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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 |
| 8079372 | Discreet packing system A discreet packing system for containing and compacting finely chopped tobacco product having a shallow cylindrical body and a lid detachably secured thereto. A flexible wall is secured at a fixed end to the interior surface of the body. The flexible inner wall gene... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8069860 | Humidification control device A humidification control device comprising a container with a chamber for storing and dispensing liquids and a base section in which is formed an opening with a contact surface around the opening's periphery. Also provided is a cigar having at least one exposed cut ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 7946293 | Cigarette lighter and method A lighter for a smoking article is provided, which includes a body having a distal body portion and a proximal body portion; an ignition element disposed in the distal portion; a smoking article engagement structure disposed in the proximal body portion; a part of t... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7798152 | Hookah perforator device A hookah perforating accessory for perforating hookah foil and perforating/aerating tobacco below the foil, preferably simultaneously, having a hollow housing, plurality of spikes on a spike platform, guide plate having a plurality of spike receiving apertures, and ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7513258 | Disposable filter means for smoking The present invention is directed to a disposable shank trap for use with a pipe to filter smoke from the burning chamber. The shank trap can include or be associated with other filters to further filter smoke. The advantage of the shank trap is that it can be easil... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7392809 | Electrically heated cigarette smoking system lighter cartridge dryer A dryer for a smoking device includes a heating element adapted to fit within a cigarette receiving portion of the smoking device, the heating element projecting from a base portion of the dryer. The base portion of the dryer has an interface surface on which the sm... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7364276 | Continuous ink jet apparatus with integrated drop action devices and control circuitry A continuous liquid drop emission apparatus is provided. The liquid drop emission apparatus is comprised of a liquid chamber containing a positively pressurized liquid in flow communication with at least one nozzle for emitting a continuous stream of liquid and a je... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7322361 | Method for supplying a flowable medium to the tobacco of a smoking product The invention relates to a method for supplying a flowable medium to the tobacco rod of a smoking product, wherein the medium is introduced on a drum (1) of a cigarette machine, after the tobacco rod is formed. ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7303302 | Electrical power system for crash helmets An electrical power system for crash helmets is described, including a distribution system configured to supply electrical power to a helmet system, a power source configured to supply power to the helmet system over the distribution system, the power source located... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7293565 | Electrically heated cigarette smoking system A stand for an electrically heated cigarette smoking device can removably support an electrically heated cigarette smoking device, which includes a rechargeable power supply. The stand is configured to fit in a receptacle, such as a receptacle in a vehicle. Charging... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7234470 | Electromagnetic mechanism for positioning heater blades of an electrically heated cigarette smoking system An electrical smoking system includes a lighter having a plurality of electrical heater elements and a system for electrically actuating the heater elements. The lighter is adapted to receive a cigarette with the heater elements at least partially superposing a port... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7212734 | Portable carbon monoxide generation apparatus for testing CO sensors, detectors and alarms An apparatus for generating carbon monoxide comprising an enclosure (6) having an inlet and an outlet at least one of which is provided with means (8) restricting air flow from the inlet to the outlet, a container (1) located within the enclosur... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7185659 | Inductive heating magnetic structure for removing condensates from electrical smoking device Thermal cleaning of an electrically heated smoking device, and in particular the removal of condensates formed within the smoking device as a result of extended periods of use, is achieved with a cleaning system that utilizes inductive heating that provides efficien... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7160104 | Portable electronic equipment with integrated lighter A lighter has been integrated into portable electronic equipments such as cellular phones, PDAs, or portable game players. The lighter can be completely stowed within the portable electronic equipment so that no parts protrude out of the portable electronic equipmen... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7143766 | Temperature controlling device for aerosol drug delivery A portable air temperature controlling device useful for warming air surrounding an aerosolized drug formulation. Warming the air of an aerosol makes it possible to reduce the diameter of aerosol particles produced by an aerosol generation device. Additionally, warm... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7127285 | Systems and methods for electrokinetic delivery of a substance A system for delivering a substance into a body at a treatment site that includes an alternating current source and a plurality of electrodes. Circuitry is connected between the alternating current source and the electrodes for supplying current to the electrodes wh... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7117867 | Aerosol generator and methods of making and using an aerosol generator An aerosol generator includes a flow passage having an inlet and an outlet, a heater arranged relative to the flow passage for heating the flow passage, a source of material to be volatilized in communication with the inlet of the flow passage, a valve to open and c... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7100420 | Cigarette monitoring A cigarette monitoring device capable of monitoring individual smoking behaviour and particularly smoke deliveries and of communicating this and other information to a remote location and/or the consumer. The device comprises a cigarette monitoring means, fluid-flow... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7077130 | Disposable inhaler system A disposable aerosol generator for use with an inhaler device which includes a heater adapted to volatilize fluid stored in the disposable aerosol generator and method of using the inhaler. The disposable body includes a sealed chamber and an outlet, the chamber bei... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7069073 | Electrokinetic delivery of medicaments An electrokinetic delivery or diagnostic device for personal use and self-administration of a medicament to a treatment site is provided. The device includes a housing containing a power supply, a first active electrode and a ground tactile electrode. An applicator ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7047207 | Method for customizing consumer product packaging by varying images appearing on packages The invention provides a method for customizing consumer product packaged thereby. The purpose of this method is to attract, increase, or retain consumer interest by varying the images appearing on packages of the products which appear to the consumer is different i... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7021125 | Process and apparatus for checking rod-like articles, in particular cigarettes A process for checking rod-like articles, in particular cigarettes (12), and an apparatus which is suitable for carrying out the process, a moveable testing element (20), with mounted push rods (21) displaceable in the axial direction being move... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7016724 | Electrokinetic delivery system for self-administration of medicaments and methods therefor An electrokinetic delivery system for personal use in self-administration of a medicament to a treatment site on an individual includes a device shaped to conform with the shape of a portion of an individual's finger from a tip thereof to a location past the first f... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7008798 | Cyanine dyes as labeling reagents for detection of biological and other materials by luminescence methods The present invention pertains to luminescent dyes and methods for covalently attaching the dyes to a component or mixture of components so that the components may be detected and/or quantified by luminescence detection methods. The dyes are cyanine and cyanine-type... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6994096 | Flow distributor of an electrically heated cigarette smoking system A heater fixture for use in an electrically heated cigarette smoking system having a source of electrical energy for heating a cigarette includes an inner wall or barrel having at least one opening through the inner wall extending from an outer peripheral surface to... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6926003 | Multidose powder inhaler A powder inhaler comprises a medicament container, a rotatable metering disc extending into the interior of the medicament container and an air channel through which air is drawn via a mouthpiece. The metering disc has one or more peripherally located dosing grooves... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6814081 | Pocket ashtray A pocket ashtray consists of at least one hollow body (2, 10) having a cap (1, 9) rotatably fastened on its end surface (s). An orifice (2b, 10b) and a depression (2a, 10b) are present in the end ... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6810883 | Electrically heated cigarette smoking system with internal manifolding for puff detection An electrically heated cigarette smoking device includes a heater unit, heater blades for applying heat to portions of a cigarette that is supported within the heater unit, the heater unit having an opening adapted to receive an end of a cigarette and adapted to pos... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6736144 | Felt protector A smoking accessory that protects the felt along the interior of a vehicle's window from the damages of hot ash being thumped out the window by the vehicle's occupants. Once installed in the vehicle's glass groove, the accessory is self-supporting and gives continue... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6698436 | Process and apparatus for assembling filter holders for use in a smoking machine Process and apparatus for preparing a plurality of filter holders for use in a smoking machine both include assembling a plurality of such filter holders, each holder having upper and lower portions constructed and arranged for fitting engagement with one... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6615841 | Fulcrum and cantilever humidor A humidor 30 for the retaining and preserving of tobacco products includes multiple independent storage compartments 29 arranged vertically with hygrometers 9 mounted externally for ease of monitoring internal humidity levels. Independent storage compartm... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6536442 | Lighter integral with a smoking article A lighter integral with a smoking article includes a gas burner and a tube for receiving a smokable material, such as a cigarette. The gas burner generates a stable pre-mixed flame that is used to heat the material to be smoked. The smokable material may ... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6532965 | Smoking article using steam as an aerosol-generating source A non-burning cigarette holder is comprised of an upstream cylindrical section of a low heat conducting material and a downstream cylindrical section of a relatively high heat conducting material. The upstream cylindrical section has a first upstream cham... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6418938 | Brush cleaning unit for the heater fixture of a smoking device A brush cleaning unit for a heater fixture of a smoking device includes a holder such as a tube wherein the heater fixture can be washed with a liquid by a movable brush. The tube can include first and second ends, a portion of a key for cooperating with ... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6341610 | Multi-blade cigar cutting device A cigar cutting device includes a rod with a bottom disk on an end and a kick member on the other end of the rod. A first tube with a first tubular blade is movably mounted to the rod and an operation disk is connected to the first tube. The first tube ha... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6298857 | Hand held portable cigar humidor A hand held portable humidor including an upper housing and a telescopically interfitting lower housing, with a ridge structure integrally formed on the upper housing and adapted to secure both a cigar cutter and a belt clip mechanism to the upper housing... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6279581 | Portable cigar humidor A portable, flexible humidor for cigars is provided. A flexible cigar storage compartment and a flexible moisture control compartment are connected by a passageway having a staggered series of channels which permit moisture-laden air to flow from one comp... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6202651 | Smoking articles This invention provides a smoking article (1) having reduced sidestream smoke in the inter-puff period. A smoking article (1) according to the invention may comprise segments of a high level of tobacco-containing material (5) interconnected by segments of... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6182669 | Requisite for reducing emissions of side stream smoke from a cigarette A smoker's requisite for reducing the amount of smoke given off by the smouldering tip of a cigarette. The requisite consists of a rigid sleeve that may be slid along a cigarette and momentarily positioned over the smouldering tip thereof then withdrawn t... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6170655 | Smoking container system A smoking container system has an exterior face and an interior face and an upper end and a lower end; a rectangular rear panel with lateral tabs and fold lines there between; a rectangular front panel with lateral tabs and parallel score lines there betw... | 01/09/2001 |
