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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 |
| 7784747 | Slidably adjustable stand An exemplary stand includes a housing (51), a sliding member (52), four connecting subassemblies (58, 59), and a spring (56). The housing (51) has two opposite guiding slots (516). The sliding member is slidably disposed in ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7628361 | Adjustable support mechanism for display devices An exemplary adjustable support mechanism (50) includes a main bracket (51), an adjustable suspension member (52) slidably mounted to the main bracket and an elastic member (53). The main bracket forms at least two guide rails (516... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7621489 | Extension and retraction arrangements An extension and retraction arrangement for retaining a supported article, such as a monitor, in relation to a trolley structure that is retained for axial extension and retraction in relation to an elongate support arrangement. A support arm, which can be unitary, ... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7410226 | Extensible monitor support system An extensible monitor support system (20) is provided. The system (20) may include a cabinet (24) made up of a horizontal base (28), a back (30), right and left sides (26), a front (32), and a top (34). Within ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7255336 | Workpiece clamp device and method A workpiece clamp device comprising a workpiece cradle for placing a workpiece, and endless belts for holding the workpiece down on the workpiece cradle. ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7207555 | Support for moving cylindrical elements and method and conveyor using such supports The invention relates to a support (1) for rolling cylindrical elements, this support comprising first guide means (2) capable of guiding the cylindrical elements at a height z1. Downstream, in a direction in which the cylindrical elements roll,... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7168665 | Display apparatus A display apparatus having a display main body provided with a screen, and a base unit to support the display main body. The display apparatus includes a supporting unit provided between the display main body and the base unit to support the display main body to be ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7048238 | Telescope support stand system A telescope support stand system for side cutaway view of the present invention in the contracted position. The telescope support stand system includes a base that is permanently secured to a floor, a lower tube attached to the base, an upper tube slidably positione... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7040329 | Low-noise in-sink dishwasher A dish-cleaning appliance comprising a sink having a bowl defining a wash chamber with an open top for providing access to the wash chamber. A liquid recirculation system is provided for spraying liquid onto the dish rack to effect the cleaning of any dishes along t... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7036776 | Ice cream cone holding apparatus An ice cream cone holding apparatus includes a housing including a base and a vertical portion that is attached to and extends upwardly from the base. An opening extends into an upper end of the vertical portion and through a bottom surface of the base. A saddle is ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6962271 | Dispensing system for returnable bulk containers A dispensing system for returnable bulk shipping containers and more particularly to a apparatus and method for selectively emptying the contents of bulk containers which, when emptied, can be returned to the supplier for refilling. The apparatus comprises a hoist h... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6709194 | Apparatus for screeding concrete and other materials Apparatus for screeding concrete and other materials includes a primary support and a secondary support adjustably slidably movable on the primary support to raise or lower an elongated screed guide member. The secondary support includes a receptacle for holding the... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6560794 | Rise assist apparatus A rise assist apparatus comprising a handrail in the form of a convoluted section attached to a vertical pole, and stabilized by a bed frame attachment member and a floor contacting base frame. Alternatively, the rise assist apparatus may be wall mounted,... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6474619 | Tube guide for a column unit The present invention relates to a tube guide for a column unit, and more particularly to a tube guide for a column unit which can smoothly move a spindle upward and downward by forming a plurality of ribs on the inside surface of the tube guide which gui... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6457683 | Portable shelter lantern and heater stand A light weight, knockdown, portable lantern and heater stand for use in a collapsible, foldable, portable shelter is described. The support structure of the stand is made from hollow tubular material. An arched shaped planar base is attached to a support ... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6227509 | Holder for a drinks container The holder for a drinks container includes a holding arm (16) movable from an initial position into a holding position and formed to hold the drinks container around a circumference of the drinks container, a cover (14) movable from a closed position into... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6145702 | Method and apparatus for adjusting minimum liquid level in a liquid supply bottle An apparatus for adjusting a minimum liquid level in a liquid supply bottle that utilizes a novel height adjustment means and a method for utilizing such apparatus are provided. In the apparatus, a height adjustment means that is positioned on a base fram... | 11/14/2000 |
| 5934626 | Adjustable pipe roll and support mechanism An adjustable roll and support mechanism for elongate objects having a round cross-sectional configuration has a support base having a pair of parallel upright tubular members having rigid or collapsible support legs. Elevation posts are positioned in mov... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5482245 | Tree and pole stand A tree or pole stand is disclosed. The stand or support includes an outer container, an inner container receivable by the outer container and a plurality of braces connected to the outer container. The support may be placed in a decorative container such ... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5383412 | Embroidery sewing machine To improve embroidery precision by preventing the front end of an embroidery frame from being pulled down by the weight of cloth workpiece, the embroidery sewing machine comprises: at least one cylindrical bed disposed on the upper portion of a machine fr... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5368351 | Tennis butler A tennis ball retriever and multi-purpose tennis ball hopper and caddy that holds all of the tennis equipment used during play and practice. The retriever utilizes a container portion incorporating a bottom of transverse rods which are slightly resilient ... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5329882 | Small livestock head restraint device A small livestock head restraint device is provided which can be temporarily secured to a fence for field use in securely capturing the head of a small animal. The small livestock head restraint device includes a vertical support member typically position... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5301991 | Tennis ball retriever and storage cart A ball retrieving and storage cart generally comprises a wheeled carriage that rollingly supports a basket in a ball retrieving position. In an exemplary embodiment, the basket has a front end and a rear end and includes a bottom wall having two side memb... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5284324 | Derrick A derrick for raising and lowering a cargo container which comprises a tri-pod structure having a pulley within its apex for engaging and lifting and lowering the load. The tri-pod structure has a roller for engaging the load at the top or apex of the der... | 02/08/1994 |
| 5257764 | Screed rail support apparatus A concrete screed rail support apparatus which includes a saddle having a channel with open ends and an open top for accommodating a screed rail, and a pair of arms each connected at its proximal end portion to the saddle. Each arm extends outwardly from ... | 11/02/1993 |
| 5176401 | Telescoping column A telescoping steering column includes a plurality of telescoping segments with adjacent segments axially offset from each other. Spacers maintain the segments in position. Cable and pulley systems on each of the segments, except the innermost segment, in... | 01/05/1993 |
| 5137235 | Inverted angle drill A portable stand supports and positions an inverted power drill relative to an overlying workpiece. The power drill is adjustably positionable both vertically and angularly with respect to the workpiece.... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5002293 | Painter's service cart A mobile painter's service cart having an upper frame and a lower frame interconnected by parallel scissors-type linkages. The linkages on opposite sides of the cart are connected by transverse axles and a latching arm engages one of the axles to latch th... | 03/26/1991 |
| 4697670 | Waste oil collection device A device for the collection of waste oil and other liquids including a closeable receptacle and a support. The receptacle is positioned for vertical height adjustment with respect to the support by means of a downwardly extending open-ended boss in telesc... | 10/06/1987 |
| 4510978 | Dosing appliance A dosing appliance with a suction tube introduceable into a dosing-medium vessel is provided, and by way of this dosing-medium vessels of different shapes can be used. For this purpose, the dosing appliance has a supporting device which carries the dosing... | 04/16/1985 |
| 4508302 | Furniture fitting The invention relates to a furniture fitting having a grooved loop-shaped guideway for guiding an equipment supporting plate in a generally vertical direction and locking it in at least two positions at different elevations. Means are provided for prevent... | 04/02/1985 |
| 4484705 | Adjustable and pivotal mailbox support A mailbox support which has an elongated frame slidably fitted between diagonal brackets on a collar attached to a pole, the frame being pivotal about its contact points against the brackets, and the collar being adjustably clamped against the pole betwee... | 11/27/1984 |
| 4461504 | Tennis ball retriever and carrier The structure includes a container having a bottom wall with slotted apertures having thin parallel side edge members through which tennis balls can be squeezed. At least one edge member of each aperture includes a roller to reduce the frictional resistan... | 07/24/1984 |
