Abstract: A method and means for accenting a wheel. The means for accenting the wheel comprises design segments comprised of a wrap film. The method of this invention comprises the steps of: (1) providing a plurality of vinyl film segments; (2) positioning the design segments onto portions of the wheel so that the design segments are spaced-apart from one another; and (3) applying pressure to the design segments to adhere the design segments to the wheel.

Abstract: Reversible wheels are disclosed. Methods of making and using reversible wheels are further disclosed.

Abstract: A wheel set for a bicycle includes a wheel hub, two auxiliary disks, a plurality of spokes and a wheel rim. The two auxiliary disks sleeve onto two ends of the wheel hub respectively. Each auxiliary disk has a first ring portion and a second ring portion. The first ring portion has a plurality of ribs extended from an outer periphery thereof toward the second ring portion. One end of each spoke is assembled to the second ring portion, and another end of each spoke is assembled to an inner periphery of the wheel rim. Under this arrangement, the two auxiliary disks support the spokes bearing a torsion force and a lateral force so as to prevent the spokes from being broken and deformed.

Abstract: A wheel structure for use in an engine-powered vehicle having an inner rim, an outer rim, an inner, partially truncated, cone-shaped element, a hub and a closing portion. The outer rim is sealingly attached to the inner rim, while the inner cone-shaped element is oriented with an opening at its truncated vertex end closer to the inner rim than its base and is then attached around the perimeter of its base to the perimeter of the outer rim. A closing portion with an opening at its center is provided which is attached at its perimeter to the perimeter of the inner cone-shaped element. The hub is connected on one side to the truncated vertex end of the inner cone and on the other side to the opening at the center of the closing portion.

Abstract: A wheel structure for use in an engine-powered vehicle having an inner rim, an outer rim, an inner, partially truncated, cone-shaped element, a hub and a closing portion. The outer rim is sealingly attached to the inner rim, while the inner cone-shaped element is oriented with an opening at its truncated vertex end closer to the inner rim than its base and is then attached around the perimeter of its base to the perimeter of the outer rim. A closing portion with an opening at its center is provided which is attached at its perimeter to the perimeter of the inner cone-shaped element. The hub is connected on one side to the truncated vertex end of the inner cone and on the other side to the opening at the center of the closing portion.

Abstract: A motor-vehicle wheel structure comprises a wheel rim and a wheel disk having a circumferential border bent and welded within the rim, and a central portion bearing a circumferential series of holes for engagement of bolts for fixing the wheel to the wheel support. The central portion is connected to the circumferential border of the disk by an intermediate annular portion having in cross section an arched configuration projecting outwards. Welded on the outer face of the wheel disk is an auxiliary disk having a substantially plane conformation, the outer border of which is welded to the main disk substantially in a position corresponding to the apex of the aforesaid projecting annular portion. The auxiliary disk integrates tubular columns that project from the inner face of the auxiliary disk and have their ends welded to the central portion of the main disk so that they are co-axial to the holes for the fixing bolts.

Abstract: An aircraft wheel grease retainer for use in a wheel assembly having an axis of rotation, and further having bearings which are each located in a bearing cavity, wherein the bearing uses grease, which is introduced into the bearing cavity, wherein the wheel assembly is comprised of an outer wheel half assembly, and an inner wheel half assembly, wherein the grease retainer comprises a cylindrical retaining structure which spans from the bearings on the outer wheel half assembly to the bearings on the inner wheel half assembly, and two pliable interface rings. The cylindrical retaining structure has a centerline which corresponds to the wheel assembly axis of rotation, and further has an outer end and an opposing inner end, with a corresponding outer retaining flange and inner retaining flange which extend over the bearing cavities. The pliable interface rings seat on the cylindrical retaining structure, and interface between the cylindrical retaining structure and the wheel assembly.

Abstract: A wheel and tire assembly for recreational vehicles, such as mountainboards, motorized carts and pedaled carts is provided. The tire comprises a tire made of substantially inelastic material that will not stretch under a load. Thus, the tire will flatten under a load to provide a high level of traction on soft and irregular surfaces, as well as on hard and flat surfaces. The tire includes protrusions on its inner diameter surface for securely engaging the wheel. The wheel includes a rim that supports the tire and includes protrusions for engaging the protrusions of the tire in an interdigitating manner. The interdigitating engagement of the protrusions on the tire with the protrusions on the wheel prevents slippage and rotation of the tire relative to the wheel. The wheel also includes support flanges that extend radially inward from the rim in order to protect the tire from damage as the tire deforms under a load.

Abstract: A skate wheel for skates or skateboards is provided which includes decorative spacers therein. The skate wheel includes a cylindrical outer hub bonded to an outer layer, a cylindrical inner hub, and first and second decorative spacers positioned between the inner surface of the outer hub and the outer surface of the inner hub. The spacers provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance to the wheel as well as provide support for the inner hub within the wheel.