Wheel rim protector
OwnerBernard C. Hardgeinventor
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Abstract
A wheel rim protector is a device for safeguarding the rim of an automobile tire during the application of cleaning or decorative compositions in detailing processes. The protector is designed to be held by a user or temporarily attached to the rim. The wheel rim protector comprises a fan-like structure with multiple ribs pivotally connected to a handle, facilitating selective expansion and retraction. A shield, affixed to the ribs, includes magnets for magnetic attachment to ferromagnetic materials of the rim. The protector may be made from resilient and washable materials, which ensures durability and ease of maintenance in various detailing applications.
Claims11
A wheel rim protector, comprising:
- a plurality of ribs attached at a first distal end to a handle wherein a pivoting connector connects the plurality of ribs at a first distal end to the handle;
- a shield affixed to the ribs;
- and,
- a plurality of magnets affixed to one side of the shield;
- and,
- wherein the ribs are disposed within an interior of the handle permitting travel of the ribs;
- wherein the shield is attached to a pair of sides of the ribs;
- wherein the shield is the semi-rigid unitary structure made out of a more flexible material than the ribs and the handle;
- and,
- wherein the magnets are flexible to enable at least a partial collapse of the wheel rim protector.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.