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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 |
| 8172491 | Motorcycle tie-down system A strapping system for positioning and transporting a motorcycle or similar vehicle in an upright position include two interconnected straps with reinforced cuffs. The cuffs have a cylindrical body and strap attachment housing contiguously formed and a reinforcement... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8172492 | Tie down bracket for tying motorcycles to trailers or truck beds A tie down apparatus for tying a motorcycle down to a trailer or truck bed has a novel U-shaped tie down bracket used in conjunction with tie down straps and a front wheel receiving channel attached to the bed. ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 7976254 | System for securing a personal vehicle A securing device for motorcycles and ATVs. The securing device comprises an anchor member that is detachably mounted to a floor of a transport vehicle and a coupling sleeve that engages with the footpeg of the motorcycle. A lever assembly is interposed between the ... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7959388 | Device for securing a wheel of an upright motorcycle to a trailer A device for securing a vehicle includes a frame member locatable over the upper portion of a tire of a wheel of a vehicle and; a respective tie down attachable to each of opposite sides of the frame member. Each tie down includes an attachment member at its end rem... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7896592 | Adjustable motorcycle securing device A device for securing a motorcycle to a surface such as a trailer bed includes a base assembly attached to the surface and including a base plate and a pair of eccentric pivot support brackets, a pin assembly, an eccentric pivot rotatably mounted to each of the ecce... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7891921 | Anchoring system for motorized and non-motorized craft An anchoring system for a craft according to one embodiment comprises a first and third portion for forming a first loop around a handlebar, the first portion having a free end; a second and fourth portion for forming a second loop around the handlebar, the second p... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7850407 | Motorcycle transport device A motorcycle transport device comprising a base, a pair of first upright members attached to the base, and a pair of second members telescopically connected to the first upright members. A lower jaw is attached to each of the first upright members and an upper jaw i... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7686549 | Motorcycle stand for motorcycle transport This invention is a motorcycle stand for securing a motorcycle to a vehicle. The apparatus has a hook which pulls down the foot peg of a motorcycle onto a receiving portion on the base member of the frame. The hook is attached to a sliding member which slides within... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7651304 | Lock system for immobilizing transported vehicle The invention features a locking coupling for securing a transported vehicle within a carrier vehicle. The locking coupling features an turnbuckle attachment having adjustable arms for securing to the frame of a transported vehicle and a load binder assembly having ... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7648317 | Motorcycle transport stand A motorcycle transport stand has cycle support arms that move between a load position in which they are spaced apart a greater distance to receive the rear wheel of a motorcycle and a secured position in which they are spaced apart a lesser distance to prevent exces... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7632051 | Motorcycle trailering stabilizers A stabilizing rod system for securing a motorcycle to a trailer during transportation. The system has telescoping tubes which can be adjusted to fit different dimensions and a hook for securing the tubes to the trailer and a second hook for securing the tubes to the... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7544027 | System and method for loading vehicles onto the cargo bed of a transporting vehicle A system and method for loading one or more vehicles onto the cargo bed of a transporting vehicle such as a pickup truck or trailer is presented. The system includes a supporting located at the front of the cargo bed above the plane of the cargo bed and one or more ... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7438510 | Apparatus and method for securing a pallet jack An anchoring device including a mounting bracket adapted to be attached to an object. The mounting bracket has a slot. The anchoring device also includes an end clip adapted to be removably connected to a first mounting structure. The anchoring device further includ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7416373 | Motorcycle tie down/lock down system A tie down system for a two wheeled vehicle includes a support plate providing a wheel chock for receiving the front wheel of the vehicle and a pair of diverging arms extending away from the wheel chock. An adjustable strut connects between the ends of the diverging... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7402012 | Mono-beam motorcycle trailer and support assembly A mono-beam trailer and support assembly for transporting a motorcycle in an upright position without the use of straps or ropes. A single elongate main beam, upon which the motorcycle is carried, pivots vertically and laterally relative to the towing vehicle but ca... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7381019 | Accessory for loading and transporting a motorcycle An accessory for a transporting vehicle having a bed and a tailgate mounting mechanism, a ramp with a main portion and at least one extension, a mounting mechanism for pivotally mounting the ramp, a sled mechanism slidably mounted to the ramp; a drive mechanism with... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7347653 | Motorcycle transport apparatus A motorcycle transport apparatus to secure a motorcycle or recreational vehicle during transport is provided. The apparatus is comprises a base assembly attached to a truck or trailer bed and a clamp assembly to fasten the lower frame of a motorcycle to the base ass... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7318608 | Running gear with integral engine supports A running gear support assembly for supporting a portable machine. The running gear support assembly includes a pair of wheel hubs, an axle beam supported between the pair of wheel hubs, and at least one support bracket. The support bracket is coupled to the axle be... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7318541 | Storage rack for human transporter There is disclosed a storage rack that can onload, secure, and offload a human transporter device such as a SEGWAY HT. The storage rack is attached to a vehicle such as a postal vehicle. The vehicle can thus transport a human transporter while the human transporter ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7316530 | Motorcycle transport tie-down system A motorcycle (or similar vehicle) transport tie-down system utilized an apparatus including a base track attachable to a truck or trailer bed and a pair of upright posts that adjustably engage the track, and each post has a longitudinal hole and one or more openings... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7306413 | Vehicle restraint apparatus and trailer incorporating the same A trailer and vehicle restraining apparatus therefore providing secure attachment of at least one vehicle to the trailer. The apparatus has a body with a flange extending outwardly therefrom with a restraining member being received for slidable movement along at lea... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7303368 | Trailer for walk greensmower A trailer for a walk greensmower comprises a trailer frame supported by a pair of ground engaging trailer wheels. The trailer frame includes a pair of spaced, parallel wheel ramps. A tongue is provided for connecting to a tow vehicle. The trailer frame is pivotal re... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7287942 | Motorcycle restraint system The present invention is a motorcycle restraint system utilizing a trailing member linking the rear axle of the motorcycle to the floor of the transport vehicle via two hinge joints, allowing for automatic height adjustment. The restraint system allows the motorcycl... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7278815 | Support device for a statically unstable and dynamically stable personal vehicle A support device for supporting at least one statically unstable and dynamically stable personal vehicle including a platform and motor-driven wheels projecting below said platform. The support device includes a support body having at least one support surface for c... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7252468 | Methods and devices for adapting a cargo container to directly interface with an aircraft cargo bay The present invention relates generally to a skid assembly for use with a cargo container. In one particular embodiment, the skid assembly comprises an elongate member having an upper surface, a lower surface, and a side surface; a plurality of side extensions space... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7243966 | Vehicle cargo bed extension device A portable component assembly device for extending the length of the pickup bed for hauling objects longer than the bed of the pickup is adapted to the receiver hitch attached to the rear end of a pickup with a primary support bar inserted within the receiver hitch ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7234903 | Snowmobile locking device A locking device for use with a snowmobile trailer and tie down bar wherein the tie down bar is removably attached to the trailer via a tie down screw for securing a snowmobile to the trailer. The locking mechanism having a housing including a center portion and at ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7232281 | Motorcycle transporting device A motorcycle transporting device, comprising a docking bar receiver, including a pair of stationary brackets, each having corresponding apertures therethrough, that are permanently affixable to a frame of a motorcycle; a docking bar assembly that is removeably inser... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7229238 | Wheelchair docking system A docking system for securing a wheelchair into a vehicle in which a docking shoe is firmly attached to either the frame of the wheelchair or to the floor of the vehicle, or both. A firm anchor device, which may be a second docking shoe, is firmly attached to the ot... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7198443 | Motorcycle transport system and method therefor A motorcycle transport system and method therefor includes a crossbar that is insertable through a hollow bore of a motorcycle such as a swing arm pivot so that the motorcycle is securable for transport by securing the crossbar. One or more stands may couple to the ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7165704 | Bicycle fixing rack assembly for wheeled vehicle A bicycle fixing rack assembly includes a main frame, a plurality of X-shaped fixing plates, two pivot units, and a plurality of clamping units. Thus, the seat tube of the bicycle is clamped between the two clamping blocks of the respective clamping unit, so that th... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7165684 | High density bicycle storage system A ceiling mount bicycle rack provides for easy loading through the use of downwardly transversely opening wheel hooks that may receive the tires of a bicycle when flipped about the bicycle's upper structure by a user through a gentle arc. After installation on the r... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7147415 | Apparatus for securing a small recreational vehicle An apparatus for securing a small recreational vehicle to a bed of a towing vehicle or to a grounding member is provided. The apparatus includes a mounting shaft that is securably positionable proximal to the bed of the towing vehicle or mountable on a grounding mem... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7147417 | Slide mechanism A trailer is configured with a slide mechanism operable to slidably couple a tie-down assembly with the trailer. The trailer includes a trailer frame configured with an axle and a pair of wheels for transporting a load over a distance. The slide mechanism includes a... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7140630 | Trailer adapter hitch for a barrow A trailer adapter hitch suitable for converting a manually operated two wheeled barrow to a two wheeled trailer for use with a motorized vehicle is the subject of the present invention. The trailer adapter hitch is generally linear in shape and is light weight, havi... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7137422 | Motorcycle transportation cover A weather-proof, wind-proof one-piece cover bag, for a motorcycle or other vehicle being transported on an open vehicle or trailer, comprises a bag made of durable, and flexible material provided with two or more tie down slits to accommodate tie down straps securin... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7137764 | Cargo management system for trailers and truckbeds and method of use A configurable base is formed from a plurality of interlocking tiles that may fit within a frame. Anchoring tiles have receptacles for accepting anchors. Smooth panels support heavy items. Accessories are formed to either attach to the anchor or integrally with the ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7124470 | Tool lanyard A tool having a lanyard, a tool member and structures for attaching the lanyard and the tool member. The attaching structures includes a pin that is engaged with the lanyard and the tool member. The tool defines an opening having a bore contiguous with the opening f... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7108466 | Device for securing a personal-transport vehicle to a mounting surface A preferred embodiment of a device for securing a personal-transport vehicle to a mounting surface includes one of a plow bracket and a bracket member for mounting on one of the personal-transport vehicle and the mounting surface, and a receptacle for mounting on th... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7097407 | Mounting structure for mounting foldable two-wheel vehicle on four-wheel vehicle A two-wheel vehicle foldable to have a width equivalent to the width of a license number plate can be contained in a door, side walls, or a rear wall of a four-wheel vehicle. Handles and steps of the two-wheel vehicle can be folded so that the vehicle width becomes ... | 08/29/2006 |
