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Today on our 2013 Toyota Prius C, we will be test fitting the Husky Liners Weather Beater custom model floor liners for the front and rear in black, part number HL99501. The first thing that we'll need to do is remove our previous or factory installed floor mats. What I like to do is slide the seat all the way back and then there are two catches here that we'll need to turn slightly and that will allow us to remove our floor mat. Now we can take our new Husky Liner and slide it right into place. The Husky Liners are custom contoured to fit the interior of your vehicle, so the first thing you're going to notice is how nice it fits. The Husky Liner features a series of ridges and treads that are designed to track water away from your carpet and keep it here in the center so that you can easily clean up the mess. It also features a nice skid pad here for your heel. You can see there's plenty of clearance up underneath, so there's no interference with your pedals.
WeatherTech Front Floor Liner Review - 2015 Ford F-350
Today on our 2015 Ford F350 Super Duty we're going to be installing the WeatherTech Front Auto Floor Mats in Black, Part Number WT443051. These are also available in tan as Part Number WT453051 and in grey as Part Number WT463051. WeatherTech mats have a great design, it's a custom molded design. As you can see this is going to give us full coverage up behind our pedals and underneath. It's designed to fit every curve and every contour all the way around the vehicle, giving us superior coverage. Now this is made of a rigid plastic core, it has a rubberized surface on the outer layers.
WeatherTech Cargo Floor Liner Review - 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan
All right. Today on our 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, we're going to do a test fit of a WeatherTech floor liner, part number WT40265. We'll be working with the black color today. Okay, we're going to start off our test fit with the original floor mat removed, so we'll go ahead and lay the new liner in place. We put it down, you can see it has an edge that goes all the way around and matches some of the contour of the floor. A few things to know that the shape, the channels, and moldings all work to keep dirt and debris contained in the liner and not in the carpet. These can be easily removed and re-installed to be cleaned as necessary with just soap and water. This is also available as gray as part number WT42265 and tan as part number WT41265. With that, that will finish up our test fit of the WeatherTech floor liner for the cargo area on our 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. .
WeatherTech Cargo Floor Liner Review - 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan
Today on our 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan, we're going to take a look at the WeatherTech Cargo Liner. These are offered in three different colors. The black is part number WT40265, the tan is part number WT41265, and the gray is part number WT42265. The WeatherTech Cargo Liner's a 3D mapped out custom fit liner, so installing it's very easy. It's going to fit right down into the contours of our vehicle perfectly. As you can see here, they've got a little recess designed right in to help accommodate anything that we might have on our floors.
Husky Liners X-Act Contour Rear Floor Liners Review - 2007 GMC Yukon
Today, on this 2007 GMC Yukon, we will be reviewing the Husky liners exact contour custom auto floor liner for a second row in the black color, part number HL53201. We will first start off by taking out our previously installed mats. Now we will go ahead and place our Husky liner into the vehicle and into position. The Husky liner has nibs underneath the portion of the mat to help grip the carpet and to keep it from moving around. As you can see, they are contoured to the vehicle floor and even matching around the seat posts. The Husky liner is easy to clean and as you can see it is easy to install. When you clean the floor liners just hose them off, apply some soap and water to it, rinse them and allow them to dry. That will do it for a look of Husky liners exact custom auto floor liners for a second row in the black color, part number HL53201 on our 2007 GMC Yukon.
Husky Front Floor Liners Review - 2007 GMC Yukon
Today, on this 2007 GMC Yukon, we'll be installing and looking at the Husky Liners X-act Contour custom auto floor liners for front in the black color, part number HL53101. First off, we'll go ahead and remove the previous mat over here on the driver's side and place our Husky liner into place. You'll notice the liner has patented nibs on the underside of the liner which helps keep the liner from moving about in the cabin of the vehicle. As you can see, it is contoured to the vehicle's floor. It gives a great coverage underneath the pedals and has great design on the top of the floor liner that in turn channels dirt and debris away from the vehicle's carpeted area. We'll go ahead and move to the passenger side and remove the preexisting mat there as well replacing it with our new Husky liner. You'll find many of the same features on the passenger mat. Great coverage as you can see how it reaches up underneath the dash as well and superb contouring to the floor also. These mats are also easy to clean and maintain.
Pilot Bully Front Truck Floor Liners Review - 2007 GMC Yukon
Today, in this 2007 GMC Yukon, we'll be installing and taking a look at the custom truck floor liners for the front, in the black color, Part Number FM-309. We'll go ahead and remove any liner that's currently installed in the vehicle. We'll go ahead and install our Bully floor liners. You'll notice that the floor liner is contoured to the vehicle floor. The raised edges help keep dirt on the liner and off the carpet. There's a gripping heel pad here, to help with any wet situations that may come your way. As you can see, it goes up here underneath the gas pedal and brake pedals, as well.
U-Ace 3D Kagu Rear Floor Liners Review - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta New Body
Today on our 2005 Volkswagen Jetta New Body we'll be test-fitting the U-Ace 3D Kagu Custom Auto Floor Liners with the MAXpider grip for the second row, part number L1VW00821509. These mats also come in beige, part number L1VW00821502, as well as gray, part number L1VW00821501. We'll begin our test fit by removing the factory or previously installed floor mats. We'll start over here on the driver's side by simply just pulling out the mat. We're now ready to install our new U-Ace mat. We'll simply place in the mat and, as you can see, it is custom-molded to fit around the seat tracks for the driver's side. It has a raised edge which goes all the way around the mat to help prevent liquids from spilling over onto your carpet. The mat is also equipped with the MAXpider fibers on the underside of the mat to help keep the mat in place.
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Based on [1]: http://www.google.com/url?q=http://gee.cs.oswego.edu/dl/html/malloc.html&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNHaQLotbBKKwYqxiiYWN1146BWzFw "Doug Lea's explanation of how his malloc() works", it's not obvious that the data structure which we call a "heap" is being used at all.
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malloc() implementations to use best-fit selection of the memory chunk to return, and that's historically been implemented using a min-heap of chunks, sorted by chunk size?

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- Step back in time and read an original 1930s newspaper in our drawing room
- Find beautiful works of art in our September Sculpture Trail
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It looks like there's still a lot of work cut out for Minecraft Xbox 360 developer 4J Studios for the much-anticipated Title Update 12, and any news of June releases for the update is unlikely to bear fruit.
"Still a lot to do on TU 12, but here's a shot of the new Tutorial world showing a few new features," said 4J Studios on their official Twitter account.
iDigital Times reports that a high-ranking representative of the Minecraft development team has already confirmed that the Minecraft Xbox 360 TU 12 won't be releasing in June, but there were no alternative dates that were given.
But the report also states that there have been hints of a possible July launch, slowly creating a record for 4J Studios for the fast pace of production and releases.
Horse update headed for Xbox 360
Despite this, Mojang does have some good news to those who are looking for any updates for the game.
The 1.6 update, called the Horse Update, will bring about all kinds of horses--from donkeys and mules to stallions--to the game. GameSpot reports that aside from horses, the update will also feature new elements, like horse armor, blocks of coal, and hay bales, as well as have Minecraft bug fixes.
The Horse Update will launch in July 1, so that something more recent to look forward to.
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For those who have been watching out for any news about the Minecraft Xbox One and possible save transfers, it seems that the discussion is still ongoing with Microsoft.
The last statement that was heard from Microsoft's side of the issue came from Phil Spencer, corporate VP for Microsoft, who had tweeted in his account:
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Phoebe Prince hung herself on January 14 after prolonged bullying at the local high school. Six students have been charged in her death.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Fleshy \Flesh"y\, adjective [Compar. {Fleshier}; superl. {Fleshiest}.]
1. Full of, or composed of, flesh; plump; corpulent; fat; gross.
The sole of his foot is fleshy. --Ray.
2. Human. [Obs.] "Fleshy tabernacle." --Milton.
3. (Bot.) Composed of firm pulp; succulent; as, the houseleek, cactus, and agave are fleshy plants.
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
1: usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it [syn: {fleshy}, {heavy}, {overweight}]
2: of or relating to or resembling flesh [syn: {fleshy}, {sarcoid}]
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A blind cut-down apparatus for trimming a blind down to size the blind having at least a head rail component, and blind slats suspended from the head rail, and having a blind holding plate with an opening for holding the components in position for cutting, a slat cutter moveable relative to the holding plate for cutting blind components held in the holding plate, and including a movement device for moving the cutter. Also disclosed is a method of saw cutting ends of blind components in which the blind components are held in a head plate and in which a cutter cuts the components. Also disclosed is a blind cut down machine having a moveable head rail support mounted on a blind holder plate, with a moveable head rail opening in the support, with the support being selectively moveable into and out of position for accommodating various types of head rail.
1. A blind cut-down apparatus for trimming the lengths of the slats and the head rail of a blind having at least a head rail, and blind slats suspended from the head rail, and comprising;
a blind holding plate having a slat receiving opening at a predetermined location in said holding plate for receiving said blind slats;
a moveable head rail support member moveably mounted on said holding plate for receiving at least a first head rail and being moveable into and out of at least a first position;
a first head rail receiver in said moveable head rail support member;
at least one cutter moveable relative to said blind holding plate, for cutting at least one of said head rail and said blind slats extending through said holding plate;
a movement transmission for moving said at least one cutter.
2. A blind cut-down apparatus as claimed in
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10. A blind cut-down apparatus for trimming the lengths of the slats and the head rail of a blind having at least a head rail, and blind slats suspended from the head rail, and comprising;
a blind holding plate having at least one fixed head rail receiver at a predetermined location in said holding plate for holding a head rail;
a moveable head rail support member moveably mounted on said holding plate having at least a first moveable head rail receiver and being moveable between two positions, and being spaced apart from said predetermined location of said fixed head rail receiver on said holding plate;
a blind slat opening in said holding plate for receiving a group of blind slat components; and holding them in position for cutting;
a clamp for clamping said blind slats in position in said blind slat opening, for cutting;
at least one cutter moveable relative to said blind holding plate, for cutting at least one of said head rail, and for cutting said blind slats; and,
a movement transmission for moving said at least one cutter.
11. A blind cut down apparatus as claimed in
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26. The method of operating a blind cut-down apparatus for trimming the lengths of the slats and the head rail of a blind having at least a head rail, and blind slats suspended from the head rail, the blind cut down apparatus having a blind holding plate, a blind slat opening in said holding plate, a moveable head rail support member moveably mounted on said holding plate for supporting a head rail and being moveable into a head rail supporting position, and including the steps of;
moving said moveable head rail support into said head rail support position;
positioning a head rail in said moveable head rail support member;
positioning a group of blind slats in said blind slat opening and holding them in position for cutting;
operating a movement transmission for moving at least one cutter relative to said blind holding plate, for cutting at least one of said head rail and said blind slats extending through said holding plate.
27. A method according to
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30. The method of operating a blind cut-down apparatus for cutting and sawing a blind having at least a head rail component of thin material, and blind slats of thicker material suspended from the head rail, and comprising the steps of;
positioning said head rail in a blind holding plate having at least one fixed head rail opening;
positioning said blind slats in said blind holding plate having a blind slat opening; and holding them in position for cutting;
moving a slat cutting saw moveable relative to said holding plate, for cutting said blind slats extending through said holding plate;
moving a head rail cutting die adjacent to said cutting saw, relative to said holding plate thereby cutting said head rail, and,
said movement of said cutting saw and said cutting die cutting both said blind slats and said head rail in a common plane along the surface of said holding plate.
31. The method as claimed in
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[0001] This application is a Continuation in Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/596,956, title Rotary Saw Cutter Blade Cut Down Machine, inventor Norbert Marocco. Assigned to Shade-O-Matic Ltd., which was a Continuation in Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/360,316, title Rotary Saw Cutter Blade Cut Down Machine, inventor Norbert Marocco. Assigned to Shade-O-Matic Ltd.
[0002] The invention relates to a machine for trimming the ends of blinds and window coverings, in which the slats are formed of materials requiring a saw cut.
[0003] Blinds and window coverings are available in a variety of materials. Horizontal blinds are available in which the head rail, and in some cases, the bottom rails are formed of metal, usually steel, and in which the slats are formed of wood. In other cases slats may be formed of materials such as thick thermo plastic or other heavier materials.
[0004] In some cases blinds may be available in which the slats are vertical being secured usually at the top to a head rail typically made of steel. Bottom rails are not usually required on this type of blind, since the slats are relatively heavy.
[0005] Such blinds must be fitted to the width, or in some cases the height and width, of the window or other opening for which they are intended. In the past blinds have been made in a factory, on a custom basis to a particular width (and height) specified by the purchaser. A salesperson would usually have had to call on the customer and take an order. However, it is more convenient to manufacture blinds and window coverings in certain standard widths, and stock these standard widths in a retail store. A customer may then simply come into the store and buy a blind slightly wider than the desired width (or longer than the height), and have it trimmed at the ends to the desired width (or height). This is both more economical, and thus more readily saleable, and at the same time provides the customer with an opportunity to purchase blinds in a retail establishment and walk out of the store with them in his possession, rather than meeting a salesperson at home, and waiting a few weeks for them to be fabricated in a factory.
[0006] In the past various apparatus has been designed for cutting down widths of horizontal blinds of specific designs and specific materials. However, in general terms, these machines have not been totally suitable for cutting down blinds in which the slats are made of heavier (or thicker) materials, such as wood or thick thermoplastic.
[0007] In addition to these factors, blinds and window coverings are also available in which blind slats are suspended vertically from a head rail. These blind slats may be drawn to one side or the other of the window opening, or in some cases to both sides, and may be rotated between open and closed positions, by a mechanism located in the head rail. Again, these blinds usually required a sales call, at the home, followed by custom fabrication in a factory.
[0008] Advantageously, these blinds too would be provided in standard widths, in a retail store and it would be desirable to provide an apparatus in the store for cutting down the width of the head rail, and also the lengths of the vertical slats, in the case of vertical blinds. Vertical blinds, as well as horizontal blinds, also use blind slats which are made of heavier or thicker materials such as wood or thick thermoplastic, and earlier machines such as those using shears or cutting blades are not suitable for cutting blind slats either vertical or horizontal, made of these thicker materials.
[0009] Preferably, in order to economize in-store installations of cut-down equipment and also to simplify instruction of staff, a single cut-down machine will be provided which enables blinds having a metal head rail, and having slats formed of these heavier materials to be cut down to the desired width (or height) in a single machine.
[0010] One of the considerations in designing such a cut-down machine is the manual effort that is required to operate the machine to cut through the head rail materials and the different cutting action, namely a saw cut for the heavier (and thicker) slat materials.
[0011] Clearly, metal such as steel, used in head rails, is relatively hard to cut. On the other hand, since the sections used in this type of product are relatively thin, the die for cutting the metal components of the blind may only be required to move a short distance.
[0012] Consequently, so long as adequate leverage is provided to move the metal cutting die a relatively short distance, this problem can be addressed.
[0013] On the other hand, the cutting of the blind slats themselves presents entirely different problems. In this type of blind the slats are made of relatively thick materials which while easier to cut require a saw blade action. The thickness of all of the blind slats of these heavier materials when bundled together for cutting is considerable. Consequently, the saw for cutting these heavier, thicker blind slats must move a considerable distance.
[0014] While it is relatively easy to provide for the manual operation of such a saw moving a considerable distance for cutting easier to cut thicker materials, the problem becomes more complex when it is understood that it is desirable, at least in the case of horizontal blinds, to cut all of the materials, both the metal head rail and the softer blind slats, in what is essentially a single cutting stroke.
[0015] This is because, at least in the case of horizontal blinds, the trimming of the ends of the head rails and slats must in most cases be carried out, so that the blind has a precisely measured width along each side, and the widths of the blind slats correspond to the widths of the head rail and bottom rail. This is not so important in the case of vertical blinds, but is still desirable.
[0016] Another type of blind, usually some what more inexpensive than the metal head rail type of blind, uses a head rail made of thermoplastic, usually an extrusion. The material of the head rail is, in these cases, much thicker than the thickness of a metal head rail. Consequently in the design of a machine for trimming blinds it is desirable to make provision for cutting down both types of blinds, ie those with metal head rails and those with thermoplastic head rails. If all of these blinds can be trimed in a single machine, this will greatly simplify the management of a retail store. Staff will be trained on only one machine. Use of valuable sales floor space, for such machine will be kept to a minimum. Capital investment will be reduced. Maintenance will be simplified.
[0017] It is not feasible to provide two machines, i.e. a first machine which cuts only the head rail which is usually made of steel, and a second machine for an entirely separate cut for cutting the softer, thicker blind slats.
[0018] The moving of the blind from one machine to another will almost inevitably result in some discrepancy between the amount cut off from the head rail and the amount cut off from the blind slats, and the end result will not be satisfactory.
[0019] In addition to these problems when cutting down of blind components such as these formed on thermoplastic it is found that thermoplastic material is generally unsuitable for cutting by means of a movable cutting die such as is used for cutting metal sections. Such thermoplastic section components are however easy to cut when using other forms of cutters such as a rotary saw blades.
[0020] In this case it is found desirable to provide some form of component support to hold the component so that the cut is formed cleanly and in a desired plane.
[0021] For these reasons therefore the provision of a cutdown machine meeting all of these objectives, i.e. being capable of cutting through both the softer but thicker blind slats, and the harder but thinner metal head rail and bottom rail, and also the softer but thicker thermoplastic head rails and bottom rails of still further blinds, in a single manual cutting movement, and being capable of cutting thicker materials, presents a complex problem.
[0022] The complexity of the design is further aggravated by the fact that (in the case of horizontal blinds) the head rail is located at the head of the blind and is usually made of metal, eg. steel, and the blind slats (of thicker material) are located spaced below the head rail. Consequently, when trimming the blind it is necessary to provide cutting dies for cutting head rails and for substantially simultaneously cutting the thicker blind slats. It will of course be appreciated that in the case of horizontal, i.e. Venetian blinds, all of these cuts must be made in a common plane, so as to provide a uniform end trimming function on the blind. Even for vertical blinds, the vertical blind slats must be trimmed, along their lower ends, by cutting all the slat ends along a common plane. Where such blinds have all thermoplastic components then the metal cutting portion of the cut down machine will not be used. All of the thermoplastic component s can be cut down by some other form of cutters, for example a saw blade cutter.
[0023] A further factor in this type of apparatus is that as far as possible it is desirable to simplify its operation for the service personnel in the retail outlet, so that the cutting or trimming of the ends of the blind may be carried out with the least possible chance for error. Preferably, in order to do this, the apparatus will be constructed in such a way that a single movement of a manual cutting arm or lever, will produce the cut down or trim function both in respect of the head rail cutting die and also the closure element saw blade, so that all the components of the blind are trimmed with a single manual stroke. When referring to a �manual� stroke it will be appreciated that, in fact, the apparatus could be power operated. In some cases the head rails may also be of softer material, such as thermoplastic, and in these cases cutting for example by a saw blade ,may be used to trim the ends of all the blind components, ie the head rail the blind slats and the bottom rail (if provided).
[0024] It will further be appreciated that this type of equipment will be used by service personnel in retail establishments. As such, while they will have a certain degree of training, they will usually have numerous other duties, and may in fact be working somewhat under pressure, while a customer is actually waiting. Consequently, it is desirable as far as possible to make the apparatus as simple to operate as is possible.
[0025] For this reason, it is desirable that the operating mechanism, in this case for example, a manual lever, shall operate both the head rail cutting die and also the cutter for example a cutting saw. Consequently, it is desirable to provide some form of linkage in which both the die and the cutter are operated.
[0026] It will also be appreciated that while reference is made to manual operation, it is conceivable that some form of power operated means could be provided, which would still require some degree of manual operation, if only to simply press a switch. Manual operation is deemed to be generic to all such forms of operation whether power assisted, or not.
[0027] With a view to providing a blind cut down apparatus which addresses the various foregoing conflicting problems, the invention comprises a blind cut-down apparatus for trimming a blind having at least a head rail component of thin material, and blind slats of thicker material suspended from the head rail, and comprising a blind holding plate having opening means for at least a head rail component and slat components therein for receiving respective components of a blind there through, and holding them in position for cutting, a slat cutter moveable relative to said holding plate, for cutting blind slats extending through said holding plate.
[0028] Preferably in order to provide for cutting both thermoplastic components the apparatus will also have a moveable head rail support adjacent to said slat cutter saw, having at least one opening for receiving said head rail there through, and being moveable relative to said holding plate and including movement means for moving said slat cutter whereby both said blind slats and said head rail may be cut in a common plane along the surface of said holding plate.
[0029] Preferably the thermoplastic head rail support will be moveable into and out of position, depending upon whether the blind has all thermoplastic components, or a mix of thermoplastic and of metal components.
[0030] The invention further provides for such a cut down apparatus and including a head rail cutting die secured to said holding plate, and said head rail cutting die being mounted to said die holder, whereby said head rail cutting die may move relative to said holding plate for cutting a said metal head rail extending there through.
[0031] The invention further provides such an apparatus and further having a cutter guide attached to said holding plate and said cutter being moveable there along relative to said holding plate.
[0032] The invention further provides such an apparatus and in which manual movement means are provides for moving both said cutting die and said slat cutter, with said cutting die moving a short distance, and said slat cutter moving a greater distance and in a common plane, under the influence of a single manual operating means.
[0033] The invention further provides for a slat clamping mechanism operable to clamp a bundle of slats extending through said holding plate, whereby to hold them stationary during operation of said slat cutter.
[0034] The invention further provides that the slat cutter is a saw blade preferably operated by an electric motor, the saw blade comprising a rotatable saw disk.
[0035] The invention further provides that the cutting die guide shall provide a cutting die movement path which is diagonal to the movement path of said slat cutter.
[0036] The invention further provides such an apparatus and including a vacuum fan and vacuum nozzle, located adjacent to said saw blade collecting saw cut debris resulting from the operation of said saw.
[0037] The invention further provides such an apparatus wherein the manual operation means comprises a rotary shaft, a manual lever connected to said shaft, an operating cam connected to said shaft and engaging said cutting die, and a movement transmission lever connected between said shaft and said slat cutter, said transmission means are being operable through a path of movement greater than the path of movement of said cutting die.
[0038] In a simplified form of the invention, both the head rail, and the blind slats, and even the bottom rail, can all be cut by a single slat cutter for example a saw blade, and they can all be held in a single clamp opening. This will become possible where, for example, the head rail and bottom rail are made out of a nonmetallic material, such as thermoplastic which is easily cut by means of a saw blade.
[0039] In this form of the invention a moveable head rail support is provided, having head rail holding openings therein. The head rail holder plate is moveable between inoperable and operable positions, and in the operable position, the head rail openings register with the openings in the holder plate. In this way both the head rail and blind slats are held in position fixed and immovable, suitable for cutting by the the slat cutter for example a cutting saw.
[0040] The invention further provides an embodiment in which a moveable head rail support is formed with a plurality of head rail openings of varying shapes, for holding head rails of corresponding varying cross sections.
[0041] The various features of novelty which characterize the invention are pointed out with more particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and specific objects attained by its use, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated and described preferred embodiments of the invention.
[0042]FIG. 1 is a perspective illustration of a down machine from the saw blade side, illustrating the invention and showing blind components inserted therein;
[0043]FIG. 2 is a perspective illustration of the apparatus of FIG. 1 viewed from the opposite side;
[0044]FIG. 3 is a section along the line 3-3 of FIG. 1;
[0045]FIG. 4 is a schematic side illustration of the head rail cut down die portion of the apparatus, shown in a first position;
[0046]FIG. 5 is a view corresponding to FIG. 1 showing the cut down die in a second position, and showing movement in phantom;
[0047]FIG. 6 is a side elevational view of a further embodiment of the cut down machine;
[0048]FIG. 7 is a side elevation view of the apparatus of FIG. 6;
[0049]FIG. 8 is a perspective illustration of a simplified form of cut down machine where the slat cutter will cut all of the blind components namely the head rail, the blind slats and the bottom rail, in a single pass;
[0050]FIG. 9 is a perspective illustration of the apparatus of FIG. 8, shown from the opposite side;
[0051]FIG. 10 illustrates a side elevational view of a further embodiment to the invention showing an optional moveable head rail support, the support being in its inoperable position in FIG. 10, and,
[0052]FIG. 11 is a side elevation view corresponding to FIG. 10, and showing the moveable head rail support moved into its operable position.
[0053] Referring first of all to FIGS. 1 and 2, the invention is there illustrated in the form of a blind cut down machine indicated generally as 10. Such a machine is intended to be installed at a retail store, and would be bolted on a working surface somewhere in a service area away from the customers.
[0054] As explained above the purpose of the apparatus 10 is to be capable of trimming the head rail and slats both of horizontal or so called Venetian blinds, and also the head rail and slats of vertical blinds.
[0055] Where a Venetian blind has a bottom rail, then the apparatus is also capable is cutting down the bottom rail, if such a blind has a bottom rail.
[0056] It should also be understood that in the case of Venetian blinds, the Venetian blind is already assembled so that there are so called ladder tapes and also raise cords which are already attached to the slats, and connected to the head rail.
[0057] As a result, when trimming the ends of the blind head rail and slats, in Venetian blinds it will be understood that it is necessary to insert both the head rail (and bottom rail) and the slats into the trimming apparatus at the same time, so that the trim cuts are made in a common plane. It will be further understood that in the great majority of cases, when trimming a Venetian blind, it is necessary to trim the head rail (and bottom rail if provided) and slats at both ends, so as to produce an even appearance in the finished cut down blind. If, for example, the blind must be cut down by, for example, a total of two inches, then the slats and the head rail (and bottom rail if provided) at each end will have to be cut down by an amount of one inch, so as to produce a total two inch cut down.
[0058] On the other hand, with vertical blinds, the normal industry practice is to supply the head rail with its trolleys, and operating mechanism, and to supply a group of closure elements, ie. blind slats, in a package, with the slats separate from and detached from the head rail. In this case, the normal practice is to cut down the head rail at one end only, since the controls for the blind are usually located in a fixed location at the opposite end of the head rail.
[0059] In vertical blinds the blind slats will usually be cut down only along their lower ends, since they are usually provided with some form of attachment means at their upper ends for connecting to the trolleys in the head rail when the blind is finally assembled and installed.
[0060] From this preliminary outline, it will be understood that the apparatus illustrated should preferably perform these varied functions on different types of blind products, and on different types of materials, so that a single cut down machine may be supplied to the retailer and the retail staff trained on that single machine, thereby avoiding the expense of supplying several different cut down machines and training staff on several machines.
[0061] Referring once again to the drawings, the apparatus 10 will be seen in this embodiment to comprise a base or mounting plate 12, and a frame plate 14 mounted thereon perpendicular thereto. The frame plate 14 is provided with a rectangular opening 16 for receiving blind components typically a head rail indicated as H, and closely spaced thereto, closure elements ie. blind slats S, and in this case, a blind bottom rail R. The blind illustrated, typically would be a Venetian blind, and it will be understood that the ladder tapes and raise cords are not illustrated simply for the sake of clarity, and to avoid complexity in the illustration. Frame plate 14 also defines two upwardly directed support arms 18-18, defining between them a generally U-shaped rectangular space, for reasons to be described below. Mounted on frame plate 14 there is a spacer plate 20, and fixed head rail holder plate 22.
[0062] In order to cut the head rail H which typically, in one case, will be made of thin relatively hard material, typically metal, a moveable cutting die plate 24 is provided. The fixed head rail holder plate 22 , and the moveable cutting die plate 24 are mounted in a common pair of channels 26-26�secured to frame plate 14. Fixed head rail holder plate 22 defines a rectangular slot like fixed head rail opening 28 of a shape that corresponds to the shape of the head rail H so as to hold it securely during cutting. In this particular embodiment, provision is made for two different shapes of head rails. For this purpose, a second fixed head rail opening 29 is provided, which in this case, is located within the dimensions of the fixed head rail opening 28.
[0063] Moveable die plate 24 carries with it a cutting die 30 which has a corresponding rectangular slotted recess corresponding to the shape of the head rail H and opening 28. Moveable plate 24 also carries a second cutting die 31, located within the dimensions of the cutting die 30, for cutting the smaller head rail placed through the smaller fixed head rail opening 29.
[0064] Movement of the moveable plate 24 relative to the fixed holder plate 22 will cause movement of the cutting die 30 (or 31) and this will sever or shear the material of the head rail H. It will be appreciated that since the head rail H is of relatively thin gauge material, the die plate 24 will not move a great distance. On the other hand, considerable force must be exerted on the die plate 24 in order for it to perform the shearing action. It will also be noted from FIGS. 1 and 2 that the channels 26-26 which hold and control the moveable die plate 24, also define its path of movement relative to the head rail H. This path of movement will be seen to be in a generally diagonal direction. The reason for this is that the shearing action of the cutting die 30 is preferably of a progressive nature, and will shear the head rail H in a direction which is diagonal to its rectangular cross section from one corner to the other.
[0065] The moveable die plate 24 is moved by means of the manual lever 32. Lever 32 is coupled to a drive shaft 34. Shaft 34 extends through frame plate 14 and through fixed plate 22. Within fixed plate 22, there is mounted an offset drive stub shaft 36. By this means, by manual operation of lever 32, the shaft 34 can be rotated thereby rotating and causing an orbital movement of the drive stub shaft 36. This will cause sliding movement of the plate 24 relative to the fixed plate 22, thereby shearing the head rail H.
[0066] The slat cutting assembly for cutting the blind slats (and bottom rail) is indicated generally as 40. It will be seen, in this embodiment, to comprise a saw blade mounting plate 42, which is secured to a slide block 44. Block 44 is mounted on slide rails 46-46 extending between the upright arms 18.
[0067] On the lower end of the saw plate 42, there is mounted a rotary saw assembly indicated as 48. The saw assembly 48 is essentially a typical electric motor, coupled by a shaft (not shown) to a rotary saw blade 49 of a type well known in the art. For simplicity, an operating handle 50 may be provided, on the saw assembly 48, for manually drawing the saw 48 to and fro along the rails 46. The spacer plate 20 is secured to the frame plate 14, so as to space the saw mounting plate 42 in the correct plane, so as to bring the saw blade into alignment with the interface between the fixed plate 22 and the moveable die plate 24. This is required so that the trimming cut down action both of the saw blade and of the moveable die plate 24, shall produce trimming of both the head rail and the blind slats, and the bottom rail where it is included in a common plane.
[0068] In order to ensure that the saw debris does not fly about, a hollow collection tube 54 is provided. Tube 54 is provided with a plurality of openings (not shown) along the length of the saw blade travel.
[0069] One end the hollow tube 54 may be connected, for example, by vacuum hose 56 (FIG. 2) to a vacuum pump and motor which are indicated generally as 58.
[0070] While the cutter is described as a saw, it will be apparent that there are various other forms of cutters and blades which could provided a cutting action for cutting the relatively softer blind slats.
[0071] In order to preset the length of end trim or cut down on any particular job, the length cutting control indicated generally at 60 is provided. The length control 60 comprises a generally horizontal plate 62. A slidable bar 64 is moveably connected to plate 62 by means of threaded screw 66. A generally L-shaped spacer block 68 is secured to the end of bar 64. A blind contact plate 70 is attached to the block 68 and is oriented to a contact at the ends of the head rails H and the blind slat S and the bottom rail.
[0072] The spacer block 68 and blind contact plate 70 may, in some cases, be connected to the lever 32 and shaft 34 so that it moves away from the ends of the blind component but this is not always necessary and consequently, the mechanism is not described in detail.
[0073] In order to clamp the blind slats S and bottom rail R in position, to be held firmly during the operation of the saw blade, a clamp plate 72 is provided, secured to frame plate 14. A moveable clamp arm 74 is mounted on a screw shaft 76. A hand wheel 78 permits the screw shaft to be drawn to and fro, thereby drawing the clamp arm into contact with the blind slats and bottom rail (FIG. 2).
[0074] In operation, the head rail H and blind slats S and bottom rail R are inserted as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. The clamp arm 74 is operated so as to clamp the blind slats S and bottom rail R in position.
[0075] The lever 32 is then operated so as to move the moveable die plate 24 (FIGS. 4 and 5) thereby severing the head rail H.
[0076] Thereafter, the operator may simply manually grasp the handle 50 and switch on the motor 48, by any suitable electrical switch (not shown). The saw blade is then drawn through the blind slats and the bottom rail.
[0077] All of the blind components therefore are cut in a common plane while being held in position in the apparatus.
[0078] As shown in FIG. 6, the operation of the operating means in this case, the lever 32, although other operating means could be used whether hand operated or power operated, for operating the die plate 24, and the operation of the saw assembly 48 and its sliding mount 44, may be coupled together. In order to provide this coupling, a first spring 80 may be provided. The spring 80 is connected between the lever 32 and a connecting bar 82 which is itself mounted on the slide block 44. Manual operation of the lever 32 will thus be communicated to the slide block 44 by the increased tension developed in spring 80.
[0079] In order to provide a slow progressive movement of the saw assembly, a damper means, namely a control cylinder 84 is provided. Cylinder 84 is mounted on a flange 86 on plate 18, and the piston rod of cylinder 84 is connected to bar 82.
[0080] The operation of the cylinder 84 is such as to cause a progressive gradual movement of the saw blade assembly 48 (FIG. 7), in response to tensioning of the spring 80, thereby producing a slow, progressive, gradual movement of the saw blade assembly 48 so as to provide a smooth, regular cut through the ends of the blind slats and bottom rail.
[0081] In order to return the block 44, and the saw blade assembly 48, the return spring 88 is provided. Spring 88 connects between block 44 and frame 18.
[0082] In order to provide automatic on/off operation of the saw blade assembly 48, a typical limit switch 90 is provided, being operated by a finger 92 on block 44. As soon as the spring 80 is placed in tension, the finger 92 will release the limits switch 90 thereby activating the motor in the saw blade assembly 48.
[0083] Once the return spring 88 returns to the block 44, the finger 92 will contact the switch 90 and thereby shut off power to the motor and stop the saw blade assembly 48.
[0084] In addition, suitable end stops 94 and 96 may be provided on the two frame portions 18-18, so as to limit the length of travel of the block 44.
[0085] While the apparatus already described is suitable for use where, for example, the head rail is made of a metallic material, and the slats and bottom rail are made of a softer material suitable for cutting by means of a cutter, for example a saw blade, it will be appreciated that in certain cases it may be possible to fabricate the head rail itself out of a softer material, so that it too may be cut by a cutter that also cuts the blind slats.
[0086] A modified simplified form of apparatus for this purpose is shown in FIGS. 8 and 9.
[0087] In this simplified apparatus, a fixed holder plate 100, is mounted on a base plate 102. A blind component opening 104 is formed in plate 100. A component buffer 106 is mounted on plate 100.
[0088] A component clamp arm 108 is mounted on screw 110 operated by hand wheel 112.
[0089] Blind components consisting of a non-metallic head rail H, blind slats S, and a bottom rail R, are all passed through the opening 104. The edge of the head rail H abuts against buffer 106, while the bottom plate is clamped by means of clamp 108, thereby securing the blind components in position for cutting.
[0090] A blade mounting 114, carries a cutter, in this example a rotary saw blade 116, driven by any suitable motor means (not shown). Arm 114 is secured to slide bearings 118. Bearings 118 are spaced apart from one another and ride on guide rods 120.
[0091] A collector channel 122 is secured to plate 100, and defines an opening along which blade 116 can travel. In this way, saw dust and debris from the saw blade cutting through the blind components, can fall down into the channel. The channel will be connected to a suitable vacuum source (not shown) in essentially the same manner as described above.
[0092] Blind component end stops are provided in the form of a transverse stop bar 124, mounted on a slide body 126, which is slidable to provide a fixed stop and which can be secured by means such as clamp screws 128.
[0093] The plate 114 is operated by means of a handle 130 and a trigger switch 132 is provided in handle 130, and when the trigger switch is depressed, the motor driving the blade 116 will commence operation.
[0094] In a still further embodiment to the invention, the advantages of both the cutting apparatus of FIG. 1 and FIG. 9 may be provided in a single apparatus.
[0095] In the apparatus of FIGS. 10 and 11, the essential features of the apparatus of FIGS. 1 through 9 is provided, and is deemed included without reference.
[0096] In this embodiment, the apparatus is adaptable to either cut blinds in which the head rail is metallic and the slats are non-metallic, in which case the apparatus will employ the cutter die plate 24 and cutter die, for cutting the metallic head rail, or, the apparatus may be adapted for cutting a blind in which the head rail is made of softer materials typically thermoplastic, which does not require cutting in a head rail die, but which can be cut simply by means of the slat cutter such as a saw.
[0097] To facilitate this, the apparatus of FIGS. 10 and 11 provides a moveable head rail support 140, mounted alongside the frame plate 14. Typically, the moveable head rail support 140 will be mounted above the slat opening 16. The moveable head rail 140 will be slidably mounted in guide channels 142. Any suitable form of locking device 144 is provided for holding the support 140 in, for example, its upper inoperative position.
[0098] The moveable head rail support 140 is provided with the first head rail receiver in the form of slots 146-146, which are parallel and spaced apart from one another. They are oriented to support the two side walls of the typical three sided head rail channel, such as 28, 29 (FIG. 3).
[0099] Between the two slots 146-146 a head rail support shoulder 148 is provided, for supporting the web or intermediate walls of the typical head rail channel H2.
[0100] A further head rail receiver is provided by slot 150 located between slots 146-146. The head rail slot 150, coupled with the lower slot 146, will allow a smaller size rectangular head rail to be supported by the moveable head rail support 140.
[0101] Head rail slot 150 can receive a small head rail typical in so-called �Mini-blinds� having smaller slats.
[0102] When the moveable head rail support 140 is in its upper inoperative position, the apparatus will typically be used for cutting a blind cutting slats indicated as S1, which will be cut by the saw, and a metallic head rail indicated as H1 which will be cut by the head rail cutting die already described.
[0103] Typically, however, when the moveable head rail support 140 is in its lower operative position as shown in FIG. 11, the apparatus will be used for cutting slats indicated as S2, and a head rail indicated as H2. In this case the moveable head rail support registers with a portion of the slat opening 16. This permits the trim end of the head rail received in the head rail receiver, 146 or 150, to project through slat opening 16, (FIG. 11), into the path of the slat cutter.
[0104] In each case, the cutting of smaller blinds having narrower slats and a smaller head rail is not illustrated, but is deemed to be self-explanatory.
[0105] The embodiment shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, is capable of handling blinds consisting of all thermoplastic components, on the one hand, and a mix of thermoplastic components and metal components on the other.
[0106] As mentioned above the existence of some blinds using all thermoplastic components makes it desirable to provide such a machine which is adaptable to cutting down either type of blind. Where the head rail and bottom rail components are formed of thermoplastic then the using of metal cutting dies is found to be unsuitable. Instead it is found to be preferable to use some other form of cutter, for example the rotary cutting saw, to cut all the components when they are all of thermoplastic.
[0107] In this case as explained the holder plate 22 and cutting die plate 24 are not used.
[0108] After positioning the moveable plate 140 in its operative position, registering with slat opening 16, and inserting the head rail, slats and bottom rail, and operating the clamp, the rotary saw is then switched on. As it is drawn past plate 14 it will cut the bottom rail, the slats and then the head rail H2.
[0109] Clearly, if desired a similar moveable support plate (not shown) could be provided with an opening for holding a bottom rail. This might be desirable where for example the bottom rail was profiled or hollow. Such a bottom rail support would of course be located somewhere along the length of the opening 16. However in most cases this will not be needed. Blinds of this type are often made without a bottom rail, or, if one is provided, it is simply formed of solid plastic but somewhat thicker than the slats, and can therefore be held by the clamp for cutting.
[0110] The foregoing is a description of a preferred embodiment of the invention which is given here by way of example only. The invention is not to be taken as limited to any of the specific features as described, but comprehends all such variations thereof as come within the scope of the appended claims.
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Washington DCs most famous landmarks and monuments in all their glory
as the Japanese Cherry Blossoms will be in full form at the tail end
of their annual celebratory festival. The afternoon will wind up at
the U.S. Botanic Garden where we'll start with a quick talk from one
of the main curators for the Gardens at the famous amphitheater, then
groups can break off for walking tours of the expansive gardens. From
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Registration is open online in the sidebar. You can also book your hotel room here online, or call Central Reservations at 1-800-561-9186 and ask for Aquatic Gardeners Association 2015 room block.
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Cuba sells 50 cars (yes, 50) in first 6 months of year
HAVANA, June 30 (Reuters) – Cuban dealers sold 50 cars and
four motorcycles nationwide in the first six months of the year
under a new law that removed limits on auto purchases for the
first time in half a century but came with prices so high few
people could afford them.
Long-frustrated Cubans welcomed the law that took effect in
January until they saw sticker prices were marked up 400 percent
or more, pricing family sedans like European sports cars.
American jailed in Cuba plans suicide, lawyer says
HAVANA (Reuters) – A U.S. foreign aid contractor jailed in Cuba is planning suicide as his health declines and he grows increasingly depressed, his lawyer said on Wednesday.
Alan Gross, 65, has served 4-1/2 years of his 15-year sentence for illegally attempting to establish an online network for Jews in Havana as a subcontractor for the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Jailed American in Cuba is suicidal, wife and lawyer say
HAVANA (Reuters) – A U.S. foreign aid contractor serving a 15-year prison sentence in Cuba for importing banned Internet technology is increasingly suicidal, his wife and lawyer said on Wednesday.
They renewed their call for U.S. President Barack Obama to become more involved in securing his release, saying the recent trade of five Taliban terrorism suspects for U.S. soldier Bowe Bergdahl was one model for how to bring him home.
Mother of U.S. aid contractor jailed in Cuba dies
HAVANA (Reuters) – The mother of a U.S. aid contractor jailed in Cuba died on Wednesday, adding to the despondency of a prisoner whose case has strained U.S.-Cuba relations and prompted him to vow not to complete another year of his 15-year term, his lawyer's office said.
U.S. Agency for International Development subcontractor Alan Gross, 65, was convicted for illegally attempting to establish Internet service on the island and ended an 8-day hunger strike in April at the urging of his mother.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce chief urges Cuba to extend reforms
HAVANA, May 29 (Reuters) – The head of the U.S. Chamber of
Commerce on Thursday urged Cuba to speed up and extend
market-style economic reforms, calling the changes a potential
path toward better relations with the United States.
Chamber President Thomas Donohue concluded his three-day
visit to the communist-ruled island with a speech at Havana
University attended by Foreign Investment Minister Rodrigo
Malmierca, a host of other Cuban officials and students.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce chief defends visit to Cuba
HAVANA (Reuters) – The head of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce defended his visit to Cuba on Wednesday after coming under fire from critics in the U.S. Congress who contend the trip is a publicity coup for the communist government.
Chamber President Thomas Donohue said his agenda was unhindered by the Cuban authorities and he was confident he was getting a "fair look" at Cuba, after which the influential lobbying group would report its findings to its "friends" in the United States.
U.S. business leader praises growth of free enterprise in Cuba
HAVANA (Reuters) – The head of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce praised the growth of free enterprise in Cuba upon his arrival in Havana Tuesday at the start of a three-day visit that was criticized by a leading supporter of the U.S. embargo in Washington.
Chamber President Thomas Donohue has long opposed the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba as an impediment to free enterprise for American companies that want to do business in the communist-ruled country.
Dissident blogger launches Cuba's first independent online newspaper
HAVANA, May 21 (Reuters) – Dissident blogger Yoani Sanchez
Cuba's first independent online newspaper on Wednesday with
reports questioning the quality of Cuba's healthcare system but
access to its maiden edition was soon redirected to another site
mocking the journalist.
The new site 14ymedio.com seeks to draw attention away from
the communist-ruled country's state-controlled media and
challenge the government's heavy media restrictions. Cuba has
been tolerating a greater criticism in recent years but not yet
from such a professional-looking website produced on the island.
Cuban blogger to launch island's first independent online newspaper
HAVANA, May 15 (Reuters) – Cuba's prize-winning dissident
blogger Yoani Sanchez is launching the island's first
independent digital newspaper next week to challenge the
communist-ruled country's state-controlled media.
Sanchez said the online publication will be named
"14ymedio," in honor of the year of its launch and the 14th
floor Havana apartment where she writes her popular Generation Y
blog on daily life and politics in Cuba.
Cubans celebrate gay rights, but marriage remains distant
HAVANA (Reuters) – Several hundred Cubans danced to a conga beat, waved the rainbow flag and proclaimed their same-sex love on Saturday, celebrating great advances in gay rights while patiently waiting for the still politically distant right to marriage.
About 500 people marched in the seventh annual parade against homophobia through Havana's Vedado district, where cross-dressing dancers and hand-holding same-sex couples, joined by dozens of foreign visitors, clamored for greater social acceptance.


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Right now the Salt Creek fire is at 155 acres. It is surrounded by firelines, but crews are putting the official estimate at 50% containment.
That fire, which started during the same storm that ignited Oregon Gulch fire, originally looked like it could become a much bigger fight.
But quick response and a few other factors helped along the way.
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sugar maple ID from leaf?
tenacre(Z5 SW MI)August 15, 2014
I believe this is sugar maple, can someone confirm? Click link below for higher resolution photo.
Here is a link that might be useful:
tenacre(Z5 SW MI)
> dbarron Z6/7 (Oklahoma) Fri, Aug 15, 14 at 12:08
> dbarron Z6/7 (Oklahoma) Fri, Aug 15, 14 at 12:08
> It *looks* like one...would prefer a branch shot (Lol).
> There's a lot of maples, and many look a lot alike.
I'll go take a branch shot later today. Meanwhile below is a link to a whole-tree shot if it would be helpful to see its habit (although it is a bit crowded between another maple on the right and a mulberry on the left.
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The old adage, "you get what you pay for" holds true on many things such as cars, cameras, and certainly holds true for tea kettles. This is one quality tea...Read complete review
The old adage, "you get what you pay for" holds true on many things such as cars, cameras, and certainly holds true for tea kettles. This is one quality tea kettle, and I feel it will last for a good 10 years or more! About 10 years ago I bought a braun which lasted me about 7 1/2 years, but eventually the stainless bottom plate of the interior became almost rusted where the heating element was below. (basically a C shaped rusty ring on the inside bottom) Although the braun continued to work great- the thought of that rust-ish material possibly being present in my tea made me buy a new kettle. Money was tight when I got the replacement, (I can't remember the name right now) paid 30 bucks, and although it worked, I felt it was cheaply made and knew it would not last. Six months later, that same rusty ring on the bottom appeared, which had taken many years to appear on the braun. I thought it was time to go back to a quality kettle, and choose this kitchenaid for the great style and reputation kitchenaid has. Although it's fairly expensive for an electric tea kettle, I feel the money is well spent. This kettle is solid, well made, and works well. As someone had posted, it's not as fast as kettles in England, but then again we don't have 220 power. I lived there for a bit myself, and loved the quickness of how fast water would come to a boil, but that's not going to happen here in the states because of the 120 current. Even with our lesser power here- this kettle will bring water to boil in a minute, (assuming you're making enough for a good sized mug) even when the starting temp of the water is about 40 degress F. I pour water from my brita water jug which is kept in the fridge, and that cold water still gets to a boil in about 1 minute. If you used room temp tap, I'm sure it would be more like 40 seconds or something. I'm really happy with this kettle and I know it's going to last many years. (I've had it for about 2 months now) Definitely worth the 100 bucks. :)
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I purchased this kettle it worked great for two weeks then it started switching to Celsius and would not hold its settings. So I changed the batteries and it fixed the problem for another...Read complete review
I purchased this kettle it worked great for two weeks then it started switching to Celsius and would not hold its settings. So I changed the batteries and it fixed the problem for another two weeks, again I changed the batteries. There is a problem with the kettle holding its memory. Other than that issue the kettle heats water fine. I called Kitchen Aid and they are sending out a new one that hopefully works like it should.
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Not happy with the quality
By marija24
from Dublin City, Ireland
Comments about KitchenAid White Electric Kettle:
The kettle itself is fantastic. Our problem is that we discovered a little crack on the window. It didn't fall or anything. We brought it back and we got a replacement. In less than a month the exact same thing happened. I am going to bring it back tomorrow. I will purchase different brand. Sorry guys...
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Great kettle
By Roman
from Herndon, VA, United States
Design, real LCD-screened thermometer, blue soft lighting inside the water, great handle - the things I really like in this kettle. The important thing for me that the boiling stops immediately after it starts - as soon as you have 212 degrees... And you can choose which exact temperature of water you need. Moreover it will hold the set temperature. Really enjoying it.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Best electric kettle
By Rhona
from Bronxville ,NY
About Me Everyday Drinker
Comments about KitchenAid Empire Red Electric Kettle:
So far ,extremely happy with the product , kitchenaid is a recognizable brand , hopefully it will live up to its reputation .
Nice apart from the beeping
By RogerC
from Cambridge, UK
Good pouring action, fairly fast boil time. A nice kettle, except for the beep. It is too loud and it happens much too often. Most of all the user can not choose to turn it off.
Nice design
By TonyaF
from Ottawa, ON, Canada
I received this as a prize via Hudson's Bay in Canada. I am thrilled with my new kettle. I appreciate the sleek design that looks good on my counter and the functionality of the variable temperatures. The beep is helpful and in a frequency even my hubby can hear!
Another KitchenAid appliance that delights!
By ExpatDan
from Firestone, CO, United States
Love this kettle. Adjustable temperature settings, can even hold the LED readout off the base, stylish and works like a charm. I buy KitchenAid products because they work and delight the eye and this does both!
Great product
By Aldo
from Pembroke Pines, FL, United States
Nice product, heat the water fast practical and hard construction
Electric Kettle with Temp Control - just what I was looking for
By Cheleanne
from Dayton, Ohio, United States
I am a recent convert to herbal teas and low caffeine teas. I wanted a kettle that would have temperature control for the more delicate teas and one that would hold the temperature in case I got busy and forgot the kettle was one. This kettle checked all my boxes. I got it in red to match my KitchenAid blender and it is lovely sitting on the counter. The only minor nitpick is that the temperature defaults to Celsius. With one click you can change it to Fahrenheit but if you want to keep it permanently at Fahrenheit you have to insert batteries.
Electric Kettle in red
By Jillbear
from Los Angeles, CA, United States
I bought this kettle, in red ( love that) after having my previous kettle, a different brand, break after 9 months. I researched several kettles and was most impressed with this one from Kitchenaid. It brews the water quickly and when done, has a tone to alert you the kettle is done. The tone is not too loud and is not distracting even when I am working. I like the fact is has a filter that is washable. Easy to use, easy to fill. It is more pricey than some of the other brands,but I think it is worth it.
I LOVE this kettle!
By AnnieGuest
from League City, TX, United States
Being a 60-something British woman, I've used a lot of kettles:this by far is my favourite. I gave this product 4 stars because it's a bit awkward to see how much water is going into the kettle. I have health issues with my hands but this kettle poses no problems with the following: 1. The shape of the handle is comfortable and is set a generous distance from the kettle...no burnt fingers! 2. The weight when full (1.7 litres ) is manageable. 3. The lid opens easily with a push button. I Iike the shape and colour ( I bought a red one.). The spout pours the water cleanly, no dripping. I really like the "Hold Temperature" feature and being able to pre-set the water temperature. Finally, I'm not the only one who loves the blue light display: my grandchildren do as well.
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