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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 |
| 7324841 | Sensor arrangeable on the skin The invention relates to a sensor (42) placed on the skin, which can advantageously be integrated in a garment and has a contact layer in contact with the skin containing conductive fibres for receiving signals and a moisture retentive moisture layer (41 | 01/29/2008 |
| 7319895 | Garment for the medical monitoring of a patient A flexible, elastic garment (1) is provided comprising biomedical sensors (3, 4, 5, 6), an electrical power distribution and data transmission bus (2, 7) and a coupling circuit for allowing contactless transmission of power and data between the ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7308294 | Textile-based electrode system Textile-based electrodes include a fabric portion having stretch-recovery non-conductive yarns and an electrically conductive region having stretch-recovery electrically conductive yarn filaments. The electrodes can further include float yarns and can be configured ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7277752 | System for cardiac resuscitation A system and method for monitoring and controlling the therapy of a cardiac rhythm abnormality victim at a remote site by proving immediate access to a medical professional at a central station. The method comprises the steps of: (1) providing a plurality of electro... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7254447 | Resonant muscle stimulator A method and apparatus include a therapeutic or developmental apparel that includes hardware and/or software for stimulating a muscle. Such apparel may comprise, for instance, of: a glove, a uniform, a shoe, a sock, a vest, a sleeve, a shirt, a hat, a helmet, a brac... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7054677 | Venturi ECG electrode system The present invention provides for an ECG electrode system that includes the use of electrodes adapted to attach to the body via suction. The invention includes a lightweight and compact air pump in combination with air connection hoses, a lightweight air distributi... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7020508 | Apparatus for detecting human physiological and contextual information A detecting apparatus includes a housing support section(s), a housing removably attached thereto, one or more sensors and a processor. An alternate apparatus measures heat flux and includes a known resistivity base member, a processing unit and two temperature meas... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6970731 | Fabric-based sensor for monitoring vital signs The present invention comprises a fabric-based sensor for monitoring vital signs or other electrical impulses of a subject. The sensor is woven or knitted from conductive fibers and, when in contact with the body, receives signals from the wearer and transmits them ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6629932 | Allergen and irritant measuring device A device is described that can be easily used to warn an asthmatic or allergen reacting patient of irritant levels which may trigger an asthma or allergy attack for that person. The device continually monitors and records irritants in the air, and when th... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6551252 | Systems and methods for ambulatory monitoring of physiological signs The present invention relates to the field of ambulatory and non-invasive monitoring of a plurality of physiological parameters of a monitored individual. The invention includes a physiological monitoring apparatus with an improved monitoring apparel worn... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6065154 | Support garments for patient-worn energy delivery apparatus In a support garment for a patient-worn energy delivery apparatus, a vest-type garment holds an electrode belt in contact with a wearer's ribcage. The garment includes a flap with button holes to permit buttoning in of energy transfer electrodes, thus con... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6047203 | Physiologic signs feedback system A non-invasive physiologic signs monitoring device includes a garment with electrocardiogram electrodes and various inductive plethysmographic sensors sewn, embroidered, embedded, or otherwise attached to the garment with an adhesive. The garment is in th... | 04/04/2000 |
| 5944669 | Apparatus and method for sensing cardiac function An apparatus and method for sensing cardiac function in a patient, particularly adaptable to being worn by an ambulatory patient. Including sensor to receive ECG signals in at least plane of the patient chest area, and an analyzer to derive a signal repre... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5865740 | Electrodeless EKG sensor sheet The invention relates to an electrodeless device for administering an electrocardiogram consisting essentially of a single flexible sheet having multiple electrical strips or wires pre-positioned for placement on a patient's chest. The device includes at ... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5224479 | ECG diagnostic pad An ECG diagnostic pad having upper fit portions with upper limb lead electrodes, central fit portions with unipolar precordial lead electrodes and lower fit portions with flank lead electrodes is fitted onto the chest wall of a human subject. Only by atta... | 07/06/1993 |
| 5007427 | Ambulatory physiological evaluation system including cardiac monitoring An ambulatory physiological evaluation system including a main and a background gamma radiation detector provided in a vestlike garment worn by a patient for the purpose of monitoring and/or diagnosing the patient's physiological activities during a presc... | 04/16/1991 |
| 4608987 | Apparatus for transmitting ECG data A vest-like garment is provided comprising a front fabric panel with a plurality of apertures adapted for receiving associated electrodes, a horizontally stretchable rear panel, and a pair of vertically stretchable shoulder straps. Each of the electrodes ... | 09/02/1986 |
| 4572197 | Body hugging instrumentation vest having radioactive emission detection for ejection fraction A vest for positioning medical instrumentation about the human or animal torso to provide ambulatory monitoring of patient cardiac functions or administration of medication or therapy with reasonable freedom of movement while maintaining precise positioni... | 02/25/1986 |
| 4114352 | Protective jacket for chronically instrumented dogs A protective jacket having a body member adapted to cover a dog from the thoracic inlet to the last rib. Lacing is provided to adjust the jacket to accommodate different size dogs. Adjustable gussets are provided to accommodate various dog contours. A ful... | 09/19/1978 |
