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Microdermabrasion Coding
May 15, 2014
What is your recommendation for the proper CPT-4 coding for microdermabrasion? Many of my colleagues use the codes for dermabrasion (15780-15783). I have also seen unlisted codes used (17999, 96999). Thank you.
There is not a specific CPT code for "microdermabrasion" because generally this is considered a cosmetic procedure and not billed to insurance. A CPT Assistant from December 2003 states: "Code 15783 is for "superficial" abrasion and uses the example of tattoo removal. However, tattoo pigment is embedded in the dermis and abrasion treatment of tattoo abrades into the dermis and always causes bleeding. Microdermabrasion treatment is not an epidermal procedure, nor is there an existing code that describes epidermal abrasions. The depth of injury for microdermabrasion to the epidermis is more like that of a superficial chemical peel, such as a glycolic acid peel. Therefore, the appropriate code to report for microdermabrasion is code 17999, Unlisted procedure, skin, mucous membrane and subcutaneous tissue."
We concur with the advice to use an unlisted code if you have medical necessity and the service will be billed to insurance. But be sure to obtain written prior authorization from the payor because, as previously mentioned, it's generally considered a cosmetic procedure.

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The Last Roman in Britain (Storycuts)With the Dumnonii defeat of the Second Legion the Celtic victory is complete. But Hywell, Cunomar and Valerius must still find the lost Eagle of the Second and prevent Rome from attempting another attack. To prevent further conflict the Emperor Nero must be overthrown and replaced by someone of their choosing. Part of the Storycuts series.
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Redskins wide receiver Malcolm Kelly may have fallen out of favor with the Jim Zorn regime, but he's apparently back in the mix with the Mike Shanahan group. Kelly stopped by Redskins Park to visit with Shanahan recently and then he spoke with Jason Reid of the Washington Post.
Apparently Shanahan wants to set up some isolation routes for Kelly and take advantage of his size. And it makes sense that the Skins would finally try to use the 6-4, 227-pound Kelly in the red zone. Here's what the former Oklahoma wide receiver said about his visit with the Skins' head coach:
"We're talking, and Coach Shanahan asked me if I had seen any film on how his son ran that offense down there," Kelly said. "I told him that as it just so happens, I have all of Andre Johnson's cut-ups from this past season. I just watched Andre Johnson to watch how he would work during the season.
"He told me he wants to put me on those types of situations where I can take advantage of my size. And then he just started talking about my hands. He said, 'We're going to find ways to get you the ball.' He told me he's going to find ways to show specifically what I can do.
"That was something I haven't even heard before in my two years here. And it was coming from a guy who I know has gone out and won championships, and a guy who has had playmakers at every position. That's one thing that he knows how to do -- he finds ways to get his playmakers the ball. Looking at our talent level, he said he's going to be able to use all the young guys. It was real encouraging."
Kelly also knows that Shanahan could end up selecting former Sooners quarterback Sam Bradford in April's draft. It wouldn't surprise me if the coach picked Kelly's brain about Bradford. But that's a delicate situation. First, you don't want to tip off other teams of your plans. And there's also the fact that Kelly looks up to current starter Jason Campbell. He doesn't want to come off as he's rooting for the Bradford pick.
I'll have an opportunity to visit with Bradford at the combine in Indianapolis next week. If you have any questions for Bradford or Shanahan, let me hear from you in the comments section.


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Plate Table by Vitra
designed by Jasper Morrison
The Plate Coffee Tables have a classic shape and finely balance proportions, which are accentuated by the softly rounded edges that are precisely positioned. The refined base frame and thin table top complement perfectly, and yet are clearly distinct from each other.
- A wonderful addition to your modern living area.
- Table top in brushed and waxed Carrara marble
- Two square sizes and one rectangular size are available
The Vitra Home Collection is not an interior design system or a homogeneous product line which promotes a uniform style. Rather, Vitra considers the furnishing of one's home as a process of collage - a gradual assemblage of products and objects. Not to be confused with coincidental accumulation of things, this process is a conscious arrangement that grows and changes with regard to both content and style, according to the owner's individual preferences and circumstances.
Materials & Measurements
Die-cast aluminum and powder-coated tubular steel base frame
Table top: Carrara Marble
Small Square Table: 14.25" h x 15.75" w x 15.75 d
Large Square Table: 14.25" h x 27.5" w x 27.5 d
Small Rectangle Table: 14.25" h x 47.25" w x 15.75 d
Environmental Information
Since 1997, Vitra has been certified according to the DIN EN ISO 9001 and DIN EN ISO 14001 standards for quality and environmental management. Always desiring to manage resources as responsibly as possible, Vitra strives to reconcile materials, packaging and recycling processes with dwindling resources, increasingly scarce energy supplies and the ever-greater impact on the environment.
About The Manufacturer
Founded in 1950 as a family-owned company, Vitra is known as more than just a design-oriented manufacturing company. The name also brings to mind the Vitra Design Museum, as well as a collection of modern furniture and its accompanying archive, workshops and publications on topics of design, and an architectural concept that unites buildings by Frank Gehry, Nicholas Grimshaw, Zaha Hadid, Tadao Ando, Alvaro Siza, Herzog & de Meuron and SANAA at the Vitra Headquarters in Birsfelden (Switzerland) and on the Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein (Germany).
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Jasper Morrison, born 1959 in London, studied at the Royal College of Art in London. He pursued further studies at the Hochschule der Künste in Berlin on a fellowship. In 1986 he founded his own design studio in London. Two early projects that gained attention were room installations, "Reuters News Center" for Documenta 8 in Kassel, and "Some New Items for the Home" at the DAAD Gallery in Berlin. The stringent concepts of these projects, which featured starkly reductive objects, represented a reaction to the formal excesses of postmodernism. Jasper Morrison became a leading figure of "New Simplicity", a movement that advocated a more modest and also more serious approach to design. In addition to furniture, he has also created lamps, home accessories, textiles, a tram system for the city of Hanover, Germany, and a bus shelter for the Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein. His joint 2006 exhibition with the Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa, entitled "Super Normal", put forth provocative theses that once again stimulated great discussion. Along with Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec and Hella Jongerius, Jasper Morrison has made essential contributions to the steadily growing Vitra Home Collection.
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Inside delivery is a cost efficient way to have large or fragile items delivered to your room of choice. When your order reaches the local station in your area, the delivery agent will call to schedule a four hour delivery appointment. Caveat: If you need debris removal or light assembly (30 min max), you may want to consider our White Glove service.
Premium Inside Delivery: $99.00
Premium Inside Delivery is our most comprehensive delivery service option. This service includes a four-hour delivery appointment, placement inside your room of choice (two flights of stairs max), unpacking, set up (up to 30 minutes without tools), and debris removal. If you want a no hassle delivery experience, this is your best option.
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A:All are coffee/end tables and are 14.25" tall.
small square tables are 15.75" x 15.75"
large square tables are 27.5" x 27.5"
small rectangle tables are 47.25" x 15.75"Answered on 9/1/2011 by Melanie from Smart Furniture
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We are called by God through the Holy Spirit and the love of Christ to worship and serve the Lord.
Welcome to the St. Philip's Episcopal Church website. We hope this site will help you learn more about us and our witness for Christ. We strive to recognize and nurture the Christ in ourselves and each person that we encounter along the way. Our church is a thriving community of believers, and lovers of the word of God. St. Philip's has a long tradition of outreach and service to its members and the community. We hope you will join us for Holy Eucharist on Sunday to experience for yourself the fellowship of Christ. We also invite you to participate in any of our many parish ministries.
"Come as you are; leave a little different."
St. Philip's Parish Picnic
Sunday, September 18th after Church service
at the home of Susanne and John David Sanders
525 Rose Lane in Harrodsburg
Fried chicken, ham, water, and tea provided.
Bring a side dish or dessert and lawn chair
Back to School Blessings: Sunday, September 11th during the 10 am service. Join us for special Back to School blessings for students and educators of all ages. You only need to bring your backpack, briefcase, pencils or favorite stuffed animal and come forward when called during announcements for blessings!
After the service, Fr. Peter and the congregation will bless the new C.E.R. Youth Center space. Reception following. Come see how the new space is developing!
Midweek Service resumes September 14
Wednesday evening worship will resume in September. Plan to join us this fall for a quiet, meditative, and beautiful time of worshiping and listening for God's voice.
Children and Youth Education. St. Philip's offers two unique wonderful children's education programs. Music, Art and Bible lessons occur on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays in the CER bldg. Our second program is Godly Play. Our families meet in the church and our children lead us into worship. Then children walk with a guide to the CER bldg, and return to the church at the Offertory to be with their families for the Eucharist. Godly Play is offered on the second and fourth Sundays of each month for children who are preschool age through 4th grade Elementary School. Godly Play is the sacred space for children to explore the stories of our faith. The Complete Guide to Godly Play describes it as a time for children to "enter in into parables, silence, sacred stories and sacred liturgy in order to discover God, ourselves, one another and the world around us." Beth Pritchett is a certified teacher in the Godly Play curriculum, and she openly and warmly invites all age-appropriate children to this beautiful introduction to experiencing the mystery of God in our lives.
Nursery is available for children under 4yrs.
Daughters of the King meet the first Sunday of the month at 11:30 AM:
The next meeting of the DOK will be on Sunday, Septeber 11th at 11:30 AM. You may contact Vicki Mackey (email@example.com) or Rebecca Robinson (email@example.com) if you have questions or would like to add someone to the DOK prayer list.
The Community Meal will be served in the Parish House on the Fourth Thursday of the month beginning at 5 PM. The next date is Thursday, September 22nd. If you would like to volunteer for this ministry, please contact Vicky Thurman or Katie Lay (or church office). See the Community Meal page in the Ministries section for more information (click here).
Sign-up sheets for altar flowers are in the church. Altar flowers are $40 per Sunday, and a dedication for the flowers appears in the bulletin (for example, "in honor of ..." or "in loving memory of ..."). We also need volunteers to provide snacks or finger food for coffee hour on the first Sunday of the month. Please sign up for these donations using the sign-up sheets.
Finding your way to St. Philip's. Finding one's way around our buildings can be difficult at first. To make it a bit easier we have a map of our buildings showing entrances. Click here to view the map.
Follow St. Philip's on Twitter. The St. Philip's Twitter feed is @StPhilipsKy (https://twitter.com/StPhilipsKy). Follow us to get tweets of current events at St. Philip's. You can also view our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/stphilipsharrodsburg.
Keep the Rewards coming.
Please enroll anytime or re-enroll in August- Participants need to register their Kroger Plus cards online at Kroger.com/CommunityRewards by clicking on Enroll. You can then search for St. Philip's Episcopal Church by name and/or NPO number (11100) to link your Kroger Plus Card reward to St. Philip's. Every time you shop at Kroger and scan your Kroger Plus card, St. Philip's will receive a donation at no cost to you. Sign up, and ask all your friends to sign up too!
The monthly St. Philip's newsletter is available by email. If you would like to receive the newsletter via email(instead of a paper copy through the Postal Service), please contact the church office by email or phone (859-734-3569). The newsletter will be sent as a pdf file. This will save postage, paper and toner cost plus you'll receive the emailed newsletter before the paper copies are delivered. Electronic copies (in pdf format) of current and past issues can be downloaded here.
DioLex Link is the weekly email letter from the Diocese of Lexington. It is the primary source for news and information in the Diocese of Kentucky. If you aren't receiving DioLex Link then you should sign up today -- use the form on the home page of the Diocese of Lexington web site . Please note that the Diocese has suspended publication of the Advocate newspaper.
Learn about St. Philip's Episcopal Church, it's clergy, and staff. We have a rich history, and a vibrant team of people who make a difference.
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See a slideshow of our wonderful community, and get a glimpse of some of the many activities that take place at St. Philip's on the Photo Galleries page.
St Philip's Episcopal Church
118 W Poplar St
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Located on the corner of Short and Chiles Streets
phone: 859-734-3569
email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Worship: Sundays at 10:00 AM
Nursery available every Sunday!
Children's Church on 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10:00 AM
Almighty God, assist us to see your vision of the growth and vitality of St. Philip's. Help us to reach those who do not know your saving grace. Deepen our commitment; increase our faith and trust, that we may live as witnesses to you. May the Holy Spirit lead us to the service you would have us do, as servants of Christ Jesus our Lord, in whose name we pray. Amen.
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Tire Shredding Thursday: 3 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcats Roast Tires Together
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|Application number
|Publication date
|Jun 3, 2003
|Filing date
|Feb 21, 2002
|Priority date
|Feb 21, 2001
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|Frankie A. R. Queen
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|Frankie A. R. Queen
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|Patent Citations (11), Referenced by (18), Classifications (11), Legal Events (7)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This application claims the benefit and priority of U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 60/270,394, filed on Feb. 21, 2001, which is incorporated herein by reference.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention generally relates to positioning vertical reinforcement bars within concrete masonry walls. More specifically, the present invention relates to a positioning device that can be placed around a vertical reinforcement bar after the bar has been positioned within the concrete masonry wall, without having to thread the positioning device over the uppermost end of the reinforcement bar or thread a bar through a positioning device.
2. Description of the Related Art
Concrete masonry is a versatile construction system. Modular by design, concrete masonry walls can economically and readily accommodate adjustments of structural design in the field and to the final design of a construction project. For example, the masonry walls can be formed of concrete blocks that have internal, vertically extending cavities and walls made of the vertically stacked blocks are reinforced by placing rebar or other bars composed of structural grade materials through vertically aligned cavities of the blocks and filling the cavities about the bars of the walls with grout. The grout locks the bars to the blocks and this provides the wall with increased strength and ductility, providing increased resistance to applied loads.
The development of reinforced masonry has allowed the use of tall masonry walls for gymnasiums, warehouses and other like structures. Concrete masonry is well suited to wall construction utilized in load bearing applications due to its inherent durability, compressive strength, economy, and resistance to fire, termites and noise. Empirical design methodology is often used to design plain concrete masonry walls. Concrete masonry walls provide support for the structure above by transferring vertical loads to the footing. Vertical compression counteracts flexural tension thus increasing the walls resistance to flexure. In low-rise construction, these vertical loads are typically small in relation to the compressive strength of concrete masonry. Concrete masonry walls of greater height or concrete masonry walls resisting greater soil loads are typically reinforced.
A typical construction project begins with an excavation for a footing and casting concrete footings against the undisturbed soil. Preferably, reinforcement bars are mounted in the footing, by imbedding the lower ends of the bars in the footing at predetermined intervals along the length of the footing. After the footing has been set, the first course of masonry blocks is laid atop the concrete footing. The first course of masonry blocks is bonded directly to the top of the concrete footing with a full bed of mortar. If the blocks are open ended blocks, at least some of the open ends of the blocks are placed in straddling position about the bars. Otherwise, the cavities of the blocks are threaded downwardly about the bars and placed on the last course of blocks. Subsequent courses are laid on top of the first course and clean out openings are provided in the first course of blocks. Mortar is applied to the upper surfaces of the side walls and to the upper surfaces of the cross webs that extend between the side walls of the blocks to later confine the fluid grout that will be poured into the aligned cavities.
Bar positioners are placed in the internal cavities of blocks of the wall that are occupied by reinforcement bars before the grout is poured down the cavities. The bar positioners are used to make sure the reinforcement bars will be properly positioned in the aligned cavities of the blocks. As the wall increases in height, additional reinforcement bars are required and are spliced to the upper ends of the lower bars and additional bar positioning devices are utilized, as required.
After the vertical steel reinforcement bars are centrally positioned in the aligned cavities of the blocks in the wall, grout is poured into the aligned cavities about the bars and through the positioners to the desired depth. The grout lift is allowed to consolidate and then a second lift of grout is placed and consolidated, if needed. This process continues until the internal cavity to be grouted is completely filled. Grout is an essential element of reinforced concrete masonry block construction. The grout bonds the masonry units to the steel reinforcement so they act together to resist loads.
The proper positioning of the steel reinforcement bar within the grouted cell is a serious problem that goes virtually un-addressed in most field construction operations. Proper positioning of a reinforcement bar within the internal cavity requires maintaining the bar's position both prior to and during grouting operations in order to keep the bar within engineer specified tolerances. Existing products that are available to the engineer and contractor frequently are not used because the products are inefficient, complicated to use, and require time consuming efforts to install them properly.
More specifically, existing steel reinforcement bar positioning devices currently available for use are manufactured of wire and allow for movement of the bar within the internal cavities of a masonry wall. This should concern the engineer in charge of the construction of the wall because of the specified tolerances that are required to be met for reinforcement bar placement. Also, as a wall is being constructed, the typical prior art bar positioning devices have to be threaded longitudinally about a reinforcement bar or else a bar has to be inserted through a previously installed device and dropped into place. Thus, existing bar placement devices are oftentimes not used because they are cumbersome and complicated to use. Also, if the top of a reinforcement bar is too high for a worker to reach in order to thread a positioning device over it and into the desired position, the positioning device is oftentimes purposely and arbitrarily eliminated.
Another problem with the use of most existing bar positioning devices is that the ends of the bar positioning devices are embedded within the mortar joint between two adjacent blocks. This can present a problem in that the placement of the second block on top of the mortar joint that includes the positioning device can affect the position of the positioning device by moving it out of position within the mortared joint. This might cause the bar to be held in an off centered position.
As previously noted, vertical reinforcement bars are frequently required to be inserted into the internal cavities and through the previously installed bar positioners prior to grouting. This means that the bar positioning devices would have to be in place between the masonry blocks as the wall is constructed and once the wall is constructed the reinforcement bars are then blindly threaded through the bar positioning devices. This is a complicated procedure and it is difficult to guarantee that the bar is in its proper position.
The positioning of the reinforcement bars is critical to the quality and structural integrity of the masonry wall. Quality control on-site is often lacking because of labor quality and communication amongst the workforce (masons, ironworkers and laborers). What is needed is a reinforcement bar positioning device capable of holding the reinforcement bars in their proper position prior to grout placement, during the rigorous placement of the cementacious grout and capable of remaining in-place within the monolithic grout column as an integral part of the structure. With this in mind, the positioning device should be manufactured of materials, e.g., steel, plastic, or a combination thereof, compatible with the grouts, masonry block and steel reinforcement. As well, the positioning device should be easy to install, economical to manufacture, economical to ship, and be capable of being placed around and not over a previously positioned reinforcement bar.
Briefly described, the present invention relates to a positioning device for positioning a reinforcement bar within the cavity of a masonry block. The positioning device includes a core with a central cylindrical opening and a longitudinally extending seam. A support structure is connected to the core and arranged and configured for holding the positioning device in a desired position within a cavity of a concrete block. Further, the core is arranged and configured such that a gap can be formed along the seam, the gap being configured to receive and pass laterally about the reinforcement bar so that the reinforcement bar is enclosed within the central opening when the gap is closed.
As well, the present invention includes methods of forming a reinforced wall by positioning a reinforcement bar within a masonry block of the wall using a positioning device. The method includes the steps of placing a cavity of a masonry block about a reinforcement bar, and moving a positioning device laterally into place about the bar and joining the positioning device to the block at the cavity of the block. The positioning device has a core with a central opening for surrounding the bar and the method includes opening the core by creating a gap in the core of the positioning device, placing the positioning device around the reinforcement bar by passing the gap in the core of the positioning device laterally about the reinforcement bar, and closing the core about the bar, thereby enclosing the reinforcement bar within the core. Then the positioning device is mounted in the cavity of the masonry block. This centers the bar in the cavity of the block.
Other systems, methods, features, and advantages of the present invention will be or become apparent to one with skill in the art upon examination of the following drawings and detailed description. It is intended that all such additional systems, methods, features, and advantages be included within this description, be within the scope of the present invention, and be protected by the accompanying claims.
The accompanying drawings incorporated in and forming a part of the specification illustrate several aspects of the present invention, and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention. The components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating principles of the present invention. In the drawings appended hereto, like numerals illustrate like parts throughout the several views.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a prior art device for positioning a vertical reinforcement bar within a cavity of a concrete masonry block.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the positioning device of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the reinforcement positioning device of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the reinforcement positioning device of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the reinforcement positioning device of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the reinforcement positioning device of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the reinforcement positioning device of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the reinforcement positioning device of the present invention.
FIG. 9 illustrates a perspective view of the positioning device shown in FIG. 1, with the core in an open position.
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the positioning device mounted in a cavity of a block and mounted about a reinforcement bar.
FIG. 11 is a plan view of the positioning device shown in FIG. 10.
FIG. 12 is a partial cross-sectional view of the positioning device as shown in FIG. 10 taken along line 12—12.
Reference will now be made in detail to the description of the invention as illustrated in the drawings. While the invention will be described in connection with these drawings, there is no intent to limit it to the embodiment or embodiments disclosed therein. On the contrary, the intent is to cover all alternatives, modifications and equivalents included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
As shown in FIG. 1, a prior art positioning device 10 is used to position a vertical reinforcement bar 11 within a masonry block 20. Typically, prior art positioning devices 10 are constructed from metal wire cross members 12 arranged and configured such that a retention space 14 is formed for containing the vertical reinforcement bar 11. Masonry blocks 20 typically include one or more inner cavities 22 in which the vertical reinforcement bar 11 can be placed. Once the desired inner cavity 22 is selected, the prior art positioning device 10 can be installed by contacting the top surface 24 of the masonry block 20 with portions of the wire cross members 12. As well, portions of the metal cross member 12 can be configured to contact the inner surface 26 of the internal cavity 22 and therefore limit lateral movement of the positioning device 10 relative to the masonry block 20. As previously noted, when installing the prior art positioning devices 10, either the retention space 14 must be threaded over the top of a previously installed vertical reinforcement bar 11, or if the positioning device 10 is installed first, the vertical reinforcement bar 11 must be threaded through the retention space 14. Both of which are tedious operations.
An embodiment of a vertical reinforcement positioning device 100, constructed in accordance with the present invention, is shown in FIG. 2. The positioning device 100 includes a core 110 and a support structure 120. Preferably, the core 110 includes a cylindrical central opening 112, a longitudinal seam 114, and a flex joint 116. The seam 114 forms a break in the core and permits a user of the positioning device 100 to form a gap 118 (FIG. 9) in the core 110 by urging apart the pair of opposed edges 115 that form the seam 114. However, embodiments are envisioned wherein the flex joint 116 is not required. Those embodiments are necessarily constructed of materials that allow the opposed edges 115 to be urged apart, thereby forming the gap 118. In a preferred embodiment, the flex joint 116 comprises a thinned section of the core 110 wall. However, "hinge-like" structures can also be used.
In the preferred embodiment shown, the support structure 120 includes a plurality of support arms 122, each of the support arms 122 including a proximal end 124 and a distal end 126. Preferably, the positioning device 100 is unitarily constructed, with the proximal end 124 of each support arm 122 being adjacent the core 110 and the support arms 122 extending radially therefrom. Ideally, the positioning device 100 includes four support arms 122 arranged and configured such that opposing pairs of the support arms 122 engage opposing pairs of masonry block side walls 28 (FIG. 11) that form the inner cavity 22 of a masonry block 20. However, embodiments (not shown) of the positioning device 100 are envisioned with as few as two support arms 122 disposed opposite each other. A third support arm 122 can be used in concert with the proceeding embodiment to limit lateral motion of the positioning device 100 relative to the masonry block 20. For example, this configuration is shown in FIG. 3, where only three of the four removable support arms 122 have been attached to the core 110.
In the preferred embodiment of FIG. 1, each support arm 122 includes a mounting flange 130 with a support surface rest 132 and an alignment surface 134 to engage the top surface 24 (FIG. 12) of the masonry block 20, thereby vertically positioning the positioning device 100. The alignment surface 134 of each mounting flange 130 is arranged and configured to engage an inner surface 26 (FIG. 12) of the inner cavity 22. The alignment surfaces 134, acting in concert, limit the amount of lateral motion that is possible between the positioning device 100 and the masonry block 20. Note, the alignment surfaces 134 can be arranged and configured such that the positioning device 100 either slides easily into the interior cavity 22 or fits snugly into the interior cavity 22. Note also that the core 110 in the preferred embodiment is substantially circular in cross-section and has a diameter that is substantially equal to the diameter of the reinforcement bar 11 to be positioned. This is largely due to the fact that standard vertical reinforcement bars 11 (FIG. 1) are substantially circular in cross-section. However, embodiments are envisioned wherein the core 110 has a cross-section other than circular, e.g., square, triangular, oval, etc.
Embodiments of the present invention need not be of unitary construction. For example, various embodiments of the vertical reinforcement positioning device 100 of the present invention include removable support arms 122. As shown in FIG. 3, the core 110 includes pairs of support recesses 140, each of which is arranged and configured to cooperate with a corresponding pair of opposed tabs 142 disposed on the proximal end 124 of each support arm 122. Spring action between the pair of opposed tabs 142 secures the support arms 122 in their respective support recesses 140. Various advantages of having removable support arms 122 include reduced space requirements during shipping and adapting the positioning device 100 to accommodate varying sizes of internal cavities 22 (FIG. 11). By having support arms 122 of varying lengths available, a user can attach the required number and size of support arms 122 to the core 110 based on the desired position of the vertical reinforcement bar 11 (FIG. 1) and size of the internal cavity 22.
FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of a positioning device 100 including adjustable support arms 122 for accommodating inner cavities 22 (FIG. 11) of varying size. The core 110 includes a plurality of mounting cylinders 160, each one including a central bore 162 configured to receive the proximal end 124 of a support arm 122. As well, a spring 164 is disposed in each central bore such that the spring 164 is positioned between the core 110 and the proximal end 124 of the respective support arm 122. In this position, the spring 164 can be compressed by pushing inwardly on the support arm 122, thereby allowing the positioning device 100 to be easily inserted into an inner cavity 22 (FIG. 11). Once the positioning device 100 is in place, the inward force on the support arms 122 is released and the springs 164 urge the support arms 122 outwardly such that the alignment surfaces 134 firmly contact the inner surface 26 of the masonry block 20.
FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of a positioning device 100 wherein the distal ends 126 of the support arms 122 are flexible tips 170. Each flexible tip 170 includes one or more segments 172, adjacent segments 172 being separated by indentations 174 such that each of the flexible tips 170 can be forcibly bent out of alignment with its respective support arm 122. In use, the positioning device 100 is first placed around a vertical reinforcement bar 11 and then positioned inside the inner cavity 22 (FIG. 11). Next, the positioning device 100 is rotated such that the flexible tips 170 come into contact with the inner surface 26 of the masonry block 20. After contact is made, force is exerted until the flexible tips 170 begin to bend along the indentations 174. With the flexible tips 170 so positioned, the positioning device is effectively "wedged" into the inner cavity 22. Forming the positioning device of plastic is preferable in that plastic allows the flexible tips 170 to bend as desired.
The positioning device 100 shown in FIG. 5 can also be formed of materials that do not provide flexibility. In this case, the segments 172 can be broken off the support arms 122 along the indentations 174 as necessary to approximate the internal dimensions of the inner cavity 22. The positioning device 100 is then positioned around the vertical reinforcement bar 11, and "wedged" into the inner cavity 22. As with the embodiment including flexible tips 170, this embodiment of the positioning device 100 is located totally within the inner cavity 22 after it has been positioned, thereby leaving the masonry joint between adjacent masonry blocks 20 free of the positioning device 100. This allows other devices, e.g., flashing, horizontal reinforcement, etc., to be placed in the mortar joint without interfering with the placement of the positioning device 100. Also, because the positioning device 100 is located totally within the inner cavity 22, its position does not depend on the proper placement of an adjacent masonry block 20.
FIG. 6 discloses another embodiment of the present invention that includes removable support arms 122. As shown, the core 110 includes a plurality of mounting slots 180, and each of the mounting slots 180 is arranged and configured to receive a mounting pin 182 disposed on the proximal end 124 of each support arm 122. To attach each support arm 122 to the core 110, each mounting pin 182 slidably engages a corresponding mounting slot 180. To secure each support arm 122 in place, a retention member 184 can be passed through matching retention orifices 186 formed in both the core 110 and the proximal end 124 of the support arms 122.
FIG. 7 shows an embodiment of a positioning device 100 wherein the support structure includes a pair of vertical support members 152 and a pair of horizontal alignment members 154 releasably attached to the core 110. The vertical support and horizontal alignment members 152, 154 are attached to the core 110 with support hooks 150. Although the positioning device 100 need only have one vertical support member 152 and one horizontal alignment member 154, preferably, a pair of each is used. The vertical support members 152 are selected such that their length is slightly greater than the related dimension of the inner cavity 22 (FIG. 11) into which the vertical reinforcement bar 11 is to be placed. As such, the tips 153 of the vertical support members 152 will contact the top surface 24 (FIG. 11) of the masonry block 20. Alignment stubs 156 may also be used to limit the lateral motion between the vertical support members 152 and the masonry block 20. The horizontal alignment members 154 are selected such that their length is slightly less than associated dimension of the inner cavity 22. In this manner, the horizontal alignment members 154 fit readily inside the inner cavity 22, yet limit the amount of lateral motion between the positioning device 100 and the masonry block 20.
FIG. 8 shows a unitarily constructed positioning device, configured for an internal cavity 22 (FIG. 11) wherein one dimension is longer than the second.
As shown in FIG. 9, when installing an embodiment of the present positioning device 100, the opposed edges 115 forming the seam 114 on the core 110 are urged apart, thereby forming a gap 118 in the core 110 that is configured to receive a vertical reinforcement bar 11 (FIG. 10). As previously noted, preferably, a flex joint 116 is provided to facilitate forming the gap 118 in the core 110. Next, the positioning device 100 is placed around the vertical reinforcement bar 11 by passing the bar 11 through the gap 118. Once around the vertical reinforcement bar 11, the opposed edges 115 are urged together so that the vertical reinforcement bar 11 is enclosed within the central opening 112 formed by the core 110.
Next, as shown in FIG. 10, the positioning device 100 is slid downwardly along the vertical reinforcement bar 11 until the support surfaces 132 (FIG. 12) of the mounting flanges 130 contact the top surface 24 of the masonry block 20. Once the vertical reinforcement bar 11 is in the desired position within the masonry block 20, liquid grout can be poured about the vertical reinforcement bar 11. By engaging the masonry block 20 as depicted in FIG. 10, the mounting flanges 130 insure that the vertical reinforcement bar 11 is held in position during both the pouring and settling of the liquid grout.
FIG. 11 shows the vertical reinforcement bar 11 positioned equidistant from the side walls 28 of the masonry block 20. The positioning device 100 maintains the vertical reinforcement bar 11 in the desired position due to interaction of the alignment surfaces 134 with the inner surface 26 of the masonry block 20, as shown in FIG. 12.
It should be emphasized that the above-described embodiments of the present invention, particularly, any "preferred" embodiments, are merely possible examples of implementations, merely set forth for a clear understanding of the principles of the invention. Many variations and modifications may be made to the above-described embodiment(s) of the invention without departing substantially from the spirit and principles of the invention. All such modifications and variations are intended to be included herein within the scope of this disclosure and the present invention and protected by the following claims.
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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 05/01/14 -- Luna Gold Corp. (TSX: LGC)(LMA: LGC)(OTCQX: LGCUF) ("Luna Gold" or the "Company") announces the Company will release its financial results for the three-month period ending March 31, 2014 ("First Quarter 2014") at 5.30am Eastern Time on Thursday, May 15, 2014.
Luna's First Quarter 2014 financial statements, and Management's Discussion and Analysis will be available on Luna's website, www.lunagold.com, and www.sedar.com.
The Company will also host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 16, 2014, to review the financial results and discuss the outlook for the remainder of 2014.
Conference Call Dial-In Details
Toll Free (North America): +1 866 226 1799 Toronto Local and International: +1 416 340 2220 Webcast: www.gowebcasting.com/5454
A replay of the call will be available on Luna's website.
About Luna Gold Corp.
Luna is a gold production company engaged in the operation, expansion, and exploration of gold projects in Brazil.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Geoff Chater, President and CEO
Luna Gold Corp.
Patrick Balit
Investor Relations Manager
+1 (604) 568 7993
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Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)The leaves of chives are used in all kinds of sauces and salads to lend a delicate onion flavor. Flat-leaved garlic chives combine the flavor of onion and garlic.
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About This PlantOnce you plant chives in your garden, chances are you'll always have them. Chives are hardy perennial plants and can be easily dug up and divided when they get too large. Plus, the attractive purple flowers scatter their seeds, so you likely see numerous chive seedlings each spring.
Site SelectionChoose an area in full sun to part shade. Chives prefer rich soil and will tolerate either moist or dry conditions.
Planting InstructionsStart plants from seed, purchase a plant or two, or dig up part of a clump from a neighbor's garden. If seeding, plant in mid-to-late spring. Sow in clusters 1 to 1-1/2 feet apart.
CareWater young plants throughout the growing season. Once established, mature chive plants need minimal care. Remove flowers after they bloom to prevent plants from self-sowing. Small clumps of chives potted in the fall will grow indoors. Divide the plants every three or four years.
HarvestingYou can begin harvesting about six weeks after planting or as soon as established plants resume growth in the spring. As you need leaves, cut the outer ones right back to the base. Use them fresh or frozen; they do not retain their flavor well when dried.
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