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A Joplin doctor said Thursday his hospital treated five Joplin tornado victims for a rare, aggressive fungal infection sometimes found in survivors of other natural disasters, reports St. Louis CBS affiliate KMOX.
Dr. Uwe Schmidt, an infectious disease specialist at Freeman Health System in Joplin, said three of those patients who contracted zygomycosis have since died, but he stopped short of blaming their deaths specifically on the infections.
"These people had multiple traumas, pneumonia, all kinds of problems," Schmidt said. "It's difficult to say how much the fungal infections contributed to their demise."
Zygomycosis, now known as mucormycosis, is a fungal infection that spreads rapidly and can be caused by soil or vegetative material becoming embedded under the skin. It's more prevalent in people with weakened immune systems or untreated diabetes but can affect healthy people who suffer trauma and are injected with contaminated soil.
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Several patients have been identified recently with aggressive fungal soft tissue infections. These patients were transferred in from the field and had lacerations that were closed at the scene. These patients have developed cellulitis followed by aggressive necrotizing soft tissue infection. Despite aggressive surgical debridement, the wounds have continued to advance. Microscopy demonstrates invasive fungal elements with capillary thrombosis. Grossly, the wounds have a cellulitic appearance with necrosis of the deeper aspect of the wound. The fat has a saponified appearance. In some cases gross fungal elements are visible with the naked eye. Despite aggressive surgical debridement, the necrosis reoccurs within 24 hours. Treatment currently consists of aggressive serial surgical debridement with IV amphotericin therapy."
"These fungal infections are usually quite serious, and often have a case-fatality rate of 50 percent or higher," Park said in an email to The Associated Press. "Although persons with weakened immune systems and those with diabetes are the most common risk groups, otherwise healthy people can develop infection, particularly after a traumatic wound. Skin infection usually occurs following traumatic inoculation of the fungal spores into the skin."
Schmidt said he had seen only two cases of zygomycosis in his 30 years of practice, and both of those cases involved people with untreated diabetes.
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An indicator lamp indicates the status of an electrically-powered load control system by providing dim light when the load power is off and a brighter light when the load power is on. In another embodiment, the lamp not only provides two levels of light to indicate whether or not power is on, but also provides a repetitive flash when power to the system is being controlled by remote control. The indicator lamp can also indicate a break in the load circuit. Depending on the embodiment, the break can cause the lamp to be either off or flashing, regardless of the position of the load power switch. Alternatively, a break in the load circuit can cause the lamp to provide substantially no light if the load power switch is in the "off" position, with full light in the "on" position.
1. For use with means for controlling power provided by a source to an electrical load, a circuit that senses whether power to the load is on and that includes a switching power supply, driven by said source, to provide power for an indicator lamp that emits a low light intensity when the power to the load is off and higher light intensity when power to the load is on, said switching power supply comprising a solid state switch means.
2. The circuit of claim 1 in which said emitted light has a luminance of about 0.02 to about 2 footlamberts when the power is off.
3. The circuit of claim 1 in which said emitted light has a luminance of at least about 100 footlamberts when the power is on.
4. The circuit of claim 1, further comprising means for diffusing said emitted light.
5. The circuit of claim 4 in which said means for diffusing light comprises a dispersion of glass powder in epoxy placed in the light path.
6. The circuit of claim 4 in which said means for diffusing light comprises a window of sandblasted plastic placed in the light path.
7. The circuit of claim 1, further comprising means for preparing from said emitted light a collimated beam.
8. The circuit of claim 7 in which said collimating means comprises a light pipe in the light path.
9. The circuit of claim 8 in which said light pipe has a beveled end and provides output light through said beveled end.
10. The lamp of claim 1 in which said emitted light is provided by a light-emitting diode.
11. The lamp of claim 1 in which said emitted light has a maximum intensity in the range betwen about 580 nm and 650 nm.
12. A lighting control system comprising
(a) means for controlling power provided by a source to a lighting load and
(b) a circuit means that senses whether said power to the load is on and that includes a switching power supply driven by said source to provide current for an indicator lamp that emits a low light intensity when said power to the load is off and a higher light intensity when said power to the load is on, said switching power supply comprising a solid state first switch means.
13. The system of claim 12 in which said power control means comprises a second switch means to turn power to said load on and off.
14. The system of claim 13 in which said second switch is activatable by momentarily depressing a touch plate.
15. The system of claim 14 in which said indicator lamp is mounted to emit light through a hole in said touch plate.
16. The system of claim 12 in which said power control means comprises a plurality of auxiliary switch means for turning power to said load on and off and the system further comprises a plurality of indicator lamps, each associated with an auxiliary switch means, said indicator lamps emitting a low light intensity when said power to said load is off and a higher light intensity when said power to said load is on.
17. A system for controlling power provided by an a.c. source to an electrical load comprising, in combination,
(a) an electrically-controlled switch having an "on" position for connecting power from said a.c. source to said load and an "off" position for disconnecting power from said load and
(b) an indicator lamp means to emit
(i) when said electrically-controlled switch is in said "on" position, a high light intensity;
(ii) when said electrically-controlled switch is in said "off" position, a lower light intensity if there is no break in said electrical load and substantially no light if there is a break in said electrical load;
(c) drive means comprising, in combination,
(i) a switching power supply, driven by said source, for providing a high current to said indicator lamp to emit said high light intensity and
(ii) a resistor in series with said source and said indicator lamp for providing, alternatively, a low current signal to said indicator lamp to emit said lower light intensity; and
(d) control means connected to said electrically-controlled switch and to said switching power supply to turn them on and off in unison.
18. The control system of claim 17 further comprising a snubber connected across said electrically-controlled switch to filter transient signals.
19. The control system of claim 17 in which said electrically-controlled switch is a triac.
20. The control system of claim 17 in which said drive means further comprises a pair of diodes to limit currents through said indicator lamp to one direction.
21. The control system of claim 17 in which said control means comprises a bi-polar energy storage element and a first switch means.
22. The control system of claim 21 in which said energy storage element is a capacitor.
23. The control system of claim 21 in which said first switch means comprises a relay and a touch switch.
24. The control system of claim 22 further comprising a pair of zener diodes connected across said energy storage capacitor to protect said capacitor from overvoltage.
25. The control system of claim 23 further comprising a filter capacitor connected across a coil of said relay.
26. The control system of claim 17 in which said indicator lamp means comprises a light-emitting diode.
This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 131,776, filed 12-11-87 now abandoned, which is a continuation-in-part of copending U.S. Appl. Ser. No. 079,846, filed July 30, 1987.
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a lamp that indicates the status of an electrically-powered load control system and that, more particularly, indicates whether the power is off or on and whether the system is receiving a control signal.
2. Description of the Related Art
It is generally important to know whether or not power is being provided to a controlled electrical load, and pilot lamps have long been used for that purpose. Indicator lamps that provide additional information have also been disclosed.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,873,979, issued Mar. 25, 1975, to M. G. Craford et al., discloses a luminescent indicator that employs two solid state devices which emit different colors of light. The colors indicate the (changing) status of a condition being monitored. In different embodiments, the color change is either discrete--only one device on at any time--or continuous--with a gradual color change corresponding to the changing condition. In another embodiment, the change in status can cause the two lamps (which may be the same color) to flash alternately rather than be on continuously.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,388,589, issued June 14, 1983, to B. P. Molldren, Jr., discloses a system that includes a plurality of lamps of different colors. The system is designed so that a DC level is represented by a color. As the level changes the color changes.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,678,925, issued July 7, 1987, to D. Grocke, discloses an illuminating system for a motor vehicle that provides dim dashboard illumination when the vehicle's headlamps are on low beam and bright dashboard illumination when the headlamps are on high beam.
Remotely controlled electrical devices are well known, and wireless television controllers are quite common. In a remotely-controlled TV sold under the MGA label, an indicator lamp blinks when the TV is being remotely controlled, such as when the volume is being raised or lowered or the channels are being scanned.
In accordance with the present invention, an indicator lamp, for use with an electrical load power-control means, emits a low light intensity when the load power is off and a higher light intensity when the load power is on.
In another embodiment, for use with an electrical load power-control means that is controlled by a control signal, an indicator lamp emits
(a) a low light intensity when the load power is off,
(b) a higher light intensity when the load power is on, and
(c) a repetitive light flash while the control signal is being detected.
The indicator lamp of the present invention may be a part of a lighting control system that comprises
(a) means for controlling power to a lighting load and
(b) an indicator lamp that emits a low light intensity when power to the load is off and a higher light intensity when power to the load is on.
The indicator lamp of this invention serves up to three functions. When power to the load is off, the lamp emits a low light intensity, which can act as a night light for locating a load-control station. When power to the load is on, the lamp acts as a pilot lamp. When power to a load is to be controlled by a control signal, the lamp flashes to show that the signal is being received.
FIGS. 1-3 depict three alternative embodiments of the indicator lamp of the present invention.
FIG. 3A depicts a sectional view taken along line A--A of FIG. 3.
FIG. 4 depicts a circuit to provide a night light/pilot light of the present invention.
FIGS. 5-7 depict three alternative embodiments of circuits for remote switches and indicator lamps.
FIG. 8 depicts an alternative to the circuit of FIG. 4.
FIG. 9 depicts a circuit that provides three-mode operation of an indicator lamp.
For use with an electrical power control system, the present invention provides an indicator lamp that has either two or three modes of operation. In the first mode of operation, the lamp emits a low light intensity when power to the controlled load is off. For this mode, the light is preferably bright enough to be visible in a typical darkened room; for example, in a residence. Brightness (or luminance) in the range between about 0.02 and about 2 footlamberts (measured perpendicular to the surface of the light source) is particularly preferred. If the intensity is too high, there can be confusion between the first mode and the second mode, in which the lamp emits a higher light intensity when the power to the controlled load is on. In this mode, the indicator lamp luminance is preferably at least about 100 footlamberts. The ratio of luminance provided by the second (power "on") mode to the first mode should be as large as possible, within the constraint that the low light must be visible in a darkened room and the higher light need merely be visible clearly in a lighted room. A combination of low-light luminance of 0.5 fL and high-light luminance of 400 fL is very satisfactory.
A third mode of lamp operation may apply when the indicator lamp is an element of an electrical power control system that is controlled remotely by a control signal. In that case, in addition to the first two modes of operation, the lamp flashes repeatedly while the signal is being detected. In a preferred embodiment, the control signal is a radiated signal. The flash repetition frequency is not critical, but a frequency in the range between about 2 and about 10 Hz is preferred, because these frequencies are easily achieved and readily perceived.
The present invention embraces lighting control systems that include an indicator lamp of the type described above. Such a system may include one or more switches. A pilot light at a lighting control switch serves little function if the status of the controlled system is apparent to a person at the switch, either because the lighting is visible from the switch or because the switch position (e.g., up or down) indicates the status. However, a pilot light becomes more useful in three-way lighting systems, where at least one control switch is remote from the controlled light. An indicator lamp at a remote switch location permits a person at that location to know the status of the controlled lighting, even if the lighting is neither visible from the switch location nor apparent from the switch position. An indicator lamp on a control switch in the same room as the controlled lighting provides a low light level if the power is off, thus making the switch visible even if the room is otherwise totally dark.
As desired, the light emitted by the indicator lamp can be diffused--for example, by placing in the light path a dispersion of glass powder in epoxy or a window of sandblasted plastic--or can be collimated--for example, by passing the light through a light pipe or an optical fiber. To increase the viewing angle, the light pipe or optical fiber may have a rounded or beveled end.
Any color indicator lamp may be used, but orange light (maximum emission betWeen about 580 and 650 nm) is preferred, because it is easily seen and is not commonly associated with either "on" or "off." A light emitting diode (LED) provides a convenient source for an indicator lamp. Typically, if an indicator lamp is associated with a control switch, it is convenient to mount the lamp so that its light is emitted through a hole in the switch support plate. Alternatively, if the switch is a momentary contact ("touch") switch, the light may be emitted through the touch plate. This is illustrated in FIG. 1, which depicts touch switch 10, including touch plate 12 within support plate 14. Indicator lamp 16 emits light through a window, having beveled edges 18, in touch plate 12. A system may include more than one control switch, each with an indicator lamp.
A lighting control system of the present invention may include a dimmer, which controls the power to a lighting load in accordance with the position of an actuator. Preferably, the actuator includes a slider of a linear slide potentiometer. Lighting control systems that include such a dimmer and remote switches are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,563,592, issued Jan. 7, 1986, to Yuhasz et al.
For purposes of the present invention, an actuator may be configured so that the light from the indicator lamp is emitted through the actuator. This configuration is shown in FIG. 2, which depicts linear slide dimmer 20. Indicator lamp 22 (optionally covered by a window) emits light through actuator 24.
A control system of the present invention may also include remote control; e.g., of the type disclosed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 079,847, filed July 30, 1987, entitled "Wireless Control System," now abandoned and incorporated by reference. A remote signal controls the power to a load, which may, for example, be a lighting load. The signal may be an electrical signal carried by a conductor, an electromagnetic signal--e.g., visible light, infrared, microwave, etc.--or a non-electromagnetic signal, such as ultrasonic. In any case, the signal is detected by an appropriate detector, which provides an output in response to the remote control signal. While the detector is detecting a remote control signal, the indicator lamp flashes to confirm that the control signal is being received. The remotely controlled lighting control system may include a switch and/or a dimmer. The indicator lamp is preferably mounted near the detector; e.g., on the ceiling or a wall of a room in Which the control system is located. FIG. 3 depicts a detector 26 and indicator lamp 28 in a combination unit 30 that is adapted for wall mounting.
FIG. 3A shows a section taken along line A--A of FIG. 3. Indicator lamp 16 emits light that passes through window 17, which is optionally, as shown, a light pipe that produces a collimated beam. Optionally, as shown, window 17 has beveled edges 18. It is sometimes desirable to diffuse the emitted light. If so, that can be accomplished, for example, by having some or all of window 17 comprise a dispersion of glass powder in epoxy or by sandblasting the front of the window.
FIG. 4 depicts a circuit to provide the two-mode (night light/pilot light) embodiment of the present invention. When two-pole latching relay 10 is switched on, C1 is charged with a time constant R1C1. When the voltage across C1 reaches the breakover voltage of diac T1 (typically ˜30 V), current flows from C1 to fire triac Q1. Q1 is then on until the end of the half cycle, during which load current flows from hot (H) to switched hot (SH) and then through the load. Typically, Q1 fires about 600 μs, or less, after relay 10 is sWitched on. Optional components C2 and R4 comprise a snubber to protect Q1.
With relay 10 on, bipolar capacitor C3 is also charged, through D1, R5 and D3. Little current passes through high-resistance relay coil 10A of relay 10. Zener diode Z1 regulates the voltage on C3 (typically ˜20 V). With C3 charged, pushing momentary switch SW1 causes C3 to discharge through relay coil 10A, causing relay 10 to toggle off. C3 then charges with the opposite polarity through relay coil 10A, R2, and D2, with Zener diode Z2 regulating the voltage (to ˜20 V). When relay coil 10 toggles off, at the next load current zero crossing, power is removed from R1, and triac Q1 turns off. If SW1 is again pushed, C3 discharges through relay coil 10A, which causes relay 10 to toggle on, returning the system to the original position. Rc is an optional positive-temperature-coefficient (PTC) resistor to protect against miswiring.
The indicator lamp of this invention is depicted in FIG. 4 as LED L1. When power to the load is off, Q1 and Q2 are off and line voltage is applied to L1 through Ra. Typically, Ra is about 240 kΩ, to provide about 0.5 mA through L1 for the "night light" mode. When power to the load is on, current is provided to the base of transistor Q2 through D4 and R3, turning Q2 on and putting Ra and Rb in parallel. Typically, Rb is about 100Ω to provide ˜15 mA through L1 for the "pilot light" mode. For test purposes while adjusting light levels, Ra and Rb are variable; once the desired levels are determined, the resistors needn't be variable. Co is a smoothing capacitor and storage element to limit peak current and to smooth the current input to L1. If there is a break--i.e., an open circuit--in the load, then no current is provided to L1 and the lamp is off, regardless of the position of SW1 and any remote switches.
Since FIGS. 5-7 depict alternative additions to the circuit of FIG. 4 (at C and SH at the lower right of FIG. 4), elements of FIG. 4 are referred to, as necessary, in the description of FIGS. 5-7, below.
FIG. 5 depicts a circuit for a remote switch and indicator lamp. With power to the load off, SH is at a positive potential (20 V) with respect to control (C), provided by C3. Current flows through D6, R6, R7, L2, D7, R8, and Z3 back to C. Typically, R8 is ˜47 kΩ to provide 0.5 mA through L2 in the night-light mode. C4 is a smoothing capacitor that prevents current spikes from affecting L2. Momentary switch SW2, in parallel with switch SW1 in the main unit, is pushed to toggle the system on.
In the "on" state, C is at a positive voltage (20 V) and Z3 prevents C3 from discharging. During the time when line voltage is between about 20 V and 30 V, current flows through D5, R6, R7, L2, and D8 back to SH. Capacitor C4 is charged through R6 and ensures that current flows through L2 throughout the cycle. Resistors R6 and R7 are selected to provide ˜15 mA through L2 in the pilot light mode. Optional air gap switch AGS can be opened to remove power from the remote switch circuit. For clarity and simplicity, AGS is not shown in the figures showing alternative embodiments of remote switch circuits.
FIG. 6 depicts an alternative embodiment for a remote switch-indicator lamp circuit. In the power off-night light mode, SH is positive and current flows through bridge B1, R9, R12, L3, B1, Z4, and D9 to C. R12 is typically ˜47 kΩ (much greater than R9) to provide ˜0.5 mA through L3. Switch SW3 toggles the power on. In the power on-pilot light mode, Z4 prevents C3 from discharging, and current flows through R13 and the opto-coupler LED Q3A to turn on Q3B, thereby producing base current to transistor Q4. Q4 turns on and R11 and R12 are placed in parallel. R11 is typically ˜470Ω to provide ˜15 mA to L3. C5 and R9 are used to store charge to be fed to L3 over the balance of the cycle. R13 and R10 limit the current through opto-transistor elements Q3A and Q3B, respectively.
FIG. 7 depicts the preferred embodiment of a remote switch-indicator lamp circuit. This embodiment is preferred, because power is provided from the load current in the "power on" state. The other embodiments depend on power stored in a capacitor during the part of the cycle when triac Q1 is conducting. Typically, Q1 is conducting for most of the cycle; i.e., all but 600 μs. In the off state, current flows from SH through D12, L4, R14, and D10 to C. If R14 ˜47 kΩ, ˜0.5 mA flow through L4. If S4 is pushed to turn the system on, load current through the primary of transformer TR1 induces current in the secondary, which flows through bridge B2 to charge capacitor C6. R15, Z5, Q5, and R16 are a constant current source for L4. R15 limits the current through Z5. Typically, when there is current to the load, Z5 is at ˜3 V and ˜2.4 V are across R16 (˜160Ω) to provide ˜15 mA through L4. D11 prevents current leaking into the current source circuit during the off state.
FIG. 8 depicts an alternative embodiment of the circuit of FIG. 4, including a neutral line. With switch SW5 (an optional air-gap switch) closed, when Hot (H) is switched to R17 by relay contact 1, current can flow into the gate of Q7, and Q7 turns on. Q7 is an electrically controlled switch, preferably a triac. Optional snubber components R18 and C7 filter transient signals and prevent misfiring of Q7. With Q7 on, load current can flow from H to Switched Hot (SH) and to the Load. Q7 remains on until the end of the half-cycle. It is turned on again during the next half-cycle.
With Q7 on, the SH potential rises. After SH reaches a predetermined value (the breakover voltage of Z10 --typically about 27 V), current flows through Z10 and R22 to produce a voltage across the gate-source of controllably conductive device Q6, which is preferably an IGT or FET. When the gate-source voltage reaches a predetermined value (typically about 2.5 V), Q6 turns on and allows current to flow to Neutral (N) through diode D13. Z6 limits the gate-source voltage to a predetermined value (typically 9 V). With Q6 on, C8 charges through relay coil RL to Neutral potential. When the voltage across the series combination of R26, RL, and 08 reaches a predetermined value (typically about 54 V), Z13 begins to regulate. Current flows to turn on transistor Q8, which, in turn, shorts the gate and source of Q6, turning Q6 off. Q6 remains off until SH falls below about 54 V, at which time Q6 turns on again. Resistor R20 limits the current through Z13. Optional pull-down resistor R21 ensures that Q8 doesn't turn on until Z13 breaks over. The process of turning on Q6 and charging C8 occurs during every positive half-cycle of line voltage.
Once C8 is charged to a predetermined voltage (typically about 27 V), if momentary switch SW6 is depressed, C8 discharges through relay coil RL to toggle and latch relay contacts 1 and 2 in the "off" position. Gate current is no longer provided to 07 and it turns off at the end of the half-cycle. C8 charges with polarity opposite to that for the "on" state. Current flows through D14, R19, R26, RL, and C8 to SH (which is effectively at N, since Q7 is off). C8 charges until the voltage across it reaches a predetermined value (typically about 22 V) determined and maintained by Z8. If SW6 is now depressed, C8 discharges through RL to toggle and latch the relay contacts to the "on" state. Optional snubber capacitor C10 may be used to eliminate any acoustic noise from the relay.
When switching from "off" to "on", if switch SW6 is held in the depressed state (for more than one cycle), Q6 is held in the off state. This is accomplished by current flowing through SW6, RL, R20, and Z13 to Q8, turning Q8 on when the voltage exceeds a predetermined value established by Z13 (typically about 27 V). At the same time, current flows through Z10 and R22 to the gate of Q6 when the line is above 27 V. Q6 would turn on if the line were to rise above 27 V+gate-source threshold voltage (about 30 V). However, Q8 turns on first, ensuring that Q6 remains off. The same process operates to keep Q6 off in case H is miswired to the control line (C).
Indicator lamp L5 operates as follows: In the "on" state (Q7 on), when Q6 is on and the voltage between SH and C is above a predetermined voltage (typically about 20 V), current flows through D16, R27, C9, D17, Z9, Q6, and D13 to N. C9 charges to a voltage regulated by Z11 (typically about 12 V). This voltage is used to provide current (typically about 15 mA) through R24 and L5, causing L5, which is preferably a light-emitting diode, to emit a high intensity light. Z9 prevents the discharge of C8. R27, typically a 22Ω PTC, protects the LED circuit from miswires.
If the system is toggled to the "off" state, and Q7 is off, SH is effectively at N and current flows from H to D14, R19, Z9, D18, R27, R24, L5, R25, and Z12 to SH. The current through L5 is typically about 0.5 mA, set by the value of R25, and the LED emits a lower light intensity. The elements within the dashed lines are duplicated in the "LED REMOTE" section to constitute an additional switch and associated indicator lamp to function--typically in a location remote from the rest of the circuitry--in place of SW6, L5, and their associated components. Additional LED REMOTE sections may be used, as well. Each remote section is optionally separated from the remainder of the circuit by an air-gap switch. All lamps are bright, dim, or off in unison.
The circuit of FIG. 8 alerts a user when there is a break in the load circuit (for example, if the load is a lamp, when the lamp is burned out). In that case, lamp L5 emits substantially no light when the system is in the "off" state. An alternative embodiment provides a repetitive light flash regardless of whether the system is on or off. The flashing embodiment is accomplished by providing three devices. First, a circuit across the electrically-controlled switch Q7, at points 1 and 2, turns on the emitter of an optocoupler for any non-zero potential between 1 and 2 and turns off the emitter for zero potential. Thus, the emitter lights if there is a complete load circuit, regardless of system state. If there is a break in the load circuit, then the emitter is off. The second device is a circuit (inserted between points 3 and 4) to make the connection between R24 and L5 if the emitter is on and break the connection if the emitter is off. The third element, across points 4 and 5, is an open circuit if the emitter is on and causes L5 to flash if the emitter is off.
A key to the circuit of FIG. 8 is that elements Z7, Z8, R20 Z13, R21, Q8, Z6, Q6, Z10, R22, and RL comprise a switching power supply to provide power to lamp L5 (and any "remote" lamps) while dissipating very little power (as was described in the earlier discussion of FIG. 8, above). A switching power supply--also referred to as a "switching regulator"--is a device that efficiently converts a d.c. voltage level to another d.c. voltage level at power levels below a few kilowatts.
FIG. 9 depicts a circuit that provides three-mode operation of an indicator lamp. The LED is bright when load power is on, dim when load power is off, and flashing when valid data is being received. Full-wave rectified 24 V power is introduced to the circuit through optional diode D20, which prevents damage due to miswires, and optional PTC resistor R30, which prevents damage due to miswires or overvoltage. When load power is off, a 24 V full-wave rectified control signal through base drive resistor R31 to Q20 keeps Q20 off. D21 prevents the base voltage of Q20 from rising above the emitter voltage. The current to the LED is set by R32 and R33 in series, provided Q21 is on. When load power is on, the control signal is off, Q20 is on, and the LED current is set by R33, again provided that Q21 is on. The relative brightness of the LED for power "off" and "on" is controlled by the values of R32 and R33. Typical values are R32 ˜40 kΩ and R33 ˜1 kΩ. Optional Z21 provides overvoltage protection.
When the system is being controlled by a remote control signal, the signal is preferably encoded. If a receiver/decoder recognizes the control signal as valid, then a valid transmission signal is introduced on the valid transmission (VT) line. The signal on the VT line is normally low, but goes high for a time (typically ˜7 ms) after each valid code is received, before going low again. The flip flop, together with D22, R34, and C20, assures that Q21 is on when no valid data is being received. When valid data is being received, the flip flop divides the repetition frequency of the control signal by 2 and provides a signal to Q21, through base drive resistor R35, which makes the LED "on" and "off" times equal. Z21 provides overvoltage protection and Z22 provides overload protection and LED reverse bias protection.
Since certain changes may be made in the above apparatus without departing from the scope of the inventions herein involved, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawing shall be interpreted in an illustrative and not in a limiting sense.
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Lovely green Schwinn
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Lovely green Schwinn
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- AnonymousSunday, November 23, 2008
i believe that is a dyno, not a schwinn *scuttles away*ReplyDelete
oh yeah —perhaps ;/ReplyDelete
the owner, when I chatted with her kept referring it as her Schwinn. mmmh... Will probably see her again soon -
Oh I used to have a dark green schwinn with a front basket and 2 back ones--I loved! It got stolen in Berkeley, which was such a drag, but this reminds me of how fun it was!ReplyDelete
Check out this beautiful Schwinn:ReplyDelete
Does that bring a grin to your face or what?
MaryJo/ Sounds like it was a sweet ride, most of Berkeley is so nice and flat, too bad it got stolen.ReplyDelete
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Miami mayor hits back at Beckham stadium critics
Apr 20, 2014, 11:55 AM EDT
Showing his support for the proposal, Miami-Dade County mayor Carlos Gimenez has thrown his support behind David Beckham's proposal for an MLS stadium in Miami.
Coming under heavy fire, the proposal is vital to Beckham securing his bid for a new MLS franchise.
The biggest opponents of the new deal is the Miami Seaport Alliance who oversee the Miami port, arguing that a massive loss of jobs is at stake.
"Is it doable? Yes," Gimenez said. "Is there anything there that I believe will hurt the port? At least at this point, no."
Our partners at Soccerly.com wrote on the full story, saying:
PortMiami is Miami-Dade's second-largest economic engine after tourism, the alliance says, contributing $27 billion annually to the local economy and supporting more than 207,000 jobs in South Florida. Gimenez said most people he had spoken to were either "neutral or in favor," of the stadium.
See all of Gimenez's quotes as well as a full writeup on the situation over at Soccerly.com.
- footballer4ever - Apr 20, 2014 at 12:05 PM
The Miami Seaport Alliance are just looking for their own greedy interest and not the interest of the city. That part of the port is shallow to be used, yet after being abandoned and unused for anything, now they are making a big deal about the construction of a football stadium. Again, it's Miami, so it's not surprising stuff/organizations like that to pop up. In the end, a football stadium to house a MLS football club is essential for an MLS team to attact, keep and grow in the city known as "Gates to the Americas" (Note: For the geographically challenged, America is not only USA, America is the whole continent from the tip of Argentina up to the tip of Alaska)
- skjln - Apr 20, 2014 at 2:39 PM
Your description is of 2, not 1 continent. Didn't want to confuse the geographically challenged…
- lyleoross - Apr 21, 2014 at 11:37 AM
This story is not this simple. Beyond the fact that there are several sites being looked at, and that all parties, including Beckham's are looking out for themselves, there are several reasons for, and several reasons against this proposal.
The City of Miami should to do a needs analysis to determine whether the office construction proposed by those against the stadium is better or worse, and what will act to best help business development and the maintenance of a vibrant waterfront the most.
- footballer4ever - Apr 21, 2014 at 9:06 PM
Nice point of vew! (Applause)
- lyleoross - Apr 21, 2014 at 11:43 AM
Oh, and I'm not sure I'd call Miami the "Gates" to anything. Traditionally, New York is considered the gates to the USA, and there is no "Gates" to the Americas. No one (as in bodies) comes through a single port, and then heads out to the rest of the Americas. These days they fly to Canada, the USA, Central America or South America as per their needs. If shipping is your need, well Miami doesn't even make the top 10 in terms of tonnage. The whole thing sounds like Miami marketing to me.
- footballer4ever - Apr 21, 2014 at 9:09 PM
At one point, Miami was the gates to the Americas, so that label must have stuck which it makes a good selling line even if that's not as prominent as it was before.
- ndnut - Apr 20, 2014 at 5:58 PM
He'll never admit to being "geographically challenged." Footballer4ever is a eurosnob who prefers to call it one continent of America because it is all one piece. That logic doesn't apply to Eurasia though. Weirdest part of European culture by far.
- footballer4ever - Apr 20, 2014 at 7:31 PM
@ ndnut
I may be a eurosnob to you. I don't get offended because I am not what you describe me to be. Nevertheless, in your case, you sure have portrayed yourself to be geographically challenged, if not completely ignorant. No wonder your replies have to do with the America statement, yet nothing to do with football. Go figure! LOL
- lyleoross - Apr 21, 2014 at 11:47 AM
He may be a Eurosnob, but it is only American's who refer to the US as America. The rest of the world, China, Europe, Central America, the Middle East, South America and Canada all think we're arrogant when we do that. And in that opinion, they are probably correct. On the other hand we don't have a monopoly on arrogance. It's sort of a human thing.
- footballer4ever - Apr 21, 2014 at 9:13 PM
You sure express your points well and are insightful about discusssing a whole topic or subject unlike others out there. (applause)
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I sometimes will get a gig driving somebodies car from Connecticut to wherever. Sort of a quick side cash pick up. While waiting at the Fort Lauderdale airport for my return flight after one such job ( I had a few hours before my flight) I decided to pull out the Irish Hooded scarf I was working on for my roommate. If you need or like room around you when you are sitting and waiting for something, just pull out your knitting. Men and women alike actually got out of thier seats and moved to other areas. They were that uncomfortable. I just smiled on the outside and laughed hysterically on the inside. I must have had a bad case of Yarniculous or something catchy like that. I have no problem knitting around people. I am a retired prison guard and am used to reactions to things I do from hardened criminals and they don't phase me in the least.
Try pulling out your knitting on the streets in NYC and you just attract all kinda of crazy. It's been very positive overall. There used to be a knitting coffee shop around the corner but it went out of business. :(
On the ferries I seem either to get a woman who is fascinated but just looks on (okay, stares) silently or people who pretend not to notice. But come to think of it, I have been the only person in my line of seats several times on rather full boats. :)
The other day I was working on the leg of a "lazy sock" (44 stitch round in worsted weight) and 5 teenagers came along. I thought I'd finally get funny remarks but one of them said "Kolay gelsin abi" (The typical greeting when you see someone working: "May it come easy, brother"). A little later they were talking quietly between themselves and finally the girl said "Kolay gelsin....is it a sock?" "Yep" I said. Her male friend turned to her and said, "I TOLD you it was a sock!!" :)
Now that is nice. I like the fact that the teens could show you repect like that. So hard to Find in my neck of the woods. Oh it is there but hard to find these days. And like the greeting that was given. I think I may start a trend at work with that.
That must have felt kind of excellent!
I'm fascinated and amazed that they have a greeting for people who are working. And what an excellent greeting it is. The rural Irish of a century ago would greet a person with, "God bless the work," in a situation like that. The Turkish greeting, while less pious perhaps, is a lot warmer, I'd say.
That's a great response. I hope I remember it for use around my neck of the woods.
I seem to always sit by someone who's grandmother used to knit. I just smile on the outside and think why the hell me on the inside. Just kidding, I'm always willing to listen to someone talk about their grandmother.
If it was only so easy to create some space to knit freely once you get onto the plane.
Jet Blue my friend, More room.
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- Cartoon Characters: Bessie Higgenbottom, Penny, Happy, Portia Gibbons, Gwen, Mrs. Gibbons, Hillary Higgenbottom, Benjamin Higgenbottom, Rocky Rhodes, Millie, Hippie, Mr. Wu, Paint Drying Man, Finger, Fingare, Integritones.
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Wow..that sac fly was REALLY important
Go Gators!
I believe hell just froze over.
It's too good to be true... seriously....
I bet tonight rains out and tomorrow dunn is back at 6th
Finally, the planets align.
'When I'm not longer rapping, I want to open up an ice cream parlor and call myself Scoop Dogg.'
-Snoop on his retirement
Your Mom is happy.
Watch him go 0-3 and they'll drop him to 7th tomorrow.
'When I'm not longer rapping, I want to open up an ice cream parlor and call myself Scoop Dogg.'
-Snoop on his retirement
Your Mom is happy.
i just made a poopy reading this.
Raisel Ghul, the Demon's Head
line up guesses if this actually happens?
SS FLo
LF Adam Dunn
CF Ken Griffey Jr
3B Joe Randa
1B Sean Casey
RF Wily Mo Pena
C Jason LaRue
2B Ray Olmedo
aurilia has to be out of the line up to not be in the 2 spot...
My god...it took them almost 81 games, but they may have finally figured it out!
Then I guess
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Who's the celebrity guest manager for the night?
"Booing on opening day is like telling grandma her house smells like old lady."--WOY
Or hit 3 homeruns with nobody on and get put 3rdOriginally Posted by Red Leader
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Pregnancy acne is driving me crazy. What can I do?
I'm 13 weeks pregnant and having the worst time with acne. It's affecting my relationship with my husband -- I feel like I look so terrible, I want to avoid him and everyone else. My doctor told me not to use over-the-counter medications. What can I do?
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I have always delt with acne...thought it would go away in the mid-20's but no. Trust me, I've exhaused my options. I recently found a great line of topical skin care treatment: Murad. (www.murad.com) You can also find it at Ulta stores or on sephora.com. The best thing about it is that it's natural - sulfur is the main ingredient in the acne spot treatment. (same with Proactives acne mask) I would urge you to try the "Acne Starter Kit." I'm only at week six right now and very nervous about what the next few months have in store for my skin.posted 01/14/2006 by nattttt
Acne how brutial is this! I just found out I am pregnant again my son is 13 months and I am now 6 weeks (yahhh!) I am very excitted but yes, this time my face is like a connect the dots page. With my son my face was clear. I have had acne in the past when I turned 21 now at 27 I hoped these days where over. I have used the proactive (didn't do anything but make it worse)I have used the expensive stuff and over the counter stuff even accutane. Now I find that tea tree oil and camphor works best. I wash with Dove. The best is not to PICK either, it will scar you and make things way worse. Peels are good after your pustuals have simmered down you don't want to inflame the area with peels too soon. And try a fruit acid mask it helps to soothe instead of BURN! I am wondering maybe this is a girl. LOL! Well we will find out in Aug 2006!~ Hope this helps out there. I know the struggle I don't even like leaving the house on days like today! I even said to my husband this morning "look at this face! Urgh" His reply was it's not as bad as you think really! So keep that in mind. We are are our worst enemies!posted 12/30/2005 by a BabyCenter Member
Mary Kay has the best skin care line. I used it before and now during the pregnancy. The acne has definitely kicked up! But, the MK products (Timewise bar for me) are some of the best I have found. I have sensitive skin and most everything else makes the acne worse. Not MK. Not only does it help the acne, but fights wrinkles too. What more could you ask for? :)posted 11/01/2005 by a BabyCenter Member
I have had small pimples all over my face since I found out I was pregnant. I thought it was my new foundation, so I stopped using it and the pimples kept coming back. I didn't have acne before, so I soon realized it was the pregnancy. I have a 4 year old boy and had beautiful skin when I was pregnant with him. A friend told me that I am probably having a girl, because "Girls steal their mother's beauty". hee hee. I will find out what I am having in 3 weeks. Oh, and the pimples are on my face, neck, back and chest. EEK! I feel like I have the chicken pox! I am going to try some of the products mentioned here. Best wishes everyone.posted 08/26/2005 by a BabyCenter Member
I'm 25 years old, 12 weeks pregnant and I've got the same acne problem. I have oily skin and the acne was mild before, but it's intensified. My face feels really oily more often and I find myself washing my face more, which seems to help me. I have been using Neutrogena Acne eliminating spot gel and Oil-Free Acne Wash, which contains salicylic acid. The advice that was given to me was to find your skin type, because we're all different. The hardest thing to do is to find a product that works best for you. Just stay away from the harmful stuff. By the way, does anyone have suggestions for a light make-up that doesn't irritate the condition further?posted 07/24/2005 by blundergiirl
Proactiv is a great product, but when i found out i was pregnant i stopped using it. My doctor said that there are no studies that show the effect benzoyl peroxide would have on a fetus and therefore it is best to just not use the product.posted 07/17/2005 by janoh29
I am 26 weeks pregnant, and have had terrible skin problems as well throughout the pregnancy. I have very normal skin otherwise. Try microdermabrasion treatments to keep it under control. They're usually $100-$150 a session, or you can buy a package. All the products help, but the microderm has been the best for me.posted 04/19/2005 by a BabyCenter Member
I am 15 weeks pregnant with my second child and have been experiencing peri-oral dermatitis (acne around the mouth) along with darker spots with dry patches! My skin has been out of control and have tried various products. I heard not to use Pro-active products while pregnant. Use a very mild cleanser and moisturizer. This is all due to hormones and there are very few products to clear up this problem. Once you have baby, then it will Finally clear up...but if you have the acne/masque of pregnancy--STAY OUT of the SUN! IT gets worse and darkens!! I have been using cetaphil and also clearisil foaming cleanser for sensitive skin to wash my skin with morning and night, and then Complex 15. I got these at the drug stores. Make sure you read all ingredients of ANY products you put on your face, because whatever is on your skin, can go to baby...make sure it's safe! You may have perfect/cleared up skin, but is it okay for your little pea pod?? Also to add, I had little to none acne with my daughter, not sure what this one is, but I think the "acne--bad skin"--meaning it's a girl is a myth like the heartbeat and other things. Also I found the BEST foundation to cover up acne,scars, and pimples that's oil free is Estee Lauder Double Wear!!! I use a sponge to lightly dab on areas that need extra coverage. If it wasn't for that foundation, I'd look like a monster! I can completely relate to the lady saying it is embarassing and she feels self-conscious. It's hard enough dealing with our hormonal changes, weight, and now skin problems. When I wear this foundation, people can't tell what's underneath!! Yeah! Hope this helps ladies Good luck with your pea pods!posted 03/07/2005 by a BabyCenter Member
I have found this cloth called "DERMASPA CLOTH" I foubd it on ebay..all you use is this cloth and water and it works wonders...This is the best thing I have found without using any over the counter product and it is much safer for pregnant women becuase it has no chemicals whatsoever.And very reosonably priced on ebay. It has worked for me by reducing the acne I have now. Although varies from person to person. Maybe you should try it.Its about a 12 dollar investment on ebay .. Hope this helps you out.Good Luck!posted 01/12/2005 by crimzonbutterfly
To Jay, you should really not get a tattoo at this point. Many people end up with infections due to the irritation in the skin and you're immune system will need time to recover after the birth. Remember breast milk is sharing your immune system with the baby, so taking care of yourself helps to keep the baby healthy as well. I'd wait until a few weeks after the birth and ask the doctor about it. You have to remember some tattoo's make the area sore for a time. Do you want to be breastfeeding with an already sore breast? Getting a tattoo before the birth is also not a good idea, you have to remember during pregnancy most of your immune system is put on hold due to the "growth" inside you. (it's natural for the immune system to want to kill it, which is why our reproductive system releases a hormone that immobilizes portions of our immune system) If you really want visual stimulation for the baby while breastfeeding, your own face is the best option. Make eye contact and chat softly, about anything, they cant understand quite yet, and make great living diaries. They will learn your face and voice easier that way and will help in communication skills later on.posted 12/24/2004 by a BabyCenter Member
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Wasatch Range (South) > Mount Nebo > Climber's Log
Mount Nebo Climber's Log
[ Sign the Climber's Log ]
|Great Time
Date Climbed: Sep 30, 2012
|A lot of fun. I should have hit North Peak on my way by but didn't think of it at the time.
|Posted Oct 31, 2012 4:32 pm
Date Climbed: Sep 30, 2012
|One of my favorite peaks.
|Posted Sep 30, 2012 10:22 pm
|Awesome Day
Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2012
|We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day. The morning was a nice crisp 47deg. Which helped on the many ups and downs this hike has to offer. This hike covered it all a nice stroll through a wooded area, beautiful canyon area, big valleys, rolling hills, and several steep sections to keep the heart pumping.
Several people out trying to get a piece of Nebo today, but many would stop short of the final ascent, which on it's on is quite the accomplishment. I figure you made through the first steep you might as well push on to the next. It gave us a chance to enjoy the peak by ourselves for awhile, which is amazing, to suck all of it in takes awhile.
We had a nice lunch on top and then pressed on back, temp. Never broke 80deg. A small breeze the rest of the way out kept these hikers very content. One of the best hikes I have done this year. I look forward to visiting this one again, but next time I will get North Peak as well. Great Hike!!!!
|Posted Sep 4, 2012 12:19 pm
Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2012
|GREAT hike! Great trail, challenging steep sections and scrambling, awesome views! Incredible accomplishment! We had tons of fun on this hike!
|Posted Sep 4, 2012 1:47 am
|Ryan Borzea
|Great Summit on North Route
Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2012
|Hit the trail at 7am. Great weather and great views! First time on this peak. We had a blast on this Wasatch Range & Utah County highpoint!
|Posted Sep 4, 2012 1:46 am
|Amazing night hike!
Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2011
|Started on the North Peak Trailhead at 2:30 am. Full moon out, cool mountain night air, trail easily visible in the dark. Summited 30 minutes after sunrise, great pictures! On the hike down, hot, and a lot of hikers. Glad we opted for the middle of the night!
|Posted Aug 10, 2012 7:22 pm
|Trail 089 (North Route)
Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2012
|This would mark the conclusion of a major out-of-state peakbagging weekend for me. Thank goodness I had been exercising a lot beforehand and did another big peakbagging trip the previous week, or this weekend would not have gone so well. OK, so my body is now telling me *it* is not doing so well, but the summit accomplishments are still there.
After a series of long cross-country drives from doing Kings Peak, Wheeler Peak, and Mount Grafton during the previous two days, I headed back into Utah for a morning hike of Mount Nebo before flying out later that night. I would only sleep a couple of hours, but when I initially fell asleep I was soon startled by the car shaking. I thought it was a bear. I looked up and was astonished to find... a cow rubbing his tongue and nose against the back window of my rental car. WTF??? I set off the car alarm and the cow ran away, never again (as far as I know) getting close to the vehicle. I turned on my headlamp and looked around... there were cows EVERYWHERE near the parking area.
I fell asleep and then woke up a few hours later. I really enjoyed the hike. The final ascent from Wolf Pass looked a little intimidating, but was really just a steep trail hike. The final "scramble" to the summit ridge is also over-exaggerated in some trip reports... although I would not want to be there in a rainstorm or thunderstorm. I signed the summit register and headed down, passing only one hiker along the way.
This weekend was full of all of the classic elements of a solo out-of-state Redwic peakbagging trip: Long drives, long hikes, little sleep.
|Posted Jul 31, 2012 10:37 am
Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2012
|north route, no water whatsoever on the mtn. Bring plenty :)
|Posted Jul 29, 2012 11:42 pm
|north route
Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2012
|with fellow WMC hikers.
|Posted Jul 22, 2012 7:25 pm
Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2012
|Did Nebo and North Peak. Cool route.
|Posted Jul 22, 2012 12:34 am
|heat stroke
Date Climbed: Jun 22, 2012
|Late start on the north peak route... got to summit fine. Went to take a 15 minute nap at lower saddle on way back, ended up sleeping for an hour, temps soared and even though I downed 4 liters of water I got heat stroke. Cold shower never felt so good.
|Posted Jul 3, 2012 5:00 pm
|The benchtrail
Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2010
|My wife and I decided to go on very short notice late in the day. We ended up at the Nebo Bench Trail which apparently is not the shortest approach. It was however completely devoid of other humans and appeared to be rarely used. The trail had several places where the winter snows had removed the trail leading to dangerous moments. After about 8 miles we turned back.
|Posted May 16, 2012 1:41 pm
|Nebo adventure
Date Climbed: Sep 23, 2011
|We planned climbing Nebo as a training trip, I got sick on our way up and have to come back with out getting to the summit, still loved the experience...
|Posted Dec 30, 2011 9:55 pm
|Felt like winter
Date Climbed: Oct 22, 2011
|Great trip up the north ridge. Pleasant fall hike to Wolf Pass then the snow started. Winds were high and temps dropped a lot. Early winter mountaineering, glad I had my axe.
|Posted Oct 23, 2011 1:12 am
|First Snows!
Date Climbed: Oct 16, 2010
|We got up to the top of Nebo after the first snows of the year. It was a nice hike. The slog up North Peak was a little tough but we did it. I have climbed this mountain 3 times total. I should put up a trip report...hmmm...
|Posted Oct 21, 2011 6:10 pm
Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2010
|Wow the hardest Peak for me, not that I climbed a lot lol but it was awesome, beautiful views and challenging!!
|Posted Oct 21, 2011 10:32 am
|fun climb
Date Climbed: Oct 8, 2010
|Fun hike, took my puppy up but he had to wait while I went for the summit
|Posted Sep 19, 2011 5:33 pm
|Labor day on top of...
Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2011
|Utah county. Thanks to Tad from Boise for showing up at the trail-head at roughly the same time I did. Great company. Hopefully I can make it up to Idaho do a 12'er with you up there!
|Posted Sep 5, 2011 8:38 pm
Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2011
|Via North Ridge, North Peak summit on return.
|Posted Aug 21, 2011 2:14 pm
|Finally Complete
Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2010
|I finally completed my summit of Mt. Nebo (north peak) 8 years after having to turn around upon reaching the south summit in 2002. This time I skipped the longer southern route and went via the north ridge (I highly recommend it, unless you want to bag all three peaks in the same trip). The weather was perfect, wind minimal, a great summer scramble, including a short glissade on the descent. The summit was covered with thousands of lady bugs.
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