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Illuminating spinner
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-01-28
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Granted: 1985-12-31
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Expires: 2005-01-28
Abstract
Abstract An illuminating spinner adapted for detachably affixing to automobile wheel having center hub cap removed therefrom is described. The spinner comprises a plurality of wings having apertures in front walls thereof, a central front opening covered detachably by a cap and a closed rear wall. An adjustable adapter secured to each wing locks the spinner on the wheel. Electrical circuitry situated inside the spinner, including light-emitting diodes in the wings, provides illumination to the spinner.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward H. Chastain
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 13:26
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/32; B60Q1/326; B60B; B60B7/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S362/00; Y10S362/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A generally circular illuminating spinner for automobile wheel comprising, in combination, a body member having (a) a front opening therein, a closed rear wall and a side shoulder around the periphery of said front opening, a circular cap detachably affixed to top portion of said shoulder thereby forming a closure for said front opening, a cavity inside said spinner encircled by said shoulder, a plurality of wings exending outwardly from said shoulder, each of said wings including a front wall having an aperture therein and a closed rear wall; (b) an adapter means secured to said rear wall of each said wings for adjustably fastening said spinner to said wheel adjacent hub opening thereof; and (c) electrical components forming circuitry disposed inside said spinner for providing illumination thereto comprising a light-emitting diode positioned within each of said wings, a manually operable switch means mounted in said side shoulder, a source of electrical energy in said cavity, said components being electrically interconnected.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A generally circular illuminating spinner for automobile wheel comprising, in combination, a body member having (a) a front opening therein, a closed rear wall and a side shoulder around the periphery of said front opening, a circular cap detachably affixed to top portion of said shoulder thereby forming a closure for said front opening, a cavity inside said spinner encircled by said shoulder, a plurality of wings exending outwardly from said shoulder, each of said wings including a front wall having an aperture therein and a closed rear wall; (b) an adapter means secured to said rear wall of each said wings for adjustably fastening said spinner to said wheel adjacent hub opening thereof; and (c) electrical components forming circuitry disposed inside said spinner for providing illumination thereto comprising a light-emitting diode positioned within each of said wings, a manually operable switch means mounted in said side shoulder, a source of electrical energy in said cavity, said components being electrically interconnected.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The spinner of claim 1, wherein said circular gap is snapped onto said top edge portion of said front opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The spinner of claim 1, wherein said circular cap is threadedly mounted on said top edge portion of said front opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The spinner of claim 1, wherein said apertures in said wings extend lengthwise over a major portion of said front wall thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The spinner of claim 1, wherein perimeters of said apertures in said wings are substantially parallel to outer perimeters of said front wall thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The spinner of claim 1, wherein said apertures in said wings are covered with a translucent glass-like material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The spinner of claim 1, wherein said body member comprises three wings spaced apart by a substantially equal distance.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
108 words
The spinner of claim 1, wherein said adapter means comprises a stationary internally threaded sleeve affixed integrally to said rear wall of said wing, a threadedly disposed screw therein, the head of said screw being positioned somewhat below the distal edge of said wing, the opposite end of said screw extending somewhat below the inner portion of said shoulder and having affixed thereto a stopper means disposed trasversely thereof, a swiveling arm extending transversely from said screw, said arm having a hole for free passage of said screw therethrough and an upwardly inclined distal lip, said arm being adapted for locking engagement with rim portion of said wheel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The spinner of claim 8, wherein said adapter means is adjustable to the size of hub opening in said rim by rotation of said screw to a tight engagement of said arm with said rim.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The spinner of claim 8, wherein a threaded nut is mounted on said screw underneath said sleeve to hold said sleeve in place.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The spinner of claim 1, wherein said electrical components include a pair of diodes within each of said wings.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The spinner of claim 1, wherein said source of electrical energy is removably secured battery.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The spinner of claim 1, wherein said switch means includes a mounting member threadedly inserted through a hole in said shoulder and fastened thereto.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The spinner of claim 12, wherein said diodes are electrically connected with said battery and said switch means by insulated conductors slidably inserted into holes provided in said shoulder adjacent each of said wings.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
The spinner of claim 12, wherein said battery is secured to inner surface of said closed rear wall with clamping means attached thereto.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
30 words
The spinner of claim 6, wherein illumination thereof can be seen through said translucent glass-like material when said switch means is moved from an off position to an on position.
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