Wheel cover retention assembly
US-2025262889-A1 · Aug 21, 2025 · US
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US2016288564A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2016288564-A1 |
| Application number | US-201615041748-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Feb 11, 2016 |
| Priority date | Apr 1, 2015 |
| Publication date | Oct 6, 2016 |
| Grant date | — |
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A cap has a plurality of engaging portions elastically engageable with a wheel for holding a tire. The cap is configured to partly cover the wheel. Each of the plurality of engaging portions has a spring member formed of metal.
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What is claimed is: 1 . A cap, comprising: a plurality of engaging portions elastically engage able with a wheel for holding a tire, wherein the cap is configured to partly cover the wheel, and wherein each of the plurality of engaging portions comprises a spring member formed of metal. 2 . The cap according to claim 1 , wherein at least two of the plurality of engaging portions are spaced apart from each other in at least one of a circumferential di…
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- What does patent US2016288564A1 cover?
- A cap has a plurality of engaging portions elastically engageable with a wheel for holding a tire. The cap is configured to partly cover the wheel. Each of the plurality of engaging portions has a spring member formed of metal.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Toyota Motor Co Ltd, Taiheiyo Kogyo Kk, Central Motor Wheel Co Ltd
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B60B7/10. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Thu Oct 06 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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