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Virus Previously Linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Was a Lab Contaminant, Not Cause of Disease, New Study Shows
A virus previously thought to be associated with chronic fatigue syndrome is not the cause of the disease, a detailed study has shown. The research shows that cell samples used in previous research were contaminated with the virus identified as XMRV and that XMRV is present in the mouse genome.
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UF President Machen Discusses Budget Cuts
With the close of the 2009 legislative session last week, state universities know how much they will have – or not have – for next year.
Now, university presidents must decide where to make cuts to their budgets. In an exclusive interview, TV20's Crispin Lopez sat down with University of Florida President Bernie Machen to discuss his $40-million decision.
TV20: During this time, we've heard different numbers, different figures. I know that you've repeated them, but just to make it clear...what are we looking at now? With the legislative session having ended, what is the university looking at as far as numbers?
Machen: The legislature for next year is cutting our state budget by a little over 12 percent. They are giving us some new money in certain areas. So the net cut, meaning the net amount of money that we will have to reduce our budget, is a little bit over $60 million. We are also getting some new tuition revenue as a result of the differential tuition bill, which we can apply to that cut. But all in, we are still going to have to reduce our recurring budget by at least $40 million.
TV20: With the college proposals, the 10-percent reduction plan proposals, you said that those aren't set in stone and things could change. What have you discussed or what discussions have you had with members of these colleges?
Machen: We've gone over the entire book of proposals. I think now we understand what is in the book. Now, the question is, "What is the best course of action for the university?" – Taking the options that are listed in the book and deciding which of those we will use.
TV20: And at this point can you say which, in your opinion, you've seen that are more feasible or that you would likely pursue as opposed to others?
Machen: No, we're going to meet with the Faculty Senate this Friday and start to talk about the general categories that we're looking at. But our first option is to try to deal with as much as this cut as we can through what we call attrition. That should give us a significant amount of the funding we need without having to impact any specific program or person. Unfortunately, that's not going to be enough and we'll have to use other options in the book to complete the process.
TV20: Could we be seeing across-the-board cuts to these departments? Or is it possible that you'll see some get very small cuts to their particular college and others could see the actual worst-case 10-percent cuts?
Machen: There will be no across-the-board cuts. Some programs and departments and colleges will have minimal cuts. Others will have large cuts. Also, the administration is expected to shoulder a significant amount of the budget cuts as well. Everybody will be involved in terms of taking some hit from the cuts, but it will not be across the board.
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12 Friendly Tips for the New Main Street Manager
By Patrick Reagan | From Online Only | August 7, 2009 |
When I was asked to be a guest blogger for the Michigan Main Street blog, I thought "What can I possibly add to the Main Street conversation? I began to think of the newest Michigan Main Street communities and what I would like to read if I was a new Main Street manager. With that in mind, here are my 12 Friendly Tips for the New Main Street Manager.
- The manager is not the entire program. Main Street programs are designed to be volunt eer-led downtown revitalization efforts, not a one person show. You will need volunteers and they need you – this is why they became a Main Street program and that is why they hired you; it is a partnership. If you (or they) think that you will be able to put on various promotions, festivals, and events alone – along with your other day-to-day responsibilities – you will be severely disappointed. Make sure to keep your volunteers involved and also make sure that they are the leaders.
- Have fun. Your job will be stressful. Similar to a world-class juggler, you will find that you have many balls in the air at once, and having fun will seem to be very low on your list of priorities. Still, if you enjoy your job and continue to joke and smile while getting the work done, you will make your office, your program, and your downtown a fun place to be. That attitude is contagious.
- Develop good relationships with your businesses. Your success is measured by their success. Go in and talk with business owners and offer advice when the situation arises. Sometimes, business people will use you to vent their frustrations at poor sales, construction on their street, etc. Let them vent and then work with them to find solutions that are effective. Every day, at least one business owner stops me on the street just to talk – sometimes idle chit-chat, sometimes about serious issues. Either way, these interactions are necessary for a great Main Street program.
- Develop a good relationship with your volunteers. Remember, you are all pulling on the rope in the same direction. Understand their needs and make sure they understand yours. Keep the lines of communication open and make sure that the experiences they get from volunteering are both satisfying and rewarding.
- Say "thank you" a lot. People are giving their time and talents to help your program, pro bono. Businesses sponsor your events. Don't forget to say "thank you" when they attend a meeting, help out at an event, or give money to the cause. Studies have shown that acknowledging someone's effort is often as good as giving them a paycheck for services rendered…no, really!
- Learn from your mistakes. Yes, you are a professional and should always act like one, but you are also human – you will make mistakes. Work to correct these mistakes, but also be sure to learn from them. And here is a little secret – everyone makes mistakes, so people will normally empathize with you and want you to get better. When you make a mistake, suck it up, admit to your faux-pas, make a mental note to learn from it, and move on.
- Realize that you will not see changes overnight. The Main Street Four-Point Approach® is designed to deliver incremental change, not abrupt, sudden, "life-altering" changes. Don't be disappointed if you don't see huge results right away. The issues facing downtowns today weren't caused overnight, so you shouldn't expect them to be fixed overnight. Keep working, keep looking for opportunities, and keep planning – change for the better will come.
- Be bold and set your goals high. Confidence breeds confidence, and the status quo gets stale after a while. Think big – I have made no secret in Portland that I would like us to become one of the first "Great American Main Street" programs in Michigan. Is this a tall mountain? Yes. Will it take a lot of work? Definitely. Is it achievable? You bet! As the old saying goes, "If you think pennies, you get pennies. If you think dollars, you get dollars." Set your goals high and strive to reach them everyday.
- Be flexible in your schedule. Things come up, situations change with little notice, and life is often crazy as a Main Street manager. Remember, you are working with volunteers who are business owners or who have professions outside of their volunteering efforts. Be sensitive to this and work to find a time for special meetings or workshops that fit the majority of your volunteers' schedules. Also remember that this is rarely a 9-5 job: crazy hours and situations will arise, so be prepared.
- Develop a good working relationship with your city. For DDA programs, this may be relatively easy as you might be working right in City Hall, but this advice holds true for 501 (c)3 programs as well. Make sure that the city staff always knows what is happening downtown. Your city manager, your city council, your department of public works, your assessor, your treasurer, and your city clerk will each be able to help you out in ways you haven't even thought about yet. Develop great relationships with these people, and you will face fewer obstacles in your work.
- Always pack a volunteer. My personal favorite saying is this: "There are three things that every manager needs to pack when going to a conference or training – a toothbrush, a change of underwear, and volunteers. You simply won't be able to bring back all of the useful information that you receive at these trainings by yourself, so inviting volunteers to take part in these opportunities is critical to your program's success.
- Take time to relax. Yes, you are the Main Street manager, and yes your downtown is extremely important. And, yes, you will sometimes be working long, crazy hours. However, you will have to take that hat off every once in a while and just relax. Spend time with your family and friends, watch TV, wash your dog, shave your head – whatever. Just be sure to take some time to enjoy yourself outside of work. Personally, I do three things to relax – I spend time with my family, I read, and I play video games, each simply to decompress and unwind. Don't believe me? You're currently reading something from a guy who is in the middle of Robert Caro's book, The Power Broker, while also playing my 17th season of "NHL '08" every night after work, though not at the same time…that would be weird.
Patrick Reagan is the director/Main Street manager of the Portland (Michigan) Downtown Development Authority/Main Street. Published with permission of the Michigan Main Street Center.
Patrick Reagan is the director/Main Street manager of the Portland (Michigan) Downtown Development Authority/Main Street. Published with permission of the Michigan Main Street Center.


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" Manufacturer: Argos / Type: Storage Shelves "
Moving into our new home has been a nightmare I have wanted so much and of course not had the money to do everything I've wanted to do but as we all know it takes years to get a home exactly how we want it. Despite not having alot of money I wanted to make sure my twins bedroom was all smart and matching so knowing they were going to have it decorated in Thomas the Tank I went on the search for furniture and storage boxes.
It was Amazon I was browsing on for Thomas storage and came across the Thomas Stacking Shelves, although these can also be bought in Argos. They cost roughly £15 and so far I think they have definitely been worth the money. The pricing however can be a little confusing, personally if you were to buy them I'd buy them from Amazon as you pay roughly £20 and get the full set of three storage shelves each a different colour, however with argos I'm sure it's £15 for one shelf, and they are sometimes on a buy 2 get one free offer and you don't have a choice of colours either. The colour situation may not be a problem but each colour represents a different Thomas the Tank character and I'm sure it would be better to have one of each main character.
The stacking shelves come flatpacked, as much as possible in a recyclable cardboard box. The box has a perfect photo of the stacking shelves together with a little Thomas fan standing proudly next to them. Opening the box I was greeted by colourful Thomas wooden boards, brightly coloured wooden poles, canvas sheets and a small bag with a sheet of instructions and a few screws.
Without looking at the instructions and only looking at the picture on the box and what you have within the box it is fairly easy to work out how to put it together.
I put the stacking shelves together by myself, using a screwdriver which doesn't come supplied, with little struggle after I'd mastered the first shelf. Each wooden pole had to be screwed in tightly in the holds on each of the coloured and characteries wooden end. The poles are colour co-ordinated with the boards, for example the blue Thomas boards attached to the blue wooden poles. Once one board has been put on tightly and is secure you then need to attach one of the canvas sheets. The sheets have a hole on each corner for you to slide the pole through, which is a bit tricky at first as the hole provided isn't that wide and it is a bit awkward holding the pole in place and trying to stretch the fabric over it. Once the canvas is on you are left with one bit loose and not attached to any poles, this is the shelf covering which you see later on when the shelves are put together. After placing the covers on the 4 poles, you then need to screw the other colour co-ordinated board onto the poles tightly, creating a surprisingly sturdy storage 'shelf'. This process has to then be repeated with the other two boards and sets of poles, again carefully sliding the canvas sheets along the poles.
Once each shelf is together, 'tightly' I must add as otherwise they are wobbly and could quite easily break, they can each either act as seperate storage boxes or 'stack' them up on top of each other. The loose canvas covers come across the top of the shelf and attach with a velcro strip at the front, this in effect 'hides' the toys inside the unit making it look tidy and presentable. They are fairly light, although wooden on the ends but could be easily lifted by a toddler, my 2 year old twins have no problems. The velcro on the covers come apart fairly easy too so no trouble in actually getting to the toys either. Each shelf isn't very deep really but if you have alot of nik nakky toys and fiddly bits these shelves are perfect for storage and can hold quite alot. Especially crayons, little cars, colouring books, pencils, babie dolls etc.
They stand, tall and sturdy in their bedroom and look bright and colourful with the thomas characters smiling back at you either side on the wooden plaques. The plaques are coloured in blue, green and red to suit the character on each side, thomas, james and percy - I think? lol! Once all stacked up together I was surprised to find they weren't wobbly and actually stood quite safe, they don't stand too high either which is a good thing as I would've worried sick about them toppling over onto the twins otherwise. On the box the shelves come in it informs me that the approximate size when assembled is 85H x 40W x 26D - all measured in CM. I'd reccomend these to anybody looking for decent storage but something to match a bedroom, or even just characterised, they look lovely in the twins bedroom and actually do the job of 'storing' their nik naks and toys too preventing alot of mess.


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The "Horse Capital of the World" opened up its doors to the world today. And that opened some eyes. The Florida Horse Park's second annual fall farm tour was earlier this afternoon. The tour had three stops-- at Plumley Farms for thoroughbred horses, Equine Sports Therapy and Rehab Center to see how injured horses are cared for, and Fox Grove Farm to learn about training techniques.
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Welcome to the Spotlight on Java technology blog, the editorial counterpart to the Java technology zone on developerWorks. Over the years (11.5 to be exact), we've amassed a substantial library of great content, and I aim to provide a direct line to it, as well as other notables, here. Check back regularly to see what's new.


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There are no "low recoil" .40 loads from the factory that I know of. The normal stuff is pretty tame compared to a .357
If you reload the options are limitless - you can make loads as light as you want.
As far as finding any .40 in stock - if you can't find it locally, there is plenty available online.
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KX6 multi-functional pliers vs K1/K2 basic pliers:
KX6 multi-functional pliers
NEW! Introducing our new KX6 multi-functional pliers, a more industrial alternative to the basic pliers. These pliers can not only install plastic snaps, but they can also remove plastic snaps, install open-ring metal grip snaps, and be mounted to a foot pedal. Made of heavy duty alloy steel!
K1/K2 basic pliers
The K1 and K2 basic hand-held snap pliers are made specifically for plastic snaps only. They are lightweight and portable, providing a convenient and inexpensive way to install a variety of plastic snap sizes. These basic snap pliers cannot be used to install metal snaps or grommets.
Basic pliers are intended for personal use and not for commercial applications. They tend not to yield results as professional looking as the KX6 multi-functional pliers or our industrial table-top presses.
The K2 model is recommended if you will be installing primarily size 20 snaps, the most popular size. The K2 can also install size 24 snaps, whereas the K1 cannot. What are the differences between the K1 and K2 pliers?
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Qantas first to get in-flight movies on iPads
Aussie national airline Qantas has become the latest carrier to experiment with new ways to deliver in-flight entertainment to passengers, after it went public with a trial of its new Q Streaming system using Wi-Fi-connected iPads.
By replacing the traditional entertainment on some of its Boeing 767-300 aircraft with the Apple tablet, Qantas has set up an instant field test of its own Q Streaming channel, which is based on Lufthansa's BoardConnect technology.
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In use, passengers find an iPad 2 in each seat pocket that's loaded with a Q Streaming app and a fully charged battery.
Other apps are locked down, leaving users to browse what Qantas says is more than 200 hours of video and audio programming delivered over a password-protected wireless network.
Qantas executive Alison Webster said passengers are responding favorably so far.
"The Q Streaming trial has been well received by our customers and the feedback from the trial has been overwhelmingly positive," she said in a press release.
"Customers have enjoyed the flexibility and ease of use of the Q Streaming and the wide range of content available."
At the start of the trial, access is restricted to the company's specially adapted iPads, but Qantas is aiming to open it up to passengers' own wireless-capable equipment, including computers and Android devices.
Seat-back screens finished?
The pilot scheme is intended to assess the viability and cost-effectiveness of using wireless tablets over traditional seat-back video-on-demand systems.
Security measure include -- according to the Qantas Facebook page -- measures to alert airline staff to the whereabouts of each iPad.
"For those wondering about the iPads being removed from the aircraft," it says, "the Qantas iPads have a tracking application installed and will not work outside of the aircraft."
Lastly, if you're curious, the Q Streaming trial is restricted to the Boeing 767 for now simply because the aircraft lacks seat-back screens and has only overhead monitors and bulkhead displays.


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WIAA announces 35 second shot clock for high school varsity basketball
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- The WIAA held its annual Advisory Council meeting Thursday in Stevens Point. The group made many changes for high school sports.
One of those changes was deciding to implement a basketball shot clock. It will go into effect for the 2019-2020 season.
The shot clock will be for varsity games only and will be for 35 seconds. It will be for both girls and boys basketball. Another change is letting the coaches go a little farther up and down the sideline than before. They can now go 28 feet, as opposed to 14 in the past.
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Lakeland Union travels to New Balance Outdoor Nationals.
Submitted: 06/18/2017
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- The New Balance outdoor national track meet happens every year around this time. It takes place in North Carolina, so it typically doesn't mean too much to us here in the Northwoods, until this year.
Lakeland Union sent a few of its runners to the meet. The 4x800 relay team of Darius Diver, Jack Garcia, Kieran Mullen and Kav FitzPatrick ran their second fastest time of the year. Kav FitzPatrick ran in the steeplechase event which isn't even offered by the WIAA.
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Olympic Swimmer Kristy Kowal visits Merrill for BREAKOUT! Swim Clinic
Submitted: 06/17/2017
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- Meeting an Olympian typically stays only a dream. But for swimmers in Merrill, that dream became a reality this weekend.
"To be in Sydney was the real reward for me and to win a medal was the icing on the cake," said Kowal, a silver medalist in the 200m breaststroke.
She is a part of the BREAKOUT! swim clinic.
"That I get to learn more stuff about swimming," said Sydney Spuerl who participated in the clinic.
The clinic is taught by former Olympians or national team members all around the country.
"She told you what you did wrong because she was looking at everybody," said Chelsea Gebauer, another participant.
But she didn't focus on the "wrong" things. She shows them that there isn't much of a difference between the kids and where she started.
"A lot of kids often see us on TV competing and they think 'oh my gosh, they must've been these great swimmers from the get-go'. And being to tell them, 'oh no. We started out just like you, maybe even worse'," said Kowal.
Kristy teaches third grade in the town where she grew up in, Redding, Pennsylvania. It's pretty evident during the clinic that she's great with kids.
"Just being around kids, it's always been something that I've wanted to do and that I was passionate about," said Kowal.
She told the kids her personal story about how she missed the Olympics the first two times by just fractions of a second. Those hard times in her career made it easier for the group to relate to her.
"Don't ever give up on your dreams, no matter how many times you fall short on them," said Kowal.
After the clinic, Kristy had a spaghetti dinner with the group where they could ask her questions and get to know her outside of the pool.
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Antigo alumnus and former NHL player hosts hockey skills camp
Submitted: 06/14/2017
- Summer camp usually means tie-dying t-shirts, canoeing, and playing tag, but not this week. Antigo graduate and former NHL player Joe Piskula came back to town this week for his annual hockey camp. The rink is filled with ice for just this one week each summer.
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Bull fighters share what the rush is like to step in front of a 1300 pound animal
Submitted: 06/11/2017
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- Imagine having 1300 pounds charging directly at you. There are actually people that find that enjoyable. They're bull fighters and two of them were in town this weekend at the Merrill rodeo.
"The day you quit respecting and being fearless of the bulls, is the day you're going to get taken out," said Justin Wolfe, a bull fighter from Louisiana.
Wolfe and his partner, Luke Moore, were fighting bulls this weekend at the Merrill Rodeo. Their role is different than your typical bull rider.
"Provide that cowboy that's been riding that bull the opportunity to get up safely and to the fence," said Moore.
To the average person, you might think they're crazy. But it's simply just their job.
"It's the best job ever," said Moore.
A common misconception is that the bulls are mad and angry. But that's not the case.
"It's like a dog. Either a dog's bred to fight or bite you. A bull's bred to buck," said Wolfe.
But the bulls are still wild animals, which is part of the reason the bull fighters are there.
"Eight out of 10 times, a bull will spin to the right but then, it'll jump out and spin to the left and dump them right on the ground," said Wolfe.
The fighters do it as a profession, but they've also formed a rodeo family over the years.
"You're almost like a bunch of traveling gypsies. You just show up and run into people you haven't seen in a long time," said Wolfe.
And just like that, they're on their way to the next rodeo stop to stand in front of charging bulls.
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Special Olympics State Games host athletes from across the state, including a team from Eagle River
Submitted: 06/10/2017
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- The summer Olympics won't happen again until 2020, but that doesn't mean some local Olympians aren't still competing. UW-Stevens Point held a state-wide Special Olympics competition this weekend. One of those teams was actually from Eagle River. I was there to meet the group and hear all about their experience.
The Northern Access Special Olympics team showed other athletes what they've been working on in the Northwoods.
Tom Maney won a gold medal in his sprinting event.
"Did you have fun today?" "I had fun today, it was a great race." "It was a good race, wasn't it." "Good guys, my crew, my team," said Katherine and Tom Maney.
His sister, Katherine Maney is one of the Northern Access coaches.
"You could probably say I'm the loudest one in the stands," said Katherine.
And she does it for all the right reasons.
"We're here to watch people set aside their disabilities and show us their abilities," said Katherine.
She started volunteering and coaching to help her brother, but also to help a much bigger cause.
"We live in a beautiful, remote area but there's limited availability for individuals with special needs and opportunities for them," said Katherine.
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That approach began in 1964 when John Hein's parents opened Inshalla for the first time. It's been the family business ever since.
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"Playing against them is fun but playing with them is even more fun, and just getting to be on the same team is so much fun," said Northland Pines' Lexi Smith.
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Then the Pack will conclude the preaseason with another home game against the Rams.
Exact dates and times will be announced in the near future.
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Submitted: 03/05/2017
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Nate Mason had 17 points for Minnesota (23-8, 11-7). The Golden Gophers had won eight straight.
Koenig hit five 3s in the second half, including baskets on three straight possessions with less than 3 minutes left. Trice had a four-point play after getting fouled on a 3-pointer with 12:24 left, before hitting a layup about 20 seconds later.
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Submitted: 02/19/2017
- MADISON, Wis. (AP) �" Nigel Hayes scored 14 of his 21 points in the second half, Ethan Happ had 20 points and No. 11 Wisconsin beat No. 23 Maryland 71-60 in a choppy, foul-filled game on Sunday.
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Bronson Koenig scored all nine of his points in the second half, giving the Badgers a lift with his jump shot after the senior missed a game with a left calf injury. Wisconsin shot 51 percent in the second half.
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Submitted: 02/12/2017
- Bryant McIntosh scored 25 points, and defensive-minded Northwestern beat No. 7 Wisconsin 66-59 on Sunday, securing an important win for the school's bid to make its first-ever NCAA Tournament.
Dererk Pardon added 11 for the Wildcats (19-6, 8-4), who confounded the Big Ten-leading Badgers by doubling dominant big man Ethan Happ.
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Submitted: 01/23/2017
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From tea + room. In reference to a lavatory, probably as a variant of t-room ("toilet room").
tearoom (plural tearooms)
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Chainlink Fence? Can it be raised with ripping out?
I have a 4 foot chain link fence, are there adapters or couplers or ???? that I could raise it 2 feet without tearing out the poles and replacing them? I realize I would have to replace the fencing!
From what I read, you want to make your present four foot (4') chain link fence into a new six foot (6') chain link fence--correct? If this is so: YES, there are extensions to add to your current line and corner post to raise this to a six foot fencing height. They will slip over your current post and are secured with allen type screws. But they are not available at any apron store. They will be found only at a fencing installation center. Some of these will not want to sell these to you, some really do not care what you do with them as long as you pay for them. And YES, you will have to change your present four foot fencing for the new six foot fencing, doing all the installation process all over again. The placement of the material, the proper stretching, the tying off, all of that. Good Luck
Not sure where you are located but in my area any fence higher than 4' must be 4' away from the sidewalk. I just built my 6' fence and I was glad I learned that before hand.
And as the previous poster said, there are adapters available to increase the height of the chain-link fence.
Good luck!
Thank You all for your input! Didn't know about the 4' back!!! For living in a MAJOR city AND WORKING for the City, you would be surprised how LITTLE information I can find. The main reason for the higher fence is we bought a 4' deep pool and are concerned about the kids in the neighborhood climbing the fence and getting into pool (possibly hurt main reason).
Yeah, we have a 6' fence around our backyard and we wanted to expand it. Unfortunately we were not able to do so since my boxer pup will jump over a 4' fence with no problems. Another thing I didn't know, our city doesn't allow any new builds with chain link fences, they are not "appealing" to the eye apparently. Also if the fence goes all the way to the sidewalk it must be 50% opened. This is in Cleveland, Oh.
It will stop the under 10's though.
Ron you are SO RIGHT! If they want in they will get in!! LOL (I know we did! public pool not private lol) An HONESTLY I really don't think we would HAVE TO WORRY about, it is a pretty good neighborhood! But just trying to CYA!
Honestly, I think a 6' cedar privacy fence would be the better way to go, but know that's probably not in the budget.
Unless you are required to raise the fence for the pool, I would save the time and effort and $$$. If kids are going to climb it, they will whether it's four or six feet.
That's another reason to build a privacy fence. What they can't see into they'll be much less likely to try and enter. Yes they'll figure out you have a pool there, but they'll be less inclinded to hop the fence if they can't see if someone is home or not.
That is what I am looking for! Someone else suggested going to a fence store! Doesn't matter to me either way! haha But last night the warden was actually talking about "GETTING RID OF THAT UGLY CHAINLINK FENCE"! I think SHE has a ecasheius aboritive (MONEY TREE) somewhere that I DON'T know about! :laughing: She is now saying scalloped vinyl!
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Build it yourself
A lot of people have cottoned on to the fact that you get a better deal if you build your home from the foundations up. It's one of the major reasons why new home sales have soared in recent years. You have a couple of options. First of all, you can approach a new build company who will build your home for you, based on many template designs that they use. Secondly, you can look into taking on the entire project yourself. If you are looking for a quicker timeline, then you should go for the former. If you are prepared to bide your times and put in the work, then the latter can pay off.
However, it's a lot of work. You will have to find a plot of land, hire an architect and a lawyer to help you get through any planning permission problems. You'll also have to find a team of builders that you can trust to get the work done on time. Perhaps the hardest thing, though, is that you will have to manage your budget. It's likely that you will go over - as many of these projects tend to do. The question is, how much more can you afford to pay? If you think this will be an issue, then you are far better off going down the template route.
Buy and renovate
Renovating an old and broken property can be an excellent way to get your perfect family home. You can start again and create it to your liking. You could knock down some walls, for example, and build your perfect kitchen. However, there are a few things to look out for.
Firstly, you need to make sure that the renovations won't cost you more than what you have saved on the discount. There is dilapidated, and there is also unsalvageable, so make sure you have a professional surveyor look at the property before you buy it. If you don't take this seriously, your costs could increase to eye-watering levels. Often, you would have been better off going down the traditional home buying route instead.
Try an auction
House auctions are an excellent way to pick up a bargain- but you have to play the game well. It's not a good idea to go to an auction and buy on your very first visit. Just sit in on a few instead, and get your bearings of the processes. Speak to the successful bidders afterwards and see if they have any tips.
There are bargains to be had, though. Most people who buy from auctions want to move straight in, and can't be bothered with a renovation. So, you will often find that some of the best prices will be for the houses that need a little work. Go for one of these if you want to get the most for your money.
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A brow lift, or forehead lift, is the surgical lifting and smoothing of the forehead to create a more rested, youthful appearance. Most people have a brow lift for cosmetic reasons. A brow lift reduces the signs of aging, including creases and fine lines on the forehead and between the eyebrows. Brow lift surgery can also reposition low or sagging brows that hood the upper eyelid.
A brow lift is a common but major surgery that has risks and potential complications. You may have less invasive treatment options, such as Botox injections. Consider getting a second opinion about all of your treatment choices before having a brow lift.
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Your doctor may recommend additional cosmetic procedures to enhance your appearance. Common combinations include a brow lift and eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), which removes excess skin at the upper or lower eyelids. Brow lifts are also combined with a facelift (rhytidectomy) to reduce the signs of aging in the face and neck.
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I thought I remember reading in a thread way back when that a toilet had to be a certain distance from an exterior wall, and now I can't find that thread. Is that correct? I can't think why it would be an issue but I wanted to check; its always so much easier to just do something right the first time :yes:
The usual distance from a finished wall is 12" on center of a toilet flange. There also are minimum distances allowed from each side and front for other walls, sink bases, etc. Check with your Building Inspection Department for local code. You need a permit and inspections from them anyway.
Good Luck!
"The usual distance from a finished wall is 12" on center..."
Maybe that's what I recall reading. The distance isn't really my question, its more if it could be placed on an exterior wall vs an interior wall.... don't know why I thought it might have been an issue. Thanks!
Of course plumbing may be placed on an exterior wall. It just has to be more carefully insulated to keep the supply pipes from freezing.
Sorry that I misunderstood your question.
I have not seen a code stating you could not install a toilet on an outside wall, but most bathrooms are not set up in a manner to make this feasable. Normally, this would take up unnecessary room. As Mike said, freezing would be the only downfall for this installation. Actually, since the flange would be approximately 12" from the outside wall, even this is not a big deal unless your drain piping is "in" the outside wall. Most codes I have worked under state that there must be 15" from the center of the toilet (side to side) to any wall or cabinet.
Thanks, I appreciate the advice. I don't know where the idea got into my head but I just wanted to verify that I could indeed put it on an outside wall. We just framed in a bathroom upstairs and are working on how to lay it out. No doubt it is tiny, and with a bungalo ceiling it makes it even more crammed. The door had to go in a certain spot, therefore the shower had to go in a certain spot, now we're toying with the toilet and sink placement. I'm sure threads will follow in the future about other joys of being a DIY'er.
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Pancreatic Insufficiency
My vet is concerned about Vader having Pancreatic Insufficiency, however the test is almost $200 and I'm here to get some of the board's experience and opinions with this.
Vader is 1 year old next week, he's eating 4 and a half cups of food a day and is 53lbs. Before 6 months old he had 2 surgeries for foreign body in his intestines and Intussusception. He's always been thin, but they don't like that he hasn't started filling out yet. We recently switched him to his adult blend of food and he's gained 5lbs since doing so. He's always hungry, and going more than 12 hours without food especially when super active results in yellow bile vomiting.
I'm not neglecting to get the test because I don't care, I just simply cannot afford a $200 blood test right now. I'm beyond tapped out and just saved every dollar from Christmas money to get him fixed and would appreciate some other perspectives on this.
The two most common symptoms of EPI is always hungry and diarrhea. The stool is loose and has a greasy appearance to it. I have had two dogs with this condition and it is manageable.
I would go for the test to get that final diagnosis so you can move forward with a treatment plan should EPI be confirmed.
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Can you post a picture...he's very light for his age, but he could just be small and be fine. The 12 hour bile thing isn't surprising, my dog does this as well. My dog isn't always hungry though and doesn't have EPI.
The dogs I know with EPI (when it hit) lost weight drastically, like 10 lbs in one month. Were always eating something (especially outside) and did have digestive issues. Another big sign is if the dog is highly irritable and reactive. This signals that something is wrong with the dog because it doesn't feel healthy and is worried the other dogs/people are going to "take care of it."
Yep I would agree with most of that. My yeo dogs were somewhat abnormal, they were reluctant to eat. The only rationale my vet and i could come up with was stomach upset.
Been there.....I feel your pain!:cry:
I would definitely not get him neutered until he is completely stabilized. Surgery will pull down his immune system and could possibly make things worse.
Keep high fats away from your baby. Check all packages or go to the sites and look for specifics. Have you tried a good quality digestive enzyme/probiotic yet? That and homeopathic remedies literally saved my dogs life!
Here is a good DE/PB: Sunday Sundae by Carrmspac here on the blog: Sunday Sundae Nutritional Supplement
Saphire - I would get the test if I could afford it right now. I still owe the vet $2,500 and can't just drop the money without a LOT of consideration.
The picture isn't the best (hoping I did it right) trying to get a picture of him standing is like trying to nail jello to a tree. He's only lost weight after he had to be on the special diet after surgery, other than that he's looked thinner from growing but gained weight. He's lanky, very thin at the back end but his ribs aren't showing unless he turns. You can feel them but he doesn't look emaciated.
He's been eating everything in sight since we brought him home at 9 weeks old, he's actually getting better with leaving some things alone with age. But he's never irritable, never reactive and always a happy pup. No loose stool, on occasion he'll get an upset tummy from getting into something but he is almost always back to normal within a day or two.
He got neutered 2 days ago, he's been training to do SAR (lots of pretty female GSDs that I'm forever having to keep him away from) and I needed to do it when I had some time off to recoup him. I didn't know it could make things worse, our vet said it was about time and he's been through 2 surgeries before so I figured he'd do fine just like with them.
His dog food isn't high fat to my knowledge, I'll look into it and the probiotic/digestive enzymes.
To be honest I have not heard of an EPI dog (without enzyme support) having normal stools as EPI dogs struggle with digesting any fat.
His picture is difficult for me to see his overall condition but I do notice what appears to be a shiny coat which is also not a characteristic of EPI.
I would do as moms above suggested, add some healthy enzymes to boost absorption. See how he does and monitor his overall health like you are now. I also use Sundae Sunday with my dog. (not an epi dog).
I would cut back the kibble and supplement with something to help him gain weight or change foods so it is higher calorie per cup....if his stool is normal, it is not highly likely that he has EPI....feed smaller meals, more frequently...
His stools are pretty consistent with being normal, on occasion he'll have the upset tummy/runs on occasion but that tends to happen when he tries to eat all the leaves in the back yard and metronidazole clears that right up.
I'm sorry the picture isn't great! I tried getting a picture of him standing and he keeps trying to spin/hop to see what I'm doing. But he does have a soft, fairly shiny coat. It's more shiny than the lab's and he does get a lot of comments on it looking shiny/healthy.
I'm going to keep hover furparenting. I wasn't worried before they said something could be wrong, I was actually really happy he looked like he was putting a little bit of weight on! I'm going to look into the enzyme, I didn't see it say. About how long does one of those containers last?
You can go over to this EPI group for a ton of info and ask questions to see what they suggest: Forum - EPI * Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Not all EPI dogs exhibit the exact same symptoms, all the members over there are very nice and knowledgeable.
Good luck :)
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Product Description
Manufactured in House
Designed to hold all the popular large CDJ players such as the Pioneer, Denon and Technics range.
Built from plywood and heavy duty hardware, the NSP CDJ1000 is perfect for protecting and transporting the Pioneer CDJ2000, 2000NXS, 900NXS, CDJ 1000, 900, 800, Denon DN S5000 & DN S3000, Technics SL-DZ 1200 and Stanton C303 & C304 CD Players. Removable front and rear slot allows access to the CDJ player drawer while still in the case.
Designed to hold:
- Pioneer CDJ 2000
- Pioneer CDJ 2000NXS
- Pioneer CDJ 900NXS
- Pioneer CDJ 850
- Pioneer CDJ 900
- Pioneer CDJ 800
- Denon DN-S5000
- Denon DN-S3000
- Technics SL-DZ 1200
- Stanton C303
- Stanton C304
- 9mm Plywood.
- Heavy duty hardware
- Removable front slot allows easy access to the CDJ player drawer while still in the case
- Fully foam lined
- Adjustable internal foam lining so that you can create the perfect custom fit for your gear
- External Dimensions: H 9 x W 15.2 x D 18.4 inches (H 22.9 x W 38.7 x D 47.2 cm)
- Weight: 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)


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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Jul 23, 2002
|Filing date
|Jun 30, 2000
|Priority date
|Jun 30, 2000
|Fee status
|Also published as
|Publication number
|Herve Buzot
|Original Assignee
|Herve Buzot
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (42), Non-Patent Citations (2), Referenced by (52), Classifications (7), Legal Events (4)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This application is related to the following copending application: U.S. Ser. No. 09/602,950, filed on Jun. 23, 2000, entitled "Applicator for Catamenial Device Having Improved Gripper End"
The present invention provides an applicator and a method of making the applicator for inserting catamenial devices into the body. In particular, the invention provides an applicator having a fingergrip that enables the user to securely grasp the applicator during use.
Applicators for inserting and expelling objects into a body cavity typically comprise an insertion member having an insertion end and a trailing end opposite thereof, and an expulsion member slideably fitted within the insertion member. The trailing end will generally incorporate gripping features to provide a surface that allows the user to securely hold the applicator during use.
One approach to improve handling of an applicator during use is to incorporate a gripping element into or onto the surface of the insertion member at the trailing end. This allows the diameter of the insertion member to remain uniform throughout its length (i.e., diameter of the trailing end is basically be the same diameter as the insertion end). Resistance to finger slippage may be provided by incorporating apertures, projections, ribs or ridges into the trailing end of the insertion member; by scoring the trailing end; or by incorporating a roughening agent into the finish of the gripping area of the trailing end. Voss (U.S. Pat. No. 3,347,234) and Sartinoranont (U.S. Pat. No. 4,447,222) disclose the use of a ring on the trailing end, Brecht (U.S. Pat. No. 3,015,332) discloses the use of a roughened surface. Voss (U.S. Pat. No. 3,575,169) discloses elements attached to the trailing surface. Jackson (WO 98/44885) discloses an applicator barrel provided with texture by a plurality of outwardly extending deformations.
Roberts et al. (U.S. Pat. No. 3,148,680) discloses roughening the surface with a plurality of ribs. Wiegner et al. (U.S. Pat. No. 4,412,833), Orenga et al. (U.S. Pat. No. 5,599,293) and Beastall et al. (GB 2132484) disclose the scoring of the gripping portion of the outer sleeve. Weyenberg et al. (U.S. Pat. No. 5,614,230) and Iskra (U.S. Pat. No. 5,702,553) both disclose an outwardly extending curl on the trailing end of the insertion member.
Hagerty (U.S. Pat. No. 5,709,652) discloses an applicator having a plurality of finger-accepting apertures in the trailing end. The apertures provide relatively abrupt, finger accepting edges to frictionally resist movement of a user's finger.
A second approach is to significantly reduce the diameter of the applicator in the vicinity of the tubular insertion member trailing end, as can be seen in Whitehead (U.S. Pat. No. 4,508,531) and Huffman (U.S. Pat. No. 4,573,964). Schoelling (U.S. Pat. No. 5,453,085) inserts a hollow grip piece having a reduced diameter into the trailing end of the insertion member.
Lichstein et al. (U.S. Pat. No. 4,536,178) discloses a tampon applicator having a tubular barrel to house the tampon and to accommodate a slideable plunger. The rear portion of the barrel has opposing, flattened gripping surfaces with ribs. Dohzono et al. (GB 2166656A) discloses a grip portion disposed to the rear of the insertion member. The grip portion has recessed or flat, plane-like portions.
Lastly, attempts have been made to incorporate two or more physical restraints as a means for the user to hold the applicator securely during all of the steps of use. U.S. Pat. No. 4,921,474 discloses a sanitary tampon applicator comprising a plastic outer sleeve having a diameter-reduced section along a length adjacent its rear end so as to form an annular shoulder, and an annular rib at its rear open end.
While the prior art is replete with examples of fingergrips, there still remains a need for an effective fingergrip which can be retrofitted or applied to the trailing end of an applicator of any shape, comprising features that aid in insertion of catamenial devices into the body cavity.
The present invention relates to a gripping member for providing a raised area of resistance to movement of a user's manual digit. The fingergrip member member has a leading end, a trailing end, and an intermediate portion therebetween. It includes a gripping sheet having an attachment end, an outer end opposite thereof. The gripping sheet is wound up to be superposed with the outer end exposed on the outer surface of the gripping member, and the gripping member has a raised area.
The invention also relates to an applicator for delivering an object into a body cavity. The applicator has an insertion end, and a trailing end opposite the insertion end. The trailing end has an edge. The applicator has a finger gripping member as described above attached to the outer surface of the trailing end of the applicator.
An applicator according to this invention can be formed by a method including the step of encircling a gripping sheet about the trailing end of a tubular insertion member in a manner that the gripping sheet superposes onto itself about the tubular insertion member to form a gripping member having a leading end, a trailing end, and an intermediate portion. The trailing end of the gripping member is disposed toward the trailing end edge of the tubular insertion member.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of tampon applicator;
FIG. 2 is a plan view of a gripping sheet according to a second, preferred embodiment;
FIG. 3 is a side elevation of a tampon applicator having a finger grip according to a second, preferred embodiment (plunger shown broken away);
FIG. 4 is a plan view of a gripping sheet according to a third embodiment;
FIG. 5 is a side elevation of a tampon applicator having a finger grip according to a third embodiment (plunger shown broken away);
FIGS. 6 and 7 show an alternate example of the third embodiment;
FIG. 8 is a plan view of a gripping sheet according to a first, preferred embodiment;
FIG. 9 is a side elevation of the sheet from FIG. 1 attached to a tampon insertion member (plunger shown broken away); and
FIG. 10 is a side elevation of a tampon applicator having a finger grip according to a first, preferred embodiment (plunger shown broken away).
Referring now to the drawings, there are in the various figures multiple embodiments of fingergrips that are particularly useful for aiding in the insertion of catamenial and prophylactic devices into a vaginal canal.
FIG. 1 illustrates a generic applicator 10 comprising two tubular elements: insertion member 20 and plunger 40. Insertion member 20 has insertion end 22 and trailing end 24. Trailing end 24 has edge 26. Plunger 40 is slideably fitted within the trailing end 24.
Referring to FIGS. 2-10, the applicator 10 of the present invention further comprises a gripping member that can be manufactured separately from the insertion and plunger members and thereafter immovably affixed to at least a portion of trailing end 24 of insertion member 20, or it can be formed about the trailing end 24 of insertion member 20.
Another preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. As seen in FIG. 2, sheet 102 has two longitudinal sides 104, 104′, attachment end 106 and outer end 108. Although not necessary, longitudinal sides 104, 104′ may be symmetrical. Attachment end 106 may be affixed perpendicularly to trailing end 24 of insertion member 20 (not shown). While outer end 108 is shown as blunt, the end may be of any configuration. Especially preferred are ends that are blunt or angled or have sharp or rounded points. The gripping member 100 is formed by superposing sheet 102 completely around insertion member 20 with the outer end 108 exposed as shown in FIG. 3. The central portion 110 of gripping member 100 has an increased height compared to leading and trailing gripper ends 112, 112′.
FIGS. 4-7 show gripping sheet 122 comprising attachment end 126, two longitudinal sides 124, 124′ and outer end 128. One of the longitudinal sides, either 124 or 124′, forms a right angle with attachment end 126. For instance, as illustrated in FIG. 4, longitudinal side 124 forms a right angle with attachment end 126. When gripping sheet 122 is attached to trailing end 24 and wrapped around insertion member 20, gripping member 120 is formed. As shown in FIG. 5, leading gripper end 130 comprises a thicker or more built up gripping area than trailing gripper end 132. Similarly, as seen in FIG. 6, longitudinal side 144′ forms a right angle with attachment end 146. After wrapping sheet 142 about trailing end 24 to form gripping member 140, trailing gripper end 150 comprises a thicker gripping area than leading gripper end 152. In FIGS. 4 and 6, the longitudinal sides (sides 124, 124′ in FIG. 4 and 144, 144′ in FIG. 6) are unequal in length.
The gripping member may be formed from multiple gripping sheets. For example, two trapezoidal or triangular shaped gripping sheets (such as those seen in FIGS. 2, 4 and 6) can be positioned adjacent each other, either touching or slightly separated, on the trailing end of the insertion member. The resultant gripping member will have two thicker gripping areas and a portion of decreased diameter therebetween. Any number or placement of gripping sheets may be used.
FIGS. 8-10 shows, in general, another preferred shape for gripping member 260. Gripping member 260 comprises sheet 262 which has two longitudinal sides 264, 264′, attachment end 266, intermediate portion 270 having sides 272, 272′, and outer ends 274, 274′ (outer surface 276 of sheet 262 shown FIG. 9). While FIG. 8 shows the preferred embodiment for the gripping sheet having in general, an "M" shape, other shapes including "U", "↑", "V", "W", etc., (including the boxed form of the letters), are possible. Although not necessary, sides 272, 272′ may be symmetrical. As with the first embodiment, outer ends 274, 274′ may be of any configuration.
FIG. 9 shows attachment of sheet 262 to trailing end 224 of insertion member 220. As shown, attachment end 266 of sheet 262 attaches perpendicular to edge 226 and encircles trailing end 224. In the preferred embodiment, longitudinal side 264′ is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and is adjacent edge 226 of the tubular insertion member. It is not necessary that longitudinal side 264′ is flush with edge 226. Sheet 262 is continuously wrapped around trailing end until outer ends 274, 274′ are affixed to outer side 276. Outer ends 274, 274′ may form a smooth junction with outer side 276, but this is not necessary.
FIG. 10 shows a wrapped fingergrip made from sheet 262 which has been wrapped around trailing end 224 multiple times. As shown, fingergrip has leading and trailing portions 280, 280′, respectively having an increased height or thickness compared to intermediate portion 282. This difference in thickness allows the user's finger to grip intermediate portion 282 and manipulate the tampon without slipping. Sides 272, 272′ also form an area of resistance which aids in the user securely handling the tampon applicator during use. The multiple steps formed by sides 272, 272′ provide increased surface area and resistance for the user's fingers. The thicker the material used to form gripping sheet 262, the more pronounced the steps formed by sides 272, 272′ and generally, the greater frictional resistance the gripping member will exhibit to the user's fingers. A gripping sheet made from a thicker material will also cause outer ends 274, 274′ to form abrupt junctions with the layers upon which outer ends 274, 274′ have been overlaid.
As can be seen from the embodiments described above, the gripping member profile results from the orientation of one or both longitudinal sides to the direction of winding. For example, with a tubular insertion member having a substantially uniform cross-section in the region of the gripping member, a longitudinal side edge oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tubular insertion member will provide a thicker gripping area adjacent that longitudinal axis as shown in FIGS. 5 and 7. In other words, if the gripping sheet is wound about the tubular insertion member with a longitudinal edge aligned with itself in lower layers, that edge of the gripping member will be thicker than edges at which the longitudinal edge of overlapping layers is offset from its position in lower layers. With the same limitations, if no longitudinal side edge is oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (or aligned with its position in lower layers), the thicker gripping area will be away from the side edges as shown in FIG. 3.
The longitudinal sides of the gripping sheet or of an individual gripping sheet portion are preferably not parallel to each other. This provides for the change in thickness as the sheet is superposed as it is wound onto itself, and it provides a maximum width of the gripping sheet or gripping sheet portion along the length of the gripping sheet or portion. The gripping sheets and gripping sheet portions disclosed above, generally have a maximum width at a distance from the outer end. Preferably, the maximum width is proximate the attachment end, but it could also be located intermediate the attachment and outer ends. ordinarily skilled practitioners will also recognize that the maximum width could be proximate the outer end to provide a smoother outer surface of the gripping member. However, this arrangement of relatively non-elastic materials, such as paper, could easily result in a wrinkled and unsightly outer surface of the gripping member. Of course, an elastic material would likely provide a substantially smooth outer surface.
Preferably, the longitudinal sides have a relatively smooth, straight edge. However, the finger engaging properties of the gripping member may be enhanced by providing a longitudinal side edge with a different edge treatment. A representative, non-limiting list of possible edge treatments including scallops, zigzag, notched or saw-toothed, and the like. This form edge treatment can provide a rougher leading and trailing end or other finger engaging surface of the gripping member.
Applicators are generally constructed of one of two basic materials: plastic and paperboard. Similarly, the gripping sheet can be constructed of identical materials. Paperboard products appeal to both the manufacturer and the consumer, derived from factors such as ease of manufacture, cost of manufacture, purchase cost, environmental benefits, and flushability convenience. A gripping member, manufactured separately, can be retrofitted onto a paperboard tubular insertion member, without significantly eliminating any of the noted appeal.
The cardboard used in tampon applicators can be a single layer of cardboard material, or it can be a plurality of laminated layers to provide multiple benefits relating to the various layers. Useful cardboard stock for the formation of the tubular elements includes, without limitation, paperboard, cardboard, cup stock, paper, and the like. The laminated cardboard material may include a surface layer or coating of plastic, wax, silicone, and the like that may be useful to increase the comfort to the user during insertion and withdrawal. The plastic coating may include, without limitation, polyolefins such as polyethylene and polypropylene, polyesters such as polyethylene terephthalate, polycaprolactone, polyvinyl alcohol, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers, cellophane, and the like. Preferred tubular element materials include laminated cardboards. Preferred laminated cardboards include plastic laminated or plastic coated cardboard materials. These plastic laminated cardboard materials may include additional layers such as adhesive layers, tie layers, and the like.
Examples of processes used for making paperboard applicator components include, without limitation: spiral winding as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,346,468; convolute winding as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,508,531; and forming a sheet around a mandrel and then sealing an overlapped seam as disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,755,164 and 5,599,293.
Applicators may also be manufactured from conventional plastic, such as injection-moldable or blow-moldable plastic, biodegradable plastic, such as those disclosed Dabi et al. US Pat. No. 5,910,520, the entire contents herewith incorporated by reference. Generally, commercially available products are made from an olefinic-based polymer, such as polyethylene, and at least the insertion members are formed through an injection molding process. This process is used because the manufacture must balance some key characteristics of the tubular insertion member. Molding inserts and cores are machined to form a slightly tapered product, such that the wall thickness in the gripping region is relatively thick to maintain structural stability during the insertion and expulsion steps of use, while the thickness in the insertion end is minimized to provide flexibility and low expulsion force. Injection molding also enables the manufacture to make uniquely shaped tubular insertion members. There are less sophisticated/ expensive polymer forming techniques, such as extrusion and blow molding that can be employed. Manufacturing a gripping member separately, and then retrofitting it to the insertion member, allows these alternatives to be used.
The gripping member of the present invention can be made from any process that allows the gripping sheet to be formed in the desired shape and wrapped around the formed applicator. Especially preferred are gripping sheets made from woven or nonwoven materials, paper, paper products, thermoplastic, laminated plastic and polymeric sheets. Materials that are treatable in order to become pliable and manipulated can also be used. An example of such a material is a plastic sheet that becomes soft and pliable upon heating. The surface of the gripping sheets may include roughening agents including pulverized stone or sand, edge deformations, apertures, scoring, plurality of ribs or raised portions. The attachment portion of the gripping sheet is attached to the trailing end of the insertion member of the applicator.
Preferably, the gripping sheet is wrapped around the insertion member multiple times. Gripping sheets made from thin material may result in a thinner gripping member while gripping sheets made from thicker materials will likely produce relatively thick gripping members. In a particular instance, a thicker gripping member may be required if the outer surface of the gripping sheet is smooth; the edges formed by the longitudinal edges may offer a rougher gripping area for the user's finger. Dimensions for the gripping sheet may vary according to the diameter of the tubular element. Additionally, the material used for the gripping sheet may dictate the number of times the gripping sheet over-wraps the tubular element and therefore, the length of the gripping sheet may vary. Materials having a thickness ranging from about 0.05 mm to about 3 mm are preferred. Especially preferred are gripping sheets having a thickness of 0.1 mm to about 2 mm.
Typical dimensions for the tubular elements useful in tampon applicators include a length of about 50 to 80 mm, a diameter of about 8 to 20 mm, and a thickness of about 0.1 to 0.6 mm. Preferably, the diameter of the inner tubular element (i.e., the plunger) is less than the diameter of the outer tubular element (i.e., insertion member) to allow for a telescopic arrangement of the inner tubular element within the outer tubular element as shown in FIG. 1.
Any adhesives or methods of attachment may be used to secure the gripping sheet to the insertion member. Examples of suitable adhesives can be found in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,718,898 and 4,857,393, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.
Various embodiments of the present invention will be evident to one skilled in the art. Accordingly, the scope of the invention should not be limited to the specifics described above but instead be measured with respect to the appended claims.
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|Melinda Cettina
|Applicator device
|Apr 13, 2007
|Oct 16, 2008
|Raymond Albert Sargent
|Applicator having an enhanced gripping region
|Jun 5, 2007
|May 21, 2009
|Playtex Products, Inc.
|Multiple-component tampon applicator
|Jan 24, 2008
|Jul 30, 2009
|Nancy Karapasha
|Applicator having plunger with gripping elements
|Mar 8, 2010
|Jul 1, 2010
|Playtex Products, Inc.
|Barrel for a tampon application assembly and methods of forming
|Apr 15, 2010
|Aug 12, 2010
|Playtex Products, Inc.
|Ergonomic tampon applicator
|Apr 2, 2004
|Oct 21, 2004
|Playtex Products, Inc.
|Improved tampon applicator assembly
|Apr 2, 2004
|Jul 27, 2006
|Playtex Products Inc
|Improved tampon applicator assembly
|Jul 15, 2004
|Feb 3, 2005
|The Procter & Gamble Company
|Applicator having an indented fingergrip with raised portions
|Jun 12, 2007
|Aug 7, 2008
|Playtex Products Inc
|Tampon assembly providing proper bodily placement of a pledget
|Apr 9, 2008
|Oct 23, 2008
|The Procter & Gamble Company
|Applicator having an enhanced gripping region
|Apr 9, 2008
|Dec 31, 2008
|Devin William Baldridge
|Applicator having an enhanced gripping region
|U.S. Classification
|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
|Dec 19, 2005
|Fee payment
Year of fee payment: 4
|Mar 1, 2010
|Maintenance fee reminder mailed
|Jul 23, 2010
|Lapse for failure to pay maintenance fees
|Sep 14, 2010
|Expired due to failure to pay maintenance fee
Effective date: 20100723