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Opened in Theaters: Friday, November 16th, 2001
Directed by Chris Columbus
Genre: SciFi/Fantasy
Running Time: 2:33
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Academy Award® Nominee
A big-screen interpretation of the first book in the most popular children's fantasy series since The Hobbit. Young Harry Potter realizes that his adventures are about to begin as he is invited to... View more >
some scary moments and mild language
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Dumb ass movie. I thought that this movie would be good from the scenes. But it was the stupidist movie i have ever seen. I have to agree with the critics that the movie was way too faithful to the book that it didn't have have any sort of dramatic element (of movies.) The Harry Potter movie is a proof that why a movie shouldn't be too faithful to the original book.
If you've read the book you've seen the movie.
I give this movie 3 stars, here is my summary
Harry Potter is a likeable 11 year old boy living in England.. He lives with his Aunt and Uncle and a Cousin. Harry's room is under a stairwell. He is not treated with kindness or respect by these relatives...
Harry's Mom was a witch who married a Mr. Potter but they both were killed by an Evil Wizard named Voldemort... Harry was suppose to been killed too but was only left with a Z shaped scare on his forhead...On Harry's 11th birthday he is brought to this train station. At the train station Harry has to walk up to the platform called the 9 3/4 platform and walk through this wall to enter this Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry...
Harry meets 3 friends at this School of Wizardry.. They are assigned the same house at this School. They will have to 'compete' with other students for POINTS.
Each student is given a wand. Soon they learn to levitate feathers and ride broomsticks through the air, make potions, etc.
At this School 100 candles hang suspended from a high ceiling and people in pictures come alive and stairwells move.....They are warned not to go to the dark forest or to the 3rd floor of this school....
Harry and his 3 friends soon learn about the Sorcerer's Stone and how it can transform metal and make you immortal.... BUT this Stone is under a trap door on the 3rd floor! There is a 3 headed dog and snakes, etc to get past. (I can't tell you what happened....but I can say this; (this movie has wonderful special effects and great acting and I liked the moral of this story)
Ok, here's the deal. The movie was great. It had wonderful effects, especially the scenes with Quidditch ( wizard sport on broomsticks ).
If you are a die hard fan willing to stand in line at bookstores waiting for the latest release of Harry Potter books you might be slightly disappointed. I think Chris Columbus did the best job he could though given the circumstances. Harry Potter has millions of fans worldwide, there is no way he could construct a movie and have the same rhythms as the book.
I could have sat through four hours of Harry Potter but unfortunately it is a short 2 1/2 hours. The best character in the movie was Rubeus Hagrid. Robby Coltrane did an excellent job of portraying him. The kids did a good job too, Emma made for an excellent Hermione, and Rupert was great as Ron. Daniel also did a good job with Harry.
All in all it was a good movie, and I will see it again, plus whatever sequels they come out with. But, I erised the books more.
Absolutely spectacular. I want to see it again. If you love the books, you will love the movie. If you haven't read the books, you will want to after seeing this movie. The movie stayed true to the story in every sense of the way. The casting was perfect - the characters in the movie looked exactly like how I would have pictured them from the books.
This is truly a fun movie. It does not matter if you are 4 years old or 94 years old - it is great for all ages!!!
great movie. don't know what aaron was talking about but the movie was worth the trip!
My son has been waiting for this movie for a long time and it was well worth the wait. I might have enjoyed it even more than he did!
A truly enjoying 2 and a half hours of fantasy and fun. If you enjoyed the book, you will love the movie. I can't wait to see it again.
The film is "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" and despite the hype that surround this film, it did quite well.
I saw the film on the fourth night so that I don't want crews from television station to stick their mikes into my face, asking about the movie. Conservative christians who protested the books, never ever read the book, not even one page.
I never read the books either, I know that a good number of kids are big fans of the books. After seeing the movie, I wish I was reading the books too.
The film featuring the hero Harry Potter who was raised by mean spirted step-pareants, along with a half-brther who didn't like him at all. One day he was appointed to study witchcraft at a castle, and from there the magic lighted up the movie.
I love this movie because the film is loyal to the book and the kids are fun to watch. Lots of special effects and a great music score by John Williams helped the movie along. This movie has plenty of stuff to see.
I recommend that you see a second time because at 2 hours and 22 minutes, this film is huge and full of ideas. "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is a must see.
This movie was like taking a tour of everything about the first "Harry Potter" book in just under two and a half hours.
Given as how I couldn't get enough of the book, I loved the whole experience from beginning to end. Seeing settings from the book that I'd imagined a hundred times while reading was really incredible. All the actors were perfect, and the movie doesn't take itself seriously at all. All the settings and special effects have a certain amount of fantasy about them, giving you the feeling that you really are in the book.
The movie may get a bit too scary for younger kids, especially in the last twenty minutes or so.
All in all, if you liked the book, you'll love the movie.
A very fine movie. A movie that is actually fun with some adventure too. Can't beat that.
It's been a terrible year for movies but this one movie just might help turn the tide the other way. Go see it and have fun!
The core audience for this movie will be the millions of people who have read and enjoyed the very popular book series, of which "Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone" is the first installment.
That's a good thing, because as a film companion to the book, it works well. As a movie by itself, I believe that it falls short of telling the complete story with a style that is to be expected in 2001.
I read the book before seeing the movie, part out of curiousity of what all the fuss was about, and part to enjoy the movie even more if large portions were removed for the sake of flow and overall length. I have to say, the book was more enjoyable, but that is the case with 99% of the book-then-movie combinations out there.
The movie flows like a greatest hits montage, making sure you get the high points of the story and the cool scenes that allowed the ILM team to have some fun. The visuals were excellent, and matched my mental images of the various characters and scenes perfectly. Few deviations from the book were made, which will surely please die-hard "I've read the book a dozen times" fans.
I found the transitions between scenes jarring at times, where you would be thrown from one part of the story to the next (a few pages ahead, in a book paradigm) without an appropriate segue to lead the way. I fear that anyone who has not read the book will find the movie somewhat disjointed at times, and that may hurt their ability to fully enjoy the film.
The performances of the child actors were pivotal to the success of the film, and the actors who played Harry, Ron, and Hermione were certainly up to the task. They are in virtually every scene of the movie, and they do an excellent job!
Perhaps it was the theater I visited, but the film exhibited a grainy look that is similar to my camcorder in low light conditions. This was distracting at first, and then I just accepted it as part of the look the director must have intended. It will be interesting to view the film in another theater, and when it comes out on DVD to see if the grain is purposeful or a byproduct of poor projection.
It goes without saying that if you enjoyed the Harry Potter books, this movie is a must-see. If you have not, be prepared to come out of the theater wondering if you've missed something, for what you missed is surely on a cutting room floor somewhere, waiting for the 3.5 hour extended version on DVD.
This is a wonderful fantasy which matches the book. Young and old alike will be able to follow the movie to a "T". I believe that is one reason the movie is so well received.
It isn't a "confusing" movie, it's straight forward and fits the book and nothing "messed with." My children and I enjoyed this very very much. It isn't an "evil" movie as some obsessed fundamentalist christians are calling it and it will not turn little children into occult worshipping teenagers. That's what peers and parents who don't care are for.
I can't wait for the 5th book and for the next movie!!!
I'm a 37 year old non-fan, and I thoroughly enjoyed this movie.
Again, I am an adult and have never read the Books. I really enjoyed this movie, and I felt I followed it completely. My wife isn't into "Fantasy" movies, but enjoyed it as well. Our 5 yr old son had a good time, but got restless in the last 1/2 hour (of a 2:20 flick). Personally, I wished it had been longer - The movie never had a lag, never seemed stretched out, never got dull. I highly recommend it
5 stars out of a possible 5
This is a wonderful movie! We saw it twice and it keeps getting better! I give it 4 stars!
OK I haven't read any of the Harry Potter books, and after this movie I do not think I will. The story of a wizard in training has many possibilities, but the slow pace the plot takes allows the viewer to lose interest. Aficionados of the books tell me that like the first novel, which was also slow-moving, the film is laying the foundations for the future works. This is a rather presumptious attitude from both author and producer. There is nothing in this film that would attract me to see a sequel.
Additionally one would expect the young wizard to break out of the humdrum life he was being forced to live with a few pranks. But these are hardly comparable to the cruelty he has been forced to live. Life at Hogwart is boring. Even the the "first years" who do try their stuff are very tame.
The special effects, especially in the game the houses play, do not measure up to other films. These special effects look fake.
A very boring movie.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a good adaptation of the book. I have read all the books in the series, and the book is much better than the film. the film was a little slow at points, but was pleasing overall and entertaining.
It was interesting to see how they would bring the book to life, and it was a job well done. If you would like to see a good adaptation of this book or have little kids, go see Harry Potter. Otherwise, I would say to go see Lord of the Rings.
I would have put my ratings as "see now" but I feel this movie is aimed for kids and even though I am adult in my thirties I did enjoy the movie very much.
I feel if you are going to see this movie that you should go see it while it is on the big screen. It might loose some of its affect on video, on a small tv screen.
The actors of the main characters (Harry, Ron & Herminoe) seemed like they were just reading their lines, not acting them. That's what Chris Columbus gets for using amateurs instead of professional actors.
The movie dragged on and on for me. I think I read the book faster! I guess the hype and promo's made me expect more than I actually got from the movie.
Oh well, it will play well on the small screen.
The movie was made good, but the movie didn't follow the book. The director cut out some of the best chapters. I should know because I have read the book like 3 times! The movie was really poorly made at the end because the director totally screwed it up. He didn't even add the good parts of the end.
I loved this movie.
After reading the books (Before my son finished the first one :D ) I was a little concerned that they would drift too far away from the original storyline and characters. But all due congratulations to Chris Columbus for sticking to the book.
For those who have read the book, this movie will bring it to life. For those who haven't, it will give you a good idea as to why the books are so popular.
Looking forward to the 6? sequals.
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Harry Potter disappoints -- not because of actors, special effects, or story line but because of film editing: Small things left in too long or simple things left out.
In an attempt to capture every scene from the book, the movie fails to capture its spirit -- discovery of a new and complex world, growing up and growing independent, and a sense that behind each character are plausable reasons and a hidden history. Characters and circumstances that seemed real in the books and first movie, are forced to fit a formula too often -- You can almost hear a tired director's helper talk from the side -- "applaud the hero now -- supporting character #3 walk thru the door now and get a hug -- character #2 repeatably look comically in terror -- young bad guy just act mean don't ask me why"
Harry Potter, though watchable and with great sets and special effects, becomes irritating for it seems only a problem of editing -- chosing what scene to leave in or out -- when to cut a scene shorter -- when to stop explaining the punchline before it happens. The movie would be great with slight changes made by someone who understood and liked the books more than blindless commiting to a checklist of things to do. This is definitely a 2 and a half star.
Although you may not be able to tell it from the previews, this movie is very different from the first. Sure, it has the same actors, characters, and general look, but "Chamber" is much darker than its predecessor.
I'm sure if you've seen anything about this movie, then you've been told this already, but allow me to elaborate a little. Giant spiders (that look quite real) chase two characters through a dark forest and try to eat them (and get very very close). A giant serpent that looks vaguely like Godzilla from that godawful American version is dealt with in a spectacular, and surprisingly gory manner. There's some very violent stuff going on here, so much so that at times I thought the movie was edging into PG-13 territory.
That said, the new dark tone worked very well for me. It was more exciting, and the characters were much funnier this time around. Also, it didn't quite feel like we were watching individual chapters of a book fold out onscreen. In the last movie, the scenes were more like individual adventures that lead toward one conclusion where everything is sort of brought together. In this movie, the disjointed feeling is still there, but each chapter is connected to the others better and has more relevance, making it seem like this sort of stuff should happen, rather than just happening because that's what happened in the book.
All in all, this movie has some moments that may scare any child much younger than 10, but most good kids' movies have some scary parts. The wicked witch and flying monkeys scared me when I was a kid, so maybe the giant spiders and Godzilla-snake aren't too bad. Still, it's a must-see for Potter fans and anyone looking for a carefree time at the theater.
I've just gotten home from the movie Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Please do not wait to see this at home. You must see this on the big screen, it is phenomenal.
Much better than the first movie, more cohesive. Everyone is more comfortable.
I loved it. Hope you love it too.
Harry Potter is back for his sophmore year in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." Watching this film is a total joy for me. This franchaise which was launched by Warner Brothers keeps surprising me with first-rate special effects and smart writing.
I was overwhemed by the music score by John Williams. So the second film is darker, it is an indication that the series continues to reinvent itself, and dosen't repeat itself like it did with "Men in Black 2." In the second film, the chamber of secrets is reopen, theatening the students at Hogwart school.
I like this sequel a lot. It's just as good as the first film. To me and especially to the kids who are reading the Harry Potter books, he's a hero. And by today's standard, we need as many heroes we can get. Gee, I wish I was a kid again so I can go to Hogwart school. What a wonderful school to go to.
Great Movie! I can't wait for the next installment. My only disappointment was the material cut from the book. Granted the movie was 2:40, and if less was cut it could have tipped the clock at 4:00.
Fun for the entire family! A bit scarier than the first movie, but still a family film
4 out of 5 stars!
im only 10 and my dad lets me write these. i love harry potter books and so far the first movie stunk on ice and the second movie actually put me to sleep until the fat basiculus hissed at harry and harry ran like a chicken the movie stunk i hated it my rating 0 out of 4
Dobby the house elf warns Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) not to return to Hogwarts for his second year of magical lessons soon after the audience receives a taste of Harry's miserable existence with the Dursley family in the opening sequence of director Chris Columbus' Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Dobby, a computer generated character and one of the special effects that keeps this film moderately entertaining from start to finish, remains ambiguous in his warning but stresses that `terrible things are about to happen!' Many audience members exit the theater wondering if Dobby spoke of the dangers awaiting Harry at Hogwarts or the trite and threadbare story awaiting theatergoers for nearly three hours of the film's duration.
Screeching mandrakes, the howler Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) receives from his mother (Bonnie Wright), a conversational diary, the phoenix, the ghostly Moaning Myrtle (Shirley Henderson), and other special effects including a cinematically superior game of Quidditch make the second Harry Potter film better than the first installment and superficially enjoyable, but spectacle alone cannot sustain a film even in this magical world. Kenneth Branagh wins the hearts of his female students and audience members in the role of Professor Gilderoy Lockhart, Jason Isaacs is notably cold and cruel as Lucius Malfoy, and the late Richard Harris as Headmaster Albus Dumbledore creates depth for his character amidst the other one-dimensional characters of the film, but these three veterans along with Maggie Smith as Professor Minerva McGonagall cannot tap their wands and make magic out of Steve Kloves' lackluster script that includes the most exciting events from J.K. Rowling's novel but fails to support these events with other necessary plot points making much of the film random and nonsensical.
The young actors including Radcliffe, Grint, Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, and Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy generally showcase improved performances from their first attempts in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, but they all lack the versatility and subtlety of accomplished actors. None of these amateurish actors attempt to find believable persons within their characters, and consequently each character emerges as a dull caricature. Harry is the unsuspecting hero. Ron is the pathetically helpless and bewildered sidekick. Hermione is the brain of the operation. Draco is the representation of evil. The script provides only one-dimensional characters, and none of these actors has the ability to create something out of nothing as more skilled performers can do, which adds to the banality of the film.
Columbus' first priority for the next film in this series should be to find a screenwriter with a vivid imagination and the creative ability to bring Rowling's world to life. The cast will miss Harris as Dumbledore and the young actors need a few more lessons in their craft before shooting begins, but with a decent blueprint this cast has the potential to rival anything the imagination could possibly create. Improvement is a step in the right direction and the film is almost worthy of some acclaim, but as Ron discovered in Professor McGonagall's class, almost is far from perfect and never quite good enough.
I wasn't as overwhelmed with this film as the press releases and public relations firm wanted me to be. Granted, there is immense difficulty in condensing a tomb the size of "Prisoner" into a 2 hour movie. The brevity and absence of scenes was unavoidable. However, this might be all the more reason to try to hold other anchor points as constant.
I think the director, in an effort to "start over with a new vision" took many steps that will alienate the faithful HP fan. Why the need to change Hagrid's cabin? Why the need to alter the set-back angles for the castle interior shots? Most of all, why the steadfast insistence to strip the characters of their fantasy shroud by putting them in street clothes? I don't expect to see Bilbo in a sweatshirt and jeans. I don't expect to see Williow in a Nike sweatsuit. Why rob the aura of the mystical persona. This isn't SpyKids, it is mystical fantasy.
I won't see it again at the theatre and I really don't know if I will buy the DVD.
I don't know anything about "anchor points", and I don't think I could have directed it better in fewer steps , but I do know I liked the film.
I am not trying to live out a fantasy life as a movie critic, or know enough to correct a directors misteaks. I just know if the popcorn is good and if I feel I got my bucks worth of entertainment, it's all that counts.
My biggest problem with the first two "Potter" movies was their ridiculous faithfulness to the books. It wasn't so much that their wasn't much for origininality; as far as I'm concerned Rowling's books have more than enough originality to go around. It was the fact that the books are written in chapters, each of which has a very distinct event. The result was that movies felt as though they were written in chapters; they seemed very segmented and not very cohesive.
This third movie puts all that to rest. "Prisoner of Azkaban" feels like a movie and not a televised book. The story is also a lot darker this time around, but also quieter; this movie has far less spectacle than the other two and it's much more character-driven. This means that the younger Potter fans may squirm a bit in their seats during the somewhat drawn-out conversations about Harry's parents, etc.
In terms of summer movie magic, this movie has plenty of special effects, and they are easily the best in the "Harry Potter" movies yet. Buckbeak the Hippogriff, in particular, looked stunning.
All in all, what we have here is a step up for an already great series of movies, and I look forward more than ever to the fourth adaptation. ***1/2 out of 4.
This is THE BEST Harry Potter movie so far! Darker in tone, and the effects have improved 150%!!! The cinematography is brilliant and thankfully a brand new score was done by John Williams (not just rehashed music like the last movie).
Any fan of the book with enjoy this movie. Parents, I suggest going with your kids if they are under 12 - there are scary and graphic moments in the movie.
One of the rare times a movie rivals the book. It was excellent; the special effects were superb, the story moved well, and you were definitely gripped by it. It is a little different in style than the other movies -- it is a bit more gritty and dark, which matches the story. Our entire group agreed: the best Harry Potter yet.
Harry, You done It Again! The third film in the series has left me with a smile on my face. Despite a new director and a dark vision, the series has not missed a beat. Every scene, every emotion is first rate. Gary Oldman gave a great performance. Watching him gave 110% is a joy.
Harry Potter is the reason why we go to the movies. Harry Potter is the reason that a lot of kids are reading the books. 2 1/2 hours of pure fun that is right on! The next Potter movie wont come out until November 2005. Already, I looking forward in going back to Hogwarth.
It was horrible:( It just was terrible i can't explain it.
I am not a Harry Potter fan in general, but my son and I enjoyed the movie.
Just as good as the last two, maybe even better.
It was good - the time went by so quickly! Kept your interest, Ron was funny in a dumb sort of way. The new animal was very cool! I want one! See it, it's good.
I found this movie to be much more watchable than the other two. You can definitely tell that the focus has become to make a good movie, not just include every detail from the books. I hadn't read the book for a while before hand, which helped because I didn't remember as many of the omissions. The street clothes did annoy me a bit, and is it just me or was the attic classroom a lot smaller than that? But I do recommend the movie to all!
It was a LONG movie. I didn't enjoy this movie as much as the other two, but the effects in the movie were pretty cool! If you haven't read the book, some parts of the movie will be hard to follow. I respect the part that this movie doesn't exactly come from the book.
I can't wait for the next movie to come out in November 2005. I will most likely be owning this movie when it comes out.(This is a 14 year olds opinion of the movie, not a parent or adult's view)
Fun, enjoyable movie.
Better then thr first two. They kept all the basic plot points of the book and put them together in a way that makes a good movie.
I do not know why people are being so critical of this movie. It was great. They may not have gone exactly by the book, but forget that. Just look at the movie. It is much more grown up than the first two. It gets deeper into to Harry and how he is dealing with the death of his family.
No matter what people say, it was a great movie. I agree that Chris Colombus should have stayed as director, even though he was worn out from directing the first two. I can not wait for this movie to come out on DVD.
The best of the three! The new director gave a new feel. I agree with previous posters about the street clothes.
The cinematography was excellent. The scene changes were really good. John Williams' score was superb! Listen for the nuances of "Something Wicked This Way Comes" throughout the movie.
Watch the credits at the end. The footprints are hilarious!
My only gripe is the lack of explanation of the Maurader's Map and who the author's were. Book fans will understand.
We're going to go see it again!
Definitely the best so far, but for me its because of the acting of the principal characters not solely for the direction or the production values which were also both excellent. The young cast has matured nicely and this is shown in their much stronger performances than in the first two installments.
I dont know about it being better because the Director made it darker as the books get a little more sinister at this stage anyway which should, and has been, reflected in the movie. It will be interesting to see what a third director will do with the franchise when making the fourth one.
Any disappointments? A few I suppose but only minor ones that I might be pedantic about because Ive read the books.
Overall a fine film well worth watching and collecting.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban ensnares each viewer into a world of magic. It is the best Harry Potter film yet seeing as the plot moves quicker and it follows not so closely to the books, but closely to a good format for a movie.
CRAP! CRAP! MEGACRAP! go see dodgeball or spiderman instead! this movie sucked, they skipped from scene to scene and the ending sucked, everything was flipped around and differed from the book, they dont even play quidditch...... IT SUCKS! i give it a .5/100 because the book itself is very good
I fell asleep as this movie plodded on and on and on! It felt like I was seeing two or three movies at once too. The plot just got lost somewhere in one of the movies! Dressing the main characters in modern clothing was unbelievable! The only redeeming factor was some of the scenery shown. It was beautiful. However if I wanted to see a travelog, I could have stayed home and watched the Travel channel.
This movie just didn't cut it as a Harry Potter movie.
Could have been better if they hadn't left out so many pertinent details.
Disappointing. I was ready to leave before the halfway point. The change in wardrobe, special effects, scenery, and actors, made the whole movie more "muggle" like. I didn't get lost in the magic and fantasy like in movies 1 & 2.
It was choppy and could have followed the storyline more (I don't think anyone would mind a longer movie if it's worth watching). Please bring back the old director for the next parts (at least get rid of the current one). If not, I won't be in such a rush to watch them.
This movie is own of my favorite movies! it is GREAT!
Can't say enough about it!!
Very funny!
The problem with this movie is that it missed so many events for example, the part where Harry wins the Quidditch Cup for the Griffindor House! I mean, common, it's one of the biggest event of the book and should be for the movie as well!
The graphics were wonderful but I'd have to say that they could've worked on the werewolf's looks.
I'm giving it a 3 1/2 stars but still wait for a rental.
P.S. Read the book first!
A good continuation of the series, but a little unremarkable.
The tone and style of this installment is very different from the earlier two, most likely a result of the new director at the wheel.
Fans of the series need no reason to see this movie, and if you haven't read the book, it helps if you know someone who has so they can fill in the blanks for you and explain some things that get glossed over.
Worth renting, but not worth owning.
Great movie!! It is better though if you have put off reading the book. I normally do not see a movie twice but would consider going again.
Excellent movie!! It lives up to its reputation. I would most defiantly see this one again in theaters. I wish they could have added more things from the book (GOF is my favorite book). This movie may be a little hard for younger children to grasp (for those of you who have read the book I am referring to the end, I don't want to spoil anything for those of you on only have seen the movies. I loved it and hope the following movies are just as good!
The first two "Harry Potter" movies were plagued by their slavishly faithful interpretations of the novels, making them seems more like very expensive books on tape than actuall movies. The third movie moved away from this trend, cutting a lot of filler and mkaing for a leaner, faster-moving interpretation. THe fourth film in the series goes even one step further and pretty much cuts out anything we've seen before. No Quidditch, no Dursleys, no moving staircases, very few talking pictures. The result is perhaps the fastest-paced two and a half hour long movie I have ever seen.
Several major characters are relegated to backseat roles in favor of better pacing: Alan Rickman does little but glower and sneer as Snape, Draco Malfoy has only one major scene in the whole movie, and Robbie Coltrane's Hagrid doesn't fare much better. Given expanded roles are Dumbledore, played with righteous authority by Michael Gambon, and the hilarious Weasley twins, who provide a good amount of the comic relief in the film.
Making their debuts here are the throwaway comic character Rita Skeeter (Miranda Richardson), Mad-Eye Moody, played by Brendan Gleeson, who steals every single scene he's in, and Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort. Voldemort is being touted by some as the cinematic heir apparent to Darth Vader, and for good reason. His scene is one of the creepiest I've seen in awhile, and Fiennes plays him with a slithery, whispery menace. At one point Voldemort says something that completely convinced me that he believed he has a righteous cause and Harry was only standing in the way of greatness.
The pace of "Goblet of Fire" never flags from beginning to end. The acting, especially that of the three lead kids, only improves with every movie. The special effects are absolutely beautiful, often taking the Peter Jackson route of not even trying to look realistic, merely beautiful (or frightening).
Walking out of the theatre, I found I couldn't wait to see movie #5, and the showdown between Dumbledore and Voldemort. **** out of 4
Movie was really good but did not follow the book as much as I would have liked. I hate the new Dumbledore, and Krum wasn't what I would have picked. All and all it was a good movie.
Really Impressive display in every scene of the Movie
Very good movie. The only complaint is that I really miss Richard Harris, Micheal Gambon is a good actor, but he's just not Dumbledore. But, its a small complaint, and doesn't hurt the movie too bad. The movies just keep getting better.
Harry Potter did it again. "Harry Potter and the Gobiet of Fire" had me wanting for more and I got. I though the thrid film was dark, well, the fourth one just got darker. I notice the change of tyhe classmantes, especailly Emma Watson who is get more beautiful by each passing movie. In the fourth film, Harry has entered into the Tri-Wizard Tournment. I can't say no more, youn just going to have to watch to outcome youself. The fourth Harry Potter movie is fun to watch despite to dark formant. I haven't read the books yet, but hopefully I shall take time from my busy schudule to read them from the beginning. the fifth movie will be out in June 2007 and I can't wait to go back to Hogwarth again.
I have never been a big Harry Potter fan and I felt like this movie was just like the other 3. Nothing that great about it except for the special effects, but if you are a H P fan then you will probably love it because all of my friends who are big H P fans loved this new one.
I think the movie would be confusing at points if you haven't read the book. Still worth seeing.
Don't miss seeing it on the big screen.
I loved this movie. It had great effects, this was my favorite of all the books so far. I wish there could have been more of the book in the movie. I love seeing Dan, Emma, and Rupert growing up into such amazing actors. Go and see the movie if you enjoyed the others. You will not be disappointed!
Probably my favorite of the Potter movies so far. Whomever rates this as a "STAY AWAY" should not be allowed to rate movies because this film was action-packed, had awesome visual effects, and had me on the edge my seat the entire time. Again, this one might be hard to follow for non-readers, but I'd love to see it again.
I didn't feel this was as good as the previous three movies. It was solid but there was a noticeable drop off in charm. Maybe part of that is due to the kids growing up.
I loved it was great and harry looked preey good in black
Loved the movie but sure wish they would have turned on the sub-titles whenever any of the three kid principals started talking. After this many movies you would think they could speak english without that dreadful accent the three of them have. Other than that, the film was super. I'm gonna rent a copy as soon as it comes out so that I can actually find out what they said.
I for one liked this movie and would go and see it again because it is that good.
Can't wait until the dvd comes out with all the extra things on it.
If your kidss like the first three then they will love this one....
Even Adults can sit there and enjoy this movie......
I would give it 8 12 out off 10..
After four movies, the series is beginning to show it's age as the kids are growing up. It was yesterday that the kids are fighting for the house cup. Now the same group of kids are figting for their lives. In the MTV Movie Awards, I voted "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" as the best move I haven't seen. Well I saw it and I glad that I voted for that movie. In the fifth installment, Harry Potter is having a hard time convincing everyone that Voldemont is back. but he's isn't the only villain in the movie. A teacher comes to Hogwart and shortly afterward has taken over the school, and issue so many strick rulkes that you have to have a broomstick to read some of the rules. I like Voldmont. He's a better villain than that Dr. Doom from "Fantastic Four:The Rise of the Silver Surfer." The old cast is back. And I'm glad. Although the fifth movie is not as good as any of the four movies, My heart is still with Harry and the Hogwart students. I'm looking forward for the last two movies. I had fun with those movies. As for the books, I still going though the first book in the series. The series is still high flying.
As always another great Potter movie. I really loved the movie, but I couldn't quite give it a see now. This movie is defiantly darker, and I doubt that smaller children will understand it. I was a little disappointed only because one of my favorite characters die and it was not played as sad as it should have been. Take the time to see the movie while it is still on the big screen.
While acknowledging that the entire book cannot be represented in the movie, Order of the Phoenix barely resembled the book. It didn't even match the hype of the trailers. (If you saw the trailers, you've seen the movie.) If I were JK Rowling, I'd be pitching a fit!! Scenes were out of story timeline, essential backstory was not present, liberties were taken by expanding parts of scenes that don't occur in the book. I was almost rooting for the Ministry of Magic to prevail.
It wasn't worth the price of the ticket to see this distorted version of what to date has been an exciting series. Another example of why the book is always so much better than the movie. Let's hope that Half Blood Prince resembles the book more closely than this poor excuse...although that's unlikely since several of the pieces of backstory needed to understand Half Blood Prince weren't present in Order of the Phoenix.
great movie u won't be able to tear your eyes from the screen til the end
This is one of the better book to movie transformations in the series.
This one was not as good as all the other ones. I was honestly a little dissappointed.
It was a dark book so naturally it was a dark movie. Not the typical fun type movie as in the past with Harry Potter but it held true to the story line. True Harry Potter fans will appreciate this movie.
Loved it and so did my 12 year old. We love all the Harry Potters.
Just fantastic!!! Great film with brilliant actors and actresses that match every part. J.K. Rowling won't be disappointed and neither will anyone who sees this film!
Absolutely fantastic, rivals any film I've seen! The book and the movie should be on the top of any list!
Excellent!!! Continuing the phenomenal Harry Potter series, nothing in the film is below extraordinary! Another top-notch Potter film.
"Bloody brilliant!" As always the book is way to rich to be able to put every delicious detail/plot point on screen but what does make it to the screen makes for a satisfying 2 hours and 33 minutes for readers and non-readers alike. Acting is pitch perfect by all with plenty of light moments balanced by the darker. This muggle plans to view again in IMAX 3-D!
The movie is great!!!!!!!!
It's great to see Harry Potter return to the big screen after a two-year wait. I miss the series very much. I miss the castle and I miss the kids and the teachers at Hogwart. Man, it's nice to be back in front of the screen again to see the new Harry Potter movie. And that makers the latest Harry Potter movie, "Harry Potter and the Half-blood Price a welcome relief for me and for the fans who love him and the books they read. I only read one of the seven books and I'll probaby read the books later. It's also nice to see the kids growing up. when the first movie opened in the fall of 2001 they're were little kids. Now, they're growing up and with that the problems that come with it. so I'm glad that a portion of the movie is dealing with dating. The plot of the movie is Harry must know the true identity of the Half-blood prince. I won't give away the ending, but you will be shocked, just like me. I saw it on opening day, so I can tell you how much I love the movie. I only give it a "Good" rating. I'm a tough grader. I can live with that. Only two more Harry Potter movies to go. I'll be sad to see the series end.
it is a good movie to see
Parts of the book are not followed, but still a great movie to see
You're never going to be able to completely film the book. Its just not something that;s possible for books as long as the Harry Potter books are. The best you can do is translate the material to a movie format, and this movie does that very well. These movie keep getting better. Excellent movie, and very worth seeing.
Love the series and the book...let me start off saying that.
The movie was good,but disappointing.
Cant put my finger on it...music was a little wrong...was defiantly much darker this time.
Acting was so so...some people looked as if they were just walking through their lines.
Is worth seeing...will probably see again just to be sure,but was very disappointed....could have been much better...enjoyed the previous movies 100% better.
My opinion.
What a great series, this film was so different from the previous films but still excellent, it adds depth to the series and to the characters. The music didn't reach the same caliber as the other soundtracks, the melodies, whatever they were, just don't stick in your mind like the others have in mine. Lots of excitement, lots of action, it's fun to see the kids growing up, poor Harry gets stretched past his limts again,... The death of an important character was depressing, especially ending on such a somber and depressing note the way it did,... With that said, it will be hard to wait a year to see the next installment. It was hard to decide if I should rate this a "See Now!" or a "Good", if it didn't end on such a depressing note, it would have a "See Now!".
Almost a see now but I thought the acting was so so by some of the characters. I loved all the movies in this series and will get it on disc when it comes out.
the movie was so far from the book it wasnt even funny
great movie, there's a lot of romance, adventure, i didn't like the ending because is unfair, but no one live forever, not even a great wizard.
I liked the movie, as I've liked all the movies of this series. I enjoyed the way the kids are shown to be maturing and making some hard choices. And I didn't mind the few things they had to cut from the book. But, I do wish they would have shown the funeral. To me, that was a pivotal part of the book - it gave a finality to the death and made Harry's decision more understandable.
Very good!
I went into this movie primarily with the expectations set by the previous movies. I've only read the first book, preferring to watch and enjoy the movie versions of the story instead. I enjoyed the previous movies, with perhaps "The Goblet of Fire" being the best of the bunch (#1 was good in its own right because everything was fresh).
The students at Hogwarts are getting older, and their issues are changing along with them. Gone is the wide-eyed wonder of the first installment, and front-and-center is the darkness that has been building ever since. The teen issues that were first covered in "Goblet of Fire" are very prevalent here, where one could make a drinking game from each time "snogging" is mentioned or undertaken!
Since it had been some time since I had seen "Order of the Phoenix" it took me some time to recall what happened at the end of that movie, and the implications those events had on everyone involved.
More than any of the other installments, "The Half Blood Prince" has the feel of an "in-between" movie. Many of the storylines seem intended primarily to move characters and plotlines between the previous installments and those that follow.
While I knew of the "surprise" ending, I was not aware of the other characters involved in the event, so it left me with all kinds of questions about the motivations of the various characters involved, and what's going to happen next, etc. I can't help but think that's exactly what the filmmakers intended, so that the next installment can't come quickly enough!
If you're not a huge Harry Potter fan, this one is a rental not a purchase.
It's a good thing that "Harry Potter and the Deadly Hollows" are broken into two parts; otherwise I could've sat though a six-hour movie. As the next to the last Harry Potter movie opens, Harry and his frinds are on the run from Voldemort who wants to kill Potter in order to restore his true power. I can't reveal the ending, but it's a set-up for the final movie of the series, which will be release in July 2011. I'm already there. .
I am a big fan of the series but I will have to say that this one was a bit slow and at times boring. I know it is the lead in to the final chapter but still it should have been better. A lot of wasted space.
This is the best one yet! It sticks the closest to the book because they've given themselves enough time to tell the story with the second part coming out soon.
I admit to feeling a little lost when it comes to this installment and the previous one (Half-Blood Prince).
Perhaps ardent fans are rewarded by knowing what's going on without it all being explained on-screen, but in these last two movies, I feel that those of us that have only seen the movies are at a disadvantage. Maybe I'm in a distinct minority because I've only read the first book, but a movie shouldn't require the viewer to have knowledge of other material to make sense.
That aside, this was an enjoyable movie. The sense of dread and near sorrow that is part of the first scenes with the three primary characters is palpable. It drags a little due to the exposition necessary to explain plot points from earlier installment, but I wasn't bothered by it.
Since it's the first part of a two-part finale to the series, it doesn't end with any closure, but at least they didn't say "to be continued..." as the last scene faded to black. Part 1 will only be able to be evaluated properly once Part 2 has been released, so the two can make the whole.
If you're a die-hard fan, you've already seen this, and probably more than once. If you're not a die-hard fan and you haven't yet seen it, you might be better off waiting until late spring when the home video release happens, and the wait for Part 2 on July 15th won't be so long.
The new Harry Potter movie, "Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallows, Part 2" has left me a little sad. This is the last movie and there woin't be any more Harry Potter. It's like watching the series finale of a TV series. If you follow that TV series for many years and when it ended forever. You feel sad. I was sad. I watch the Harry Potter series from day one. I watch the three kids grew up before our eyes. Yesterday, they were kids, now they have grown up and they must movie on. The final movie is the conclusion of a two parter, but the end of a series that define motion picture history. In Part 2, thge kids return to Hogwart to fend their school against Voltment and the final battle between the two is the climax, not only to the movie, but to the series. The film's running time is 2 hours and 10 minutes, the shortest movie of the series. I wish the movie could've been a little longer. I may be one of a few Reader Reviewers who review all eight Harry Potter movies. Put all eight Harry Potter movies together and you can call it a thesis. I love the series. it's a great series. It's better than any other series in motion picture history. I'm proud of the series. Harry Potter makes me smile. What a ride!
I thought this movie was a very fitting end to the series. The first part was necessarily unsatisfying (given that it was the first of two parts), but this finale redeemed that frustration easily.
I haven't read any of the books past the first, so I don't know how true to the book the last two movies were, but the rabid fans I know were quite happy.
If you're interested I seeing this movie, you've likely seen the rest and maybe also read the books, so if you're into the series so far, there's not much that could dissuade you. Fortunately, this movie will provide a satisfying conclusion to the Harry Potter story.
I am a huge fan of the books, and I loved this movie as well. It is perfect for people who like a movie with mystery and suspense, and also like to have a somewhat scary ending but not scary enough to keep you up at night (like me).
The special effects in this movie were very cool, especially in the Quidditch, Great Hall and first-sight-of-Hogwarts scenes.The actors did very well in really conveying the characters' attitudes and views.
The movie stuck to the book's storyline, which can be both a good and bad thing. A movie does need to have some independence and add in a few details, which I think that the people producing the movie did. Sticking to the storyline, though keeps fans of the Harry Potter books happy and gives a new interpretation of the visuals.
Overall, the movie was a great first debut and set the stage for the many wonderful movies based off of the books to come.
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Whatever you do to get active and stay healthy, and no matter your skill level, Queen's has an athletic option to help you get at the recommended 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week.
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The youth hostel – This is an idea "made in Germany". This is the most extensive network of youth hostels in the world: the German Youth Hostel Association (DJH) comprises 513 attractive properties. Many of them are in absolute dream locations of which many hotels would be envious. We can be found in palaces, castles and in buildings protected as national monuments. We occupy well-exposed locations in large cities, on major rivers, on the coasts and in the Alps. Each youth hostel offers something special: this can be the high ropes course, a canoe tour or survival training or also
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Youth hostels are very popular destinations for school trips and youth travel. Many specialise in accommodating such groups and offer dedicated educational programmes on topics such as the arts, sport and the environment. There are 16 environmental youth hostels, which focus on teaching guests about ecological and social issues, for example. Another 400 have specialised as sports youth hostels.
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A system for manufacturing a self-retaining suture is disclosed. The system includes a cutting bed which supports the suture during cutting. A cutting device makes cuts in the suture thread having a preselected geometry. A cutting arm is articulated to allow change of the angle of the cutting device during cutting. The change in the angle of the cutting device is used to control the depth of cut and/or elevate a tissue-retainer away from the suture to better engage tissue.
1. An apparatus for creating barbs on a suture having a longitudinal axis, the apparatus comprising:
a cutting bed configured to support a suture thread at a cutting position;
a cutting device including an articulated joint having an axis, the cutting device having a selected path along which the cutting device moves, the selected path selected such that the cutting device passes through a suture thread supported by the cutting bed at the cutting position to create a barb having a desired configuration; and
means for rotating the suture thread between operations of the cutting device whereby the apparatus is adapted to create a plurality of barbs at a plurality of angularly displaced positions on the suture thread.
2. The apparatus of
a transverse x-axis component perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the suture thread;
a longitudinal y-axis component parallel to the longitudinal axis of the suture thread;
a depth z-axis component perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the suture thread and the transverse x-axis; and
an oscillating component.
3. The apparatus of
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11. An apparatus for creating tissue-grasping elements on a suture comprising:
a cutting bed adapted and configured to support the suture;
a cutting device adapted to move along a selected path such that the cutting device cuts into the suture to create a tissue-grasping element having a desired configuration;
the cutting device having a joint which allows change of an angle of the cutting device relative to the suture; and
a support adapted to support the suture, which support can be rotated in order to rotate the suture around the longitudinal axis whereby a plurality of tissue-grasping elements having the desired configuration can be created by the cutting device at a plurality of positions on the suture.
12. The apparatus of
a transverse x-axis component perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the suture;
a longitudinal y-axis component parallel to the longitudinal axis of the suture;
a depth z-axis component perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the suture and the transverse x-axis; and
an oscillating component.
13. The apparatus of
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17. An apparatus for cutting a suture having a longitudinal axis and a surface, the apparatus comprising:
a cutting bed adapted and configured to support the suture;
a cutting device having a joint which allows a change of an angle of the cutting device relative to the suture during cutting;
the cutting device being adapted to make a cut having a preselected configuration in the surface of the suture;
the preselected configuration of the cut including an aspect affected by the change of the angle of the cutting device relative to the suture during cutting; and
a holder adapted to secure the suture, which holder can be rotated in order to rotate the suture around the longitudinal axis whereby a plurality of cuts having a desired configuration can be created by the cutting device at a plurality of positions in the surface of the suture.
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This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/691,845, filed on Mar. 27, 2007; which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/486,123, filed Jul. 2, 2004, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,225,512, issued Jun. 5, 2007; which claims priority under 35 USC ž371 to PCT/US2002/027525, filed on Aug. 29, 2002, published on Mar. 6, 2003 under Publication No. WO03/017850A1, now expired; and is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/943,733, filed Aug. 31, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,848,152, issued Feb. 1, 2005. All of the above claimed priority applications are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to a method of barbing suture filament by varying the blade geometry and/or the movement of a blade when cutting a suture filament where the method can also be utilized to cut a plurality of axially spaced barbs on the exterior of sutures and an apparatus for performing this.
2. Description of the Prior Art
In the prior art, it is well known that surgical and traumatic wounds are typically closed with a filament introduced into the tissue by a needle attached to one end. Closure of the wound and holding tissues together supports healing and re-growth. What is typically used for this procedure is known as a suture.
A barbed suture is a one-way suture which allows passage of a needle-drawn suture in one direction through tissue, but not in the opposite direction. A barbed suture is generally an elongated body having a pointed leading end and a plurality of axially and circumferentially spaced barbs on the exterior surface of the elongated body.
In closing a wound with a barbed suture, the suture is passed through tissue at each of the opposed sides of a wound. Suture pairs are formed in which trailing ends of sutures are positioned generally in alignment at opposite sides of the wound. On insertion of each suture, the needle is pushed to extend out of the tissue at a point laterally remote from the wound, then the needle is pulled out to draw the suture to the desired position, and the suture is then severed from the needle. (Note that methods of using barbed sutures are disclosed in copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/896,455, filed Jun. 29, 2001, entitled "Suture Method" and assigned to Quill Medical, Inc., the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.) The advantage of using barbed sutures is that there is an ability to put tension in the tissue with the result of less slippage of the suture in the wound. The number of suture pairs is selected in accordance with the size of the wound and the strength required to hold the wound closed. Although tissue anchoring is easier done with a very pointed barb and a relatively skinny tip, better tissue holding results are obtained with a fuller tip barb.
In some circumstances of tissue repair, a random configuration of barbs on the exterior of the suture might be preferred. With as many barb angles as possible, superior wound holding would be achieved. However, in other circumstances where the wound or tissue repair needed is small, a small suture would be preferable. A small suture would require a reduced number of barbs on the exterior of the suture. Various methods of cutting the barbs have been proposed (see e.g. U.S. Pat. No. 5,931,855). However, such methods have not been commercially exploited for reasons which are unclear.
It is seen from the foregoing that there is a need for a method of cutting barbs on the exterior of sutures with a minimum of difficulty and in a reliable and relatively economic fashion so as to allow for the wide spread commercialization of such sutures. Such a method should also be able to vary the size of the barbs, their location and depth to allow for variation thereof and versatility of their application. The method should be able to cut a plurality of barbs with the positioning depending on the number of barbs needed. The need also exists for a device able to use the method described above which can provide a plurality of axially spaced barbs either in a random or similar configuration, with the configuration depending upon, among other things, the type of tissue being repaired.
It is therefore a principal object of the present invention to provide for a practical method of cutting barbs in a suture.
It is therefore a further object of the present invention to provide a method for cutting fuller tipped barbs of various sizes on the exterior of a suture.
It is therefore a still further object of the present invention to provide a method for cutting a plurality of axially spaced barbs on the exterior of a suture.
It is therefore a still further object of the present invention to provide a method for cutting a plurality of axially spaced barbs circumferentially about the exterior of a suture.
It is therefore a still further object of the present invention to provide a method for cutting a plurality of axially spaced barbs in similar or random configurations on the exterior of a suture.
It is therefore a yet further object of the invention to provide for an illustrative apparatus to perform this method.
To attain the objects described, there is provided a cutting method which produces suture barbs of varying sizes depending on the geometry of the blade being used and/or the movement of the blade when cutting into a suture. By altering the blade geometry and/or degree or trajectory of blade movement, the barbs can be made of varying sizes designed for various surgical applications. For example: for joining fat and relatively soft tissues, larger barbs are desired, whereas smaller barbs are more suited for collagen intensive tissues. Also, the use of a combination of large and small barbs on the same suture will ensure maximum anchoring properties wherein barb sizes are customized for each tissue layer.
The cutting method may be achieved with a cutting device disclosed herein. The device disclosed can produce six sets of barbs in staggered positions along the length of a suture, such that three sets of barbs are faced opposite to another three sets of barbs. Viewing the suture on a cross-sectional plane, the barb sets would be positioned either 120 or 180 degrees to each other, depending on the cutting method. Longitudinally, each barb cut would begin where the nearest one ends.
Compared with the method of cutting barbs in an untwisted state, using the twisted configuration can simplify production equipment; produce a stronger suture; reduce production cycle time by at least a factor of three; and be easily scalable to smaller diameters and produce barbs in a spiral fashion rather than at 120 or 180 degrees.
By way of variations, slight modifications, and/or combinations of the methods of cutting with and without twisting the suture, barbs can be obtained with random configurations. There are instances in tissue repair that the random configuration may be ideal to anchor tissues in as many barb angles as possible to provide superior wound holding properties. These and other objects and characteristics of the present invention will become apparent from the further disclosure to be made in the detailed description given below.
Thus by the present invention its objects and advantages will be realized the description of which should be taken in conjunction with the drawings wherein
We refer now to the drawings in detail wherein like numerals refer to like elements throughout the several views.
The purpose of the present invention is to provide for an effective way of producing a barbed suture. In this regard, several different types of methods are disclosed which are directed to the cutting action of a blade on the suture to create the barbs. As will be described, the cutting action envisioned takes into account the movement of the blade and the blade geometry.
Essentially, the cutting of the suture with a blade takes into account three dimensions x-y-z of the suture 6. Each dimension is important and may be addressed by the cutting motion of the blade and/or the blade geometry. Depending on the blade geometry, the blade movement can have an effect in the other dimensions.
In this regard,
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The combination of movement in lateral direction 2, forward direction 22 and downward direction 32 would allow one to vary the length and depth of the cut to create a barb. It may be a deeper barb by cutting further in direction 32 and/or a longer barb by cutting further in direction 22. By moving blade 8 in lateral direction 2, forward direction 22 and downward direction 32 simultaneously forms a trajectory, which may be altered to create barbs with different qualities such as aspect ratios.
A yet further method of cutting a barb is shown in
The combination of alternating movement in lateral directions 2 and 42, steady movement in forward direction 22 and steady movement in downward direction 32 allows the depth of the cut to be varied. The resultant zigzag cutting motion is shown as alternating direction 44 in
A still further method of cutting a barb is shown in
The blade motion shown in
While in the aforesaid examples, only a single blade is shown, it is envisioned that a plurality of blades may be utilized. They may be in tandem or on a rotary mechanism or on any other type of mechanical device which effects the implementation of the movement so described. Also, while the suture is shown in an untwisted state, it may be cut in a twisted state as hereinafter described.
By way of examples of mechanical devices for implementing the foregoing, reference is made to
Turning now more particularly to
A cutting template 64 directs the cutting motion of a blade assembly 66 containing a plurality of blades across suture 6. Two additional cutting templates are provided for operation of the cutting device but are offset to provide a different axial position of the blades with respect to suture 6. The cutting templates have the same configuration as cutting template 64 and are installed in a similar manner throughout the several views. Also, while the templates shown are particularly suited for practicing one way of cutting the barbs, such templates can be readily modified to allow the performance of other ways, including those previously described as will be appreciated by a skilled artisan.
Cutting bed vise 63 assists in the alignment of the cutting templates. On the top of block 68 of cutting bed vise 63 are two protrusions. These protrusions are alignment pins 70, 72 which are used for setting the cutting templates and a tamp 101.
As will be apparent to one skilled in the art, the configuration of cutting bed vise 63 may vary. If the suture is rotated (e.g. 120 degrees or 180 degrees) to effect cutting barbs about its circumference, the cutting bed vise may be configured as shown in
In addition to securing suture 6, retention knobs 52, 54 are rotated between the various cutting methods and are numerically indexed for precise movement. As depicted in
For cutting a plurality of barbed sutures at one time, a multi-blade assembly is used. As depicted in
Retaining block 92 of
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To operate cutting device 50, first one secures the suture 6 to anchor screws 90 on one of retention knobs 52, 54 as shown in
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In the cutting method of suture 6, blade assembly 66 is placed onto cutting bed 56. The blade assembly is pressed down while slid from the top of the cutting template to the bottom along path 97 as shown in
As the process proceeds, suture 6 may be rotated, e.g. 120 degrees, 180 degrees, etc., and the cutting process repeated as shown in
In the twisting method of cutting barbs, suture 6 is set up as previously described and twisted along its axis. The number of twists required is dependant upon the number of barbs, the material of the suture and the diameter of the suture. For example, it has been found that size 0, PDS-2 material requiring 2Ż″ of barbs would require twisting it thirty-nine times for an acceptable result. Of course, too much twisting may cause the suture material to overrun itself, leading to undesirable results including damaged suture material.
The securing of a twisted suture 6 on cutting bed 56 is, however, slightly different. In this regard,
The difference in the placement of the barbs in the twisted versus the untwisted method can best be seen by comparing
Note that by omitting cutting motions when suture 6 is cut in either a twisted or untwisted state, the barbs can be formed in a random configuration on the exterior of the suture. Also, the suture may be cut in both a twisted and untwisted state to produce other types of random configurations of barbs.
Alternate embodiments for cutting barbs according to the present invention are shown in
Reciprocating blade assembly 250 includes blade 8 connected via arm 225 to a linear reciprocating solenoid 220, which reciprocates in direction 2 and 42 corresponding to the x-axis, and to rotary solenoid 230, which can turn about its axis as shown in
Linear solenoid 220 and rotary solenoid 230 may be adjusted to control the linear stroke and blade angle of arm 225 of reciprocating blade assembly 250 to allow for varying the depth of the barbs cut in the y and z axes. In addition, rotation of rotary solenoid 230 allows barbs to be cut in the opposite direction along the axis of suture 6 as shown in
While the invention has been described in connection with what is considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it should be understood that this invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiment, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
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INTRODUCTION The term 'cloud computing' refers to services that are hosted on non-GVSU servers or on the internet and include long term storage services or software applications. These services are simple to use, free and bypass the involvement of GVSU's Information Technology services.. They typically involve the user committing to some type of service agreement or Terms of Use by clicking an 'I Accept' button in order to access the service. Examples of Cloud Computing services include Google Apps, Google Sites, Microsoft Live, and many storage services.
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GUIDELINES These guidelines are intended to assist individuals in making decisions on appropriate use of cloud computing resources.
GOOGLE APPS In February of 2009, GVSU signed an agreement with Google to use Google Apps Education Edition which includes contractual terms that ensure appropriate use and ownership of GVSU content. However, it is advised that content containing confidential data, intellectual data or university protected records should not be stored within Google applications.
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Sanford Councilman Charles Taylor presented the Local Government Regulation Study Group recommendations to the council during its 7 p.m. meeting. Taylor, who is chairman of the group, said the subcommittee of the N.C. Mining and Energy Commission (MEC) put in countless hours to help retain some municipal authority.
"There was a lot of controversy on local authority during this legislative session," Taylor said. "I think that this document tries to protect, within reason, those local authority rights we retain here and want to continue to retain."
The set of recommendations will be sent to MEC, the group tasked with establishing the regulations for natural gas drilling, and to the General Assembly.
"We have one time to get it right," Taylor said.
Sanford Mayor Cornelia Olive thanked Taylor for his commitment and for looking out for local governments during the regulation process.
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*Setbacks: Setbacks, the distance of which a building or structure is set back from a street, river, flood plan or other place deemed to need protection, need to be well detailed and used only for environmental, health and safety purposes.
* Noise, light and odor restrictions: Local governments should continue addressing light, odor and noise issue under current police authority, but a natural gas or oil operator could request a time-limited variance to exceed these ordinances. For example, a 72-hour variance to "accommodate reasonable industry operations."
* Water and Air Quality: There was no study group recommendation for water or air testing. Any wastewater that is discharged to a municipal wastewater collection system for treatment should meet local standards.
* Emergency Preparedness: A regional response team should be comprised to address oil and gas related emergencies. The local community college system should provide training and instruction specific to oil and gas emergencies. Taylor said he has provided information about this to Central Carolina Community College President Bud Marchant. There are only two states that have similar courses and this would be a chance to bring in people from across the nation to receive safety training.
* Local Zoning Authority: Local governments should retain their existing zoning and land use authorities, but they cannot apply zoning ordinances to exclude oil and gas industry. It was recommended that zoning ordinances apply to surface land use and not to subsurface.
* Infrastructure: The study group recommended that municipalities consider weight limits on city-owned roads, truck routes and timing of truck operations enter into an agreement with oil and gas companies to ensure that municipal roads are maintained. It was also recommended that local governments encourage industry to re-use water on-site to reduce hauling traffic. Local authorities should consider taxing oil and gas operational equipment being stored on-site, taxing of joint surface and mineral rights at the time of property sale and taxing mineral rights when resources are exploited to recoup costs for infrastructure.
* Chemical Disclosure: Municipalities need to know the ingredients in the ground, but not necessarily know the percentages of said ingredients. Protecting trade secrets are vital, but the group "cannot and will not sacrifice health, safety and environmental concerns."
* Bonding: The study group recommends bonding to provide financial assurance for protection of surface owners, geophysical exploration, well plugging and abandonment and site reclamation.
The full study group report is available online at www.sanfordherald.com.
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* Rezoned half an acre of land at 500 S. Third St. from residential-mixed to light industrial zoning district. Anson Harrington, the owner of the property and applicant, requested the rezoning to make all of his properties unified.
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