Abstract: A motorized wheel spinner having a spinning wheel cover that is attached to a bushing on a shaft of an electric motor. The axis of the wheel, and thus also of the wheel axle, is coincident with the axis of the motor shaft and spinning cover. The motor can be disposed within a tubular axle, within the end of a solid axle, or, alternately, the case of the motor can comprise a surface upon which the wheel itself rotates. The motorized wheel spinner can be selectively rotated or stopped via a remote control.

Abstract: A monitor display carried by a vehicle. The monitor display is mounted proximate a rim of a corresponding motive wheel of a vehicle. A rim of the motive wheel has a surface which is contoured to substantially conform to an inner surface of the monitor display. The monitor display is rigidly maintained in a non-rotating fashion.

Abstract: A dual decorative assembly for a vehicle wheel combines an outer member and an inner member that are rotatably mounted on a rotatable wheel hub. Bearings carried on the inner and outer members support the members on the hub whereby the inner member may rotate in a clock-wise or counter clock-wise direction while the outer member employs weights so that the outer member remains stationary by gravitational force to downwardly depend from the bearings. The inner member includes a flared edging over-hanging the peripheral edge of the outer member. The outer member includes a variety of cut-outs and edge scalloping for decorative purposes.

Abstract: A spinner apparatus retained on a wheel to change and enhance the appearance of a roller skate. The spinner apparatus includes a support member connected to the wheel by first and second leg passing through spokes in the hub and resiliently positioned adjacent the outer face of the wheel. The support member has a plurality of radial slots that extend from adjacent an axial opening that receives an axial projection on a disc to position the disc in a plane adjacent the outer face of the wheel. The support member rotates with the wheel while the disc independently rotates in the axial opening of the support member and as a result any light that passes through the first and second plurality of slots is interrupted to illustrate a difference in the rotation of the wheel and disc.

Abstract: A hubcap spinning device is disclosed which utilizes the rotation of a vehicle wheel to turn a hubcap. The hubcap can turn at a different speed and a different direction than the rotation of the wheel. The hubcap uses a central sun gear that nrovides toruue to planetary gears and a ring rigidly connected to a rotatable hubcap. By using different gear ratios or number of gears, the direction and relative speed of the rotating hubcap may be changed.

Abstract: The present invention is a decorative spinner which is attached adjacent the wheel of a vehicle so that it covers the wheel hub like a hubcap. The spinner has a base plate which covers the hubcap and by which the spinner is retained adjacent the wheel and a shaft rotatably supported on the base plate. The shaft in turn rotatably supports a central hub having a multiplicity of spinner blades. When the vehicle is in motion, the base plate rotates and the spinner blades rotate relative to the base plate to provide a doubly pleasing effect. When the vehicle is stopped, the spinner blades can continue to rotate.

Abstract: The present invention is a multi-disc spinning assembly for a bicycle having a narrow flange hub, a first disc, a second disc and a set of bearings. The narrow flange hub supports a wheel. The first disc comprises a series of brackets around the periphery of a backside of the first disc for mounting the first disc to a rim of the wheel; and one or more openings. The second disc is located between the first disc and a flange of the narrow flange hub. The set of bearings connects to the second disc and the narrow flange hub, such that the set of bearings allows the second disc to rotate in a single direction at a velocity independent of the wheel velocity after maximum velocity of the wheel has been attained.

Abstract: A free spinner hubcap assembly for fitting truck wheels, the assembly is comprised of a hub mount and cross brace for securing to the wheel. The cross brace is offered in more than one embodiment for fitting wheels of different compositions. A bearing inner race is in direct communication with the hubcap of the assembly, with the outer race independent thereof. A spinner is attached to the outer race. The spinner is thereby free to spin independently of the hubcap and wheel.

Abstract: A rim assembly comprises a rim including a peripheral rim portion for the mounting of a wheel; a wheel cover affixed to the rim and configured to rotate about an axis of the rim; and an oscillator attached to the wheel cover and configured to move back and forth between a first position and a second position based on rotation of the wheel cover about the axis. The oscillator is configured to protract axially away from the wheel cover when moving from the first position toward the second position and to retract axially toward the wheel cover when moving from the second position toward the first position.

Abstract: A decorative wheel apparatus for enhancing the aesthetic appearance of a rotatable wheel having an axle with a rotational axis. The decorative wheel apparatus provides a friction drive engageable with and driven by the axle of the wheel about the rotational axis. A shaft is supportable by the wheel and rotatably driven by the friction drive. At least one decorative figure is coupled to the shaft for rotation of the at least one decorative figure for enhancing the aesthetic appearance of the wheel.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a specially configured wheel that contains and protects embodiments of multiple discs that rotate or remain stationary relative to other discs in a given embodiment and/or to the wheel.

Abstract: A wheel rim structure includes a wheel rim cover having an outwardly extending center rod, an axle bearing mounted on the center rod of the wheel rim cover, and a rotating member rotating member or pendulum-like weight mounted on the axle bearing and carrying an advertising panel. When a rotating member is used, it keeps rotating when the wheel rim is stopped with the wheel due to an inertia effect. When a pendulum-like weight is used, it is kept immovable during rotation of the wheel rim with the wheel.

Abstract: Ornamentations for wheel assemblies that are rotatably mounted on the hub assemblies of the wheel assemblies and configured to produce a variety of visual and/or audible effects. The ornamentations develop a spinning motion as the wheels rotate and remain spinning for a period of time after the rotation of the wheels is stopped. The ornamentations are generally disc shaped and can include light and/or sound generating elements. The ornamentations can be used in conjunction with spoked wheels such as bicycle wheels.

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 spinner apparatus for the adornment of a wheel on a roller skate. The spinner apparatus includes a cone, a first disc and a second disc. The cone is connected to the wheel and connected to the first disc by locating a lip on its periphery in groove on the periphery of the first disc. Radial openings that extend from an axial opening in the first disc to define a first plurality of spokes while radial openings extend from an axial projection in the second disc define a corresponding second plurality of spokes therein. The axial opening receives the axial projection to position the second disc adjacent the first disc. The first disc rotates with the wheel while the second disc independently rotates such that the first and second spokes interrupt the transmission of light to provide an illusion that the wheel is rotating faster than is actually occurring.

Abstract: A wheel mountable car wheel cover provides a design element that is visible while the wheel is rotated. A circular rotation case has a liquid filled floating chamber. A bearing for mounting the rotation case to a wheel is provided on the rotation case. A disk-type design plate is disposed floating in the floating chamber, and a weight disposed on a lower side of the design plate causes the design plate to remain in a stable, upright position despite rotation of the rotation case. A surface of the rotation case is transparent such that a surface of the design plate is visible through the surface of the rotation case. Thus, a picture or logo disposed on the surface of the design plate is visible through the surface of the rotation case. In one embodiment, the rotation case is disposed within a protection case which is mountable on a wheel.

Abstract: A free spinning rim assembly is provided which is mountable to a first and second face of a motorcycle wheel including an axle shaft through its axis of rotation. The spinning rim assembly includes a spinner, which rotates about and is positioned circumspect the axle shaft, in proximity to the wheel face. The spinner rotates around the axle shaft at a different angular speed relative to the wheel on which it is mounted. The spinning rim assembly includes a spinning rim having a central bore, which is supported by a friction reducing means positioned in the spinner central bore. The friction reducing means is supported by a retaining means, which is further supported by the wheel hub.

Abstract: Ornamentations for wheel assemblies that are rotatably mounted on the hub assemblies of the wheel assemblies and configured to produce a variety of visual and/or audible effects. The ornamentations develop a spinning motion as the wheels rotate and remain spinning for a period of time after the rotation of the wheels is stopped. The ornamentations are generally disc shaped and can include light and/or sound generating elements. The ornamentations can be used in conjunction with spoked wheels such as bicycle wheels.

Abstract: A spinner hub assembly for attachment to a rim of a vehicle tire. The spinner hub assembly includes a rim attachment plate that can be removably attached in a substantially central area of the rim of the vehicle tire. The spinner hub assembly also includes a housing element with a rear housing surface connected to a front housing surface that defines an interior cavity, and the housing element is rotatably attached to the rim attachment plate, such that the housing element rotates independently of the rim of the vehicle tire. The front housing surface of the housing element includes indicia in the form of cut-out portions extending through at least a portion of the front housing surface, such that the interior cavity of the housing element is visible through the cut-out portions.

Abstract: A wheel spinner for mounting on a rim of a vehicle wheel and enhance ornamental features of a tire. Direct current motors cause rotation of the spinner independently from rotation of the tires. A user operates a remote control for sending a sending to the drive motors to regulate the speed and direction of rotation of the spinner independently from the tire rotation. A cover plate secures the spinner to the rim of the vehicle wheel.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a visual and thermal shield system that effectively obscures visual indicators and thermal signatures of wheel assemblies of a military vehicle to thereby address longstanding military concerns for vehicle and crew survivability. Our device is spaced outboard from the wheel and tire to maintain an insulating body of air between said shield and the adjacent axle, hub, wheel, and tire. Expeditiously, this invention also affords substantial eclipse of the complete tire profile. If a plurality of wheels exist on said vehicle, then multiple shields of this invention can be used to hinder vehicle identification and potential designation of its military purpose.

Abstract: A spinner for attachment to the hub of a spoked bicycle wheel generally comprises a body assembly and a contact for contacting a spoke for spinning the spinner about the hub. The body assembly comprises a bearing portion comprised of a plurality of individual bearing arc sections adapted for insertion between the spokes of the wheel and joined around the hub and radial display surfaces, either integral with the arc sections or attached to the bearing portion. The display surface may include an attachable radially outer portion of different wheel sizes and configurations.

Abstract: A non-rotating wheel cover is disclosed. The wheel cover can be mounted on an outer side of a wheel. The wheel cover comprises a retaining plate having a bearing at a center thereof; a periphery of the retaining plate being installed with a plurality of notches to not interfere with the locking studs of the wheel; a central shaft having a screw hole; the central shaft passing through the bearing of the retaining plate; a panel; an outer surface of the panel can be installed with an indicia; a weight being installed in the panel. Thereby when the wheel moves, since the panel is retained by the bearing and the weight is located within the panel, the indicia will not rotate with respect to the rotation of the wheel.

Abstract: An internal spinning system includes an annular attachment section having a front portion and a flange extending outwardly from the front portion in a substantially perpendicular manner. At least one bearing is coupled to the flange and extend outwardly therefrom in a substantially parallel manner. A back portion opposes the front portion, wherein the back portion and the front portion define a plurality of bolt holes.

Abstract: A spoked wheel spinner (20) that is used on an automotive wheel (22) that includes an adapter plate (24) that is mounted onto the automotive wheel (22) with a spinner bearing (26) retained within the adapter plate. A spinner shaft (30) is positioned onto the bearing with a bladed spinner (38) attached onto the spinner shaft. This arrangement permits the bladed spinner (38) to freely rotate independent of the automotive wheel. A cap bearing (50) is located on the spinner shaft (30) with a non-rotating cap (52) interfacing with the cap bearing. The non-rotating cap (52) includes a counter-weight (60) on the bottom edge so that when the automotive wheel (22) is rotating, the cap remains in a relatively fixed position without rotating. A cover (64) having indicia is attached to the cap permitting writing, symbols, designs and the like to be displayed.

Abstract: A rotatably mounted wheel cover disc for covering the wheel rims of vehicles has a hub element that is designed to accommodate a ball bearing and is directly fixed to the heads of the wheel bolts. Eccentrically and rotationally mounted weights on the wheel cover disc cause the wheel cover disc to remain horizontal at all times independently of the position or rotation of the axle part, whereby the positions of the weights line up in a self-balancing manner during the forced coupled rotation of the wheel cover disc.

Abstract: The bicycle wheel with spinner attachment is a bicycle wheel and removable spinner attachment for the front and rear wheels of a bicycle. The wheel has a hub, a rim and a structural member connecting the hub to the rim. The structural member can be decorative spokes, a thin plate or flat plates that extend up from the hub to the rim. The hub has hub extensions extending from the wheel. A spinner mount is disposed on each hub extension and fixed to the wheel. A bearing assembly is mounted on the spinner mount, and a spinner is attached to the bearing assembly for rotation when the bicycle accelerates. The spinner continues to rotate by inertia when the bicycle is stopped. Preferably the wheel is made as a unitary body resembling an automobile wheel in ornamental appearance.

Abstract: A wheel is disclosed including a first support having a first axis, a second support having a second axis, a rim having a third axis and two opposed side surfaces, and a spinner assembly having a fourth axis. The first and second supports are connected to different ones of the side surfaces of the rim, and the spinner assembly is rotatably mounted between the first and second supports, such that the first, second, third, and fourth axes are aligned. A method for assembling the wheel is also described.

Abstract: A wheel cover apparatus for augmenting a vehicle wheel to provide various aesthetic appearances while also allowing for relatively easy removal without sacrificing security. A releasable connector can be used to releasably secure the wheel cover to a mounting member. The mounting member can be attached to vehicle wheel lug bolts. In order to provide a releasable connection the connector assembly can include a receiving assembly and an engaging assembly such as a ball lock mechanism. Further, the present invention can include a bearing which allows the wheel cover to rotate independently of the mounting member. Such rotation can be free rotation or weighted such that the wheel cover remains in substantially the same orientation during travel as when at rest. In this way, designs or images on the wheel cover can be viewed during motion of the vehicle.

Abstract: A wheel assembly is provided. The wheel assembly includes a wheel of the kind that may be mounted to a frame of a bicycle. The wheel assembly also has a spinning component mounted with a bearing on to a hub of the wheel. The spinning component has a plurality of radially extending, angularly-spaced components. The spinning component is set in motion when the wheel turns, and continues spinning for a period of time when the wheel is brought to a stop.

Abstract: A wheel rim device with patterned light capable of automatically generating electric power has a wheel rim, an automatic generating assembly, a rectifier/filter circuit, a circuit board, a programmable chip and several light emitting components. The automatic generating assembly is accommodated on an end face of a wheel axle of the wheel rim. The circuit board is disposed on a wheel spoke of the wheel rim. The rectifier/filter circuit, the programmable chip and the light emitting components are disposed on the circuit board. Input terminals of the rectifier/filter circuit are connected to lead out wires of the automatic generating assembly. The programmable chip has a power source terminal, a trigger terminal and several I/O terminals. The power source terminal is connected with the output terminal of the rectifier/filter circuit. Each of the I/O terminals is connected with one of the light emitting components.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wheel assembly for a motor vehicle. The wheel assembly includes a rim for a tire and a hub including a central portion and a connecting portion that radiates from the central portion to the rim. A plurality of lug holes are formed in a central portion of the hub through which lug studs pass when a rear side of the central portion is mounted against an axle hub of a motor vehicle. A functioning clock is mounted to a front side of the connecting portion of the hub to conceal the lug holes from view.

Abstract: A wheel for a motorcycle, bicycle, or other wheeled vehicle includes first and second wheel sections that are bolted or otherwise assembled together over an independently rotatable spinner component. Each wheel section has a hub portion, a rim portion, and a spoke portion such that the two hub portions form a combined hub portion of the motorcycle wheel, the two rim portions form a combined rim portion of the motorcycle wheel, and the two spoke portions form a combined spoke portion of the motorcycle wheel. The two spoke portions define an interior space between them. The spinner component is mounted rotatably on the combined hub portion of the wheel assembly in the interior space between the first and second spoke portions for freewheel rotation about the rotational axis independent of the rest of the wheel.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for a movable decorative member to be mounted on a rotatable wheel hub including a weighted mass having a mounting portion carrying a ball bearing disposed on a boss provided on a securement cap stud. The stud includes a threaded shaft engageable with the coupler or hub per se. The coupler is a flanged base or a base having radially projecting legs wherein either the flanged base or the radial legs are detachably connected with the hub. The bearing has a turning axis and the weighted mass decorative member is eccentric or off-center of the turning axis so that the decorative member downwardly depends from the bearing in a static appearing condition. A fixed, decorative member may be included which is secured to the hub so as to rotate therewith while the movable decorative member appears stationary.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel non-rotating wheel cover for use with vehicle wheels. More particularly, this invention pertains to a wheel cover which fits over the central part of a vehicle wheel and remains stationary when the vehicle wheel is rotating. A wheel cover assembly comprising: (a) a wheel cover disk; (b) a hub arm which is removably attachable to the interior face of the wheel cover disk; (c) a weight which is connected to the base of the hub arm; (d) a base plate which has stud receiving holes formed therein, the base plate being rotatably connected to the hub arm.

Abstract: An emblem device includes: a housing secured in a central (axial) portion of a wheel disc of a car wheel; and a decorative member having decorative feature or logo formed thereon and rotatably coupling with the housing and having a pendulum weight formed in a lower portion of the decorative member to be gravitationally pendent constantly; whereby upon a rotation of the car wheel to simultaneously rotate the housing secured on the wheel disc, the decorative member will be positioned or oriented upright constantly relative to th rotation of car wheel to thereby display the decorative feature upright, clearly and observably.

Abstract: A freely rotating hubcap is mounted onto an existing wheel using a bearing assembly that is bolted into holes tapped into the lug nuts of the wheel. Balancing weights are added to the hubcap to ensure that it easily rotates when the wheel rotates, and can continue to rotate for a short period of time after the wheel has stopped rotating.

Abstract: A wheel cover comprising a lower cover fixed onto the brim of a tyre, a bearing stand is beneath and fixed on lower cover with screws, a bearing is inside the bearing stand; a movable upper cover is on top of and fixed on the lower cover with screws. When tires stop turning, the upper cover can still turn by the centrifugal force generated by the bearing in the bearing stand and the upper cover itself turning along with tire, viewers can feel the effect that the tire is still running.

Abstract: A one way free spinning hubcap assembly that allows hubcaps of a vehicle to freely spin in one direction independent of the rotation of the associated wheel. For example, when a vehicle using the invention accelerates or maintains its forward velocity the hubcaps of a vehicle are forced to spin at the same rate as the wheels. However, when the vehicle then slows or stops the hubcaps are free to continue spinning independently of the motion of the wheels.

Abstract: A double-deck wheel rim cover includes a wheel rim cover body formed integral with a plurality of support studs in the center portion of the inner side, with each support stud having a combining hole. A combining plate is fixed on the support studs, having a hollow combining shaft provided vertically in the center and having a combining hole. An inner decorative member is provided with a bearing in the center for receiving the combining shaft of the combining plate. The wheel rim cover body is further bored with plural windows to let the motion of the inner decorative member be seen therethrough. The inner decorative member is also provided with a weight-balancing member. When the automobile runs, there will produce a visual effect of different rotating speed of both the wheel rim cover body and the inner decorative member, acquiring functions of displaying both static and dynamic decoration.

Abstract: A double-deck wheel rim cover includes a wheel rim cover body formed integral with a plurality of support studs in the center portion of the inner side, with each support stud having a combining hole. A combining plate is fixed on the support studs, having a hollow combining shaft provided vertically in the center and having a combining hole. An inner decorative member is provided with a bearing in the center for receiving the combining shaft of the combining plate. The wheel rim cover body is further bored with plural windows to let the motion of the inner decorative member be seen therethrough. The inner decorative member is also provided with a weight-balancing member. When the automobile runs, there will produce a visual effect of different rotating speed of both the wheel rim cover body and the inner decorative member, acquiring functions of displaying both static and dynamic decoration.

Abstract: A wheel spinner assembly mountable onto a corresponding wheel of a vehicle is provided. The assembly includes a spinner hub supportable by the wheel. The spinner hub supports a spindle and a bearing assembly. An ornamental spinner is secured to the bearing assembly to permit the spinner to rotate relative to the vehicle wheel. An assembly nut serves to secure the ornamental spinner to the spindle for ease of removal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an accessory that is attached to vehicles and it rotates on its axis as the force of the wind drives it. The rotation of the accessory is independent of the rotation of the wheel. It contains two or more air driven surfaces. The ratio of the drag coefficients of the leading surface to the trailing surface is equal to or greater than 1.01. The accessory spins either clockwise or counter clockwise as the vehicle picks up speed creating an extremely attractive view.

Abstract: A rotatably mounted wheel cover disc for covering the wheel rims of vehicles has a hub element that is designed to accommodate a ball bearing and is directly fixed to the heads of the wheel bolts. Eccentrically and rotationally mounted weights on the wheel cover disc cause the wheel cover disc to remain horizontal at all times independently of the position or rotation of the axle part, whereby the positions of the weights line up in a self-balancing manner during the forced coupled rotation of the wheel cover disc.

Abstract: The wheelchair wheel cover includes a cover hub, radially extending disk and an integral radially outer wall that extends axially from the disk to a cover inboard edge. The cover hub includes a bore that receives a fixed bolt. The bolt passes through a wheel bearing with an inner race and an outer race. The bolt also passes through the frame of a wheelchair and screws into a nut. When the wheel cover is non-rotating, tightening the nut forces the cover hub against an inboard washer, forces the inboard washer against the inner race and forces the inner race against the frame. If the wheel cover is to rotate a thrust bearing is provided between the head of the axle bolt and the cover hub and the inboard washer is forced toward the outer race. The disk can be flat or sculptured and protects hands and fingers.

Abstract: A wheel cover. The wheel cover includes engraved holes with special shapes on a circular disc of the wheel cover, latch members on the backside of the wheel cover, and the latch members define a diameter of an area on the wheel cover for embedding the steel wheel. A turning disc is disposed on the wheel cover. An axle is disposed on the axle and pivotally coupled to a bearing on the wheel cover. A wing plate is defined on the turning disc, and the wing plate rotates independently from the wheel cover when the vehicle is moving.

Abstract: A steel wheel with a retaining base. The steel wheel includes a bearing, a turning disc, an axle disposed on the turning disc and pivotally coupled to the bearing on the retaining base. A wing plate is defined on the turning disc so that the wing plate rotates independently from the wheel cover when the vehicle is moving.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an accessory that is attached to vehicles and it rotates on its axis as the force of the wind drives it. The rotation of the accessory is independent of the rotation of the wheel. It contains two or more air driven surfaces. The ratio of the drag coefficients of the leading surface to the trailing surface is equal to or greater than 1.01. The accessory spins either clockwise or counter clockwise as the vehicle picks up speed creating an extremely attractive view.

Abstract: A free wheeling spinner is mounted on a wheel by means of an adapter for accommodating wheels with similar bolt patterns and varying diameters. The spinner is mounted to the adapter by means of a bearing of inner and outer races secured respectively to the adapter and the spinner. Elongated lug nuts having a threaded free end receive bolts for securing the adapter to the automobile wheel.

Abstract: A wheel cover having an emblem plate for automobiles wherein the emblem plate is designed such that it is maintained at an upright position regardless of a rotation of the remaining part of the wheel cover along with the wheels of an automobile. The wheel cover includes a central depression formed at the center of the wheel cover, with a bearing mounted at the center of the rear surface of the depression. An emblem plate is rotatably set in the central depression such that the rotating shaft is inserted into the bearing. A balance weight is attached to the lower portion of the rear surface of the emblem plate. A rotor is rotatably mounted to the center of the rear surface of the weight. This rotor thus almost completely prevents a rotation of the emblem plate. The wheel cover of this invention allows observers to clearly recognize the emblem, symbol, message or figure formed on the emblem plate during rotation of the wheels.