Illumination – Supported by vehicle structure – Automobile
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-20
2007-11-20
O'Shea, Sandra (Department: 2875)
Illumination
Supported by vehicle structure
Automobile
C362S473000, C362S485000, C362S487000, C362S565000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11181199
ABSTRACT:
An illuminated tire rim apparatus includes a hub that has a central aperture therein for receiving a free end of an axle of a vehicle. The hub has a plurality of bolt receiving openings therein positioned between the aperture and an outer edge of the hub. A plurality of spokes is attached to the outer edge of the hub and radially extends outwardly therefrom. Each of the spokes is comprised of a substantially translucent material and each of the spokes has an outer end. A rim has a generally cylindrical shape and has an inner surface and an outer surface. Each of the outer ends of the spokes is attached to the rim. Each of a plurality of light emitters is mounted in one of the spokes so that the spokes are illuminated when the light emitters are turned on. A power supply is electrically coupled to the light emitters.
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Davydyuk Dmitriy
Davydyuk Valentina
O'Shea Sandra
Tsidulko Mark
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