US3575468A
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Vehicle wheel cover
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1969-08-06
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Granted: 1971-04-20
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Expires: 1989-08-06
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle wheel cover assembly having a spring retention device for releasably securing a wheel cover to a wheel by means of a formed annular wire spring comprising sets of outer coverengaging segments, sets of which are interconnected by inner cover-engaging segments with a plurality of reentrant axial segments interconnecting the outer cover-engaging segments with outer wheel-engaging segments and, with inner wheel-engaging segments connected to the outer wheel-engaging segments by reentrant radial segments all formed integrally as part of the wire spring.
Inventors
- 👤 Harley L Kapanka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:56
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B7/00; B60B7/06; B60B7/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
In a wheel structure having confronting spaced axially extending groove means therein, and a cover for disposition over the outer side of said wheel structure, said cover having peripherally spaced wire-retaining means; a spring retention device including an annular wire member having circumferentially spaced sets of outer cover-engaging segments, circumferentially spaced inner cover-engaging segments connecting the said outer cover-engaging segments of a set together, outer wheel-engaging segments, axial segments connecting said outer cover-engaging segments with said outer wheel-engaging segments, inner wheelengaging segments, radially extending segments connecting said outer wheel-engaging segments with said inner wheel-engaging segments, said outer cover-engaging segments being positioned and retained in said peripherally spaced wire-retaining means of said cover with said inner cover-engaging segments engaging said cover, said outer wheel-engaging segments and said inner wheelengaging segments being engaged in said groove means of said wheel structure in confronting relation with respect to each other and in an overcenter sprung relation with respect to each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
In a wheel structure having confronting spaced axially extending groove means therein, and a cover for disposition over the outer side of said wheel structure, said cover having peripherally spaced wire-retaining means; a spring retention device including an annular wire member having circumferentially spaced sets of outer cover-engaging segments, circumferentially spaced inner cover-engaging segments connecting the said outer cover-engaging segments of a set together, outer wheel-engaging segments, axial segments connecting said outer cover-engaging segments with said outer wheel-engaging segments, inner wheelengaging segments, radially extending segments connecting said outer wheel-engaging segments with said inner wheel-engaging segments, said outer cover-engaging segments being positioned and retained in said peripherally spaced wire-retaining means of said cover with said inner cover-engaging segments engaging said cover, said outer wheel-engaging segments and said inner wheelengaging segments being engaged in said groove means of said wheel structure in confronting relation with respect to each other and in an overcenter sprung relation with respect to each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
111 words
A wheel cover assembly adapted for attachment to a vehicle wheel comprising a disclike wheel cover having a peripheral edge bead with spaced wire-retaining tabs thereon, a wire spring-retaining member annular in form and including circumferentially spaced Sets of outer cover-engaging segments; circumferentially spaced inner cover-engaging segments connecting said outer cover-engaging segments of a set together; outer wheel-engaging segments; reentrant axial segments connecting said outer cover-engaging segments with said outer wheel-engaging segments; radially inner wheel-engaging segments; and, reentrant radial segments connecting said outer wheel-engaging segments with said inner wheel-engaging segments, said outer cover-engaging segments being positioned within said peripheral edge bead of said wheel cover and secured thereto by said tabs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
111 words
A wheel cover assembly adapted for attachment to a vehicle wheel comprising a disclike wheel cover having a peripheral edge bead with spaced wire-retaining tabs thereon, a wire spring-retaining member annular in form and including circumferentially spaced Sets of outer cover-engaging segments; circumferentially spaced inner cover-engaging segments connecting said outer cover-engaging segments of a set together; outer wheel-engaging segments; reentrant axial segments connecting said outer cover-engaging segments with said outer wheel-engaging segments; radially inner wheel-engaging segments; and, reentrant radial segments connecting said outer wheel-engaging segments with said inner wheel-engaging segments, said outer cover-engaging segments being positioned within said peripheral edge bead of said wheel cover and secured thereto by said tabs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
101 words
A spring retention device for use in securing a wheel cover to a vehicle wheel, said spring retention device including a substantially annular wire member provided with radially outer circumferentially spaced circumferentially extending sets of cover-engaging segments, circumferentially spaced radially inner cover-engaging segments connecting said outer cover-engaging segments of a set together, radially outer wheel-engaging segments, axial segments connecting said outer cover-engaging segments with said outer wheel-engaging segments, radially inner wheel-engaging segments and, radially extending segments connecting said outer wheel-engaging segments with said inner wheel-engaging segments, with said inner wheel-engaging segments positioned in a plane spaced from said outer wheel-engaging segments.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
101 words
A spring retention device for use in securing a wheel cover to a vehicle wheel, said spring retention device including a substantially annular wire member provided with radially outer circumferentially spaced circumferentially extending sets of cover-engaging segments, circumferentially spaced radially inner cover-engaging segments connecting said outer cover-engaging segments of a set together, radially outer wheel-engaging segments, axial segments connecting said outer cover-engaging segments with said outer wheel-engaging segments, radially inner wheel-engaging segments and, radially extending segments connecting said outer wheel-engaging segments with said inner wheel-engaging segments, with said inner wheel-engaging segments positioned in a plane spaced from said outer wheel-engaging segments.
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) | 1974-04-19 | 1974-10-19 | 1975-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-19 | 1978-10-19 | 1979-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-19 | 1982-10-19 | 1983-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |