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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 |
| 7413907 | Carbon nanotubes and their derivatives as matrix elements for the matrix-assisted laser desorption mass spectrometry of biomolecules and sequencing using associated fragmentation The present invention is directed toward novel matrix elements, generally comprising functionalized carbon nanotubes, for matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI)-mass spectroscopy (MS), methods of making such matrix elements, and to methods of using such... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7407640 | Functionalized carbon nanotube-polymer composites and interactions with radiation The present invention involves the interaction of radiation with functionalized carbon nanotubes that have been incorporated into various host materials, particularly polymeric ones. The present invention is directed to chemistries, methods, and apparatuses which ex... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7384815 | Process for attaching molecular wires and devices to carbon nanotubes and compositions thereof The present invention is directed towards processes for covalently attaching molecular wires and molecular electronic devices to carbon nanotubes and compositions thereof. Such processes utilize diazonium chemistry to bring about this marriage of wire-like nanotubes... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7323136 | Containerless mixing of metals and polymers with fullerenes and nanofibers to produce reinforced advanced materials The present invention relates to fullerene, nanotube, or nanofiber filled metals and polymers. This invention stems from a cross-disciplinary combination of electromagnetic and acoustic processing and property enhancement of materials through fullerene or nanofiber ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7304103 | Process for making polymers comprising derivatized carbon nanotubes and compositions thereof The present invention incorporates new processes for blending derivatized carbon nanotubes into polymer matrices to create new polymer/composite materials. When modified with suitable chemical groups using diazonium chemistry, the nanotubes can be made chemically co... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7262266 | Copolymerization of polybenzazoles and other aromatic polymers with carbon nanotubes The present invention is generally directed to the block copolymerization of rigid rod polymers with carbon nanotubes (CNTs), the CNTs generally being shortened, to form nanotube block copolymers. The present invention is also directed to fibers and other shaped art... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7255961 | Thin film composite electrolyte The invention is a thin film composite solid (and a means for making such) suitable for use as an electrolyte, having a first layer of a dense, non-porous conductive material; a second layer of a porous ionic conductive material; and a third layer of a dense non-por... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7252812 | High-yield method of endohedrally encapsulating species inside fluorinated fullerene nanocages This invention is directed to the fluorination (or derivatization with alternative chemical species) of fullerene carbon nanocages as an efficient way to (a) facilitate synthesis of endohedral complexes by a significant reduction or elimination of the barriers for t... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7250147 | Process for derivatizing carbon nanotubes with diazonium species The invention incorporates new processes for the chemical modification of carbon nanotubes. Such processes involve the derivatization of multi- and single-wall carbon nanotubes, including small diameter (ca. 0.7 nm) single-wall carbon nanotubes, with diazonium speci... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7247384 | Modification of silicon-containing scanning probe microscopy tips and growth of oligo-or poly (ethylene glycol) films on silicon surfaces through formation of Si-C bonds The present invention provides for a practical method of grafting oligo- and/or poly(ethyleneglycol) (OEG and/or PEG) derivatives onto hydrogen-terminated silicon surfaces, including the surfaces of silicon scanning probe microscopy (SPM) tips, by hydrosilylation of... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7214749 | Catalyst system for high activity and stereoselectivity in the homopolymerization and copolymerization of olefins The present invention is directed to a novel composition, and to a method of making the composition, the composition being useful in catalyst systems for the homopolymerization and/or copolymerization of olefins, wherein such catalyst systems display a higher level ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7176146 | Method of making a molecule-surface interface This invention is generally related to a method of making a molecule-surface interface comprising at least one surface comprising at least one material and at least one organic group wherein the organic group is adjoined to the surface and the method comprises conta... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7153688 | Rock assay for predicting oil or gas in target reservoirs The present invention relates to assays for ascribing catalytic activity to rock samples by virtue of zero-valent transition metals potentially being present within the sample. Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to novel assays for measuring... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7052666 | Method for cutting single-wall carbon nanotubes This invention relates generally to cutting single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWNT). In one embodiment, the present invention provides for preparations of homogemeous populations of short carbon nanotube molecules by cutting and annealing (reclosing) the nanotube pieces... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7048903 | Macroscopically manipulable nanoscale devices made from nanotube assemblies Macroscopically manipulable nanoscale devices made from nanotube assemblies are disclosed. The article of manufacture comprises a macroscopic mounting element capable of being manipulated or observed in a macroscale environment, and a nanoscale nanotube assembly att... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6949237 | Method for growing single-wall carbon nanotubes utlizing seed molecules This invention relates generally to a method for growing single-wall carbon nanotube (SWNT) from seed molecules. The supported or unsupported SWNT seed materials can be combined with a suitable growth catalyst by opening SWNT molecule ends and depositing a metal ato... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6936233 | Method for purification of as-produced single-wall carbon nanotubes This invention relates generally to a single-wall carbon nanotube (SWNT) purification process and more particularly to a purification process that comprises heating the SWNT-containing felt under oxidizing conditions to remove the amorphous carbon deposits and other... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6875412 | Chemically modifying single wall carbon nanotubes to facilitate dispersal in solvents This invention is directed to making chemical derivatives of carbon nanotubes and to uses for the derivatized nanotubes, including making arrays as a basis for synthesis of carbon fibers. In one embodiment, this invention also provides a method for preparing single ... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6841139 | Methods of chemically derivatizing single-wall carbon nanotubes This invention is directed to making chemical derivatives of carbon nanotubes and to uses for the derivatized nanotubes, including making arrays as a basis for synthesis of carbon fibers. In one embodiment, this invention also provides a method for preparing single ... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6835366 | Chemical derivatization of single-wall carbon nanotubes to facilitate solvation thereof, and use of derivatized nanotubes This invention is directed to making chemical derivatives of carbon nanotubes and to uses for the derivatized nanotubes, including making arrays as a basis for synthesis of carbon fibers. In one embodiment, this invention also provides a method for preparing single ... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6827918 | Dispersions and solutions of fluorinated single-wall carbon nanotubes This invention is directed to making chemical derivatives of carbon nanotubes and to uses for the derivatized nanotubes, including making arrays as a basis for synthesis of carbon fibers. In one embodiment, this invention also provides a method for preparing single ... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6824755 | Method for producing a catalyst support and compositions thereof This invention relates generally to a method for producing single-wall carbon nanotube (SWNT) catalyst supports and compositions thereof. In one embodiment, SWNTs or SWNT structures can be employed as the support material. A transition metal catalyst is added to the... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6761870 | Gas-phase nucleation and growth of single-wall carbon nanotubes from high pressure CO The present invention discloses the process of supplying high pressure (e.g., 30 atmospheres) CO that has been preheated (e.g., to about 1000° C.) and a catalyst precursor gas (e.g., Fe(CO)5) in CO that is kept below the catalyst precursor decomposition ... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6749827 | Method for growing continuous fiber This invention relates generally to a method for growing carbon fiber from single-wall carbon nanotube (SWNT) molecular arrays. In one embodiment, the present invention involves a macroscopic molecular array of at least about 106 tubular carbon molecules ... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6692717 | Catalytic growth of single-wall carbon nanotubes from metal particles Single-walled carbon nanotubes have been synthesized by the catalytic decomposition of both carbon monoxide and ethylene over a supported metal catalyst known to produce larger multi-walled nanotubes. Under certain conditions, there is no termination of n... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6683783 | Carbon fibers formed from single-wall carbon nanotubes A method for purifying a mixture comprising single-wall carbon nanotubes and amorphous carbon contaminate is disclosed. The method includes the steps of heating the mixture under oxidizing conditions sufficient to remove the amorphous carbon, followed by ... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6645455 | Chemical derivatization of single-wall carbon nanotubes to facilitate solvation thereof; and use of derivatized nanotubes to form catalyst-containing seed materials for use in making carbon fibers This invention is directed to making chemical derivatives of carbon nanotubes and to uses for the derivatized nanotubes, including making arrays as a basis for synthesis of carbon fibers. In one embodiment, this invention also provides a method for prepar... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6514279 | Apparatus for effecting body temperature changes A band is provided for effecting body temperature changes, locally as well as core body temperature changes. The band includes a shell containing and easily replaced thermal insert filled with a high thermal capacity substance, and may also include therma... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6105596 | Sealing system A sealing assembly with a first molded graphite ring of generally triangular cross section, one side of which is in use perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of a rotatable and/or slidable shaft, the surface of which is to be sealed in an axial direction... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6105415 | Apparatus and method for testing lubricity A method and apparatus for determining the lubricity of an oil well drilling fluid, whereby a sample in a cell holder may be subjected to a desired pressure, temperature, kinetic friction, and lubricating fluid to simulate drilling conditions in a well bo... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6076996 | Offshore jackup hull-to-legs load transfer device and elevating and leg guide arrangement An arrangement of a jackup platform's elevating system, leg guides, hull-to-legs load transfer device, and method of operation of the load transfer device for an offshore jackup platform's hull to be supported by legs which have one or more vertical tooth... | 06/20/2000 |
| 5969227 | Apparatus and method for testing lubricity A method and apparatus for determining the lubricity of an oil well drilling fluid, whereby a sample in a cell holder may be subjected to a desired pressure, temperature, kinetic friction, and lubricating fluid to simulate drilling conditions in a well bo... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5355649 | Method and apparatus for improved moisture resistant seam assembly Discussed is a method and apparatus providing moisture resistant seam assemblies for use in inter-connecting building covering panels. The panels provide full-length or, so far as is consistent with thermal expansion, very long panels to eliminate or mini... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5134825 | Apparatus for moisture resistant seam assembly Disclosed is a moisture resistant field installed seam assembly for use with adjoining channel-shaped building surface covering members having adjoining mating flanges one of which is deformed to form an elongate seam, the moisture resistant seam assembly... | 08/04/1992 |
