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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 |
| 8138948 | Automatically engaged traffic sign The present invention describes a sealed, automatic sign that displays a traffic sign (such as a stop or yield sign) visible when the power to the sign is interrupted. The sign has a shade, which covers the stop sign within the frame work while the power is on. When... | 03/20/2012 |
| RE40013 | Method and apparatus for detection and remote notification of vehicle parking space availability data A method and apparatus for providing timely and efficient notification of vehicle parking space availability and locations of vehicle parking spaces to motorists or other network users. Local detector devices sense the presence or absence of a vehicle in a particula... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7215275 | Independent temperature and apparent color control technology for adaptive camouflage An apparatus for adaptive camouflage with independent control of both temperature and apparent color. The apparatus has cells or individual pixels behind a transparent outer layer. The temperature of the outer layer is controlled by a heat transfer fluid flowing in ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 6927700 | Method and apparatus for detection and remote notification of vehicle parking space availability data A method and apparatus for providing timely and efficient notification of vehicle parking space availability and locations of vehicle parking spaces to motorists or other network users. Local detector devices sense the presence or absence of a vehicle in a particula... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6914540 | Traffic area signage systems A signage system for a traffic area, the traffic area comprising visually-identifiable boundary markers, the signage system having sign means at the boundary markers, the sign means visually viewable by an occupant of a vehicle adjacent the boundary markers. The sig... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6694259 | System and method for delivering parking information to motorists A system and method for delivering parking information is disclosed. Embodiments of the present claimed invention utilize video imaging to analyze the availability of parking spaces. More specifically, a computer is used to process video images of a parki... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6107942 | Parking guidance and management system A parking guidance and management system. The system provides graphical information regarding the relative availability of parking spaces within a parking garage or other large facility. The system relies on a video image sensing system wherein each space... | 08/22/2000 |
| 5619194 | Fiber optic traffic signal light system having a shutter control The system includes a high-intensity light source, a fiber optic conduit for transmitting a light-beam, and colored lenses, which emit red, yellow, and green light on fiber optic lines. Each traffic light has a shutter and control means for opening and cl... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5387908 | Traffic control system A traffic control system 10 is provided having an illuminating member 42 and a rotating drum 48. The drum 48 is provided with a red reflector 50, a green reflector 52 and a yellow reflector 54 formed on different portions thereof. A control channel 14 is ... | 02/07/1995 |
| 4293841 | Pedestrian traffic control system The pedestrian traffic control system of this invention utilizes an endless belt to successively display visible painted WALK, DONT START, and DONT WALK signs in a window of a display unit. The control unit may be employed with an ordinary three-state pow... | 10/06/1981 |
