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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 |
| 7842627 | Olefin block compositions for stretch fabrics with wrinkle resistance Compositions having good wrinkle resistance and other properties when made into garments an be made from an ethylene multi-block copolymers. The resulting fabrics and garments often have good chemical resistance, heat-resistances, and are dimensionally stable. ... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7572744 | Stretchable high-density woven fabric A stretchable high density woven fabric showing a cover factor of from 1,800 to 2,540 and stretchability in terms of a stretch ratio of from 5 to 20% in the warp or weft direction and having a poly(trimethylene terephthalate) fiber at least in the direction in which... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7405170 | Stretchable fabrics comprising elastics incorporated into NYCO for use in combat uniforms A stretchable fabric comprising NYCO fabric with about 2 to about 4 wt. % elastic, such as an elastane as LYCRA®, is disclosed. The stretchable fabric of the invention exhibits about 20 to about 50% fabric stretch, and is suitable for application in combat uniforms... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7347229 | Tubular fabric and method of making the same A tubular fabric receives an underwire in a garment such as a bra. The tubular fabric is formed by arranging a fusible yarn, such as Grilon®, and melting said yarn to form a barrier, which exhibits excellent resistance to penetration by underwires. Preferably the f... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7310933 | Bicomponent fiber and yarn comprising such fiber The invention provides a bicomponent staple fiber comprising poly(ethylene terephthalate) and poly(trimethylene terephthalate) wherein the bicomponent fiber has a substantially oval cross-section shape having an aspect ratio A:B of about 2:1 to about 5:1 wherein A i... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7240371 | Solvent free aqueous polyurethane dispersions and adhesive films therefrom for stretch fabrics Novel aqueous polyurethane dispersions and adhesive films formed therefrom are provided. The aqueous polyurethane dispersions are provided in solvent-free systems of a prepolymer comprising at least one polyether or polyester polyol, a mixture of MDI isomers, and a ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7225475 | Hat having elasticity and method of manufacturing the same Enhanced wearing comfort and a free-size feature of a hat may be achieved, without deteriorating exterior aesthetical features, when the hat includes a crown portion for being worn on a head of a wearer and an elastic brim formed by a plurality of fabric panels and ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7211531 | Elastomeric nonwoven laminates and process for producing same An elastomeric nonwoven laminate and a process for producing the elastomeric nonwoven laminate are provided. The elastomeric nonwoven laminate includes a first nonwoven, a second nonwoven and a plurality of elastic strands. The plurality of elastic strands is attach... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7135227 | Electrically conductive elastic composite yarn, methods for making the same, and articles incorporating the same Provided is an electrically conductive elastic composite yarn having an elastic member that is surrounded by at least one conductive covering filament. The conductive covering filament has a length that is greater than the drafted length of the elastic member such t... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7115551 | Cleansing articles for skin or hair The present invention relates to disposable, personal cleansing articles useful for cleansing the skin or hair. These articles are used by the consumer by wetting the dry article with water and then rubbing the article against the skin or hair. The article comprises... | 10/03/2006 |
| 6995100 | Composite sheet and process for making the same A composite sheet that comprises an elastically stretchable layer and an inelastically stretchable layer formed with inelastically stretchable continuous fibers bonded to at least one surface of the elastically stretchable layer intermittently in one direction. The ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6955193 | Fire resistant textile material A fire resistant material comprising a woven faced fabric composed or fibers from meta-aramid, polyamideimide and mixtures thereof, the woven back fabric of low thermal shrinkage fibers selected from para-aramid, polyparaphenylene terephthalamide copolymer and mixtu... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6916896 | High productivity spandex fiber process and product Commercially acceptable spandex can be prepared with greater efficiency, improved consistency and at lower costs from a high-solids content polyurethaneurea polymer solution. The polyurethaneurea is prepared using a combination of 4,4′-MDI and 2,4′-MDI, and an a... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6883193 | Elastic fitted cover A form-fitting cover has a top panel that has an elastic stretch in a least one linear direction in the range of 25 to 150% and a skirt attached to and depending from the periphery of the top panel. The skirt has an upper edge that has an elastic stretch at least eq... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6841492 | Bi-directional and multi-axial fabrics and fabric composites Bi-directional and multi-axial fabrics, fabric composites, ballistically resistant assemblies thereof, and the methods by which they are made. The fabrics are comprised of sets of strong, substantially parallel, unidirectional yarns lying in parallel planes, one abo... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6770578 | Laminated textile fabrics for use in air holding vehicle restraint systems A multi-layered woven side air curtain has pre-configured air holding cavities and a polymeric film laminated thereto. An adhesive polyether polyurethane or polyester polyurethane prime coat layer is first coated onto a textile substrate, and then a polymeric film, ... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6769459 | Method for making an elastic fabric for a damper and the structure thereof An elastic fabric made of spandex and at least one fiber, wherein the spandex has a volume of 0.1 to 5.0% of the elastic fabric volume. The at least one fiber is composed of cotton, polyester and aramid, which has a volume of 99.0 to 95.0% of the elastic fabric. Whe... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6753275 | Laminated multi-layered woven textile fabrics for use in air holding vehicle restraint systems A multi-layered woven side air curtain has pre-configured air holding cavities and a polymeric film laminated thereto. An adhesive polyether polyurethane or polyester polyurethane prime coat layer is first coated onto a textile substrate, and then a polymeric film, ... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6740607 | Substrate with stretch and heat sealing properties to make a multidirectional restraint module design The invention is directed to coating a plurality of polyurethane films onto a stretchable knit fabric substrate and heat sealing such substrates together to yield an air curtain or air bag having improved air-holding properties. ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6736453 | Stretch slipcovers Upholstery stretch slipcovers are constructed from fabric having sufficient elastic recovery force so that the covers require no additional fabric to hold the slipcovers in place or to maintain a substantial absence of wrinkles in the slipcovers. The stretch slipcov... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6734125 | Laminated multi-denier mixed fabrics for use in inflatable vehicle restraint systems A woven textile fabric is disclosed which is formed of synthetic yarns of at least two different deniers to which a solid polymeric film is laminated. An adhesive polymeric coating is provided for adhering the solid polymeric film to the woven textile fabric. The co... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6720063 | Elastically stretchable composite sheet and process for making the same An elastically stretchable composite sheet includes an elastically stretchable first web and an inelastically stretchable second web of thermoplastic synthetic resin fiber which is intermittently bonded to the first web in a y-direction. Component fiber of the secon... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6706364 | Composite elastic material A composite elastic material useful for prosthetic applications is constituted of at least one cured silicone elastomer layer containing silicone oil and hollow microspheres dispersed throughout the elastomer layer. An elasticized fabric layer may be intimately bond... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6648926 | Process for treating knits containing polyester bicomponent fibers A process for improving the properties of knit fabrics containing bicomponent polyester fibers, by heat-setting the fabrics, while stretched cross-directionally, prior to dyeing, is provided.... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6632753 | Motor vehicle air bag and fabric for use in same An air bag of the type utilized in a vehicle occupant restraint system has at least one panel of coated air bag fabric comprising a base fabric coated with a urethane coating material. The base fabric is woven in warp and fill directions from synthetic mu... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6623837 | Biaxially extendible material A biaxially extendible, breathable laminate having liquid barrier properties and low retractive force. The laminate includes a nonwoven web neck-stretched in a first direction to impart extendibility of the web in a second direction mutually perpendicular... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6576574 | Airbag coatings comprising microspheres providing improved thermal resistance This invention relates to novel airbag coating compositions and systems comprising pre-expanded or non-expandable microspheres that provide effective insulation for the target airbag fabric during exothermic inflation. The inventive airbag fabrics are eit... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6566285 | Interlining material, process of manufacturing and use thereof A method of making a fabric composite capable to assuming a desired shape including the steps of forming an interlining fabric (10) containing elastic yarn (15) running longitudinally of the fabric, varying the density of yarn across the width of the inte... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6451715 | Low permeability side curtain airbag cushions having extremely low coating levels Coated inflatable fabrics, more particularly airbags to which very low add-on amounts of coating have been applied, are provided which exhibit extremely low air permeabilities. The inventive fabrics are primarily for use in automotive restraint cushions w... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6435221 | Low abrasion elastomeric fabric An elastomeric fabric woven in a leno weave, with the warp yarns being elastomeric yarns. The elastomeric warp yarns have a minor axis disposed in the direction perpendicular to the fabric surface. The fabric is calendered to reduce the thickness of the e... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6429155 | Low permeability airbag cushions having film coatings of extremely low thickness Coated inflatable fabrics, more particularly airbags to which very low add-on amounts of coating have been applied, are provided which exhibit extremely low air permeability. The inventive inflatable fabrics are primarily for use in automotive restraint c... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6346492 | Fabric for use in prosthetics A fabric used with an inflatable penile prosthesis and having a high fabric weave density is disclosed. The fabric is comprised of substantially non-distensible warp fibers and expandable/contractible fill fibers. The warp fibers are made of a 40 denier p... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6204207 | Extruded netting exhibiting stretch and bonding Extruded net with at least some strands which melt away upon the application of heat while other strands maintain elastic, or other desirable, properties. This netting is advantageously combined with a fabric in which the low melting strands function as a... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6071578 | Tubular fabric and method of making the same The present invention relates to a tubular fabric for receiving an underwire in a garment such as a bra. The tubular fabric is formed by arranging a fusible yarn, such as Grilon (Registered Trade Mark), on the interior surface of the tube and melting said... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6007898 | Thermoplastic three-dimensional fiber network Three dimensional fiber networks which are semi-rigid and dimensionally stable are made from textile fabrics that have projections and optional depressions which are compressible and return to their original shape after being compressed. The fiber network... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5916829 | Laminated fabric with uniform pattern of adhesive securement and garments made therefrom A fabric laminate (10) comprises first and second stretch fabrics (11 and 12) having an intermediate adhesive securement layer (13) between them. The adhesive securement layer (13) is in the form of a regularly repeated pattern which comprises an array of... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5874372 | Highly stretchable fabrics and process for producing same The invention provides a highly stretchable fabric having an elongation percentage of 5 to 45% and a recovery percentage of elongation of at least 70% and comprising spun yarns serving at least as warps or wefts, the fabric being characterized in that the... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5804511 | Composite motor vehicle bumper beam A structural reaction injection molded motor vehicle bumper beam comprises a preform formed of layers of interlaced glass fibers and chopped glass fibers wherein most of the interlaced fibers are oriented longitudinally of the bumper beam. A two-component... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5789065 | Laminated fabric having cross-directional elasticity and method for producing same Transversely stretchable elastic laminated fabric with cloth-like facings was made by a two-step process. In the first step an inelastic laminate was made by continuously extruding an elastomer sheet between two plies of a fibrous sheet and joining the pl... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5749400 | Process for the manufacture of a figured elastic fabric made by the jacquard system A combination of rigid, non-elastic wefts with other wefts which are elastic and much thinner allows the creation of a figured, elastic fabric. The floats of the elastic wefts may be stretched between points of bindings. It is the density of the elastic t... | 05/12/1998 |
