text:
|Publication number
|Publication type
|Publication date
|Jan 6, 1970
|Filing date
|Sep 18, 1967
|Priority date
|Sep 18, 1967
|Publication number
|William F Brecht Jr
|Original Assignee
|William F Brecht Jr
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (6), Referenced by (24), Classifications (6)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
Jan.6, 1970 w. F. BRECHT, JR 3,487,647
BUOYANCY CONTROL FOR SCUBA DIVING Filed Sept. 18, 1967 9 Sheets-Sheet 1 I N V EN TOR. wf/zm Kim-406%:
I it Camus ATTORNEYS Jan. 6, 1970 w. F. BRECHT, JR 3,487,647
BUOYANCY CONTROL FOR SCUBA DIVING Filed Sept. 18, 1967 9 Sheets-Sheet 3 INVENTOR. W1 Z/m/rz rew/54:6:
Jan. 6, 1970 w. F. BRECHT, JR 3,487,647
BUOYANCY GONTRQL FOR SCUBA DIVING Filed Sept. 18, 1967 9 Sheets-Sheet 5 INVENT R )Vz/o m/z KB/ea r.
M W33; CQA Afi ATTORNEYS Jan. 6, 1970 w. F. BRECHT, JR 3,487,647
BUOYANCY CONTROL FOR SCUBA DIVING Filed Sept. 18. 1967 9 Sheets-Sheet 5 2% I q CQm/ma ATTORNEYS Jan. 6, 1970 W. F. BRECHT, JR
BUOYANCY CONTROL FOR SCUBA DIVING 9 Sheets-Sheet 6 Filed Sept. 18, 1967 Jan. 6, 1970 w. F. BRECHT, JR
BUOYANCY CONTROL FOR SCUBA DIVING Filed Sept. 18, 1967 9 Sheets-Sheet 7 Jan. 6, 1970 w. F. BRECHT, JR 3,487,647
BUOYANCY CONTROL FOR SCUBA DIVING Filed Sept. 18, 1967 9 Sheets-Sheet 8 I N VEN T Q )lZ/JM 7'7 fines/11 207:
BY M I M, iii Cflmmes ATTORNEYS Jan. 6, 1970 w. F. BRECHT, JR 3,
BUOYANCY CONTROL FOR SCUBA DIVING Filed Sept. 18, 1967 9 Sheets-Sheet 9 United States Patent 3,487,647 BUOYANCY CONTROL FOR SCUBA DIVING William F. Brecht, Jr., 141 E. Atlantic Ave., Audubon, NJ. 08106 Filed Sept. 18, 1967, Ser. No. 668,394 Int. Cl. B63c 11/08; B63g 8/22 US. CI. 6169 8 Claims ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE The present invention relates to devices for controlling the buoyancy of scuba divers and more particularly to an apparatus which propels a diver upwardly or downwardly, or permits him to attain a state of weightlessness.
A purpose of this invention is to permit a diver to maneuver in a body of water in a state of weightlessness at any selected depth.
A further purpose of the invention is to provide an apparatus which enables a diver to remain in a state of weightlessness at any depth in a body of water, wherein the apparatus automatically compensates for the decrease in buoyancy which the diver encounters as he descends.
A further purpose of the invention is to eliminate the need for a diver to calculate an amount of lead weight which he would need to apply to obtain a state of weightlessness at a given predetermined depth.
A further purpose of the invention is to enable a diver to obtain complete control of his buoyancy, either negative, positive or zero, at any time.
A further purpose of the invention is to permit a diver to control his buoyancy by means of air from his main scuba breathing air supply, in the form of either a supply tank or a surface air pump connected to his hooka attachment on his regulator.
A further purpose of the invention is to enable a diver to quickly and accurately, without any computation on his part, compensate for his weight variations under water.
A further purpose of the invention is to permit a diver to automatically achieve or acquire negative or positive buoyancy from the device of the invention, to compensate for variations in the buoyancy contributed from the main scuba diving equipment.
A further purpose of the invention is to enable a diver automatically, and without mental calculation or other computation, compensate for the variation in buoyancy caused by the consumption of air from the main scuba air supply tank.
A further purpose is to provide a safe and foolproof buoyancy device which may be used in any position or posture attained by the diver in his underwater activity.
A further purpose is to provide a buoyancy apparatus which works in an identical manner regardless of the posture or the position of the device.
A further purpose is to permit a diver wearing scuba equipment to stop at any depth underwater and maintain that level automatically, wherein he will have a state of weightlessness or buoyancy of zero at the depth that he chooses.
A further purpose is to utilize a water depth to set a buoyancy level.
A further purpose is to permit a diver to maintain a set level of buoyancy automatically which will compensate for the variations in weight of the diver including variations caused by handling of underwater tools, equipment and the like.
A further purpose is to permit a diver to maintain a buoyancy, and to set his level of buoyancy, to provide a state of weightlessness at a given water depth, to provide for decompressions stops.
A further purpose is to eliminate the need for a diver swimming at a certain level to maintain his position at that level to provide a decompression stop.
A further purpose is to eliminate the need for a diver securing himself to an anchor line or the like at a given level to provide for a decompression stop.
A further purpose is to permit a diver to set a buoyancy automatically at a given level to achieve a state of weightlessness at that level, to enable the diver to do any one of a number of activities such as work, underwater photo graphy, swimming or the like, at one set level.
A further purpose is to permit any underwater activity, including military operations, to be carried out under darkness, at a given water depth, without visible depth indications, such as the water bottom, or surface light.
A further purpose is to automatically compensate for the loss of buoyancy which results from increased water pressure on the human body encountered at increased depth.
A further purpose is to utilize a controllable buoyancy effect, with use of air from the main supply tank, to achieve vertical propulsion either upwardly or downwardly.
A further purpose is to utilize air from the main supply tank to provide additional positive buoyancy for lifting outside objectives in underwater operations.
A further purpose is to utilize all the divers energy in swimming horizontally, and eliminate energy expenditure by the diver to maintain a desired depth level.
Further purposes appear in the specification and in the claims.
FIGURE 1 is a schematic diagram of the device of the invention.
FIGURE 2 is a back vertical section of the upper portion of the control unit of the invention.
FIGURE 2a is a continuation of FIGURE 2, showing the lower portion of the control unit.
FIGURE 3 is right side sectional elevation of the control unit shown in FIGURES 2 and 2a taken on line 3-3.
FIGURE 4 is a sectional elevation showing the displacement chamber and mounting, with one of the chambers in section, the chambers being shown mounted on a scuba air tank.
FIGURE 5 is a top view of the displacement chambers and mounting.
FIGURE 6 is a bottom plan view of the arrangement shown in FIGURE 5.
FIGURE 7 is a right sectional elevation taken on the line 7-7 of FIGURES 2 and 2a.
FIGURE 8 is a top plan section taken on line 8-8 of FIGURE 3, and 8-8 of FIGURE 2a.
FIGURE 9 is a section of the stop mechanism on the constant depth control taken on line 9-9 of FIG- URE 8.
FIGURE 10, partial section of the valve mechanism of the constant depth control, taken on the line 1010 of FIGURE 2a.
Describing in illustration, but not in limitation and referring to the drawings:
Activity in underwater diving has increased greatly, especially as a sport, in military operation, in exploration and research, and in industry.
A diver entering the water with such scuba equip ment, and any additional accessories such as a protective suit, swim flippers, and face mask, finds that he has a positive buoyancy, or in effect he is subjected to a vertically upward force by the water, since the weight of the scuba equipment underwater, including the weight of the initial charge of supply air under pressure is less than the weight of water it displaces.
In order to compensate for this positive buoyancy and allow a diver to achieve a state of weightlessness at the surface, or in effect a zero buoyancy at the surface, it is necessary, and it is the practice in the prior art, to apply weights, of for instance lead. As an example, a diver wearing conventional prior art scuba equipment, weighing 150 pounds, could apply from 14 pounds of lead weight in fresh water to 16 pounds of lead weight in salt water. However, this may vary greatly with different individuals depending on the buoyancy characteristics of the individual himself. One could have, for instance, a 150 pound man who could utilize or need only seven to ten pounds of weight. The amount of weight is arrived at by each individual empirically, that is by a trial and error method, wherein a diver immerges into the water and applies various weights until he secures a feeling of weightlessness.
However, the net buoyancy of a diver will subsequently vary from the time he initially submerges, depending on the time he is in the water, and the depth at which he operates.
The length of time a diver is in the water contributes to his buoyancy change, since he is constantly using the air which has the air supply in his main supply tank. A diver will increase in buoyancy in an amount equal to the weight of the air consumed. The air in each tank initially weighs about five pounds, so that during the consumption of a tank of air, a divers buoyancy will increase five pounds.
The variations in buoyancy due to depth are created from the compressive etfect on the diver due to the increased water pressure achieved at a lower level. For instance, a 150 pound diver may experience as much as a two pound loss in buoyancy at a 33 foot depth from his buoyancy at the surface. As a diver descends below 33 foot level, he more rapidly loses his buoyancy from the increased water pressure on his body.
Efforts have been made to compensate for buoyancy variations encountered by scuba divers as for instance, set forth in United States Patent 3,161,028. Such efforts involve a ballast tank which is selectively flooded and emptied by releasing air from the tank, on one hand, to flood the compartment, and to introduce air from the main diving supply, on the other hand, to evacuate the water from the tank. Such embodiments have not met with success.
First, it was necessary for the diver to manually control the air inlet to the tank to compensate for buoyancy changes. Second, it was not possible to select a depth at which a diver could continuously, and automatically maintain a weightless state with zero buoyancy. Furthermore, it was necessary for the tank to be positioned verti cally' to achieve proper operation. Additionally, any failure of the device would result in a substantial negative or positive buoyancy which would either propel the wearer to the surface or force him to the bottom, with quite possible disastrous results, particularly from the phenomenon known as the bends.
Such elforts have been quite relatively crude and have not proved of practical use in diving.
The present invention solves not only many of the problems of the prior art devices, but additionally provides for automatically setting a buoyancy of the surrounding water at the desired level itself is used to precisely, accurately and reliably set the diver buoyancy. Additionally the diver can easily and reliably control or achieve any desired degree of positive or negative buoyancy with no physical efiort other than actuation of the control, and utilize the air from the main supply tank itself to achieve any degree of positive or negative buoyancy to ascend or descend. Thus, all his energy can be utilized for horizontal propulsion in the water, the ascending and descending being achieved with his main air supply.
In the operation of the present invention, a diver immediately prior to entering the water, depresses an up valve control button on the device to permit regulated air pressure to pass from the main air supply to displacement chambers, in the form of bladders or pistons within cylinders, so that when he initially enters the water he will float or have a positive buoyancy. When the diver is ready to descend, he actuates a down valve control button, which releases the air pressure from the displacement chambers. This action eventually gives the diver a negative buoyancy, or a downward force, in the water, which results from his initial overweight, achieved from the weight of the buoyancy unit itself including the housing an internal mechanism, or by wearing a lead Weight belt.
The diver, as he descends, can sense the slightest change in his positive or negative buoyancy (for instance, even the buoyancy effect from breathing wherein lungs are filled and then expelled can be sensed by a diver). As the diver begins to descend he uses the up and down control buttons selectively to adjust the rate of speed of the descent. These controls feed air to the displacement chambers if the diver is descending too fast, or would like to stop at a certain depth, perhaps to release the trapped air pressure in his ears, or to adjust his SCUBA equipment, or to empty out any water in his face mask or for any other reason.
Once the diver reaches a desired depth, or the bottom, he sets and actuates his constant depth valve control button on the device, so that he is suspended in a weightless state at his selected depth. Under constant depth control, the divers variation in buoyancy due to the consumption of his main air supply, and due to the effect of the water depth on his body, is compensated for by the automatic means, so that his net buoyancy at the selected depth remains zero.
The diver can subsequently change depths actuating the appropriate control buttons.
Referring to FIGURE 1 and the schematic diagram shown therein, a source of pressurized air in a scuba tank 1, of a conventional type, connects through line 2 to a pressure reducer or single stage air regulator 3. A gauge 2' indicates the pressure in line 2. From regulator 3, it connects through tubing 4 to low pressure single stage air regulator 5.
Regulators 3 and 5 reduce the pressure in two stages in a well known manner from, for instance, a scuba tank pressure of 2200 pounds per square inch to a first stage of pounds per square inch to a final stage regulated by the outside water pressure, and can be from 0 to 125 pounds square inch gauge. The air at its final stage of pressure passes through line 6 to T-fitting 7. The air pressure at the outlet of the second stage regulator 5 is controlled by the outside water pressure. Line 8 connects from one outlet of T-fitting 7 to T-fitting 10. Line 11 connects from T-fitting 10 into two-way valve 12. Twoway valve 12 is operated by up push button 13, Line 14 leads from two-way valve 12 through T-fitting 15 through line 16 to T-fitting 17. Outlet 18 leads from T- fitting 17 into three-way valve 20. Outlet 21 from threeway valve 20 leads to air pilot actuator 22, having two- Way valve 23 on one outlet of the actuator and two-way valve 24 on the other outlet of the actuator. Line 25 leads from the two-way valve 23 to four-way fitting or a cross-fitting 26 having outlet 27 which connects with air bladder 28. Bladder 28 abuts against three-way valve 20 which is pressure sensitive to pressure within the bladder, whereby the bladder is forced against valve 20 and a pressure sensitive switch on 20 when bladder 28 is inflated.
One of the outlets from four-way fitting 26 connects with a pressure bladder 31.
Coming from three-way fitting, or T, 7 is line 32 which connects with wo-way valve 33 which has an outlet 34 to T-fitting 35. Line 36 connects to an outlet on fitting 35. Line 37 is connected to an outlet on fitting at one end and connects at the other end to two-way valve 38. Outlet 40 from two-way valve 38 connects into three-Way fittings 41 which has one outlet connected at 42 to check valve 43.
An outlet line 45 connects from the outlet of two-way valve 12 to two-way valve 46 which is controlled by down push button 47. Outlet 48 from two-way valve 46 connects with T-fitting 50. Line 51 connects three-way fitting to three-way fitting 41. Outlet 52 from fitting 50 connects with two-way valve 53 controlled by exhaust push button 55. Outlet 56 from two-way valve 53 connects with two-way valve 57. Also, line 58 from fitting 10 connects to an outlet on two-way valve 57. Constant depth push button 60 controls two-way valve 57. Outlet 61 from two-way valve 57 connects with metal bellows 62.
FIGURE 1 shows the pneumatic or air circuit of the invention. Valves 33 and 38 are operated by a mechanical balancing system best seen in FIGURES 2, 2a and FIG- URE 3.
Valves 33 and 38, when the device is in constant depth operation, are controlled by a mechanical means as best seen in FIGURES 8 and 10. A cam keyed on shaft 81 has a cam surface with a reduced curvature 82 and an increased diameter curvature 83. The cam surfaces 82 and 83 contact followers 84 and 85 respectively which are rot-atively journaled on arms 86 and 87 respectively,
which are fixedly pivoted on pivots and 88. Arm 86 abuts against valve stem 90- and arm 87 abuts against a similar stem on valve 34, the stern not being shown in FIGURE 10. As cam 70 rotates, followers 84 and will be selectively actuated to depress, or allow to extend, valve stem on valve 38 and the valve stem on valve 33, thus controlling the passage of air through these valves. It will be seen that the cam 70 is patterned so that when one of the stems is depressed to allow increased air pressure and air passage through its related valve, the other of the valve stems will remain extended, thus keeping its related valve closed to any passage of air.
Shaft 81, on which 70 is keyed is journaled within a housing 91 at 94. Housing 91 is suitably of a light cast metal and is roughly in the form of a rectangular boxlike structure, and is suitably sealed to provide an airtight interior. A contoured bearing surface at 91' may be provided to conform to the diver, upon which the unit is fastened as by straps or quick release spring clips. Shaft 81 is journaled at one end in bearings 92 and at the other end in bearings 93 supported within housing 91 at 94 as best seen in FIGURES 2a and 9. Also, keyed on shaft 81 is a beam balance or rocker arm 95 as best seen in FIGURES 2a, 8 and 9. Rocker arm 95 has an extension 96 which pivotally connects at 97 through slot arrangement 98 with bellows extension 99 of bellows 62 which is secured at one end 100 by means of plate 101 and bolt 102 which are threaded into housing extensions 103 from housing 91. Plate 101 has an orifice therein connecting the interior of the bellows 62 with line 61.
Rocker arm 95 connects at 105 through slot and pivot arrangement 106 to piston shaft 107 which is slidably journaled in boss 108 of housing 91 which is formed in chamber 110 by housing walls 111. Vent holes 112 allow the pressure within the chamber 110 to equal that within the housing 91.
A piston 113 is fixed on the end of sliding shaft 107 and is substantially less in diameter than that of chamber 110. A flexible rolling diaphragm seal 114 is anchored at 115 in the housing and extends across piston 113 with an excess roll of the seal at 116 extending between the piston 113 and the chamber walls 111. This type of diaphragm is frictionless and permits travel of the piston longitudinally within the chamber 110. An inlet plate 119 with apertures 119 to permit passage of water through the plate is secured to the housing by bolts 117. The areas and volumes involved in the bellows 62 and the piston 113 and chamber 110 arrangement just described are calculated in a proper proportion as will be later shown.
The rocker arm 95 is locked in an inoperative position by means of the shaft 120. Shaft 120 extends through housing 91 through an O-ring seal 121 and a bracket 122 which extends from the housing and which acts as a bushing for the movement of the shaft. Bracket 122 holds a pin 123 which extends into an elongated hole 124 in shaft 120. The function of the pin 123 is to lock the shaft against rotation within the bushing, but allowing longitudinal movement of the shaft. A yoke 125 is threadedly fixed on shaft 120 at 126, the yoke having arms 127 and 127'. The arms 127 and 127' come into bearing relationship with the rocker arm 95 as the shaft is moved inwardly into the housing 91 under the influence of a lever arm 128 which is pivoted to shaft 120 at 130'. Arm 128 has cam points 131 and 132 which can be selectively engaged with an abutment on the housing 91 to allow the shaft 120 to move inwardly or to retract the shaft 120 outwardly against a bias of helical compression spring 133 which is abutted between housing bracket 122 and the yoke 125. Extending within the shaft 120 within a bore 134, is a spring loaded pin 135 which is biased outwardly under the influence of helical compression springs 136. Pin 135 has a point 137 thereon. Cam point 132 is the low side at which time the yoke will lock the rocker arm, and point 131 is the high side which if engaged with the housing retracts the yoke from engagement from the rocker arm and allows the rocker arm to move as will be described.
Bladder 28 is supported in a mounting structure 140 as best seen in FIGURE 4, which may be attached to the scuba air tank, or to the diver directly. The bladder 28, which is of a flexible material such as rubber, or a suitable plastic, has cylindrical walls 141, a bottom portion 142, and a top mounting portion 143, along with a flexible sealing portion 144. The bladder is held within a rigid mounting structure 140 comprising a top dome portion 145, which may be permissible of stiff plastic or light metal, and a bottom base portion 146. Stiff support walls 147 extend between the top and bottom sections and 146 and are held securely therein by tie rods 148 having securing nuts 150 at the end thereof. A pronged dome-like fitting 151 extends around the bottom flexible portion 142 of the bladder and is integrally fixed to the extending stem of the pressure sensitive switch 30, so that a substantial portion of the bladder exerts the air pressure within the bladder against the fitting 151 which in turn is transmitted to the valve 30.
It should be noted that although the present invention shows bladders as displacement chambers, the bladders may be replaced by a piston and cylinder arrangement to obtain a displacement effect. In either construction a material separator extends between the air and water.
The displacement chambers and mounting 140 may be fastened to the scuba divers air tank by means of a circular clamp 155, having a locking lever 156. The mounting unit 140 has lower back contoured bearing plate 157 and upper back bearing plate 158. Straps surrounding the divers body are secured to plates 157 and 158.
Suitable weights, such as lead bars, may be added to the back pack unit shown in FIGURE 4 to achieve a balancing effect. These lead weights may be attached by any suitable means.
Regulator 5 is of a conventional type in its internal construction, having a body or housing seen in FIGURE 2 and has extending therefrom a regulator shaft 161 which moves longitudinally within the body 160 and controls a valve therein which opens and closes between intake line 4 and discharge line 6, in order to achieve the desired pressure. Shaft 161 is connected to piston 162 which has secured thereon rolling diaphragm 163 which is sealed in the housing at 164. A cover plate 165 having passages 166 is secured to housing 91 by bolts 167. Plate 165 retains rolling diaphragm 163 in the housing at suitable anchorages under bolts 167. The piston 162 and diaphragm 163 operate to separate air pressure within chamber 168 created by walls 170 from the water pressure entering through passages 166 into space 171, Air pressure from within the housing passes into chamber 168 through passage holes 172. Regulator 5 includes helical compression spring 173 and threaded cap follower 174 which is screwed into the housing 91 at boss 175.
In ope-ration, the apparatus of the present invention is secured to the scuba diver prior to his entry into the water. Displacement chambers and mounting 141 are fastened to the divers air supply tank or to the diver directly, by suitable fastenings. Where connected to thesupply tank, the clamp structure shown in FIGURES 5 and 6 is used. The control unit as seen in FIGURES 2 and 2a, and other related figures, is secured to the divers chest by straps, or spring clips. Flexible air line 2 from the tank 1 to the control unit, and fleXible air line 16 from the control unit to the displacement chambers, are connected, suitable high pressure quick disconnect couplers, of a convention type, are used.
The diver, immediately prior to entering the water, depresses the up push button 13, opening two-way valve 12, thus allowing air to pass through lines 8, 11, 14 and 16, through norm-ally open valve 24, into bladders 28 and 31. Button 13 is held depressed until the bladders are filled and the air feed is shut off as will later be explained.
In the alternative, the diver can release the up button 13 prior to full bladder capacity, if he feels he has enough air to give him a positive buoyancy when he enters the water.
Regulator 5 is set to provide a pressure at the outlet slightly in excess of the surrounding water pressure, and it is this pressure which enters line 8, and eventually the bladders 28 and 31.
The diver then enters the Water and senses his buoyancy as he immerses. He will normally have a floating or positive buoyancy effect from the displacement of his equipment, and the effect of the displacement chambers.
When he decides to descend, by achieving a negative buoyancy, or a downward force, independent of any of his own eiforts of swimming, he depresses the down push button 47. When push bottom 47 is depressed, twoway valve 46 opens, permitting air from the displacement bladders 28 and 31 to exit through lines 27, 16, 14, 45, through valve 46, through lines 48 and 51 and out check valve 43, 'which permits flow only in one direction, to the surrounding environment into the outside body of water. It should be noted that air continues to exhaust to the surrounding body of water from bladders 28 and 31 during the period when down push button 47 is depressed. The water pressure from the surrounding water bears on the bladders, forcing the air through the open discharge lines. The diver continues to exhaust air from the bladers until he sense his descent which is a result of his negative buoyancy.
It should be understood that he has an overweight negative buoyancy, initially, as described above, from the weight of the apparatus itself, and any additional lead weights which may be utilized by the diver in the form of a weight belt or in the form of lead weights attached to the apparatus. The bladders when fully inflated cause the apparatus of the invention to have a considerable positive buoyancy eifect, and it is within these limits of positive and negative buoyancy that the apparatus operates.
As the bladders contiinue to deflate, the apparatus will lose positive buoyancy and eventually achieve negative buoyancy, driving or forcing the diver to descend. The diver senses his rate of descent, and when he achieves the desirable rate of descent he releases the down push button 47, closing off the exhaust of air from the bladders 28 and 31.
The diver may desire to make stops on his descent or slow his rate of speed of descent, for instance, for clearing his ears of air pressure, clearing the face mask of water, adjusting his equipment, or any other desirable reason. He achieves this stopping or deceleration of descent by pushing up button 13, thus allowing air to enter into the bladders and decreasing his negative buoyancy. Thus, by the use of the up and down push buttons selectively he can inflate or deflate the bladders, thus governing his rate of descent.
When the diver reaches a water depth at which he desires to attain a state of weightlessness, or when he reaches the bottom and also desires to achieve a state of weightlessness, he depresses the constant depth push button 60. By a state of weightlessness, it is meant that condition of a diver wherein he has neither a positive buoyancy upward, that is, a tendency to rise, or a negative buoyancy which is a force causing him to descend. At zero buoyancy, or weightlessness, the factors contributing to the forces from gravity due to his body weight and equipment Weight are exactly equal to the upward forces exerted by the displacement of water by the diver and his overall equipment. In a state of weightlessness, the diver can devote his full energies to horizontal travel with no elf-ort extended to fight a downward force or an upward force to maintain a constant level.
When the constant depth push button 60 is depressed, air from regulator 5 is admitted through lines 8 and 58 permitting pressure from line 58 to enter bellows 62 through line 61.
Single stage regulator 5 has an air pressure output controlled by the outside Water pressure at the depth at which the apparatus of the invention is operating. This water pressure is transmitted through apertures 166 in plate 165 to rolling diaphragm 163 to piston 162 to connecting rod 161 and into the regulator body 160. Diaphragm 163 is secured at 164 under bolts 167 over chamber 168. Convention-a1 regulator 5 is set so that a minimum of 5 pounds pressure gauge always is fed from the regulator, though the biasing action of spring 173 whose compression can be adjusted with threaded follower 174.
With constant depth push button 60 depressed, valve 57 is open and air under the pressure from regulator 5 goes into bellows 62. The diver then releases push button 60 and valve 57 closes. Bellows 62 has an internal pressure at this point which is at the setting of regulator 5, which is slightly in excess of the water pressure at the depth at which push button 60 is actuated. After depressing and releasing push button 60, the diver rotates level arm 128 so that point 131 comes into engagement with the housing, and shaft 120 is pulled out of engagement with rocker arm 95. Also yoke 125, with arms 127 and 127', are withdrawn from locking engagement with arm 95, and the rocker arm is now free to rotate on shaft 81. The mechanism is shown in FIGURE 8 and FIGURE 9.
Rocker arm is now under the balancing effect of the internal pressure within bellows 62, on one hand, and the external pressure of the water at the level at which the apparatus is positioned. Water pressure enters through plate 119, through apertures therein 119', and is exerted, through rolling seal 116, against piston 113. Connecting rod 107 transmits the force exerted against piston 113 to one arm of the rocker arm. The area of the internal chamber is calculated to equal the cross sectional area of the in plate 62' of bellows 62 against which the pressure within the bellows is exerted. In effect the areas of the bellows plate at 62' and the area of the chamber 110 are calculated so that force exerted against the rocker arm at the pivots 97 and 105 respectively would be equal, if the pressure in the bellows and the water pressure externally are equal. Hence, in the device of the invention, air pressure is created within the bellows initially at a set level, and rocker arm 95 will maintain a neutral position as long as the surrounding water pressure at which the unit is disposed in equal to the pressure in the bellows. Should the Water pressure exerted on diaphram 116 exceed the pressure locked within the bellows, rocker arm 95 as viewed in FIGURE 8 will rotate clockwise, thus causing shaft 81 in FIGURE 10 to likewise rotate clockwise. This will cause extended cam surface 83 to depress follower 85 causing arm 87 to depress the valve stem of valve 34 permitting air to enter through line 36 from line 32 into line 16 and into the bladders 28 and 31. The bladders 28 and 31 will continue to expand, thus displacing water within the mechanism of the invention. This will eventually increase the positive buoyancy causing the diver and apparatus to rise or ascend.
As the diver rises, the water pressure exerted against diaphram 116 within chamber 110 will decrease and the force exerted against piston 113 and rocker arm 95 at 105 will also decrease, eventually causing rocker arm 95 to rotate counterclockwise as seen in FIGURE 8. Thus causing shaft 81 likewise to rotate counterclockwise in FIGURE 10 until cam surface 83 rotates out of contact with follower 85 and follower 85 comes into contact with cam surface 82, thus permitting arm 87 to rotate and allow the valve stem on valve 34 to extend to allow valve 34 to close, thus closing the feed of air into bladders 28 and 31. Thus, the diver is maintained at his preset selected water depth.
In the event that the diver ascends from his desired level, the water pressure will decrease, thus allowing rocker arm 95 to rotate counterclockwise as seen in FIG- URE 8. This will cause shaft 81 to rotate counterclockwise as seen in FIGURE 10 causing cam surface 83 to depress follower 84 causing arm 86 to depress valve stem 90 thus causing valve 38 to open, permitting air under pressure from line 37 to discharge through check valve 43 into the surrounding body of water. The air passes through 37 from line 36 which exhausts line 16 connected to bladders 28 and 31.
As air is discharged or exhausted from bladders 28 and 31, the buoyancy effect of the apparatus is directed toward the negative and there is eventually a downward force exerted against the apparatus and the diver. The diver will then descend until the water pressure at the descending depth balances out the outer arm 95 to rotate cam 70 to close valve 38, thus stopping the release of air from the bladders. Thus, the diver is kept at a constant level regardless of whether he temporarily descends or ascends from his level. In the event that the diver acquires added weight, for instance from tools or lifting an outside object, he would temporarily descend but through the mechanism explained above, the apparatus would compensate and he would again ascend to a state of weightlessness at his selected level. On the other hand, should he lose weight, or should his buoyancy change, as for instance from his continued use of his air supply, the apparatus would again compensate.
When the diver desires to go off his constant depth setting and no longer desires to remain in a state of weightlessness at a given level, he rotates lever 128 into the position shown in FIGURE 8 so that a point 132 engages the notch on the housing and shaft 120 moves longitudinally into the housing so that yoke 125 moves into engagement against rocker arm 195. If rocker arm 95 is not balanced, either arm 127 or arm 127' will first contact the rocker arm and force it toward a balanced or neutral position as shown in FIGURE 8. During this time, the point 137 on 135 will engage against the outside curved surface of the rocker arm and will be retracted or forced within the shaft at bore 134 against the influence of spring 136. When the arms 127 and 127' force the rocker arm 95 into a neutral or balanced position, rocker pin 135 will spring forward under the influence of compression spring 136 and seat pin 135 under the guiding influence of 137 into the recess in the rocker arm 95 as shown in FIGURE 8, This locks the rocker arm 95 against any rotation. At this position, valve 34 and 38 are closed, shutting off discharge or feed into the bladders. Exhaust push button 55 is then pushed to open valve 53 permitting air to be drained or discharged from within bellows 62 through line 61 into line 56 through line 51 and out check valve 43 to the surround body of water. The push button 55 is then released permitting bellows 62 to be ready for a new setting.
Depending on whether the diver then wants to ascend or descend, he will push the appropriate push button, up push button 13 or down push button 37 as described above.
The bladders are safeguarded against rupture from excessive pressure by the safety arrangement which utilizes switch 20. Additionally, the valve 20 permits a more efiicient utilization of the air since it does not permit air into the bladders beyond a certain pressure, beyond which no further displacement effect could be achieved.
When the pressure in bladder 28 exerts a predetermined amount as controlled by the setting of push switch 30 on valve 20, the bladder at 142 forces the push stem downward or open as seen in FIGURE 4. As viewed in FIG- URES 1 and 4, open valve 20 then permits air to pass from inlet 18 which is connected to main feed line 16, through to line 21. Air then passes from line 21 into actuator or air switch 22 which in turn closes valve 24, while at the same time opening two-way valve 23. When valve 24 shuts off, it closes off all input air from line 16 through to bladders 31 and 28. When two-way valve 23 opens, it bleeds bladders 28 and 31 through line 25 and then exhausts the air through to the surrounding body of water, thus decreasing pressure within bladders 28 and 31, and against stem 30. When sufficient force is relieved from switch stem 30, valve 20 goes to a closed position, while at the same time a bleeder opening within valve 20 opens, bleeding trapped air in line 21 and actuator 22, thus allowing actuator 22 to move to open valve 24 and close valve 23.
Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:
1. A buoyancy control device for underwater diving in a body of water comprising in combination:
(a) an air supply;
(b) a displacement chamber, for displacing water, and containing therein air, connected to the air supply, said displacement chamber (1) being exposed to the water, and (2) having movable walls to vary the volume of water displaced;
(c) valve means for controlling the fiow of air from the air supply to the displacement chamber to provide a diver with positive buoyancy;
(d) valve means for controlling the exhaust of air from the displacement chamber to provide a diver with negative buoyancy;
(e) and means for controlling the feed of air to the displacement chamber, and the exhaust from the displacement chamber, responsive to the water pressure at the water depth at which the device is operating, to provide a diver with zero buoyancy at a given water depth selected by the diver.
2. A device of claim 6 wherein the means for controlling air feed to, and air exhaust from, the displacement chamber to provide Zero buoyancy for the diver at a selected level, comprises:
(a) a sealed source of air at a pressure which depends on the water pressure at the selected level,
(b) means for determining the water pressure at the level at which the device is positioned under water,
(c) means for comparing the sealed source of air at a pressure which depends on the water pressure at the selected level, and the water pressure at the level at which the device is positioned under water,
(d) and means for using the comparison for selectively feeding air and selectively discharging air from the displacement chamber.
3. A device of claim 2, in which a regulator is used in providing a sealed source of air at a pressure which depends on the water pressure at the selected level.
4. A device of claim 1 wherein the displacement chamber comprises a bladder having expandible walls to change the volume capacity of displacement.
5. A device of claim 1 wherein the displacement chamber comprises a piston and cylinder.
6. A device of claim 1 wherein the displacement chamber has a material separator between the air and water.
7. A device of claim 1 in combination with means for stopping the feed of air to the displacement chamber responsive to the pressure of air within the chamber.
8. A method for an underwater diver to achieve a state of weightlessness at a given selected depth in a body of water comprising:
(a) providing a source of air at a pressure dependent 25 upon the water pressure at the given selected depth,
(b) comparing the pressure of the air with the pressure of the water at which the diver is positioned,
(c) and using the comparison to increase the divers buoyancy by means of a displacement chamber exposed to the water and having movable walls, by feeding air to the displacement chamber to expand the chamber, or exhausting air from the displacement chamber to contract the chamber, thereby increasing or decreasing the amount of water displaced by the chamber, thereby increasing or decreasing the positive or negative buoyancy of the diver.
References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,579,109 3/ 1926 Haseley.
2,361,949 11/1944 Langdon.
2,887,976 5/1959 Hanna et al.
3,161,028 12/1964 Odum et al 61-69 3,204,596 9/ 1965 Fallon.
3,379,156 4/1968 Keays et a1 6169 X J. KARL BELL, Primary Examiner US. Cl. X.R.
|Cited Patent
|Filing date
|Publication date
|Apr 27, 1925
|Mar 30, 1926
|Haseley Jonas J
|Displacement-varying means
|Jan 20, 1942
|Nov 7, 1944
|Langdon Jesse D
|Torpedo carrier and discharger
|Oct 13, 1953
|May 26, 1959
|Hanna Clinton R
|Hovering apparatus for submarines and other buoyant objects
|Jun 13, 1961
|Dec 15, 1964
|Banks Robert H
|Buoyancy adjusting device for swimmers
|Oct 12, 1960
|Sep 7, 1965
|Fallon Ewan S
|Dec 5, 1966
|Apr 23, 1968
|Navy Usa
|Automatic buoyancy compensation system
|Citing Patent
|Filing date
|Publication date
|Sep 2, 1969
|Feb 22, 1972
|Wiremold Co
|Variable buoyancy arrangement
|Jan 24, 1969
|May 23, 1972
|Munguet Oscar Ferrer
|Fluid pressure regulating device
|Feb 6, 1970
|Oct 3, 1972
|Royal H Dimick
|Buoyance regulating apparatus for underwater swimming
|Sep 24, 1971
|Jul 3, 1973
|Us Navy
|Diver operated hand control system for an underwater vehicle
|Jun 12, 1975
|Apr 12, 1977
|Lawrence S. Scott
|Diver flotation apparatus
|Aug 30, 1976
|Sep 6, 1977
|Under Sea Industries, Inc.
|Power deflator mechanism for scuba buoyancy vests
|Feb 26, 1976
|Nov 29, 1977
|Aga Aktiebolag
|Breathing apparatus incorporating depth compensation
|Apr 14, 1980
|Apr 13, 1982
|Shane Harrah
|Automatically-controlled buoyancy vest
|Apr 22, 1991
|Oct 26, 1993
|The Sherwood Group
|Buoyancy compensator for divers
|Jan 25, 1992
|Jan 9, 1996
|Tolksdorf; Michael
|Counterbalancing device for divers
|Mar 23, 1995
|Mar 5, 1996
|Egan; Mark P.
|Automatic buoyancy compensator with electronic vertical motion
|Aug 20, 1996
|May 5, 1998
|Leonard; Kenneth J.
|Volume control module for use in diving
|Jun 1, 2002
|Apr 20, 2004
|Cressi-Sub S.P.A.
|Device for operating inflation and deflation valves of an air chamber of a scuba diver's balancing jacket
|May 7, 2003
|Sep 12, 2006
|Cressi-Sub S.P.A.
|Buoyancy compensator jacket for scuba divers with improved weight pockets
|Sep 8, 2006
|Sep 15, 2009
|Dale Richardson
|Physical fitness system
|Apr 30, 2007
|Apr 12, 2011
|Aqua Lung America, Inc.
|Low profile buoyancy adjustment controller and valve system for diver's vest
|Jun 7, 2013
|Feb 9, 2016
|Scuba Lab LLC
|Buoyancy control system
|Jun 1, 2002
|Dec 5, 2002
|Cressi-Sub S.P.A.
|Device for operating the inflation and deflation valves of the air chamber of a scuba diver's balancing jacket
|May 7, 2003
|Nov 13, 2003
|Cressi-Sub S.P.A.
|Buoyancy compensator jacket for scuba divers with improved weight pockets
|Nov 17, 2005
|Jun 8, 2006
|Roseborough Trevor E
|Controlled volume buoyancy compensating device
|Apr 30, 2007
|Oct 30, 2008
|Sullivan David B
|Low Profile Buoyancy Adjustment Controller and Valve System for Diver's Vest
|Jul 31, 1991
|Sep 17, 1992
|Peter Dr Fismer
|Divers buoyancy controller with temp. and pressure sensors - maintains constant value of upthrust by microprocessor-controlled inflation and deflation of vest via air flowmeter
|Apr 17, 2014
|Oct 22, 2014
|Beuchat International (SA)
|Buoyancy compensating vest for underwater diving
|Jan 25, 1992
|Aug 20, 1992
|Michael Tolksdorf
|Counterbalancing device for divers
|U.S. Classification
|405/186, 114/315
|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification


text:
'Not a day for black jeans'
Relevant offers
Southland's biggest raceday of the year is looming.
Social clubs, businesses, groups of families and friends have booked marquees and hospitality rooms for the Southland Racing Club's Christmas Cracker meeting at Ascot Park, Invercargill, on December 15.
Club president Sean Bellew said he wanted racegoers to dress in their finery.
''We want glamour from men and women ... It's not a day for black jeans,'' he said.
The total value for Fashion in the Field prizes is $4000. Celebrity spotters will move through the crowd and invite people to enter Fashion in the Field.
About 4000 people have prebooked for the day and 80 marquees will be erected on course. No glass will be allowed in public areas, except for bottles of wine.
Bellew said 9000 plastic drinking vessels have been ordered for racegoers and beer would be sold in cans.
No alcohol can brought on course. If racegoers try to, it will be confiscated.
''Not even the president can bring alcohol on course,'' Bellew said.
''We have a very strong alcohol and intoxication system in place.''
The 40 security staff will watch for intoxicated people. For those who need a break from alcohol, they will be taken to a rehydration station or removed from the course.
''Our main focus is to make the day safe and enjoyable for everyone,'' Bellew said.
- The Southland Times
Sponsored links
The hard work ahead for Southern Steel netball administrators
Southern Steel coach Noeline Taurua 'rapt' with her team's improved trans-Tasman netball league season
Netball farewells Gore's Preston St courts
A busy term ahead for Southland secondary school sports codes
Alley Way to join North Otago stable
Southland riders help New Zealand finish top-of-the-world at the Junior Track Cycling World Championships
Spartans' loss to Sassenachs provides ideal gauge
Purvis accepts job offer in Williamson stable
Southland boxers Aaron Lay and Raera Tuau-Templeton win New Zealand titles
Brave Southern Steel edged out by Queensland Firebirds in trans-Tasman netball league semifinal
Barbarians win breaks Southland country rugby Galbraith Shield drought
Southland football players involved as the Otago U17 team stuns Burnley in Super Cup warm up
Club Rugby: Finalists found in division two and three competitions
Faces of Innocents: Sarah Curry brought happiness to many
Southland cold to ease in "changeable" week for weather
Southland riders help New Zealand finish top-of-the-world at the Junior Track Cycling World Championships
Invercargill City Big Band gets first female musical director
Dr Tom on mission to make Southlanders healthier
Homeless shelter to open in Invercargill
Invercargill teen on star-studded flag panel
Meat company mergers could mean more dollars
Cue TV turns off transmissions
Southland Sharks coach Paul Henare wants to go out with a bang
Exciting Formula One into gear for raceday debut
Last remaining coastwatcher base to be restored
Online early childhood survey released
Faces of Innocents: The man who was allowed in to kill
The hard work ahead for Southern Steel netball administrators
Faces of Innocents: Sarah Curry brought happiness to many
MBIE investigates exploitation of backpacker labour in beds for wages deals
Southland man accused of indecent assault at work
'Cosmopolitan' Queenstown a terror target: professor
Southern Steel coach Noeline Taurua 'rapt' with her team's improved trans-Tasman netball league season

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Book your room at Hotel AI Königshof
Get an overview of this hotel3-star Berlin hotel in Charlottenburg, near Berlin Zoo
Located in Charlottenburg, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Schaubuehne, Berlin Zoo, and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Schloss Charlottenburg and Victory Column are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Hotel Features
Along with concierge services, this hotel has a 24-hour front desk and a computer station. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include express check-in, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance.
Room Amenities
All 44 rooms provide free WiFi, private yards, and TVs. Hair dryers, showers, and desks are among the other amenities that guests will find.Would you like to give us feedback? Share it! Opens in a new window
Hotel AI KönigshofStuttgarter Platz 7 Berlin BE 10627
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Hotel AI Königshof features tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and concierge services. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Berlin hotel also offers complimentary newspapers in the lobby, express check-in, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
- Number of floors - 4
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 44
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Elevator/lift
- Computer station
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Room Amenities
- Shower only
- Private bathroom
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Daily housekeeping
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Television
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Yard
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-out time is 11:30 AM
Payment types
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- The city of Berlin imposes a city tax of 5 percent. Business travelers with proof of business-related travel are exempt from this tax. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 5 per person (approximately)
- Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
- Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.00 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25 per night
Hotel Name
- AI Königshof
- AI Königshof Berlin
- Hotel AI Königshof
- Hotel AI Königshof Berlin


text:
Win prizes, kudos, recognition! Enter AOP prestigious Photography Awards before 7 August
If a slower lens speed of say 100 instead of 800 were used then both heads would be in focus do you think? The lens would close down to say f16 for more depth of field. In any case this is cropped just right and makes good art. TG
[ps] I often do this so both our kettles are black.
[ps] I often do this so both our kettles are black.
Sign In
You must be a member to leave a comment.
ePHOTOzine, the web's friendliest photography community.
Upload photos, chat with photographers, win prizes and much more.


text:
Related Links
Relevant offers
Well & Good
For Brendan Brazier it all started with a smoothie.
The former Ironman triathlete and ultra-marathon champion said he decided to change to a vegan diet as a high school athlete hoping to turn professional.
''I knew I had to improve,'' Brazier explained in an interview.
''I tried high carb, low carb, high protein, low protein, all sorts of different diets. Then I tried plant-based. It started with me just taking a daily blender drink of fats, plants, proteins.''
The 38-year-old Canadian, who has written three books on veganism, including ''Thrive Fitness: The Vegan-Based Training Program for Maximum Strength, Health, and Fitness,'' is not alone.
From tennis players to bodybuilders, athletes trying to improve their performance have switched to veganism, which excludes meat, eggs, dairy products and all other animal-derived ingredients.
Baseball's Prince Fielder, ultra-marathoner Scott Jurek and ice hockey player Mike Zigomanis have declared themselves vegans. Olympic skier Seba Johnson has been vegan from birth and tennis star Venus Williams became a vegan after being told she had Sjogren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease.
Fitness experts say the rewards of a plant-based diet can include more energy, deeper sleep and better performance.
''We see athletes recovering faster, maximizing training, and thereby improving performance,'' said Julieanna Hever, a personal trainer, registered dietitian and author of ''The Complete Idiot's Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition.''
''Unfortunately, there are not yet any clinical trials on vegan athletes,'' she added.
Sharon Palmer, author of ''The Plant-Powered Diet'' said some studies show that a diet high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds can help prevent and treat issues related to recovery.
''It makes sense that anti-inflammatory compounds would help athletes avoid inflammation related to training,'' said Palmer, a registered dietitian.
''And the majority of anti-inflammatory compounds are found in plant foods.''
Only 2 percent of 1,014 American adults questioned in a 2012 Gallup poll identified themselves as vegans. Five percent called themselves vegetarians, usually defined as those who do not eat meat, fish or poultry but consume dairy products and eggs.
Brazier said with a plant-based diet the stress hormone cortisol decreases, so people need less sleep, and less sugar and coffee for stimulation.
But Palmer cautioned that vegans are at risk for deficiency in vitamins B12, D, and calcium, which are found in meat, dairy products and eggs.
''I see that people just wing it. They decide that their bodies will just fill in for their gaps in their diets, which is not true,'' she said, adding vitamin supplements may be needed.
''Another thing I see is that people don't always get adequate sources of protein.''
She said athletes and very active people might need to add protein from nuts, seeds, beans, lentils and soy to their meals and snack.
Brazier said a good way to transition to a vegan diet is with a daily smoothie of plant proteins, essential fats, and fiber greens.
''And add fruit. Make it taste good.''
- Reuters
Sponsored links
Don't you hate it when... 5 small things that can feel big
Best & worst dressed celebrities of the week
Fitness blogger's photos prove weight really is just a number
Amazing footage of baby 'walking' out of womb during caesarean delivery
Pokemon Go sparks baby name trend
Did Kylie Jenner rip off Shaaanxo's eye shadow palette?
Stuff's wedding of the week: Nic and Marisa
Crowdfunding platform Givealittle to start charging money for use of website
Furry Friday: Up close with our pets
Unfinished Projects winners earn a well-deserved beer
Auckland bridal boutique Primrose and Finch leaves brides in the lurch
New Zealand's best pie maker, Patrick Lam, shares five tips for baked perfection
Father wants custody of son after squalid living conditions revealed
Kidnapped Kiwi Jason Lee and partner Laura McQuillan safe in Toronto
School bus crashes near Dannevirke
Leading American designer expresses shock over liquidated bridal dress shop
Man who bashed dairy owner in 'sickening' attack suspected of up to 10 robberies
Fitness blogger's photos prove weight really is just a number
Faces of Innocents: Molly MacRae an 'absolutely gorgeous girl'
Olympic torch extinguished as protesters interrupt relay in Brazilian city Angra dos Reis
Danny Lee finishes first round with back-to-back birdies at US PGA Championship
School bus crashes near Dannevirke
Pokemon Go sparks baby name trend
Before they were famous: Kimbra
Did Kylie Jenner rip off Shaaanxo's eye shadow palette?
Wild weather up north and snow down south
Super Rugby player matchups, Semifinals: Conductors ready to run the big show
Leading American designer expresses shock over liquidated bridal dress shop
Wellington man becomes home owner at 21 after saving since he was 7
Timaru man puts one of two L-29 former military jets up for sale (might trade for boat and wife)
Best & worst dressed celebrities of the week
Auckland bridal boutique Primrose and Finch leaves brides in the lurch
Amazing footage of baby 'walking' out of womb during caesarean delivery
As bumper harvest begins, avocado prices come tumbling down
Taryn Brumfitt, director of controversial doco, prepares to Embrace Kiwi audiences
Do you believe eating superfoods makes you healthier?Related story: (See story)


text:
21 to 40 of 14922 results
Licensed Practical Nurse Care Partner
22 days ago in Cedar Grove, NJ
Licensed Practical Nurse. Being responsible for maintaining accurate resident care records and docum... ... Jobs by Indeed
Direct Care Professional, Developmental Disabilities
46 days ago in Brooklyn, NY
With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compl... ... Jobs by Indeed
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
79 days ago in Uniondale, NY
A nursing home in Flushing. Blue Leaf Staffing is looking for CNA for a long term care facility in U... ... Jobs by Indeed
Certified Nursing Assistant
15 days ago in Tenafly, NJ
Report changes identified in the residents condition to the Charge/Staff Nurse and assist the nurse ... ... Jobs by Indeed
Nurse Practitioner
11 days ago in New York, NY
We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner to work at a busy, private, primary care practice in the fin... ... Jobs by Indeed
Clinical Applications Specialist - Ultrasound
92 days ago in New York, NY
Provide technical and clinical instruction of a complex nature during the ultrasound sales and post ... ... Jobs by Indeed
Practice Administrator (RN)
66 days ago in Bronx, NY
Registered Nurse (RN). Graduate of accredited school of nursing, currently registered in New York St... ... Jobs by Indeed
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
45 days ago in Red Bank, NJ
Provides direct resident care to ensure resident's plan of care is followed. Completes all required ... ... Jobs by Indeed
2 days ago in Brooklyn, NY
Consults with physicians, nurses, social workers, discharge planners and other disciplines to establ... ... Jobs by Indeed
RN Staff Nurse / Supervisor 11-7
54 days ago in Neptune City, NJ
Nurse RN 11-7 shift. Imperial Healthcare Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Please email resume to S... ... Jobs by Indeed
Nurse Practitioner Cancer Center
12 hrs ago in Eastchester, NY
NYS RN license or eligible. Prior experience in busy oncology practice strongly preferred.... ... Jobs by Indeed
LPN - License Practical Nurse
79 days ago in Uniondale, NY
A nursing home in Uniondale. Blue Leaf Staffing is looking for LPN for a long term care facility in ... ... Jobs by Indeed
RN Supervisor/Pediatrics
11 days ago in New York, NY
Valid NYS RN License. Ryan-NENA Community Health Center, a Joint Commission/NCQA-PCMH accredited pri... ... Jobs by Indeed
RN Supervisor/Charge Nurse PRN - Long Ridge
78 days ago in Stamford, CT
Registered Nurse / RN Supervisor job duties include:. Valid license as a Registered Nurse / RN withi... ... Jobs by Indeed
Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
39 days ago
Administer and accurately record administration of medications as prescribed by a resident's physici... ... Jobs by Indeed
Home Care Clinical Supervisor, RN
61 days ago in New York, NY
Home Care Experience Field Nursing and or management:. Responsible for assigning cases and coordinat... ... Jobs by Indeed
HouseCalls Nurse Practitioners - Excellent Compensation & Flexible Schedule
110 days ago in Brooklyn, NY
Opportunities for Chinese Speaking Nurse Practitioners. Multi-specialty private practice based in Br... ... Jobs by Indeed
Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem Night Shift
32 days ago in Yonkers, NY
Graduate of an accredited RN program. Provide end-of-shift sign out to nursing and medical staff. Me... ... Jobs by Indeed
Nurse Manager - Full Time
65 days ago in Yonkers, NY
New York State Nursing License. The Nurse Manager is responsible for the leadership, direction, supe... ... Jobs by Indeed
P&MR Doctor
46 days ago in New York, NY
Looking for a pain management doctor to join our busy neurology private practice. Residency grads ar... ... Jobs by Indeed


text:
(forgot?) or Register
This is a simple wordpress game
Download Version 1.5.1
Requires: 2.0.2 or higher
Compatible up to: 2.1
Last Updated: 6 years ago
Active Installs:
Less than 10
Got something to say? Need help?
Translate Jamaoni
0 people say it works.
0 people say it's broken.
Log in to vote.


text:
Star Tracks
Poehler hangs out with sons Archie and Abel in Los Angeles. Plus: Liam Hemsworth, Susan Sarandon, January Jones and more
Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
Published: Wednesday Sep 19, 2012 | 05:00 PM EDT
More from PEOPLE
Latest News!
- Stars Like Nicole Richie and Jennifer Aniston are Loving These Triangle Tummy Cutouts!
- Read the Cover Story: George Turns 3: The Preschool Prince!
- Georgia Woman Allegedly Researched People Who Kill Their Families – Then Shot Daughter-in-Law: Police
- How the Loss of Anton Yelchin Changed Zoë Saldana's Star Trek Style Mantra
- How Neville Longbottom Became the Internet's New Boyfriend


text:
Salling Media Sync synchronizes playlists, music, and podcasts from iTunes and photos from iPhoto or Aperture onto your mobile phone. It's free to use, but when registered it intelligently updates your phone, which is much faster.
Required OS: 10.5
, sync
, itunes
If you want to change your screenname or password, or upload an avatar,
go to 'Settings' under your user profile.
please give us feedback |
Advertising | FAQ.Share
Created by Arne & Marcus.
| Powered by FreeBSD, Postgres & Catalyst.


text:
All hotels in Sonoma, California, United States of America
1 room, 2 adults
19455 Sonoma Highway, Sonoma, CA, 95476, United States of America, 800-491-6126
Cinnamon Bear Creekside Inn, Sonoma Valley
Lowest price$129
Best Price Guarantee
3.5-star inn, convenient to Sonoma Plaza
- Free continental breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking
Main amenities
- 7 guestrooms
- Spa tub
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Garden
Feel at home
- Private bathroom
- Garden
- Daily housekeeping
- Free self parking
What's around
- Sonoma Plaza (1 mi / 1.6 km)
- Sonoma City Hall (1 mi / 1.6 km)
- Vallejo Home (1 mi / 1.7 km)
- Lachryma Montis (1.1 mi / 1.7 km)
- Sonoma Presidio (1.1 mi / 1.7 km)
See all 126 Hotels.com reviews
Tasty breakfast
Fantastic service
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5
From 212 reviews
Cinnamon Bear Creekside Inn, Sonoma Valley
Hotel Info: 866-539-8117from $129
- King room
- Queen room
Also popular with travelers from the USA
At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 7 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 2 floors
- Check-in time 3 PM-8 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation.
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Free self parking
Nearby Three Star Sonoma Valley hotels
In the hotel
Food and drink
- Free continental breakfast daily
Things to do
- Spa tub
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Garden
In the room
Home comforts
- Air conditioning
Things to enjoy
- Individually decorated
Freshen up
- Private bathroom
Stay connected
- Free WiFi
- Daily housekeeping
Top Sonoma Valley hotels
Recently reviewed hotels in Sonoma Valley
- Silverado Resort and SpaFrom
"A nice place overall, with a great staff, but the place is spread out and may require some hiking to get to some of the facilities (dependent on where your room is situated).…"Jul 25, 2016
- Roman Spa Hot Springs ResortFrom
"Very welcoming staff. The Roman Spa is located 1 block off of the main strip in Calistoga. If you want to be in Calistoga and not pay the freight of Indian Springs or Solage, this…"Jul 25, 2016
- Hilton Garden Inn NapaFrom
"The Hilton Garden Inn Napa was a very good launching point for our trips to the Ox Bow Market, downtown Napa, Yountville and St. Helena. The room was comfortable and quiet. "Jul 25, 2016
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Napa American CanyonFrom
"good location for less money for NAPA valley visit. "Jul 25, 2016
Nearby hotels
Is the description of this hotel not correct? Tell us


text:
This location is shown only to members
(Ladies Get In Free)
MEET THE GEEKETTE OF YOUR DREAMS CUZ IT'S LADIES NITE! Come and join our host BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM & WORLD OF WARCRAFT'S DINO ANDRADE and Co-Host BEN PADDON creator of JUMP LEADS for a fun night of Raffles, prizes, giveaways, SoulGeek-Style Ice Breaker Games and a roomful of single lovers of Sci-Fi, Horror, Fantasy and Animation!
If you're Single and looking for someone who shares your passion for great works of imagination then the SoulGeek.Com Geek Singles LADIES NITE is for you!! Presented by the Cyber-Home for Geek Dating SoulGeek.Com!
Event Cover: Only $10 at the door (LADIES GET IN FREE!!).
Complimentary pizza and snacks plus 1$ Soft Drinks made available by Galaxy of Comics!
17306 Saticoy
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Right on the corner of Saticoy and Louise.
Free parking in their lot or across Louise in the Ralph's Parking lot.
Why SoulGeek was created:
Visit SoulGeek.Com:
Check Out Jump-Leads:
Hi Everyone! It was great to meet all of you and thank you for giving me a chance to tell you about the musical I have been working on. You have to trust me you will really find it hysterical! I plan on arranging a "date night" (buy two tickets for the price of one) code will be posted on the facebook page. If you "like" the page you will be notified. Im going to post this on the main page too. You guys are awesome! https://www.facebook.com/GeeksTheMusical
0 · May 14, 2012
Great venue, and incredibly friendly, mellow people. It was nice to attend a "singles" event with games, free pizza and a chill vibe. Definitely my scene. Thanks to Dino and Ben for making everyone feel so welcome :)
0 · May 14, 2012
I had a great time! Dino and Ben were hilarious and very good at getting everyone mingling. I will definitely be attending future meetups hosted by them.
0 · May 13, 2012
My first time with this group and it was a great night! Everyone was friendly and there was a lot going on -- very fun night! Thanks Dino and Ben -- I look forward to the next one!!!
0 · May 13, 2012
there were no ladies at ladies nite
0 · May 13, 2012
Dino made me feel very welcome as a first timer. I didn't feel intimidated at all and I knew a lot more about geekdom then I thought I did! Thanks to all those that reached out to me and introduced themselves. Its really hard to be a newbie. Looking forward to meeting those I didn't get a chance to meet. Games were awesome!
0 · May 13, 2012
Hi, I am new to the group and look forward to meeting you all on Saturday night.
0 · May 10, 2012
Meetup members, Log in
By clicking "Sign up" or "Sign up using Facebook", you confirm that you accept our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy


text:
Skip Navigation
Log in with Facebook
I know... So very handsome.. Look for more penguin pix in the near future! Cheers.
i luv him! i've always wanted to see rockhopper penguins! they have the coolest 'hairdo', lol!
Login to comment on this photo
To comment on photos, you need to login first.
Have you forgotten your username or password? Retrieve Your Login Details
1526 USA Photos
578 Spain Photos
150 Iceland Photos
35 Netherlands Antilles Photos
29 Honduras Photos
94 Singapore Photos
156 Cuba Photos
97 Costa Rica Photos
1035 Australia Photos


text:
Kate Hoey MP
House of Commons
Office: 0207 219 5989
In Parliament
Early Day Motions
Climate Change
Food Supplements
Freedom of Information
Intercept Intelligence
Iraq and Afghanistan
Post Offices
EU Treaty
Kate's Corner
In the Constituency
About Kate
Contact me
An open letter to my constituents on why we should Vote to Leave the EU
Kate Hoey - 20 June 2016
Dear Resident, I am writing to tell you I will be voting to LEAVE the European Union in the referendum on 23rd June.
Kate Hoey: The Left-Wing Case For Brexit
Heatst.com - 08 June 2016
People assume that the Left supports the EU. It doesn't.
DON'T LOOK DOWN! Abseiling down St Thomas' Hospital for charity
South London Press - 21 May 2016
Kate joins hospital bosses as heroes for the day when they took part in a fundraising abseil.
Brexit won't hurt Northern Ireland at all
The Telegraph - 13 May 2016
Brexit won't hurt Northern Ireland at all – instead, it will brighten its future
Time for the UK to Face the Rising Sun
Demos Quarterly - 09 May 2016
Kate Hoey MP challenges the Treasury's economic case for remaining within the European Union, identifying gains that could be made through alternative partnerships.
Kate wins the Dod's Parliamentary Award for International Campaigner of the Year.
Kate was humbled to win the Dod's Parliamentary Award for International Campaigner of the Year, particularly for her work as the Chair of the All-Party Zimbabwe Group.
Proud to be a representative at the100th anniversary of the Somme in France
- 01 July 2016
Kate is proud to be a representative at the100th anniversary of the Somme in France
Queen's Speech
- 25 May 2016
The Conservative Government announced its upcoming agenda for the next year in the Queen's Speech yesterday. We will not of course know the detail of these for some time, but I thought that you would be interested to see what is in the pipeline.
Kate at the Depaul UK hidden homelessness launch
- 20 April 2016
Kate Hoey MP pledges support for Depaul report on hidden homelessness
Kate attends Guide Dog's makeshift grotto in Parliament
- 17 December 2014
Kate Hoey MP met with staff, volunteers and puppies from the charity Guide Dogs on Tuesday 9th December to receive a custom-made Christmas cracker, thanking them for their support this year.
Kate attends The Kennington Garden Fete
- 23 June 2014
Kate joins Revd Angus Aagard on stage at the annual Kennington Garden Fete at Cleaver square
Kate attends the Chelsea Flower Show to support Roots and Shoots
- 22 May 2014
Kate attends the Chelsea Flower Show to support Roots and Shoots with it's founder Linda Phillips.
Kate attends the Starbucks-Oasis Community Day
- 15 May 2014
Kate attends the Starbucks-Oasis Community Day and the Launch of the Oasis Waterloo Hub Community Garden and Farm
Beating the Bounds
- 13 May 2014
Kate Joins Canon Giles Goddard on the Beat the Bounds walk on Sunday 11th May
Kate Supports the launch of 'The Coffee Mob'
- 19 March 2014
Kate Supports the launch of The Tomorrow's People's new social enterprise, The Coffee Mob at St Anselm's Church.
Kate helps plant IDAHO tree
- 26 February 2014
Kate, Councillor Jack Hopkins and Mark Healey from Lambeth Council re-plant the Vauxhall IDAHO tree which is a symbol of love, peace and remembrance.
Follow me on Twitter
Hi, I'm SH. The decision to close these branches was made before the Brexit vote and is not linked to the r…
One arrest on the Stockwell Gardens Estate this evening by the team. We are aware of the reports in this area and are t…
I do regularly
Details of my expense claims since 2010 are publicly available and fully searchably here
clicking here
Terms of use
Privacy and Cookie Policy
© Copyright 2016 Kate Hoey MP. All Rights Reserved.
Hosted by DiscountASP.Net - Design & Build by HBR 28 Doubleday Drive, Bapchild, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 9PJ
Promoted by and on behalf of Kate Hoey


text:
|By Carmen Gonzalez
Article Rating:
|December 21, 2012 02:00 PM EST
Cloud Computing, Big Data and Software Defined Networking are the hottest topics in Enterprise IT right now!
In its recent "Sizing the Cloud" report Forrester Research said it expects the global cloud computing market to reach $240 billion in 2020, up from $40 billion in 2010. Companies worldwide are keen to purchase solutions enabling enterprise class cloud computing control, performance, availability, and scalability. But these companies need to see demos and speak with Cloud vendors and providers face-to-face.
The $5 billion Big Data market is on the verge of a rapid growth spurt that will see it top the $50 billion mark worldwide within the next five years. The US Dept. of Defense for example is placing a big bet on Big Data, investing over $200M annually.
According to a recent report by Deloitte Consulting, firms using Software-Defined Networking (SDN) can save up to 50% on their networking bills. Since those bills currently add up to about 10-15% of IT budgets, that's a huge amount of cost driven out of the business. That makes it very much the right new technology at the right time.
Put simply, SDN is the use of software to create networks that can be reconfigured quickly and centrally without the need for any costly or time-consuming adjustment of individual routers and switches.
Here are the 10 top reasons why you should sponsor and exhibit at Cloud Expo, Big Data Expo, and Software Defined Networking Expo 2013 New York, June 10-13, at the Javits Center and ensure your Cloud, Big Data, and SDN solutions are seen and understood by the entire enterprise IT industry including CIOs, CTOs, CIOs, Directors of Infrastructure, VPs of Technology & Engineering, IT Directors and Managers...
Reach more than 200,000 Qualified Cloud IT Professionals you are not currently Reaching Today!
- Cloud Expo is an invaluable resource for meeting with today's top industry buyers, making new contacts and, most important, closing business deals.
- Cloud Expo's intensive four-day schedule of keynotes and general and breakout sessions ensures attending delegates will have your top resources, ideas and examples that they can apply immediately to leveraging the cloud, helping them maximize performance, minimize costs and improve the scalability of their enterprise IT endeavors.
- Two Demo Theaters on the Expo Floor so delegates can hear firsthand about your solutions and offerings, and engage in one-on-one discussions with your top industry experts on how to integrate it into the enterprise.
- Network with and influence Cloud Expo's qualified audience at our new extended dedicated expo hours.
- Featured on-site presentation and ongoing on-demand webcast exposure to a captive audience of top industry decision-makers.
- Breakout session priority scheduling for sponsors that have been guaranteed a 45-minute technical session.
- Capitalize on our comprehensive marketing efforts leading up to the show with print mailings, e-newsletters and extensive online media coverage.
- Unprecedented PR coverage - editorial coverage on CloudComputing.sys-con.com, online advertising in SYS-CON's top i-Technology publications, Tweetup to over 75,000 plus followers, press releases sent on major wire services to over 500 combined analysts and press members who attended Cloud Expo - making it the best-covered Cloud Expo in the world.
- Your presentation is simulcast on SYS-CON.tv, plus post-show on-demand viewing.
- SYS-CON.tv interview with Cloud Expo Conference Chair Jeremy Geelan, also available online for continued viewing.
There is still time to be a part of this year's speaker faculty lineup and guarantee your SOV in the most talked about and leading i-Technology event by taking advantage of Cloud Expo's unmatched high-impact, result-driven Sponsorship Packages. Showcase your products and services, and position your company as an industry leader. These packages are designed to help you reach your objectives and draw attendees to your booth.
Plan Now on Exhibiting at the #1 i-Technology Event
Exclusive Diamond Sponsorship / Opening Keynote
Platinum Plus Sponsorship / Day 2, 3 & 4 Keynote
Platinum Sponsorship:
Gold Sponsorship:
Silver Sponsorship:
Bronze Sponsorship:
Exhibitor Package
Big Data Pavilion Sponsorship Packages
Turnkey Exhibitor & Sponsorship Packages
On-Site Marketing Opportunities:
For Sponsorship and Exhibitor information call 201-802-3021 or e-mail [email protected]
Continuous testing helps bridge the gap between developing quickly and maintaining high quality products. But to implement continuous testing, CTOs must take a strategic approach to building a testing infrastructure and toolset that empowers their team to move fast. Download our guide to laying the groundwork for a scalable continuous testing strategy.
Jul. 23, 2016 05:00 AM EDT Reads: 1,770
As companies gain momentum, the need to maintain high quality products can outstrip their development team's bandwidth for QA. Building out a large QA team (whether in-house or outsourced) can slow down development and significantly increases costs. This eBook takes QA profiles from 5 companies who successfully scaled up production without building a large QA team and includes: What to consider when choosing CI/CD tools How culture and communication can make or break implementation
Jul. 23, 2016 05:00 AM EDT Reads: 1,468
SYS-CON Events has announced today that Roger Strukhoff has been named conference chair of Cloud Expo and @ThingsExpo 2016 Silicon Valley. The 19th Cloud Expo and 6th @ThingsExpo will take place on November 1-3, 2016, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. "The Internet of Things brings trillions of dollars of opportunity to developers and enterprise IT, no matter how you measure it," stated Roger Strukhoff. "More importantly, it leverages the power of devices and the Interne...
Jul. 23, 2016 04:30 AM EDT Reads: 1,898
"We formed Formation several years ago to really address the need for bring complete modernization and software-defined storage to the more classic private cloud marketplace," stated Mark Lewis, Chairman and CEO of Formation Data Systems, in this SYS-CON.tv interview at 18th Cloud Expo, held June 7-9, 2016, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY.
Jul. 23, 2016 04:30 AM EDT Reads: 1,376
Machine Learning helps make complex systems more efficient. By applying advanced Machine Learning techniques such as Cognitive Fingerprinting, wind project operators can utilize these tools to learn from collected data, detect regular patterns, and optimize their own operations. In his session at 18th Cloud Expo, Stuart Gillen, Director of Business Development at SparkCognition, discussed how research has demonstrated the value of Machine Learning in delivering next generation analytics to imp...
Jul. 23, 2016 04:00 AM EDT Reads: 2,327
Organizations planning enterprise data center consolidation and modernization projects are faced with a challenging, costly reality. Requirements to deploy modern, cloud-native applications simultaneously with traditional client/server applications are almost impossible to achieve with hardware-centric enterprise infrastructure. Compute and network infrastructure are fast moving down a software-defined path, but storage has been a laggard. Until now.
Jul. 23, 2016 03:45 AM EDT Reads: 1,569
Most organizations prioritize data security only after their data has already been compromised. Proactive prevention is important, but how can you accomplish that on a small budget? Learn how the cloud, combined with a defense and in-depth approach, creates efficiencies by transferring and assigning risk. Security requires a multi-defense approach, and an in-house team may only be able to cherry pick from the essential components. In his session at 19th Cloud Expo, Vlad Friedman, CEO/Founder o...
Jul. 23, 2016 03:45 AM EDT Reads: 1,729
"We host and fully manage cloud data services, whether we store, the data, move the data, or run analytics on the data," stated Kamal Shannak, Senior Development Manager, Cloud Data Services, IBM, in this SYS-CON.tv interview at 18th Cloud Expo, held June 7-9, 2016, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY.
Jul. 23, 2016 03:30 AM EDT Reads: 1,055
With over 720 million Internet users and 40–50% CAGR, the Chinese Cloud Computing market has been booming. When talking about cloud computing, what are the Chinese users of cloud thinking about? What is the most powerful force that can push them to make the buying decision? How to tap into them? In his session at 18th Cloud Expo, Yu Hao, CEO and co-founder of SpeedyCloud, answered these questions and discussed the results of SpeedyCloud's survey.
Jul. 23, 2016 02:45 AM EDT Reads: 694
In addition to all the benefits, IoT is also bringing new kind of customer experience challenges - cars that unlock themselves, thermostats turning houses into saunas and baby video monitors broadcasting over the internet. This list can only increase because while IoT services should be intuitive and simple to use, the delivery ecosystem is a myriad of potential problems as IoT explodes complexity. So finding a performance issue is like finding the proverbial needle in the haystack.
Jul. 23, 2016 02:45 AM EDT Reads: 2,022
With the proliferation of both SQL and NoSQL databases, organizations can now target specific fit-for-purpose database tools for their different application needs regarding scalability, ease of use, ACID support, etc. Platform as a Service offerings make this even easier now, enabling developers to roll out their own database infrastructure in minutes with minimal management overhead. However, this same amount of flexibility also comes with the challenges of picking the right tool, on the right ...
Jul. 23, 2016 02:30 AM EDT Reads: 731
The Internet of Things will challenge the status quo of how IT and development organizations operate. Or will it? Certainly the fog layer of IoT requires special insights about data ontology, security and transactional integrity. But the developmental challenges are the same: People, Process and Platform. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Craig Sproule, CEO of Metavine, demonstrated how to move beyond today's coding paradigm and shared the must-have mindsets for removing complexity from the develo...
Jul. 23, 2016 01:15 AM EDT Reads: 1,004
SYS-CON Events announced today that MangoApps will exhibit at the 19th International Cloud Expo, which will take place on November 1–3, 2016, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. MangoApps provides modern company intranets and team collaboration software, allowing workers to stay connected and productive from anywhere in the world and from any device.
Jul. 23, 2016 01:00 AM EDT Reads: 1,142
Redis is not only the fastest database, but it is the most popular among the new wave of databases running in containers. Redis speeds up just about every data interaction between your users or operational systems. In his session at 19th Cloud Expo, Dave Nielsen, Developer Advocate, Redis Labs, will share the functions and data structures used to solve everyday use cases that are driving Redis' popularity.
Jul. 23, 2016 12:30 AM EDT Reads: 1,409
"We're a global managed hosting provider. Our core customer set is a U.S.-based customer that is looking to go global," explained Adam Rogers, Managing Director at ANEXIA, in this SYS-CON.tv interview at 18th Cloud Expo, held June 7-9, 2016, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY.
Jul. 23, 2016 12:00 AM EDT Reads: 1,518
SYS-CON Events announced today that Isomorphic Software will exhibit at DevOps Summit at 19th International Cloud Expo, which will take place on November 1–3, 2016, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. Isomorphic Software provides the SmartClient HTML5/AJAX platform, the most advanced technology for building rich, cutting-edge enterprise web applications for desktop and mobile. SmartClient combines the productivity and performance of traditional desktop software with the simp...
Jul. 22, 2016 11:45 PM EDT Reads: 669
"When you think about the data center today, there's constant evolution, The evolution of the data center and the needs of the consumer of technology change, and they change constantly," stated Matt Kalmenson, VP of Sales, Service and Cloud Providers at Veeam Software, in this SYS-CON.tv interview at 18th Cloud Expo, held June 7-9, 2016, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY.
Jul. 22, 2016 11:30 PM EDT Reads: 1,164
SYS-CON Events announced today that LeaseWeb USA, a cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) provider, will exhibit at the 19th International Cloud Expo, which will take place on November 1–3, 2016, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. LeaseWeb is one of the world's largest hosting brands. The company helps customers define, develop and deploy IT infrastructure tailored to their exact business needs, by combining various kinds cloud solutions.
Jul. 22, 2016 11:15 PM EDT Reads: 960
Early adopters of IoT viewed it mainly as a different term for machine-to-machine connectivity or M2M. This is understandable since a prerequisite for any IoT solution is the ability to collect and aggregate device data, which is most often presented in a dashboard. The problem is that viewing data in a dashboard requires a human to interpret the results and take manual action, which doesn't scale to the needs of IoT.
Jul. 22, 2016 11:00 PM EDT Reads: 1,786
As organizations shift towards IT-as-a-service models, the need for managing and protecting data residing across physical, virtual, and now cloud environments grows with it. Commvault can ensure protection, access and E-Discovery of your data – whether in a private cloud, a Service Provider delivered public cloud, or a hybrid cloud environment – across the heterogeneous enterprise. In his general session at 18th Cloud Expo, Randy De Meno, Chief Technologist - Windows Products and Microsoft Part...
Jul. 22, 2016 10:45 PM EDT Reads: 1,773


text:
Dr. King expresses his appreciation for the contribution of $1,000.00 made by Franklin D. Roosevelt III to the SCLC.
Head Start is Shifted to College and Politics Behind OEO's Cutoffs.The two articles depicted provide details on the relationship between the Office of Economic Opportunity and the funds being cut off from the Child Development Group to be given to a small Mississippi college.
Dr. King makes recommendations to the Executive Board of Montgomery Improvement Association. He suggests developing a monthly newspaper to inform friends of the movement activity and scheduling weekly mass meetings.
Dr. King addresses violations of First Amendment Rights in this statement regarding the events at Birmingham, Alabama in 1963.
This column highlights the brave children who endured the hardships of hostile mobs as they blazed the trail for school integration.
Dr. King states that man's dilemma results from "the divorce of nature from the supernatural."
Dr. King quotes Anicius Severinus Manlius Boethius, from "De Consolatione Philosophiae" (Consolation of Philosophy).
Herbert Wright writes Dr. King to discuss economic development proposals for the SCLC Chicago Campaign.
F.A. Guilford of Oxford University Press asks permission to reprint Dr. King's "Letter from Birmingham City Jail" for their third edition textbook "Free Government in the Making." He further requests to obtain the world rights to the letter for worldwide distribution.
In this telegram, Burton Mousman urges Dr. King to accept an invitation for an approaching speaking engagement at the CALTECH YMCA.
The Southern Conference Educational Fund issues this article in the Patriot News Service. This statement supports Dr. King's sentiments regarding the Vietnam War and also details issues of race, injustice, and inequality in various places throughout the world.
This photo comes from the Benedict J. Fernandez "Countdown to Eternity" portfolio.
(Copyright: Benedict J. Fernandez)
Edward Kennedy thanks Dr. and Mrs. King for their hospitality during the Annual Convention of the SCLC.
Joan Daves informs Hermine Popper of an issue regarding writing credit for Dr. King's book "Where Do We Go from Here."
E. B. Hathaway responds to a letter from Dr. King and Rev. Bennette concerning employment opportunities at the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company's new manufacturing plant in Albany, Georgia. Hathaway explains the company's projected construction timeline and ensures Dr. King and Rev. Bennette that hiring practices will be non-discriminatory.
Aubrey Brown Jr., Editor of "The Presbyterian Outlook," asks Dr. King to provide a statement regarding the obligations American voters have to choose "officials who have high personal moral standards." The statement will be used in the publication's annual "Going to College" Handbook.
In this article, the author highlights and questions the credibility of The Child Development Group, which was created to assist in educating the youth of Mississippi.
Dr. King quotes G. W. Knox on religion from the Harvard Theological Review.
Walter Friedrich, on behalf of the Peace Council of the German Democratic Republic, congratulates Dr. King for receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.
In this letter, Dr. King offer his gratitude to the Fist Congregational Church for its contribution to the S.C.L.C. Dr. King acknowledges the impact of such support on improving race relations throughout the nation.
Everett M. Dirksen expresses gratitude for Dr. King's letter and informs him of the satisfaction he received in being an asset in solidifying the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Dr. King drafts numerous directives pertaining to the 1964 expenses of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
The James A. Bailey family offers its prayers for Dr. King's recovery.
US Ambassador to the United Nations Adlai Stevenson, informs Dr. King that they will have to postpone their meeting due to a U.N. Security Council meeting that Mr. Stevenson has to preside over.
Dr. King writes Linda Cann, a member of the Canadian Women's Press Club in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He informs Mrs. Cann that he cannot accept her invitation to speak in Nova Scotia because he is trying to "grapple with the problems of discrimination that Negroes still face."
Operation Freedom is an organization that originally began in west Tennessee to aid African Americans that were wrongly evicted from their homes due to the white power structure. The committees of Operation Freedom have expanded to other southern states where their help is needed.
Dr. King discusses the doctrine trinitarianism, the belief that God is one being, existing in three equal persons.
Dr. King writes notes regarding Danish philosopher and theologian Doren Kierkegaard's views on ethics and religion.