Patent ID: 9421819
Filing Date: 2016-08-23
CPC Classification: B60B

Claim Text:
1. A hubcap assembly comprising: a hubcap body having a side portion, a mounting flange portion and an end portion, the side portion having a tapered generally conical or cylindrical shape, the mounting flange portion having a plurality of bolt receiving openings extending axially there through, the hubcap body end portion having a radially inward facing circular edge forming an opening, and a plug assembly comprising a plug main section and a plug baffle, the plug main section including an inward facing plug chamber, with a radial edge of the plug main section forming an outer radial edge of the plug chamber, and wherein the plug main section further comprises a pressure equalization opening, and wherein the plug main section has an internal edge including a radial groove, and the plug baffle of a generally flat shape, and wherein the plug baffle is affixed to the outer radial edge of the plug main section, and wherein the plug baffle includes a cap section and a retention section, and the plug baffle retention section includes a plurality of securing structures extending from the plug baffle cap section, and wherein the plug baffle retention section securing structures form a plurality of orifices when the plug baffle is installed in the plug main section.