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Decorative Jeweled Wheel Cover
An improved wheel is provided wherein decorative items such as gem stones are embedded in either the wheel surface, a special mounting section attached to the wheel surface, or to a spoke strap that wraps around each spoke and positions embedded gem stones on the outside surface of the spoke.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7891927 | Fastening apparatus with tolerance compensation A fastening apparatus for fastening a component B to a component A enables an automatic compensation of tolerances in the separation distance between the two components. The apparatus consists of a receiving element 2, which can be fixed on the component A, a... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7841816 | Hybrid component Hybrid component for the fastening of functional elements, in particular in an automobile, which has the following characteristics: a component foot consisting of a blind rivet construction made of metal with which the hybrid component can be rigidly fastened to a s... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7815988 | Joining element and method for its attachment on a surface A joining element and a method for attaching the joining element on a surface of a component are disclosed. The joining element comprises a sleeve-shaped accommodation part for the accommodation of an element to be attached in the interior of the accommodation part.... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7797126 | Online determination of the quality characteristics for punch riveting and clinching The present invention discloses a method for the online determination of a bulge/upset dimension xST and rivet head end position K of a rivet 3 with a length L in a punch rivet process with the help of a moveable punch 10 and a rigid die ... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7721405 | Joining method for operating a fastening tool In a method for joining at least two plate-shaped workpieces by a fastening tool and a device for operating the fastening tool, the fastening tool comprises a punch for exerting a punch force to perform a joining operation and a clamp for exerting a clamping force u... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7699555 | Mounting assembly with releasable lock A mounting assembly for releasably mounting a rear light member to a body member of a vehicle. The mounting assembly comprises a locking member. The locking member includes a sleeve-like mounting portion adapted to be fixed to the support member, and a first locking... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7628573 | Self-piercing rivet A self-piercing rivet of a special rivet geometry is described, which in particular is suitable for joining high strength steel sheets, but can also be used for other metal sheets. The self-piercing rivet is in particular characterized by a special underhead geometr... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7475473 | Device for operating a fastening tool In a method for joining at least two plate-shaped workpieces by a fastening tool and a device for operating the fastening tool, the fastening tool comprises a punch for exerting a punch force to perform a joining operation and a clamp for exerting a clamping force u... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7441980 | Device for joining two components with tolerance compensation A device for joining a first component A and a second component B while leaving a joining gap SP includes a bolt 4 and a compensating coil 2 for compensating tolerances of the joining gap. The compensating coil is adapted to be fixed to the bolt 4 | 10/28/2008 |
| 7422181 | Joining assembly for fixing a tube at a holder A joining assembly for fixing a flexible tube at a plate shaped holder. The joining assembly comprises first and second sleeve members made of plastic material and adapted to be joined by snap-lock means so as to form a closed sleeve clampingly receiving the flexibl... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7393169 | Blind rivet for a threaded joint A blind rivet for a threaded joint between a support member and a mounting member consists of a body of elastic material and a sleeve of metallic material. The body is formed as a sleeve-shaped shank adapted to be inserted into a mounting hole of the support member.... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7370399 | Method for joining at least two plate-shaped workpieces In a method for joining at least two plate-shaped workpieces by a fastening tool and a device for operating the fastening tool, the fastening tool comprises a punch for exerting a punch force to perform a joining operation and a clamp for exerting a clamping force u... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7356879 | Adjusting unit for adjusting a spacing between two members An adjusting unit for adjusting a spacing between a fixedly mounted first member and a resiliently mounted second member. The adjusting unit comprises an adjusting screw and a sleeve-like receiving member which are adjustable relative to each other via a pair of thr... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7241097 | Threaded joining assembly with tolerances compensating means A threaded joining assembly for joining a first member and a second member that includes a nut having a sleeve-shaped body adapted to be fixed within a hole of the first member. The sleeve-shaped body has a threaded bore portion and a smooth bore portion. The bolt c... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7226263 | Device for connecting component parts, comprising a blind rivet fastener A device for connecting component parts includes a blind rivet nut adapted to be anchored in one component part by a riveter which has a threaded stud; a spacer which is in threaded engagement with the blind rivet nut and, by being screwed-out, reaches a position in... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7226233 | Snap-in coupling comprising a spring clamp A snap-in coupling for releasably connecting a first structural member and a second structural member. The snap-in coupling comprises a female coupling member comprising a plastic support member and a metallic spring clamp, said support member being insertable into ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7182374 | Locking device with releasable latching means A locking device of a cover for closing an opening in a wall of a storing compartment. The locking device comprises a casing disposed within said cover, a handle pivotally mounted in said casing so as to be manually pivotal between an extended position and a retract... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7025552 | Assembly for automatically compensating variations in the spacing between two structural members An assembly for automatically compensating variations of the spacing between first and second structural members due to manufacturing and/or mounting tolerances. The assembly comprises a mounting bolt, a base element, and an adjustment sleeve. The adjustment sleeve ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6926483 | Joining assembly for joining a pair of structural members A joining assembly for joining a pair of structural members, comprises a bolt having a thread and a nut-like blind rivet adapted to be inserted into mounting holes of the structural members and to be threadingly engaged to each other. One of the mounting holes is ma... | 08/09/2005 |
