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An improved reclining, knock down chair assembly having a plurality of tubular members which define a seat frame, a back frame connected pivotally to the rear end portion of the seat frame at the lower portion, two leg frames which are engagable in a locking position, and two spaced arm support, frames provided on two sides of the backrest frame. A particular feature of the device is that the chair is pivotal to any position from an upright position to a fully reclined position because of the employment of the telescopic positioning device of the arm frame. Another particular feature is that the three laterally disposed tubular support members are attached to the different frames by quick release couplings which allows the entire assembly to be broken down into a compact state which is then secured in a tote bag.
1. A knock down chair comprising:
a flexible seatrest and a flexible backrest;
a folding first side assembly;
a folding second side assembly;
three removable elongate transverse members, each transverse member having a long axis and two ends, each end provided with a connector element;
a plurality of connector members attached to the first and second side assemblies;
each connector element adapted for engaging one of said connector members by axial movement therebetween including means for locking securely together with said connector member when engaged by rotation of the transverse member about said long axis;
the transverse members, when securely locked to the two side assemblies, thereby holding the side assemblies in fixed, spaced apart relationship and forming a complete folding chair frame including a back frame supporting the backrest a seat frame supporting the seatrest and two leg frames;
in which the side assemblies must be pulled away from one another after the transverse members have been unlocked by rotation to knock down the chair.
2. The chair according to claim 1, in which one of said transverse members is incorporated into each assembled leg frame and one of said transverse members is incorporated into the assembled back frame.
3. The chair according to claim 1 further comprising a bag arranged for holding said chair when knocked down with each side assembly folded and the transverse members separated therefrom.
4. The chair according to claim 1, in which said transverse members are interchangable.
5. The chair according to claim 1, in which the angle of the back frame relative to the seat frame is adjustable by adjustable securing means.
6. The chair according to claim 5, in which one of said transverse members is incorporated into each assembled leg frame and one of said transverse members is incorporated into the assembled back frame.
This invention relates to an improved adjustable reclining chair of the recreational type and which is adapted to breakdown for easy transport and storage purposes.
There are many types of knock down or folding chairs available to the public for beach use. These chairs are also used for other recreational activities such as picnics, camping, concerts, or sporting events. It is desirable that these assemblies be presented in a lightweight and compact form so they can be easily carried by a person when walking, when riding a bicycle, when riding a skateboard, or when using roller blades to travel to these activities. Known types of knock down or folding chairs provide a convenience of a chair together with compactness of storage and ease of transport.
In known types of folding chairs, these chairs occupy less space than a non folding chair. A difficulty arises for these chairs tend to fold to a bulky single plane, hence making them very cumbersome to carry.
In known types of knock down chairs, the assembly folds and collapses transversely into two planes thus making the assembly even more compact. A difficulty arises for these knock down chair assemblies also tend to be cumbersome and very awkward to carry. Another difficulty arises when in transport, the different parts of the chair assembly tend to open such as the leg and back supports. Another undesirable feature of these known types of knock down chairs is the large number of parts that these chairs employ which makes the assembly and disassembly of these chairs very time consuming.
Various constructions have been proposed to form a knock down chair from elongated tubular strength members which are joined by coupling devices such as elbows, snap ons, spring loaded snap clips, or T's to form the frame of the chair. Many difficulties arise when assembled or disassembled. These assemblies all constitute a large number of separate parts that are cumbersome to carry and to store. Also, these coupling devices tend to weaken the integrity of the tubular members, whereby the tubular members would risk being fatigued. Further, such knock down chairs often have a complex structure with a plurality of steps and require more manipulation to assemble or disassemble.
Some of the known prior art provide different limited multi-position arm assemblies for the reclining of the back portion of such chairs. In some cases, these knock down chairs provide only the upright position for an occupant,. In other cases, these chairs have frames that have been articulated to each other to only permit the reclining of the chair from an upright position to a lay flat position.
This problem has been partially solved by the implementation of an arm rest mechanism that is pivotally attached to the back portion and slidably secured to a mount, of the seat, portion. The armrest mechanism has a series of holes or notches in the underside of the armrests for receiving the upper portion of the mount, so as to lock the armrest with respect to the different reclining positions. However, these chair assemblies are cumbersome to use, especially if the armrests are not, simultaneously raised to change the reclining position. In addition, these chair assemblies are all limited to their number of reclining positions.
Nevertheless, all the reclining, knock down or folding chairs heretofore known suffer from a number of disadvantages. The prior art does not satisfy the ever increasing public demand for additional convenience and comfort.
A number of U.S. Patents that are pertinent to but do not, teach or suggest the present invention are: U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,907.362. 4,541,666, 4,784,436, 4,867,505, 4,889,383, 4,890,882, and 5,244250.
Accordingly, besides the objects and advantages of the knock down adjustable chair described in the above patent, several objects and advantages of the present invention are,
(a) to provide a knock down chair which comprises a frame comprising of a plurality of sections, that is, a seat,, a backrest, an optional footrest (not shown or discussed), two armrest sections, and two leg frame sections, each section being fabricated of tubular strength members;
(b) to provide a knock down chair which will present improved and superior quick release couplings for interconnecting the various tubular strength members one another;
(c) to provide a knock down chair that employs handle grips at each of the perspective ends of the various support members for protection from abrasive surfaces and for ease of assembly and disassembly;
(d) to provide a knock down chair with identical and interchangeable tubular support members for ease of assembly and disassembly;
(e) to provide a knock down chair which is easily and quickly assembled or disassembled without the need of tools or special skills;
(f) to provide a knock down chair which when dismantled is easy to transport and to store;
(g) to provide a knock down chair that when in the knock down state, the entire assembly can be positioned and stored into a tote bag which conveniently holds all components and that such components are readily accessible for immediate assembly;
(h) to provide a knock down chair that incorporates the same fabric material, color, and pattern for chair support and tote bag;
(i) to provide a knock down chair with an improved armrest mechanism with unlimited adjustment positions;
(j) to provide a knock down chair which comprises a minimum of parts and which is thus ultra light; and
(k) to provide a knock down chair that is economical to manufacture.
Further objects and advantages are to provide a chair which can be easily compacted, effortlessly assembled or disassembled, which is simple to use, and inexpensive to manufacture.
The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the invention, both as to organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages thereof will be better understood from the following description considered in connection with the accompanying drawings in which several preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated by way of example. It is to be expressly understood, however, that the drawings are for the purpose of illustration and description only and are not intended as a definition of the limits of the invention.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a knock down chair made in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an illustration showing a fragmented view of the support members and quick release couplings illustrating the connecting means for the tubular strength members for the assembly of the chair in FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the quick release coupling of the chair in FIG. 1.
FIG. 4 is a similar view of the quick release coupling but in its semi joined state.
FIG. 5 is a similar view of the quick release coupling but in its locked state.
FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the free wheeling coupling of the chair according to the present invention.
FIG. 7 is an exploded view illustrating one of the positioning members of the reclining mechanism of the chair according to the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a view of the chair in FIG. 1 illustrating the folding movement of the backrest frame and the arm supporting frame relative to the seat frame.
FIG. 9 is a view of the chair in FIG. 1 illustrating the frame collapsed including all side members being L-shaped and all support members together prior to being stored in the tote bag.
______________________________________Reference Numerals In Drawings______________________________________10 knock down chair 12 backrest frame14 set frame 16 arm support frame18 leg frame 20 tubular side member (back)22 top support member 24 quick release coupling26 tubular side member (seat) 28 canvas body support30 tubular side member (leg) 32 bottom support member34 handle grip 36 male tubular member (arm)38 female tubular 40 male body member (arm) 43 flange42 female body 46 wide portion44 flange 50 cammed surface48 narrow portion 53 pin, rivet, or bolt52 washer 56 neck55 tang 60 receiver58 receiver 64 free wheeling coupling63 flange 66 receiver65 bolt 68 washer67 nut 70 telescopic positioning device69 washer 72 flange71 cylindrical main body 74 back support hinge73 cylindrical cam 78 female component (hinge)76 leg support hinge 82 tote bag80 male component (hinge)84 closure______________________________________
Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a knock down chair 10 according to this invention preferably includes a backrest frame 12, a seat frame 14, two spaced arm supporting frames 16, and a front and rear leg frame 18.
The backrest frame 12 preferably is comprised of two parallel tubular members 20 and a top support tubular member 22. The members 20 are connected with the member by a pair of quick release couplings 24. These couplings 24 will be described in further detail below.
The seat frame 14 is preferably comprised of two parallel tubular members 26. A fabric such as canvas or any conventional resilient seating material is extended over the frame 12 and frame 14 creating a body support 28 for the back and seal of a person when chair 10 is in use. The body support 28 is preferably of one piece and preferably made of canvas.
The bottom ends 20a of the members 20 of the frame 12 are hingedly connected on each side of the frame 14 on the rear portions of the members 26 thereof by conventional hinge means 74.
Referring to FIG. 2, the front and rear leg frame 18 preferably are each comprised of two parallel tubular members 30 and a bottom support member 32. The members 30 and the member 32 are connected by the identical quick release couplings 24 that will again be described in further detail below.
The leg frames 18 are pivotally attached to the pair of parallel tubular members 26 of the seat frame 14 by a leg support hinge 76 comprising of two components 78, 80 shown in FIG. 2. The female component 78 of the hinge slides over telescopically and positions at the opposite ends of the tubular members 26. The male component 80 of the hinge telescopically fits into the top 30a of the leg side members 30 secured by glue or any conventional means.
It will be noted that the tubular support members 22. 32 have handle grips 34 which are attached preferably by glue at the opposite ends of each respective members 22, 32.
Referring to FIG. 3, the quick release coupling 24 according to this invention comprises of a male body 40 and a female body 42. The coupling 24 is preferably made of mold injected plastic. The female body 42 comprises of a flange 43, an opening defining a relatively wide portion 46 and a relatively narrow portion 48. The opening of the female body 42 is shaped preferably like a keyhole.
The male body 40 comprises of a tang 55, a flange 44, a neck 56 and a receiver 60. The tang 55 is dimensioned to pass through the narrow portion 48. The neck 56 is dimensioned to pass through the wide portion 46.
As shown in FIG. 4 and 5, when the neck 56 and tang 55 of the male body 40 is inserted to a predetermined depth into the wide portion 46 and narrow portion 48 of the female body 42, its end is projected for a predetermined length from the beveled camed surface 50 of the female body 42. When the neck 56 and tang 55 of the body 40 projects from the beveled earned surface 50 of the body 42 and the body 40 is turned, the neck 56 and the tang 55 is now in frictional contact with the earned surface 50 of the body 42. The coupling 24 is now in its locked state.
The receivers 58, 60 are dimensioned to telescopically fit inside of the opposite receiving ends of the top support 22 and of the opposite receiving ends of the front and rear bottom supports 32. A flange 43, 44 is used at the top of base 58, 59 to position the bodies 40, 42 at the respective ends of the supports 22, 32.
As shown in FIG. 7, it is a particular feature of the chair construction of the present invention that the telescopic positioning device 70 allows the back frame 12 to adjust to any position of rearwardly adjusted angularity relative to the seat frame 14. The device 70 will hold in assembled relationship the male tubular member 36 within the female tubular member 38 in a locking telescopic relationship. The device 70 is preferably made from mold injected plastic.
As shown in FIG. 2, in order to be able to adjust the position of the backrest frame 12 relative to the seat frame 14, two parallel arm support frames 16 are provided on the two opposite sides of the frame 12 shown at each side of the chair 10 including in each instance a female tubular member 38 which is pivotally connected at its rear end to the frame 12 by means of a pin, rivet or bolt 53. A male tubular member 36 is telescopically fitted inside of each tubular member 38 and is pivotally connected at its front end by means of a pin, rivet or bolt 53 to the front end of the corresponding tubular member 26 of the seat frame 14. A telescopic positioning device is fastened preferably by an adhesive to the rear end of the member 36.
In the preferred embodiment the positioning device 70 of the arm support frame 16 includes a cylindrical main body 71, a flange 72, a cylindrical cam 73, and a pin, rivet, or bolt 53. The main body 71 and flange 72 are of the same assembly. The main body 71 slides inside the rear portion of the tubular member 36 and is fastened either by crimping or glue. The flange 72 of the device 70 and the male tubular member 36 have a slightly smaller circumference than the tubular member 38 which allows both to travel freely for two way movement inside the tubular member 38. The cam 73 is positioned slightly off centered on the top of the main body 71 and fastened by means of a pin, rivet or bolt 53. The surfaces of the cam 73 prevent movement between the telescoping tubular members 36 and 38 until such time as the tubular member 38 is manually turned to release the cam 53. This causes the cam 73 to change position providing clearance between itself and the tubing 38 which allows for two way movement or allows for a locking relationship. Hence, by turning the tubular member 38 simultaneously in either direction, the chair 10 has an unlimited number of reclining positions.
As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 6, each of the members 38 is comprised of two sections 38a and 38b which have an intermediate portion which is connected by a free wheeling coupling 64 that allows the tubular member 38 to spin freely. The coupling 64, shown in FIG. 6, comprises preferably of two receivers 66, a bolt 65, a washer 68, a washer 69, and a nut 67. The receivers 66 telescopically fit inside of the receiving ends of the two sections 38a and 38b. A flange 63 is used at each respective end at sections 38a and 38b to position the coupling 64.
Thus it will be appreciated that the telescopic positioning device 70 may be readily adjusted to any desired position by simply turning the tubular members 38 of the arm support frame 16. It will also be appreciated that this mode of control provides a marked advance in simplicity of instruction and convenience of operation for the user. It eliminates the necessity for fumbling around in an effort by the other more conventional types of positioning device.
To collapse the knock down chair from its fully erected condition shown in FIG. 1, 8, and 9, the back frame 12 is folded forwardly which also causes the arm supporting frames 16 to pivot forwardly. The front and rear leg frames 18 are then folded under the seat frame 14 complete with support members 32 and leg support members 30. The next step is to simply grasp the support tubular members 22, 32 by the hand grips 34 that are positioned at the perspective ends of each tubular member 22, 32, turn to release the couplings 24 and remove.
The chair 10 complete with tubular support members 22, 32 is then secured inside a tote bag 82 with a closure 84 of conventional type. It will be readily appreciated by those skilled in the art, that the chair 10 can be fully erected by reversing these steps.
Accordingly, those skilled in the art will see that the knock down chair of this invention can be broken down into its knock down state easily and conveniently because of the design of the advanced quick release coupling. Also, the reader will find that the new improved positioning device for the different reclining positions is simple to operate and is economical to manufacture. It will also be appreciated that by virtue of the construction as illustrated and explained the chair is simple in construction, positive in operation, and susceptible of easy folding for transport and stowage purposes.
Although only one form of the invention has been shown and described in detail, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the invention is not so limited but that various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the appended claims.
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Good morning. Has anyone used Al's container mix for daylilies, and if so, which ratio did you use? Thank you, James.
Thank you, Al. I'll let you know how it works. The problem I've had with past mixes has been drainage. Since I've raise hybrids that only need dividing every three or four years, do you think the gritty mix might also be an option to consider? James
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"Great accommodations; close to everything"
Everything from the moment we were greeted was perfect. Nice staff, great food, warm atmosphere. An easy walk to just about everything you'd want to do. Highly recommended!Genuine Expedia guest review
"Close to everything Bikes trails, beach, Dining"
Staff was very attentive Room was very nicely appointed But too small Breakfast was awesome Dinner was a 3 out of 5Genuine Expedia guest review
"Luxurious and relaxing"
Beautiful accommodations, outstanding food, excellent spa. Guests have free unlimited use of sauna, steambath, mineral soak and hot tub. Staff was unfailingly pleasant and helpful. Just a few minutes' walk from Commercial Street, where all the shops and restaurants are. I would return in a heartbeat.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"quiet getaway"
We had a relaxing and restful stay at the Crowne Pointe. The bed was very comfortable. The hot breakfast cooked to order was really delicious and satisfying. Coffee was good. Spa was excellent. Location was perfect. Service was excellent.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Beautiful room, hearty breakfast"
Spent one quick night in Provincetown with my wife for a quiet getaway. The room was a King with balcony, fireplace and whirlpool tub. Well kept, clean, comfortable. Walking distance to Commercial street where all of the fun happens. Breakfast was a wonderful surprise with the chef cooking everything to order. Hotel staff was very attentive. Took advantage […] of the Spa facilities (mineral bath and sauna available to all guests with no additional charge!). Will definitely stay again! Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
The hotel was lovely with extremely friendly staff. However, I have two complaints. One is that the room was advertised with a tub/shower and it was without the tub. The second was that the air conditioning unit (off) kept us awake all night because of the outside air whistling loudly through the system which was next to our heads. It could not be adjusted. […] We informed the staff the next morning. It would have been great to have been offered a discount considering our night's sleep was so disrupted. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
I have stayed here before and it's always wonderful.Genuine Expedia guest review
"High price experience"
The location is excellent. The property is well maintained. The service is exceptional. Our room, while very nice, was not worth the inflated price. We were clearly paying for the Crowne Pointe experience because the room itself was small and crowded. At over $350 in the off-season I cannot imagine the sticker shock for a room that small in season. […] All in all it was a nice experience. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"The Crowne Pointe is a jewel!"
We spent 2014 New Year's Day at the Crowne Pointe and had a wonderful experience. The hotel is centrally located in Provincetown and a really short walk to anywhere in that interesting old town. They offer a complimentary wine & munchies gathering every night, which gave us a chance to talk to all sort of interesting fellow-guests. A full breakfast […] with omelets and french toast as well as yogurt and fresh fruit was an added plus. We enjoyed a gourmet diner in the comfortable dining room overlooking the monument (all lit up with lights for the Holidays) and found that we were there for one of their "2 entrees for the price of one" evenings -including lobsters! All in all a wonderful experience to celebrate the New Year. We'll be back! Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
Room totally different from Expedia advertisement . The whole room is the bed and one dinning chair and the spa is very very small with one shower and one changing room for all to shareGenuine Expedia guest review
"Great Bed & Breakfast style Hotel"
Great place to stay. Excellent service, location.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Beautiful hotel, Marginal service"
The hotel itself is beautiful and the grounds are well kept. We stayed in an executive suite which consisted of a king sized bed, a very comfortable love seat in front of a fireplace and large screened tv, a generous kitchen area (fully equipped) and a nice size bathroom with jacquzzi tub. It is located just far away from the town center as to avoid […] the noise and congestion. The employees all seem generally unhappy, they were polite but not entirely friendly. Breakfast is complimentry, as is the wine and cheese served at 5:00 p.m. The breakfast entree is cooked to order and there is a nice selection of pastries, bagels, juices and fresh fruit. The downside was the lack of good housekeeping. The room wad immaculate when we first entered however the second day, debris remained on the carpeting and other than the bed being made and new toiletries added, nothing else had been done. When we entered the room all lights were lit. Upon retiring for the night, we searched everywhere but could not locate the switch for two lights over the bed. After 20 minutes spent trying to contact the front desk at 7:00 am, we learned it was hidden behind a nightstand lamp. The air conditioner was very noisy. A request for extra towels went unanswered. Our beach towel was never replaced. With the rates the hotel charges, I would expect greater service. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
The staff was great. We enjoyed a very nice dinner and the morning breakfast menu was perfect.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Small room and high price"
The hotel has small room with queen bed and small little tv. But was charged USD 600++ for 2 night stay. Price is quite high. It has a little small pool. Walking distance to old town. The staff is friendly.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Cozy upscale accomodations in great location"
Great location within walking distance to almost everything. Staff was very eager to assist and up to the challenge of dealin with getting luggage upstairs. Very nice Happy Hour with wine and cheese in the patio courtyard to the sound of classical music. Cozy individual balconies.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Cozy upscale accomodations in great location"
Great location within walking distance to almost everything. Staff was very eager to assist and up to the challenge of dealin with getting luggage upstairs. Very nice Happy Hour with wine and cheese in the patio courtyard to the sound of classical music. Cozy individual balconies.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Lovely and very detailed"
Very friendly staff, a lovely guest house and some very fine details that made it a memorable stay... thanksGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Central location but expensive"
Good central location & nice spa hotel, with good breakfast. Room was clean & ok but small for price. Air conditioning in room was very loud & an alarm in hall kept going off one evening. Car parking included at no extra cost but overall room price was not value for money.Genuine Expedia guest review
"The magic of P Town"
I had no expectations but if I had, my actual experience would have surpassed anything I could have come up with. There was plenty to see and do. People were very friendly the town is easy to get around in. The shopping and restaurants were outstanding, great food.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Pre-Labor day trip"
Lovely hotel with great staff, the price point is a bit higher, but you are paying for the quality and great locationGenuine Expedia guest review
"End of Summer, but we will be back!"
Relaxing. Clean. Quiet -- all adults. Great Restaurant. Wonderful, custom, hot breakfast. Great selections for the evening wine/cheese/veggies. Loved the mineral tub at the spa! Experienced my very first massage -- Barbara was fantastic. Room was actually cleaned every day and not just fresh towels as most places! Ceiling fan complements the AC and […] loved the gas fireplace! AND the turndown service where the room was cleaned again! It was like I had my own personal staff. We walked everywhere....to dinner, shopping, the theater, Miss Richfield......and don't miss Herring Cove Beach.....new state-of-the-art facilites and a food concession: Far Land Provisions! Enjoyed sitting on the dining room porch after breakfast and reading the daily newspapers -- what a nice view! Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
We stayed at the Crowne Pointe Inn for just one night, but we cannot wait to go back. The location is excellent, barely a 5-minute walk to Commercial Street where most of the shops and restaurants are located. We loved the grounds with the beautiful gardens tucked in all the corners around the courtyard. It is all very well maintained and beautiful. […] We spent some time in the jacuzzi, and it was so relaxing. The swimming pool is small but that was not an issue for us, as we drove to the Cape Cod National Seashore and were not planning on spending any time by the pool. One more thing: We loved the complimentary cocktail hour from 5:00 to 6:00 PM which included beer and wine and hors d'oeuvres. Loved the breakfast too, cooked to order! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Dated room for the price."
Great extras: use if spa amenities, wine/cheese/veggies in the afternoon, great breakfast. Room was worn but roomy.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nothing for your Money"
We chose the most expensive hotel in the area expecting to stay in a nice resort. From the moment we stepped at the hotel the staff was rude. " pet friendly" and we almost get threw out for our 6 lbs dogs. The room was nothing, the TV is 24", the phone does not work only decoration, the pool is a Kitty pool, The location is not convenience too far away […] from the action, parking is 2 blocks away at the church.... You really get nothing for your money... Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Perfect location and friendly staff"
Great room, very good bed. The staff was very helpful and friendly, breakfast good. I'd gladly return.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"repairs are badly needed"
The room was tiny. The toilet did not work properly. In spite of cool weather, the room was hot and the window air conditioning unit was so loud and noisy we couldn't sleep. The staff were dismissive.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great Spot in PTOWN"
My wife and I were in town for our anniversary and had a great experience with Crown Pointe. The staff was very friendly. The overall feel of the hotel to me seemed like an intimate Bed & Breakfast, even though it has far more facilities and rooms than a typical B&BGenuine Expedia guest review
"Great romantic getaway!!!"
Had a wonderful stay...as always. This is an annual go-to place for us when we need to reconnect and just make the world go away for a bit. It's warm, welcoming, clean, beautiful and romantic. We've stayed in many of their rooms over the years from the more modest to the higher end rooms. None have disappointed. The staff is very attentive and friendly. […] The town is lovely and surrounded by water. How can you go wrong? I highly recommend this hotel. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great food, great room."
We had a lovely time at the Crowne Pointe Inn. Although we stayed in one of the less expensive rooms on the property, it was clean and charming. Service at the inn was consistently good, but quiet and unobtrusive. The location is perfect, literally right in the middle of town. The Pointe, the inn's restaurant had wonderful food served in either the […] cozy, firelit dining room or the well-insulated, glass enclosed porch. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"So Much PTown/Crowne Pointe Love"
It had always been a dream of mine to visit Cape Cod and a dream vacation I had. Charming is the word that first comes to mind when I think of the Crowne Pointe. The rooms are very clean and taken care of. The robes are even great. The fact that they offer such a quality breakfast every morning pushed my stay over into the amazing column. I expected […] cold cereal and maybe a muffin if I was lucky...what I got was the choice of eggs benedict, omelets, breakfast burritos, and pancakes. And how cute are the lobster pagers to let you know that your meal is ready? My only "complaint" is that the tv was a tad too small...is that even a complaint? LOVE YOU PTOWN! LOVE YOU CROWNE POINTE! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great base for exploring Provincetown."
staff was friendly, informative. nice touches like full, many choice breakfast and wine and cheese social hour. great base for exploring provincetown.Genuine Expedia guest review
"close attention to detal"
friendly, helpful staff. great restaurant (voted best in town)! complimentary spa services! gourmet breakfast to-order included! walking distance to everything!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"You won't be disappointed"
We were very pleased with our stay. Made to order breakfast and wine and cheese happy hour are included in the rate. The wine selection is admirable. The hotel is very quaint and has a small pool with beautiful surroundings. The hotel is approximately a two minute walk from Commercial Street and the hub of Provincetown. The clientele is diverse. The […] staff is absolutely wonderful and have wonderful attention to detail. I would definitely recommend this hotel. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"5 star price for a 3 star hotel"
Staff was friendly and informative. However, the pool was not heated and the hottub was dirty with debris. I felt like the hotel was WAY overpriced for the TINY room! Three star hotel at best!Genuine Expedia guest review
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On Friday was a small
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This meet-up was organized with little time in advance, as it took place just one week following
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Deserving of many thanks is Phoronix reader "Del_", who decided to pick-up the entire tab of the event. Not only did he pay for all of the food and alcohol at the Lekter'n, but as well for the after-party that took place at Oslo's Beer Palace and the drinks after that at a bar on Karl Johans Gate, prior to a security snafu where I was ultimately ejected for drinking a coffee near the street...
It was a very good evening overall. As said by the Norwegian, "Thanks for a fantastic evening. I haven't had a hangover this bad in years."
As anyone who has been to Norway knows, alcohol prices are particularly nasty here and among the worst in the world. As such, due to Del_'s generosity, he has earned himself a life-time subscription to
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It's a matter of operator precedence.
So, in between the two you have other operators including ternary (
Here's a ruby operator precedence table.
See this question for another example using
As the others have already explained, the only difference is the precedence. However, I would like to point out that there are actually two differences between the two:
In general, it is good style to avoid the use of
The reason why they exist at all, is not for boolean formulae but for control flow. They made their way into Ruby via Perl's well-known
Sometimes, this can make control flow a little bit more fluent than using
It's easy to see why in this case the operators have the "wrong" (i.e. identical) precedence: they never show up together in the same expression anyway. And when they do show up together, you generally want them to be evaluated simply left-to-right.
and/or are for control flow.
Ruby will not allow this as valid syntax:
However this is valid:
You can make the first work, with () but using
Both "or" and "||" evaluate to true if either operand is true. They evaluate their second operand only if the first is false.
As with "and", the only difference between "or" and "||" is their precedence.
Just to make life interesting, "and" and "or" have the same precedence, while "&&" has a higher precedence than "||".
or is NOT the same as ||
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28 years of experience
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The fuel pump may fail causing the engine to stall and not restart. Our technicians recommend replacing the fuel filter every 30,000 miles to help prevent undue strain on the fuel pump.Google+
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GMC Jimmy Replace Fuel Filter Every 30,000 to Prevent Fuel Pump Failure
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Model Years Affected: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
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Visitor, 1999 GMC Jimmy, 137,770 mi
wife and I went to grocery store to by somethings for dinner came out of the store ,tried to start the truck but it would not start . it was turnning over but not getting any gas. Called for a tow truck had it towed to the repair shop after all was said and done it cost me about $950.00. One year later or should i say 13 months later it failed again the one year warranty had expired it cost me this time $650.00they gave me a so called discount because the warranty had already expired by one month. Thanks GMC.
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cranks but wont start.
Mattburke, 1990 GMC Jimmy, 5.7L V8, 200,000 miRookie
it starts hard, or doesnt. then when you get it started it will just stop while driving.
I thought it was the fuel pump and now you have confermed it i will change it.
Thanks for the help
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Jimmy would turn over but not start, had fuel pump replaced then worked fine.
ozzman5583, 1994 GMC Jimmy, 171,000 miRookie
going up hill spits sputters and backfires through intake then shuts off then cranks no start for 3 times then i wait and then it works and drives great and has power up hill again idk sounds like wiring issue with pump or sending unit
Visitor, 2001 GMC Jimmy, 130,000 mi
Fuel pump failed. Had to take the truck in and have it replaced.
Visitor, 2001 GMC Jimmy, 103,000 mi
Engine will turn over but not start. My trusted mechanic fears it is the fuel pump and estimates about $800 to replace with a quality new one. He warns of using a low cost or used fuel pump, and personally wont install one, as it will only need to be replaced again within a year or two. Vehicle is being towed to his shop this afternoon so I will keep you updated!
suebea, 2000 GMC Jimmy, 94,000 miRookie
second time replacing it.
Visitor, 1995 GMC Jimmy, 65,000 mi
Same issue with stalls and no starts. Replace fuel filter and O2 sensor. Haven't tried fuel pump or Exhaust Gas Return.


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how long can you have the clapmy husband cd4 count was 32 & vl was 55,000 so they say you can have hiv for years what about the clap he also had that to he is on atripla and doing much better now but not me please give me answer
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