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Wheel protector

US8985706B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 21, 2009
Grant dateMar 24, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A wheel rim protector comprising a base comprising an external face and an internal face, the external face comprising a curved profile and a side-wall extending from a first side of the base is disclosed. Also disclosed is a wheel rim protector comprising a base comprising one or more kink and/or curve along a base length, an external face and an internal face and a side-wall extending from a first side of the base. Methods of making the wheel rim protectors are also disclosed.

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