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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 30, 1982
Filed:
Aug. 31, 1979
Edward J Rebish, Euclid, OH (US);
Terry D Capuano, Hinckley, OH (US);
John L Barkocy, Hudson, OH (US);
Russell, Burdsall & Ward Corporation, Mentor, OH (US);
Abstract
Disclosed is a lug nut 10 capable of manufacture on existing nut forming machinery having a continuous thread through the entire axially inner surface 12 while having suitable drive means placed upon the axially outer surface 14 such as a conventional hex 16. The lug nut 10 has a conical bottom section 18 for tight engagement and centering of a vehicle wheel upon a vehicle and an integrally formed flange 20 at the other end thereof along with seat 26 for acceptance of an insert 28 in tight engagement therewith. The insert 28 can have a highly reflective surface 32 to provide a safety feature for night time driving.