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|John I. Shipp, Robert L. Lathrop, Jr., Robert L. Lathrop, III, Donald R. Reichel, Robert J. Hayes
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|Apollo Camera, L.L.C.
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The present application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/441,898, filed Nov. 17, 1999 now U.S. Pat. No. 6,607,540; which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/766,193, filed Dec. 12, 1996, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,993,465; which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/316,730, filed Oct. 3, 1994, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,858,018; which is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 08/111,634, filed Aug. 25, 1993, now abandoned; the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to mechanical devices used in surgical procedures to obtain ligation or hemostasis, and more particularly, to low profile tools that can apply a preformed, spring loaded ligation clip used during surgery to clamp around a vessel or duct, such as the cystic duct, and thereby obtain ligation.
2. Description of the Prior Art
It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the use of ligation clips to control bleeding during surgical procedures is well known. As described, for example, in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,976,722 and 4,979,950, prior art clips are generally formed of metal wire, usually a titanium alloy, having a "U-shaped" rectangular cross-section. Such prior art clips often include a grooved pattern machined into the inner or clamping surfaces of the clip, in an attempt to enhance the ability of the clip to remain in position after it is closed around the vessel. Application of the clip to the vessel is normally effected by means of a crushing action produced by a clip applier, such as that disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,030,226. Such crushing actions, of course, permanently deform the clips, making them difficult to remove or re-position.
Prior art surgical ligation clips have several inherent problems. For example, the force applied by the clip to the vessel can be variable and inconsistent from one clip to the next, because of the variation in crushing force applied to the clip by the user. Further, prior art clips have a tendency to slip off the end of the blood vessel stub (i.e., parallel to the axis of the vessel) to which it has been applied, because of the low coefficient of friction associated with the clip, and lack of adequate restraining force provided by the clip. Because of this, separation of the clip from the vessel to which it has been applied, after the wound has been closed, is not uncommon. A related problem found in the prior art is the fact that the ligating or restraining force offered by the crushed clip varies along the length of the clip, decreasing toward the open end. Thus, the section of the vessel near the open end of the clip can be inadequately ligated.
It is also common in the prior art to actually form and crush the clip only at the time of its application to the targeted blood vessel. It is often required that vessels of 4 mm and larger diameter be ligated. Because most clips of the prior art have no spring action it is required that the inside clearance dimension of the clip, prior to crushing, be larger than the vessel. This does not lend itself to clip applier designs that will pass through small 5 mm trocars. Accordingly, the clip applier mechanism of the prior art must be relatively large and cumbersome. This is a particular problem in laparoscopic procedures, during which both the clip and clip applier must be inserted through a trocar placed through the patient's external tissues and into the surgical field. Thus, prior art ligation clip appliers used in laparoscopic procedures universally consist of a 10 mm diameter clip applier that can fit only through a trocar having a 10 to 11 mm diameter entry port. Because one goal of laparoscopic surgery is to minimize the size of the entry wound, a surgical ligation clip and clip applier that can be used within a 5 mm diameter trocar port is highly desirable.
To address these problems, a new and improved surgical clip was designed, as illustrated in
To enhance the performance of the tension coil(s), the vessel support member includes first and second arms, one of which terminates in a loop section. Minimal cross-sectional area of the clip is achieved by substantially longitudinally aligning the vessel support member, the clamping arm, the loop section, and the tension coil.
The clamping arm is pre-formed into an equilibrium that generally aligns with the horizontal plan of the support member. A second embodiment of the clip pre-loads the clamping arm into a relaxed position where the free end of the arm rests against the upper surface of the support member.
Unfortunately, several problems are encountered in applying this novel pre-formed, spring-action ligating clip onto a vessel through a 5 mm trocar port. First, the nominal 5 mm cross section of the clip that is inserted through the trocar places severe design restrictions on any applier mechanism. Traditional "crush type" clips require a crusher and anvil type applier mechanism which is too large to pass through a 5 mm trocar. Second, care must be taken so that the elastic limit of the spring material is not exceeded when the clip is opened up so that it can be placed over the vessel diameter. For titanium wire of diameter 0.75 mm, for example, lifting the distal end of the center leg of the spring much above 2 mm will exceed the elastic limit.
What is needed, then, is a clip applier tool that may be used to place a pre-formed, spring action ligation clip around a large diameter vessel without permanently deforming or weakening the clip, one that will compress, without crushing, the vessel, and yet be small enough to use through a 5 mm trocar.
The clip applier of the current invention solves the problems of prior art tools by incorporating a pre-clamp mechanism, the function of which is to pre-clamp the vessel to be ligated to a dimension such that the center leg of the spring of the ligation clip need be lifted only slightly. In this manner the spring clip can be slid over the smaller pre-clamped dimension. This insures that the clip spring material will remain within its elastic limit while allowing the tool to maintain a low profile for use in endoscopic surgery, even on large diameter vessels.
These and other objects of the present invention will be apparent from review of the following specification and the accompanying drawings.
Referring now to
As shown, for example, in
As shown in
In a preferred embodiment, a proximal free end 224 of ligation clip 16 is joined by a ninety degree (90�) bend section 222 to first leg 216. As shown in
Pressure arm 22 terminates at a tension coil 234, and a distal free end 232 thereof defines the beginning of pressure arm 22. As shown in
The vertical plane established by tension coil 234 is oriented in substantial alignment with the vertical plane of loop section 226, and, accordingly, perpendicular to the horizontal plane of base 20. Loop section 226 and tension coil 234 form the connection between base 20 and pressure arm 22. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the orientation of loop section 226 and tension coil 234, and by forming ligation clip 16 of a continuous piece of resilient material, movement of pressure arm 22 will place, as discussed below, pressure arm 22 under tension with respect to base 20. Furthermore, such an orientation will minimize the width and cross-sectional area of ligation clip 16 which is preferred, particularly in laparoscopic surgery.
When ligation clip 16 of
To open ligation clip 16, pressure arm 22 can be rotated about the point of connection between base 20 and pressure arm 22 at proximate end 24 to open ligation clip 16. That is, when ligation clip 16 is opened, pressure arm 22 is pivoted about the connection point between base 20 and pressure arm 22. The connection between base 20 and pressure arm 22 at proximate end 24 is a spring type connection (i.e., loop section 226 and tension coil 234) that tends to bias pressure arm 22 back into the at rest position as described previously.
Ligation clip 16 may be opened by separating pressure arm 22 from base 20. That separation occurs when base 20 is held in position and pressure arm 22 is forced away from base 20 (as shown, for example, in
Looking now at
The curvature of curved section 236 of pressure arm 22 causes a relatively consistent clamping pressure to be placed over the entire surface of blood vessel 240, thereby achieving effective hemostasis. By placing loop section 226 physically adjacent to, and operatively in series with tension coil 234, a smoother, more consistent application of hemostatic force is obtainable, while increasing the resistance of ligation clip 16 to deformation.
It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that ligation clip 16 is also effective in clamping off ducts connecting various organs, the cystic duct, for example. Accordingly, where the term "vessel" is used herein, it is intended that such reference include all fluid carrying body structures within the surgical field where ligation or clamping is needed.
Where the diameter of the duct or other structure to be clamped is substantially larger than 1.5 mm, a slightly modified method of applying ligation clip 16 is preferred so that the elastic limit of the material used in the construction of ligation clip 16 is not exceeded. In such modified technique, surgical pliers (not shown) of conventional design are first positioned over the area to be clamped and the duct or other structure is then compressed to approximately a two wall thickness, or 1.5 mm. The pliers are then removed and ligation clip 16 applied as described above. To minimize the risk of over-compression, the pliers will preferably include a means for limiting closure of its laws to a minimum spacing of approximately 1.5 mm. The use of this technique on large structures allows ligation clip 16 to be formed with a minimized profile suitable for use in a 5 mm trocar, even if the diameter of the duct or other structure to be clamped, for example, exceeds 5 mm.
To remove or re-position ligation clip 16, pressure arm 22 needs merely to be moved back up into its fully unclamped position, blood vessel 240 and ligation clip 16 manipulated as needed, and then pressure arm 22 is released towards its relaxed position.
Adding a series of ridges, notches, burrs by machining, etching, or other treatment to the clamping surfaces of base 20 and pressure arm 22 can enhance the gripping force of clip 16.
To achieve the objective of minimizing the cross-sectional area of ligation clip 16 of
As shown in
A suitable material from which ligation clip 16 can be formed is wrought titanium 6A1-4V ELI alloy wire having a nominal diameter of 0.75 mm, and which meets ASTM Standard F136-92. Ligation clip 16 can also be made of wire having a non-circular cross section, or formed from wire having a combination of circular and non-circular sections. For example, tension coil 234 and/or pressure arm 22 could be stronger if formed from rectangular-shaped wire.
When the ligation clip is applied to a blood vessel or artery, the pressure arm 22 is "opened" from the base 20. The clip is inserted over the blood vessel so that the blood vessel traverses generally perpendicularly to the direction of the legs of the U-shaped base 20 over the top of the base 20 and beneath the pressure arm 22. When the force that causes the pressure arm 22 to open from the base 20 is released, the pressure arm 22 captures the blood vessel between the underside of the pressure arm 22 and the top of the base 20 to compress the blood vessel and close it.
Referring now to
Referring now to
The applicator sleeve 14, in the preferred embodiment, has the shape of an elongated tube with a step down 30 formed in its distal end. While the applicator sleeve 14, in the preferred embodiment, is generally described as tubular and circular in cross section throughout the majority of its length, other cross-sectional shapes could be employed. The applicator sleeve has fingers 32 (
The pre-clamp arm 26 is elongated and, in the preferred embodiment, has an elongated slot 34 (
A carrier arm 46 (
Extending through the length of the applicator sleeve 14 along the upper side thereof is push rod 58. A ramp 60 is formed in the left end of push rod 58, and when the device is at rest, the push rod 58 is pushed to the left as can be seen in
In operation, the purpose of the pre-clam arm 26 is to fit over a blood vessel or artery 62 (See
The ligation clip carrier/activator assembly 28 will now be described. In the at rest position, the ligation clip carrier/activator assembly 28 is retracted into the applicator sleeve 14 toward the proximal end of the device as is shown in
The ligation clips 16 are stacked within the clip carriage 64 with the proximal end 24 of each clip aligned to the right as is seen in
In the region of the clip carrier/activator assembly 28 (see
The ligation clip opening assembly housed in the bottom most portion of the clip carriage 64 includes a depressor 74 (
The depressor 74 has a cam surface 82 at its proximal end. The cam surface 82 is in contact with the distal end of the clip actuation push rod 84. The clip actuation push rod 84 is an elongated rod that fits within a channel in the base of the clip carriage 64 and is allowed to move to and fro within that channel from the at rest position shown in
The next step in the procedure is to advance the clip carriage assembly 64 relative to the applicator sleeve 14 beyond the distal end of the applicator sleeve 14 (See
The mechanism for activating the pre-clamp arm and the clip assembly will now be described. Referring to
In the use of the device, the trigger 98 will be activated by the user to close the pre-clamp arm 26 while the device is being inserted through a trocar. Once a vein 62 that is to be ligated is located, the trigger 98 will be released, the pressure of spring 92 will force the trigger to move to the at rest position thereby rotating the lever 90 in a clockwise direction, retracting the push rod 58 toward the proximal end of the device and allowing the pre-clamp arm 26 to open. The device 10 will then be manipulated so that a vessel 62 is captured between the upper surface of the fingers 32 and the lower surface of the arm 26 and toward the proximal end of the depending nose 38 of the device. Once the vessel 62 is in position, the trigger 98 is activated by the user to cause a counter clockwise rotation of the lever 90 forcing the push rod 58 toward the distal end of the device and causing the pre-clamp arm to rotate counter clockwise about the pin 52 and compress the vessel 62 in the manner shown in
Key 106 is contained within the housing 88 of the pistol grip 12 in slots similar to the slots 100, 100′ which retain the trigger 98. Key 106 is allowed to move between an at rest position as is shown in
Clip carriage actuation lever 112 is pivotally connected to the housing 88 at pivot point 114. Lever 112 extends down from pivot point 114 to a pivot connection 116 between the depending leg of the lever 114 and the key 106. Thus, when the key 106 is activated, moving it in the direction of the proximal end of the device, the lever 112 is rotated in a counter clockwise direction about the pivot point 114. Moving the lever 112 in a counter clockwise direction about the point 114 causes the upper leg of the lever 112 to move generally toward the distal end of the device. The upper portion of the lever 112 is connected to the clip carriage 64 via the link 118. The link 118 is pivotally connected at one end 120 to the lever 112 and at the opposite end 122 to a boss 124 formed on the clip carriage 64. By the linkage just described, when the key 106 is activated, the clip carriage 64 moves toward the distal end of the device relative to the applicator sleeve 14 which at all times remains in a fixed position in relationship to the housing 88 of the pistol grip 12. By activating the key 106, through the operation of the clip actuation cam follower 126, the clip actuation push rod 84 is advanced relative to the clip carriage 64 concurrently with the movement of the clip carriage 64 relative to the sleeve 14. The clip actuation cam follower is pivotally connected at 128 to the upper portion of the lever 112 so that when the upper portion of the lever 112 moves in the direction of the distal end of the device, the cam follower 126 rides over the clip actuation cam 130 causing the clip actuation cam follower 126 to rotate in a clockwise direction relative to the lever 112. The clip actuation push rod 84 is connected at its proximal end to the depending leg of the clip actuation cam follower 126 at 132. Thus, the clip actuation push rod 84 moves toward the distal end of the device relative to the clip carriage assembly 64 and causes the depressor 74 to ride over the distal end of the clip activation push rod, forcing the depressor upwardly against the pressure arm 22 of the ligation clip 16.
By the mechanism described, the activation of key 106 advances the clip carriage assembly to the position shown in
To release the clip 16 from the device, additional pressure is applied to the key 106 thus forcing the clip assembly 64 to advance further in the direction of the distal end of the device relative to the stationary sleeve 14, forcing the wings 66 beyond the distal end of the sleeve 14 so that wings 66 may fan open and release the clip 16.
In order to return the device to the at rest or ready position for insertion of another clip, pressure on the key 106 is released. Spring 108 forces the key 106 toward the proximal end of the device thus rotating the lever 112 about the point 114 in a clockwise direction. The entire device is then reset. The cam follower 126 is allowed to pass back to the ready position by virtue of the pivotal connection of the cam 130 to the housing 88. The cam 130 is pivotally connected at 134 to the housing 88 and the cam 130 has a ramp 136 formed on the surface of the cam 130 that faces the housing 88 of the grip 12 shown in
Relieving the pressure on the key 106 also causes the clip cartridge 64 to retract toward the proximal end of the device into the ready position.
A locking lever 137 is also provided on the lever 112 and pivotally connected to the lever 112 at point 138. The locking lever 137 fits over the lever 90 so that when the key 106 is in the at rest position and the lever 112 is rotated into its clockwise most position, the locking lever 137 will hold the lever 90 in the position that would occur if the trigger 98 were depressed. Thus, the push rod 58 is advanced forward to cause the pre-clamp arm 26 to be closed. This locking lever allows the device to be inserted through a trocar without the user having to hold the trigger 98 in an activated position. In operation, once pressure is applied to the key 106, the pressure of the locking lever 137 on the lever 90 is released allowing the spring 102 to push the trigger 98 toward the distal end of the device thereby retracting the push rod 58 and allowing the pre-clamp arm 26 of the device to open. Once the pre-clamp arm of the device is open, the pre-clamping pressure on a vessel 62 is created by activation of the trigger 98, thus forcing the push rod 58 toward the distal end of the device and causing the pre-clamp arm to close against the fingers 32.
Once a clip has been applied in the manner described, a second clip is loaded into the ready position from the clip carriage 64 by the mechanism illustrated in
The mechanism shown in
Referring now specifically to
The controlling mechanism for advancing the ligation clips is provided by link 118 which has teeth 119 on the upper edge thereof in mating engagement with teeth 151 on the outer perimeter of the one-way ratchet clutch 150. The cog wheel 152 is mounted to rotate with the one-way ratchet clutch 150 and is coaxially aligned with the one-way ratchet clutch 150. The cogs 153 on the cog wheel 152 engage the cog ports 155 in the clip pushrod 154. In operation, as can be seen from
The operation of the assembly shown in
As can be seen from
Thus, although there have been described particular embodiments of the present invention of a new and useful "Low Profile Tool for Applying Spring Action Ligation Clips", it is not intended that such references be construed as limitations upon the scope of this invention except as set forth in the following claims. Further, although there have been described certain dimensions used in the preferred embodiment, it is not intended that such dimensions be construed as limitations upon the scope of this invention except as set forth in the following claims.
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A classic crisscross style is just one of the reasons to love these walkable wedges. Crafted of Italian leather with day-to-night drama, they feature Børn's signature hand-sewn construction, soft arch support, and a leather-lined footbed for comfort. * By Børn for Garnet Hill * Slip-on style * Leather upper * Leather-lined comfort footbed * 3 3/4" cork-wrapped wedge with rubber sole * Imported/Italy
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Trask Ginger Heeled Sandals
A rustic mix of materials, a peep toe, and coverage at the vamp make this a perfect fall-into-fall shoe — covered up but not uptight. Crafted by Trask, an all-American company known for infusing pieces with a Western sensibility, this closed-up sandal grounds a great number of looks. * By Trask * Buckle closure * Suede and leather upper * 3" stacked wooden heel * Leather * Imported/Italy
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Masterfully crafted in Spain, these ultra-wearable wedges were inspired by the sunny Mediterranean coast. With the ease of an espadrille wedge, and the detail of a braided jute wedge, they're a sophisticated and seamless way to transition between the seasons. * By Cordani * Natural and Seafoam Blue are exclusive colors to Garnet Hill * Closed almond-shape toe * Adjustable ankle strap with metal buckle * Linen upper * All-leather lining and padded leather footbed * 3 1/4" heel * Rubber sole * Spain
Yosi Samra Samara Mesh Ballet Flats
An open waffle mesh, elastic opening, and sporty contrast heel make these lightweight flats fit and feel like (sporty) slippers. Made to fold, so you can toss a pair into your bag for post-high-heel pampering. * By Yosi Samra * Pull tab * Slightly rounded toe * Man-made footbed * Suede leather with split rubber sole * Waffle mesh upper * Imported
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A favorite gladiator silhouette is back and fiercer than ever. This standout lace-up sandal is offered in nubuck or metallic leather with Gentle Souls's signature supple deerskin lining and memory-foam footbed. * Gentle Souls * Flexible, shock-absorbing sole * Rubber heel * Imported
Sperry Top-Sider™ Seaside Slip-On Sneakers
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On trend and en pointe, our favorite flat is back in an array of shades worth falling for, from leopard spots to color-block. The simple silhouette features a rounded toe and scooped sides in suede or leather meticulously handcrafted in Italy. * Padded footbed * Man-made sole; ribbed heel * Suede or leather * Due to the nature of the dyeing process, unique color variations will occur * Handcrafted in Italy
The North Face® Ultra Cardiac Sneakers
Our idea of trail mix, these lightweight, flexible sneakers go from street to off-road without missing a beat. Turned out in fun colors, these have the advantage of grippy treads for charging uphill, and ample cushioning to pad your feet on the way down. * By The North Face® * Breathable lightweight nylon * Flash-dry collar to help prevent blisters * Vibram® sole * Imported
SEY® Collection Sinfully Heeled Sandals
From the makers of Seychelles®. Inspired by the iconic clogs of the '70s, these modern slip-ons walk that line between retro and chic. Designed by SEY®, a new-to-us brand from the makers of Seychelles that values comfort as much as form. The sturdy wood-blocked heel is newly stylish (and comfortable) paired with shorts or cropped pants. * By SEY® Collection * Slip on * Rounded toe * 3 1/2" wood-blocked heel * Leather upper * Leather footbed * Man-made sole * Imported
Emelia Italian D'Orsay Flats
This season's ballet flats sashay to the d'Orsay, a shape that's covered enough yet open enough to take you through the seasons. Working with a small family-owned shoe mill in Italy, we designed a shape that walks the fine line between almond and pointy and looks bellissima on the foot. * Comfort footbed * Leather sole with man-made, shock-absorbing ribbed heel * Due to the natural dyeing process, color variations will occur. * Suede or leather * Italy
Nanette Lepore Betsy Embellished Heels
Add sizzle to your summer with embellished heels enhanced with linen trim and a fabulous hand-beaded cuff. * By Nanette Lepore * Back zip * Linen ankle strap with beading * Suede vamp with linen trim and back counter * Man-made sole * 3" heel * Imported
Havaianas Slim Flip-Flops
A flip-flops icon since 1962, Havaianas invites you to turn on your brights — or neutrals! All with Havaianas's signature sophisticated profile, all-day comfort, famous quality, and zori-inspired rice-textured footbed. * Havaianas * Rubber * Brazil
Genoa Italian Leather Gladiator Sandals
We're still mad for glads, especially when they look this feminine. A delicate crisscross across the vamp, deliciously soft leather, and a pretty line-up of hues (neutral to metallic) give these sandals walk-a-mile style. * Leather upper with padded leather footbed * Adjustable ankle strap * Leather sole with rubber inset * Made for us in a family-owned leather factory in Italy If you wear a half size, order down to the next whole size.
Johnston & Murphy® Nadine Strappy Wedges
Walk a mile (or a marathon!) in this shoe to truly believe its divine comfort. Featuring the perfect proportion of platform and wedge, surprising flexibility, and soft Italian leather straps that contour flawlessly to your foot. * By Johnston & Murphy® * Almond-shape toe * Full back zipper * Leather upper * 3" wood-covered wedge with 1/2" platform * Leather footbed * Rubber sole * Imported/Italy
Donald Pliner Classic Pumps
We fell for these feminine pumps in a big way, and here's why: They're crafted from European leather in interesting iterations (embossed leather or calf-hair); they're surprisingly comfortable, the pointed toe is modern and the heel height is walkable; and they're versatile, as chic with rolled-up jeans as frilly frocks. * By Donald Pliner * Padded leather-lined footbed * Leather sole * 4" heel * Due to the dyeing process, subtle variations in color will occur * Spain
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Refined Italian leather sandals offer maximum style with minimal fuss. Hand-sewn Opanka construction adds durability, single-button ankle closure provides a secure fit, and a foam footbed with arch support offers all-day comfort. * By Børn * Leather upper * Leather-covered dual-density foam footbed * Rubber sole * Imported/Italy
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With sophisticated sparkle and classic character, these ballet shoes express easy, elegant style. Featuring a small hidden wedge for leg-flattering elongation, and a supremely padded footbed for foot-pleasing comfort. * By André Assous * Slip-on style * Drawstring grosgrain bow * Rounded toe * 1/2" heel with small hidden wedge * Nappa metallic leather * Rubber sole * Spain
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Scrolling straps curve gracefully along the vamp of this leather gladiator update. Exceptional comfort to keep you dancing through the day and into the night. * Gentle Souls's signature supple deerskin lining * Formfitting midsole * Shock-absorbing sole with rubber insets * Imported
Donald Pliner Doli Demi Wedges
Leather thongs with a T-strap twist. These easy slip-on slides give any look an instant bit of shimmer and fashion-forward edge, with a 1 3/4" wedge of comfortable cork and a delightful fusion of thong and t-strap styling. * Big, bold, adjustable buckle * Imported
Sperry Top-Sider™ Cape Shoes
Cool and comfy espadrilles look casually elegant in gold metallic linen. A signature Sperry slip-on, with timeless style and made-to-last quality. * By Sperry * Slip-on * Canvas upper with elastic insets for an easy fit * Rubber footbed and sole * Imported
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An espadrille with all the right moves — a walkable, jute-wrapped wedge with wide straps that wrap the foot with style. With shorts or skirts, bare legs or tights — we like them with everything! * Velcro-wrapped closure at ankle * Leather upper * Jute-wrapped/leather footbed * 2 1/2" heel * Rubber sole * Imported
Bernardo Merit Thong Sandals
Classic thong sandals make modern strides. As comfy as they are cute, with elegantly woven leather straps, a buckle closure, and a padded leather footbed. * By Bernardo * Adjustable buckle closure * Leather * Imported
Eileen Fisher Seal Wedges
MADE BY EILEEN FISHER EXCLUSIVELY FOR GARNET HILL An on-trend transitional wedge is closed up enough to pair with tights now and nonchalant enough for warm weather later. Think of it as a beautiful (but barer) nod to boots. A slice of suede trim and a buckle closure add an architectural element. * By Eileen Fisher * Supple leather upper * Memory-foam footbed from toe to heel * 3 1/2" leather-wrapped wedge heel * Rubber sole * Imported
Superga Cotu Classic Tennis Sneakers
Since 1911, Superga — the makers of "the people's shoe of Italy" — has been crafting classic shoes with enduring comfort. These casual lace-up sneakers deliver just that, with a pure cotton canvas upper and a wear-resistant rubber sole with vulcanized construction. * By Superga * Cotton canvas upper; unlined * Rubber vulcanized sole * Imported
Cole Haan Amalia Cap-Toe Skimmers
The d'Orsay side view of these skimmers puts the most delicate part of the foot in the spotlight, and the pointier toe elongates the leg. In other words: flattery from every angle. With contrasting, diagonal toe caps to cap off the femininity, these are a lovely way to walk the line between desk and date. * By Cole Haan * Slip-on * Leather (black); Suede (gray) * Leather-lined footbed * Buffed leather sole * Imported/Italy
Cole Haan Amalia Skimmers
The D'orsay style puts the most flattering part of the foot in the spotlight, and the pointy toe elongates the leg. In other words: beauty from every angle. In a suede/leather combo or chic Southwestern-inspired calf-hair, they're a feminine way to walk the line between desk and date. * By Cole Haan * Slip-on * Leather-lined footbed * Buffed leather sole * Suede/leather (black); Calf-hair (print) * Imported
Kenneth Cole Nina Perforated Shoes
These bootie-inspired heels are at once open and closed, the perfect perforated silhouette to wear early spring through late fall. The modern construction, with an open toe and back zipper, has lots of highs and lows in the leather for a burnished, vintage vibe. * By Kenneth Cole * Back zipper * 3" block heel * Leather upper * Padded leather footbed * Man-made sole * Italy
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Almost 4 million more shares to be sold if Mr. Seow converts all of his Class A...
Enerplex sales are weak at best..
Surprised they claim 4.9 M still in the kitty as of 9/30 unless thre was another stealth secondary...
"During September and October 2013, Mr. Seow converted a total of 387,610 shares of Series A Preferred Stock. Upon such conversion, the Company issued to Mr. Seow a total 4,897,872 shares of Common Stock in accordance with the terms of the Series A Preferred Stock.
3,876,100 of such shares were issued in accordance with the applicable 1-for-10 conversion ratio. 1,021,772 of such shares were issued in payment (in lieu of cash) of the accrued dividend and make-whole amounts applicable to the Series A Preferred Stock.
The Company did not receive any additional proceeds in connection with the conversion transactions.
All of the shares of Common Stock described in this Current Report on Form 8-K were offered and sold in reliance upon the exemption from registration pursuant to Section 3(a)(9) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("Securities Act"). "
Sentiment: Sell
Who are you trying to convince?
Hi Win,
See if you can figure out this new secondary...how many shares total common might come in and what the dividend rate will be. I will have to read it a few times. At first glance it looks like a pump to above $1.35 is called for with subsequent insider selling to cap the rallyat $1.50.
Trying to convince myself...Still long term sell but maybe short term trading buy after the earnings release.


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GameStop continued to reap rewards from its Millennial-focused omnichannel strategy in the first quarter, as the retailer reported an impressive increase in same store sales.
GameStop CEO Paul Raines remained optimistic about the company's fourth quarter results, saying that the launch of new consoles in 2013 marked the return of innovation to the video game category and that the company's market share increased to an all-time high.
GameStop reported that total global sales for the fourth quarter of 2012 were $3.56 billion compared with $3.58 billion in the prior year quarter.
Lower in-store traffic at GameStop during the holiday resulted in a decline in same-store sales during the first nine weeks of the company's fourth quarter.


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Name of website or photo Star of Bethlehem
What are you most proud of? Completing Two Blocks!!!!!!!! Quilting in the ditch using Yli in bobbin and top.
What advice would you give someone starting this project? Learn paper piecing prior to doing this project. Ensure you are accurate with your seam allowance. Patience with the bulk of some of the seams. Wash away (tearaway) paper might be a better product to use rather than the usual tear away. It may also help with reducing the bulk.
Just beautiful!
Thankyou so much for your comment. Your can obtain the pattern from quilter'scache.com "star over bethelehem.
Stunning! I love your pointy-bits (wish I could do them like that!).
Pat if you follow the guidelines when paper piecing getting points is easy! I know you could do. Go to Quilter's cache.com and look for a 12 " paper pieced project to do for fun. It is really very simple once you have got which way paper and fabric should be. Marcia has a paper pieced lesson there too it relatively simple if you follow the instructions. Julieannebell.
Thank you Julieannabel, I shall go and look! Patricia


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GREENVILLE, S.C. - The Sweet Adelines, one of the world's largest and most respected music associations for women, will return to Furman University today through Saturday for its annual International Education Symposium.
The Sweet Adelines, singing four-part harmony, will present two performances during the week. All are open to the public.
The Rising Star Quartet Contest will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday in McAlister Auditorium. At 8:30 p.m. Saturday in McAlister, the closing ceremony will feature several performances.
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My brother and I will be coming down. I've updated the spreadsheet and and will pitch in towards whomever has space, since all the sites are booked.
I won't be able to make it this weekend either. My brother and I were talking about heading out somewhere on the 26th. If ya reschedule and it happens to be that weekend, you can count us in.
Several of us from around the DFW area get together quite often. We usually hit LBJ Grasslands or Texoma.
I've confirmed, the ground dweller will be coming along. So it's me +2
The weather looks to be awesome! I'm counting the days!
Hah! Yeah, I hiked that once and it was a rough trek. I've often looked across the cove and thought the west side of the loop may make for some good hanging. I've been wanting to check it out but...
OK cool! I know the exact gate you are talking about.
I'm game for setting up camp wherever and day hiking the trails. I'm not sure how much hiking the others will be up for but I'd certainly...
Ok, I'm in. My brother will also be coming. In addition, we may have one more coming along that is a *cringe* ground dweller.
It looks like an 80% chance of thunderstorms late Saturday night into...
This sounds good to me. I can't commit fully just yet, but I should know in the next couple days.
Where ya thinking of hitting the TH at Cedar Bayou? Last time I was up there the road going down...
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There is a gravel parking area no more than 100 yards from the pines and TH (yellow trail). This does not appear to be a pay area. There are well established...
Sorry to have missed you. Catch ya on the next one perhaps.
I was out there last weekend myself but further north. I hiked a bit of the area around Tadra Point and discovered another pine grove...
Thanks for the feedback!
Awesome pics! I love that trail and surrounding area. Thanks for sharing.
What brand of down boots are those you were sporting?
Sure thing! It was good to meet you and Steve.
We'll catch ya on the next one. This was my first time at this park and I was impressed. Generally speaking, I'm not a huge fan of state parks but...
A small group of us met at Ray Roberts, Isle De Bois for the weekend. We couldn't have asked for better weather on Saturday with an overnight temp of 41°.
We had a couple first timers and I believe...
Works for me. See you tomorrow at noon.
lol. Yeah, I've had my moonshine quota for the year... and then some! Phew! that stuff sneaks up on ya, watch out! ;)
That's the truth! Just since my last post the forecast has dropped 6°. The way its going, this may be an interesting weekend.
Looks like great weather this weekend:
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Saturday: Generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds. High 64F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph....
Done. I also shot you the reservation information, in case they need that.
Sounds like a plan. I won't be there until Saturday so if you happen to score the larger site and think it will work for us just shoot me a message (I PM'd my # to ya).
I don't have any concern...
I guess I overlooked this part before I booked another site. Do you think this site will accommodate everyone? Is so, I'll just cancel mine and pitch in on that site.
I've reserved a site at Hawthorn. I should be out there sometime shortly after noon on Saturday.
The NatGeo trail map shows the BRT from Steel Creek it right at 7.4 miles as well.
It also shows the Old River Trail (ORT) following the river and comes in at 5.8 miles. I've never hiked that...
Amen to that, Brother!
Any of the parks and/or trail can become congested. However, the further you get away form those areas the less people, trash and noise you'll experience. As my brother and I call it, the attrition...
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I've been looking forward to this hang. I'm in!
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This rocks! Just earlier today I was contemplating how to plot out a desired sag on a DIY tarp. Perfect timing on your post! Thanks!
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That sounds great! Thanks for doing the recon.
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"Interesting"... That's for certain. I thought for sure my truck was gonna burst into flames from the heat the brakes were putting off.
Awesome area! My family and I have visited the Jasper...
I'm in. Thanks!
From what I understand, most folks head up to Arkansas for the hang at Kyles Landing. I've been looking under the Southeast trip planning forum in anticipation. If you've never been there, that...
This is very generous of you. I'm in. Wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas!
An eye-opening short story which outlines the potential pitfalls of sub-freezing temperatures is Jack London's "To Build a Fire". There is a short film based upon the story which can be viewed via...
Ray Roberts has a well developed, and maintained mountain bike trail system (DORBA). Any of you mountain bikers? I'm considering bringing mine and putting in a few miles.
Either location sounds good to me!
Yeah, we were in the campground area. The trek over to the pines was a slosh-fest and we pretty much had the place to ourselves -- a rarity for this area.
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Just a few images from our overnight hang at LBJ. Low overnight of 24 degrees F.
I'm getting a forum error about a security token. I'll try again tomorrow.
Great outing! Well, at least the parts I remember... things got a bit fuzzy at one point.
My brother and I will be out around 1 or 2. See you guys this afternoon!
I can't speak for the iPhone, but I've not found a way to enter them on the mobile version of Google maps. However, you can enter coord's on the full web based version of google maps, save it to...
Looking forward to seeing you again, Gimpy.
As an added bonus, you don't have to pay the $2 fee when parking there. We've had hit and miss experience finding a spot due to the number of people...
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Burton must seize the moment for good of party
Published 05/07/2014 | 02:30
SO, after a lifetime as a Labour Party activist, Joan Burton has become the first female leader of one of the original founding political parties in the State. First elected to Dail Eireann in the so-called 'Spring Tide' of 1992, she is a seasoned political campaigner, and once Eamon Gilmore had announced his resignation in the wake of the party's performance in the local and EU elections, it was never really in doubt that she would be his successor.
But these are worrying times for Labour – synonymous with austerity, hounded in its traditional base by Sinn Fein and with an ageing profile. It is no time to assume leadership for leadership's sake.
As Labour leader, Joan Burton must perform a delicate balancing act between trying to revive the fortunes of a party which is demoralised, has seldom been lower in opinion polls and is about to lose three senior members. All this along with the duty it has to continue with the revival of the country's battered economy and get more people back to work. The signs are good, but it is vital any re-negotiation of the Programme for Government enhances rather than damages the credibility of Ireland, so hard won over the last five years of austerity Budgets.
This is not a time for 'tough talking,' it is not a time for the Labour Party to throw its weight around to impress some non-existent constituency which wants to replace harmony with confrontation at the heart of government. Joan Burton's first priority as leader the Labour Party is to the good of the country, rather than the good of Labour. Of course the party has suffered most in the public mind from budgetary cutbacks. But this can be traced back to broken promises more than anything else.
There is no reason Joan Burton cannot work well with Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Fine Gael to fashion a new government for the next two years. It is a long time in politics and, handled with care, it is enough time for the Labour Party and its new leader to convince the electorate that what was done, difficult as it was, was in the interests of the nation. We are a forgiving people and it is up to Joan Burton to tap into that forgiveness or face the electoral consequences.
Let's help screen-addict children be more active
Despite the proliferation of online devices, such as iPads and laptops, the television set in the corner is still the most popular device on which to watch TV, and according to new research, Irish people spend an astonishing three-and-a-half hours in front of the 'goggle box' every day. Although it is only an increase of 14 minutes since similar research was carried out two years ago, it does portray us as a nation of couch potatoes and could be at least part of the explanation for the growing problem of obesity.
The research, which was conducted for TAM Ireland by Ipsos MRBI, found that 92pc of people watch their television 'live' and that 80pc of those surveyed still preferred to watch the TV set, while over 5pc watched on a laptop and 3pc on a mobile phone.
The research calls in to question Department of Communications' plans to replace the television licence with a broadcasting tax on every household, regardless of whether there is a TV in the house or not. If so many people are still watching television in the conventional way, then the argument for 'taxing' all these new devices just doesn't stand up.
Another aspect highlighted in separate research in Britain is that before a child is seven, he or she will spend the equivalent of one year looking at TV and computer screens and that teenagers have six hours of 'screen time' every day. It is worrying that screens appear to be taking over the world and that young people are already living in a "virtual reality". There is little point in trying to turn back technology, but it is probably time that education authorities took note and gave physical education a more prominent role in education in an attempt to counter-balance the all-pervasive nature of online entertainment.
Irish Independent


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Christa: Board Lacks Transparency
In a candidate profile by the Coeur d'Alene Press, Christa Hazel claims the current Coeur d'Alene School Board lacks transparency:
"We live in one of the reddest states in the country, in one of the most conservative counties in the state. We have a very conservative school board, yet we have one of the most controversial school boards we've ever seen. I think, what's the problem? If we're a conservative community and we have a conservative school board, what is really the issue? I believe the issue is a lack of transparency and a lack of response to citizens when they reach out to our school board to let them know there's a concern." Many citizens who have spoken to the board feel "like only a certain segment of our community is being adequately represented on our school board."
Question: Do you agree with Christa Hazel that the school board has a transparency problem?
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Current research in electroacoustics tends to determine the global transfer function between an initial electrical signal and the acoustic pressure transmitted to the ear. Because electrodynamic transducers radiate in a large frequency range, lumped parameter models, such as Thiele & Small, are not sufficient to provide a realistic simulation of the vibroacoustical behavior of the system. This study proposes the use of modal equations to predict, through the use of Rayleigh's integral, the sound field in free space radiated by a diaphragm, modeled by a thin shallow sperical shell.
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