Patents by Inventor Craig McClain Matsler

Craig McClain Matsler has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9272569
    Abstract: A wheel lug ring is provided having an annular body with a cavity formed on one side having a plurality of lug wells in a registered positioning to engage around a plurality of lug nuts holding a wheel to an axle. So positioned, the device forms a protective cavity for the lug nuts and lugs from moisture, ice, mud, and other road hazards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Inventor: Craig McClain Matsler
  • Publication number: 20150069824
    Abstract: A wheel lug ring is provided having an annular body with a cavity formed on one side having a plurality of lug wells in a registered positioning to engage around a plurality of lug nuts holding a wheel to an axle. So positioned, the device forms a protective cavity for the lug nuts and lugs from moisture, ice, mud, and other road hazards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventor: Craig McClain Matsler
  • Publication number: 20120248852
    Abstract: A lug nut covering device, called a lug ring, for a wheel comprising a circular ring with a convex exterior side, a concave interior side, reinforcement webbing attached to an inner wall of the concave interior side, one or more lug wells strategically placed within the reinforcement webbing wherein the lug wells fit over and onto one or more lug nuts on a wheel. The lug ring is a device to cover the lug nuts and wheel studs for decorative and protective purposes. The convex exterior can be made from any hard material including, aluminum alloys depending on the look that is desired. In the preferred embodiment, the interior portion of the lug ring is made from a high impact plastic, like a polycarbonate (PC). When the lug ring is pressed onto the lug nut, the walls of the lug well compresses upon the hard metal of the lug nuts and firmly attaches the lug ring to the wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventor: Craig McClain Matsler