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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 |
| 7299598 | Fastener for lightweight concrete roof systems A device for use in the installation of lightweight concrete roof systems includes a base element having a substantially flat portion and a wire tie. The wire tie extends from the base element and terminates at opposite ends which may be formed in a ring or loop. In... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7191571 | Modular construction blocks, building structures, kits, and methods for forming building structures The modular construction blocks include a preform having a plurality of passageways therethrough. The preforms may by formed from a plastic material and filled with concrete and steel reinforcing bars to form footings, foundations, girders, walls, and roofs. The mod... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7118318 | Wire protector and retainer An apparatus for protecting and retaining a wire includes a molded body forming a passage adapted to receive and retain the wire between the molded body and a mounting structure. The apparatus also includes at least three apertures through the molded body where at l... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7014407 | Full-round, offset-head nail A wire nail for use with a powered nail-driving tool has a full-round head with an axis that is offset from an axis of the integrally formed shank. An outer circumferential surface of the shank is at least as offset from the shank axis in one radial direction as a c... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7014403 | Finish screw fastener A fastener including a head having a screw driver or wrench engagement feature. The fastener includes a threaded shank extending from the head. A plurality of voids or scores in the shank spaced from but near the head permit rotational torque on the head in one dire... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6969039 | Driving device for support device A driving device for driving a support device into an object. The driving device includes a driving end adapted to receive a blow from a driving tool and an extension portion extending from the driving end, the extended portion adapted to contact a shank of the supp... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6928778 | Stucco anchorage nail A fastener including a body having a predetermined axial length, wherein the body includes a nail head at one axial end of the body, a textured portion at an opposite axial end of the body, a shank portion extending between the nail head and the textured portion, an... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6926265 | Vehicle post safety guard A protective bumper or guard having a substantial thickness of semi-rigid material formed in a geometric configuration, such as a dome, which will not catch or snag personnel or garments moving about structures such as posts having jagged edges or points. The protec... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6899502 | Self-filling fastener and method of making A fastener, such as a nail or staple, includes a fastener body having an impact surface and a plug of filler material joined to the impact surface. The plug of filler material fills the hole made by the fastener body when the fastener is driven into a workpiece. Man... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6854945 | Drift pin cap and method of using same In combination, an elongated tool having a striking end and a tapered insertion end and a drift pin cap. The drift pin cap includes a cap body having an upper end, a lower end and at least one side wall extending between and connecting the upper end and the lower en... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6688829 | Ceiling clip A fastener subassembly for being driven by a power actuated tool comprises a flute having a body and a pin having a tip for being driven into a substrate. The body of the flute has a longitudinal axis, a muzzle loading end, a mounting end, and a hollow bo... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6668501 | Stucco fastening system A shear wall system comprises stucco fasteners consisting of an elongated first portion that is driven into a wood frame wall, and an elongated second portion that is completely embedded in a stucco wall panel. In one embodiment, the fasteners consist of ... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6497543 | Aerodynamic resistance weld pin A resistance weld pin for connecting batts of insulation to the interior of ducts is disclosed, the pin having superior aerodynamic properties which minimize turbulence in the duct flow stream and reduce the tendency of increments of the insulation surrou... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6425720 | Substrate attaching member A fastener for securing insulation panels to a structural substrate. The fastener comprising an integral cover and a brim connected to a funnel terminating in a hole. The hole allows a screw to pass through so as to connect the fastener to the structural ... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6352398 | Attachment member for fixing a perforated component to a support The attachment member includes a bore (6) for receiving a fastener (10), a front support surface (3) intended to be placed against the component (20) to be fixed, and an extension (8) for positioning the attachment member and absorbing the shock caused by... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6308468 | Earth anchor for supporting a pole An earth anchor for a pole that includes a base, a spike, and attaching apparatus. The base has a lowermost face for contacting the earth, an uppermost face opposite to the lowermost face, and a longitudinal axis. The spike is for insertion into the earth... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6305891 | Fastening device and a spacer, and a method of using the same A fastening device comprises a "U" shaped spacer wherein the recess of the "U" shape is captured by the upper cross bar of a staple when the staple is used to fasten a protective sheeting to an item to be stored or transported. The spacer has a flat botto... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6283690 | Electrical box locating device An electrical box locating device is formed from a single piece of metallic material. The locating device has a forwardly extending fastening portion which is functionally adapted to be received within a threaded receptacle mounting hole of a typical elec... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6234736 | Fastening element for plate-shaped insulation element A fastening element for securing plate-shaped insulation materials and including a large-surface, flat clamping member (2), a hollow stem (3) projecting from the clamping member (2) and enclosing a hollow space (4) that opens into an opening (6) formed in... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6119998 | Device for protecting a carpet from an article of furniture A device for protecting a carpet and underlying pad from an article of furniture. In one embodiment, the device comprises an mounting portion having an upper cavity and a bottom surface. The upper cavity is enclosed by a plurality of walls and has a subst... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6116836 | Connector for composite insulated wall and method for making the wall An insulated wall includes first and second spaced apart layers of concrete having a layer of insulating material sandwiched therebetween. Extending through the insulative layer are a plurality of spike connectors having their opposite ends protruding int... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6062789 | Nail with tapered formed bushing A nail 10 for securing vinyl siding 26 to wall sheathing 28 by inserting a pointed end 20 of the nail 10 through a center of a nail slot 30 provided in an edge of the siding 26. A frusto-conical tapered formed bushing 12 proved on a shaft 14 of the nail 1... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6062788 | Nail A nail having a nail head with a top surface having a plurality of protuberances formed thereon, a nail body extending from a bottom surface of the nail head, a nail tip formed at an end of the nail body opposite the nail head, and a ring portion formed b... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6033170 | Screw head nail An improved screw head nail includes a cylindrical machine screw and a nail having an upper end defining a nail head, a lower end defining a nail point, and a nail shank disposed therebetween. The nail shank has a centrally disposed threaded cylindrical b... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6010291 | Collatable cap nail A collatable cap nail which may be deployed with minimal wasted time and materials. The cap nail comprises a shank having a head at one end and a point at the opposite end. A cap is slidably fit over the shank. A pair of notches are formed at opposite edg... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5897082 | Power actuated fastener for pipe A fastener assembly with a raised portion holding a nail at an oblique angle for attaching a pipe to a substrate. A curved portion is attached to a substantially planar portion having a raised portion with a hole therein. The hole is eccentrically formed ... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5827032 | Weatherproof fastening assembly A fastening assembly (10) that is weatherproof and that does not detract from the appearance of the object (16) into which it is driven is disclosed. The fastening assembly includes a fastening device (12) such as a nail that includes an elongated shank (... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5779421 | Insulation fastening device A device for fastening an insulation element to a constructional component and including a large-surface head (1); a hollow shank (2) projecting from the head (1) and having an inner space which is freely accessible from an opening (15) provided in the he... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5709059 | Fastener for cementitious substrate A circular thin metal or thermoplastic disc stress plate has an annular stiffening rim and groove and a central opening. Three equilateral and symmetrically oriented elongated nail-like members depend from the plate at the rib and groove inclined in diver... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5664922 | Metal guide member with guide arrangement A metal guide member (1) for guiding a fastening member (12) into a hard receiving material, as it is driven by an explosive powder charge driven setting tool, has a through opening (2) with a guide arrangement formed of at least three spaced-apart, plast... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5634756 | Fastener assembly for use with power actuated gun A power actuated fastener assembly for use with a power actuated gun having a broad bearing surface and a raised portion for holding a stud and raising the pointed end above the bearing surface. The raised portion or cone shape forms a gap that widens fro... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5632585 | Attachment member for securing plates of considerable thickness to structural members An attachment member (1) for securing very thick panels to a receiving material, such as a structural member, is formed of an axially elongated cylindrical shank (2) having a tip (3) at its leading end and a flange-like head (4) projecting laterally outwa... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5624220 | Attachment member including a nail and a prestressing element An attachment member arranged to be secured to a surface of a hard receiving material by an explosive powder charge operated setting tool is formed of a fastening element (1), such as a nail, and a prestressing element (2). The prestressing element assure... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5569010 | Attachment member unit to be driven into hard receiving material by powder charge operated setting tool Attachment member unit includes an axially extending shank (1) with a load engagement part (2) at its trailing end. The shank has a pointed tip (3) at its leading end. A prestressing element (4) laterally encloses the pointed tip (3). The prestressing ele... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5564876 | Corrosion-resistant, headed fastener, such as nail for exterior applications, and manufacturing method A corrosion-resistant, headed fastener, such as a nail for exterior applications, is made from a carbon steel wire pre-coated with a protective, metallic layer having corrosion-resistant properties, the protective, metallic layer being discontinuous at a ... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5513935 | Decorative nail head cover A decorative cover for the head of a nail and other simlar fasteners used in the carpentry and upholstery trades. Ordinary nails can prove unsightly when used on particular works. The invention is a decorative cover which utilizes a slot to attach the cov... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5509769 | Barbed light weight concrete fastener and plate A barbed light weight concrete fastener and plate comprises a fastener with a head and two bendable legs. Each leg has a barb and a bump protruding therefrom. The fastener is pushed through a base ply and into a roof deck of cementitious material. The leg... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5449139 | Method and assembly for fixing surface stabilizing mesh, and a holding piece for the fixing assembly Method and assembly for fixing a surfacing stabilising mesh and a piece for holding the fixing assembly. According to the method for fixing a mesh formed by interlaced strands (5) to a supporting material (3) after laying the mesh on the supporting materi... | 09/12/1995 |
| 5417534 | Fastener assembly for use with power actuated gun A power actuated fastener assembly for use with a power actuated gun having a broad bearing surface and a raised portion for holding a stud and raising the pointed end above the bearing surface. The raised portion or cone shape forms a gap that widens fro... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5415511 | Multipurpose roofing and siding fastener A roofing and siding fastener for securing underlayments, exterior insulation sheathings, and similar membranes to a substrate. The disclosure comprises a cap portion having a rectangular body with oppositely extended legs. Said legs are bent downward and... | 05/16/1995 |
