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The present invention relates to a decorative cap for enclosing the head of a wheel bolt or wheel nut or the like which fastens a wheel to the hub of a vehicle, comprising an end closure wall, an endless side wall extending from an outer periphery of said end closure wall, a skid extending radially

The present invention relates to a decorative cap for enclosing the head of a wheel bolt or wheel nut or the like which fastens a wheel to the hub of a vehicle, comprising an end closure wall, an endless side wall extending from an outer periphery of said end closure wall, a skid extending radially outwardly from a periphery of said side wall, and said skirt having a plurality of locking lips depending therefrom for releasably gripping the head.

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What is claimed is: 1. A decorative cap and fastener for fastening a wheel to a hub of a vehicle comprising: a) a fastener head comprising: i) an outer end and an inner end; ii) a bead extending radially outward from the inner end; b) a cap comprising: i) an end wall; ii) a side wall extending fr

What is claimed is: 1. A decorative cap and fastener for fastening a wheel to a hub of a vehicle comprising: a) a fastener head comprising: i) an outer end and an inner end; ii) a bead extending radially outward from the inner end; b) a cap comprising: i) an end wall; ii) a side wall extending from an outer periphery of the end wall; iii) a skirt extending radially outwardly from a periphery of the side wall; and iv) a plurality of lips extending from an edge of the skirt, wherein the lips underlie the bead, whereby the cap is rotatable with respect to the head. 2. A decorative cap and fastener for fastening a wheel to a hub of a vehicle according to claim 1, further comprising a load bearing surface located on the fastener head, wherein the load bearing surface is provided with a generally spherical shape. 3. A decorative cap and fastener for fastening a wheel to a hub of a vehicle according to claim 1, further comprising a load bearing surface located on the fastener head, wherein the load bearing surface is provided with a generally frusto-conical shape. 4. A decorative cap and fastener for fastening a wheel to a hub of a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the bead is annular in shape. 5. A decorative cap and fastener for fastening a wheel to a hub of a vehicle according to claim 1, further comprising: a) a well located on the outer end of the fastener head; and b) wherein the side wall of the cap is provided with a polygonal shape. 6. A decorative cap and fastener for fastening a wheel to a hub of a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the lips are snap fitted under the bead. 7. A decorative cap and fastener for fastening a wheel to a hub of a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the cap is releasably secured to the fastener head. 8. A decorative cap and fastener for fastening a wheel to a hub of a vehicle comprising: a) a unitary fastener comprising: i) a head; ii) a bead that extends radially outward from at least a portion of the head; iii) a load bearing surface with a generally frusto-conical shape; b) a cap comprising: i) an end wall; ii) a side wall extending from an outer periphery of the end wall; iii) a skirt extending radially outwardly from a periphery of the side wall; and iv) a plurality of lips extending from an edge of the skirt, wherein the lips underlie the bead. 9. A decorative cap and fastener for fastening a wheel to a hub of a vehicle according to claim 8, wherein the bead is annular in shape. 10. A decorative cap and fastener for fastening a wheel to a hub of a vehicle according to claim 8, further comprising: a) a well located on the outer end of the fastener head; and b) wherein the side wall of the cap is provided with a polygonal shape. 11. A decorative cap and fastener for fastening a wheel to a hub of a vehicle according to claim 8, wherein the lips are snap fitted under the bead. 12. A decorative cap and fastener for fastening a wheel to a hub of a vehicle comprising: a) a fastener comprising: i) a head; ii) a bead that extends radially outward from at least a portion of the head; b) a cap comprising: an end wall; ii) a side wall extending from an outer periphery of the end wall; iii) a skirt extending radially outwardly from a periphery of the side wall; and iv) a plurality of lips extending from an edge of the skirt, wherein the lips are snap fitted under the bead. 13. A decorative cap and fastener for fastening a wheel to a hub of a vehicle according to claim 12, further comprising a load bearing surface located on the fastener, wherein the load bearing surface is provided with a generally spherical shape. 14. A decorative cap and fastener for fastening a wheel to a hub of a vehicle according to claim 12, further comprising a load bearing surface located on the fastener, wherein the load bearing surface is provided with a generally frusto-conical shape. 15. A decorative cap and fastener for fastening a wheel to a hub of a vehicle according to claim 12, wherein the bead is annular in shape. 16. A decorative cap and fastener for fastening a wheel to a hub of a vehicle according to claim 12, further comprising: a) a well located on the outer end of the fastener head; and b) wherein the side wall of the cap is provided with a polygonal shape. 17. A decorative cap and fastener for fastening a wheel to a hub of a vehicle according to claim 12, wherein the cap is releasably secured to the fastener head. 18. A decorative cap and fastener for fastening a wheel to a hub of a vehicle according to claim 12, wherein the cap is releasably secured to the fastener head and the cap is rotatable with respect to the fastener head. 19. A decorative cap and fastener for fastening a wheel to a hub of a vehicle comprising: a) a fastener head comprising a unitary structure that includes: i) an outer end and an inner end; ii) a bead extending radially outward from the inner end; iii) a load bearing surface that is generally frusto-conical in shape; b) a cap comprising: i) an end wall; ii) a side wall extending from an outer periphery of the end wall; iii) a skirt extending radially outwardly from a periphery of the side wall; and iv) a plurality of lips extending from an edge of the skirt, wherein the lips underlie the bead and releasably secure the cap to the fastener head.