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US 2011/0257846 A1Published application
Wheel watcher
OwnerWilliam Bennettinventor
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Abstract
A vehicle driver safety device that encourages drivers to drive attentively and with both hands on the steering wheel is disclosed.
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A device, comprising:
- (a) a control means;
- (b) an alarm, which is connected to the control means and can transmit an audible signal to a driver;
- (c) a vehicle speed detector, which is connected to the control means;
- (d) a steering wheel cover, further comprising a plurality of sensor means, which are connected in parallel to the control means and can detect the presence or absence of a driver's hand;
- and (e) a timer, which is triggered when a driver's hand is removed from the steering wheel cover, wherein the alarm can only be activated when the automobile is traveling above a pre-determined speed and at least one hand of the driver has not been in contact with the steering wheel cover for a pre-determined period of time as determined by the timer.
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