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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 |
| 8093515 | Fishing net A fishing net is described incorporating an electronic weighing device to weigh a fish whilst the fish is still in the net. The fishing net comprises a handle connected to a frame and a water permeable bag coupled to the frame. An electronic weight measuring device ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 7629542 | Suitcase with internal netting connected to tension sensors for weighing contents Suitcases with internal load determination devices determine the weight of a suitcase without requiring the user to lift the loaded suitcase. A sensor grid suspended within the interior of the suitcase's bottom is attached to sensors. When a load is placed on the se... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7550684 | Portable handheld electronic scale A portable handheld electronic scale can weigh luggage and other objects. The scale includes an electronic weight-measuring device configured to measure and indicate the weight of the luggage. If the weight of the item of luggage exceeds the weight restriction of an... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7439456 | Travel bag weighing system A weighing system for a travel baa for measuring and indicating the weight of the bag and/or its contents. The travel bag weigh system has two or three weight sensors and means to add together the weights sensed by them, and a single substantially rigid platform bor... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7408125 | Fish scale and length measuring sensor A fish length measuring apparatus that incorporates a digital scale allows fishermen to both measure and weigh their catch without touching or handling the fish. The apparatus incorporates a housing with a lip grip to grasp the mouth of the fish. A viewable digital ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7378604 | Luggage with built-in weight measurement device and method of use A weight measurement module operatively coupled to a piece of luggage for determining the weight of the luggage and its contents. The weight measurement module includes one or more load cells, a processor operatively coupled to the one or more load cells, and a disp... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7358449 | Apparatus and method for measuring luggage weight An apparatus (100) such as a portable weight measuring device for the purpose of simultaneously determining weight and time data includes a container support member (104) having a container engagement portion (102) and a time-determining device ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7311210 | High heel shoe envelope holder An envelope holder having the shape of a lady's high heel shoe includes an elongated sole having a forward toe portion and a raised heel portion. A heel extends downwardly from the heel portion and supports the heel portion when the envelope holder is in an operativ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7282653 | Weighing devices A piece of luggage, rucksack or satchel is provided having a pair of spaced shoulder straps. At least one strap has a stress/strain unit to monitor the stress/strain in the strap as the piece is worn on the shoulder of a user. The at least one strap also has an indi... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7281615 | Weight determining mechanism for a backpack or other luggage A weight determining mechanism and a method for determining the weight of a piece of loaded luggage, particularly a backpack. The mechanism is generally incorporated into a carry handle of the piece of luggage allowing for it to be integral with the luggage and allo... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7271353 | Scale which indicates a relative force applied between two attachment points The present invention provides airline travelers with a method of determining baggage weight compliance while traveling, prior to having baggage rejected or additional fees assessed at the baggage check counter at the airport. In a first aspect, a scale is disclosed... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7238895 | Multi-purpose digital scale for travelers A portable scale that allows travelers to calculate the weight of their luggage and compare the weight against weight limits that are imposed by common carriers. The scale includes circuitry for calculating weight and a memory for storing weight limits. Weight and o... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7235747 | Arm scale apparatus An arm scale apparatus includes a casing shaped to fit partly around a person's arm and having a casing strap attached to the casing and having a fastener thereon for strapping the casing to a person's arm. A display on the casing is positioned to face a person havi... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7232961 | Portable hand held luggage weight and size measurement device A portable hand held device for weighing and measuring the size of a luggage item includes a handle designed to provide support yet comfort with respect to the use of the weighing device and further includes a mechanism which enables recordal of the weight of luggag... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7216553 | Apparatus and method for setting the drag of a fishing reel An apparatus and method of reliably and consistently setting the drag of a fishing reel for a specified strength of fishing line. The invention utilizes a resilient member that can be moved between a resting position and a stressed position. The fishing line is coup... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7212981 | Postage franking device and method One embodiment of the present invention is directed to a postage franking device that includes a scale, an envelope holder and a printer. The envelope holder is suspended from the scale and defines a print zone. The printer, which is supported by the holder, is conf... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7180015 | Scale with clampable protrusion for weighing bicycles and other sports-related items A scale for weighing objects in general and specifically bicycles is described. One embodiment of the scale comprises a body, a hook for suspending the item to be weighed, and an appendage extending from the body. The appendage is adapted to be firmly secured in a t... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7173197 | Handheld fish measuring apparatus with integral camera A handheld apparatus for measuring fish, game, and the like is provided and includes a scale, a camera, and a length measuring device. The scale includes a support member that extends outwardly from the apparatus housing, and a display that is visible through the ho... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7161097 | Container with a built-in scale This invention provides a simple means for a user to determine the weight of a container with its contents before lifting or transporting it, therefore increasing safety for the user, as back strain and other physical discomforts can result from the repetitive lifti... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7129426 | Weight scale with hybrid graduation A weight scale with hybrid graduation includes an elastic element, a carrier mounted to the lower end of the elastic element, an indicator block mounted between the elastic element and the carrier, and a graduated housing for receiving the elastic element and the in... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7084357 | Luggage device with built-in load determination A luggage device includes: (a) a main housing, the main housing having a top, a bottom, and walls, and having an opening area for insertion of one or more items into the main housing, with closure means; (b) load determination component connected to the main housing... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7076910 | Flash landing and control device A device for landing, handling and controlling a fish which includes a pair of clamps pivotally attached to a main housing. A handle is provided at one end of the housing. The clamps can be moved from a closed position to a fully opened position by a trigger assembl... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7009120 | Calibration device for a helical spring scale A scale includes a housing, a first pressing element, a second pressing element, an adjusting unit, a spring, a carrying unit and an indicator. The housing includes a graduation provided thereon and has a lower portion. The adjusting unit is secured to the lower por... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6989495 | Portable scale having actuatable grip device A portable scale includes a spring member coupling a grip device to a weighing device, to allow the grip device to be moved relative to the weighing device against the spring member to weigh objects. The grip device includes a fixed jaw having a hook member for atta... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6978671 | Gas tank gauge A device for measuring and indicating the volume of the contents of a tank includes a fixed base. A spring deflectable with to the base is also provided. The spring supports at least a portion of the tank weight. A visible connector is connected to the spring such t... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6943304 | Fish protecting covers for fish weighing device jaws For an electronic fish scale including a molded housing having upper and lower portions for supported hand grasping and a pair of opposed C-shaped jaws which open when a jaw actuator is manually moved upwardly to receive a lower lip of a fish securely held and unhur... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6765155 | Fish measuring and weighting device The present invention 10 discloses a device that allows a fisherman 12 to measure and weight their catch 14 to determine if they are of legal size or a throw back. The device of the present invention consists of a plastic housing 16, incl... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6696650 | Digital fish weighing device An electronic fish scale comprising a molded housing having upper and lower portions for supported hand grasping. An electronically controlled weight-sensing member and a viewable digital output screen are mounted within the housing. The output screen is ... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6649849 | Handheld mailing system A handheld mailing system that is easily portable while still maintaining the functionality and security necessary for a complete mailing system is disclosed. A handheld device, such as, for example, a Personal Data Assistant (PDA), is provided with a rat... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6608261 | Fishing scale with retractable handle and built-in mechanical thermometer An apparatus is provided that includes a support body having a scale, a suspending member that suspends an article to be weighed by the scale, a display unit that displays the measured weight of the article, a retractable and extendable handle, a tape mea... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6429391 | Pocket-sized game scale and measuring device A pocket-sized scale and measuring device used to weigh and measure captured small game such as turkey, pheasant, grouse, squirrel, ground hog, raccoon, etc. The first embodiment utilizes a digital scale that can weigh a small game animal, while holding t... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6426471 | Mouse pad scale A mouse pad is attached to the weighing platform of a scale. The scale electronics are connected to a personal computer through a universal serial bus cable (USB) which also provides power to the scale. The scale may have an integrated, or detached, ergon... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6410864 | Liquefied gas amount measuring device A liquefied gas amount measuring device includes an electronic display, a retractable cylinder, a grip element, and a hooking lug. The retractable cylinder includes a cylinder body having a retractable rod fitted with a spring at an intermediate section t... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6339198 | Drag setting scale A drag setting scale includes a hand-held weighing instrument, a wheel that functions as a pulley and a connector that provides a mechanical connection between the weighing instrument and the pulley.... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6268573 | Postal scale with leveling assembly A portable postal scale for determining whether the weight of a letter exceeds the maximum for a given amount of postage, for example, one ounce. The scale comprises an elongated beam having a letter holder, a fulcrum, a leveling assembly and a preloaded ... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6246017 | Portable scale A scale includes a housing having a cap detachably secured to a lower portion and having a graduation. A stem is engaged through the cap and has a lower hook for engaging with an object to be weighed and includes an upper portion having a head slidably re... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6043438 | Scale having a pivotal display assembly A hand-held electronic scale for weighing an object is provided. The scale includes display assembly pivotally connected to a handle assembly for viewing the weight of an object at an optimum viewing angle relative to the eyes of the individual. The objec... | 03/28/2000 |
| 5986222 | Fish scale having a pivotal display assembly A hand-held electronic scale for weighing an object is provided. The scale includes display assembly pivotally connected to a handle assembly for viewing the weight of an object at an optimum viewing angle relative to the eyes of the individual. The objec... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5922999 | Portable scale for fishing purposes A scale includes a housing having a graduation disposed beside a groove and a casing secured on the housing for receiving a band tape. A slide is slidably received in the housing and has a projection slidably engaged in the groove for indicating the gradu... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5854447 | Electronic fish length measuring apparatus An apparatus and method that electronically measure and display the size of a fish in a net or on any fish support using an electrical transducer generating a signal responding to the weight of a fish, and electronics converting and displaying the signal ... | 12/29/1998 |
