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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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| 8172883 | Method of treating a degenerate spinal segment A method of treating a degenerate spinal segment comprises obtaining a first spinal implant configured to apply a first torque to a degenerate spinal segment having an abnormal curvature and a second spinal implant configured to apply a second torque to the degenera... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8171423 | Window broker architecture Retrieving information from a display server. Information about all visible windows displayed on a display by the display server is retrieved. Descriptive information about visible windows displayed on the display, and windows on a shelf is retrieved from the displa... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8157154 | Three-body joining using friction stir processing techniques A friction stir tool is provided to perform friction stir riveting using a partially consumable pin, wherein the pin includes a cutting edge on a bottom surface thereof, wherein the tool is rotated at a first speed to enable cutting by the pin into a first material ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8151116 | Multi-channel user authentication apparatus system and method An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for authenticating users through multiple communication channels. The authentication method of the present invention may be used to supplement password systems or replace password authentication, effectively enabling se... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8103962 | Form-based ontology creation and information harvesting Extracting data from web pages. User input is received defining a tabular form. User input is received correlating portions of the form with user selected data items contained in one or more first web pages. The user input is correlated to create an ontology definin... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8085959 | Hearing compensation system incorporating signal processing techniques A hearing compensation system comprises a plurality of bandpass filters having an input connected to an input transducer and each bandpass filter having an output connected to the input of one of a plurality of multiplicative automatic gain control (MAGC) circuits w... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8005332 | Integrated optical vapor cell apparatus for precision spectroscopy An optical waveguide is provided comprising a non-solid core layer surrounded by a solid-state material, wherein light can be transmitted with low loss through the non-solid core layer. A vapor reservoir is in communication with the optical waveguide. One implementa... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7998739 | Methods of activating NKT cells Provided are methods of activating an NKT cell which include a step of contacting the NKT cell with a sufficient amount of isoglobotrihexosylceramide (iGb3) to induce secretion of a cytokine from the NKT cell, stimulate proliferation of the NKT cell or upregulate ex... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7989423 | 6″-amino-6″-deoxygalactosylceramides This invention relates to galactosylceramide compounds. ... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7884525 | Carbon nanotube based compliant mechanism A nano-scale compliant mechanism includes a coupler and a plurality of nanotubes disposed for nano-scale motion relative to a grounded component. The nanotubes are fastened at one end to the coupler and at the other end to ground, to guide motion of the coupler rela... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7845545 | Three-body joining using friction stir processing techniques A friction stir tool is provided to perform friction stir riveting using a partially consumable pin, wherein the pin includes a cutting edge on a bottom surface thereof, wherein the tool is rotated at a first speed to enable cutting by the pin into a first material ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7855285 | Methods for selective N-9 glycosylation of purines A process for providing regiospecific and highly stereoselective synthesis of 9-β anomeric purine nucleoside analogs is described. The introduction of the sugar moiety on to 6-(azolyl)-substituted purine bases is performed so that highly stereoselective formation o... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7794722 | Adjuvants and methods of use Compositions comprising NKT cell agonist compounds and a physiologically acceptable vehicle are provided. Methods of stimulating an NKT cell and enhancing an immune response are also disclosed. Further provided are vaccine preparations comprising NKT cell agonist co... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7793570 | Tension locking tool A hand tool having first and second plier units attached to one another where a jaw region is operatively configured to have a work piece to be placed therein and a handle region is configured to be used by the user of the tool to grasp the work piece. A tension mem... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7763818 | Spherical bistable mechanism A spherical bi-stable mechanism includes a planar bi-stable compliant member including an input and an output, and a spherical mechanism member coupled to the output of the first planar bi-stable compliant component. An actuation of the first planar bi-stable compli... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7754705 | Cationic steroid antimicrobial compositions and methods of use The invention provides methods for decreasing or inhibiting poxvirus infection or pathogenesis of a cell in vitro, ex vivo or in vivo, a symptom or pathology associated with poxvirus infection or pathogenesis in vitro, ex vivo or in vivo, or an adverse side effect o... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7747041 | Automated estimation of average stopped delay at signalized intersections A system and method for automated estimation of average stopped delay at signalized intersections using digitized still image analysis of actual traffic flow is disclosed. The system and method includes digitizing images of an intersection and creating a line of pix... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7723679 | Coaxial hybrid radio frequency ion trap mass analyzer A coaxial hybrid ion trap that uses two substantially planar opposing plates to generate electrical focusing fields that simultaneously generate at least two different types or shapes of trapping regions, wherein a first trapping region is a quadrupole trapping regi... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7714161 | Sirtuin activating compounds and methods for making the same The present invention includes methods for preparing resveratrol, resveratrol esters and substituted and unsubstituted stilbenes of the formula given below; where each Y is —O or halogen, each Z is —O or halogen, each n and each m is independently the value of 0... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7691263 | Monolithic column technology for liquid chromatography A monolith for liquid chromatography is disclosed that involves a reaction product of; a (1) crosslinker having at least three adjacent groups, selected from ethylene oxide, polyethylene oxide, and mixtures thereof, and two or more pendent vinyl groups, and (2) mono... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7686907 | Phase-changing sacrificial materials for manufacture of high-performance polymeric capillary microchips A microchip with capillaries and method for making same is described. A sacrificial material fills microchannels formed in a polymeric substrate, the filled microchannels are covered by a top cover to form filed capillaries, and the sacrificial material is removed t... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7661572 | Friction stir welding using a superabrasive tool A probe for friction stir welding MMCs, ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys, and superalloys, as well as non-ferrous alloys, the probe including a shank, a shoulder, and a pin disposed through the shoulder and into the shank, wherein the pin and the shoulder at least... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7616013 | Micromechanical positional state sensing apparatus method and system A micromechanical device may include one or more piezoresistive elements whose electrical resistance changes in response to externally or internally induced strain. The present invention leverages the piezoresistive properties of such devices to sense the positional... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7613869 | Long-term digital data storage Embodiments are directed to recording digital data on an optically ablatable digital storage media. In one embodiment, a device configured to ablate portions of ablatable material on an optically ablatable digital storage media receives digital data that is to be re... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7608296 | Anvil for friction stir welding high temperature materials A friction stir welding anvil and method of producing a friction stir welding anvil that precludes diffusion or mechanical bonding of the anvil to the work pieces are provided. The alternatives for producing such an anvil comprise coating the anvil with diffusion ba... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7601816 | Antibodies to cyclooxygenase variants The invention relates to the isolation of novel cyclooxygenase type 1 (COX-1) variant enzymes. More specifically, the invention relates to the identification of cyclooxygenase transcripts harboring inton 1, or fragment thereof, of cyclooxygenase 1. The invention fur... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7598234 | Steroid derived antibiotics A series of novel steroid derivatives are described. The steroid derivatives are antibacterial agents. The steroid derivatives also act to sensitize bacteria to other antibiotics including erythromycin and novobiocin. ... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7572909 | Method for the preparation of 2-halo-2′-deoxyadenosine compounds from 2′-deoxyguanosine The present invention is a method for preparing 2-halo-6-aminopurines, and more specifically for preparing the clinical agent cladribine (2-chloro-2′-deoxyadenosine, CldAdo, 4), a drug of choice against hairy-cell leukemia and other neoplasms, from 2-amino-6-oxopu... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7554342 | Bistable micromechanical devices A micromechanical device may include one or more piezoresistive elements whose electrical resistance changes in response to externally or internally induced strain. The present invention leverages the piezoresistive properties of such devices to sense the positional... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7496420 | Systems and methods for efficiently implementing an N-step manufacturing process for producing a mechanical part A method for efficiently implementing an N-step manufacturing process for producing a mechanical part may include creating a parametric master model that represents a part to be produced in an N-step manufacturing process. The method may also include using the param... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7485950 | Impact ionization amplification apparatus method and system An input signal comprising electronic carriers is injected into an impact ionization device with a high electric field whereupon the electronic carriers are accelerated toward an electron collector or hole sink and subsequently ionize additional electrons and holes ... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7444053 | Integrated electrical and optical sensor for biomolecule analysis with single molecule sensitivity An optical waveguide is constructed so as to comprise a non-solid core layer surrounded by a solid-state material, wherein light can be transmitted with low loss through the non-solid core layer, and an electrical component is in fluid communication with the non-sol... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7391949 | Low loss hollow core optical waveguide An optical waveguide is constructed so as to comprise a non-solid core surrounded by a solid-state material. The non-solid core has an index of refraction which is lower than the index of refraction of the surrounding solid state material, and light can be transmitt... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7375320 | Virtual ion trap A virtual ion trap that uses electric focusing fields instead of machined metal electrodes that normally surround the trapping volume, wherein two opposing surfaces include a plurality of uniquely designed and coated electrodes, and wherein the electrodes can be dis... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7338398 | Continuously variable transmission or clutch with ortho-planar compliant mechanism A continuously variable transmission or clutch device (10) includes at least one pulley (18) rotatable on a pivot (28) and having a pair of adjustable sheaves (30, 34) including a movable sheave (30) movable along the pivot. An ort... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7327849 | Energy density control system using a two-dimensional energy density sensor A system and method of reducing noise in an enclosure is disclosed. The method includes receiving at least one reference signal; receiving pressure signals from no more than two substantially orthogonally placed pairs of acoustic sensors, where one pair of acoustic ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7326054 | Method and apparatus for drilling teeth with a pressurized water stream An apparatus and method are disclosed for boring into teeth to remove decaying tool matter using a high pressure jet of water. A system according to the invention may include a pressurized water source operably connected to an applicator used to target the water str... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7311906 | Anti-viral activity of an anti-thymidine kinase monoclonal antibody Monoclonal antibodies to thymidine kinase 1 are disclosed which are useful in methods of detecting, diagnosing, and treating viral infection. ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7302316 | Programmable autopilot system for autonomous flight of unmanned aerial vehicles A system and method for providing autonomous control of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is disclosed. The system includes a ground station in communication with an unmanned aerial vehicle. The method for providing autonomous control of a UAV includes methods for pro... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7283888 | Method and system for controlling a machine tool with direct transfer of machining data Method and system for a direct transmission of motion path data (310) from a generating system (204) to a control system (205) for use in controlling a servo-driven machine. For example, a machine tool for machining stock material, and the data ... | 10/16/2007 |
