This class includes the elementary structure of a running-gear
for a land vehicle, that is, commonly known as a "wheel" or
an "axle", per se. The combination of a "significant" wheel
or axle with "nominal" other structure, i.e.,
wherein the wheel or axle comprises the dominant feature or essential
part, is also found in this class.
SECTION II - LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
(1) This class is subordinate to Class 280, Land Vehicles,
and distinguishes therefrom by the above definition.
(2) This class is subordinate to Class 180, Motor Vehicles.
The broader or more comprehensive combinations of cooperating structure
of a wheel and axle with other elements of a motor-vehicle are classified
in Class 180. Such cooperating structure on the wheel and axle
is found in this class (301) only where its modification is for
wheel and axle structure purposes alone.
(3) The combination of a detailed wheel with a detailed brake
is found in Class 301. A brake with only enough wheel structure
to support the brake is found in Class 188, Brakes.
(4) A wheel or the combination of a wheel with a resilient
tire or with a resilient wheel component is normally found in Class
301. A resilient tire, a resilient wheel, or a resilient wheel
component is found in Class 152. For example, a resilient tire
with a rim including details of the rim allowing the tire to be
seated thereon is found in Class 152, but it is found in Class
301 if further including mounting structure for supporting that
structure on a bearing hub. A traction-increasing device supported
by a wheel, even though combined with a resilient tire, is found
in Class 301, but another traction-increasing device operative to
engage the tread of the tire and permit resilient operation thereof
is found in Class 152.
(5) A device which functions as a transportation means for
a vehicle, but which is not a true wheel, is found in Class 180,
Motor Vehicles, subclasses 7.1+; and Class 305, Wheel Substitutes
for Land Vehicles.
Machine Element or Mechanism, for a casing for an axle; or for an axle (especially
a motor vehicle axle) which involves improvement in the gear casing
or in the gearing. An axle housing, per se (which may be recited
as an "axle") is found in Class 301.
Wheel Substitutes for Land Vehicles,
subclass 7 for a rigid circular track provided with a wheel
or roller within the track the axis of which is eccentrically positioned
with relation to the axis of the track, said wheel or roller being
adapted to roll on a lower portion of the track, and subclasses
124+ for wheels especially modified to be used in flexible
track apparatus for land vehicles. For a patent claiming a wheel,
per se, to be placed in Class 305 the wheel as disclosed must include
structure which coacts with a track part, such as a flanged rim,
or a grooved rim which structure is adapted to interengage with
a portion of a flexible track. A wheel which does not incorporate
such structure, even though disclosed as being a flexible track-supporting
wheel, is classified in this class (301).
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.
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.
Miscellaneous Hardware (e.g., Bushing, Carpet
Fastener, Caster, Door Closer, Panel Hanger, Attachable or Adjunct
Handle, Hinge, Window Sash Balance, etc.),
subclasses 18+ for a caster including a wheel.
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.
Resilient Tires and Wheels,
subclass 154.1 for a resilient tire having provision to balance
the tire (compared to means to balance the wheel or wheel and tire
assembly found in this subclass.)
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.
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.
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.
Resilient Tires and Wheels,
subclasses 450+ for an inflatable pneumatic tire or tire combined
with a wheel, including a tire inflation means; and subclasses 427+ for
an inflating means combined with a wheel.
Miscellaneous Hardware (e.g., Bushing, Carpet
Fastener, Caster, Door Closer, Panel Hanger, Attachable or Adjunct
Handle, Hinge, Window Sash Balance, etc.),
subclass 45 for a wheel particularly adapted to use on a caster.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brakes, for a brake for a wheel without "significant" recitation
of a wheel. The combination of a "significant" brake
with a "significant" wheel is included in this
and the indented subclasses (301/6.1+).
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.
(1)
Note. A cooling fin intended to transfer heat to passing
air does not "contain" a flowable medium and,
therefore, is not included herein.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
(1)
Note. The structure of the rim is such that the sections
can be separated only when there is no tire on the wheel.
Resilient Tires and Wheels,
subclasses 396+ for rim parts which are particularly adapted for
use with a resilient tire, which rim parts are separable to facilitate
removal of the tire.
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.
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.
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.
Wheelwright Machines,
subclasses 1.35+ for a rim-breaking device which is not part of
the rim and is intended to be removed therefrom during normal use
of the rim.
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.
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.
(1)
Note. The structure of the rim is such that the sections
can be separated only when there is no tire on the wheel.
Resilient Tires and Wheels,
subclasses 396+ for rim parts which are particularly adapted for
use with a resilient tire, which rim parts are separable to facilitate
removal of the tire.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
(1)
Note. Included herein is a trim member which covers less
than an entire wheel, e.g., a rim-covering rim ring.
(2)
Note. A wheel cover, per se, is included herein if particularly
adapted for attachment to a vehicle wheel.
(3)
Note. A wheel may include a ‘wheel hub’ which
is detachably secured to a ‘bearing hub’ and
which is permanently attached to the radially innermost portion
of the wheel body. A ‘hub cap’ covering the ‘wheel
hub’ is included in this and the intended subclasses; whereas
a ‘hub cap’ covering only the ‘bearing hub’ is
in subclasses 108.1.
Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting,
subclass 587 for an ornamental or sign-carrying member to be
mounted on a wheel or axle of a land vehicle which does not rotate
when the vehicle is in motion.
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.101. Subject matter wherein the facing member comprises means
for attaching the facing member to the wheel.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Resilient Tires and Wheels,
subclasses 151+ for a resilient tire or for the combination of
a resilient tire with only that portion of a wheel that is particularly
adapted to receive a resilient tire. The combination of a detailed,
nonresilient wheel with a resilient tire is in Class 301.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
for a wire-spoke wheel having a detachable section,
especially subclasses 35.56+ for such a wheel bolted to
a hub, subclass 35.58 for such a wheel with single-acting mounting means,
and subclass 35.59 for a wheel having a disc portion configured
to appear as a wire-spoke wheel.
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.
(1)
Note. A spring member that extends more than 180 degrees
about the wheel axis is considered to be generally annular. Note
further that the annular spring may be of irregular radii.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Resilient Tires and Wheels,
subclass 152 for an emergency resilient tire; subclass 158 for
a resilient tire with a filler to support the wheel, as if inflated,
during an emergency; and subclasses 516-521 for a run-flat tire, i.e.,
a tire with an internal support.
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.
Resilient Tires and Wheels,
subclasses 208+ for a resilient tire including means to increase
the traction thereof, without details of the supporting wheel other
than details adapting the device for use with a resilient tire.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wheel Substitutes for Land Vehicles,
subclass 19 for an endless flexible track mounted about the
periphery of a wheel to completely surround such wheel and be carried
thereby.
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.
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.
Wheel Substitutes for Land Vehicles,
subclasses 4+ for a ground-engaging element movably secured to
the rim of a wheel in the form of a stepper. Class 305 takes a
device in the form of a plate pivotally secured to the rim of a
wheel and adapted to extend in a plane parallel to the ground when
in contact therewith to simulate the action of a foot even though
the plate is provided with a ground-engaging cleat. The device
of Class 305 is distinguished from that of Class 301, subclasses
45+ in that the traction-increasing device of Class 301
comprises a ground-engaging cleat which may be movably mounted on
the rim of a wheel; the plate of Class 305 is adapted to simulate
the action of a foot when in contact with the ground.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wheel Substitutes for Land Vehicles,
subclass 5 for spring-biased elements movably mounted on the
rim of a wheel forming ground-engaging feet as the wheel rotates.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
(1)
Note. A wheel may include a "wheel hub" which
is detachably secured to a "bearing hub" and which
is permanently attached to the radially innermost portion of the
wheel body. In this subclass, the spokes comprise the wheel body
and may be attached to either type of hub.
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.
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.
(1)
Note. A "rim" comprises an annular member
of a wheel that either engages the ground directly or supports a "tire" which
engages the ground. A "felly" is a single member
that is less than annular which acts in conjunction with other fellies
as a rim.
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.
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.
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.
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.
(1)
Note. A spoke type wheel wherein tension was not deliberately
applied to the spokes is included in this subclass.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This subclass is indented under subclass 64.302. Subject matter wherein the two separate load- carrying portions
together are shaped to receive the rim.
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.
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.
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.
This subclass is indented under subclass 63.101. Wheel made primarily of (1) woven textile, (2) naturally
occurring cellulose, or (3) solidified cellulose pulp.
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.
(1)
Note. A wheel of rubber is included in this subclass.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
(1)
Note. A "rim" comprises an annular member
of a wheel that either engages the ground directly or supports a "tire" which
engages the ground. A "felly" is a single member
that is less than annular which acts in conjunction with other fellies
as a rim.
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.
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.
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.
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.
(1)
Note. A nonresilient tire, per se, to be used on a wheel
is included herein.
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.
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.
(1)
Note. A ‘rim’ comprises an annular member
of a wheel that either engages the ground directly or supports a
‘tire’ which engages the ground. A ‘felly’ is
a portion of a rim between the rim flanges.
(2)
Note. A rim or felly, per se, to be used on a wheel is included
in this subclass.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
(1)
Note. A spoke, per se, to be used on a wheel is included
herein.
Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting,
subclass 587 for an ornamental or sign-carrying member adapted
to be attached to the wheel or axle of a land vehicle which does
not rotate when the vehicle is in motion.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Seal for a Joint or Juncture, for a generic sealing means or process,
subclasses 500+ for a dynamic, circumferential, contact seal for
other than a piston.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Structure relating to the structure for rotatably supporting
a wheel on a vehicle.
(1)
Note. A combination of axle structure and the mounting thereof
upon a vehicle is beyond the scope of Class 301. As set forth in
the (1) and (2) Notes of the class definition, Class 301 is subordinate
to either Class 180, Motor Vehicles, or Class 280, Land Vehicles.
Motor Vehicles, appropriate subclasses for an axle mounted upon
a self-propelled vehicle. Note the criteria specified in Class 180
definition for determining whether the self-propelled vehicle is
proper for this class (Class 180). Class 180 is superior to Class
280 in the class hierarchy.
Land Vehicles, appropriate subclasses for a general utility wheeled land
vehicle, especially
subclasses 80.1+ for particular running gear construction or subclasses
274+ or 281.1+ for an occupant propelled type wheeled
land vehicle (it is noted that in accordance with the (2) Note of Class
280, subclass 200, motorcycle frames and running gear, without features
causing classification in Class 180, Motor Vehicles, are included
in these subclasses).
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.
(1)
Note. A nut having a portion extending therefrom is included
herein if the portion is movable with respect thereto.
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.
Motor Vehicles,
subclass 209 for a self-propelled vehicle of "special wheel
base" construction wherein the location or number of supporting wheels
may be altered. See Class 180, subclass 21 definition for the meaning attributed
to "special wheel base".
Land Vehicles,
subclass 149.1 for a general utility wheeled land vehicle running
gear having interchangeable axles or subclasses 638+ for
a general utility wheeled land vehicle including means to alter
a dimension of the vehicle or a part thereof.
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.
Motor Vehicles, appropriate subclasses for a spindle axle mounted upon
a self-propelled vehicle wherein the spindle axle is either (a)
driven, (b) driven and steered, or (c) steered by a power assisting
steering system. Note the criteria specified in Class 180 definition
for determining whether the self-propelled vehicle is proper for
this class (Class 180). Class 180 is superior to Class 280 in the class
hierarchy.
This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Spindle including particular provision for attaching such
spindle to the vehicle-engaging portion of the axle.
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.
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.
Motor Vehicles, appropriate subclasses for a skein axle mounted
upon a self-propelled vehicle wherein the skein axle is either (a)
driven, (b) driven and steered, or (c) steered by a power assisting
steering system. Note the criteria specified in Class 180 definition
for determining whether the self-propelled vehicle is proper for this
class (Class 180). Class 180 is superior to Class 280 in the class
hierarchy.
This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Skein including particular provision for attaching such
skein to the vehicleengaging portion of the axle.
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.
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.
Motor Vehicles,
subclasses 337+ for a self-propelled land vehicle including a transmission
mechanism. Note the criteria specified in Class 180 definition for
determining whether the self-propelled vehicle is proper for this class
(Class 180). Class 180 is superior to Class 280 in the class hierarchy.
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