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11-09-2005, 09:27 AM #51Originally Posted by Bones42
11-09-2005, 11:04 AM #52Originally Posted by GeorgeWendtCFIEven the burger-flippers at McDonald's probably have some McWackers.
In 7th grade a girl decided it would be a good idea to set off a fire extenguisher.....the DARE officer and everyone else in the building mistaked it for smoke and thus the alarm was pulled, the teachers were actually freaking out more than the kids, but alot of the kids at my school had a parent in the fire service or police so i dont know if that was a factor. Adding smoke or a fire substitute, especially when nobody is expecting it can create chaos, hence drills are needed.
Just my oponion
Someone did that where I work. There are freight tunnels in the basement and the engineering guys drive around on scooters in them. One of them thought it would be funny to drive down the tunnel while discharging a large dry chem extinguisher. Set the alarms off. Multiple people were calling in reporting heavy smoke. We could see it on the cameras in the basement. Advised the FD that we had alarms, multiple calls, visible smoke filling the tunnel. When they get a credible alarm from us (not the usual 'one smoke detector' BS), it's always a large response. I think in this case it was a second alarm prior to arrival and I'm pretty they ordered a few helitankers from the midwest.
By the time the FD and our in-house people arrived, there was nothing. It took a little while to figure out how people reported heavy smoke and now there isn't a trace of anything. Finally they realized they were standing in dry chem powder.Even the burger-flippers at McDonald's probably have some McWackers.
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how ironic i read this today cause yesterday in fire intro we were talking about pre-plans and inspections. Our teacher got off on a tangent about school fire drills and he would either snatch a kid to see if the teachers caught it when they got outside, or he would stand infront of a door and say "sorry theres fire infront of this door you cant use it find another way" and it dawned on me that you do really need to do something like that or its not actually real. So I think not only should there be multiple unannounced fire drills, fire officials should also through the proverbial wrench into it and see how the teachers and students react."Let's Roll." Todd Beamer 9/11 first soldier in the war on terror
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Count? HAHAHAHAHA. There was no counting of anybody in our school. You could go outside and walk around to find your friends, socialize, have a snowball fight, etc and it was perfectly normal. Nobody did headcounts to see if their students were indeed all out. The teachers all stood together in their own groups too. It was a joke.Even the burger-flippers at McDonald's probably have some McWackers.
11-09-2005, 02:35 PM #57Yea, I know... complain complain and not do anything about it."This thread is being closed as it is off-topic and not related to the fire industry." - Isn't that what the Off Duty forum was for?
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COMMENT: Fire drills are a vital part of school life safety. They are a responsibility of the school system governing body, who should set up the proper administrative procedures for conducting fire drills. Fire prevention bureau inspectors should witness occasional drills and report to school officials any deviations from proper procedures.
RECOMMENDATION: Require at least monthly fire drills with no advance notice given to anyone that a drill will be held. Require total evacuation of the building (visitors, nurses, kitchen help, etc.)
Every fire drill must simulate a fire condition somewhere in the school, such as a blocked off exit. Pre-planning of different drill routes with all teachers is vital at beginning of school year.
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Fire drills were not a problem in the school district my first fire department served. Shortly after I became a firefighter, the high school experienced a major fire in the school auditorium during school hours. The last students and teachers out of the building had to crawl on their hands and knees due to heavy smoke conditions in that hallways. Several teachers had to climb out the windows of the teacher's lounge after ignoring the fire alarm (just another drill they thought) until the room started filling with smoke.
The school district and fire department learned several valuable lessons from this incident. One lesson was that regular fire drills were not enough. The students and teachers who nearly didn't make it out were using the exits they had been "taught" to use. Subsequent drills used inexpensive foggers to create smoke obstacles. We also stressed alternate means of egress. This school was a one story structure with windows in every classroom.
Another issue we had to address was what to do with the students and teachers after they had been evacuated. The temperature outside was in the teens and coats and car keys were left in the burning building. The school bus garage sent all of the buses they could, but those could only hold a fraction of the students and teachers. The school district soon developed relocation plans for every school in the district that could be implemented in a variety of emergency situations.
We were VERY lucky that day. It would be too much to expect the outcome to be the same without making some changes to the way the school staff functioned. Fortunately, these lessons learned never needed by be applied.
Note: At least 6 of the teachers and administrators currently at that high school were students the day of the fire. They have a fire safety perspective that doesn't come from a video or fire prevention class.
11-10-2005, 12:33 AM #63Originally Posted by GeorgeWendtCFI
I too did not graduate all that long ago...right at the end of the millenium. But, I think that is kind of generalized to say that we are not qualified to make that statement based on that.
What I saw...and still see is a degree of complaceny which comes from constantly having fire drills. We used to have them in the winter here...and it gets damn cold...one day some wires shorted, the alarms went off, and half the classes stayed in their classrooms. It happened to fall on a day when the outside temp was below zero and everyone "assumed" it was another drill. Fortunately there was no fire, just a confined area of smoke at one end of the building.
As far as kids not panicking, we were mutual aided to a large elementary school fire last spring. It occured in a three story brick building that was built in the 1930s. The fire had started in the attic, and had smoldered most of the day (the attic was not equipped with detectors/alarms). At just before 3pm, about 25 minutes before the end of the school day, the hallways became filled with smoke and the alarms went off. Assuming it was a drill, staff led their students into the hallway...upon seeing the smoke, the kids freaked out, and mass panic ensued. Fortunately, no one was hurt.
My point is, I don't care what this course says, or this book says...this is the real world, and your comments to nmfire were uninformed.
11-10-2005, 09:13 AM #64What I saw...and still see is a degree of complaceny which comes from constantly having fire drills. We used to have them in the winter here...and it gets damn cold...one day some wires shorted, the alarms went off, and half the classes stayed in their classrooms. It happened to fall on a day when the outside temp was below zero and everyone "assumed" it was another drill. Fortunately there was no fire, just a confined area of smoke at one end of the building."This thread is being closed as it is off-topic and not related to the fire industry." - Isn't that what the Off Duty forum was for?
I think his point is not that there are too many drills, but that the administration doesn't take them seriously... to the point that people don't even leave. You can have all the drills you want but if nobody is taking them seriously then they are a waste of time.Even the burger-flippers at McDonald's probably have some McWackers.
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If you tie their MONEY to how well they do their jobs, including leading a fire drill and doing it properly, then maybe complacency won't be an issue.
If complacency is reinforced by the administration's casual attitude, then panic will strike when it's the real deal and some may die.
Mock disasters doesn't mean to make a "mockery" out of it.
Sounds like some school administrators need to grow up too.
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There's an anti smoking commercial that shows the various tasks that kids are told to do:take out the trash,feed the dog,clean your room,etc and the tagline was"When was the last time you only had to tell your kid once?Why should smoking be any different?"
I agree totally:why should fire drills be any different?It is what they need to know to get out of the building if it burns and having them scheduled at the same time on the same day of the week every drill isn't going to help.
They need to be repeated lessons.As another poster pointed out about the SEALs,it takes abunch of repititions before they get it right and done pretty much by reflex.And we are going to let people that we entrust our kids with decide NOT to teach them how to get out of the school if it's on fire?
This Navy vet knows that there is great value in repeated instruction.It beats someone getting hurt and another guy standing beside his gurney saying"I thought he KNEW!"
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If I as a fire official learn that a school official voluntarily failed to respond in an appropriate manner when the fire alarm system is activated, it woluld result in an immediate citation and meeting forthwith with the Superintendant regarding the matter.
The safety of these kids is entrusted to these people, and they are expected to perform there duty with that safety in mind. Ignoring that alarm is hardly doing their job.Steve Gallagher
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Holy crap! Talk about irony. I was just reading this thread and was blasted out of my seat by horns and strobes!
It was the second dill this year. You know how long we've been in school? Try August.
Ready for the icing on the cake? They don't know how to work the friggin FACP, so they leave with it still in alarm mode.
So now we have this thing in my living room making all sorts of noise at me.
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1. Did you actually get into the fire?
2. Did you see your facts in a report, or was it bar talk?
3. Did you actually speak with anyone who really fought the fire?
Please, I will stand aside and allow you to regale us with your expansive knowledge gained from one mutual aid response. Go ahead.
11-12-2005, 10:59 PM #73Originally Posted by GeorgeWendtCFI
Well, no need to get your panties twisted in a bunch...
To answer your questions....
1. Yes, I did actually get into the fire.
2. I did not get my facts from either source, I saw it first hand...as well as statements made by the fire commanders and staff at the scene.
3. Yes, I did, see number 1 above.
I certainly never claimed to know it all...this was my observation....in an emergent setting. It's kinda funny how you will jump all over me for something I actually saw happen during an emergency incident, and you'll compare it to what you saw during the course of an investigation, or what you read in some book.
11-12-2005, 11:03 PM #74Originally Posted by Steamer
11-12-2005, 11:34 PM #75Originally Posted by medicmaster
My only intent was stating what I would have done, and have done under similar circumstances. School officials that fail to respond to a fire alarm, are derelict in their duty, and as such will be dealt with appropriately.Steve Gallagher
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8/21/12 11:15 PM by Lazer MMA
Um no he has gone to the clinch even VS Fedor and Nog! JBJ is the most hyped fighter in MMA history, there is NO DOUBT he's going for the clinch, and with his VASTLY superior resume in Greco and lower center of gravity I expect he'll be fine and even take JBJ down (avoided by Fedor by grabbing the fence only). Yes I could be wrong sure, the fact is no one knows for sure about the clinch here period. To dismiss Hendo there is just ignorant IMO. I have a thread "SI.com /Henderson discusses title shot at UFC 151" I just posted you may want to read sir. Good evening.
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henderson is a candidate for goat - but bones takes this...easily.
8/21/12 11:02 PM by LilBrockonmychest
You can wish all you want but we all know what's going to happen. What, you think Hendo is going to start shooting power doubles to get him down? If he gets inside and tries to clinch he's getting dumped on his head. Hendo's only shot is the h-bomb and everyone knows it. You're posting with your heart and not your head.
8/21/12 10:51 PM by Lazer MMA
Hendo is going to pay the price no matter how high and get there time and again. Evans and Page sat outside Hendo will not. How many TD attempts did Evans even have? Crap post
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Hendo is a slower older version of Evans. Evans has way better MMA wrestling,and is way faster. Hendo might be more powerful,but he doesn't have the type of movement that Evans has. That's gonna make it hard for him to get into striking range....
8/21/12 2:38 PM by DoomFarmer
I honestly don't make a concentrated effort to do that.I'd say it probably picks up close to when he fights.I realize the hate is extreme but he's smashed 2 of my favorite fighters and brought my favorite division to a grinding halt.
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not being a fan of someone is fine and normalbut constantly stalking threads and blindly hating is not normal it is weak shitwas just wondering if you understood that
8/21/12 2:29 PM by DoomFarmer
I'm sorry, did that hurt your feelings?I'm not a Jones fan. Sorry if that takes away from your enjoyment of his fights.The world is a big and scary place and opinions on a variety of different subjects differ from person to person.Mind blowing shit, I know.You and Jones will live.
8/21/12 2:22 PM by no filter
Title Search:JonesPosted To Thread:DoomFarmeryou seem to have a fetishyou stalk every jones thread just to let everyone know you are hateryou do understand that shit is weak right?
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This book is probably great if you're at the planning stages of a trip. If you're after general information about getting to France and cycling, then it's a bit vague. I expect that the majority of English speaking cyclists arriving in France will be coming via Calais or Boulogne, or perhaps over-land through Belgium. This book contains no entry for either French city, and doesn't cover the border with Belgium at all. So if you're thinking of pootling about north eastern France this simply isn't the book for you as it doesn't actually contain any specific information about the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region.
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SPECIFICATION formingpart of Letters Patent No. 660,943, dated October 30', 1900.
Application filed March 13, 1900. Serial No. 8,536. (No specimens.)
To all whom it may concern:
Be it known that I, HERMANN BAUERMEIS- TER, dentist, a subject of the Emperor of Germany, residing at Brunswick, Duchy of Brunswick, in the Empire of Germany, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Methods of Producing a Substance for the Treatment of Oauterized P ulp-Stum ps, of which the following is a specification.
It has heretofore been proposed to treat the pulp-stumps of teeth corroded by caries with astringent saltssuch as borax, alum, or the like-after the stumps have been cauterized and before filling the teeth instead of removing the stumps or treating them with an antiseptic, such as formaldehyde or the like, such treatment having for its object to preserve the stumps by preventing decomposition. To this end a small quantity of the salt (borax) is inserted in the pulp-cavity or rubbed on the pulp-stu m ps. Also crystalline borax has been mixed with other materials, such as acid of cloves, and inserted in the pulp-cavity. Such treatment has the disad- Vantage that the consumption of the astringent salt is so rapid as to prevent subsequent decomposition of the pulp. Besides, this process is more tedious than that practiced according to the invention disclosed herein.
According to my said invention, therefore, I employ for the astringent salt a suitable carrier, consisting of a porous substance, as asbestos or fossil-meal, which is impregnated with a solution of the said salt. I then let the salt crystallize in the carrier and remove therefrom more or less of the water of crystallization by means of heat, whereby the salt is transformed into a form which is hard to dissolve and which will firmly adhere to the porous body. It now a piece of the substance so prepared is placed upon the toothpulp, the supply of astringent salt will be sufficient to prevent decomposition of the tooth-pulp by reason of the fact that it will dissolve very slowly. If desired, other antiseptics may be added to increase the effect produced by the salt. To this end the preparation produced by the method described is impregnated with an essential oil, whereby the advantage is gained that the astringent salt will dissolve more slowly by reason of being inclosed, so to speak, in the essential oil, while the preparation will still exercise its antiseptic properties.
What I claim as my invention is The method of producing a durable substance for the treatment of cauterized pulpstumps, consisting in impregnating asbestos with a solution of an astringent salt, allowing the salt to crystallize and removing the water of crystallization by means of heat, and then further impregnating said substance with an antiseptic in the form of an essential oil, substantially as described.
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Feb. 2, 1971 w. .1; PANGMAN 3,559,214
COMPOUND PROSTHE SIS Filed Oct. 17, 1968 N VliN'l UR. 14 11. 1 A44 1 J in/6414A United States Patent 3,559,214 COMPOUND PROSTHESIS William J. Pangman, 865 Comstock Ave. W., Apt. 12A, Los Angeles, Calif. 90024 Filed Oct. 17, 1968, Ser. No. 768,315 Int. Cl. A41c 3/00; A61f 1/00 US. Cl. 3-36 9 Claims ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A compound prosthesis for surgical implantation is provided with internal partitions that divide the hollow container into a plurality of internal compartments. Each of the compartments is substantially filled with a soft fluid gel which allows the prosthesis to change shape readily, but the compartmentalization minimizes any visible change in shape due to movements of the wearer.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to prostheses and more particularly to an improved compound pros thesis which can be implanted within the human body particularly deep to the female breast.
It has become a practice in the field of plastic surgery to place a prosthetic implant in the area of a female 'breast under any one of various conditions. In cases where cancerous, precancerous, or other abnormal or damaged tissue has been removed, it is possible to insert the prosthesis through the same surgical incision used for removing the tissue. The prosthesis is then a replacement for the removed tissue, and its purpose is to retain the original body contours. An implant of this character provides physical support for surrounding body tissue and organs and by filling any voids that are created by the removal of body tissue preserves the normal outward appearance of the body.
With implants of this character, various problems are involved. One of them is the need of preserving the natural softness and resiliency of the replaced body tissue. Another problem is to retain the implant in position in the body. One type of prosthesis used for this purpose consists of a hollow container made of a rubberlike synthetic plastic material which is molded to the desired size and shape. It is then filled with a liquid plastic material which can be cured; and after curing, becomes a fluid gel. As an example of such material, a silicone rubber is used.
This combination of materials provides the desired degree of softness and resiliency for the replacement of removed tissues. However, because the fluid gel inside the prosthesis does not have enough rigidity to retain a particular shape, it shifts when the wearer changes position, as between lying down and standing up. The membrane or wall of the container is sufliciently flexible that it permits a certain change in shape under the shifting weight of the fluid gel inside the prosthesis.
A prosthesis of this character sometimes produces wrinkles in the upper portion and tends to bulge excessively in the lower portion when the wearer stands or leans forward even though it is properly shaped when the wearer is lying down. When implanted closely under the skin, these wrinkles become visible from the outside and, along with the bulge towards the bottom of the prosthesis, are undesirable from a cosmetic viewpoint.
Patented Feb. 2., 1971 ice Furthermore, the shifting of the contents makes the prosthesis uncomfortable to wear.
Hence, it becomes a general object of the present invention to improve upon the construction of a compound prosthesis of this character to overcome the shift in position of the contents and the consequent change in shape when a highly mobile or fluid gel is used as a filler.
It is a further object of the invention to improve the construction of a compound prosthesis of this character in a manner to cause it to retain more nearly its original shape and size without at the same time rendering the entire prosthesis stiff or lacking in pliability.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION These objects of the invention have been achieved by providing a compound prosthesis which can be implanted under the skin of a patient and comprises a hollow closed container of a soft, flexible material; partition means dividing the interior of the container into a plurality of separate compartments, the partition means also being flexible; and a quantity of fluid gel substantially filling each of the compartments. A prosthesis designed to replace a female breast generally has a flat rear wall and an outwardly convex front wall, and the partition means comprises a plurality of membranes extending between these front and rear walls.
Preferably, partition means divides the interior into three compartments of approximately equal volume, one of the compartments filling substantially the upper onethird of the interior volume of the container. To do this, the partition means may typically comprise a median branch extending upwardly from the bottom of the container to a location near the center of the container and two upwardly diverging branches which extend upwardly away from said central location to form the three separate compartments which are isolated from each other and which are individually substantially filled with the gel. Various other configurations and dispositions of the interior membranes forming the partition means are possible within the scope and spirit of the present invention.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIG. 1 is a front and side perspective of a prosthesis embodying the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a vertical median section through the prosthesis shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a vertical transverse section on line 3-3 of FIG. 2; and
FIGS. 4 and 5 are views similar to FIG. 3 of variational embodiments of the present invention.
DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Referring now to the drawing, a prosthesis 10 is illustrated as a hollow closed shell or container having a wall 12 of a soft, flexible material which is impervious to human tissues and to body fluid. This wall is likewise impervious to the soft gel 14 which fills the shell. The wall 12 of the container is made of a material which is soft and flexible and also one that is preferably elastic. As an example of a suitable material, a silicone rubber compound has been used with success. A wall thickness of the general order of 2-4 millimeters has been found to be satisfactory.
The interior space of the hollow container is divided into a plurality of compartments by partition means. The partition means 15 is made from a material similar to the wall 12 of container so that it has the same characteristics of flexibility and resiliency.
The partition means indicated generally at 15 is a thin membrane of the same material as wall 12. The container has a generally flat rear wall 12a and an outwardly convex front wall 12b joined to the rear wall around the perimeter thereof. Partition means 15 extends between the front and rear walls and is joined to each of them to form a plurality of separate or isolated compartments within the container. Each of these compartments is filled with a quantity of fluid gel 14.
The shape of the membrane forming the container means may vary; but in a preferred arrangement, there is a vertically extending median branch 16 which extends upwardly from the bottom of the container to a location centrally of the container. Above this, the membrane consists of two upwardly diverging branches 17 and 18 which are so arranged and spaced that the three compartments formed thereby are more or less equal in size and accordingly, the upper compartment occupies approximately one-third of the volume of the container. The membrane 15 is preferably thinner than the wall 12 and is consequently more elastic. A thickness of the order of 1-2 millimeters is satisfactory for this purpose.
The upper walls 17 and 18 preferably slope downwardly towards the front wall 12b, as seen in FIG. 2. This slope of the partition is preferred in order to minimize any movement of the gel in the upper compartment; and consequently minimize the change in shape of the prosthesis during the normal range of movements of the wearer while the torso is erect.
For reasons that are more fully explained in my earlier patent on Compound Prosthesis, No. 3,366,975, issued Feb. 6, 1968, it is preferred that container wall 12 be completely surrounded by a covering external layer 20 which is a resilient, foam-type plastic having numerous pores throughout the external layer whereby it is pervious to and can be invaded by body cellular tissue to a limited depth. A suitable material for this purpose is a foamed polyether or a polyurethane which can be bonded to wall 12 so that there is substantial adherence between the two layers 12 and 20 which together provide the complete wall of container 10.
Layer 20 is characterized by small pores which permit it to become invaded by body tissue, thereby causing the implant to adhere firmly to the wall of the chest and to the covering skin and tissues. This adherence to body tissues is most satisfactorily achieved by completely covering wall 12 with the outer layer 20; but it will be realized that it is also within the scope of the present invention to apply the material of layer 20 to less than the entire exterior surface of wall 12.
DESCRIPTION OF OTHER EMBODIMENTS FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrate variational forms of the present invention. In FIG. 4, the shape of the partition means has been altered by making the two branches 17a and 18a of the partition means curved rather than straight, when viewed in cross section. One result of this change in shape is to increase somewhat the proportion of the total interior volume occupied by the upper compartment.
FIG. 5 illustrates another modification in the shape of the interior partition means in that the branches 17b and 18b have an angular configuration when viewed in cross section. Furthermore, the downward slope of the partition from rear wall 12a forwardly has been eliminated, and the partition elements 16, 17b, and 18b are all substantially normal to the general plane of rear wall 12a.
FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrate only two of various possible modifications of the shape and arrangement of the branches of the interior partition means. From this, it will be realized that the exact proportion of the interior volume allocated to the partitions can be varied; and likewise, the number of compartments can be more or less than three. In any case, each of the compartments is substantially filled with a fluid gel. Because of the flexible and elastic nature of the wall 12 and the partition means as well as the fluid nature of the contents 14 of the prosthesis, the prosthesis as a whole has a soft, pliant characteristic; but the presence of the partition means forming the plurality of internal compartments minimizes any overall change in shape of the prosthesis as a result of a change in position of the prosthesis with movements of the wearer.
From the foregoing description, it will be understood that various changes in the detailed construction and arrangement of the elements of the prosthesis may occur to persons skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, it is to be understood that the foregoing description is considered illustrative of, rather than limitative upon, the invention disclosed herein.
I claim:
1. A compound prosthesis for implanting under the skin of a surgical patient, comprising:
a hollow closed container having a pair of spaced walls of a soft, flexible material compatible with and impervious to human tissues and body fluid, one said wall being a rear wall and substantially flat while the other wall being a front wall of outwardly convex configuration joined to the rear wall;
partition means dividing the container into a plurality of separate compartments, the partition means being flexible membranes extending between and connected to the front and rear walls; said membranes being in a generally Y-configuration;
and a quantity of soft fluid gel substantially filling each of the compartments.
2. A compound prosthesis as in claim 1 in which the partition means comprises a membrane forming one compartment of substantially the upper one-third of the interior volume of the container.
3. A compound prosthesis as in claim 1 in which the partition means divides the interior into three compartments of substantially equal volume.
4. A compound prosthesis as in claim 1 in which the partition means comprises a median branch extending upwardly from the bottom of the container to a location central of the container and two upwardly diverging branches extending upwardly from said central location to form three separate compartments of which one is substantially above said central location.
5. A compound prosthesis as in claim 3 in which one compartment of substantially one-third the interior volume of the container is disposed substantially above the center of the container.
6. A compound prosthesis as in claim 1 in which the partition means comprises membranes that are thinner and more easily deformed than the exterior wall of the container.
7. A compound prosthesis as in claim 1 in which the outer wall of the container is a silicone rubber about 2-4 millimeters thick and the partition means are membranes of a silicone rubber about 1-2 millimeters thick.
8. A compound prosthesis as in claim 1 in which the container has a generally flat rear wall and an outwardly convex front wall,
and the partition means extending between said two walls comprises a median branch extending down from a location central of the container and diverging branches extending upwardly away from the central location to form three compartments within the container;
the partition means being thinner and relatively more flexible than the outer walls.
9. A compound prosthesis as in claim 1 which also includes an external layer of a resilient, foam-type plastic having numerous pores throughout whereby the external layer is relatively pervious to body fluids on body cellular structure, said layer covering and being bonded to at least a portion of the container.
References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS Cox 336 Bernhardt 3-36 Freedman 3-36 Pangman 336 CHARLES F. ROSENBAUM, Primary Examiner J. B. MITCHELL, Assistant Examiner US. Cl. X.R. 8- 62
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On Gozo is another megalithic temple. This one on the north side of the island, is called Ggantija (actually a set of two), and date to 3600 B.C. It's thought that the usual animal sacrifices were performed here. Excavation has yielded many pottery fragments and figurines, some of which can be seen at the Archaeological Museum in Victoria.
The museum is one of several in the Citadel, the walled old city of Victoria (confusingly called Rabat by the residents, though the name was changed in 1897). It is worth a visit, for the exhibits range from prehistory up to the 16th century. Another I found fascinating is the Folklore Museum, also in the Citadel, as much for the building itself as for the artifacts. It was built in 1495, one of a row of fine houses of the period. The honey-colored local stone, barrel vaulting, the maze of stairways and rooms, give a glimpse of how the more fortunate lived then. Implements of daily life -- carts and harnesses, carpentry and farming implements, dishes and costumes -- are on display.
On a windswept plain on Gozo's western side stands the curious basilica of Ta Pinu. It was built in the 1920's in honor of an image of the Virgin, who had reputedly spoken to a couple of peasant girls. As big as a cathedral, its lines yet unsoftened by time, it looks incongruous on the tiny island, but is much venerated.
To recover from 70 centuries of history, I took an ''undersea safari.'' Departing from Sliema, the boat Seabelow took us a little way outside the harbor. Passengers were invited down into the glass keel, where we viewed shimmering fish darting through sea grass and over the clean sea floor. A guide provided commentary in English, German and Dutch. It was a relaxing hour. In Malta, conquerors have come and gone, but the surrounding sea remains much the same.
An island nation, a storybook land
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For general information about Malta, contact the Malta National Tourist Office, 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4412, New York N.Y. 10118; (212) 695-9520, fax (212) 695-8229. Its Web site is www.visitmalta.com.
Flights to Malta are available from most major European cities. Most Air Malta flights from the United States, (800) 756-2582, go by way of London via Virgin Atlantic, (800) 862-8621.
Public buses on Malta are cheap (typically less than $1) and frequent, and go almost everywhere. On Gozo, they are less frequent but still a feasible way of getting around.
The Gozo Channel Company runs ferries between Valletta and its suburbs and Gozo from 6 A.M. to 11:30 P.M. Round-trip fares are about $4.50 a passenger and $15 for a car (at the exchange rate of 0.40 lira -- commonly called the pound -- to the dollar); phone (356) 24 39 64.
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Accommodations at all price levels are readily available, though the lower-end places are unlikely to have heating or air-conditioning.
I stayed at the Coronation Guest House, 10E Mikel Anton Vassalli Street, Valletta, a 120-year-old house with private balconies overlooking the harbor. The nine double rooms have archways and high ceilings. Normal rates are $15 a day, with breakfast and shared bath; (356) 23 76 52.
Le Meridien Phoenicia, The Mall, Floriania, VLT 16, Malta, is a luxury hotel just outside the Valletta city gates with views of the harbor. Its 136 rooms and suites are decorated in whitewashed Meditteranean style. It has two restaurants and a heated outdoor pool. Doubles are $150 to $180, and breakfast about $15 a person extra; (356) 22 52 41, fax (356) 23 52 54.
Castille Hotel, in Castille Square, Valletta, has 38 comfortable rooms with private baths, air-conditioning and heating. Doubles are $37.50 a day with breakfast. The rooftop restaurant has a panoramic view of the city; (356) 24 36 77, fax 24 36 79.
Andar Hotel, Munxar Road, Munxar, Gozo. The 35 rooms cost $30 to $35 a person, with breakfast; (356) 56 07 36, fax (356) 56 07 37.
The Lantern, Qbajjar Road, Marsalforn, Gozo, is a guest house that has 12 rooms with shared baths for $13.75 to $16.25, with breakfast; (356) 55 62 85.
Where to Eat
Maltese cuisine is a mixture of Italian and Maltese elements, though other ethnic foods are available. Try some gbejniet (pronounced jer-bay-NEET), the acrid sheep cheese particular to Gozo. Other local specialties are rabbit stew, and lampuki, a Mediterranian fish. The crusty Maltese bread is delicious.
Cocopazzo, South Street, Valletta, is a cozy place specializing in seafood and homemade pasta. It is open daily for lunch 12 to 3 P.M., and dinner 6:30 to 10. Dinner for two with wine, about $55; (356) 23 57 06.
La Cave, in the old cellars of the Castille Hotel in Valletta, with its arches of warm limestone, is a pleasant place for pizza or pasta. Open for lunch 11:30 to 3, and dinner 6:30 to 11. Dinner for two with wine: about $15 to $17; (356) 24 36 77.
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Government museums and most prehistoric sites are run by the Museums Department, (356) 239-545. The standard hours are 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. weekdays in winter and 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. in summer. Entry is normally about $2.50, free for those under 19 or over 65.
The Archaeological Museum, in the Citadel in Victoria, Gozo, houses articles found while excavating Ggantija and other temples, as well as Punic, Roman, and later remains.
The Folklore Museum on Bernardo deOpua Street, the Citadel, is a glimpse into traditional life on Gozo. A combination ticket for $3.25 will get you into this, the Archaological Museum and the nearby Natural History Museum, with a small collection of flora and fauna
Ggantija Temple, Xaghra, Gozo is a most impressive prehistoric monument for its massive stones and age -- 5,000 years or more.
On Malta, The Museum of Roman Antiquities in Rabat has some interesting mosaics and other remains of the Roman period.
The National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta, has a worthwhile collection of mostly Italian and Maltese works spanning the last six centuries.
Private museums, like those owned by churches, have their own opening hours and fees. Published hours are loosely interpreted, so again, check ahead.
St. Agatha's Catacombs, off St. Agatha Street, Rabat, cost $2.50. Hours: 9 A.M. to noon and 1 to 5 P.M., 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. Saturday. Closed Sunday; (356) 454-503.
St. John's Co-Cathedral and the Cathedral Museum, St. John's Street, Valletta, are open Monday to Friday, 9:30 A.M. to 12:50 P.M. and 1:30 to 4:50 P.M., and 9:30 A.M. to 12:15 P.M. Saturday. The museum is closed Sunday, when the cathedral is open only for services. Admission to the museum, $2.50; students and children under 15 free.
Captain Morgan Cruises offers a variety of excursions, including the Undersea Safari. Trips leave from Sliema and cost $11.25 to $33.25; (356) 343-373. DENISE FAINBERG
Photos: Valletta's skyline, here from the upper Baracca Gardens, has changed little in 200 years. (Eric Planchard/DIAF); Luzzu, traditional fishing boats, add to the charm of Marsaxlokk. (D. Matal/Stock Image)(pg. 08); The red sand beach at Ramla, on Gozo. Neolithic temple ruins (2500 B.C.) at Tarxien. A building in Mdina, the ancient walled capital. (P. Renault/Hoa-Qui)(pg. 09); Ta Pinu basilica, outside Victoria, the capital of mostly rural Gozo, is the national shrine. (Eric Planchard/DIAF)(pg. 22) Map of Malta highlighting sorrounding cities in the Mediterranean Sea. (pg. 08).


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The 2nd Deputy Ameer and Missionary in charge of the Ahmadiya Muslim Mission, Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salih has been explaining the reasons for shifting the burial of the late Maulvi Dr. Wahab Adam to
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