US Patent:
20220324414, Oct 13, 2022
Inventors:
- Mundelein IL, US
Kryzysztof MISZTUR - Streamwood IL, US
Christian MUEHLICH - Whitewater MI, US
Robert E. WHITNEY - Libertyville IL, US
Larry J. WILSON - Commerce Township MI, US
Marcus A. ZAGORNIAK - Charlotte NC, US
Steven R. FISTER - Tucson AZ, US
Mark RAVES - Commerce Township MI, US
Luke MICHAEL ROBERTS - Madison Heights MI, US
Ben WILMHOFF - Louisville CO, US
Bennett WHITNEY - Libertyville IL, US
Assignee:
MacLean-Fogg Company - Mundelein IL
International Classification:
B60R 25/10
G08B 25/00
G08B 25/10
B60B 3/16
B60Q 9/00
F16B 37/14
F16B 41/00
G07C 5/08
B60C 9/00
B60R 25/24
Abstract:
A wheel fastener alarm assembly is provided having a fastener body with a first portion defining a wrenching surface and a cavity, and a second portion with a threaded portion to attach and detach from a wheel of a vehicle. A sensor array is disposed in the cavity of fastener body to detect an attribute of the fastener body and generate an output signal based on the attribute of the fastener body. An antenna connected to the sensor array to transmit the signal to a remote location. A cap is secured to the first portion of the fastener body and covers the wrenching surface and the cavity opening to define a capped fastener body.