US3317249A
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Wheel cover
Assignee: Thompson Industries Inc
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Filing: 1965-08-20
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Granted: 1967-05-02
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Expires: 1985-08-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henri A L Dagobert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:10
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B7/00; B60B7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A WHEEL COVER FOR A VEHICLE WHEEL HAVING A TIRE RIM COMPRISING: A RELATIVELY THIN SHEET METAL BODY OF A SIZE TO SUBSTANTIALLY COVER THE WHEEL AND HAVING AN INTEGRAL ANNULAR, AXIALLY DIRECTED FLANGE BENT FROM THE PERIPHERAL EDGE OF THE BODY, SAID FLANGE BEING OF A DIAMETER SLIGHTLY LESS THAN THE INNER DIAMETER OF THE RIM, AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF EXTENSIONS ALONG THE FREE EDGE THEREOF; AND A PLURALITY OF RETENTION ELEMENTS STRUCK FROM EACH OF SAID EXTENSIONS WITH EACH RETENTION ELEMENT HAVING A PLURALITY OF SPACED EDGE PORTIONS FOR BITINGLY ENGAGING THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID RIM WHEN THE WHEEL COVER IS APPLIED THERETO, EACH OF SAID RETENTION ELEMENT EXTENSIONS BEING LOCATED ALONG AN ARC THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS GREATER THAN THE RADIUS OF SAID FLANGE IN UNSTRESSED CONDITION WHEREBY THE RETENTION ELEMENTS ON EACH EXTENSION ARE INCREASINGLY URGED INTO SAID BITING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RIM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A WHEEL COVER FOR A VEHICLE WHEEL HAVING A TIRE RIM COMPRISING: A RELATIVELY THIN SHEET METAL BODY OF A SIZE TO SUBSTANTIALLY COVER THE WHEEL AND HAVING AN INTEGRAL ANNULAR, AXIALLY DIRECTED FLANGE BENT FROM THE PERIPHERAL EDGE OF THE BODY, SAID FLANGE BEING OF A DIAMETER SLIGHTLY LESS THAN THE INNER DIAMETER OF THE RIM, AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF EXTENSIONS ALONG THE FREE EDGE THEREOF; AND A PLURALITY OF RETENTION ELEMENTS STRUCK FROM EACH OF SAID EXTENSIONS WITH EACH RETENTION ELEMENT HAVING A PLURALITY OF SPACED EDGE PORTIONS FOR BITINGLY ENGAGING THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID RIM WHEN THE WHEEL COVER IS APPLIED THERETO, EACH OF SAID RETENTION ELEMENT EXTENSIONS BEING LOCATED ALONG AN ARC THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS GREATER THAN THE RADIUS OF SAID FLANGE IN UNSTRESSED CONDITION WHEREBY THE RETENTION ELEMENTS ON EACH EXTENSION ARE INCREASINGLY URGED INTO SAID BITING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RIM.
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 |