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A protective mat for use with pressure-actuated switching devices having a moisture-resistant, isolated switching chamber protected by a puncture-resistant, protective layer which disperses forces applied to the mat.
1. A protective mat comprising:
a fluid-tight first chamber; having at least a top wall and a bottom wall;
a fluid-tight second chamber having a top layer and a bottom layer, said second chamber disposed proximate said first chamber and having a common wall therewith;
a flexible, protective layer disposed within said first chamber;
a pressure-actuated device disposed outside said first and second chambers which generates a signal in response to a force applied to said second chamber; and
a conduit connecting said second chamber with said pressure-actuated device, and wherein said protective layer is puncture-resistant such that said protective layer is not punctured upon impact by a dart weighing about 21/4 pounds, with a point having a diameter of about 0.10 inches dropped from a still position approximately 3 feet above said protective layer.
2. A protective mat according to claim 1 wherein said top wall comprises a rubber elastomer.
3. A protective mat according to claim 1 wherein said bottom wall and said top layer are defined by a single bladder layer comprising a rubber elastomer.
4. A protective mat according to claim 1 wherein said bottom layer comprises a rubber elastomer.
5. A protective mat according to claim 1 wherein said protective layer comprises a bottom surface and a top surface, and said protective layer is deformation-resistant such that said bottom surface does not receive a dent exceeding about 0.05 inches upon impact of a dart weighing bout 21/4 pounds, with a point having a diameter of about 0.10 inches which is dropped from a still position approximately 8 feet above said top surface.
6. A protective mat according to claim 1 wherein said protective layer comprises a plurality of layers.
7. A protective mat according to claim 5 wherein said bottom surface does not receive a dent exceeding about 0.025 inches.
8. A protective mat according to claim 1 wherein said protective layer comprises a plurality of layers.
9. A protective mat according to claim 1 wherein said pressure-actuated device comprises a pneumatically-operated switch.
10. A protective mat according to claim 1 wherein a carbon impregnated elastomer is disposed within said second chamber.
11. A protective mat comprising:
a fluid-tight switching chamber having at least a top wall and a bottom wall;
a pressure-actuated switching device disposed at least partially within said switching chamber;
a protective layer disposed proximate said switching chamber, and covering and protecting at least a portion of said pressure-actuated switching device from impact, wherein said protective layer is puncture-resistant such that said protective layer is not punctured upon impact by a dart weighing about 21/4 pounds, with a point having a diameter of about 0.10 inches dropped from a still position approximately 3 feet above said protective layer.
12. A protective mat according to claim 11 further comprising a wear-resistant top layer comprising a rubber elastomer disposed above said protective layer.
13. A protective mat according to claim 11 wherein said top wall comprises a rubber elastomer.
14. A protective mat according to claim 11 wherein said bottom wall comprises a rubber elastomer.
15. A protective mat according to claim 11 wherein said protective layer comprises a bottom surface and a top surface, and said protective layer is deformation-resistant such that said bottom surface does not receive a dent exceeding about 0.05 inches upon impact of a dart weighing about 21/4 pounds, with a point having a diameter of about 0.10 inches which is dropped from a still position approximately 8 feet above said top surface.
16. A protective mat according to claim 11 wherein said protective layer comprises a plurality of layers.
17. A protective mat according to claim 15 wherein said bottom surface does not receive a dent exceeding about 0.025 inches.
18. A protective mat according to claim 11 wherein said pressure-actuated switching device comprises at least one electrical switch.
19. A protective mat according to claim 11 wherein said pressure-actuated switching device comprises a carbon-impregnated elastomer.
20. A protective mat according to claim 11 wherein said protective layer comprises a plurality of layers.
This is a continuation of copending application Ser. No. 07/343,433 filed on Mar. 26, 1989.
The present invention is directed to switching devices, and more particularly, to a puncture-resistant mat for pressure-actuated switches.
Various types of pressure-actuated switching devices are known in the art. Switching devices have been designed for use in many different applications including the placement in passenger seats which are actuated when a person sits in the seat, placement in street surfaces which are actuated by the passage of vehicles, placement in doormats, and for security purposes, for example, to detect the movement of heavy objects such as furniture. In certain applications, it is desirable to protect the switching device by placing the switching device within a protective mat.
Electric switches have been incorporated within several types of mats in order to protect the switches from wear and other potentially adverse effects such as moisture. Included among such mat switches are those shown in U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,938,977 to Koenig, 3,243,540 to Miller, 3,283,096 to Horton (which corresponds to Canadian patent 787,520), and U.S. Pat. No. 4,497,989 to Miller.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,938,977 to Koenig discloses an electric switching mat having a bottom sheet of insulating material, a plurality of upper and lower contact strips separated by insulating strips, and an upper sheet of insulating material placed over the strips thereby sandwiching the strips between the upper and lower sheets.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,243,540, to Miller discloses an electric mat switch incorporating compressible protective layers made of foam rubber or the like.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,283,096, to Horton discloses a mat switch having a single sealed envelope for the switch element. The membranes of the switch element are themselves relatively thick members made from glass fiber-reinforced synthetic polymer in order to prevent buckling and shorting of the contact elements.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,722,086 to Wikkerink, et al. discloses a process for making floor mat switches made of two contact plates formed of sheets of slight guage spring steel which are spaced apart by a plurality of dielectric pads. Additionally, a band of dielectric material is positioned between the peripheral edges of the contact plates.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,497,989, to Miller discloses an electric mat switch wherein two conductor layers are separated by a separator layer of PVC foam. The electric mat switch also comprises a top outer layer and a separate moisture layer formed of PVC, an upper bulking layer formed of fiberglass fabric, all of which are disposed above the conductor layers. Below the conductor layers are a corresponding lower bulking layer formed of fiberglass fabric, a lower moisture layer, and a lower outer layer.
Other types of protective mats which are used with pressure sensitive electrical-switches have been used in the art, wherein layers of sheetmetal having a thickness of about 1/16 inch form the contacts of the electrical switches, and the switches are enclosed in a moisture resistant envelope. These switches, however, suffer from several disadvantages. First, these known mats do not provide protected isolation chambers for the switches. Thus, if a sharp object comes in contact with the outer surface of the protective mat and punctures the outer envelope, moisture, dirt or other corrosive substances can easily come in contact with the switching element. Secondly, since the known mats use metal plates as the switch contacts, they are not very resistant to permanent deformation. Therefore when an object comes in contact with the mat, the sheetmetal contacts are often permanently deformed and, even after the object has been removed from the mat, the permanently deformed contacts are in a position of continuous actuation rendering the switching device useless. Furthermore, the weight of the metal plates may cause design problems when it is desired to construct a very sensitive switch. Lastly, the rigidity of the metal plates combined with the tension of the outer casing, actuates the switches if the mats are not positioned on level surfaces. Thus, the floor area or other mounting surface may need special preparation during the installation of one of these known protective mats.
The above-mentioned mats are intended for use with pressure-actuated electrical switches. Such electrical switches are well-known in the art, and have been designed for many applications. Included among the switches designed for use in passenger seats are U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,487,451 to Fontaine, 3,715,541 to Koenig, and 3,812,313 to Wolf, et al.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,487,451, to Fontaine discloses a brake controlling mechanism for placement within the seat of a vehicle having a multi-layer switch element incorporating protective layers which are made of foam rubber or the like. The entire switch assembly is sealed within an outer envelope having a multiplicity of apertures which allow the envelope to breath.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,715,541, to Koenig discloses a ribbon switch having an inner sealed switch member placed between relatively stiff cover strips which transmit flexural forces to the switch.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,812,313, to Wolf, et al., discloses an electric ribbon switch designed to maintain uniform sensitivity when the switch is in a bowed condition, e.g. in the seat of a car. The Wolf, et al. switch has two contact strips: one strip has diagonal slots to enhance flexibility and the other contact strip has corresponding portusions to increase sensitivity. In order to further increase sensitivity, the contact strips are placed in a casing having a longitudinal bead. A thin spring steel actuating strap is placed adjacent the bead in order to localize and concentrate the actuating pressure applied to the outer cover.
A switch of the type designed to detect street traffic is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 1,950,490, to Geer, et al., which shows a membrane switch encapsulated in several layers of material and installed in a structure provided with a protective elastomeric treadle member.
Switches which may be used in doorways are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,293,752 to Koenig and 4,551,595 to Koenig, et al.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,293,752 to Koenig discloses a self-adhering tapeswitch comprising a conventional pair of electrical contacts separated by a pair of insulating strips, all of which are enclosed within a plastic cover. A layer of deformable material is bonded to the underside of the plastic cover. A strip of pressure sensitive adhesive is mounted on the underside of the deformable material and the adhesive is covered by a removable paper strip The paper strip is removed when it is desired to contact the adhesive with a surface.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,551,595 to Koenig, et al., discloses an electrical switch having a corrugated wavy conductor comprising an upper insulating cover strip to which is bonded a corrugated conductor strip. A corresponding bottom cover strip has a generally flat conductive strip. A pair of insulating spacer strips are mounted between the cover strips.
An example of a normally-closed pressure switch is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 3,553,404 to Koenig which discloses a ribbon switch wherein elongated, transversely curved spring-type conductive members are confined between stiffener plates and the assembly is enclosed in a sealed flexible casing.
A switch designed particularly for isolation from the environment is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 4,237,358, to Larson, et al., which discloses a membrane switch having two spaced membranes provided with facing conductive elements. The switch is provided with a "pressure reduction membrane" positioned in contact with the upper switch membrane and an additional isolation membrane superimposed on the pressure reduction membrane.
Protective mats for pressure-sensitive switches such as those described above have been useful, however, they fail to provide the degree of resistance to damage by impact and puncture by sharp objects which is desired in certain applications such as when the switch is to be used near sharp heavy objects or tools which are likely to fall on the mat.
The present invention provides a puncture-resistant mat for pressure-sensitive switching devices wherein the switching elements are isolated from both the environment and the puncture-resistant member. The puncture-resistant mat of the present invention comprises an upper moisture-resistant layer, a puncture-resistant and deformation-resistant protective layer disposed below the top layer, a bladder disposed below the impact resistant layer and preferably attached to the upper layer so that the protective layer is isolated from the environment, a switching chamber defined by the lower surface of the bladder and a lower outer surface. In accordance with the present invention, the switching element is protected from harmful matter such as moisture, dirt, or corrosive chemicals which may be present in the work area near the protective mat even if the mat is subject to a blow from a sharp object which punctures the top outer layer.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention with sections removed.
FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view taken along line 2--2 of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a top view of an electrical switch which may be used in one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4, is a cross sectional view of the electrical switch shown in FIG. 3 along line 4--4.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the present invention with sections removed wherein a pneumatic pressure-sensing switch is utilized.
FIG. 6 is a cross sectional view taken along line 6--6 of FIG. 5.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a pneumatic chamber which may be used with the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 5.
FIG. 8 is a side view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 illustrating the operation of this embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view with sections removed of still another embodiment of the present invention wherein the switching element comprises electrical contacts separated by carbon impregnated elastomer.
FIG. 10 is a cross sectional view taken along lines 10--10 of FIG. 9.
With reference to FIG. 1, one embodiment of the present invention comprises a protective, puncture-resistant mat 10 for use with conventional, pressure-actuated switching elements. While other configurations are possible, it is typically most desirable to construct protective mat 10 in a generally flat configuration having a neck 24 providing communication between a switching chamber 160 and a signal receiver 30.
The embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 comprises a top layer 100, preferably formed of a wear-resistant material, e.g. rubber elastomer. Top layer 100 is also preferably moisture-resistant and impermeable to dirt, or other materials which may adversely affect the operation in switching chamber 160. Top layer 100, as well as all other layers utilized in protective mat 10, have at least a slight degree of flexibility which will allow the entire protective mat 10 to conform to floors or other mounting areas which are not perfectly flat. For example, it is preferable that the materials utilized in a protective mat 10 having dimensions of 4 ft.�4 ft.�1 k�1 inch allow the mat to be readily flexed at least about 5�. and preferably at least about 20� without adversely affecting the operation of the mat, where the angle is defined as the angle between a flat floor on which one end the mat is placed and a tangent drawn along the opposing bottom surface of the mat. Of course, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the angle of flexibility will depend, in part, upon the dimensions of the mat. Additionally, protective mat 10 is advantageously sufficiently flexible so that protective mat 10 can be placed over objects in the work area, such as a heavy utility electrical cord, without causing continuous actuation of the switches. Top layer 100 is formed of any material which will withstand the environment in which the protective mat 10 will be used. For example, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that certain materials will have greater resistance to corrosion by specific chemicals than other materials which might otherwise be suitable.
One suitable material for top layer 100 is KOROSEAL manufactured by the Koroseal and Rubber Matting Products Company of Akron, Ohio, a division of R.J.F. International Corp. This particular elastomer has been found to have a high resistance to wear, puncture and cutting. Koroseal is also relatively easy to work with and seal along its edges using sealing methods known in the art, for example, heat sealing.
As shown in FIG. 1, top layer 100 may also comprise ribs 105 in order to provide skid resistance for people stepping on the mat. Ribs 105 also enhance the drainage of liquids which may fall onto the mat and thereby increase the overall life of the mat. While the thickness of top layer 100 may vary for the particular applications in which protective mat 10 will be used, it has been found that the preferred thickness of upper layer 100 is at least about 1/16 inch and is more preferably about 3/16 inch including the top ribs.
Disposed below top layer 100 is a puncture-resistant, deformation-resistant protective layer 120 which disperses forces applied to the mat, especially high, point-of-impact forces applied by sharp tools or the like, over relatively wide areas in order to protect the portion of mat 10 disposed below protective layer 120 from puncture. As used herein, the term "deformation" is used to mean permanent deformation, i.e., a change in the shape of an object upon the application of a force wherein the object does not return to the configuration it had before the application of the force. As mentioned above, protective layer 120 has sufficient flexibility to enable bending of the entire protective mat 10 when the mat is not placed on a perfectly level surface. Protective layer 120 must have a sufficient degree of flexibility so that if protective mat 10 is placed on an uneven surface or a surface containing a ridge, for example, a concrete floor having a heavy electrical cord which runs under mat 10, protective layer 120 permits the entire mat 10 to bend without continuously actuating the pressure-actuated element. Protective layer 120 must also have sufficient resistance to permanent deformation such that if an object is dropped on protective mat 10, though the object may puncture top layer 100 and instantaneously deform protective layer 120, protective layer 120 will not stay in such deformed position so as to continuously actuate a pressure-actuated switching element.
One method of measuring the suitability of a material or combination of materials for use as protective layer 120 is to measure the distance that a dent or groove will protrude from the bottom surface of protective layer 120 after the application of an impact by a dart weighing about 21/2 pounds, with a point having a diameter of about 0.10 inches which is dropped from a still position approximately 8 feet above the mat. In order to be considered "deformation-resistant" in accordance with the present invention, the permanent deformation of a protective layer having a thickness of about 1/4 inch subject to the preceding "Dart Test" will preferably not exceed about 0.050 inches and is most preferably less than about 0.025 inches.
As used herein, the term "puncture resistant" means that the protective layer will not be punctured i.e. such that a hole passes entirely through the protective layer, when the layer is subjected to the "Dart Test" referenced above but modified such that the dart is dropped from a height of about 3 feet. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that light guage metals, such as 1/16 inch thick spring steel, are not "puncture-resistant" as that term is used herein.
While not necessary to the practice of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, protective layer 120 may be advantageously sealed between top layer 100 and a bladder layer 140.
The material or combination of materials used in the construction of protective layer 120 are designed to disperse a blow of a sharp object which may come in contact with protective mat 10. Protective layer 120 may be formed of a single material such as layers of a high impact-resistant polycarbonate e.g. LEXAN/LEXGUARDTM made by General Electric, or may be formed from layers of different materials such as a high-impact resistant polycarbonate with a middle-layer of re-enforcing material such as Kevlar.
In order to spread the force of an impact over as wide an area as possible, it is preferable to have the bottom or non-impact side of protective layer 120 to be generally smooth.
Disposed below protective layer 120 is a hermetically-sealed switching chamber 160, shown in FIG. 2, defined by flexible, moisture-resistant bladder layer 140 and flexible, moisture-resistant bottom layer 180. The only opening to switching chamber 160 is provided by reinforced neck 24 which allows communication between switching chamber 160 and signal receiver 30.
The top 141 of bladder layer 140 is preferably substantially smooth in order to receive an impact from protective layer 120 over as wide of an area as possible. The bottom surface 142 of protective layer 140 preferably comprises a number of ribs 143 which extend substantially from one end of switching chamber 160 to the other end. The advantages provided by ribs 143 will be described below.
Bottom layer 180 has a top surface 181 and a bottom surface 182. As shown in FIG. 2, bottom surface 182 of bottom layer 180 is advantageously provided with ribs 183 which will allow water and other fluids to drain below protective mat 10. Therefore, if protective mat 10 is intended for use in an area subject to liquid spills, protective mat 10 will not impede the drainage of the spilled liquid into an already existing drain nor will it cause fluids which might shorten the useful life of protective mat 10 to collect next to protective mat 10.
In the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1-4, the protective mat 10 of the present invention comprises a plurality of pressure-actuated electrical switches. The particular type of electrical pressure-actuated switches which are employed may vary for different applications. One type of electrical pressure-actuated switch which is suitable for many industrial applications is shown in FIGS. 1-4 wherein electrical pressure-actuated switch 190 comprises electrical contacts 191 and 192 separated by insulating material 193. In order to facilitate construction, insulating material may be formed in the shape of a strip having grooves 194 at either end as shown in FIG. 4. In this manner, one contact strip 192 may be disposed below the insulating grooves 194 while the other contact strip 191 may be disposed above the insulating groove 194. A non-conductive filament 195 is preferably wrapped around the electrical pressure-actuated switch 190 in order to hold the elements of the switch 190 together. Switches 190 may be connected in parallel, as shown in FIG. 1, or in series via electrically conductive wires 199. As shown in FIG. 1, pressure-actuated electrical switches 190 are connected to signal receiver 30 via protected conduits 25 which pass through protective reinforced neck 24. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that other types of pressure-actuated electrical switches may be utilized without departing from the scope of the present invention. The spacing of the electrical, pressure-actuated switches may vary depending upon the specific application to which the protective mat will be used. A spacing of about 11/4 to about 5 inches from the center of one electrical switch to another is acceptable for many industrial applications.
It will also be appreciated that, in accordance with the present invention, switching chamber 160 may be divided into a number of switching zones for several reasons. In certain applications, it may be desirable to have one portion of the switching element providing a signal to one control device while another portion of the switching chamber actuates another device. In such instances, it may also be desirable to provide a corresponding plurality of protective layers (not shown) which each extend over only a portion of bladder 140, instead of a single protective layer 120 as shown in FIG. 1. As an alternative, several isolated switching chambers can be provided.
In accordance with the embodiment of the present invention disclosed in FIGS. 1-4 wherein the pressure-actuated device comprises a plurality of electrical pressure-actuated switches 190, the switches 190 are preferably arranged perpendicular to the ribs 143 of bladder layer 140. In this manner, the force applied by each rib 143 at the point of contact between rib 143 and pressure-actuated electrical switch 190 is more concentrated than if the ribs 143 extended parallel to switches 190. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, that the actuation of switches 190 only requires contact at a single point along the top or bottom of the switches 190, as opposed to a complete contact along the entire length of the switch 190.
In accordance with an alternative embodiment of the present invention illustrated in FIGS. 5-8, the protective mat 210 of the present invention utilizes a pneumatically-operated switch. In this embodiment, switching chamber 260 is an air tight, sealed chamber which is connected to a pneumatically-operated switch 230 by a hollow conduit 225. Such pneumatically-operated switches are known in the art whereby a surge of air or other fluid pressure is sensed by pneumatic switching device 230 and is converted to an electrical signal. This embodiment is similar to the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1-4 wherein a top protective layer 200 preferably comprises ribs 205, and a protective layer 220 shields a bladder layer 240 from sharp blows. Switching chamber 260 is defined by bladder layer 240 and bottom layer 280. If desired for added protection, a hollow, air-tight vessel 290 as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 may be disposed between bladder layer 240 and bottom layer 280. However, since the seal between bladder 240 and bottom layer 280 is both water and air tight, an additional resiliant, hollow vessel 290 is not necessary in order to practice this embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 illustrates the operation of this embodiment of the present invention wherein, upon the application of a force to protective mat 210, air or any other suitable fluid is forced from pneumatic switching-chamber 260 out through hollow conduit 225 in order to actuate pneumatically-operated switch 230.
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, protective mat 210 is similar to protective mat 10 in most respects with the exception of the type of pressure-actuated switching element which is utilized. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, protective mat 210 comprises a top layer 200, a protective layer 220, a bladder layer 240, a switching chamber 260, and a bottom layer 280.
In still another embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, protective mat 310 comprises a top cover 300 having ribs 305, a protective layer 320, a bladder layer 340, a switching chamber 360, and a bottom layer 380. The signal generating means 390 of protective mat 300, comprises a carbon impregnated elastomer 392 disposed between electrical contact strips 391 and 393. As generally illustrated in FIG. 9, upper contacts 391 are disposed above the impregnated elastomer 392 while lower contacts 393 (not shown) are disposed below impregnated elastomer 392. The elastomer 392 is impregnated with a large number of relatively small electrically conductive particles 394, for example, particles of about 0.030 inches in diameter present in the amount of about 15% by volume. The conductive particles 394 are dispersed in the elastomer 392 in a quantity which is insufficient to provide electrical contact between the top contact 391 and the bottom contact 393 when the elastomer layer 390 is in a relaxed, expanded configuration, however, when the elastomer is compressed, the particles 394 contact each other and provide an electrical path connecting the top contact 391 to the bottom contact 393. In this matter, a pressure-actuated signal generating device 390 is provided within switching chamber 360.
While the protective mat of the present invention has been described as having a protective layer disposed above the pressure-actuated means, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that for certain applications it may be desirable to invert the protective mat of the present invention such that the protective layer is disposed below the switching chamber formed between the bladder layer and the outer cover, or to provide impact and penetration protection to the top and bottom of the switching chamber by providing a protective layer above and below the switching chamber.
As shown in the cross sectional views of FIGS. 2, 6 and 10, the top, bladder, and bottom layers may be provided with cut-out portions in order to facilitate the placement of the protective layers and the pressure-sensing means. The illustrated cut-out portions are not necessary and the protective mats of the present invention can be formed using top, bladder, and bottom layers which have substantially flat surfaces which simply extend over the edges of the protective layer and the pressure sensing device a sufficient distance, for example about 11/2 inches, in order to provide room for the sealing of these layers. The actual method used to seal the layers will depend upon the materials used for the top layer, bladder layer, and bottom layer. However, when polyurethane or polyvinyl chloride materials are used to form each of these layers, a heat sealing of the layers using R-F energy is suitable and provides durable seals which are generally easy to work with.
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About 26% of Americans are obese and more than 36% are considered overweight as measured by BMI, a Gallup poll indicates, despite recent evidence that people are exercising more and increasingly cite obesity as a serious health concern. The findings are based on a survey that asked 350,000 people for their heights and weights. Income, age and ethnicity played a role in obesity rates, researchers said.
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The BKW Food Service Department is excited to provide parents a convenient, easy and secure online pre-payment service to deposit money into your child's school meal account at any time. This service also provides parents the ability to view your child's account balance through a Web site called MySchoolBucks.com. By having money in each child's account prior to entering the cafeteria, we find the lunch lines move along much faster so your child has more time to eat and be with friends.
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I'm a FTM and I would say I'm a rather modest shy person. I was wondering what you all thought about letting people in to experience the birthing proccess with you.
Honestly, I don't want anybody else in there except for my DH. I did give my mom permission to come in if she wanted to, but I left it up to her since she already experienced my brothers 2 sons being born. Me and my mom are very close (shes my best friend)Āso that isĀnot the issue. I'm just not too fond of anybody other than my DH to see that much of me and to see what I'll be going through. My MIL is a very blunt pushy person and I haven't told her yet that she is not aloud in there until afterwards and I'm worried how she will react. I have absolutely nothing against her either, I actually love my MIL and his whole family! I'm very lucky to have married into such a welcoming family! My DH and MIL love each other, but they are so much alike and they can't be in a room togther longer than 2 minutes without arguing about something stupid.
My dilema is that I don't want to hurt anybody by being mean. But I also want to be comfortable and be able to experience this with my DH without worrying about anybody else in the room.
Do you think I'm being too mean by refusing to let other people in there? Or should I let those that want to experience it in there?


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Free... First let me say that some people love the DR. Second, let me say that I am referring to that part of the DR on the thorny path...Luperon, Samana etc....not SantoDomingo or the tourist areas. We got stuck in Luperon for a month due to heavy trade winds which prevented any easting for an entire month. What we didn't like:
-Completely unsanitary conditions...the harbor WAS the sewer. Fresh food was eaten at your own risk! Conditions in town were extremely impoverished with dead animals in the streets & whores on the corners.
-Corrupt officials.
-Bad Americans...derelict types living permanently in the harbor...things go missing from boats etc.
-Lots of illness among cruisers while we were there. Suspect the sanitation had a lot to do with it.
Again...some people like it cause it is cheap to stay there long term and an excellent hurricane hole but to us (and several other boats we know), it was the worst place we'd ever been to. The problem is that if you go down the Thorny Path...you have no choice but to go there. The only hope is that you get a good forecast quickly and can get to Puerto Rico before the water or the canned goods run out!
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Bats Right Hand
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Captained Australia to the under-19 World Cup in Sri Lanka in 2000 and four years later became the 12th Australian to score a century in his Test debut.
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Captained Australia to the under-19 World Cup in Sri Lanka in 2000 and four years later became the 12th Australian to score a century in his Test debut.
Bats Right Hand
Having burst onto the international scene as a 23-year-old with a century on Test debut, the man known as 'Pup' has matured into the top dog of Australian cricket.
Clarke's batting has reached record-breaking levels since taking over as captain, and the summer of 2013-14 saw him lead his side back to the summit of Test cricket.
Imaginative and attacking captaincy has been an impressive feature of Clarke's reign as skipper, and his leadership qualities were there for all to see during Australia's Ashes whitewash and series victory in South Africa.
That famous win against the Proteas also included arguably Clarke's greatest performance as a batsman. The skipper finished unbeaten on 161 at Newlands after bravely surviving a brutal spell from Morne Morkel, with scans later revealing he had played most of the innings with a fractured shoulder.
Having been harshly targeted by some fans when victories were hard to come by, Clarke has successfully turned the tide of public opinion in his favour.
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Kenetec Announces EdgeXpert Service Planning Suite Designed to Save Providers Money by Planning Network Service Access Requirements Before Deployment.
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 2001
EdgeXpert calculates ROI, cash flow and bandwidth requirements before deployment of EdgeXpress(TM) System and building infrastructure
Kenetec, Inc., an innovator in the development of next generation broadband access solutions for converged networks, today announced EdgeXpert(TM), a Service Planning Suite that enables communications providers to plan the delivery of multimedia services to businesses over a single converged network.
With EdgeXpert, providers can generate the accurate, detailed information they need to assess the economic impact of a project and network requirements prior to investing significant financial or manpower resources.
Using an GUI-based front end, EdgeXpert guides a provider through a "wizard based" network planning and services scenario prior to ordering and installing any equipment at a site. "In today's capital crunch, Service Providers have a clear need to streamline the entire planning process before buying equipment or allocating resources for a specific project," stated Scott Heinlein, Consultant for TeleChoice, the leading strategic catalyst for the telecom industry. "Kenetec's EdgeXpert eliminates the guess work of an installation by enabling Service Providers to calculate their return on investment, as well as bandwidth and equipment requirements, before moving forward with deployment, which will in turn help ensure their company's long-term profitability."
When used in conjunction with Kenetec's EdgeXpress(TM), an end-to-end services platform for enabling multimedia services to businesses over a single converged network, EdgeXpert enables service providers to efficiently plan common building and customer equipment requirements, such as WAN and Uplink trunks, levels of redundancy, QoS as well as all specific equipment needs. EdgeXpert specifies the exact configuration of its modular product family based upon each business's service requirements and supports advanced features such as service queuing. Service queuing is crucial to ensure class of service delivery providing the customer with the confidence that their business critical applications will be successfully passed through to their final destination.
The EdgeXpress product family consists of the EdgeXpress 1000 Service Access Unit, the EdgeXpress 5000 Series Service Exchange Platform, and the EdgeXpress Service Provisioning System. EdgeXpert is an expansion of Kenetec's EdgeXpress Service Provisioning System, which also includes EdgeManager network management.
"Planning the service and product requirements for customers is a complex and tedious process that can truly impact the quality of service delivered and ability to optimize a providers return on investment," stated Brian Regli, CEO and Chairman of Inlec Communications, a Philadelphia based provider of high quality broadband access and communications service options. "Kenetec was the first to recognize this growing concern among service providers, and has developed a software product suite that will enable us to efficiently plan and manage each installation, determine the exact bandwidth needs of every tenant, and quickly deliver the right services-profitably." Inlec Communication is the first provider of residential, primary line Voice over IP services in the US.
Within the EdgeXpert Service Planning Suite there are five key modules:
-- Economic Analysis - easily determine the ROI and case flow for various assumptions of multimedia services. -- Building and Customer Database - profile key building and customer metrics including building and customer services required. -- Bandwidth Planning - a quick and error-free way to determine the exact bandwidth needs and the QoS/CoS for each customer and the building. -- The Equipment "Punch List" - automatically deliver a complete list of equipment and modules required to deliver services to the building and customers. -- Provisioning - automated discovery of a planned network, and once it is installed, configures the equipment in the building and provisions the services, from a remote NOC, and using the already compiled information database.
About Kenetec
Kenetec was founded in 1998 to deliver next generation communications access equipment optimized to meet the needs of Integrated Communications Providers deploying multimedia services to businesses over a converged network. The company's EdgeXpress product family is the industry's first broadband infrastructure solution based on a Services-oriented Building Area Network (SBAN) architecture that supports voice, data and video traffic to multi-tenant office complexes. EdgeXpress products are specifically designed to allow Integrated Communications Providers to cost-effectively deploy equipment and services that enable the profitable delivery of value-added broadband services. For more information, visit www.kenetec.com.
Kenetec, EdgeXpress, EdgeManager, and EdgeXpert are trademarks of Kenetec Incorporated. All other company names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.
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directed by Robert Wise
featuring Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker, Richard Haydn, Peggy Wood
2. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012)
directed by John Madden
featuring Tom Wilkinson, Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Dev Patel
3. Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson
featuring Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson, Jennifer Ehle, Luke Grimes, Marcia Gay Harden, Max Martini, Eloise Mumford, Dylan Neal, Rita Ora, Victor Rasuk, Callum Keith Rennie
4. God's Not Dead (2014)
directed by Harold Cronk
featuring Shane Harper, Kevin Sorbo, David A.R. White, Dean Cain, Willie Robertson
5. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
directed by Robert Mulligan
featuring Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Philip Alford, John Megna, Ruth White
6. Lone Survivor (2013)
directed by Peter Berg
featuring Mark Wahlberg, Ben Foster, Emile Hirsch, Taylor Kitsch, Eric Bana
7. Dead Poets Society (1989)
directed by Peter Weir
featuring Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles, Gale Hansen
8. Fireproof (2008)
directed by Alex Kendrick
featuring Kirk Cameron, Erin Bethea, Ken Bevel, Harris Malcolm, Jason McLeod
9. Game of Thrones: Season 01 (2011)
10. Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
directed by Blake Edwards
featuring Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Patricia Neal, Buddy Ebsen, Martin Balsam, Mickey Rooney
11. The Fault in Our Stars (2014)
directed by Josh Boone
featuring Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Willem Dafoe, Nat Wolff, Laura Dern
12. Schindler's List (1993)
directed by Steven Spielberg
featuring Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, Ralph Fiennes, Caroline Goodall, Jonathan Sagall
13. House of Cards: Season 01 (2013)
14. Game of Thrones: Season 02 (2012)
15. Breaking Bad: Season 05 (2012)
16. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)
directed by Matt Reeves
featuring Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman, Keri Russell, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Kirk Acevedo, Judy Greer
17. Unbroken (2014)
directed by Angelina Jolie
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18. Patch Adams (1998)
directed by Tom Shadyac
featuring Robin Williams, Daniel London, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bob Gunton
19. The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014)
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Marketing is a term that refers to activities, processes and methods of directing and active influencing of an entrepreneurship (business activities) according the market needs. Marketing integrates all activities that build strong relationships with the customer and that affect the overall business strategy and the market position.
Marketing focuses on pre-sales activities, identification or retrieval of customer needs and therefore marketing affects and involves all related fields, such as new products and services development, brand management, marketing research, marketing communication, advertising and promotion, sales and pricing.
Related terms and management methods:
- Advertising
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You could also try typing "download outlook" in the Online Help if @Matt Lamb's original instructions were unclear or difficult to follow.
I've also included a link if my instructions or attached screenshot were not clear enough for you to understand ->
This original post and answer is over a year old, and at some point a while back Salesforce made an update. Some time ago, the Setup link used to be exposed at the top right corner, but then they changed it so it was behind the logged in user's name.
Likely when I wrote the original response, more than a year ago, the Setup link was visible by default.
Just in case @Matt Lamb's follow-up explaination was not clear enough for you, here is a screenshot of the old UI Theme and the Setup link that he is referring to ->
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If anyone could help me, that would be great... I have followed the steps and it appears to have downloaded correctly, except when I try and use the tool in Outlook, it says that "Failed to login to Salesforce. An error occurred while attempting to connect to salesforce.com." It does not appear to like my email/password, although they are correct. Ideas??
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Plastic Surgeon and Breast Augmentation Specialist at Gateway Aesthetic in Salt Lake City, Addresses Myths of Breast Augmentation Surgery
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ — With so many rampant misconceptions about breast augmentation or breast enhancement surgery, Salt Lake City plastic surgeon, Dr. Heidi Regenass, addresses some of the most common questions and concerns.
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Dr. Regenass notes, "Many women have questions about breast augmentation or breast enhancement surgery, but are too timid to ask. Others may believe stories they hear on the Internet. As such, I'd like to address a few of the most common breast augmentation or enhancement questions that I receive every day."
1. Can breast augmentation look natural?
Yes. In fact, many patients do not want an obvious augmentation where "everybody notices". Breast augmentation, whether saline or silicone, can and should look and feel very natural. The cosmetic result is determined by the patient's tissue and the skill of the surgeon. That is why choosing an experienced, board certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in breast augmentation is very important.
2. Are breast augmentations and tummy tucks painful?
Not at the Gateway Aesthetic Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah. We realize that patient comfort is a priority, and so, where appropriate, we use pain pumps for breast enhancement and tummy tuck procedures. A pain pump will significantly decrease discomfort after surgery and will allow for a more rapid and comfortable healing. Our patients often report being amazed at the ease of the procedure compared to what they were expecting.
3. Are silicone implants dangerous?
Although women in the early 1990s were claiming that silicone made them "sick", there has never been any evidence to support these claims. As a precaution, silicone implants were taken off the market for a period of time for women undergoing their first cosmetic augmentation. Their use was limited to women having implants for reconstructive purposes, until more research could be conducted. Fortunately, the ban was lifted a few years ago, so currently women, aged 22 years and older, can again have silicone implants. Many patients prefer the more "natural" look and feel of silicone gel implants and women who already have saline implants are opting to have their saline implants exchanged for silicone. So the truth is that silicone implants are safe and they look and feel great!
4. Is everyone a good candidate for plastic surgery?
No, some patients have underlying medical conditions that make elective cosmetic surgery dangerous. This is exactly the reason we encourage patients to make an appointment to see if their goals are realistic and possible.
5. Should breast implants only be considered after completing childbearing?
Many women want to enjoy the benefits of breast augmentation during their childbearing years and beyond. There is no reason to wait until after you have had your children to get implants. Some women are concerned about being able to breast feed after they have breast augmentation. As a rule of thumb, if a woman has successfully breast-fed before implants, thereby indicating that she can breastfeed, she has a good chance of still being able to do so after an augmentation. That said, if a woman has sagging breasts, and also needs a mastopexy (breast lift), in addition to implants, then it is generally best to wait until after childbearing and breastfeeding has concluded.
6. Are implants the only option for breast augmentation?
No. Until recently though, it was true that in order to enhance a woman's bust size, an implant was required. However, with new and safe technologies, some women are actually candidates for "natural" breast enhancement. This procedure involves taking fat from unwanted areas of the body and transferring it to the breasts for augmentation. It's a safe, comfortable, effective procedure that does not even require general anesthesia!
7. Is it true that only a cosmetic surgeon is qualified to perform plastic surgery?
Unfortunately, any doctor can call themselves a "cosmetic surgeon" and not be board certified in plastic surgery. That said, the only doctors who should be performing plastic surgery are those with the specific training.
They should be board certified in 1) Plastic Surgery, 2) Dermatology, 3) ENT/facial plastic surgery, or 4) Oculoplastic Surgery.
Before trusting your looks and health to just anyone, make sure your chosen doctor is board certified and experienced. Rest assured, all the doctors at the Gateway Aesthetic Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah are board certified and specialize in their particular areas of expertise.
8. Do you accommodate out of town patients?
The Gateway Aesthetic Institute and Laser Center, in Utah, is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the US. We treat patients from all over the country.
Our facility is located at the Gateway Mall in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, an upscale center that was built to host the Salt Lake City Olympics in 2002. We are just a few minutes away from the airport and close to several downtown hotels.
Anyone with further questions may call to schedule a complimentary consultation.
Other services and treatments available at the Gateway Laser Center & Laser Center include Botox & Dysport, Restylane & Juvederm, Sculptra, SmartLipo, Tumescent liposuction, breast augmentation, tummy tucks, laser eyelid surgery, wrinkle & scar treatment, light & laser facials, spider vein treatment, laser hair removal, laser tattoo removal, dermatology and more.
The Gateway Aesthetic Institute & Laser Center is located at 440 West 200 So., Suite 250, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. The phone number is 801-595-1600. For additional information visit www.GatewayLaserCenter.com.
Heidi Regenass, M.D., is a board certified plastic surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the Gateway Aesthetic Institute and Laser Center.
Born in Zimbabwe, Dr. Regenass specializes in variety of plastic surgery procedures for both men and women to help them achieve their desired cosmetic result. Specifically, she specializes in plastic surgery procedures that rejuvenate the face and body, enhancing one's natural beauty including both breast enhancement and tummy tucks.
Dr. Regenass received her medical degree from the University of Utah where she excelled academically and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. She went on to perform her general surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic, followed by a plastic surgery residency at the University of Utah.
For more than 20 years, Dr. Regenass has been dedicated to the holistic practice of medicine to help her patients achieve their health and beauty goals. Dr. Regenass and the dedicated team of healthcare professionals at Gateway Aesthetic look forward to helping you look and feel your very best.
In addition to being board certified, Dr. Regenass is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
SOURCE Gateway Aesthetic Institute & Laser Center


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The history of Tamil Nadu begins with the establishment of a trinity of Tamil powers in the region—namely, the Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms—all of which are of unknown antiquity. These kingdoms enjoyed diplomatic and trade relations with distant lands. The Pandyas were mentioned in Greek literature dating to the 4th century bce, and in the 4th century ce, the Roman emperor Julian welcomed a Pandyan embassy. Meanwhile, the Chera dynasty cultivated a flourishing trade with western Asia.
From the mid-6th century until the 9th century, the Chalukyas of Badami, the Pallavas of Kanchi (now Kanchipuram), and the Pandyas of Madurai fought a long series of wars in the region. The period, nonetheless, was marked by a revival of Hinduism and the advance of the fine arts. From about 850, Tamil Nadu was dominated by the Cholas, of whom Rajendrachola Deva I (reigned 1014–44) was the most distinguished ruler. In the mid-14th century, the Hindu kingdom of Vijayanagar, which included all of Tamil Nadu, came into prominence. During the 300 years of Vijayanagar rule, Telugu-speaking governors and officials were introduced in the administration.
In 1640 the East India Company of England opened a trading post at the fishing village of Madraspatnam (now Chennai) with the permission of the local ruler. The history of Tamil Nadu from the mid-17th century to 1946 is the story of the British-controlled Madras Presidency in relationship to the rise and fall of British power in India. After Indian independence in 1947, the Madras Presidency became Madras state. The state's Telugu-speaking areas were separated to form part of the new state of Andhra Pradesh in 1953. In 1956 Madras was divided further, with some areas going to the new state of Kerala and other areas becoming part of Mysore (now Karnataka). What remained of Madras state was renamed Tamil Nadu in 1968.


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Hello, I am posting a copy of a post I made in the Win 8 forum in hope that more people will read it and also as a warning about the Win 8 Refresh facility. It may be my fault for using it but many experts & the program itself said that Refresh in Win 8 would not remove personal files. Well it removed many of my programs which I have now reinstalled but it also removed Windows Live Essentials and destroyed my emails dating back a very long time including all my contacts. Feel very angry about this as the descriptions of Refresh give the impression that its a very non aggressive program. Tried a recovery freebie but it reported that most of my stuff is unrecoverable.About three of 800 can be read. Tried uploading my e account into Outlook with my Microsoft credentials but it only found the stuff since the disater. Any comment please? (apart from its my fault) Win 8 64 bit Win Live Mail pop3 Thanks
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Posted June 4, 2013 at 3:26PM
Many of the mail clients, not just Windows Live Mail, store emails as part of their data and there is always a risk that the emails will go with the program as they are not treated as documents, etc. I separately back up my emails as I do with my documents, photos, etc.
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Posted June 4, 2013 at 7:29PM
"......it also removed Windows Live Essentials and destroyed my emails"
highside, have you checked WLM's default message-store location for your missing e-mails?:
C:\Users\your_username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail
Within that folder there should be one for every e-mail account that was setup in WLM. Within that here should be an Inbox, Sent Items, etc folder and within that all your e-mails should be there as separate files.
If that doesn't help then do a search for files with a .eml extension to see if your e-mails are somewhere else.
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Posted June 4, 2013 at 7:35PM
...........I forgot to say that the AppData folder is normally hidden so make sure you've got "Show hidden files and folders" set in Folder options.
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Posted June 4, 2013 at 8:02PM
Watching with interest as I am now wondering if W8 Refresh deletes AppData.
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Thanks so much Secret-Squirrel, I had already tried to find them and elected to view hidden files, found the path but nothing intelligible.
What worked was your idea of searching for .eml I searched C:\acer and it came gave me many emails. They appear as an envelope with a double HEX number but they do open in WLM. Will have to go into that further as the search doesn't say where they are ie the path shown is just Acer .eml Woolwell - the AppData was there having done the hidden files trick mentioned by Secret-Squirrel. For now have copied the mails to an external drive you will be pleased to hear.
Interesting that the recovery app I tried did find them but said they were too poor or unrecoverable but they seem fine, even if at the moment I can only click on an unnamed envelope a bit blindly.
Thanks for help will update later.
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Posted June 4, 2013 at 8:36PM
Rechecked the path and it does go but at the Windows Live Mail point it stops with three folders within another called Back Up One opens but shows just a page of code (folder edb00006) The other two cant be opened by Windows which asks how you want to open them.(I don't know) They are Mail.MsMessageStore Mail.pat
Maybe my contacts list is in there somewhere but much happier now.
Thanks again
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Posted June 4, 2013 at 9:02PM
Good to see you've made some progress.
".......it came gave me many emails. They appear as an envelope with a double HEX number but they do open in WLM................For now have copied the mails to an external drive....."
If you know which folder in WLM the e-mails should go (such as Inbox, Sent Items, etc) then here's how you can import them:
Arrange the folder window containing the files and the WLM program window so they're side-by-side. To add those files into WLM all you need to do is multiple select them and drag 'n' drop them into the appropriate folder in WLM. When you release the mouse those files will magically become regular e-mails with a proper subject line. You may want to try with just one file first so you get the hang of it.
Regarding your missing Contacts list, do a search for contacts.edb. I expect you'll find two so look at the modified dates and sizes and see if you can determine if one is your missing one.
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hmmm... I wonder if mine are "stock" then. They just look kinda out of place. The sheaves are too far forward, so maybe it's the same deal.
I have a full circle quadrant that would not require sheaves. I am thinking about changing over to it since fewer pulleys should be easier on the cables. But it's an aluminum part and it find it hard to trust it as much as I would the cast bronze one that is currently there. The keyway was probably the issue since from what i have seen on mine, it stands only 1/2" proud of the quadrant. Any pics would be great though I am sure it's not easy task getting in there.
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