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Wheel spinner assembly

US7213888B2 · kind B2 · utility

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67Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 1, 2004
Grant dateMay 8, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60B7/20
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A wheel assembly comprising: (1) a first rotating member, such as a wheel; (2) a visual element such as a logo or other visual indicia affixed to, or mounted adjacent, an exterior surface of the first rotating member; and (3) a second member, such as a wheel spinner, mounted to rotate adjacent the first rotating member. The second member defines various openings and is configured for movement into an “aligned” angular orientation such that the various visual indicia are viewable through the openings thereby producing a themed visual effect.

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