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US3731978A
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Hubcap for a vehicle wheel assembly
Assignee: PYRAMID ENTERPRISES
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Filing: 1970-12-21
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Granted: 1973-05-08
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Expires: 1990-12-21
Abstract
Abstract A hubcap for the central hub opening of a spider in a vehicle wheel assembly which employs a plurality of aligning pins to insure the exact positioning of the hubcap upon the spider.
Inventors
- 👤 D Davis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:38
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
In combination with the central hub of a spider of a vehicle wheel assembly, said central hub having a central opening assembly therethrough, said central opening assembly being divided into a main enlarged opening and a smaller diametered opening, the smaller diametered opening formed by an annular flange extending within said main enlarged opening, a hubcap to effect closing of said central opening assembly, said hubcap comprising: alignment means secured to said hubcap to position said hubcap in a particular desired location with respect to said central hub, said alignment means comprises a plurality of spaced apart pins, said pins extending into said smaller diametered opening and into contactual relationship with the inner surface of said annular flange to effect the desired positioning of said hubcap thereon; and securing means to fixedly position said hubcap upon said central hub, a boss internally secured to said hubcap at the center thereof, a fastener located interiorly of said hub and is to be connected between said hub and said boss to thereby immovably secure said hubcap to said hub.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
In combination with the central hub of a spider of a vehicle wheel assembly, said central hub having a central opening assembly therethrough, said central opening assembly being divided into a main enlarged opening and a smaller diametered opening, the smaller diametered opening formed by an annular flange extending within said main enlarged opening, a hubcap to effect closing of said central opening assembly, said hubcap comprising: alignment means secured to said hubcap to position said hubcap in a particular desired location with respect to said central hub, said alignment means comprises a plurality of spaced apart pins, said pins extending into said smaller diametered opening and into contactual relationship with the inner surface of said annular flange to effect the desired positioning of said hubcap thereon; and securing means to fixedly position said hubcap upon said central hub, a boss internally secured to said hubcap at the center thereof, a fastener located interiorly of said hub and is to be connected between said hub and said boss to thereby immovably secure said hubcap to said hub.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
158 words
In combination with the central hub of a spider of a vehicle wheel assembly, said central hub having a central opening assembly therethrough, said central opening assembly being divided into a main enlarged opening and a smaller diametered opening, the smaller diametered opening formed by an annular flange extending within said main enlarged opening, a hubcap to effect closing of said central opening assembly, said hubcap comprising: alignment means secured to said hubcap to position said hubcap in a particular desired location with respect to said central hub, said alignment means comprises a plurality of spaced apart pins, said pins extending into said smaller diametered opening and into contactual relationship with the inner surface of said annular flange to effect the desired positioning of said hubcap thereon; and securing means to fixedly position said hubcap Upon said central hub, said securing means includes a washer located within said central hub and in abutting contact with said annular flange.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
158 words
In combination with the central hub of a spider of a vehicle wheel assembly, said central hub having a central opening assembly therethrough, said central opening assembly being divided into a main enlarged opening and a smaller diametered opening, the smaller diametered opening formed by an annular flange extending within said main enlarged opening, a hubcap to effect closing of said central opening assembly, said hubcap comprising: alignment means secured to said hubcap to position said hubcap in a particular desired location with respect to said central hub, said alignment means comprises a plurality of spaced apart pins, said pins extending into said smaller diametered opening and into contactual relationship with the inner surface of said annular flange to effect the desired positioning of said hubcap thereon; and securing means to fixedly position said hubcap Upon said central hub, said securing means includes a washer located within said central hub and in abutting contact with said annular flange.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination as defined in claim 2 wherein: said securing means further includes an internally threaded boss which is centrally secured upon said hubcap, a fastener to connect together said boss and said washer.
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) | 1976-05-07 | 1976-11-06 | 1977-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-07 | 1980-11-06 | 1981-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-07 | 1984-11-06 | 1985-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |