Patents Assigned to Robert L. Rowe
  • Hubcap with improved retention structure
    Patent number: 4457560
    Abstract: A hubcap comprises an outer plastic hubcap element and an inner metal retention element secured together. The retention element includes retention tabs, circumferentially spaced, which are disposed in apertures of the plastic hubcap element, the apertures matching the pattern of the wheel fasteners. When the hubcap is installed, the wheel fasteners are disposed in the apertures with the retention tabs engaging the wheel fasteners to retain the hubcap in the installed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1984
    Assignees: General Motors Corporation, Robert L. Rowe
    Inventors: Robert L. Rowe, Kenneth W. Christensen