Abstract: A suction, or vacuum, is created by the coupling of two sections of tubing of dissimilar size. The larger section of tubing has an open ended reservoir attached to one end thereof. The smaller section of tubing has an end plate attached at a point approximately one third of its length. The longer portion of the smaller section of tubing is inserted into the larger tube until the end plate mated to the reservoir. A fluid medium such as water or air is pumped into the reservoir under high pressure filling the reservoir and encompassing the inner section of tubing. The space between the smaller section of tubing and the larger section of tubing is fluidly coupled to the reservoir. The application of the pressurized fluid medium from the reservoir to the space between the sections of tubing creates a low pressure within the inner tubing resulting in a vacuum or suction being effected at the intake of the inner tubing.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle wheel having a solid body that includes a hub and a radially outwardly extending bolt-on flange that merges into a tire-receiving rim wherein the flange is formed with a plurality of pockets or windows and a set of spoke elements is disposed within all or some of the pockets or windows.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle wheel having a solid wheel body, provided with replaceable rows of inner and outer spokes. The spokes are purely ornamental and are readily replaceable in the event of damage. Such replaceability is made possible by providing each spoke with a spring-loaded longitudinally moveable mounting member which places such spokes in longitudinal compression so as to hold them in place upon the wheel body.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle wheel having a solid wheel body, provided with replaceable rows of inner and outer spokes. The spokes are purely ornamental and are readily replaceable in the event of damage. Such replaceability is made possible by providing each spoke with a longitudinally moveable mounting member. The mounting member is rotated relative to its respective spoke so as to place such spokes in longitudinal compression to hold them in place on the wheel.

Abstract: A simulated wire spoke wheel assembly for use with a conventional solid steel wheel. The assembly includes a wire spoke basket having a row of inner spokes and a row of outer spokes. Such wire spoke basket is releasably secured to the exterior of a steel wheel by a single bolt extending through an exterior cap. The single bolt retains the entire assembly in place upon the steel wheel. Such assembly may be readily removed when it is desired to change the wheel, as in the event of a flat tire.