Abstract: The vehicle wheel cover retention system comprises a wheel including a first hub hole provided therein which has a retention member formed in a generally axially extending portion thereof. The wheel cover includes a second hub hole provided therein. The second hub hole includes an annular axially extending segmented projection. The segmented projection includes a chamfered outer circumferential surface and a shoulder provided thereon. During assembly, the segmented projection deflects radially inward as the wheel cover is initially installed and moved toward the retention member and then as the wheel cover is further advanced the segmented projection moves radially outward to enable the shoulder to engage the retention member to thereby secure the wheel cover to the wheel. The center cap includes an annular axially extending projection.

Abstract: A reflector assembly is configured to reflect light from within the spokes of a rim on a bicycle. The reflector assembly includes a reflective material holder having a body, fit within the spokes of a bicycle rim. A window is mechanically coupled to the body; wherein the window has covered edges and an uncovered center. A highly reflective prismatic plastic inserted into the window. The window covers edges of the highly reflective prismatic plastic are inserted into the window. The light reflects off of the highly reflective prismatic plastic to illuminate the bicycle.

Abstract: An aerodynamically optimized drag-reduction means and method for optimal minimization of the drag-induced resistive forces upon a terrestrial vehicle wheel, where the drag-induced resistive moments on wheel surfaces pivoting about the point of ground contact are reduced, and the vehicle propulsive forces needed to countervail the resistive forces on the wheel are reduced.

Abstract: A rustproof cover for an automobile disk brake which is attached to a surface portion of a disk portion of a automobile wheel so as to shield a plurality of penetration portions penetrating the disk portion in a direction from the surface portion of the disk portion to a rear-surface portion thereof, the rustproof cover comprising, a recessed portion which is recessed from the surface portion of the disk portion to the rear-surface portion thereof so as to follow the shape of each penetration portion, wherein each recessed portion includes a protrusion portion which engages with a rear surface of the disk portion at the rear-surface portion of the disk portion so as to prevent a separation of the rustproof cover, and wherein the rustproof cover is formed of a flexible resin.

Abstract: A cleaning device for golf equipment that is attachable to a wheel is disclosed. The device generally comprises a cleaning support surface for attachment of one or more cleaning accessories. The cleaning support surface is formed in a substantially bowl shape, having a front surface and an opening in place of a rear surface. A perimeter edge is formed along the bottom edge of the cleaning support surface. The perimeter edge includes one or more attachment members for attaching the device to a wheel, such as a golf cart wheel or the like.

Abstract: Golf club head and golf shoe cleaner brush assembly which is attached to spokes of a golf trolley wheel comprising a brush formed from wire bristles. Extending back from the brush is a brush connecting rod with male screw threads. The brush is attached to a wheel attachment member by threading its metal core into a threaded receiving hub on the wheel attachment member using a counter-clockwise screwing direction. The wheel attachment member, is attached to a wheel of the trolley by inserting screws through screw apertures located on its radially extending arms. The screws are screwed into spoke attachment clips, each including a notch which cradles a spoke. A golfer touches his golf club head to the brush and pulls the golf trolley, causing the brush to rotate, and cleaning the golf club. The golfer may touch cleats of golf shoes to the invention, thereby cleaning away dirt.

Abstract: A method and device for cleaning golf equipment while on the golf course, the device being mounted to, and rotating in conjunction with, a golf cart wheel.

Abstract: A Spoke Seal Protector that comprises a visually pleasing outer shape with an internal cavity, where the internal cavity has a lower portion shaped complimentary to the industry standard wheel adjusters on the wheel spokes of either motorcycles, bicycles, or other motor conveyances using spoked wheels. The Spoke Seal Protector is adhered onto the spoke adjustor and the internal cavity encases the spoke adjuster. Spring clips may be secured on the adjuster nut and frictionally bear against the spoke seal protector, or the spring clips may be secured on the spoke seal protector and frictionally bear against the adjuster nut. The spoke seal protector and adjustor nut may additionally have a knurled surface to provide additional fiction to secure the spoke seal protector to the adjustor nut.

Abstract: The present invention describes a non-rotating bicycle wheel display assembly that remains absolutely upright in relation to the rotation of a bicycle wheel and in relation to a parked bicycle wheel. The invention consists of a pair of disk assemblies mounted to both sides of a conventional bicycle wheel and in turn, to the front and rear of a bicycle frame. The disk assemblies are manufactured of a light weight inexpensive material that is formed to the convex shape of an outer surface of the bicycle wheel and includes a bearing assembly made of a high density, self lubricating plastic. A plastic retaining mechanism is secured to an outer disk and a bicycle frame member to hold the outer disk in an upright position at all times whether the bicycle is in motion or stationary.

Abstract: A bicycle hub assembly includes two end caps which are two collar-shaped member and an axle is connected between the two end caps. A casing is mounted to two respective outer peripheries of the two end caps and accommodates the axle therein. The two end caps and the casing form a smooth and curved outer shape. Two collars are connected to two distal ends of the two end caps and two ends of the casing. Two positioning bolts extend through the collars and are threadedly connected to the two ends of the axle. Multiple copper heads are connected to the two end caps and protrude outward from the casing at an angle so as to be connected to spokes.

Abstract: The degree of freedom in design is increased while maintaining strength by enabling a decorative member to be disposed without thinning a wheel main body. A wheel is made up of a wheel main body 1 which is made up of a rim portion 10 and a disc portion 11 and which has a vent hole 141 in the disc portion 11 and a decorative member 2 made from a resin which is held in at least the disc portion 11 and is observed from the vent hole 141. Since the decorative member 2 is observed in the vent hole 141, the wheel main body 1 including spoke portions 14 does not have to be thinned. In addition, since the design of the decorative member is observed in cooperation with the design of the disc portion 11, the degree of freedom in design is increased.

Abstract: A wheel spinner assembly for mounting on a bicycle and enhancement of the bicycle's aesthetic features. The bicycle wheel spinner assembly is adapted for use on a bicycle wheel having an axle and a plurality of spokes, includes a hub assembly, an end cap member and a rotor. The end cap member is operatively connected to the hub assembly and configured to contact an axle of a bicycle wheel and the rotor is operatively connected to the hub assembly and extends radially outwardly therefrom.

Abstract: The interchangeable spoke wheel cover in this case will be used to add some decorative flare to the wheel of an automobile by allowing an individual to easily add a decorative wheel insert. The device will not require modification of the existing wheel and will be placed over the existing wheel. Additionally, the wheel can be easily removed and changed depending on the particular tastes and desires of the consumer.

Abstract: The degree of freedom in design is increased while maintaining strength by enabling a decorative member to be disposed without thinning a wheel main body. A wheel is made up of a wheel main body 1 which is made up of a rim portion 10 and a disc portion 11 and which has a vent hole 141 in the disc portion 11 and a decorative member 2 made from a resin which is held in at least the disc portion 11 and is observed from the vent hole 141. Since the decorative member 2 is observed in the vent hole 141, the wheel main body 1 including spoke portions 14 does not have to be thinned. In addition, since the design of the decorative member is observed in cooperation with the design of the disc portion 11, the degree of freedom in design is increased.

Abstract: A Spoke Seal Protector that comprises a visually pleasing outer shape with an internal cavity, where the internal cavity has a lower portion shaped complimentary to the industry standard wheel adjusters on the wheel spokes of either motorcycles, bicycles, or other motor conveyances using spoked wheels. The Spoke Seal Protector is adhered onto the spoke adjustor and the internal cavity encases the spoke adjuster. A common automotive or industry sealant is placed in the lower counterbored portion of the Spoke Seal Protector and “glues” the Spoke Seal Protector to the spoke adjuster nut and creates an environmental seal between the components.

Abstract: An alloy vehicle wheel (20) that includes a mating wheel cover (22), with the wheel consisting of a centrally located hub (24), a rim (26), and a number of integral spokes (28) attached to both the hub and rim. Slots (30) are incorporated into the spokes of the wheel and are configured to receive attachments. The molded wheel cover (22) is shaped to replicate the wheel and incorporates decorative design configurations (40) on its visual surfaces. Mushroom head studs (46) are integrally formed into the interior surface of the wheel cover and are positioned to penetrate the slots in the spokes as attachments for fastening the wheel cover to the alloy wheel.

Abstract: A hub cover is configured to be mounted to a wheel regardless of the spoke configuration of the wheel. The bicycle hub cover is capable of being attached to a bicycle hub that has a hub shell. The hub shell has a hub flange and a cap member. The hub cover comprises a cylindrical part, a retaining part, and a connecting part. The cylindrical part is capable of being attached to the cap member, which is mounted to the hub shell on the axially outward side of the hub flange. The retaining part is configured to latch onto the hub flange. The connecting part is configured to extend radially outward from the cylindrical part and connect the cylindrical part and the retaining part together.

Abstract: A wheel has a first support having a first axis, a second support having a second axis, a rim having a third axis, and a spinner assembly having a fourth axis. The first and second supports support the rim, and the spinner assembly is rotatably mounted between the first and second supports, such that the first, second, third, and fourth axes are aligned. The wheel further includes a spinner locking mechanism for locking the spinner assembly with the first and/or second supports.

Abstract: A wheel spoke trim piece for attachment to a spoke and a curved rim portion of a wheel includes a first end opposite a second end, and inner and outer surfaces that extend between the first and second ends. The inner surface is generally planar but curves to form a curved portion adjacent to the second end of the trim piece. In this regard, the inner surface is configured to accept a double-sided adhesive material that permits the trim piece to be mounted on a wheel spoke with the curved portion of the trim piece positioned along at least a portion of the curved rim portion of the wheel. A textured surface region may also be formed in the outer surface between the first and second ends.

Abstract: The present invention is a multi-disc spinning assembly for a bicycle having a narrow flange hub, a first disc, a second disc and a set of bearings. The narrow flange hub supports a wheel. The first disc comprises a series of brackets around the periphery of a backside of the first disc for mounting the first disc to a rim of the wheel; and one or more openings. The second disc is located between the first disc and a flange of the narrow flange hub. The set of bearings connects to the second disc and the narrow flange hub, such that the set of bearings allows the second disc to rotate in a single direction at a velocity independent of the wheel velocity after maximum velocity of the wheel has been attained.

Abstract: A balance weight is formed into a columnar shape to extend in an axial direction of a spoke connecting a wheel hub and a rim of a spoke wheel, has an insertion recess extending over its entire axial length to open in its outer periphery, and is secured by crimping to the spoke to surround the spoke inserted into the insertion recess. A reduced section having a decreased outer diameter is provided on the balance weight at an end facing toward the wheel hub. Thus, the balance weights can be mounted to the adjacent spokes of the spoke wheel without interference therebetween.

Abstract: Ornamentations for wheel assemblies that are rotatably mounted on the hub assemblies of the wheel assemblies and configured to produce a variety of visual and/or audible effects. The ornamentations develop a spinning motion as the wheels rotate and remain spinning for a period of time after the rotation of the wheels is stopped. The ornamentations are generally disc shaped and can include light and/or sound generating elements. The ornamentations can be used in conjunction with spoked wheels such as bicycle wheels.

Abstract: A free spinning rim assembly is provided which is mountable to a first and second face of a motorcycle wheel including an axle shaft through its axis of rotation. The spinning rim assembly includes a spinner, which rotates about and is positioned circumspect the axle shaft, in proximity to the wheel face. The spinner rotates around the axle shaft at a different angular speed relative to the wheel on which it is mounted. The spinning rim assembly includes a spinning rim having a central bore, which is supported by a friction reducing means positioned in the spinner central bore. The friction reducing means is supported by a retaining means, which is further supported by the wheel hub.

Abstract: Ornamentations for wheel assemblies that are rotatably mounted on the hub assemblies of the wheel assemblies and configured to produce a variety of visual and/or audible effects. The ornamentations develop a spinning motion as the wheels rotate and remain spinning for a period of time after the rotation of the wheels is stopped. The ornamentations are generally disc shaped and can include light and/or sound generating elements. The ornamentations can be used in conjunction with spoked wheels such as bicycle wheels.

Abstract: A wheel cover (10) has a plurality of vent holes (15) along an outer peripheral portion of a wheel cover body (11) at positions opposed to solid portions (8) between disc openings (6) in a road wheel (1). An engagement member (12) projects from the edge portion (16) of the vent hole (15), toward the wheel disc (2) of the road wheel (1). A disc-locking portion (18) projects from the tip end portion of the engagement member (12), toward the vent hole (15), and preferably includes locking protrusions (31, 32) engageable with a peripheral portion (7) of the disc opening (6), so that a retainer (24) is engaged with a retainer locking concave portion (35) to urge and hold the disc-locking portion (18).

Abstract: A Wheel Spoke Adjuster Guard that comprises a visually pleasing outer shape with an internal cavity, where the internal cavity has a lower portion shaped complimentary to the wheel adjuster nuts on the wheel spokes of either motorcycles, bicycles, or other motor conveyances using spoked wheels and an internally threaded portion adapted to threadably engage the spokes of the wheel. The upper portion of the internal cavity has a shape complimentary to the existing diameters of the spokes of the wheel assemblies. The adjuster guard is threaded onto the spoke and the internal cavity encases the spoke adjuster. The adjuster guard may have some Lock-Tite© or sealant to prevent any loosening of the adjuster guard.

Abstract: A spinner for attachment to the hub of a spoked bicycle wheel generally comprises a body assembly and a contact for contacting a spoke for spinning the spinner about the hub. The body assembly comprises a bearing portion comprised of a plurality of individual bearing arc sections adapted for insertion between the spokes of the wheel and joined around the hub and radial display surfaces, either integral with the arc sections or attached to the bearing portion. The display surface may include an attachable radially outer portion of different wheel sizes and configurations.

Abstract: An improved luminescence wheel assembly has a latch base coupled to a plastic optical fiber structure installed on both sides of a wheel axle, such that the improved luminescence wheel assembly is easy to install, easy to remove, and aesthetically pleasing. The improved luminescence wheel assembly is capable of adjusting the size of its structure according to the size of the wheel axle.

Abstract: An accessory for wheels includes a body, two appendages extending from the body, each of the two appendages having a securing mechanism and an aperture, and each of the two appendages being wrapped around a diameter of a spoke and the securing mechanism being placed in the aperture, thereby securing each of the two appendages about the spoke.

Abstract: The bicycle wheel with spinner attachment is a bicycle wheel and removable spinner attachment for the front and rear wheels of a bicycle. The wheel has a hub, a rim and a structural member connecting the hub to the rim. The structural member can be decorative spokes, a thin plate or flat plates that extend up from the hub to the rim. The hub has hub extensions extending from the wheel. A spinner mount is disposed on each hub extension and fixed to the wheel. A bearing assembly is mounted on the spinner mount, and a spinner is attached to the bearing assembly for rotation when the bicycle accelerates. The spinner continues to rotate by inertia when the bicycle is stopped. Preferably the wheel is made as a unitary body resembling an automobile wheel in ornamental appearance.

Abstract: A wheel is disclosed including a first support having a first axis, a second support having a second axis, a rim having a third axis and two opposed side surfaces, and a spinner assembly having a fourth axis. The first and second supports are connected to different ones of the side surfaces of the rim, and the spinner assembly is rotatably mounted between the first and second supports, such that the first, second, third, and fourth axes are aligned. A method for assembling the wheel is also described.

Abstract: A wheel assembly is provided. The wheel assembly includes a wheel of the kind that may be mounted to a frame of a bicycle. The wheel assembly also has a spinning component mounted with a bearing on to a hub of the wheel. The spinning component has a plurality of radially extending, angularly-spaced components. The spinning component is set in motion when the wheel turns, and continues spinning for a period of time when the wheel is brought to a stop.

Abstract: A wheel for a motorcycle, bicycle, or other wheeled vehicle includes first and second wheel sections that are bolted or otherwise assembled together over an independently rotatable spinner component. Each wheel section has a hub portion, a rim portion, and a spoke portion such that the two hub portions form a combined hub portion of the motorcycle wheel, the two rim portions form a combined rim portion of the motorcycle wheel, and the two spoke portions form a combined spoke portion of the motorcycle wheel. The two spoke portions define an interior space between them. The spinner component is mounted rotatably on the combined hub portion of the wheel assembly in the interior space between the first and second spoke portions for freewheel rotation about the rotational axis independent of the rest of 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 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: An anti-friction bearing interposable at the crossing-over point between two spokes of a bicycle wheel comprises a body having a through hole, with a completely closed continuous part, and giving out onto two opposite ends of the body to receive through it one of the two spokes. The body further includes a portion of external surface in contact with the other spoke.

Abstract: A spoke clip including a plate, spoke channel and at least two tie holes. The plate includes a front face, back face, sides, top and bottom. The sides of the plate define the thickness of the plate. The thickness being thin enough to allow the plate to fit between two spokes which cross each other. The spoke channel is part of the back face to receive a spoke of a wheel. The least two tie holes are through the front and back faces.

Abstract: A garnish light alloy wheel includes a light alloy wheel and a garnish. The light alloy wheel includes an outboard surface and a recess located at a portion of the light alloy wheel including a spoke portion. The recess recedes from the outboard surface of the light alloy wheel. The garnish is manufactured separately from the light alloy wheel and is exchangeably mounted to the light alloy wheel at the recess. The light alloy wheel and the garnish construct a design surface of the garnish light alloy wheel, and the garnish has an outboard surface constructing a portion of the design surface of the garnish light alloy wheel.

Abstract: An improved wheel is provided wherein decorative items such as gem stones are embedded in either the wheel surface, a special mounting section attached to the wheel surface, or to a spoke strap that wraps around each spoke and positions embedded gem stones on the outside surface of the spoke. The improvement and related devices are symmetrically attached for positional correspondence of the decorative items among the spokes. Spokes or spoke-like features of wheel covers are similarly improved.

Abstract: A Wheel Spoke Adjuster Guard that comprises a visually pleasing outer shape with an internal cavity, where the internal cavity has a lower portion shaped complimentary to the wheel adjuster nuts on the wheel spokes of either motorcycles, bicycles, or other motor conveyances using spoked wheels. The upper portion of the internal cavity has a shape complimentary to the existing diameters of the spokes of the wheel assemblies. The adjuster guard has a means to lock the Wheel Spoke Adjuster Guard onto the wheel spoke, preventing any unwanted motion.

Abstract: Spoked wheel rim having a predetermined number of borings distributed on its periphery provided to hook spokes, wherein a label is applied to a surface of the rim. The label has a tongue of a length at least equal to the distance between two successive borings on the rim. The tongue has a first marker centered on a first boring of the rim and a scale of, one of, markers or identifying indices indicating the number of borings on the rim. The scale is located near a boring adjacent to the first boring. The boring adjacent to the first boring is located opposite a marker or identifying index of the scale to indicate the number of borings on the rim.

Abstract: A noise reduction device is provided that mounts at the intersection of a pair of spokes of a bicycle wheel. The noise reduction device can also have magnetic properties for use with a bicycle monitoring device. In a preferred embodiment, the noise reduction device is a magnetic device that has a body portion and a magnet. The body portion has at least one spoke-receiving recess on one side, and at least another spoke-receiving recess on the other side. In an alternate embodiment, the spoke-receiving recesses are irregularly shaped, so as to accommodate a variety of spoke angles. When the magnetic device is used with a monitoring device, it communicates with a sensing device, which is adapted to be coupled to a portion of the bicycle that is adjacent to a wheel of the bicycle. A display unit is adapted to be mounted on handlebars of the bicycle for displaying the speed of the bicycle or other information obtained from sensing the rotation of the wheel.

Abstract: A wheel disc device includes a wheel disc and locking devices. The wheel disc includes an outer cover and a seat. The wheel disc is locked to the wheel frame of a bicycle by locking devices. Illumination devices, audio devices or video devices can be attached to the wheel disc. Therefore, as power is actuated and the bicycle is driven, light cycles with different patterns or audio effects will be emitted. By the present invention, different decorations can be firmly secured to the wheel of a bicycle.

Abstract: An automobile wheel cover has a cover body and a plurality of elastically deformable hooks projected from a backside of the cover body. Each hook has a hook portion engaging with a spoke of a wheel. The hook portion of each hook has a first slide surface made of plastic and a second slide surface made of metal. The first slide surface is slidable on a wheel surface at time of attaching the cover body to the wheel, and the second slide surface is slidable on a holding edge of a backside of the wheel at time of detaching the cover body from the wheel. Each hook includes a plastic body having the first slide surface and a metal piece, which is connected to the plastic body to provide the second slide surface. The metal pieces of two adjacent hooks are integrally connected with each other by a metal plate. When attaching and detaching the cover body to and from the wheel, each hook is deformed from an original position.