US4932724A
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Wheel trim attachment system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-02-09
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Granted: 1990-06-12
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Expires: 2009-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A system for attachment of decorative trim members to truck and recreational vehicle wheels is adaptable for use with varying makes of wheels. Specially configured brackets and retaining clips allow the attachment system to use wheel locator pins as a basis for securing and automatically centering the attachment system on the center of the wheel. Removal of existing wheel lug nuts is not required.
Inventors
- 👤 James P. Wright
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:43
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B7/00; B60B7/06; B60B7/061; B60B7/068; B60B7/0013; B60B7/0026; B60B7/0066; B60B7/0073; B60B7/02; B60B7/063; B60B7/10; B60B7/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A decorative trim member attachment system for use with wheels conventionally secured to truck and recreational vehicle chassis, said wheel having a conventional wheel lug pattern and plural locator pins comprising: a. a bracket extending diametrically across said wheel whereby a hole through the center of said bracket is located at the center point of said wheel; b. said bracket having holes placed in the ends of said bracket which are adapted for engagement of said locator pins positioned on said wheel; c. means for securing the ends of said bracket to said wheel; and d. removable means for securing said wheel trim member to said center hole of said bracket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A decorative trim member attachment system for use with wheels conventionally secured to truck and recreational vehicle chassis, said wheel having a conventional wheel lug pattern and plural locator pins comprising: a. a bracket extending diametrically across said wheel whereby a hole through the center of said bracket is located at the center point of said wheel; b. said bracket having holes placed in the ends of said bracket which are adapted for engagement of said locator pins positioned on said wheel; c. means for securing the ends of said bracket to said wheel; and d. removable means for securing said wheel trim member to said center hole of said bracket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 1 further comprising: plural push-on fasteners adapted for the secure engagement of said locator pins.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
102 words
A decorative wheel trim attachment kit adapted for universal use with front wheels used on General Motors trucks or recreational vehicle chassis, said wheels having a standardized wheel diameter and lug bolt center pattern and two integral diametrically opposed locator pins comprising: a. a rigid bracket having holes located at the opposed outer ends of said bracket adapted for engagement of said locator pins, said bracket further having a hole through its center; b. two removable fastener means for securing said bracket to said wheel; and c. removable means for securing said wheel trim member to said center hole of said bracket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
102 words
A decorative wheel trim attachment kit adapted for universal use with front wheels used on General Motors trucks or recreational vehicle chassis, said wheels having a standardized wheel diameter and lug bolt center pattern and two integral diametrically opposed locator pins comprising: a. a rigid bracket having holes located at the opposed outer ends of said bracket adapted for engagement of said locator pins, said bracket further having a hole through its center; b. two removable fastener means for securing said bracket to said wheel; and c. removable means for securing said wheel trim member to said center hole of said bracket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
123 words
A decorative wheel trim attachment kit adapted for universal use with dual wheels used on General Motors trucks or recreational vehicle chassis, said wheels having a standardized wheel diameter and lug bolt center pattern and two diametrically opposed locator pins comprising: a. a rigid U-shaped bracket adapted to conform to a rear axle hub extending through said dual rear wheels, said bracket having holes located at the opposed outer ends of said bracket adapted for engagement of said locator pins, said bracket further comprising a hole through its center; b. two removable fastener means for securing said bracket to said wheel having diametrically opposed locator pins; and c. removable means for securing said wheel trim member to said center hole of said bracket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
123 words
A decorative wheel trim attachment kit adapted for universal use with dual wheels used on General Motors trucks or recreational vehicle chassis, said wheels having a standardized wheel diameter and lug bolt center pattern and two diametrically opposed locator pins comprising: a. a rigid U-shaped bracket adapted to conform to a rear axle hub extending through said dual rear wheels, said bracket having holes located at the opposed outer ends of said bracket adapted for engagement of said locator pins, said bracket further comprising a hole through its center; b. two removable fastener means for securing said bracket to said wheel having diametrically opposed locator pins; and c. removable means for securing said wheel trim member to said center hole of said bracket.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-06-11 | 1993-12-11 | 1994-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-06-11 | 1997-12-11 | 1998-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-06-11 | 2001-12-11 | 2002-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |