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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 |
| 8153577 | Methods for cleaning recyclable substrates or containers A method for treating a contaminated substrate comprising the steps of contacting an emulsion to a substrate surface soiled with one or more contaminants, the emulsion comprising a blend of dibasic esters, whereby the emulsion is capable of emulsifying all or some o... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8030267 | Silica composite capsules obtained by blending water-soluble silane derivative, composition containing the same, and transparent gel-form composition The present invention provides new silica composite capsules that can be easily prepared, a composition containing the silica composite capsules, and a transparent gel-form composition excellent in appearance transparency and texture in use, and in particular, a tra... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8008245 | Fabric care compositions and systems comprising organosilicone microemulsions and methods employing same Systems, compositions and methods for fabric laundering comprising selected organosilicones which are formulated into microemulsions for improved deposition onto fabrics to provide fabric care benefits. ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7915214 | Compositions containing benefit agent composites pre-emulsified using colloidal cationic particles A cleansing or a surface-conditioning composition comprising a mixture of (i) and (ii) in water: i) a surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic, non-ionic, zwitterionic, cationic, and mixtures thereof, and ii) a hydrophobic benefit agent in a particul... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7888306 | Compositions containing benefit agent composites pre-emulsified using colloidal cationic particles A cleansing or a surface-conditioning composition comprising a mixture of (i) and (ii) in water: i) a surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic, non-ionic, zwitterionic, cationic, and mixtures thereof; and ii) a hydrophobic benefit agent in a particul... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7884063 | Phase inversion temperature emusions for textile scenting A perfume-containing PIT emulsion which is suited to contribute to an excellent and long-lasting scenting of textiles during the use of a dryer. The PIT emulsion is simple for the user to handle and allows the user to better control the user's individual scent exper... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7871972 | Compositions containing benefit agents pre-emulsified using colloidal cationic particles A cleansing or a surface-conditioning composition comprising a mixture of (i) and (ii) in water: i) a surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic, non-ionic, zwitterionic, cationic, and mixtures thereof; and ii) a hydrophobic benefit agent in a particul... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7855173 | Detersive compositions containing hydrophobic benefit agents pre-emulsified using sub-micrometer-sized insoluble cationic particles A cationic oil-in-water emulsion, for addition to detersive compositions, comprising hydrophilic cationic polymers, a surface-active, anionic polymer that is capable of adsorbing at an air-water interface or an oil-water interface and/or is oil-soluble, and a hydrop... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7776812 | Multiple emulsion hard surface cleaning compositions The present invention provides a cleaning composition comprising a multiple emulsion system, wherein said emulsion system comprises at least two active ingredients separated in the emulsion system by an oily or aqueous phase. Also described is the use of such multip... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7625855 | Cleaning compositions for removing organic deposits in hard to reach surfaces A cleaning composition for removing organic deposits from hard to reach surfaces. In its basic embodiment, the cleaning composition comprises: a) a water miscible solvent; b) an inorganic salt in crystal form; and c) water. The inorganic salt in crystal form compris... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7608575 | Fabric care compositions and systems comprising organosilicon microemulsions and methods employing same Systems, compositions and methods for fabric laundering comprising selected organosilicones which are formulated into microemulsions for improved deposition onto fabrics to provide fabric care benefits. ... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7598216 | Three-phase liquid polishing and cleaning composition A three-phase liquid polishing and cleaning composition of the invention is suitable for polishing and cleaning a painted exterior surface, and includes an organic phase, an aqueous phase, and a particulate phase. The organic phase comprises a petroleum-based liquid... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7569533 | Detersive compositions containing hydrophobic benefit agents pre-emulsified using sub-micrometer-sized insoluble cationic particles A cationic oil-in-water emulsion, for addition to detersive compositions, comprising hydrophilic cationic polymers, a surface-active, anionic polymer that is capable of adsorbing at an air-water interface or an oil-water interface and/or is oil-soluble, and a hydrop... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7531497 | Personal care composition containing a cleansing phase and a benefit phase Personal care compositions comprising a cleansing phase and a benefit phase. These products are intended to provide a multi-phase personal care composition that is packaged in physical contact while remaining stable and providing improved in-use and after-use hair a... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7468349 | Method for increasing the efficiency of surfactants with simultaneous suppression of lamellar mesophases and surfactants with an additive added thereto The invention relates to a method for increasing the efficiency of surfactants as well as to a method for suppressing lamellar mesophases in microemulsions. According to the invention, block copolymers having a water-soluble block A and a water-insoluble part B are ... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7417014 | Dilution thickened personal cleansing composition A liquid or flowable cleansing composition is described that contains high levels of anionic and nonionic surfactants and that show a substantial increase in viscosity upon dilution with water. The cleansing composition also contains water soluble EO/PO block copoly... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7417018 | Method of cleaning a solid surface by removing organic and/or mineral soils using a microemulsion The invention relates to a method of cleaning a solid surface comprising the following stages: a) the solid surface is cleaned using a microemulsion-type cleaning composition; e) the cleaned surface is drained; f) the drained surface is rinsed with an organic solven... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7407923 | Packaged detergent composition A packaged detergent composition comprising a container that at least partly disintegrates in an aqueous environment, the container having at least one compartment, the detergent composition having at least one fluid phase and at least one solid substantially insolu... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7399738 | Sprayable dry wash and wax composition comprising a silicone blend and acrylic-based polymer A composition for simultaneously cleaning and waxing non-porous surfaces without the need for additional rinsing of the treated surface with water, has a pH of from about 6 to about 7 and contains by weight: (a) from about 0.04 to about 0.12% of an acrylic-based pol... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7387991 | Microemulsions containing alkoxylated amine carboxylates The compositions of this invention are microemulsions having a. a surfactant consisting essentially of a mixture of one or more alkoxylated amines or alkoxylated quaternary ammonium salts and one or more preferably branched carboxylic acids or salts the... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7378382 | Rheologically stabilized silicone dispersions comprising a polydimethylsiloxane mixture Aqueous dispersions of silicone oils are prepared without the need for surfactants, solvents, hydrotropes or emulsifiers by employing water soluble and/or water dispersible polymers providing inventive compositions which exhibit a rheological Critical Strain value g... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7371715 | Emulsion composition The invention relates to an emulsion composition, wherein an optically isotropic surfactant phase containing a nonionic surfactant (hereinafter the phase being referred to as the surfactant phase) is present as stable droplets in an aqueous solution phase containing... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7365043 | Lipophilic fluid cleaning compositions capable of delivering scent The present invention relates to a composition and/or system comprising a perfume composition for use in a lipophilic fluid fabric treatment system and methods of making and using same. Such composition provides perfume/fabric substantivity. ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7365046 | Method for stripping floor finishes using composition that thickens upon dilution with water A method for stripping a floor using a concentrate prepared by mixing a substantially nonchlorinated concentrate containing a floor finish solvent and an at least partially unactivated water thickener. The concentrate is diluted merely with water at an intended use ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357957 | Spreadable food product The present invention provides a novel cellular solid structure which can be used to structure an oil-water mixture into a semi-solid state. The invention is particularly useful in the manufacture of food products, drug delivery agents, coatings, barrier films and e... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7341986 | Cleaning concentrate consisting of extra virgin olive oil and isopropyl alcohol The invention, a stable composition of matter, has a 2 step method to make (maintain the same equalities in increased batches). Step #1. 0.4167 Extra Virgin Olive Oil First Cold Pressed, which is a high quality olive oil, 0.5833 IPA, Isopropyl Alcohol 70%, shake to ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7335630 | Liquid laundry detergent compositions with silicone blends as fabric care agents The invention is directed to aqueous liquid laundry detergent compositions for cleaning and imparting fabric care benefits to fabrics laundered therewith. Such compositions comprise (A) at least one detersive surfactant; (B) droplets of a silicone blend comprising a... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7328756 | Settable fluids comprising particle-size distribution-adjusting agents and methods of use Settable fluids comprising particle-size distribution-adjusting agents, and methods of using such settable fluids in subterranean and surface applications are provided. In certain exemplary embodiments, the settable fluid comprises a cement, a set retarder, and a pa... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7326671 | Ordered liquid crystalline cleansing composition with particulate optical modifiers An ordered liquid crystalline phase cleansing composition is disclosed that contains a solid particulate optical modifier that modifies the appearance of the skin after rinsing the skin. A method of depositing the solid particulate optical modifier to the skin or ha... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7326672 | Substantially enzyme free personal wash compositions comprising non-silicates with basal layer cationic charge The present invention relates to personal wash compositions comprising, non-silicate particles, wherein the basal layer(s) carries a net cationic charge. The use of these specific particles results in enhanced properties (e.g., enhanced foaming, hydrotroping) of the... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7326676 | Liquid laundry detergent compositions with silicone fabric care agents The invention is directed to aqueous liquid laundry detergent compositions for cleaning and imparting fabric care benefits to fabrics laundered therewith. Such compositions comprise (A) at least one detersive surfactant; (B) droplets of a silicone blend comprising a... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7326677 | Liquid laundry detergent compositions comprising a silicone blend of non-functionalized and amino-functionalized silicone polymers The invention is directed to liquid laundry detergent compositions for treating non-keratinous substrates under domestic wash conditions, such composition comprise (A) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfac... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7314851 | Silk soap comprising sericin protein The invention discloses skin cleansing product which includes glycerinated soap and hard soap which comprises sericin protein from Thai silk, as a main ingredient, admixed with various components in the soap mass. The present products are safe for use and help nouri... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7309684 | Oil-in-water emulsified remover comprising an ethoxylated alcohol surfactant An oil-in-water emulsion composition remover is disclosed. The compositions comprise a solvent, water and a surfactant. The removers are useful in removing non-aqueous and aqueous coatings, waxes, greases, and the like, from substrates to which the coatings, waxes, ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7307054 | Vapor compression air conditioning or refrigeration system cleaning compositions and methods The present invention relates to compositions that are suitable for removing or reducing residue from a vapor compression air conditioning or refrigeration system consisting essentially of 1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane and polyol ester, and methods of using ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7297672 | Laundry treatment compositions comprising a β1-4 linked substituted polysaccharide A composition comprising a silicone having a viscosity modifying agent dissolved or dispersed therein and a deposition aid, wherein the deposition aid comprises a polymeric material comprising one or more moieties for enhancing affinity for a fabric, especially cott... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7291582 | Liquid laundry detergent with an alkoxylated ester surfactant An aqueous liquid laundry detergent composition comprising an alkoxylated carboxylic acid surfcatant and a free radical scavenger in the mole ratio of from about 500:1 to about 20:1. The composition substantially prevents the degradation of the alkoxylated ester sur... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7285231 | Immersion liquid for water-immersion microscopy An immersion liquid for microscopy using water immersion objectives has a refractive index in the range from 1.25 to 1.4 and a kinematic viscosity of greater than 20 mm2/s at 20° C. ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7282524 | Alkanolamide surfactant emulsions and process therefor Phase stable, pumpable, liquid, high solids, aqueous monoalkanolamide surfactant emulsions are disclosed for use as cold mixable monoalkanolamide delivery systems for separately prepared aqueous formulations containing at least one principal surfactant. The monoalka... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7273840 | Method for providing dilution thickening using polydextrose based biphasic compositions The invention provides methods for obtaining dilution thickening behavior. Specifically, polydextrose induced biphasic compositions have been unexpectedly found to induce such behavior. ... | 09/25/2007 |
