CLASS 301, LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES |
1 | COMBINED WHEEL AND AXLE MODIFICATION |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Combination involving combined modification of both wheel and axle or modification of one which affects the operation of the other. | |
2 | . Cushion lateral thrust |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Combination having spring element to cushion relative lateral movement of the wheel. | |
2.5 | . With pedal crank |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Combination of wheel, axle and driving pedal crank, used
chiefly in bicycle propulsion.
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5.1 | WHEEL: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Structure comprising that part of a running-gear commonly
known as a wheel, i.e., a member having a round periphery, adapted
to turn about its center and to supportingly carry a vehicle over
the land (1) by rolling engagement of the periphery with the land
or (2) by rolling engagement of a tire on the periphery with the land.
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5.21 | . Balancing device: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.1. Wheel comprising (1) a wheel having provision to equalize
the weight of one portion thereof with respect to another, or (2)
a member particularly adapted to be used on a wheel to equalize
the weight of one portion of the wheel with respect to another.
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5.22 | .. Self-operating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.21. Wheel wherein the balancing device includes provision to allow a portion thereof to relocate to effect weight equalization without outside impetus. | |
5.23 | . With peripheral roller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.1. Wheel combined with at least one additional member which is also adapted to function as a wheel, which additional member turns about a second axis, which second axis orbits about the first axis, i.e., the axis of the "primary" wheel. | |
5.24 | . Having housing for tire inflation means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.1. Wheel including structure for protecting a member intended
to transmit a filling fluid to a hollow tire thereon.
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5.301 | . Skate wheels: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.1. Subject matter wherein the wheel is particularly adapted
to use on a roller skate.
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5.7 | .. With antifriction bearing |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.3. Wheel having an antifriction bearing. | |
5.302 | .. Traction increasing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.301. Subject matter including provision for increasing the tractive effort thereof or for preventing slipping (or sluing) of the wheel from its intended direction of travel. | |
5.303 | ... Shape: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.302. Subject matter wherein the significance is attributed to the configuration of a traction surface of the wheel. | |
5.304 | .. Cushion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.301. Subject matter wherein a part of the wheel is formed of an elastic or softer material to effectively prevent transmission of vibrations to a skate user. | |
5.305 | .. Mounting on axle or skate: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.301. Subject matter includes a specific structure for rotatably securing the wheel to an axle or skate. | |
5.306 | .. Hub having tire retention means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.301. Subject matter wherein a central portion of the wheel
includes a formation or a member which is adapted to engage and
retain the tire.
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5.307 | ... Tire molded to hub: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.306. Subject matter wherein the tire is permanently joined as an integral part of the central portion of the wheel. | |
5.308 | .. Plural diverse materials: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.301. Subject matter wherein the wheel is made of more than
one material.
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5.309 | .. Hub construction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.301. Subject matter includes a structural arrangement of parts of the central portion of the wheel. | |
6.1 | . With drive or brake attachment: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.1. Wheel combined with an element (1) which transmits force
to the wheel to effect movement thereof or (2) which receives force
from the wheel to prevent movement thereof.
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6.2 | .. Aircraft wheel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.1. Wheel particularly adapted to use on an aircraft to support that aircraft while on the ground. | |
6.3 | .. And with brake-cooling means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.1. Wheel including provision to reduce the thermal level of the brake structure. | |
6.4 | ... Comprising means to utilize a fluid: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.3. Wheel wherein the provision to reduce the thermal level
uses a contained flowable medium such as a gas or liquid to carry
heat away from the brake.
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6.5 | .. Drive means on wheel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.1. Wheel combined with an element which transmits force to the wheel to effect movement thereof. | |
6.6 | .. Wheel supported on brake drum clear of hub: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.1. Wheel combined with a brake member intended to turn about the wheel axis, said member having a cylindrical friction surface thereon, which wheel is supported by the brake member without any other load-bearing attachment to the vehicle. | |
6.7 | .. Brake drum supported on wheel clear of hub: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.1. Wheel combined with a brake member intended to turn about the wheel axis, said member having a cylindrical friction surface thereon, which brake member is supported by the wheel member without any other load-bearing attachment to the vehicle. | |
6.8 | .. Disc brake: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.1. Wheel including a brake member intended to turn about the wheel axis, said member having an axially facing friction surface thereon. | |
6.9 | .. For cycle-type vehicle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.1. Wheel particularly adapted to use on a two or three wheel bicycle or motorcycle. | |
6.91 | .. Having vibration damper or heat insulator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.1. Wheel including (1) provision to eliminate regular, repetitive oscillations or (2) provision to prevent the transfer of heat. | |
7 | . Wheelbarrow type |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.1. Wheel of the type usable on an ordinary wheelbarrow. | |
8 | . Having auxiliary bracing |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.1. Wheel having structure in addition to that of a conventional wheel for reinforcing any component part at any point. | |
9.1 | . Detachable wheel section: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.1. Wheel having means whereby a substantial part of the wheel, e.g., not less than a demountable rim and tire, is removably secured to an inner part without removing the inner part from an attached position on the axle. | |
9.2 | .. With provision to permit positioning of rim laterally of hub: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9.1. Wheel with means to allow the rim to be held on the supporting structure (hub) in a first axial position or alternatively in a second axial position. | |
10.1 | .. Demountable rim: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9.1. Wheel wherein the detachable, substantial part comprises an annular member intended (1) to rollingly engage the ground or (2) to support a tire intended to rollingly engage the ground. | |
11.1 | ... Rim-securing means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 10.1. Wheel having means to attach the rim to the periphery of a wheel body. | |
11.2 | .... With lock between rim and wheel body: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.1. Wheel combined with means distinct from the securing means to prevent separation of the rim and the wheel web. | |
11.3 | .... With spacer between rim and wheel body: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.1. Wheel combined with means distinct from the securing means to fill clearance between the radially inner surface of the rim and the radially outer surface of the wheel web. | |
12.1 | .... Spoke secured: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.1. Wheel wherein the rim is secured directly (i.e., without a separate felly) to the spokes of the wheel. | |
12.2 | ..... Radially movable spoke: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12.1. Wheel wherein the securing means comprises a spoke with at least a portion thereof repositionable outwardly from the axis. | |
13.1 | .... Plural rims: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.1. Wheel including more than one rim mounted on the wheel.
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13.2 | ..... Dual rims: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Wheel including more than one rim of substantially equal
radial extent positioned near each other along the wheel axis.
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14 | .... Securing and removing means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.1. Wheel wherein the means for securing the rim to the wheel can be operated to assist in removing the rim. | |
15 | .... Contractible rim |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.1. Wheel including a transplit rim, i.e., a rim of adjustable
length so that the rim is secured to the wheel by contracting the
rim about the periphery of the wheel.
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16 | .... Expandable wheel body |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.1. Wheel wherein the portion located radially inside the rim includes a component that is movable radially outwardly to engage and secure the rim thereon. | |
17 | .... Bayonet joint |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.1. Wheel wherein there is a bayonet-joint connection between the outer periphery of the wheel and the inner periphery of the rim. | |
18 | .... Radially acting wedge |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.1. Wheel wherein the rim is secured by a wedge operable to exert a radial pressure on the rim. | |
19 | ..... Transversely extending wedge |
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Wheel wherein the wedging-surfaces extend along the axis of the wheel. | |
20 | ...... Independently movable |
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Wheel wherein the wedge has movement discrete of that of both the rim and the wheel web. | |
21 | ....... Bolt wedge |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20. Wheel wherein the wedge comprises a tapered, helical member
that is rotated about its axis to effect movement thereof along
its axis.
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22 | ....... Annular wedge |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20. Wheel wherein the wedge is in the form of a ring extending around the periphery of the wheel. | |
23 | .... Removable side ring |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.1. Wheel wherein the securing means comprises a removable side
ring.
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24 | .... Removable side lug |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.1. Wheel wherein the securing means comprises a removable side
lug.
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25 | .... Latch |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.1. Wheel wherein either the rim or the wheel-body carries a member capable of movement to lock the rim to the wheel-body. | |
26 | ..... Annular latch |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Wheel wherein the securing means comprises a ring secured to a wheel element by means such that the ring can be moved to two positions, one locking the rim in place and the other in a position to release it. | |
27 | ...... Expandable ring |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Wheel wherein the securing ring includes a portion that is movable radially outwardly to engage and secure the rim to the wheel body. | |
28 | ..... Radially moving bolt |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Wheel wherein the latch comprises a helically ribbed member
positioned with its axis extending away from the wheel axis, such
that upon rotation about its axis the member is caused to move away
from the wheel axis and secure the rim to the wheel body.
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29 | ..... Pivoted |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Wheel wherein the latch is a pivoted element. | |
29.2 | .... Circumferentially divided rim: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.1. Wheel having a demountable rim which is divided into plural
axial sections, which rim is secured to the wheel body by bringing
together the rim"s sections.
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30 | ... Transversely divided |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9.1. Wheel wherein the demountable rim or a section thereof is divided by a cut generally parallel to the wheel axis. | |
30.2 | .... One section both transversely and circumferentially divided: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Wheel having a demountable rim which is divided into plural axial sections, which rim is secured to the wheel body by bringing together the rim"s sections, wherein one axial section thereof is cut parallel to the wheel axis. | |
31 | .... Plural sections |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Wheel wherein the rim is divided by a plurality of transverse cuts. | |
32 | ..... Hinged |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Wheel wherein two sections of the rim are pivotally attached
to each other.
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33 | .... With end-aligning means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Wheel wherein adjacent ends of the divided rim are provided
with means for moving such ends into or out of aligned relation.
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34 | ..... Tool connection |
This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Wheel wherein the adjacent ends of the rim are provided with tool-receiving means to be used to align the ends of the rim. | |
35.1 | ... Circumferentially divided rim: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9.1. Wheel having a demountable rim which is divided into plural
axial sections, which rim is secured to the wheel body by bringing
together the rim"s sections.
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35.2 | .... Rim sections held together by bayonet joint: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 35.1. Wheel wherein the axial sections are configured such that one is moved toward the other along the wheel axis, i.e., their axes, then rotated so that the sections interfit and cannot be separated without reversal of the movement. | |
35.3 | .... Rim sections held together by transversely divided locking ring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 35.1. Wheel wherein the axial sections are configured to interfit with an annular member so that they cannot be separated without removal of the annular member, wherein the annular member is divided by a cut generally parallel to the wheel axis. | |
35.51 | ... Including means to prevent relative rotation between rim and wheel body: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 10.1. Wheel including structure adapted to interfit with the rim and the wheel web to secure the two members such that one will not turn about the wheel axis with respect to the other. | |
35.52 | .. Geared mounting mechanism: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9.1. Wheel wherein the detachable section comprises a toothed rotary member which is intended to be used to effect securement of the wheel on supporting structure, e.g., on an axle. | |
35.53 | .. Artillery wheel with single-acting retaining means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9.1. Wheel which is particularly adapted to use in transporting ordnance and which includes a member for securing that wheel to supporting structure, such as an axle, by a single movement. | |
35.54 | .. Artillery wheel bolted to hub: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9.1. Wheel which is particularly adapted to use in transporting ordnance and which is configured to be secured to supporting structure, such as an axle, by a helically ribbed member interfitting with the supporting structure. | |
35.55 | ... By central nut: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 35.54. Wheel wherein the helically ribbed member is concentric with the wheel axis. | |
35.56 | .. Wire-spoke wheel with single-acting mounting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9.1. Wheel having the hub joined to the rim by a plurality of generally radially extending slender rods and including a member for securing that wheel to supporting structure, such as an axle, by a single movement. | |
35.57 | .. Wire-spoke wheel bolted to hub: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9.1. Wheel having the hub joined to the rim by a plurality of generally radially extending rods and configured to be secured to supporting structure, such as an axle, by a helically ribbed member interfitting with the supporting structure. | |
35.58 | ... By central nut: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 35.57. Wheel wherein the helically ribbed member is concentric with the wheel axis. | |
35.59 | .. Spoke formations bolted to hub: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9.1. Wheel having the hub joined to the rim by a member configured to appear to be a plurality of generally radially extending rods. | |
35.61 | .. Disc wheel with single-acting retaining means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9.1. Wheel having the hub joined to the rim by a generally flat, radially extending platelike member and including a member for securing that wheel to supporting structure, such as an axle, by a single movement. | |
35.621 | .. Disc wheel bolted to hub: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9.1. Subject matter wherein the wheel having the hub joined
to the rim by a generally flat, radially extending platelike member
and configured to be secured to a supporting structure, such as
an axle, by a threaded fastener interfitting with the supporting
structure (i.e., a bolt).
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35.63 | ... By central nut: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 35.621. Wheel wherein the helically ribbed member is concentric with the wheel axis. | |
35.622 | ... Multi-part nut: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 35.621. Subject matter includes a plurality of members having threaded holes designed to fit around and secure the bolt. | |
35.623 | .. Lug nut: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9.1. Subject matter including a threaded means intended to interfit with a corresponding other threaded part of the wheel to secure the wheel to the axle. | |
35.624 | ... Lug nut retention means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 35.623. Subject matter wherein the lug nut includes a member(e.g., spring) to keep the lug nut secured to the wheel. | |
35.625 | ... Lug nut engaging wheel element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 35.623. Subject matter wherein a wheel member is shaped to engage the lug nut at lug nut opening. | |
35.626 | .. Disc reinforcing structure at lug bolt opening: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9.1. Subject matter including an integral strengthening means provided as a part of a disc at a lug bolt opening to strengthen the disc around the immediate area of the opening. | |
35.627 | .. Centering means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9.1. Subject matter including means (i.e., template, pilot studs) for guiding a wheel onto a hub during wheel mounting. | |
35.628 | .. Dual wheel coupling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9.1. Subject matter wherein two independent discs are joined or arranged for mounting two wheels to the axle. | |
35.629 | .. With adaptor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9.1. Subject matter including means to facilitate the mounting of the wheel having a bolt hole pattern different from a bolt pattern of a vehicle axle flange to which the wheel is mounted. | |
35.631 | ... Variable bolt patterns accommodating means (e.g., inserts): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 35.629. Subject matter wherein the facilitating means includes a member with a bolt hole or a member capable of changing orientation is inserted into an oversized bolt hole of the wheel to accommodate the bolt pattern of the vehicle axle flange. | |
35.632 | .. Lug bolt opening reinforcement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9.1. Subject matter wherein a separate member is rigidly attached to a disc at a lug bolt aperture or the member is inserted through the lug bolt aperture to strengthen the aperture. | |
36.1 | . Dual wheels: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.1. Plural wheels of substantially equal radial extent positioned
near each other along a common wheel axis.
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36.2 | .. Relatively rotatable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 36.1. Dual wheels wherein both turn about the same axis but may turn at different rates. | |
36.3 | .. With wear-preventing means therebetween: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 36.1. Dual wheels combined with a member fitting between the wheels to reduce abrasive deterioration of the wheels or of the tires thereon. | |
37.101 | . With wheel cover: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.1. Subject matter wherein the wheel includes a facing member
which is secured to the wheel and covers a substantial portion of
the wheel for decorating or protecting the wheel.
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37.21 | .. With anti-theft device for wheel cover: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.101. Wheel combined with a member intended to make difficult unauthorized removal of the cover from the wheel. | |
37.22 | .. Tire sidewall: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.101. Wheel wherein the facing member comprises a member intended
to cover an axially facing portion of a ground-engaging tire.
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37.23 | ... Retained on wheel cover: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.22. Wheel wherein the facing member includes both a portion extending over the tire and a portion extending over the wheel and wherein the portion extending over the tire is attached to the portion extending over the wheel. | |
37.24 | .. Trim ring covering rim only: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.101. Wheel wherein the facing member is annular and is intended to cover only that portion of the wheel intended to support a tire. | |
37.25 | .. With relatively rotatable element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.101. Wheel combined with an additional facing member that is permitted to turn more than 360 with respect to the first facing member. | |
37.26 | .. Including distinct central medallion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.101. Wheel wherein the facing member has a first portion and a second portion attached thereto, which second portion is positioned near the axis of the wheel. | |
37.27 | ... Attached to plastic cover permanently secured to wheel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.26. Wheel including a first facing member made primarily of
organic polymeric material secured to the wheel so that it is not
readily detachable and including a detachable central medallion.
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37.28 | .. Including access door: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.101. Wheels wherein the facing member has an openable panel intended to allow admission to the vehicle wheel. | |
37.29 | .. Wire-spoke wheel simulating wheel cover: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.101. Wheel wherein the facing member is configured to appear
as a wire-spoke wheel.
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37.102 | .. Fastening arrangements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.101. Subject matter wherein the facing member comprises means for attaching the facing member to the wheel. | |
37.31 | .. Including resilient securing means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.101. Wheel having a spring member intended to hold the facing member in position on the web or rim. | |
37.32 | ... Resilient securing ring on cover: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.31. Wheel wherein the spring member is generally annular about
the wheel axis and is a component of the facing member.
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37.33 | .... Acting to bias portion of cover into engagement with wheel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.32. Wheel wherein the spring member yieldably urges a portion of the basic material of the facing member into engagement with a portion of the wheel itself to hold the facing member in position thereon. | |
37.34 | ... Detachable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.31. Wheel wherein the spring member is itself removable from both the wheel and the facing member. | |
37.11 | ... Including adhesive: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.102. Subject matter wherein the attaching means includes a
sticky gluey substance.
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37.12 | ... Including compressible member (i.e., rubber): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.102. Subject matter wherein the attaching means includes
a rubber material.
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37.371 | ... Including threaded means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.102. Subject matter wherein the wheel includes a helically
ribbed fastener to mate with the facing member or wheel and holds
the facing member in position on the wheel.
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37.35 | .. Wheel body or rim having integral securing bump: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.101. Wheel having a raised surface extending from the surface of the web of the wheel or from the rim intended to hold the facing member in position thereon. | |
37.36 | ... Bump on rim: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.35. Wheel having a raised surface extending from the rim. | |
37.103 | .. Temporary wheel shield: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.101. Subject matter wherein the facing member covers a rim
portion or a disc portion of the wheel during treatment of a tire
or covers the tire during treatment of the disc or rim portion.
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37.104 | ... With holding means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.103. Subject matter wherein the protector includes a handle or means to grasp the facing member. | |
37.105 | .. Cover on back side of wheel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.101. Subject matter wherein each side of the wheel is covered by separate facing member. | |
37.106 | .. Made of plural segments: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.101. Subject matter wherein the facing member is made of more
than one separate portions.
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37.107 | ... Each segment independently fastened to wheel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.106. Subject matter wherein each portion of the facing member is individually attached to the wheel. | |
37.108 | .. Having visibility enhancing feature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.101. Subject matter wherein the facing member includes a means(e.g.,
a light reflector or generator or certain color) to make the facing
member distinctly noticeable.
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37.109 | .. Having display means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.101. Subject matter wherein the facing member includes an indicia having a identifiable form or character. | |
37.38 | ... Central thread: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.371. Wheel wherein the helically ribbed means mates with the
facing member or with the wheel about a helix coextensive with the wheel
axis.
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37.372 | .... Cover held directly by lug nuts: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.371. Subject matter wherein the facing member is held to the disc member through a contact with the fastener which retains the wheel to the axle. | |
37.373 | ..... Cover snap-fits over lug nuts: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.372. Subject matter wherein the facing member includes a means
to engage or force-fit over the lug nut to retain the facing member without
removing the lug nut.
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37.374 | .... Lug nut cover: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.371. Subject matter including a member which fits over the
lug nut to protect, decorate or conceal the lug nut.
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37.375 | ..... Nut cover retains wheel cover: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.374. Subject matter wherein a facing member is held to the wheel by the lug nut cover. | |
37.376 | .... Cover mounting member secured to wheel by lug nuts: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.371. Subject matter wherein the facing member includes additional or separate structure held to the wheel bythe threaded fasteners. | |
37.39 | .. Cover having integral securing teeth: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.101. Wheel wherein the facing member has formed therefrom sharp protuberances intended to directly engage the wheel to thereby hold the facing member in position on the wheel. | |
37.41 | .. Cover securing, wheel spoke engaging means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.101. Wheel including means intended to hold the facing member in position on the wheel by engagement with a spoke of a wheel. | |
37.42 | .. Plastic cover: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.101. Wheel wherein the cover member is made primarily of
organic polymeric material.
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37.43 | ... Permanently secured to wheel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.42. Wheel including a first facing member made primarily of
organic polymeric material secured to the wheel such that it is
not readily detachable.
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38.1 | . Emergency: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.1. Wheel intended to be used only when an ordinary wheel is unavailable and intended to be used only temporarily, either to assist or to take the place of the ordinary wheel. | |
39.1 | .. Tire or rim: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 38.1. Wheel in which a tire or rim is used for emergency purposes
instead of a whole wheel.
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40.1 | ... Traction increasing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 39.1. Wheel wherein the emergency tire or rim is intended to increase
the tractive effort of the wheel or to prevent slipping (or sluing)
of the wheel from its intended direction of travel, and is readily
removable from the ordinary wheel.
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40.2 | .... Auxiliary tire mounted to one side of main wheel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 40.1. Wheel wherein the traction increasing emergency wheel comprises a coaxial unit secondary to the main wheel, which is axially offset therefrom. | |
40.3 | ... Safety emergency tire or rim: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 39.1. Wheel with provision to function in the event of unexpected
failure or the ordinary wheel.
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40.4 | ... Rim clamp for securing emergency tire to rim: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 39.1. Wheel including a member intended to grip the rim to secure the emergency tire thereto. | |
40.5 | ... Cover cleated to wheel to provide smooth road surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 39.1. Wheel comprising a tread member intended to be temporarily secured to the wheel body and to encase the tire therein, presenting a continuous tread to the surface of the roadway. | |
40.6 | .. Auxiliary wheel movable radially into emergency position: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 38.1. Wheel comprising an auxiliary wheel having an axis parallel to that of the ordinary wheel, movable laterally to present the periphery of the wheel to the earth. | |
41.1 | . Traction increasing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.1. Wheel including provision for increasing the tractive effort
thereof or for preventing slipping (or sluing) of the wheel from
its intended direction of travel.
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42 | .. Chains |
Wheel under subclasses 41.1+ wherein such traction-improving
provision comprises a chain.
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43 | .. Projecting cleat |
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.1. Wheel in which the traction-increasing provision comprises
a member extending radially beyond the ground-engaging perimeter
of the wheel or tire.
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44.1 | ... Removably attached: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 43. Wheel from which the cleat is readily detached.
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44.2 | .... Of resilient material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44.1. Wheel wherein the removable cleat is made of material which after deformation will return to its original configuration. | |
44.3 | .... To rim: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44.1. Wheel wherein the cleat is readily removable from attachment to the rim of the wheel. | |
44.4 | .... To wheel body: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44.1. Wheel wherein the cleat is readily removable from attachment to the web of the wheel. | |
45 | ... Movable |
This subclass is indented under subclass 43. Wheel in which the cleat is movable with respect to its
support for any purpose.
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46 | .... Adjustable |
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Wheel wherein such movement permits adjustment by some control.
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48 | ..... Alternately projecting and retracting |
This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Wheel wherein the cleat, during revolution of the wheel,
is alternately projected and retracted, the projected position being
at the ground-engaging position of the spur or cleat.
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49 | ...... Supported by supplemental wheel attachment |
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Wheel wherein the cleat is carried by a supplemental support adapted for attachment to a conventional type of wheel. | |
47 | ..... Supported by supplemental wheel attachment |
This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Wheel wherein the cleat is carried by a supplemental support adapted for attachment to a conventional type of wheel. | |
50 | ..... Individually |
This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Wheel including a plurality of projecting cleats each of which is adjustable, with respect to the wheel body, independently of the other cleats. | |
51 | .... Spring moved |
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Wheel wherein the cleat is moved to a projected position
by a spring.
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52 | .. Dual rims, connecting cleat |
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.1. Wheel including two rims of substantially equal radial extent
positioned near each other along a common wheel axis with a projecting, traction-improving
cleat extending from one rim to the other.
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53 | .. Recessions in rim |
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.1. Wheel wherein the ground-engaging portion of the wheel (other
than a "tire") is provided in its face with a
series of openings or depressions to increase the tractive effort
thereof.
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53.5 | .. Wheel weight: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.1. Wheel with provision to add mass thereto to increase traction.
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54 | . Part of wheel body under tension, part under compression |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.1. Wheel wherein the rim and hub are connected by two means, one of which supports the load on the hub by the compression and the other by the tension of said means. | |
55 | . Tension wheel; e.g., spoke |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.1. Wheel wherein the rim and hub are connected by means which supports the load on the hub by deliberately applied tension of said means. | |
56 | .. Having spoke attached tangentially to hub |
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Wheel wherein the supporting means are radial spokes each
of which is secured at its radially inner extent to the hub at a
point such that a radius from the point is normal to the axis of the
spoke.
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57 | .. Having hairpin type spokes |
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Wheel wherein the supporting means comprises at least a first pair of straight rodlike members under tension, which are united at one end of each. | |
58 | .. Rim (or felly) and spoke connection |
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Wheel including details of the point of attachment of a
straight rodlike member under tension and the outer peripheral member
of the wheel.
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59 | .. Hub and spoke connection |
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Wheel including details of the point of attachment of a straight rodlike member under tension and the innermost member of the wheel. | |
60 | ... Having provision to simultaneously tension plural spokes |
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Wheel including more than one straight rodlike member under tension and including means that is to be so manipulated that all (or substantially all) of the spokes can be shortened at the same time. | |
61 | ... Distinct spoke socket sleeve |
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Wheel including a straight rodlike member under tension, and including a tubular member for receiving the rodlike member, wherein the hub is formed with a pocket for receipt of the tubular member. | |
62 | . Compression wheel |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.1. Wheel in which the load carried on the hub is supported
by the compression of the material of the wheel between the hub
and the ground.
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63.101 | .. Disc: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 62. Subject matter wherein the wheel includes a flat or dish
shaped load-carrying portion between the rim and the hub.
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63.102 | ... Including seal or adhesive: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 63.101. Subject matter including a glueing agent between the flat or dish shaped portion and the tire supporting portion of the wheel. | |
63.103 | ... Disc welded to rim: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 63.101. Subject matter wherein the flat or dish shaped portion is rigidly joined to a tire supporting portion (i.e., rim) of the wheel by heating or pressure process (i.e., welding). | |
63.104 | .... Having means for facilitating weld: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 63.103. Subject matter wherein a portion of the disc or the rim at welding is specifically treated (i.e., modified in shape) for an efficient welded connection. | |
63.105 | .... Welded at side of rim: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 63.103. Subject matter wherein the welding is located at an upstanding side of the tire supporting portion of the wheel. | |
63.106 | ... Full face wheel disc: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 63.101. Subject matter wherein the flat or dish shaped portion of the wheel includes an exterior flange of the rim. | |
63.107 | ... Having reinforcement means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 63.101. Subject matter wherein the flat or dish shaped portion is strengthened by changing a dish configuration (i.e., by corrugating or thickening at a portion of the flat or dish shaped portion). | |
63.108 | .... Reinforcement attached to disc: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 63.107. Subject matter wherein the flat or dish shaped portion is strengthened by rigidly connecting additional member thereto. | |
64.101 | ... Wheel disc having spoke formation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 63.101. Subject matter wherein the material of the flat or dish
shaped portion is shaped to simulate in form or in function the
distinct spokes of a conventional spoke wheel.
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64.102 | .... Spoke unitary with rim: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64.101. Subject matter wherein the spoke formation is made as one piece with a tire supporting portion of the wheel. | |
64.201 | .... Plural axially spaced disc members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64.101. Subject matter wherein the flat or dish shaped load carrying portion between the rim and hub of the spoke wheel comprises two or more axially arranged load-carrying portions between the rim and hub and fastened to each other. | |
64.202 | ..... Discs members removably joined: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64.201. Subject matter wherein the two separate load-carrying portions of the spoke wheel are fastened to each other by removable fasteners. | |
64.203 | ..... Disc members unitary with rim portion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64.201. Subject matter wherein the load-carrying portions of the spoke wheel are each formed as one piece with a part of the rim. | |
64.301 | ... Plural disc members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 63.101. Subject matter wherein the disc is made of more than one flat or dish shaped load-carrying portions of the wheel. | |
64.302 | .... Plural axially spaced disc members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64.301. Subject matter wherein the flat or dish shaped load-carrying portion of the wheel between the rim and the hub comprises two or more axially arranged load-carrying portions between the rim and hub and fastened to each other. | |
64.303 | ..... Disc members unitary with rim: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64.302. Subject matter wherein the rim of the wheel is a part of the two separate load-carrying portions. | |
64.304 | ..... Disc members configured to retain rim: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64.302. Subject matter wherein the two separate load- carrying portions together are shaped to receive the rim. | |
64.305 | ..... Disc members removably joined: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64.302. Subject matter wherein the two separate load-carrying portions are removably fastened to each other. | |
64.306 | ..... Including intermediate material or member between disc members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64.302. Subject matter wherein additional or separate element or filler is disposed between two separate flat or dish shaped load-carrying portions of the wheel. | |
64.5 | ..... By tab struck from disc: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64.305. Wheel wherein the first and second load-carrying, generally flat- or dish-shaped, portions are secured to each other by a flat member on one of the portions that extends into the other. | |
64.307 | ... Made of plural sections: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 63.101. Subject matter wherein a single flat or dish shaped load-carrying portion is made of two or more members joined at radial or circumferential edges. | |
63.109 | ... Unitary with rim: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 63.101. Subject matter wherein the flat or dish shaped portion is formed as one piece with a tire supporting portion of the wheel. | |
64.6 | ... Of fabric, wood or paper: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 63.101. Wheel made primarily of (1) woven textile, (2) naturally occurring cellulose, or (3) solidified cellulose pulp. | |
64.701 | .. Of plastic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 62. Subject matter wherein the material of the wheel between
the hub and the ground(i.e., rim) is primarily an organic polymer.
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64.702 | ... Composite: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64.701. Subject matter wherein the wheel is made of more than one different materials at least one of which is polymeric. | |
64.703 | .... Reinforced: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64.702. Subject matter wherein another substance is added or a separate member is attached to at least one of the wheel materials for strengthening the wheel. | |
64.704 | ... Spoked: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64.701. Subject matter wherein the wheel is shaped to simulate in form a plurality of rod or brace like radial members extending between the hub and the rim. | |
64.705 | .... Hollow or filled: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64.704. Subject matter wherein the spoke member has a space or cavity within or the space or cavity is filled with a material. | |
64.706 | ... Two halves joined together: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64.701. Subject matter wherein the wheel disc is made of two structurally mating members of same or different materials secured together by fasteners or welding or such similar method. | |
64.707 | ... Disc forms integral ground engaging portion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64.701. Subject matter wherein the wheel disc is so manufactured that a perimeter portion of the wheel disc forms a rolling surface which touches the ground. | |
65 | .. Of cast metal |
This subclass is indented under subclass 62. Wheel in which the wheel as a whole or a substantial whole is formed of metal by casting. | |
66 | .. Integrally connected spokes |
This subclass is indented under subclass 62. Wheel where two or more spokes are integrally connected. | |
67 | .. Rim (or felly) and spoke connection |
This subclass is indented under subclass 62. Wheel including details of the point of attachment of a
straight rodlike supporting member under compression and the outer
peripheral member of the wheel.
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68 | ... Adjustable |
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Wheel in which such connecting means is adjustable. | |
69 | .... Screw |
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Wheel in which such adjustment is accomplished by screw means. | |
70 | ... Including distinct spoke socket sleeve |
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Wheel including a straight rodlike member between the hub and the rim (or felly) under compression, and including a tubular member for receiving the rodlike member, wherein the rim is formed with a pocket for receipt of the tubular member. | |
71 | .... At felly joint |
This subclass is indented under subclass 70. Wheel wherein the separate spoke-pocket also functions to secure the adjacent ends of a felly together. | |
72 | ... Combined felly joint |
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Wheel where the felly and spoke connection is also a joint between adjacent ends of a felly. | |
73 | .. Plural spoke series |
This subclass is indented under subclass 62. Wheel formed of two or more series of spokes arranged in different planes. | |
74 | ... Hub and spoke connection |
This subclass is indented under subclass 73. Wheel including means for connecting the spokes to the hub. | |
75 | .... Including provision for tightening spoke |
This subclass is indented under subclass 74. Wheel in which connection is such that it permits manipulation to tighten a spoke on the wheel. | |
76 | .... Driven spoke |
This subclass is indented under subclass 74. Wheel wherein a spoke is forced into a socket formed in the hub. | |
77 | ..... Including socket-strengthening means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 76. Wheel wherein the hub is reinforced by a band or casing
adjacent to the socket receiving the spoke.
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78 | .... Spoke claiming hub members |
This subclass is indented under subclass 74. Wheel in which the hub is formed in sections adapted to clamp the end of the spoke therebetween. | |
79 | .. Single spoke series |
This subclass is indented under subclass 62. Wheel wherein the spokes of the wheel are formed in a single series in the same plane. | |
80 | ... Hub and spoke connection |
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Wheel including details of the point of attachment of a straight radial rodlike wheel body member under compression and the radially innermost member of the wheel. | |
81 | .... Including provision for tightening spoke |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Wheel in which the connection is such that it permits manipulation to tighten a spoke on the wheel. | |
82 | .... Driven spoke |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Wheel wherein a spoke is forced into a socket formed in the hub. | |
83 | ..... Including socket-strengthening means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Wheel wherein the hub is reinforced by a band or casing
adjacent to the sockets for receiving the spoke.
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84 | .... Spoke claiming hub members |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Wheel in which the hub is formed in sections adapted to clamp the end of the spoke therebetween. | |
85 | ..... Ring-forming spoke ends |
This subclass is indented under subclass 84. Wheel in which the ends of a plurality of spokes are clamped by the hub and are so arranged relative to each other that their inner ends form a continuous ring. | |
86 | . Nonresilient tire |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.1. Wheel including a particular ground-engaging means distinct
from the body or rim which means is annular and is not intended
to yield under compressive load when in engagement with the ground.
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87 | .. Including tire-securing device |
This subclass is indented under subclass 86. Wheel particularly related to means for securing the tire
to a conventional part of the wheel.
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88 | ... Combined with felly joint |
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Wheel wherein the fastening means also functions to join the adjacent ends of felly-sections. | |
89 | ... Comprising interposed clips or wedges |
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Wheel wherein the securing means comprises a filler member
that is either (1) a tapered or (2) a relatively thin plate, intended
to fit between adjacent wheel elements to effect securement of the
tire.
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90 | .. With rail-climbing device |
This subclass is indented under subclass 86. Wheel wherein the tire is provided with means to raise the wheel out of a streetcar track. | |
91 | .. Adjustable circumference tire |
This subclass is indented under subclass 86. Wheel wherein the length of the tire is adjustable. | |
92 | ... Adjustable by use of screw |
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Wheel wherein the adjusting means is operated by a screw-threaded element. | |
93 | .... Both right- and left-threaded |
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Wheel wherein the screw is provided at opposite ends with right and left hand threads. | |
94 | ... Adjustable by use of wedge |
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Wheel wherein the adjusting means is a wedge. | |
95.101 | . Rim: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.1. Subject matter including that portion of a wheel which
is radially outward of the load-carrying portions upon which a tire
is seated.
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95.102 | .. Composite: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 95.101. Subject matter wherein the rim is made of two or more distinct materials. | |
95.103 | ... Laminated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 95.102. Subject matter wherein the rim is made of two or more distinct layers. | |
95.104 | .. Having annular chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 95.101. Subject matter wherein the rim includes a continuous hollow space formed integrally or by joining a separate member to the rim. | |
95.105 | ... Formed by folded rim portion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 95.104. Subject matter wherein the annular chamber is formed by folding a part of the rim or felly on top of another part. | |
95.106 | ... Formed by plural concentric rim portions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 95.104. Subject matter wherein the annular chamber of the rim is formed by joining two or more separate members arranged one within the other having a common center. | |
95.107 | .. Including reinforcing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 95.101. Subject matter wherein the rim or felly is strengthened. | |
95.108 | ... By thickening rim portion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 95.107. Subject matter wherein the thickness of a portion of the rim or felly is increased to strengthen the rim or felly. | |
95.109 | .. Having dissimilar tire bead supports: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 95.101. Subject matter wherein portions of the rim or felly where tire beads are supported have different shapes or dimensions. | |
95.11 | .. Made of plural sections: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 95.101. Subject matter wherein the rim or felly is made of two or more distinct members. | |
99 | .. Joint |
This subclass is indented under subclass 95.101. Wheel with particular reference to structure for joining the adjacent ends of felly-sections. | |
100 | ... Adjustable |
This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Wheel wherein such joint is adjustable, usually to tighten the wheel due to wear. | |
101 | .... Adjustable by use of screw |
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Wheel wherein the adjustment is accomplished by a screw-threaded element. | |
102 | ..... Both right- and left-threaded |
This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Wheel wherein the screw element is provided at opposite ends with right and left handed threads. | |
103 | .... Adjustable by use of wedge |
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Wheel wherein the adjusting means is a wedge. | |
104 | . Spoke |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.1. Wheel comprising the portion of a wheel extending between
the hub and the rim or tire, which portion includes a rodlike generally
radially extending member.
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105.1 | . Hub: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.1. Wheel comprising the radially innermost portion of the wheel,
i.e., the portion at the axis thereof.
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106 | .. Having reenforcing band or casing |
This subclass is indented under subclass 105.1. Wheel including a band or a casing adapted to surround and
reinforce the hub.
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107 | ... Point band |
This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Wheel having a band which extends beyond and gives a finish to the outer end of the hub. | |
108.1 | .. Hub cap: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 105.1. Wheel including a member which engages and covers an exposed
axial end of a wheel hub.
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108.2 | ... Having transparent window: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108.1. Wheel wherein a portion of the hub cap is clear so that light may pass through. | |
108.3 | ... Plastic hub cap: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108.1. Wheel wherein the cover member is made primarily of organic
polymeric material.
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108.4 | ... Retained by threaded means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108.1. Wheel including a helically ribbed fastener used to secure
the hub cap to the hub.
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108.5 | .... Central-threaded means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108.4. Wheel wherein the threaded means is concentric with the
wheel axis.
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109 | .. Axle box |
This subclass is indented under subclass 105.1. Wheel having means secured to the hub comprising a bearing for the wheel on the axle. | |
110 | ... Mounting |
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Wheel having means for securing the bearing in the hub. | |
110.5 | .. For cycle-type vehicle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.1. Wheel particularly adapted to use on a two or three wheel bicycle or motorcycle. | |
110.6 | .. Circumferentially divided: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 110.5. Wheel including a hub that is made of two pieces that are axially distinct from each other. | |
111.01 | . Device for attaching wheel to axle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.1. Subject matter includes means for securing the wheel
to an axle or similar part of the vehicle.
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112 | .. Outer-end stop |
This subclass is indented under subclass 111.01. Wheel having detachable means secured to the axle and engaging
against the outer face of the wheel hub.
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113 | ... Linchpin |
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Wheel in which the end stop is or is held in place by a
transversely extending rod, e.g., a cotter pin, passing diametrically
through the wheel axis.
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114 | ... Screw |
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Wheel wherein the outer end stop is secured to the axle by screw means. | |
115 | .... Adjustable plural-part nut |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Wheel wherein the outer end stop is a plural part nut, one part of which is adjustable to lengthen the nut to take up wear in the bearing. | |
116 | .... With hub-driven wrench |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Wheel having a construction of the hub adapted for manipulation to engage the screw out end stop, so that by rotation of the wheel the screw-stop is disengaged from the axle. | |
117 | .... Tap bolt |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Wheel in which the screw means is a bolt engaging a threaded hole in the end of the axle. | |
118 | ... Bayonet means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Wheel wherein the outer end stop is secured to the axle by a bayonet-joint connection. | |
119 | ... Pivoted means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Wheel wherein the outer end stop is secured to the axle by pivoted detent. | |
120 | ... Sliding means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Wheel wherein the outer end stop is secured to the axle by a sliding detent. | |
121 | .. Movable latch detent |
This subclass is indented under subclass 111.01. Wheel wherein a movable-latch detent secured to either the wheel or the axle is adapted to engage the other to hold both elements assembled. | |
122 | .. Stop-engaging collar or sleeve |
This subclass is indented under subclass 111.01. Wheel wherein a removable collar or sleeve on either the wheel or the axle is adapted, when assembled, to engage a stop on the other. | |
111.02 | .. Including splines: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 111.01. Subject matter wherein the securing means includes a tooth like interengagement between the axle and the wheel to prevent relative rotation. | |
111.03 | .. For attaching hub to axle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 111.01. Subject matter including means for securing a central portion of the wheel to the axle. | |
111.04 | .. Adaptor for mounting wheel to axle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 111.01. Subject matter having an additional member which facilitates the attachment of the wheel to the axle. | |
111.05 | .. Vehicle housing with means to receive wheel or axle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 111.01. Subject matter wherein a body of a vehicle includes means for supporting the wheel or axle. | |
111.06 | .. Vehicle leg or extension to receive axle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 111.01. Subject matter wherein the axle is supported on an extended part of the vehicle. | |
111.07 | .. Device includes two distinct retainer elements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 111.01. Subject matter wherein the wheel securing means includes a pair of members to keep the wheel fixed to the axle. | |
123 | . Sand band |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.1. Wheel for attachment to either the wheel or the axle and
cooperating with the other for excluding dust, sand, and dirt from
the wheel and axle bearing.
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124.1 | AXLE: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Structure relating to the structure for rotatably supporting
a wheel on a vehicle.
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124.2 | . With distinct handle to effect mounting on cycle-type vehicle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 124.1. Axle combined with means to attach the bearing hub of a
wheel to an axle, which means is intended to be grasped by the hand
of an operative and comprises a different member from the axle or
the bearing hub.
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125 | . With provision to interfit with vehicle |
This subclass is indented under subclass 124.1. Axle modified for cooperation with structure which performs other vehicle function. | |
126 | . Rotary shaft or spindle |
This subclass is indented under subclass 124.1. Axle which as a whole or in part rotates, the wheel being fixed to rotate therewith. | |
127 | . Cranked or bowed |
This subclass is indented under subclass 124.1. Axle which is substantially offset from a straight line by bowing or by forming cranked portions therein. | |
128 | . Varying-length adjustment |
This subclass is indented under subclass 124.1. Axle which is adjustable to increase or decrease it length.
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129 | . Trussed |
This subclass is indented under subclass 124.1. Axle which is trussed by braces to increase its strength. | |
130 | . Emergency repair provision |
This subclass is indented under subclass 124.1. Axle for emergency-repairing of a broken axle. | |
131 | . Spindle |
This subclass is indented under subclass 124.1. Axle including a terminal member distinct from the portion
of the axle that extends under and engages the vehicle proper, which
member is generally rodlike, is at the wheel axis, supports the
wheel (bearings) directly, and is, in turn, supported by the vehicle-engaging
portion of the axle.
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132 | .. Mounting |
This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Spindle including particular provision for attaching such spindle to the vehicle-engaging portion of the axle. | |
133 | ... Spring |
This subclass is indented under subclass 132. Spindle wherein such mounting means includes a member intended to yield within its elastic limit to support the wheel relative to the vehicle, while allowing relative movement (in addition to rotary movement) with respect thereto. | |
134 | . Skein |
This subclass is indented under subclass 124.1. Axle including a terminal member distinct from the portion
of the axle that extends under and engages the vehicle proper, which
member is generally cuplike, is at the wheel axis, supports the
wheel (bearings) directly, and is, in turn, supported by the vehicle-engaging
portion of the axle over which the cuplike top fits.
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135 | .. Mounting |
This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Skein including particular provision for attaching such skein to the vehicleengaging portion of the axle. | |
136 | ... Spring |
This subclass is indented under subclass 135. Skein wherein such mounting means includes a member intended to yield within its elastic limit to support the wheel relative to the vehicle, while allowing relative movement (in addition to rotary movement) with respect thereto. | |
137 | . Including housing for drive mechanism: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 124.1. Axle of a type intended to have means to transmit rotary
force to the wheel supported thereon including particular provision
to encase such means.
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