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Full name Robert Maxwell Crockett
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Bob Crockett was one of the leading Australian umpires in the early years of the 20th century and was one of the most respected but also one of the most controversial. Crockett became an umpire after being inspired by the move to stamp out throwing, and made a mark in 1901 when he repeatedly no-balled aboriginal fast bowler Jack Marsh. By the standards of the day he was young when he stood in his first Test - he was 38 - and he also had no notable playing career behind him. Between 1901 and 1925 he stood in 32 Tests - a record that stood for many years - and won a reputation best described by Wisden: "He was held in high regard by everyone for his accurate decisions. Recognised by cricketers the world over as one of the finest umpires of his time, his quiet demeanour, unfailing good humour and strict impartiality endeared him to all players with whom he came in contact." Critics were quick to counter that he had a reputation for heavily favouring Victoria. In 1926 he toured England with the Australian side, retiring from first-class officiating soon after because of failing eyesight. Away from cricket he ran a company making bats out of willow grown near Melbourne. He died after contracting a chill at the MCG.
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First up this app is a test to see the quality of work. And only needs to be for an android first but will need development for windows and iphone later.
Basically will start with a splash page going to a page with a buy and swap buttons. More details of graphics which will be supplied to successful [url removed, login to view] if you can do your own graphics but we will need to see [url removed, login to view] details later
The buy or swap page will go to a google map with a lot of locations. Test map will be supplied, just a google map with locations specified.
The app needs to chose the location of the phone to narrow the map down to users location ie. city at least.
Once a location is chosen it will go to a credit card payment page.
With details like you have chosen to buy or swap from the location picked with a set price for swap or buy. The credit card page will not be connected to any bank just yet.
Credit card page needs to make sure all fields are chosen.
Once the details are filled out the page and submit is tapped it will return with a random 5 digit pin number which the user would use.
This first job is a test as there will be at least another 20 apps to come.
Some of the future apps will need to speak to an external PostgreSql database.
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Also they will need to be written for iphone and windows phones as well if the android version works well.
A good comprehension of English is a must. Also future apps will require multiple languages.
As stated above this is a test so we are after quality and completion times that meet what is quoted to us.
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Doing some serious research into my flights to Italy this coming summer. I'll be flying out of SEA on 8/26 (Saturday) and returning on 9/18 (Monday).
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On Expedia, it appears my two best options (doesn't even show SK or LH via PDX) are:
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* BA for about $1,250. Via LHR, on a 744 or 772. I've never flown on BA, and am seriously considering paying the extra $150 or so try them out.
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This application is a divisional of application Ser. No. 08/827,305 filed Mar. 28, 1997, and now which is U.S. Pat. No. 5,895,695 issue on Apr. 20, 1999.
The invention described herein pertains generally to a crosslinked plumbing tube which has at least one overmolded end (e.g., nose cone, threaded fastener or nut) attached thereto. In one aspect of this invention, the tube is more rigid than the overmolded component while in another aspect of the invention, the tube is more flexible than the overmolded component, although there are instances wherein the rigidity of both the tube and the overmolded component are essentially the same. The overmolded tube provides an all-plastic waterway for a contained liquid or gas to flow through.
In plumbing installations, copper tubing is widely employed. In risers, used for connecting tubing to fixtures or tanks, the end of the copper tubing is shaped to form a bulb sealing surface and such bulb includes a shoulder permitting the tubing and the bulb sealing surface to be drawn into biting or sealing engagement with the fixture. The cost of such copper tubing and the cost of forming the same to permit the connection to such fixtures or tanks is substantial.
In the past, polymers such as polybutylene were used in plumbing. Tubing or pipe made of polybutylene is normally joined by heat-fusion techniques, by mechanical compression, overmolding and by cold flaring. In order to provide such polybutylene tubing with a bulb sealing surface or an end cap for such purposes, a variety of techniques were employed. Two commonly employed techniques were: (1) spin-welding a separately molded bulb onto the outer diameter (O.D.) of the end of a tube; or (2) insert molding a bulb onto the O.D. of the end of a tube. All such processes have cost and performance drawbacks. In the spin welding technique, excessive clamping pressures may cause the loaded part to become dislodged or separated from the O.D. of the tubing and the interface of the parts provides a possibility of leakage. In the case of a neoprene or like washer employed on the O.D. of the tubing, depending on the configuration of the tube/washer interface, the same leakage susceptibility is potentially present. Moreover, a flange formed to receive the washer may itself create a point of weakness if excessive clamping pressures are employed. Further neoprene washers are known to deteriorate with age and temperature exposure. Lastly, insert molding forces hot material over a cold tube surface, creating a bond that is hard to predict and control.
One solution to this problem of providing polybutylene tubing with an attached bulb sealing surface of unitary construction is detailed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,316,870, 4,446,084 and 4,525,136, which are hereinby incorporated fully by reference. The thrust of these references however, is to teach the ability to maintain a constant diameter opening within the tubing. This is of necessity, due to the configuration of the mold cavity, and insertion of the mandrel inside the tubing during some of the processing steps.
After solving the sealing surface issues, the ability to bell an opposed end of the tubing, without any accompanying wall thickness compromise, which would make the product unsuitable for all plumbing applications, was addressed. Prior art solutions to the formation of a bell on one end of polybutylene tubing is by heating a portion of the end of the tubing, followed by insertion of a mandrel into the heated open end, the O.D. of the mandrel being matched to the targeted inner diameter (I.D.) of the tubing. While this approach will bell the tubing, it is incapable of reproducibly making tubing product with a constant wall thickness of 0.062″+0.010″ throughout the belled end, particularly in the neck region of the bell. This is due to the fact that the bell is made by expanding the I.D. and thus thinning the walls. A solution to this problem is found in U.S. Pat. No. 5,527,503, the teachings of which are hereinby fully incorporated by reference.
The trend today however, is to shift from thermoplastic materials, e.g., polypropylene, polybutylene, etc., to combined thermoplastic/thermoset materials, .g., crosslinked polyethylene wherein at least a portion of the polymer is crosslinked, for example approximately 65% thermoset/ 35% thermoplastic. However, this shift in materials is not simple in that there are several processing changes which must be incorporated in order to fabricate acceptable parts. Since thermosets in general, cannot be extruded like thermoplastics, differing processing conditions must be employed in different sequences in order to achieve similar functionality for the thermoset/thermoplastic product. While thermoplastic material can chemically bond to itself, as the percentage of crosslinking increases, there is less thermoplastic remaining to form this chemcial bond. Therefore, one of the keys to this invention is the recognition of the need to form overmolded ends at the earliest time when they are the least crosslinked. When crosslinking using radiation, this is before any crosslinking occurs. With silane crosslinking, this is typically after extrusion, but before crosslinking is complete. In a preferred embodiment, the tube and the overmolded plastic will both be essentially about 35% crosslinked, and subsequently permitted to complete the crosslinking process after overmolding.
However, in many plumbing applications, a need exists for a connector wherein the characteristics of the nose cone are different from those of the tube, yet still retain the leak-proof aspects of a one-piece connector. It is desirable to produce a rise tube which is rigid enough to withstand pressures in plumbing, but which has a nose cone which is less flexible than the tube which permits sealing engagement in a leak-proof manner with a fitting. Alternatively, it is also desirable to produce a riser tube which is flexible enough to permit installation in a tight geometric configuration, yet still have a nose cone which is sufficiently rigid to permit sealing engagement in leak-proof manner with a fitting. Typically, tubing rigidity and nose cone flexibility have always been properties which were antagonistic to each other. By using the technology Described in this application, it is possible to custom tailor the needs of the tubing and nose cone, which depending on the end application, may require that the rigidity of the tubing and nose cone may be essentially the same.
In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a method by which a nose cone of a first rigidity is overmolded onto a plastic tube of a second rigidity, and wherein the relationship between the first rigidity and second rigidity may be the same or different. When the rigidity is different, the relationship between the first and second rigidity can be either that the first rigidity is more flexible than the second rigidity or vice versa. One of the keys to controlling the rigidity of the respective components is the density of each part. Typically, and specially with polyethylene, the higher the density of the polymer, the more rigid the component. By controlling the density and/or possibly the degree of crosslinking of the polymer, it is possible to custom tailor the needs of the tube and the nose cone.
In another embodiment of this invention, the rigidity of the tube and the overmolded component are essentially the same, with the overmolding occurring when the tube and overmolded component, e.g., nose cone, are either non-crosslinked or crosslinked to a limited degree, followed by a continuation of the crosslinking process to a second higher degree of crosslinking. This provides the best seal between the molded and extruded surfaces.
These and other objects of this invention will be evident when viewed in light of the drawings, detailed description, and appended claims.
The invention may take physical form in certain parts and arrangements of parts, a preferred embodiment of which will be described in detail in the specification and illustrated in the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and wherein:
FIG. 1 is a cross-section view of a plastic tube showing one connector overmolded thereto;
FIG. 2 is a side view of the plastic tube of FIG. 1 including a nut shown in cross-section positioned on the tube and retained in proximity to the sealing surface via protuberances on the connector;
FIG. 3 is a top view of one half of a mold used in the process of overmolding a nose cone onto a plastic tube;
FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 3 showing the plastic tube inserted over the mandrel in the mold;
FIG. 5 is a view similar to FIG. 4 with the nose cone shown overmolded onto the plastic tube;
FIG. 6 is a side view shown in partial cross-section of an overmolded nut;
FIG. 7 is a view similar to FIG. 1 showing the nose cone in cross-section and the tube having an overbraid; and
FIG. 8 is a side view shown in partial cross-section of an overmolded threaded connector.
Referring now to the drawings wherein the showings are for purposes of illustrating the preferred embodiment of the invention only and not for purposes of limiting the same, the Figures show cut lengths of plastic tubing which have overmolded components as well as the process used to achieve such a product.
As seen in FIG. 1, a plumbing connector 10 is shown having a plastic nose cone 2 at one end which is secured to plastic tube 18 having two opposed ends 20,22 in a leak-proof manner. Tubing segment 4, the portion of tube 18 which is not attached to nose cone 2, can be of any desired length and this dimension plays no part in the invention. The nose cone 2 will have a front face 16, and a conical or radiused sealing surface 14 which terminates at shelf 12. The inner surfaces of cylindrical rear surface 8 and radiused surface 6 are used to affix the nose cone in a leak-proof manner to the corresponding section of the outer surface of tubing segment 18. Nose cone 2 has an inner diameter D2 which essentially matches the outer diameter of tube 18. The inner diameter D1 of tube 18 will be smaller than that of D2 by a thickness t of the tube.
The connector 10 will have its tubing segment 18 of a first rigidity and a first flexibility and a nose cone 2 of a second rigidity and a second flexibility. In one embodiment of the invention, the first rigidity will be harder than the second rigidity and the first flexibility will be less than the second flexibility, i.e., the nose cone will be "softer" and more "flexible" than the tube. In a second embodiment of this invention, the relationship will be the inverse of that described for the first embodiment, the first rigidity will be softer than the second rigidity and the first flexibility will be greater than the second flexibility, i.e., the nose cone will be "harder" and less "flexible" than the tube. This second embodiment configuration is preferred when higher pressures may be encountered in the application and when maximum flexibility of the connector is required. In yet a third embodiment of this invention, the rigidity of the nose cone and the tube will be essentially the same. In discussing the above terminology, it should be recognized that while there are no definite boundaries of the term definitions, which is important is the relative physical parameters with respect of one component to the other. In general, "soft" durometers are as low as 60 durometer Shore A and "rigid" durometers could be as high as 90 durometer Shore A. Phrased in a slightly different manner, rigid would be most similar to hard thermoset plastics whereas flexible would be most similar to rubbery thermoplastics.
The leak-proof engagement of nose cone 2 with tube 18 is effected by a process known to those skilled in the art as overmolding. In the first embodiment of this invention, the application which uses a rigid tube and a flexible nose cone, a low density polyethylene nose cone is molded over a high density polyethylene tube prior to the step of crosslinking. In this manner, it is possible to obtain a material to material bond, thereby effecting the leak-proof attachment of the nose cone to the tube. The resulting connector is crosslinked by means known in the art, e.g., silane crosslinking, radiation crosslinking, etc. In a variation of this process, it is possible to begin with material which is partially crosslinked before the overmolding process, followed by further crosslinking subsequent to the leak-proof attachment. The benefit of this embodiment is that the soft nose cone is a forgiving sealing surface. The application however, is generally limited to lower pressure applications in that due to the softness of the nose cone, it is possible under sufficient pressure, to have the shelf 12 and sealing surface 14 deform sufficiently to slip through nut 26, thereby prematurely disconnecting the tube from the orifice. As shown in FIG. 2, a nut 26 having a plurality of threads 28 is shown which is used to effect sealing engagement with a mating orifice. In a most preferred embodiment of the invention, the connector will have at least one ridge 32 molded into the connector to retain an appropriately sized nut.
In a more preferred embodiment of this invention, the connector will be a flexible tube and a harder, more rigid nose cone. In this embodiment, a high density glass-filled polyethylene nose cone or other molded configuration, (e.g., threaded connector or nut) is molded over a low density polyethylene tube prior to the step of crosslinking or after a limited degree of crosslinking has occurred. In this manner, it is possible to obtain a material-to-material bond, thereby effecting the leak-proof attachment of the nose cone to the tube. The resulting connector is crosslinked by means known in the art. In a variation of this process, it is possible to begin with material which is partially crosslinked before the overmolding process, followed by further crosslinking subsequent to the leak-proof attachment. The benefit of this embodiment is that the hard nose cone is suitable for higher pressure applications than possible in the first embodiment. Due to the more rigid nature of the nose cone, it is not possible for shelf 12 and sealing surface 14 to deform sufficiently to slip through nut 26, thereby prematurely disconnecting the tube from the orifice. In addition, due to the flexible nature of the tube, it is possible to twist the tube to conform to an irregular pathway, without having the tube inner diameter D1, decreased due to kinking of the tube.
The preferred polymer in this invention is polyethylene. The main features which influence the properties of polyethylene are (1) the degree of branching in the polymer; (2) the average molecular weight; and (3) the molecular weight distribution. Polyethylene is partially amorphous and partially crystalline. The percent crystallinity has a marked effect on physical properties. Side chain branching is the key factor controlling the degree of crystallinity. High density polyethylene (HDPE) has fewer side-chain branches than low density polyethylene (LDPE), therefore, a more tightly packed structure and a higher degree of crystallinity can be obtained. HDPE is characterized as being a highly crystalline material, perhaps as much as 85% while LPED exhibits crystallinities as low as 50%. The amount of branching is controlled in the LDPE and HBPE processes in order to adjust crystallinity and physical properties.
The density of polyethylene affects many physical properties. In general, increasing density increases stiffness, tensile strength, hardness, heat and chemical resistance, opacity and barrier properties, but reduces impact strength and stress-crack resistance.
As used in this application, low density polyethylene will mean an ethylene polymer which has a specific gravity of about 0.89 to 0.915, a tensile strength of about 1,500 psi; an impact strength over 10 ft-lb/in./notch; a thermal expansion of 17�10−5 in/in/� C. When discussing high density polyethylene, an ethylene polymer which has a specific gravity of about 0.94 to 0.95, a tensile strength of about 4,000 psi; impact strength of 8 ft-lb/in/notch. It is of course recognized, that it is possible to use materials which are a blend of various polyethylenes or other compatible materials in many different ratios. When discussing crosslinked polyethylene, an ethylene polymer, either low or high density, will be intended wherein the polymer has been either exposed to radiation with electron beam or gamma rays, crosslinking taking place through a primary valence bond, or by chemical crosslinking means, such as by using an organic peroxide, or by using silane. The range of crosslinking can be as low as from 30% to 90% or higher.
Crosslinking can of course, be accomplished in many different ways. Crosslinking can be performed during the extrusion process, e.g., by the Engel process, or post-extrusion, e.g., by a silane process or a peroxide process or combinations thereof wherein some crosslinking occurs during the extrusion step and is completed in a hot bath post-extrusion step. Each process has a crosslinking catalyst that causes the polymer to crosslink when certain temperature and pressure and/or humidity are used. One additional way to crosslink is to use radiation. In this method, extruded tubes are passed under a radiation unit and the exposure causes crosslinking. It usually is more economical to radiate straight tubes since the economics revolve around how many parts will fit on a cart that rolls under the beam. However, this does not represent the only embodiment contemplated within the invention. It is envisioned that under some circumstances, it would be appropriate to crosslink the final product.
FIG. 3 shows one half of a mold 40 which would be effective in the overmolding process. The mold comprises a mandrel 44 having extending portions 46, 48 and terminating at a point outside the mold 40. It is not necessary that the mandrel extending portion have two different diameters as shown in FIG. 3, although this is preferred. At least a portion of the extending mandrel will have an outer diameter which essentially matches the inner diameter of the plastic tube, to permit the insertion of the tube onto the extending portion of the mandrel. The mold will have a radiused or conical base 50 which will form the sealing surface of the nose cone terminating in a mold shelf recess 52. Cylindrical mold portion 54 extends from this shelf recess and terminates in radiused mold portion 56. Overmolding feed conduit 58 is used to transfer flowable polymer from a source (not shown) into mold 40 via transfer conduit 60 shown in the Figure to be at the location of mold shelf recess 52, although there is no reason to limit the location to this point, other entry points being satisfactory depending upon design criterion and location of the parison. Connectors 42 are used for heating and optionally cooling of the mold.
FIG. 4 shows the positioning of the plastic tube 18 onto the extending portion 48 of the mandrel 44 terminating at the terminal shelf 47 of the first larger extending portion 46 of the mandrel 44 while FIG. 5 shows the product after the overmolding process has been completed. It should be recognized that the precise location of the first terminal shelf 47 of the first extending portion 46 of the mandrel 44 need not coincide with the location of nose cone shelf 12, although it often will be in the vicinity thereof In some instances, the extending mandrel portion will only be the second smaller diametered section, and the first extending portion will be eliminated completely.
In operation, the mold cycle times and temperatures used will be dependent upon the composition of the materials used and the geometry of the part(s) being molded as well as the degree of dimensional control required for the molded product. It is possible to have a cycle time range from five seconds to several minutes depending on the curing time for the molded material. In general for crosslinked polyethylene tubing, the temperatures used will range from 350� F. melt up to 540� F. although similar operations variables which were discussed for the mold cycle time are equally applicable here. Molding pressure will also be subject to similar considerations, and for crosslinked polyethylene, can range from 200 psi to 2,000 psi (hydraulic). In general, the colder the melt, the higher the pressure which is required to fill and pack the mold. If the part which is to be molded has a very thick section, then it may be desirable to use a low melt temperature, high melt pressure and as low a cycle time as possible. Given the interactivity between the above variables in an injection molding process, the range of the processing variables is almost limitless within broad guidelines and within the skill of those in the art.
While the above discussion has focused attention on the overmolding of a nose cone, there is no need to limit the invention to such. In fact, as shown in FIG. 6, an overmolded nut is shown, said nut having been formed by analogus processing to that described previously for nose cones. The overmolded nut 61 is shown affixed to tube 18, the nut containing a threaded bore 64 and a shoulder 62. The inner surfaces of the barrel portion 68 and radiused taper 66 are used to affix the nut in a leak-proof manner to the corresponding section of the outer surface of tubing element 18. This nut in a preferred embodiment will be glass-filled polyethylene and will optionally incorporate an "O" ring to seal. In this configuration, it is obviously recognized that the tube would turn while screwing the riser into place.
Yet another variation, an overmolded threaded connector, is shown in FIG. 8, , which is similar to that shown and described previously with reference to FIG. 6, where an overmolded nut was shown. The threaded connector is formed by analogous processing to that described previously for nose cones, the mold design being different. The overmolded threaded connector 63 is shown affixed to tube 18, the connector being threaded 65 and having a shoulder 62. The inner surfaces of the barrel portion 68 and radiused taper 66 are used to affix the nut in a leak-proof manner to the corresponding section of the outer surface of tubing element 18. This threaded connector in a preferred embodiment will be glass-filled polyethylene.
In FIG. 7, yet another embodiment of this invention is shown wherein an overbraid 70 has been applied to the tube prior to the overmolding process. The overbraiding could be fiberglass, nylon webbing, stainless steel, etc.
What has been described above, is a process for overmolding tubes which comprises the steps of inserting a tube of a first polymer having an inner diameter at least partially into a mold and at least partially onto a cylindrical mandrel, the mandrel having a base and a tip, an outer diameter of said mandrel dimensioned to allow the inner diameter of the tube to slide thereon and forming in one embodiment, a sealing surface thereupon. The mold, which is a split mold, will contain by necessity, a void which comprises a sealing surface region at a base of the mandrel and a tube contacting region adjacent the sealing surface region. A second polymer is injection molded over the first polymer tube and the mandrel in the void of the mold and the polymers are crosslinked by using any of the crosslinking methodologies well known in the art.
In a preferred embodiment, the first and second polymers are polyethylene and independently crosslinked to an initial degree and wherein the step of crosslinking independently increases the degree of crosslinking to a second higher final amount. The density of the polymers will impact the degree of flexibility of the product, and by using the process described, it is possible to tailor the characteristics of the final product. In one aspect of the invention, the initial degree of crosslinking of the first and second polymers is independently less than 50% and the final degree of crosslinking of the first and second polymers is independently greater than or equal to about 50%. In another aspect of the invention, the initial degree of crosslinking of the first and second polymers is independently less than or equal to about 40% and the final degree of crosslinking of the first and second polymers is independently greater than or equal to about 50%. In yet another aspect of this invention, the initial degree of crosslinking of the first and second polymers is independently less than or equal to about 35% and the final degree of crosslinking of the first and second polymers is independently greater than or equal to about 50%. When it is desired that the tube be flexible and the nose cone by more rigid, then the density of the first polymer will be less than the density of the second polymer.
As seen in the Figures, the sealing surface region is selected from the group consisting of a cup-shaped void and a radiused void and the tube contacting region is an essentially tubular void. In a more preferred embodiment, an annular shelf is interposed between the sealing surface region and the tube contacting region. In one aspect of the invention, the tube polymer will be overbraided with a mesh, the mesh being either a woven or open mesh.
At times, it may be desirable to insert a nut onto the first polymer after the step of injection molding. Optionally, it is possible to mold a retaining ring onto the first polymer tube by heating a region posterior of the nut until it becomes soft, and at least one end of the tube is compressed along a longitudinal axis of the tube, such as described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,803,033, the teachings of which are hereinby fully incorporated by reference. As taught in the patent, the tube is preheated at a precise area and grippping dies are used to compress the heated area. Upon compression, the heated area is forced to bulge out and fold to form the flange or bellows. A mandrel is inserted into the tube prior to the compression to insure that the tube bulges outwardly.
In another embodiment of this invention, it is possible to evermold a nut or a threaded connector over one end of the tube, rather than the sealing surface discussed previously. The process involves the same steps with the essential difference being in the mold design, which would contain a void which comprises an internally threaded engaging surface region at a base of the mandrel. In a preferred embodiment, an n-sided shelf is interposed between the internally threaded engaging surface region and the tube contacting region and n is an integer value greater than or equal to 4.
The best mode for carrying out the invention has been described for the purposes of illustrating the best mode known to the applicant at the time. The examples are illustrative only and not meant to limit the invention, as measured by the scope and spirit of the claims. The invention has been described with reference to preferred and alternate embodiments. Obviously, modifications and alterations will occur to others upon the reading and understanding of the specification. It is intended to include all such modifications and alterations insofar as they come within the scope of the appended claims or the equivalents thereof.
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|Brosius Edward S
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|Aug 30, 2006
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|May 22, 2007
|Nov 27, 2008
|Green Ronald D
|Overmolded end form for flexible connector
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|Mar 26, 2009
|Thomas Kurt J
|Overmolded fitting connection with color indication
|Apr 6, 2009
|Jul 21, 2011
|Efraim Haimoff
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|Toyota Boshoku Kabushiki Kaisha
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Clean up continues in the port of Dalian after an oil pipeline in China's Yellow Sea exploded on July 16. The pipeline, owned by China National Petroleum Corp., is estimated to have leaked 1,500 tons of oil, or 400,000 gallons.
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Gary Burton: Alone at Last
Think again. Gary Burton's legendary Alone at Last is back in print (at last). Even after twenty-eight years it is a splendid excursion into the beautiful sound of the vibes, showing that they can indeed carry a solo performance - at least in the hands of so capable an improviser as Burton. Burton is always melodic, always good-humored, and forever melodically inventive, making this program utterly delightful.
The crowd explodes at the end of the first number, "Moonchild/In Your Quiet Place," and it is the sound of delighted surprise: it works! He's pulling it off! I had the same reaction hearing this disc so many years later, and the rest of the program is no letdown. Burton explores the tremendous possibilities of the vibes and occasionally dips into piano, electric piano, and organ - without displacing the instrument that is the star of the show.
Of necessity, this disc isn't full of rhythm pieces: many are meditative ruminations, but all are melodically fetching. Anyone who loves the vibes in the hands of Burton in his work with Chick Corea or on his own - and anyone who loves Hamp, or Bags, or Hutch - will love this pretty disc. Recommended.
Track listing: Moonchild/In Your Quiet Place / Green Mountains/Arise, Her Eyes / The Sunset Bell / Hand Bags and Glad Rags / Hullo, Bolinas / General Mojo's Well Laid Plan / Chega de Saudade (No More Blues).
Gary Burton, vibes, piano, electric piano, organ.
About Gary Burton
- Gary Burton: On ECM & Playing With Pat Metheny
- Gary Burton: A Lifetime of Collaborations
- Gary Burton: The Art of Listening
- "Thousands of Bouquets": An Interview with Gary Burton on Jazz and Japan
Extended Analysis
Live Reviews
- New Gary Burton Quartet: San Diego, California, October 12, 2011
- Gary Burton Quartet: New York, NY, September 21, 2011


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Anticipation is high for the College Football Playoff bowl games on New Year's Eve. Typically the latest video games can provide insight into the real games by utilizing their advanced simulation engines and analyzing the results. Unfortunately there is no new college football video game for fans to transfer their excitement to this time of year.
With that in mind we instead turn back to NCAA Football 14, the last college video game to be released, and likely to remain that way for at least a few more years.
PLAYOFFS: Impact players | Oklahoma | Clemson | Bama | MSU
After downloading an updated user-generated roster for NCAA 14, which includes proper depth charts and ratings to reflect performance levels this season, and making some tweaks to ensure accuracy, the game was used to simulate this year's biggest bowls. We'll save a simulation of the College Football Playoff Championship for when the matchup has been determined following the conclusion of the semifinal games.
Check out results and analysis of the Orange Bowl (Oklahoma vs Clemson) and Cotton Bowl (Michigan State vs Alabama) along with the outcomes from the Russell Athletic, Peach, Outback, Citrus, Fiesta, Rose, Sugar, and Alamo bowls.
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Swiss Mountain sits on the gorgeous property of Seven Springs.
With our new kitchen, granite counter tops, large screen tv, and new down bedding, all for the weekly rate of $550. You honestly will never want to leave our gorgeous condo.
The easiest and quickest way to book is to use the request to book button. Please do contact the owner for all holiday rates for an accurate quote.
It is a beautiful 1 bedroom, ground level floor condo, with 2 pillow top double beds.
The cool fall fresh air is upon us with the beautiful colorful fall landscaping. The warm sunshine during the day and the refreshing nights, perfect for sleeping. Warm blankets and cotton sheets to cover you for a quiet, peaceful rest. Come spend a week, or a long weekend to ski, swim, tubing , hike or walk and just relax. You will feel refreshed and truly enjoy the quiet peaceful ambiance. The property is located on Seven Springs and the lodge offers many activities. There is weekly festivals through out the year, a great candy shop, restaurants and a spa.
Swiss Mountain is located across from the golf course, is 3/4 mile from the lodge, slopes, sporting clay and much more. A shuttle bus is available to drop you off at the lifts, golf course, Spa, Lodge, tubing, biking, hiking.
Relax with two double pillow top beds and new plush linens to to lay in while you watch the flat screen tv in the bedroom.
Plush new carpet.
Netflix unlimited movies available in HD
Large screen tv in the living room, with comfortable leather furniture, lazy boy and an ottoman to relax.
Washer/ dryer,
Free wireless high speed internet,
Full kitchen with pots, dishes, and silverware.
The swimming pool, outdoor grills and tennis courts are right outside
A non smoking unit with low allergens. It has a great view of the slopes, and fireworks, from your dining room table.
Spring, Summer, and Fall offer fishing, hiking, volleyball, tennis. They have wonderful mountain biking trails around the property, and they also have a Downhill Mountain bike Park. The Alpine
slide is always fun to ride on. The DH Mountain bike races, Octoberfest, Winefest, and all the other festivals throughout
the year, are a blast. Sporting Clays is on the top of the mountain, along with a great restaurant. Helen's restaurant is always a wonderful place to have a fantastic dinner. The swimming pool, and tennis courts are located just a short walk down the sidewalk.
Winter activites: Winter brings wonderful skiing. The tubing park is really fun, and full of excitement.
Ski and Snowboard events are always going on, as Seven Springs Terrian Park is rated #1 in the East coast.
The lodge offers an indoor swimming pool, game room, candy shop, several restaurants, and taverns. Rollerblading is
offered on the weekends. They have several great shops at the lodge, including Willis ski shop. The Trillium Spa is open year round. Fireworks can be seen all the time from the condo's dining room table.
Our home is your home. The condo is inspected by the owners after each stay. We are constantly making repairs and upgrades to keep the condo immaculant for our renters and our family. We hope that you enjoy your time here as much as we do.
*Checks excepted which eliminates the service and credit card fees.
*6 week cancellation policy prior to stay.
*No cancellations or refunds during stay.
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I love Seven Springs. So relaxing, best place in Western Pa.
Beautiful Condo, ground floor. Great price. Comfortable beds. So relaxing.
Ground floor, great view. Condo is constantly undated, clean and immaculate condition.
Snow is finally covering the slopes and Seven Springs will be open for skiing soon! Winter is great at Seven Springs.
I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year's.
A special thanks to all my renter's this past year. I look forward to seeing you again in the new year.
Thanks so much,
Jill Neely
The property was cleaner and nicer than I ever expected! We had a great time at 7springs and the view from the condo is spectacular! We will return again for a family get away. 5 STAR!
This cute condo is perfect if you are looking to get away from it all and enjoy the scenic Laurel Highlands! There were 3 of us for the weekend and we felt the condo was the perfect size for our group. The kitchen was well appointed and the beds were very comfortable! I cannot say enough good things about Jill! She was so responsive and helpful with all of our questions. Thank you for a great stay!
Fantastic condo! Staying there was a great way to get away from the stresses of work and everyday life. My family and I got to explore and enjoy all the amenities that 7springs had to offer! Brand new beautiful kitchen, and the owner Jill was extremely helpful throughout the whole rental process. Will be coming back next year!!
Condo was perfect! The place was very clean and exactly as advertised! The condo was very quiet, the beds were comfy and the jetted tub was a nice plus (I totally forgot about that so it was a nice surprise upon arrival.) Jill was a great help getting us settled in as we were a little disorganized on our end (thanks for understanding Jill ;) We enjoyed the local amenities at the Seven Springs Resort too which is super close. Too bad the weather didn't cooperate for more exploring of the local hiking trails. This is a great condo to rent!
This property was absolutely perfect for our recent vacation in the mountains. The condo was in pristine condition when we arrived. All of our needs were met with the finest of amenities. The beds were ultra comfortable and the linens and towels were nothing short of 5 star hotel quality. Jill was always accessible and answered all of our questions promptly. We have family that own a similar unit close by and it was so convenient to just walk up and down the path to visit. The peaceful serene environment was a welcome change from the hectic lifestyle that I am accustomed too. If you are looking for luxury along with tranquility then I highly advise you to rent this property. We will definitely be back to make more great memories in the mountains!
Everything we expected and even more. Can't wait to return!!!
Ski: Seven Springs has beginning, intermediate, and expert trails.
Rentals are available down at the resort. Willis ski shop is right
at the lodge. They offer just about anything you need for your ski vacation.
Night skiing is offered.
Kids ski lessons are available.
child care is offered through tiny tots, at the lodge.
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Sep 7 2016 - Dec 15 2016
1 night minimum stay
Ski season
Dec 16 2016 - Apr 2 2017
1 night minimum stay
New Years Eve
Dec 31 2016 - Dec 31 2016
1 night minimum stay
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Weekly rate - 7 nights
For rates on extended stays- please contact the owner
1 night stay during ski season will have a rate increase.
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Credit card fee of 2.9%
Out of state banks or international banks additional 1.25%
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We will need to create a bookmark and then go back and edit the bookmark to include the Timely JavaScript code. The steps that we will be following are similar to the install steps for Instapaper on the iPhone or install steps for Instapaper on the iPad–only we will be inserting the Timely JavaScript code. [Read more…] about How to use Timely on the iPad and the iPhone


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First there was LeBron James and Amy Schumer in "Trainwreck." Now, the latest comedian-athlete combination has emerged, and love it or hate it, we're dying to see the results.
UFC superstar Ronda Rousey will be alongside Tina Fey in the recently announced film " Do Nothing Bitches ." Plot details are not concrete, although Deadline reports rumors that "it is a female-empowerment tale dealing with wealthy pampered wives who get a rude awakening at a camp where Rousey plays the no-nonsense instructor."
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The film's title is inspired by Rousey's signature phrase, which she trademarked in January 2015.
Rousey's filmography is up to nine, although some of those have not begun production or are just plain obscure. (Anyone with a synopsis of 2009's "American Judoka"?) On top of that, she's had a spot in a Taylor Swift music video and a WWE Wrestlemania appearance, and she will host "Saturday Night Live" on Jan. 23.
Don't expect a nod from the Academy for Rousey's acting skills anytime soon, however. The red Power Ranger is more likely to get some hardware.
"Do Nothing Bitches" has no release date yet. Until then, a " Road House " remake that hits theaters this year and repeats of "Entourage" . . .
"Furious 7" . . .
and "The Expendables 3" . . .
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Lutz Pumpen GmbH
based in Wertheim, GERMANY
The Lutz brand stands for fluid handling using drum and container pumps. In the year 1954 the company founder Karl Lutz started making electrical drum and container pumps in Wertheim. In recent years, the brand has developed into a synonym for complete systems designed to handle any fluid filling and transfer job. The Lutz group today includes highly capable medium-size ...
contec GmbH Industrieausrüstungen
based in Bad Honnef, GERMANY
Welcome to contec - your specialists in innovative solutions in the fields of filtration and liquid level measurement technology. Here you will find tailor-made solutions to optimize your processes while at the same time helping to protect the environment. Solutions that will also bring you a good deal closer to your entrepreneurial goals and to fulfilling your technical ...
based in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, GERMANY
thinkstep is the global leader in sustainability performance management. Our data, drawn from more than 7,000 datasets, is unrivalled in its scope and rigour, and permits precise sustainability calculations across all parts of the supply chain. Our software is robust, convenient to use and available on-demand or as part of a complex, configurable solution. Our services ...
BELLMER KUFFERATH Machinery GmbH
based in Düren, GERMANY
BELLMER KUFFERATH Machinery GmbH has become a 100%-subsidiary of Gebr. Bellmer GmbH, originated during the transfer of business operations from the Solid/Liquid Separation division of former Andreas Kufferath GmbH & Co. KG. Andreas Kufferath has been dealing with Solid/Liquid Separation issues for many years and consistently introduced new and innovative products to the ...
Plymovent Group BV
Office in Königswinter, GERMANY
Plymovent is a global, leading supplier of products, systems and services for the extraction and filtration of polluted indoor air. We provide high-quality solutions that remove welding and cutting fumes, grinding dust and oil mist in the metalworking industry. Additionally, we offer solutions for the capturing and removal of vehicle exhaust gases. Our products contribute ...