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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 |
| 7972532 | Composition for odor control A synergistic composition is provided for controlling odor from waste products. The composition comprises a combination of nitrate salt, sulfide-consuming compound, pH-elevating compound, sulfide-oxidizing, nitrate-reducing bacteria, and sulfide-oxidizing enzyme. Th... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7943058 | Tagged scale inhibiting polymers, compositions comprised thereof and preventing or controlling scale formation therewith Tagged scale-inhibiting polymers, compositions comprised thereof and preventing or controlling scale formation therewith, the tagging units being units deriving from a monomer having the formula X2C═CYY′ wherein X is a hydrogen atom, or a C1 | 05/17/2011 |
| 7931822 | Compositions and methods for wastewater treatment Methods and compositions utilizing aluminum, magnesium, and calcium-based additives for the treatment and neutralization of wastewater are described for removing contaminants from wastewater, including reducing phosphorous-containing compounds, total suspended solid... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7824570 | Flocculating agent method for the production and use thereof Disclosed is an alkali aqueous flocculating agent based on an alkali aqueous salt clay extract containing dissolved silicate and aluminate, in addition to alkali chloride whereby for an aluminate (1) content by weight expressed as Al(OH)3, 1.) approximate... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7754099 | Reducing water purification material, method for producing reducing water purification material, method for treating wastewater, and wastewater treatment apparatus A reducing water purification material having a reducing iron-based precipitate selected from green rust, iron ferrite, reducing iron hydroxide, and a mixture thereof. A wastewater treatment process having steps of adding a reducing iron compound to wastewater, lead... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7686976 | Composition for removing arsenic from aqueous streams Arsenic is removed from water and other aqueous feeds by (1) treating the feed with a compound containing cerium in the +4 oxidation state, preferably cerium dioxide, to oxidize arsenic in the +3 oxidation state to arsenic in the +5 oxidation state and (2) removing ... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7625496 | Solid composition for treating water Solid water treatment compositions are provided comprising (a) a halogen-containing source; (b) a boron-containing source; and (c) a polyphosphate-containing source. Methods for their use are also provided. ... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7588696 | Antimicrobial water softener salt and solutions One embodiment of the present invention is a method of regenerating an ion exchange medium having a bacterial population, comprising dissolving a salt formulation in water to create a brine and passing the brine through the ion exchange medium during a regenerating ... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7438828 | Water treatment mixture A product and apparatus for cleaning water or industrial and sewage waste water includes a mixture of diatomite that is heated and stirred to impart an enhanced negative electrical charge to the diatomite. A mixture of approximately 50% aluminium chloride (AlCl... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7399366 | Product and processes for preventing the occurrence of rust stains resulting from irrigation systems using water containing iron ions and for cleaning off rust stains resulting from using said irrigation systems Several products and processes for preventing the occurrence of rust stains resulting from irrigation systems using water having iron ions, such as well water, and for cleaning off rust stains resulting from the use of said irrigation systems are disclosed. In one e... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7384573 | Compositions for wastewater treatment Methods and compositions for wastewater treatment. The compositions comprise CaCO3, MgCO3, lanthanum chloride, or chitosan, and can be applied easily with conventional wastewater treatment processes and equipments. The methods and compositions ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7351355 | Purifying agent for purifying soil or ground water, process for producing the same, and method for purifying soil or ground water using the same A purifying agent for purifying soil or ground water which comprises a water suspension containing iron composite particles comprising α-Fe and magnetite, and having an average particle diameter of 0.05 to 0.50 μm, an S content of 3500 to 10000 ppm and an Al conte... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7309444 | Layered tablet water treatment compositions and method of use The present invention relates generally to novel water treatment compositions. More particularly, the invention relates to solid water treatment compositions in the form of a water soluble tablet containing at least one halogen source and at least a pH compensating ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7307054 | Vapor compression air conditioning or refrigeration system cleaning compositions and methods The present invention relates to compositions that are suitable for removing or reducing residue from a vapor compression air conditioning or refrigeration system consisting essentially of 1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane and polyol ester, and methods of using ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7307056 | Disinfecting peroxosilicated compound with scale preventive effect, preparation method and use thereof The invention concerns a peroxosilicated, optionally phosphatized, disinfecting compound with scale preventive effect obtained by reacting an alkaline or alkaline-earth metasilicate with an active oxygen-releasing compound, for example potassium monopersulphate and/... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7300542 | Method for inhibiting calcium salt scale Compositions and method of improving inhibition of calcium salt scale formation under the conditions found in chemical pulp processes in which an effective amount of selected phosphonates or phosphonate blends is admixed with the black liquor composition recovered f... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7288199 | Ceramic filter and method for purifying water A ceramic filter is provided including a substrate, a separation layer comprising titania and having an average pore size in a range of 0.08 to 1 μm and a thickness in a range of 5 to 20 μm, and an intermediate layer formed between the substrate and the separation... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7285171 | Anti-filming materials, compositions and methods Anti-filming compositions and methods are provided. More particularly, compositions and methods for inhibiting film formation on surfaces, especially hard surfaces such as dishware, tableware and glassware, and soft surfaces such as fabrics and textiles are provided... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7270766 | Feed water composition for boilers “Disclosed is a feed water composition for boilers whose main ingredient is a purified ethylene glycol aqueous solution that is a mixture of purified ethylene glycol and pure water in a weight ratio of 70-90 : 10-30 wt %. The feed water composition comprises 92.1 ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7252718 | Forming a passivating aluminum fluoride layer and removing same for use in semiconductor manufacture A composition for the cleaning of residues from substrates can contain from about 0.01 percent by weight to about 5 percent by weight of one or more fluoride compounds, from about 20 percent by weight to about 50 percent by weight water, from about 20 percent by wei... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7252843 | Composition for cleaning contained bodies of water A composition and method for cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining contained bodies of water such as swimming pools, wading pools, fountains, ornamental ponds, etc. The composition includes pre-determined percentages of copper sulfate, zinc sulfate, and aluminum sulf... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7247208 | Microelectronic cleaning compositions containing ammonia-free fluoride salts Ammonia-free, HF-free cleaning compositions for cleaning photoresist and plasma ash residues from microelectronic substrates, and particularly to such cleaning compositions useful with and having improved compatibility with microelectronic substrates characterized b... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7186394 | Retarding agents for preparing purified brine The invention relates to a process to produce brine of improved purity wherein a salt source, contaminated with sulphate ions and alkaline (earth) metal ions, is dissolved in water in the presence of an effective amount of a retarding agent comprising at least one l... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7176175 | Cleansing processing agent, cleansing method employing the agent and a molded structural member A cleansing processing agent that is able to remove harmful substances contained in a variety of waste materials and a cleansing method are disclosed. Specifically, there is disclosed a cleansing processing agent containing a polymer having at least one of styrene o... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7172677 | Method for inhibiting calcium salt scale Compositions and method for improving inhibition of calcium salt scale formation under the conditions found in chemical pulp processes in which an effective amount of selected phosphonates or phosphonate blends is admixed with the aqueous digester composition in a c... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7150854 | Device for generating aqueous chlorine dioxide solutions The invention pertains to a device for generating aqueous chlorine dioxide solutions when the device is contacted with liquid water. The device comprises an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal chlorite, e.g., sodium chlorite, and a chemical reagent comprising an ac... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7138063 | Method of removing arsenic and other anionic contaminants from contaminated water using enhanced coagulation An improved water decontamination process comprising contacting water containing anionic contaminants with an enhanced coagulant to form an enhanced floc, which more efficiently binds anionic species (e.g., arsenate, arsenite, chromate, fluoride, selenate, and borat... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7128841 | Dispersed zero-valent iron colloids Stable dispersions of zero-valent iron particles are produced by milling of micro- and nano-scale iron particles (colloids) in the presence of a dispersant or dispersants. ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7125830 | Coolant treatment formulation A chemical formulation for treating coolant deficiencies, such as corrosion, scale, and low thermal transfer, and treating the root of most of the problems, which is water composition, and providing for preventative measures that further protect the systems that uti... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7109366 | Compositions for removing metal ions from aqueous process solutions and methods of use thereof The present invention provides a composition and process using the composition for removing metal ions from aqueous process solutions. These compositions include a non-metallic compound and a suitable carrier. In one embodiment, the non-metallic compound is a thiura... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7101115 | stabilization of persistent hydrophobic organic contaminants in sediments using coal- and wood-derived carbon sorbents To overcome obstacles faced by current remediation technologies for contaminated sediments, the present invention provides a new strategy based on in situ control of hydrophobic organic contaminants (HOC) bioavailability. The strategy employs the addition of activat... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7097739 | Method for the production of improved pulp Compositions and method for improving properties of pulp produced or reducing the digester cycle time in alkaline chemical pulping processes in which an effective amount of at least one selected phosphonate or carboxylate compound or mixtures thereof is admixed with... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7067063 | Process and compositions for the disinfection of waters A process for killing microorganisms and controlling biofouling in high chlorine demand waters comprises mixing two components, one of which is an oxidant and the other an ammonium salt, and adding the mixture immediately to the aqueous system to be treated. ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063833 | Method of reducing staining of stannous in dentifrice compositions Disclosed are methods for reducing the staining of dentifrice composition containing stannous comprising administering to a subject the dentifrice composition. The dentifrice composition is a dual phase dentifrice and is contained in physically separated compartment... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7048860 | Material for treating acidic waste water This invention relates to a method for treating acidic waste water, particularly mine effluent, and to a solid waste water treating material useful for the method. This waste water treating material is obtained by solidifying a mixture of rock wool and an inorganic ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7045077 | Calcium hypochlorite compositions Stable compositions of calcium hypochlorite containing selected hydrated inorganic salts having a sufficiently high enthalpy and the ability to provide water release to sufficiently quench reactions and reduce the potential for conflagration. ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7033511 | Sustained water treatment in dental equipment An antimicrobial composition, methods of making the composition, and methods of using the composition. The composition comprises a substantially dry mixture of effective amounts of one or more quaternary ammonium compounds, one or more oxidizing agents, and one or m... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7030287 | Method of decreasing nitrate nitrogen and volatile organic compound in soil and groundwater A method of decreasing nitrate nitrogen and volatile organic compounds in soil and groundwater by burying a fatty acid having 10 or more carbon atoms, an alcohol having 12 or more carbon atoms, an ester of a linear saturated fatty acid having 14 or more carbon atoms... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6995120 | Scale control composition for high scaling environments Barium sulfate and/or calcium carbonate scale inhibitor composition composed of a water-soluble polymer having incorporated phosphate functionality, the polymer being formed from at least one ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer, at least one ethylenica... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6994794 | Media with germicidal properties Filtration media having germicidal for use in filtering particles and deactivating, removing and/or destroying microorganisms from a feed liquid passing through the media. The filtration media includes an effective amount of at least one germicidal agent associated ... | 02/07/2006 |
