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Alright, about myself ... This should be easy right? I've spent most of my life in Minnesota, went to high school in the south suburbs and attended college up at the U where I'm still a graduate student on nights and weekends. During the day, I work as an engineer for an architectural contractor here in the cities. I've been with the company for five years now, which seems crazy to put in writing, because it doesn't feel like it has been that long. While work and school keep me busy, I do my best to find balance in the free time I can set aside. I'm fortunate to be surrounded by family and friends to whom I might joke and say that I owe a large degree of my sanity. Whether it be watching a game in someone's living room, spending an evening out on the lake or just setting aside a couple of free hours for conversation I'm careful to make time for them. I'm not embarrassed to admit that the lunch gatherings I have with my parents typically end with us gabbing and playing cards like a bunch of old people! As far as common interests are concerned, I'm not really one to sit around the house when I have other options but I don't mind the occasional night in. I enjoy taking long bike rides after work out in the country, hiking trips up north, fishing, motorcycles and tackling the occasional home project. During the winter months you would be more likely to find me in the gym after work or feeding my coffee addiction and studying in any of the local shops up by the U. If asked to describe what qualities I think are important, I would say that having a positive attitude, being confident in yourself, making responsible decisions and demonstrating kindness to the people around you are more attractive to me than if you happen to have a super model figure, are ultra ambitious or make six figures a year. I hope that doesn't come off as sappy, but I guess I'm not sure what else to say? Most relationships probably started with a good conversation and I'm willing to see where that hour spent over coffee or a beer after work might lead. I always enjoy meeting new people.
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A vacuum leak from the PCV grommet vacuum leak can cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. The molded rubber hose connections may crack and collapse, causing the vehicle to run roughly. A damaged PCV hose will require replacement.
There is a loud hissing sound coming from a hose with a foam like elbow attached to the intake. I can't find parts and its getting called different things like emissions hose, vacuum hose, pcv hose. No one seems to know what it is. It's on the passenger side. My car is hesitating and bogging down when I stop. Check engine light is on. I wish I could post a pic. - Visitor
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I had the same problem with the elbow on this pcv hose. The elbow also collapsed and was very brittle it should be a metal fitting. This website saved me a ton of money thanks to all! - Visitor
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Yep just replaced this too along with the rack and pinion AND the transmission. Love the vehicle, very disappointed in Ford. It's becoming a very expensive lemon. - tlking23
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I had the same problem which escalated yesterday. It took a while to throw the codes to finally trouble shoot this. - Visitor
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Could not keep the vehicle running. Auto Zone informed of air loss in tubing...took to dealership and was informed that the molded plastic PVC tube was broken (air to intake prevented..._ needs to be replaced for $286.00 - Visitor
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My car started running really rough, and I think my engine light came on if I remember right. I took it in and they said it was a vacuum leak. I had to replace the hoses. Of course, it ended up being several hundred dollars. - kristykmn
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The GelreDome (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɣɛlrədoːm]) is a football stadium in the city of Arnhem, in the Netherlands. It serves as the home of the football club Vitesse. It was opened on 25 March 1998, featuring a retractable roof, as well as a convertible pitch, that can be retracted, when unused during concerts or other events held at the stadium, and a climate control system. It has a maximum capacity of 34,000. It was also one of the venues for the Euro 2000 tournament held in the Netherlands and Belgium. It replaced the Nieuw Monnikenhuize.
The GelreDome hosted its second UEFA Champions League game on August 13, 2008, between FC Twente and Arsenal, as Vitesse are loaning Twente the stadium for this match, due to expansion work being done on Twente's home stadium, De Grolsch Veste. In 2001, PSV Eindhoven played a Champions League game in the GelreDome, as part of the UEFA sanction, after the riots in the game against 1. FC Kaiserslautern the season before. Another Champions League game at the GelreDome took place on 26 July 2011 when FC Twente used it as a home venue for the first leg of their third qualifying round tie against FC Vaslui, after a roof collapse at De Grolsch Veste, in which two workers were killed.
Even though it was one of the venues for the UEFA 2000 tournament, and is still considered one of the largest and modern stadium in the Netherlands, it was not selected as a venue for the combined Netherlands and Belgium bid to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup, as FIFA requires a minimum capacity of 44,000 seats and expansion is not economically feasible, due to its design.
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|Team #1
|Team #2
|11 June 2000
|Group B
|17 June 2000
|Group A
|21 June 2000
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With its retractable roof as well as a convertible pitch, the stadium regularly hosts concerts.
- Spice Girls performed two concerts on March 28 and 29, 1998 (the latter being recorded for an unofficial live video) during their Spiceworld Tour.
- Janet Jackson was the first solo artist to perform at the dome on June 9, 1998 as part of The Velvet Rope World Tour
- Bon Jovi played at the stadium on the Crush Tour on September 1, 2000
- Britney Spears performed at the dome on November 4, 2000 during her Oops!... I Did It Again Tour. It was her first concert in Netherlands.
- Dj Tiesto performed Tiësto in Concert on 10 May 2003
- Madonna performed two concerts on September 8 and 9, 2004 during her Re-Invention World Tour.
- Sting performed, on two consecutive nights, during the "Symphonica in Rosso", during his Symphonicities Tour, on October 15–16, 2010, along with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
- Diana Ross headlined the 2009 edition of the "Symphonica In Rosso" festival at the stadium, selling out two nights. Ross was asked to perform a third night, but, had to decline.
- Tina Turner played 2 concerts at the dome on March 21 & 22, 2009 to a crowd of 88.000 during Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour. These concerts were recorded and released on DVD titled Tina Live.
The GelreDome is also known for the Qlimax and Hard Bass festivals and the Dutch Monster Jam event. It also hosts the EO Youth Day.
- Rihanna Played 2 concerts at the Stadium, during the Last Girl on Earth Tour 2010 and the Loud Tour 2011
- Lady Gaga Played 1 concert, with her Monster Ball Tour on May 15, 2010.
- Iron Maiden performed on 8 June 2011
- Qlimax 2003 - 2014
- AC/DC played at the stadium on the Rock or Bust World Tour on May 5, 2015
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INDIANAPOLIS Like many other athletes-turned-entrepreneurs, Stephen Jackson has a record label, legitimized by the iced-out, nearly waist-length chain his boy from back home rocked the other night. The label's name is Secret Society Entertainment.
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The Eyes of Despero!The Eyes of Despero! (2009) Season 1 Episode 110- Batman: The Brave and the Bold Cartoon Episode Guide by Dave Koch
This page has been viewed 11 times this month, and 520 times total.
- 2009
- Warner Bros. Animation
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- Batman: The Brave and the Bold Episode Guide
- Cartoon Characters: Batman/Bruce Wayne, Sinestro, Cavalier/Mortimer Drake, Doctor Fate/Kent Nelson, Green Lantern/Hal Jordan, G'nort, Despero, Guy Gardner, Wotan.
- Vocal Talent: Diedrich Bader (Batman/Bruce Wayne), Xander Berkeley (Sinestro), Greg Ellis (Cavalier/Mortimer Drake, Doctor Fate/Kent Nelson), Loren Lester (Green Lantern/Hal Jordan), Alexander Polinsky (G'nort), Kevin Michael Richardson (Despero), James Arnold Taylor (Guy Gardner, Wotan).
- Directed By Ben Jones.
- Produced By Linda Steiner, James Tucker.
Line Producer: Amy McKenna.
Executive Producer: Sam Register.
- Written By J. M. DeMatteis.
- Edited By Christopher D. Lozinski.
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- Batman Created By: Bob Kane.
- Story Editor: Michael Jelenic.
- Art Direction: Lynell Forestall.
- Storyboard Artists: Tim Divar, Tim Eldred, Ben Jones, Scooter Tidwell.
- Background Painter: Bill Dunn.
- Main Title Design: James Tucker, Peter Girardi.
- Casting: Andrea Romano.
- Voice Director: Andrea Romano.
- Voice Recordist: Bill Devine.
- Production Supervisor: Howard Schwartz.
- Development and Creative Supervision: Linda M. Steiner.
- ADR Mixer: Bill Devine.
- Sound Effects Editor: Robert Hargreaves.
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The fading Tampa Bay Buccaneers talk about needing to make more plays. Coach Greg Schiano just wants his players to concentrate on doing their jobs at all times. The coach rejected the notion Monday that the Bucs (6-7) failed to protect a fourth-quarter lead for the fourth time this season because they did not make enough plays down the stretch of a last-second 23-21 loss to rookie quarterback Nick Foles and the Philadelphia Eagles. Yes, Tampa Bay failed to make a potential game-saving interception, and Foles extended the winning drive with a pair of fourth-down conversions. But Schiano said there were also other factors that contributed to a defeat that dealt a blow to Tampa Bay's chances of making the playoffs. ''You'll never hear that from me. ... I don't think that's the case,'' Schiano said of the recurring theme of players explanations for squandering an 11-point lead in the final four minutes. ''I think you have to do your job, and you have to get 11 guys doing their jo...
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This product is ok. The glitter in my purple glitter pencil does go in my eyes and fall onto my cheeks. It isn't waterproof and smudges a bit. These are better than the other sephora contour pencils but I'm gonna stick with Avon waterproof pencils.
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A while back, after getting a "points perk" size of the Marc Jacobs liner, I broke down and bought a full sized one during Sephora's 20% VIB sale. Even with 20% off, they are just way too pricey for what they are, though, even taking into account how nice they are and I really wanted to find cheaper but identical options for several of the other shades in the MJ line. I really liked O(Vert) which is a beautiful deep forest green and to my amazement I found that the shade Matte Moss (14) is a total dead ringer for this liner but at about half the cost. While it may not last quite as long on the waterline (I don't use dark green on my waterline as it makes me look tired), it lasts all day on my upper lashes and below my lower lash-line. The name of the colour is a bit misleading - this isn't matte at all and has about the same amount of sheen that O(Vert) has. Just an amazingly great pencil at an amazingly affordable price. Bonus - these twist up, so no need to sharpen (I hate sharpening any pencils - so much mess and waste and so much potential for breakage, resulting in even more waste).
While I absolutely adore Sephora's Contour pencils (just check out the # of reviews I've done, if you don't believe me), I want to try more of the retractable ones because sharpening isn't needed.
on 1/28/2015 5:27:00 AM
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My go to eyeliner. I use the matte black for my everyday look.
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I did not give them the 5th lippie for two reasons: I found that the black and charcoal, like many retractable eyeliners, broke off easily, thus wasting a lot of product, and all three shades transferred on the upper parts of my lids (I do have hooded eyes).
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This is amazing! So long lasting. I wore this for a cross country race and a soccer game and it stayed so well! I ended up getting the black with glitter.. Wanted to kick myself for that >.< But I definitely recommend
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This isnt smooth and there is no color pay off. Maybe for fair skinned ladies it would be fine, but im nc 30-35 and this doesnt show up on me. Ive tried black and olive.
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This is a really good product! It's smudge proof and water proof and it's pretty soft so that it doesn't feel like you're dragging your eyelids. I love retractable eyeliners because you waste so much product when you sharpen them. Highly recommend it! A really good deal!
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I bought this because sometimes I'm just so lazy to use gel eyeliner and this turns out really great. I usually don't use eyeliner pencils as they always smudge a lot not matter waterproof or not. However, this product, although I can't say it doesn't smudge at all, stays the whole day and only runs off a little. Also its really easy to use and keep sanitize as its retractable. It's just really suitable for a lazy day or when I got up late, so I can put it on real quick and go.
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A valve and method for preventing backflow of bacteria and other unhealthy substances in a medical suctioning apparatus. The valve defines a chamber and has an outlet and an opposed inlet. The valve provides a tortuous path that effectively limits backflow of bacteria and other unhealthy substances. The valve further includes a diffuser proximate the outlet to direct backflowing fluids to travel the full length of the tortuous path. The valve is used between a medical suctioning unit and a patient-contacting part such as an ejector, evacuator, or yankauer.
1. A medical suctioning method comprising:
drawing a vacuum in a line;
inserting a valve into the line, the valve being closed with the exception of an inlet and an outlet, said inlet formed at an end of a tubular extension extending into the valve, said inlet surrounded by a continuous circumferential rib on and extending radially outward from the tubular extension; and
providing a tortuous surface path through the valve between the inlet and the outlet, the tortuous path comprising the tubular extension and the circumferential rib, whereby backflow of body fluids and bacteria through the valve is prevented.
2. A medical suctioning method as defined in claim 1 wherein the valve has a peripheral wall and wherein said method further comprises diffusing fluid backflowing through the outlet toward the peripheral wall.
3. A medical suctioning method as defined in cliam 2 wherein said diffusing step includes diffusing all of the liquid that otherwise might backflow in a direct line from the outlet to the inlet.
4. A method of suctioning fluids from a body comprising:
connecting a first line to an inlet of a backflow valve, the backflow valve including a peripheral wall, said inlet formed at an end of a tubular extension extending into the valve, said inlet surrounded by a continuous circumferential rib on and extending radially outward from the tubular extension;
connecting a second line to an outlet of the backflow valve;
drawing a vacuum on the second line, thereby drawing a vacuum through the valve and the first line; and
providing a tortuous surface path between the inlet and the outlet, the tortuous path comprising the tubular extension and the circumferential rib, whereby backflow of body fluids and bacteria through the valve is prevented; and
diffusing fluid backflowing through the outlet radially outwardly toward the peripheral wall.
5. A method as defined in claim 4 wherein said diffusing step comprises diffusing all of the liquid that might otherwise backflow in a direct line from the outlet to the inlet.
6. A method as defined in claim 4 wherein said providing step includes forming the inlet at the end of a tubular extension extending into the valve.
7. A method as defined in claim 6 wherein said providing step further includes forming a circumferential rib on the tubular extension about the inlet.
This is a divisional of application Ser. No. 08/618,524, filed Mar. 19, 1996 now U.S. Pat. No. 5,728,078.
The present invention relates to a valve and method for preventing the backflow of body fluids and bacteria through medical suctioning equipment.
Medical centers, hospitals, dental practices, and other medical operations commonly use suctioning equipment to remove body fluids, such as saliva or blood, during medical procedures. These body fluids can carry or become contaminated with bacteria and other unhealthy substances. Consequently, it is important to prevent the body fluids, bacteria, and other unhealthy substances from backflowing or moving in a reverse direction into any patient. This can be problematic since substances such as bacteria will travel along surfaces without the assistance of a fluid carrier. For example, even if the part of the medical suctioning apparatus that contacts a patient is replaced with each new patient, bacteria can travel in a reverse direction through the new part and thus still cause a problem. Therefore, particularly in view of public concern over communicable diseases and diseases that can be transmitted by body fluids, it is important that maximum protection against undesired backflow and/or movement of bacteria be provided.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,083,706 to Wiley discloses a sterile trap accessory inserted between a suctioning conduit and an aspirator. The trap accessory includes a filter for catching debris and a tubular section that protrudes into the trap toward the filter. The filter effectively captures debris for later viewing by a medical worker or doctor; however in doing so large amounts of debris are held in the trap accessory, thus potentially increasing the risk of bacteria movement in a reverse direction. Further, the surfaces between the filter and the inlet to the trap accessory permit backflow of bacteria.
The aforementioned problems are overcome in the apparatus of the present invention wherein a backflow valve includes a tortuous surface path through the valve that all fluids and bacteria must follow in attempting to move between the outlet and the inlet. Further, all fluids that backflow through the outlet are forced by diffusion or deflection to follow the full tortuous path.
In the associated method, fluid and bacteria backflow is prevented by inserting into the section line a backflow to valve provide a tortuous surface path between the valve outlet and valve inlet. As disclosed, the valve includes a peripheral wall forming a portion of the tortuous path; and the method includes the step of diffusing or directing backflowing liquid toward the peripheral wall so that it must follow the full length of the path.
Fluids are suctioned through the valve from the inlet to the outlet, by drawing a vacuum through the valve but bacteria cannot readily backflow through the valve due to the tortuous path and the diffusion of any backflowing fluid.
These and other objects, advantages, and features of the present invention will be more readily appreciated and further understood by reference to the detailed description of the embodiment and the drawings.
FIG. 1 is perspective view of a first embodiment antibacterial valve with the outer housing partially broken away to illustrate the interior;
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the valve;
FIG. 3 is a side view of the valve;
FIG. 4 is an exploded side view of the valve;
FIG. 5 is an enlarged schematic illustration of the valve showing the tortuous surface path which prevents backflow of bacteria through the valve;
FIG. 6 is a side view of an assembly including a second embodiment valve releasably connected to a saliva ejector;
FIG. 7 is a perspective of view of the assembly shown in FIG. 6;
FIG. 8 is an exploded side view of the assembly shown in FIG. 6;
FIG. 9 is a side view of a third embodiment valve releasably connected to a disposable oral evacuator;
FIG. 10 is an exploded side view of the assembly shown in FIG. 9;
FIG. 11 is a side view of a fourth embodiment valve releasably connected to a disposable medical suction yankauer;
FIG. 12 is an exploded side view of the assembly shown in FIG. 11;
FIG. 13 is an exploded view of a fifth embodiment valve including an adaptor for converting the valve for use with either an ejector or an evacuator;
FIG. 14 is a partially exploded side view of the valve shown in FIG. 13, the adapter tip being shown as exploded away but as being ready for attachment to the valve;
FIG. 15 is a side view of the assembly shown in FIG. 13;
FIG. 16 is a side view of the valve shown in FIG. 13 connected to an evacuator, the adapter tip having been removed;
FIG. 17 is a fragmentary sectional view of a sixth embodiment valve including an insert including a ring-shaped fin;
FIG. 18 is a side view of an insert for a seventh embodiment valve including a pair of ring-shaped fins;
FIG. 19 is a side view of an eighth embodiment valve connected to a disposable oral evacuator;
FIG. 20 is an exploded side view of the assembly shown in FIG. 19;
FIG. 21 is a side view of a ninth embodiment valve connected to a disposal oral evacuator;
FIG. 22 is an exploded perspective view of the assembly shown in FIG. 21;
FIG. 23 is a perspective view of the valve shown in FIG. 21 with the housing partially broken away to illustrate the interior of the valve;
FIG. 24 is a side view of a tenth embodiment valve connected at one end to a disposable connecting tube and yankauer and at the other end to a medical suctioning unit;
FIG. 25 is an exploded side view of the valve shown in FIG. 24;
FIG. 26 is a side view of an eleventh embodiment valve; and
FIG. 27 is an exploded side view of the valve shown in FIG. 26.
An antibacterial valve 30 (FIGS. 1-4) embodying the present invention includes a casing 32 and a tortuous-path-forming member 34 located in casing 32. Casing 32 includes inner surfaces defining a chamber 36, and an inlet 38 and an outlet 40 located at opposite ends of chamber 36. Valve 30 is particularly constructed to allow flow of body fluids through valve 30 from inlet 38 to outlet 40, but is constructed to provide a tortuous path 42 (FIG. 5) to inhibit undesired movement and/or backflow of bacteria and other unhealthy substances from outlet 40 to inlet 38. The "tortuous path" method of preventing backflow of bacteria is based on Pasteur's theory of curved paths for protection from germs. It is contemplated that these valves can be made from disposable or autoclavable materials such as polymeric materials.
Valve 30 (FIG. 4) is a two-piece assembly including a first member 50 and a second member 52 configured to be press fit to first member 50 to frictionally engage and form a leak-free joint with first member 50. First member 50 is tubular and includes the outlet 40, a cylindrically shaped wall 56 of larger diameter than outlet 40, and a frustoconically shaped section 58 connecting outlet 40 and cylindrically shaped wall 56. Second member 52 includes the inlet 38 and a frustoconically shaped section 62 extending from inlet 38. The edge of frustoconically shaped section 62 is configured to matably engage the end of cylindrically shaped wall 56. In particular, the end of frustoconically shaped section 62 includes a ring 64 configured to press-fittingly engage the inside of the end of cylindrically shaped wall 56, and further includes an abutting ring 66 configured to engage the end of cylindrically shaped wall 56 to prevent over-insertion of second member 52 into first member 50. Second member 52 further includes a tubular protruding section 68 that extends from inlet 38 into chamber 36. Tubular protruding section 68 includes an inwardly tapered elongated wall section 70 having a reversely oriented ring-shaped fin 72 on its end that protrudes radially into chamber 36. Ring-shaped fin 72 is preferably oriented at an acute angle to longitudinal centerline 74 and is reversely formed and arcuately shaped so that it extends backwardly toward inlet 38, although it is noted that the angle and shape of ring-shaped fin 72 can be varied for optimal results in specific applications.
When first and second members 50 and 52 are assembled, casing 32 is defined by cylindrically shaped wall 56, frustoconically shaped section 58, and frustoconically shaped section 62. Tortuous path forming member 34 is defined by tubular protruding section 68 including fin 72. As shown in FIG. 5, the inner surfaces of casing 36 and the surfaces of elongated wall section 70 and fin 72 advantageously form tortuous path 42. The tortuous path 42 prevents undesired movement of bacteria in a counterflow direction through valve 30 in large part because bacteria tends to grow or move along surfaces, or tends to otherwise move in linear paths when moving without the assistance of a flowing carrier fluid.
As illustrated in FIGS. 1-4, vacuum release vents 73 extend through the first member 50 proximate the end opposite the outlet 40. Each vent is "pin size," meaning that it is large enough to permit air to flow in but not large enough to permit liquid, such as saliva or other body fluids to flow out. In the presently preferred embodiment, four such vents 73 are spaced equidistantly around the circumference of the member 50. The vents 73 prevent liquids from becoming entrapped or stagnant with the space surrounding the protruding section 68. Air flowing into the valve 30 through the vents 73 enables fluids to travel along the tortuous path 42 toward the outlet 40.
Advantageously, an antibacterial valve such as valve 30 can be used with a variety of different medical suctioning devices. Further, the valve can be formed in different sizes, shapes and configurations to optimize flow-through characteristics and to facilitate assembly of the valve. The following discussion discloses a variety of valve configurations. To reduce repetitive discussion, comparable items and features in the following discussion are labeled with identical numbers used for valve 30, but with the addition of letters "a," "b," "c," and so forth.
In FIGS. 6 and 7, a valve 30a is shown attached to an ejector 76a such as is commonly used to remove saliva from a patient's mouth. Ejector 76a includes a slotted ejector tip 78a, an elongated deformable tubular straw 80a, and a releasably engageable connector 82a configured to telescopingly and frictionally engage inlet 38a on valve 30a. FIG. 8 shows casing 32a exploded away from ejector 76a, but aligned for connection thereto. Valve 30a includes a one-piece casing 32a having an enlarged mid-section 56a, an inlet 38a, and an outlet 40a. Frustoconically shaped sections 58a and 62a connect inlet 38a and outlet 40a to mid-section 56a, respectively. A tubular second piece or insert 68a is attached to and extends from connector 82a of ejector 76a. Insert 68a includes an elongated wall section 70a including a bulbous section 73a for scalingly engaging the inside of inlet 38a. Bulbous section 73a further has a diameter chosen to scalingly engage the outside of connector 82a. A ring-shaped fin 72a is located on the end of elongated wall section 70a. Ring-shaped fin 72a is configured to telescope into chamber 36a through inlet 38a. A tortuous path is thus defined along the inner surfaces of valve 30a, which tortuous path prevents backflow of bacteria. It is noted that casing 32a is a one-piece molding made, for example, by blow molding or roto-molding. However, casing 32a could also be constructed from a pair of injection molded opposing halves (not specifically shown) which mate along a plane that extends parallel and through centerline 74a of chamber 36a.
In FIGS. 9 and 10, a valve 30b is shown attached to an evacuator 90b. Evacuators 90b are commonly used in dentistry practice to selectively remove saliva from a patient's mouth. Evacuator 90b has a larger diameter than an ejector such as ejector 76a to facilitate grasping of the evacuator 90b. Evacuator 90b includes a tubular straw 92b including an angled suction end 94b. Straw 92b includes a second end 96b configured to telescopingly press-fittingly engage the inside of inlet 38b. Alternatively, it is contemplated that evacuator end 96b could engage an outside of inlet 38b. Notably, valve 30b includes members 50b and 52b that are comparable to members 50 and 52 of valve 30, although members 50b and 52b have different proportions as needed for optimal flow-through characteristics when connected to evacuator end 96b.
FIGS. 11 and 12 show a valve 30c attached to a yankauer 100c. Yankauer 100c includes a first end 102c configured for suctioning blood or related matter, a tubular straw 104c extending from end 102c, and a second end 106c on straw 104c configured to telescopingly frictionally press-fit onto inlet 38c of valve 30c. Valve outlet 40c includes a stepped outer surface 108c such as for connecting to suction lines having different diameters. It is noted that casing 36c is shown as being one piece. However, it is contemplated that casing 36c could also be a multi-piece assembly such as is noted above in regard to valve 30a or as is noted below in regard to valve 30h.
Another valve 30d (FIGS. 13-15) includes first and second members 50d and 52d, respectively, that can be matably engaged to form a chamber 36d and a tortuous path-forming member 34d. An adaptor 114d is configured to matably engage the inlet 38d. Specifically, adaptor 114d includes a ring 116d having a diameter chosen so that it frictionally sealingly engages inlet 38d, and an abutting lip 118d for engaging the end of inlet 38d to prevent overtravel of adaptor 114d into inlet 38d. Adaptor 114d further defines a second inlet 38d' having a reduced size compared to inlet 38d so that, for example, an ejector 76d can be attached to second inlet 38d'. A frustoconically shaped wall 120d interconnects ring 116d and second inlet 38d'. FIG. 16 illustrates use of valve 30d without adaptor 114d, valve 30d being connected to an evacuator 90d.
It is contemplated that some applications may require an even more tortuous path than tortuous paths 42 of valve 30 shown in FIG. 5 and valves 30a through 30d shown in FIGS. 6-16. For this purpose, a valve 30e including a separate insert 124e (FIG. 17) is provided. Insert 124e is shaped generally similarly to second member 52, but insert 124e does not include a frustoconically shaped section 62. Rather, second insert 124e is configured to fit within and frictionally engage the inside surfaces of casing 32e. More specifically, insert 124e includes tubular protruding section 68e and ring-shaped fin 72e. A circumferential rib 125e on tubular protruding section 68e extends outwardly and is configured to engage a depression 126e in cylindrically shaped wall 56e of casing 32e. It is noted that depression 126e can be located anywhere in casing 32e, and that multiple depressions 126e can be used to locate multiple inserts 124e in casing 32e. Tubular protruding section 68e further includes an end 127e configured to engage the inside surface on the end of frustoconically shaped section 62e. Casing 32e is constructed of opposing members such as members 50e and 52e due to the large diameter of ring-shaped fin 72e. Notably, more than one insert 124e can be positioned in casing 32e at a time, thus greatly increasing the effective length of the tortuous path.
Another insert 129f (FIG. 18) is identical to insert 124e except that insert 129f includes a second ring-shaped fin 72f spaced longitudinally apart from first ring-shaped fin 72f on tubular protruding section 68f. Also, end 127f is formed with orthogonal surfaces. It is contemplated that even more than two fins 72f could be located on insert 129f, or that multiple inserts 124e and/or 129f could be positioned inside of casing (32e).
FIGS. 19 and 20 show a valve 30g including members 50g and 52g, and an insert 124g in combination with an evacuator 90g. Valve 30g includes a pair of reversely lipped ring-shaped fins 72g and 72g', fin 72g being on member 52g and fin 72g' being on insert 124g. Insert 124g further includes cylindrically shaped end 127g configured to securely frictionally engage the inside of casing 32g. Notably, a double-finned insert as illustrated by insert 129f can be substituted for insert 124g, in which case the valve 30g would define three ring-shaped fins.
In FIGS. 21-23, a valve 30h is illustrated that includes members 50h and 52h. Member 52h is three piece and includes a chamber-forming shell 130h, a tubular protruding section 132h and a ring-shaped member 134h configured to matably engage tubular protruding section 132h. Ring-shaped member 134h includes a ring-shaped fin 72h and a tubular end or stub 136h configured to frictionally engage the end of tubular protruding section 132h. Notably, it is contemplated that tubular protruding section 132h can be an integral part of another member such as an ejector 76h. To assemble member 52h, the tubular protruding section 132h is press-fittingly sealingly extended through inlet 38h of casing 32h, and tubular stub 136h on ring-shaped member 134h is frictionally engaged onto tubular protruding section 132h. Valve 30h is then assembled by press-fittingly or otherwise assembling members 50h and 52h together.
In FIGS. 24-25, a valve 30i generally comparable to valve 30g is attached to medical suction unit 140i at outlet 40i and to a yankauer 100i by a disposable flexible tube or hose 141i. Valve 30i includes an insert 124i having an end 127i with a cylindrically shaped outer surface 138i for engaging a recess 140i in cylindrically shaped wall 56i. A radially extending surface 142i limits insertion of insert 124i into cylindrically shaped wall 56i. Member 52i includes a cylindrically shaped wall 144i sized to telescopingly slide over insert surface 142i and frictionally securely engage the outer surface of cylindrically shaped wall 56i. Valve member 52i includes an inlet 38i configured to receive flexible tube 141i, and valve member 50i includes a stepped outlet 40i configured to receive a connector 146i on medical suction unit 140i.
An eleventh embodiment, and currently the preferred embodiment, is illustrated in FIGS. 26-27 and designated 30j. This embodiment of the valve includes a housing 50j, an inlet insert 52j, and a diffuser 150j. The unique component of this embodiment is the diffuser 150j; the housing 50j and inlet insert 52j can be any of the constructions described above.
The housing 50j includes an outlet stem 40j, a frustoconical peripheral wall 56j, and a frustoconical neck 58j interconnecting the foregoing. These three portions are axially aligned with one another and are fabricated as a single piece.
The inlet insert 52j includes an inlet stem 38j, a shoulder 62j, and a tubular extension 68j. These three portion are axially aligned with one another and are fabricated as a single piece. The shoulder 62j is configured to friction fit or snap fit into the housing 50j. The inlet extension extends into the chamber 36j and terminates in an inlet mouth 71j. A peripheral circumferential rib 72j on the extension 68j surrounds the inlet mouth 71j.
The tortuous surface path, as in the other devices includes a) the entire interior surface of the housing 50j, b) the interior surface of the shoulder 62j, c) the exterior surface of the inlet extension 68j, and the rib 72j. The reverse created by the inlet extension 68j and the sharp edge of the rib 72j are particularly effective in contributing to the tortuous path.
The diffuser 150j includes a central portion 152j and a peripheral portion surrounding the central portion. The diffuser is shown in two positions in FIG. 27--a plan view and a side view illustrating the diffuser for insertion into the housing 50j. The central portion is unapertured. The peripheral portion is, in essence, apertured by scallops 154j leaving arms 156j. The diffuser is press-fitted or snap-fitted within the housing 50j proximate the outlet stem 40j and the neck 58j. The arms 156j engage the peripheral wall 56j.
The diameter of the diffuser central portion 152j is larger than the interior diameter of the outlet stem 40j and larger than the diameter of the inlet mouth 71j. Consequently, the diffuser 150j blocks all direct lines or paths between the outlet 40j and the inlet 38j. This prevents backflowing fluid from traveling directly through the chamber from the outlet to the inlet. Another way of stating the size relationship is that the cross-sectional area of the central portion is larger than the cross-sectional area of the outlet 40j and is larger than the cross-sectional area of the inlet 38j.
Further, the diffuser 150j directs all backflowing fluid from the outlet 40j to the peripheral wall 56j. This ensures that all backflowing fluids and any bacteria or other contaminants therein will be forced to follow the full length of the tortuous path. This even further reduces the likelihood that any bacteria will traverse the full length of the tortuous path and enter the inlet 38j;
The above descriptions are those of preferred embodiments of the invention. Various alterations and changes can be made without departing from the spirit and broader aspects of the invention as defined in the claims, which are to be interpreted in accordance with the principles of patent law including the doctrine of equivalents.
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Finishing second was yesterday's NASCAR Nationwide Series winner, Kyle Larson. Larson snuck his way towards the front after several of the front runners had problems with their tires late into the event. Today was his best NASCAR Sprint Cup Series finish and was also his second top-10 finish of the 2014 season. He was 0.214 seconds behind the race leader when he crossed the line to finish the race.
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Giving us a deep look into the character development, Marvel UK released a new international trailer for "Guardians of the Galaxy."
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City hires 3rd water chief replacement
A Dallas-based engineering firm may be hired to take an independent look at the city's drinking-water system, and a former San Antonio administrator has been hired to temporarily take over the water department.
City officials an-nounced Monday the hire of former San Antonio water administrator Gustavo Gonzalez. Gonzalez, who will start Sept. 17, will receive about $3,500 a week and serve until a permanent director is hired, which is expected in two to three months.
According to a city news release, Gonzalez worked with the San Antonio water system for 14 years, managing the water production, distribution and wastewater collection system. He also served as part of a military task force in Afghanistan, was the chief engineer for the city of Castroville and opened an engineering firm in 2005.
He will be the water department's fourth leader in just over a month, installed amid an ongoing investigation into what caused two citywide boil-water advisories this summer.
City Council members investigating what led to the boil-water notices have invited representatives with Chiang, Patel and Yerby Inc. to town Monday to discuss scope, fees and timeline.
Councilman Michael McCutchon contacted three engineering firms with water system experience and recommended this firm to fellow council members on the investigation committee, Nelda Martinez and Mayor Henry Garrett.
McCutchon said the firm, if hired, should be able to grade the city's system, point out problems and give solutions.
Martinez expects the firm to review the system's infrastructure, the city's compliance with state regulations, record keeping, policies and procedures for reporting situations up the chain of command.
The committee has stressed the importance of an investigation independent of the city personnel who may be held accountable for any problems.
The city issued a boil-water advisory July 20 through July 26 after detecting low disinfectant levels and another Aug. 14 through Aug. 16 after water samples tested positive for fecal bacteria including E. coli.
Last week, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued the city a notice of 13 alleged violations, including one for not telling the public within 24 hours that fecal bacteria had been found in water samples.
The city switched from a chlorine/ammonia blend to a straight chlorine disinfectant Aug. 6 in an effort to address the low disinfectant levels. The temporary move, originally planned for 30 to 45 days, now is expected to last two to three more weeks, said Angel Escobar, the city's engineering director, who has taken over operations at the water department. Escobar said the city is waiting for equipment purchased that will better monitor disinfectant levels.
The committee also reviewed the state's report of alleged violations within the city's system, and heard an update from police Sgt. Mike Trimyer on his interviews with water department employees. Trimyer, who works for police internal affairs, said he has taken statements from nine employees, including City Manager Skip Noe, Assistant City Manager Ron Massey, water department administrators Eduardo Garaña and Danny Ybarra, a water lab technician and sampler. Trimyer said he expects to interview about three more and should be finished in about a week.
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A remote control to reset your router
My low-budget router has just crashed, and there is no way to reset the beast remotely via a network. Never fear – an X10 module, controlled by a web GUI with an Ajax interface, can actuate the mains switch.
Regular readers will recall that last month's Perl column relied on X10 technology to transmit switching signals over normal power lines at home. In this article, I will extend the scenario to include three new devices with X10 receivers: my DSL modem, my DSL router, and my TiVo digital video recorder. The lights in the bedroom and living room are already connected to X10 boxes.
Figure 2 shows the results of running the scripts in this article. As you can see, the browser displays intuitive names for the devices in question, and a button in the right-hand column of the table for each row lights up green or red, depending on the current device status. Clicking the button toggles the device state. This all relies on state-of-the-art Ajax technology – the browser does not need to reload the whole web page, just single fields that have changed.
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NoScript Flaw
Mozilla's script blocker add-on could be putting malware sites on the whitelist.
RIP SSLv3
The Internet community officially banishes the notoriously unsafe Secure Sockets Layer protocol.
Mate 1.1 Arrives
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New program will dial up security for the Firefox browser.
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Red Hat's community distro embraces the cloud.
Code.org and College Board Team Reach Out for Talented High School Coders
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