Non-axisymmetrical wheel cover retention apparatuses and...

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2005-07-08

2008-05-20

Stormer, Russell D. (Department: 3617)

Land vehicles: wheels and axles

Wheel

With wheel cover

C301S037102, C301S037310

Reexamination Certificate

active

07374249

ABSTRACT:
The device, a wheel cover assembly, covers at least a portion of a wheel. The wheel cover assembly is secured to the wheel by a lug nut having a flange. The wheel cover assembly has a wheel cover which has an inner surface and an outer surface. The wheel cover assembly also has a plurality of lug wells. Each lug well includes a plurality of extensions extending from the inner surface of the wheel cover to the distal end of the lug well. The extensions have an engagement leg at the distal end of the lug well. Additionally, at least one of the engagement legs is non-axisymmetrical with respect to the remaining engagement legs.

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