Method and apparatus for facilitating automotive spare wheel replacement
Patent 5716105 Issued on February 10, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: 
December 27, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
December 27, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 1384405 1494269 1735124 1738682 1775008 1815821 2317311 2640729 Dual size lug nut Tire change assist tool InventorApplicationNo. 774959 filed on 12/27/1996US Classes:301/35.627, Centering means29/273Auto wheel with auto chassisExaminersPrimary: Stormer, Russell D.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassB25B 027/14AbstractAn improved method for changing automotive tires wherein a single lug bolt on each wheel is extended about 3/8 inch longer than all remaining lug bolts so that, when the extended lug bolt is aligned topmost on the wheel, the replacement wheel need only to be hung on the extended lug bolt so that all other wheel holes will hang in alignment with their respective lug bolts for subsequent securing. | |
