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A cover for a bolt and an annular nut having a plurality of generally planar, side surfaces. The cover includes: a shell having a closed end portion and a plurality of side surfaces extending downwardly from the closed end portion, an interior portion of said side surfaces being threaded; and a clip

A cover for a bolt and an annular nut having a plurality of generally planar, side surfaces. The cover includes: a shell having a closed end portion and a plurality of side surfaces extending downwardly from the closed end portion, an interior portion of said side surfaces being threaded; and a clip for inserting into the aforementioned shell. The clip includes an annular ring and a plurality of spaced projections extending downwardly from the ring, each projection having exterior threads for engaging with the threaded interior of the shell. Preferably, interior portions of each downward clip projection has a substantially planar surface for engaging with the sides of a lug nut over which this cover is installed.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A two-piece cover for a bolt and nut assembly which when installed covers a substantial portion of the nut of said assembly, said cover comprising:(a) a shell including: a closed end portion; and a plurality of side surfaces extending downwardly from the closed end port

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A two-piece cover for a bolt and nut assembly which when installed covers a substantial portion of the nut of said assembly, said cover comprising:(a) a shell including: a closed end portion; and a plurality of side surfaces extending downwardly from the closed end portion for defining a generally hollow cavity that will cover a substantial portion of the nut of said assembly, at least half of said side surfaces having a threaded interior portion protruding into the cavity from said side surfaces; and(b) a clip including: an annular ring; and a plurality of spaced projections extending downwardly from the ring, each projection having a threaded exterior portion for engaging with the threaded interior portions of the shell side surfaces when the cover is installed over the bolt and nut assembly.