.~.~.~ Steering column or wheel movable in response to collision
DEFINITION
Classification: 280/777
Steering column or wheel movable in response to collision:
(under subclass 771) Apparatus wherein the steering means includes parts either movable or deformable upon receipt of an excessive frontal impacting force so that possible injury thereby to the occupant (vehicle operator) is either avoided or minimized.
(1) Note. A bag inflatable on impact mounted on a steering column is not considered to be a movable or deformable steering part for classification here, see Class 280, subclasses 728+. However, an inflatable air bag mounted on a steering means having claimed movable or deformable parts responsive to an impact force in excess of a normal operating force is considered proper for classification here.
(2) Note. Included in this subclass are patents in which steering mechanism is moved by either the impact of a collision or by a vehicle operator in response to forces of a collision.
