ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,576,670, issued on March 17, was assigned to ZF CV SYSTEMS EUROPE BV (Brussels).

"Wheel cover mounting assembly" was invented by James Bruin (Rochester Hills, Mich.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A wheel cover assembly for a vehicle wheel is provided. The wheel cover assembly includes a mounting apparatus and a wheel cover. The mounting apparatus is adapted for mounting on lug nuts of a vehicle wheel. The mounting apparatus is adjustable in both axial and radial directions. Dual quick release connections releasably connect the wheel cover to the mounting apparatus. The wheel cover may include a plurality of ventilation openings, and a p...