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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 |
| 7765618 | Clothing with detachable symbols An article of clothing comprises four layers. A first layer of fabric is in the form of a wearable garment. A second layer of synthetic tricot fabric is attached to the first layer. A third layer of foam has the same shape and size as the second layer, is aligned wi... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7748058 | Clothing system having pants and interchangeable cuffs A clothing system includes a set of first pants having a corresponding set of first cuffs and includes a second of second pants having a corresponding set of second cuffs. The sets of pants have different size ranges, but each set has the same outside circumference ... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7571495 | Billboard garment A garment is disclosed having a detachable billboard panel on the front or back, or both, having indicia thereon for advertising a movie or sporting event or the like, an entertainment program, etc. The billboard panel is a removable panel that is quickly and easily... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7434271 | Clothing article having an entertainment feature A garment or dress having detachable pockets on each side of the front of the garment. The pockets can be used in their normal fashion for retaining objects placed therein by the wearer or can be detached from the garment to be used as hand puppets by the wearer. | 10/14/2008 |
| 7380285 | Playsuit apparatus A playsuit apparatus includes a lower body covering that includes a pair of leg coverings and an upper body covering that includes a pair of arm coverings, a back covering and a chest covering. A housing is attached to the back covering. The housing has a first side... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7364783 | Composite article joined with an adhesive A method of joining textile elements and an article formed by joined elements is disclosed. The method includes bonding together textile elements through the use of an adhesive element and the application of heat and pressure. The method also includes joining the bo... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7353545 | Concealable/deployable reflective band for garments A band that extends around a garment appendage, such as a sleeve or trouser leg. The band has a concealed position that hides a reflective tape and a deployed position where the reflective tape is visible. The band includes a cylindrical strip that fully encircles a... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7328528 | Removably attachable decoration for footwear A removably attachable decoration for footwear is provided. The decoration can be attached to any desired article of footwear, such as a shoe or sandal, at any desired location thereon. The decoration comprises a strand having beads or other adornments attached ther... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7322050 | Wearable gripping device A gripping device attached to the shirt tail of a wearer which can be used for gripping objects. The gripping device is preferably constructed of leather, canvas, thick cotton or some other durable material. The gripping device can be used to open bottles and jars o... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7310830 | Method of messaging A method of conveying information or a message, wherein two shirts on two wearers are used with the first part of a message and/or graphic on the first shirt, and the second part of the message and/or graphic on the second shirt. The messages and/or graphics can be ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7302712 | Fastener mechanism for uniting articles of clothing A fastener mechanism releasably unites articles of clothing, which are reliably kept in paired relationship throughout laundering and storage. The fastener mechanism has a first fastener component comprising a disk-shaped member having a body and a grooved portion c... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7286696 | Method and apparatus for utilizing representational images in commercial and other activities In a method and apparatus for performing commercial and other activities using one or more two- or three-dimensional representational images, superimposing a two- or three-dimensional representational image, containing an image of the workpiece in an advanced state ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7241021 | Emergency information lighting system An emergency information lighting system (100/200/300), comprising a primary light source (110/210/310) and a housing (112/212/312) for the primary light source (110/210). The housing (112/212/312) includes a first wall (120/220... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7200959 | Modifiable footwear Footwear having a sole, a retaining strap, and at least one decorative piece is provided. The retaining strap is attached to the sole, and the decorative pieces are releasably attached to the retaining strap, thereby allowing a wearer to remove and replace the decor... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7201629 | Washable costume system and method of manufacture The present invention provides a system, method of manufacture and method of use that provides for an easily changeable costume system that allows for quick costumes changes without having to entirely undress and allows for the purchase of add on decorative items to... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7181870 | Footwear with black light LED This invention is directed to an article of footwear or other article of clothing in which designs containing phosphors are located on the article is the path of ultraviolet radiation emitted from one or more black light LEDs causing the designs to glow. ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7181775 | Maternity garment Maternity wear of the invention accommodates the changing shape of a woman's body during pregnancy, minimizing the need for maternity clothes. In one aspect of the invention, pants or a skirt are worn with the upper end unfastened so as to conform to the shape of th... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7168098 | Display system for a garment The invention is directed to a garment comprising a first and second sleeves, a flap, and a pocket. The arms of a wearer are fitted through the first and second sleeves. The first and second sleeves have first and second openings, respectively. The flap is provided ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7146646 | Protective method using reversible garment for military or paramilitary firefighter Being reversible, a protective garment for a military or paramilitary firefighter or emergency worker has a shell of high visibility and a shell of low visibility. The shell of high visibility has portions that are reflective, fluorescent, or both, which the shell o... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7137151 | Writing implement holder An improved writing implement holder adapted to be removably attached to headwear having a headband. The writing implement holder has an attaching member connected to a holding member to form a channel for holding a writing implement. The attaching member has a hook... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7120936 | Watch cuff A shirt cuff has a cut-out opening providing a window through which a wristwatch can be viewed and accessed as it is being worn in an operative viewing position. A flexible fabric flap is attached to the cuff and is positioned under the viewing window, thus providin... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7107627 | Handkerchief valet The main feature of the handkerchief valet is that it continually maintains the handkerchief in the same shape and height in the upper exterior left side chest pocket of a suit coat or sports coat or jacket as originally positioned. ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7107622 | Vapor permeable retroreflective garment The disclosure describes vapor permeable retroreflective material for use on protective garments. The material may be formed in a non-continuous pattern that provides a high-level of retroreflective brightness, yet also provides adequate permeability to prevent expo... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7089691 | Technique for decorating a shoe and a shoe decorated using the technique A technique is provided in which a shoe is decorated by placing a stick-on tattoo on the outer surface of the shoe. The present invention also provides a shoe having an outer portion made from one or more base materials, as well as a plain smooth plastic strip which... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7065987 | Hand crafted afghan incorporating personalized or commemorative indicia and method of fabricating same Disclosed herein is an afghan incorporating personalized or commemorative indicia and a method for constructing the afghan. The individual pieces of the afghan incorporate the characters and symbols of the indicia at the point of fabrication so that the afghan is co... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7039958 | Dual adjustable strap apparatus and method The general method and apparatus of the invention comprises an adjustable strap system to secure one object to another, or one or more objects in a folded, rolled, or gathered position. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a single elongated strap of material ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7036154 | Game bird decoy apparatus The present application provides a game bird decoy apparatus for sportsmen who desire to gain proximity access to wild game birds, the game bird decoy apparatus being a reversible garment having the general shape and image of a wild game bird. One of side of the gam... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7036431 | Identification devices and methods for producing the identification devices Identification devices and methods of producing the identification devices are presented. Some embodiments of identification devices comprise a structure having a micro-optic image and a layer that is overprinted onto the surface of the structure. In some embodiment... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6994044 | Embroidered patch and manufacturing method therefor In manufacturing embroidered patch attached to the apparel like cap, bag, clothes and others, the present invention makes it possible to reduce the process and to improve the productivity amazingly. The embroidered patch and the manufacturing method thereof a... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6952994 | Identification devices and methods for producing the identification devices Identification devices and methods of producing the identification devices are presented. Some embodiments of identification devices comprise a structure having a micro-optic image and a layer that is overprinted onto the surface of the structure. In some embodiment... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6938566 | Garment adapted for label attachment A garment adapted for attachment of a label subsequent to the substantially complete manufacture of the garment, where the garment comprises a joining seam between two garment components joined together to form a collar portion of the garment; and a strip which cove... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6931665 | Vapor permeable retroreflective garment The disclosure describes vapor permeable retroreflective material for use on protective garments. The material may be formed in a non-continuous pattern that provides a high-level of retroreflective brightness, yet also provides adequate permeability to prevent expo... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6922848 | Costume A costume is provided and includes a main body portion having a neck opening and a hood extending from the main body portion adjacent the neck opening. Main body portion includes a front panel and a back panel. Secured on the front panel is a head, such as the head ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6910222 | Textile garment having replaceable elements of individual material A textile includes a plurality of individual elements of material with each of the plurality of individual elements having a given shape, with the given shape of one of the individual elements being either the same or different from one or more other individual elem... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6899590 | Brassiere cup with rhinestones detailing and related method of manufacture A method of manufacturing a breast cup for a brassiere by taking a sheet of moldable material and adhering a plurality of pellets against a major surface of the sheet of moldable material. A molding to a breast cup form of the sheet of moldable material occurs prior... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6883180 | Headpiece ornament An accent device for use with a headpiece includes a headpiece with at least one opening in the headpiece through which one end of the accent is inserted. An opposite end of the accent device is brought into contact with the one end and attached thereto. The accent ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6872119 | Garments having edible components and methods for making same A garment having edible components associated therewith can be made by stringing apertured edible items or candies onto fabric portions, for example, waistbands of panties, bikinis, etc. Strings of fabric can accommodate a variety of different types of edible materi... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6857935 | Reusable adhesive body apparel Reusable adhesive body apparel is disclosed. The reusable adhesive body apparel includes a decorative component and an adhesive component coupled to the decorative component. The adhesive component is formed of a material that permits the apparel to be reused multip... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6854131 | Illumination and Halloween costume A costume promoting safety in an attractive manner is disclosed. The inventive costume comprises a flexible member having an appearance which creates, in the mind of an individual viewing the flexible member, an image of a person, animal, character or thing. The fle... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6848118 | Pullover jacket with customized decorative band A product and process involve providing customized pullover jackets, units of which are characterized by (1) pullover body construction units of a type having a fabric configuration that facilitates slipping over the head and shoulders; and (2) decorative band const... | 02/01/2005 |
