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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 |
| 7849753 | Connection strength testing device A strength testing device for testing a connection strength between a first and a second articles includes a workbench, a supporting member adjustably attached to the workbench in a vertical direction to support the first article, a blocking member adjustably attach... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7798014 | Method and apparatus for testing composite materials A test coupon has a waisted central section from which respective load introduction sections extend, each load introduction section having a pair of divergent load introduction surfaces extending from a respective curved surface of the central section. Test apparatu... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7624647 | Spring supported lower clamper for direct tensile test A spring supported lower clamper for direct tensile test, comprising a lower connection member, a lower end cap for holding a sample, a lower chain for connecting the lower connection member with the lower end cap, and spring-type supporting provisions for supportin... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7478563 | Apparatus and method to measure cable tension A method and apparatus for measuring tension in a stressed cable wherein the apparatus comprises two clamps, a circuit board and a power source. A transverse acceleration is generated in the stressed cable which is measured by an accelerometer in the apparatus, conv... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7380467 | Bond integrity tool The present invention is directed to a bond integrity tool, which includes a shoulder housing, a collar shaft, and an end cap. The collar shaft has a neck portion and a mouth portion. The neck portion is disposed within the shoulder housing, and the mouth portion is... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7348502 | Counterbalance for a platform balance A platform balance includes a first frame support and a second frame support movable relative to the first frame support. At least one counter balance assembly is provided to support the static weight of the first frames support and elements connected thereto. The c... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7302859 | Device for showing tensile stress In this device for indicating (10) pretensioning forces in a tensioning element (7), such as tie-down straps or tie-down ropes, the spring surrounds the tie bolt (3) which is located on the loop of the tie-down strap, and in response to weak for... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7284447 | Apparatus and method for testing weld integrity An apparatus and method for testing weld integrity is disclosed which is portable, self-contained, adaptable for field use in most locations, and can verify the integrity of attachment welds. The testing apparatus includes a cylinder or cylinders, attachable to the ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7258022 | Micro-tensile testing system A micro-tensile testing system providing a stand-alone test platform for testing and reporting physical or engineering properties of test samples of materials having thicknesses of approximately between 0.002 inch and 0.030 inch, including, for example, LiGA enginee... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7204159 | Fastening member removing force measuring device and holding device The fastening member removing force measuring device according to the present invention includes a holding unit (300) for holding and pressing a fabric (953) around a snap member (921), a restricting unit for restricting the snap member (921 | 04/17/2007 |
| 7204153 | Apparatus and a method for testing attachment features of components An apparatus (10) for testing attachment features (26,28,30,32) of components (12,14) comprises a first member (16) having a first end (18), a second end (20), a first edge (22) and a second edge (24). The firs... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7204152 | Apparatus and method for fatigue testing A method of simulating life of a rotor blade mounting feature mounted in a complementary rotor disc mounting feature comprises the steps of providing two specimen mounting features (37) each having portions defining pressure faces matching in profile respecti... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7194915 | Lever connector test fixture A universally adjustable tool for measuring the force required to throw the lever of a lever-type, two-part, electrical connector. The tool comprises a handle, a base bar to which the handle is slideably attached, and a pair of legs having adaptors to permit the too... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7155982 | Testing apparatus for compression and shear testing of a test component such as a curved aircraft component A testing apparatus receives a test component between a force introduction table and a pressure plate, which apply a compressive load to the component therebetween. First and second shear beams are secured to opposite vertical edges of the component to respectively ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7152489 | Arresting device, and snap member removal force measuring apparatus A constraining device comprises a plurality of jaws 34 adapted to constrain the sides of an object of constraint, support shafts 35 rotatably supporting the respective jaws so as to allow the jaws to spread and become closed, first biasing means 36 | 12/26/2006 |
| 7134591 | Method of and apparatus for testing a wire bond connection A method and apparatus for the nondestructive testing of a bond connection between a bond wire and a substrate or pad which utilizes an ultrasonic tool for bonding the bond wire to the substrate or pad. The test force is applied in the plane of the bond connection t... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7122989 | Multiple speed mover assembly A mover assembly (16) that moves or positions an object (12) includes a mover output (226), an actuator (230), and a control system (18). The mover output (226) is connected to the object (12), and the actuator (23... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7051597 | Apparatus and methods for tension testing of curved specimens Apparatus and methods for tension testing of curved composite specimens are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus for tension-testing first and second curved specimens includes a first end member adapted to be coupled to first end portions of the first and seco... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7036386 | Multipurpose utility mounting assembly for handheld field maintenance tool A multipurpose utility mounting assembly for a handheld field maintenance tool is disclosed. The assembly includes a number of features that allow effective use of the handheld field maintenance tool for a wide variety of mounting techniques that may be encountered ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7023226 | Probe pins zero-point detecting method, and prober A zero-point detecting method of this invention is performed prior to testing the electrical characteristics of a wafer by bringing an object to be tested on a stage and probes of a probe card into contact with each other. The surface of a zero-point detection plate... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6957575 | Apparatus for weight on bit measurements, and methods of using same The present invention is generally directed to a tool for obtaining downhole measurements and methods of using such a tool. In one illustrative embodiment the tool comprises a body, at least one strain gauge cavity in the body, the strain gauge cavity having a strai... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6925419 | Intrinsically safe field maintenance tool with removable battery pack An intrinsically safe field maintenance tool includes terminals selectably coupleable to a process communication loop having a process industry standard communication protocol. At least one media is configured to communicate in accordance with a process industry sta... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6820497 | Method and apparatus for detecting and controlling orientation of articles for further processing An apparatus and method for use in a system for handling a flaccid article, such as a sock or other hosiery item, having portions of differing stretch characteristics, by which the differentially stretchable portions may be distinguished from one another by applying... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6813965 | HSK spindle tension testing kit A HSK spindle tension testing kit for measuring the force exerted by the drawbar assembly on the spindle on a CNC machine. The kit includes an upper frame member, a clevis, a pressure jack, a guide piece, a grip-housing, and a transfer rod. The guide piece is aligne... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6739202 | Method and apparatus for non-destructive testing of leaded packages A method of non-destructively testing the adhesion of electrical leads joined to a package comprising the steps of holding the package and a portion of a lead in respective stationary positions, applying a force to the lead proximate an area where it's joined to the... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6725730 | Crane test weight assembly and method A solid weight load testing system is disclosed for testing the load capacity of a crane. The apparatus includes a holder that includes a platform and a post, the post having upper and lower end portions and being structurally connective at its lower end portion to ... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6662666 | Instrument and method for measuring pluck resistance of fastener members This invention provides a pluck-resistance measuring instrument for fastener members comprises a holder for pressing the fabric of a garment to which a fastener member is attached, securely around the member, a plurality of clamp members capable of clampi... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6622571 | Apparatus for measuring tension and stress capable of adjusting an angle of measurement An apparatus for measuring tension and stress, which is capable of adjusting an angle of measurement. The apparatus includes a base plate, a supporting member, and a body for measuring tension and stress. The supporting member is mounted on the base plate... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6606918 | Multi-axial strain testing apparatus A strain testing apparatus which places tensile forces on a sheet, a film, or the like samples in at least two axes and generally in a radial direction. The multi-axial strain testing apparatus comprises a clamping assembly having at least two clamping me... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6561019 | Method and apparatus for tensile testing a spliced connection of fibers in a fiber splicing device In a fiber splicing device, an adjustment apparatus for moving a first fiber-section perpendicular to its end face is designed such that it is composed of at least one piezo-actuator and a drive. After the splicing of the two fiber ends, the piezo-actuato... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6533507 | Spindle tool holder tension testing kit A spindle tension testing kit designed to allow mill operators to quickly and easily determine the gripping or holding force of the coupler and drawbar assembly on a spindle against the tool holder used with a milling or other machine using this method of... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6523419 | Electrode tensile test method and apparatus, substrate/probe support device for electrode tensile test, and electrode-probe bonding device for electrode tensile test An electrode tensile test method and apparatus which can yield accurate data, and a substrate/probe support device for an electrode tensile test. For this purpose, the electrode tensile test method includes a heating step (S202) of heating the ambient tem... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6523420 | Tension measurement apparatus for pogo pin A tension measurement apparatus for a pogo pin having a height adjusting device for adjusting a height to be measured vertically, on which a device for measuring a tension of the pogo pin is mounted to be vertically movable according to the operation of t... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6520032 | Seat belt tension sensing apparatus Apparatus (10) includes first and second members (20, 22) that are connected to each other and pivotable relative to each other about an axis (46). A spring (120) biases the first member (20) to pivot in a first rotational direction relative to the second... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6499356 | Apparatus for non-destructive extensometric measurement of the support forces that can be exerted by an orthesis of the elastic hose type An apparatus has a jig suitable for receiving an orthesis engaged thereon, the jig having two elongate branches, an expander cooperating with facing ends of the branches to move them apart from each other transversely to their long dimension, control syst... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6453751 | Device for measuring pulling-in force A device for measuring a pulling-in force of a clamping system provided on a handling device of a machine tool. The device includes a support part having a support surface configured to contact a support surface provided on the handling device, and a pull... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6343515 | Method and apparatus for improved measurement of tension and compression in a wireline A tension measuring device including an elongated body having two ends and a deflection block secured to each end of the elongated body for holding a line spaced apart from the elongated body. The deflection blocks are positioned equidistant from a center... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6341530 | Apparatus and method for shear testing bonds of electrical connections A device is described for testing the force to shear a deposit of solder or gold from a substrate, these deposits having a diameter in the range 50-100 μm and being for the bonding of electrical conductors. A shear tool has a semi-cylindrical cavity whic... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6267012 | Tensile specimen test grip Tensile loading is applied to a notched specimen bar through the base of a fixture grip having a pair of interfitting pieces releasably held assembled in a fixture position in axial abutment with the base and in engagement with the specimen bar by means o... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6199433 | Gasket adhesion test grip tool A tool for verifying the wetting of a "Hollow D" gasket adhesive sealing a panel, door or cabinet frame substrate and the like, including a pair of substantially symmetrical gripping surfaces having upper portions fastened together to receive a force gaug... | 03/13/2001 |
