Patents by Inventor Nick Rickels

Nick Rickels 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: 20160221389
    Abstract: A hi-rail wheel that may be mounted on the OEM lugs, and provides a smooth ride at highway speeds, better handling and improved tire wear and life. The wheel is mounted to the OEM lugs using the OEM lug nuts eliminating extra lug nuts, an adapter plate, and requiring only one wrench size for removal and mounting of the wheel. Additionally, the wheel may be 40-80 pounds lighter per wheel than the prior art hi-rail wheels and adapters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: Weld Racing, LLC
    Inventor: Nick Rickels