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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 |
| 8171877 | Backside mounted electrode carriers and assemblies incorporating the same A carrier assembly is provided comprising a backside mounted electrode carrier and electrode mounting hardware. The backside mounted electrode carrier comprises an electrode accommodating aperture, which in turn comprises a sidewall structure that is configured to l... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8146530 | Cluster tool architecture for processing a substrate Embodiments generally provide an apparatus and method for processing substrates using a multi-chamber processing system (e.g., a cluster tool) that has an increased system throughput, increased system reliability, substrates processed in the cluster tool have a more... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8141513 | Substrate holding apparatus, substrate holding method, and substrate processing apparatus A substrate holding apparatus can meet the request for a smaller-sized compact apparatus while ensuring a sufficient immersion depth of a substrate in a processing liquid. The substrate holding apparatus includes: a substrate holder for supporting a substrate (W) by... | 03/27/2012 |
| 7762208 | Loading and unloading apparatus for a coating device A device for loading at least one substrate into a process chamber of a coating unit and unloading the at least one substrate therefrom by means of a gripper of a handling machine. The device includes a loading plate which can be gripped by the gripper and embodies ... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7743728 | Cluster tool architecture for processing a substrate Embodiments generally provide an apparatus and method for processing substrates using a multi-chamber processing system (e.g., a cluster tool). In one embodiment, the cluster tool is adapted to perform a track lithography process in which a photosensitive material i... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7735451 | Substrate processing method and apparatus A substrate processing method and apparatus can securely carry out a pre-plating treatment that enables uniform plating in the necessary area of the surface of a substrate. The substrate processing method carries out a cleaning treatment and a catalyst-imparting tre... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7694647 | Cluster tool architecture for processing a substrate Embodiments generally provide an apparatus and method for processing substrates using a multi-chamber processing system (e.g., a cluster tool) that has an increased system throughput, increased system reliability, substrates processed in the cluster tool have a more... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7582165 | Photoreceptor plug to enable universal chuck capability An assembly and method is described as employing a polymeric plug member. The plug member is used in the bottom portion of a photoreceptor drum to prevent leakage of the coating solution into the interior of a photoreceptor drum during dip-coating. ... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7413610 | Method and apparatus for coating or heat treatment of blisks for aircraft gas turbines A method for hard-material coating or heat treatment of the blade airfoils of blisks for gas turbines provides for partial heat-insulation and cooling of the other blisk parts during the respective process to prevent their properties from being changed by the high t... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7384484 | Substrate processing method, substrate processing apparatus and substrate processing system After subjected to a developing process, a rinsing process and a replacing process in this order in a developing unit 10A, 10B, a substrate W wet with an anti-drying solution is wet-transported to a supercritical drying unit 20 by a primary tran... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7357842 | Cluster tool architecture for processing a substrate A cluster tool for processing a substrate includes a cassette and a processing module including a first processing chamber that is configured to perform a chill process on a substrate, a second processing chamber that is configured to perform a bake process on the s... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354481 | Substrate holding and rotating apparatus A substrate holding and rotating apparatus includes: a spin base connected to a rotary shaft and rotatable therearound; holding members attached to the spin base and displaceable between holding positions at which the holding members come in contact with the periphe... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7342334 | Insulated stator with wire routing element A stator for an electric machine includes stator teeth with powder coat insulation covering a portion of each tooth. An end cap with a routing element is positioned on one side of the stator. Wire extends around and contacts the powder coat insulation on the stator ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7322310 | Conical shell grasping and retaining apparatus, method for coating inverted conical shells, and modular and reconfigurable frozen cone confection manufacturing system and method The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for grasping, retaining, inverting, coating and transporting a plurality of frangible conical confection shells. The present invention also relates to a modular and reconfigurable manufacturing system for prod... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7323059 | Plant for the treatment, in particular the cataphoretic dip coating of objects, in particular of vehicle chassis The invention relates to a plant for the treatment, in particular the cataphoretic dip coating of objects, in particular of vehicle chassis (4), whereby the objects (4) are run by means of a transport car (5) through several treatment stations a... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7318868 | Paste coating method A ceramic capacitor having a ceramic body and terminal electrodes, the ceramic body being substantially a rectangular parallelopiped in shape, the terminal electrodes being provided at the two ends of the ceramic body in the length direction, each terminal electrode... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7311783 | Multiple axis tumbler coating apparatus The present invention relates to an apparatus for coating one or more workpieces such as components to be used in jet engines or industrial turbines. The apparatus comprises a device for simultaneously manipulating a workpiece about multiple axes while holding a cen... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7306677 | Clamping fixture for coating stents, system using the fixture, and method of using the fixture A device is provided for holding an appliance from an interior that may include a center support shaft, two arbors arranged on the center support shaft in a spaced apart position, a plurality of springs coupled to the two arbors, and an actuator coupled to the cente... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7288471 | Bumping electronic components using transfer substrates A method for forming solder bumps on an electronic component. Providing a transfer substrate having a plurality of solder balls, disposing the transfer substrate on the surface of the electronic component, heating to reflow the solder balls onto the electronic compo... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7288154 | Apparatus for optical disc spin-coating and method of coating optical disc There is provided an apparatus for optical disc spin-coating, comprising a cap having a tapered protruding portion or a recess in its central lower portion; a turntable for rotation that has a tapered recess or protruding portion formed in an end of its central axis... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7284760 | Holding device for disk-shaped objects Semiconductor technology requires the use of object holders, which are capable of holding wafers securely, also during rotation. In order to save time and expense, such holders should be suitable for integration directly into a processing facility, wherever possible... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7243776 | Loading and extraction of modular belt carriers of electronic components Replaceable component carriers (40) are adapted to be freely floating in belt apertures (74) and have alignment features (160), such as conical holes (170), mated to features (162), such as tapered pins (184), in processing ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7241099 | Center ball O-ring A self-retaining O-ring having at least two radial struts connectively extending from inside surfaces to a central sphere-shaped retainer. The top surfaces of the radial struts are formed below the top surfaces of the O-ring. The central sphere-shaped retainer is co... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7238240 | Method of applying hydrocarbon barrier to a plastic fuel tank The subject invention relates to a method of applying the hydrocarbon barrier inside plastic fuel tanks. The plastic fuel tanks are supported on a carrier in an upright position for movement in a loop through inverted positions. While upright, hot and dry air treats... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7226055 | Substrate holding and spinning assembly and methods for making the same A substrate holding apparatus is provided. The substrate holding apparatus includes a chuck yoke, a plurality of arm assemblies, and a plurality of gripper assemblies. A first end of each of the arm assemblies is connected to the chuck yoke and each of the arm assem... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7211150 | Apparatus and method for coating and drying multiple stents A coating and drying apparatus for the application of a coating substance to a stent and drying the stent is provided. ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7208046 | Spray coating apparatus and fixtures A system for applying a sprayed coating includes a spray mechanism operative to spray a liquefied coating material; a target system including a rotatable spray target wheel; and one or more device-holding fixtures configured to be mounted onto the spray target wheel... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7169020 | Grinding jig set and grinding method A grinding jig set comprising a combination of several jig units and a method for grinding a number of objects are provided. The method comprises a series of steps from arranging the objects to be ground on a grinding jig (a master plate) through removing the ground... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7163583 | System and method for treating articles with fluids The present invention provides a method for efficiently and uniformly treating articles with two or more fluids without transferring the articles from one container to another container. The method comprises: providing the fluids, one at a time, to treat the article... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7153388 | Chamber for high-pressure wafer processing and method for making the same Broadly speaking, a wafer processing chamber for performing a high pressure wafer process is provided. More specifically, the wafer processing chamber incorporates a wafer processing volume and an outer chamber volume. The wafer processing volume is configured to co... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7121081 | Exhaust gas recirculation afterburner An embodiment of the invention includes an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve, an intake pipe, and an afterburner. As the intake valve communicates an exhaust gas stream to an EGR valve, an afterburner affixed to an inside wall of the intake pipe captures and bur... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7115169 | Replaceable shielding apparatus A replaceable shielding apparatus provides a cost effective way of shielding a portion of a workpiece during processing. The apparatus includes a replaceable shield, made of comparable weight as the workpiece for allowing replacement of the shield in the same way as... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7105056 | Pneumatic handling and recoating apparatus and method of use A pneumatic handling and recoating apparatus for handling workpieces, such as glass, is provided. The apparatus utilizes a holding device operatively connected to a vacuum assembly. The holding device engages workpieces by vacuum and subsequently releases them by a ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7083057 | Article organizer assembly An article organizer enables a user to organize substantially planar articles and substantially three-dimensional articles adjacent one another. The article organizer comprises a support member and two parallel coils. The support member comprises opposing support en... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7077909 | Doorknob paint shield A paint shield device for doorknobs of various sizes. The device includes two flexible clamshell shaped half cups mold formed together as a unit and connected together along a living hinge between the half cups. The half cups are pivotally movable together about the... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7074276 | Clamp mandrel fixture and a method of using the same to minimize coating defects A mounting assembly for supporting a stent and a method of using the same to coat a stent is disclosed. ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7066314 | Modular belt carrier for electronic components Replaceable component carriers (40) are adapted to be freely floating in belt apertures (74) and have alignment features (160), such as conical holes (170), mated to features (162), such as tapered pins (184), in processing ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7052740 | Frame assembly and method for coating a strand of workpieces The subject invention includes a plating apparatus (10) having an electrically conductive rack (12) and a frame assembly (14). The frame assembly (14) includes a rod (24) and series of support structures (26). A number of re... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7044291 | Glue tote The embodiment of this invention is disclosed, which describes a device to carry two cans at one time in a secure fashion. This invention allows the user of the device to carry either pint or quart sized cans to any site in a secure fashion. It rests on a base, whic... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7040252 | Snap N lap pet food dish holder A pet feeding device for holding a commercially available disposable paper plate, comprising a tray base with four molded integral hooks. The paper plate is slid in place under three of the four hooks and snapped in place under the fourth hook to secure it in place.... | 05/09/2006 |
