Patent · US Expired

Wheel lug nut security seal

US6695557B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 30, 2002
Grant dateFeb 24, 2004
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 30, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/509
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A security seal assembly is designed to provide detection of tampering with or the removal of a wheel lug nut, particularly on a truck tire. The Security Seal is designed as an indicative seal rather than theft seal. When the seal is fitted onto the wheel lug nut, it prohibits access to the nut unless the cover is broken.

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