Appeal No. 97-1025
Application No. 08/183,571
APPENDIX
4. A steering wheel for a transportation device, comprising:
a gripping member of a circular shape having a gripping
surface;
at least one spoke member positioned internally relative
said gripping member connecting said gripping member with a hub
member, and
a control means positioned on said at least one spoke member
for controlling various devices of said transportation device,
wherein said devices are selected from a group consisting of a
radio, air conditioner, heater, defroster, window controls, and
windshield wipers,
wherein said control means include a plurality of control
pads positioned for operation by fingertips of a driver on said
spoke member.
6. A steering wheel, comprising:
a gripping member of a circular shape having a gripping
surface;
at least one connecting member connecting said gripping
member with a steering column, and
a control means positioned on said steering wheel for
controlling various electric and electronic devices of said
transportation device, wherein said control means include a
plurality of control pads each of which is positioned for
operation by fingertips of a driver on said gripping member in a
separate open at one side recess, said pads being reachable by
the fingertips of the driver, wherein said devices are selected
from a group consisting of a radio, air conditioner, heater,
defroster, window controls, and windshield wipers.
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