US3860296A
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Wheel trim for different size wheels
Assignee: GRAND MANUFACTURING COMPANY
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Filing: 1973-08-02
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Granted: 1975-01-14
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Expires: 1993-08-02
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle wheel trim assembly has fastener clips that each have two different wheel engaging and gripping surfaces that engage different parts of vehicle wheels having different sizes and configurations. Single wheel trim can thus be used with several different size wheels. The clips are connected to the wheel trim by means of a flexible ring.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward G Spisak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:21
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B7/00; B60B7/06; B60B7/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
Wheel trim for installation on different vehicle wheels each having a different locating surface comprising a plurality of fastener means for attaching the wheel trim either to a first wheel or to a second and different wheel, said fastener means having a first wheel engaging and gripping means adapted to engage a locating surface on the first wheel and a second wheel engaging and gripping means adapted to engage a different locating surface on the second wheel whereby said wheel trim may be secured to either said first or said second wheels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
Wheel trim for installation on different vehicle wheels each having a different locating surface comprising a plurality of fastener means for attaching the wheel trim either to a first wheel or to a second and different wheel, said fastener means having a first wheel engaging and gripping means adapted to engage a locating surface on the first wheel and a second wheel engaging and gripping means adapted to engage a different locating surface on the second wheel whereby said wheel trim may be secured to either said first or said second wheels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
83 words
The wheel trim of claim 1 wherein said first wheel locating surface has a larger diameter than the second wheel locating surface and wherein said first and second wheel engaging and gripping means are located relative to each other so as to engage their respective wheels at different relative locations so that the second wheel engaging and gripping means does not interfere with the first wheel when the first wheel engaging means is in operative engaging and gripping relationship with the second wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The wheel trim of claim 1 further including a flexible support ring and wherein said fastener means resiliently attached to the wheel trim by a flexible support ring whereby the first and second wheel engaging means can flex relative to their respective wheels when attached thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
140 words
A wheel trim assembly for attachment either to a first size wheel having an inner flange of one diameter connected by an intermediate portion to an outer flange of another diameter larger than the inner flange or to a second size wheel having an inner flange having a diameter greater than the corresponding diameter of the inner flange of the first wheel connected by an intermediate portion to an outer flange having a diameter less than the corresponding diameter of the outer flange of the first wheel, the assembly including a wheel trim having a plurality of wheel fasterner clips adapted to be joined thereto each fastener clip having a first wheel engaging element adapted to contact the inner flange of the first wheel and a second wheel engaging element adapted to contact the outer flange of the second wheel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
140 words
A wheel trim assembly for attachment either to a first size wheel having an inner flange of one diameter connected by an intermediate portion to an outer flange of another diameter larger than the inner flange or to a second size wheel having an inner flange having a diameter greater than the corresponding diameter of the inner flange of the first wheel connected by an intermediate portion to an outer flange having a diameter less than the corresponding diameter of the outer flange of the first wheel, the assembly including a wheel trim having a plurality of wheel fasterner clips adapted to be joined thereto each fastener clip having a first wheel engaging element adapted to contact the inner flange of the first wheel and a second wheel engaging element adapted to contact the outer flange of the second wheel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The wheel trim of claim 4 wherein each of the wheel engaging elements have serrated teeth adapted to grip the respective flange to retard removal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The wheel trim of claim 5 further including a flexible annular ring secured to the wheel trim and having the fastener clips secured thereto.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The wheel trim of claim 4 wherein said fastener clips each have a spaced pair of said first wheel engaging elements.
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) | 1978-01-13 | 1978-07-15 | 1979-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-13 | 1982-07-15 | 1983-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-13 | 1986-07-15 | 1987-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |