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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 |
| 7973187 | Natural oil based halogenated compounds Natural oil based halogenated compounds that are useful as flame retardants for polymeric materials, such as polyurethanes. Novel compositions of matter, novel processes for preparing such compositions of matter, and end use applications of the novel compositions of... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7579494 | Prevention of neutrophil recruitment Aspirin (ASA) triggers a switch in the biosynthesis of lipid mediators, inhibiting prostanoid production and initiating 15-epi-lipoxin generation, through the acetylation of cyclooxygenase II. ... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7378444 | Analogues of lipid mediators derived from omega-3 PUFAs and methods of use The present invention is directed to compounds that are analogues of lipid mediators derived from a fish oil-derived fatty acid, eicosapentaenoic acid [C20:5 ω-3; EPA], but with a longer tissue half-life and enhanced bioactivity. These analogues may be used to trea... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7294728 | Lipoxin compounds and their use in treating cell proliferative disorders Compounds having the active site of natural lipoxins, but a longer tissue half-life are disclosed. In particular, 15-epi-lipoxins and their use in ameliorating undesired cell proliferation, which characterizes diseases such as cancer, are also disclosed. ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7288569 | Lipoxin compounds and their use in treating cell proliferative disorders Compounds having the active site of natural lipoxins, but a longer tissue half-life are disclosed. In particular, 15-epi-lipoxins and their use in ameliorating undesired cell proliferation, which characterizes diseases such as cancer, are also disclosed. ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7227031 | Prevention of neutrophil recruitment Aspirin (ASA) triggers a switch in the biosynthesis of lipid mediators, inhibiting prostanoid production and initiating 15-epi-lipoxin generation, through the acetylation of cyclooxygenase II. ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7101831 | Compositions of material, especially lubricants and pressure transmitting means, the production and use thereof The invention relates to novel compositions of matter which may advantageously be used as lubricants or pressure transfer media or else for functional liquids and lubricant additives. The lubricants according to the invention are the reaction products of an electro-... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7053230 | Aspirin-triggered lipid mediators Aspirin triggered lipid mediators (ATLMs) are disclosed which are useful for the treatment of prevention of inflammation associated with various diseases, including ischemia. ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7026296 | Methods of treating dry eye disorders Inhibitors of cytokine synthesis in nonimmune, resident ocular surface cells are useful for treating dry eye disorders and other disorders requiring the wetting of the eye. ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6960674 | Prevention of neutrophil recruitment Aspirin (ASA) triggers a switch in the biosynthesis of lipid mediators, inhibiting prostanoid production and initiating 15-epi-lipoxin generation, through the acetylation of cyclooxygenase II. ... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6903135 | Methods and products related to 16-HETE analogs The present invention includes 16-HETE analogs which are agonists and antagonists of 16-HETE. The compositions may be formulated in pharmaceutically acceptable formulations. The invention also includes methods and products for inhibiting neutrophil adhesion and neut... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6897257 | Process for forming latex polymers A process for synthesizing copolymers of ethylenically unsaturated monomers with ethylenically unsaturated derivatives of fatty acids and/or oils via emulsion polymerization techniques is performed in two stages. One or more suitable ethylenically unsaturated monome... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6727314 | Crosslinking systems for acrylic latex films A composition comprising a polymer, wherein the polymer comprises at least one of: i) a blend of a first polymer comprising a reaction product of acetoacetoxyethyl (meth)acrylate monomer and a second polymer comprising a reaction product of castor oil (meth)acrylate... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6710082 | Use of hydroxycarboxylic acid esters as thickeners A thickener composition containing a reaction product of a hydroxycarboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of tartaric acid, malic acid, citric acid and mixtures thereof, and a fatty alcohol polyglycol ether corresponding to formula I: R | 03/23/2004 |
| 6700006 | Internally plasticizing and crosslinkable monomers and applications thereof Novel compounds derived from traditional semi- drying and non-drying oils featuring internally plasticizing and crosslinkable properties are disclosed and claimed. Preferred embodiments include acrylate or methacrylate esters of hydroxy long-chain olefini... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6653493 | Lipoxin compounds and their use in treating cell proliferative disorders Compounds having the active site of natural lipoxins, but a longer tissue half-life are disclosed. In particular, 15-epi-lipoxins and their use in ameliorating undesired cell proliferation, which characterizes diseases such as cancer, are also disclosed.... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6624223 | Internally plasticized and low VOC latex compositions and applications thereof Novel latex or emulsion compositions containing internally plasticizing and crosslinkable monomers derived from traditional semi-drying or non-drying oils are disclosed and claimed. The monomers are ethylenically unsaturated esters of long-chain olefinic ... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6599972 | Latex compositions containing ethylenically unsaturated esters of fatty compounds and applications thereof Novel latex or emulsion compositions containing internally plasticizing and crosslinkable monomers derived from traditional semi-drying or non-drying oils are disclosed and claimed. The monomers are ethylenically unsaturated derivatives of long-chain olef... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6582941 | Microorganisms capable of producing highly unsaturated fatty acids and process for producing highly unsaturated fatty acids by using the microorganisms The present invention relates to the Schizochytrium genus SR21 strain and a microorganism belonging to the same species as does said SR21 strain or having substantially the same fungological properties as does said SR21 strain, the said SR21 strain and mi... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6437160 | 3-heteroatom substituted and two carbon homologs of 15-HETE and methods of use 3-heteroatom substituted and two carbon homologs of 15-HETE, and their derivatives, compositions and methods of their use for treating dry eye are disclosed.... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6433202 | Prevention of neutrophil recruitment Aspirin (ASA) triggers a switch in the biosynthesis of lipid mediators, inhibiting prostanoid production and initiating 15-epi-lipoxin generation, through the acetylation of cyclooxygenase II.... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6407272 | Secondary alcohol esters of hydroxyacids and uses thereof Secondary alcohol esters of hydroxyacids, e.g., ricinoleate esters of secondary alcohols, are prepared by reacting an ester of a hydroxyacid with a secondary alcohol, in the presence of an organometallic transesterification catalyst. Under these reaction ... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6359158 | Methods and products related to 16-HETE analogs The present invention includes 16-HETE analogs which are agonists and antagonists of 16-HETE. The compositions may be formulated in pharmaceutically acceptable formulations. The invention also includes methods and products for inhibiting neutrophil adhesi... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6331644 | 3-heteroatom substituted and two carbon homologs of 15-HETE and methods of use 3-heteroatom substituted and two carbon homologs of 15-HETE, and their derivatives, compositions and methods of their use for treating dry eye are disclosed.... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6320062 | 15-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid analogs with enhanced metabolic stability and methods of their use in treating dry eye disorders 15-HETE derivatives with enhanced metabolic stability and methods of their use for treating dry eye are disclosed.... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6316649 | Biodegradable oleic estolide ester having saturated fatty acid end group useful as lubricant base stock Esters of estolides derived from oleic acids and C-6 to C-14 saturated fatty acids are characterized by superior properties for use as lubricant base stocks. These estolides may also be used as lubricants without the need for fortifying additives normally... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6310007 | 7,10,12-trihydroxy-8(E)-octadecenoic acid and derivatives and uses thereof The compound 7,10,12-trihydroxy-8(E)-octadecenoic acid (TOD) has been produced by bioconversion of ricinoleic acid by Pseudomonas aeruginosa PR3. TOD and derivatives thereof are useful for controlling biological organisms, such as fungi and insects.... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6280752 | Vitamin E acetate-based hydrophobic gel formulation for topical application A formulation for topical use in hydrophobic gel form comprising, in weight percentages on the total weight of the formulation: 20 to 70% of vitamin E acetate, 20 to 70% of a volatile silicone chosen from the group comprising pentamer cyclomethicone tetramer c... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6258869 | Process for production of polyols, and polyols for polyurethane Polyols useful for preparing foamed polyurethane systems are produced by reacting a feed stock of agricultural origin with a multifunctional hydroxyl component in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of a catalyst suitable to polymerize the ag... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6235916 | Internally plasticizing and crosslinkable monomers and applications thereof Novel compounds derived from traditional semi-drying and non-drying oils featuring internally plasticizing and crosslinkable properties are disclosed and claimed. Preferred embodiments include acrylate or methacrylate esters of hydroxy long-chain olefinic... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6225485 | High purity adduct of castor oil and maleic anhydride What is shown is a high purity adduct of castor oil and a cyclic carboxylic acid anhydride, charactered by the absence of free acid anhydride, which is used in personal care products. The adduct is made by a process, without side reactions, which includes... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6203720 | Low MFT and high Tg , internally plasticizing, and low voc latex compositions Novel latex or emulsion compositions containing internally plasticizing and crosslinkable monomers derived from traditional semi-drying or non-drying oils are disclosed and claimed. The monomers are ethylenically unsaturated esters of long-chain olefinic ... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6174948 | Latex compositions containing ethylenically unsaturated esters of fatty compounds and applications thereof Novel latex or emulsion compositions containing internally plasticizing and crosslinkable monomers derived from traditional semi-drying or non-drying oils are disclosed and claimed. The monomers are ethylenically unsaturated derivatives of long-chain olef... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6169064 | Amine ether acid salt surfactant composition The disclosure involves a novel amine ether acid salt surfactant. The amine constituent of the surfactant may include ether amines or fatty-based amines. The ether acid constituent of the surfactant, in particular, imparts liquidity to the surfactant. Hyd... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6083984 | Triglycerides and ethyl esters of phenylalkanoic acid and phenylalkenoic acid useful in the treatment of various disorders Two new forms of prodrug for phenylacetate, of even congeners of phenylalkanoic acid and phenylalkenoic acids, which are the phenylalkanoic or phenylalkenoic esters of glycerol, or the ethyl esters of phenylalkanoic acid or phenylalkenoic acids. These for... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6018063 | Biodegradable oleic estolide ester base stocks and lubricants Esters of estolides derived from oleic acids are characterized by superior properties for use as lubricant base stocks. These estolides may also be used as lubricants without the need for fortifying additives normally required to improve the lubricating p... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5998642 | Thienyl-containing fatty acid glycosyl phosphatidylinosital analogues used for inhibiting parasitic activity A method of inhibiting parasitic activity is disclosed in which the biosynthesis, structure and/or function of the glycosyl phosphatidylinositol (GPI) anchor of said parasite may be affected by incorporating into said GPI anchor selected analogs of myrist... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5968979 | Triglycerides and ethyl esters of phenylalkanoic acid and phenylalkenoic acid useful in treatment of various disorders Two new forms of prodrug for phenylacetate, of even congeners of phenylalkanoic acid and phenylalkenoic acids, which are the phenylalkanoic or phenylalkenoic esters of glycerol, or the ethyl esters of phenylalkanoic acid or phenylalkenoic acids. These for... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5925776 | Polyethoxylated castor oil, process of making the same and formulations thereof Polyethoxylated castor oil with a low cation content are claimed, along with particular methods for achieving such low cation content polyethoxylated castor oil. One method of production of such a low cationic content polyethoxylated castor oil according ... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5917067 | Process for producing an omega-functionalized aliphatic carboxylic acid and intermediate products of said process, including 2-oxepanone-7-substituted products A process for producing an omega-functionalized aliphatic carboxylic acid starting from cyclohexanone and omega-functionalized -olefins or acrylic esters. The process comprises an addition step, an oxidation step, an isomerization step, and one or ... | 06/29/1999 |
