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Carbon polymer paint steering wheel heating system

US8803037B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateJun 6, 2011
Grant dateAug 12, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D1/065
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A steering wheel is provided and may include an armature having a rim and a coating at least partially surrounding the rim. A pair of electrodes may be respectively disposed within a pair of grooves formed in the coating. A polymer paint may be disposed on the coating and may include a plurality of carbon filaments that receive voltage from at least one of the pair of electrodes to selectively generate heat.

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