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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 |
| 6902048 | Clutch The present invention provides various clutch/gear assemblies that can be driven by a single motor. The clutch/gear assemblies comprise a smart material which changes shape when supplied with energy, e.g., current or heat. The smart material achieves one of a first ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6598719 | One-way clutch A belt-type one-way clutch is arranged so that a case is assembled with a flat pulley so as to rotate around the central axis of the flat pulley, and that a flat belt is looped between a working surface of a rocking member supported for rocking motion by ... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6561333 | Spring clutch utilizing torque slip clips The invention is a spring clutch mechanism including a first member and a second member coaxially disposed with respect to the first member where at least one of the first and second members is rotatable. A wrap spring assembly is in rotational engagement... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6044937 | Brake band device for automatic transmission A brake band device (1) for engagement and dis-engagement (braking and releasing) a cylindrical clutch drum of an automatic transmission includes a strap (12) formed of a belt-like member shaped into a substantially circular form, with a gap defined betwe... | 04/04/2000 |
| 6035985 | One way clutch A flat belt 6 is wound around between an annular friction surface 2 at a periphery of a first rotatable member 1 and an arc-like friction surface 4 of a rocking portion 3 of a second rotatable member 5 which is relatively rotatably supported on the first ... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6024196 | One-way clutch A flat belt 6 is wound around between an annular friction surface 2 at a periphery of a first rotatable member 1 and an arc-like friction surface 4 of a rocking portion 3 of a second rotatable member 5 which is relatively rotatably supported on the first ... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5881856 | Clutch drum and method of manufacture A clutch drum is formed from a single piece of material. The clutch drum includes an inner surface having a plurality of spline portions interspersed with inner wall spaces. Each spline portion includes at least one slot to form at least one snap ring gro... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5878855 | One-way clutch A one-way clutch is composed of a flat pulley having a circular friction surface provided on the outer circumferential surface of the flat pulley to extend circumferentially along the friction surface, a V-grooved pulley combined with the flat pulley to b... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5836110 | Remote manual anti-backdrive system for modular rear-mounted window assembly A modular window assembly has a glazing pane, typically a slider assembly incorporating a vertically mounted transparent pane, which is slidably mounted in a rear-mounted frame. The slider pane is mounted for moving laterally back and forth between a clos... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5691587 | Magnetic centrifugal clutch A magnetic coupling device has an electroconductive rotor presenting a band of electroconductive material and has a magnet rotor with permanent magnets which are slide-mounted to move radially outward responsive to centrifugal force in opposition to a spr... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5467849 | Brake band A brake band suitable for use in a vehicle transmission is described. The brake band is composed of a band portion, such as a metal strap, and a brake lining bonded at an outer peripheral surface thereof on an inner peripheral surface of the band portion ... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5263557 | Anchor for automatic transmission bands An improved transmission brake band (10) and a method of forming the same s an improved reaction bracket (20) formed as an upraised dome (36) surrounding a reaction opening (32). An insert member (42), having a volcano-type body (44) integrally formed wit... | 11/23/1993 |
| 5131509 | Dual brake apparatus A band brake apparatus functions to brake a rotary drum, wherein the magnitude of the braking force is independent of the direction in which the drum rotates. The band brake apparatus comprises first and second brake bands situated next to one another and... | 07/21/1992 |
| 5109963 | Four way manual seat adjuster clutch assembly A clutch assembly for a four way manual seat adjuster is provided which includes a stationary cylindrical housing in which is disposed a pair of coil clutch springs. The springs are biased to expand radially outwardly into frictional engagement with the h... | 05/05/1992 |
| 5083642 | Double wrap friction brake band and method of manufacture A double wrap brake band for controlling the clutch drum of an automatic transmission for a vehicle. The band is formed from an integrally stamped strap the ends of which are joined to form the circular band. The strap includes longitudinal slots forming ... | 01/28/1992 |
| 5056633 | Centrifugal clutch for a motor vehicle doorlock actuator This clutch comprises centrifugal weights (11) which are arranged radially in a hub (12) fastened to the output shaft (2) of an electric motor (1), returned to the position of rest by means of springs (21), and which, when the centrifugal force is suffici... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5025907 | Selectively operable split ring clutch A clutch arrangement incorporates a rotating disk and a split ring adapted to be closed to establish peripheral contact with the rotating disk. A lever applies a closing force to the split ring as the split ring is rotated in a direction of rotation of th... | 06/25/1991 |
| 4988072 | Mount assembly for mechanical parts A free-floating mount assembly for mechanical parts includes a hooking strap for cooperatively engaging structure of a machine to limit upward displacement and rotation of the assembly. It is especially adapted for use in a mechanism by which braking forc... | 01/29/1991 |
| 4932627 | Clevis or other mount for a mechanical brake assembly or the like A free-floating mount for mechanical parts has a finger portion for cooperatively engaging structure of a machine incorporating the mount, to limit its displacement and rotation. The mount is especially designed for use in an assembly by which braking for... | 06/12/1990 |
| 4892623 | Two-speed stepper actuator A two-speed stepper actuator unit for use in paper machine headbox slice lip control has a spindle 16 driven by a power nut 24. A lever clamp 32 has legs 34 and 36 selectively clamped together around nut 24 by means of a cam action locking plate 40 driven... | 01/09/1990 |
| 4840076 | Lever drive apparatus An apparatus for propelling a wheeled vehicle which has a hand-manipulated lever that is connected to a clutch assembly. The clutch assembly has a drum that is rotatably connected to the vehicle and brake bands that are pivotably connected to the lower en... | 06/20/1989 |
| 4834220 | Mount for mechanical parts and machine including same A free-floating mount for mechanical parts has a finger portion for cooperatively engaging structure of a machine incorporating the mount, to limit its displacement and rotation. The mount is especially designed for use in an assembly by which braking for... | 05/30/1989 |
| 4778036 | Cam-operated mechanical machine brake An assembly is provided for intermittently applying braking force to a rotating member of a machine, and for positively effecting the release thereof, to enhance performance and efficiency. The device is purely mechanical in nature, and is particularly ad... | 10/18/1988 |
| 4605110 | Brake actuator for bicycles and the like In a crankshaft operated brake actuating device for bicycles, a brake operating lever extends through the lower bracket from a yoke contacting the crankshaft. A light weight spring clutch transmits torque from the crankshaft to the lever upon back pedalli... | 08/12/1986 |
| 4598807 | Band and drum clutch A revolving flexible circular steel band mounted on a drum, with a tightening member locking the band to the drum to transmit rotary motion of the band to the drum. The inner wall of the band is divided into three shoes which grip the drum when the band i... | 07/08/1986 |
| 4593798 | Idle restart clutching system An idle restart clutch system adopted to mechanically engage the crankshaft of an engine for use in restarting same comprising a spool body adapted to engage the crankshaft for rotating therewith; a momentum wheel mounted relative to the crankshaft for st... | 06/10/1986 |
| 4591027 | Band brake assembly for bicycle A band brake assembly for a bicycle includes a brake band having a brake lining and a brake drum to which the brake lining is urged by a brake operating cable in braking. According to the invention, the band brake assembly comprises a wire guide whose fro... | 05/27/1986 |
| 4544136 | Tire lift/carrier The invention relates to a new and improved tire lift/carrier featuring a reel assembly comprised of a rotatable spool formed of thin metal plates abutted one to the other in a side by side relation, a portion of which plates defines a cavity in which one... | 10/01/1985 |
| 4384637 | Band brake assembly A band brake assembly comprises a friction element (12) engageable with a rotatable member (10) and an input linkage assembly (30) controlling engagement of the friction element with the rotatable member. The input linkage assembly (30) is carried by a mo... | 05/24/1983 |
| 4359144 | Self-adjusting brake An external band brake control linkage includes a pair of anchor pins which are respectively connected to the opposite ends of a brake band. The linkage being operable between a normal released condition holding the anchor pins spaced apart so as to maint... | 11/16/1982 |
| 4341294 | Spiral type one-way clutch assembly A spiral type one way clutching assembly and mechanism is provided herein which is insensitive to transverse forces; substantially eliminates overrunning frictional wear on the critically shaped surfaces of its members; and substantially eliminates the ro... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4270642 | Castellated spool for electromagnetic band clutch An electromagnetic clutch for a vehicle engine cooling fan includes a driving member mounted for rotation by the vehicle engine and a driven member rotatably mounted on the driving member. The driven member carries the engine cooling fan. One end of a ban... | 06/02/1981 |
| 4241813 | Band brake parking lever A band brake assembly includes a housing which carries a rotatable member and a band with a friction lining substantially surrounding the rotatable member. A parking brake lever is connected to a parking brake actuator and also to a plurality of links whi... | 12/30/1980 |
| 4239095 | Slip band electromechanical clutch An electromechanical clutch for vehicle engine cooling fans includes a driving member mounted for rotation by the vehicle engine and a driven member rotatably mounted on the driving member. The driven member carries the engine cooling fan, and the driving... | 12/16/1980 |
| 4217976 | Electromagnetic band clutch An electromechanical clutch for vehicle engine cooling fans includes a driving member mounted for rotation by the vehicle engine and a driven member rotatably mounted on the driving member. The driven member carries the engine cooling fan. One end of a me... | 08/19/1980 |
| 4201281 | Electromagnetic clutch having a contractible friction shoe Torque is transmitted between the driving and driven members of the clutch by a helical spring and a friction shoe. When an electromagnet is excited, pilot torque is applied to the spring to cause the spring to clamp downwardly around the shoe and cause t... | 05/06/1980 |
| 4197927 | Band brake and actuator therefor A band brake assembly includes a band which carries a friction lining for engagement with a rotatable member. A casing surrounds the band and a hydraulic actuator cooperates with a pair of links which are engaged with respective ends of the band. When the... | 04/15/1980 |
| 4157746 | Brake band end connection A brake band is provided which is useful particularly in connection with transmissions. The band has welded at each free end thereof a bracket. The brackets are provided with recesses to receive the actuating struts which abut against one end of the reces... | 06/12/1979 |
| 4058189 | Control linkage for a band type brake A control linkage for a band-type brake having an actuating lever provided with a pair of anchor pins, a brake band adapted to be trained about a rotary element to be braked in either direction of its rotation, the band having one end connected to one of ... | 11/15/1977 |
| 4026392 | Snap-acting over-center chain saw safety brake and method of operation thereof A chain saw safety brake including a snap-acting, over-center actuating mechanism. A chain saw safety brake and method of operation characterized by an actuation accelerator interposed between a brake mechanism and a brake actuating mechanism. A biasing m... | 05/31/1977 |
