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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 |
| 5903302 | Automated video call distribution A video call distribution and method provides the user of a video station with access to a video network conferencing station without human operator assistance, even if the communication protocols of the user video station are incompatible with those of t... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5555277 | Technique for cancelling common mode switching noise to achieve reduced error rates in a local area network Improved gain control is obtained in each receiver of a LAN interface or hub in a LAN of the type using amplitude critical signals for conveying information. An evaluation circuit compares a signal representing a calibration value to a predetermined limit... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5077732 | LAN with dynamically selectable multiple operational capabilities Multiple different operational capabilities, such as data transfer rates or communication protocols, are selectable for use on a single LAN. Enchanced nodes of the LAN have the capability of utilizing either an enhanced capability or a common capability i... | 12/31/1991 |
| 5050189 | Multibit amplitude and phase modulation transceiver for LAN A transceiver for a LAN is capable of communicating multiple bits per signal element to increase the data throughput of the LAN. The transceiver includes a transmitter which receives a multiple bit digital input value originating at a node of the LAN at w... | 09/17/1991 |
| 5048014 | Dynamic network reconfiguration technique for directed-token expanded-address LAN Additional nodes beyond those permitted by the size of the address field of a standard network operating protocol, may be added to a directed token LAN, and the added nodes may be automatically and dynamically configured or reconfigured into a token passi... | 09/10/1991 |
| 5034967 | Metastable-free digital synchronizer with low phase error An output clock signal is synchronized with predetermined phase accuracy relative to an internal stable frequency reference clock signal upon the application of a transition of an asynchronous event signal. A plurality of phase shifted versions of the ref... | 07/23/1991 |
| 5014267 | Video conferencing network A video conferencing network for providing videos, audio, and data communication between remote video terminals. Each of the video terminals transmits and receives video, audio, and data information through the network. The network includes a central swit... | 05/07/1991 |
| 5008879 | LAN with interoperative multiple operational capabilities Two different communication protocols are interoperatively combined for use in a local area network (LAN). An enhanced protocol can be selected as an alternative to a common protocol during communication between enhanced nodes of the LAN. Signals communic... | 04/16/1991 |
| 5001472 | Uneven token distribution technique for token based local area network In a token-based local area network, the token may be selectively redirected out of its normal even rotational sequence among all of the active nodes of the network to pass the token more frequently through a priority group of nodes than through a non-pri... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4941089 | Input/output network for computer system An I/O network channel achieves relatively high rates of data communication between a plurality of widely physically dispersed devices interconnected by a LAN-type media. A processor connected to each node of the media controls the data and functions of a... | 07/10/1990 |
| 4847829 | Video conferencing network A video conferencing network includes remote video terminals (10) interconnected to a switching network (66) through coaxial cables (16). The switching network (66) is operable to provide an audio and video data path between two or more video terminals (1... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4785394 | Fair arbitration technique for a split transaction bus in a multiprocessor computer system An arbitration techique for a split transaction bus of a computer system obtains higher data throughput as a result of giving responders (e.g. memories) absolute priority over initiators (e.g. processors and I/O adapters), as a result of assigning all res... | 11/15/1988 |
| 4783730 | Input/output control technique utilizing multilevel memory structure for processor and I/O communication A multilevel communication structure controls input/output (I/O) data transfers and control functions in a computer system. Communication is achieved through shared memory structures in main memory commonly connected to each processor and each I/O adapter... | 11/08/1988 |
| 4716585 | Gain switched audio conferencing network An audio conferencing system includes a plurality of remote stations (10) which are interconnected in a conference mode through a central switching network (66) through communication lines (16). Each of the remote stations has a microphone (34) and a spea... | 12/29/1987 |
| 4710917 | Video conferencing network A video conferencing network includes remote video terminals (10) interconnected to a switching network (66) through coaxial cables (16). The switching network (66) is operable to provide an audio and video data path between two or more video terminals (1... | 12/01/1987 |
| 4686698 | Workstation for interfacing with a video conferencing network A workstation (10) for interfacing with a video conferencing network comprises a display (12) which has an internal camera (32) associated therewith. The camera (32) and various auxiliary devices such as a VCR (28) are input to a video switch (52) for sel... | 08/11/1987 |
| 4574227 | Dual mode servo A dual mode, digital servo positioning system controls servo motor current by a processor-generated current control set point in conjunction with velocity feedback. When the motor has advanced to the vicinity of a target position, the processor opens the ... | 03/04/1986 |
| 4470356 | Word processor-controlled printer output bin lock box A lockbox is provided for a word processor printer output bin attached to a printer. The lockbox, which is insertable and removable from the output bin, is locked in the bin upon insertion, and can only be removed by disengagement of a first locking means... | 09/11/1984 |
| 4442502 | Digital information switching system A digital information switching system features modular design with dispersed processing in which data is switched locally in one of a plurality of remote switching units for connection between local terminals, and data to be exchanged between terminals c... | 04/10/1984 |
| 4437660 | Word processor--controlled printer output scanner mechanism A scanning mechanism is provided for scanning individual output bins for receiving documents from a paper printer. The mechanism determines each bin's availability for receiving documents, the degree of fullness and whether or not a lock box is positioned... | 03/20/1984 |
| 4433881 | Connecting mechanism for word processor - controlled printer output module cabinets A connecting and alignment mechanism for printer output module cabinets having facing adjacent wall members, comprising vertical positioning male-female docking channels and lateral positioning docking pins and recepticles.... | 02/28/1984 |
| 4433298 | Calibrated apparent surface voltage measurement apparatus and method The disclosed calibrated ASV measurement apparatus provides accurate measurements of the ASV (apparent surface voltage) on a photoconductive imaging medium using a relatively low cost, commercially available ASV probe. To obtain accurate ASV measurements,... | 02/21/1984 |
| 4399476 | Suspension assembly for magnetic head The disclosed suspension assembly (S) for carrying a magnetic recording head in close following relation to a recording disc includes an improved arrangement for supplying a load to the recording head. The suspension assembly (S) includes a flexible gimba... | 08/16/1983 |
| 4330870 | Optical data link The disclosed optical data link provides full-duplex, high-data rate optical communications between geographically separate data processing facilities by means of identical optical transceivers. Transmitter optics include an LED and a collimating Fresnel ... | 05/18/1982 |
| 4276573 | Pulse shaping network for disc read circuitry A pulse shaping network for the read circuitry of a floppy disc memory system in which encoded digital data is recorded in a double density format. The pulse shaping network processes an uncompensated input read signal in order to substantially eliminate ... | 06/30/1981 |
| 4262257 | Peak detector A peak detecting network utilizes a passive integrating filter to translate the peaks of an input signal into zero crossings of a translation signal, while providing a high degree of noise rejection and preventing the build-up of a DC component in the tra... | 04/14/1981 |
