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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 |
| 8113071 | Multi-threat detection portal A method and a system for efficiently screening for dangerous threatening items in or on an animate subject (e.g., a person) are presented. The system includes a portal that accommodates an animate subject and a test unit that includes equipment for subjecting the a... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8109161 | Methods and apparatus for monitoring deposit formation in gas systems Solids deposition in a gas environment, such as a gas transmission line or pipeline are measured using metal-coated quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) in a QCM probe within a high pressure gas chamber in the gas environment. The metal coated on the QCM may be iron, i... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8109160 | Inspection apparatus An inspection apparatus may include an arm member, a vacuum pump, a contact member, and at least one probe. The contact member may be connected to the arm member and connected to the vacuum pump for contacting and applying vacuum pressure from the vacuum pump to a w... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8109162 | Pig detector A device for indicating the passage of a pig beyond a predetermined location in a pipeline comprising a pig detector connected to a pipeline and communicating with the interior of the pipeline through an opening at the location. A means for divorcing the pressure in... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8104363 | Sealing status inspecting apparatus and sealing status inspecting method A laminated packaging material is composed of a thermoplastic material outermost layer, a paper base material layer, a conductive barrier layer and a heat sealing innermost layer. An apparatus inspects an opening section, which is formed by at least partly eliminati... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8091440 | Non-destructive test apparatus The present invention provides a non-destructive test apparatus which can be applied not only to a structure in dry conditions but also to a structure constructed under water or in a location to which it is difficult for a worker to gain access. The non-destructive ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8087311 | Remote pipe inspection using a mounted camera and sensor Inspecting an interior portion of a pipe system. An imaging device includes a camera that is fixedly attached to an interior surface of a pipe. The camera captures a plurality of images of an interior portion of a pipe. The imaging device is connected to a data comm... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8061224 | Method for performing a shelf lifetime acceleration test Embodiments of the invention provide a method of determining a storage lifetime of a wafer in a storage environment, the storage environment corresponding to an environment having a first value of temperature and a first value of relative humidity, the wafer having ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8020460 | Sensor housing and mount for in-line inspection tool An in-line inspection tool comprising sensors and sensor housings is disclosed. Each sensor housing may contain at least one sensor. The tool may further comprise a structure comprising a central axis and a plurality of sensor mounts distributed circumferentially ab... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8001858 | Pipeline inspection apparatus and method using radio frequency identification and inertial navigation A pipeline inspection device, for example a pipeline inspection gauge or pig, is configured for inspecting a pipeline. The pipeline includes a plurality of pipes of varying orientations and a radio frequency identification device (RFID) provided on each pipe. Each R... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7971497 | Devices and methods for performing inspections, repairs, and/or other operations within vessels Devices and methods facilitate inspections, repairs, and other operations within vessels without human entry into the vessels, and without introducing contaminants that could reduce the purity of materials held in the vessels below predetermined minimum levels. ... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7950297 | Nondestructive inspection heads for components having limited surrounding space An inspection head where non-destructive inspection is structured to fit into narrow spaces, and to accurately and repeatably move an inspection probe along a surface to be inspected. Movement of the inspection head along an X, Y, Z, Θ, and Φ-axis is precisely con... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7908937 | Method to detect and characterize contaminants in pipes and ducts with interactive tracers A method and an apparatus for detecting, locating, and quantifying contamination in a fluid flow system like a pipe or duct. This characterization technique uses a conservative and one or more interactive tracers that are injected into the fluid flow system and then... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7827874 | Sample treatment system According to the present invention, a sample treatment system is capable of successfully detecting the shape of a stopper of a stopper-equipped sample vessel. A sample treatment system comprises: a sample rack for supporting a stopper-equipped sample vessel in which... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7798022 | Testing devices for multihole workpiece A testing device (100) configured for testing a multihole workpiece (10) with a plurality of holes (12), includes a detecting station (120) and an inspecting box (140). The detecting station positions a plurality of detecting pins ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7798023 | Linkage assembly for in-line inspection tool An in-line inspection tool comprising sensors mounted on inspection assemblies is disclosed. Each inspection assembly may be connected to the rest of the in-line inspection tool by two linkages. A first linkage may pivotally connect at one end thereof to a first end... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7784368 | In-line pipe inspection tool An in-line pipe inspection tool has one or more inspection platforms (28, 30) which are connected to an elongate wheeled trolley by link arms (20 to 26). The trolley unit (10, 12) has drive means for driving the point of connection of the... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7784369 | Inspection device for headrest return prevention mechanism An inspection device 1 is provided to inspect a headrest return prevention mechanism 50 that prevents return of a headrest at a position supporting the head of a seated person by moving forward at a rear collision. The headrest return prevention mechan... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7779709 | Methods and apparatus for rotary machinery inspection Methods and systems for an in-situ inspection system includes at least one source of an inspection fluid, a source of an atomizing fluid, a control panel configured to control a flow of at least one of the inspection fluid and the atomizing fluid, and a mixing box c... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7770477 | Production system and an associated index device for use as a reference feature A production system for manufacturing a workpiece comprises an index system including a plurality of index devices removably mounted on the workpiece at known longitudinally spaced locations therealong, and a longitudinally extending index member releasably engaged ... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7762152 | Methods for accurately measuring the thickness of an epitaxial layer on a silicon wafer Methods for measuring thickness of an epitaxial layer of a wafer. An example method applies photoresist over the epitaxial layer, and then portions of the photoresist within a sacrificial region of the wafer are removed. Next, the epitaxial layer is isotropically et... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7743675 | Apparatus for impact testing for electric generator stator wedge tightness A remote-controlled dynamoelectric machine inspection vehicle that can fit and travel within a narrow air gap between a stator and rotor of a dynamoelectric machine. The inspection vehicle has an effectuator that can remotely activate a hammer driven by a high press... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7739925 | Method and apparatus for controlling admission to individual rides at an amusement park Methods for controlling admission to amusement park rides include electronically measuring each child's height (and optionally weight) and comparing the measured data to a database which specifies minimum requirements for each ride in the amusement park. Upon comple... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7730797 | Authenticating a package using noise level In a method of authenticating a package, an origin noise level of the package is determined based upon one or more identifying characteristics, where the origin noise level is a deviation from a normal condition caused by the one or more identifying characteristics.... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7726214 | Method and device for the contactless detection of flat objects A method and device for the contactless detection of flat objects, particularly in sheet form, such as paper, films, foils, plates, labels, splices, break points, tear-off threads and similar flat materials or packs. A sensor device, such as a receiver-following eva... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7717003 | Measuring device for detecting the state of wear of the bore walls of two interpenetrating housing bores A measuring device for detecting the state of wear of the bore walls of two interpenetrating housing bores, having mutually parallel bore axes, of at least two-shaft screw extruders has a carriage provided with rear drive wheels, front guide wheels and contactlessly... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7712386 | Method and device for the contactless detection of flat objects A method and device for the contactless detection of flat objects, particularly in sheet form, such as paper, films, foils, plates, and similar flat materials or packs. At least one correction characteristic is supplied to an evaluating device downstream of a sensor... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7685895 | Substrate inspection device, substrate inspection method, and recovery tool A substrate inspection device includes a substrate rotating device for holding a substrate on a holding surface and causing rotation, a disk having a disk body rotatably supported on a base and three lift cams fixed to an upper side of the disk body and formed with ... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7681468 | Testing device for tracks of roller coasters A testing device for roller coaster tracks has a carriage adapted to move along tracks of a roller coaster and at least one multi-axis robot mounted on the carriage. The robot has at least one testing element. The at least one robot has at least six axes and is rota... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7677121 | Apparatus and methods for measuring shape of both sides of a plate In an apparatus for measuring shapes of both sides of a plate, a measuring apparatus body includes a reference plane of a longitudinal surface plate disposed in an almost vertical state at one end on a metallic bed, a holding mechanism for holding a plate to be meas... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7669490 | Apparatus and method for testing filters in a clean room To provide a filter test apparatus that can easily and efficiently test parallel filters in a clean room, a plurality of filters for purifying air supplied into the room are disposed in parallel, and a moving frame oriented along the exit surfaces of a filter group ... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7654161 | Method and device of inspection of a rolled band The invention relates to a method and a device of inspection of a rolled band, wherein a band sample (M) is inspected on a first face then turned over for the inspection of a second face. According to the invention, by running parallel to its longitudinal axi... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7647848 | Integrated system for simultaneous inspection and manipulation A base unit for integrating an imaging device, such as an atomic force microscope, and a manipulation device, such as a nano-manipulator. The integration of the two devices permits one device to perform both imaging and manipulation simultaneously. The simultaneous ... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7600442 | Ultrasonic probing method and apparatus therefor utilizing resonance phenomenon A flaw Z with a long probing length inside a probing target is allowed to be probed. The waves other than the probing target waves are removed or reduced, so that the individual difference in the sizing result due to the ability of the measuring personnel is elimina... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7594448 | Crawler for inspecting pipes Robotic external pipeline crawler system employs the use of logic control to provide a system capable of constantly and accurately maintaining a position at the vertex of the pipe. This apex positioning can be maintained as it traverses the length of the pipe being ... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7578209 | Metal element inspection device and metal element inspection method A metal element inspection device comprising a conveying portion for sequentially transporting a plurality of metal elements, wherein a flank side recessed part formed in a metal element for a Continuously Variable Transmission belt is placed on a rail and travels a... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7574933 | Indexing device for manufacturing system for aircraft structures and other large structures A production system for manufacturing a workpiece comprises an index system including a plurality of index devices removably mounted on the workpiece at known longitudinally spaced locations therealong, and a longitudinally extending index member releasably engaged ... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7574934 | Missing hole detector A missing hole detector to detect a missing or misplaced hole in a (e.g., sheet metal) workpiece. The missing hole detector is preferably located at a punching station within the upper turret of a CNC punch press. A pushing force generated during the downstroke of a... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7559263 | Pressure resistance inspecting method and pressure resistance inspecting apparatus for heat exchangers A method of inspecting a heat exchanger for pressure resistance. The heat exchanger includes plural hollow refrigerant channel portions arranged in parallel and each having joints inside thereof, air passing clearances between respective adjacent pairs of refrigeran... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7555966 | Micro miniature air gap inspection crawler An air gap inspection device. The air gap inspection device may include a substantially rigid rail, a cart positioned on the rail, a drive system for maneuvering the cart along the rail, and an inspection head positioned on the cart. ... | 07/07/2009 |
