| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 301105100 |
Hub
| 219 |
| 301600100 |
With drive or brake attachment
| 186 |
| 301370101 |
With wheel cover
| 180 |
| 301062000 |
Compression wheel
| 141 |
| 301950101 |
Rim
| 112 |
| 301055000 |
Tension wheel; e.g., spoke
| 111 |
| 301900100 |
Detachable wheel section
| 51 |
| 301500210 |
Balancing device
| 48 |
| 301410100 |
Traction increasing
| 29 |
| 301111010 |
Device for attaching wheel to axle
| 24 |
| 301500230 |
With peripheral roller
| 23 |
| 301104000 |
Spoke
| 15 |
| 301500301 |
Skate wheel
| 14 |
| 301360100 |
Dual wheels
| 13 |
| 301500240 |
Having housing for tire inflation means
| 9 |
| 301380100 |
Emergency
| 8 |
| 301008000 |
Having auxiliary bracing | 4 |
| 20090315389 | PROTECTOR SHIELD FOR A SIDEWALL OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TIRE, AND A WHEEL ASSEMBLY FOR SUCH A VEHICLE INCORPORATING IT - The present invention relates to a protector shield for at least one sidewall of a motor vehicle tire, and to a wheel assembly for a motor vehicle incorporating this protector shield. The invention particularly but non exclusively concerns the fire protection against flames and/or said flammable substances, such as oil or Molotov cocktails, as well as a high solvent and/or acid resistance, especially in hostile environments. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100270851 | VEHICLE WHEEL WITH ROCK GUARD - A wheel assembly for a vehicle includes a wheel having a first rim half and a second rim half with a reinforcement plate sandwiched between the rim halves. The rim halves and reinforcement plates are secured together to form an annular outer rim for receiving a tire. The rim halves have aligned central openings and aligned apertures for receiving fasteners for mounting a wheel hub on the wheel. A rock guard built into the reinforcement plate includes a plurality of rock guard formations each forming a shield which fills at least a major portion of any space between a respective recess and the wheel hub to block at least some debris from passing through the wheel while allowing airflow through the wheel. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20120217790 | RUN-FLAT SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR A PNEUMATIC TIRED WHEEL AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING SAME - A run-flat support system and method for installing the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the run-flat support system includes a torque assembly removably coupled to a split wheel rim of a pneumatic tired wheel. Support segments are adapted for attachment to the torque assembly in order to support the pneumatic tired wheel in a flat condition such as an under-inflated condition or deflated condition. Lateral support structures, which may include the form of a wedge, are secured to the support segments to provide a bead lock between beads of the interior side walls of the pneumatic tired wheel and the split wheel rim. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120223569 | RUNFLAT DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR FITTING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a runflat device ( | 09-06-2012 |
| 301086000 |
Nonresilient tire | 3 |
| 20140265536 | SEGMENTED WHEEL AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A SEGMENTED WHEEL - An adaptable wheel has a central hub, radial segments connected to the central hub at a proximal end and extending radially from the central hub, each radial segment having a linear actuator configured to change a length of the radial segment; a shoe connected to a distal end of the radial segment for contacting a surface being traversed by the wheel; and a locking mechanism for selectively preventing linear motion of the linear actuator. A control system for an adaptable wheel includes a distance sensor on a vehicle for determining distance to a surface in the path of the vehicle and a computer for receiving distance information from the distance sensor and, responsive to the distance information, determine a desired length of a segment of an adaptable wheel for maintaining a hub of a wheel level, and provide control signals to a linear actuator of the segment. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150352896 | Variable-Diameter Wheel - Disclosed is a variable-diameter wheel including a wheel having a folding pattern in which a unit cell is repeated and configured to be expanded or contracted so that a wheel diameter is varied; a spoke fixedly coupled to both longitudinal ends of the wheel and configured to be expanded or contracted according to a change in a distance between both sides, such that the wheel diameter is varied; and a variable induction shaft rotatably coupled with one of the both spokes to move the spoke in at least one lengthwise direction and configured to vary a distance between one spoke and the other spoke. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20100084910 | Wheel - The invention provides a heavy duty rim assembly ( | 04-08-2010 |
| 301054000 |
Part of wheel body under tension, part under compression | 3 |
| 20090152937 | Internal wheel suspension and shock absorbing system - An internal wheel suspension and shock absorbing system, including a hub with radially extending rods or blades, cooperating with sector braces, fixedly mounted by hubs to the interior of the rim for a wheel. The rods and blades secure onto a hub, that mounts onto the vehicle axle, for rotation. When a force is encountered, the forces are absorbed by the blades that extend either through or cooperate with the braces and biasing springs, which are adjustable, that bias against the outer radial edges of the blades or telescoping rods, and absorb the vector forces generated from any impact. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20100072807 | Internal wheel suspension system with shock absorption - An internal wheel suspension and shock absorbing system includes a hub with radially extending spokes, cooperating with springs axially mounted thereon, abutting a hub and entering the rim of a wheel. The spokes secure onto a hub that mounts onto the vehicle axle, for rotation. When a force is encountered, the forces are absorbed by the spokes, the springs, and the slots as the hub has limited translation within the rim. The springs are adjustable and bias against the head of the spokes and the hub, and absorb the impact of vector forces generated from any impact. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20150360508 | WHEELS AND VEHICLES COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention is applicable to the technical field of wheels. Provided are a wheel ( | 12-17-2015 |
| Entries |
| Document | Title | Date |
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| 20090273226 | Distributed Load Wheel - This specification relates to the improvement of load wheels. The current design of load wheels results in the most of load being born by the ends of the wheel. The invention distributes the load across the entire load wheel assembly, thereby reducing friction. Reducing friction extends the service life of the load wheel. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090278396 | CORROSION ISOLATION OF MAGNESIUM COMPONENTS - A vehicle component, such as a wheel, is formed of a magnesium alloy for weight reduction in an automotive vehicle. It is expected that the wheel will be attached to other vehicle wheel-related componenets that are formed of metal compositions (for example, steel or cast iron components) that may lead to the corrosion of the magnesium wheel. Such attachment surfaces of the magnesium wheel are oxidized to form an integral and durable oxide layer on the magnesium wheel. When the magnesium wheel is attached to vehicle wheel supporting components of other alloys, the oxide layer-coated surfaces of the magnesium wheel are electrochemically isolated from the non-magnesium materials to prevent oxidation of the wheel or attached components. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20100045095 | Wheel for vehicles and method for producing the same - A wheel for a vehicle including an outer rim and an inner rim, in which the outer rim is comprised of a disk section formed by embossing a first portion having a certain thickness and a rim section formed by drawing a second portion having a smaller thickness than the first portion so as to make a periphery of the disk section; and the inner rim is comprised of superimposed portions formed by drawing and to be superimposed on prescribed positions of the disk section of the outer rim. Flange sections of the outer and inner rims are respectively inwardly curled so as to form a double-layered structure. The outer and inner rims are integrated by welding with the superimposed portions set at the prescribed positions of the disk section. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100052408 | Inner Tube with Film - The present invention discloses a type of secure and efficient wheel assembly using fluid or solid stuffing materials so as to minimize the blowout risks, a wheel rim transmission assembly, an energy exchanging arrangement used in transporting system, and a vehicle energy storage system, as well as corresponding methods for manufacturing and preparing such assemblies and arrangements in applications. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100102620 | METHOD FOR PREVENTING DIRTYING OF VEHICLE WHEEL AND VEHICLE WHEEL - An object of the present invention is to obtain a vehicle wheel having a significant effect of preventing dirtying due to brake dust. A + (positively)-charged coating film in which the water contact angle is 35° or less and the product of saturated charging voltage (kV)×charge half life (sec) is 50 or less is formed on the surface of a vehicle wheel. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100117441 | FLAT RUNNING DEVICE FOR AUTOMOBILE AND MOUNTED ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SAME - The invention relates to a flat running device to be fitted on a tubeless mounted assembly for an automobile, and to such a mounted assembly including said device. The flat running device ( | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100141018 | CENTRIFUGAL WHEEL - A centrifugal wheel apparatus for a vehicle having a plurality of pivoting elements attachable to an interior of a vehicle wheel that, when subjected to centripetal force, pivot away from the vehicle wheel and toward a pneumatic tire attached to the vehicle wheel to reshape the pneumatic tire into a dome thereby decreasing surface contact between the vehicle and a surface so that the vehicle may travel with less resistance and increased economy. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100141019 | WHEEL CONSTRUCTION | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100176650 | METHOD OF ATTACHING WHEEL OVERLAYS - A decorative overlay comprised of thin plastic or metal may be securely fastened to a wheel using one or more preformed, solid, dimensionally stable, heat-activatable adhesive bodies. The use of such adhesive bodies offers significant processing and performance advantages over conventional methods for cladding wheels. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100181821 | Custom Wheel with Plastic Inserts - An aftermarket custom engineered deep lip wheel cover in any design, that mates with a custom engineered aftermarket metal wheel that fits most passenger cars, light trucks, and SUV, or golf cart type vehicles. A painted metal wheel custom engineered to jointly except a custom engineered deep lip ABS plastic wheel cover. The wheel cover is designed and contoured to fit exclusively on to the custom engineered metal wheel using a plastic cap, screws, molded attachment clips, magnets, and a special bead system on the lip portion of the wheel cover. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100231027 | WHEEL WITH THERMOELECTRIC ENERGY CONVERSION MODULE - A wheel includes a metal rim, an electrically conductive hub, a thermoelectric device, and a battery. The metal rim is exposed out of a circumference surface of the wheel for contacting with the ground. The thermoelectric device is connected between the metal rim and the electrically conductive hub for generating electric energy using temperature difference between the metal rim and the electrically conductive hub. The battery has two electrodes connected to the metal rim and the electrically conductive hub, respectively. The battery is configured for collecting electric energy generated by the thermoelectric device. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20110057502 | WHEEL ROCKING MECHANISM - A wheel rocking system includes a hub for coupling to a rotational axis. A rim is coupled to the hub and a wheel is coupled to the rim. A rocking mechanism is associated with the wheel. The rocking mechanism is operable to provide a rocking motion when the wheel is rotated. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110121634 | METHOD FOR PROTECTING SUBSTRATE - The present invention relates to a method for preventing or reducing contamination of a surface of a substrate, or protecting a surface of a substrate by making a surface of a substrate hydrophilic, by means of arranging, successively in relation to the substrate, a first layer containing a negatively-charged substance, and a second layer containing a positively-charged substance or containing a positively-charged substance and a negatively-charged substance on the surface of the substrate or in a surface layer of the substrate. In accordance with the present invention, a novel method for preventing or reducing adhesion of contaminants, and color degradation or color change of a substrate over time, can be provided. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110221260 | BLOW-MOLDED WHEELS HAVING UNDERCUT TREADS, METHODS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND CHILDREN'S RIDE-ON VEHICLES INCLUDING THE SAME - Improved blow-molded wheels, methods for producing the same, and children's ride-on vehicles including the same are disclosed. The blow-molded wheels may include a blow-molded body that has a tread surface, first and second sidewalls and an axis. The body may be configured to rotate about the axis. The tread surface may extend circumferentially around the body and may extend between the first and second sidewalls. A first region of the tread surface may be disposed between the first sidewall and the central circumference of the blow-molded body. A second region of the tread surface may be disposed between the second sidewall and the central circumference of the blow-molded body. A recessed region may be positioned between the first region and the second region with the radial distance to the recessed region being less than the radial distances to the first and second regions. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110241410 | Carriagage wheel assembly - A carriage wheel assembly for golf bag drag carriage or baby carriage is disclosed to include a wheel holder assembly, two road wheels respectively mounted on front and rear wheel axles at the wheel holder assembly, multiple auxiliary wheels respectively mounted on a respective wheel axle between the road wheels, and a capillary track supported on the road wheels and the auxiliary wheel and surrounding the wheel holder assembly for direct contact with the ground. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20120001476 | INJECTION MOLDED COMPOSITE WHEEL FOR A VEHICLE - Disclosed is a injection molded composite wheel, including a polyamide composition including (A) about 20 to about 70 weight percent of at least one polyamide resin, (B) about 30 to about 65 weight percent of one or more fiber reinforcing agents wherein the fiber has an average length of 0.1 to 0.9 mm; and (C) 0 to about 20 weight percent of one or more polymer impact modifiers; wherein 4 mm test bars prepared from the polyamide composition have an average tensile modulus greater than or equal to about 9 GPa, and an elongation at break of at least 4%. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120019047 | VEHICLE WHEEL COMPONENTS, INCLUDING VEHICLE WHEELS, COMPRISING A SURFACE COATING AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH VEHICLE WHEEL COMPONENTS - Multicolor motor vehicle wheels and vehicle wheel components are increasingly desirable. The coloring has been carried out so far essentially by expensive manual labor. The present invention provides for an industrially applicable method for preparing color-coated vehicle wheel components and vehicle wheels, which is characterized in that the metal body is at first machined at least in areas to be coated, after which at least two layers of paint are applied one after another, and at least one layer of paint is removed by machining in a partial area of the wheel. A component according to the present invention with a surface coating is thus characterized by areas machined with high precision and provided with a coating, wherein said coating has at least two layers of paint applied one on top of another, of which at least a first layer of paint is exposed in visible partial areas of the metal body, by a second layer of paint covering it being mechanically removed in partial areas not covered by it. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120193969 | TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY AND WHEEL THEREOF - A transmission assembly and a wheel thereof are presented, and the wheel includes a wheel frame and a tire skin. The wheel frame has a ring-shaped joint surface surrounding the wheel frame, and the joint surface is disposed with at least one slot. The slot has two opposite side walls and at least one stopping wall, and the stopping wall is located between the two side walls. The tire skin is ring-shaped. The tire skin is sleeved on the wheel frame, and attached to the joint surface. The tire skin has at least one protruding rib, and the protruding rib is located in the slot. The stopping wall limits displacement of the protruding rib in a direction of a wheel shaft, and the two side walls limit displacement of the protruding rib in a direction of rotation, thus achieving a good combination effect between the tire skin and the wheel frame. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120319455 | LIQUID COOLED CASTER AND WHEEL SYSTEMS - A liquid cooled wheel system includes a wheel, an axle bolt arranged in mechanical and supportive communication with the wheel, the axle bolt defining an internal chamber configured to hold and transmit a working fluid, a pump arranged in fluid communication with the axle bolt through the working fluid and arranged in mechanical communication with the wheel such that rotational movement of the wheel is translated into internal pumping movement of the pump, and a heat exchanger in fluid communication with both of the axle bolt and the pump and configured to exchange heat from the working fluid to an external environment. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130313888 | METHOD FOR COATING ALUMINUM WHEEL, AND ALUMINUM WHEEL - The present invention provides a method for coating an aluminum wheel using a coating composition capable of forming a coating film having a superior cosmetic property as well as an anticorrosive property much enough for preventing corrosion even in the use in an area where the coating film is susceptible to salt damage, and an aluminum wheel obtained by the method. A method for coating an aluminum wheel including applying an anticorrosive coating composition onto the aluminum wheel, and thereafter applying a clear coating composition to form a transparent multilayer coating film, wherein the anticorrosive coating composition contains an acrylic resin (1) having a weight average molecular weight of 50,000 to 140,000, a glass transition point of 20 to 50° C., a hydroxyl value of 10 to 50 mgKOH/g, and an acid value of 10 to 40 mgKOH/g, and an epoxy resin (2) having an epoxy equivalent of 210 to 1,000 g/eq and contains the epoxy resin (2) in an amount of 5 to 20 parts by weight on the solid matter basis to 100 parts by weight of the solid matter of the acrylic resin (1). | 11-28-2013 |
| 20140175855 | MATTE POWDER COATING COMPOSITION - Disclosed is a matte powder coating composition, and more specifically, a novel matte powder coating composition comprising a plurality of heterogeneous resins having different refractive indices, which can secure a coated film having excellent corrosion resistance and which embodies a matt effect on par with a liquid coating. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140346842 | VEHICLE WHEEL - A vehicle wheel includes an additional air chamber member on an outer circumferential surface of a well functioning as a Helmholtz resonator in a tire air chamber. The additional air chamber includes a body including an additional air chamber and a communication through hole for communication between the additional air chamber with a tire air chamber, and a fastening part for fastening the body between the first vertical wall surface and the second vertical wall surface. An upper surface of the body inclines to have an upward slope from a side of the first vertical wall surface to a side of the second vertical wall surface. The upper surface of the body is formed to extend along and inside or outside in a wheel diametrical direction a line connecting from the top of the vertical wall to the top of the hump on the side of the second vertical wall. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140346843 | VEHICLE WHEEL - A vehicle wheel includes a main body fitted between a first vertical wall surface and a second vertical wall surface of the wheel, a first flange portion extending from the main body toward the first vertical wall surface, and a second flange portion extending from the main body toward the second vertical wall surface. In the vehicle wheel, a length of one of the flange portions is made shorter than a length of the other flange portion in a wheel width direction. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150375579 | PINLESS INDUCTIVE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A connector assembly includes a first side connector and a second side connector. The first side connector includes a first protective housing, a first inductor including a first end face, and a first physical connector element. The second side connector includes a second protective housing, a second inductor including a second face, and a second physical connector element. The second physical connector element is engaged with the first physical connector element and physically connects the first side connector to the second side connector such that the first end face and the second end face are adjacent. The first inductor and the second inductor are axially spaced apart. The first inductor and the second inductor form an inductive telemetry connection between the first side connector and the second side connector. | 12-31-2015 |
