Did You Know...
...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7104611 | Motor vehicle wheel disc, in particular for passenger car Wheel disc, comprising a radially outer circular assembling part, a radially inner fixing and centering part with a bearing region comprising a given number of fixing apertures and ending radially inwardly with a centering vent, and arms connecting the inner and out... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7055915 | Wheel with interchangeable cover elements A wheel upon which interchangeable components may be mounted to the change the appearance thereof, is provided. The wheel may include a base wheel skeleton including a rim, a hub and spokes. Each spoke may include threaded holes adjacent the rim. Additional threaded... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7018000 | Motor vehicle wheel disc, in particular for a passenger vehicle Wheel disc, including a radially outer circular mounting part, a radially inner fixing and centering part with a bearing region comprising a specified number of fixing apertures and ending radially inwardly with a centering aperture, and spokes connecting the inner ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 4702527 | Built-up wheel for vehicles In a built-up wheel having a hub and a wheel body which are connected with each other detachably by fastener means, the hub consists of a bearing cylinder and a wheel support member formed integrally with the bearing cylinder, while the wheel body is prov... | 10/27/1987 |
| 4280736 | Vehicle wheel A molded plastic wheel and brake assembly for a bicycle or other vehicle, which aids in isolating a bicycle frame from shocks encountered by the wheel and in isolating the plastic material of the wheel from extreme heating by the brake assembly. The wheel... | 07/28/1981 |
| 4173374 | Road wheel for motorcycles The wheel comprises a hub having a periphery provided with peripherally spaced, radially projecting lugs. An integral wheel body comprises a central ring which surrounds the hub and is secured to the lugs, and spokes radiating from the ring. The hub and r... | 11/06/1979 |
| 4153267 | Wheels for land vehicles such as motorcycles A land vehicle such as a motorcycle has front and rear wheels which support the frame of the vehicle. The front and rear wheels are of substantially the same diameter and each include a hub, spokes, and a rim. The spokes of the rear wheel are substantiall... | 05/08/1979 |
