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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 |
| 7431542 | Coated cutting insert A cutting insert preferably for milling of extremely highly alloyed grey cast iron, of a substrate and a coating and methods of making and using the insert are disclosed. The cemented carbide substrate includes WC, of from about 3 to about 8 weight-% Co and less tha... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7429151 | Coated inserts for wet milling Coated milling inserts particularly useful for milling of highly alloyed grey cast iron with or without cast skin under wet conditions at preferably rather high cutting speeds and milling of nodular cast iron and compacted graphite iron with or without cast skin und... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7407535 | Corrosion resistant composition for treatment of concrete structures Water soluble materials, compositions and systems for use in treating concrete-containing materials and surfaces are disclosed. Treatment modalities that include addition of the disclosed materials, compositions and systems to pre- and post-construction concrete-con... | 08/05/2008 |
| RE39986 | Coated grooving or parting insert The present invention relates to a coated cutting tool insert useful for grooving or severing steel components such as steel or stainless steel tubes and bars. The insert is characterized by WC—Co-based cemented carbide substrate having a highly W-alloyed Co-binde... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7261923 | Corrosion resistant composition for treatment of hardened concrete structures A composition of a solution of a metal salt of a dioic acid that provides corrosion resistance and moisture resistance is disclosed for application to post-construction materials. The composition may further include an effective amount of a thinning agent, e.g., iso... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7208194 | Method and machine for producing optical compensation sheet A film sheet which has a polymer layer formed of a coating solution is drawn from a balk roll and transported toward a rubbing apparatus. Thereby, first and second blowers sequentially disposed respectively apply to the polymer layer an air of temperature 45±2° C.... | 04/24/2007 |
| 6979475 | Process and product by-process for staining a fiberglass door A pigmented fiberglass door and a process for finishing a molded, wood grain fiberglass door is provided. The pigmentation process comprises the sequential steps of priming the door surface; painting the door surface; staining the door surface while removing stain f... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6942896 | Elastic nonwoven sheet This invention relates to stretchable nonwoven sheets prepared by substantially uniformly impregnating a necked nonwoven substrate with an elastomeric polymer by treatment with an elastomeric polymer solution. The nonwoven sheet is useful in the manufacture of diape... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6835456 | Antireflective, layer-forming composition, layer configuration containing the antireflective layer, and process for producing the antireflective layer A layer-forming antireflective composition is proposed which contains as a base polymer poly(hydroxyamide) or polybenzoxazole and as dye component at least one dye from the classes of the methine dyes, methine dye derivatives, azomethine dyes, azomethine dye derivat... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6811820 | Friction lining for wet running A friction lining for wet running consists of a fabric which can be applied to a carrier (6) and is partly impregnated with resin. In order to provide favorable friction conditions it is proposed that the porosity of the fabric (1) impregnated with res... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6808751 | Method for improving corrosion resistance of chrome plated material A method and apparatus for improving the corrosion resistance of chrome plated materials that provides for heating the chrome plated materials above the melting point of a buffing compound, and then buffing the heated materials with the buffing compound applied. An ... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6793972 | Gas permeation resistant synthetic cork closure A synthetic cork closure having at least a portion thereof coated with a gas impermeable polymer coating composition. ... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6783804 | Cast coated sheet and method of manufacture A cast coated printing sheet providing high paper gloss and smoothness, desirable printing performance characteristics, and enhanced printed product attributes. The cast coated sheet comprises a substrate and a brushed coating layer comprising (a) a pigment, (b) a f... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6773753 | Process for treating a coated gas turbine part, and coated gas turbine part The invention discloses a process for treating a ceramic protective layer (3) which is applied to the surface (2) of a gas turbine part (1). The roughness of the ceramic protective layer (3) is reduced at at least one first location (5... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6749946 | Method and composition for metallic finishes An economical process for creating decorative and/or functional finishes on chrome, involves formation of a polyurethane film on the chrome substrate, wherein a strong and durable adhesion between the polyurethane film and the metal substrate is achieved by employin... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6730360 | Lubricant varnish coating component, lubricant varnish and methods for coating elastomers such as windshield wiper blades A lubricant varnish component and a lubricant varnish, for example, for coating elastomer profiles, are provided, wherein lubricant varnish component includes a polyurethane, a siloxane as well as a polyamide powder, a polyethylene powder or a solution of a polyamid... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6699415 | Surfaces of transparent resin in which marble or other stones are embedded A process for the production of a manufactured article for coatings, for components of sanitary ware, kitchen fittings, etc., in polymerized transparent resin in which marble and other stones are embedded. The surface of the product is worked by brushing ... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6692557 | Antifouling of shellfish and aquaculture apparatus An antifouling coating composition comprising a carrier and an antifouling agent belonging to the families of isothiazolones or furanones, wherein the composition is substantially non-toxic to a cultured marine or aquatic animal when applied to the animal... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6682671 | Method of manufacturing fiber-reinforced structures incorporating recycled carpet fibers An initial process for preparing material to use in manufacturing fiber-reinforced structures. One embodiment envisions a method of manufacturing a cement board. The initial process includes providing an open mat of recycled carpet fibers in a container, ... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6649213 | Methods and compositions for preventing adverse effects of water upon a printed substrate In accordance with the invention, there are provided methods for affixing a transparent coating upon a substrate, such as canvas, paper, cardboard or the like, that optionally has an image printed or otherwise recorded thereon, the coating effective to re... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6586044 | Method for manufacturing a magnetic hard disk having concentric magnetic tracks with flat surface A magnetic hard disk having magnetic tracks for storing data which is read or written by a magnetic head floating immediately above the magnetic track while the magnetic hard disk is rotating, and the magnetic head rests on the magnetic hard disk while th... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6531187 | Method of forming a shaped body of brittle ultra fine particles with mechanical impact force and without heating A method of forming a film or a micro structure having high density and high strength by bonding brittle ultra fine particles without heating them. The brittle ultra fine particles blown to a substrate are applied with a mechanical impact force to break a... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6512042 | Waterborne crosslinkable coating compositions Disclosed are aqueous, storage-stable, crosslinkable polymer compositions comprising: (a) an aqueous dispersion of a an acrylic polymer component containing certain carbonyl-containing functional-groups; (b) a nitrogen-containing compound having at least ... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6507393 | Surface cleaning and particle counting A method and an apparatus for detecting removable particulates initially on a test surface or surface to be inspected. The removable particles are transferred to a portion of a tacky surface on a carrier by adhering and then removing the portion of the ta... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6440582 | Coating composition for steel product, a coated steel product, and a steel product coating method A method of coating of steel products such as plate and sheet using an aluminum-zinc coating alloy includes modifying the coating bath with a particulate compound constituent in effective amounts to decrease the spangle facet size of the coated product, i... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6419992 | Method of protecting articles having a bare ferrous base surface A zinc coating directly covers a bare ferrous base of parking meter housing parts. A non-epoxy thermosetting electrically insulating organic non-epoxy powder coating directly covers the zinc coating. The organic coating is directly applied to the zinc coa... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6379746 | Method for temporarily protecting glass articles Methods for temporarily protecting a surface of a glass article by coating the surface are provided. The methods include forming a stable, hydrophobic, removable film on the surface at the end of the glass manufacturing process while the glass is still at... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6365232 | Adhesive bond tool having improved release coating for advanced composite and metallic components and method Surface and thereafter applying a priming coating comprising a polytetrafluoroethylene solution containing a dispersed ceramic filler, wherein the priming coating is dried in two steps by first air-drying the coating, followed by force drying at elevated ... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6296902 | Sealing process for surface pores of construction parts Sealing process for surface pores of construction parts, particularly parts in the form of cover plates and/or face plates, both prefabricated and made form natural rock, comprising: application of a curable resin powder on the surface of the parts to be ... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6281159 | Method of forming catalyst structure with catalyst particles forged into substrate surface A catalyst structure is formed by forging catalytic particles from a slurry into the surface of a metal substrate such that the particles protrude from the surface and are permanently fixed into the surface. The forging is accomplished by engaging rollers... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6265027 | Enhanced surface for wood A method for treating wood surfaces. The wood surface is coated with a coating including (a) a filler/primer component comprising a mixture of from about 20% to about 50% by weight of the filler/primer component of a resin selected from vinyl ester resins... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6261673 | Coated grooving or parting insert The present invention relates to a coated cutting tool insert useful for grooving or severing steel components such as steel or stainless steel tubes and bars. The insert is characterized by WC--Co-based cemented carbide substrate having a highly W-alloye... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6168825 | Process for producing thin transparent gold coatings A process for forming a thin blue colored gold deposit, which transmits substantially more visible light than infrared energy. A suitable substrate, usually transparent, is selected and aggressively cleaned to such an extent that water will sheet rather t... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6103307 | Method and apparatus for mechanized application of a protective coating on siliceous surfaces Methods and apparatus for applying a coating composition of an alkyl alkoxy silane reacted with a vitreous or siliceous substrate under automation is disclosed. The coating provides water repellence, durability and ease of cleaning to glass or other silic... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6080310 | Method of applying a slip-resistant coating to a spin-on filter using a fluidized bed coating apparatus, and spin-on filter which is a product thereof A method of applying a curable powder coating, to a selected portion of a spin-on filter housing, uses a fluidized bed coating apparatus to provide a slip-resistant enhanced gripping surface when cured. This slip-resistant coating is applied to a selected... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6042895 | Method for imprinting woodprints onto blade of fan A method for imprinting woodprints onto the blade of fan generally includes the steps of 1) molding the plastic blade; 2) coloring the blade with woodprints; and 3) deploying a protective coating thereof. Characterized in that when the plastic blade is mo... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6020031 | Carpet manufacture A method of substantially eliminating shading in a carpet by steaming the pile tufts and positively orientating the pile tufts in a predetermined direction. The positive orientation of the tufts is achieved by engagement with a scroll roll, which is prefe... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6017582 | Method of making a profiled element having a surface layer for reducing the coefficient of friction between the profiled element and a glazing surface A wiping strip for a motor vehicle screen wiper is in the form of a profiled element of vulcanised material consisting of rubber or an elastomeric material, having a surface layer for reducing the coefficient of friction between the wiping strip and a gla... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6013328 | Electroless method of antiquing a pewter component This invention is directed to an electroless method of antiquing a zinc or pewter component and to products produced using the method. In its simplest form, the method includes: contacting the metal component with an oxidizing solution; rinsing the metal ... | 01/11/2000 |
| 6010752 | Method for coating a profiled element with an aqueous emulsion or dispersion A profiled element for use as a wiping strip in a motor vehicle screen wiper is made of rubber or an elastomer, and has a coating formed by applying a solution to the profiled element. The solution comprises a powder of graphite for example, which is disp... | 01/04/2000 |
