Patents by Inventor John Polka

John Polka 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).

  • Publication number: 20170157979
    Abstract: A structure and method for securing an aerodynamic cover to a wheel of a roadway vehicle comprises fitting keyhole openings in a base plate or sectors thereof about at least some of the lug nuts holding the wheel to the hub of the vehicle axle, and rotating the base plate to engage portions thereof beneath or behind the lug nut heads or flanges, A locking bar is attached to the base plate or one of the sectors to prevent reverse rotation thereof. The wheel cover is placed over the wheel, engaged at the cover's periphery against the rim of the wheel, and attached to upstanding brackets carried by the base plate or sectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: Real Wheels Cover Company, Inc.
    Inventors: John Polka, Ronald Tushner
  • Patent number: 9561687
    Abstract: The present invention relates to attaching aerodynamic wheel covers to the wheel of a truck or other heavy duty vehicle, and to a method of installation that requires less tooling for installation while substantially completely covering the wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: RealWheels Corporation
    Inventor: John Polka
  • Patent number: 9511624
    Abstract: The present invention relates to attaching aerodynamic wheel covers to the wheel of a truck or other heavy duty vehicle, and to a method of installation that does not require the removal of the nuts retaining the wheel to the hub of the axle and allows the air pressure of tires on such wheels to be easily adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: RealWheels Corporation
    Inventor: John Polka
  • Publication number: 20160193870
    Abstract: The present invention relates to attaching aerodynamic wheel covers to the wheel of a truck or other heavy duty vehicle, and to a method of installation that does not require the removal of the nuts retaining the wheel to the hub of the axle and allows the air pressure of tires on such wheels to be easily adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventor: John Polka
  • Patent number: 9365074
    Abstract: The present invention relates to attaching aerodynamic wheel covers to the wheel of a truck or other heavy duty vehicle, and to a method of installation that does not require the removal of the nuts retaining the wheel to the hub of the axle and allows the air pressure of tires on such wheels to be easily adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: RealWheels Corporation
    Inventor: John Polka
  • Publication number: 20140284994
    Abstract: The present invention relates to attaching aerodynamic wheel covers to the wheel of a truck or other heavy duty vehicle, and to a method of installation that requires less tooling for installation while substantially completely covering the wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: RealWheels Corporation
    Inventor: John Polka
  • Publication number: 20140265533
    Abstract: The present invention relates to attaching aerodynamic wheel covers to the wheel of a truck or other heavy duty vehicle, and to a method of installation that does not require the removal of the nuts retaining the wheel to the hub of the axle and allows the air pressure of tires on such wheels to be easily adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: REALWHEELS CORPORATION
    Inventor: John Polka
  • Publication number: 20120281426
    Abstract: A light mounting system for a vehicle which includes a light mount surface with first and second ends defining a mounting area spanning there between and including a first and second mounting bracket spaced along the light mount surface and extending from the light mount surface for positioning the light mount surface within a vehicle license plate mounting area. The light mount surface extends away from the vehicle when positioned within the vehicle license plate mounting area and receives a light fixture mounted thereto. The light mount surface may include a wire routing way to provide a routing path for routing wire from the light fixture. In one embodiment, the light mount surface includes a wire routing way which is defined by an opening on the light mount surface when the light mount system is positioned within the license plate mounting area and proximate to the bumper of a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: REALWHEELS CORPORATION
    Inventors: John Polka, Cory Polka
  • Publication number: 20050206220
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: John Polka
  • Patent number: D646840
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: RealWheels Corporation
    Inventors: John Polka, Cory Polka
  • Patent number: D744923
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: RealWheels Corporation
    Inventor: John Polka
  • Patent number: D752494
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: RealWheels Corporation
    Inventor: John Polka