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This guys logic is based off of a false premise of not knowing what capitalism is. I think therefore I am. Your mind defines you and what you want to do in life. To decide whether "society" is acting in tandem to the right or wrong tune, is irrelevant. Many people are consuming their lives with how this "network" is flowing without actually using any critical thinking skills. Even if we are all fully intertwined and become one large "organism" and then some Tower of babel moment happens and we are all back to basics, (anarchy if you will) our human nature will bring us straight back to this point. My concern is not this "network" but people being conditioned over the generations to accept this with no rational thought whatsoever. The NWO will happen whether you agree or disagree with it, we should all be concerned about losing our own identity while this process of STATISM, not Capitalism, is destroying the individual. I am not religious, nor do I believe in all Ayn Rand's beliefs. But Jesus Christ and Ayn Rand who have opposite beliefs warn of the same coming. Its happening and will continue to happen. That alone should be enough food for thought.
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are they going to use monsanto to reproduce humans and use us as batteries too?
anyone see the movie surrogates? That movie is average and falls flat but I believe it portrays where we are headed w/ technology. In the end all that makes us individuals is our mind, and no one can take that away from anybody. Instead of using your own vessel, people will have their own "surrogate" to function in society.
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It is super subjective, but what that person believes should believe it whole-heartedly from their own passion not from fear from rejection of the "society". Today's society has gotten so bad that many people are in other's business. When it doesn't affect them in anyway. Talk about a lack of harmony. That discord is bad for everybody except the people at the top that control everything. It allows them to lay down more policies on top of policies to make it look like they are fixing the discord. This would lead to your "change the world" idea. Everyone is so dumbed down that they just let government do what they need to do. To physically actually change it, you don't even need someone to believe in conspiracy. You need men/women who are great leaders with great minds that support community as a whole. I don't see that anywhere. THere have been people like this though, JFK, MLK, Lennon, etc and they were all killed. Yes, I know I am a conspiracy nut, I have no evidence of things like this that the big man is holding everyone down but to me it is more than a coincidence that these people are killed. I don't believe in coincidences. So in general, unless someone is going to take that leadership role, they can still keep a balanced mind and spread love/energy. For how cheesy that sounds it keeps more harmony in the world than dissonance. The more dissonance there is, it will just get worse for the general population. Oh and if you are a bible believer, this can't be stopped. That is why I find Book of Daniel and Revelation interesting. Not saying I believe it but God will come down fullfill the rapture and cleanse this earth. I personally can't believe in a personal God like that. Genevieve have you read Atlas Shrugged? If you haven't I would love if you took the time to read it and hear your thoughts. I can tell you are way smarter than me, I would love to to hear your thoughts on the book.
1 Is to truly think for themselves. Not just see something that makes them think about things or rationalize something. Anything can be rationalized off of a false premise. I don't talk about conspiracy cavalierly because no one will believe it. I came across a kid a few months that was in high school. We had that conspiracy connection but neither of us divulged our "crazy" beliefs. But he said that in school they are learning and believing that if you said that "90% of muslims are terrorists." That this is completely racist. That comment is not racist whatsoever. He was looking around his classroom and he sees people just soaking it in and agreeing. He couldn't believe how stupid people have become. Many people believe things are racist comments or acts all the time when they are not. On the conspiracy side this would be considered a deliberate tactic to to keep dissonance among the people. Look at that Trayvon Martin case in Florida, the media got caught red handed making it look like a white on black hate crime. If you beat something into someones brainless mind they will believe it at some point. e.g., "Change" "Their fair share", "It's the right thing to do", these Obama comments have no substance or reasoning whatsoever. Before you judge, I believe the Republicans are just as bad. 2 Is to love your friends and family and support community. Truly keep a balanced mind. Any type of negative energy emanating from someone because they had a bad day, etc, truly rubs off to the people around them. I could go on and on about this also but I will try to wrap up this whole crude summation of everything. As you mentioned "hopelessness" many conspirators have been led down the wrong path (fear mongering tools). What better way to make someone feel catatonic, for lack of a better word, than fear. The endless capacity of our mind is the greatest tool we have, and many use it poorly or the wrong way. I am willing to continue if any1 is interested
To do? It really depends on the angle a conspirator is taking. Taking a step back and looking at the complex world we live in I have realized a few things. It really isn't hopeless. But it is projected hopeless because the perception is "most people are asleep, we need to wake them, they are sheep!" But trying to explain to a non believer is futile. The ironic part is some conspirators go overboard with their ideas to the public which in turn opens the conspirator niche to ad hominem attacks to completely discredit the whole group. For example, some believe the earth is hollow and aliens and rich people live down there and communicate. I keep an open mind but I just laugh at these ideas that have zero evidence. It is pure conjecture. I am not religious as an agnostic and I am not an Objectivist as Ayn Rand would call it. I have 100 pages left in Atlas Shrugged. I find it unsettling how true that book is. Lets put Jesus Christ's spiritual beliefs to the side for a moment. To reiterate I don't have a religion, but I find parts of the bible interesting. Jesus Christ and Ayn Rand who have opposite beliefs both warn of the same breakdowns in society that lead to complete ineptness in a functioning world. But what is functioning? The "society" decides what labels are good and bad. In a way all societies are doomed. Anarchy is portrayed as chaos but it is precisely the reverse. There are no simple transactions anymore, everything has a policy on top of a policy along with several types of taxes. The dollar (backed by gold) was to be an efficient bartering system for this great free market society. That society is slowly dissipating over generations. The conditioning one receives from birth is no different from brainwashing. I have learned more about central theory and natural law in one year than any education would provide. Beyond this diatribe, what one must do....
I will keep this short. I guarantee none of you believe in conspiracy but just look how inept governments are. They control the education and many other aspects in our lives. I have read much on the deliberate dumbing down of america with essentially brainwashing. If you can get more than half the population to depend on government it will grow larger and at some point with the technology will pretty much control your lives. There is plenty of evidence out there. Remember you aren't going to find proof. A court case depends on evidence if there was proof the case is over. They don't teach central theory or natural law instead you must memorize capitals of the world...... You would say why people do this? If you were rich and powerful, wouldn't you make sure you would want to stay rich and powerful? Yes I know this comment will be glossed over. All you "intellectuals" will sit there providing witty banter with each other as you think you are having a progressive conversation to help save the world or fulfill your ego of having such said conversation. The answer is right in front of your face. I could go on and on, but it is pointless, you must look into yourselves.
There is alot of conjecture in these comments and good points also. There is no simple solution but the first step would be for the world to understand meat should not be a focal point of every meal. We are taught how important it is to get meat in our diets and many people wont even think about cutting back just because it is just so yummy. The research is out there, your body only needs so much protein a day. Meat is marketed that we need protein everyday and it is bad if you dont get any. Vegetables can provide a substantial amount of protein. And the B12 justification for meat is a fallacy. B12 is bacteria nothing more. The question is..., how do you know when you are in excess of protein? It is a business and an unethical business at that. The medical and ag industries are by far the worst with their propaganda to sell you their products. I am not condoning to cut meat out entirely. Animal fat is good, and cholesterol is good also. People should be eating alkaline diets and cutting back on meat due to the negative effects of excess protein. For how great the invention of refrigeration is, it has also lead us to be more irresponsible. Refined sugar is by far the worst thing people can eat, going vegan is not the answer. Now we have GMO corn being fed to most animals and filled with antibiotics. All this energy and waste to provide a pork chop would go away if people ate more produce. For starters, kale and spinach provide way more nutrients than you might think. I saw someone mention hydroponic gardening. I have been thinking about doing that. Personally I want to start a business in Denver where all crops are grown inside, temp control, etc, use solar panels and fuel cells and sell these wonderful foods to the local restaurants. The initial capital is the biggest problem. It would be considered even better than organic as organic uses pesticides. Organic is a must against GMO's but the rest is circumstantial.

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ET Rice is an extravagant golden-colored type of rice of unmeasurable capture level. It is on Jiro and Setsuno's Full Course Menu as their main dish.
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In terms of both words and images, the American comic book had a tremendous impact on popular culture. Comics could be funny and cute, or they could be bizarre, morbid, risque, violent, and bursting with the subconscious desires of youth culture. This is a celebration of the golden era of American comics and the wonderful art and stories it produced.
This volume takes a look at the pioneers of the comic book and the industry's founding connections with sleazy pulp magazines; the campaign for censorship in the fifties; the unstable and oftentimes unfair relationship between artists and publishers -- how comic artists' work wasn't considered art at the time; and, of course, the exciting comics themselves.
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Chapter 18. Obesity and Related Disorders
- Jim Smith and
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Published Online: 26 APR 2010
DOI: 10.1002/9781444323351.ch18
Copyright © 2010 Blackwell Publishing Ltd
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Functional Food Product Development
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Wang, Y. (2010) Obesity and Related Disorders, in Functional Food Product Development (eds J. Smith and E. Charter), Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9781444323351.ch18
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- Published Online: 26 APR 2010
- Published Print: 11 JUN 2010
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- obesity and related disorders;
- obesity -, excessive body fat contributing weight gain;
- overweight prevalence and obesity;
- health costs and obesity;
- obesity etiology - high fat diet;
- obesity and cardiovascular disease - mechanisms involved;
- obesity and type 2 diabetes;
- obesity prevention - avoiding food traps and increasing physical activity;
- obesity treatment - surgical treatment;
- satiety promoter - appetite suppressants
This chapter contains sections titled:
Definition of obesity and commonly used measures
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Etiology of obesity
Obesity and cardiovascular disease
Obesity and type 2 diabetes
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La Polena is a charming sea front apartment with a superb panoramic view in a traditional sea village at a short distance from Bari and all the most attractive destinations.. The apartment is located at the village's promenade with all the duties at a walk but in a very quiet area. You'll enjoy comfort, view and silence. Free wi-fi. Free parking at 50 mt.
Comfortable in every year's season due to the good location and the conditioning.
The Mola di Bari village is at 35km from Bari Palese airport and very well connected to Bari City by train and bus.
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Puglia is a magic region rich of tradition , history, art and natural beauties.
Suitable all over the year for the temperate climate and the many possibilities of interesting sites.
Magic food and wine, old sea towers, castles and typical villages give a warm welcome to foreigners .
Two Wolrd Heritage sites ( Alberobello and I Sassi di Matera ), 1 natural protect area on the coast ( Torre Guaceto )
Barocco and a interesting countryside.
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Mola di Bari and 'a breezy, small town on the Adriatic Sea at 20 km from Bari.
It's located in a strategic area and connected to the main destinations of relief by the highway SS16. It's renowned for its magnificent Angevin Castle, the fish market and the beautiful seafront promenade.
The geographical position of Mola makes it a very attractive choice of staying as near to Bari and its airport, as to the site of Alberobello (UNESCO Heritage), Conversano and Ostuni. The most beautiful beaches of the area start from Mola di Bari up to 40 km to the south with a wide variety of rocks, sand, both wild or equipped beach access.
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ROSEMONT, IL - JANUARY 30: Head coach Jim Boeheim of the Syracuse Orange watches as his team takes on the DePaul Blue Demons at the Allstate Arena on January 30, 2010 in Rosemont, Illinois. Syracuse defeated DePaul 59-57. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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Management of Public Investment Projects in Korea 2005. 5. 24. Korea Development Institute Public and Private Infrastructure Investment Management Center Hyeon Park (firstname.lastname@example.com] Contents 1. Introduction 2. PFS (Pre-Feasibility Study) Overview 3. PFS Implementation 4. PFS Methodology 5. Case Study 1: PFS on Dang-jin ~ Cheon-an Freeway Construction Project 6. Case Study 2: PFS on Light Rail Transit Project in Kang-Nam Gu, Seoul 7. Further Issues in PFS 2 1. Introduction Establishment of Integrated Public Investment Management ₵ A Pre-feasibility study (PFS) was introduced in April 1999 as a public sector reform initiative in the wake of the financial crisis of 1997 and 1998. • Since the 1970s, line ministries have implemented Feasibility Studies to get government budget funding. • Criticism of feasibility studies for the Seoul-Busan Express Rail project and other large-scale construction projects. ₵ A Total Project Cost Management (TPCM) System was established in 1994. • During the design and construction phases of a project, the change in construction costs is monitored by the Ministry of Planning and Budget. • If the total costs of a project increase by more than 20%, the feasibility study is re- inspected. In April 2005, re-inspection guidelines were established ₵ Performance evaluations for several road construction projects have been recently conducted. 3 1. Introduction (2) Public Investment Management Process Ex Ante Intermediate Ex Post Operation/ Planning Draft Design Maintenance PFS Blueprint Design (Pre-Feasibility Study) Land Acquisition/ Feasibility Study Construction Total Project Cost Management Performance Evaluation Re-inspection of Project Feasibility 4 2. PFS Overview Purpose of PFS ₵ PFS aims to enhance fiscal productivity by launching large-scale public investment projects based on transparent and objective ex ante project evaluations. Coverage of PFS All new infrastructure projects with total costs amounting to 50 billion Korean Won ($50 Million USD) or more are subject to PFS. Local government and private investment projects are subject to PFS if central government subsidies exceed 30 billion Won. Exemptions from PFS Legally necessary facilities Rehabilitating facilities Military facilities 5 2. PFS Overview(2) PFS Procedure Line Ministry of KDI Ministry Planning & Budget Submit PFS Select PFS projects candidate Projects Organize Teams/ Request PFSs Conduct PFS Make Investment Submit Decision PFS Report Feasibility Study Announcement or Stop 6 2. PFS Overview(3) Comparison of PFS and Feasibility Study PFS Feasibility Study Definition An overview survey preceding a detailed Detailed analyses of economic and technical feasibility study aimed at budget feasibility before beginning construction of the planning and setting priorities projects that have already met the criteria of the preceding PFS Economic Broad analyses to decide whether the Precise and detailed analyses to decide whether Analysis next phase of detailed feasibility study is construction should be started. Analysis focuses on necessary. Finding alternative way to a given alternative. achieve the project goal. Policy Examination of macro aspects of the Not applicable except for detailed environmental Analysis project, such as necessity of the project impact assessment and analyses of some related in a national-economy perspective, issues that have significant expected impacts correspondence with higher level plans, and balanced regional development. Technical Detailed analysis is not required. Various detailed analyses including soil analysis and feasibility Replaced by expert's consulting. analysis of engineering techniques. analysis Evaluation Ministry of Planning and Budget Spending Agency (Line Ministries) Ownership Research 80 – 100 million won 300 million - 2 billion won fund/duration Approximately 6 months Depending on the project 7 2. PFS Overview(4) <Table 1> Number of PFS Conducted Roads Rail Seaports Airports Dams Other Sum 1999 11 2 1 0 1 4 19 2000 11 7 5 1 1 5 30 2001 20 14 1 1 0 5 41 2002 9 9 0 0 5 7 30 2003 19 11 4 0 5 12 51 2004 14 6 0 0 3 10 33 Sum 84 49 11 2 15 43 204 Proportion (%) 41.2 24.0 5.4 1.0 7.4 21.1 100.0 Evaluation Results ₵ About half of the projects were evaluated as being 'Not-Feasible.'. 8 3. PFS Implementation Pillars of PFS Implementation ₵ Objectivity, consistency, and transparency Development of Evaluation Guidelines ₵ Detailed description of methodology and procedures of PFS implementation ₵ PFS guidelines by sector: • Roads, rail, seaports, airports, dams, and cultural facilities • Using the same dataset for different projects in the same sector ₵ Continuous revision of guidelines through academic research 9 3. PFS Implementation (2) Multi-disciplinary Research Team ₵ Three or more organizations are involved including KDI • e.g. KDI (Project manager), University professors (Transportation demand analysis), and Engineering firms (Cost estimation) ₵ Induce balanced decision-making PFS Committee ₵ Members: Staff from the MPB and line ministries, PIMAC, the PFS team, and field specialists ₵ Open discussion on mid-term and PFS final reports 10 4. PFS Methodology [Figure 1] PFS Flowchart Project Proposal Background Study Review of statement of purpose Collect Socio-economic, geographic, and technical data Brainstorming Raising issues concerning PFS Economic Analysis Policy Analysis Demand Analysis Balanced Regional Development Cost Estimation Regional Economic Impact Benefit Estimation Consistency with Higher-level Plan Cost-Benefit Analysis Environmental Impact Assessment Financial Analysis Regional Preference Financial Feasibility Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (AHP) Overall Feasibility 11 4. PFS Methodology (2) Economic Analysis ₵ Methodology: cost-benefit analysis • Criteria: B/C, NPV (Net Present Value), IRR (Internal Rate of Return) • Social Discount Rate: 6.5% • Duration: Roads, rail and seaports (30 yrs), Dams (50 yrs) • Tax is excluded but salvage value is included ₵ Benefit of road project • Valuation of changes in route, and travel speeds due to the project • Savings in travel time, vehicle operation costs, traffic accidents, and environmental costs (air and noise pollution) 12 4. PFS Methodology (3) AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) ₵ A multi-criteria decision-making approach • Combines quantitative and qualitative criteria for decisions under a hierarchical structure • A group decision support system ₵ Characteristics • Hierarchical structuring • Pair-wise comparison 13 4. PFS Methodology (4) [Figure 2] AHP Structure of PFS (Prototype) Pre-Feasibility Economic Analysis Policy Analysis Common criteria Project-specific Criteria Balanced Regional Development PSC 1 Regional Economic Impact PSC 2 Environmental Impact Assessment PSC 3 Regional Preference PSC 4 Funding Source Availability Consistency with H-L Plan 14 5. Case Study 1 Dang-jin ~ Cheon-an Freeway Construction Objectives To relieve traffic congestion To improve accessibility to Cheong-ju International Airport Project Scope Length: 45.0 km (4 lane) Estimated Total Cost: 900 Billion Won Construction Period: 2008~2013 15 5. Case Study 1 (2) Site Map 16 5. Case Study 1 (3) Route Map 평택-안성고속도로 서해안고속도로 경부고속도로 인주도시계획구역 대안1 대안2 당진-대전고속도로 논산-천안고속도로 17 5. Case Study 1 (4) Demand Forecast 10,000~40,000 vehicles/day (2014) 18 5. Case Study 1 (5) Estimate of Benefits Estimating changes in choice of route and travel speeds Savings in travel time, vehicle operating costs, traffic accidents and environmental costs (air and noise pollution) Estimate of Costs Estimating Construction Costs, Land Acquisition Costs, Accessory Costs, Contingency Costs, Operating Costs Economic Analysis Benefits Costs NPV IRR (Billion won, (Billion won, B/C (Billion Not Discounted) Not Discounted) (%) won) Route 1 37,233 11,791 1.36 213.1 10.9 Route 2 32,966 11,271 1.26 152.9 10.2 19 5. Case Study 1 (6) Policy Analysis AHP Weights on economic analysis & policy analysis results Economic Analysis Policy Analysis Average 0.614 0.386 Person 1 0.600 0.400 Person 2 0.700 0.300 Person 3 0.550 0.450 Person 4 0.600 0.400 Final results Feasible Non-Feasible Average 0.779 0.221 Person 1 0.771 0.229 Person 2 0.804 0.196 Person 3 0.799 0.201 Person 4 0.757 0.243 20 6. Case Study 2 Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project in Kang-Nam Gu, Seoul ₵ Construction of a Light Rail Transit (LRT) System in the Kang-Nam Gu Area, a sub- center in southern Seoul. • Objectives - Relieve traffic congestion and mitigate air-pollution emission - Provide public transportation to manage travel demand - Enhance high-tech image of the international business district • Length: 4.9km; No. of Stations: 13 • System: Seat-type monorail / AGT (Automated Guideway Transit) • Cost Estimate: 300 Billion Won / 240 Billion Won 21 6. Case Study 2 (2) Route Map of LRT 22 6. Case Study 2 (3) Seated-Type Monorail 23 6. Case Study 2 (4) AGT (Automated Guideway Transit) 24 6. Case Study 2 (5) Travel Demand ₵ 80-90 thousand daily passengers Summary of Economic Analysis (Billion Won) System Benefits Costs B/C NPV Monorail 180.4 256.9 0.70 -76.4 AGT 180.4 192.6 0.94 -12.2 25 6. Case Study 2 (6) Conclusion ₵ This project is not economically feasible (B/C <1). ₵ The major beneficiaries of this project would be local residents in Kang-Nam Gu, which is the wealthiest local government in Korea and already has a well-developed subway system. Hence, central government subsidies for this project would widen regional disparities between Kang-Nam Gu and other areas in Seoul as well as the rest of Korea. ₵ The research team recommends 'not to provide' a central government subsidy for this project. 26 7. Further Issues in PFS Expansion of PFS Coverage Continuous Standard Guidelines Revision Database Building 27
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A portable and adjustable pneumatic lumbar support is provided having a back section and a leg section adjacent to the back section. A first bladder in the back section inflates to support said user's torso. A second bladder in the leg section supports the user's legs. An air compressor integrally and operatively coupled with the first and second bladders are selectively capable of separately inflating each bladder. A temperature control region integral to the back section provided for administration of hot or cold therapy.
1. A portable and adjustable pneumatic lumbar support comprising:
a back section comprising a substantially flat, horizontally elongated, rectangular configuration for a user's torso to rest, said back section further comprising a generally U-shaped ring about a perimeter of said back section comprising an elevated band and perpendicularly depending lateral rails, said band provided as a head rest, said lateral rails provided as arm rests;
a leg section adjacent to said back section to support said user's legs, said leg section comprising a first exterior surface and a second exterior surface interfacing at a margin intended to support the posterior surface of said user's knees, said first exterior surface comprising a substantially linear orientation, said second exterior surface comprising a substantially arcuate orientation;
a first bladder bounded by said back section, said first bladder inflated to support said user's torso therein;
a second bladder bounded by said leg section, said second bladder inflated to support said user's legs therein;
an air compressor integrally and operatively coupled with said first bladder and said second bladder, respectively, said air compressor selectively capable of separately inflating said first bladder and said second bladder; and
a temperature control region integral to said back section, said temperature control region provided for administration of hot or cold therapy.
2. The portable and adjustable pneumatic lumbar support of
3. The portable and adjustable pneumatic lumbar support of
4. The portable and adjustable pneumatic lumbar support of
5. The portable and adjustable pneumatic lumbar support of
6. The portable and adjustable pneumatic lumbar support of
There have been no previously filed, nor any co-pending applications, anywhere in the world.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to orthopedic supports, and more particularly, to a portable and adjustable pneumatic lumbar support.
2. Description of the Related Art
Each day, many people strain muscles while performing a task (sitting, standing and lifting), be it at home, in the garden, exercising or resulting from overall poor health of the individual. With the stringent work schedules many have today, eating fast foods and increasing our body weight places our lower backs in a strain, thereby reducing the opportunities to engage in meaningful exercise. Because of these work schedules, exercising has become more of a desire, need and want instead of a daily routine. Without the opportunity to exercise, the fatty foods consumed often results in obesity and further prevents individuals from strengthening our bodies as we should.
In conjunction with these daily issues we tend to become lazy, and unwilling to motivate ourselves to maintain our bodies. This leads to physical ailments and/or injuries, such as muscle pulls or strains or sprains, slipping disks, impinging disks, forward and backward leaning of the body, shoulder slumping or slouching, most of which allows the abdominal muscles, buttocks and tissues to move outward, thereby placing strain on the lower back. Such strains or sprains, ailments and/or injuries ultimately result in visits with a doctor, chiropractor and/or a physical therapist to thoroughly treat and remedy the condition.
Unfortunately, there are a wide variety of insurance schemes that either prohibit or discourage regular visitation to health care professionals. In addition, many people are too preoccupied with work or miscellaneous activities to adequately care for themselves or seek appropriate health care attention. As such, health care, in general, and back care, in particular, are largely ignored until the moment the back area is injured.
Accordingly, there is a need for a means by which one can perform pelvic tilt exercises and stretches on their own, either at home or in the office, as part of a regular exercise regimen or health maintenance routine, without requiring costly services and equipment.
In the related art, several devices are disclosed that describe a back support device. Of particular interest is U.S. Pat. No. 6,117,095, issued in the name of Daggett et al., in which a portable and adjustable pneumatic lumbar support is provided for use on a floor, and is hereby incorporated by reference as if fully rewritten. The benefits and improvement of the Daggett et al. reference show the advantages of utilizing a leg-raising cushion having a hollow, inflatable bladder in linear alignment. Consequently, the present invention builds upon such developments, providing improvements for use in tandem, table top, or institutional applications.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an improved portable and adjustable pneumatic lumbar support that permits a user with chronic or acute back pain to select and subsequently lie in a customized neutral lumbar position so as to decrease the pain in the lumbar area, and thus increasing the user's range of motion.
Briefly described according to one embodiment of the present invention, an improvement of U.S. Pat. No. 6,117,095, is provided having an inflatable lumbar support that would be readily adaptable for portable use if having an overall dimension of four feet (4′) wide by seven (7′) in length for a single user. Two users would have approximately seven to eight feet (7–8)′ in width split in three and one-half feet (3′6″) sections by seven feet (7′) in length. In such an embodiment, either one person can lie on the back product or two at a time in different sections and corresponding hand devices and separate pumps. The product will also have raised side rails (for hands and arms) for additional comfort for the users. It is also envisioned that users may rotate body alignment so as to sit backwards within the unit, with the back adjacent to the leg support, thereby permitting a user to rest upright and watch television, read and/or assist in standing up. In addition, it is further envisioned that a large single sectioned product will be available for use in a bed, dimensioned between four (4) and eight (8) feet in width.
The lower back area will have two sections. One section for moist heat labeled in red and a cold pack section labeled in blue. The buttocks or saddle region will have a slight padded incline in the lower back area to prevent lower slippage and to elevate and anteriorly lift the T-11, T-12, L-1 spinal regions for support and comfort. The saddle will include material that will adhere to clothing and/or skin to further prevent lower slippage. The saddle inflates from a horizontal origin to a more vertical profile for more stretching and tilting by raising the legs. Once full of air, a plastic insert may be used for positioning and stabilization of the buttocks. The plastic insert will also be used so that the user's buttock does not sink into or otherwise deform the inflatable product. In addition, the plastic insert will have a padded material for adhering to the patients buttocks.
The leg area, near a person's knees, will include a plastic insert under the PVC material that will align with the middle of the leg portion, thereby stabilizing and preventing the legs from falling off the sides of the unit during inflation of the lumbar support. Thus, the inflated sides of the unit have a taller profile than the middle of the leg portion so that the leg-knee area is in comfort and does not allow the users legs to slip off the sides.
The entire back product will have an outside layer that is covering the inflatable product so that the product has a comfortable quality when in use. Stitch work and sewing will be necessary. Once deflated, occurring within approximately thirty (30) seconds, the product may be placed into a carrying case or container.
The improved pneumatic lumbar support (for a single user) will have two compartments. One compartment will cover the entire body laying down on the ground and/or bed. A first compartment is inflated by depressing a single button or switch, an entire lower portion inflating like an inflatable bed, with the saddle and the anterior tilt portion (rounded part corresponding approximately to T-11, T-12 and L-1) placing pressure and elevating the lower back like a lumbar cushion in a chair (creating anterior tilt). Deflation may be accomplished through depression of the same or a separate deflation button. A second compartment, encompassing the leg raiser, inflates the portion under the legs to raise the legs and knees, and also tilt the pelvis with a vertical movement of the saddle portion. Inflation of the second compartment will create the posterior tilt, stretch and release of posterior impingements. The second compartment may be raised from a substantially level and deflated state to approximately twenty to thirty inches (28″–30″) in profile.
The improved pneumatic lumbar support (for two users) will be the same as the single user model, but instead of two compartments, there will be four compartments, two hand held devices of which will contain four buttons each, two different inflatable devices, and a divider longitudinally bisecting about the middle of the lumbar support. The division of the lumbar support into halves permits customized adjustment of the respective lumbar support divisions to particular user preferences. In addition, two hot pack sections and two cold pack sections are provided, a set of each hot and cold section for each respective division for twin users. This embodiment of the lumbar support is envisioned to be six feet to eight feet (6′–8′) in width and seven feet (7′) in length.
The improved pneumatic lumbar support is designed to satisfy all aspects of proper health care maintenance. The lumbar support is designed for home health, travelers, HMO participants, physical therapy regimens, chiropractic visitations, and to satisfy the requirements established by the plurality of health insurance companies currently available. The improved pneumatic lumbar support is to be used at home, in the office, while sleeping, vacation, traveling for work, exercising, stretching and other similar activities. The lumbar support is envisioned as lowering stress levels, strengthening variously target muscle groups, educating the consumer of proper spinal alignment, pain management, distracting the spine, releasing impinging atmospheres, increasing range of motion and/or simply relaxing, thus maintaining a posterior tilt position for a length of time.
A temperature control apparatus, such as a hot pack section or cold pack section, is located inside the lower back pad, corresponding and covering approximately the area between the T-4 and L-5 vertebrae of the user when lying on the mid to lower back extremity. It is also envisioned that a vibrational mechanism is included within the hot and cold section and controlled by the temperature control apparatus.
A leg-raising cushion rests flush against the floor and/or table top, and is used to raise the user's legs such that the thighs are oriented approximately 45–90 degrees upward in relation to the torso, depending on the height of the individual.
A hollow, inflatable bladder is located between the lower back pad and the leg-raising cushion, placing the three components in linear alignment.
The inflatable bladder contains a spinal indentation along the elongated centerline of the present invention, and at the lateral midline of the inflatable bladder. The spinal indentation is constructed to permit resting of the spinal column therein, thereby reducing pressure on the spinal column from the inflatable bladder. The spinal indentation continues linearly onto the lower back pad, with the indentation conforming and corresponding to the various spinal vertebrae lying on the lower back pad during use of the present invention.
Gripping protrusions or material are located on the upper, exterior surface of the inflatable bladder, and are designed to reduce downward sliding of the buttocks and to create a slight distraction of lower vertebrae on the inflatable bladder during inflation of the inflatable bladder.
When a user is positioned on the lumbar support, the inflatable bladder extends from the upper portion of the hamstring region of the leg to approximately the L-5 vertebrae, and is constructed such that inflation in the hamstring region causes a displacement greater than that of the buttocks region, allowing for more tilt of the lower spine. By inflating and deflating the inflatable bladder, the user can cause an anterior and posterior pelvic tilt, exercising and stretching the lumbar vertebrae and muscles. The user can also adjust the inflatable bladder so that the comfortable, normal resting position is achieved.
Pneumatic pressure to the inflatable bladder is provided by a portable electric air compressor. The electric air compressor may be remotely controlled by the user via a compressor control pad. The air compressor is powered by batteries, but traditional AC power is also envisioned.
Securement means extend from either side of the present invention, and are of sufficient length to wrap around a user's abdomen in the center of the lumbar region. Thus, the securement means secures the user to the present invention in order to ensure an effective treatment and to increase minimal distraction as the pelvic tilt is being performed. In one embodiment, securement means is envisioned as a belt or belt-type structure or mechanism.
The advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following more detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like elements are identified with like symbols, and in which:
The best mode for carrying out the invention is presented in terms of its preferred embodiment, herein depicted within the
1. Detailed Description of the Figures
Referring now to
A lumbar support 10 is a portable device that rests on the ground or table top, a floor or bed, and allows a user to perform pelvic tilt exercises and to apply heat or cold therapy to the vertebrae of the spine. It is envisioned that the lumbar support 10 is constructed of a material selected from the group comprising rubber, plastic or vinyl, providing a flexible lumbar support 10 capable of repeated inflation and deflation, durability in transport and storage, and of a non-impact material so as not to damage walls, floors, furniture and other similar items during assembly and/or disassembly.
Referring now to
The back section 20 also includes an inflatable elevated band 24 provided at an end opposite to the leg section 30. The band 24 is intended to serve as a comfortable head rest mechanism when the user is lying with torso to the back section 20 and legs to the leg section 30, but it is also envisioned as functioning as a foot elevation mechanism if the user is lying in a reverse orientation, with torso resting against the leg section 30 and the legs against the back section 20. The back section 20 further includes a pair of lateral rails 26 and 28 positioned perpendicularly adjacent to the band 24 along the upper perimeter of the back section 20. Similar to the band 24, the pair of lateral rails 26 and 28 are inflatable and provide comfortable arm rests for the user while positioned within the lumbar support 10, and also providing means for the user to safely orient and remove themselves from the lumbar support 10 after therapy, relaxation and/or exercise is complete. As disclosed in
The leg section 30 includes two exterior surfaces 32 and 34 converging to form an inclined configuration relative to the back section 20. The first exterior surface 32 has a substantially linear orientation. The second exterior surface 34 has an arcuate orientation. The first and second exterior surfaces 32 and 34 converge at a margin 36 intended to support the posterior of a user's knees, and may be further supported by a linearly elongated plastic insert 38 slidably inserted beneath the exterior surfaces 32 and 34. The linearly elongated plastic insert 38 provides added stability and rigidity to the margin 36, and is intended to prevent unnecessary deformity of the leg section 30, while also attempting to prevent the user's legs from sliding from the leg section 30 as inflation occurs. The amount of inflation provided to the leg section 30 permits the user to adjust the incline of the thighs, knees and lower legs between an orientation approximately 0� to 90� upward in relation to the user's torso, and depending on the height of the individual user. For the most common usage of the lumbar support 10 envisioned, the incline angle and orientation is envisioned as falling within the general range of 30� to 90� upward in relation to the user's torso.
The lumbar support 10 is manufactured from a nylon or nylon blended fabric, such as nylon with 420 denier weight, as an example. The fabric is covered in certain locations with a non-slip material 50, such as felt, codura or other similar material, thereby preventing unwanted slippage from specified body positions. The non-slip material 50 is envisioned as being most appropriately placed at the first and second exterior surfaces 32 and 34, thereby preventing slippage of the legs and/or buttocks when positioned for therapy or relaxation.
The air compressor 40 is envisioned as being integrally and operatively coupled with the first and second bladders 42 and 44, respectively, so that separate inflation of the bladders 42 and 44 may be accomplished. Separate actuation buttons may be provided for inflation and deflation corresponding to the respective bladders 42 and 44. Operative coupling between the compressor 40 and the bladders 42 and 44 may be accomplished through direct electrical coupling or by remote signal transmission, such as infra red or radio frequency transmissions.
It is envisioned that other styles and configurations of the present invention can be easily incorporated into the teachings of the present invention, and only one particular configuration shall be shown and described for purposes of clarity and disclosure and not by way of limitation of scope.
2. Operation of the Preferred Embodiment
As the patient uses the pneumatic lumbar support, they will lie in a supine position (on their backs). Completely deflated, the patient lies against the back section 20 and resting the legs on the leg section 30. The lumbar support is inflated by actuation of the air compressor 40 via a control (either remote or integral). As the product inflates (to the patient's discretion-comfort level), the saddle will move from a horizontal position to a more vertical position. This will begin the distraction phase of the spine as well as release any impingements posteriorly. Furthermore, this posterior tilting will flex the lower spine stretching muscles in the lower back and allow the patient to locate their neutral natural position and alleviating the pain or spasms. In addition to lowering the pain this will, lower stress levels and educate the consumer of where they need to place their back for future comfort as well as increase range of motion and strengthen the body.
Envisioning this procedure, the patient, for additional comfort will previously slip either a hot or cold pack into the integral pouch 22′ to alleviate various aches and pains as required. If the patient enjoys the posterior pelvic tilt they will increase the airflow with their remote control to full capacity, elevating the legs thus distracting the spine and stretching the lower back almost creating a 90—90 degree from the pelvis to the feet of the patient. If however, the patient feels more comfortable in an extension position, they will be allowed to inflate just the first section under the entire body first before the leg raise and place the body in an anterior tilt. While lying on the inflated product the patients that require anterior tilt will be able to remotely increase air in a certain section just underneath the L2–L5 region of the lower back. As the whole product inflates, the back portion will inflate first taking the patient off of the preexisting floor or bed while the anterior tilt becomes more prominent with increased influx of air. At this time, if the patient chooses to raise the leg portion for flexion and/or posterior tilting, they may that this time with another set of buttons on the same remote.
As the user finds their comfortable location on the Improved pneumatic lumbar support, they will be able to deflate and inflate the product at any time allowing for more comfortable positioning. Normally with lower back patients, they are not able to find a comfortable location for more that 15 minutes at a time thus allowing us to design the product so that they can manipulate the air pressure to certain degrees for different lengths of time to their discretion and comfort level.
The foregoing description is included to illustrate the operation of the preferred embodiment and is not meant to limit the scope of the invention. The scope of the invention is to be limited only by the following claims.
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Weekend Preview: Arizona better be ready to play against their in-state rival
Jan 18, 2013, 10:00 AM EDT
Who's Getting Upset?: No. 7 Arizona at Arizona State (Sat. 2:30 p.m. FSN)
I know. My first instinct would be to laugh too, but at this point you should know that the Sun Devils have a squad out in Tempe this year. Jahii Carson, the nation's most-underappreciated point guard, is the real deal. He's as athletic as anyone in the country, he's impossible to keep out of the lane and he can score off the bounce and find his teammates if they're open.
But he's far from the only option that Herb Sendek has offensively. Carrick Felix has been one of the most improved players in the Pac-12, averaging 15.2 points and 8.2 boards this season, providing a perfect compliment along Arizona State's front line to shot-blocker Jordan Bachynski, he of the first ever triple-double in Sun Devil history.
As Jon Gasaway spelled out in his Tuesday Truths column this week, Arizona has been a long way from impressive this season. All their meaningful wins have been close games; they're a team that thrives on the last-minute comeback, which is a dangerous way to play. Especially on the road. Especially against an in-state rival.
Who else is on upset alert?
- No. 25 Marquette at Cincinnati (Sat. 7:00 p.m. ESPNU): The Golden Eagles have won three games in Big East play this year: two went to overtime, one came when Greg Whittington missed the third of three free throws with 2.3 seconds left on the clock. Cincinnati has been on the losing end of a couple close games. Both teams have a loaded perimeter attack, but the difference is that Marquette has a scoring presence on the block in Davante Gardner. Regardless, if you like tough, physical basketball, this will be the game for you.
- No. 15 San Diego State at Wyoming (Sat. 7:30 p.m.): Wyoming may be playing without Luke Martinez for an extended period of time, but they still have Leonard Washington on the roster, and they are still going to be hosting the Aztecs in a game that they need to help boost their tournament resume. You see, with how tough the MWC is this year, if a team wants to make the NCAA tournament or compete for a good seed in the MWC tournament, they are going to have to win their home games; there aren't many easy road trips in that league this year.
- Oklahoma at No. 16 Kansas State (Sat. 4:00 p.m. ESPN3): Oklahoma is slowly but surely starting to play like the team that many of us thought that had chance to sneak into the NCAA tournament this season. They also have a terrific defender in Buddy Hield to matchup with Rodney McGruder. Road trips aren't easy, but expect Oklahoma to give K-State a fight.
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- asusundevils - Jan 18, 2013 at 11:28 AM
Arizona is way overrated and will be exposed tomorrow.
- larryfitzgerald4mvp - Jan 18, 2013 at 12:44 PM
Don't be ignorant. They may not have been dominant this year, but they've beaten quite a few quality teams and they've earned their ranking to this point.
- bbapt - Jan 21, 2013 at 3:01 PM
Another arrogant U of A-Hole.
They didn't earn shit.Their ranking is pre-season and in time they'll be buried in the reg season rankings.
Btw,your Cardinals suck too.
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SPRINGFIELD, IL - John B. Pippin, 91, died on March 11, 2014 at St. John's Hospice. He was born in Sangamon County on October 9, 1922, the son of Paul A. and Helen K. (Powers) Pippin. He was a 1940 graduate of Springfield High School. John joined the Navy in 1942 and served aboard the USS Hilbert (DE 742) in the Pacific theatre. The ship was engaged in operations at Saipan, Tinian, Guam, Palace, Leyte, Luzon, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and in third fleet operations against Japan. The ship was used mainly in anti-submarine duty and received eight battle stars.
John married Charolette N. Hoskins in Springfield on November 28, 1946. They were the parents of two children, Katherine S. and John R. Pippin. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Charolette (1979) and his son, John (1999). He is survived by his daughter, Katherine Pippin Pauley (Edward) of Springfield; daughter-in-law, Chong Pippin of Las Vegas, Nevada; three granddaughters, Lisa Grab (John) of Anchorage, Alaska, Sarah Irwin (Nate) of Springfield and Charolette Pippin Marsh (Bill) of Reno, Nevada; five great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter; his brother Paul E. (Kay) Pippin of Marion; three nephews and one niece.
John served six years in the U.S. Navy and fourteen years in the U.S. Air Force, serving at bases in Illinois, Iceland, Michigan, Texas, California and Oklahoma. He retired from the military in 1964. He then went to work for C.I.P.S. as a customer service representative working in Marion and Harrisburg, Illinois. John was an avid golfer and fisherman. He was a member of the Masons, Bodley Lodge #1 of Quincy, IL; a lifetime member of the VFW in Marion, IL; a lifetime member of the American Legion, Chatham, IL; a member of the Harrisburg Kiwanis; served as President of the Lion's Club in Harrisburg, IL; and served as exalted ruler of the Elks in Marion, IL. He retired from C.I.P.S. in 1988 and resided in Marion until returning to Springfield in the fall of 2006.
The family would like to thank the staff of Memorial Medical Center (sixth floor) and of St. John's Hospice for the care which he received during his final illness.
Visitation: 12 - 2 pm Friday, March 14, 2014 at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 2:00 pm Friday, March 14, 2014 at Staab Funeral Home with Deacon David Erdmann officiating. Burial will follow at Stout Cemetery.
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It's Aang the avatar and Momo the flying lemur! They came all the way from the US - and they brought a ship and a temple with them...
Lego had a licence for Nickelodeon's Avatar cartoons but they only ever released two sets - and for some reason they only were available in the US and disappeared from the shelves very quickly.
So I had to order them second hand, from the US... I want to build the two sets and then I will certainly use the minifigs for Avatar based MOCs.
Vliegende Aang! Ken je Perron4, die LEGO winkel in Breedstraat in Alkmaar? Die heeft ooit zelf een aantal sets gehaald uit Amerika en in zijn winkel verkocht. Leuke kerel, doet het puur voor zijn plezier.
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