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|RECREATIONAL VEHICLE ROOFING SYSTEM - A roof system for a mobile occupancy structure having a roof substrate and a roof member mounted to the mobile occupancy structure may include a roof membrane having at least one thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) membrane layer affixed to the roof substrate. The roof system may also include a sealant disposed about or adjacent the roof member with the sealant being adhered to the TPV membrane layer. The TPV membrane layer includes a TPV polymer bonding additive and the sealant includes a sealant polymer bonding additive with the TPV polymer bonding additive and sealant polymer bonding additive interacting to promote adhesion of the sealant with the TPV membrane layer. The sealant may be a substantially solid sealant having at least approximately 90% solids by weight prior to being applied about the roof member.
|INSULATION STRUCTURE FOR THE INTERNAL INSULATION OF A VEHICLE - The present invention relates to an insulation structure for the internal insulation of a vehicle. The insulation structure will contribute to ensuring the fire protection for interior regions of the vehicle from a (conceivable) fire incursion from outside the vehicle environment, so that evacuation of the passengers from the vehicle is made significantly easier. Intended modifications to a typical insulation package will implement an elevation of the fire protection safety for separated interior regions lying proximal to a structure external skin.
|REMOVABLE CARGO LINER - A removable cargo liner for use in a vehicle cargo area that includes a cargo surface having varying topography. The removable cargo liner includes at least one panel that is positionable in the vehicle cargo area. The panel has a first surface and an opposing second surface—the second surface being adjacent to the cargo surface. The first surface of the panel defines a first topography and the second surface defines a second topography. The second topography is substantially identical to the first topography. The first topography and the second topography are also substantially identical to the varying topography of the cargo surface of the vehicle cargo area. The removable cargo liner also includes a fastening member that at least selectively couples the panel to the cargo surface of the vehicle cargo area.
|Vehicle Cargo Space Liner - A removable, drapable liner intended for protecting a cargo space of a vehicle. The liner has a base and four sides, all being made of a flexible, tear resistant, water resistant fabric, and is transformable between a stored state, in which it may fold flat or be rolled up, and a drapable, open-topped, box-shaped state. The liner is neither rigid nor self standing, but does have supportive draping strips that provide sufficient support to easily conform the liner to the shape of the cargo space, effectively draping it against the sides and base of the cargo container. The four supportive draping strips each form part of a join between two sides of the liner. The draping strips extending along the length of the joins. Draped against the cargo space, the liner is easy to fill and maximizes the use of the cargo space, while protecting the vehicle.
|Device in a Part of a Mining or Construction Vehicle Including a Wear Protection Structure and a Part Including Such a Device - A device in a part (
|METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FABRICATION OF COMPOSITE ARMOR LAMINATES BY PREFORM STITCHING - Methods and systems for an armor system are provided. The system includes a first face sheet and a shaped preform extending from the first face sheet. The preform includes a first edge proximate the first face sheet, a sidewall extending from the first edge to a flange extending substantially perpendicularly from the sidewall. The preform circumscribes an area of the first face sheet. The system also includes a tile of armor material complementarily-shaped to fit within the area circumscribed by the preform. The tile is positioned within the preform such that at least a portion of the tile is between the first face sheet and the flange. The system includes a second face sheet covering the preform and the tile on a side opposite from the first face sheet.
|Method For Producing A Component, A Tool For Carrying Out Said Method And The Component - A method for production of a component in a tool having a cavity-forming first and a second tool half comprises the following steps: a) insertion at least of two skins with angled-over end regions into the second tool half such that the angled-over end regions of the skins are situated adjacently with the same orientation and angling; b) rear-foaming or rear-spraying of the skins with a foam material or injection moulding material, c) after insertion of the skins, the end regions of the skins being pressed together in a foam-tight or spray-tight manner at least in regions by pressing at least on one side of the end regions which are situated one above the other against a wall which determines the form and position of the pressed-together end regions.
|LOAD-CARRYING BED SYSTEM AND CONSTRUCTION - A load-carrying bed system for attachment to a frame of a vehicle includes a headboard member adapted for securement to a first support component associated with the truck frame and a second separate support component associated with the truck frame. The second support component forms a portion of the frame along a lateral side of the vehicle. A left side wall member is adapted for securement to the second support component. A right side wall member is adapted for securement to the second support component. At least a portion of the headboard member overlaps at least a portion of the left side wall member and at least a portion of the right side wall member. The overlapping portions are secured to both the respective left and right side members and the second support component of the truck frame.
|Plastic skin having conductors - The invention relates to a single or multiple-layer plastic skin as the surface covering of coated objects. Regions are disposed in the plastic skin which are made up of a mixture of the plastic material of the plastic skin and a conducting material.
|VEHICLE CARGO SPACE LINER WITH SNAP-CONNECTED EXTENSION - A snap fastener has female and male snaps. The female snap, and in one embodiment the male snap, are thermoformed from sheets of thermoplastic material having a uniform thickness, in integration with the objects which the snaps are provided to join. In one use, an array of spaced-part fasteners is used to join a rear portion of a vehicle cargo liner to a front portion thereof. The fastener has particular application in fastening thermoformed articles of low flexural modulus.
|METHOD FOR IMPROVED REINFORCEMENT BAFFLING AND SEALING - A method for reinforcing, baffling or sealing a vehicle structure, comprising the steps of providing a material having openings formed within the material so that the material may be stretched to fit a particular vehicle structure.
|ANTI-BACTERIAL COVERING PANEL AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE PANEL - Described are an antibacterial covering panel and a method for making the panel. The panel comprises a supporting layer having a first surface for connection to a surface to be covered, for example the interior surface of an ambulance, and a second surface which is opposite to the first surface; at least one composite material is positioned outside in view at the second surface of the supporting layer and comprises at least one layer of particles of photocatalytic material.
|Dump bed door seal - A seal for a dump bed door provides a resiliently deformable elongate sealing member having a planar portion and a resiliently deformable cylindrically enlarged bulbous portion defining a medial channel at one elongate edge. An anchoring strap communicating with the planar portion and fasteners extending through spacedly arrayed holes defined therein fasten the sealing member to an edge portion of the dump bed door with a portion of the bulbous portion overhanging the edge of the dump bed door. Closing the dump bed door causes the overhanging bulbous portion to frictionally engage with and "pop" up onto the adjoining dump bed surface. Weight of material carried within the dump bed deforms the elongate sealing member and bulbous portion providing a seal between the dump bed door and the adjoining dump bed surface of a closed dump bed door.
|DISPOSABLE BED BAG - A disposable bed bag, such as for a pick-up truck cargo bed, includes a bottom panel and a plurality of side walls that form a generally rectangular parallelepiped with an open top that fits within the cargo bed. The bed bag can be placed within the cargo bed to provide a barrier between received cargo and the cargo bed. The bed bag also includes a plurality of attachment points for securing the bed bag within the cargo bed. The bed bag can also envelope received cargo by using a drawpull that brings the side walls toward each other.
|SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE INSULATION - According to one or more embodiments, an insulated liner structure for a vehicle includes a number of lightweight, potentially reusable insulated panels that may be attached to form an insulated enclosure, chamber, shell or other similar interior space. In some embodiments, the panels may be constructed with a lightweight single-layer or multi-layer core covered or surrounded by a flexible fabric skin. The panels may be shaped to substantially conform to the interior cargo area of a vehicle, and may include a floor panel, a roof panel, right and left wall panels, and a rear door panel, each of which may include multiple panels or structures.
|UNDERCOVER FOR VEHICLE AND MOUNTING STRUCTURE THEREOF - An undercover for a vehicle, which covers a silencer which is disposed on a lower surface of a body of the vehicle for discharging reacted gas of a fuel-cell mounted in the vehicle, wherein an opening is formed so as to correspond in position to an open portion which is formed at an end of a discharge pipe of the silencer.
|Protection device for a vehicle interior - A protection device of this type with a flexible sheetlike structure which is mounted movably between a compactly stored inoperative position and at least one at least partially extended functional position and is provided at the end thereof which is in front in the extension direction with a planar and dimensionally stable contour part which extends substantially over an entire width of the sheetlike structure is known.
|REMOVABLE CARGO LINER - A removable cargo liner for use in a cargo area. The removable cargo liner comprises a plurality of separate and distinct panels, wherein each of the plurality of panels has a multi-layer assembly having a lower layer defining one of a hook and a loop feature. The removable cargo liner further comprises a single-sided member connectable to the cargo area having one of a hook and a loop feature, and an optional double-sided intermediate member having a first portion and an opposing second portion.
|PROTECTIVE MAT FOR AUTOMOTIVE TRUNK AND BUMPER - A protective mat for a cargo area and bumper of an automotive vehicle, comprising a flexible sheet having an upper surface, a lower surface, a leading edge, and a trailing edge; a reinforced portion of the lower surface; a first indicia disposed on the upper surface in a first region opposed to and indicative of the longitudinal location of the reinforced portion; a fastener portion disposed on the lower surface at the leading edge for removably attaching the mat to an interior surface of the automotive cargo area; and a weighting apparatus disposed at the trailing edge, wherein the lower surface is disposed against the vehicle when the mat is placed into use when the cargo area is in an open position. The mat preferably is formed of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic sheeting and fabric such as terry cloth.
|Body assembly of a motor vehicle - A body assembly of a motor vehicle comprises an outer body structure of a motor vehicle, an interior member disposed between the outer body structure and a passenger compartment at a predetermined distance from the outer body structure, and an inner member comprising a moisture vapor permeable metalized composite sheet comprising a sheet layer having first and second outer surfaces and at least one multi-layer coating on said first outer surface of the sheet layer, the multi-layer coating comprising a first metal coating layer having a thickness between about 15 nanometers and 200 nanometers adjacent the first outer surface of the sheet layer and an outer organic coating layer of a composition containing a metal selected from the group consisting of organic polymers, organic oligomers and combinations thereof, having a thickness between about 0.2 micrometer and 2.5 micrometers deposited on the metal layer. The metalized composite sheet is disposed within the predetermined distance between the outer body structure and the inner member such that the first metal coating layer faces the outer body structure and the distance between the metalized composite sheet and the outer body structure is at least 6 mm. The body assembly of the invention improves the thermal efficiency of automobiles by reflecting thermal radiation in and out through the roof and/or door panel modules, without increasing the risk of moisture condensations within the modules.
|METHOD FOR PRODUCING INNER CLADDING PARTS BY LAMINATION, AND INNER CLADDING PART - A method is provided for producing an inner cladding part for vehicles by lamination of a first, preferably flexible material layer, having an upper side and an underside, onto a preferably dimensionally stable carrier, having a preferably three-dimensional surface contour of the carrier, with a thermally activatable adhesive applied to the underside of the material layer and/or the surface contour of the carrier. Carbon nanotubes, forming a heating device, are in contact with the adhesive at least in one sub-region. The method includes heating the adhesive in the sub-region by applying a voltage to the carbon nanotubes, as a result of which the adhesive is activated, and compressing the material layer and the carrier.
|VEHICLE DOOR STRUCTURES HAVING ANTI-CHIPPING PERFORMANCE - Embodiments of a vehicle door structure are provided, wherein the door structure comprises a door panel configured to couple to a vehicle frame. The door panel comprises at least one clip receptacle disposed on a lower portion of the door panel. The vehicle door structure comprise a molding component comprising at least one clip, wherein the molding component is flush mounted to the lower portion of the door panel, wherein the at least one clip engages the least one clip receptacle of the door panel.
|COMPOSITE TOUCH ZONE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INSTRUMENT PANELS, DOORS, AND CENTER CONSOLES - A method of manufacturing an automotive interior component includes the steps of: providing a mold apparatus comprising a first mold component and a second mold component; providing a substrate; applying a first layer of a soft-touch material to the substrate; applying a second layer of a fabric to one of the first mold component and the second mold component of the mold apparatus; forming a self-skinning foam layer, wherein a first surface of the self-skinning foam layer is configured for bonding to the first layer and a second surface of the self-skinning foam layer is configured for bonding to the second layer; and fastening the substrate, the first layer, the second layer together. Additional methods of manufacturing automotive interior components and automotive interior components are also provided.
|Automobile Surface Protector Having Adjustable Width - A surface protector for the cargo area of a vehicle. The protector includes a roller assembly formed by a pair of tubular slides, one received in the other, so that the length of the roller assembly can be adjusted. Flexible sheets are attached to the slides and are able to move with respect to each other during adjustment of the length of the roller assembly. This provides a corresponding adjustment of the width covered by the sheets. The slides are mounted on a mounting assembly which includes feet to bear against opposing walls of a vehicle cargo area.
|LINING OF A VEHICLE PART - A lining for a vehicle part is disclosed. The lining has a main body that comprises a reinforcement. The main body and the reinforcement are made of the same material. The reinforcement may be made of a material removed from the main body. The lining may also include a decorative layer. A method for producing such a lining is also disclosed.
|SEAL MEMBER FOR DOOR - The object of the present invention is to provide a door seal member which is easily fitted into the door of a car. A door seal member
|Automobile Foldable Cargo Liner - This invention relates to a vehicle load area liner comprising a sheet foldable to form a receptacle having a base and a wall around the base, the receptacle being arrangable in use to be mounted in the load area of a vehicle, and wherein at least a portion of the wall of the receptacle is unfoldable to provide a flap able to mask the threshold of the load area, when the vehicle load area is open, in use. The invention further provides a method of protecting a vehicle load area comprising the steps of:
|PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A passenger compartment of a motor vehicle, in particular a passenger automobile, is provided having a dashboard, which has a lower cover connected thereto, and having a carpet laid out in the foot well of the vehicle, which is situated raised up from the foot well floor in the area of a forward front wall of the vehicle. In this passenger compartment, the carpet is provided with at least one molded-on support for the forward area of the cover of the dashboard in its raised area. A simple, and also secure mounting of a lower cover for a dashboard, which is rapid to mount, is provided in this way in a motor vehicle.
|FINISHING PANEL STRUCTURE - A finishing panel structure for an automobile comprising a trim panel, a deformable panel and a retainer bracket. The trim panel is connectable to the automobile and defines a panel opening. The deformable panel at least partially covers the panel opening, and defines a latch opening and at least one mounting apertures proximate to the latch opening. The retainer bracket defines a retainer bracket opening. At least one projection extends from at least one of the trim panel or the retainer bracket, and extends through the mounting aperture of the deformable panel. At least one engaging structure is formed on the other of the trim panel or the retainer bracket to engage the projection.
|TRUNK LINER METHOD AND APPARATUS - A trunk compartment may include a trunk lining having a trunk top coat member and a trunk spacer member. The trunk coat top member may have an inner surface that may define a portion of the trunk lining and an outer surface. A trunk spacer member may be operatively connected to the trunk coat top member and the vehicle frame. The trunk coat top member and the trunk spacer member may be formed in the same mold.
|NEGATIVE THERMOFORMING PROCESS FOR VEHICLE INTERIOR COVERINGS - A method of forming a thermoplastic sheet for use with a vehicle interior panel includes a negative thermoforming process. The negative thermoforming process can provide a grained and/or coated show surface of the thermoplastic sheet with decorative features that are more sharply defined that those produced using a positive thermoforming process.
|MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING A LINING MODULE, LINING MODULE AND COMPOSITE GROUP - A motor vehicle having at least one lining module which covers at least one part of a loading area or at least one part of a wall surface of the motor vehicle and comprises at least one base element (
|Door lining for a vehicle door - An armrest
|PROTECTOR GUARD FOR TRUCK OR TRAILER - A laminated composite guard to protect the rub rail of a flatbed or, alternatively, the side wall of a box van, is disclosed. The guard is formed of at least three layers: a fibrous fabric such as carbon fiber sandwiched between two planar members of high impact resistant plastics, such as polycarbonate or polymethylmethacrylate. A fourth layer of an elastomeric polymer may coat the outer surface that abuts the rub rail. Hangers such as a bungee strap or hook bracket holds the guard against the planar portion of the truck to be protected from damage caused by forklifts or other loading equipment.
|INNER LINING PART - An inner lining part for the interior of a motor vehicle, wherein the inner lining part has a carrier part, which comprises a curvature section, with a curvature running along a longitudinal direction of the carrier part. The curvature section includes a carrier part groove running in the longitudinal direction. A decorative layer overlies a first surface of the carrier part and forms a visible face of the inner lining part. The decorative layer covers the carrier part groove, thereby forming a decorative layer groove on the visible face of the inner lining part. Recesses in one or more portions of the carrier part at the carrier part groove receive folds or thickenings of the decorative layer to thereby permit the visible face of the decorative layer at the decorative layer groove to match the curvature of the curvature section at carrier side regions located adjacent the groove.
|Apparatus for Collection of Debris Escaping Around a Vehicle Tailgate - A multi-panel cover includes end panels that connect first and second lateral panels. The lateral panels fit against the end and under the bed of a truck body and tailgate and are maintained in position by magnets incorporated into the seams along the edges and between the panels to collect debris that will otherwise escape through or around the tailgate of the vehicle.
|Plastic Skin with Switching Function - A single-layer or multi-layer plastic skin is formed into a covering for coated objects, such as trim parts of a motor vehicle. Regions in the plastic skin include switching, sensor, or transmission functionality.
|SIDE WALL COVER - The subject of the invention is a wall cover on the inner side of a bellows of a transfer between two pivotably interconnected vehicles, wherein the side wall cover is held by two holding devices, wherein each holding device is arranged at the body of a vehicle and wherein the holding device receives the side wall cover to be able to be rolled up when the length of the side wall cover shortens during travel around a curve.
|Mosaic panel kit and method - A mosaic panel kit (
|Open truck bed
|WATERBED BEDLINER FOR USE WITH A PICKUP-STYLE VEHICLE - A combination bed liner and fluid retaining unit adapted for mounting within a truck bed in order to selectively ballast the bed. A top cover exhibits a substantially planar base from which extend a pair of sides and an interconnecting rear. A bottom cover exhibits a substantially planar base and a plurality Of upturned side portions overlapping side locations associated with the top. The top and bottom covers are secured together along opposing perimeter locations and in fluid-tight fashion to permit an open interior defined therebetween to be filled with a fluid ballasting medium.
|BEDLINER WITH A COLLAPSIBLE STORAGE CONTAINER FOR A BED OF A TRUCK - In an embodiment, a bedliner is configured to cover at least a floor of a bed of a truck and receive a collapsible storage container. The collapsible storage container is configured to move into and out of a collapsed position. The collapsible storage container may include a connection device that is configured to connect the collapsible storage container to the bedliner of a bed of a pickup truck. The collapsible storage container includes an enclosed area, which is accessible, when the collapsible storage container is out of the collapsed position.
|Truck Bedliner Assembly - A bedliner assembly shaped and adapted to be fitted within a pick-up truck hopper in intimate engagement, the bedliner assembly comprising a pair of opposing rectangular planar vertical sides
|Adjustable Bedliner Ballast System For Vehicles - The present invention is drawn to a bedliner ballast system for pick-up trucks, vans and other vehicles to allow the operators of vehicles to increase traction on the driving wheels by adding and removing weight to the bed of their vehicle and therefore adjusting the traction of the driving wheels without sacrificing load carrying space. The design permits the owner to easily and quickly add or remove weight as needed by using a liquid contained within the bed liner. Liquid may be added to directly weight, for example, the rear wheels with a garden hose or water faucet at a filling station while preserving the entire rear bed for passengers or freight and the additional load may be easily and quickly removed. The design permits custom modification for a variety of vehicles and vehicle configurations.
|HYBRID TRUCK BED LINER - An apparatus to protect a wear surface of a vehicle, the apparatus having a resilient layer and a fabric layer bonded to the resilient layer, wherein the fabric layer is configured to be bonded to the wear surface of the vehicle. Other embodiments include an apparatus to protect a vehicle wear surface, the apparatus having a plurality of liner sections, wherein each liner section is configured to cover and be adhered to a portion of the vehicle wear surface, each of the plurality of liner sections including a resilient layer bonded to a fabric layer, wherein the fabric layer is configured to be adhered to the vehicle wear surface. Other embodiments include a method to protect a vehicle wear surface, the method including covering the vehicle wear surface with a plurality of liner sections wherein each liner section has a resilient layer and a fabric layer, adhering the fabric layer of each liner section to the vehicle wear surface, and joining adjacent liner sections together.
|METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REPAIRING BED-LINER COATINGS - A method of repairing a vehicle bed-liner includes depositing a two-component patching material into the defect and placing a template having a design surface over the defect in the bed-liner, with the design surface facing the defect. A rigid backing plate can be placed over the template. The template is biased toward the patching material to form a patch in the bed-liner.
|Tailgate assemblies and vehicles including same - A tailgate assembly is provided for a cargo bed of a vehicle. The tailgate assembly includes a support panel and a tailgate panel. The support panel is configured for attachment to a vehicle such that the support panel is selectively pivotable between horizontal and vertical positions. The tailgate panel is attached to the support panel. The tailgate panel is configured to selectively define an end wall for the cargo bed when the support panel is in the horizontal position. The tailgate panel is configured to selectively define a step when the support panel is in the vertical position. A vehicle including a cargo bed having such a tailgate assembly is also provided.
|RUBBER SHIELD PLATE FOR MINING DUMP TRUCKS OR FREIGHT TRAIN CARS - A cover made of an elastomer material to act as protection for a steel hopper of very heavy-duty trucks and train cars. The cover protects the metallic hopper or cars from shocks from boulders and material of varied granulometry, in addition to providing protection against abrasion, unloading and corrosion. Fastening elements prevent the cover from loosing as a result of the dragging generated by the unloading of materials from the hopper. The protection provided by the cover increases equipment availability and decreases stopping time during repairs.
|WEAR RESISTANT LINING ELEMENT FOR EDGE PROTECTION AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The invention relates to a wear-resistant lining element which is intended for a surface subjected to wear and which has an outwardly directed surface, over which material in the form of pieces or particles, such as crushed ore and crushed rock material, is intended to move. The wear-resistant lining element comprises elastomeric material, and is characterized in that it has a metal profile at least partly embedded along an edge of the wear-resistant lining element by vulcanization or hardening. The invention also relates to a wear-resistant lining, a truck haul body and a method for manufacturing a wear-resistant lining element.
|Secure Accessory and Ballast System for Vehicles - A system to provide ballast weight and to secure accessories on a vehicle load bed includes a plurality of hollow planks placed on the load bed adjacent to each other with end edges of the planks substantially aligned with each other and with side edges of the planks adjacent to each other such that top surfaces of the planks form a substantially flat load surface. At least one plank includes a filling orifice with a removable cap to allow filling with ballast. Recesses at corners of the planks are configured to form a substantially horizontally oriented lobe on each corner of the planks, and adjacent planks are connected at right and left ends thereof by a clip extending into the corresponding recesses of the adjacent planks, and fastened to the lobes on the adjacent planks. At least one clip is fastened to the load bed.
|STOW-ABLE RIGID PICKUP TRUCK BED COVER - A protective cover for a truck bed having a pair of opposite sidewalls includes a main body selectively configurable in a stored position and a protective position, wherein the main body is disposed adjacent the truck bed while in the stored position and shelters at least a portion of the truck bed while in the protective position and a means for securing the main body to at least one of the sidewalls of the truck bed while the main body is in the protective position.
|TRUCK BED LINER - Embodiments of the present invention provide a removable bed liner. In one embodiment, the bed liner is comprised of a flexible material, such as polyethylene, nylon, or canvas. These embodiments may be used as a supplement to a rigid bed liner. Side curtains prevent loose material from spilling over the edge of the truck tailgate.
|Liner Systems - A system relating to lining heavy-material hauling and processing equipment comprising a plurality of magnetically attached liner panels installed without the need to drill or otherwise alter the truck bed or device being lined.
|Truck bed liner with integrated storage system - A system is provided for storing items in the bed of a pickup truck. The system includes a bed liner, storage bin sides, storage bin tops, and storage bin dividers. The storage bin sides and storage bin tops are attached to the bed liner to create storage bins, and the bin dividers attach to both the storage bin sides and bed liner to divide the storage bins into smaller sections. Storage bin tops may include a center section cover to selectively cover the center section in between the storage bins in order to provide the full bed area above the storage bins for transporting construction material.
|LINER SYSTEM FOR TRUCK BED - The disclosure describes a truck load comprising of noise suppressing and wear resistant load body liners. The liner assembly is made of sheets of rubber bonded to base plates. The base plates are removably attached to the load body floor, side walls and transition surfaces. The rear portion of the load body is provided with wear resistant grid liners containing retaining pockets.
|REMOVABLE CARGO LINER - A removable cargo liner for use in a vehicle cargo area. The removable cargo liner comprises an upper cargo liner layer being positionable in the cargo area of a vehicle and a lower layer being made of a dual purpose, nonwoven, needle punch fiber having a loop feature. The lower layer is fixedly coupled to the upper cargo liner layer. The lower layer provides a generally non-abrasive contact interface with the vehicle cargo area. An intermediate layer made of a compliant material is coupled between the upper cargo liner layer and the lower layer such that the coupling of the lower layer to the upper cargo liner layer is via the intermediate layer. A single-sided member is connectable to the cargo area defining a hook feature, such that the hook feature of the single-sided member is releasably coupled to the loop feature of the lower layer.
|Cargo Bed Insert For Utility Vehicle, Front End Mounting Assembly, And Optional Accessories Items For Use Therewith, Along With Utility Vehicle Incorporating The Same - Various enhancements to the capabilities of vehicles in general, and particularly light-duty utility vehicles, which can advantageously enhance the cargo-carrying capabilities of such vehicles. The present invention provides a cargo bed insert, as well as an insert system, for removable attachment to a vehicle's existing cargo box. Improvement to a light-duty utility vehicle, where the improvement is in the form of a cargo box for the vehicle which includes one or more features of the described cargo bed insert and/or system is disclosed. The invention contemplates methods for enhancing the cargo-carrying capability of a light-duty utility vehicle. In particular, methods for enhancing the cargo-carrying capacity of such a vehicle beyond a manufacturer's specified cargo weight capacity are provided. Lastly, the invention includes a mounting assembly for a removable attachment to a vehicle's frame. The mounting assembly may be employed as a stand-alone item, or in conjunction with the cargo bed insert, to create a system for enhancing a vehicle's cargo-carrying capability.
|Hydrophobic and Oleophobic Coatings on Trucks - An apparatus and method is provided for truck bodies to minimize the debris buildup that often occurs on and in truck bodies. Hydrophobic and oleophobic materials are used to coat and protect truck bodies so as to facilitate the release of debris that otherwise might stick to a truck body. If left unchecked, such debris has the net effect of reducing the allowable payload that a truck can effectively carry. Additionally if truck body debris builds up, if not prevented, whenever maintenance work must occur on a truck, for safety reasons any debris buildup on a truck body must be removed prior to any maintenance being performed to preclude any of this debris from falling on maintenance personnel and/or hampering such maintenance.
|LINER AND LINER SYSTEM FOR MACHINE BODY - A liner for a machine body includes a first layer including a first polyurethane having first material characteristics, and a second layer coupled to the first layer. The second layer includes a second polyurethane having second material characteristics different than the first material characteristics, and the first layer and the second layer are chemically bonded to one another. A liner system includes a liner and a liner retention system configured to couple the liner to the machine body. The liner retention system includes at least one retention strip configured to be coupled to the machine body. The retention strip has a cross-section forming a lateral profile. At least one edge of the liner has a shape configured to substantially correspond to the lateral profile of the retention strip.
|WEAR RESISTANT LINING ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR DISENGAGING MATERIAL - The invention relates to a wear-resistant lining element which is intended for a surface on a truck haul body subjected to wear. The wear-resistant lining element has an outwardly directed surface, over which material in the form of pieces or particles, such as crushed ore and crushed rock material, is intended to move, and has an inwardly directed surface intended to face the truck haul body surface. The wear-resistant lining element comprises elastomeric material. The wear-resistant lining element is characterized in that the wear-resistant lining element comprises at least one open cavity in the inwardly directed surface. The invention also relates to a wear-resistant lining, a truck haul body and a method for disengaging material adherent on a truck haul body surface having a wear-resistant lining.
|PANELED DECK ASSEMBLY FOR TRANSPORTER VEHICLE - A deck assembly for use with a transporter vehicle is provided. The deck assembly includes a fastener, a first deck panel including an upper support surface, a first side wall and a second side wall, the first side wall defining at least one first opening, the second side wall defining at least one second opening and a second deck panel coupled to the first deck panel, the second deck panel including an upper support surface, a first side wall and a second side wall, the first side wall defining at least one first opening, the second side wall defining at least one second opening. The second side wall of the first deck panel is supported adjacent to the first side wall of the second deck panel such that the at least one first opening of the first deck panel is at least partially aligned with the at least one second opening of the second deck panel to define a through hole for the fastener. The fastener is received within the through hole and secures the first deck panel to the second deck panel.
|Heat or sound insulating
|Hybrid Under-Body Lining - The invention relates to an acoustically effective underfloor cladding A), for a vehicle comprising at least one form-stabilising structure (b) in which at least one acoustically-effective material (a, a
|Heat insulation sheet for vehicles - A heat insulation sheet includes a water-proof and heat insulation sheet and four positioning portions on four sides thereof. Each of the four positioning portions has positioning members, such as magnets or suction disks, connected thereto so that when the sheet is mounted to the vehicle, the positioning members are secured to the vehicle to position the sheet onto the vehicle. Two resilient members are connected to two sides of the sheet and hook to rearview mirrors of the vehicles.
|Insulation Arrangement - An insulation configuration in a motor vehicle has an insulation element, in particular a sound insulating molded part, which has at least two layers, of which at least one is formed as an insulation layer and one is formed as a support layer. A sealing profile is provided, by which the insulation element is connected with a marginal area to a body of a motor vehicle. The insulation element has, in its marginal area which is in connection with the sealing profile, a cross section thickening, which engages in an undercut-like recess of the sealing profile, and is fixed there.
|INTERIOR MEMBER FOR CAB OF WORK VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR FORMING SAME, AS WELL AS WALL MEMBER - An object is to enhance the sound absorbing functions of an interior member, and furthermore, to increase ease of assembly of the interior member, and the interior member for the cab is integrally formed so as to have a laminated structure where a sound absorbing material is contained between an outer layer material and a foundation body panel, or inside a foundation body panel. In addition, such an interior member is formed in accordance with a reaction injection molding method.
|VEHICLE WITH AN INSULATING DEVICE AND INSULATING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE - A vehicle is provided with a bodywork section, a fender and an insulating device. Between the bodywork section and the fender a free space is formed. The insulating device for noise and/or moisture insulation is arranged between a drive region and a passenger compartment of the vehicle in the free space. The insulating device along its longitudinal extension L comprises first lateral support regions, with which it supports itself on the bodywork section and on the fender. The insulating device comprises second lateral support regions, with which the insulating device supports itself angularly with respect to the longitudinal extension L on the bodywork section and on the fender. The insulating device comprises third lateral support regions, with which the insulating device supports itself parallel to the longitudinal extension and offset in or against the travelling direction F of the vehicle on the bodywork section and on the fender.
|Automotive Insulating Trim Part - A sound insulating trim part with acoustic mass-spring characteristics is provided. The sound insulating trim part includes a mass layer and a decoupling layer. The mass layer includes a porous fibrous layer with a dynamic Young's modulus E of at least about 96·AW·t (Pa), with AW being an area weight (g/m
|LIGHTWEIGHT UNDER ENGINE SHIELD - A heat shield having a body portion formed from a non-woven material and having an internal side and an external side. First and second heat patches are disposed on the internal side of the body portion. A first channel is disposed between the first and second heat patches and a second channel is disposed under the first and second heat patches. A convex air drafting portion is disposed on a rearward side of said vehicular heat shield.
|Radiant Barrier for Automotive Vehicle - Embodiments of radiant barriers for vehicles are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a vehicle includes an interior cabin at least partially enclosed by a roof panel, a floor panel, and an engine compartment firewall, and a radiant barrier positioned within the interior cabin. The radiant barrier includes a first thermally reflective surface and a second thermally reflective surface opposite the first thermally reflective surface and separated from the first thermally reflective surface by a thickness t. The thickness t is constant along a length and a width of the radiant barrier. The radiant barrier at least partially thermally isolates the interior cabin from an external environment.
|DASHBOARD INSULATOR FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - In a dashboard insulator for a vehicle, an inner layer laminated between front and rear layers is formed by laminating fusion, barrier and other fusion films and has a large number of small holes with a uniform opening rate. The both layers are formed by a thermoplastic material with predetermined basis weight, and Young's modulus. The both fusion films formed by a thermoplastic material with a melting point lower than that of the barrier film fuse the both layers to the barrier film. Each fusion part of the both fusion films has a predetermined fusion force in its predetermined range.
|COVER DEVICE - A cover device is provided for an engine compartment of a motor vehicle, with at least one, in particular extensive, attenuator, at least a first section of which rests and/or abuts against at least one first engine compartment element situated in the engine compartment, and with at least one fastener, with which the attenuator can be secured or is secured directly or indirectly to the vehicle body, the at least one engine compartment element and/or at least one second engine compartment element situated in or on the engine compartment, in particular in a movable manner.
|SOUND INSULATION STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE - It is intended to provide a sound insulation structure for a vehicle, which is capable of adequately retaining an elongated line component, such as a wiring harness, a pipe or a cable, while suppressing deterioration in sound insulation performance by a sound insulator. In the sound insulation structure, a sound insulator is provided in a void space surrounded by: a front fender panel; a cowl side member disposed on a vehicle inward side with respect to the front fender panel to extend in a vehicle front-rear direction; and a mud guard disposed just below the front fender panel and the cowl side member to form a wheel housing. The sound insulator is formed using an elastically-deformable urethane foam. The sound insulator is formed with a slit capable of clamping a regenerative brake wiring harness laid to extend in the vehicle front-rear direction and pass through the void space.
|MOTOR VEHICLE INTERIOR PANELING COMPONENT MADE OF PLASTIC - The invention refers to a interior paneling component for a motor vehicle made substantially of plastic, wherein at least a portion of the surface of the interior paneling component is heatable and the temperature of the at least one portion can be controlled.
|INTERIOR PANELS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE INTERIOR PANELS - Interior panels for motor vehicles and methods for making interior panels are provided. In one example, an interior panel includes, but is not limited to a fiber reinforced composite substrate that has a first side and a second side that is opposite the first side. The fiber reinforced composite substrate defines a plurality of inwardly tapered pockets. The inwardly tapered pockets are arranged proximate to each other and extend between the first and second sides. Each of the inwardly tapered pockets has an open end that is disposed in the second side and a closed end that is disposed adjacent to the first side.
|END WALL ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - An end wall arrangement for an engine compartment of a motor vehicle is provided that includes an end wall, at least one component mounted on the end wall, and a planar covering element having sound-absorbing properties. The covering element is provided with at least one flap having heat-insulating properties and being configured optionally to cover the at least one component or to render the component accessible.
|NONWOVEN PANEL AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A nonwoven material and method of construction thereof from post consumer mixed Asian cardboard for forming structural and/or acoustic and/or thermal panels. The method includes providing post consumer mixed Asian cardboard and comminuting the cardboard into pieces of a predetermined size. Further, combining the reduced sized cardboard pieces with heat bondable textile fibers to form a substantially homogenous mixture, and then, forming a web of the mixture, with the web having a predetermined thickness, in a dry nonwoven webbing process. Then, heating the web to bond the heat bondable material with the reduced size pieces of mixed Asian cardboard to form the nonwoven material.
|Refrigerator Van - A refrigerator van is provided, wherein a body of the refrigerator van includes a base frame, a pair of side panels disposed on the base frame, a front wall and a door end and a roof sheet. The front wall and a door end are disposed at two ends of each of the side panels oppositely. The side panels or the roof sheet or the front wall of the body includes a plurality of metal plates with a preset length, a plurality of connecting ribs and a pair of wing plates. Each metal plate is formed with a bending edge, and each connecting rib includes a locking slot for accommodating the bending edges of two adjacent metal plates. The wing plates extend from an opening of the locking slot, respectively, for connecting the metal plates.
|VEHICLE FLOORING SYSTEM - A vehicle spray flooring system is provided that includes a single-sided mold component and a spray application component that facilitates application of a liquefied mixture into the single-sided mold. The application of the liquefied mixture results in a vehicle flooring product, whereby the liquefied mixture.
|VEHICLE BODY EXPANSION FOAM - A method and apparatus for blocking the passage of air through a connection portion of two vehicle body portions. A first vehicle body portion is provided having a generally planar first surface. Expandable foam is mounted to the first surface of the first vehicle body portion. A second vehicle body portion having a generally planar second surface is connected to and overlapping the first surface of the first vehicle body portion thereby fully covering the expandable foam. The expandable foam expands when heated and is operable to expand to fill gaps to prevent the passage of air thereby preventing turbulent mixing of the air flow flowing between the first and second vehicle body portions with the air flow flowing from outside the vehicle. A method is further provided for blocking the passage of air through the connection portion of two vehicle body portions.
|Door panel with self-gripping hooks - Door panel assembly of an automobile, having a door panel
|Heat Reflective Material - An assembly for managing heat and noise generated by an engine comprises a dash panel, an acoustic absorbing layer, a scrim, and a heat reflective coating. The acoustic absorbing layer comprises a plurality of fibers secure in a resin, where the acoustic absorbing layer is positioned proximate to the dash panel. The scrim is positioned proximate to the acoustic absorbing layer. The heat reflective coating comprises a polymer material and heat reflecting additives dispersed in the polymer material. The heat reflective coating is applied to the scrim as a solution of the polymer material and heat reflecting additives.
|ACOUSTIC WHEEL WELL LINER - A wheel well liner for use in the wheel well of motor vehicles has an inner surface defining one or more acoustical sections. Each acoustical section includes a pattern of irregular or convoluted portions configured and arranged to absorb/attenuation sound. A layer of flock material is deposited on the inner surface of the wheel well liner to enhance aesthetics and provide supplemental sound attenuation.
|VEHICLE EXTERIOR COMPONENT - A vehicle exterior component includes a honeycomb structure having an inner plate portion arranged in the vicinity of an engine compartment, an outer plate portion arranged at an outer side of the inner plate portion, and a honeycomb portion held between the plate portions. The honeycomb portion includes a plurality of partition walls and a plurality of cells, which are separated from one another by the partition walls. Each of the partition walls of each cell has communication holes, to allow communication between the engine compartment and the interior space of the cell. Each partition wall has an absorbing portion. When external force acting inward is applied to the partition wall, the absorbing portion absorbs energy produced by the external force through deformation of the partition wall at positions corresponding to the peripheries of the communication holes, of the partition wall.
|THREE-LAYER ACOUSTIC INSULATOR - A 3-layer acoustic insulator system includes an acoustic de-coupler layer, a film acoustic barrier layer connected to the de-coupler layer, and a microfiber acoustic absorber layer connected to an opposite side of the barrier film layer as the acoustic de-coupler layer. The acoustic de-coupler layer is positioned in direct contact with a vehicle component and mimics the geometry of the vehicle component. The acoustic absorber layer is positioned on a passenger compartment facing side of the vehicle component.
|ACOUSTIC PANEL ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to an acoustic panel assembly. There is a need for a simple and inexpensive acoustic panel assembly. An acoustic panel assembly includes a parent panel and an insert panel. The parent panel has a higher density body and a sound reflecting skin. The insert panel is mounted to the parent panel, and includes a sound absorbing body, a lower density rim and a sound transmitting skin. The parent panel includes a border portion which surrounds an opening which engages an outer edge of the insert panel. The border portion and the edge engage each other and form an interlocking joint. The border portion defines an annular groove which receives the outer edge of the insert panel. The body of the parent panel comprises a higher density expanded polypropelyene material, and rim body of the insert panel comprises a lower density expanded polypropelyene material.
|METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING CARGO THAT IS TEMPERATURE OR MOISTURE SENSITIVE - A method and apparatus for protecting temperature sensitive materials, such as live plants, in transit. The method comprises suspending an insulative liner in spaced relationship from a ceiling and side walls of a cargo container, wherein the insulative liner includes a woven fabric layer sandwiched between two reflective layers.
|SOUND ABSORPTION SHEET FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND ENGINE UNDER COVER FOR MOTOR VEHICLES USING SOUND ABSORPTION SHEET - A sound absorption sheet is constructed by both films which are made of a fire-retardant polyethylene resin and layered with each other. The film has a flat film portion and a large number of air bubble portions. The flat film portion is adhered at its rear face to the flat film from the side of the front face. A large number of air bubble portions are dispersed in a staggered arrangement with each other along the planar direction of the film and raised and formed cylindrically along the thickness direction of the flat film portion in a direction separating from the film.
|VEHICLE PACKAGE TRAY - In a vehicle package tray (
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My kids have been gluten-free for 2 years now with amazing results. Is a tax deduction the only reason I should have them actually tested and diagnosed? One child gave up seizures through a gluten-free diet; one kid gave up insomnia and eczema; and the other had intestinal and behavioral issues [before going gluten-free].
Hi Petra. I am not sure I understand your question. The advantage of having a diagnosis is really to validate the treatment you are putting your child through and help the children accept the diagnoses as they get older. It also helps with monitoring the children for other diseases that children with celiac are prone to.
Another benefit to testing is gene typing. The genetics of celiac is complex. This information would be helpful when your children consider starting their own family. It also helps other family members so they can get tested and know their risk of developing celiac disease.
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Sheldon Day's face was about as straight as a circle Wednesday.
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Ten years ago in 2027, the city of Freeport was on the verge of collapse. The inefficient and under manned police forces were losing in the long hard battle against crime. The city needed help, but the overburdened government could no longer cope with maintaining peace on the streets. The government proposed a bill giving individual corporations the right to form their own police/security forces and they in turn would provide protection for the companies and citizens of the cities. This bill was passed and a new order of law enforcement was birthed. Several well respected sec-forces were established and one hard hitting group calling themselves HARDCORPS helped lead the way in crime prevention and elimination. The chaos slowly subsides as the sec-forces bring peace and order back to the city.
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SiN is a great game quit unknown since it was overshadowed by its competitor Half Life. I personally liked SiN better, this game have more freedom, less linearity, a good level of interactivity, a thing that is missed these days.
John R Blade is a bit like Duke Nukem, some kind of Dude filled with testosterone that spread taunts when he kills some bad guys and JC who is his sidekick, and he reminded me a bit Alex Jacobson from Deus Ex with a more humorous tone.
The weapons are fun and quite oldschool, the game didn't aged that well in matters of graphics, however it still very nice to play.
This is an underrated masterpiece with one of the most Evil strong woman character that is probably more famous than the game itself named Elexis Sinclaire.
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I played it quite a while but I can't say it's the best fps ever nor the worst one. A lot of bugs and confusing layout, but it wasn't so necessary. It had some story at least than the modern COD.
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Back when I was in my middle twenties, I had two roommates in a smallish apartment. One of them went nuts, moved in her sister, and both their boy friends, and I had to move into the dining room. Our other roommate and I put up with this for some months, and then we bit the bullet and kicked all of them out. She took money from her boy friend/fiance to pay her increased share of the rent, and I started working a third job to come up with the money for mine. And the four we kicked out were combined, nowhere as nasty as Sheldon. The character they have been writing for him lately is so over-the-top that even a reasonable and submissive guy like Leonard should not be putting up with him. They go too far.
Great idea! The use of Mrs. Cooper is akin to a nuclear weapon ... Sheldon has no defense. She should also be used sparingly, no matter how much we love her (and I certainly do!) But this would have been a good time. This episode he was over the top nasty and manipulative and arrogant and downright ugly. There was nothing cute or redeeming about what he did. They write these episodes a little too often, where Sheldon is the kind of person no sane person would tolerate.
I thought Sheldon's self satisfaction when he said that sometimes the baby wins was actually quite repellent. The word which immediately came to mind was not printable on this page. Sometimes he really is quite a nasty piece of work. I suppose that these characters are well-written, because I don't like some aspects of every single one of them. They are layered. But this episode struck me as less funny, and more nasty.
That is kind of a slanted poll. There is no possible choice to indicate that it was believable. I worked in various aspects of the child welfare system, off and on, in two states, from 1976--2009. There is absolutely nothing that is beyond the bounds of what persons will do to a child. Giving them away -- oh, yes. That is mild, compared to the possibilities. And the realities. I lived in Washington State between 1979 and 1985. The details now escape me, but I believe that it was the Spokane library system which instituted a new method of checking out books, so that the past user history of any book was impossible to retrieve. This was in the changeover period from sign-out cards to bar codes and computer systems, and it was a reaction against religious fanatics who wanted to publicly excoriate readers of sexually-explicit books. Anyway, that was when I read the Spokane paper, and that was where I read about it. So yes, public librarians take an intense interest in the welfare of their patrons. In Boise, a decade or so ago, there was a huge foofahrah between religious fanatics and library boards, about banning books. The local cities got involved.
I'm sorry to see Alexis back. The writers plumb wore that character out, for me. I, too, envisioned hypnosis as the method used to convert the innocent confessors. I'm glad that they found another method of doing that. Now I am going to have to go back and re-watch the season 2 DVD to see the episodes you mention. Really nice catch, there!
@ croaker, I hold no brief for Bishop. If she worked for me, I would have fired her. And I have fired people, and yes, I have supervised folks off and on for fifty years. I would NEVER tolerate that continued behavior. However, your last comment, about who would marry someone like her, is not reasonable. There is absolutely no accounting for tastes, and nearly everyone can find SOMEONE to marry them. That actress (despite the blonde hair and black eyebrows, very off-putting to me) is beautiful. There are any number of men who would marry Bishop, and never pay any attention to her behavior. Really, as all the show has let out about her husband is his name, there is no point yet to speculation about her marriage. Her lack of political savvy re: her boss and appropriate work behavior, however, is fair game.
I don't recognize this young man, but I am a big fan of the other three actors. This is starting to sound VERY interesting ...
I watched Jack Paar do this show sometimes. I watched Johnny Carson do this show a LOT. I have watched Leno some, although I would have watched more if his network had a stronger broadcast signal in my town. I never saw the Conan O'Brien incarnation as host of the Tonight Show; I regard him as a nasty piece of work, like the pre-heart-attack Letterman was. Jimmy Fallon is a sweet and funny guy, and I will watch him as the host. Giving them the hours of my life is the highest praise I can give these men ... I think that Fallon will do well. He has a generous spirit, and wants his guests to do well. That was said to be one of the secrets to the brilliance of Johnny Carson. I wish Jay Leno well in his retirement.
Dylan Minnette was terrific on Saving Grace.
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I noticed you are a 4.9....sending this my friends and see if they will vote too!!! So cool!!
Hey, who is that good looking young guy standing in front there? Now he makes that shirt look good. All of them do! RF
Aug30 I like when companies do that sort of thing, but I deeiintfly feel that it should be eased in, because if it's not, then you actually wind up waiting even longer. I think Stop n Shop (not sure if they are a nationwide grocer or not) but out here in NY about 5 years ago, implemented 5 checkout lines where you scan your own groceries in. So for those that only have a few items, it's quick to do. Then about a year ago, they implemented a system, where you pick up a scanner on your way in, by using your shopper card, and as you walk through the store, you scan your items in. Then when you get up to either the cashier, or cashier-less counter, you just scan the register and all your items get processed and then you pay without having to take them out of your cart. Me, being an early adopter of tech, I jumped all over both as soon as I could. I think both these have totally sped up the process for some, but for others, they still like the interaction of the cashier. I've been behind newbs, where I've helped them out in using any of the methods. But it's nice to have a fallback if you have something funky from the bakery or deli and not really sure, or confident about ringing that up yourself.Easing is the best way to go, rather than forcing it down your throat. I think you lose a lot of customers if they get too frustrated with that sort of thing.


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|Brian Jensen
|Clarke Carlisle
|Tyrone Mears
|Leon Cort
|Andre Bikey
|Danny Fox (David Edgar, 86)
|Kevin McDonald
|Wade Elliott
|Steven Fletcher
|Robbie Blake (Martin Paterson, 73)
|David Nugent (Steven Thompson, 88)
West Ham United
|Robert Green
|Matthew Upson
|Jonathan Spector
|James Tomkins
|Scott Parker
|Mark Noble (Araujo Dall'lgna Ilan, 77)
|Julien Faubert
|Valon Behrami
|Jack Collison (Junior Stanislas, 62)
|Carlton Cole
|Benni McCarthy (Ahmed Hossam Mido, 46)
Full Time: Burnley 2 - 1 West Ham. The Clarets have their first win under Brian Laws and did well to weather a lengthy West Ham storm. They have picked up three massive points that will lift them out of the bottom three.
Mido's flick on almost finds Ilan but he cannot get his toe onto the ball which is smothered by Jensen.
The ball falls to Spector on the edge of the box and his low drive whistles past Jensen's post.
A chance for Bikey but he cannot beat Green with a decent effort.
There are five minutes extra time to be played at Turf Moor.
Parker picks up a late booking for West Ham.
Cole's cross finds Mido six-yards out an he comes agonisingly close as his volley comes back off the post.
Thompson gets his head onto a Fletcher cross and steers it over the bar.
Steven Thompson comes on for David Nugent.
Stanislas' corner finds Ilan at the far post and his header is superbly palmed away by Jensen - a close shave for the hosts.
Stanislas has made a big impression on this game and his blistering strike from 25-yards deflects wide of the mark.
David Edgar takes the field in place of Danny Fox.
Burnley almost grab a goal from nothing as Nugent is inches away from steering home a Fletcher cross.
Mido takes a shot on from distance and fails to trouble Jensen, sending his effort high and wide of the target.
Cole's deflected strike drops to Ilan at the far post but he cannot connect with the loose ball.
There is a glimmer of hope for West Ham now and they are launching the ball forward to their big strikers at every opportunity.
BURNLEY 2 - 1 WEST HAM: ILAN puts the visitors back in the game with his first touch of the ball, stabbing it home from close range.
West Ham are enjoying plenty of possession and have players queuing up to shoot but cannot find a gap in the Burnley defence.
Zola throws caution to the wind and hands another debut to forward Araujo Ilan who replaces Mark Noble.
The hosts look set to strap up at the back and defend their lead now as we approach the final quarter of an hour.
Brian Laws makes his first change as Robbie Blake makes way for Martin Paterson.
Stanislas lines up a free-kick and almost mimics Fox's earlier effort but sees his strike bounce back off the crossbar.
Elliott picks out Fletcher inside the box and his glancing header whistles past the post.
These are encouraging signs from the visitors but the fortune is not on their side.
Cole bundles the ball into the back of the net but it is ruled out by a debatable offside decision.
Howard Webb shows Fox the yellow card.
One goal will put West Ham back in this game but they do not look threatening enough in the final third at the moment.
Cole shoots on the turn but his effort deflects off a defender and is a comfortable take for Jensen.
Another West Ham change as Junior Stanislas comes on for Jack Collison.
Burnley don't look like taking their foot off the gas yet and go in search of another but Blake cannot create anything with room on the edge of the box.
Mears finds room for a shot inside the box but blazes his effort over the bar.
Parker forces a fine save out of Jensen with a fantastic low drive. It does not look like West Ham's day today.
BURNLEY 2 - 0 WEST HAM: FOX swings a free-kick from the right side of the box into the top left corner with Green helpless.
Noble swings a free-kick into the mixer and Cole's flick-on bounces behind for a goal-kick.
Kevin McDonald picks up the first booking of the game.
Burnley get a break and Fox lofts a cross into the box that is plucked out of the air by Green.
There is a new sense of urgency about West Ham and Mido has certainly made an impact.
A good opportunity for Mido following god work from Cole but the forward's effort flies wide of Jensen's post.
Mido makes is West Ham debut as he replaces McCarthy.
The sides re-emerge and there will be no Benni McCarthy for West Ham in the second-half.
Half Time: Burnley 1 - 0 West Ham. It looked like it would be a rollover for the hosts in the early stages but West Ham have had a slight revival, though perhaps could have done more in front of goal.
The visitors move forward on the counter but Faubert cannot find McCarthy in the box.
Mears and Elliott have given Spector a run for his money down the right flank and this is the focus of Burnley's attention.
The first-half is fizzling out now and Burnley look set to take a deserved lead in at the break, though the visitors have asked a few questions following the goal.
McCarthy re-takes the field gingerly and looks as though he will continue, at least until half-time.
Elliott hits a first time effort from 25-yards and Green scrambles across his goal-line to turn the ball around the post.
It does not look good for McCarthy and Zola will be cursing his luck on the touchline.
McCarthy was almost celebrating there but has a problem now as he seems to have picked up a knock following a challenge from Carlisle.
McCarthy is inches away from a debut goal as he rounds the keeper and sees his side-footed effort superbly cleared off the line by Leon Cort.
A great burst of pace from Cole down the right flank and he forces a save out of Jensen with an 18-yard strike.
Wade Elliott looks for Steven Fletcher at the far post but the forward cannot keep the ball in play.
Cole gets himself into a decent position but his low cross runs straight through to Jensen.
Jack Collison cuts inside from the left flank and Carlisle does well to charge his shot down.
West Ham have lifted their game now and this time McCarthy, from the same position, fails to find a team-mate with a low cross.
Benni McCarthy finds room for a shot inside the box and with the outside of his boot lifts the ball wide of the post.
Noble lofts the ball over the Burnley defence looking for Cole who has made a good run but is ruled offside.
Burnley are looking to feed Nugent on every occasion and the forward is causing havoc amongst the visitors' backline.
Carlton Cole tries to put some urgency back into West Ham and drives the ball forward before being cut short by Clarke Carlisle.
West Ham are all over the place at the moment and cannot keep hold of the ball as Mears looks to get a cross in from the byline.
BURNLEY 1 - 0 WEST HAM: Matthew Upson is caught off guard and DAVID NUGENT steers the ball past a stranded Rob Green.
The first ten minutes have been Burnley's and the visitors have offered very little in terms of attacking possession.
Mark Noble gets a sight of goal and lets fly but it is easy pickings for Jensen.
West Ham move forward with purpose and Julien Faubert searches out a forward in the box but Brian Jensen smothers the loose ball.
The home side have made the more promising start and Tyrone Mears is receiving plenty of joy against his former club down the right flank.
Danny Fox makes an early impression with a decent delivery from a corner before Howard Webb spots an infringement in the box and awards West Ham a free-kick.
There is a nervousness about this bottom-of-the-table clash in the opening stages but Burnley win an early corner.
Referee Howard Webb gets the game underway.
Gianfranco Zola gives a debut to Benni McCarthy today while fellow new-boys Mido and Araujo Ilan are left on the bench. Carlton Cole and Scott Parker are also recalled to the starting eleven but there is no place for Alessandro Diamanti.
Danny Fox makes his first appearance for Burnley following his move from Celtic while David Nugent is also handed a start after rejoining from Portsmouth.
Reports have claimed Manchester City are lining up a sensational move for Lionel Messi that would see the Barcelona superstar earn £800,000 per week.
The Premier League's four representatives all face crucial matches in the final round of Champions League group games next month.
Arsenal were dealt a severe blow on Monday when it was revealed Francis Coquelin the injury the Frenchman picked up
For years, and years, and years, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club have fought tooth and nail to become a Champions League
Manchester United host PSV in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio is wary of a potential Manchester City backlash in Turin this week.


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Rated 5 out of 5 by 6 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by ayeupemma Fantastic value for money! I have hung this mirror in my small hallway and it is an ideal size. The frame has a beautiful vintage feel to it. I have had nothing but compliments about it from friends. 10 November 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by BroBon Happy bunnie I'm extremely satisfied, it looks good and not cheap stuff. 23 November 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Lemonmeringue Lovely mirror Just what I wanted to complete my decorating project Good value too 28 October 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Andrews Just right for what I wanted it for I wanted a mirror to put on the wall in my spare bedroom, to be used above the dressing table. I wanted something stylish, not too big and not too expensive and this mirror is all that. It is light and easy to handle. 01 October 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Shopper1227 Great Purchase. Perfect for my Daughter's newly decorated bedroom. 14 May 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Nicknamechoice Good value I wanted to brighten a space - being Spring - and bought this and the matching pewter-coloured mirror. Very pleased with both and excellent value. Must comment on delivery and charges - again both excellent. Many thanks. 13 May 2014
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This is all very interesting and intriguing. Unfortunately, I can not add to the general knowledge or experience, yet. I purchased a StopclockPro and ZoneMaster II from a list member through the APUG Equipment for Sale forum. ( Will probably arrive this week and I am in Denver at a seminar until Friday :-( , so I have yet to tackle the calibration and practical learning curve.)
I had been researching f-stop timers and analyzers, (I am a Jobo product fan, in general, but have never been able to receive "value" from my Comparator to move from step strip iterations). The RH Designs site is very informative and I decided that the products would meet my needs. I downloaded manuals to read and hopefully predispose aging brain cells to "get it!" quickly. Additionally the site has a user written guideline for calibration.
I emailed Dr. Ross with a question regarding pyro negs and received a prompt and courteous reply. I am excited, but, perhaps, a little daunted by the posts regarding the calibration of the analyzer, (ZoneMaster II). My experience has been that responsive vendors with websites rich in customer oriented content generally make great products. I am positive that this purchase will reaffirm that experience.
Thank you Dr. Ross for posting to the community!


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Everyone has a prized collection that he/she for some reason cherishes like no other thing they possess. It can be a $1 million trophy or even a handful of sand from their homeland… sometimes, it is just Faith that people have of what is utmost value to them, letting go of all worldly possessions
It may sound materialistic and obsessive at first, but it actually is never the price that determines the value of the object in the possession. Two things add value – it's rarity and the emotions related with it. The rare and/or the more emotionally attached the person is to this object, the more valuable it is to him/her. Rarity brings about a general value that his/her peers and fellow enthusiasts can appreciate – Emotions is strictly personal for the owner.
I too have in my possession such an object, and it is both – very rare and emotional. Its my Minolta Mirror magazine collection dating from 1976 ~ 1993 in mint condition. I have all the editions that Minolta printed except for the 1975 & 1977. (If there's anyone out there who has these two, please let me know)
Looking at the photographs in these magazines that were all done on film, it gives a sense and a measure as to how much crappy shots are being taken with the advent of digital. I started with film back in '88 and I still remember thinking twice, thrice… sometimes four times before pressing that shutter. When not shooting, I just held the camera to my eye and tried to see things through the viewfinder. It was like training my eye to see how the camera would see. To pre-visualize a scene and see how it might look if I actually shot it.
The richness of Kodachromes and Velvias among other films that photographers swear upon, can all be seen and appreciated through the beautifully printed photographs featured in the magazine. As someone said in a forum regarding the quality of print and paper of Minolta Mirror "It would cost a fortune to print such a magazine if someone were to attempt it now". The only magazine that has "dared" to print with such quality has been LensWork.
I for one, am very happy and grateful, that I've had the good fortune of owning such a collection. Ironically, it makes me really sad and breaks my heart when I am reminded that film is no longer a viable option in these fast-paced times. The discontinuation of a giant company like Kodak speaks volumes and is a sure tell-tale sign of the future of film.
It took a lot of work to scan the front and back covers of the 17 magazines and at same time being very careful not to "hurt" my precious!! The worst part is, when I was done scanning, I discovered a website where all that had been done !! Can't say how frustrated I got, but it sure was a good exercise. :)
There are still a few MM's floating around on Ebay… be sure to get your copy while it's there. You'll be happy you did!!
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If your book group is like mine, food is a big part of every meeting. There are some wonderful cooks in my group, so when it's my turn to host I turn to these cookbooks. What's your favorite cookbook?
The cat who — cookbook by Julie Murphy & Sally Stempinski
Recipe for a book club: a monthly guide for hosting your own reading group: menus & recipes, featured authors, suggested readings, and topical questions by Mary O'Hare and Rose Storey
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Murder Will Out: The 2011 Agatha Awards Announced
Best Novel: Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny
Best First Novel: The Long Quiche Goodbye by Avery Aames
Best Non-fiction: Agatha Christie's Secret Notebooks: 50 Years of Mysteries in the Making by John Curran
Best Short Story: "So Much in Common," by Mary Jane Maffini, Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine — Sept./Oct. 2010
Best Children's/Young Adult: The Other Side of Dark by Sarah Smith
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Bel canto : a novel by Ann Patchett — The audio version is also phenomenal.
Montana 1948: a novel by Larry Watson
Miller's Costume Jewelry
Miller's costume jewelry by Judith Miller — This book is a guide to costume jewelry, with basic information about the evolution of costume jewelry throughout history as well as a visual guide to pieces by various designers. Throughout the guide, there are sidebars that highlight the jewelry worn by famous people, including actresses, first ladies, and others.
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More Suggestions for the Urban Fantasy Reader
You're a special kind of reader. You can't get enough of vampires, wizards and things that go bump in the night. However, you like your books set in a city, preferably a big one like Chicago or New York. You also don't want to stop at just one book — more is more! You're an urban fantasy reader and here are some series for you to explore.
Greywalker by Kat Richardson
Marked: a house of night novel by P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast
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Creepy, Suspenseful and Mysterious
Some books don't fit neatly into genre descriptions. They're creepy, suspenseful and often include complex plots with lots of twists. Despite their lack of definite category, they're always riveting. Give these creepysuspensefulemysteries a try.
Await your reply: a novel by Dan Chaon
Darling Jim: a novel by Christian Moerk
The diviner's tale [sound recording] by Bradford Morrow
Time Management
There are many approaches to seeking self-actualization; and the library is a great place to find self-help materials about them. If you're interested in realizing your full potential, your method of achieving that goal might include minimalism, and it will likely require time management:
- The Pomodoro Technique [Free eBook]
- Time Management for Creative People [Free eBook]
- 10 Time-Management Tips That Work by Entrepreneur
Getting things done: the art of stress-free productivity by David Allen
The 80/20 individual: how to accomplish more by doing less — the nine essentials of 80/20 success at work by Richard Koch
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