ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,552,198, issued on Feb. 17, was assigned to LB DAVIS ENTERPRISES LLC (Kearney, Mo.).
"Racing wheel" was invented by Louis Buchanan Davis III (Kearney, Mo.) and Michael Kent (Olathe, Kan.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A wheel is provided that combines the principles of a beadlock wheel and a liner wheel for improved performance in motor racing, in particular drag racing. The wheel has beadlock rings that fasten to inner and outer rims of the wheel to secure an outer tire, and the wheel has knurls interior to the inner and outer rims to secure an inner tire. Projections from the inner and outer rims are arranged to accommodate the various...