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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 |
| 7430810 | Laser square protractor kit A laser, square, protractor kit has a laser marker with a housing. The housing has a first positioning member. The protractor has a base with a second positioning member which cooperates with the first positioning member to position the housing on the protractor bas... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7284334 | Geometrical layout system for establishing dimensions from a fixed point to specifically targeted architectural, structural, mechanical or site locations A geometrical layout tool and method for locating a plurality of target points spaced apart over a particular area from a single reference point located within that area which is defined by the intersection of mutually perpendicular lines. A template placed over the... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7278217 | Trigonometric teaching aid A trigonometric teaching aid for providing students with real life applications for the principles of trigonometry includes a transit assembly having a sight tube with cross hairs, a level and an upper protractor pivotally connected to an upper end of a vertical sca... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7269909 | Rafter layout tool A rafter layout tool for facilitating the layout of ridge cut, bird's mouth, seat cuts, fascia and soffit for the common hip, valley rafter cuts comprising a protractor member, measurement indicator arm and 90 degree arm and move up and down and side to side for dif... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7188427 | Multi-task protractor A multi-task protractor apparatus having the capabilities of a rotating protractor, adjustable triangle, ruler, miniature leveler, framing square and roof angle finder is disclosed. The multi-task protractor accurately measures angles and slopes and provides two str... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7089679 | Measuring apparatus and method therefor An apparatus for measuring linear distances comprising a wheel to be rolled along a surface to be measured, wherein the wheel comprises a plurality of incremental line markers to facilitate measurement of selected intervals, and wherein the wheel is maintained withi... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7043850 | Transparent measuring device with seam allowance guide A transparent measuring device having a planar structure, a plurality of markings, at least one window, and a seam allowance guide. The planar structure has an upper surface and a lower surface, and the markings are formed on the lower surface of the planar structur... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7003891 | Compact miter apparatus A miter apparatus is for making beveled cuts in a workpiece such as a board or the like. A base defines a seat for placing against an edge of the workpiece, and a guide member is pivotably attached to the base for adjustment to any desired angle of a beveled cut. Si... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6978550 | Protractor and ruler combination A protractor and ruler combination includes a main ruler having a side formed with a protractor, a secondary ruler rotatably mounted on the main ruler, and an auxiliary ruler having a side secured on the secondary ruler, so that the secondary ruler is moved in conce... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6954990 | Angle measuring device A measuring device is provided for carpenters, roofers and other tradesmen. The device is made of relatively lightweight plastic and has a variety of uses. The elongated base is rectangular in cross sectional and includes a scale for measuring distances along one si... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6918189 | Combination layout tool A combination layout tool especially for use in larger building projects that can be used repeatedly to accurately produce different angles and cuts or layouts. The tool is provided with incremental angle slots in radial alignment with a notch in one side edge for p... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6892467 | Method and apparatus for edge locating and angle setting An improved tool is provided for locating the corner or edge of a workpiece while setting the workpiece at a desired angle with respect to a work surface. An elongated arm member slidably engages an elongated base member at one end, allowing for the measurement of t... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6553676 | Protractor A protractor comprising a frame and a lever arm coupled thereto. The frame includes a first substantially straight edge and an elongate track adjacent to the first edge. The lever arm includes a second substantially straight edge and a channel which matea... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6330752 | Adjustable squaring tool An adjustable squaring tool for measuring and marking angles includes a pivot arm pivotally coupled between first and second sections of a main member. The pivot arm having a graduated arcuate measurement arm extending from the pivot arm through a channel... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6101733 | Saw blade alignment tool A device of utility in precisely setting the angular relationship of a circular saw blade of radial bench type power saw, which includes a special protractor defined by removing adjoining segments of the linear leg and the curved leg thereof, and a modifi... | 08/15/2000 |
| 5983509 | Marine navigation device Device for positioning and orienting a boat on a navigational chart by data supplied by a communication via satellite (Global Positioning system), more commonly designated G.P.S., comprising two superposed disks, one serving as lower protractor (D1) provi... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5809659 | Angle guide instrument An angle guide instrument having particular utility for handrail installation which includes a body portion having an outer arcuate edge and first and second arms which are pivotable with respect to the body and are used in conjunction with levels mounted... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5632096 | Saw blade alignment tool A device of utility in precisely setting the angular relationship of a circular saw blade of a radial bench type power saw, which includes a special protractor defined by removing adjoining segments of the linear leg and the curved leg thereof, and a modi... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5539991 | Adjustable sheathing square An adjustable square device for scribing cut lines on large flat panels. The device has as a base member a straight, flat, rectangular bar. Pivotally connected at one end to the base member is an angularly adjustable pivot arm, also comprising a straight,... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5533270 | Method and apparatus for measuring stairs The invention relates to a method for measuring at least one step of a stair, wherein the riser and tread of the or each separate step are determined, characterized in that at least two steps of the stair are provided, in a corresponding manner, with a re... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5461794 | Movable type measurement scale at variable angles The present invention relates to a kind of movable device which varies at any angle to serve as measurement ruler, and more particularly to an improved structure of measurement ruler with multiple functions in use. The ruler's main body is L shaped with e... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5419053 | Measuring tool A measuring tool includes a primary body having an elongate rectangular primary ruler with a primary protractor at one end describing a segment of a circle. A secondary body is provided having a pair of parallel spaced members. Each of the parallel spaced... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5388339 | Tri-square protractor An improved combination square set is provided. It has a square head, a center head, a protractor head and a blade. The improvement is the blade which can be a grooved L-square rule, a grooved T-square rule, a grooved try square and a grooved flat straigh... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5113590 | Protractor A protractor comprising a generally flat protractor disc having a straight edge portion and a semi-circular portion. An arm member is pivotally secured at one end to a central section of the straight edge portion and overlies the front surface of the semi... | 05/19/1992 |
| 5040298 | Protractor with electronic measuring device and digital display In order to provide an protractor with an electronic, digital display instead of a vernier angle scale, each section (6 and 10, and 8) of the capacitive element of a measuring device is connected to one of the arms (1, 3). Since the parts of this capaciti... | 08/20/1991 |
| 4835877 | Try square protractor A combined try square and protractor is structured to measure a right angle, to measure center of a pipe and to measure various angles therefrom.... | 06/06/1989 |
| 4731933 | Protractor-chalkline A chalkline device situated on a protractor in such a manner which permits the chalkline string to extend from the centerpoint of the protractor's radius past the degree markings on the protractor. By placing the centerpoint side of the protractor on any ... | 03/22/1988 |
| 4509268 | Dental curet sharpening guide A sharpening guide for dental curets. A base member is provided having thereon a positioning point, sighting sections and stone guide lines. A dental curet is aligned with the guide and a sharpening stone applied thereto to correctly sharpen the blade of ... | 04/09/1985 |
| 4369583 | Plotting device A device for plotting points on a drawing surface comprises a number of separate parts which are assembled on the drawing surface to produce a drawing instrument which covers a required angular range. The parts include a pivot boss which may be taped to t... | 01/25/1983 |
| 4358898 | Protractor A protractor consisting of a flat base having two straight edges and a degree scale, a measuring arm mounted on the base for rotation about a pivot point and having straight edges for cooperating with the straight edges of the base to form angles correspo... | 11/16/1982 |
| 4221055 | Drafting instrument A drafting instrument comprising a central plate member, and first and second drafting plates, each including two sides having first and second angularly related straight edges forming an angle therebetween and a third hypotenuse edge spanning the first a... | 09/09/1980 |
| 4208804 | Ruler means for dividing a distance A ruler means for dividing a distance into an optional number of parts, e.g., into equal parts. The ruler means comprises a ruler with a number of numbered scales with a zero point. Said ruler is, along said scales, provided with holes for plotting an opt... | 06/24/1980 |
