Abstract A wire basket assembly for use with simulated wire wheels. A circular wire frame having generally radial wire members simulating a wire wheel and having a central opening is provided to fit over the outer end of a sub cap of a wheel. The frame forms a basket which encloses the inner part of the wheel, including the stud bolt openings. Included with the wire frame is a central polished cup member which covers the bolt holes of the wheel. The wire frame member has inner members which are attachable to the cup member which fits over the hub of the wheel. The frame member and cup member are secured to the hub of the wheel and preferably by the outer cap and cap screw. The assembly results in a desired improved appearance and direct simulation of the wire wheel with the attaching stud bolts covered by the polished cup member.
Inventors
👤 Aaron J. Fenton
👤 E. J. O. Scott-Ellis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number—
JurisdictionUS
Data Sourcegoogle_patents
Last Synchronized2026-11-07 11:17
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B7/00; B60B7/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
As an article of manufacture, a wire basket unit adapted for use in combination with a wheel to simulate a wire wheel comprising in combination a frame having a circular peripheral wire element, an inner and smaller circular wire element, means forming a pattern of wire elements extending between the first circular element and the inner circular element, a circular cup-shaped member positioned to cover up the bolt holes of a wheel, the said cup-shaped member having a smooth outer surface, the said frame having an additional pattern of wire elements extending between the outer circular member and the periphery of the cup-shaped member for holding the cup-shaped member in position, the cup-shaped member being visible through the said frame being unobstructed by cross-laced wire elements, the said article being constructed to be adapted for use in combination with a wheel having a hub cap the said inner circular wire element of the frame being configurated to fit over the outer end of the hub cap, and means for securing the frame by way of securement to the hub cap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
As an article of manufacture, a wire basket unit adapted for use in combination with a wheel to simulate a wire wheel comprising in combination a frame having a circular peripheral wire element, an inner and smaller circular wire element, means forming a pattern of wire elements extending between the first circular element and the inner circular element, a circular cup-shaped member positioned to cover up the bolt holes of a wheel, the said cup-shaped member having a smooth outer surface, the said frame having an additional pattern of wire elements extending between the outer circular member and the periphery of the cup-shaped member for holding the cup-shaped member in position, the cup-shaped member being visible through the said frame being unobstructed by cross-laced wire elements, the said article being constructed to be adapted for use in combination with a wheel having a hub cap the said inner circular wire element of the frame being configurated to fit over the outer end of the hub cap, and means for securing the frame by way of securement to the hub cap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
An article as in claim 1 wherein said last means is an outer cap constructed to engage and hold the wire frame, and means securing the outer cap to the hub cap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
An article as in claim 2 wherein said last means is in the form of a cap screw.