US3847443A
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Spoked wheel and wheel ornament
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-12-29
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Granted: 1974-11-12
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Expires: 1992-12-29
Abstract
Abstract In combination with a wheel for a bicycle and the like having an annular rim, a hub rotatable about its axis, and axially offset groups of circumferentially spaced spokes which centrally support the hub on the rim; a wheel decorating ornament comprising an annular, planar sheet of material decorated on opposite sides, axially disposed between the groups of spokes and radially disposed between the rim and the hub.
Inventors
- 👤 F Laurion
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:08
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B7/00; B60B7/02; B60B1/00; B60B1/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
In combination; a wheel for a vehicle, such as a bicycle and the like, comprising: an annular rim mounting a ground-engaging tire; a central hub for mounting the wheel on a vehicle for rotation about its axis; and first and second groups of axially offset, circumferentially spaced spokes mounting the hub on said rim; and a wheel decorating ornament comprising a one-piece, annular sheet of generally planar, flexible material interposed between said axially offset groups of spokes and radially disposed between said rim and said hub, said sheet of material having an axle accommodating opening at its center and one uninterrupted slit extending from said axle accommodating opening to the periphery of said sheet, the stiffness of said material being such that the portions of said sheet immediately adjacent said slit are normally in abutting relation with each other and are normally aligned in the same plane but are freely axially movable relative to each other out of said plane enabling the annular sheet of material to be quickly and easily removed from a position between said axially offset groups of spokes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
In combination; a wheel for a vehicle, such as a bicycle and the like, comprising: an annular rim mounting a ground-engaging tire; a central hub for mounting the wheel on a vehicle for rotation about its axis; and first and second groups of axially offset, circumferentially spaced spokes mounting the hub on said rim; and a wheel decorating ornament comprising a one-piece, annular sheet of generally planar, flexible material interposed between said axially offset groups of spokes and radially disposed between said rim and said hub, said sheet of material having an axle accommodating opening at its center and one uninterrupted slit extending from said axle accommodating opening to the periphery of said sheet, the stiffness of said material being such that the portions of said sheet immediately adjacent said slit are normally in abutting relation with each other and are normally aligned in the same plane but are freely axially movable relative to each other out of said plane enabling the annular sheet of material to be quickly and easily removed from a position between said axially offset groups of spokes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The combination of claim 1 including indicia on each side of said sheet of material providing strip means winding around said axis and gradually radially receding from said axis, the radial width of said indicia strip means gradually decreasing radially outwardly from said axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said indicia includes first and second concentric, spaced strips encircling said strip means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein said sheet of material comprises synthetic plastic material having an axial thickness within the range of 0.010 - 0.030 inch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination set forth in claim 4 wherein the radially inner portion of said indicia terminates radially outwardly of said hub to define an annular non-decorated area, surrounding said hub and having a diameter substantially greater than said hub.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination set forth in claim 5 wherein said indicia includes an arcuate strip portion radially inwardly of said concentric strips.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination set forth in claim 6 wherein said indicia comprises phosphorescent paint.
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) | 1977-11-11 | 1978-05-13 | 1978-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-11 | 1982-05-13 | 1982-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-11 | 1986-05-13 | 1986-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |