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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 |
| 5301483 | Composite, prestressed structural member and method of forming same A composite, prestressed structural member, such as a bridge unit and methods of forming such a member. The apparatus includes a plurality of longitudinally extending girders which are transversely spaced and a plurality of adjacent composite units dispos... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5215366 | Storage apparatus and method A storage apparatus for support either on a ground surface or from a ceiling surface. The apparatus includes a container portion with a tubular member positioned adjacent to each vertical corner thereof. A leg is telescopingly positioned in each tube. The... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5211803 | Producing metal patterns on a plastic surface Poly(arylene sulfide) articles having plated metal paths thereon are disclosed. A pattern of areas of lesser crystallinity and areas of higher crystallinity is created in the polymer morphology of a surface of the article. The surface is then exposed to a... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5210128 | Poly(arylene sulfide) compositions, composites, and methods of production The present invention provides: (a) a method for producing a poly(arylene sulfide)(PAS) resin composition: (b) a PAS resin composition produced by the inventive resin composition production method; (c) a method which utilizes the inventive PAS resin compo... | 05/11/1993 |
| 5206315 | Process for polymerizing 1-olefins and catalyst therefor A process for preparing polymers of 1-olefins and a catalyst for such process are provided. The catalyst is comprised of a solid titanium halide-containing compound and an alkylaluminum hydride.... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5203624 | Hazard warning device A portable electric warning light comprises an elongated electrically conducting housing to which an end cap is connected at one end to provide an on/off switch function and to which a gas discharge flash tube is connected at the other end for emitting, t... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5203680 | Integral gas compressor and internal combustion engine An integral gas compressor and internal combustion engine. The compressor is built by converting a portion of an internal combustion engine to a compressor by removing the original engine head and valve train and replacing these with a compressor head ass... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5201411 | Apparatus for cleaning a prosthesis An inventive apparatus for cleaning a prosthesis in a microwave oven. The inventive apparatus comprises a container having an opening at the top thereof, a cover which is removably positionable over the opening, and a holding device, removably positionabl... | 04/13/1993 |
| 5200379 | Olefin polymerization using supported pentadienyl derivative-transition metal complexes Olefin polymerization catalysts, processes for preparing the catalysts and processes for producing polyolefins utilizing the catalysts are provided. The catalysts are basically comprised of a pentadienyl derivative-transition metal complex adsorbed on an ... | 04/06/1993 |
| 5195884 | Low NOx formation burner apparatus and methods Improved low NOx formation gas burner apparatus and methods of burning uel are provided. The burner apparatus includes a refractory burner tile having a base portion and a wall portion, the wall portion extending into the furnace, surrounding a ... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5195268 | Weedless hook for lures A weedless fishing apparatus includes a hook having a shank, a curved throat portion and a point. The curved throat portion is sufficiently resilient that the point can be moved toward the shank to a retracted or cocked position and so that upon release o... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5191990 | Flash gas venting and flame arresting apparatus A flash gas venting and flame arresting apparatus for preventing damage to a closed vessel or system by flash gas formed therein. The apparatus generally includes a pressure responsive valve means for venting the flash gas and a flame arresting receptacle... | 03/09/1993 |
| 5191912 | Liquid level controller Liquid level control apparatus consisting of a valve frame with supply gas throughput through an adjustable orifice post and a float actuated release of orifice post pressure to cause a sharp change in pressure to actuate a pressure-responsive dump valve.... | 03/09/1993 |
| 5189905 | Integral gas compressor and internal combustion engine An integral gas compressor and internal combustion engine. The compressor is built by converting a portion of an internal combustion engine to a compressor by removing the original engine head and valve train and replacing these with a compressor head ass... | 03/02/1993 |
| 5189121 | Arylene sulfide copolymer coating compositions and processes Low temperature heat curable arylene sulfide copolymer compositions which are particularly suitable for use in coating applications are provided. The compositions basically comprise a first arylene sulfide copolymer having unsubstituted para- and ortho-ar... | 02/23/1993 |
| 5188709 | Crude oil processing apparatus for heavy oil extraction The present invention provides an apparatus for preparing and treating a heavy oil extraction solvent. A solvent fraction is separated from a crude oil and combined with a slip stream of rerun solvent taken from an extraction process solvent recycle syste... | 02/23/1993 |
| 5187532 | Electrostatic document copying system having sheet rolls supported by telescoping cantilevered arms An electrostatic document copying system which includes an electrostatic plain paper engineering copying machine having a copy paper feed rack secured thereto, and copy paper guide channels adjustably secured thereto in copy paper-receiving alignment with... | 02/16/1993 |
| 5186502 | Double-containment pipe fittings and system A double-containment pipe fitting and system for joining sections of double-containment pipe includes an outer containment housing, an inner carrier housing, and a plurality of restraining devices. The containment housing has a plurality of open ends. Eac... | 02/16/1993 |
| 5183844 | Poly(arylene sulfide) composition and method using silica to reduce drool A composition comprises poly(arylene sulfide), fiberglass, an additive containing an element selected from among the group consisting of alkaline earth metals, magnesium and beryllium; and silica present in an amount sufficient to increase the shear sensi... | 02/02/1993 |
| 5183868 | Olefin polymerization over pi-olefin complex of chromium supported on aluminophosphate Olefins are polymerized using, as a catalyst, a pi-olefin complex of a transition metal supported on aluminophosphate. The most effective complexes are cycloheptatrienyl-(1,3-cycloheptadiene)chromium(-1) compounds and alkyl-substituted derivatives thereof... | 02/02/1993 |
| 5180302 | Radiant gas burner and method An improved radiant gas burner which includes a refractory burner tile hag an elongated passageway extending therethrough and a fuel-air mixture burner tube disposed within the passageway. The burner tube is of a one-piece elongated construction, include... | 01/19/1993 |
| 5179145 | Glass filled poly(arylene sulfide) compositions and methods The present invention relates to glass filled poly(arylene sulfide) molding compositions which upon being molded result in products having improved mechanical properties. Methods of preparing the compositions, methods of using the compositions to form mol... | 01/12/1993 |
| 5175955 | Fishing lure A jig-type fishing lure which includes a jig head having a portion of a hook shank embedded therein. The hook extends rearwardly from the jig head through a curved bight portion to a barb, and the lure further includes a bore or passageway extending throu... | 01/05/1993 |
| 5176778 | Method for making fiberglass articles A method for making fiberglass articles includes steps for forming fiberglass sections each having a smooth and an unfinished surface and a raised portion, placing unfinished surfaces wet with bonding agent in contact, thus defining a hollow interior chan... | 01/05/1993 |
| 5174374 | Clean-out tool cutting blade A dual blade cutter head for a rotary cutting tool which consists of two identical blades disposed in opposed position, each blade having an outer arcuate edge movable into cutting contact and having suitable hard facing affixed to the arcuate edge orient... | 12/29/1992 |
| 5175200 | Phenolic hydrazine containing poly(arylene sulfide) having comparative tracking index improvement The present invention provides: a novel poly(arylene sulfide) (PAS) composition having an increased comparative tracking index (CTI) rating; a novel method wherein the inventive composition is formed and molded to produce a useful article; a novel article... | 12/29/1992 |
| 5169307 | Process and apparatus for producing small particle lightweight aggregate A process for producing micropellets of lightweight aggregate having a substantially spheroidal configuration which includes continuously mixing ceramic clay and liquid in a high speed rotating pin mixer to encapsulate substantially all other non-volatile... | 12/08/1992 |
| 5167337 | Scored reverse buckling rupture disk assembly An improved scored reverse buckling rupture disk assembly is provided. The assembly includes a reverse buckling rupture disk having one or more scores on a surface thereof forming lines of weakness which define a blow-out portion connected by a hinge area... | 12/01/1992 |
| 5167092 | Method and fabric container for controlling root growth An improved fabric container for controlling the root growth of nursery stock planted in the ground prior to transplant is provided. The improved fabric container is formed of a porous, needle-punched, continuous fiber fabric that maintains root growth in... | 12/01/1992 |
| 5165477 | Enzymatic decomposition of drilling mud Drilling mud is rapidly decomposed by admixing one or more enzymes with the mud to selectively degrade one or more polymeric organic viscosifiers therein. A method of cleaning up a well site drilling mud pit containing drilling mud is provided. Also provi... | 11/24/1992 |
| 5163240 | Photo display device A device for storage and display of photographs consisting of a housing with front frame and a spindle containing photo envelopes supported mid-way across the front frame. The spindle is formed in unique manner to carry a large plurality of photo envelope... | 11/17/1992 |
| 5157854 | Paddle-fish landing net combination A paddle-fish landing net combination which includes a hollow paddle-shaped housing having a handle opening in an upper side thereof, and a net opening in its opposite, lower side. An elongated handle extends slidably through the handle opening and has an... | 10/27/1992 |
| 5156383 | Window polishing stand A window polishing stand for securely receiving and holding selected ones of a class of aircraft window panels during a polishing operation. The stand consists of a planar panel member having a generally oval hole cut centrally therein and having at least... | 10/20/1992 |
| 5154596 | Methods and apparatus for burning fuel with low NOx formation Improved methods and burner apparatus are provided for discharging mixtures f fuel and air into furnace spaces wherein said mixtures are burned and flue gases having low NOx content are formed therefrom. The methods basically comprise dischargin... | 10/13/1992 |
| 5154735 | Process for recovering hydrocarbons from air-hydrocarbon vapor mixtures An improved process for recovering hydrocarbons from an air-hydrocarbon vapor mixture such as the mixture of air and vaporized light hydrocarbon compounds expelled as a result of loading gasoline, benzene or the like into storage tanks and tank trucks. Th... | 10/13/1992 |
| 5155471 | Low pressure burst disk sensor with weakened conductive strips An ultra low pressure flow sensor consisting of a support gasket defining a flow way and having a thin, pliable membrane extending thereacross with right angle slits formed totally across the flow way portion. An electrical conductor strip is then bonded ... | 10/13/1992 |
| 5152458 | Automatically adjustable fluid distributor A fluid distributing apparatus provides a fountain-type distributor which effects substantially uniform radial distribution of fluid across a spray pattern. An irregular spaced annular nozzle opening is provided for deflecting the spray pattern into a non... | 10/06/1992 |
| 5151005 | Can collection apparatus An apparatus for collecting cans from a ground surface. The apparatus comprises a basket portion having a carriage pivotally attached thereto. A bearing mounted shaft extends transversely across said carriage, and a plurality of flexible discs are connect... | 09/29/1992 |
| 5148598 | Method of fabricating exchanger U-bend tube support A method for fabricating a support apparatus for tubes in a U-bend portion of a tube bundle. The support apparatus includes a U-tube ring positioned around the tubes in the U-bend portion and having first and second tube separation elements extending ther... | 09/22/1992 |
| 5149050 | Machinery base pad A base pad for supporting heavy, vibrating machinery with minimal environmental pollution, the pad including a peripheral frame of rigid beams, a grid of reenforcing rods extending across the interior of the peripheral frame between the beams, and a cemen... | 09/22/1992 |
