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The invention relates to a portable device for use by hunters, photographers, and others for luring wildlife into close proximity. The device plays back digitally recorded wildlife sounds. The digitally recorded sounds when played back have a uniquely clear characterization such that they sound like authentic wildlife sounds. The device is generally cylindrically shaped, having a speaker mounted in the top portion thereof. To actuate the sounds, the user merely presses upon the speaker grill, forcing the speaker into the housing, upon which the speaker engages a spring biased switch thereby starting the playback of the digitally recorded wildlife sounds. Another is provided to selectively choose the animal sound desired from a myriad of predetermined animal sounds. The device operates on a battery power supply, further enhancing portability.
1. An audio decoy device for selectively reproducing sounds representative of animals comprising:
a cylindrical housing having a top and an accessible bottom compartment, said top having a sealing rim;
an axially displaceable speaker positioned at the top of said cylindrical housing, said speaker being retained by said sealing rim;
circuit means located in said housing for producing digital audio signals and presenting said signals to said speaker;
conductor means coupling'said circuit means to said speaker;
spring biased switch means selectively operable for actuating said circuit means causing said circuit means to produce said signals, said switch means being operatively coupled to said speaker upon depression of said speaker within said housing;
selector switch means for selecting one of a plurality of predetermined sounds representative of animals; and,
power supply means positioned in said accessible bottom compartment and electrically coupled to said circuit means for providing power thereto.
2. The device according to claim 1, further comprising a protective grill covering said speaker, said protective grill being displaceable with said speaker.
3. The device according to claim 2, further comprising latch means for securing and fixing said circuit means in said housing.
4. The device according to claim 3, further comprising memory means in said circuit means for storing digitally encoded signatures, said signatures used by said circuit means for producing said sounds.
5. The decoy device according to claim 1, further comprising means for releasibly attaching and carrying said housing.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/013,567, filed Mar. 18, 1996.
The present invention is an audio decoy for attracting wildlife for game hunting or photography. More specifically, the invention includes a digital playback of actual wildlife sounds for simulating the call of the wild, thereby luring wildlife into the focal range of the shooting instrument (i.e., firearm, bow and arrow, or camera).
Many recording and playback devices are known. More particularly, numerous devices for recording and/or playing back wildlife sounds in wildlife areas are available. For instance, U.S. Pat. No. 5,239,587, issued Aug. 24, 1993 to Muckelrath, discloses a recording device for hunters to place in an open area thought to be frequented by wildlife. The device is left for a period of time such that the general sounds of nature can be recorded and subsequently reviewed by the hunter. Additionally, the device includes a digital time stamp for identifying the time which the sounds were recorded so that the hunter can plan to be located in the vicinity in order to bag his game. This device does not lure game for the hunter; rather, it merely makes unattended recordings to determine if a specific area is suitable for stalking and hunting game.
Other types of devices for reproducing sounds and/or images are well known. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,562,590, issued Dec. 31, 1985 to DeLage, discloses a protective water resistant casing for audio equipment for use during recreational activities involving or near water. U.S. Pat. No. 4,807,051, issued Feb. 21, 1989 to Ogura, discloses a video image recording device having audio recording and distance determining functions. U.S. Pat. No. 4,819,101, issued Apr. 4, 1989 to Lemelson, discloses a video camera with an audio recording feature. U.S. Pat. No. 5,146,353, issued Sept. 8, 1992 to Isoguchi et al., discloses a still video camera having sound recording and playback features.
None of the above inventions and patents, taken either singly or in combination, is seen to describe the instant invention as claimed.
As can be understood from the prior art, a problem exists in that there is no sure way available to portably emit audio wildlife sounds in order to attract wildlife. Specifically, the prior art uses taped sounds which have been shown to be less than satisfactory in reproducing sounds. More elaborate and sophisticated equipment results in massive size and costs, reducing the ability to effectively use such systems while tracking wildlife and game.
Therefore, the present invention provides a portable device for use by hunters, photographers, and others for luring wildlife into close proximity. The device plays back digitally recorded wildlife sounds. The digitally recorded sounds when played back have a uniquely clear characterization such that they sound like authentic wildlife sounds. The device is generally cylindrically shaped, having a speaker mounted in the top portion thereof. To actuate the sounds, the user merely presses upon the speaker grill, forcing the speaker into the housing, upon which the speaker engages a spring biased switch thereby starting the playback of the digitally recorded wildlife sounds. Another switch is provided to selectively choose the animal sound desired from a myriad of predetermined animal sounds. The device operates on a battery power supply, further enhancing portability.
Accordingly, it is a principal object of the invention to provide a portable device for reproducing wildlife sounds.
It is another object of the invention to provide an inexpensive portable device for reproducing wildlife sounds.
It is a further object of the invention to reproduce authentic wildlife sounds with extreme clarity.
Still another object of the invention is to control and transport a portable wildlife sound reproduction device efficiently and economically.
It is an object of the invention to provide improved elements and arrangements thereof in an apparatus for the purposes described which is inexpensive, dependable and fully effective in accomplishing its intended purposes.
These and other objects of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following specification and drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the invention.
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the invention with one type of carrier.
FIG. 4 is a bottom perspective view of the invention with an alternative type of carrier.
Similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the attached drawings.
The present invention, as seen in FIG. 1, is generally referred to at 10. The device 10 has a cylindrical shape, and is contained in a housing 18. The top of the housing 18 has a sealing rim 12. The rim 12 typically is a snap-on, or force fit retainer for housing 18. The rim 12 positions and holds the movable speaker (16, see FIG. 2) and protective speaker grill 14. Speaker grill 14 is a perforated hard plastic shield that protects the speaker 16 from damage. Also, latch member 24A extends through the side of housing 18, and will be discussed further below.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, a switch 50 is provided. Switch 50 allows the hunter or photographer to selectively choose the animal call of desire. Switch 50 has an "OFF" position and several other animal calls to choose from, generally indicated as hash marks 52. The number of hash marks indicated at 52 are illustrative, and not limiting to the myriad of calls that can be stored and chosen by the instant device.
Referring to FIG. 2, the device 10 is shown in an exploded view so as to illustrate the internal components of the invention. Housing 18 supports sealing rim 12 as set forth above. Rim 12 positions and retains speaker grill 14, and speaker 16. In the side wall of the housing 18 is an aperture 54 having the indicia 52 adjacent thereto. The switch 50, mounted to circuit board 20, extends through the aperture 54 allowing the hunter or photographer activate the selected animal call chosen according to the indicated animal call selection or "OFF" at 52.
Speaker 16 and speaker grill 14 are axially displaceable in housing 18. The displacement is limited by the sealing rim 12 at the top and a spring biased switch member 22 below. The user activates the device by pressing on the speaker grill 14, which moves the speaker, in unison, downwardly in housing 18 against the upward force of the spring biased switch member 22. When the speaker 16 is moved against the spring, the spring biased switch member 22 is depressed. The spring biased switch member 22 is mounted on and in electrical communication with a digital audio sound reproducing circuit board 20.
The circuit board 20 is supported within housing 20 on a circuit board carrier 24. Circuit board carrier 24 is fixedly positioned in housing 18, and is secured by latch member 24A. Typically, there are at least two opposing latch members 24A. However, it is possible to provide a greater number of latch members 24A or even substitute any known latching arrangement for fixing the circuit board 20 in housing 18.
At the bottom of housing 18 is a battery compartment 28. The compartment 28 is conveniently located and accessed via a battery access door 26. Located in the battery compartment 28 is a battery 30 for providing electrical power to the circuit board 20. The battery access door 26 mounts to the bottom of housing 18 in a standard conventional manner known to those skilled in the art. Likewise, the battery 30 is also a conventionally provided power source and the skilled artisan is well aware of the appropriate power ratings.
FIGS. 3 and 4 show typical arrangements for handling the device 10. A hunter or wildlife photographer will spend countless hours waiting in the shadows or brush hoping for the subject of choice to appear. The device 10 assists the hunter or photographer by reproducing the sounds (i.e., animal calls) of the chosen wildlife subjects sought. For example, if ducks were the subjects of interest, device 10 would be selected for generating duck quacking calls. The hunter or photographer depresses the grill 14, as discussed earlier, activating the circuit 20 which then delivers via the speaker 16 duck quacking calls. Another example, if turkeys were the subjects of interest, device 10 would be selected for generating turkey gobbling calls. The hunter or photographer depresses the grill 14, as discussed earlier, activating the circuit 20 which then delivers via the speaker 16 turkey gobbling calls. Eventually, because the device produces such realistic sounds because of the digital sound reproduction technology, ducks or turkeys (or whatever animals that have been called) begin to gather nearby, ready to be shot by the hunter or photographer.
To make it easier to access the device 10, a sleeve 32 wraps around the housing 18; sleeve 32 is held in position by standard hook and loop type fastener 34. Attached to the sleeve 32 is a strapping member 36 that is fitted around an appropriate support (e.g., tripod leg, rifle stock, users leg or arm, etc.) and also held by the same hook and loop type fastener 34. Alternatively, a circular disk of 38 consisting of one part of a hook and loop type fastener is adhesively attached to the bottom 40 of housing 18. A corresponding mating part (not shown) is adhesively attached to an appropriate support (likewise, as set forth above). In either arrangement the device 10 is supported in a manner that allows easy access for the user to reach the speaker grill 14 in order to activate the circuit 20 and produce the desired calls of nature. Also, the supporting arrangements aid in allowing the device to produce the sounds without obstruction because the housing 18 is supported such that the speaker 16 has an open audio range to project the wildlife sounds. Thus the device 10 provides a simply constructed, and extremely efficient portable audio decoy for attracting desired wildlife within the focal range of a hunter or photographer.
While the invention has been illustrated and described in detail in the drawings and foregoing description, the same is to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive in character and scope. For instance, the housing 18 may equally and easily be adapted to accommodate different shape such as square or triangular, etc. In addition, it is within the spirit and scope of the present invention to adhesively couple or integrally manufacture the circuit board carrier 24 within the housing 18. Likewise, the sealing rim 12 may be secured in any one of a number of ways, viz., screw-on, tongue-in-groove interfit, or adhesive attachment to the top of housing 18.
It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but encompasses any and all embodiments within the scope of the following claims.
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The Crystalline Catastrophe is a Catastrophe
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Ive read all the guides; I know how to fight it. Ive attempted multiple times, and have come to one conclusion:
The event as structured is virtually unbeatable.
This is not about the nature of the Entity itself, this is about how the entire event around it is structured. Specifically, that it is an event at all.
This is, roughly, the breakdown of people in a typical Crystalline Entity event pickup group:
2/3rds have never done it before. Why so many? The majority who do it once will never do it again. They dont know the strategies and tactics that are supposed to work, so they make mistakes, are yelled at, get frustrated and leave, never to return.
Of the remaining third, half THINK they know how to do it, and will yell and scream at anyone and EVERYONE who deviates from their supposed plan. I swear I have put more of these people on ignore than I have from either STO or Champions Online since I started playing. And I participate in CO costume contests, where trolls are a common occurrence.
The rest either tries to educate through the noise produced by the others, are there for giggles, or will join for a bit only to leave and join a private group with the hope of actually winning. Even then, some of those private matches last for far, FAR longer than is reasonable. I saw one nearing 2 DAYS. Hopefully they were just farming fragments for XP. I pray they were.
Regardless, about 10 15 minutes into the event, half will leave the event entirely, most never to return. After 30 minutes, another half will go. The reasons are the same: either the yelling and screaming will drive people away or the Entity will heal up from 30% health to 60% in a shockingly short amount of time and with no chance of progress, they will simply give up.
This is unacceptable. Im fine with challenges, there are some good ones in this game, but this is an exercise in frustration. Much of the reason that it is a random, short lived event, one that comes up so rarely that most players will likely NOT see it during a normal day. This means that most players dont get a chance to learn the best method to beating the Entity, and after one run through they typically arent going to come back and try again. If it were, say, a standard fleet action, or a true daily event, odds are good more people would learn the fight and be ready for it when it came up.
The rest of the problem is the lack of milestones. The only milestone in the game is the health level, usually 33% health, when the Entity starts spawning large crystal fragments. Calling it a milestone is a misnomer as that 33% just means that things get harder, and likely will fall backwards again. Lack of progress annoys players, especially those new to the event, and lack of any VISIBLE progress is even worse.
I have two examples of how similar events work better than the Crystalline Entity event. First is the Mirror Universe event. It is short, to start with, easy enough to do 3 or 4 of them in the single hour its up, and with a good team its possible to do it 7, 8 or even more times. Its fairly frequent, twice a day at least, pretty much every day. Its easy enough to learn, and with its frequency and short life span, if a player makes a mistake, they can easily correct it in the next match. It also has milestones, ones that can be easily tracked. The optional objectives are not necessary, but also are tracked in a tangible way. This gives a sense of progress and, in the end, this event is one of the funniest Ive played.
My other example is actually from Champions Online, and is a comparable to the Entity in difficulty. His name is Clarence, the CO Holiday Event centerpiece. Clarence is HARD. 10 million HP is 2 million more than the next most difficult cosmic level boss in the game. Theres also a time limit to beat him, I forget exactly, but I think it was 20 minutes. Now this is an open mission n CO, meaning an entire instance can drop down on him (100 people max), but its still very difficult to get enough people in time to take on the bear. There was some frustration at Clarences difficulty early on, but his spawning was very frequent (once per hour per instant) and the holiday event itself was almost a month long, giving players plenty of time to learn how to beat him. At the same time, players could track his health verses the time limit to know how well they were fairing against the bear, and could call in more help as necessary to win. More than once was a Clarence fight brought back from near failure to a close win, and often he was defeated in as little as 8 minutes of his spawning. There were still losses, of course, some the fault of people jumping the gun by either not knowing, or not caring, how it worked. Other times, it just didnt work out. Either way, it was fun, and I miss fighting him.
There is one thing both of these events have in common: they are fun. The Crystalline Entity event is not fun. Its frustrating. Its anger inducing. Its not worth the time or effort to attempt to beat. Id fight the Mirror Event every hour, not for the prize, but for the fun of it. I HAVE fought Clarence for hours on end, not because there was a worthwhile prize (there wasnt one, the only great failing of the fight) but because it was fun.
I would be remiss if I didnt at least offer a suggestion for a fix. Of primary concern is to make the event easier to learn, quicker to complete, and have actual milestones for the players to meet during a run. It would also help to actually take advantage of the lore around the original Crystalline Entity, specifically how it was killed.
So to start, we change nothing about the Entity proper. Around its spawn, some distance away, are 3 satellites. As each is activated by the players, each produces a pulse that damages the Entity in a significant way. Im thinking rather than out right damaging it, it weakens it. First by dropping the number of spawning fragments, then by dropping the number (or eliminating) the Large Crystal Fragments that spawn when the Entity hits 33% and the final one removes its natural heal. These can be changed, of course, in order or what exactly, but they create a tangible goal for the players to make.
There is a risk in this path. Activating the satellites can only be done one at a time. At least one player ship must stay within a certain distance of the satellite to power it up, and only when fully charged and active can players move on to the next. In the mean time, however, powering up the satellite attracts the attention of the Entity and ALL its fragments. The challenge is to stay near the satellite until its done powering up. Fail and the only option is to move on to the next one and try again. How its staged (whether you can fail all 3 or not, for example) is best left to play balancing, though I wouldnt penalize for failure, just let the players try again.
I know many have beaten the Entity as presented, and thats fine. Most likely did it through a private action rather than publicly. Claiming to do it with a public group means the person either got very lucky with who was involved, or they may be lying. Cant say for sure, I dont know.
What I do know is that unless a major change is made to the Crystalline Entity event, I will never play it again. That is the surest sign of the failure of an event, when people dont want to play it, and I think such a fault should be resolved as soon as possible. Thank you and have a good.


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For those of you who haven't seen this plant go to seed, thought I'd share. Not sure why this pod is so premature as compared to the others but the seed are small and the whiskers at the ends of the seed allow the wind to scatter them. When you plant seed, the whiskers are removed. As you can see, I will, once again, have a ton of seed, so anyone who wants to try their hand at growing this interesting plant, email me.
Hi Howard,
Just sent you an e-mail requesting a seed(s). Been wanting to try growing these plants and have been reading up on them. Thanks so much for your generosity. Looking forward to your future postings. Do you post on any forums other than Cacti and Succulents? I am also very much interested in a wide variety of succulents grown indoors.
My name is Don and I live in northwest corner of PA - still having winter here.
I'd love to have some of your desert rose seeds. I grew them years ago in Vero Beach from seeds. They were so much fun to watch them grow. They had such character even when they were little babies. Thanks for sharing.
Your desert rose was one of the first pictures I saw on Garden Web. This was before I even joined. I loved its look so much I remember showing my mom and husband. It was just breath taking especially in full bloom! How old is your plant? Thanks for sharing! I never get tired of looking at it!! :o).
Here is an update of what you might expect living in a cold neck of the woods. These are seedlings started March 2013. The three in the back are from seeds I received from Sharon and the front two are from my plant. Sharon had sent me lots of seeds. I lost several to dampening off. It is very hard to germinate these without temps in the 80's and even using a warming pad, really doesn't do it. I'm hoping for greater success from the current batch of seed. I have learned to use only non-organic material to germinate these.
Great job with those seeds Howard! They are looking good! I've never been able to grow from seed, I just don't have the knack and know how I guess...
Thanks Teisa, I purchased that plant in fall of 2004 maybe 2005 I think? I purchased it from from HD in a small pot...I can't believe I've had it for 9 years!
Chuy, I've used many different fertilizers in the years I've had it...Miracle Grow, Dyna Gro 9-3-6, I've used slow release (added to the potting mix) when I repot it and I've also used Fish emulsion...one kind at a time of course,lol...


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For years now Keller's had places to go and people to kill.
But enough is enough. Just one more job—paid in advance—and he's going to retire. Waiting in Des Moines for the client's go-ahead, Keller's picking out stamps for his collection at a shop in Urbandale when somebody guns down the charismatic governor of Ohio. Back at his motel, Keller sees the killer's face broadcast on TV. A face he's seen quite often. Every morning. In the mirror.
Keller calls his associate Dot in White Plains, but there's no answer. He's stranded halfway across the country, and every cop in America has just seen his picture. His ID and credit cards are no longer good, and he just spent almost all of his cash on the stamps.
Now what?
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"A knockout. . . . Block delivers a one-two punch of humor and introspection." —
"One of the best novels of the summer season. Block remains a true master of the crime genre." —
"If there is one crime writer currently capable of matching the noirish legacies of Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett, it's Lawrence Block." —
"Block treats both his unlikely hero's initial flight and his attempt to establish a new identity in such painstaking detail that they become riveting....From the first, Keller assumes this hit will be his last case. Readers can only hope it isn't so." —
"Brisk, suspenseful, and funny." —
"Block's trademark blend of humor and violence is a good fit for the deadpan Keller. . . . One of the crime genre's most unusual antiheroes." —
"The wry observations throughout, uttered by Keller as well as the other two main characters, will keep you smiling until your cheeks hurt." —
"An odd and appealing combination of the hard-boiled, the surreal and the whimsical. Keller grows on us." —
"[An] engrossing thriller" —
"Crazy, good fun, crafted by an experienced mystery writer who should never put down his pen." —
"As entertaining as we've come to expect from Block's books." —
"With Lawrence Block, one of the most prolific mystery writers alive, it's always been plotting, and a clever ear for dialogue, that illuminates the inner regions of his characters' souls." —
"Against all odds, Block will have you rooting for the professional killer." —
"Block keeps the readers on edge." —
"Lawrence Block's crime fiction stands out because of his ability to create interesting and likeable characters....[Hit and Run] is no exception." —
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- Imprint: Harper
- On Sale: 06/30/2009
- Trimsize: 4.188 in (w) x 6.75 in (h) x 0.76 in (d)
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Superb all rounder!
We found the Giulietta e Romeo easily walking with heavy luggage from the Arena bus stop. Reception was great with prompt, friendly and efficient service. Our room was spotlessly clean and very neat and modern. Beautiful wooden floor with a great comfortable bed and big bath. We had a balcony from which we could see the remaining outer side of the Arena! The location was sensational, right in the middle of town one street from shops, restaurants, Arena. Breakfast was lovely including espresso. Internet access in the lobby €1 every 10mins was handy. The hotel hired out push bikes for the day! Service during our stay was great. Wish we had longer to stay there!
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Great location right next to the arena. Good value at 100 euros, front desk staff were really friendly, they gave us a free upgrade on our room and helped us with train information for Venice.
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I stayed here for 2 nights in October 2005. The hotel is terrific. Location can't be beat. Check in was a breeze. The front desk staff is friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable I didn't feel cramped at all. It overlooked a nice courtyard. Breakfast was a very nice spread of fruit, cheese, meats, danish, juices, coffee, tea. WIthout a doubt I would stay here again.
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Stayed here for one night. There was only one room left for all 5 of us to share, 2 adults and 3 kids!! They made us most welcome and we fitted in fine. The room was immaculate, breakfast and service great. A real bonus for only €16.00 was the overnight valet parking. Car was returned the next morning within 10 minutes of our request. Overall excellent and THE best location for the Opera and the main sites in Verona. Would stay again.
Nice Hotel, great location, shame they gave us the wrong room
The hotel is tucked away in a tiny sidestreet off the Arena. If driving follow the instructions given on the hotel's web site carefully. The hotel is well sign-posted.
I can confirm other reviewers comments on it being a quiet, clean comfortable hotel with a very good standard of furnishing for a 3-star hotel, and in an ideal location. The staff spoke good English and were pleasant.
Having said this I booked an apartment with two bedrooms as offered by email for my family but was given a superior room with two extra beds which they cooly asked the same price for. Since the offered apartment was booked, after some negotiations they gave me a small discount in the price.
So my conclusion is yes, it's a nice hotel, but I cannot recommend it to families since I did not see the promised apartment. I am also left wondering if I was given the wrong room by mistake, or whether they in fact have an apartment.
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I stayed at this hotel with my son for a couple of nights in October. The hotel is reasonably priced and is very centrally situated being parallel to Via Mazzini, the main shopping street and within a few minutes walk of the Arena and Plaza Erbe. Our room was clean and pleasantly furnished with the added attraction of a Juliet balcony. The bathroom was a good size and spotlessly clean with a touch of luxury in the marble hand basin surround. The staff were extremely cheerful and helpful thus making our stay there a pleasure. The breakfast which is included in the rate was sufficient to set you up for the day. The hotel sent us an email thanking us for staying with them, this I felt was a nice touch.
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Very convenient location in Verona but difficult to drive to, on a short, narrow street that wasn't on our map. Staff was helpful, breakfast was very good in a pleasant room. We had a nice room with a window on the street and a spacious bathroom. Since there's almost no traffic on the street, the room was very quiet. We'd go back.
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Stayed with partner for several nights Easter 2002. Can confirm it's as good as guidebooks say. Very central but you can also walk to train/bus station for trips to Venice or Lake Garda in about 20 minutes. Our room didn't have a view - overlooked a central well - but very quiet and private so that was OK. Furnishings lovely, good breakfast with lots of choice. Easy access - lift from near entrance. Friendly, helpful staff.
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This morning we visited casa di capuleti or Juliet's house as we know it. This is where the movie letters to Juliet was filmed one of my favourite movies!! It also brought back many memories of when I played the leading role in the school play. We also visited her tomb and were closely followed by the security lady presumably to check we didn't write on the walls as so many people had done ...
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This is the last leg of our Italian adventure. Left Venice this morning by water taxi from our hotel to the train station. After a short train journey arrived in Verona. Our hotel is a beautifully converted palazzo very grand!!! Of course we had to explore the shops first although shock and horror there is no Prada!! Very strange when there has been several in every other city we have stayed. So we crossed the oldest roman bridge in Verona Ponte pietra ...
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Apparatus and methods for precisely locating and marking where to fasten an object, such as a plaque or photograph, on a surface, such as a wall are described. The apparatus comprises a fastening means, a main body, the main body having a first surface contacting the fastening means, and a second surface, an indicator, the indicator having a shaft extending from the second surface of the main body and ending in a distal end comprising a means for marking, and a compressible material encapsulating the indicator. The marking means may be a sharp point of metal or plastic, and may include a marking composition, such as ink, chalk, glue, and the like. This abstract allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure. It will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
1. An apparatus comprising:
a) a fastening means;
b) a main body, the main body having a first surface contacting the fastening means, and a second surface;
c) an indicator, the indicator having a shaft extending from the second surface of the main body and ending in a distal end comprising a means for marking;
d) a compressible material enclosing the indicator.
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16. An apparatus comprising:
a) a fastening means;
b) a main body, the main body having a first surface contacting the fastening means, a second surface, and an indicator, the indicator having a shaft extending from the second surface of the main body and ending in a distal marking end; and
c) a compressible material enclosing the indicator.
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19. A method of precisely locating and marking a point on a surface where an object is to be fastened, the method comprising the steps of:
a) positioning an indicator of an apparatus at the desired point, the apparatus comprising
i) a fastening means;
ii) a main body, the main body having a first surface contacting the fastening means, and a second surface;
iii) the indicator, the indicator having a shaft extending from the second surface of the main body and ending in a distal end comprising a means for marking; and
iv) a compressible material enclosing the indicator; and
b) with the compressible material touching the surface, exerting force on the apparatus sufficient to compress the compressible material and mark the point with the means for marking.
20. The method of
This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) from U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/618,494, filed Oct. 13, 2004, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
1. Field of the Invention
The invention is generally related to the field of attachment or fastening mechanisms. More specifically, the invention relates to apparatus and methods for reducing or eliminating the guesswork in placing a framed photograph, shelf bracket, or other object on a wall precisely where it is desired to be placed, in a simple and inexpensive manner.
2. Related Art
Photographs, awards, memorabilia, valuable artifacts and many other items have attained special place in our daily lives as reminders of friends and relatives, a source of pride and achievement, a means of relieving stress through play, and in some cases a means of adding to our income through trading, such as signed photographs of famous individuals. When it is desired to display such items, either commercially or for personal enjoyment, it is frequently necessary to place the item directly on a wall (in case of a framed photograph or award plaque), on a shelving unit which is in turn attached to a wall, or on some other surface. This presents an age old problem: positioning the item or shelving unit precisely where it is desired, without the need for multiple holes, gouges, scratches, and marks in or on the wall or other surface. In today's world, where space and time come at a premium, and costs for displaying and/or preserving items for future viewing can be onerous, not to mention the expense of repairing unsightly marks, there is a great desire to quickly and inexpensively position the mounting mechanism precisely where it is desired, without unnecessarily damaging the underlying surface.
There are of course many known devices in the patent literature for accurately positioning items on a wall or other surface, however, these devices are either very different from the methods and apparatus proposed herein, much more expensive, more complicated, or all of these.
There may be found, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,398,906, which discloses a device for marking a wall to indicate where to install a support element such as a nail for hanging an article such as a picture. The device is self-supporting in relation to the article and is releasably attachable to the suspension element on the article. A preferred embodiment is attachable to a saw-tooth type bracket suspension element. A second embodiment of the wall-marking device is attachable to pictures equipped with wire or cord for hanging. A third embodiment is usable with either saw-tooth type bracket or wire suspension elements. U.S. Pat. No. 5,509,213 discloses a complex picture hanger aligning device and method for locating and aligning one or more picture hangers on a wall. An elongated, vertical center member and an elongated horizontal member having hooks protruding outwardly therefrom are connected in a triangular fashion by two elongated side members. A picture is hung from hooks on the horizontal member or, alternatively, from a hook on the vertical member, and held in a desired position against a wall. The position of a scribe hole in the vertical member is marked by inserting a marking utensil through the scribe hole, the picture is removed from the device, and the device is held against the wall in the desired position by aligning the scribe hole with the corresponding mark on the wall. The position of the hooks from which the picture is hung is then marked on the wall by inserting a writing utensil through scribe holes associated with the hooks. Hangers can then be inserted in the wall at the aligned positions of the wall marks, resulting in aligned picture hangers from which the picture can be hung. U.S. Pat. No. 5,867,917 discloses picture hanger locating device for use with a picture having a hanging cord positioned on the rear thereof intended to be disposed over a hook or like member to be secured to a wall behind the desired location of the picture. A wall marking device is employed to mark the wall at the location along the length of the cord where the hook member should be placed to engage the cord when the picture is hung on the wall. U.S. Pat. No. 6,666,425 discloses a complicated vertically adjustable wall hanger. U.S. Pat. No. 6,739,065 discloses a device for use in marking a point on a wall where a fastener should be installed in order to hang an object at a desired location on the wall. The device includes an elongate frame having an elongate slot, the frame adapted to be positioned adjacent to a back surface of the object to be hung. The device further includes a ledge projecting from the frame adapted to be positioned in contact with a top surface of the object. The device also includes a carriage that is supported by the frame, the carriage adapted for reciprocating movement along the slot. The device further includes a pin that is carried by the carriage. A recently published patent application, U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 20030014872A1, published Jan. 23, 2003 describes a pocket-sized picture hanger for use in building construction and interior decoration to locate and mark a desired position, mainly includes a base provided with leveling means, and a cover pivotally connected to a top of the base and provided with a light beam projecting means for selectively projecting horizontal or vertical linear beams. The base could be adjusted to a completely horizontal position by adjusting the leveling means, so as to ascertain the levelness or perpendicularity of light beams projected from the light beam projecting means.
As may be seen, the need remains for simple methods and apparatus to efficiently, quickly, inexpensively, and safely position framed photos, award plaques, shelving units, and other devices on a wall or other surface.
In accordance with the present invention, apparatus are presented which reduce or overcome the problems of previously known devices.
A first embodiment of the apparatus comprises:
Preferred apparatus of the invention are those wherein the fastening means is selected from the group consisting of adhesives, one portion of a hook and loop fastener, and suction means. The adhesive may be a double-sided adhesive tape having first and second adhesive surfaces, the first adhesive surface contacting the first surface of the main body. Alternatively, the adhesive may be a thin layer of adhesive coated on the first surface of the main body. In either case the adhesive may be selected from the group consisting of pressure-sensitive adhesives, temperature-sensitive adhesives, and hot-melt adhesives, and the like. The main body and indicator may be comprised of the same or different sufficiently rigid natural or synthetic material, such as leather, wood, metal, stone, ceramic or plastic. When the indicator is metal the marking means is preferably a point on the distal end of the shaft of the indicator. The indicator may be a wire embedded at one end in the main body, the end distal form the main body being the marking means. The indicator may be a tack adhered to the main body. The marking means may be a point which makes a physical indentation in the surface, a composition which visually marks (without indenting) the surface, or an element that combines physical indentation and visual marking. Visual, non-denting markers comprise a marking composition selected from the group consisting of ink, paint, glue, wax, chalk and the like. The marking composition may include luminescent, phosphorescent, and/or light reflective materials. The compressible material may be a natural material, including, but not limited to, leather, or synthetic material such as woven and nonwoven materials and foams. Suitable woven and nonwoven synthetic materials include those comprising fibers selected from the group consisting of polyamide, polyester, and combinations thereof. Useable foamed materials include synthetic foam materials, preferably closed cell foams, wherein the synthetic foam material is selected from the group consisting of foamed polystyrene, foamed polyurethane, and foamed polyethylene.
A second aspect of the invention are methods of precisely locating and marking a point on a surface where an object is to be fastened, a preferred method comprising the steps of:
Further aspects and advantages of the invention will become apparent by reviewing the description of preferred embodiments that follows.
The present invention relates generally to inexpensive and simple to use apparatus and methods for locating the precise position where an article is to be placed on a surface. A particular use for apparatus of the invention is for locating the precise position to hang a framed article on a wall, although the articles are not limited to framed articles, nor is the surface limited to walls.
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Compressible materials suitable for use in the invention of course require the property of being compressible, and preferably spring back to their original shape when applied force is removed. Preferably the compressible material is made of a foamed polymeric material, such as foamed polystyrene, foamed polyurethane, foamed polyisocyanurate, foamed polyethylene, foamed rubbers, such as foamed polyvinyl chloride/acrylonitrile butadiene (PVC/NBR) rubber, and the like. Preferably the foam is a closed cell foam. Commercial products, such as the materials known under the trade designations �Ensolite�� and �OleTex��, both available from RBX Industries, Inc., Roanoke, Va., USA, may find use as compressible materials. Products known under the trade designation �Ensolite�� are made in many varieties, but are all essentially variations of PVC/NBR foamed polymers having maximum water absorption of 0.1 lb/ft2 when tested using American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) test D-1667. The products under the OleTex� product line are high-performance, closed cell polyolefin foams, chemically cross-linked using a patented, continuous processing method. The materials are closed cell and moisture proof. These products can be die cut, heat sealed, vacuum formed, and heat molded.
Main body and indicator materials may be natural, synthetic, or combination thereof. Polyamide injection molded materials are one preferred synthetic main body material, due to its strength and flexibility. A preferred natural material might be stone or bone. The material of choice will depend on many factors, including the desired weight, strength, and cost of manufacturing the apparatus. Injection molded plastic would seem to be the least expensive method of volume manufacturing the main body, with or without an integral indicator. Plastics may include one or more fillers to adjust mechanical properties.
Fastening means are common and require little explanation to the skilled artisan. One preferred hook and loop fastener is that known under the trade designation Velcro�, available from Velcro USA, Manchester, N.H. Adhesives useful in the invention include pressure-sensitive, temperature-sensitive, and melt-bonded adhesives. Double-sided adhesive tapes are known in the fastening art. Thin adhesive coatings are known, as are methods of applying thin adhesive coatings to surfaces. The adhesive coating need only be thick enough to ensure the apparatus performs its intended function once, but may be thick and tacky as necessary for multiple uses of the apparatus, if desired. A release liner is typically included on the adhesive, the liner being removed when the apparatus is ready to be used. Finally, the adhesive may be applied to the main body just before use, such as from a tube, and in this case the inventive apparatus may be packaged as a kit including a tube of adhesive.
The embodiments of the invention allow an owner of items the flexibility to display them inexpensively, without worrying about the expense of unnecessarily marking up the wall or other surface and fixing the unsightly marks. Further, in comparison to other devices and methods, the apparatus of the invention are relatively simple in design, yet effective, and may be used by homeowner and construction worker alike.
Although only a few exemplary embodiments of this invention have been described in detail above, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that many modifications are possible in the exemplary embodiments without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of this invention. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this invention as defined in the following claims. In the claims, no clauses are intended to be in the means-plus-function format allowed by 35 U.S.C. � 112, paragraph 6 unless �means for� is explicitly recited together with an associated function. �Means for� clauses are intended to cover the structures described herein as performing the recited function and not only structural equivalents, but also equivalent structures.
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Bedrooms: 1
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Sleeps: 2
Type: CottageAlfie's, sweet hinterland escape (dogs welcome!)
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Are you looking for a tranquil spot to enjoy a short break from everyday life? Then look no further! This is the perfect place for a couple or a single traveller, situated in the heart of Byron's glorious hinterland.
Alfie's is a delightful one bedroom cottage set in a pretty spot down a leafy lane in Coorabell. Set on a 10 acre property well away from the main house, it is peaceful and private and enjoys a lovely view over the garden to the tree-studded valley beyond.
Coorabell is a wonderfully convenient location for your hinterland break. All that this special area has to offer is within a short drive....the delightful village of Bangalow; ...Read more
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Overall rating4.6 / 5.0 based on 15 reviews and 2 properties
Alfie's, sweet hinterland escape (dogs welcome!)
Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
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Coorabell is the perfect hinterland location...10 minutes from Bangalow & Mullumbimby and 15 minutes from Byron Bay & Brunswick Heads. This is a wonderful area to explore: beautiful beaches, gorgeous national parks. pretty villages....and a wealth of great cafes & restaurants.
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