Steering wheel vapor collection and sensing system using a chemical element
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1. A vapor sensing steering wheel apparatus comprising:
- a vapor sensory element encircling at least a portion of a steering wheel, the element conforming to the shape of the steering wheel for nesting therearound;
the element held in place on the steering wheel by a cover having apertures positioned for admitting vapors from a driver'"'"'s breath and hands to the sensory element;
the element forming part of a sensing and alarm circuit so as to detect the presence of ethyl alcohol as a partial pressure within the vapors;
for establishing safe control of a motor vehicle.
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Abstract
A vapor sensitive material is configured for encircling a steering wheel. The material is held within a flexible cover over the steering wheel or is bonded directly to the steering wheel or is held against the steering wheel by the cover, or is placed within a groove in the steering wheel. The material forms one element of an electrical sensory circuit able of detecting ethyl alcohol vapor partial pressures in the breath or sweat of the hands of a person holding the steering wheel.
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1. A vapor sensing steering wheel apparatus comprising:
- a vapor sensory element encircling at least a portion of a steering wheel, the element conforming to the shape of the steering wheel for nesting therearound;
the element held in place on the steering wheel by a cover having apertures positioned for admitting vapors from a driver'"'"'s breath and hands to the sensory element;
the element forming part of a sensing and alarm circuit so as to detect the presence of ethyl alcohol as a partial pressure within the vapors;
for establishing safe control of a motor vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
- a vapor sensory element encircling at least a portion of a steering wheel, the element conforming to the shape of the steering wheel for nesting therearound;
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4. A vapor collecting and analyzing apparatus for use in a motor vehicle, the apparatus comprising:
- a vapor sensitive element engaged within at least one annular groove of a steering wheel;
electrical conductors joining the vapor sensitive material with a sensing and control circuit for electrical signal communication therebetween for establishing control of an ignition circuit of the motor vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6)
- a vapor sensitive element engaged within at least one annular groove of a steering wheel;
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