US3834765A
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Decorative and safety attachment for spoke wheels
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-01-21
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Granted: 1974-09-10
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Expires: 1994-01-21
Abstract
Abstract Decorative and safety wheel tubular member, particularly adapted for spoke wheels of bicycles, motorcycles, and the like, comprising a flexible member, preferably in the form of an extruded, flexible hollow length, having a light reflective outer surface and of a diameter to engage the inner portions of the spokes of the wheel and of a length to close on itself within the wheel and around the hub thereof, with means such as a plug or sleeve to hold the ends of the member together in abutting relationship, and the combination thereof with a spoke wheel. The tubular member is introduced between the spokes and is of a length that when its ends meet it is in contact with all of the spokes of the wheel. The tubular member is desirably formed with a reflective outer surface and with marks designating suitable length for smaller wheels.
Inventors
- 👤 R Trimble
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 08:29
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J6/00; B62J6/20; B60; B60B; B60B7/00; B60B7/0006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
An attachment for vehicle spoke wheel of the type having a central elongated hub, a rim adapted to receive a tire, and spokes all connected at one end to the rim around its periphery and alternately connected at their other end to opposite ends of the hub comprising: a. an elongated flexible tubular member of resilient material for insertion between all of said spokes and around said hub, said member being of such a length and cross section that when disposed inside of said spokes its ends meet and along its length it contacts an inside portion of each of said spokes; and b. means for coupling together the ends of said member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
An attachment for vehicle spoke wheel of the type having a central elongated hub, a rim adapted to receive a tire, and spokes all connected at one end to the rim around its periphery and alternately connected at their other end to opposite ends of the hub comprising: a. an elongated flexible tubular member of resilient material for insertion between all of said spokes and around said hub, said member being of such a length and cross section that when disposed inside of said spokes its ends meet and along its length it contacts an inside portion of each of said spokes; and b. means for coupling together the ends of said member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
The attachment of claim 1 in which said tubular member is of substantially uniform cross sectional size and formed of resiliently flexible material including a colored fluorescent dye material whereby when said member is exposed to a source of light it effects a bright hue and renders it highly visible to the human eye.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The attachment of claim 1 in which said tubular member is of a varying cross sectional size along its length and formed of a resiliently flexible mAterial having at least in part a light reflective outer surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The attachment of claim 1 in which the tubular member is of substantially uniform cross sectional size and formed of a resiliently flexible material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The attachment of claim 4 wherein at least a part of the outer surface of said tubular member is light reflective.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The attachment of claim 4 wherein said tubular member is provided with a slit extending at least substantially its length whereby the sides of said member may be squeezed into an overlapping arrangement and thereby vary the cross sectional size of said member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The attachment of claim 5 in which said means for coupling together the ends of said tubular member comprises a plug adapted to tightly fit in the ends of said member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The attachment of claim 5 in which said means for coupling together the ends of said tubular member is a sleeve adapted to tightly fit over the ends of said member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
73 words
The attachment of claim 5 wherein said tubular member is of substantially uniform cross sectional size along its length greater than that of any tire adapted to be mounted on said rim whereby when said member is inserted between said spokes a portion of it will extend out past a tire on said rim and be visible when viewed in the plane passing through said rim and intermediate the ends of said hub.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
The attachment of claim 9 wherein said tubular member is formed of resiliently flexible thermosetting plastic including a colored fluorescent dye material whereby when said member is exposed to a source of light it effects a bright hue and renders it highly visible to the human eye.
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) | 1977-09-09 | 1978-03-11 | 1978-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-09 | 1982-03-11 | 1982-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-09 | 1986-03-11 | 1986-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |