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US4316638A
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Wheel trim
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-07-21
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Granted: 1982-02-23
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Expires: 2000-07-21
Abstract
Abstract A wheel trim assembly including metal retainers for bitingly engaging the sides of wheel attaching nuts to maintain the wheel trim in position on the wheel wherein metallic retaining members are supported within a plastic hubcap by the resiliency of the retaining members acting to limit radial and axial movement relative to the ornamental cap in both its mounted and unmounted condition.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward G. Spisak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 06:32
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B7/00; B60B7/06; B60B7/061; B60B7/068; B60B7/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A wheel trim assembly for detachable connection to a vehicle wheel having an outer face with a plurality of uniformly spaced wheel securing fasteners located on a circle concentric with said wheel, said wheel trim comprising: a cup-shaped ornamental trim member adapted to be supported axially of said vehicle wheel, a plurality of mounting stations formed in uniformly spaced relationship within said trim member, each of said stations forming a pair of openings, a first opening of each pair extending in a radial direction through a wall of said cup-shaped trim member and a second opening of each pair extending in an axial direction within said cup-shaped trim member, a plurality of retaining members, each of said retaining members having a radially extending portion slidably disposed in said first opening to project to the exterior of said trim member to limit axial movement of said retaining member and an axially extending portion disposed in said second opening to limit radial movement of said retaining member, and a blade portion formed at the end of each of said radially extending portions of said retaining members to bitingly engage said wheel fasteners for securing said wheel trim.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
A wheel trim assembly for detachable connection to a vehicle wheel having an outer face with a plurality of uniformly spaced wheel securing fasteners located on a circle concentric with said wheel, said wheel trim comprising: a cup-shaped ornamental trim member adapted to be supported axially of said vehicle wheel, a plurality of mounting stations formed in uniformly spaced relationship within said trim member, each of said stations forming a pair of openings, a first opening of each pair extending in a radial direction through a wall of said cup-shaped trim member and a second opening of each pair extending in an axial direction within said cup-shaped trim member, a plurality of retaining members, each of said retaining members having a radially extending portion slidably disposed in said first opening to project to the exterior of said trim member to limit axial movement of said retaining member and an axially extending portion disposed in said second opening to limit radial movement of said retaining member, and a blade portion formed at the end of each of said radially extending portions of said retaining members to bitingly engage said wheel fasteners for securing said wheel trim.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The wheel trim assembly of claim 1 wherein said retaining members are unitary resilient members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
The wheel assembly of claim 1 wherein said trim member has an outer wall generally equal to the circle of said fasteners and forming recesses in the outer surface of said wall to afford clearance relative to said fasteners, said retention stations being disposed on the inside of said cup-shaped member opposite to said recesses.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The wheel trim assembly of claim 1 wherein the blade portions of said retaining members are disposed in substantially the same plane transverse to the axis of the cup-shaped member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The wheel trim assembly of claim 1 wherein said cup-shaped member is formed of plastic and wherein said retaining members are formed of spring-like material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The wheel trim assembly of claim 1 wherein a lip is formed around the perimeter of the opening to said cup-shaped trim member and said first openings are disposed adjacent said lip.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The wheel trim assembly of claim 1 wherein said axially extending portion of said retaining members has an end portion extending axially outwardly.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The wheel trim assembly of claim 7 wherein said axially extending portion forms part of a deflectable retainer portion having a generally S-shaped configuration.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The wheel trim assembly of claim 1 wherein said retainer members have an end portion extending axially inwardly.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The wheel trim assembly of claim 9 wherein said axially extending portion includes a deflectable portion having a generally U-shaped configuration.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-02-22 | 1985-08-24 | 1986-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-02-22 | 1989-08-24 | 1990-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-02-22 | 1993-08-24 | 1994-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |