Abstract: An occupant leg protection apparatus includes an airbag arranged in front of a vehicle seat, and a gas generator for inflating the airbag. An instrument panel in front of the vehicle seat has an outer layer movable toward an occupant and a base member behind the outer layer. The airbag is disposed between the outer layer and the base member so that the airbag pushes the outer layer to move toward the occupant when the airbag is inflated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stabilizer support system and a method for stabilizing or supporting heavy equipment in general. The system may comprise a support structure such as a conventional A-frame that is configured to support a crane or heavy equipment. The system and method are designed to provide an adapter to support the structure by distributing weight and load onto, for example, a rail or similar transportation system while still allowing movement of the structure along the rails or other transportation system.

Abstract: An agricultural tractor or other work vehicle having an operator's station is described. A steering column assembly is mounted in the operator's station and has a steering shaft disposed in a steering shaft barrel. The steering column assembly is adapted to both tilt and telescope. A left hand forward-neutral-reverse lever is mounted in a housing. A key is mounted on the steering shaft barrel and a first housing half is journaled on the steering shaft by way of a bushing. The first housing half has a plurality of lever support bolsters and a plurality of fastener bosses. A second housing half is disposed on the steering shaft barrel and has a plurality of lever support bolsters, a keyway and a plurality of fastener bosses. One of the first or second housing halves has a groove around a peripheral edge thereof, the other of the first or second housing halves has a tongue around a peripheral edge thereof. Similarly, one of the first or second housing halves has a circular lip at an end of each fastener boss.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention comprises a splashguard for use in controlling tire splashes of a vehicle. The splashguard comprises a main plate that is attachable to a vehicle. The main plate has a top and bottom. An insert is attached to the bottom of the main plate. The insert is adapted to protect the plate from abrasion and wear. A hanger is mounted to the top of the first plate. The splashguard further comprises a method of creating a splashguard that comprises providing a hanger and molding a plate around a portion of the hanger. An insert is attached to the plate. The insert and the plate form a splashguard assembly that is attached to the vehicle through the hanger.

Abstract: An envelope with integrated tracking labels for forwarding on important documents where proof of delivery and reception is required is described herein. The envelope has a securing flap which is provided with a receipt tear panel formed in a free end section of the flap and provided with a tracking number printed thereon. A glue strip extends longitudinally across an inner face of the securing flap. A release liner is removably retained over the glue strip. A tracking label having the same tracking number is die-cut in the securing flap over the release liner. The release liner is scored to form a tracking label release liner section adhered to the glue strip about the tracking label whereby to retain the tracking label in the securing flap. The glue strip secures the securing flap to an edge section of the other panel when folded thereon on the fold line. The tracking number is also printed on one of the panels.

Abstract: A tube joint comprises a retaining mechanism which retains the locked state by preventing a sleeve from any rotation in the circumferential direction which would be otherwise caused by any unexpected external force. The retaining mechanism includes a ratchet which is provided to surround the outer circumferential surface of a socket body and which is rotatable synchronously with the sleeve, and a coil spring which is interposed between the sleeve and the ratchet and which makes an urging action to cause mutual separation under an action of the spring force.

Abstract: A bearing has a mount relative to which can move a part to which hydraulic fluid must be supplied. A connector has a housing fixed to the bearing mount and formed with a central bore centered on an axis and with a radial bore extending outward from the central bore. A tube axially shiftable in the central bore forms at the radial bore an annular compartment and has a passage opening radially into the compartment and axially at one end of the tube. A conduit is connected a coupling at one end of the tube and the part. Another coupling at an outer end of the radial bore connects to a source of hydraulic fluid under pressure so that the fluid can flow through the radial bore, annular compartment, and passage to the coupling at the one end of the tube and then through the conduit to the movable bearing part.

Abstract: A diverter for vehicle exhaust fumes inhibits or prevents the accumulation of exhaust fumes in a trailer towed by a vehicle. The diverter includes a flexible component (67) which is able to accommodate misalignment between the vehicle and trailer during transport. A coupling (64, 65) is used to removably attach the diverter to a vehicle exhaust (62).

Abstract: A manual pull action clamp is disclosed. The manual pull action clamp includes a base and a handle including a first and second portion. The handle is pivotally connected to the base. The clamp further includes a pin arranged between the first and second portions of the handle. The clamp also has a bracket secured to the pin. The clamp also includes a spring arranged between the handle and the pin. The clamp is such that it is capable of one-handed operation and of holding various forces depending on the design of the clamp and the clamping environment.

Abstract: A hardware fitting for an all-glass door, including a first fitting half arrangeable on an outer side of the door, a second fitting half arrangeable on an inner side of the door, an actuatable nut arranged between the first and second fitting halves, a lock having a locking bolt and arranged between the first and second fitting halves, and a door stop integrated into at least one of the first and second fitting halves. The locking bolt is slidable between a retracted and an extended position in response to a movement of the nut.

Abstract: A door stop is attached to a wall at the same height as a doorknob. When the door is swung into an open position, the door stop is lifted. The doorknob passes under the door stop, which is then dropped so that it rests on the axel connecting the doorknob to the door. This operates to hold the door in place.

Abstract: A tool for use with a canning pot and a canning rack includes a pair of spaced-apart legs joined at a handle adapted for manipulation by a user. The spaced-apart legs terminate at a hook, which is adapted to grasp the rack and operable to place and remove the rack in the canning pot. A canning system includes a canning pot, a canning rack, and a rack lifter including a pair of tools, each including a pair of legs joined by a handle and terminating in a hook operable to grasp the rack. A method for canning food includes heating a first quantity of water in a canning pot, placing at least one jar in a canning rack, and placing the canning rack including the at least one jar in a first quantity of water using a pair of tools for selectively grasping the canning rack.

Abstract: The invention relates to a spreader system without electric cables for lifting goods containers. The spreader system comprises a spreader and two pulley sets. Each pulley of the pulley sets is fitted with a geared ring, and gears are fixed on the headblock of the spreader. A tapered coupling is fixed on a gear shaft and is connected to planetary speeder, which is, in turn, connected to a bi-directional plunger pump. Through a hydraulic circuit, the bi-directional plunger pump is connected to a hydraulic accumulating power station which comprises a hydraulic accumulator, a nitrogen bottle connected to the hydraulic accumulator through a pipeline, an oil tank, an electric generator, a battery, and an oil motor connected to the electric generator and controlled by a magnetic valve. On the spreader, there is a remote control transmitter in order to transmit signals to the remote control receiver in the cab of a container crane.

Abstract: The current invention relates to a handle overlay configured to an existing vehicle door handle and a decorative design member affixed to the handle overlay. In addition, the decorative design member can be integrated into a handle overlay for the current invention. The invention also relates to a method for applying a cover to a vehicle door handle comprising the steps of taking a decorative design member and affixing the decorative design member to a handle overlay, wherein the handle overlay is configured to affix to a vehicle door handle and then affixing the handle overlay to a vehicle door handle.

Abstract: A vehicle panel stowage system advantageously provides for stowage of a removable vehicle panel on the exterior of the vehicle. The panel can be stowed substantially flush with a stowage rack on the exterior of the vehicle. The stowage system advantageously protects portions of the removable panel from the environment when positioned on the stowage rack.

Abstract: A hearse assembly includes a support frame that has a substantially rectangular shape and has a forward end and rearward end. A tricycle frame includes a motor and has a back portion and a front portion. The back portion is integrally coupled to the forward end. A steering column and wheel combination is coupled to the front portion. A first axle is mounted on the support frame and is positioned nearer the forward end. A first differential is mechanically coupled to the first axle. A first drive shaft mechanically couples the motor to the first differential. A second axle is mounted the support frame and is positioned nearer the rearward end. The first and second axles each have a pair of free ends each having a wheel attached thereto. A housing is mounted the support frame. A door is positioned in the housing for selectively opening or closing the housing.

Abstract: There is provided a load collapse prevention device including a pair of holders (5) fixedly attached to parts of the inner wall of a vehicle compartment, at both ends thereof, in a vehicle-width direction, on the side of the ceiling, respectively, so as to opposite to each other, each having a stopper for engaging a joint, wherein the holders (5) each have a lead-in part (11A, 11B), formed by notching parts of the side faces and lower face of the holder, forming a guide groove wide width part (14), and a guide groove (10) continuing from the lead-in parts (11A, 11B) to the stopper, thereby introducing a stay (2) from the lower part of the holders into the guide groove (10) while the joint is in as-retracted state, then guiding the stay (2) to the stopper. As a result, with load collapse prevention device, the joints can be fitted to the holders, respectively, by one-handed operation, and the respective joints on the right and left sides can be concurrently and easily fitted to the respective holders (5).

Abstract: A tailgate lift assist counterbalancing hinge assembly that can be retrofitted to the exterior of a vehicle's tailgate is disclosed. The hinge assembly includes first and second tailgate brackets for attaching the hinge assembly to the exterior of tailgate. The first tailgate bracket includes a perpendicularly bent flange to facilitate attachment of the bracket to the tailgate. The hinge assembly also includes a torque rod with a bend to facilitate access to a fastener used to attach the first tailgate bracket through the bent flange to the exterior of the tailgate. A retainer block, which is positioned on a flange of the second tailgate bracket, is secured with the bracket to the exterior of tailgate using a second fastener. The torque rod extends on the exterior of the tailgate between the first and second tailgate brackets.

Abstract: A tailgate support structure is formed by a rear vehicle structure that pivotally supports a tailgate using first and second hinge assemblies. The rear vehicle structure has a pair of laterally spaced side supports that pivotally support the tailgate between an upright closed position and a horizontal open position. The first and second hinge assemblies have first and second lateral adjusters that adjust a lateral position of the tailgate along the pivot axis between the first and second side supports. The first and second lateral adjusters are configured to center the tailgate between the side supports so as to form equal gaps on each side of the tail gate and the respective side support. Also preferably, the first and second lateral adjusters are configured to take up lateral play so that the tailgate does not move laterally between the first and second side supports.

Abstract: A one hand push button release mechanism is associated with a supplemental tailgate assembly to affect the release of the supplemental tailgate for deployment from the main tailgate apparatus. One embodiment of the push button mechanism engages a wedge having a cam surface that causes the wedge to move vertically with respect to the push button to pull on a linkage that releases a pivoted catch member. A second embodiment utilizes a laterally slidable push button that depresses into the molding to engage a spacer that is laterally movable with the push button to be movable into an interfering position with respect to the catch member to lock the supplemental tailgate in the stowed position. In both embodiments, a spring is operable to bias the locking mechanism into a locked position when the supplemental tailgate is returned to the stored position.

Abstract: A cargo enclosure including a floor having a plurality of edges including a first edge, a second edge and a third edge. At least two sidewalls, including a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the first sidewall connected to the first edge of the floor, the second sidewall connected to the second edge of the floor. At least one hinge is connected along the third edge of the floor, the at least one hinge being rotatable about an axis. A composite door is connected to the at least one hinge, the door having a closed position and the hinge having a plurality of torsion springs rotatable about the axis, the plurality of torsion springs biasing the composite door toward the closed position.

Abstract: A retractable seat device includes a seat body having first and second ends rotatably connected to rear and front legs, respectively, first and second arms, and a link. When the first arm is rotated in a second direction, the rear leg and the front leg connected to the rear leg with the link are unfolded, a rear lock mechanism provided on the rear leg becomes engaged with a first striker provided on the vehicle floor, and then a front lock mechanism provided on the front leg becomes engaged with a second striker provided on the vehicle floor, so that the seat body is supported on the vehicle floor by the rear leg and the front leg. The rear lock mechanism has an interlock structure including a ratchet and a pawl, and the front lock mechanism has a hook lock structure including a hook.

Abstract: A locking assembly includes a first housing including legs at opposed corners and including a flange extending from a bottom thereof that includes an aperture for receiving a fastener therethrough. The first housing has a pair of slots formed along the top thereof, a third slot medially formed of the pair of slots, defines a cavity therein and has a notch in a rear thereof. A second housing is positional within the first housing and includes a conduit that has a threaded inner surface and guide tracks conjoined to the sidewalls thereof. A mechanism is included for adapting the second housing between retracted and extended positions. A mechanism is included for prohibiting the seat from unintentionally biasing between retracted and extended positions. An actuating arm having is disposed within the third slot, is pivotally connected to the first housing and includes a spring member.

Abstract: A structure of seat with seat lifter having two lifter links pivotally connected between a seat cushion and an upwardly extending support element fixed on vehicle floor, which includes a horizontal bar element extended between the two lifter links to prevent forward slippage of a passenger on the seat cushion. A reinforcing element is provided between the two lifter links and an upwardly extending support element so as to reinforce the two links, while allowing for movement of the two lifter links with respect to the upwardly extending support element, via a connecting element. The reinforcing element may comprise two reinforcing brackets connected with the respective two lifter links and the upwardly extending support element via the connecting element, or may comprise a lower extension area formed in each of the lifter links, which is movably connected with the upwardly extending support element via the connecting element.

Abstract: A soft cab enclosure. The enclosure may have an over-the-top cover (1) and flexible and transparent panels (15, 16, 17) on side and back portions. The cover (1) may include a tarpaulin having a windshield-overhang pocket (2) and having a cover-top back with back-post straps (12, 14). Linearly, the cover (1) is articulated to fit snugly intermediate a windshield top (10) and a back portion of a golf cart (9) with the windshield-overhang pocket (2) engaging the windshield top (10), the back portions of the cover (1) being strapped onto back posts (11) and (13) of the golf cart (9) with the back-post straps (12) and (14) and with a transparent, zippered access back-end panel (17) which has a left-back window panel (36) having a left anchor flap (54) under a left seat (55) and a right-back window panel (46) having a right anchor flap (56) under a right seat (57) to eliminate a need for marring attachment to a side of a golf cart.

Abstract: A blow molded vehicle sun visor (1) has a visor body (2) formed by a blow molding process. The visor body (2) has a hollow plate-shaped configuration defining an inner space. A bearing member (3) is positioned within the inner space of the visor body (2) during the blow molding process. A support rod (4) is inserted into the bearing me (3) in order to pivotally support the visor body (2). The bearing member (3) has at least one through hole (33, 34) formed therein and extending in a direction of thickness. The visor body (2) has at least one column (25) corresponding to the at least one through hole (33, 34) and formed integrally with the visor body (2). The at least one column (25) extends though the corresponding at least one through hole (33, 34) of the bearing member (3) in order to prevent the movement of the bearing Ryder (3) and to reinforce the visor body (2) with respect to the direction of thickness.

Abstract: A fabric vehicle roof is made up of a panel of translucent material. Indicia is printed onto one or both sides of the fabric, with the indicia comprised of non-opaque dyes. The roof is further coated with a water resistant coating and, alternatively, ultraviolet light protectants and other additives.

Abstract: A shock absorbing device for a vehicle, absorbing an axial compression load by means of plastic deformation in order to absorb an impact energy, is hollowed and has an octagonal cross section.

Abstract: The present invention provides a protective automobile cover apparatus that can be conveniently deployed or stored by one person in approximately one minute. The automobile cover apparatus provides improved storage, anchoring and deployment mechanisms. It includes two containers with a flexible cover sheet stowed in the first container in a free-folded form. The first container has a length similar to the width of the opening of the trunk and is stored in the second container in its storage position. In its operative position, the first container rests on the rear bumper and is anchored relative to the vehicle by straps caught by the second container which is secured inside the trunk compartment of the automobile. The user grasps a handle element to extract and display the cover sheet from the first container without the need of unfolding the cover. The user can also easily uncover the automobile and stuff the cover sheet into the first container, without the need of compactly folding the cover.

Abstract: A hold down may include a weight associated with a coupling mechanism that is configured to removably couple to a foot of an awning support arm assembly. An RV awning and hold down system may include: an awning assembly having at least one support arm assembly disconnected from a side of an RV; and at least one hold down comprising a weight associated with a coupling mechanism, the coupling mechanism removably coupled to a foot of the at least one support arm assembly. A method for holding an RV awning assembly in position may include: disconnecting at least one support arm assembly of the awning assembly from a side of an RV; and removably coupling a foot of at least one support arm assembly to a coupling mechanism associated with a weight of a hold down.

Abstract: An adjustable spoiler includes a front portion and a rear portion having leading and trailing edges, respectively, in parallel alignment. An extension actuator is operably connected to the front and rear portions for selectively extending or retracting a distance between said portions. A stretchable fabric covers the front and rear portions and extends therebetween. The adjustable spoiler includes a processor and a user interface for energizing the extension actuator to adjust the front and rear portion configuration. A moisture sensor may be connected to the processor for adjusting the spoiler upon sensing moisture on a roadway. A brake sensor may also be connected to the processor for actuating adjustment upon activation of a vehicle brake. The adjustable spoiler may include a tilt sensor for adjusting the vertical configuration of a leading or trailing edge of the front or rear portion.

Abstract: A ROPS canopy of a hydraulic shovel (hydraulic excavator) is commonly usable among various models regarding different automobile ranks. To configure this, a ROPS canopy (50A) in which two columns (31, 32) support a roof structure (40) is predefined as a basic type ROPS canopy, and the basic type ROPS canopy (50A) is so configured that at least an additional column (51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56) can be attached such that the basic type ROPS canopy (50A) can be adapted to a ROPS canopy of higher class model. The additional columns (51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56) are installable (57, 58b) by merely an add-on method.

Abstract: A truck, in particular a fire-fighting utility vehicle. The vehicle has a structure mounted on a chassis frame with a driver's cab pivotable about a horizontal axis extending transversely to the travel direction. A crew and/or equipment cab is also mounted on the chassis frame communicating with the driver's cab via a releasable connecting mechanism forming a passageway. Independently of the driver's cab and the crew and/or equipment cab, a utility structure is mounted on the chassis frame having built-in fixtures for storing tools and equipment and optionally having extinguisher units consisting of at least a tank, extinguisher pump, etc. and mounting devices are provided at entry and/or operating openings in transverse and/or longitudinal side walls of the structure.

Abstract: An automobile front-part structure is provided in which an impact-absorbing member can absorb the impact energy that is given by a bump, whatever bump it is, such as an offset collision and a pole bump.

Abstract: A vehicle roof structure is disclosed that includes a front roof rail, a pair of front roof rail braces and a pair of A-pillars. First ends of the front roof rail braces are fixedly coupled to opposite ends of the front roof rail. The pair of A-pillars each has an inner A-pillar panel. Second ends of the front roof rail braces are bonded to a connection area of a respective one of the inner A-pillar panels such that the opposite ends of the front roof rail are spaced inwardly from the inner A-pillar panels by the front roof rail braces. The front roof rail extends perpendicularly from the A-pillars via the front roof rail braces. Further, each of the inner A-pillar panels has a generally constant overall transverse cross sectional shape across the connection areas of the inner A-pillar panels.

Abstract: This foldable chair comprises a frame forming the backrest and the forward prop and being articulately linked to a second frame forming the backward prop and to a plate forming the seat. A characterising feature lies in that the seat is linked in a pin-jointed connection and by means of a link to the second frame, said link having each of its respective ends linked in a pin-jointed connection to the respective one of two pieces being fixedly attached to the lower surface of the seat and to the lower surface of the cross member of the second frame, respectively, the seat coming to rest on this latter cross member.

Abstract: A vehicle seat with a backrest (16) that has a backrest cushion (18) and a rear backrest cover (20), and an air-handling device that is associated with the backrest (16) and is connected to an air distribution device (30, 32) in the seat. The rear backrest cover (20) is at least partially air permeable, and covers at least one passage (27) of the air-handling device (23). The air exchanged between the environment and the air-handling device (23) passes for the most part through the air-permeable regions of the backrest cover (20).

Abstract: A neck rest for the front seats in automobiles, a neck rest body being supported by the back rest of the front seats, characterized in that a support member being integrated in the backside of the neck rest body, the support member being movable in the neck rest body between a closed and an opened position, in the closed position the support member being substantially flush with the backside of the neck rest body and the support member having means for supporting or suspending an article at the backside of the neck rest body in the opened position of the support member.

Abstract: A cover for a baby stroller is disclosed. The cover includes thermally insulated panels for retaining warmth for use in cold weather. The front panel includes an umbrella-shaped window with zipper access to allow the baby to be removed from or replaced into the baby stroller. The use of a rear zipper and top and bottom pull strings allows the cover to be attached to a range of baby strollers. By varying the manufactured dimensions of the panels of the cover, covers can be supplied for a very broad range of baby strollers.

Abstract: The stowage type seat 1 is built into the rear seat of an automobile, and is constructed from a seat cushion 2 that supports the hips of the passenger, a seat back 3 that supports the back of the passenger, and a safety bone 4 that acts to absorb impact and ensure strength in the case of severe impacts from the rear. The seat back 3 is constructed from a fixed remaining-part shell 11 and an opening-and-closing part shell 12 that can open and close on the side of the seat cushion 2. Both of these shells are connected via a connecting rod that passes through the lower parts of the shells, so that the shells can pivot; furthermore, these parts have a construction in which opening and locking can be adjusted by a stowage lever part 14 on the upper end part.

Abstract: A control device for an adjustable seating structure including a first adjustment control positioned in an orientation approximating a seat member. The first adjustment control is moveable about a horizontal axis. A second adjustment control is positioned adjacent the first adjustment control in an orientation approximating a backrest member. The second adjustment control is moveable about the horizontal axis. The first adjustment control and the second adjustment control in combination generally resemble a seating structure. A seating structure including the control device is also provided.

Abstract: The locking device for a detachable vehicle seat is provided with a special mechanism in a rear end locking part which easily enables checking the locking state of the locking device. The locking device for a detachable vehicle seat includes front and rear end locking parts, which respectively comprises a front main bracket and a rear main bracket, each of which, being connected to a striker, is independently installed at front and rear ends of a leg frame under the seat thereby supporting the leg frame, and is selectively locked/unlocked to a striker fixedly installed inside the cover of the striker by means of lock plates. The locking device also includes a spring member that provides an elastic recovery force so that the leg frame can rotate with respect to the front end locking part in a double-folded state when the rear end locking part is unlocked in a state that the front end locking part is fixedly locked by the striker.

Abstract: A seating unit (1) comprises a fixed housing (10) containing a primary seat with a reclinable back arranged to recline in such a manner that it remains within the housing. The seating unit is suitable for a aircraft cabin and may further comprise a leg-rest arranged to cooporate with the seating portion to form part of a substantially flat surface when the back is reclined in a substantially horizontal position. The seating unit may further comprise a secondary seat (3) positioned to face the primary seat, the secondary seat having a seating portion positioned to cooporate with the leg-rest of the primary seat to form a portion of the substantially flat surface when the back of the primary seat is reclined in the substantially horizontal position. Privacy between seats and use of available space within an aircraft cabin may be optimised by arranging at least some of the seats in an echelon.

Abstract: A head rest for vertically supporting a person's head while in a seated position wherein the person's head defines left and right sides is provided. The head rest may comprise a first inflatable compartment sized and configured to receive the left side of the person's head. The head rest may also comprise a second inflatable compartment connected to the first inflatable compartment. The second inflatable compartment may be sized and configured to receive the right side of the person's head and have a mirror configuration of the first inflatable compartment. The first and second inflatable compartments may be isolated from each other such that the first and second inflatable compartments are independently inflatable. The head rest may also comprise a connecting strap attached to the first and second inflatable compartments for connecting the first inflatable compartment to the second inflatable compartment.

Abstract: A vehicle seat has a headrest with a center pad and two side pads that are laterally hinged to the center pad. The side pads are swivellable forward into a resting position and back into a supporting position. The center pad has a variable pad hardness, with a firmer pad hardness in the supporting position than in the resting position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular furniture assembly that is convenient and versatile. One embodiment of the modular furniture assembly comprises a base and a transverse member manually, detachably coupled to the base by a coupler. The base and the transverse member have a defined spatial relationship which enables a variety of different types, configurations and sizes of furniture assemblies to be formed therefrom. Further, the base is configured such that the transverse member can be coupled to the base in a first position to form a first furniture assembly, and can be coupled to the base in a second position to form a second furniture assembly.

Abstract: A kit for assembling a seating structure includes a tilt housing having a plurality of connector arrangements including at least a first and second connector arrangement. A first seating arrangement has a first mounting arrangement configured to be connected to the first connector arrangement. A second seating arrangement has a second mounting arrangement configured to be connected to the second connector arrangement.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat back frame having an aperture extending therethrough, and a head rest guide tube disposed in the aperture. The guide tube has a radially extending swaged portion engaged with the seat back frame for securing the guide tube to the seat back frame.

Abstract: A wheel assembly comprising: (1) a first rotating member, such as a wheel; (2) a visual element such as a logo or other visual indicia affixed to, or mounted adjacent, an exterior surface of the first rotating member; and (3) a second member, such as a wheel spinner, mounted to rotate adjacent the first rotating member. The second member defines various openings and is configured for movement into an “aligned” angular orientation such that the various visual indicia are viewable through the openings thereby producing a themed visual effect.

Abstract: A wheel cover has a main body, several connecting elements spaced on an inward side of the main body, and coupling pieces used for securing the wheel cover to a wheel. Each connecting element has first and second connecting parts, which have different dimensions. Each coupling piece has a curved protrusion fitted into an annular groove of a wheel, to secure the wheel cover to the wheel. The distance between the curved protrusions and the main body of the wheel cover can be adjusted according to a size of a wheel by relocating each and every one of the coupling pieces to the other one of the connecting parts of a corresponding connecting element.