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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 |
| 8074953 | Collapsible book holder The present invention includes a collapsible book holder adapted to hold a book in an open position. The present invention preferably is adapted to be folded into a flat or substantially flat position where it may be conveniently placed in a pocket or purse, or plac... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7374144 | Folding portable easel The purpose of this invention is to provide an easel assembly reversibly transformable between a deployed position suitable for supporting at least one planar item thereon and a collapsed position suitable for transport and storage. The easel assembly includes a pai... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7364129 | Collapsible stand A portable, collapsible stand includes first, second and third substantially rectangularly shaped and rigid panels hinged together so as to be movable between a closed position and an open position. Flexible straps extend between the panels to prevent them from full... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7258320 | Folding sheet music stand Disclosed is a folding sheet music stand that is capable of being folded into a very compact package. In the folded position, the folding sheet music stand is easily transportable and less susceptible to damage. A carrying bag can be used to transport the folded she... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7243896 | Strengthened foldable support frame A foldable support frame for supporting a tool is provided. The support table comprises a first pair of legs disposed one in parallel with the other. The table further comprises a second pair of legs disposed one in parallel with the other. The second pair of legs a... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7188818 | Portable easel and palette combination A portable easel comprises an easelback and palette box joined by two lockable hinges mounted on opposing sides, the hinges having friction washers, and having knobs extending outward from shafts of each hinge, the shafts defining a rotational axis. With knobs loose... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7172167 | Reading stand The invention provides a reading stand. The reading stand may include a base including a base member case. Further, the reading stand may include a reading lid disposed upon the base member case, the reading lid including a reading platform having a front side and a... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7121516 | Clamping stand An improved clamping stand includes a clamp clamping the leaf of a desk and composed of an upper clamping plate and a lower clamping plate which are connected by a bolt and a pair of adjustable threaded rods with a C-shaped guard plate engaged therebetween, a pair o... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7118080 | Multi-functional adjustable computer support stand The present invention discloses a multifunctional adjustable computer support stand designed for disabled users. The present invention includes a movable base used to accommodate a computer host; two swing rods, formed on the bottom of the base; a retractable rod; a... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7066438 | Collapsible supporting device for a portable computer In a collapsible supporting device for a portable computer, a pair of base members and a pair of interconnecting members are connected pivotally to a coupling seat. A pair of supporting members are coupled to the interconnecting members, respectively. The supporting... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6942098 | Storage device for face protection gear A storage device for storing and protecting face protection equipment includes a base plate and a cover rotatably mounted to the base plate. The cover and the base plate define a space sized to cover an article of face protection equipment. The cover rotates between... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6764055 | Book holding device with multi-positional support armature A book holder for releasably retaining a book or document thereon including a base having a vertical support arm extending from the base. The vertical support arm includes a channel extending substantially along a length thereof. A pivoting support arm pivotally con... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6719259 | Adjustable board support for easel An easel board support is installed on an easel supporting leg for suspending and supporting objects and the height thereof is adjustable. The easel board support comprises a sleeve and a board support body. The sleeve is capable of being inserted by an easel suppor... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6648193 | Multipurpose steering wheel holder A steering wheel book holder designed to be releasably attachable to a steering wheel without requiring special tooling or manual dexterity and designed so as to be customized to a various configuration and size of steering wheels and so as to provide a s... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6280803 | Simulated Christmas tree light display A simulated Christmas tree light display having a circular ring and a plurality of elongated legs attached to the ring. Each of the elongated legs has a first end connected to the ring and a second end positioned opposite the ring. The first end has an ap... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6279800 | Multifunctional tray for motor vehicles A multifunctional tray for motor vehicles including a main bracket, a hook, a movable anchor bushing, a tray and a supporting member. The supporting member is extendable. The tray may be hung on the steering wheel or the backrest of a front seat and may b... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6264160 | Copy holders A copy holder is provided with a document holding stand supported adjustably by a support structure to provide a stable support while allowing operator controlled, incremental adjustment through a working range to vary the angle at which the document hold... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6260812 | Arrangement in a stand, especially a music stand The present invention relates to a stand (1) which can be collapsed for transportation and storage and unfolded when in use, comprising an upper stand head (2) arranged to support sheet-like objects, in particular sheets of music, and a rod-shaped central... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6126134 | Collapsible sheet support apparatus The collapsible sheet support apparatus comprises a horizontal center beam to which a plurality of arms, which are pivotable relative to the center beam, are engaged. At least one pair of bottom arms creates legs for supporting the center beam. At least a... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6079689 | Mechanical arm mechanism for movably supporting multi-position multiple user surface members A mechanical arm mechanism for moving a user surface such as an electronic monitor for a computer or television and a related keyboard or control board in an arcuate path from a stored position to one or more user positions at various selected elevations ... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6000663 | Support apparatus for floral designers A support apparatus for floral designers having a work piece frame support for removably securing a workpiece thereon. The work piece frame support including at least one component for preselectively holding the workpiece in a preselected orientation. A s... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5865414 | Mechanical arm mechanism for movably supporting a multi-position work surface A mechanical arm mechanism for moving a table or similar board type work surface in an arcuate path from a stored position to one or more user positions at various selected elevations and angles of inclination. The mechanism uses at least one set of space... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5833201 | Collapsible easel for artists A portable collapsible easel for use by an artist including a lower base member for storing artist materials and the like and a two-piece cover positionable over the open upper surface of the base member when not in use. Adjustable length support legs are... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5833178 | Support apparatus for floral designers A support apparatus for floral designers having a work piece frame support for removably securing a workpiece thereon. The work piece frame support including at least one component for preselectively holding the workpiece in a preselected orientation. A s... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5671900 | Adjustable article-holding stand apparatus An adjustable article-holding stand apparatus includes a base assembly and an adjustable vertical riser assembly connected to the base assembly. A vertical-to horizontal swivel assembly has a first portion and a second portion, and the first portion of th... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5542640 | Easel A device for providing support for drawing media is provided. The device has a first support member, a second support member and one panel having a drawing face. The panel is supported by the first support member and the second support member. The panel h... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5511758 | Folding stand for notebook computers A folding stand including two parallel supports joined by a folding brace for supporting a notebook computer, wherein the folding brace includes two bracing bars pivotably joined by a link and pivotably connected between the supports; the supports have a ... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5372348 | Structure of an inclined book holder An inclined book holder comprises a crenelated metal strip having an inclined support bar and a roughly S shaped clamping portion adjoined therewith, a pair of lateral members selectively positionable along the support bar, and a cross member also adjusta... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5350143 | Collapsible stand for guitars or the like A collapsible stand for use in supporting a guitar or another object. The stand includes a top main member, a central leg which is pivotable forwardly and rearwardly of the main member. In the forward position, the central leg is in a supporting position.... | 09/27/1994 |
| 5016852 | Portable bookstand apparatus A book stand including a spring clip formed at its base, with a spine mounted to the clip. The spine pivotally mounts da plurality of "U" shaped support channels longitudinally aligned and in a contiguous relationship relative to one another in a first po... | 05/21/1991 |
| 4545555 | Adjustable arm member for use with a lamp or the like An adjustable arm includes a base member with a base rotatable joint member connected thereto, a lower arm having one end connected to the base rotatable joint member with a central joint member connected to the other end thereof and also to one end of an... | 10/08/1985 |
| 4544123 | Foldable easel A foldable easel for supporting sheet material includes three sheet members pivoted end to end for selective movement between a folded condition with the members in stacked parallel relation and an erected condition with the members in triangular relation... | 10/01/1985 |
| 4544120 | Flag frame and clamp A frame for supporting a light modifying sheet such as a flag, scrim, cucoloris, and the like, comprises a main rod having hinges at opposite ends thereof. A pair of sheet supporting rods are connected to the hinges for rotation by about 270°, in a commo... | 10/01/1985 |
| 4537380 | Needlework pattern booklet holder A needlework booklet holder comprising front and rear panels that are comparable to those of looseleaf notebook binders, and with the front and rear panels being associated with a magnetic material containing mounting panel, that overlies the inside surfa... | 08/27/1985 |
| 4488469 | Musical instrument holder A musical instrument holder (10) for use with a sheet music stand (20) is disclosed. The sheet music stand (20) has a ledge (22) for supporting sheet music. The holder (10) includes a first support member (11) having a first end (11a) and second end (11b)... | 12/18/1984 |
