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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 |
| 7260919 | Sealable ceiling assembly A sealable ceiling assembly is provided for use in applications such as clean rooms. The sealable ceiling assembly may include main beams suspended from a support ceiling parallel to each other and cross beams that run perpendicular to the main beams to attach the m... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7232368 | Mine ventilation A mine air crossing includes opposite side walls and a deck extending from side wall to side wall. Each side wall includes a plurality of sections assembled side-by-side and interconnected by quick-connections. Similarly, each deck may include deck sections assemble... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7228935 | Attachment pin for an exhaust-gas muffler The invention relates to an attachment pin (1) for fixing an exhaust-gas muffler (2) in an apparatus part (4) of a portable handheld work apparatus (5) driven by an internal combustion engine. The exhaust-gas muffler (2) includes e... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7228663 | Decorative trim assemblies An exterior trim assembly for use with a window or door surround in a building structure comprises at least one mantle for affixing above the window or door, and first and second pilaster assemblies for affixing on the sides of the window or door. The mantle compris... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7185469 | Modular raised wall paneling system The present invention is a new and novel modular raised wall paneling system and method of manufacture that is economical, labor non-intensive, and can be easily constructed for a variety of room configurations and dimensions. The modular raised wall paneling system... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7144413 | Graft fixation system and method A graft fixation device, system and method are disclosed for reconstruction or replacement of a ligament or tendon preferably wherein a soft tissue graft or a bone-tendon-bone graft is received and implanted in a bone tunnel. The graft fixation system includes a fix... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7134246 | Method and apparatus for reinforcing a door assembly A fenestration product includes a door assembly having a door shiftable into and out of a closed position, at least one generally flat door jamb presenting an inner face that faces inwardly toward the door when the door is in the closed position and a generally oppo... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7108141 | Fragile article transportation, display and storage system An apparatus for holding a fragile item which includes a support frame and a support panel mounted within the support frame. The support frame includes at least one elongated, longitudinal channel on an exterior surface thereof to provide an area of attachment to th... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7093398 | Wall panel assembly and method of assembly A wall assembly includes at least two panel elements which are configured for contiguous placement adjacent to one another. Each of the panel elements defines a hollow internal passageway. The panels are configured to permit a contiguous placement whereby the respec... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7065931 | Floor strip A thin decorative thermosetting laminate of postforming quality is glued to a longitudinal carrier to form a floor strip. The laminate has a thermosetting resin as well as hard particles impregnated therein to increase the abrasion resistance of the laminate. The ca... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7019250 | Quick change device for mounting an actuator to a resistance welding gun A quick change device has a mounting member for mounting an actuator to a resistance welding gun by headed fasteners. The mounting member has several keyhole type apertures arranged in a circle. The fasteners extend through the narrow portions of the keyhole type ap... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7017317 | Decorative ceiling panel and fastening system A ceiling system is disclosed which has the desirable aesthetic features of a decorative ceiling without the disadvantages of custom fabrication or other types of pre-manufactured ceiling systems. The ceiling system utilizes a plurality of pre-manufactured, modular ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6993875 | Building elements The invention concerns a building element[which is a stud (10) having a number of channels (12). Each channel can receive a cooperating means (14) which can be used to mount a panel or bracket on the stud. The invention also concerns a building ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6827520 | Connection system for firmly connecting at least two elements This invention relates to a joining system (1) for fixedly joining at least two elements (2, 3), in particular girders, comprising at least one first element (2) which is adjacent at one of its ends to the other element (3) on a contact s... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6612083 | System of building construction A system of building construction comprises prefabricated modules with wall sections having finished paneling on both faces, inner foam panels and spacers made from insulating foam, and a steel-reinforced concrete core. The modules come complete with oute... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6543956 | Device for connecting structural components A device for connecting structural components (10, 12), with a base part (16; 116), which is disposed at the one structural component (10), a spacer (18; on 118), which is in threaded engagement with the base part (16; 116) and is supported with one end a... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6345472 | Apparatus and method for anchoring and erecting concrete or similar materials An apparatus for use in concrete construction is characterized by a body having a first portion configured to be set into concrete during the casting of that concrete, and which can be removed from the concrete after the concrete has set, and thereby may ... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6327829 | Connecting structure for concrete block and connector used therefor A connecting structure of concrete block according to the present invention comprises connecting rods buried in divided blocks, and a connector which exerts forces to attract exposed ends of the connecting rods toward each other and maintains a condition ... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6250031 | Double slope beam in two halves The present invention concerns a double slope beam in vibrated or pre-compressed reinforced concrete, composed of two complementary halves or semi-beams (10) each with a reinforcing framework and with adjoining parts which are destined to be mated togethe... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6247282 | Deck and beam connector In the broader aspects of the invention there is provided a new and improved deck and beam connector for post and beam structures. The deck and beam connector has a deck flange mounted on the deck, the flange has an opening therein. Depending into the dec... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6209572 | Device for repairing drains A coupling system that can be placed into the existing drain and over the existing drain pipe to effect a repair without removal of an existing tub, shower or similar receptacle. The drain coupling system is self-sealing and can be locked into place from ... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6079164 | Device for connecting two panels together and for adjusting their spatial arrangement This disclosure concerns a connecting device for connecting a first panel onto a second panel, the connecting device having a substantially plate-like connecting element including an aperture therein, where the connecting element has a first flat part str... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6065263 | Connecting structure for concrete block and connector used therefor A connector forces exposed ends of connecting rods buried in divided concrete blocks toward each other. After the divided blocks are combined so as to align respective cavities within the blocks, a tool tightens an external threaded portion of a first tig... | 05/23/2000 |
| 5711121 | Partition system A cubicle forming partition system has a construction which permits the use of wall panels made entirely from a cost effective volume of solid surface plastic sheets. The wall panels are rigidly secured in spaced relation from a room floor by mounts which... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5692350 | Apparatus and method for leveling closures A unique and simple apparatus and method allow one to simultaneously level a closure, such as a door or window, in an opening in a wall while also anchoring that closure to the wall. The apparatus includes a spring shim and an anchor. The spring shim has ... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5488808 | Interlock for wall panel system An interlock system for locking wall panel frames. Vertical frame members are provided with keyhole-shaped openings for receipt therethrough of the head of a carriage bolt in one portion and having and a second elongate slotted portion capable of a non-ro... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5435109 | Fabricated house panel A fabricated house panel improved so as to make the fabrication convenient, has a screw shaft projectable from the surface where two panels are put together, and a bushing member couplable by the screw shaft, with the coupling parts being provided inside ... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5285617 | Method of assembling a hazardous material container storage building A hazardous waste material container storage building comprising a plurality of modules, each module having a floor for supporting containers of hazardous waste materials and tubes underlying the floor. In one embodiment, a first and second module are pro... | 02/15/1994 |
| 5266738 | Universal fixture mount and method of assembly A utility light pole having a main pole section and a pole end section adapted for supporting a selected one of a plurality of light fixtures above a base such that once constructed, the pole main section and the pole end section form a uniform exterior a... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5261198 | Modular concrete connector A connector (10) is disclosed which serves the dual function of providing a threaded insert for threaded engagement with a lifting bolt to move the concrete casting and as a shear connection between the first concrete casting and a mating concrete casting... | 11/16/1993 |
| 4881349 | Panel locking system Securement and cooperation between panels of an office panelling system is improved by mechanically connecting panels in a manner to maintain a particular orientation and to allow transfer of loads therebetween. The mechanical fasteners are advantageously... | 11/21/1989 |
| 4858403 | Fastening bar assembly for frameless insulating panels A fastening bar assembly for connecting together adjacent insulating panels of an insulated enclosure, in which the panels have a foamed in situ insulating foam core and metal skins on the inner and outer faces thereof, and wherein the fastening bar assem... | 08/22/1989 |
| 4845909 | Fixing and coupling of panels and cladding The outer cladding of a web of a building is provided by a plurality of panels extending vertically and horizontally thereof in an array. The panels are formed along a pair of opposite vertically extending edge regions with sheet metal flanges each provid... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4786201 | Mounting system for securing modules to one another Modular units are connected to each other with the aid of recesses provided in the edges of the modular units and with the aid of clamping bolts each carrying two nuts and a clamping nut in a mirror-symmetrical arrangement relative to a plane passing cent... | 11/22/1988 |
| 4779707 | Modular elevator cab construction A modular elevator cab construction is provided for assembly onto a platform of an elevator cage substantially from within the area of the cab. A rear wall panel, two side wall panels and front wall structures are assembled by simple complementary interen... | 10/25/1988 |
| 4763453 | Door shoe assembly A metal frame and glass panel structure has a metal shoe having a receiving channel, the receiving channel having at least one smooth side surface and an opposite side surface spaced apart from the smooth side surface; a glass panel positioned within the ... | 08/16/1988 |
| 4754584 | Modular security cell A security cell is adapted for expedient assembly in existing walled buildings and is primarily constructed of substantially identical wall and ceiling panels that are assembled adjacent existing walls and windows with connectors that are unexposed and in... | 07/05/1988 |
| 4680903 | Door shoe assembly A metal frame and glass panel structure comprises a metal shoe having a receiving channel therein, the receiving channel having at least one smooth side surface and an opposite side surface spaced apart from said smooth side surface; a glass panel positio... | 07/21/1987 |
| 4616455 | Fastening assembly A fastening assembly for use in fastening a thick insulating layer 8, typically between 130 and 300 mm, onto a roof decking 9 comprises a self drilling and self tapping screw-threaded fastener 1 having a driving head 11; a load distributing plate 2 for en... | 10/14/1986 |
| 4527364 | Corner assembly of structural members Corner assembly of a first and a second structural member disposed at an angle. Each member has an inner open ended chamber formed by spaced inner and outer webs of the members. A corner connector member has a first and a second leg snugly fitting into on... | 07/09/1985 |
