TJ (Tristan) Evarts: SMARTwheel
SMARTwheel — steering-wheel cover that senses hand position to deter texting while driving.
SMARTwheel — steering-wheel cover that senses hand position to deter texting while driving.
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IP note
US 8,564,424 B2, filed Dec 2010, granted Oct 2013, assignee Inventioneers Etc LLC; active to 2031.
Recognition
Shark Tank 2014.
What this means for a student inventor in India
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- Nick D'Aloisio — Summly
- Nilay Kulkarni — Ashioto
Sources
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