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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 28, 2009
Filed:
Jan. 03, 2006
Applicants:
Ralph L. Jenkins, Scottsville, KY (US);
Ross Everhard, Bowling Green, KY (US);
Inventors:
Ralph L. Jenkins, Scottsville, KY (US);
Ross Everhard, Bowling Green, KY (US);
Assignee:
Hennessy Industries, Inc., LaVergne, TN (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60B 1/00 (2006.01); B60B 27/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A vehicle wheel weight comprises a mass portion cold-formed of nonlead material and a heat-treated spring clip. The mass portion has a front and a back, with the back adapted to be juxtaposed against a wheel rim. The mass portion further defines at least one chamfer on the back thereof. The mass portion also defines a clip securement pocket in which an attachment portion of the spring clip is inserted such that the clip is fixed to the mass portion. The clip further has an extended portion for engaging the wheel rim.