Automobile document case

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • 11812830
  • Patent Number
    11,812,830
  • Date Filed
    Thursday, January 28, 2021
    3 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, November 14, 2023
    a year ago
  • Inventors
    • Thompson-Pope; Susan Diane (Bath, MI, US)
  • Examiners
    • Ortiz; Rafael A
    Agents
    • The Keys Law Firm PLLC
Abstract
Safer Stops is a 4.5″×4.5″ octagonal case mounted on the steering cowl used to house driving documents requested during a typical traffic stop to prevent the drivers hands from leaving site of the police officer. Safer Stops consist of two octagonal pieces of leather sewn together on five connecting sides of the eight. The three sides not sewn together form an opening which is secured with a snap closure. On the back is a 3′ round sticky re-useable gel pad. One Side of the gel pad sticks to the case the other side sticks to the steering cowl. The device comes in many colors and is branded with the Safer Stops logo.
Description
FIELD OF INVENTION

Driver Safety


BACKGROUND

The background of the Safer Stops case is it Is a driver safety product.


Summary

The Safer Stops case is designed to hold the documents requested in a routine traffic stop, (license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration, thus making it unnecessary to reach in pockets, glove compartments or purses to retrieve required documents.


Safer Stops is mounted on the steering cowl therefore drivers can keep their hands on the steering wheel and in view of the officer.


The Safer Stops case was developed to keep drivers safer during traffic stops.


A) A Written Description of Invention


The Safer Stops case is two pieces of 4.5″×4.5″ leather octagonal pieces sewn together on five of the eight sides.


The case is ¼ in thick.


The case has one snap closure on the top.


The case is adapted to be mounted on the car with a silicon gel pad which allows it to adhere to the steering column cowl of any motor vehicle.


The words ‘Safer Stop Safer” are printed or embossed on the front.


The case comes in a variety of colors.


B) The Manner and Process of Making the Invention


Safer Stops case is die cut in a octagon shape.


It is sewn together on five sides and open on the top 3 edges.


The device is then printed or embossed.


Finally a snap is installed on the top edge of the case.


C) The Best Mode Contemplated By the Inventor of Carrying Out Invention


The Safer Stops device is mass produced in a cut and sew


facility and will be marketed to the public via online sales.





D) BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The background of the Safer Stops case is safety. Safety for all drivers. This is why I developed it. Safety For my family and yours



FIG. 1





DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS SAFER STOPS DRAWING FRONT

Shows front of Safer Stops case


Shows front of snap closure


Shows where stitching ends to allow for opening


Shows where stitching is located


Shows where all print/decoration is located


Shows measurement of each side



FIG. 1A


DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS SAFER STOPS DRAWING BACK

Shows back of snap closure


Shows where stitching ends to allow for opening


Shows where stitching is located


Shows location of gel pad that holds case in place


Shows measurement of each octagon side

Claims
  • 1. A case for keeping a driver and a police officer safer during an encounter between the driver and the police officer, the case comprising: a discrete, octagonal first piece having eight sides, wherein the first piece is fabricated from leather and each side of the first piece has the same length as the other sides of the first piece;a discrete, octagonal second piece having eight sides, wherein the second piece is fabricated from leather and each side of the second piece has the same length as the other sides of the second piece as well as of each side of the first piece;wherein the first piece and the second piece are oriented such that each side of the first piece amongst the eight sides of the first piece is aligned with one corresponding side of the second piece which is amongst the eight sides of the second piece;wherein the first piece and the second piece are sewn together with stitching which is continuous and extends completely across more than half of the sides of the first piece and of the second piece but less than all of the sides of the first piece and of the second piece;wherein the first piece and the second piece each include a portion of a snap closure, with the portion of the snap closure on the first piece positioned adjacent to one of the sides of the first piece which does not have stitching adjacent to it and the portion of the snap closure on the second piece positioned on the side of the second piece which is the corresponding side relative to the side of the first piece having the portion of the snap closure;wherein the second piece includes a sticky pad constructed of silicone gel; andwherein the case is sized to hold at least a driver's license and indicia of “Safer Stop Safer” disposed on the first piece.
  • 2. The case of claim 1 wherein the first piece and the second piece are sewn together with stitching which extends completely across five of the sides of the first piece and of the second piece.
  • 3. The case of claim 1 wherein an exterior size of the case is 4.5 inches by 4.5 inches.
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Related Publications (1)
Number Date Country
20220232937 A1 Jul 2022 US