Vehicle wheel balance weights

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2006-08-22

2006-08-22

Bellinger, Jason R. (Department: 3617)

Land vehicles: wheels and axles

Wheel

Balancing device

Reexamination Certificate

active

07093907

ABSTRACT:
A vehicle wheel weight includes a mass portion cold-formed of nonlead material adapted to be juxtaposed against a wheel rim. The mass portion defines a clip securement cavity formed therein which is seamless at its respective ends. A clip made of spring steel is also provided. The clip has an attachment portion inserted into and retained in the clip securement cavity such that an end of the attachment portion is located entirely within the mass portion and the clip is fixed to the mass portion. The clip further has an extended portion for engaging the wheel rim.

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Brochure entitled “BADA Wheel Weight Solutions,” Jun. 2002.

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