text: United States Patent: 5755790 ( 1 of 1 ) United States Patent 5,755,790 Chevillon , et al. May 26, 1998 Intraluminal medical device Abstract The invention generally relates to an intraluminal medical device, that is to say a device intended to be implanted in a passage in the body. This device has a substantially "filiform" structure with elongated legs (11) which have no hooks for anchoring them to the passage. These legs comprise two portions (11a, 11b). The first portion (11a) which bears against the passage has a flattened and substantially solid surface. At right-angles to the main axis (13) of the device, the maximum dimension of the second portion (11b) is less than that of the first portion. Application particularly to temporary/definitive filters. Inventors: Chevillon; Gerard (Montrouge, FR), Nadal; Guy (Poitiers, FR) Assignee: Celsa; B. Braun (Chasseneuil, FR) Appl. No.: 08/631,079 Filed: April 12, 1996 Foreign Application Priority Data Apr 14, 1995 [EP] 95400850 Current U.S. Class: 623/23.64 ; 606/200 Current International Class: A61F 2/01 (20060101); A61F 002/04 () Field of Search: 623/1,11,12 604/4,96,104,106 606/194,195,198,200 References Cited [Referenced By] U.S. Patent Documents 4425908 January 1984 Simon 4688553 August 1987 Metals 4990156 February 1991 Lefebvre 5108418 April 1992 Lefebvre 5300086 April 1994 Gory et al. 5344427 September 1994 Cottenceau et al. 5370657 December 1994 Irie 5375612 December 1994 Cottenceau et al. 5383887 January 1995 Nadal 5415630 May 1995 Gory et al. 5509900 April 1996 Kirkman Foreign Patent Documents 621016 Oct., 1994 EP 2573646 May., 1986 FR 2580504 Oct., 1986 FR 2587901 Apr., 1987 FR 2649884 Jan., 1991 FR Primary Examiner: Milano; Michael J. Assistant Examiner: Nguyen; Tram Anh T. Attorney, Agent or Firm: Rothwell Figg Ernst & Kurz Claims We claim: 1. An intraluminal, blood filtering medical device configured to be positioned in a blood vessel within a body, said blood filtering medical device having a first, radially restrained configuration when in which said blood filtering medical device is insertable into said blood vessel by means of a rod extending through an implantation sheath and a second, radially expanded configuration when said blood filtering medical device is positioned within said blood vessel, said blood filtering medical device comprising: a head portion that is separate from said rod and said implantation sheath, and a first plurality of elongated, generally filiform legs extending in a first longitudinal direction from said head portion, said legs comprising first, distal leg portions and second, intermediary leg portions disposed between said first leg portions and said head portion, wherein the first leg portions of at least some of said legs comprise substantially solid, generally flattened surfaces which bear against the wall of said blood vessel when said blood filtering medical device is in said second, radially expanded configuration, said first leg portions being devoid of means of permanent adfixture of said blood filtering medical device to the wall of said blood vessel and the width of said generally flattened surfaces, taken in a direction orthogonal to both said first, longitudinal direction and the radial direction of said blood vessel, is greater than the maximum cross-sectional dimension of said second, intermediary leg portions. 2. A blood filtering medical device according to claim 1, wherein said first leg portions are substantially plate-shaped and said second leg portions comprise at least one filament of round cross-section. 3. A blood filtering medical device according to claim 1, wherein the length of the first leg portions, in a direction parallel to said first, longitudinal direction, is less than the length, in a direction parallel to said first, longitudinal direction, of the second leg portions. 4. A blood filtering medical device according to claim 1, wherein the generally flattened surfaces of the first leg portions are curved in a direction substantially parallel to said first, longitudinal direction. 5. A blood filtering medical device according to claim 1, wherein the first and second leg portions are integral with each other. 6. A blood filtering medical device according to claim 1, wherein the second leg portions comprise pluralities of filaments of rounded cross-section. 7. A blood filtering medical device according to claim 1, wherein the first and second leg portions comprise integral plates. 8. A blood filtering medical device according to claim 7, wherein the width of said plates increases from said second leg portions toward the distalmost end of the first leg portions. 9. A blood filtering medical device according to claim 1, wherein the width of said generally flattened surfaces is between approximately 0.7 mm and approximately 1.5 mm, and the thickness of said generally flattened surfaces is between approximately 0.05 mm and approximately 0.25 mm. 10. A blood filtering medical device according to claim 1, wherein the cross-sectional dimension of the second leg portions is less than approximately 0.7 mm. 11. A blood filtering medical device according to claim 1, wherein, said first and second leg portions define therebetween an angle that is between approximately 0.degree. and approximately 45.degree.. 12. An intraluminal, blood filtering medical device to be implanted into a blood vessel through an implantation sheath to filter blood, said blood filtering medical device having a main axis and comprising: filtering means having elongated legs adapted to be deployed in the blood vessel into a temporary implantation state, in which the elongated leas are exposed for filtering blood, from a radially restrained state in which said elongated legs extend substantially parallel to the main axis and in which the elongated legs are housed within the implantation sheath, said elongated legs being devoid of means for permanent adfixture to the blood vessel and having first portions adapted to contact the wall of the blood vessel when the blood filtering medical device is implanted therein and second portions, the first portions of at least some of said elongated legs having substantially solid, generally flattened surfaces adapted to bear against the wall of the blood vessel, and means for maintaining the blood filtering medical device in place in relation to the blood vessel, said means for maintaining being configured to remain sheathed within said implantation sheath while said medical device is in said temporary implantation state and configured to be completely ejected from said implantation sheath to anchor said blood filtering medical device in position in said blood vessel when permanent implantation of said blood filtering medical device is desired. 13. An intraluminal, blood filtering medical device according to claim 1, said blood filtering medical device further comprising means for maintaining said blood filtering medical device in place in relation to the blood vessel, said means for maintaining comprising a second plurality of legs extending from said head portion in a second longitudinal direction opposite to said first longitudinal direction, said second plurality of legs being configured to remain sheathed within said catheter while said blood filtering medical device is temporarily positioned within said blood vessel and configured to be ejected from said catheter to anchor said blood filtering medical device in position in said blood vessel when permanent implantation of said blood filtering medical device is desired. Description FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates generally to an intraluminal medical device, that is to say one which is intended to be implanted in a passage in the body. This device has a substantially "filiform" structure, having a main axis, adapted to occupy a first reduced diameter in a radially folded-in state of the device (so allowing it to be implanted) and a second widened diameter when the said device is implanted, and comprising elongated legs which, in this implanted state, comprise a first portion adapted to contact a wall of the passage and a second portion. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION FR-A-2 573 646 or U.S. Pat. No. 5,383,887 illustrate such a medical device; in that instance it is a filter intended to be placed in the path of blood in order to trap clots. But these two filters are so-called "definitive" filters, that is to say intended to be implanted in an a priori permanent manner in the receiving organism without normally any possibility of removal. For this purpose, they are also provided with means of anchoring them to the wall of the receiving passage, such as hooks intended to penetrate the said wall. Now, problems occur when it is desired to be able to implant filters and more generally intraluminal medical devices of the aforesaid type temporarily, allowing the practitioner to withdraw the device after a more or less prolonged period of implantation (a period which may be from one to a few weeks in the case of existing blood filters). SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The problem addressed by the present invention is linked with the practical demands of use of such devices which must take into account: a problem of cellular development around the portion of the legs which is applied against the receiving passage, which development must not prevent withdrawal of the device at the end of temporary implantation, a problem connected with particularly the radial dimension of the device, taking into account the fact that it is desirable to be able to implant it through sheaths of the smallest possible diameter, and an additional concern regarding the flexibility which it is desirable that the legs should have, particularly in terms of the length of their so-called "second portion", in order to favour transformation of the device from its first reduced diameter to its second widened diameter with the desired flexibility and elasticity. All these demands have so far proved difficult to reconcile. And no prior art known to the Applicants has hitherto taken them jointly into account. That is why, with the object of providing a satisfactory solution to this situation, the invention proposes that: the first portion of at least some of the legs of the device has a flattened surface bearing substantially completely against the wall of the passage, substantially at right-angles to the main axis and in the folded-in state of the device, this first portion has a maximum dimension which is greater than that of the second portion, and the first portion is devoid of means of hooking onto the wall of the passage. Thus, by virtue of this last-mentioned characteristic feature, it becomes possible perhaps to withdraw the medical device while by virtue of the first and second characteristic features, it is possible to provide both the flexibility and the limited bulk of the legs, so favouring implantation through a small diameter sheath and flexibility in handling the device while ensuring a favourable surface intended to bear against the wall of the passage. Still with the intention of favouring flexibility and elasticity in the device and limiting its essentially radial bulk, the length of elongation of the first portion of the legs will preferably be less than that of the second portion. In order further to favour withdrawal without adversely affecting the stability within the framework of a "temporary" implantation, another characteristic feature of invention provides for the flattened surface of the first portion to be capable of being curved along a direction substantially parallel with the general axis. For industrial production of the device, a number of solutions have been proposed: production of the first and second portion in the manner of an integral plate (the width of this plate being progressively reduced from the free end of the first portion towards the second portion), production of these two portions which are still integral with one another but in the form of a substantially round filament (in the case of the second portion) and then a plate (for the first portion) or even in a plurality of parts with a first substantially plate-like portion and a second portion comprising a plurality of filaments. After a difficult development, by reason of the aforesaid requirement with are in effect compatible with one another only with difficulty, another characteristic feature of the invention provides for the first portion to have a width between 0.7 mm 1.5 mm approx. with a thickness between approx 0.05 mm and 0.25 mm while the maximum dimension of the second portion will preferably be less than approx. 0.7 mm. Particularly within the framework of a temporary blood filter, the invention furthermore envisages: that the legs at least partially develop into a substantially conical corolla around the said main axis, in the implanted state of the device, that these legs be joined to one another by a common head at one end of the second portion on the side on which the corolla has its smaller diameter, that the first portion be situated opposite this head and extend on the side of the corolla which is of the largest diameter, and that the said first and second portions extend in accordance with a common direction of elongation which is substantially rectilinear or which has a curvature of less than 90.degree. (thus avoiding in particular the hairpin legs of FR-A-2 573 646). It should be noted that this last-mentioned characteristic feature could be used by itself. In the already quoted case of blood filters, it should furthermore be noted that the invention is quite particularly interesting in the hypothetical case where the filter is first used temporarily and is then used finally in the interior of the receiving vessel. In this field, EP-A-348 295 in particular has disclosed a filter adapted to be implanted by means of an implanting sheath, the said filter comprising not only first filtering means with elongated legs which have no means of hooking engagement on the vessel, second means of maintaining the said filtration means in position to allow the filter to be changed from a "temporary use" situation to one of "definitive use". The same drawbacks as already mentioned in connection with FR-A-2 573 646 or U.S. Pat. No. 5,383,887 already exist in respect of EP-A-348 295. And the solution according to the invention is again, in this case, that of providing for (at least) one maximum dimension of the essentially solid and flattened surface of the first portion of the "filtering" legs to be greater than the maximum dimension of the second portion, it of course being possible for the additional and already mentioned characteristic features to be provided. The quality of filtration (by a properly centred bearing application) and possible withdrawal will then be associated with the aforesaid features. The same can be said in the hypothetical case where the filter which can possibly be used on a temporary or final basis is of the type disclosed in FR-A-2 718 949. It will likewise be noted that the invention also relates to a method of producing the intraluminal medical device described hereinabove. In accordance with a first embodiment, the leg portion will be made in one single piece from an elongated filament of rounded cross-section, one part of which will be flattened to constitute the first portion. Alternatively, the first and second portions will be made respectively from one or a plurality of elongated filaments and a plate, said filaments and plate then being joined to one another for example by crimping or welding. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS That which follows provides a more detailed description of the invention on the basis of the appended drawings, in which: FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment showing the resting state of an intraluminal blood filter intended exclusively for temporary use; FIG. 2 shows a detail of the filter shown in FIG. 1; FIGS. 3 and 4 each show an alternative embodiment of the leg segment illustrated in FIG. 2; FIG. 5 shows a possible embodiment of a filter for temporary/definitive use; FIG. 6 shows a detail of a leg of the filter shown in FIG. 5; and FIG. 7 shows on an enlarged scale a part of the same filter in a radially folded-in condition. DETAILED DESCRIPTION Firstly, FIG. 1 illustrates an intraluminal filtration device 1 capable of being positioned by laying bare or preferably by the percutaneous route (the conventional so-called "Seldinger" method). The device 1 comprises the auto-expansible blood filter 3 proper, of which the head 5 is connected to a biocompatible and flexible operating rod 7. The filter 3 which has no means of anchoring to its receiving vessel (which could be the vessel 9 in FIG. 5) comprises a substantially filiform structure, that is to say with fine legs 11 elongated substantially in accordance with a general axis 13 when the filter is radially constrained, its legs therefore being substantially parallel with one another. In the case in point, the filter takes the general form of a substantially conical corolla in its illustrated and radially unrestrained state, the legs 11 being regularly distributed around the axis 13 which is an axis of revolution. The legs 11, preferably between 4 and 8 in number, may be considered as comprising two portions, a first portion 11a and a second portion 11b. The portion 11a which terminates the legs on the larger diameter side of the corolla, allows the filter to come into contact with the vessel while the second portion 11b, apart from its filtering function, provides for the filter to be opened up into the form of a corolla or to be radially closed, extending more towards the interior of the cone when the corolla is opened out, without therefore coming particularly and a priori in contact with the vessel. While the part 11a has a flattened form, the part 11b is finer. To be more precise, the enlarged view in FIG. 2 shows that when the filter is in its radially constrained condition which makes it possible for it to be implanted, the maximum dimension l at right-angles to the axis 13 of the flattened surface 11a is greater than that of the corresponding portion 11b so that the radial bulk of the part 11b is less than that of the part 11a. Still in FIGS. 1 and 2, it will also be noted that on their terminal part 11a, the legs 11 substantially appear as a solid plate with a rounded perimetral edge while they take the form of a round filament over their length 11b, it being stipulated that advantageously the length L.sub.1 of the portion 11a will be less than the length L.sub.2 of the portion 11b on the axis 13. Taking into account the functions which devolve upon them, the widened bearing portions 11a will extend on the side of the free end of greatest diameter when the filter is opened while the portions 11b will extend in accordance with a smaller diameter to the point where, in the case of the illustrations shown in FIG. 1, the two round filaments 15, 17 which form the portion 11b may be connected at the location of the holding head 5. A tricky development has demonstrated that it is preferable for the width l of the "bearing portion" 11a to be between 0.8 mm and 1.2 mm, with a transverse thickness e between 0.1 and 0.2 mm, the maximum "transverse" dimension of the filaments 15, 17 of the second portion 11b (in the case in point, the diameter) being preferably between 0.2 mm and 0.5 mm, being for example 0.35 mm, this for a metal embodiment for example made from Phynox (registered Trade Mark) or any suitable stainless steel. In the case of the hypothetical embodiment in FIGS. 1 and 2, the filaments 15, 17 and the plate 11a will constitute different parts; the filaments (which will preferably extend substantially parallel with one another) may be crimped or preferably welded on to the plate. But in an alternative embodiment such as that illustrated in FIG. 3, it is possible to envisage producing each leg 11 with a portion 11b of a single round filament extended in integral fashion from by the portion 11a in the general direction of elongation of the leg identified by reference numeral 19 in FIG.3. In order to ensure that the portion 11a is more flattened than the portion 11b, it is possible to proceed by localised flattening of the metallic wire used, for example by rolling or on the other hand by drawing or even by electrolysis. It must however be noted that the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 shows a fairly abrupt widening of the legs between the portions 11b and 11a even if the legs thus constituted can still be considered as "filiform". On the other hand, the filiform leg 11' shown in FIG. 4 has a width l' which will increase progressively firstly along the second portion 11b and then the first terminal portion 11a which, in the case in question, is shown to be bearing against a passage wall 9'. In order to obtain such a form of "progressively widening" leg, it is possible in that case also to resort to a rolling or a drawing technique or even electrolysis with for example a thickness which progressively reduces as one approaches the free end 110a of the portion 11a. FIGS. 5 and 7 now show the essential features of a filtration structure which can be used temporarily or definitively. In FIG. 5, firstly, there is shown in a slightly different structural constitution, the filter 10 proper and its flexible operating rod 70. Although the main blood filtering part of the filter 10 fairly closely resembles that of the filter in FIG. 1, with round filament legs (in the simple version) which are extended substantially axially by small elongated solid plates 11a and which develop generally according to a conical corolla from a head 5 which connects various proximal portions 11b, it can be seen that opposite this frontal filtering part 21 the filter has a second conical corolla 23, the two corollae being disposed head-to-tail and being connected by the head 5. The main function of the second corolla 23 is to ensure that the filter when finally implanted is held in place. It is made from (a) filament(s) and still has two portions, a first portion 25 developing substantially in a cone shape from the head 5 and then a second portion 27 of hairpin form defining kinds of centering shoes extending substantially parallel with the wall 9 when the filter is in the implanted condition. For its connection to the operating rod 70, the filter 10 which is in this particular instance separable from the said rod, has furthermore crenellations 29 formed by localised deformation of the portions 25, the hollow in these deformed parts receiving a widened head 70a formed on the end of the rod 70 when the filter 10 is radially constrained inside the flexible introducing sheath 31, as is illustrated in FIG. 7. In the enlarged view in FIG. 6, the flattened portion 11a has a shape which is curved inwardly from the corolla to follow a direction which is substantially parallel with the general axis 13 when, as has been assumed, the filter (and therefore its legs 11) are in the radially constrained state. The angle of curvature .alpha. is preferably between approximately 0.degree. and 45.degree.. It is then essentially the free terminal part 110' a of the portion 11a which will come to bear against the wall 9. FIG. 7 shows the filter 10 with its legs 11, 25, 27, in a double head-to-tail corolla, each radially constrained according to the main axis 13 which in this case is also the axis of the sheath or implantation catheter 31 within which the filter is contained, with then a diameter d.sub.1 (corresponding to the inside diameter of the catheter) which is less (within the scale) than that d.sub.2 which is present when it is implanted inside the vessel 9 (see FIG. 5). It should be noted in FIG. 7 that in this state of the filter which is ready to be implanted, the crenellations 29 receive the head 70a of the rod 70 which then makes it possible to operate the filter from outside the body according to the axis 13 in so far as (in conventional manner) the sheath 31 and the rod 70 have a sufficient axial length to extend between the outside of the body of the patient in question and the implantation vessel (which may in particular be the vena cava). It should likewise be noted, as can be seen in FIG.5 and more clearly in FIG.7, that the appendices 27 comprise fixing means 33, in this case in the form of double inverted hooks which will make it possible to anchor the filter in the wall of the vessel in the event of definitive implantation. The technique of implanting a filter, whether it be for temporary or final use, is indicated in the aforesaid publications or also in U.S. Pat. No. 4,990,156. Generally speaking, after having made an incision through the patient's skin, an access route is formed as far as the vascular implantation area after which the introducing sheath 31 is slid therein so that it extends along the access route, its proximal end emerging from the body while its distal end reaches the implantation vessel. After having been radially constrained inside the sheath, in front of the operating rod, the filter is then pushed by this rod along the catheter as far as the distal end of the sheath (reference numeral 31b in FIG. 5). When this end is correctly positioned inside the vessel, a displacement of the sheath relative to the rod makes it possible to cause the filter to emerge, its legs naturally expanding in a corolla. With the filter in FIGS. 5 and 7, it is possible in a first stage to have only emergence of the legs 11, the holding legs with their hooks 33 being held back inside the sheath where there is still co-operation between the crenellations 29 and the head 70a of the rod also allowing an advance or return movement of the filter. By reason of the fact that, in this position, only the first portions 11a (which have no anchoring hooks) come into contact with the wall of the vessel (and this over an essentially solid and fairly substantial surface area), it is possible after a few weeks to withdraw the filter by pulling this rearwardly via the rod 70 or by pushing the sheath forwards. If on the other hand, at the end of this first period of implantation, the practitioner judges that the risks of an obstruction in the vessel are still present, he may decide on a definitive implantation of the filter. For this, he withdraws the sheath 31 rearwardly (arrow 35) while holding the filter in position so that the second corolla 23 opens out, the appendices 27 and their hooks 33 respectively applying themselves and becoming anchored in the wall of the vessel (FIG. 5). As the filter has thus been implanted (with of course its first corolla 21 disposed facing the flow of blood 37), the practitioner withdraws the sheath and the rod (thus of course already separated from the filter as FIG. 5 shows), this via the already used access route, the filter being left in the vessel. * * * * *


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Plug Power Receives NYSERDA Funding To Evaluate Use Of Fuel Cells For Delivery Of Perishables
LATHAM, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plug Power Inc. (Nasdaq:PLUG) has received funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to demonstrate the viability of replacing diesel generators with hydrogen fuel cells for powering transport refrigeration units (TRUs) on trailers hauled by trucks that deliver perishable goods.
Plug Power was selected by NYSERDA to develop a fuel cell and interconnect hardware, which provides connection to refrigeration unit equipment, based on its GenDrive ® fuel cell architecture. The Plug Power TRU fuel cell will power a Carrier Transicold refrigeration unit for the Sysco Corp. distribution center in Long Island, NY, for 12 months. Hydrogen will be supplied by Air Products.
Successful completion of this trial is expected to open the door to hydrogen fuel cell expansion into the refrigerated transport market – employing clean energy to regulate cold temperatures for fresh and frozen foods, such as produce, dairy products, meats, ice cream and other items while enroute to grocery warehouses, distribution centers and retail destinations.Most of the 300,000 TRUs in operation across the U.S. today are powered by diesel, which is expensive and environmentally hazardous due to the emission of particulate matter and nitrogen oxides (NOx). In the course of one day, a typical TRU can consume about 10 gallons of diesel and emit 101 kg of carbon dioxide (CO 2). This is in stark contrast to Plug Power hydrogen fuel cells, which have zero CO 2 emissions, and release only a small amount of heat and water. Plug Power received $500,000 from NYSERDA to pursue this demonstration project. "The NYSERDA opportunity is crucial to Plug Power, as we move forward with development of fuel cell solutions for TRU deployments," said Andy Marsh, CEO of Plug Power. "Along with a similar, recently announced TRU project funded by the U.S. Dept. of Energy, this contract enables us to execute on our strategy to implement hydrogen fuel cells in markets adjacent to the material transport industry."
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The Hart County Rescue Squad hosted a mock rescue at Mammoth Cave Sunday, with live victims, so they will know what to do in an emergency.
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Q. I have a 2-year-old Windows computer that's running really slow, and I'm trying to decide whether to update it or replace it since computers seem to be getting really cheap these days. Any suggestions? — Gene
Q. I have a 2-year-old Windows computer that's running really slow, and I'm trying to decide whether to update it or replace it since computers seem to be getting really cheap these days. Any suggestions? — Gene
A. This very common scenario is playing out for millions of computer users every year, and understanding some basic variables will help you make the proper decision for your situation.
Far too many folks are opting to buy a new computer without understanding what is causing their existing computer to be slow. This often leads to the same situation a few months after buying a new computer; it's slow again because the human behavior that caused the slowdown wasn't changed.
There are so many malicious programs traversing the Internet that anyone who's online on a daily basis can't help but pick up some of this "grime" regardless of how careful they are. And it's even worse for careless users (especially teenagers!).
Before you assume your old computer is too slow, make sure you understand what's making it slow. Start by rebooting your computer and checking the number of running processes in the Task Manager (Ctrl-Alt-Del then look in the lower left corner of the Task Manager window).
For desktop computers, a cleaned-up machine should have between 30 to 40 processes; laptops generally 35-45. The higher this number is, the more likely that getting the operating system cleaned up will return your computer to its old glory.
While you have the Task Manager open, click over to the "Performance" tab to see if your CPU Usage meter is jumping up and down or is running at a level higher than 10 percent.
This is generally another clear indicator of malicious or unnecessary software operating behind the scenes on your computer.
If the computer was fast enough two years ago and you are essentially using the same programs, then the computer's hardware is likely not the problem and shouldn't necessarily be replaced.
If you have no interest in adding any new programs that require additional "horsepower" (gaming, video editing, etc.), and you pretty much live your life on the Internet, then paying to clean up your operating system and adding a little extra RAM will likely be the best bang for the buck (I recently revived my 4-year-old laptop by installing Windows 7 and doubling the RAM).
If your computer has few running processes, isn't exhibiting strange CPU usage (via the meter) and is just generally too slow for your needs, then getting a new computer is likely your best option.
The reality of the computer world is that everything gets faster and cheaper over time, so the longer you can postpone your next computer purchase, the more you will get for the same money.
While we are on the subject of new computers, let's make sure you are completely aware of all of the issues surrounding the migration and actual costs should you decide to go the new computer route.
Retailers and manufacturers routinely generate ads to make it look like computers only cost $200 to $300 these days. But if you spend any time looking into these "deals" you'll likely realize that you'll end up spending two to three times that amount for a reasonable-performing, properly configured system.
The practice of installing "trialware" (which means that in 30 to 60 days you will have to pay an additional fee to keep using essential programs such as Microsoft Office or even your anti-virus or anti-spyware programs), charging to remove unnecessary programs that shouldn't have been installed in the first place or using "starter" batteries on low-end laptops are just a few of the hidden-cost tricks played with really cheap computers.
In addition, think about what it's going to take to get your new computer to look and act like your old computer. Programs and their associated data must be imported from your old computer along with your address book, favorites, desktop images, screen savers, printer and scanner drivers, photo download and editing systems, network settings and a host of other items that most folks don't take into consideration up front.
Be sure to calculate the additional expense for having the migration work done for you if you are not capable or willing to do it yourself.
Cleaning up and updating your old system eliminates all of these migration issues and costs, so make sure you understand everything that is involved in both scenarios before you make your final decision.
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Looked at an M&P9c w/safety...
I was interested in an M&P9c w/safety as a demo gun for my basic pistol class (for those wanting to take a CCW, but totally without any guns or experience). A local shop had one NIB, but the trigger was the notchiest I have ever experienced, it was almost as bad as the rachet on a Snap-on socket wrench. The sales guy had no words of wisdom for me & a S&W tech said they break in with use, or the performance center could do a trigger job for around $100.
Anyone out there had this problem? Is the safety version's trigger worse than the standard?
I have a M&P 9MM w/o thumb safety and I really like the trigger.
Because I saw so happy with the 9MM I bought an M&P in .45 ACP and it had a thumb safety. It had the worlds worse trigger. I could never hit anything with it. I ended up trading it for an M&P 9MM Pro which I really, really like.
You could have an interesting idea here. I have fired a bunch of M&P's and liked all of them except the .45 with the thumb safety. Humm.
Love to hear from an M&P expert on this.
The thumb safety isn't connected to the trigger in a manner which would affect the trigger pull. The assembly blocks the rearward movement of the trigger when it's in the On-Safe position.
My personal M&P 45 had a trigger on the heavy end of the possible range (7 1/2 lbs +/- 2 lbs versus the 9/.40/.357 models where the trigger is expected to run in a spec range of 6 1/2 lbs +/- 2 lbs) ... which meant mine was averaging over 9 lbs at first when averaged on my digital scale. It was stiff and had some roughness in it, but the gun was amazingly accurate despite the trigger. I just had to work at my trigger control/press. ;) It became much smoother with use and it became even easier to experience the amazing accuracy of the gun. I enjoyed shooting it more than my 1911's and my TDA .45 Smith's.
While I haven't sent mine in for a Performance Center trigger job, and likely won't, I've heard they do a good job. I haven't had the opportunity to try one of the Performance Center sears, either.
My M&P 40c had a somewhat better trigger out of the box than my M&P 45, although still with some early roughness which disappeared more quickly than it did in my M&P 45.
I recently replaced the original MIM striker in my M&P 45 with a new revised version, which is thicker in some dimensions and appears to be a stainless (cast?) part instead of MIM.
When I took it to the range I was expecting a certain amount of 'new stiffness', if only from the new striker spring and the new, unworn surface of the striker's foot engaging the sear. Instead, it felt like it was even smoother than when the previous well-worn striker had been in the gun. Nice.
I went back 2 weeks later & looked at the M&P 9c /w safety and tried it again, comparing it to a full size M&P 9 (sweet trigger!). It was much better, evidently having been tried by a number of customers -- in fact, it was acceptable enough that I am now trying to figure out how to scrape up the $$. $499 seems to be a smoken' good price, too.
Also do not see that safety would impact trigger feel.
Have both in my 5 Smiths.
The trigger in my 9c (no safety) was pretty rough to begin with but I bought it anyway because I had heard that they smooth out pretty quickly.
It did and the trigger is just fine now.
Happyguy :)
I have found that it is best to clean the M&Ps first.
Lube them and then shoot.
Clean again and lube.
Then dry fire.
A bunch.
Triggers are great then.
Just bought one today for the wife
I've been trying to get the wife to buy a gun for herself for a while now. She does not enjoy shooting any of my .40's. We went to the gun show this morning, which was a bust, more beef jerky than firearms it seemed like. On the way home we stopped at a local shop. I was trying to talk her into a G19 or a Kahr P9, but she didn't like the fact that neither of them had a manual safety. The guy pulled down a S&W M&P 9C Compact from the rack and she liked it right away. They have a range there, so she took it out and fired 5 shots. That was all it took. A credit card transaction and a background check later and we were on our way home. She's very happy with it. We bought some 9MM snap caps so she could practice dry firing and clearing drills. The trigger seems fine to me. Anyway, it's the first S&W in the house. Hopefully we have good luck.
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Happyguy :)
Well, the end of the story is that I went and bought one.... I hope to get to the range sometime later this week, but the deciding factor was the 3 sizes of backstraps that comes with the gun. It should be possible to get a good fit and grip for newbies to help them get a proper fit and know what to look for when buying their personal defense gun. The gun I bought was not the one I wrote about at the first post, but was NIB -- the trigger, while not perfect, was more than acceptable and will only get better with clean, lube and break-in.
Is there a replacement for the M&P 9mm MIM striker? Cost? Thanks
I recently replaced the original MIM striker in my M&P 45 with a new revised version, which is thicker in some dimensions and appears to be a stainless (cast?) part instead of MIM.
When I took it to the range I was expecting a certain amount of 'new stiffness', if only from the new striker spring and the new, unworn surface of the striker's foot engaging the sear. Instead, it felt like it was even smoother than when the previous well-worn striker had been in the gun. Nice.[/QUOTE]
The original strikers with the flat black finish were machined parts.
I was told there were apparently at least some of the new-style (revised) .45 strikers, which require the new 1-piece spring keeper, still made as machined parts. They have a dull, plain finish and exhibit none of the typical signs of being a MIM part (slight mold lines & markings). This is a picture of what I've been told is one of the machined new-style .45 strikers, alongside an original black finish machined .45 striker. When I compared it to a new MIM 9/40 striker, the lack of any similar mold lines & markings and the markedly duller finish were pretty apparent. Very little surprises me anymore, though. The company has been known to make engineering changes and changes in manufacturing specifications faster than the customer service & parts people can be informed regarding the changes. It wouldn't be the first time I've ended up receiving conflicting info from different sources about the specific nature of some design and/or manufacturing change. ;)
All of the new-style, revised strikers are going to be MIM parts, with the MIM unit replacing the original machined version. They will exhibit the typical signs of being a MIM part and will have a very bright, shiny & polished appearance (and require use of the 1-piece spring keeper). They're compatible with all slides.
I don't have any pictures at hand of the latest revised MIM striker (with the bright & shiny finish) which I received a little while ago for the 9/40/357 models, although I can try to take a couple pictures later on. Someone else posted some images of one over on the M&P Forums in one of the 'striker' threads, though.
In the meantime, S&W has apparently already switched over to the new MIM strikers for production for the 9/40/357 guns, so the strikers can probably be ordered as parts and purchased from the company easily enough (meaning at times a short wait may be involved between S&W receiving shipments from its vendor). If purchased as an assembly the new 1-piece keeper will be included. If purchased as an individual part, the 1-piece keeper must also be purchased.
The current part number on my shipping list for the complete 9/40 striker assembly is Part # 279770000 M&P Striker Assembly Rev B, and the retail price listed on the website is $31.41 (plus any applicable tax and shipping charges). You can check with S&W customer service to confirm the info for whatever you want to order.
Congrats, azdick, the M&P 9c is an excellent pistol. The trigger on mine is smoother after 1,000 rounds, and its always been a great shooter. The sight radius and ergos of the 9c really help in the accuracy department. Mine's been flawless.
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It seems as though it was just yesterday I wrote my last post about New Year's resolutions. Time flies when you're trying to do a lot at once. I've been trying to do too many things at once and it affects me in a negative way. It affects my yoga and meditation practice for sure. Feelings of doubt and fear creep in when things move too fast and your path gets blurry. I've often asked myself why I have this pattern of piling more on my plate than I can handle (I don't just mean that metaphorically, but that's a post for another day). While it's good to try new things and explore, I have to make sure I don't lose myself in the process. Distractions are a great way to hide from the self-work I need to do.
Everyone has an image of themselves they would like to project to the world. What they wear, where they go, whom they're with, and what music is on their latest playlist all make up this image. The slippery, sneaky, and fascinating creator of this image is our ego. My main goal is always to be the best that I can be, but what is best for me and what is best for my ego don't always coincide. For example, I recently ran another half marathon. It wasn't my best time, but I was still overjoyed with my accomplishment at the finish line. Later that day I celebrated with friends and I was bombarded with the question, "Are you going to run a full marathon now? You should!" I have often dreamed of running 26.2 miles. It would be such a challenge and push my will power to the limit. I wouldn't just feel accomplished, and an oval sticker on my bumper wouldn't express my pride. Running a marathon would make my ego very happy, but it would hurt my body. With a past hip flexor injury that flares up every half marathon I run, I can only imagine what running twice that distance would do.
I run for many reasons and I hope I'm still running when I'm 80, but I'm not going to be able to do that if I don't listen to my body now. I'm in my early 20s and I already hear my friends complaining about joint and muscle pains from pushing themselves too hard. My yoga and meditation practice has helped me accept my limitations with grace instead of trying to fight them. Lying in pigeon position, before and after my race, hurt so good as I stretched and breathed into each fiber of my psoas. I am able to take care of myself when I am aware of my body and its limitations. Things get lost in the blur when you go too fast and push too hard. As your new year picks up speed, take time to know yourself and take care.
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Agreed! This is a great post and applicable for other areas of life too, like over-scheduling yourself. Thanks for giving us this reminder!
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We stayed four nights at the chinook winds casino after Sophie's birthday. The plan was to spend a couple of nights at camp WI-NE-MA but we had such a good place at the casino we just stayed there.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Whidbey island part II
Since I am behind in my blogging I will post that we stopped at the tulalip casino for a couple of nights on our way home. It was real quite and we enjoyed visiting with other RV'ers.
We enjoyed the Boeing tour or the everett plant. We even stopped by Jeff's place.
A week on Whidbey island was fun.
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Sunday, September 14, 2014
Whidbey Island two week trip Part 1
I guess I better get started on this post since we have been home for a couple of weeks now. And this will be a few different posts because of the length of the outing.
We started at the Puyallup WA elks. It's a nice one day drive and then moved the next day to Poulsbo RV in Kent WA for Friday through Sunday. The dealership is managed by Scott. He took us out for dinner Friday night and provided b'fast lunch and supper Saturday. Sunday morning was coffee and muffins before we left. You can see Smokey the second from the right. Jeff and John are on the left side.
There were games to play after closing in the showroom. Sophie one a gift card to Red Robin in a hot bingo game.
On Sunday we headed to Whidbey Island where we parked at the Elks lodge.
We have been to this Island before but never stayed. Wilbur's main gas tank came from here many years ago and we did stop by the mans house to thank him again for the tank.
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Wednesday, August 13, 2014
ABBA and the coast.
We enjoyed ABBA music years ago so we relived the " good old days " with a concert at the casino in Lincoln city oregon. And after dry camping for three days seeing the town we headed north a few miles to one if our favorite places camp WI NE MA. A couple of days here always seems perfect.
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Sunday, July 13, 2014
North to Seattle.
We packed up and headed north. First stop was Shelton WA. The Elks have a nice campground behind their lodge. We also enjoy the casino that is close by. They have senior days Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. So they give you a. $5.00 bill and a food coupon for $3.00 off. We ate in both the cafe and the buffet. Both were great.
Then we drove on to Bremerton WA. The Elks have a large lodge with lots going on except for the first week of July. That is fix up week.
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Saturday, June 21, 2014
Saint Helens outing
A quiet place to spend some time is in St. Helens Oregon. The Elks have a nice lodge in a residential part of town. And during the Summer on Thursday the town has concerts on the river. Known as 13 nights on the river. Take a look at the stage.
Can you see the large cargo ship going down the river.
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Monday, June 16, 2014
Prineville and points East
Prineville was the start of this week in central oregon. A car show was going on at the fairgrounds and a couple of friends had trucks in the show. I enjoyed the tractor and old stationary engine display.
We drove around the town and countryside seeing a couple of reservoirs and great rock formations.
The fairgrounds has an RV park we spent 3 nights at.
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Went to he June Parent Child Shaker oval boxes weekend with my 10 year old daughter at Marc Adams School.
First three photos are from the class and arriving home, they made a stack of 5 boxes plus a bonus box.
As every year, we get an exchange student from France for the month of July.
For a souvenier to take back with her we used the templates from the class and veneer from John Wilson (shakerovalbox.com) and together Diana and I made a box at home using a foam insulation as the bending form.
Final photo is is the two girls getting so show their work at the Guild Meeting in Wichita – Sunflower Woodworkers
These realy are a great project with kids, and use no glue at all, only clinched copper tacks and some toothpicks as pegs to hold the top and bottom to the bands. you make all the bands for a set of 5 boxes including meal and instruction time listening, on day one.
The second day you have all the tops and bottoms fittend and pinned by noon. – clean up and are heading home around 3 with a stack of completed boxes.
We did all of these out of Cherry
-- "If we did all the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astonish ourselves." Edison
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#1 posted 12-22-2011 05:42 AM
These are great Shaker boxes and to have fun making them with your daughter makes it a 1000% more cool.
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Thanks jim -
Ten is such a fun age!
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#3 posted 12-22-2011 06:58 AM
Very cool boxes, and yes, with the daughter makes it that much more enjoyable. Maybe in a few more years, I can get my granddaughter involved in my shop, but she is only 18 months old right now.
#4 posted 12-22-2011 04:28 PM
You really have a terrific family, and those boxes are nice looking, I have a chunk of 8/4 cherry out in the
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#5 posted 12-22-2011 04:34 PM
Very cool, and very fun. My youngest usually joins me in the shop. Lucky for me she loves to vacuum up sawdust. For her 8th birthday I gave her her own tool box with tools (hand saw, bullet level, screwdrivers, plyers, tape measure, carpenters square, carpenters pencil).
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#6 posted 12-22-2011 06:37 PM
If a 10 year old can do, I bet I could! With the right teacher of course. I really like to work with kids who have varied interests. They make my day brighter and make up for the more challenging ones. That smile must light up her classroom.
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Three immediately jump to mind for me. The Matrix with Neo against multiple Smiths, for showing me something new, for pushing the boundaries and for upping the rhythm at the right time. Equilibrium, for throwing away the obvious swordfight in a single swipe, in favour of the unusual, and for some really clever editing, sharp cuts making the guns seem like swords. And Rob Roy, because Tim Roth with a rapier against Liam Neeson with a claymore is something everyone should see.
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Really? I don't see everyone being limited or tracked every time they purchase something. That over 10,000/yr are killed in drunken driving crashes anyway doesn't set off any red flags to you that what laws there are aren't enough.
Anytime you get on a public road, you're being monitored by law enforcement (increasingly by automated electronic surveillance). There's also sobriety checkpoints, random stops, etc. Every time you buy alcohol, you're, by law, required to be screened for appropriate age, sobriety and mental state. You can only buy alcohol over the counter in designated establishments. You can only buy alcohol from licensed dealers (and there is no loophole for selling alcohol in any quantity at any location without a license or to minors/etc.). Dealers are frequently (sometimes/places as often as weekly) tested for compliance with all laws. Failure to comply with laws typically leads to fines, revocation of licenses, etc. You can't buy alcohol on certain, arbitrary, days in many jurisdictions (blue laws). Many jurisdictions completely ban alcohol. Many ban anything stronger than extremely weak alcohol (3.2%). Extremely low limits of BAC are in place in most jurisdictions (typically less than 1 drink/hour will put you over the legally drunk limit).
Of course, if you want to talk about drunk driving, you have to include all the laws about driving itself. In order to drive a car, you must be licensed, pass a test, procure liability insurance, etc. Oh, and that includes compulsory education about alcohol.
Providing alcohol to minors or other "invalid" purchasers typically leads to large fines, some jail time, etc. (in Colorado, up to 6 years in prison + 3 years probation + $5,000 fine) and they'll pull your driver's license.
We restrict and police alcohol far more than firearms. And, of course, trying to compare something that causes accidental death (alcohol) to something that enables purposeful death on a large, easy to commit scale is, quite frankly, ****ing retarded.
Almost as retarded as cutlet comparing it to sports and walking on the beach, but he still has you beat there.
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She can't believe [Victoria] killed Aiden, and she wants her to die and suffer. Oh Ems made her suffer alright. Who didn't howl when the real Amanda Clarke knocked piss and vinegar from the Queen of the Hamptons with that shovel? What about when David Clarke (James Tupper) showed up very much alive, and gutted Conrad (Henry Czerny) like a tilapia? According to Nayar, Revenge will feel like a new soap in Season 4. Did the twists and turns during last night's season finale make you excited about what's to come next fall? Sound off in the comments! Photo credit: ABC 15 Responses AZLiam May 12, 2014 I love this show! Great finale! Log in to Reply tmac May 12, 2014 Haven't they taken Victoria a little too far? In this season she killed two people with her own hands. It is one thing to order a hit on someone but to do it herself is beyond redeemable. Particularly when you see the joy she took in watching them die. And she must not have loved David Clark as much as she professed. 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|FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2010 file photo, a crew of U.S. sailors and Nigerian special forces fighters prepares to board the NNS Burutu for a training exercise off the Nigerian coast. The U.S. Navy offered training to the Nigerian navy as worries mount of increasingly violent pirate attacks along the West African coast. The U.S. and some of its allies are considering plans to increase anti-piracy operations along Africaís west coast, spurred on by concerns that money from the attacks is funding a Nigerian-based insurgent group that is linked to one of al-Qaidaís most dangerous affiliates. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell, File)
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and some of its allies are considering plans to increase anti-piracy operations along Africa's west coast, spurred on by concerns that money from the attacks is funding a Nigerian-based insurgent group that is linked to one of al-Qaida's most dangerous affiliates.
Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea has escalated over the past year, and senior U.S. defense and counter-piracy officials say allied leaders are weighing whether beefed up enforcement efforts that worked against pirates off the Somalia coast might also be needed in the waters off Nigeria.
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Evening News Ratings: Week of March 25 and Q1 2013
All three evening newscasts grew their total viewer audiences last week compared to the same week last year. "NBC Nightly News" with Brian Williams" remains the #1 evening newscast with more than a half million viewer lead on #2 "ABC World News with Diane Sawyer." But the ABC broadcast continues to close the gap which last year stood at 874,000 viewers. The younger viewer gap has also narrowed by -78%.
On Good Friday, "ABC World News" was retitled "Wrld News Tonite" and is excluded from the average. Due to NCAA Basketball "CBS Evening News" aired with low coverage leaving Thursday and Friday out of the average. Only "NBC Nightly News" is based on all 5 days.
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This also closes out the first quarter of 2013. For the quarter, "Nightly News" wins in both measurements, but is down -2% in total viewers and down -4% in younger viewers compared to Q1 2012. Both "World News" and "CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley" grew viewership. ABC is up +4% in total viewers and +2% in younger viewers while CBS is up +7% and 1%, respectively. It was CBS' best Q1 in total viewers since 2007.
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|Stabilised by minor amounts of Sr.
Ca-dominant analogue of delrioite.
Classification of Calciodelrioite
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4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
H : V[5,6] Vanadates
G : Unclassified V oxides
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Type Occurrence of Calciodelrioite
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|West Sunday Mine, Slick Rock District, San Miguel Co., Colorado, USA
|Place of Conservation of Type Material:
|Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA, catalogue numbers 63837, 63838 and 63839.
Crystallography of Calciodelrioite
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|2/m - Prismatic
|Cell Parameters:
|a = 14.6389(10) Å, b = 6.9591(4) Å, c = 17.052(2) Å
β = 102.568(9)°
|a:b:c = 2.104 : 1 : 2.45
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|V 1,695.52 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
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Chemical Properties of Calciodelrioite
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Kampf, A.R., Marty, J., Nash, B.,Plášil, J., Kasatkin, A.V. and Škoda, R. (2012): Calciodelrioite, IMA 2012-031. CNMNC Newsletter No. 14, October 2012, page 1285; Mineralogical Magazine, 76, 1281-1288
A. R. Kampf, J. Marty, B. P. Nash, J. Plášil, A. V. Kasatkin, R. Škoda (2012): Calciodelrioite, Ca(VO3)2(H2O)4, the Ca analogue of delrioite, Sr(VO3)2(H2O)4. Mineralogical Magazine, 76, 2803-2817.
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VICTORIA, BC and PORTLAND, OR, April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. ("NAT" or the "Company") (TSXV: NAT) (OTCBB: NADVF), which produces and markets CRAiLAR®, a natural fiber made from flax and other bast fibers, announced that it has entered into a short term CRAiLAR Flax fiber development agreement with PVH Corp (NYSE: PVH), one of the largest global apparel companies. The agreement begins this month to support evaluation of processing CRAiLAR Flax fiber in dress and sports shirt lines, including Calvin Klein , Tommy Hilfiger , its branded Van Heusen , IZOD, ARROW and Bass.
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