| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 301950102 |
Composite
| 39 |
| 301950104 |
Having annular chamber
| 27 |
| 301950110 |
Made of plural sections
| 10 |
| 301950109 |
Having dissimilar tire bead supports | 2 |
| 20090102274 | Vehicle Rim With Non-Matching Diameter Seats - A vehicle rim with symmetry of revolution intended for mounting a tire, including a first seat intended to receive and retain a first bead of the tire; a mounting groove; and a second seat intended to receive and retain a second bead of the tire, the second seat being of an average diameter smaller than the average diameter of the first seat, characterized in that the maximum radial depth of the mounting groove (H | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090309410 | TIRE WITH EXTENDED FLANGE SEAT - Disclosed are improved wheels and tires for simulating the appearance of larger-diameter wheels mounted within low-profile tires. The improved tires are intended to be mounted on wheels with an extended outer flange. An embodiment of the tire comprises an outboard tire wall, an inboard tire wall, a tread therebetween, a laterally extending wheel protector, a ledge, and a flange seat. The flange seat is optionally contoured to match the inner face of an outer flange of the improved wheel. | 12-17-2009 |
| 301950107 |
Including reinforcing | 2 |
| 20090250995 | Composite Carbon Fiber Wheel Rim and Method of Making Thereof - A composite carbon fiber wheel rim of a tubular type comprises a friction-resisting rim body having an inner and outer circumferential periphery, and an inner rim body being disposed along the inner circumferential periphery of the friction-resisting rim body. A method for making such a wheel rim comprises forming a friction-resisting rim body, mounting inner rim body to the friction-resisting rim body, and making the friction-resisting rim body and the inner rim bodies as an integral piece. A composite carbon fiber wheel rim of a clincher type further comprises an outer rim disposed along the outer circumferential periphery. Accordingly, the outer rim is mounted to the friction-resisting rim body while mounting the inner rim. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20100096910 | High Rigidity Wheel Rim - A High Rigidity Wheel Rim is provided comprising a pair of axially spaced radially outward extending annular flanges, an annular well portion intermediate the flanges, and an annular bead seat portion adjacent to each flange and axially spaced from the well portion wherein each bead seat radius is no greater than about 4.5 mm. | 04-22-2010 |
| 301099000 |
Joint | 2 |
| 20090096277 | CYCLE RIM USING A SLEEVE CONNECTION AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUCH RIM - The invention is directed to a rim such as a rim for a cycle. The rim includes a circularly extending hollow box-shaped element, in the form of a radial profile of revolution about a transverse axis, with two end surfaces of such element being joined end-to-end at a junction and affixed via a sleeve that is positioned within the hollow box-shaped element, on each side of the junction. The sleeve includes a pair of bearing portions, which exert an internal force inside and against the walls of the hollow box-shaped element, such force being generated by a relative spacing apart of the bearing portions via a spreading device, such as at least one spacing member. The spacing member can be a wedging member or a screw, configured and arranged in association with the bearing portions so as to direct the bearing forces along an essentially transverse direction toward the side walls of the rim. The invention is also directed to a wheel having such a rim, as well as to a method of manufacturing such rim and wheel. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20160193872 | VEHICLE WHEEL RIM | 07-07-2016 |
| Entries |
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| 20080265657 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A RIM - A method of producing a bicycle rim including, positioning a first quantity of woven fiber strips having a first width and a first length and a second quantity of strips of said woven fibers having a shape different from the first shape to form a first laminated band from the first quantity and the second quantity of strips. A second narrower laminated band is produced. The first band is re-shaped to a V-shaped band before the first band is inserted along the periphery of a mold interior. A core is positioned on the first band and the second band is positioned on the first band. Rim well rings are positioned from outside on the second band, to abut the sides of the second band. A spreader ring is inserted between the rings to join the material near the upper rim flanks and the rim flanges. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080277997 | Vehicle wheel - A vehicle wheel in which an additional air chamber member in a tire air chamber is fixed on an outer circumferential surface of a well portion, which includes: a first vertical wall surface rising outward in a radial direction from the outer circumferential surface of the well portion and extending in a circumferential direction of the outer circumferential surface; and a second vertical wall surface formed in the well portion facing the first vertical wall surface, wherein the additional air chamber member comprises an additional air chamber formed therein and a communication hole communicating between the additional air chamber and the tire air chamber; and wherein the additional air chamber member is fitted between the first vertical wall surface and the second vertical wall surface, and both end portions of the additional air chamber member in a width direction of the vehicle wheel are secured between the first vertical wall surface and the second vertical wall surface. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080284238 | COLORED BICYCLE WHEEL RIM - A bicycle wheel rim comprises a ring-shaped wheel rim body having a rotational axis. A colored surface is formed by dipping the rim body in a coloring agent so that a first color difference portion and a second color difference portion are formed on opposite sides of the rim body. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090273227 | DEEP LIP VEHICLE RIMS - A vehicle wheel including a rim, a medial flange, a lateral flange, and an inner surface of the rim, wherein an extension portion of the inner surface extends beyond the medial flange. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090278399 | Wheels of unitary construction and method of making same - This invention relates to a unitary steel wheel as well as an apparatus and method for producing a unitary steel wheel. The unitary wheel comprises rim and disc components. In one embodiment, the unitary wheel further comprises approximately a 50 taper bead-seat for flat or semi-drop cantar rims, produced from a generally circular steel blank. The blank preferably has a cantar hole of predetermined size. In a first step, the blank is initially placed in a spinning machina to form disk and rim portions of a predetermined profila and shape. The preform is further spun and flow formed in the spinning machine, to form a gutter, well, bead-Seat, and/or fixed flange. The preform is then forward and reverse spun to form the final profila and shape of the gutter, wall, bead-seat, and/or fixed flange. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20100001575 | UNIFIED RIM HORN - An apparatus and method for a wheel rim that is able to accommodate both clip-on balancing weights and stick-on balancing weights are disclosed involving a wheel rim having a wheel rim area comprising an outboard tire bead retaining flange, an outboard bead seat, a rounded axial protuberance, an outboard deep well side wall, a deep well, an inboard deep well side wall, an inboard bead seat, and an inboard tire bead retaining flange. The length of the outboard bead seat is equal to twice the length of the outboard bead-retaining flange. In addition, the length of the inboard bead seat is equal to twice the length of the inboard bead-retaining flange. Clip-on balancing weights are affixed to outboard tire bead retaining flange and/or the inboard tire bead-retaining flange. In addition, stick-on balancing weights are affixed to the outboard bead seat and/or the inboard bead seat. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20110101770 | Wheel Construction - A wheel construction includes a wheel rim having axially inner and outer portions and a mid-portion, and each axially inner and outer portion, a connecting surface adjoining a flange and extending towards the mid portion. The construction includes a side part between the connecting surface and the mid portion, and for at least one of the inner and outer portions, the connecting surface is a frusto-conical having an axial end of greatest radius and an axial end of least radius, the connecting surface the greatest radius, adjoining the flange and the axial end of least radius adjoining a circumferentially extending convex surface which extends beyond the end of least radius, and a selected side part including a generally frusto-conical region and a curved region including circumferentially extending concave surfaces and the curved region adjoining the end of least radius. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110127827 | PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE - A wheel rim for use with an inflatable tyre for a vehicle comprises a pressure relief valve or a weakened section in the rim ( | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110181100 | Sealing Device and Process for Placing Said Device on a Rim - A sealing device forming an annular band intended to be associated with a rim for a wheel designed to accept a tire, the rim having a rim bottom extended by two flanges, the device being adapted to be fitted in such a way as to cover at least the rim bottom. The annular band comprises at least one elastomeric material comprising at least one copolymer thermoplastic elastomer containing blocks of polystirene and polyisobutylene, and a polybutene oil. Also disclosed is a mounted assembly having a wheel comprising a rim associated with a sealing device and of a tubeless tire. In addition, a method is disclosed for fitting a sealing device onto a rim. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110233992 | WHEEL RIM FOR TIRE - A wheel rim | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110273000 | Bicycle Rim - A rim for a bicycle wheel that includes a tire, hub and spokes. The bicycle rim generally includes a radially outer tire-engaging portion, a radially inner spoke-engaging portion, a first sidewall and a second sidewall spaced apart from the first sidewall. The first and second sidewalls extend between the tire engaging and spoke-engaging portions. The tire-engaging and spoke-engaging portions and first and second sidewalls form a toroid. A maximum width of the rim is disposed closer to the spoke-engaging portion than the tire-engaging portion. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110298271 | WHEEL CONSTRUCTION - A wheel construction ( | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120074765 | Plastic wheels - The present invention provides a set of tire rims designed specifically with affordability in mind. Similar in appearance and structure to a set of standard tire rims, the Appache Rims are produced in a variety of sizes and designs for use with the many makes and models vehicles on the road. As with standard tire rims, the Appache Rims are secured in place on the vehicle via threaded bolts. The rims of the present invention are comprised of heavy duty plastic and acrylic material. The Appache Rims are extremely hard, mimicking the structure of traditional chrome rims. Further, the Appache Rims can be coated in a thin layer of faux or real polished chrome, alloy or silver, thus creating the effect of costly, high-end rims. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120187748 | Low friction wheel for toy cars - A wheel for toy cars with a threaded bore. The threaded bore provides a low friction surface between the wheel and axel, and enables a custom fit to axel through thread deformation. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120205965 | BICYCLE RIM - A bicycle rim is provided with an annular tire mounting part, an annular spoke mounting part, at least one spoke attachment member and an orientation maintaining structure. The annular spoke mounting part includes a plurality of spoke openings a circumferential spaced along the annular spoke mounting part. The spoke mounting part extends from the annular tire mounting part to define an interior space containing the spoke attachment member. The orientation maintaining structure is dimensioned with respect to the interior space to form an orientation maintaining arrangement such that the spoke attachment member is slidably disposed within the interior space in a circumferential direction of the bicycle rim to selectively align with one of the spoke openings while also maintaining an orientation of the spoke attachment member within the interior space to align with the one of the spoke openings. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120212038 | BICYCLE RIM - A bicycle rim is provided with an annular tire mounting part, an annular spoke mounting part and a plurality of spoke attachment member. The annular spoke mounting part includes a plurality of spoke openings disposed at predetermined locations along a circumferential direction of the annular spoke mounting part with a predetermined circumferential spacing between adjacent centers of the spoke openings. The spoke attachment members are tethered together by at least one tethering member such that adjacent ones of the spoke attachment members are retained by the at least one tethering member with a predetermined maximum distance between adjacent ones of the spoke attachment members, the predetermined maximum distance corresponding to the predetermined circumferential spacing between the adjacent centers of the spoke openings. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120274128 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A LIGHT ALLOY WHEEL RIM AND WHEEL RIM RESULTING THEREFROM - Process for manufacturing a wheel rim in light alloy including the following operations: providing a rough wheel rim in light alloy, comprising a wheel disc and an annular portion, the annular portion including a first and a second bead defining a drop well having a first profile; processing the rough wheel rim, modifying the first profile in order to obtain a second profile being of a lower thickness than the first profile, at least at an intermediate portion of the drop well, characterised by including a finishing operation of a surface of the second profile intermediate portion by means of a compression action of said surface, the finishing operation leaving the low thickness substantially unchanged. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120286562 | LIGHT ALLOY WHEEL - A light alloy wheel having excellent longitudinal and lateral rigidities is provided. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20130270892 | RIM FOR A PNEUMATIC TIRE - It is an object of the present invention to provide a rim for a pneumatic tire that can suppress local deformation of the sidewall portion of a mounted tire and thus suppress the occurrence of damage to the sidewall portion. The rim for a pneumatic tire according to the present invention is provided with a pair of bead seat portions separated from each other in a rim width direction and a flange portion extending outwards in a rim radial direction from a rim width direction outer end of each bead seat portion. A rim radial direction outer end of the flange portion is recurved outwards in the rim width direction. A radius of curvature of a surface of the flange portion at a rim width direction outer end portion of the flange portion is at least 0.4 times and at most 1.0 times a radius of curvature of the surface of the flange portion at a rim width direction central portion of the flange portion. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20140049096 | VEHICLE WHEEL - The invention concerns a vehicle wheel, comprising a rim ( | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140265538 | VEHICLE RIM WITH PRINT GRAPHICS AND METHODS OF MAKING - A rim is provided for a bicycle wheel having an axis about which the wheel rotates and a center plane normal to the axis, including a tire-engaging portion located at an outer perimeter of the rim. An inner perimeter portion is located radially inwardly from the tire-engaging portion. The rim includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall spaced from the first sidewall. The first and second sidewalls extend between the tire-engaging and inner perimeter portions. An image receiving area is located on each of the first and second sidewalls and a non-contact printed graphic is disposed on at least some of the image receiving area. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140292063 | RIM FOR A BICYCLE WHEEL AND BICYCLE WHEEL COMPRISING SUCH A RIM | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140300176 | VEHICLE WHEEL FOR UTILITY VEHICLES - The invention relates to a vehicle wheel for commercial vehicles, comprising a 15° tapered rim for tubeless tires and a wheel disk connected to the tapered rim, wherein the tapered rim has a rim drop center, an outer rim shoulder, and a cylindrical transition part (ledge) which is arranged between the rim drop center and the outer rim shoulder, and wherein, between the cylindrical transition portion and the outer rim shoulder, a rim section having a transition bevel (transition segment) is located, in which a valve port for receiving the valve is provided. According to the invention, the transition bevel which is formed between the cylindrical transition portion and the outer rim shoulder is subdivided into more than one section, wherein the transition bevel or the transition segment transitions directly, without hump, into the outer rim shoulder, and the valve port is arranged in one of the sections of the transition bevel or of the transition segment. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140346848 | VEHICLE WHEEL COMPONENTS, INCLUDING VEHICLE WHEELS, COMPRISING A SURFACE COATING AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH VEHICLE WHEEL COMPONENTS - 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. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150028660 | CYCLE WHEEL RIM - A cycle wheel rim having an axis and a median plane perpendicular to the axis, the rim comprising an upper bridge and at least one left lateral flange extending from the upper bridge and extended by a hook projecting radially towards the axis and axially towards the median plane, the upper bridge including a stop positioned on the same side of the left lateral flange in relation to the median plane, so that the left lateral flange, the hook, and the stop demarcate a left channel open upward, the amplitude of the opening of the channel, defined by the distance between the hook and the stop being less than the greatest amplitude of the channel. The depth of the channel, measured between the top of the hook and the bottom of the gutter, is less than 6.0 mm, or less than 5.0 mm, the front surface of the hook comprising a first abutment surface and the front surface of the stop comprising a second abutment surface, the normal direction of the first abutment surface and the normal direction of the second abutment surface forming an angle between 75° and 105°. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150137584 | Rim for Tubeless Tire - A rim includes two annular walls. Each of the annular walls includes an edge, an internal face, and at least one rib extending on the internal face near the edge. The rib of each of the annular walls of the rim bites an external face of a corresponding annular wall of a tubeless tire when the tubeless tire is mounted on the rim. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150298501 | Sinusoidal Wheel - An improved wheel is disclosed which is capable of traversing small obstacles easily without having to mount over the obstacle. The wheel design includes a wheel hub having an axis of rotation and a wheel rim coupled to the hub by a plurality of spokes. The wheel rim is formed in the shape of an annular sinusoidal wave having a plurality of alternating crests and troughs extending away from a center line by an amplitude. The wheel rim is configured such that the spokes couple to the rim at the center line at an intersection of the crests and troughs. The spokes are separated from each other by a space extending from the wheel rim to the hub. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150321509 | VEHICLE WHEEL - This vehicle wheel is provided with only two sub air chamber members each as a Helmholtz resonator having an sub air chamber which communicates with a tire air chamber via a communication hole, and characterized in that the respective communication holes of the sub air chamber members are provided apart from each other in a wheel circumferential direction so as to form approximately a right angle around a wheel rotation center. | 11-12-2015 |
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| 20190143747 | COEFFICIENT CYCLING AERO FOIL SYSTEM | 05-16-2019 |
