Abstract: A specialized fastener cover is suitable for concealing a fastener used to attach one object to another. The fastener cover includes a decorative emblem and a method of pivoting the emblem between two positions. In one position, the decorative emblem conceals the fastener. When the emblem is pivoted to the second position, the fastener can be accessed so that it can be inserted in fastener receptacles in the objects to attach the objects to one another or removed from the fastener receptacles to separate the two objects. The fastener cover can be incorporated into an attachable object, such as a license plate frame to be attached to a vehicle.

Abstract: A portable target apparatus for use in target practice is provided. The target may be comprised of metal, for example steel. The target includes a base frame and a target plate that is attached to the base frame. Upon being struck by a projectile, the target plate rotates about the base frame into a knocked down position. One or more sensors sense the target is displaced into the knocked down position and a reset mechanism drives the target plate back to the initial position. The base frame of the target apparatus is of hollow construction, thereby making the target portable with relative ease.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include bicycle chain rings for bicycles having specially shaped ramps with lifting surfaces for improved up-shifting performance. Additional embodiments of the bicycle chain rings of the present invention may be configured with one or more additional features formed within the chain rings including a transition slide, a tapered ramp face, a ramp bridge, a ramp lead, a trailing transition slide and a wear pin.

Abstract: A specialized fastener cover is suitable for attaching to a fastener used to attach one object to another. The fastener cover includes a decorative faceplate and a method of pivoting the faceplate between two positions. In one position, the fastener can be inserted into the two objects to hold the objects together, or can be removed from the objects to release them from each other. When the faceplate is pivoted to the second position, the decorative faceplate conceals the fastener. The fastener cover can be used to cover fasteners attaching a variety of objects to each other.

Abstract: A license plate fastener assembly includes a female collar including an internally threaded cylinder and a radially outboard flared shoulder. A bumper is mounted on the shoulder. A bolt is compatibly received in the threaded cylinder. The bolt presents a bolt head to define a selectively adjustable distance between the bolt head and the bumper. One or more washers made or synthetic resin may be mounted on the cylinder for selective depth adjustment of the distance.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include bicycle chain rings for bicycles having specially shaped ramps, tapers and profiled teeth for improved shifting performance. Additional embodiments of the bicycle chain rings of the present invention may be configured with one or more additional features formed within the chain rings including a transition slide, a tapered ramp face, a ramp bridge, a ramp lead, a trailing transition slide and a wear pin.

Abstract: A specialized fastener cover is suitable for concealing a fastener used to attach one object to another. The fastener cover includes a decorative emblem and a method of pivoting the emblem between two positions. In one position, the decorative emblem conceals the fastener. When the emblem is pivoted to the second position, the fastener can be accessed so that it can be inserted in fastener receptacles in the objects to attach the objects to one another or removed from the fastener receptacles to separate the two objects. The fastener cover can be incorporated into an attachable object, such as a license plate frame to be attached to a vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a frame for attaching a license plate or novelty plate to a vehicle, with the capability of attaching an emblem to the frame in a desired location chosen by the user from multiple possible points of attachment. Multiple receptacles may be formed in the frame, each suitable for receiving and tightly holding an protuberance extending from an emblem, so that the emblem may be attached to the frame wherever there is a receptacle. Alternatively, a separate clip may be placed behind the frame, with prongs extending forward around the frame to attach to an emblem in any position on the frame where the clip is located. The position of the emblem on the frame may be shifted up and down or side to side. The emblem may also be removed and repositioned in a new position selected by the user.

Abstract: A license plate fastener assembly includes a female collar including an internally threaded cylinder and a radially outboard flared shoulder. A bumper is mounted on the shoulder. A bolt is compatibly received in the threaded cylinder. The bolt presents a bolt head to define a selectively adjustable distance between the bolt head and the bumper. One or more washers made or synthetic resin may be mounted on the cylinder for selective depth adjustment of the distance.

Abstract: A portable target apparatus for use in target practice is provided. The target may be comprised of metal, for example steel. The target includes a base frame and a target plate that is attached to the base frame. Upon being struck by a projectile, the target plate rotates about the base frame into a knocked down position. One or more sensors sense the target is displaced into the knocked down position and a reset mechanism drives the target plate back to the initial position. The base frame of the target apparatus is of hollow construction, thereby making the target portable with relative ease.