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Mr. Curran calls into NFL Sunday to help break down Pats/Dolphins set to kick off at 1pm today and also discusses the upcoming trade deadline.
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Let's head into the stadium right now bring in our buddy Tom Curran from Comcast sports net CS and any dot com good morning -- current -- I'm doing very well thank you I understand that on the field they are behind you in some place. Danny Amendola is in uniform and doing football stuff but -- sort of felt all along he was gonna play today but it looks like that's pretty likely. Yes and I think it's given. What seem to be very dire injury would happen. It again. And a announces -- Resilience is and -- he is despite the fact but he easily broken. Thomas cuisine -- acutely about the yet. I not yet -- I I think the feeling is that based on what we saw of him over the course of the week. Would be surprised if he was not out there but at the same time I at this. I think back to the Jacksonville game -- -- out there for five or six snaps and they realized he couldn't go they've they've they've pulled off the field. Yeah I mean and we saw that couple weeks ago when he tried a couple of come out when he tried to muscle -- -- against the New Orleans Saints. I think you have to do as you do with Rob Gronkowski perhaps that. The patriots after the -- -- the Broncos camper and we can't. -- side options that. You know huge game in -- It's a divisional game. And you suddenly have -- bunched up they see what. You have to measure your steps going forward it's how much you're going to use it it's more important game that's so early that next week's game in the week coming out by. We still don't want Oprah went to we've been evident in app that -- which is annually bothersome -- Do we know at Rob Gronkowski dad thinks the McKee we've situation. Should go -- -- growing up keep. All the local. -- Let's talk a little bit about Tom Brady and his physical condition we yeah. We saw the picture taken -- -- patriots charity event of Tom -- the two fingers the second and third fingers on his throwing hand taped together. We note that -- on the sack last week in the third quarter first play of the third quarter. He got to kind of shaking that right hand through -- six the next play what's your assessment of where he's at physically today. Well I think watching that game I didn't -- velocity Europe so tight spiral impacted by the fingers. It needs in the -- you can deal with the most -- I think -- blow it by this point in the -- and actually -- pop open the injure -- with a shoulder. Wonder that about. -- They would never do that Tom they would never do that I know I know I guess it all out here -- But I think you look at. The fact that an injury apt to be. Ordered any time he's rich and and she pretty pop up on -- Figures were sort I don't. What an impact -- we just beat the pop up last week after the initial order. -- we talked a bigger question this week -- -- Brady when he was at the podium talking about. Is it ability or inability to. Put them are got a lot of these passes duties on this here where you in the US junior it was reported question. It looked like she's kind of driving a lot of these balls this year as opposed to what we've seen in years past what's your take on that how that relates to his. -- mechanical problems if he's had mechanical problems that point. Sure I think it's a decision making thing. We will get its decision to drive the ball and I'll. And it doesn't that is -- -- question -- your arm strength as it relates to age. Really isn't realizing how much velocity he's put them all right now relative we've done in the past his inaccuracy I think it's. In that he sort of also -- so law. That where are having an opportunity to -- for the -- and if you look at why would he be doing I guess the question that -- not all of. When you know where players are well wouldn't you know they're going to see it separates perhaps you could afford to puts more aero on it. And I think that in the past we've seen them all with both players more frequently. With balls that are thrown I don't want. This year on a lot of these comebacks a lot of across at a bike can think of countries from -- -- -- always -- -- -- -- think -- -- where. Last week he was trying to figure out where God's name -- broke Hopkins was going to go. On -- late results -- in the fourth quarter when he hit a plea entered into pockets who was running around basically in a circle. Until we -- though -- -- it would gonna go and finally when he gets figured out pretty had to throw. You know what -- fastball out. And you don't have opportunity to react to the ball as well I think are -- you'll -- put -- -- people. As opposed to throwing into what -- all intersect critical to -- because if you predict where they're going to be and that's why. That's where a lot of inaccuracies coming so they have to figure out. How to make him. More trusting what you can some one more closed it out -- predicated on. Guessing. Where guys will be. Aqib -- what he inactives by the -- actors -- just announced boys to leave a bowl artists. Tommy Kelly Leon Washington chief Beckett in Chris Parker. Are the inactive for the features today to leave probably the biggest name in that group. But given the addition of under Carter not all all that surprised for decades. Voice at least of a to me anyway appears to be headed for Richard your not a light -- Marines took in 2011. -- you know what Taylor Price in 2000 the point. Yet now with police to when I met him in mini camp in right after strapped to. The skinny on him was that he was a very should be -- and you know we have seen that. The inability that to map the -- -- necessarily relate to intelligence that Watson being a prime example. Our program mote being a prime example well. The other side of it but boy came into it I'm not -- -- -- that's for whatever reason Tom Brady. -- not trusted. And I don't know that would -- earlier and are also looking at related but. I think it's looking like Richard you record for trudge forward to the guy who very early on if you treat it you know what he's not at all. Or when you look at the fact that -- Tompkins. And and -- are out there and Aaron Dobson ranked like first and third in the NFL in drops right now how much confidence does he have in them. That's. An excellent question and I don't think that either it is that you worry a lot. That the site otherwise where. You know I I think you -- to have options were guys who would get the -- ball more and to -- I think both those guys up there have better chances at all. To try book that you soared changing. Pacers slightly Tommy. With the -- coming out that also means. Table on Wilson's now active for the first time after -- traders -- overloaded so yeah almost a month and then Andre Carter who's just you know rent a couch. Is now up what sort of -- expert from the studios. -- I would expect -- pro -- a minor role in public special teams related. Our Graham died on though not because the perimeter guys is it expected. Which is where the patriots strong in the front so right now -- In -- adults inside looks like the bigger problem. A lot of wind -- are still trying their best but I don't think they can do a lot of different things with those guys and and high powered he's going to be stressed. Every and a record of extra strength is what -- all boats but seven guys. So -- Carter helped you. I wonder if they must and I feel more secure the veteran presence that they can put him in the -- Trailer on -- side. And try and be at the pile up front that's that's what -- find out why Andre Carter as opposed to Iraq. For a. Okay yeah cures for itself as a mime myself but I think the thing that will be interest in watches which of those two channel or Andre they've bumped down I know they uniform in my opinion usually it's. Chandler -- out of Buchanan stays outside but. -- -- -- -- Were pretty simple -- similar -- this for a size and and make up so really you could bump Audrey inciting keep chairman of the outside of you felt like you. You know I was of their matchup against McKinney but I guess from my my point of view appearances seem -- would see how those guys fit together -- so similar one another. Yeah and that's what I would think if you. What all the guys they were going to -- I didn't think it would be somebody who you were -- it. To returning to their best defensive player right in the front -- Cilic all but yet. All things being equal and I think you probably agree -- rather have electoral -- like I'm not yet based on right inside. They're not break part of this because those people like the -- explosiveness you have a point or oppose the 34. I will freely admit I have watched a -- 100 didn't and in Oakland it's like kind of I don't know worries that you know I don't know if you have a pocket pusher like to have from a juror Warren maybe he's he's always extremely strong dude. And yeah I don't think you know or lose of that when you when your your legs start to go but. It'll be -- in other use of my thank you with if Brian McCann he's going to be the -- their -- have to win underneath them a lot. Which means pocket flushing so you can't just have the run -- the field -- ninety vineyards the because -- of ten helpless to step up either Chandler or. World -- will need to win often insider at least with power moves that means the pocket could flush and that means your inside guys. Need to be able Trace -- that needs you know Chris Jones a lot of little thicker or his group reset -- -- that space might be a laundries just the better aptly. Well that's going to be one of the things too because if they're flush now you have an issue -- got got their feet in the get the outside you've seen you know let. Rick Perry last week on uncharacteristically. I think so by the -- retreat but it really -- With the game -- that makes you a little nervous. I think you know that -- would right in -- -- They have Fort -- receiver. That you could work that way -- since our -- -- look forward as opposed what is your although there. Really -- with Cincinnati oh well there. So in buffalo so. If you get you're gonna have to cover for awhile that there it's recovering in the end. And in no breaks pocket he can run a little bit I think this morning we've all seen. There's got to be very very happy that you know Patriots defense such as it is a witness that two weeks ago right I think they're great opportunities that it put up points. Thomas -- between now and Tuesday. I note that if the Pittsburgh Steelers -- continued to lose minerals into sort of -- it really. Try to entice that spurred on. You're successful the last couple weeks has. Well that'll open it. Arab -- -- pretty what I -- -- quiet mentioning that Larry FitzGerald. Will be on the block definitely in the off season. And perhaps fight to mutate and again I don't think the patriots have. The artillery to make that will remain -- the cap space to assume. -- be in terms of right. This year but I don't know what they have the artillery to make the appeal in terms that wrapped. So I would say. For -- -- roundabout way -- We got there eventually got Tommy Curtis wrote. I have accident Tommy Chernoff brought to you by Tom currents here doctor doctor Robert Leonard call 1800 get hair. -- those pleasure we'll talk to next week. Thank you Tom -- joining us from inside the stadium a couple of things around the league just because you care about the stuff. CJ Spiller inactive today according to Ian Rapoport he's not very happy about it wants to play the bills are holding him out. I'd Jimmy Graham worked out convince the training staff and the coaches he could play. Is active today report excellent receiver as well I think -- that and will reportedly be somewhat -- what he can do but will be playing today. We'll take quick break when we come back in just couple of minutes will -- get an idea of what we all think is gonna happen because believe me we are so good figuring these things out. Basically don't be bet many mortgage money based on our opinions NFL Sunday presented by compliant ski insurance at the -- -- they shops or use saved. 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The Little Things That Make My Heart SmileThursday, February 03, 2011
OH, Lovelies!!! This week has been fantastic!! I've been a little under the weather today, but I'm still in good spirits. It's snowing lightly outside my window, and I'm snuggled under lots of blankets while I compose this post.
Snow Days with my Boyfriend, Zeth! We spent all of Tuesday together when our classes were cancelled because of the snow. We snuggled all morning in a toasty warm bed. Then we ventured out into the snow for some lunch at McAllister's Deli. I crave their broccoli cheese soup anytime it's cold. We ended up seeing No Strings Attached which we both loved and grabbing some Starbucks. It was such a lovely day.
My Cat, Apollo...and when he comes running to me when I call him or fill up his food dish. His snuggles and purrs have a way of making me feel like everything in the world is right. I've never been a cat person, and Apollo is the first cat that I've owned. I used to think that cats were snobby and unaffectionate pets. Now, I seriously adore my cat and spoil him just like my dog.
Sleeping in on a freezing cold morning, which is what I did yesterday! And it was so lovely!! I woke up feeling refreshed and energized.
Little Bursts of Happiness...
Broccoli cheese soup ♥ Listening to the soundtrack of Disney's Tangled ♥ Delicious pesto shrimp pasta made by Zeth ♥ Reading my favorite books on my iPad ♥ Netflix in bed ♥ Chai Tea Lattes ♥ Waking up to a lovely text from my bestie ♥ Cute owls ♥ Photo texts from my sister-in-law ♥ Good morning kisses ♥ The anticipation of Valentine's Day ♥ Self-love diaries ♥ Lacy panties ♥ Buying lots of stickers from Hobby Lobby without any guilt ♥ Revlon's Just Bitten Lip Stain ♥ Holding hands ♥ Caramel filled Chocolate ♥ Coach's Poppy (my newest scent! I love it so much!!) ♥ All my magazines putting out their new issues on the same day!! I read Glamour, Cosmo, and Seventeen ♥ Comfy plaid pj's ♥ Puppy sweaters ♥ Watching Sex and the City while doing my homework ♥ Sparkle nails ♥ Dreams about penguins, night fairies, moon beams, and twinkling stars ♥ The funny way my cat lays down...plop! ♥ Strawberry Lemonade Powerade♥ Sharing a smile with a random person during the day!
What Makes Your Heart Smile, Lovely??
6 Quirky Comments
A buttered bagel to dip in tomato soup. That makes my heart smile :)ReplyDelete
As does your blog! xo
YOur blog makes me smile!
Right now? coffe in the morning, helping to style my roomies, my pink hello kitty pencil box, box of colorful pencils that i got while ago, polka dots, colors, postcards, pink fashion (history, sociology, theory) book that i have to study from, my hello kitty cup for coffe to bright my day, your photos on your blog, essential oil,,..ReplyDelete
I don't know. But I'm smiling right now :)ReplyDelete
Your blog is so bright and pretty, that's what's making me happy right now! Fab list :) xReplyDelete
Finally finishing writing up all my university notes is what's making me smile- as well as your lovely lovely blog :) xxReplyDelete

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|42nd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 7
|Patent application number
|GAS BURNER WITH INWARD-FACING FLAME - A gas burner (
|Anti-Scorification Oven - An anti-scorification oven has a combustion chamber having an ignition bar. A first feed rotor is provided in the combustion chamber and having one spiral sector at each end and a plurality of scorification nails in a middle thereof. A first motor is connected to the first feed rotor. A hopper is in communication with the feed inlet of the combustion chamber. A second feed rotor has a spiral sector thereon. A second motor has an output connected to the second feed rotor. A hearth is above and in communication with the combustion chamber.
|Anti-Scorification Oven - An anti-scorification oven having a combustor, a hearth in communication with the combustor, an ignition bar in the combustor, a feed pipe in communication with a fuel inlet in the combustor, a feed rotor contained in the feed pipe, a spiral sector formed on the feed rotor, an ash rotor in the combustor and being connected to the feed rotor, the ash for having an ash sector formed on a distal end thereof and a plurality of scorification breaking nails formed on a proximal end thereof, and, an air channel in communication with a plurality of air supply holes defined in the combustor.
|Fireplace - A fireplace has a hearth having an upper and a lower air supply openings, an upper and a lower deflectors, a first air supply channel being defined by the upper deflector and a door of the fireplace, the first air supply channel being in communication with the upper air supply opening and has an outlet facing a bottom of the hearth, the lower deflector having a concave surface facing a back wall of the hearth, a second air supply channel being defined in the back wall of the hearth, the second air supply channel being in communication with the lower air supply opening, and a plurality of air supply holes.
|Tracking Solar Mirror System - A concentrating solar collector that includes a target, a plurality of mirror assemblies, and a master tracking assembly that controls the mirror assemblies is disclosed. The mirror assemblies are fixed at a plurality of distinct locations with respect to the target, each mirror assembly includes a moveable mirror and a tracking assembly. Each tracking assembly includes a target member, a sun member, and a tracking actuator. The target member is fixed relative to the target such that the target member points at the target. The sun member is moveable relative to the target such that when the sun member points to the sun, light from the sun is reflected onto the target. The master tracking assembly moves each of the sun members such that the sun members simultaneously point at the sun. The tracking actuators are mechanical devices that are coupled to the master tracking assembly by a mechanical linkage.
|METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STORING SOLAR HEAT - The invention provides a solar thermal storage method capable of supplying heat of about 1000-1300 K to an external facility for 24 hours. Disclosed is a solar thermal storage method for storing heat using solar light energy, comprising a concentrated beam irradiation step S
|Process for Producing Superheated Steam from a Concentrating Solar Power Plant - A process and an apparatus (
|SOLAR COLLECTOR HAVING A MULTI-TUBE RECEIVER, THERMOSOLAR PLANTS THAT USE SAID COLLECTOR AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAID PLANTS - The invention relates to a solar collector having a multi-tube receiver, to thermosolar plants that use said collector and to a method for operating said plants, where the multi-tube receivers have a primary reflector (
|METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING AEROSOLIZATION DEVICES WITH LIQUID MEDICAMENTS - A method is described for supplying a metered amount of a liquid medicament to an aerosolizing device. The method utilizes a dispenser comprising an elongate dispenser body having a proximal end and a tip at a distal end through which a liquid medicament is dispensed. The dispenser further comprises a dispensing mechanism that operates to dispense a metered quantity of the liquid medicament from the tip each time the dispenser body is compressed. The dispenser is grasped with one hand such that the fingers wrap around the dispenser body, with the thumb closest to the proximal end and the last finger closest to the tip. The tip is inserted into an opening of an inhaler and the elongate body is forced toward the tip to cause the dispenser body to compress, thereby operating the dispensing mechanism and causing a metered quantity of the liquid medicament to eject into the inhaler.
|INHALER - An inhaler is proposed having an insertable container and a monitoring device for counting uses of the inhaler. The monitoring device is arranged in a detachable housing part or fitted onto a mouthpiece of the inhaler. A supply air current is detected by means of a pressure sensor. A position sensor may further be provided.
|NEBULIZER ASSEMBLIES - Various aspects described herein are directed to nebulizer assemblies for improving the effectiveness of the nebulizers. In some embodiments, instead of placing a nebulizer directly in-line with a first passageway connecting between a patient connector and a ventilator, nebulizer assemblies, in which the nebulizer is connected to a second passageway that extends upward from a top portion of the first passageway, are provided herein. Such configuration of the nebulizer assemblies can prevent a patient's secretion from clogging the nebulizer and thus improve the output of a drug delivered to the patient.
|DISPENSER WITH ENCODING MEANS - Disclosed is a nebuliser (
|NEBULIZER DEVICE - A nebulizer (
|ARTIFICIAL AIRWAY DEVICE - The invention relates to an artificial airway device (
|Inner Type Tracheostomy Tube - An inner type tracheostomy tube has an outer tube and an inner cannula. The outer tube has an airway tube, an inflatable cuff and an inflating tube. The inner cannula is connected to the outer tube and has an inner tube, a disk segment, a connecting mount and a connector. The connecting mount is soft and bendable, is securely mounted around the disk segment and has a bottom end, a top end and a flange coat. The bottom end is securely mounted around the disk segment and has an inner surface and an air gap formed between the inner surface of the bottom end of the connecting mount and the disk segment. The connector is securely mounted around the top end of the connecting mount and has a bottom end and a flange formed around the bottom end of the connector and enclosed by the flange coat.
|METHOD OF RELIEVING PAIN ASSOCIATED WITH FRACTURED RIBS - A method of relieving pain resulting from breathing in a patient with fractured ribs, wherein the pain interrupts the sleeping of the patient. A positive airway pressure machine is attached to the nose or nose and mouth of the patient. The patient turns the machine on to produce a positive airway pressure in the airways of the lungs and adjusts the positive airway pressure to a level where the patient feels that the pain is reduced or eliminated. The method allows a patient with fractured ribs to sleep comfortably without the pain associated with breathing in and out, and without interruption of sleep. The method also promotes the healing and recovery of the fractured ribs.
|SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING OUTCOME OF CEREBRAL ISCHEMIA - A system for improving outcome following cerebral ischemia is provided. The system includes a source of nitric oxide and an elongate tubular member for insertion into a nose including at least one orifice thereon. The tubular member is coupled to the source of nitric oxide and the elongate tubular member configured for delivering the nitric oxide into a nasal cavity through the at least one orifice for absorption into a cerebral vasculature through a nasal vasculature. A means for controlling flow of the gas, a concentration of the nitric oxide in the gas, or both, is also provided.
|Method And Apparatus For Controlling The Delivery Of Humidified Air - An improved humidification method and apparatus for use with a CPAP type machine in which humidified air is delivered to the patient only during the inhalation phase and non-humidified air is delivered to the patient during the exhalation phase. The invention consists of a valve apparatus to switch from humidified air to non-humidified air and a method of determining when to switch the state of the valve.
|INHALER CONTROLLED BY MOBILE DEVICE - An apparatus for providing nebulized medicant to a user is disclosed. The apparatus may include an air intake for drawing an air flow into the inhalation device. The apparatus may also include a medicant reservoir for receiving liquid medicant. The apparatus may further include a nebulizer for nebulizing the liquid medicant into the air flow. The apparatus may additionally include a mouthpiece for delivering the air flow with nebulized medicant to the user. The apparatus may furthermore include a communication interface configured to receive at least a first signal from a mobile device causing activation of the nebulizer.
|DRY-POWDER INHALER - A dry-powder inhaler (
|APPARATUS FOR HUMIDIFYING A RESPIRATORY GAS - The invention concerns an apparatus for supplying a respiratory gas, a humidifying apparatus, a respiratory gas tube and a connecting apparatus therefor. The apparatus of the invention includes a blowing device for delivering the respiratory gas, a housing device which has a bottom region, a top surface region and a side region extending upwardly between the top surface region and the cover region, as well as a connecting device for connecting a humidifying apparatus for humidifying the respiratory gas, wherein the connecting device is arranged in the side region of the apparatus in such a way that the humidifying apparatus can be laterally coupled thereto. The humidifying apparatus according to the invention is distinguished by a partial amount discharge device for passing a partial amount of the liquid pre-stored in a liquid storage space into a humidifying region. The respiration tube according to the invention includes a connecting plug structure which has both a respiratory gas connecting portion and also a pressure measuring tube connecting portion.
|SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING BREATHING TRANSITIONS - A pressurized flow of breathable gas is delivered to the airway of a subject in accordance with a therapy regimen. One or more fluid parameters of the pressurized flow of breathable gas are adjusted based on the therapy regimen. The therapy regimen dictates that such adjustments be made based on the respiratory state of the subject. Transitions in respiratory state are identified without relying on measurement or estimation of flow at or near the airway of subject. Transitions in respiratory state are identified based on changes in the first time derivative of flow at or near the airway of the subject. In one embodiment, an effort parameter is determined that approximates the second time derivative of flow. Based on comparisons of the effort parameter to a dynamic threshold, transitions in respiratory state are identified.
|SYTEM AND METHOD FOR INEXSUFFLATING A SUBJECT - A system for controlling machine-induced expiratory airflow of a subject, the subject having an airway, the system comprising: a pressure generator (
|EXSUFFLATION SYNCHRONIZATION - Systems and methods for synchronizing machine-induced expiratory airflow of a subject with user-induced expiratory airflow include an indicator time at which a user should initiate treatment to aid airway clearance of the subject. Such treatment may include compressing the stomach area of the subject. At the indicator time, a user responds to an indication, e.g. an audible sound, by initiating treatment in accordance with a therapeutic regimen.
|SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING FEEDBACK TO A SUBJECT RECEIVING RESPIRATORY THERAPY VIA A CLIENT DEVICE ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUBJECT - Feedback information is provided to a subject regarding reception of pressure support therapy, and/or other respiratory support therapy. The feedback information may indicate compliance to a respiratory therapy regimen. The feedback information is provided to the subject by transmitting the feedback information through a communication network to a client device associated with the subject. The feedback information may include a characterization of the therapy received by the subject with respect to a usage goal.
|POSITIVE PRESSURE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING BLOOD PRESSURE AND CIRCULATION - In one embodiment, the invention provides a medical method for treating a person and comprises repeatedly compressing the person's chest. While repeatedly compressing the person's chest, the method further includes repeatedly delivering a positive pressure breath to the person and extracting respiratory gases from the person's airway using a vacuum following the positive pressure breath to create an intrathoracic vacuum to lower pressures in the thorax and to enhance blood flow back to the heart.
|BREATHING PROTECTOR - A breathing protector for a tracheostoma is provided. The breathing protector comprises an inlet and an outlet, such that an air flow in use will pass from the surroundings of the user through said inlet to said outlet, into trachea of said user. Further, it comprises a filter housing, said filter housing comprising an inner housing part, an outer housing part, and a filter body. The inner housing part, comprising the outlet, a tracheal tube fitting and a support structure extends longitudinally and distally from the tracheal tube fitting. A base plate is arranged in a proximal zone of the tracheal tube fitting, said base plate extending radially outwards from the tracheal tube fitting. The outer housing par, comprising the inlet, forms a cage enclosing the support structure. The filter body is arranged between the support structure and the outer housing part. An assembly tool and an assembly method thereof are also provided.
|METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING TRACHEAL AND LOCATION INFORMATION FOR A TRACHEAL TUBE - According to various embodiments, a tracheal tube may include signal sources for providing information at various locations on the tube or in an inflated cuff. The signals from the signal sources may be triangulated to determine the location of the tube in relation to a reference point on the body. The location information may provide an indication as to whether or not the tracheal tube is properly placed within the trachea.
|MULTIPLE CANNULA SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The preferred embodiments provide, e.g., a high quality flexible tracheostomy tube assembly including an outer tracheostomy cannula and a disposable, flexible inner cannula. In preferred embodiments, the product provides a single patient use, sterile device.
|VARIABLE STIFFNESS FLEXURE - An intrauterine device includes a central support member, first and second internal flexures and first and second external flexures. The first and second internal flexures each include a first section having a first stiffness, a second section having a second stiffness, and third section having a third stiffness, wherein the second stiffness is more flexible than the first and third stiffness and wherein the first section of each internal flexure is coupled to the central support member. The first and second external flexures are coupled to the central support member and coupled to the third sections of the first and second internal flexures, the first and second external flexures in combination with the first and second internal flexures being configured to extend from a collapsed position parallel to the central support member to a deployed position flexing away from the central support member.
|BARREL-SHAPED VAGINAL RING - The present invention relates to annular intravaginal devices comprising an aperture, methods of making, and uses thereof. The annular devices comprise an aperture extending into the device, the aperture having: (a) an interior diameter, and (b) an exterior entry diameter, wherein the exterior entry diameter of the aperture is less than the interior diameter of the aperture.
|WOUND DRESSING THAT CAN BE ADJUSTED TO THE WOUND SITE - The present invention relates to a wound dressing used for covering a wound site made of a backing layer, an adhesive layer, and a platform layer that together form a single unit; the backing layer is fastened to the platform layer by the adhesive layer and the platform layer is die cut into a pattern. The pieces of the pattern are selectively removable together with the adhesive layer, leaving the backing layer as part of the single unit, not selectively removed. The single unit would dressing serves to protect a wound site with no direct contact on the wound site.
|DUAL COLUMN SURGICAL SUPPORT SYSTEM - A surgical patient support includes a foundation frame, a support top, and a brake system. The foundation frame includes a first column and a second column. The support top is coupled to the first column and the second column for rotation about a top axis extending along the length of the support top.
|Modular support system. - A support assembly for an individual lying in a supine position comprises a first support unit, a second support unit, a first bridge slidably detachably engaging the first and second support units, a head rest, a second bridge detachably interconnecting the head rest and the first support unit, and a hinged torso compression alert strap mounted on and extending over the first support unit and including an indicator reflecting the degree of compression achieved by tightening the strap against the chest of an individual lying supine on the support assembly.
|ADJUSTABLE BITE PLANE APPLIANCE - A bite plane apparatus for applying to a patient's teeth is provided. The bite plane apparatus has an adjustable portion with a moveable member in a manibular portion that corresponds with a raised portion on a maxillary portion to dispose the patient's jaw anteriorly. A bite plane having adjustable wedges in the mandibular portion to increase or decrease the distance between the occlusal surfaces of the mandibular and maxillary teeth. The adjustable bite planes have a left and right occusal portions connected with a bridge.
|SURGICAL APPLIANCE KIT AND SYSTEM FOR RELEASABLY SECURING A SURGICAL APPLIANCE TO A SURGICAL FIELD AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SURGICAL APPLICANCE KIT - Surgical appliance kit and system for releasably securing a surgical appliance to a surgical field and method of assembling the surgical appliance kit. The surgical appliance kit and system comprises a surgical tray having the surgical appliance and a plurality of hook-and-loop attachment members disposed thereon. A cover is attached to the surgical tray and covers the surgical appliance and the plurality of attachment members. In use, a "hook" attachment member is adhesively attached to the surgical appliance and a "loop" attachment member is adhesively attached to the surgical field. The hook attachment member is placed into engagement with the loop attachment member. In this manner, the surgical appliance is releasably secured to the surgical field, so that the surgical appliance will not inadvertently fall from the surgical field.
|SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING SUITABILITY OF A MECHANICAL IMPLANT FOR A MEDICAL PROCEDURE - Stored information comprising product use information for each of a plurality of mechanical implants is maintained. Data identifying a mechanical implant is received, during a medical procedure. Suitability of the mechanical implant is determined, during the medical procedure, based on the data and the stored information.
|Oral Tobacco Product - A preformed mouldable oral tobacco product is disclosed which does not exhibit any brittleness and has a three-point bending strength of less than 4N, and method of manufacturing the same. Also disclosed is a preformed mouldable oral tobacco product which exhibits a friability value of less than 0.5%.
|Glass cigarette - A glass cigarette with an elongate hollow tubular borosilicate glass member. The glass member has a first open ended cylindrical smoking material retaining portion, a second cylindrical smoke cooling passage portion and a third tapered tubular mouthpiece portion. A restrictor portion joins the first portion to the second portion. The third tapered portion is contiguous with and fixed to the second portion. The mouthpiece is open ended at the tapered end. A preferred embodiment includes the overall length of the glass cigarette is approximately 106 mm.
|PERSONAL MOUTHPIECE - A personal mouthpiece that can be used for smoking devices is provided. Such a mouthpiece includes a pipe portion and a core portion. The pipe portion may be configured to receive smoke from a smoking device and to direct the smoke to a mouth of a user. The core portion may have a first end configured to removably attach to the smoking device and a second end configured to removably attach to the pipe portion. During an exemplary use, smoke from the smoking device travels through the core portion prior to receipt at the pipe portion.
|Apparatus For Cutting And Storing A Cigarette - The present invention is directed to an apparatus for cutting away a portion of a cigarette and storing the remaining portion of the cigarette. In one embodiment, the apparatus has a housing having a first interior compartment for storing a cigarette and a second interior compartment that is separate and sealed off from the first interior compartment. The housing has a first end that defines openings to the first and second interior compartments and a second end that defines an opening only to the second interior compartment. The housing has an exterior wall that is a part of the second interior compartment. The exterior wall has first and second openings that are located between the first and second ends of the housing. The second opening in the exterior wall is adjacent to the second end of the housing and is sized to receive a portion of a cigarette. The apparatus includes a cutting device movably positioned within the second interior compartment. The cutting device can move in a first direction toward the first end of the housing or in an opposite second direction toward the second end of the housing. The cutting device has a portion accessible through the first opening in the external wall of the housing so as to enable a user to move the cutting device either in the first direction or second direction. The cutting device includes a cutting blade. When a user inserts a portion of a cigarette into the second opening in the exterior wall of the housing and moves the cutting device in the second direction, the cutting blade cuts off a portion of the cigarette.
|METHOD FOR TREATING PLANTS WITH PROBIOTICS - A method of modifying the content of certain chemical compounds in tobacco materials is provided, the method including treatment of a tobacco plant component with at least one probiotic. For example, the method may modify the asparagine content in tobacco materials, which can result in a modification in acrylamide production when the tobacco material is exposed to elevated temperatures. The type of tobacco plant component treated according to the invention can be a tobacco seed, a tobacco seedling, an immature live plant, a mature live plant, a harvested plant, or a portion thereof. Examples of probiotics include probiotic species of the genera
|METHOD FOR PREPARING SMOKING ARTICLES - A method of modifying the moisture content of fuel elements used in making smoking articles. The method may include overwrapped fuel elements, smoking article components, and/or assembled smoking articles being subjected to drying by flowed ambient air. Unheated air is flowed over the fuel components to adjust and maintain a desired moisture content of the fuel components to a level that permits cutting of the fuel components without chipping or cracking. After the fuel components are cut into individual or two-up fuel elements and combined with smoking article components that may include up to an entire filtered or unfiltered smoking article, they may have more ambient air flowed over them to further reduce the moisture content to a desired level.
|BRIGHTENING AGENT COMPRISING ACYLPYRIDINIUM COMPOUNDS AND DEFINED ALKALIZING AGENTS - The invention provides an agent for lightening keratinic fibers, the agent containing in a cosmetic carrier (i) at least one acyl pyridinium derivative of formula (I), (ii) at least one alkalizing agent selected from triethanolamine, 2-amino-2-methylpropan-1-ol, 2-amino-2-methylpropane-1,3-diol, lysine, ornithine and/or an alkalizing agent mixture comprising at least one basic amino acid and at least one alkanolamine, and (iii) at least hydrogen peroxide as an oxidizing agent.
|OXIDIZING COMPOSITION FOR HAIR - Present invention relates to an oxidizing composition for keratin fibers especially for human hair with improved lightening effect and therefore, improved colouring and bleaching effects are easily achieved of the compositions applied after mixing with the said composition. Present inventors have surprisingly found out that a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent and additionally at least one alkalizing agent, at least one carbonate source and at least one urea derivative delivers an improved and homogeneous lightening performance and leaves hair in an improved cosmetically acceptable conditioned status.
|Hair Curling Device - A hair curling device includes a hair roller adapted to provide the hair wrapped and attached on it, and a sheath adapted for surrounding the hair roller. The hair roller includes a spiral groove formed on a side edge thereof, extending between first and second ends thereof and adapted for receiving the hair. Thus, the hair wrapped around and received in the groove is unable to slide with respect to the side edge of the hair roller, so that the hair curling device not only can save time but also can control the curvature of the hair easily.
|Hair Curling Device - A hair curling device includes a hair roller adapted to provide the hair wrapped and attached on it, and a resilient sheath adapted for surrounding the hair roller. The resilient sheath is adapted to be changed in the elastic deformation with respect to the outlines of the hair roller to surround and abut against the hair roller to keep a lot of or a little hair securely attached to the hair roller.
|TEETH FLOSSING WEDGE - The invention presented is a wedge-shaped flossing device the body of which includes a tapered top edge extending between the first end and the second end and a bottom edge extending perpendicularly from said first end to said second end. A cleaning point is formed by the second end and a lead point extends below the bottom edge. The bottom edge of the device may incorporate a guide groove. The device can be disposable and may be coated with appropriate dental coatings.
|Method of Cleaning Rubber from Runways that is Alkylphenol-Free - This invention relates to a method of cleaning rubber off of rubber-soiled runways that is free from the usual alkylphenol alkoxylates, which are becoming increasingly scrutinized and discouraged due to environmental considerations. Instead, it is surprisingly found that linear alcohol alkoxylates provide cleaning compositions that are actually more effective, while simultaneously providing an enhanced environmental profile to the formulation.
|Novel Solvents and Method of Cleaning Rubber from Runways - This invention relates to a method of cleaning rubber off of rubber-soiled runways that utilizes solvents that are at least partially bio-derived. It is surprisingly found that cleaning compositions that utilize novel solvents that are at least partially bio-derived are effective runway cleaners, while simultaneously providing an enhanced environmental and/or economic profile to the formulation.
|Methods For Cleaning Articles Using N-propyl Bromide Based Solvent Compositions - Methods for cleaning articles using n-propyl bromide-based solvent compositions are provided. According to one method, an article to be cleaned is contacted with a solvent composition comprising about 50 weight percent to about 99 weight percent n-propyl bromide and about 0.5 weight percent to about 50 weight percent of an alcohol. Such methods remove at least one of water or water soluble contaminants. Such methods are useful as a degreaser and/or cleaner in both cold cleaning and hot rinsing systems for cleaning articles.
|WATER JET POOL CLEANER WITH OPPOSING DUAL PROPELLERS - A robotic pool or tank cleaner is propelled by water jets, the direction of which is controlled by the direction of rotation of a reversible pump motor that is horizontally mounted in the pool cleaner housing that has a propeller attached to either end of the motor drive shaft which projects from opposing ends of the motor body, each of the propellers being positioned in, or near a water jet discharge conduit that terminates in discharge ports at opposite ends of the housing. Each discharge conduit has a pressure-sensitive flap valve downstream of the respective propellers. When the propellers rotate in one direction, the water is drawn through one or more openings in the base plate, passes through one or more filter assemblies associated with the pool cleaner and is discharged through one of the discharge ports as a water jet of sufficient force to propel the pool cleaner.
|CLEANING OF PROCESS EQUIPMENT - A method of cleaning fouled process equipment which includes a process vessel (
|METHOD FOR CLEANING A NOZZLE OF A MATERIAL DEPOSITION SYSTEM - A method for cleaning a nozzle of a material deposition system configured to deposit material on an electronic substrate includes: performing a deposition operation with a material deposition system configured to position an electronic substrate under a deposition head movable by a gantry, to supply material to a chamber of the deposition head, to extend a piston of the deposition head from the chamber, the needle terminating in a needle orifice, and to push a volume of material out of the chamber by an actuator of the deposition head to form a desired volume of material at the needle orifice that is deposited on the electronic substrate; and cleaning the needle orifice with air directed to the needle orifice.
|SYSTEM FOR DELIVERY OF PURIFIED MULTIPLE PHASES OF CARBON DIOXIDE TO A PROCESS TOOL - A carbon dioxide supply method and system for supplying supercritical and subcritical phases of carbon dioxide on-demand to a substrate to create a novel and improved cleaning sequence for removal of contaminants contained in the substrate. The ability for the supply system to deliver vapor, liquid and supercritical phases of carbon dioxide in a specific sequence at predetermined times during a process cleaning sequence produces an improved removal of contaminants from the substrate compared to conventional carbon dioxide cleaning processes.
|DEVICE FOR WASHING HANDS - The present invention is in the field devices for hand washing, in particular the washing and drying of hands in public bathrooms. Accordingly it is an object of the present invention to provide a device for cleaning hands, especially a device for wetting hands, depositing a cleansing and/or disinfecting composition and rinsing consecutively, using a low amount of water. It has been found that an air-water jet nozzle assembly comprising two nozzles wherein a first nozzle is in fluid communication with a feed liquid source; and a second nozzle connected to a source of compressed air may be used to clean hands using low amounts of water in a short time.
|PROCESS FOR CLEANING A TRANSPORT BELT FOR MANUFACTURING A PAPER WEB - The disclosure relates to a continuous cleaning method for cleaning a moving fabric in a paper machine. The method uses one or more cleaning stages. In one embodiment, one cleaning stage applies steam to heat and soften contaminants on the fabric followed by the application of water, preferably superheated water, to remove the contaminants. Another cleaning stage may apply hot water, steam and/or superheated water via an encapsulated shower and evacuation chamber making it possible to clean the width of the fabric without substantial rewet.
|System and method for treating a contaminated substrate - A method and apparatus is disclosed for treating and processing an oil, water or oil and water-contaminated substrate such as oil field waste. The substrate may be pretreated with water and/or surfactant and may be mixed under low shear conditions with a base such as a compound containing alkaline earth or lime and an optional catalyst. Mixing the substrate with the base creates a heat. Next, the substrate may be mixed with an acid such as sulfuric acid. As the substrate is mixed, it causes an exothermic reaction with a heat that vaporizes the oil, reaction products and water. Recoverable constituents in the vapor can be condensed in a vapor collection system. The treated substrate may be essentially free of oil and has a controlled water content and pH that can be adjusted according to the use of the end dry product.
|DISPENSER FOR MULTI-COMPARTMENT DISHWASHER - A multi-compartment dishwasher may include a treating chemistry dispenser for storing and dispensing treating chemistry into the multiple compartments of the dishwasher. In one embodiment, the treating chemistry may be dispensed into a liquid recirculation circuit. In another embodiment, the treating chemistry dispenser may be located between the multiple chambers of the dishwasher.
|LIQUID PROCESSING APPARATUS - A liquid processing apparatus according to the present disclosure includes: a substrate holding unit configured to horizontally hold a substrate; a rotation driving unit configured to rotate the substrate holding unit about a vertical axis; a processing liquid supply unit configured to supply a processing liquid to the substrate while the substrate is being rotated; an upper guide ring and a lower guide ring which are configured to be rotated together with the substrate holding unit, to surround the substrate, to be arranged vertically to overlap each other with a gap therebetween, and to guide the processing liquid scattered from the substrate; and a rotating cup configured to be rotated together with the substrate holding unit, and to receive and downwardly guide the guided processing liquid.
|CANTILEVER UMBRELLA - The present invention relates to a cantilever umbrella comprising a plurality of retaining plates, an upper hub, an lower hub, a plurality of support ribs and a plurality of strut spreaders, and the structure of the cantilever umbrella is that: the support ribs are hinged to the upper hub, the two ends of each strut spreaders are hinged to the lower hub and the support rib respectively, the cantilever umbrella further comprises a switch mechanism, a support arm, a first bearing rod and a second bearing rod, the two ends of the first bearing rod are hinged to the lower hub and the upper portion of the retaining plate respectively, one end of the second bearing rod is hinged to upper hub and the other end of the bearing rod is provided with a support block, the intermediate portion of the first bearing rod is hinged to the intermediate portion of the second bearing rod, the two ends of the support arm are hinged to the second bearing rod and the retaining plate respectively, the switch mechanism is fixedly mounted on the retaining plate, the support block is detachably mounted on the switch mechanism, preferably, the cantilever umbrella further comprises a rotatable retaining mechanism which is conducive to the rotation of the canopy. The cantilever umbrella of this invention is of simple structure, easy to manipulate, economical and functional and can be used in a tiny space, and thus the present invention is appropriate to be applied widely.
|NANO-COMPLEX THERMOELECTRIC MATERIAL, AND THERMOELECTRIC MODULE AND THERMOELECTRIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A thermoelectric material including: a thermoelectric matrix; and a plurality of metal nanoparticles disposed in the thermoelectric matrix, wherein a difference between a work function of thermoelectric matrix and a work function of a metal particle of the metal nanoparticles is about −1.0 electron volt to about 1.0 electron volt.
|THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR - A thermoelectric generator utilizes the waste heat of exhaust gases having a temperature of less than 250° C., such as those resulting from the operation of power plants. In this case, partially conductive or semiconductive particles are used which are arranged in layers between hot and cold air channels and produce a usable current flow.
|Systems, Methods and/or Apparatus for Thermoelectric Energy Generation - Systems methods and/or apparatus for the conversion of various types of energy into thermal energy that may be stored and/or then converted into electrical energy. The electrical energy may be available on demand and/or at a user's desired power requirements (e.g., power level and/or type). For example, the energy may be available at a particular voltage and either as direct current (DC) energy or alternating current (AC) energy. The electrical energy may be easily transported and therefore available at a user's desired location. For example, the systems, methods and/or devices may eliminate or reduce the need for electricity transmission, at least for certain applications. In exemplary embodiments, the system may include an organic phase change material for storing the thermal energy.
|Integrated Thermoelectric Honeycomb Core - The disclosure provides a thermoelectric composite sandwich structure with an integrated honeycomb core and method for making. The thermoelectric composite sandwich structure comprises two prepreg composite face sheets and an integrated honeycomb core assembled between the face sheets. The honeycomb core comprises a plurality of core elements bonded together with a core adhesive. Each core element has a first side substantially coated with a negative Seebeck coefficient conductive material having a plurality of first spaced gaps, and each core element further has a second side substantially coated with a positive Seebeck coefficient conductive material having a plurality of second spaced gaps. The honeycomb core further comprises a plurality of electrical connections for connecting in series the first side to the second side. A temperature gradient across the honeycomb core generates power.
|THERMOELECTRIC POWER GENERATION MODULE - A piezoelectric vibration element capable of reducing occurrence of unnecessary vibration, and a piezoelectric vibration device and a portable terminal using the same are disclosed. The piezoelectric vibration element includes a plurality of electrode layers and a plurality of piezoelectric layers being stacked along a first direction, the piezoelectric vibration element having two surfaces that face each other to be at intervals in the first direction, and vibrating in bending mode in the first direction with an amplitude varying along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction according to input of an electric signal, one of the two surfaces having such a shape that a central portion thereof in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction protrudes as compared with opposite end portions thereof in the third direction.
|THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MODULE - An object of the invention is to provide a thermoelectric conversion element and a thermoelectric conversion module in which high-density arrangement is easy, and thus connection reliability is high, and a manufacturing method thereof. There is provided a thermoelectric conversion element including a tube, a thermoelectric conversion material with which the tube is filled, and a plated metal layer that is plated on one end or both ends of the thermoelectric conversion material. The thermoelectric conversion material protrudes from the tube, and the plated metal layer covers a protruding portion of the thermoelectric conversion material. Furthermore, there is provided a thermoelectric conversion module that is obtained by connecting a plurality of thermoelectric conversion elements in series.
|THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MODULE - A thermoelectric conversion module in which a high-density disposition is easily performed and connection reliability is high is supplied. A thermoelectric conversion module is provided, which includes a plurality of p-type thermoelectric conversion elements and a plurality of n-type thermoelectric conversion elements that are alternately arranged. and electrically connected in series, and a plurality of heat-radiation fins that are disposed in one end side of the plurality of p-type thermoelectric conversion elements and the plurality of n-type thermoelectric conversion elements in side surfaces of the plurality of p-type thermoelectric conversion elements and the plurality of n-type thermoelectric conversion elements. The plurality of heat-radiation fins intersect the long axis directions of the p-type thermoelectric conversion elements and the n-type thermoelectric conversion element and connect the p-type thermoelectric conversion elements and the n-type thermoelectric conversion element to each other.
|TAPERED TRUNKING SYSTEM WITH DISTRIBUTED COMBINER - A tapered trunking bus for carrying electricity from a row of solar panel arrays to a safety switch. The trunking bus includes a number of combiner and junction boxes connected in series. Each successive combiner and junction box combines the output of the previous combiner and junction box, received on a conductor of a first cross-sectional area, with electrical current received from a pair of solar panel arrays and outputs a higher current on a conductor of higher cross-sectional area. The cross-sectional area of each conductor is chosen to match the current to be carried and to account for the distance to the next combiner and junction box. For lower current segments of the trunking bus, cables or wires in conduits, of increasing gauges, can be used between combiner and junction boxes. For higher-current segments, metal bus bars of increasing cross-sectional area can be used between combiner and junction boxes.
|PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION SYSTEM FREE OF BYPASS DIODES - A photovoltaic power generation system that includes a solar panel that is free of bypass diodes is described herein. The solar panel includes a plurality of photovoltaic sub-modules, wherein at least two of photovoltaic sub-modules in the plurality of photovoltaic sub-modules are electrically connected in parallel. A photovoltaic sub-module includes a plurality of groups of electrically connected photovoltaic cells, wherein at least two of the groups are electrically connected in series. A photovoltaic group includes a plurality of strings of photovoltaic cells, wherein a string of photovoltaic cells comprises a plurality of photovoltaic cells electrically connected in series. The strings of photovoltaic cells are electrically connected in parallel, and the photovoltaic cells are microsystem-enabled photovoltaic cells.
|INTEGRATED THIN FILM SOLAR CELL INTERCONNECTION - Photovoltaic modules may include multiple flexible thin film photovoltaic cells electrically connected in series, and laminated to a substantially transparent top sheet having a conductive grid pattern facing the cells. Methods of manufacturing photovoltaic modules including integrated multi-cell interconnections are provided. Methods may include steps of coordinating, integrating, and registering multiple rolls of substrates in continuous processes.
|PANEL, PANEL MANUFACTURING METHOD, SOLAR CELL MODULE, PRINTING APPARATUS, AND PRINTING METHOD - A panel of the present invention includes a substrate, an electrode provided on the substrate, and a transparent conductive layer provided on the substrate along a side of the electrode. The electrode includes a contact region in contact with the transparent conductive layer and a non-contact region out of contact with the transparent conductive layer. Preferably, a part of the electrode is exposed through the transparent conductive layer. Preferably, the conductive layer is separated into one side and the other side of the electrode extending a predetermined direction.
|SOLAR POWER FOLDING DECK STRUCTURE - A standalone or partially standalone solar photovoltaic structure and methods for assembling the structure are described. The solar photovoltaic structure can employ a hinged photovoltaic roof deck that can be folded for transportation. Described are hinges that can be removed after assembly and act as protective elements to facilitate transportation. Also described is an attachment arrangement for joining purlin or frame members to vertical support columns by locking the frame numbers into column capitals.
|ADAPTIVE LENSES FOR SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTION - A solar cell assembly, including an electric-optically transducing layer, an electrically conducting layer, and an electrically insulating layer positioned between the electric-optically transducing layer and the electrically conducting layer. The assembly includes a hydrophobic layer, a dielectric layer positioned between the electrically conducting layer and the hydrophobic layer, and a liquid microdroplet lens positioned in contact with the hydrophobic layer. The electrically conducting layer, the electrically conducting layer, the hydrophobic layer and the dielectric layer are substantially optically transparent. The liquid microdroplet lens may optionally be contained within a substantially optically transparent lens compartment.
|MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES, SOLAR TRACKERS, AND RELATED METHODS - Mounting assemblies, solar trackers, and methods of reducing the torque load of a solar tracker are provided. A mounting assembly comprises at least one support column, a torsion beam connected to the support column, and a mounting rack attached to the torsion beam. A longitudinal pivot axis extends through the torsion beam. The mounting rack has a rear surface and a curved mounting surface such that a weight of one or more components mounted thereto is shifted toward the pivot axis.
|MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES, SOLAR TRACKERS, AND RELATED METHODS - Mounting assemblies, solar trackers, and methods of reducing the torque load of a solar tracker are provided. A mounting assembly comprises at least one support column, a torsion beam connected to the support column, and a mounting rack attached to the torsion beam. A longitudinal pivot axis extends through the torsion beam. The mounting rack has a substantially flat mounting surface and a curved rear surface such that a weight of one or more components mounted thereto is shifted toward the pivot axis.
|PHOTOVOLTAIC ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN DIFFUSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND RELATED METHODS - A method includes collecting site specific data, collecting field data at a site of an array of photovoltaic members, determining a current tracked irradiance of the array of photovoltaic members, calculating predicted irradiance for multiple orientations based on the site specific data and the sensed field data, or sensing an actual irradiance for multiple orientations. The method further includes determining a maximum predicted irradiance from the calculated predicted irradiance or a maximum actual irradiance from the sensed irradiance. The method further includes comparing the maximum predicted irradiance or the maximum sensed irradiance with the current tracked irradiance, and re-orienting the array of photovoltaic members to an orientation having the maximum predicted or actual irradiance if the maximum predicted or actual irradiance is greater than the current tracked irradiance.
|SOLAR GLASS THERMOELECTRIC INTEGRATED DEVICE - The present invention relates to a solar glass thermoelectric integrated device, including top and bottom glass plates, a silicon photocell array assembly, a heat-exchanging plate, a heat-collecting tube, and a support bracket. The silicon photocell array assembly is laid within a hollow glass layer, a non-metal spacer bar having a molecular sieve is arranged between the top and bottom glass plates at edges, the non-metal spacer bar is sealed with the top and bottom glass plates by using a silicone sealant, the glass plates are wrapped at an outer side by a frame having a hanging edge, the hanging edge of the frame is hooked to a rectangular frame formed by a support keel, and the rectangular frame is fixed to an installation surface by using the support bracket. The present invention is capable of using thermal energy, obtaining electrical energy, reducing temperature of the photocell, and ensuring proper power generation thereof.
|Tall Slate BITERS - A roofing installation system for optimally capturing solar thermal energy comprises a plurality of metal battens mounted horizontally onto a plurality of horizontal wooden battens, a plurality of slate modules mounted on the plurality of metal battens and connected in series to form a string, an inverter connected to each string, a thermal tubing containing liquid mounted on the plurality of metal battens, a heat exchanger connected to the thermal tubing, a heat pump connected to the thermal tubing and a circulation pump connected between the thermal tubing and the heat exchanger. The plurality of slate modules generates DC electricity from solar energy and the inverter converts the DC electricity to AC electricity to feed to a utility grid. The plurality of metal battens transfers thermal energy by running liquid in the thermal tubing which is extracted by the heat exchanger thereby producing domestic hot water.
|SOLAR CELL PANEL AND MOUNTING STRUCTURE THEREOF - A solar cell panel according to an embodiment of the invention includes a solar cell module, a frame including a module coupler coupled with a peripheral edge of the solar cell module and a leg which is connected to the module coupler and includes a plurality of holes, and a plurality of nut members fixed to the leg of frame, each of the plurality of nut members including a bolt insertion hole. Each of the plurality of nut members includes a head, a rivet connected to the head, and a fixer positioned at one end of the rivet. The head is positioned on a first surface of the leg, and the fixer is positioned on a second surface opposite the first surface of the leg. The rivet is inserted into each of the plurality of holes of the leg.
|FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES, APPLICATIONS OF COMPOSITE LAYERS IN SOLAR CELLS, AND SOLAR CELLS - Disclosed is a flexible substrate, including a metal substrate and a composite layer thereon. The composite layer includes polyimide and sodium-containing silica mixed with each other, and the polyimide and the sodium-containing silica have a weight ratio of about 6:4 to 9:1. The silica and the sodium ions of the sodium-containing silica have a weight ratio of 100:0.01 to 100:2.
|PROGRAMMABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER WITH MULTI-RANGE OPERATION FOR USE IN BODY SENSOR INTERFACE APPLICATIONS - A method and device for generating electrical energy in a thermophotonic generator, where electroluminescence and heat energy absorbed from the environment is used to generate light or other electromagnetic radiation that transfers energy from the emitting element to the absorbing element, where a part of the energy of the absorbed radiation generates electrical energy.
|PHOTOVOLTAIC JUNCTION FOR A SOLAR CELL - A photovoltaic junction for a solar cell is provided. The photovoltaic junction has an intrinsic region comprising a multiple quantum well stack formed from a series of quantum wells separated by barriers, in which the tensile stress in some of the quantum wells is partly or completely balanced by compressive stress in the others of the quantum wells. The overall elastostatic equilibrium of the multiple quantum well stack may be ensured by engineering the structural and optical properties of the quantum wells only, with the barriers having the same lattice constant as the materials used in the oppositely doped semiconductor regions of the junction, or equivalently as the actual lattice size of the junction or intrinsic region, or the bulk or effective lattice size of the substrate. Alternatively, the barriers may contribute to the stress balance.
|SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURES FOR FUEL GENERATION - This disclosure relates to photovoltaic and photoelectrosynthetic cells, devices, methods of making and using the same.
|CORE-SHELL NANOSTRUCTURE BASED PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A photovoltaic cell includes nanostructures formed of nanowires on a substrate, where the nanostructures include an array of three dimensional nanotrees or nanobushes with a core-shell structure having a core and one or more shells sequentially formed on the core. The core o f the core-shell structure is formed of a highly conductive metal or semiconductor, and the shell o f the core-shell structure is formed of a metal, semiconductor, or polymer, such that the core-shell structure has substantially large surface and interface area for photon energy harvesting and conversion into electricity.
|Electrical Device - The invention provides an electrical device, e.g. a solar cell, comprising at least one sub-cell containing a plurality of In
|Back Contact Work Function Modification for Increasing CZTSSe Thin Film Photovoltaic Efficiency - Techniques for increasing conversion efficiency of thin film photovoltaic devices through back contact work function modification are provided. In one aspect, a photovoltaic device is provided having a substrate; a back contact on the substrate, wherein at least a portion of the back contact has a work function of greater than about 4.5 electron volts; an absorber layer on a side of the back contact opposite the substrate; a buffer layer on a side of the absorber layer opposite the back contact; and a top electrode on a side of the buffer layer opposite the absorber layer. The absorber layer preferably has thickness that is less than a depletion width+an accumulation width+a carrier diffusion length.
|BIDIRECTIONAL COLOR EMBODIMENT THIN FILM SILICON SOLAR CELL - Provided is a thin film silicon solar cell. The thin film silicon solar cell includes a light absorbing layer, a front transparent electrode disposed on one surface of the light absorbing layer to emit light having a first color, and a rear transparent electrode disposed on the other surface of the light absorbing layer to emit light having a second color.
|INVERTED ORGANIC SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An inverted organic solar cell including a fiber type substrate, a cathode layer formed on the fiber type substrate, an electron transport layer comprising nanorods formed on the cathode layer, a photoactive layer formed on the electron transport layer, a hole transport layer formed on the photoactive layer, and an anode layer formed on the hole transport layer.
|METHOD OF COATING A SUBSTRATE FOR MANUFACTURING A SOLAR CELL - The invention relates to a method of coating a substrate for manufacturing a solar cell in a deposition environment, the method comprising the steps of: a) Depositing a first zinc oxide layer onto a substrate. Reducing a zinc precursor content in the deposition environment, c) Treating the first zinc oxide layer with a mixture of diborane and water to form a plurality of coating seeds on the surface of the first zinc oxide layer, and d) Depositing a second zinc oxide layer onto the first zinc oxide layer. The method according to the invention allows improving the material quality of silicon layers which may later be grown on such a substrate. Additionally, the light scattering and subsequent light trapping in a respective solar cell may be enhanced by a method according to the invention. The present invention further relates to a solar cell being manufactured according to the invention.
|Method and an Apparatus for Producing a Solar Cell Module and a Solar Cell Module - A method for producing a continuous film of at least one solar cell module comprises the steps of depositing (
|TRANSPARENT GLASS PANE PROVIDED WITH A SURFACE STRUCTURE - A method of manufacturing a transparent pane, in particular a glass pane, which includes on at least one of its main surfaces a surface structure including an assembly of specified individual motifs in relief, in particular pyramids, cones, or truncated cones, created by embossing or by rolling. A structure is created on the surface of the pane constituted by individual motifs, based on one or more basic motifs but which are distinguished from each other by their depth, their height, and/or the perimeter of their base area, and/or by the position of their peak with respect to their base. With this variation, formation of intensity peaks of the reflected light is prevented and at the same time a high quality of light trapping is obtained by panes suitable, for example, for solar applications.
|CARBON NANOTUBE TRANSPARENT FILMS - The present disclosure generally relates to conductive films and methods for forming conductive films. In some examples, a substrate may be provided having a dispersion of silica nanoparticles provided on a surface thereof. Carbon nanotubes may be adhered to the dispersion of silica nanoparticles on the surface of the substrate to provide the conductive film on the substrate.
|SOLAR CELL - A solar cell includes a substrate of a first conductive type, an emitter region which is positioned at a first surface of the substrate and has a second conductive type different from the first conductive type, a first surface field region which is positioned at the first surface of the substrate and separated from the emitter region, a first auxiliary electrode positioned directly on the emitter region, a second auxiliary electrode positioned directly on the first surface field region, a first main electrode positioned directly on the first auxiliary electrode, and a second main electrode positioned directly on the second auxiliary electrode. Each of the first and second auxiliary electrodes is a transparent conductive layer formed by doping a transparent conductive oxide layer with a conductive material.
|Conductive Thick Film Paste For Solar Cell Contacts - The present invention relates to an inorganic reaction system used in the manufacture of electroconductive pastes. The inorganic reaction system comprises a lead containing matrix forming composition and a tellurium oxide additive. Preferably the lead containing matrix forming composition is between 5-95 wt. % of the inorganic reaction system, and the tellurium oxide additive is between 5-95 wt. % of the inorganic reaction system. The lead containing matrix forming composition may be a glass frit, and may comprise lead oxide. Another aspect of the present invention relates to an electroconductive paste composition that comprises metallic particles, an inorganic reaction system as previously disclosed, and an organic vehicle. Another aspect of the present invention relates to an organic vehicle that comprises one or more of a binder, a surfactant, a solvent, and a thixatropic agent. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a solar cell printed with an electroconductive paste composition as disclosed, as well as an assembled solar cell module. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a method of producing a solar cell.
|TELLURIUM INORGANIC REACTION SYSTEMS FOR CONDUCTIVE THICK FILM PASTE FOR SOLAR CELL CONTACTS - This disclosure relates to electroconductive paste formulations useful in solar panel technology. In one aspect, the disclosure relates to an inorganic reaction system for use in electroconductive paste compositions, wherein the inorganic reaction system comprises a lead containing matrix composition and a tellurium containing matrix composition. In another aspect, the disclosure relates to an electroconductive paste composition comprising a conductive metal component, an inorganic reaction system and an organic vehicle. Another aspect of the disclosure relates to a solar cell produced by applying an electroconductive paste composition of the invention to a silicon wafer. Yet another aspect relates to a solar cell module assembled using solar cells produced by applying an electroconductive paste composition to a silicon wafer, wherein the electroconductive paste composition comprises an conductive metal component, an inorganic reaction system and an organic vehicle.
|ELECTRODE OF SOLAR CELL - Provided is an electrode of a solar cell including a first electrode layer, a photoelectric conversion layer, an antireflective layer, and a second electrode layer. The first electrode layer is disposed on the photoelectric conversion layer. The antireflective layer is disposed on the photoelectric conversion layer to cover the first electrode layer. The second electrode layer is disposed on the antireflective layer and electrically connected to the first electrode layer, wherein a material of the first electrode layer does not react with the photoelectric conversion layer and the antireflective layer during a sintering process, and at least a material of the second electrode layer reacts with the antireflective layer during the sintering process.
|POLYESTER FILM, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, BACK SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A method for producing a polyester film includes: an unstretched film formation step of forming an unstretched polyester film having a thickness of from 2.5 mm to 5.0 mm by melt-extruding a polyester resin using an extruder, and cooling the polyester resin; and a stretching step of stretching the formed unstretched polyester film in at least one direction after heating the formed unstretched polyester film so as to have a mean temperature T1 (° C.), a surface temperature, and a central temperature. The mean temperature T1 (° C.) satisfies a relationship represented by formula (1): Tg−20° C.
|SILANE-CONTAINING THERMOPLASTIC POLYOLEFIN COPOLYMER RESINS, FILMS, PROCESSES FOR THEIR PREPARATION AND PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE LAMINATE STRUCTURE COMPRISING SUCH RESINS AND FILMS - Disclosure are films based on alkoxysilane-containing polyolefin resins with reduced melt strength, photovoltaic cell laminate structures and methods for their preparation. In the disclosed alkoxysilane-containing polyolefin resin films according to the invention, reduced melt strength is provided by, among other things, using optimized silane:initiator ratios and is shown to reduce detrimental film shrinkage and provide improved photovoltaic laminate structures.
|SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell according to an embodiment of the invention includes a semiconductor substrate; an emitter layer formed at the semiconductor substrate, wherein the emitter layer includes a first portion of a first resistance and a second portion of a second resistance higher than the first resistance, wherein the first portion includes a first dopant and a second dopant having the same conductive type and the second portion including the second dopant; a passivation layer formed on the emitter layer, wherein the passivation layer includes the first dopant; and an electrode electrically connected to the first portion through the passivation layer.


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Linebacker A.J. Klein selected by Carolina Panthers
If it wasn't apparent before Saturday, it should be clear now that Wisconsin erred in not offering a scholarship to linebacker A.J. Klein in 2008.
Klein, a two-time Fox Valley Association linebacker of the year who led Kimberly High School to two WIAA Division 2 state titles, eventually chose Iowa State over Northern Illinois, Western Michigan and Wyoming.
On Saturday, Klein was taken in the fifth round of the National Football League draft, No. 148 overall, by the Carolina Panthers.
"I think all the other teams are going to miss out," Klein said by phone from Kimberly after talking to Carolina officials. "I'm ecstatic they decided to pick me. Obviously they liked what they see. They said they got away with a steal."
Klein, 6-foot-1 ½ and 248 pounds, was a three-year starter at Iowa State. He finished with 361 tackles and returned four interceptions for touchdowns, an NCAA record for linebackers.
He was the co-defensive player of the year as a junior in 2011 and was a unanimous first-team all-league pick as a senior last season.
"I'm looking forward to getting back to football," said Klein, who expected to be taken by the end of the fourth round. "I want to show them that they didn't make a bad decision and really contribute early."
Carolina finished 7-9 last season and failed to make the playoffs. The Panthers finished 10th in the league in total defense (333.1 ypg) and 14th in rushing defense (110.1 ypg).
Klein believes he can contribute immediately on special teams and eventually get time on defense.
"I think I'll be able to be consistent like I always have," he said. "I think I am very good against the run and pass. I'm just hoping to show them I am an overall, well-rounded player."
Asked about the decision by UW to look at other linebackers when he was a senior at Kimberly, Klein said: "Everything happens for a reason. I believe in putting it in God's hands and that was the plan that he had.
"The next step in that plan is going to start in Carolina...
"I am really excited to get the opportunity. It is a dream come true."


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Biostar is one of those brands that you're either familiar with or have never heard of.
It is one of the smaller motherboard manufacturers, but manages to surprise with innovative features now and again. The P4TSE Pro is such a product as it is the first motherboard to our knowledge that incorporates onboard 802.11b wireless LAN.
As wireless networking is becoming more and more popular Biostar has taken the first step towards integrating it at motherboard level. Biostar has used a chipset from Realtek and fitted a proprietary slot that sits in front of the CNR slot on the board. A small riser card is supplied in the box with the motherboard that houses the radio transmitter as well as the physical connection to the antenna.
The antenna is a small flexible rubber unit that can be folded 90 degrees and rotated around its own axel to allow it to be pointed in any direction.
The only disadvantage we can see with this sort of solution is that with increasing speeds of newer wireless technology such as 802.11g, Biostar has been a bit on the conservative side supplying only 802.11b. Nonetheless, 802.11b should be sufficient for most and it's an affordable solution with a large install base.
The motherboard itself is based on the Intel 865PE chipset like most of the motherboards on test here. Biostar has gone for the ICH5R that gives the board native S-ATA RAID capability. You won't however find any Gigabit LAN on the P4TSE Pro, only a standard 10/100Mbit Ethernet controller from Realtek.
The only other real feature of the P4TSE Pro is Firewire, although Biostar has fitted one of the two ports around the back of the motherboard together with the other ports. The second Firewire port comes on a separate bracket.
Sound is provided by a C-Media audio codec and Biostar has supplied an S/PDIF bracket with both optical and electrical outputs. Another bracket with four USB 2.0 ports is also supplied which takes the total count up to eight. We were quite impressed to find round IDE and floppy cables in the box as well as a full set of S-ATA cables and S-ATA power adapters for the two connectors on the board. As an added bonus Biostar supplies a six in one flash memory card reader that can handle Compact Flash Type I/II, Smart Media, Memory Stick, Secure Digital and MultiMedia Card. The card reader connects trough USB but can be used both internally and externally.
The software bundle is also quite good with a copy of Norton Antivirus 2003, Ghost 2003 and Personal Firewall 2003 supplied on a disc. Sadly the manual is not up to standard and offers barley the most basic instructions to get the board up and running. This is something we feel Biostar needs to address, especially if it is to target the consumer market with this kind of product.
The P4TSE Pro came in somewhere around middle of the road in our benchmarks and didn't stand out. It's by no means a slow motherboard, but there are far better boards on test. It is a bit hard to recommend the P4TSE Pro at over £136, especially if you compare it to the EPoX board that costs far less. With the price of an 802.11b card from around £30 it seems like Biostar has overpriced its board a bit.
Biostar has managed to include some interesting features; sadly the price is way too high for this board. It is however the first motherboard we have ever seen with integrated wireless networking.


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A week ago, I placed a bunch of CD case "traps" in hives for SHB control. I used a paste mixture of crisco, borax and honey in the "traps". In some hives, I placed one in the bottom with the trap entrance facing the back wall, and then another trap on the tops of the frames, again, with the entrance facing the back wall.
Results: I noticed immediately very few beetles on the inner cover and noticed virtually none walking in the frame holders. The traps on the tops of the frames have only a couple of SHBs. But the traps on the bottom boards really raked in the beetles.
So, I will for sure be continuing to place traps on the bottom boards. Very productive there.


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Sure, there are some initial hurdles
to jump — finding story ideas, investing in equipment, training staff — but
they're not as high as you might think. Here's what you need to do in-house
video and where to begin.
By Mario Medina
If you're not
using videos as a way to engage with your association's members, you're missing
out on easy opportunities to enhance membership benefits and interact with
members. Sure, there are some initial hurdles to jump, but they're not as high
as you might think.
What's more,
if you have a smartphone, you're already in business. Yes, there's a lot more
equipment and software you could and should eventually invest in as your
video-storytelling capabilities grow and improve, but smartphones can get the
job done in a pinch.
Even organizations
that have invested in the latest and greatest equipment sometimes rely on video
shot with a mobile device, especially for time-sensitive stories. Heck, even
media companies have laid off staff because high-quality consumer technology is
so accessible these days.
Quality and Budget Considerations
You can spend
as much or as little on a video as you choose, but it's important that your
expectations match your investment. Consider the expected return on investment
for the video, along with your overall marketing budget. For example, don't
overlook the cost of traveling to and shooting on location, equipment rental,
and the value of your own time spent making the video.
The great thing
about videos is that you don't always have to invest large amounts of time and
money to harness their power; you can create engaging videos on any budget. In
addition to high-end professional videos, you may find that
"quickies" or "business-casual" videos are sufficient. The
best video marketing plans often incorporate all of these.
1. Video quickies. By quickie, we mean that someone from
your company is simply shooting with a smartphone or consumer-grade camera and uploading
the clip to a social media site, such as your company's Facebook page or
YouTube channel. Editing is generally not required, but when it is, it can
easily be done on an app installed on the user's smartphone, such as the iMovie
app for iPhones.
If the topic
you're covering is time-sensitive, straightforward, and requires little B-roll
(footage that plays while someone talks over it), you may be able to shoot with
a smartphone or tablet. Examples of these types of videos include:
A word of
caution: Mobile devices (iPhones, tablets, etc.) are handy, easy-to-use, and
almost always readily available in your back pocket or bag. But before you try
to record a video with your smart device, consider this: Will the video need to
be edited? If so, you'll have to either download an app to edit the video on
your smart device (such as iMovie for Apple devices). Or, you'll have to
transfer the video from your device to your computer to edit, which will also
require editing software.
You'll need a
plan for transferring your iPhone or iPad video to your computer. Consider whether
the computer is a Mac or PC. Two options for getting the video to your computer
are email and an app called Dropbox.
In most
cases, it's easiest to email the video to yourself, save it to your computer,
and begin editing it in video-editing software. If you do a lot of file
transferring, create a Dropbox account. Upload video files from your device and
download them to your computer.
2. Business casual videos. If your video needs a little more
polishing than a quickie, but doesn't require highly trained, expert
videographers, then business casual may be the way to go. Even someone without
a radio/TV/film degree can use affordable, "prosumer" equipment (such as a
Canon Vixia camcorder) to achieve a high-quality video.
where you might use business casual videos include:
casual videos are ideal for conveying a somewhat relaxed — but still polished —
tone. To do it yourself, you'll need equipment that's more sophisticated than a
smartphone, along with access to basic editing software.
that you may need a professional videographer for videos that require B-roll
and lots of editing — in other words, for anything other than quickie and
business casual videos. If your subject matter needs a detailed explanation,
tells a narrative, requires a narrator (i.e., a voiceover), or is intended for
a VIP audience, consider using a professional videographer. Keep in mind these
projects usually start at thousands of dollars per day for a professional
videography team.
According to
a survey from Accenture, 86 percent of
U.S. consumers watch video over the Internet on a device; 65 percent of executives say they have visited
a company's website after watching a video; and 59 percent of senior executives
say they prefer to watch a video over reading text when both are available,
according to Forbes. Thanks to
technology and easy-to-use apps, producing effective video is now attainable
for most any association.
Mario Medina is the co-founder of madison/miles media, a content marketing company that helps
associations, health care companies, and fast-growth start-ups improve brand
positioning and win new customers. A member of the Association Media &
Publishing Content Creation Committee, Medina is a communications veteran with
expertise in content and brand strategy, product development, and content
production and management. He has won more than four-dozen awards for his
team's projects, including EXCEL, Folio, Magnum Opus, Telly, and Pearl awards.
Don't miss Medina's
upcoming feature article on how to maximize association videos in the
March/April 2016 issue of Signature magazine.
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July 30, 2007
Frugality On The Golf Course… Really? Are You Sure?
I love to play golf. I love to save money. Here's how I do both.
- I take my own sodas and bottled waters in a small cooler.
- I purchase tees, gloves, and balls online. If you wait until you are at the clubhouse to buy supplies, you'll pay two or three times the price for the same items.
- I take my own snacks. For each round, I pack a 'power bar' and a piece or two of fruit. I skip the clubhouse restaurant and simply enjoy my snacks.
- I never play for money.
- I try to play after 4:00 PM when most courses give a twilight discount. One local course has a 50% discount for rounds after 4:00 PM.
If you love golf, like I do, you are going to have to budget for it. I spend a certain amount of money on the golf course and I'm happy to do so. I enjoy the game, I like being on the course with my friends, and I find that the game relaxes me. But, I also try to find little ways to save money. Golf is an "expensive" hobby, but with a few smart choices, I've been able to make it a little less so.
Wow, great insight here.
It is so easy to spend much less while doing the thing you enjoy, with a little planning. Packing snacks and bringing your own drinks is simple, easy & practical.
We usually carry drinking water in malls to cut down the sugar in the soda, & save on bottled water. But, on occasions when we are ran out of our on water, we had to spend $2 on bottled water which can be had for 80c.
Imagine how much you can save.
As a student, I think your article is excellent. I too pack my own snacks and water. I live in a city, and instead of taking a cab to the course – no car 🙁 – I walk to the course.
Also, sites like craigslist are just amazing deals waiting to be found on all sorts of equipment.


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When Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Co. underwrote Lucent Technologies Inc.'s (LU ) spin-off of its optical-networking subsidiary Agere Systems Inc. (AGR/A) on Mar. 27, the investment bank took a severe beating. Its stock price plunged 22% over six trading days to a 52-week low of $44.10 after investors learned from filings with the Securities & Exchange Commission that Morgan Stanley had bought $2.3 billion of Lucent's debt in January--just before a meltdown in telecom stocks. The idea was to swap the Lucent debt for Agere equity at the time of the initial public offering. But it took Morgan Stanley days to convince analysts and credit agencies that the deal wasn't as risky as it appeared.
What freaked out the market was that Morgan Stanley was potentially vulnerable to big losses on several fronts. It had to put the Lucent debt on its own balance sheet, however briefly, to qualify fully as a creditor and thus harvest an estimated $200 million tax break for Lucent. Plus, the bank faced the risk that once it had agreed to exchange a certain number of shares for the debt it bought from Lucent, the shares could have ended up being worth a lot less. And in the unlikely event of Lucent suddenly going bankrupt in mid-deal, it could have been left completely in the lurch. "At the end of the day, the bank is really on the hook," says Robert Willens, tax and accounting analyst at Lehman Brothers Inc.
THIN LINE. Now, Credit Suisse First Boston and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. are planning a similar deal. Together, they have bought $1 billion of AT&T's (T ) debt to swap for shares in AT&T Wireless Group (AWE ) on July 9 as part of the subsidiary's eventual spin-off. Analysts say Verizon Communications (VZ ) and Nortel Networks Corp. (GRAT ) could be mulling using debt-for-equity swaps for spin-offs later this year.
The rush to emulate Morgan Stanley shows what hoops Wall Street firms must jump through to win the handful of IPOs and spin-offs still taking place today: just 53 raising $22 billion since the start of the year, vs. 197 raising $35.7 billion at the same point last year, according to Thomson Financial Securities Data Corp. Once virtually guaranteed to make a mint from oversubscribed equity offerings, investment banks are now being forced to go way beyond the call of duty as advisers and put their own balance sheets on the line.
Bankers could easily end up wrestling with a lot more risk than they have bargained for. Already, credit ratings of top-drawer telecom companies have tumbled as their debt mountains have grown. The pressure to take on even lesser-rated companies is sure to grow. "As they go down to more risky players, someone may get caught holding the bag," warns James F. Mitchell, securities industry analyst for Putnam Lovell Securities Inc.
In the complicated deals, bankers must walk a very thin line to emerge unscathed. In the end, the Agere deal went through without a hitch because Morgan Stanley protected itself by only accepting commercial paper that rolled over on a daily basis, enabling it to reduce the Lucent debt on its books to $520 million by the time of the IPO. It also postponed a decision on how many shares to swap for the debt until after the IPO was priced.
Sources close to AT&T's expected debt-for-equity swap say they believe it will go smoothly partly because AT&T Corp. has a strong credit rating. Bankers also intend to place the shares with mutual funds that track indexes such as the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index, according to filings with the SEC. On June 27, S&P--like BusinessWeek part of The McGraw-Hill Companies--agreed to include the Wireless shares in its indexes less than two weeks before the swap. If it hadn't, the entire deal could have died.
Of course, investment banks earn their keep by taking calculated risks. And Morgan Stanley did manage to pocket an estimated $75 million for Agere's spin-off. But banks could end up paying a steep price for such fees if any of the complex deals start to unravel--a higher risk in the middle of an economic downturn.
By Emily Thornton
With Steve Rosenbush in New York