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Oct. 27, 1936. D. ROSE INFANTS UNDERGARMENT Filed Jan. 30
Patented Oct. 27, 1936 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 2,058,509 mum's uNnEaGAnuEN'r David Rose, wauhua, Mass. Application January 30, 193 6, Serial No. 61,621
2 Claims- (01. 128-284) This invention relates generally to infants undergarments such as diapers or the like and more particularly to a combined band and diaper.
The object of the invention is to provide a washable garment of this type which is devoid of all fastenings and which adds greatly to the infats physical comfort as compared with the diapers and bands nowcommonly worn by infants.
The garment comprises an endless band preferably of a circumferentially elastic material which is sufllcient in width to serve as a substitute for the band commonly worn by infants. The diaper proper is made integral with the hand, is attached to the lower edge of the band and is so constructed in size and shape that it serves to cover the buttocks and hips of the infant. The diaper has a portion, including a tail portion, which passes forward between the infants legs and serves to cover the front of the infant. The tail and main body portion are preferably so related in size and shape, that, when worn, all of the lower portion of the infants torso is effectively covered. The free end of the tail engages the band without the aid of any fastening devices of any sort so that the same is firmly held in position on the infant.
Other objects of the present invention and the advantages that flow from the present invention will be apparent to persons skilled in the art from the following specification and the accompanying drawing which together illustrate the several embodiments of the present invention.
In the drawing:
Fig. 1 illustrates the present invention as worn by an infant.
Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the garment.
Figs. 3 and 4 show modified forms of the garment, the modification residing primarily in the endless band.
- Fig. 5 shows anothen modified form of the gar-- ment. i
Fig. 6 is a section on line 6-6 of Fig. 2. I Fig. '7 shows a modification in which the diaper is shirred or gathered.
Fig. 8 is a modified form of the band. The present garment comprises an endless band In and a downwardly dependent diaper ll integral with the endless band. The endless band It] may be made of any suitable woven or knitted material but is preferably circumferentially elastic so that it may be drawn over the childs legs and. onto the mid portion of the childs torso and have the same fit snugly and comfortably around the mid portion of the torso. This band is preferably made sufficient in width so that it may serve as a substitute for the band commonly worn by infants. This band is preferably made of a woven or knitted material which uti- 5 lizes for the circumferential threads a fiber covered squirted rubber-cored yarn which renders the band circumferentially elastic and whereby the garment may be readily put on or removed from the infant by stretching'the same over the 10 childs legs or buttocks and placing it over the midportion of the childs torso. The diaper II is preferably made of a non-elastic woven fabric and is integral with the band and depends from the lower edge of the band as shown. The upper 15 edge of the diaper is preferably long enough so that it extends across the entire back of the child and over the sides and hips of the child, leaving only the front of the infants body uncovered. The diaper ll may, if desired, be made of any 20 suitable washable textile fabric commonly used in diapers and may, if desired, be made of two' f or more thicknesses of such fabric. When the diaper is made of two or more thicknesses of such fabric, it may be desired to make the tail portion 5 of the diaper of only a single thickness of -fabric. The diaper, therefore, is illustrated as comprising a main body portion I2 and a tail portion l3. The main body portion I2 is of relatively thick absorbent textile fabric or of two on 30 more thicknesses of any suitable textile fabric while the tail portion l3 may be of a single thickness of any suitable textile fabric.
The main body portion I2 is so designed in size and shape that it effectively covers the but- '35 tocks, sides and hips of the infant and is long enough so that the lower portion thereof will extend between the legs of the infant and upwardly on the front of the infants body. The tail portion I3 is tapered as shown so that when 40, placed over the front of the childs body it cooperates with the lateral portions of the main body portion of the diaper so as to completely cover the lower part of the childs torso. The relatively narrow free end I4 is then passed up- 45 wardly between the band, the childs body and is then passed downwardly to engage the loop l5 which is carried bythe band [0. The loop I5 is preferably made of the same material as the band l0 and as shown is snug therewith. 5
It will now be understood that when the present garment is worn by the infant it fits snugly all around the childs body with a minimum creasing and without any fastenings of any sort and by virtue of the elasticity of the band I0 55 2 and the loop I! and by virtue of the engagement of the free end of the tall with the band and loop, the garment is firmly held and still permits the child maximum freedom of movement and action. a p
The diaper H is shown'as having its lateral edges vertical from the band downwardly to the tail portion l3. It will be understood that the shape-and design of the diaper II is such as to. provide adequate material for covering the buttocks and-hips of the infant andthat'the tail portion tapers more or less abruptly so as to provide a relatively narrow freeend for engaging the band and anchorin the garment. It will be understood, however, that if desired the shape of the diaper may be varied as desired butin any such variation the shape of the main body portion and of the tail portion should be such that the lower half-of the child's torso is adequately covered. For this purpose, it is preferred that the main body portion should be substantially wider than the tail portion and should be so shaped and designed that it covers the buttocks, hips, andsides of the infant, the tail portion serving to cover the exposed front portion of the lower part of the infants torso.
Instead of the single loop I 5 shown in Figs. 1
p and 2 the band may be provided with two or.
three parallel and vertically spaced relatively narrow loops or straps l6 as shown in Fig. 3. It will be understood that in this form of the in-- vention the relatively narrow free end of the diaper may be passed upwardly between the band and the loops l6 and then downwardly it will be interwoven with the three loops it. These straps I 6, like the strap l5, are also flat against the band and like l5, may be of the same elastic material as the band itself.
Fig. 4 shows another form in which no loops or straps are employed and in lieu thereof, the band is provided with slits II. In the use of this form of the garment, the free end I of the diaper is also passed upwardly between the band and the infant's body and then is directed downwardly through the slits l1, thereby passing the same in behind the loop portion l8.
Fig. 5 shows a form of the invention in which the tail portion of the diaper is provided with two relatively narrow free ends 20 and the band i is provided with two laterally spaced loops I9. It will be understood that these ends 20 are similarly drawn upwardly between the band and the infant's body and then each end is drawn downwardly to engage its corresponding loop IS. The point 2| from which the free ends of the diaper originate is so disposed that when the garment is worn by the infant, it preferably falls behind the front portion of the band with the result that the front of, the child's body remains covered.
Where the main bodyportion I2 of the diaper II is made of two or more thicknesses of material, the same are stitched together along the line 22, and also along the edges. The portion B may be only of a single layer andmay be integral with one of the layers of the main body portion l2. Fig. 6.illu strates this construction and 22 indicates the line of stitching at the bottom" of the inner second layer of fabric'.' The reference character 22 in the other figures indicates either the line of stitching or generally the line dividing the relatively thick main body portion of the diaper from the relatively thin tail portion. It willbe understood that if desired the tail portion may be of the same thickness" as the main body portion. It will also be understood that if without to the person skilled in the art desired the main body portion of the diaper will be of such length that when worn it will reach all the way up on the front of the infant up to the band so that the lateral portions of the lowa mannerthat the diaper when worn by the child is substantially flat-as distinguished from being shirred or gathered for fullness. This does not interfere with the extensibility of the band portion by reason of the factthat the material of which the band is made is highly extensible and the portion in front thereof which is not attached to the diaper renders the entire band sufflcient extensibility for donning and dofiing the garment. If desired, however, the diaper H may be attached to the band in such a way as to provide'a shirring or gathering of the diaper. portion. This is illustrated in Fig. 7 and the reference characters 24 indicate such shirring and gather- This may be obtained in any desired manner such as by sewing the diaper onto the band while the band is in a stretched condition. When the sewing is completed the band will contract and the diaper will then form the shirrings or gatherings so as to provide the desired fullness. The band in this type of garment obviously will have much greater extensibility than the type of garment in which the diaper portion isfiat and in which the attachment of the diaper to the band was made while the band was in its conas shown. If desired, however, the band may be made of a strip of material which is substantially longer than the size desired and the end parts thereof may be made to overlap and sewed to each other as shown in Fig. 8 by stitching 26, thereby forming the loop out of an integral part of the band material. The outer overlapping portion may be provided with a slit 21. In this type of garment the tall portion is preferably drawn through the space between the loop and the rear overlapping portion of the band and then drawn downwardly through the slit 21 and below the loop.
It will now be understood that the embodiments of the invention shown herein afford a combined infantsbandanddiaper which may be worn any extraneous means of attachment or fastenings of any sort; that it may be donned and doii'ed with great ease and with a minimum disturbance to the infant and that thegarment ofiers much greater comfort to the infant than other garments now commonly worn by infants. These embodiments invention and do not serve as limitations thereon, and many modifications will become apparent and falling within the scope of the claims.
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' 1. An infant's undergarment comprising an endless band of circumferentially elastic fabric, a diaper integral with said band and depending therefrom along themajor circumferential portion thereof and having a main body portion substantially of oblong shape and of a width sufhcient to cover the back, buttocks, hips, and the lateral are illustrative of the present portions of the front of the infant, said diaper having a tapering tail portion of substantial width extending from the lower edge thereof for passing between the legs of the infant and covering the exposed portion of the front of the infant, and a loop integral with said band and disposed in the front portion thereof for receiving the free end of the tail portion and retaining the same therein in substantially flattened condition and by frictional engagement.
2. An infants undergarment comprising an endless band or circumferentially elastic fabric,- a diaper'integral with said band and depending therefrom along the major circumferential portion thereof and having a main body portion substantially of oblong shape and of a width suflicient to cover the back, buttocks, hips, and the lateral portions of the front of the infant, said diaper having a tapering tail portion of substantial width extending from the lower edge thereof for passing between the legs of the infant and covering the exposed portion of the front of the infant, said band having integral therewith a plurality of vertically spaced loops to receive the free end of the tail and to retain the same therein in substantially flattened condition and by frictional engagement.
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In my last post, I promised to describe a ritual which my family does about the Jungian Shadow. We've done this ritual in the past at the summer solstice, but it can be done at any time.
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Continuing my story of my personal journey on my path, in the late 90s I started holding my own blots and sumbels in my apartment. My local area had neither festivals with public rituals nor any heathen groups I could find to join, so I started holding the holidays myself, sometimes alone and sometimes with friends. When I had non-heathen friends over for the holidays of the American holiday calendar, I did my holidays the American way. That eventually grew into my personal practice which I talk about in my book American Celebration.
When I held specifically Asatru rituals, I usually held a sumbel (toasting ritual) but also sometimes held a blot (blessing) in addition. In preparing to hold a blot or sumbel for the first time, there was a practical consideration: Where do I pour out the blotbolli or horn? At the end of a heathen ritual, there is leftover liquid-- usually mead these days-- in a bowl (for a blot) or a horn (for a sumbel.) This liquid is supposed to be given to the landwights. I would have had to leave ritual space to access the ground, which was a common strip of lawn used by all the neighbors, down a flight of stairs. So I decided to pour the horn or bowl into my potted plants on the balcony, which I called "the hanging gardens of Las Vegas."
Offering through my plants connected my potted garden, in which I grew food, flowers, and small trees, with the land spirit. There is something very primal, very pagan, about gardening. It connected me with the land, the seasons, the weather, and all those gods and beings related to those things: spring maiden and harvest lord, sun and rain, and the spirits of nature.
What does it mean to bless something? To honour your blessings? How can we feel truly blessed?
Most of us only come across the term "blessing" after someone has sneezed, but for me as a Druid it is an integral part of my religion. Alongside "prayer" however, the word can evoke memories of perhaps anti-pagan establishment. If we can set aside these connotations and simply see the word for what it is, we can fill our lives with a wonder and enchantment, or perhaps re-enchantment that can otherwise escape us in today's modern, secularised world.
So what is a blessing? A blessing is when we awaken, when we fully come to the here and now and see the wonder of life. It is to be absolutely awake and aware of who we are, where we are, and how we work in the flows, rhythms and cycles of life. It is being aware of the gods and ancestors, of how each part is played. When we have awoken to this reality, life may flow easier, we may move through our days with more grace and compassion.
Being aware of our many blessings goes hand in hand with gratitude. If we give thanks for the blessing of lengthening sunlight, we awaken ourselves to the solar cycle of spring and the light half of the year. The sun gives freely of her gift, and this gift is a true blessing. When we give freely, when we are true to our selves and working for the greater good of the world, we too are blessing the world. The rain that brings the flowers is a blessing. The person who helped us out of a dark place is a blessing. A piece of music that sings to our soul is a blessing.
Being aware of these blessings takes us outside of ourselves, allowing room for a greater perspective that our narrow perception of the world can override. We have to shut off the internal monologue to be able to be aware of a blessing, to give and receive blessings with an open heart.
The ancient Minoans had a lot of opportunities for what I like to call Big Ritual. The priesthood of the temples at Knossos, Phaistos, Malia and Zakro put on Mystery plays for the public, enacting stories from Minoan mythology at the solstice and equinoxes as well as at other festival dates. The cave shrines and peak sanctuaries were staffed by priestesses and priests who provided ceremonies for the public at the sacred times throughout the year. The more important inhabitants of the towns even had the prospect of attending large rituals within the temples themselves. But we modern folks don't generally have access to that sort of event.
Sure, we have our altars and shrines at home, just as the Minoans and other ancient peoples did. But sitting in meditation with an altar is its own special kind of activity and doesn't push the same buttons, if you see what I mean, as Big Ritual does....
In my last post, I promised to describe a ritual which my family does about the Jungian Shadow. We've done this ritual in the past at the summer solstice, but it can be done at any time.
Most of the Vanatruar I know, myself included, are not reconstructionists - each of us seems to have our own idiosyncratic way of relating to the Powers, much like bio-regions differ from region to region, the Vanic path will vary from person to person. I do not believe that reconstructionism is superior, nor do I believe that modernism is superior: in Vanatru, there is no one true way of doing things, we recognize that diversity is organic and natural, responding to the needs of different situations and relationships. With that caveat...
One of the questions I am often asked is "where do I start? how do I begin?" If you are new to Vanatru, you may feel overwhelmed by the very do-it-yourself approach found among much of Vanatruar. Sometimes people need a point in some direction, even if they choose later on to do things differently. In my book Visions of Vanaheim (paperback | PDF), I look at some older practices connected with the Vanic cultus - such as the wain processions of Frey and Nerthus - and how one might adapt these practices for the modern day. One of the rites of the elder Heathen that we know about is a ritual called blót. This word means "blood" (ETA: see clarification in comments re: the meaning of the word)...
Next week my coven will be celebrating the Winter Solstice and instead of writing this blog post I should be writing our sabbat ritual. I'm sure the inspiration will come, eventually, but for now I'm going to continue to procrastinate (and perhaps daydream about an Oak King/Holly King scenario)....


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Italy flanker Simone Favaro is expecting "war" when Italy start their Six Nations campaign against France on Sunday.
The Zebre back-rower has been handed the open-side berth for the match at Rome's Stadio Olimpico following Robert Barbieri's injury and he expects France to try to start with a declaration of intent that will help banish memories of their 22-21 loss from the 2011 Six Nations, the last time France travelled to Rome.
"They will arrive in a furious mood and will give 100 per cent, so we will have to give 110 and try and absorb everything they throw at us for 80 minutes," he said. "They will want to destroy us, but we are ready for war because we want to experience that joy again. I wasn't there and I was envious not to be on the field that day."
Favaro will pack down in the back-row alongside captain Sergio Parisse and Alessandro Zanni. Both were involved in the defeat of France, as well as the 37-17 win over Scotland at Murrayfield - their only away victory in the Six Nations. Since then the only other wins the Azzurri have enjoyed in the tournament, apart from victory over France, have come at home to Scotland.
Now with a win over Tonga and impressive performances against New Zealand and Australia in the autumn internationals under their belts, there is a new belief that they can play a more exciting brand of rugby. Even so with France coming off the back of three wins in November themselves, Favaro accepts that victory will not be easy.
"This type of match is fundamental for our growth if we want to play consistently at the highest level," he said. "We will see two teams who have a similar philosophy. Their style allows players to play with freedom and we know that they are at their best with that style."
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Earlier this week, a grand jury in New York City decided to indict an NYPD officer for recklessly wielding his authority and taking the life of a young African-American man named Akai Gurley. Finally, after a summer and fall characterized by racial strife and conflict between police officers and minority communities, the system was working, right? The answer is, yes and no — because unlike the Eric Garner and Michael Brown cases, the officer indicted in this instance, a 27-year-old named Peter Liang, was not white. And among the African-Americans in Brooklyn who knew the late Gurley, this fact did not go unnoticed.
As is sadly always the case in today's media environment, the #blacklivesmatter story has faded considerably since it dominated television broadcasts and newspapers all over the country. But the problem that the #blacklivesmatter movement is trying to address — the problem of a criminal justice system that is institutionally and endemically biased against African-Americans, and indeed all people of color — has not gone away. Which is why "Black Lives Matter: Eliminating Racial Inequity in the Criminal Justice System," a new report from The Sentencing Project, is so important.
February 12, 2015 (The Toronto Star)
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During his speech on race and policing at Georgetown Univeristy on Thursday, FBI director James Comey quoted a show tune and admitted that some police officers are prejudiced against the black community.
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After a 2007 report showed that Iowa had the nation's highest disparity for sending blacks to prison, state lawmakers took a novel step: They passed a law requiring analysts to draft "racial-impact statements" on any proposals to create new crimes or tougher penalties.
The governor at the time said the statements would be "an essential tool" to understand how minority communities might be affected before any votes are cast.
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on 2/22/2015 8:12:00 PM
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I have repurchased this mascara maybe 5 times now. I LOVE it! If you're looking for clump free or natural lashes than pick this up! It does enough volume and length for me. If you don't like the natural look but want clump free lashes then pair this and your favorite mascara together. I pair this with the yellow covergirl length mascara.
on 2/21/2015 5:44:00 PM
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Pros: the mascara looks very natural and is ideal for anyone trying to look like they have no make up on. It doesn't clump at all and for me it doesn't smudge. It also can keep a curl. It lengthens a little bit and make the lashes separated and black. I love the wand because it's not too big but is a decent size and shape. Cons: it doesn't volumise at all but I don't think that's the point of the mascara. It doesn't last all day like I would want it to. Overall I would buy it again if I needed a mascara that looks very natural and if it was on sale.
on 2/17/2015 12:22:00 PM
Age: 30-35
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My other go-to mascara, i actually have this one in a brown tint which you would think would be too light as i like dark black lashes. But this actually gives a great natural full look, most people think it's my own lashes with no product on them when i use this.
on 2/16/2015 1:04:00 PM
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Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
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MY FAV COVERGIRL. The color is 10x better than most, if not all of the mascaras I've ever tried (drugstore or costly)! The brown is stunning, it really accents your curve of the lashes. The black is dashing, it's dark, yet NOT overbearing! It stays on all day. It's packaging is practical. It's brush is stunning! A MUST BUY FOR ALL LOVERS OF A RELIABLE mascara!!
on 2/16/2015 12:27:00 AM
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Hair: Brown, Other, Other
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My favourite drug store mascara! Literally does not clump. I love mascaras with plastic wands like this as I find it defines the lashes more than the brush bristles. Lengthens my lashes amazingly. Is easy to remove with minimal make up remover.
on 2/12/2015 8:02:00 PM
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This is probably one of my favourite mascaras! First off, the packaging is cute but it volumizes and lengthens my lashes beautifully. It makes them thick and long but still soft and seperated. I got it in very black and not waterproof. This mascara doesn't flake on me and I like that it's easy to remove and doesn't stain around my eyes. It does take a few coats to get my lashes as dramatic as I want but they look good all day so it's worth it.
on 2/12/2015 7:36:00 PM
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I have mixed feelings about this mascara. The packaging is cute, but its very awkward for me to fit in my makeup bag (I have to do makeup on the go quite often!). The formula is nice - a little on the drier side but still flexible. I bought it in black, which is a super dark charcoal. Some people have complained about that, but I like it. If you want a true black, get the very black. After 2 weeks I feel like the mascara is already drying up a little. I've noticed a flake here and there. Overall, it's pretty good, but at the rate its lasting, I don't find it super cost-effective.
Most importantly, this stuff really doesn't clump! It separates better than anything I've tried, even They're Real. So, if you're buying because of the name, go for it!
on 2/12/2015 12:56:00 PM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Straight, Other
Eyes: Green
It's a good basic drugstore mascara. :) I'll keep buying.
on 2/11/2015 5:44:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
True to its name...doesn't clump or flake when going on, stays on all day with no raccoon eye smudges. Best drugstore mascara for sure.
on 2/1/2015 4:47:00 AM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Hazel
If you're looking for volume, walk away now and don't look back!
For me, this mascara is a must have. I just finished reviewing my HG mascara (Revlon's Lash Potion) and decided that without clump crusher, Lash potion probably wouldn't work as well for me so, I'll give it 4 lippies.
If I'm going to wear mascara, I'm going to wear mascara and it is going to make my lashes thick, black, curvalicious and long. Clump Crusher on it's own will NOT do this for you, however, it does have a place in your mascara routine. Clump Crusher works really well to separate lashes and remove any clumps of a previously used mascara.
I'll use about 2 coats of Lash Potion and while it's still wet, I'll run clump crusher through it to separate my lashes and viola! beautiful, full almost natural lashes. If I'm feeling a bit more Diva-ish (which, if I'm to be honest, is 9 out of 10 days)I'll wait until the mascara dries and run a little more lash potion through the very tips of my lashes followed by clump crusher to keep things all smooth and as un-spidery as possible.
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I have had Direct TV for about 8 yrs. The last 6 months I have a problem sometimes with the sound becoming intermittent........the picture is still there but stopped no sound. This lasts for a few seconds and then continues until the next time it happens. Doesn't do it all the time. Can someone tell me what to start checking? I beleive the dish is postioned in the right elevation etc. Thanks for any suggestions.
Thanks joed for the info...........I did all the things you suggested. It is still cutting out not on all chaneels but some and not all the time.
I am wondering if I need a new receiver as mine is about 9 yrs old.If so can I just go to a Best Buy or someplace like that and purchase a new box? And do I just use the card from the old box? Any help appreciated thanks!
Directv is giving away Directv's with TIVO now until November 5th for new customers. It's an R10, which I think has about 70 hours of recording time. You, already being a customer can get one for about $50. Or, do as you're thinking about, go to Best Buy, and buy one for $99, and send in the rebate form when you get it. That way, it'll be free.
Directv is supposed to be including the rebate forms in our next bills. The rebate form can also be downloaded.
Here's link to the Directv web site that gives all the information. There is a catch though. There's a $5.99 montly charge for the TIVO service, or a $299 life time charge if you prefer.
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You can not just take the card from your old receiver and put it into your new one. You will need to call DTV and tell them what you are doing. They will send the siganal down the sataellite to make your old card work in the new unit.
It could be a problem with your cable from the dish to the receiver. I would cal DTV coustomer service and tell them your problem. Also ask about a new receiver at that time.
I've had DirecTV since 1995 and am familiar with the problem you described. Unless something has caused a loss of signal strength (damage to dish, new tree growth, etc.) I'm guess it's either your receiver or the LNB. Probably the receiver. Before doing anything else unplug the box for a minute or two and then plug it back in. This will reset it and could solve the problem.
I've had to replace my receiver twice in about five years. If resetting the receiver does not help, I suggest calling DirecTV. You'll have to describe the problem, but after their suggestions fail to correct the problem, just ask for a new receiver. They will send you one--albeit most likely a refurbished model--for free.
Again thank you everyone for your input on this problem. cgalny I appreciate your comments..........I was beginning to wonder if it was just me! I unplugged the box like you said it still does it..........but not on all channels. So guess the next step is to call DirecTV.
I would go into the setup menu and bring up the signal meter. IF you have over 60% you will get a lock and have picture and sound. It makes no difference if you have a lock at 60% or 100% as far as it working, the higher the lock, the less chance of rain fade.
Second thing, if you have the old style switch for using more then one box, they go bad and cause the same problem. Simple test it connect direct to the dish from the receiver, if the problem goes away, then replace the switch.
I have had LNB'S go bad, mostly when they get hot.
Just check the signal strenght first and save yourself a lot of trouble.
I have been into this for along time, I have 7 dishs now and have had all sorts of strange things happen over the years.
If you've been a DirecTV customer for that long, as long as you've been paying your bill regularly, DirecTV will bend over backwards to keep you. My suggestion is that you call them up and politely ask that they send you new equipment and someone to verify that your dish is pointed correctly. If they say no, tell them that you'd like to switch to cable so that you don't have to deal with these hassles. They'll immediately transfer you to a retention representative who will then give you what you want.
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I have RCA receiver model DRD420RE.
From last week I am not able to remove from the TV detail text info about the watching channel (channel name, title duration and elapsed time). Each text is in color on the top of black background box and sits on the top of the picture
For example I am watching channel "505" ("HB2W") title "Once Around".
I see on the screen:
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"ONCE AROUND" (white text)
"02:00" (blue text) "01:49"(blue text)
How can I remove it?
I have a DirecTV TIVO/HD receiver. Looks great on the HD set, but I'm having trouble wiring a second TV. I ran an S-video from the satellite S-video out to an RF Modulator, then coax to the second TV, nothing but static on the second TV regardless of the channel settings. It's almost as if the box won't output anything if the HD cable is connected. Any advice? Or is it possible my RF modulator isn't working?
Please advise.
We have the same problem as listed above, we have a great picture but the sound keeps cutting out. Directtv has replaced everything from the satalite to the receiver & the receiver has been replaced 4 times. Sometimes the broadcast records and sometimes it doesn't so we can't tell if the problem is the service or the tv. Does anyone have a solution, it would be greatly appreciated. thanks Lordpaul
I also have been having a strange problem
The picture cuts out and then switches to a different channel altogether.
example: watching my local channel 6 , all of a sudden I am watching disney channel on channel 6 .
the guide clearly shows the channel 6 and the correct information for channel 6 , but its showing disney channel 290 instead.
It does this quite often.
I have 3 other receivers and none of them have this problem.
I have switched out each receiver from other rooms and used them with the TV that has been having the problems and for a while they work right then start doing the same thing.
All cables have been replaced with new ones.
no trees are the problem, and no problems with signal strength . Does anyone have a clue what this could be???
kve80, I think I've seen your problem reported on the Directv users forum. Ask your question there and someone may have an answer for you.
You'll probably have to register in order to post.
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Colliston Castle, near Arbroath, Scotland, was built in 1545 by Cardinal Beaton, abbot of Arbroath Abbey. It was a Z-plan tower house, and was altered and extended in the 18th and 19th centuries. The castle is currently on hire as a venue for wedding receptions and parties.
The estate was granted to John Guthrie and Isabella Ogilvy, his wife, by Cardinal David Beaton, Abbot of Arbroath and Archbishop of St Andrews, on 25 July 1544. David Beaton's long term partner of over twenty years was Marion Ogilvy, and it is quite likely Isabella was their daughter.
The original Z-plan part of the Castle of Colliston was erected in 1583. It consists of a main block with two round towers projecting at opposite corners, and a stair turret rising in one of the re-entrant angles between the main block and tower. This tower, which also houses the entrance to the castle, is corbelled out at the top to form a gabled watch-chamber. The plan is similar to Claypotts Castle and is amply provided with wide splayed gun-loops and circular shot-holes for defence. The wall heads and the entire upper storey were remodelled at several times and are not original.
Sir Henry Guthrie sold to Doctor Gordon in 1684.
By 1721 George Chaplin was in possession of Colliston, and was succeeded by his nephew George Robertson Chaplin of Auchengray, and then George Chaplin Child Chaplin, M.D. He died in 1883, and was succeeded by Mr Peebles of Somerset House, London, the next heir of entail.
In 1920 John Hume Adams Peebles-Chaplin sold it to Richard (Dicky) Bruce (Major R.F.D. Bruce), son of the Hon. F. J. Bruce of Seaton, who was a son of the Earl of Elgin. He installed a gun cupboard in part of the original kitchen fireplace in the west tower. This room became the gunroom. In 1929 Dicky Bruce was found dead in the hall with his gun beside him. On the death of her husband his wife married a local (Arbroath) lawyer she was having an affair with and sold the castle to Captain Alfred Knox.
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A method and apparatus for treating snoring of a patient includes providing an implant for altering a dynamic response of a soft palate of the patient to airflow past the soft palate. The implant is embedded in the soft palate to alter the dynamic response. For example, the implant has a mass, stiffness or dampening sufficient to alter the dynamic response following the implantation without substantially impairing a function of the soft palate to close a nasal passage of the patient during swallowing.
1. A method of treating snoring, comprising treating a patient's snoring by the steps of:
injecting a polymer into a soft palate of said patient in an area between a hard palate and a trailing edge of said soft palate; and
adding a stiffening agent to said polymer to alter the flexibility of said polymer with an alteration of said flexibility of said polymer due to said addition occurring after the injection of said polymer into said soft palate; and
wherein said polymer and said stiffening agent are injected into a space defined by a bladder implanted within the patient's soft palate.
This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/629,490 filed Jul. 29, 2003 now U.S. Pat. No. 7,063,089, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/872,545 filed Jun. 1, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,626,181; which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/398,991 filed Sep. 17, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,250,307; which applications are incorporated herein by reference.
1. Field of the Invention
This invention is directed to methods and apparatuses for treating snoring.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Snoring has received increased scientific and academic attention. One publication estimates that up to 20% of the adult population snores habitually. Huang, et al., �Biomechanics of Snoring�, Endeavour, p. 96-100, Vol. 19, No. 3(1995). Snoring can be a serious cause of marital discord. In addition, snoring can present a serious health risk to the snorer. In 10% of habitual snorers, collapse of the airway during sleep can lead to obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Id.
Notwithstanding numerous efforts to address snoring, effective treatment of snoring has been elusive. Such treatment may include mouth guards or other appliances worn by the snorer during sleep. However, patients find such appliances uncomfortable and frequently discontinue use (presumably adding to marital stress).
Electrical stimulation of the soft palate has been suggested to treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. See, e.g., Schwartz, et al., �Effects of electrical stimulation to the soft palate on snoring and obstructive sleep apnea�, J. Prosthetic Dentistry, pp. 273-281 (1996). Devices to apply such stimulation are described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,284,161 and 5,792,067. Such devices are appliances requiring patient adherence to a regimen of use as well as subjecting the patient to discomfort during sleep. Electrical stimulation to treat sleep apnea is discussed in Wiltfang, et al., �First results on daytime submandibular electrostimulation of suprahyoidal muscles to prevent night-time hypopharyngeal collapse in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome�, International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, pp. 21-25 (1999).
Surgical treatments have been employed. One such treatment is uvulopalatopharyngoplasty. In this procedure, so-called laser ablation is used to remove about 2 cm of the trailing edge of the soft palate thereby reducing the soft palate's ability to flutter between the tongue and the pharyngeal wall of the throat. The procedure is frequently effective to abate snoring but is painful and frequently results in undesirable side effects. Namely, removal of the soft palate trailing edge comprises the soft palate's ability to seal off nasal passages during swallowing and speech. In an estimated 25% of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty patients, fluid escapes from the mouth into the nose while drinking. Huang, et al., supra at 99. Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is also described in Harries, et al., �The Surgical treatment of snoring�, Journal of Laryngology and Otology, pp. 1105-1106 (1996) which describes removal of up to 1.5 cm of the soft palate. Assessment of snoring treatment is discussed in Cole, et al., �Snoring: A review and a Reassessment�, Journal of Otolaryngology, pp. 303-306 (1995).
Huang, et al., supra, describe the soft palate and palatal snoring as an oscillating system which responds to airflow over the soft palate. Resulting flutter of the soft palate (rapidly opening and closing air passages) is a dynamic response generating sounds associated with snoring. Huang, et al., propose an alternative to uvulopalatopharyngoplasty. The proposal includes using a surgical laser to create scar tissue on the surface of the soft palate. The scar is to reduce flexibility of the soft palate to reduce palatal flutter. Huang, et al., report initial results of complete or near-complete reduction in snoring and reduced side effects.
Surgical procedures such as uvulopalatopharyngoplasty and those proposed by Huang, et al., continue to have problems. The area of surgical treatment (i.e., removal of palatal tissue or scarring of palatal tissue) may be more than is necessary to treat the patient's condition. Surgical lasers are expensive. The proposed procedures are painful with drawn out and uncomfortable healing periods. The procedures have complications and side effects and variable efficacy (e.g., Huang, et al., report promising results in 75% of patients suggesting a full quarter of patients are not effectively treated after painful surgery). The procedures may involve lasting discomfort. For example, scar tissue on the soft palate may present a continuing irritant to the patient. Importantly, the procedures are not reversible in the event they happen to induce adverse side effects not justified by the benefits of the surgery.
According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, methods and apparatuses are disclosed for treating snoring of a patient. The invention includes providing an implant for altering a dynamic response of a soft palate of the patient to airflow past the soft palate. The implant is embedded in the soft palate to alter the dynamic response. For example, the implant has a mass, stiffness or dampening sufficient to alter the dynamic response following the implantation without substantially impairing a function of the soft palate to close a nasal passage of the patient during swallowing.
For ease of understanding the present invention, the dynamics of snoring are explained with reference to
The pharyngeal airway passes air from the mouth M and the nasal passages N into the trachea TR. The portion of the pharyngeal airway defined between opposing surfaces of the upper surface of the soft palate SP and the wall of the throat is the nasopharynx NP.
During normal breathing, the soft palate SP is in the relaxed state shown in
During swallowing, the soft palate SP flexes and extends (as shown in
The majority of snoring is caused by the soft palate SP flapping back and forth. If breathing is solely through the nose N with the mouth closed, the trailing edge TE of the soft palate SP is sucked into the nasopharyngeal space NP obstructing the airway and subsequently falls opening the airway in a repeating cycle. When the mouth is open, air flows over the upper and lower surfaces of the soft palate SP causing the soft palate SP to flap up and down alternating in obstructing the oral and nasal passageways M, N. The snoring sound is generated by impulses caused by rapid obstruction and opening of airways. Huang, et al., state the airway passage opening and closing occurs 50 times per second during a snore. Huang, et al., utilize a spring-mass model (
Huang, et al., analogize the shortening of the soft palate SP in uvulopalatopharyngoplasty as effectively raising the critical air flow speed at which soft palate flutter will occur. The shaded area SA in
Using the spring-mass model of
The embodiment of
Preferably, such modules 10 of mass are solid modules such as spheres of biocompatible material which are radiopaque (or radio-marked) and compatible with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Titanium is such a material. By way of non-limiting example, the modules 10 of mass may be about 2-4 mm in diameter. In the case of pure, non-sintered titanium, each such sphere 10 would add 0.15-1.22 gm of mass to the trailing end TE of the soft palate SP and contribute to re-modeling the mass distribution of the soft palate SP. An example of an alternative material is any biocompatible ceramic.
As shown in
While tissue in-growth and enhanced fibrotic response have the benefits described above, such embodiments may make the implant 10′ more difficult to remove in the event reversal of the procedure is desired. Therefore, as shown in
The embodiments of
In addition to modifying the mass profile of the spring-mass system, the spring component S of
The strip 20 has a transverse dimension less than a longitudinal dimension. By way of non-limiting example, the strip may have a length LS of about 20-30 mm, a thickness TS of about 2-4 mm and a width WS of 5-10 mm. As shown in
The strips 20 may be any flexible, biocompatible material and are preferably radiopaque or radio-marked as well as MRI compatible. The strips 20 need not be elastic and having a material spring constant biasing them to their original shape. Such strips 20 could simply be flexible, plastically deformable strips which are stiffer than the soft palate SP to reinforce the soft palate SP and assist the soft palate SP in resisting deflection due to airflow. Such stiffening of the soft palate SP stiffens and dampens the spring S in the spring-mass system of
The embodiment of
In the embodiments of
The foregoing describes numerous embodiments of an invention for an implant for the soft palate to alter a dynamic response of the soft palate. The invention is much less traumatic than prior surgical treatments. Further, the invention permits use of reversible procedures as well as procedures which can be selectively tuned both during surgery and post-operatively. Having described the invention, alternatives and embodiments may occur to one of skill in the art. For example, the strips of
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17.5" pit to pit
13.25" waist
32.5" shoulder to hem
Measurements taken from size small
Model wears size small. Model is 5'11
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