| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 301370250 | With relatively rotatable element | 22 |
| 20080272642 | Non-rotating wheel cover for large automobile - An positionally stable wheel cover for displaying a design while a wheel is rotating. The wheel cover is mounted on the rim of a wheel through a mounting wire and a support bracket is mounted on the mounting wire. The support bracket is equipped with an internal base with a hollow hub into which another hub of an external base with a bearing mounted is inserted. The external base is able to rotating independently from the internal base and from the support bracket. A display cover is mounted on the external base and a design can then be placed on the display cover. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080272643 | NON-ROTATING BICYCLE WHEEL DISPLAY DISK - The present invention describes a non-rotating display bicycle wheel cover assembly that remains absolutely upright in relation to the rotation of the bicycle wheel and in relation to a parked bicycle wheel. The invention consists of twin disk assemblies mounted to both sides of a conventional bicycle wheel and inturn to the front and rear of a bicycle frame. The disk assemblies are manufactured of lightweight inexpensive material that is formed to the convex shape of the outer surface of a bicycle wheel and includes an overmolded, captive friction bearing made of a high density, self lubricating plastic. A plastic retaining mechanism is secured to the outer disk fascia and a bicycle frame member to hold the disk in an upright position at all times whether the bicycle is in motion or in repose. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080309150 | Visual special effects wheel covers - A novelty wheel cover assembly mounts on a corresponding rim of a vehicle wheel for displaying indicia while the wheel rotates and includes a solid disk member having an outside diameter less than that of the lip of the corresponding rim of a vehicle wheel, and a multiple-blade member with at least two substantially flat blades emanates from a central hub, wherein the central hub includes an axial spindle. A bearing assembly is imbedded at a center axis of the solid disk member and rotatably engages with the axial spindle with minimal friction. The multiple-blade member removably attaches to the corresponding rim of a vehicle wheel, and indicia decorate a portion of the outward-facing area of the solid disk assembly, which is inhibited from rotating by an outer edge weight on one side combined with the low-friction bearing assembly. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080315673 | Apparatus which allows for the Counter Rotation of a Wheel Accessory - An apparatus which allows for the counter rotation of a wheel accessory is disclosed. The apparatus is intended for mounting on a wheel of a vehicle. The apparatus has a base plate for attaching to the wheel, a transmission mechanism coupled to the base plate and a rotation prevention mount attached to the transmission mechanism. The transmission mechanism has an input shaft and an output shaft which extend in opposite directions from the transmission mechanism. The input shaft rotates in the direction of the vehicular wheel. The output shaft rotates counter to the vehicular wheel. A method for using a wheel accessory that rotates counter to the rotation of a vehicular wheel is also disclosed. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090008985 | Dual wheel mounted decorative member - A dual decorative assembly for a vehicle wheel combines an outer member and an inner member that are rotatably mounted on a rotatable wheel hub. Bearings carried on the inner and outer members support the members on the hub whereby the inner member may rotate in a clock-wise or counter clock-wise direction while the outer member employs weights so that the outer member remains stationary by gravitational force to downwardly depend from the bearings. The inner member includes a flared edging over-hanging the peripheral edge of the outer member. The outer member includes a variety of cut-outs and edge scalloping for decorative purposes. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090058177 | Hubcap Device - A hubcap device for use with a wheel includes a base and a fastener for coupling the base to the wheel. The hubcap device includes a spinner member between the base and the cover, the spinner member having a light element. The hubcap device includes a battery for powering the light element and a processor for actuating the light element. An insert is removably coupled to the cover, the spinner member being positioned between the insert and the base. The hubcap device may include a photocell in communication with the processor, the processor including programming to actuate the light element in predetermined light conditions. The device includes an optical sensor coupled to the spinner member to measure a rotational speed of the spinner member relative to a rotational speed of the base, the optical sensor providing a relative rotational speed measurement to said processor. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20100038956 | ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A SPINNING WHEEL COVER - An electrical control system for a rotatable wheel cover assembly is presented, the system including a controller assembly comprising processors for controlling the relative motion of a wheel cover rotatably mounted to a wheel frame of a vehicle. The controller assembly outputs a first signal to motor drivers, which are mounted within the vehicle separated from the wheel cover, the motor drivers passing a first drive frequency to motor leads for open loop control of the speed of the motors that drive the wheel cover. The electrical control system provides power from an inboard side of the wheel frame to an outboard side via a slip ring assembly having connector assemblies passing through the wheel frame for controlling motion of the wheel cover. The wheel cover is mounted to a shaft of the motor, wherein the motor is mounted coaxially with the wheel frame. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20110156473 | WHEEL WITH INTERNAL SPINNER AND LOCKING MECHANISM - A wheel has a hub, a rim, first and second supports supporting the rim around the hub, and a spinner rotatably mounted around the hub between the first and second supports. A spinner locking mechanism may be used to selectively lock the spinner to prevent rotation of the spinner with respect to the first and second supports, or unlock the spinner to allow rotation of the spinner relative to the first and second supports. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110260524 | ROTARY WHEEL CAP - A rotary wheel cap includes a fixed base fixed to a center of a wheel, a rotary cover axially mounted onto the fixed base, and an elastic member installed between the fixed base and rotary cover. When the wheel rotates, the rotary cover compresses the elastic member to a first position to form a positioning relationship with the fixed base, such that the rotary cover is rotated with the wheel and fixed base at the first position. When the wheel is still, the rotary cover is supported by the elastic member at a second position to release the positioning relationship with the fixed base. The rotary cover is rotated axially with respect to the fixed base by gravitation of a weight balancing portion at the second position. A design pattern on the rotary cover is aligned correctly by the axial rotation of the rotary cover when the wheel is still. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20120223571 | Spinner for vehicle wheel - A vehicle wheel spinner comprising a donut shaped housing having a front and back ring forming a cavity therein. The front ring has a series of apertures formed therein. A spinning ring is rotatably mounted within said cavity. Various visual effects are produced by providing on the surface of the spinning ring facing the front ring of said housing at least one section of a contrasting color to the remainder of the surface. When the spinning ring rotates the colors show through said aperture(s) during rotation of the spinning ring. The wheel spinner is attached to the vehicle wheel in a manner that the housing rotates with the wheel and the spinning ring rotates separately from the rotation of the housing and continues to rotate for a time after the wheel stops rotating. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120286560 | WHEEL COVER FOR A VEHICLE - The present invention relates to a wheel cover which does not rotate and which is maintained stationary when a driving wheel of a vehicle rotates. The wheel cover for a vehicle according to the present invention comprises: a rotating member mounted on the driving wheel of the vehicle so as to rotate together with the driving wheel when the driving wheel rotates; a first fixing member which is connected to the rotating member such that the first fixing member is independently rotatable, and which is provided with a deceleration weight; and a second fixing member such that the second fixing member is independently rotatable, and which is provided with an advertisement unit. The first fixing member attenuates the rotating force being transferred to the second fixing member to thereby prevent the second fixing member from rotating during the rotation of the rotating member. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120319459 | NON-ROTATING WHEEL CAP - The present invention relates to a non-rotating wheel cap which is inserted at the center of a wheel rim using fixtures; wherein such cap is used to display printed or adhered decorations; and wherein such decorations remain stationary in an upright position, while the rim is rotating. The preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises: a plurality of fixtures extending from the body of a hollow disk-shaped housing, a small shaft extending from the center of the housing body, a roller bearing; wherein such bearing is press-fitted into a semi-disk omega-shaped weight from one of its faces; wherein the opposite face of such semi-disk omega-shaped weight is engraved with small cylindrical holes; and wherein an outer disk-shaped cover is attached to such weight. The cap of the present invention is also simple in design, since it needs only one roller bearing and includes no bolts or adhesives. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130076105 | HUBCAP WITH ORNAMENT - A hubcap with ornament includes a covering member for mounting to an outer side of a wheel rim on a car; a connecting unit fixedly connected to one face of the covering member; and an ornament movably connected to the connecting unit. When the covering member of the hubcap rotates along with the wheel rim, the ornament, even if it is in a slightly vibrating state, can maintain its original position without rotating along with the covering member and the wheel rim, and can therefore clearly show its beautiful appearance all the time. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130076106 | NON-ROTATING WHEEL COVER ASSEMBLY WITH UNIVERSAL LUG MOUNTING BRACKET - A non-rotating wheel cover assembly ( | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130175850 | WHEEL COVER STRUCTURE FOR A VEHICLE - The present invention relates to a wheel cover structure for a vehicle, comprising: a wheel cover arranged over a front surface of a vehicle wheel; a rotation support unit interposed between the vehicle wheel and the wheel cover to support the wheel cover such that the vehicle wheel is maintained in a decelerated rotating state; a rotating case which is fixed at a front surface of the wheel cover, and which stores a fluid therein; a floating plate which is equipped with an air container for providing floating force in order to maintain the floating plate at a constant position during travel, and which is rotatably supported within the rotating case; and a plate including a design, arranged on a front surface of the rotating case, supported at the floating plate, and having a picture or a design printed thereon. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130328380 | Spinning Hub Cap - There is described a spinning hub cap assembly comprising: a base section connectable on its inside to the end face of the wheel center hub and on its outside to an outer section; and an outer section rotatably connected to the base section, wherein the rotatable connection permits rotation of the outer section about the wheel axis of rotation. The outer section may further comprises an outer face and an inner face, wherein the inner face further comprises a bearing mounted thereon on a bearing mount; wherein the base section outside further comprises a receiving well for receiving the bearing in mated, attached relationship. The assembly may further comprise a retention shaft employed to retain together, in rotational relationship, the outer section and the base section. In another embodiment, the base section further comprises a rotational assembly on its outside which is fixably connectable to the cap outer section. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130328381 | Spinning Rim Assembly for a Wheel - A wheel rim cover assembly for use with a vehicle wheel rim is provided. The wheel rim cover assembly comprises a rim cover element, a rotating element, and a controller element. The rotating element comprises at least one blade that is rotatable in speed and moves in a direction independent from the rotation of the vehicle wheel rim to which it is attached. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140239701 | Non Frictional Wheel Enhancing Assembly - A non frictional wheel enhancing assembly that utilizes bolts and lubricated joints to attach to a wheel, remains level and independent of the wheel as the wheel revolves, inhibits friction and heat between the wheel and a wheel cover, and aesthetically enhances the wheel without covering the perimeter of the wheel. The wheel assembly includes an attachment surface with three extending bolts that press outwardly, against an inner circumference of a wheel hub to create pressure and grip for attaching the wheel cover with the wheel. The wheel cover also secures to the wheel through numerous lubricated joints, adapters, and fasteners. The lubricated joints facilitate revolution of the wheel cover to minimize friction between the wheel and the wheel cover, and improve fuel efficiency for the vehicle. The wheel cover displays decorative indicia. A counterweight allows the wheel cover to remain level and revolve independently of the wheel. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20150021975 | SPINNER FOR VEHICLE WHEEL - A vehicle wheel spinning device comprising a ring shaped housing having a front and back ring forming a cavity therein is disclosed. The front ring has a series of decorative apertures formed therein. A spinning ring is rotatably mounted within said cavity. Various visual effects are produced by providing on the surface of the spinning ring facing the front ring of said housing at least one section of a contrasting color to the remainder of the surface. When the spinning ring rotates the colors show through said apertures during rotation of the spinning ring. The spinning device is attached to the front of a vehicle wheel in a manner that the housing rotates with the wheel and the spinning ring rotates separately from the rotation of the housing and continues to rotate for a time after the wheel stops rotating. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150069820 | Bicycle Spinner Mounting - A bicycle wheel spinner which is quickly and easily released from a hub and has an inner ring formed segments, with blades protruding from each segment. The segments each mount a roller wheel riding in a groove in a supporting hub. The segments are releasably fixed together in the groove. The spinner can be quickly removed by disassembling the inner ring segments. A locking mechanism allows the spinner to be locked to the hub or released to rotate independently. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20160121647 | Vehicle Wheel Center Cap Adapter - A wheel center cap engagement system is provided to connect center caps of vehicle wheels to the proper position in a central area of the wheel. The center caps are connected to a mounting plate engageable with the wheel lugs and are held in proper positioning relative to the wheel thereby. A bearing can be interfaced between the center cap and its connection to the mounting plate should rotation of the center cap be desirable. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20180022149 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE FOR AUTOMOBILE WHEEL | 01-25-2018 |
