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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 |
| 7972026 | Light pole base cover Housings are described that include snap fittings or connections that can be placed on portions of the housing to allow assembly of the housing in the field, without the need for assembly tools or welding. Reduced assembly time and cost, as well as the reduction/eli... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7674013 | Utility light A light assembly, comprising: a translucent housing; an inner wall disposed in the translucent housing, the inner wall and the translucent housing defining an inner cavity; a plurality of light emitting diodes electrically coupled to a power source; a switch for ele... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7390104 | Portable LED lamp A snapped together portable lamp assembly may be formed with a deformable reflector. Cutouts in the reflector form a resiliently flexible web that enables axially flexing to initiate a spring operated electrical switch. A covering lens may transmit the initiating fo... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7387402 | Multiple light LED flashlight A multiple lens LED flashlight is disclosed and comprises a quick release opening mechanism combined with a slow release battery mechanism for easy replacement of batteries. A reverse tapered handle provides a secure grip and ensures proper and safe use of the multi... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7347582 | Invertible light source An invertible light source that may be configured in either an upright or an inverted configuration. The invertible light source may include a hanger that can be positioned at various locations on the housing of the light source to convert the invertible light sourc... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7344267 | Illuminated toy balloon An apparatus for illuminating the interior of a balloon includes a cylindrical plug with an integrally-formed radially extending integral flange insertable within the balloon neck. A light element is affixed to the plug and disposed within the neck. A battery is ele... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7338189 | LED utility light with removable magnet An LED utility light includes a hollow housing having a wider upper light portion connected to a narrower lower handle portion. The light portion has a lens opening covered by a lens permitting light generated from an array of LEDs to exit the housing. A magnet moun... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7325944 | Rechargeable LED utility light A portable rechargeable LED utility light is releasably retained in a charging base for recharging an internal battery. Light is provided by an array of LEDs, typically rows and columns, that can be connected to the battery in groups by a switch having at least two ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7287882 | Shining lock structure A lock includes a main body, a shining device, and a switch; the main body has a holding portion on one side thereof, which is formed with a through hole; the shining device is held in the holding portion of the main body, and it includes a power source, and a light... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7287876 | Cold cathode fluoresecent lamp lighting device A cold cathode fluorescent lamp lighting device includes a lens cover, a cold cathode fluorescent lamp and a control box. The lens cover is a semicircular-shaped tube and includes a post having a threaded hole for insertion of a bolt. The cold cathode fluorescent la... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7281814 | Car flashlight structure A car flashlight structure, which can be plugged into a car charger, consisting of a cylindrical body, a cap disposed on a front end of the cylindrical body, a casing cover socket joined to the cap and an illumination assembly disposed within the cylindrical body. T... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7261432 | Illuminated ball and mating element for forming such ball An illuminated ball formed by two substantially identical mating elements. Each mating element has an exterior surface bounded by an edge, an annular surface joined to said exterior surface at the edge, two opposed radial recesses formed in the annular surface, a we... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7222985 | Illuminated article-locator An illumination device includes a waveguide body, a source of illumination, a triggering mechanism, a battery, a connecting ring, and controlling circuitry. The device is attached to an article (such as a set of keys) using the connecting ring. The source of illumin... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7217003 | LED flashlight including a housing having a translucent portion A flashlight having a light-emitting diode light source with first and second leads extending therefrom, a power source, a power source frame enclosing at least a portion of the power source; a housing containing the light source and power source, a switch located a... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7192156 | Waterproof indicator light The present invention is a waterproof indicator light, which solves the problem that the length of the space needed for the battery is too long, caused by the battery needing to be in serial connection for the conventional waterproof indicator light. The invention i... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7172309 | Miniature LED flashlight having split ring A flashlight includes a light emitting diode, power source, momentary contact switch for manually activating the flashlight, and a split-ring clip for attachment to key-rings, baggage, and various articles of clothing. The flashlight body includes an interchangeable... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7165869 | Internally illuminated elastomeric novelty device with external projections An internally illuminated novelty device having an electronics module contained within a translucent elastic casing. The elastic casing has a hollow central region that defines an internal pocket. A plurality of protrusions extend outwardly from the central region s... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7147344 | LED flashlight with switch element in side surface A flashlight having a light-emitting diode light source with first and second leads extending therefrom, a power source, a power source frame enclosing at least a portion of the power source; a housing containing the light source and power source, a switch located a... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7125139 | Flashlight In auxiliary headlamp, for attachment to the headstrap of a personal headlamp, a lamp body is removably attachable to a strap bracket having a strap-receiving slot through which a headstrap can extend. When the lamp body is attached to the strap bracket, the lamp bo... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7093953 | Warning light A lighting apparatus includes a lens assembly with mating first and second lens members forming a hollow interior, and an internal assembly including an inner housing. The inner housing is generally triangular-shaped and includes an upper corner, a pair of lower cor... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7048407 | Miniature LED flashlight A miniature LED flashlight is composed of a flashlight assembly and an attachment loop. The attachment loop is configured to require a two-step manipulation for attachment or detachment from a key ring. The flashlight assembly and attachment loop are attached by a s... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7021783 | Pocket light The present invention is a pocket light that allows a user to view documents in a dark situation without having to hold a flashlight. The pocket light fits easily over the top of the pocket and can be covered by a conventional pocket flap. The light is an LED displa... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7017511 | Vehicle flag holder having a broker staff ejector pin A flag holder for vehicles—such as motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles—mounts on a generally horizontal panel having a bolt hole stamped, punched or drilled therein. For a preferred embodiment of the invention, the flag holder includes a cylindrical main body h... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6991344 | LED flashlight having a clip made of a resilient material A flashlight having a light-emitting diode light source with first and second leads extending therefrom, a power source, a power source frame enclosing at least a portion of the power source; a housing containing the light source and power source, a switch located a... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6976766 | Dual mode switch mechanism for flashlights The present invention provides a unique dual mode, inline switch mechanism that is fully integrated into the rear cap of a flashlight assembly to provide a completely self contained and waterproof switching mechanism. The switch assembly further provides dual mode f... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6971761 | Protective flashlight case A protective flashlight case includes left and right pieces with front and rear ends. The rear ends of the two case pieces are formed in a closed loop shape so as to enclose a key ring clip of a flashlight. A hollow space defined by the walls of the loop permits the... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6948827 | LED flashlight construction An LED flashlight construction is formed from molded plastic housing members joined to provide a tubular section connected to a battery chamber capable of holding one or more disc batteries capable of providing adequate voltage for operating a light emitting diode p... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6945667 | LED flashlight with medallion in panel A flashlight having a light-emitting diode light source with first and second leads extending therefrom, a power source, a power source frame enclosing at least a portion of the power source; a housing containing the light source and power source, a switch located a... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6926421 | Light emitting pen actuated by pivotally rotating a clip A light emitting pen actuated by pivotally rotating a clip includes an upper pen tube and a lower pen tube. A base at an upper end of the upper pen tube has a slot. The clip is buckled into the slot. The clip is an eccentric block. The eccentric block is pivotally i... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6857757 | LED flashlight with side panels inside structure A flashlight having a light-emitting diode light source with first and second leads extending therefrom, a power source, a power source frame enclosing at least a portion of the power source; a housing containing the light source and power source, a switch located a... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6840650 | Miniature flashlight having replaceable battery pack A miniature flashlight includes a high intensity light source supported on a non-conductive battery frame that defines a recess opening outwardly of the battery frame and adapted to receive a replaceable modular self-contained power source, such as a modular battery... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6802620 | Flashlight housing with a key ring extension The present invention includes an illumination assembly consisting of a light source such as a light emitting diode (LED) that produces a near field image and a means of imaging and focusing the near field image. The means for imaging and focusing the near field ima... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6799862 | Miniature flashlight A miniature flashlight consists of a housing, a light emitting diode (LED), a pair of batteries, and a flexible cover and a contact clip that acts as a switch. The LED has a head portion and two contact arms. One of the contact arms is shorter than the other and is ... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6796675 | Miniature flashlight A miniature flashlight consists of a housing, a light emitting diode (LED), a pair of batteries, and a flexible cover and a contact device that acts as both a momentary contact and a conventional switch. The LED is received in a seat formed in the housing with the h... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6769787 | Flashlight A light device having a battery and lamp housing and a hinged top door. Batteries and a lamp holder are located within the housing and are accessible by opening the hinged top door. As the hinged top door is opened, a cam surface that holds the batteries in tight co... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6629767 | Lighting device The portable lighting device of the present invention includes a casing defining a battery compartment. The battery compartment may be lined with a shock absorbing material and may be configured to receive a plurality of batteries arranged in at least two... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6626019 | Cover assembling structure of key ring An improved cover assembling structure of a key ring, the key ring has a main body being provided respectively on an upper and a lower surface thereof with recesses that are provided at middle peripheral sections of the lateral sides of the main body with... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6604837 | Device for holding a light source A device for holding a light emitting source, including flashlights having incandescent bulbs or light emitting diodes (L.E.D.s), to provide a hands-free light source. The device comprises a clip that is configured for attachment to a support and a member... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6595676 | Novelty light A method and apparatus are provided for simulating an open flame in a hand-held device. The method and the device resulting therefrom includes attaching a lamp to an electrical circuit contained within a housing, the circuit adapted to randomly vary at le... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6582097 | Multi-function handheld device for outdoor use A multi-function handheld device includes a casing unit, a torch unit, a mirror piece, a magnifying lens piece, a thermometer, and a compass. The casing unit includes lower and upper casing members. Rear casing parts of the casing members cooperatively co... | 06/24/2003 |
