Magician Harry Houdini patented a "Diver's Suit" enabling the wearer to "quickly divest himself of the suit while being submerged and to safely escape and reach the surface of the water."
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7347503 | Bicycle wheel spinner assembly The present invention is a multi-disc spinning assembly for a bicycle having a narrow flange hub, a first disc, a second disc and a set of bearings. The narrow flange hub supports a wheel. The first disc comprises a series of brackets around the periphery of a backs... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7347504 | Decorative self propelling spinner attached like a hubcap to the wheel of a vehicle The present invention is a decorative spinner which is attached adjacent the wheel of a vehicle so that it covers the wheel hub like a hubcap. The spinner has a base plate which covers the hubcap and by which the spinner is retained adjacent the wheel and a shaft ro... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7347502 | Wheel design A wheel assembly includes a wheel, a wheel cover, and a shaft for connecting the wheel cover to the wheel. The wheel defines a rotational axis. The wheel includes a central hub and a rim connected to and radially spaced from the central hub. The wheel cover includes... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7311329 | Anti-tip wheel for a wheelchair A wheelchair is provided with front anti-tip wheels adapted to assist the wheelchair in mounting an obstacle that the wheelchair approaches obliquely. The anti-tip wheels may function as casters, capable of rotating about a vertical axis, or may be fixed for rotatio... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7300116 | Center lock wheel cover A center lock for a wheel cover of a wheel assembly that includes a wheel cover and a wheel. The wheel includes a recessed hub area that is surrounded by an annular wall having a protrusion formed therein. The wheel cover is configured to engage the protrusion and t... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7264316 | Shield for wheel assemblies A shield for wheel assemblies formed of a metal band that is inserted into wheels so as to cover and protect the inner surface of the wheels. The shields can be made from stainless steel and used to protect the inner surfaces of aluminum from damage caused by debris... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7246860 | Wheel plugs for vehicle wheels A wheel insert for removable placement within the apertures of the wheel rim of a vehicle wheel for preventing mud, dirt and debris from entering and blocking the apertures and marring the vehicle wheel includes a tubular body portion insertable into the aperture, a... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7213889 | Structure of a securing member of a wheel cover A wheel cover has a main body, several connecting elements spaced on an inward side of the main body, and coupling pieces used for securing the wheel cover to a wheel. Each connecting element has first and second connecting parts, which have different dimensions. Ea... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7204562 | Wheel clad assembly A composite wheel that includes a wheel having an outer surface, a plurality of exposed apertures formed in a circular pattern in a central hub region of the wheel, and a centrally-located hub aperture extending through the wheel. The composite wheel also includes a... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7204561 | Cap with a roughly disk shape and a wheel including the same A is attached to a hollow portion in a wheel, an inner peripheral groove is provided on an inner peripheral surface of the hollow portion and an outer peripheral groove is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the cap, forming a single annular space. Into the ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7168768 | Rubber coated wheel A vehicle wheel includes a central hub region and a rim coaxial with the central hub region. The rim is configured to receive a motor vehicle tire and includes an exposed annular surface visible when the tire is received on the rim. A middle region extends from the ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7147289 | Wheel cover for automotive vehicles A wheel cover (10) has a plurality of vent holes (15) along an outer peripheral portion of a wheel cover body (11) at positions opposed to solid portions (8) between disc openings (6) in a road wheel (1). An engagement membe... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7097730 | Method and apparatus for assembling a vehicle wheel A method and apparatus for attaching an ornamental overlay to a vehicle wheel by injecting adhesive foam through an aperture of the wheel and into a cavity formed between the wheel and the overlay. A first nest engages the outboard side of the wheel/overlay assembly... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7066557 | Wheel and overlay assembly A wheel and overlay assembly employing an overlay configured to more fully control the aesthetic appearance of the assembly. The wheel and overlay assembly employs an overlay that more completely establishes the decorative appearance of the assembly, thereby enablin... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7032979 | Internal Spinning System An internal spinning system includes an annular attachment section having a front portion and a flange extending outwardly from the front portion in a substantially perpendicular manner. At least one bearing is coupled to the flange and extend outwardly therefrom in... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6969124 | Center cap for vehicle wheel A wheel center cap for a vehicle wheel includes a substantially planar body portion, and a plurality of flexibly resilient fingers extending substantially orthogonal to the body portion and adapted to be received within a central aperture of a wheel. Each finger inc... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6820475 | Wheel cover A wheel cover is disclosed. The wheel cover reduces the drag and operating temperatures of a tire/wheel arrangement. The wheel cover includes an exhaust port, a bridge section located over the exhaust port, and a pressure sensor arrangement disposed on the bridge se... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6820943 | One way free spinning hubcap A one way free spinning hubcap assembly that allows hubcaps of a vehicle to freely spin in one direction independent of the rotation of the associated wheel. For example, when a vehicle using the invention accelerates or maintains its forward velocity the hubcaps of... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6805413 | E.X.O. rimwear 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... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6796406 | Disc brake cover A disc brake cover that is perforated to receive the outboard end of the hub of the disc brake and attachment members for connecting the cover and a vehicle wheel to the disc brake rotor. The cover extends radially outward beyond the outboard end face of the brake r... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6789854 | Securing element of a wheel cover Securing elements are provided for securing a wheel cover to a wheel, and are pivotally connected to connecting projections equidistantly spaced near an edge of an inward side of a wheel cover. Each securing element has a connecting plate, which projects downwards f... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6712432 | Wheel cover simulating a high profile automotive wheel and tire A wheel cover (20) that simulates a high profile automotive wheel and tire. The wheel cover (20) includes a base mounting plate (26) that is removably attached to a wheel (22) using conventional methods. A face plate (38), which is... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6692084 | Wheel cap A wheel cap is detachably joined to a disc wheel and having air discharge openings formed in the outer periphery thereof. The wheel cap has a plurality of radial fins provided for the reverse side of the wheel cap and formed from the wheel cap center towa... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6682150 | Securing member for a wheel cover A securing member is provided for securing a wheel cover to a wheel. The securing member has an upper part, and a lower part. The upper part has hooking portions extending from a lower portion. The lower part has an engaging protrusion sticking sideways f... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6672678 | Vehicle wheel cover A vehicle wheel cover (10) having a design (36) which replicates the intrinsic design (20) of a vehicle wheel (12), and which includes a central aperture (38) which encompasses a set of lug nuts located on the vehicle wheel (12). The wheel cover (10) also... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6672676 | Wheel overmask A wheel overmask for a vechicle having a wheel made of aluminium or alminium alloy. The overmask includes a body of the same material as the wheel and is conformed to the same shape as the contact surface of the wheel to which it is applied.... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6598942 | Disposable mask for a vehicle wheel A vehicle wheel can be protected against surface damage during a tire cleaning operation by providing a mask over the outer surface of the wheel. The mask can include a circular disk formed out of paper or cardboard. Temporary attachment of the disk to th... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6585329 | Rimguard The rim guard is a hollow, thin plastic generally bowl-shaped body, having a large diameter open end and a handgrip that is centrally located along with thumb rest on the incline at the small diameter closed end. The rim guard can be made in different siz... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6554370 | Wheel spinner assembly independently rotatable relative to a corresponding wheel A wheel spinner assembly mountable onto a corresponding wheel of a vehicle is provided. The assembly includes a wheel mount supportable by the wheel. A spinner mount is connected to the wheel mount. A bearing assembly is supported by the spinner mount. A ... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6527346 | Removable vehicle wheel ring The invention is a vehicle wheel with a removable vehicle wheel ring and vehicle wheel sized and shaped to simulate the look of a bead-lock vehicle wheel. It has the same appearance as an off road bead lock vehicle wheel. This vehicle wheel can be fabrica... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6517168 | Wheel cover having interchangeable turbine pocket inserts A wheel cover assembly having an array of pocket inserts correspondingly disposed within an array of turbine pockets of a wheel cover for providing multitudes of different decorative wheel appearances. The pocket inserts are fastened to the wheel cover us... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6499591 | Golf cart wheel covering device A golf cart wheel covering device for protecting the cart wheels of a golf cart from a ground surface during use. The golf cart wheel covering device includes a panel comprising a generally flexible material. The panel has a generally circular shape. The ... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6464303 | Decorative safety attachment for tire rims A decorative safety attachment for tire rims including a circular plate dimensioned for positioning over the tire rim. The circular plate has a diameter consistent with a diameter of the tire rim. The circular plate has an inner surface, an outer surface,... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6443528 | Apparatus for attaching a cover to a vehicle wheel having a dropped center A cover for a vehicle wheel having a drop center is generally complementary in shape to the wheel and has a plurality of connectors spaced around the inside surface thereof. Each connector has a moveable hook and an adjusting bolt. Rotation of the adjusti... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6439670 | Wheel hole insert for protecting and altering the appearance of wheels Disclosed is an apparatus for protecting and altering the appearance of wheels. This apparatus, a wheel insert, is adapted to fit within a wheel hole of a wheel and thereby alter the wheel's appearance, protect the wheel hole, and keep the wheel hole clea... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6409277 | Vehicle wheel cover A vehicle wheel cover (10) having a design (36) which replicates the intrinsic design (20) of a vehicle wheel (12), and which includes a central aperture (38) which encompasses a set of lug nuts located on the vehicle wheel (12). The wheel cover (10) also... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6402253 | Vehicle wheel cover A vehicle wheel cover (10) having a design (36) which replicates the intrinsic design (20) of a vehicle wheel (12), and which includes a central aperture (38) which encompasses a set of lug nuts located on the vehicle wheel (12). The wheel cover (10) also... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6371569 | Dust cover for placement between a wheel and a brake assembly A dust cover for placement between a wheel and brake assembly for preventing dust from the brakes to fall upon the wheel rim. The dust cover for placement between a wheel and brake assembly includes a plate having a front side, a back side and a periphera... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6336685 | Embedded single bearing wheel A wheel for small vehicles and similar applications is provided, the wheel having a molded hub concentric about its axis, said hub having a single, precision bushing journaled within the hub concentric about said axis. Two thread guards sandwich the wheel... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6318809 | Brake cover and method for using same A brake cover and a process for using the brake cover are disclosed. The brake cover comprises a circular plate having a front surface, a back surface, a perimeter, a centrally located axle hole, and a plurality of lug holes surrounding the axle hole, and... | 11/20/2001 |