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|Publication date
|Aug 24, 2010
|Filing date
|Jul 9, 2001
|Priority date
|Apr 19, 1995
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|Dominique Briere, Léon Coisy, Paul La Barre, Pascal Santais
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|Patent Citations (90), Non-Patent Citations (2), Referenced by (6), Classifications (22), Legal Events (1)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/553,413, filed Apr. 4, 2000 which was a Reissue Application filed for U.S. Pat. No. 5,968,560, application Ser. No. 08/945,089 filed Oct. 17, 1997, which was the National Phase Entry of PCT application PCT/FR/00576, filed Apr. 16, 1996. The 09/553,413 and 08/945,089 applications are hereby incorporated herein in their entirety by reference.
The present invention relates to improvements made to devices making it possible to manufacture containers, in particular bottles, made of a thermoplastic by blow molding or stretch-blow molding of a preheated preform, the said device including at least one mold consisting of two half-molds respectively supported by two mold carriers which can move one with respect to the other.
It is common practice for the half-molds to be removably fixed to the respective mold carriers so that the said half-molds can be replaced or changed should they become damaged and/or worn and, above all, should containers of different shapes and/or sizes be manufactured, without it being necessary to replace the entire molding device.
However, such an arrangement is still far from being to the complete satisfaction of users. This is because each half-mold is heavy (for example about 25 to 30 kg for a steel mold): the fixing means must be able to support this weight and comprise many nut-and-bolt and/or screw connections; furthermore, each half-mold must be handled by several people and/or by means of a hoist, thereby requiring a suitable installation above the manufacturing device. Each half-mold is equipped with means for the circulation of one or more fluids for the cooling and/or heating of the walls of the impression: replacing each half-mold is accompanied by disconnecting, followed by reconnecting, of the corresponding fluid connections, all operations requiring time.
It is also necessary to add an economic consideration regarding the actual construction of each half-mold. The impression serving for pressure molding the final container must have a perfectly polished surface finish, to which, furthermore, the hot thermoplastic must not adhere: it is therefore necessary for the impression to be made of a suitable metallic material (for example stainless steel) which, moreover, may differ depending on the thermoplastic employed. Given the monobloc structure of the half-mold, it is therefore the totality of each half-mold which must be made of this suitable metallic material, this being a special and therefore expensive material, while the rear part of the half-molds merely fulfills a mechanical strength function, giving the mold rigidity and non-deformability, for which rear part a more ordinary, and therefore less expensive, material could be perfectly suitable.
The object of the invention is therefore essentially to remedy, as far as is possible, the drawbacks of the currently known manufacturing devices and to provide an improved device which allows quick and simple changing of the molding impressions in order to make it easier to adapt the device to the manufacture of various containers, and the improved structure of which device is, at the end of the day, less expensive than that of the current devices while still maintaining the same strength and non-deformability properties.
To these ends, a device for manufacturing thermoplastic containers, as mentioned in the preamble, is essentially characterized, being designed in accordance with the invention, in that each half-mold comprises a shell holder supported by the respective mold carrier and a shell which is provided with a half-impression of the container to be obtained and which can be removably fastened to its shell holder by quick-fixing means, the shell and the shell holder being of complementary shapes in order to be in at least partial mutual contact, with thermal conduction, while the pipes and connections for the circulation of cooling and/or heating fluids, and optionally the members for guiding the half-molds in order to close the mold, as well as the pressure-compensating means for maintaining the sealed closure of the mold during blow molding, are provided exclusively in the shell holder.
By virtue of this arrangement, the part of the half-mold corresponding to the impression, which may be economically made of a suitable and relatively expensive material, and the rear part of the half-mold, which provides rigidity and mechanical strength and which may be made of a more ordinary and less expensive material (for example a standard aluminum alloy), are separated from each other. In addition, being less heavy, this rear part has less inertia, thereby contributing to facilitating the rotational movements of the half-molds. In addition, and above all, changing the impression in order to manufacture containers of various shapes merely requires changing the shell, which is of a much lower weight (for example about 10 kg) compared to the complete half-mold and which can therefore be handled manually: the handling installation (which, however, remains necessary in order to handle other components, and in particular the shell holders, of the device) may, however, be simplified and, above all, the procedure for replacing the shells is speeded up. This procedure is, furthermore, made even more rapid as there are no longer the fluid fittings to be disconnected, and then reconnected, these remaining permanently connected to the shell holders.
It is also possible to standardize the shell holders which are, from the outset, equipped with a number of fluid pipes from among which those useful for a given manufacture with a given impression may be selected. Thus, it is possible to create independent circuits making it possible to produce, in each shell holder and therefore in the shell, regions with differentiated temperature settings. Here again, this results in the possibility of reducing the manufacturing cost of the shell holders, which accompanies their standardized production in larger number.
Preferably, the mutually contacting mating faces of the shell and of the shell holder are approximately semicylindrical surfaces of revolution with an axis approximately parallel to the axis of the impression of the container to be manufactured; it is thus easier to produce mutually-contacting mating faces which ensure heat transfer as close as possible to that of a monobloc structure, something which may furthermore be obtained by providing for the shell and the shell holder to be in total thermal-conduction contact. However, it should be noted here that the arrangement according to the invention also provides the possibility of ensuring, when this proves to be desirable, that the shell and the shell holder are in partial thermal-conduction contact by leaving regions of limited thermal conduction, which also constitutes another means of creating, in the wall of the impression, regions with differentiated temperature settings.
It is desirable, in order to allow quick, and therefore easy, assembly of the shell on the shell holder, while still having precise relative positioning of the shells one with respect to the other, for the mutually-contacting mating faces, with thermal conduction, of the shell and of the shell holder to be provided with axial mutual-positioning means; preferably, the said axial mutual-positioning means comprise a system of one or more mating ribs and grooves extending circumferentially, which arrangement, in combination with the aforementioned semicylindrical configuration of the said mating faces of the Shell and of the shell holder, allows very simple assembly, with very precise positioning of the shell, using simplified fixing means.
Thus, advantageously, the means for quickly fixing the shell to the shell holder are provided on their respective parting faces. In the case of semicylindrical mating faces, the said fixing means are located on the respective edges of the shell and of the half-shell, these being parallel to the axis of the impression; it is then desirable for the quick-fixing means to comprise, on one side, at least one stop for positioning the parting face of the shell with respect to the parting face of the shell holder and, on the other side, quick-screwing means on the parting face of the shell holder with a clamping surface projecting from the parting face of the shell, by virtue of which the shell is put into place on and locked onto the shell holder by curvilinear sliding of the shell, guided by the rib(s)/groove(s) system, in the cradle formed by the shell holder. In particular, if the mold carriers are rotationally pivoted with respect to each other, in order to form a "jackknife"-type mold, provision is made, in order to simplify connection and disconnection, for the above-mentioned stop to be located on the pivot side of the mold carriers and the quick-screwing means to be located on the opposite side.
In order to be more specific, it may be pointed out that, in a typical molding device designed in accordance with the invention, the time to replace a pair of shells is about 8 minutes while the time to replace a pair of half-shells in a prior device is about 20 minutes, using appropriate handling equipment.
The invention will be more clearly understood on reading the detailed description which follows of a preferred embodiment given solely by way of illustrative example. In this description, reference is made to the appended drawings in which:
Referring first of all to
This device includes at least one mold 1 consisting of two half-molds 2 respectively supported by two mold carriers 3 which can move one with respect to the other. In the example shown, the two mold carriers 3 are made in the form of two enveloping structures pivotally mounted on a common rotation axis 4 in such a way that the two half-molds can move apart by pivoting (a socalled "jackknife" structure). The mold carriers may be driven, in order to open and close the mold, in a conventional manner using a system of traction arms pivoted at 5 to the respective mold carriers a certain distance from the axis 4 of the latter.
Locking means, denoted in their entirety by 6, lock the two half-molds in the closed, molding position.
In accordance with the invention, each half-mold is made in the form of two subassemblies, namely a shell 7 provided with a half-impression 8 of the container to be manufactured and a shell holder 9 which supports the shell 7 and which is itself fastened to the corresponding mold carrier 2.
Each shell holder 9 may be considered as corresponding externally, in shape and size, to the mold carrier of the previous structures and it may therefore be fastened to the respective mold carrier 3 in the same manner, for example by a nut-and-bolt connection 10, it being possible for the number and disposition of the holes and internal threads to be identical to those of the previous arrangements.
As may be seen in
Because of the fact that the impression 8 is physically separated from the shell holder 9, it is possible to make the latter from a less special material, for example an ordinary aluminum alloy, even when the shell is made of steel, thereby making it possible, here too, to reduce its cost; in addition, the shell holder 9 thus produced is lighter than a steel shell holder, which desirably decreases its inertia and has a favorable effect on the dynamic operation of the mold.
Each shell 7 has a half-impression 8 of the final container, hollowed out in its parting face 13. The external face 14 of each shell 7 has the general shape of a semicylinder of revolution, the axis of which is approximately parallel to the axis of the impression 8 of the container; in practice, the impression is coaxial with the semicylinder. The shell 7 rests in a cradle 15 of complementary shape cut out in the shell holder 9. The shapes of the shell and shell holder are perfectly matched and they are thus in as close a contact as possible. Provision may thus be made for the mating faces 14 and 15 of the shell 7 and of the shell holder 9 to be in complete thermal-conduction contact so that heat transfer from one to the other is as good as possible and approaches as far as possible that of a monobloc half-mold.
However, it is also conceivable for the said mating faces 14 and 15 to be only partially in thermal-conduction contact, with provision of regions of limited thermal conduction; it is thus possible to produce differentiated temperature settings in the wall of the impression. In order for the impression 8 to have the required polished finish and for the hot thermoplastic not to adhere to its surface, the shells are made from a suitable material, for example stainless steel. In order for the shapes of the mating parts of the shell holder 9 and the shell 7 to remain perfectly matched, it is necessary to choose materials exhibiting thermal expansion coefficients which are substantially identical.
In the example shown in
The axial mutual positioning of the shell holder 9 and of the shell 7 is achieved by a rib(s)/groove(s) set of mating elements which fit together, one in the other. As shown in
In order fully to lock the shell onto the shell holder, quick-fixing means are provided in the parting face 13 of the shell and in the parting face 18 of the shell holder. For this purpose, respective housings 19 and 20, hollowed out in the facing edges of the afore-mentioned parting faces 13 and 18, respectively, are provided. The bottoms of the housings 19 of the shell 7 constitute flat bearing surfaces on which may bear members for locking the shell holder 9. These locking members may be formed in many ways known to those skilled in the art. In the example shown in
It will be noted that in practice the two locking members 21 located on the side adjacent to the axis of rotation 4, in the case of a jackknife mold, do not have to be actuated and may thus constitute simple stops (with the possibility of adjusting the position of these stops) under which the flats of the respective housings 19 are brought when the shell is inserted into the shell holder, by causing the shell to slide rotationally in the latter. Moreover, given the position of these two locking members 21 located in the bottom of the open mold, their access is difficult and their removal would unnecessarily lengthen the process of replacing the shell 7.
As for the rest, each shell holder 9 is designed in the same way as a previous half-mold, which includes the elements necessary for correct operation of the molding device, and in particular the means 10 for fixing it to the corresponding mold carrier 3, the guiding fingers 24 (and the respective housings in the other shell holder) for closing the mold, the rear face provided with a chamber 26 and with an O-ring seal 27 for compensation as shown in FIG. 4. It is therefore possible, in a preexisting installation, to replace the conventional monobloc half-molds with two-element half-molds according to the invention.
Needless to say, and as results already from the foregoing, the invention is in no way limited to those of its methods of application and of its embodiments which have been more particularly envisaged; on the contrary, it embraces all variants thereof.
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When I first heard the term 'mumpreneur' I chuckled a bit and instantly adopted it because I felt it was a term that totally described me, an entrepreneur with another full-time responsibility – motherhood.
Women should be proud of the term because it instantly highlights how much harder mums have to work, because being a busy mumpreneur involves an awful lot of juggling and battling with your conscience.
For me, I think the biggest challenge is the lack of freedom – freedom to do what I want, when I want. As a mother, before you can commit to anything, the first questions you ask are – "Who will be able to look after my child?' and "Is it fair for my child to be with X for this length of time?".
As a busy working mum, you're always evaluating how your decisions will impact on your children, you can't just say "yes" at the drop of a hat to random meetings and events and unfortunately – this can lose you business.
They say that when you have a lot going on something eventually has got to give and in my first year as a mumpreneur, I'll admit it, my domestic duties gave way. My house was a complete mess at times. Balancing domestic and business commitments effectively is unbelievably stressful and I have found you have to be super organised to ensure everything gets done. It took me a year to learn how to juggle my responsibilities successfully and even now, some weekends I'm still close to tears because I'm so tired, but I'm a mumpreneur and that's what I do.
In the past few years, a lot more women have been able to go into business, partly because of the internet has helped them to push their amazing ideas to global levels. There are also many more networks and government initiatives encouraging women to go into business. And many mumpreneurs are making significant amounts of money, which means many people – including men – must take them far more seriously. The many success stories are highlighting the potential that many mums have in the world of business.
What is the key to being a successful mumpreneur? Think of yourself as Superwoman – full of amazing ideas, doing what others thought was impossible, efficient and ready for the world'. But when business is over for the day, you must be able to become a more earthly and homely character.
The main piece of advice I'd give to any mother who wants to go into business is this: if you have a passion for it, then go for it. It's only passion – genuine passion – that will drive you to work as hard as you will need to work if you are to become a successful mumpreneur.
Ola Amoako, Urbantopia
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As a female entrepreneur who started her business after having children, technically, I'm a "mumpreneur". However, I'm ambivalent about the term.
I'd never refer to myself as a mumpreneur – I prefer business-owner or self-employed – but I wouldn't correct someone who referred to me as a mumpreneur. It's a media-friendly term that can generate PR no business-owner would want to miss out on. It's also a useful tag with which to identify other women in a similar position, for networking, solidarity and support. But the term itself is quite twee and patronising. For many people, it seems to conjure up the image of a kitchen table business, bringing in a bit of "pin money" for mum in between play dates and coffee mornings.
There's also the question of how widely the term can be applied. Are all female business-owners with children mumpreneurs or only those whose businesses are aimed at the baby or family market? Are female engineers mumpreneurs? If so, why aren't entrepreneurial fathers referred to as "dadpreneurs"? If not, there's an implication that the baby and family section of the market is "woman's work" and that's somehow less worthy than businesses run by "proper" entrepreneurs.
The very way in which the neologism – a newly coined term in the process of entering common use, but not yet mainstream – has been constructed signifies a belief that mother's primary duty is to her family in a way that is not applied to fathers. She's a mum first and an entrepreneur second.
Setting aside the label, I wholeheartedly support the phenomenon of women setting up their own businesses following the birth of their children. It's wonderful to see the creativity and skill of so many women being showcased by their businesses. There seems to be a recurring theme of trying to make things better and easier for customers and suppliers as well as for the entrepreneurs themselves. Most mumpreneurs are keen to support each other and work together – even where their businesses are competing.
Everyone also knows that balancing a demanding job with a happy family life is difficult. Being your own boss is a good way to have total control of your own time. As an entrepreneur, if you're awake, you're working to some extent – but you can choose how, where and when. It makes me feel incredibly guilty when my three-year-old daughter says: "Put your computer down and give me a hug". My seven-year-old, who can remember when I was a full-time management consultant, realises that at least now I'm around all the time to give hugs.
Ruth Lopardo is owner-manager of www.loveitloveitloveit.co.uk
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These days it's the norm for women – especially mums – to aspire to "have it all". This means you'll probably be hard pressed to find a mum who isn't playing numerous roles as a matter of course in her everyday life. From taxi driver to cleaner, cook to child-minder, PA to life coach. If you had to employ others to do the work of one mum within her family, you would probably need a small army. Add to that paid employment, be it full time, part time or self-employment and a small dollop of "me time" at the gym, socialising or whatever to preserve your sanity, and it's little wonder we're all feeling the pressure.
Mumpreneurs face similar challenges to other mums in juggling the demands of home and work but, in the early stages of their business's lives especially, the line between work and the rest of your life becomes so blurred it's almost imperceptible. There is no official start to your working day and no end of shift clock-off time. Consequently, it's easy to let your exciting new business idea take over every aspect of your life.
Despite this, being an entrepreneur is in some ways an obvious career choice for mums. Self-employment allows flexibility – the "Holy Grail" for those seeking to balance work and earning potential with being there for their children. And yes, this sometimes means staggering bleary-eyed to the computer in the early hours to get an hour in before the kids wake up; making calls and sending messages while you wait for swimming lessons to end; burning the midnight oil, and neglecting the ironing. But for most of us – that is a small price to pay.
Working for yourself can be lonely, with no workplace banter or colleagues to bounce ideas off – but there's no reason it has to be. I started Networking Mummies to go some way towards creating the support network evident within a "normal" working environment. So next time you see a group of mums chatting animatedly in Costa Coffee think twice – they might be discussing marketing strategies and the issues around patents as well as X Factor and the latest anecdotes about their children.
After being an employee, having your own business is an immensely liberating experience. You are in control; your decisions determine the direction your business takes; and every minute of work and inspirational idea you have benefits you directly. In simple terms, you get out what you put in – which isn't always the case when you're an employee. You can build up your business and your profits while still being around for nativity plays, illness and school pick-ups. For us it's an exciting balance of work and home that feels like an adventure our whole family is going on together.
So what is the surprising truth about mumpreneurs? It's the idea that any mum can be one. It may seem too risky, too daunting and too difficult but if you have a dream or great idea about which you're passionate and have the support of those around you, the possibilities are endless. You will need to be determined, work hard and think creatively to get your business to work, but these are things we can all do if we are motivated by the desire to succeed.
Don't let fear of the unknown hold you back. If you are a woman with children and want to work for yourself or have a great idea that you want to turn into a business – make 2011 the year you become a mumpreneur.
Joanne Dewberry and Jessica Boston, Networking Mummies
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This blog post originally appeared on Joanne Dewberry's blog. Images by McClure Humphries Photography, © Networking Mummies 2010
Nestled between Mothering Sunday and the final of Mumpreneur Idol (on Saturday 9 April), this week is the perfect time to celebrate mums who run businesses.
Here's what we'll be up to this week:
So whether you love or hate the term 'mumpreneur' come and get involved and let us know what you think on the forum, on Twitter and on Facebook.
When you're starting a business, it's easy to get bogged down in the priorities of winning business, product development, marketing, admin and so on. Your ultimate exit from the business can seem like an eternity away, hardly worthy of your precious time. However, the day will come when you finally leave the business and the value you extract from it can be maximised by decisions you make early on.
The most common exit for a small business owner is via a trade sale, where the whole company or just its assets are sold to a third party (often another company in the same sector). Having been involved in selling two businesses I started, I've learned the hard way that value is not just decided by turnover and profit. Here are some key factors to consider at an early stage.
It's important to retain the copyright for your designs; to register trademarks and product patents where possible; and make sure you own the source code for your software. It may sound obvious, but many outsource contracts allow the contractor to retain intellectual property (IP) for their work and it's crucial to stipulate that all IP reverts to you.
In a service business, it's tempting to outsource as much of your service as possible to third party providers. This often makes sense during normal business operations because it keeps costs more predictable. However, going towards a sale, if your offering relies upon another company for delivery, it will be perceived as an extra risk by a buyer.
This is something that makes sense for the general well being of your business – with or without a sale in mind. Recurring income streams are extremely valuable. If your business model allows, invoice your clients on a regular monthly, quarterly or annual plan, ideally using a passive billing method such as credit card or direct debit. That way, the buyer of your business knows that they will walk into a cash-generating machine from day one.
Monthly or quarterly billing cycles are best. Annual billing cycles are great for cashflow, but be prepared for your buyer to query the unused portion of any pre-payment as a liability. Get advice from a good accountant on how to counter this.
To fund business development, you might need investors. Avoid building up a large number of small shareholders, because the chances are that one of them will at some point become a problem. Ideally you want to keep 100 per cent of the business for yourself.
If you need to give away equity, only do so when all other options have been exhausted. Pay for a lawyer to create a watertight shareholders' agreement that ensures you maintain overall control of the company, and can drag along all other shareholders should you wish to sell.
So it may sound counter intuitive to think about the end at the beginning, but it will help shape your long-term plans and ensure you develop an asset worth selling.
Jonathan Rodger is managing director of email marketing service Message Horizon.
The design and functionality of your blog should be determined by your blogging targets and goals. Not all blogs will look the same or require the same functionality. Getting exactly the right blog for your business takes careful consideration.
How people find content on your blog is call "navigation" and numerous common methods are used:
It's fine to encourage all methods of navigation but it's useful to decide on one method for the primary navigation. A useful exercise is to rank the different types above in order of importance.
Your primary navigation (menu) should be easy for visitors to spot, higher up the page, more prominent and allocated enough space. Your menu will usually be placed across the top of the screen (horizontal menu) or down the left hand side (left hand menu). I often see the menu on the right, which is acceptable, but remember that will be the first section of the page to be hidden on smaller monitors (and therefore visitors might need to scroll to reach it).
I often hear that the magic number is at is at least three times a week. However, the truth is the frequency of posts should be calculated based upon your goals and the return on your investment (time).
One great blog features is the ability to allow visitors to post comments on your posts. But don't just use the feature because it's available. Comments can be subject to abuse and you'll need to monitor them closely. If you do want to encourage lots of comments, then remember to ask for them and always respond to people quickly. Alternatively, you might not want to allow comments or you may choose to turn them off for some articles only – all up to you and your goals.
To summarise – As with all marketing, there is no "one size fits all" approach. The way you manage your blog will depend on your goals, your company and the resources available. Your blog and your approach to managing your blog should be as unique as your business.

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"In 2001 the small firm beat out nine competitors, including Texas Instruments, to provide iPod's central nervous system. Apple's in-house designers provide the look and feel that make the iPod so distinctive; PortalPlayer provides the innards that lie beneath. It won over Apple with a design that uses two modest processors and an operating system two years in the making.
PortalPlayer's "firmware" makes it easy for makers to mix and match features and rapidly stamp out upgrades without having to start from scratch. Apple picked PortalPlayer in the summer of 2001, and the iPod was in stores in November of that year."
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Harrods Champagne and Oyster Bar
Nestled in the iconic Harrods department store, the chic Champagne Bar is hosted by the celebrated winemakers, Veuve Clicquot. The dining room is kitted out in the signature yellow and grey colours of the brand, making for a cosmopolitan space. A stunning seasonal menu offers refined flavours, which perfectly complement the sophisticated selection of Champagne. Favourites from the Champagne Bar menu include a delicate pan seared crab cake, or hand carved Iberico ham on toasted ciabatta.
Venue Details & Map
Harrods Champagne and Oyster Bar
- Address
Harrods Food Hall,87-135 Brompton RoadChelseaLondonSW1X 7XL
- Telephone:
- +44 20 7730 1234
I'm feeling nostalgic today about the first day of our London trip last year that included a trip to this delicious counter. I was very excited to stop at Harrod's having been to London before, but never to this institution. Of course, the rumors are true... You can find anything here!
Call me a cheesey American tourist, but when I saw Samantha Brown on the Travel channel at the champagne and...more
As someone visiting from the States, I was pleasantly surprised when I stumbled into this gem in Harrods. The oysters are extremely fresh and delicious. I'd recommend you try some of the French selection of oysters, which are sweeter and smaller than the English oysters.
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For Lanny Grigsby, associate professor of mathematics, it's always been about numbers. This academic year Lanny hits a significant one: 50 years as a professor at BVU (54 if you count the four years he spent as a student). There will be a special recognition dinner at this year's Homecoming in his honor.
During his tenure Lanny has taught every math class (foundations, algebra, trigonometry, and calculus to numerical analysis, and mathematica), and some slightly outside his field (mechanics in physics, basic programming and theory of baseball). He's even taught bowling, ping-pong, and racquetball when BVU required physical education classes. He has impacted countless students, some who he now calls colleagues.
"Professor Lanny Grigsby was my mentor my first year at BVU and has remained so ever since," says Timothy McDaniel, BVU assistant professor of mathematics. "The scope and depth of his dedication to the university -- not just the mathematics program and majors, but also to the institution as a whole and all students -- is nothing short of amazing. He has a curiosity and desire to learn about things, including mathematics, that remains strong and insatiable."
"Professor Grigsby always pushed his students to do well in and outside the classroom," says Ashlee Johnson SL'09. "I learned a lot from him in terms of calculus, probability, and statistics but also in other aspects of life. I could tell he was passionate about what he was teaching and that encouraged me to try harder when I easily could have just given up. It's professors like him who helped instill a good work ethic that I will use for many years to come."
A native of Aurelia, Lanny, along with his brothers Marlan and Charles, was the first in the family go to college. Lanny was an exceptional athlete and one of the best in the region, playing baseball, basketball and football. Recruited by several colleges, including Morningside and Westmar, he settled on BVU after being visited by BVU football coach Dean Laun. While there were offers following college to play baseball at the next level, the mathematician in him did the calculations.
"I realized my odds of making it to the big leagues were slim," he recalls. "And I loved mathematics. Getting the chance to do it every day for my job was appealing."
His love for math outweighed his love of sports by a few percentage points. In 1960 he received his diploma and BVU teaching contract on the same day.
Math has always come easy for him.
"I love puzzle-solving. When I was three or four-years-old, I would play dominos with my grandmother, which was great at teaching numbers. We'd also play Chinese checkers, which introduced me to patterns."
He credits his high school math teacher Gordon Fett SL'49 with getting him interested in mathematics.
"He was very good," recalls Lanny. "He was so good that I learned all the algebra and trig you could ever learn. Because of him I never needed to open my college math textbooks."
When Lanny sets his mind to something, his success rate is nearly 100%.
At Buena Vista he played baseball (earning four letters), football (earning four letters) and basketball (earning two letters). He was inducted into the BVU Athletics Hall of Fame in 1971.
His Beavers coaching career has spanned three decades and included being assistant coach of football (1961-1990), baseball (1962-1994, head coach from 1991-1994) and basketball (1972- 1980), winning a handful of conference titles.
He was a high school basketball and football official from 1963-2005. In 2005 he was presented with the Iowa High School Athletic Association and National Federation of Officials Association "Football Official of the Year" award. That same year he was inducted into the state official's hall of fame.
He's seen BVU go through many changes over the years, including having class in Old Main for two weeks before it burned to the ground. He also recalls some slightly interesting exams; ones you most certainly didn't want to fail.
"Freshmen had to know the fight song and sing it if asked," he recalls. "If not you would be dunked in the water tank or thrown in the lake." He can still sing the fight song, if prompted. Even after 50 years he still gets excited with each incoming class. He passionately recalls recently grading the papers of three different students.
"Each one had a different way of finding the answer and each one was right," he says. "A couple of ways I hadn't even thought about. That's when I really enjoy it. I enjoy their energy and enthusiasm and learning alongside them even after all these years."
He always has high expectations for his students, while always offering help.
"Lanny is a true gentleman, and a professional who always has the best interests of his students foremost in his mind," says Benjamin Donath, associate professor of mathematics, who has taught alongside Lanny for 32 years. "I regularly see him go far beyond what would normally be expected in order to help students. He is a thorough teacher who challenges his students to be the best they can be."
"Professor Grigsby challenged me to think in new ways, to go above and beyond in order to excel," says Gail Hartsock SL'09, who is beginning her studies in the mathematics Ph.D. program at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. "He often encouraged me to consider graduate school, which I ultimately chose as my path after BV. His support and high standards helped me to become a more successful student."
Regarding his future, Lanny puts his chances of teaching past this year at 50-50.
"You gotta love college," says Lanny. "How can you beat it?"
Five decades later, he's come to the conclusion you can't.
* The Lanny Grigsby 50th Year at BVU Recognition Dinner Saturday, October 11, begins at 6:45 p.m. in Dows Conference Center. The event is open to the public; tickets are $15. RSVP to Diann Pedersen, Alumni Relations, 712-749-2101.


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News and Announcements
Important JPT info for incoming freshman and parents!
See Mr. Nista for your audition information packets and bring your sticks!
WHERE: JPT Band Room
WHEN: May 10, 17, 24, and 31
Hello New Band Families!!
I am excited to announce our 1st band meeting for new students. It will be held on May 14th at 2pm in the band room at JPT. At this meeting you will learn all about who we are, what we've done, how we do it and what is coming up for the 2016-2017 year. You will be able to ask questions, meet the directors and board members.
If possible, can you RSVP to this email. Parents AND students are invited.
Please pass on this info if you know any future JPT Band students or parents who may not have been getting my emails.
Also..we are looking for parent volunteers (men and women) for the upcoming year. Come to the meeting and find out why we have so many helpers each year. You will have so much fun being part of the team and you will be a part of your child's success. We couldn't do what we do with out our parent volunteers.
Got questions? I've got answers...
Have a great weekend!!
Amy Grayson Spector
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Hello Everyone!
We are getting very excited to welcome our new students to JPT Band! I wanted to give you some important dates about band camp, meetings and pass along some info about what we do in the summer.
Wed. June 8th -5-8
Thurs. June 9th- 5-8
Fri. June 10th- 1-5
Mon. Aug. 15th- 1- 9:00
Tues. Aug. 16th- 1- 9:00
Wed. Aug. 17th- 8- 5:00 (JPT Open House that evening)
Thurs. Aug. 18th- 1- 9:00
Fri. Aug 19th- 1- 9:00
Sat. Aug 20th- 1- 6:30 (preview show music and band family picnic)
PERCUSSION CAMP (percussion only)
Mon. Aug. 8th - Fri. Aug 12th - 9-4.
This is for ALL band students.
What to wear- Plain white t-shirt, black or dark blue shorts, athletic sneakers and socks.
What to Bring- Your instrument, a large Thermos filled with water(with your name on it), a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a small healthy snack and personal hygiene items.
During Band camp in August, we have meal options, or your child can bring their own food or you can drop off food for them. This will all be explained along with the menu option for ordering at the parent meetings.
There will be a VERY IMPORTANT mandatory parent meeting on Thursday June 9th at 6pm. We will cover everything you need to know about the program and our trip to Rome.
During the summer, each section will hold sectionals (rehearsals). The dates and times will be chosen by the section leaders and may be weekly or bi-weekly. These are not mandatory but are highly recommended.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email, text, call or facebook me...
I am here to help!
Amy Grayson Spector
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Marlins/National Anthem Itinerary
RMS Band performs The National Anthem for the Florida Marlins vs. the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, May 6, 2016
The RMS Band is preparing to perform the National Anthem on May 6th at Marlins Park, which is located at 501 Marlins Way in Miami, Florida; 33125.
Parents who purchased tickets for the game may pick up their tickets during band rehearsals on Wednesday, May 4th or Thursday, May 5th between 4pm - 5:30 pm. Performing students will get their tickets at the game once they have played the National Anthem and their instruments are placed in the storage truck.
This is the itinerary all students will follow for the performance:
1. Students should wear their long jeans and sneakers to school on the day of the performance. They can choose to wear their band shirt to school or fold their band shirt neatly and keep it in their back pack. I do not have a place to store everyone's shirts during the school day, please don't ask. Parents may drop off their children's shirts when the students are eating pizza from 3:45—4:15.
2. It is recommended that parents pick up their children's backpacks at 4pm if possible. If not, students must bring their backpacks onto the bus with them. The school alarm will be on once we get back from the game.
3. The parent association is serving pizza and cookies for the students immediately following school. Students should bring $4.00. Food will be served until 4:15pm. Students must use the restroom following dinner and prior to getting on the buses. It will take at least an hour or more to get to the stadium.
4. Trombones, French Horns, Baritones, Tenor, Bari Saxes, Soausaphones and Percussion will load their instruments first onto the truck as soon as school lets out.
5. Trumpets, Alto Saxes, Flutes, Bassoons, Oboes and Clarinet players will bring their instruments onto the school bus with them. They will place their instruments on the truck following our performance.
6. Bus list is lalphabetical order. The bus list will be posted in the band room during the week of May 2nd. NO CHANGES WILL BE MADE! Don't even think about asking!
7. Your parents will sit on the last two buses if they purchased a bus ticket. Parents do not have assigned buses. They just need to find a seat on either bus.
8. We should return home between 10:45—11:30pm. You may call your parents once we leave the stadium and are heading home.
9. Your instruments must go home with you as the school alarm will be set .
10. Make arrangements to take your instruments home with you.
Raider Band/Elementary School Tour
The Raider Band will perform a recruiting concert for incoming sixth graders at our three local elementary schools on Tuesday, May 3, 2016.
7:30 am – Band Room open for equipment pick up
7:45 am – Students are to report to bus circle with instruments, music and stands.
8:00 am – Busses leave for Riverside Elementary School
PERFORMANCE TIMES: (Your parents are welcome to come and listen to you)
Riverside Elementary 8:30 – 9:00 am.
Maplewood Elementary 9:45 – 10:15 am.
Ramblewood Elementary 1:00 – 1:30 am.
1. 1.) Band uniform – Red RMS Band shirt tucked in Jeans and sneakers. Students will not be allowed on the bus or trip without their RMS Band shirt.
2. 2.) Students will need their instrument, music and wire music stands from home. Students must bring their backpacks with them on the bus.3.) Students will have lunch in the Coral Square Mall. Students are to bring their lunch money or a bag lunch. We will be in the mall from 11:15-12:30. We cannot perform at any of the elementary schools during this time period as each school has to complete their lunch schedule.
4. 4.) We will have chaperones in the mall supervising the students. We have stressed to the students that they are never to walk alone in the mall.
5. 5.) We will call parents immediately if there is any unruly behavior.
6. 6.) We should return to RMS by 2:15.
7. The cost of the trip is fifteen dollars to help pay the cost of the charter busses. Please turn in the fifteen dollars when turning in the permission slip by Friday, April 29th. Checks payable to RMS Band.
Feel free to contact Mr. Nista if you have any questions.
Beginning Band Spring Concert
Proudly presents their "SPRINCONCERT" on Monday, March 14, 2016
We are pleased to announce our Spring Concertp on Monday, March 14, 2016. There will be three different show times for this performance:
6:00 – 6:30 pm - Period Six Beginning Band.
6:45 – 7:15 pm – Period One Beginning Band
7:30 – 8:00 pm – Period Five Beginning Band
Please contact me by email if you have a scheduling conflict with your child's starting time. Student's performance times can easily be switched to accommodate your schedule.
This will be an exciting event you won't want to miss. Bring your cameras, video recorders and tape players so that you can enjoy this special moment for years to come. Remember, THIS IS THE LAST GRADE FOR THE QUARTER......THIS CONCERT IS MANDATORY
I am so proud of all of our young musicians. I know you will enjoy the music from our talented students.
Students are to follow these guidelines:
1. 1.) Students must be in their band shirt. I am allowing them to wear jeans (any color) with sneakers. Uniform is part of their grade.
2. 2.) Students are to keep their instrument cases in their parent's car. Please do not bring cases or back packs into the cafeteria.
3. 3) We will use the stands from the Band Room
4 4.) Punctuality is part of the students grade. Students entering late will receive a lower grade.
5). Students must not play their instruments until the concert begins.
Advanced Band -District Band Evaluation - Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Advanced Band Itinerary
District Band Evaluation Wednesday, March 16, 2016 JPTaravella HS
Uniform – "Sunday Best" – White top; black dress pants and Dinkles. Boys please wear ties. Students may wear all black if possible. No one will perform in Jeans or sneakers!
8:00 – 9:00 am – Last morning rehearsal for Districts (please be early)
9:15 – Students are in first hour class (C Day; period 5)
10:15 – Students rehearse in Band Room (period 2)
10:45 – Percussion and Woodwinds reports to busses with instruments, back pack, music and equipment. Prepare for 10:50 departure
11:05 – Brass reports to busses with instruments, back pack, music and equipment. Prepare for 11:10 departure
11:15 – Noon - Lunch in the JPT breezeway (in front of the main office and concession stand). Bring money for lunches and check munu that was attached to your permission slip.
12:15 – Warm up in the JPT Auditorium
1:00 – Performance
1:30 – Scheduled Sight Reading in band Room
2:00 – Scheduled Clinic
2:45 – Depart for RMS (Parents may sign out students only if they are in attendance)
Honors Band - FBA District Band Evaluation Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Honors Band Itinerary
District Band Evaluation Tuesday, March 15, 2016 JPTaravella HS
Uniform – "Sunday Best" – White top; black dress pants and Dinkles. Boys please wear ties. Students may wear all black if possible. No one will perform in Jeans or sneakers!
8:00 – 9:00 AM – Last morning rehearsal for Districts (please be early)
6:45 PM – Students are to report to the JPT breezeway (in front of the main office and concession stand). Leave your cases in your parent's car! You need your instruments and music only!
7:15 PM – Warm up in the JPT Cafeteria
7:45 PM – Scheduled Performance (encourage your parents and friends to attend. You will never sound this good again!)
8:15 PM – Scheduled Sight Reading in band Room
8:45 PM – Scheduled Clinic
9:15 PM – Pictures
9:30 PM – Students dismissed to parents
FBA - Symphonic Band - Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Symphonic Band Itinerary
District Band Evaluation Tuesday, March 15, 2016 JPTaravella HS
Uniform – "Sunday Best" – White top; black dress pants and Dinkles. Boys please wear ties. Students may wear all black if possible. No one will perform in Jeans or sneakers!
9:15 – Students are in first hour class (B Day; period 6)
10:15 – Students report to the cafeteria
10:25 – Students whose last name begins with A through M report to busses with Instrument, back pack, music and equipment. Prepare for 10:30 departure to JPTaravella.
10:50 – Students whose last name begins with N through Z reports to busses with instruments, back pack, music and equipment. Prepare for 10:55 departure
11:15 – Noon Lunch in the JPT breezeway (in front of the main office and concession stand). Bring money for lunches and check munu that was attached to your permission slip.
12:15 – Warm up in the JPT Drama Room
1:00 – Performance
1:30 – Scheduled Sight Reading in band Room
2:00 – Scheduled Clinic
2:45 – Depart for RMS (Parents may sign out students only if they are in attendance)
Jazz Band #2 District Evaluation Band
The following are the results for the performing members for District Jazz Band evaluation on Thursday, April 7th.
The policy of the Florida Bandmasters is that no more than 25 students are to perform on stage for Districts or the school will be disqualified. I have listed 23 names below. We still need a Tenor 2, possibly Trumpet 4, and could use a back up drum set as I feel we need in case of an emergency. (we really need two students to step up to fill out this band!)
Everyone is permitted back in the jazz band following Districts. I absolutely hate the 25 member rule! I can't tell you how much I enjoy teaching this group! I just can't fight this rule!
See everyone below on Wednesday, February 17th for rehearsal!
Alto 1- Fasano, Peter and Martinez, Valentino
Alto 2 - Lalance, Jaimie and McGurn, Isabelle
Tenor Sax - Ulman, Zach
Bari Sax - Webster, Connor
1st - Castillo, Sarah and Braga, Adrian
2nds - Grant, Alexis and Weiss, Michael
3rds - Kulauzidis, Nick and Gouveia, Wilson
4th - Luke Meitz
1st - O'Campo, Jeff and Sloan, Rachel
2nds - Mckenna, Kayleigh and Wong, Madison
3rds - Korenic, Mckenzie and ???? (still need to listen to Juan Sanabria)
Piano - Rivera, Christopher
Bass - Stambaugh, Josh and Saavedra, Adrian
Drum Set - Moore, Landon
Week of December 14th.....
1.) I want to acknowledge the efforts of the RMS Marching Band for outstanding performances in the Coral Springs Holiday Parade on Wednesday, December 9th and the Macy's Holiday Parade at Universal Studios on Friday, December 11, 2015. Congratulations to all students for performing so eloquently. I am proud of all of you!
Check out the Ramblewood Middle School Band's Facebook page for a recap of our trip and performance to Universal Studios.
2. The RMS Beginning Band's will perform their Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 15th in the RMS Cafeteria.
Beginning Band students will follow this schedule:
6:00 PM - Period 5; 6:45 - Period 6 7:30 - Period 1
A.) Students should be seated 10 minutes prior to the concert for roll. Students grade will be lowered if they walk into the concert when the band has begun playing the concert.
B.) Students must wear their RMS Band shirt (part of their grade); jeans and sneakers.
C.) Students may play multiple concerts for extra credit.
D.) This concert is part of the band curriculum and is worth 33% of the student's nine week grade.
3. The RMS Honors Band and select members of the Symphonic and Advanced Band will perform at our local elementary schools on Wednesday, December 16th.
A.) The band room opens at 7:15 am and busses leave at 7:50 AM
B) Ramblewood Elementary School performance 8:30 -9AM
C.) Maplewood Elementary School performance 9:45 - 10:15 AM
D.) Coral Square Mall Lunch 10:45 - 12:30
E.) Riverside Elementary School performance 1 - 1:30 PM
F.) Students must be in class at RMS by 2:15
G.) Honor Band students must bring their stands for Silent Night, Charly Brown and Christmas Rock.
4. The Marching, Honors, Symphonic, Advanced and Jazz bands will perform in their Winter Concert on Thursday, December 17th at JP Taravella HS. The concert begins at 7 pm and will end at 9PM. Students should wear their "Sunday Best." Students should have white or light colored shirts(boys need to wear a tie), black dress pants and dinkles.
Girls are NOT to wear skirts or dresses.
5. The RMS Marching Band is performing for the RMS Faculty and Students on Friday, December 17th for our annual Holiday Assembly. Performances are 1st, 5th and 6th periods. Students are to wear their band shirts, jeans and sneakers.
Rehearsal Schedule
Monday, 12/14 - Jazz Band #2 rehearsal 8-9 am.
Tuesday, 12/15 - Jazz Band #1 rehearsal - 8-9 am.
Wednesday, 12/16 - Jazz Band #2 rehearsal - 4:00 - 4;45 pm.
Thursday, 12/17 - Jazz Band #1 8-9 am.
Friday, 12/18 - No am rehearsal but RMS marching band is performing for students and faculty periods 1, 5 and 6.
Upcoming events:
1. Tuesday, December 15th - Beginning Band's Winter Concert at RMS (scheduled printed above. Please read announcements #2.
2. Elementary School Tour - Honors Band and and select members of Symphonic and Advanced bands.
3. Thursday, December 17th - Winter Concert at JP Taravella HS for Symphonic, Advanced, Honors, Jazz and Marching Bands. 7pm.
4. Friday, December 18th - School Assemblies for RMS Marching Band periods 1, 5 and 6
WISHING everyone a safe and happy HOLIDAY!
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---- THE LATEST BUZZ ---- (4/30/16) Another Look at the Honda sponsored Autopia (MORE...) (4/29/16) Disneyland To Open New Honda Sponsored Autopia Today (MORE...) (4/17/16) Disneyland Posts Star Wars Land 360 Groundbreaking Photo and Jungle LAND Cruise (4/14/16) Star Wars Land Construction (MORE...)
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General Park News - (4/30/16) A quick look at more of the Honda themed Autopia cars at Disneyland has been posted by ParkJourney this week. From what I've heard however, internally the cars are pretty much the same, using gas powered engines and not the electric engines used in the Honda sponsored version in Hong Kong. (4/29/16) Today Disneyland will open the newest version of the Autopia, this time sponsored and powered by Honda. The cars have been refurbished and even completely repainted in all new colors, and now each have a tiny little Honda logo on the hood. You can get a sneak peek in the video below.
Late 2015 - Star Wars Additions - (1/19/16) Disney has confirmed that the Kylo Ren character from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" will soon begin appearing as a character to "meet & greet" at the Star Wars Launch Bay attractions at both Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios. (1/14/16) The Disney Insider has posted an interesting update this week, where they talk about the addition of the Jakku sequence into Star Tours randomizer, but it seems that isn't all that was added. According to the article there are now alternate versions of the various scenes now in the mix as well. They give the example of a scene when Darth Vader stops the Starspeeder... except there is now an alternate version of this scene where Vader is joined by Boba Fett. They also confirm that the Hoth, Coruscant and Naboo sequences have also been "plus-ed" as well. Sounds like a great reason to ride Star Tours over and over and over again. (8/21/15) As rumored, a new Star Wars Launch Bay preview attraction will be added to Tomorrowland later this year inside the Innoventions building, alongside a revamped Super Hero HQ area which will continue to provide all the Marvel character meet & greets for Captain American, Thor as well as the return of Iron Man Tech Presented by Stark Industries exhibit. Also to be added before the end of the year will be "a new adventure will be added to Star Tours, "featuring locations and characters from the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens". The park's Jedi Academy will also close to undergo a transformation that will see it brought back as a new experience featuring new characters, and a new villain to battle, from the Star Wars Rebels animated series on Disney XD. Disneyland also announced that the park will put on a new annual event starting in early 2016 called Star Wars: Season of the Force. At Disneyland, inspired by the long running Star Wars Weekends events in Florida, Tomorrowland guests will get to explore the Star Wars galaxy of characters, see special entertainment, sample themed food and more. During the event Space Mountain will also be transformed into Hyperspace Mountain where they will find themselves in the middle of an X-Wing Starfighter battle.
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2020 - Star Wars Land - In Development - (4/17/16) Disney is having a little fun with what they are calling the official groundbreaking of thenew Star Wars themed lands coming to Disneyland in California and Disney's Hollywood Studios park in Florida. On the Disney Parks Blog they have posted a 360-view of the Disneyland construction site which is a swarm of activity... both real and enhanced with visitors from the Star Wars Universe. Check it out. (4/14/16) A quick look at photos of the Star Wars Land construction taking place around the Rivers of America has been posted to DisneyGeek this week, which offers a good look at what's going on in the backstage areas. (2/24/16) I've got some new updates regarding the Star Wars Land attractions this week. For starters, one of our sources confirmed that despite the media reports mentioning it, the E-Ticket "Battle Ride" concept is not a boat ride. Instead, the ride will feature a trackless ride vehicle that will move about and through very detailed sets and props from the Star Wars universe, including countless Stormtrooper animatronic figures, as well as large scale Tie Fighter, X-Wing starfighters and much more.
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King Kutter 7' Professional Gear Driven Tiller TG-G-84-JP$2,299.97
KING KUTTERS PROFESSIONAL GEAR DRIVEN ROTARY TILLERS are ideal for preparation of seed beds, renovation of pastures, orchards, vineyards and mulching-in cover crops and stubble. With 6 tines per flange, they provide a uniform mixture throughout cultivated depth and produce loose textured soil that holds moisture and reduces erosion. This Category 1 tiller includes a PTO shaft with heavy duty slip clutch. Available in 4, 5, 6 and 7ft models. The 7ft model has a Cat. 1 & 2 Straddle Hitch.
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King Kutter 72" Gear Driven Rotary Tiller RTG-72-YK$2,194.97
Prepare land for planting, incorporate fertilizer or landscape with the King Kutter Gear-Driven Rotary Tiller. It features a heavy-duty gear drive and rugged slip clutch to tackle even the toughest terrain. Each of the nine flanges has six tines to maximize the soil mix.
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- 35-50 HP gearbox rating
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King Kutter 7' Gear Driven Tiller TG-84-YK$2,199.99
Product Description
Are designed to perform with its heavy duty gear drive and square tube frame. With 6 tines per flange, you get maximum soil mix for preparing planting beds, gardens, incorporating fertilizer, landscaping, or other jobs. This Category 1 tiller includes a PTO shaft with heavy duty slip clutch. Available in 4, 5,6 and 7 ft models. Now available in 7 ft model with 3-point, CAT. 1 or 2 straddle hitch. The 4 ft model is offset to eliminate tire tracks.
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Taylor Pittsburgh Taylor Way 7' Gear Driven Rotary Tiller 967-GDT-84$2,343.97
Taylor-Way Gear-Driven Rotary Tillers have a rugged, reinforced main frame for years of dependable service. Available in 4', 5', 6', or 7' widths.
The heavy duty gear drive operates in an oil bath for dependable performance and reduced maintenance.
6-tines per flange requires less horsepower yet operates smoothly, especially in tough conditions.
Standard slip clutch 540 RPM drive line provides protection for drive components…a feature that's optional on most other brands.
Tilling depth controlled by adjustable skid shoes – to a maximum 8" depth.
Standard heavy-duty rear deflector provides improved leveling and soil finish.
Reinforced main frame.
Recommended for tractors up to 65 HP
- 540 RPM Slipclutch drive line standard on Taylor-Way tillers, optional on most other brands
- Tilling depth is controlled by adjustable skid shoes – to a maximum of 8" depth
- Heavy duty gear drive gives smooth reliable performance. Oil bath operation provides constant lubrication for long life
- 6-tines per flange require less horsepower
- Heavy-duty steel rotor shaft
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King Kutter 84" Rear Discharge Stainless Steel Finishing Mower RSFM-SS-84-FH$2,999.99
KING KUTTER'S FREE FLOATING FLEX-HITCH REAR DISCHARGE FINISHING MOWERS lead the way in performance and quality. It is constructed of heavy 3/16" deck material, heavy-duty wheels, and heat-treated 1/4"-thick blades. The versatile machine mows on level or unleveled ground. Standard equipment on all King Kutter free floating finishing mowers includes a 40hp gearbox, shielded PTO shaft, gauge wheels and a self-tightening belt that reduces slippage. King Kutter's specially designed free floating flex hitch system allows the mower to follow the contour of the ground, thus mowing evenly on uneven ground. This Rear Discharge Mower has a totally open rear deck with belt guards that allow the grass to be safely and smoothly discharged giving your lawn that rich, manicured look that will make your lawn the envy of the neighborhood.
- Cutting Width: 84"
- Blade Size: 1/4" x 2" x 28"
- Bade Tip Speed - FPM: 19,204
- Pneumatic Tires: 4 - 9 x 3.50
King Kutter 10' Professional Kutter 233-120-CG$4,345.97
KING KUTTERS PROFESSIONAL 10' KUTTER is a quality built durable Kutter constructed with a heavy duty single sheet top deck with cross bracing. Standard features includes 3 cast iron gearboxes, stump jumpers, adjustable laminated tail wheels and a shielded PTO with slip clutch, all engineered to assure years of trouble free service.
- Cutting Width: 120"
- Bade Tip Speed - FPM: 15305
- Deck Thickness: 10 GA
- Hitch Category: CAT 1
King Kutter Rotary Kutter 7' HD 80 HP L-84-80-HD$3,179.97
KING KUTTER'S HEAVY DUTY KUTTERS are designed to meet the needs of any tough job. It is constructed of extra heavy material, 8" I-Beam side rails, and a 3/16" single sheet top deck that is fully reinforced with cross and spider bracing, this Kutter is built to perform. Each kutter has a splined cast iron gearbox, a shielded PTO shaft with slip clutch, a solid 3/4" thick steel plate blade carrier, a heavy duty wheel fork(s), a top link swivel, and adjustable laminated tail wheel(s).
- Cutting Width: 84"
- Gearbox Rating: 80 HP
- Deck Thickness: 3/16"
- Blade Size" 1/2 x 4 x 30"
Picture shows optional chain guards, that may be purchased separately.Learn More
King Kutter Arena Renovator AR-72-YK$2,342.97Product Features
- Product - 63605
- Fully adjustable, without the use of tools
- Adjustable smoother bar & crumbling basket
- 15 high-vibration tines
- Connects easily to any 3-point hitch with Category 1 or 2 specifications
- Weight: Approximately 752 pounds (LTL truck)
- Shipping Dimensions: Approximately 80 x 72 x 29 inches.
Blue Diamond Attachments Rock Bucket w/ Standard Grapple 108From: $2,157.97
This rock bucket with standard grapples has a 3" gap between tines, 3/8" thick tines, it is 36" deep, 26" tall and has dual grapples. It is ready to do some serious work.Learn More
Lowe Manufacturing XR Series Trencher Attachments XR21 - 24" Depth X 12" Width Anti Back Flex 471$4,749.97
50 percent more powerful than the X14. Operates between 13 and 25 GPM (49.2-94.6 Lpm). The trencher is available in 2- to 5-ft. (.61-1.52 m) digging depths and 6- to 12-in. (15.2-30.5 cm) trench widths.
Double Standard Anti Back Flex: Recommended for harder, drier soil, roughly twice the number of teeth
Expanded Double Standard Anti Back Flex: Recommended for loose soils when extra width is required
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Rural King has 3 point equipment and accessories that you need by King Kutter and other brands. The King Kutter brand for thirty years has been a manufacturer of short line farm equipment. Their reputation is known for dependability and value. Whether you are looking for accessories, replacement parts, or 3 point equipment such as spreaders or finish mowers you are sure to find just what you need in the large selection offered at Rural King.
If you need a finish mower we have those. For instance, you can get a King Kutter 5' Finish Mower. If you need a seeder to put on the back of your ATV, there is the Buyers Products 15 Gallon 12 volt Rear ATV Seeder. There is also available the King Kutter 5 Bushel Pull Behind Spreader. The King Kutter Wire Un-roller makes handling wire safer and quicker.
If you need blades, v-belts, gear boxes, washer kits, wheels, bearings, 3point post hole diggers, wire stretchers, or any other 3 point accessories parts you can find what you need. Keeping your lawn clean and beautifully mowed will make you the envy of your neighbors. Doing garden or farm work can be made easier by purchasing the 3 point equipment and accessories, at Rural King, or on the website at www.ruralking.com.


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Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
Travelling with others
Extra people
- Roll-away beds available, charges may apply*
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Free train station pickup *
In the hotel
- Breakfast daily (surcharge)
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Rooftop terrace
In the room
- Soundproofed rooms
- Balcony
- Private bathroom
- Satellite TV channels
- Free WiFi
Ray Of Maya Retreat and Resorts's small print
For transfers, guests must contact the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Optional extras
Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge
Breakfast is offered for an extra charge of INR 190 per person (approximately)
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
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