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I'm fun and I'm loyal and I'd love the same ;)
So below is about me - but about you - I want someone fun! If you cant joke around with me ur not the one - I love to flirt and I'm a total ball buster - my whole family is and if you don't give it back to me just as hard and just as dirty ur not the one either. No matter if I'm chillin on my couch watchin tv makin popcorn, out on the patio with some beer while the grill is goin or in a hot dress makin a full blown 4 course meal - I want to be able to talk and laugh and be goofy and have fun - no matter if we're home or away I'm looking for a companion...that person that I smile when i get a text...that i can send fun texts too and someone willing to work just as hard as me to continue to keep the romance...and fun alive. I've got ALOT to give...but I want some in return....now more about me :) I'm a sweet girl looking for an honest and loyal partner. At this point in my life I'm over the games and lies and I just want a best friend who appreciates me. I want to have FUN in life- I love to go all out in whatever I'm doing whether it's in pj's at home or a hot dress going out to dance - or a hot dress at home, haha! I LOVE taking care of my man - cooking, dressing up, grabbing him a beer during the game - making the special people in my life happy is what makes me happy but I want to be appreciated for it and not taken for granted. I love to stay in and cuddle and watch a movie as well as going out to a sports bar or clubbin - goin for a long weekend to the beach or a fun city - if you're with that special person, anything you do can be fun! I have the COOLEST family ever and I love hangin out with them! I love a sweet guy but I like a guy to have an edge :) I like an independent guy who is proud to have me and makes me feel as if they can take care of me and handle it if a situation gets out of hand- and also up for a little craziness every once in a while as I love to be spontaneous ;) At the same time a hothead who gets out of control for no reason does NOT turn me on....I LOVE to joke around and I have long blonde hair SO altho I'm a smart cookie I can make some really ditzy comments - and I fully expect to be made fun of because if you can't have fun with each other then it just gets boring! I love laughing with each other - its just the best way to spend time together! So I'm always upfront and honest and so when it says I'm a curvy girl l...don't mean a lot of curves all over lol but Ive got more of an hourglass shape...pretty large on top and love to dress up for my guy :) Finally, I have to have PASSION in my relationship - just that click and connection that happens when you meet someone that intrigues you - I can't settle for safe. f you're serious about getting to know me and not just looking to get laid (because you WON'T find that here) then get in touch with me... I don't care what you do, as long as you love it - or are working towards doing something you love. Most of your life is spent sleeping and working so the time I get to spend with my man I'd love for him to be happy because he's not stressing about work or miserable from hating every day...but when you are having a rough day, I love being the one you look forward to seeing and can make you're day better :) Every day is different and every day can be fun in a different way-I'd love to get to know someone to share the fun with ;)
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I love hangin out at the cool sports bars hot little clubs around here, but if I'm gonna go all out I don't like to do it at home-fun cities around here where i can dress like I wouldn't at home :) Unless it's club night in my house -that's a blast
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Penn State football (well pennstate anything), Eagles Games, Flyers Games, Bears Games, Phillies Games, Senators Game, Local art shows/fairs along the river, COOKING for my man in something hot - fun outfits ;) Dancing, new restaurants, romance, FUN!
Love the normal stuff but im always down to try anything different - I love the outdoors as much as I love cuddling up to any type of movie or fun TV shows. You can *almost* always get me to try something new :)
50 shades of grey right now - sexy ;)
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Since October 2012, the European Cyber Security Month is going live as a pilot plan across Europe. Inspired by the concept of other similar projects that were successfully implemented around the globe. One of them is the Stop. Thinking. Connect campaign supported by the National Cyber Security Awareness Month in the United States.
Following the recognition at Virus Bulletin 2014 of ESET's research on Operation Windigo, I took the opportunity to ask Marc-Etienne Léveillé – who worked directly on the Operation Windigo report a few questions. Marc-Etienne is a malware researcher at ESET.
A portable network device that sits between computer and router to offer anonymized browsing from any computer via the Tor network has smashed its Kickstarter fundraising goal just days after hitting the crowdfunding platform.
In this post we provide additional information on how a specially crafted PowerPoint slideshow file (.PPSX) led to the execution of a BlackEnergy dropper.
A hacking group has claimed that it has access to 6,937,081 Dropbox accounts with usernames and passwords, according to ZDNet. The first 400 log-in combinations were posted to Pastebin, with more to follow in return for payment in Bitcoin.
Sears Holding Co. is the latest high profile name to announce the discovery of malicious credit and debit card stealing malware in its point of sale registers at its Kmart stores, writes Brian Krebs on his Krebs on Security website.
A breach of a third-party Snapchat site that allows users to bypass the app's privacy has led to the leaking of some 200,000 images to the internet, The Guardian reports.
This week in security, we covered a full range of privacy and malware, with controversial plans to equip police officers with facial recognition packed Google Glass in Dubai, and the BadUSB malware finding its way on to GitHub.
Dairy Queen has become the latest company to be hit by payment card stealing malware, reports the Wall Street Journal. The breach is said to have affected 395 of its 4,500 American locations.
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month in America and each year this program brings more and more attention to issues that should be of concern to anyone who uses a computer, plus a low of how-to information, security resources, and awareness-raising events.
Malware may begin to offer genuinely helpful functionality in the future, in order to "fly under the radar" and fake legitimacy before striking, according to Professor Giovanni Vigna from the University of California.
At least 50 cash machines in Eastern Europe have been targeted by malware that allows the hacker to withdraw up to 40 notes at once without a credit or debit card to hand, Computer Weekly reports.
For any security-conscious user, there are a few things worth remembering once you have secured that crucial invitation – we offer a few tips on how to get the most from the emoji-heavy network here.
Bugzilla, the open source bug reporting and tracking tool used by Mozilla and many popular Linux distributions, has had a potentially damaging security flaw patched, reports Brian Krebs on his Krebs on Security website.
Since the BadUSB malware was released to the public with hopes of forcing a fix, a solution has emerged from the researchers who posted the code, but the fix is definitely not without its problems.
For at least five years the Sednit group has been relentlessly attacking various institutions, most notably in Eastern Europe. The group used several advanced pieces of malware for these targeted attacks, in particular the one we named Win32/Sednit, also known as Sofacy.
Yesterday, security researcher Jonathan Hall, of a company called Future South Technologies, accused Yahoo of having suffered a serious security breach via the recently discovered Shellshock vulnerability in Bash.
The police force of Dubai will soon be equipped with crime-fighting face recognition technology via Google Glass, according to Reuters. The software, "developed by Dubai police would enable a connection between the wearer and a database of wanted people," Reuters reports.
The son of American wrestler Hulk Hogan has been the latest celebrity to fall victim to theft and publication of naked pictures on the internet, according to The Huffington Post.
Techspot reports that a another USB exploit has been discovered by a pair of researchers who have "thrown caution to the wind by posting code for a similar attack on GitHub."


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|Melted unsalted butter
|2 Teaspoon
|Frozen chopped spinach
|10 Ounce, thawed and squeezed dry (1 Package)
|1 Large, peeled and chopped
|Chopped pecans
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|Red onion
|2 Tablespoon, chopped
|1⁄2 Teaspoon
|Ground nutmeg
|1⁄4 Teaspoon
|Ground pepper
|To Taste
|Cornish game hens
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place a rack in a roasting pan.
2. Combine 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup and the melted butter in a small bowl until smooth; set aside.
3. To make the stuffing, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon maple syrup, the spinach, pear, pecans, red onion, salt, nutmeg, and pepper in a medium bowl. Spoon half the filling into the main cavity of each of the hens. Tie the legs together with kitchen string to seal the stuffing inside.
4. Place the hens on the rack in the roasting pan. Baste with some of the syrup and butter mixture. Bake, basting every 15 minutes with the syrup and butter mixture, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in a thigh registers 180°F, about 1 hour 15 minutes. (When there is no longer any syrup and butter mixture, continue to baste the hens with the pan juices.)
5. Transfer the hens to a carving board; let stand about 5 minutes. Cut each hen in half along the breastbone, so that each piece has a leg and thigh. Pour the pan juices into a measuring cup and skim off any fat.


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Hardcastle's Airmen (Hardcover)
|Author: Graham Ison
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Publish Date: 4/10/2007
Pages: 216
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|In February 1915, the Great War is still raging on the Western Front, but in Westminster, at the centre of Hardcastle''s bailiwick, a policeman is shot dead. At first, Hardcastle believes the murderer to have been a disturbed burglar. But as enquiries continue, attention focuses on an antiquarian bookseller, a struggling artist, a reporter, officers of the Royal Flying Corps, both in England and in France, and the activities of Isabel Plowman, the wife of one of them and the lover of others.


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REGION: When a fetus is killed, intent matters
California law allows murder but not manslaughter charges in killing of unborn child
The state's murder law is what allowed prosecutors to charge Scott Peterson with two counts of murder in the highly publicized 2002 death of his wife, Laci Peterson, and the couple's unborn son.
In 1994, the state Supreme Court clarified the murder law to apply to all fetuses beyond eight weeks' gestation, or past the embryonic stage of development.
Viability of the fetus, whether it could survive outside of the womb, does not matter.
If someone intentionally kills a pregnant woman, whether she is eight weeks' or eight months' pregnant, he or she can be charged with two counts of murder.
In 2004, the state's high court tightened fetal-homicide laws, finding that a homicide defendant did not have to know about the pregnancy in order to be held accountable for the death of a fetus.
California is one of 36 states with laws regarding fetal homicide, according to a November 2008 posting on the Web site for the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Some states, such as Florida, require that the fetus be beyond the "quickening" stage, essentially the stage of development when a mother can feel its movements. Others, such as Kansas, have no requirements as to how far along woman must be in her pregnancy.
Failed push to change law
A 1998 appellate court ruled that if a homicide occurs in a sudden quarrel or heat of passion -- which is manslaughter, under the legal definition -- punishment for the crime against the mother is sufficient.
Paula Myers, a longtime advocate with Mothers Against Drunk Driving in San Diego, said she had been a part of a failed push a decade or so ago to change manslaughter laws to include the death of a fetus.
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Looks like the Lakers have their backup plan, now that Dwight Howard is Houston bound. Free agent center Chris Kaman and the Lakers have agreed to a one-year deal, according to a report by ESPN.com on Monday. Kaman was the sixth pick in the 2003 draft and played his first eight NBA seasons with the Clippers. Since then, he's spent a year in New Orleans, where he was dealt as a part of the Chris Paul trade, and another in Dallas. He peaked production-wise in 2009-10, when he averaged 18.5 points and 9.3 rebounds for a struggling Clippers team. Last season in Dallas, he averaged 10.5 points and 5.6 rebounds, starting 52 of the 66 games in which he played. Kaman, 31, would be a valuable veteran presence on a Lakers team that may have to rely on less experienced (read: cheap) players to fill its bench. However, the Lakers have only veteran's minimum contracts and their "mini" mid-level exception of 3.18 million to spend, and Kaman would be in for a massive pay cut if he were to sign ...
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Winter!: Prepare for holiday gaming!
Very good One Piece single player adventure. You can play any of the Straw Hats (Aside from Brook who hadn't been introduced yet) and the gameplay follows a solid action/platformer style with a couple of RPG elements. The environments are a big plus on this game being unique and memorable. There is a satisfying amount of secrets as well which fits in really well with the exploration aspects in the game. You also fight a lot of characters from all the parts of the series as bosses (Though they are mere projections or something, its been a while since I played) and they are unlocked in the multiplayer mode when beaten. This makes the character selection of the multiplayer mode very good, but unfortunately the limited options and pathetic move lists make this mode lose most of its value. Again though. as a single player game, this is great and should be a very satisfying purchase to a One Piece fan. (owned and completed. Accurate score is 7.5)
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How does one stay away from the "snake oil - lie" when presenting something new?
Well said, Mike.
And Perveen, to Mike's point, the community has a habit of self-policing those who tell stories and then don't deliver on the promise (quality, experience and values) espoused in that story. Everyone starts with a level of assumed trust, competency and credibility. Keeping it is what matters.
Welcome to the value-table Rick. Possibly something more innovative?
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This recipe is an accompaniment for Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding with Cinnamon-Rum Sauce.
YIELD: Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Melt unsalted butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add dark brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt and whisk until sugar is dissolved and mixture is bubbling and smooth, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in dark rum and vanilla extract. Serve warm.
(Cinnamon-Rum Sauce can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over low heat, whisking occasionally, before serving.)


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A snapshot of current exhibitions from around the country and internationally that showcases innovation and diversity of practice.
Sturt Gallery: Exhibition Program
1 January 2012 - 1 February 2017 Mittagong
Sturt Gallery
Sturt Gallery showcases high quality craft, design and fine art created by selected craftspeople working both at Sturt and throughout Australia. The exhibition program highlights the work of a variety of artists throughout the year. The program balances the number of exhibitions over several years to reflect a range of media and artists. It presents work of the highest standard with regard to artistic merit, presentation and exploration of contemporary issues.
Craftsouth: Projects
1 January 2012 - 1 February 2017 Adelaide
Craftsouth's professional assistance sessions with experienced staff provide members with support that is tailored specifically to their needs. The organisation's long-running INFORM program exposes creative practitioners to new ideas and fosters life-long learning.
Jamfactory: Exhibition Program
1 January 2012 - 1 February 2017 Adelaide
JamFactory Gallery
JamFactory's four exhibition spaces showcase local, national and international work by leading artists, craftspeople and designers. GalleriesOne, GalleryTwo and the Atrium present a diverse program of curated exhibitions featuring works by established and emerging practitioners. CollectorSpace, in the Morphett Street store, presents changing displays of outstanding collectable pieces by some of Australia's most respected makers.
Craft ACT: Craft and Design Centre Exhibition Program
1 January 2012 - 1 February 2017 Canberra
Craft ACT: Craft and Design Centre
Craft ACT: Craft and Design Centre presents an artistic program that showcases the innovation, diversity and breadth of practice in contemporary Australian craft and design. The Centre is situated nationally in Canberra and showcases leading Australian craft artists and designer makers in local, national and international exhibitions. Highlighting Australia's exceptional talent the Centre also manages a collector's program.
Craft Victoria: Exhibition Program
1 January 2012 - 1 February 2017 Melbourne
Craft Victoria
Craft Victoria presents a vibrant, curated program of contemporary art and craft-related exhibitions every six weeks at the Flinders Lane gallery .Craft Victoria typically present a series of associated workshops, free artist talks and/or events in relation to each exhibition.
Canberra Glassworks: Exhibition Program
1 January 2012 - 1 February 2017 Canberra
Canberra Glassworks Gallery
The Canberra Glassworks is home to two unique and exciting gallery spaces. Exhibitions survey the wide spectrum of glass making and approaches to glass as an artistic medium. Gallery I is located off the entrance foyer and hosts major survey and cutting-edge contemporary exhibitions. Gallery II is located in the base of the Kingston Powerhouse smoke stack and will focus on contemporary project exhibitions and installations.
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1 January 2012 - 1 February 2017 Melbourne
Australian Tapestry Workshop
The Workshop has two galleries where completed large and small tapestries are on display. Gallery viewing is free of charge. Visitors are welcome to view the Workshop. There is a small fee per person. This allows visitors to observe the weavers at work from the Workshop mezzanine, and look down from the mezzanine into the Colour Laboratory where the yarns are dyed for production.
Artisan: Exhibition Program
1 January 2012 - 1 February 2017 Brisbane
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Gallery artisan presents a changing programme of Australian and International exhibitions ranging from exquisite traditional craftsmanship, to the latest in cutting edge design technology. Emerging design talent can be found in the dynamic UAP CRUCIBLE gallery space. Artisan also develops exhibitions to tour within Australia and overseas.
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1 January 2012 - 1 February 2017 Sydney
Object Gallery
Object plays a critical role in celebrating the work of Australian artists who embrace the highest degree of craftsmanship and who continually explore material, process and ideas to advance contemporary design practice. Objects' program features more than 200 designers annually presented in dynamic and high quality exhibitions and events.
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1 January 2012 - 1 February 2017 Launceston
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In addition to exhibiting its permanent collection, the world-renowned Tasmanian Wood Design Collection, Design Forum Tasmania runs a program of temporary exhibitions in its premises in City Park. Over time these exhibitions profile many aspects of the practice and process of design in Tasmania and elsewhere.
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1 January 2012 - 1 February 2017 Perth
Form Gallery
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The present invention contemplates a machine and method for performing the laser sealing and laser cutting of flexible material into segments, such as a polymeric web in which the segments will ultimately be individual bags. The machine includes a generally cylindrical drum having openings on an exterior surface. A laser produces a laser beam that contacts the flexible material while the flexible material is being held on the drum. The drum is preferably comprised of drum sections that can be independently moved in the radial direction. The machine includes a cam system causing the drum sections to be sequentially moved in the radial direction. Typically, this radial movement is for the purpose of releasing the individual segments of the flexible material that have been cut by the laser.
1. A machine for cuffing flexible material into segments, comprising:
a drum having a plurality of drum sections, each drum section having a circumferentially-extending engaging structure defining a generally cylindrical exterior surface of said drum for engaging said flexible material, each circumferentially-extending engaging structure having a circumferential dimension corresponding to at least one segment of the flexible material, each of said drum sections including a cam follower and being coupled to a central axle;
a laser for producing a laser beam that processes said flexible material into the segments while said flexible material is on said exterior surface; and
a cam adjacent to said central axle for contacting said cam followers, said cam being configured to sequentially move each circumferentially-extending engaging structure of said drum sections radially outward to a release region at which segments of said flexible material on said drum sections thereon are released to a collection station.
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a drum having a plurality of drum sections, each drum section having a circumferentially-extending engaging structure defining a generally cylindrical exterior surface of said drum for engaging said flexible material, each circumferentially-extending engaging structure having a circumferential dimension corresponding to at least one segment of the flexible material;
a laser for producing a laser beam that processes said flexible material into the segments while said flexible material is on said exterior surface; and
a path along which said drum sections cyclically move, a first portion of said path being curvilinear along which said segments are cut, a second portion of said path being radially outward from said first portion along which the segments release from the drum sections, said circumferentially-extending engaging structure of said drum sections transitioning from said first portion to said second portion in response to a cam follower on said drum sections engaging a cam.
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This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/021,236, filed Oct. 30, 2001 now U.S. Pat. No. 7,214,173, which claims the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/244,281, filed Oct. 30, 2000.
The present invention generally relates to reclosable plastic bags and, more particularly, to using a laser for terminating opposing ends of a fastener for opening and closing such a bag and for cutting the plastic bag itself.
A typical reclosable bag includes a fastener along one side for opening and closing the bag. The fastener includes first and second tracks. The first track includes a first profile, and the second track includes a second profile for interlocking with the first profile. To form the bag, the bag is generally thermally sealed along much of its periphery, except possibly along the one side where the fastener is located. The fastener includes opposing ends, and the peripheral seal terminates the opposing fastener ends to hopefully prevent fluid from leaking out of the bag via the fastener ends.
The termination of the fastener ends becomes more difficult to perform successfully as manufacturing speeds are increased. Specifically, as manufacturing speeds are increased, the dwell time for thermal sealing and the cooling time for subsequent cooling must be decreased. This, in turn, increases the likelihood of leaks at the opposing ends of the fastener because it is more difficult to transfer sufficient heat into the fastener material at the opposing fastener ends to render that area leakproof.
Additionally, a mechanical knife is used to cut the web of material into individual bags. The knife becomes dull over time, leading to jagged edges along the individual bags that are not aesthetically pleasing. Accordingly, the repetitious wear on the knife requires it to be replaced on a periodic basis.
It would be desirable to increase manufacturing speeds without compromising the integrity of the terminations at the opposing ends of the fastener or the edges of the bag.
The present invention contemplates a machine and method for performing the laser processing (e.g., sealing and cutting) of flexible material into segments, such as cutting a polymeric web in which the segments will ultimately be individual bags. The machine includes a generally cylindrical drum having openings on an exterior surface. A vacuum manifold cooperates with the openings on the exterior surface for holding the flexible material on the exterior surface. A laser produces a laser beam that contacts the flexible material while the flexible material is being held on the drum.
The drum is preferably comprised of drum sections that can be independently moved in the radial direction. The machine includes a cam system whereby the drum sections are sequentially moved in the radial direction along a portion of the cyclical path of each drum section. Typically, this radial movement is for the purpose of releasing the individual segments of the flexible material that have been cut by the laser.
Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent upon reading the following detailed description and upon reference to the drawings.
While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, a specific embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the drawings and will herein be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that it is not intended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed but, on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
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The fastener 10 is divided into the segments 26 by simultaneously cutting and sealing the fastener 10 at the spaced target locations 12 using the laser 14. The segments 26 are associated with respective plastic bags. The laser 14 emits a laser beam 28 that is swept across the fastener 10 at a target location 12 using either (1) a fixed beam linear system in
The laser beam 28 cuts through the fastener profiles 18, 20 and simultaneously seals the profiles 18, 20 to each other on opposite sides of the cut. The seals 32, 34 (see
The use of a laser for terminating the opposing fastener ends is advantageous for several reasons. First, the laser is a low maintenance source with high energy and high efficiency, and can simultaneously cut and seal materials at extremely high speeds since the process requires minimal physical motion (rotation of only a small mirror). Second, the laser is very controllable in terms of accuracy and repeatability. In this regard, if the laser is used to cut and seal both the fastener profiles 18, 20 and the relatively thin portion of the fastener 10 and/or the web 16 adjacent to the profiles, the strength of the laser beam may be easily "profiled" during the cut cycle so that the strength is greater while cutting the thicker profiles than while cutting the thinner adjacent portion. Third, the laser does not contact the fastener so, unlike prior non-laser systems, there are no knives to dull or wires to break and the process is very clean with little collection of debris, char, or grease. Fourth, the laser allows leakproof end terminations to be generated more quickly than end terminations generated by prior non-laser systems. Referring to
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Further details concerning the injection molding process for forming end stops may be obtained from U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/636,244 entitled "Injection-Molded End Stop For A Slider-Operated Fastener," filed Aug. 10, 2000, and incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
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The end terminations 32, 34 provided by laser sealing and laser cutting are superior to the prior art methods of cutting end terminations, which usually involved hot knives, shear knives, or ultrasonic machinery that typically contacts the fastener. The surface roughnesses of the end terminations 32, 34 of the present invention are much less than the prior art systems since there is no need for mechanically contacting the fastener (and end stops, if included) with a structure. In other words, when prior art systems cut the fastener (and end stops, if included) to create an end termination, the removal of these prior art devices from the fastener typically causes irregularities in the edges of the fastener (and end stops, if included) because the material would catch on the fastener, thereby causing strings of material in some place and/or divots in others places. Thus, having a jagged edge was a byproduct of these mechanical systems. To the contrary, the laser beam does not require any mechanical contact with the fastener as only the energy from the laser confronts the fastener (and end stops, if included). Thus, the inherent surface tension of the material is the primary force acting on the material after being cut so as to cause a generally smooth rounded surface. As mentioned above, it is also possible to add cold anvils to form the molten plastic if specific shapes are desired.
In addition to the enhanced aesthetics for the end termination brought about by the laser, the non-contact welding and cutting of the fastener with a laser provides a substantial benefit in terms of the sealing ability of the bag. When prior art systems are used, the mechanical contact required to cut and/or seal the fastener may warp the interlocking profiles adjacent to the edge on the fastener where the cutting and/or sealing took place, especially when the knives become dull. Because these profiles are the structures that provide the sealing function to the opening of the bag, any warping may compromise the integrity of the seal provided by the profile. To the contrary, the pressure placed on the fastener during sealing and/or cutting with the laser is inconsequential, which leads to little, if any, disturbances in the interlocking profiles and a bag that seals well. As would be expected, the sealing integrity of the bag is quite important for consumer confidence in the bag.
In addition to generating end terminations, the laser may be used to generate spaced main seals perpendicular to the direction of the web 16 in
The galvanometers 112 a, 112 b, 114 a, 114 b can be of the type commercially available through Cambridge Technologies, a subsidiary of Excel Technologies, or General Scanning, which is a division of GSI Lumonics, Inc. These galvanometers 112 a, 112 b, 114 a, 114 b are preferably multiple axis galvanometers in which the focal point can be maintained along a flat surface via f-Theta optics as the beam translates through a range of angles. If standard spherical optics are used, and the focal point remains at a constant distance from the optics as the beam translates through a range of angles (i.e., the focal point is on an arc), then it may be possible to have the exterior surface of a drum 102 have slight inward bowing (i.e., arcing) such that the focal point remains on the exterior surface where the web of material 120 is located.
Further, while galvanometers and other moveable mirrors are common for steering a beam, it is also possible to use an acousto-optic beam steering device that has an ultrasonic transducer in a high-index material. The ultrasonic transducer creates a grating in the material that steers the beam. While it is not as efficient as other beam steering devices, the acoustic-optic beam steering device has no moving parts and provides a high rate of beam steering.
The laser beams from the galvanometers 112, 114 are directed in a certain radial direction. As the drum 102 rotates, one of the plurality of slots 124 moves into alignment with the radial direction of the laser beams. Accordingly, the laser beams from the galvanometers 112 b, 114 b seal the edges of the web 120 while simultaneously cutting the web 120 to form bags 130. Further, the laser beams from the galvanometers 112 a, 114 a seal the fasteners 122 and cut the fasteners 122 to form end terminations. These end terminations may be formed from the material comprising the fastener 122, or may be comprised of a material from an additional component located on the fastener 122 that the laser beam melts during the cutting and/or sealing process (e.g., the end stops 22, 24 of
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Once the operations on the fasteners 162 have been performed, the web 160 continues to move around the rotatable drum 152. Thus, the web 160 moves onto a station where a seal is made in the web 160 to define the edges of individual bags, and a cut will be made through the seal to release the bag from the web 160.
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Both drums 320 are supported by a pair of structures 350. A motor 360 provides the power to rotate each drum 320 around a central axis 370 that is common to both drums 320.
A laser 380 is mounted external to the drum 320 on the structure 350 and sends a laser beam to an optical assembly 390 located adjacent to or on the central axis 370. The optical assembly 390 may include various optical components for producing a first beam 400 and a second beam 410, such as a beam splitter to split the primary beam from the laser 380 into the first and second beams 400, 410. The optical assembly 390 may include steering mirrors or galvanometers for translating the beams 400, 410 across the web 300 and the fastener 304. The optical assembly 390 may also include the focusing optics that will provide a focused beam at the location where the welding or cutting is to take place. As shown best in
Of course, the laser 380 and the optical assembly 390 can be of various types and be in various positions while still providing the first and second beams 400, 410 to the web 302 and the fastener 304. For example, the laser 380 could be replaced by two lasers, where one laser provides the first beam 400 and the other provides the second beam 410 to one drum 320. Or, one laser and an associated beam splitter could provide all of the energy that is needed for both drums 320. Further, the laser or lasers 380 could be only for sealing the web 302 and/or the fastener 304, and not for cutting. It is also possible to use one laser for sealing the web 302 and/or the fastener 304 and a second laser for cutting the web 302 and/or the fastener 304 after it has been sealed.
Because it is desirable to have the web 302 registered with respect to the drum sections 330 in a fixed position, the bag producing system 300 preferably has a web-holding system. This can be one of a variety of mechanisms, including mechanical clips or rollers that hold the web 302 relative to the drum sections 330, and preferably directly against the drum sections 330. One preferred method of holding the bag relative to the drum includes a vacuum system which provides a suctioning force against the bag. The vacuum system does not necessarily create a true vacuum but, instead, provides a suctioning force that creates a pressure differential across the web 302 causing the web 302 to be held against the drum sections 330. The vacuum system includes a primary manifold 420 that is located on the inside edge of the drum 320. The primary manifold 420 of the vacuum system does not need to act upon the web 302 along the entire circumference of the drum 320. As shown best in
The system 330 includes an optical scanner 450 to examine the web 302 and the fastener 304. Thus, the optical scanner 450 is a quality assurance tool. As shown, the optical scanner 450 is upstream from the laser beams 400, 410 and determines whether the operations performed on the fastener 304 and/or the web 302 have been done pursuant to certain criteria, such as the positioning of a slider on the fastener 304, the locations of any previous seals in the fastener 304 or the web 302, or the position of any end stops (such as the ends stops 24 in
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A slot 514 is located between each bag station 506 to define the edges of the bags to be produced from the web 302. The slot 514 is the region through which the laser beams 400, 410 pass to perform the necessary functions on the web 302 and the fastener 304. The length of each slot 514 is larger than the width of the web 302 so that the entire web 302 and the entire fastener 304 are exposed through the slot 514. When adjacent drum sections 330 are mounted on the drum 320, they are spaced apart by a distance that is substantially the same as the width of the slot 514 so that the laser beams 400, 410 can perform functions to define a bag between the last bag on a leading drum section 330 and the first bag on the trailing drum section 330. While the slots 514 are straight and substantially parallel to produce straight edges in the bags, they can be curved or slightly non-parallel to provide a contour to the bag edge. In the situation where the slots are slightly non-parallel, there may be two slots directly adjacent to each other, one for cutting the leading edge of one bag and one for cutting the trailing edge of the adjacent bag.
The vacuum system, which includes the primary manifold 420 and the blower 430 mentioned above, cooperates with holes 520 in the side surface 504 that lead to internal manifolds in the drum section 330. Each of the internal manifolds, which are not shown, terminates in a plurality of openings 522 in the engaging surface 508 of the drum section 330. As shown, there are five holes 520 leading into five manifolds in each bag station 506, although the number of holes 520 and associated manifolds, as well as their locations, can vary. Because the primary manifold 420 is drawing air from each of the openings 522, the primary manifold 420 preferably has a flexible material to contact and seal itself against the side surface 504.
The orientation of the web 302 on the drum 320 is preferably controlled by the drum sections 330. This is especially needed when the web 302 has a fastener 304 and different laser power levels or durations are needed on the web 302, as opposed to the fastener 304. As such, the drum sections 330 are provided with a circumferential groove 532 in which the fastener 304 is located. When the fastener 304 is placed in the circumferential groove 532, the location of the web 302 is registered, as well. Thus, the laser beams 400, 410 can precisely hit the fastener 304 and the web 302 without wasting energy. It should also be noted that the system 300 is placed inside a larger housing to reduce the emission of stray laser beam reflections that may occur during sealing or cutting. Alternatively, or in addition to the foregoing, the region behind the radial projection of the laser beams 400, 410 can include black, non-reflective surfaces for absorbing the stray laser light.
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As the web 302 moves with the drum sections 330 as the drum 320 rotates, it is preferred to have little tension so that there is no elastic "backlash" when a bag is cut from the web 302. Thus, the web 302 is held in tension by an amount of about 0.5 lbs. per inch of web material or less, such that a web 302 that is 11 inches in width (i.e., has 22 inches of web material because two panels define the bag) will have about 22 lbs. of force in tension.
While the present invention utilizing the rotating drum has been described for use with a web of polymeric material for making consumer bags, the concept of a laser beam being directed radially outward from an interior region of a rotating drum is useful for any flexible materials that may require processing with a laser (i.e., cutting, welding, sealing, imprinting, etc.). Such flexible materials are structures that can be continuously or intermittently advanced along the rotating drum without compromising the inherent integrity of the structure. For example, many polymers, elastomers, fibrous materials, and metallic foils would be such a flexible material.
The microprocessor 552 also controls the operation of the bag rejection station 460 and the bag collection stations 470. The microprocessor 552 receives inputs from the optical scanner 450 for determining whether to activate the bag rejection station 460 or to allow the bag to advance to the bag collection stations 470.
The microprocessor 552 also controls the actuation of the blowers 430 in the vacuum system, or any other web-holding mechanisms. Again, this is important in start-up and stop conditions, but may also be used during normal operation if, for example, there are problems with removing the bags from the drum sections 330 due to too much vacuum force.
The microprocessor 552 also controls the power to the laser 380 to determine when it should be fired. This is primarily a function of the encoder 554 since the encoder 554 will provide signals indicating that the sots 514 are in a position to commence laser operation. Further, the microprocessor 552 may control the components in the optical assembly 390, such as galvanometers or steering mirrors, to move the beam across the web 302 and/or the fastener 304. Also, if the fastener 304 includes an end clip, like end clip 24 in
The laser 620 can be located outside the drum 602 along with a galvanometer 625 and an associated f-Theta lens 630. Unlike the previous embodiments, the slot 610 has an associated mirror 640 that is fixed to and rotates with the drum 602 so that the mirror 640 is positioned to reflect a laser beam 650 from the laser 620 into the slot 610. While the mirror 640 is flat, it could be curved to collimate or focus the laser beam 650. As shown best in
The system 660 also serves to keep the galvanometer 625 and the laser 620 out of the interior of the drum 602. In doing so, the system 660 can be sealed by a barrier 660 having a window 665. The barrier 660 would allow a vacuum system to suction air from the interior of the drum 602, as opposed to using the side-mounted primary manifold 420 and series of openings 522 (and associated internal manifolds) in the drum sections 330 as described above with reference to
In each of the previous embodiments of
It is also possible to use semiconductor laser devices which produce significant infrared power. The devices are highly reliable, but the beam size is large. It is likely, however, that these semiconductor devices and their associated optics will produce even higher powers with smaller beams in the near future.
Because certain wavelengths, such as infrared at about 1 micron, are not absorbed in the polymeric films, it may be possible to incorporate infrared opaque plastics onto the web or fastener (including the end clip) such that the infrared energy is efficiently absorbed. For example, a small bead of dark plastic extruded into the fastener could be exposed to infrared energy and create a hot spot in predetermined areas while leaving adjacent locations unaffected. Or, opaque materials could be printed on the web at certain locations for creating welding sites. Similarly, the entire bag could be made of dyed material, or a layer of material could be entrained to enable selective welding or cutting. One of the benefits of this type of approach is that no masking of the adjacent areas (i.e., the slots in the drums) is needed since they do not absorb the light. Thus, the entire web can be exposed to the energy, and the welding of materials to create a seal and/or cutting occurs in only the selected areas.
Furthermore, it is possible to selectively weld or cut a middle layer of several layers of material if such middle layer included an infrared opaque material. This welding or cutting may be enhanced by providing one of the layers adjacent to the infrared opaque, middle layer with a reflective layer, such as aluminized plastic, to focus the energy on only that middle layer.
While the invention has been described for use with cutting material, or sealing via a welding of two layers, the invention can be used for simply creating a line of weakness. For example, many packages containing prepackaged food have a line of weakness, usually in a header above the fastener, whereby the consumer will tear off a region of the package above the line of weakness to expose the fastener. These prepackaged food bags are usually created through some type of form-fill-seal machine and it is possible to use a laser to create the line of weakness, along with any other seal or cut in such bags. The line of weakness can be a series of perforations or a generally constant line of thinned material caused by exposure to the laser. Additionally, the header of a package of prepackaged foods may have a punch hole allowing it to be hung on a peg in a retail setting. Other packages may require a hole for handling the package. A laser can easily be used to form such holes in the material forming these packages.
The fastener may also be used to create a series of very small notches and/or a series of small beads from material on the fastener. Such structures can be performed by a pulsed laser. These series of structures would allow the fastener to have a tactile feedback mechanism, which is typically more useful when a slider is not located on the fastener, so that the user feels the fastener close when engaging the profiles with his or her fingers to seal the bag via the fastener. The laser may also weld two films together to make multiple compartments in one package. For example, the drum section 330 in
Finally, the laser could also be used for marking the packages with information or artwork. This would require much less power from the laser. Thus, the laser could perform functions related to the configuration of the bag and functions related to the aesthetics of the bag.
The drum 702 is comprised of a series of drum sections 712. As shown, there are twelve drum sections 712 that define an exterior surface to the drum 702, but there could be more or less. Each drum section 712 includes an engaging structure 713 that receives the flexible material that is fed into the machine 700 and a linkage 714 having a terminal end 716 at which the drum section 712 is connected to a central axle 717. At the terminal end 716, a cam follower 718 is configured for riding along a cam 720. Additionally, there is a fixed connection 722 at the terminal end 716 which is usually provided by a typical fastener.
When the cam follower 718 engages the lobe of the cam 720 (at about 7 o'clock in
While several appropriate cam systems can be designed to provide the movement shown in
Further, the machine 700 can be designed with a cam that provides the radially outward motion at several circumferential locations. For example, such a cam may have two lobes that cause the radial movement to two different collection stations 710 which are positioned, for example, at 5 o'clock and 7 o'clock. This may be useful when a predetermined number of segments 780 are deposited in a first collection station and, while those segments 780 are being appropriately processed (e.g., boxed) in the first collection station, the machine 700 causes the next grouping of segments 780 to be deposited in the second collection station. Thus, the machine 700 would toggle the delivery of the segments 780 between the first and second collection stations. Of course, the suctioning system must be synchronized to allow for release of the segments 780 at the appropriate collection station.
To provide a conduit for the suctioning system, a section manifold 798 is positioned below the engaging structure 713 and communicates with each of the openings 794. This section manifold 798 communicates with the blower system that has a primary manifold around the generally circular periphery of the drum 702, like that shown in the previous embodiments, to draw air in from the openings 794 in the exterior surface 792 and to hold the web 750 (and the segments 780) on the engaging structure 713. When the cam follower 718 for a drum section 712 engages the lobe of the cam 720, the radial movement of the engaging structure 713 causes the section manifold 798 to move away from the primary manifold so that the segments 780 can be released to the collection station 710. The collection station 710 may also include fingers for insertion into the grooves 796 to assist in releasing the segment 780. Such fingers, if used, can be at a fixed location through which the engaging structure 713 moves when undergoing the radially outward motion caused by the cam 720.
While the present invention has been described with reference to one or more particular embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that many changes may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. For example, a laser may be used to generate end terminations of a pinch-to-close fastener as well as a slider-operated fastener. Also, as shown in
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Unable to snap its losing streak during a three-game homestand, The Citadel basketball team will have to hit the road in search of its first Southern Conference victory - and its first win of 2014.
The Bulldogs' homestand ended with a 78-60 loss to Western Carolina on Saturday night before 1,372 fans at McAlister Field House. Despite a third career double-double from Matt Van Scyoc (25 points, 10 rebounds), The Citadel (4-18, 0-7 SoCon) lost its 10th straight game. The Bulldogs have not won since a 79-68 victory over Division II Brevard on Dec. 18.
The Citadel's next three games are at Georgia Southern, Davidson and Appalachian State. The Bulldogs are 0-10 on the road this season and haven't won a road game since Feb. 20, 2013, at App State.
"We've got to coach up optimism," said fourth-year coach Chuck Driesell, whose teams have endured double-digit losing streaks each of the last three seasons. "Sometimes you've got to coach up defense, offense, shooting, rebounding. We've got to coach up optimism and talk about the journey.
"It's not a one-game race, it's a long marathon. We've got to take just as much from this loss as if it were a win and try to get better tomorrow."
That might be difficult in the face of futility that's reaching into the record book. The Bulldogs' 0-7 start in the SoCon is the worst since the 2007-08 team started 0-14 in Ed Conroy's second season as coach. That team went 1-19 in SoCon play, then won 20 games the next season.
Western Carolina (12-10, 5-2), a senior-laden team picked to finish third in preseason polls, needed only a workmanlike effort for Saturday's win. All-SoCon guard Trey Sumler scored just 10 points on 3-of-10 shooting, but dished eight assists as nine Catamounts scored at least five points each.
Senior Tom Tankelewicz, who began his career at Charleston Southern, came off the bench to score 15 points, and reserve forward Justin Browning scored a career-best 10 points with seven rebounds.
"The Citadel could have had two, three, four wins by now," said WCU coach Larry Hunter, whose team snapped a two-game skid. "We had a lot of respect for them. Van Scyoc is having a very strong year, as is Ashton Moore. Coming off two losses, this was a huge game for us."
Moore and Brian White each scored 11 for the Bulldogs, who shot 32.6 percent from the field. Van Scyoc hit 12 of 13 free throws to boost his percentage to a SoCon-best 88 percent.
But WCU crushed the Bulldogs on the boards, 43-27, with a 15-5 edge on the offensive glass and a 38-17 edge on points in the paint. Western Carolina took 66 shots, 20 more than the Bulldogs. The Citadel's 15 field goals were a season low.
"There's just some things we are having a hard time defending," Driesell said. "That's a bigger post player inside, and we've got to find a way to get some help down there and keeping the ball out of the paint."
The Citadel bench scored only 10 points, but that was 10 more than Bulldogs reserves managed in an 80-67 loss to App State on Thursday. The Bulldogs' bench has been outscored, 76-10, in the last two games - 46-10 against WCU and 30-0 against App State.
"That's a pretty good team we played tonight," Driesell said of WCU. "They've got four seniors, two of them redshirt seniors. They've had a lot of experience together, and they played that way tonight."
For the third straight game, the Bulldogs gave up a buzzer-beater at the half, this one a trey by Tankelewicz for a 38-24 WCU lead. The Bulldogs never got closer than 11 in the second half.
. After sitting out the App State game with a sore foot and snapping a streak of 61 straight starts, junior guard Marshall Harris returned to the lineup. He played 22 minutes with four assists, but did not try a shot.
. Reserve guard Raemond Robinson scored seven points, his first points since Dec. 21. He was 2 of 4, hit a 3-pointer and played 21 minutes.
. The Citadel honored the 1964 SoCon championship golf team by hanging a banner in McAlister Field House.
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Hello Bubba1, I sure wish they would learn to slow down in pouring rain. 3 wrecks this am already, no injuries, One with 3 veh. involved. Wreckers making a fortune. Plan to get lost for weekend tomorrow pm and go to camp if nothing drastic happens. Be safe Bubba 2. LMAO, U R A good Bubba.
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Hi Chief, just had to drop in before I hit the ole hay and say hello, God bless you and hope your week is everything that you have wished for. We have had some gorgeous weather here for the past few days. Temps hi in the upper seventies, and still cold at forties at night. I appreciate you as my valued friend. Have a happy hump day today. Mike.
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You are welcome and prayers for your son and family. Lennia
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Hi Chief....THANKS for the "add" & gift! I am working on a project about highly decorated officers of the NYPD. I have a web site BeyondtheLineofDuty.com Please check it out and let me know what you think. I am also starting a 2nd site to honor other highly decorated officers from around the country and would be interested in your career and/or dept....fraternally Walter
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All is well at this part of the Globe..hey you know something..I think we two never sleep, as we are always on line..lol
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