US3602550A
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Bicycle wheel cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-30
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Granted: 1971-08-31
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Expires: 1989-04-30
Abstract
Abstract A cover for a spoked wheel which includes a pair of side cover plates. Each of the cover plates includes a planar annular band and a plurality of radially tapering projections which are integral with the band and extend inwardly thereof. The band has an outer diameter which is substantially equal to the inner diameter of the rim of the wheel. The plates are secured on opposite sides of the wheels and the projections thereof are adapted to conform to the pitch of the spokes of the wheel.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred S Patane
- 👤 John L Caselli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 13:27
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B7/00; B60B7/0006; B60B1/00; B60B1/003; B62; B62J; B62J6/00; B62J6/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A cover for a spoked wheel, said cover including a pair of sideplates, each of said plates comprising a planar annular band and a plurality of extending projections which are integral with said band and extend inwardly thereof, said band having an outer diameter which is substantially similar to the inner diameter of the rim of said wheel, said plates being secured on opposite sides of said wheel, said projections being terminated adjacent the center of said plate and each being separated from the other of said projections are free to conform to the spoke of said wheel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A cover for a spoked wheel, said cover including a pair of sideplates, each of said plates comprising a planar annular band and a plurality of extending projections which are integral with said band and extend inwardly thereof, said band having an outer diameter which is substantially similar to the inner diameter of the rim of said wheel, said plates being secured on opposite sides of said wheel, said projections being terminated adjacent the center of said plate and each being separated from the other of said projections are free to conform to the spoke of said wheel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
138 words
A cover for a spoked wheel, said cover including a pair of sideplates, each of said plates comprising a planar annular band and a plurality of radially extending projections which are integral with said band and extend inwardly thereof, said band having an outer diameter which is substantially similar to the inner diameter of the rim of said wheel, said plates being secured on opposite sides of said wheel, said projections being free to conform to the spokes of said wheel, said side plates further including a plurality of sector shaped inserts, each of said inserts being planar and having means for securing said inserts to the inner surface of the band of said sideplates so that said insert completely covers the opening between adjacent ones of said projections to cover all of the spokes of said wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
138 words
A cover for a spoked wheel, said cover including a pair of sideplates, each of said plates comprising a planar annular band and a plurality of radially extending projections which are integral with said band and extend inwardly thereof, said band having an outer diameter which is substantially similar to the inner diameter of the rim of said wheel, said plates being secured on opposite sides of said wheel, said projections being free to conform to the spokes of said wheel, said side plates further including a plurality of sector shaped inserts, each of said inserts being planar and having means for securing said inserts to the inner surface of the band of said sideplates so that said insert completely covers the opening between adjacent ones of said projections to cover all of the spokes of said wheel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The invention of claim 2 and further including a plurality of simulated capnuts, each of said capnuts including an opening centrally located therein, said capnuts being secured at the openings of said plurality of inserts of a sideplate so that said side plates emulate magnesium automobile wheels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The invention of claim 2, wherein said inserts each include a pair of slits at one end thereof, said bands of said sideplates including a plurality of lateral projections on the inner surface thereof, said inserts being secured to said bands by aligning said lateral projections with said slits.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-30 | 1975-03-01 | 1975-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-30 | 1979-03-01 | 1979-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-30 | 1983-03-01 | 1983-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |