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US3601449A
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Wheel, wheel cover and retaining ring assembly
Assignee: Del Krome Corp
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Filing: 1969-08-19
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1989-08-19
Abstract
Abstract A wheel cover is assembled with a metal retaining ring which also grips the rim of a wheel. Thereafter the cover can be pried off while leaving the retaining ring on the wheel. The cover has an annular cylindrical flange. The retaining ring comprises springfingers gripping the outer side of the flange, alternating with springfingers gripping the inner side of the flange. The cover is made of nonmetallic material.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert Buerger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:50
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B7/00; B60B7/06; B60B7/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A retaining ring of spring metal having an annular intermediate portion, spring means extending to one side of said intermediate portion to grip a rim of a wheel, spring means extending to the other side of said intermediate portion to grip a wheel cover, said means to grip a wheel cover comprising an outer circle of springfingers having radially inwardly extending spring tongues alternating with an inner circle of springfingers having radially outwardly extending spring tongues, whereby a cylindrical flange of a wheel cover can be inserted between said outer circle of springfingers and said inner circle of springfingers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A retaining ring of spring metal having an annular intermediate portion, spring means extending to one side of said intermediate portion to grip a rim of a wheel, spring means extending to the other side of said intermediate portion to grip a wheel cover, said means to grip a wheel cover comprising an outer circle of springfingers having radially inwardly extending spring tongues alternating with an inner circle of springfingers having radially outwardly extending spring tongues, whereby a cylindrical flange of a wheel cover can be inserted between said outer circle of springfingers and said inner circle of springfingers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The combination of claim 1, the spring means extending from said one side of said intermediate portion comprising springfingers, the fingers of said inner and outer circles of springfingers being more flexible than the spring fingers of the spring means which extend from said one side of said intermediate portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination of claim 2, said springfingers of said outer and inner circles of springfingers being longer and narrower than the springfingers which extend from said one side of said intermediate portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination of claim 3, and having tongues provided with rounded outer edges, the springfingers extending from said one side of said intermediate portions having tongues provided with squared-off end edges.
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) | 1974-08-23 | 1975-02-22 | 1975-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-23 | 1979-02-22 | 1979-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-23 | 1983-02-22 | 1983-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |