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A heated steering wheel having a heated element that provides a uniform distribution of heat throughout the rim of the steering wheel. The heating element is a thin fabric woven made from nylon coated with silver and has a constant temperature coefficient. The heated steering wheel provides a foam l

A heated steering wheel having a heated element that provides a uniform distribution of heat throughout the rim of the steering wheel. The heating element is a thin fabric woven made from nylon coated with silver and has a constant temperature coefficient. The heated steering wheel provides a foam layer surrounding the heating element, and this layer prevents the leather wrapping from being uneven due to the presence of the bus bar. The heating element can also be used in a steering wheel having a wood veneer shell.

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1. Heated steering wheel for a vehicle, comprising:(a) an armature providing a shape for the steering wheel; (b) a substrate surrounding the armature; (c) a heating element fastened to the substrate of the steering wheel, wherein said heating element includes an electrically conductive woven fabric,

1. Heated steering wheel for a vehicle, comprising:(a) an armature providing a shape for the steering wheel; (b) a substrate surrounding the armature; (c) a heating element fastened to the substrate of the steering wheel, wherein said heating element includes an electrically conductive woven fabric, said heating element is made from nylon and is coated with silver, said heating element has a constant temperature coefficient for eliminating the effect of the temperature of the heating element on the amount of heat generated by the heating element; and (d) a foam layer positioned over the heating element, wherein the foam layer has a thickness in the range of 1.5 mm to 2.5 mm.