US4306466A
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Wheel security apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-09-04
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Granted: 1981-12-22
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Expires: 1999-09-04
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus is disclosed for securing a wheel and shaft which comprises a collar rigidly mounted to the shaft having an annular peripheral surface formed with radially spaced recesses, and a ring having an annular inner surface formed with radially spaced projections keyed for removable placement within the collar recesses. The apparatus further comprises means for releasibly coupling the ring with the wheel when positioned about the collar.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard W. Coveney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:27
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05G; G05G1/00; G05G1/08; G05G1/10; G05G1/12; F; F16; F16B; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/40; F16B2200/403; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7018; Y10T403/7021; Y10T403/7047; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5757; Y10T70/5765; Y10T70/5805; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/20762; Y10T74/20834
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
Apparatus for securing a wheel and shaft comprising a collar adapted to be rigidly mounted to the shaft having a generally annular peripheral surface formed with a plurality of circumferentially spaced recesses; a ring having a generally annular inner surface formed with a plurality of circumferentially spaced projections keyed for removable placement within said collar recesses; means for releasibly coupling said ring with the wheel when positioned about said collar; and magentic means for releasibly holding said ring in position about said collar on the wheel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
Apparatus for securing a wheel and shaft comprising a collar adapted to be rigidly mounted to the shaft having a generally annular peripheral surface formed with a plurality of circumferentially spaced recesses; a ring having a generally annular inner surface formed with a plurality of circumferentially spaced projections keyed for removable placement within said collar recesses; means for releasibly coupling said ring with the wheel when positioned about said collar; and magentic means for releasibly holding said ring in position about said collar on the wheel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
93 words
Apparatus for securing a wheel and shaft comprising a collar adapted to be rigidly mounted to the shaft having a generally annular peripheral surface formed with a plurality of circumferentially spaced recesses; a ring having a generally annular inner surface formed with a plurality of circumferentially spaced projections keyed for removable placement within said collar recesses; means for releasibly coupling said ring with the wheel when positioned about said collar; and spring means adapted to be mounted to the shaft for releasibly holding said ring in position about said collar on the wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
93 words
Apparatus for securing a wheel and shaft comprising a collar adapted to be rigidly mounted to the shaft having a generally annular peripheral surface formed with a plurality of circumferentially spaced recesses; a ring having a generally annular inner surface formed with a plurality of circumferentially spaced projections keyed for removable placement within said collar recesses; means for releasibly coupling said ring with the wheel when positioned about said collar; and spring means adapted to be mounted to the shaft for releasibly holding said ring in position about said collar on the wheel.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-12-21 | 1985-06-22 | 1985-12-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-12-21 | 1989-06-22 | 1989-12-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-12-21 | 1993-06-22 | 1993-12-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |