Abstract: A hubcap for a wheel with a floating tire seat, the wheel having a rim comprising a tire seat extended axially outwards by a flange, the tire seat being radially floating, comprises a central edge and an exterior periphery, in which the central edge comprises fixing elements for attaching to the rigid part of the wheel and in which the central edge is connected to the exterior periphery by an intermediate sector that is deformable so that the exterior periphery can be moved at least radially inwards with respect to the central edge.

Abstract: A color-changeable alloy wheel of a vehicle has an electrochromic paint deposited on the alloy wheel, so that a color of the alloy wheel changes according to a rotational speed thereof. The color-changeable alloy wheel includes: the electrochromic paint deposited on an outer side surface of the alloy wheel, and a current supplied from a battery of the vehicle to the alloy wheel when the rotational speed of the alloy wheel is higher than a predetermined speed, in order to change the color of the alloy wheel.

Abstract: A cap configured to be connected to a wheel having a hub and a series of openings configured to receive fasteners attaching the wheel to a vehicle. The cap includes a disc defining a series of openings. The number of openings in the cap is less than the number of openings in the wheel. Each opening in the cap is configured to align with a corresponding opening in the wheel. Additionally, the cap is configured to conceal a remainder of the openings in the wheel that are not aligned with the openings in the cap.

Abstract: A brake dust seal is configured to protect a wheel with a rim from brake dust coming from a brake proximate the wheel. The brake dust seal includes a solid panel covering a back of the wheel and connected to the wheel with a pliable seal that prevents the brake dust from getting to an outside of the rim.

Abstract: A skateboard wheel cover includes a circumferential lip, an inner surface connected to an inner portion of the circumferential lip, and an outer surface connected to an outer portion of the circumferential lip. The outer surface is a material with a durometer different than a durometer of the wheel. The cover further includes at least a first attachment device configured to selectively attach to a skateboard wheel.

Abstract: A wheel cover apparatus for covering the spokes of a bicycle, motorcycle, tricycle, unicycle, wheelchair, wagon, carriage or other terrain vehicles with a first substantially spherical base having a first outer surface and a first inner surface. The first outer surface haves a plurality of ports affixed to the first outer surface. The second substantially spherical base has a second outer surface and a second inner surface. The second outer surface haves a plurality of ports affixed to the second outer surface. The first and second ports each include an inner tubular adjuster positioned to couple the inner surface of said first substantially spherical base to an inner surface of said second substantially spherical base at a predetermined length.

Abstract: A wheel assembly with a debris guard is disclosed, the debris guard being configured to prevent hair and thread from winding around an axle and interfering with the operation of the wheel. The debris guard, which is mounted between the wheel and the robot chassis, comprises a spool and a plurality of tines. The spool is positioned between the wheel and chassis to collect debris that would otherwise wind around the axle. In the preferred embodiment, the tines are arrayed in proximity to a gap between the debris guard and the hub in order to inhibit debris from migrating to the axle exposed between the guard and wheel. The debris guard is intended for a wide variety of wheeled devices.

Abstract: A brake dust seal is configured to protect a wheel with a rim from brake dust coming from a brake proximate the wheel. The brake dust seal includes a solid panel covering a back of the wheel and connected to the wheel with a pliable seal that prevents the brake dust from getting to an outside of the rim.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mine protection accessory for fitting to military or civil wheeled vehicles (2) as protection against landmines (12, 12?, 12?) or homemade bombs. The mine protection ( ) is characterized in that the mine protection accessory is configured for fitting to the underside of the vehicle (2) adjacent to one of the wheels (3) of the vehicle (2), and in that the mine protection accessory comprises at least one guard plate (1, 11) configured to deflect pressure, splinters and gravel from a landmine (12, 12?, 12?) away from the underside of the vehicle (2).

Abstract: A protective cap is installed in a wheel hub to protect a wheel speed sensor and bearing assembly from intrusion of dirt. The hub has inner and outer end faces, and a central bore having splines for engagement by a splined driveshaft. The speed sensor system has a segmented disc rotating with the hub and a sensor mounted on a housing and extending into proximity with the segmented disc. The protective cap includes a stem for insertion through the central bore and a head having an under face for engaging with the inner end face of the hub. The head has a distal rim portion overlapping the housing to allow rotation of the protective cap relative the housing to prevent entry of dirt to the speed sensor system and bearing. The stem has yieldable retainers for engaging with the outer end face of the hub to retain the protective cap.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel, which is divided in an axial direction of a tire into two pieces which are an in-side half wheel and an out-side half wheel that are connected to each other and fixed to an axle hub, includes wheel coupling bolts joining a mating surface of the in-side half wheel and a mating surface of the out-side half wheel together, and hub bolts joining the out-side half wheel and the axle hub together. The wheel coupling bolts and the hub bolts are respectively screwed into nuts from the out-side half wheel side.

Abstract: Bicycle wheel cover assembly includes two identical flat disks. Each disk includes an outside surface, and inside surface that faces spokes, a radially outer edge surface that fits inside wheel rim radially inner surfaces, and a central bore. A plurality of retainer passages pass through the disk and are spaced from the disk radially outer edge. Retainer assemblies include a tubular retainer member axis that is coaxial with the retainer passage. Each tubular member has an anchored end fixed to the disk and a free end extending away from the disk inside surface. A cam plate is fixed to the free end of each tubular member. Each cam plate has slot, and a retainer groove. A ramp surface extends from the slot to the retainer groove. Each retainer passes through two cam plate slots, cams both disks together and is held in a retainer groove.

Abstract: A motorcycle wheel assembly comprises a wheel having opposite outer surfaces, and a pair of claddings covering the opposite surfaces to provide an aesthetic covering on both sides of the associated wheel assembly. The claddings cooperate and engage one another to securely attach to the associated wheel, to provide alignment therebetween, to provide a wheel assembly having the aesthetic appearance of a solid wheel and other aesthetic improvements.

Abstract: A shield for wheel assemblies formed of a metal band that is inserted into wheels so as to cover and protect the inner surface of the wheels. The shields can be made from stainless steel and used to protect the inner surfaces of aluminum from damage caused by debris that contact a vehicle braking assembly. The shields are secured in the wheels by a mechanical locking arrangement in which the outer ends of the shields snap-fit along outboard rim flanges of the wheels. Adhesives or sealants can be used to secure the shields to the wheels and to prevent moisture and debris from becoming trapped between the shields and inner surfaces of the wheels.

Abstract: A wheel cover assembly and method are provided for covering an associated wheel rim and attaching to an associated wheel hub assembly. The hub assembly is of the type having a hub with lugs passing through lug openings on the associated wheel rim for threaded engagement with lug nuts for securing the wheel rim to the hub. The wheel cover assembly includes a wheel cover having a central opening through which the lugs of the associated hub assembly are received. A cap includes at least two circumferentially spaced apart openings positioned for alignment with at least two of the lugs. A retaining member is received through each of the spaced openings and is threadedly secured to one of the at least two lugs and lug nuts associated with the at least two lugs for retaining the cap and the wheel cover in mounted relation to associated hub assembly for at least partially covering the associated wheel rim.

Abstract: An ornamental cover includes a main body, and an ornamental counterweight; the main body is fitted on a wheel cover of a car, and it is formed with fitting holes; the counterweight has fitting projections on a rear side thereof, and it is detachably fitted on an outward side of the main body with the fitting projections being respectively fitted in the fitting holes; after the counterweight is removed from the main body, the main body will turn together with the wheel cover while the car is moving; the counterweight has such a weight that after it is secured on the main body, the main body will stay in an upright position.

Abstract: When a disc brake is mounted on an axle, particularly an air disc brake on the axle of a commercial vehicle, there is a possibility that an incompatible wheel may be installed. When such a wheel then rotates, interference between wheel and disc brake components may occur, such as a wheel valve stem striking the brake caliper. Equipment damage and tire deflation may result. In order to preclude such brake-wheel interference, a disc brake shield device is interposed between the disc brake and the wheel. When an incompatible wheel is installed over the shield device, the valve stem is deflected away from the brake components. The shield device may further be provided with vanes to circulate cooling air, and may include recesses to minimize valve stem deflection and cut-away portions to enhance brake inspection and maintenance, as long as contact with brake components continues to be precluded.

Abstract: A wheel rim cover includes a cover body and an outer cover. The cover body has a center base portion, an outer annular portion and a plurality of decorative members spaced apart between the center base portion and the outer annular portion and connected them together. The outer cover has a center plate portion and a plurality of decorative members extending radially from the center plate portion. Then the outer cover is combined with the cover body, with the decorative members of the outer cover fitting in hollows between every two decorative members of the cover body. A post-like projection is covered with a fastening member after passing through each projection hole of the outer cover, keeping stably the outer cover with the cover body. Then various cover bodies can be combined with various outer covers.

Abstract: A cover for a wheel having a web with an outer surface includes a cover body having a web with a rear surface complementary in shape to the outer surface of the web of the wheel. The parts can be nested with the rear surface of the wheel cover abutting against the outer surface of the web of the wheel. The two parts are nonremovably bonded to each other so that the wheel liner stays joined to the wheel when the wheel is removed from the vehicle.

Abstract: A wheel cover apparatus for augmenting a vehicle wheel to provide various aesthetic appearances while also allowing for relatively easy removal without sacrificing security. A releasable connector can be used to releasably secure the wheel cover to a mounting member. The mounting member can be attached to vehicle wheel lug bolts. In order to provide a releasable connection the connector assembly can include a receiving assembly and an engaging assembly such as a ball lock mechanism. Further, the present invention can include a bearing which allows the wheel cover to rotate independently of the mounting member. Such rotation can be free rotation or weighted such that the wheel cover remains in substantially the same orientation during travel as when at rest. In this way, designs or images on the wheel cover can be viewed during motion of the vehicle.

Abstract: Wheel covers are removably attached to a spoked wheel vehicle to provide, identity, protection, illumination and audible sound for safety and pride of ownership. The wheel covers are shaped as disks placed on opposite sides of a wheel. Fasteners on each disk engage the spokes of the wheel to secure the wheel covers in place.

Abstract: A wheel cover assembly comprises a wheel clad assembly that includes a body member having an outer surface and an inner surface opposed across the body member from the outer surface, and at least one elongated tubularly-shaped extension comprising a first material and having an inner surface, a proximal portion connected to the body portion, a distal portion extending in a direction away from the inner surface of the body portion, and at least one irregularity spaced along a length of the distal portion of the at least one extension. The wheel cover assembly further includes at least one tubularly-shaped insulating sleeve comprising a second material different from the first material and having an outer surface that abuts the inner surface of the at least one extension and includes an edge portion that closely receives the irregularity of the distal portion of the at least one extension therein, thereby preventing removal of the at least one sleeve from within the at least one extension in an axial direction.

Abstract: A polishing fluid for a chemical-mechanical polishing process, an apparatus including the polishing fluid, and methods for making and using the polishing fluid, the fluid including a surfactant having an aliphatic structure, a buffer for maintaining the polishing fluid at a pH ranging between about 5 and about 14, and a chelating agent.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel non-rotating wheel cover for use with vehicle wheels. More particularly, this invention pertains to a wheel cover which fits over the central part of a vehicle wheel and remains stationary when the vehicle wheel is rotating. A wheel cover assembly comprising: (a) a wheel cover disk; (b) a hub arm which is removably attachable to the interior face of the wheel cover disk; (c) a weight which is connected to the base of the hub arm; (d) a base plate which has stud receiving holes formed therein, the base plate being rotatably connected to the hub arm.

Abstract: A disc brake cover that is perforated to receive the outboard end of the hub of the disc brake and attachment members for connecting the cover and a vehicle wheel to the disc brake rotor. The cover extends radially outward beyond the outboard end face of the brake rotor hub and is imperforate there to shield the brake from view through openings in the wheel.

Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a wheel rim, a hub radially spaced from the wheel rim, a plurality of spoke units interconnecting the hub and the wheel rim. Left and right spoke-covering members are mounted respectively on left and right ends of the hub and abutting against and cooperating with each other to confine a spoke-receiving space for receiving the spoke units Each of the spoke-covering members has a central portion extending radially from the hub, and a plurality of equi-angularly spaced apart blade portions extending radially from the central portion of each of the left and right spoke-covering members to the wheel rim. A fastener fastens the spoke-covering members to prevent removal of the same from the hub and the wheel rim.

Abstract: A wheel cover of an automobile is formed with several holding holes on an outward side thereof, and has light emitting members fixedly disposed in respective holding holes; each light emitting member consists of a circuit board, an electricity-activated light emitting element connected to an outward side of the circuit board, cells, and a vibration-activated switch fitted to the circuit board, which can make the light emitting element activated with the cells when making circular movement; thus, light can be emitted from the light emitting members when an automobile equipped with the wheel cover is driven, and in turns, lateral sides of the automobile can be easily noticed by other people.

Abstract: Means for inhibiting corrosion of a brake disc (15) of a disc brake assembly (10) associated with a road wheel (12) of a motor vehicle, comprising a member (11) adapted to be fitted in the road wheel and partially to define a volume containing the brake disc, said member including means for emitting a corrosion inhibiting vapor in said volume.