Patents by Inventor Graham Wildey
Graham Wildey 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).
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Patent number: 9975375Abstract: A commercial vehicle wheel cover is provided. The assembly includes two handles and two interlocking cam latch mechanisms. The wheel cover assembly is attached to the wheel hub via two cam latch mechanisms which lock into a collar assembly. The collar assembly includes of two collar halves and a latch that, when installed, applies a compressive force on the axle hub flange holding the assembly to the hub.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2016Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Consolidated Metco, Inc.Inventors: Graham Wildey, Mike Miga
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Publication number: 20170267023Abstract: A commercial vehicle wheel cover including a wheel cover assembly having at least two hinge points, at least two handles, and at least two cam latch mechanisms. The wheel cover assembly has a front side and a back side, with at least two handles attached via at least two hinge points attached to at least two interlocking cam latch mechanisms arranged integrally on the wheel cover. The wheel cover assembly is attached to the hub via at least two cam latch mechanisms which lock into a collar assembly. The collar assembly consists of at least two collar halves and a latch that, when installed, applies a compressive force on the axle hub flange holding the assembly to the hub. Each of the at least two collars contain retention features that receive the interlocking features of the cam latch mechanism of the wheel cover assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Graham Wildey, Mike Miga
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Patent number: 9321304Abstract: The present invention provides a wheel cover for use to cover the wheel of a tractor or trailer. The wheel cover includes an inner support section and an outer main section. The outer main section includes a wheel cover surface and an outer edge. Further, the wheel cover includes a ratchet assembly comprising a spring, a support block, an operating holder and an extension. When installed on a truck wheel, the ratchet extension engages an outer radial edge of the inner support section that is installed on a wheel hub.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2014Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Consolidated Metco, Inc.Inventors: Graham Wildey, Michael Miga
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Patent number: 9302536Abstract: A commercial vehicle wheel cover including a frame having a locking door, at least two hinge points, at least two spring attachments, and at least two retaining features. The frame has a front side and a back side, with the at least two hinge points arranged integrally and circumferentially on the back side of the frame. The at least two spring attachments are rotatably connected to the at least two hinge points. The at least two retaining features are located adjacent to said at least two hinge points in the radial direction, and the at least two spring attachments are secured in the at least two retaining features. One of the at least two hinge points is located on the locking door. The locking door is used to install the final spring attachment on the drop center or hub of a wheel.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Consolidated Metco, Inc.Inventors: Graham Wildey, Michael Miga
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Publication number: 20160016429Abstract: The present invention provides a wheel cover for use to cover the wheel of a tractor or trailer. The wheel cover includes an inner support section and an outer main section. The outer main section includes a wheel cover surface and an outer edge. Further, the wheel cover includes a ratchet assembly comprising a spring, a support block, an operating holder and an extension. When installed on a truck wheel, the ratchet extension engages an outer radial edge of the inner support section that is installed on a wheel hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Graham Wildey, Michael Miga
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Patent number: 9221330Abstract: A motor vehicle recirculation baffle including a seal and a plurality of substrates connected to the seal. The seal having an upper portion and two side portions, the two side portions connected to the upper portion by flexible corners. The flexible corners allow the side portions to move independently of each other and independently of the upper portion of the seal. The seal and flexible corners can be molded in die draw. The flexible corners provide a cost savings in the manufacturing of the recirculation baffle, because after the seal is molded.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Consolidated Metco, Inc.Inventors: David Tucker, Graham Wildey, Michael Flynn
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Publication number: 20150000778Abstract: A motor vehicle recirculation baffle including a seal and a plurality of substrates connected to the seal. The seal having an upper portion and two side portions, the two side portions connected to the upper portion by flexible corners. The flexible corners allow the side portions to move independently of each other and independently of the upper portion of the seal. The seal and flexible corners can be molded in die draw. The flexible corners provide a cost savings in the manufacturing of the recirculation baffle, because after the seal is molded.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: David Tucker, Graham Wildey, Michael Flynn
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Publication number: 20140346844Abstract: A commercial vehicle wheel cover including a frame having a locking door, at least two hinge points, at least two spring attachments, and at least two retaining features. The frame has a front side and a back side, with the at least two hinge points arranged integrally and circumferentially on the back side of the frame. The at least two spring attachments are rotatably connected to the at least two hinge points. The at least two retaining features are located adjacent to said at least two hinge points in the radial direction, and the at least two spring attachments are secured in the at least two retaining features. One of the at least two hinge points is located on the locking door. The locking door is used to install the final spring attachment on the drop center or hub of a wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2013Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: Consolidated Metco, Inc.Inventors: GRAHAM WILDEY, Michael Miga
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Patent number: 8015635Abstract: A structural bunk system for a sleeper cab or other confined space is provided. The bunk system includes first and second shells that are made by injection molding and are then bonded together. The structural bunk system is secured to the wall of the sleeper cab or other confined space and is adapted to be moved between and upright stowed position and a lowered sleeping or storage position.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2010Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Consolidated Metco, Inc.Inventors: Michael Miga, Graham Wildey