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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 19, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 03, 2009
Kevin M. Chinavare, Middleville, MI (US);
Harvey D. Hammond, Grand Haven, MI (US);
Kevin M. Chinavare, Middleville, MI (US);
Harvey D. Hammond, Grand Haven, MI (US);
Lacks Enterprises, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Abstract
A vehicle wheel assembly includes a vehicle wheel having an outer surface, and a wheel cladding having an outer surface, an inner surface facing the outer surface of the wheel, and at least one aperture extending between the outer surface and the inner surface. The vehicle wheel assembly further includes a trim insert assembly that includes a first member that abuts the outer surface of the wheel cladding substantially proximate the at least one aperture of the wheel cladding, and at least one first portion of a coupler, and a second member including an outer surface having an aesthetic outer appearance, and at least one second portion of a coupler, wherein the first portion of the coupler and the second portion of the coupler are coupled with one another, thereby securing the trim insert within the aperture of the wheel cladding.