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US3317246A
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Bicycle wheel trim discs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-06-22
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Granted: 1967-05-02
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Expires: 1985-06-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin J Wester
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:29
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B7/00; B60B7/0006; B62; B62J; B62J6/00; B62J6/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A WHEEL TRIM DISC ASSEMBLY FOR SPOKED WHEELS OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A CENTER HUB AND AN OUTER RIM SUPPORTED FROM SAID HUB BY MEANS OF A PLURALITY OF SPOKES, SAID ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A PAIR OF OPPOSITE SIDE DISC MEMBERS ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO OPPOSITE SIDES OF A SPOKED WHEEL, EACH OF SAID DISC MEMBERS INCLUDING A CENTRAL HUB RECEIVING PORTION WITH AT LEAST ONE CONCENTRIC CIRCULAR GROOVE FORMED IN ONE SIDE THEREOF, SAID DISC MEMBERS BEING CONSTRUCTED OF A MATERIAL CAPABLE OF BEING SCORED BY MEANS OF A SHARP IMPLEMENT SEATED IN AND MOVED THROUGH SAID GROOVES OF EACH DISC MEMBER AND THEREAFTER BROKEN ALONG THE SCORED GROOVES TO PROVIDE OR ENLARGE A HUB RECEIVING OPENING ADAPTED TO SNUGLY RECEIVE THE HUB OF SAID WHEEL, SAID DISC MEMBERS INCLUDING MEANS ADAPTING SAID DISC MEMBERS TO BE SECURED TO OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID WHEEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A WHEEL TRIM DISC ASSEMBLY FOR SPOKED WHEELS OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A CENTER HUB AND AN OUTER RIM SUPPORTED FROM SAID HUB BY MEANS OF A PLURALITY OF SPOKES, SAID ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A PAIR OF OPPOSITE SIDE DISC MEMBERS ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO OPPOSITE SIDES OF A SPOKED WHEEL, EACH OF SAID DISC MEMBERS INCLUDING A CENTRAL HUB RECEIVING PORTION WITH AT LEAST ONE CONCENTRIC CIRCULAR GROOVE FORMED IN ONE SIDE THEREOF, SAID DISC MEMBERS BEING CONSTRUCTED OF A MATERIAL CAPABLE OF BEING SCORED BY MEANS OF A SHARP IMPLEMENT SEATED IN AND MOVED THROUGH SAID GROOVES OF EACH DISC MEMBER AND THEREAFTER BROKEN ALONG THE SCORED GROOVES TO PROVIDE OR ENLARGE A HUB RECEIVING OPENING ADAPTED TO SNUGLY RECEIVE THE HUB OF SAID WHEEL, SAID DISC MEMBERS INCLUDING MEANS ADAPTING SAID DISC MEMBERS TO BE SECURED TO OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID WHEEL.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-05-01 | 1970-10-31 | 1971-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-01 | 1974-10-31 | 1975-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-01 | 1978-10-31 | 1979-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |