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US 7,111,967 B2Granted
Hub light
OwnerDennis T. Terryinventor
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Abstract
A hub that lights up that is adapted for detachable affixing to the center rim of automobile hubs and caps. The hub comprises of openings on the outer surface to allow soft led light to illuminate. This led will be powered by a 9 volt battery that's attached to a circuit board with an on-off switch accessible from the outer surface. The alternative power source will be powered by solar energy with a rechargeable battery and a remote control on-off switch. The hub will fasten on to the existing center hub with the electrical unit inside of the hub.
Claims8
A lighted center cap mounted on and in combination with a rim or hubcap of a tire comprising:
- (a) a frusto-conical shaped housing having a narrow end and an enlarged end;
- (b) snaps mounted on said enlarged end for attachment to the rim or hubcap of a tire;
- (b) at least one aperture in a side wall of said housing;
- (c) a translucent cover sealing said aperture;
- (d) an electrical circuit mounted within said housing comprising an LED, a battery source of electrical current, and circuitry for delivering electrical current from said battery source to said LED;
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- (e) a switch for turning said LED on an off, said LED when energized providing a soft light for illuminating said tire and hub.
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