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Patent No. 6637829

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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Class 16/251 - Leaf cover


Subclass of Class 16 - Miscellaneous hardware
Definition: Hinge including a rod or platelike portion by which the
No. of patents: 57
Last issue date: 09/06/2011


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8011064Refrigerator hinge cover
A hinge cover is provided for a refrigerator door hinge so as to hide the hinge screws. The cover includes a cap with a front face and a side wall extending continuously around the cover. A bead is formed on the inside of the side wall to engage a mounting plate sec...
09/06/2011
7203996Hinge door arrester for vehicle doors
The invention relates to a hinge door arrester, particularly for vehicle doors, comprised of two hinge parts (2, 4), which are connected by a hinge pin (6) in a manner that permits them to swivel about a rotational axis (8) and between which a d...
04/17/2007
7178197Guard assembly for a sectional garage door
A guard assembly is provided for use with a sectional garage door. The sectional garage door includes a plurality of sectional panels connected by garage door hinges. Each hinge is comprised of a first hinge plate attached to one of the sectional panels with a first...
02/20/2007
7032984Case for portable display devices
A case for a portable display device is provided which can realize a large-sized screen by interconnecting a plurality of display elements. When the display elements are unfolded, the adjacent sides of the display elements closely contact each other, thereby minimiz...
04/25/2006
7024822Articulating window hinges and articulating window assemblies
Articulating window assemblies are provided comprising, in combination, a windowpane and a hinge having a hinge axis. The hinge comprises a first hinge member that cooperates with a second hinge member and optionally with a hinge pin to form a hinge joint. The first...
04/11/2006
7007344Safety unit of hinge for folding ladder
Disclosed herein is a safety unit of a hinge for a folding ladder to prevent a user's finger from being caught in the hinge when the hinge rotates. The hinge includes a first joint unit, a second joint unit, and a locking unit, and the safety unit is provided betwee...
03/07/2006
6944912Latching hinge masking device
A latching hinge masking device and method of use comprising two half cavities mounted with a living hinge and a unique latching mechanism and relief portions for accommodating extending screwheads. The device latches and fits around a mounted half hinge and covers ...
09/20/2005
6938444Device for linking door to case in drum type washing machine and method for assembling the same
Device for linking a door to a case in a drum type washing machine including a bracket having one end to be inserted in a pass through hole formed in the vicinity of the laundry opening in a washing machine case, and the other end fixed to an outside wall of the cas...
09/06/2005
6925683Hinge
A hinge comprises two elements, respectively attachable to first and second structures, and hingedly rotatable about an axis relative to each other. One said element comprises a first elongate member extending along the direction of the said axis and having a keyway...
08/09/2005
6883205Hinge cover
An apparatus and system for protecting hinges, including hinge plates, hinge loops and pins and related hardware from paint is disclosed. While painting doors, the apparatus and system can be used to protect the hinge hardware from paint without having to remove the...
04/26/2005
6854162Door hinge cover
A door hinge mask completely protects a door hinge during painting, is reusable, can be used on a hanging door easily and allows movement of the door during the painting process. The device includes two portions used in combination; one portion for protecting the hi...
02/15/2005
6735823Hinge
A hinge is disclosed providing capability to prevent or minimize spinning and/or moving of hinge fasteners. The hinge comprises a pair of abutting hinge leaves each having an aperture. A hinge leaf has at least one fastener engaging surface disposed on the hinge lea...
05/18/2004
6721992Boat hinge cover
A hinge cover is for use in connection with a hinge having a pivotal axis and typically two leaves penetrated by fasteners with heads. The hinge cover comprises a plate covering the leaf The plate is attached either to the hinge or to the fastener heads with an adhe...
04/20/2004
6637073Hinge cover
A cover for temporarily covering a hinge, the hinge having a first portion for mounting on a fixed surface and a second portion for mounting on a door, the second portion hingedly attached to the first portion, the hinge having a first position wherein th...
10/28/2003
6557210Hinge cover
A cover for temporarily covering a hinge, the hinge having a first portion for mounting on a fixed surface and a second portion for mounting on a door, the second portion hingedly attached to the first portion, the hinge having a first position wherein th...
05/06/2003
6434791Hinges
A hinge has first and second hinge members interconnected by an axle that allows relative rotation between them. Each hinge member has screw holes allowing the hinge member to be connected to a leaf or a frame. The screw holes of one hinge member are prot...
08/20/2002
6317925Hinge trim system
A hinge trim system including a covering portion overlying at least a portion of at least one of the exposed surfaces of a hinge, wherein the covering portion can include one or more covering surfaces overlying the hinge so as to maintain a barrier surfac...
11/20/2001
6276026Aircraft hinge
A hinge (20) an an aircraft (24) has a first plurality of rigid tangs (22) attached to the aircraft (24). A second plurality of rigid tangs (26) are attached to a door (28) and a flexible cover (34) has a cover tang (44). A hinge pin (32) runs inside the ...
08/21/2001
5752291Adjustable butt hinge
A butt hinge is comprised of first and second swingably coupled hinge plates. At least one of the hinge plates is provided with clearance openings to enable the said one hinge plate to be moved over a given range relative to portions of wood screws passin...
05/19/1998
5722120Pre-stamped half-hinge adherent cover
A Pre-stamped Half-hinge Adherent Cover designed to thoroughly protect all exposed surfaces of a half-hinge attached within the hinge recess of a door or jamb during the operation of coating and which combines the advantages of rigid covers (easy and quic...
03/03/1998
5711121Partition 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
5529198Hingedly mounted door on container
A hinge which serves to hingedly mount a door on an upright member of a rectangular frame which defines an opening into a container. The hinge has a seating portion that is capable of attachment to the outer face of the door and a two-part offset portion ...
06/25/1996
5490306Hinge and security cover plate assembly
A security cover plate assembly for a barrel hinge and the assembly has an inner cover plate and an outer cover plate. The inner cover plate has a flat wall portion and a curved wall portion. The outer cover plate has a flat wall portion and a curved wall...
02/13/1996
5432979Door hardware paint shield
A disposable mask for door hinge and butt plate hardware designed to be slided onto the hardware instead of being frictionally clipped onto it. The mask includes a flattened plate attached to a cylindrical body and is distinguished by a longitudinal creas...
07/18/1995
5357565Hinge shield for network interface enclosure
A telephone network interface enclosure comprises a base and hinge pin integrally molded together as one piece. The enclosure includes a cover and hinge hooks also integrally molded together as one piece. The hinge pin and hinge hooks fit together to form...
10/18/1994
5345654Quick-coupling wing type hinge and base
A furniture hinge comprises a cup (12) which is flush-mounted in a door (17). The cup (12) comprises lateral protrusions (13, 14) having slots (15, 16) into which are inserted a shank with a button-shaped end (21, 22) protruding from the surface of the do...
09/13/1994
5276944Quick release hinge
A quick release hinge has a base plate, a pivot arm, a connecting plate assembly and a toggle segment, through holes, bolt, pins disposed thereon, can be released quickly....
01/11/1994
5234276Trigger enclosure for ring binder
A trigger lever enclosure for surrounding and enclosing the trigger of a ring binder which enclosure is rigid and larger than the trigger to increase trigger leverage. The enclosure may be removable....
08/10/1993
5224240Hinge masking device and method
A half hinge paint masking cover for doors, and/or door frames is provided as a one piece body molded of a rigid thermoplastic resin. The device includes two molded half cavities each cavity being connected by a thin flexible membrane of the molded materi...
07/06/1993
5210907Hinge having quickly detachable parts
A hinge used to attach a door of, for example, furniture in such a manner that the door can be opened and closed freely. A base 1 is provided with stopper portion 15 to stop connecting member 2. Connecting member 2 is provided with connector 31 to be connected...
05/18/1993
5191677Cabinet hinge
The present invention relates to a hinge for hanging a door on the carcase of a piece of furniture having an open front which is narrowed by projecting face frame stiles. The supporting arm of the hinge can be snapped onto or removed from a mounting plate...
03/09/1993
5056192Protective cover for single and multiple articulation hinges
A protective cover for a hinge has a band-like cover strip which extends longitudinally relative to the hinge and has one end connected with the hinge barrel and the other end of the cover strip connected with the hinge arm. The cover strip is longitudina...
10/15/1991
5056191Butt hinge paint mask and masking method
A paint mask for a butt hinge and a masking method for protecting the hinge against paint spray or the like. The hinge paint mask includes a rectangular main portion sized to match and cover the front faces of the hinge leaves and the front of the barrel....
10/15/1991
5001862Safety attachment for hinged side of doors
A finger, hand and other body part protector for hinged doors comprises an aesthetically pleasing foldable protective member which may be accordion-like, in the shape of a recoiling tube, etc., that extends over at least a portion of the height of the fro...
03/26/1991
4946217Pickup box covers
A low silhouette cargo bay cover for pickup trucks and the like includes an angle member mounted on the cargo bay sides equipped with a flexible gasket to form a seal with the cover. The cover has a special narrow panel adjacent the cab to make it possibl...
08/07/1990
4908908Back door hinge mounting structure
A back door hinge mounting structure comprising a pair of bolts connected with to each other at the central portion thereof and threaded at the opposed ends thereof, one end of the opposed ends connected to the roof panel with the other of the opposed end...
03/20/1990
4878267Resisting entry of an object into a space between the hinged edge of a door member hingedly attached to a associated jamb member and a surface of the jamb member
A device for resisting entry of an object into a space between the hinged edge of a door and associated door jamb includes an elongated sheet of material thin enough to be placed in this space without impeding the closing of the door. The sheet has first ...
11/07/1989
4870716Covering element for furniture hinges
A covering element for a furniture hinge has a central channel portion which is substantially U-shaped in cross-section. The sides of the U-shaped section are extended at one end beyond the base of the U and the extensions have aligned holes formed in the...
10/03/1989
4856141Cabinet hinge with cover in the form of an elongated bellows
A cover for cabinet hinges which serves for the hanging of a door ona cabinet and has a carcase-related hinge part which can be adjustably fasterned on the cabinet wall and a door-related hinge part coupled by a linkage mechanism to the carcase-related pa...
08/15/1989
4847948Hinge for connecting two relatively movable furniture components
A hinge for connecting two relatively movable components of a piece of furniture has a housing which is mounted on one of the components and a carrier which is mounted on the other component. A link bar pivotally connects the housing to a hinge arm which ...
07/18/1989
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