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This set of Gemaco Monarch red playing cards from the Classic Series. Gemaco has recently been reformulated to have some of the best snap and shape memory unlike any card in the market. Gemaco cards are thicker than other plastic playing cards. Gemaco 100% plastic playing cards are now being used by many large poker rooms.
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|Jun 8, 2004
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|Jan 24, 2002
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|Jan 24, 2002
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|Joseph J. Ruane
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|Joseph J. Ruane
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|Patent Citations (15), Referenced by (20), Classifications (5), Legal Events (3)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
The present invention pertains to a system of orthopedic rest aids, more particularly, to a system of orthopedic garments used to anchor protective or supportive pads in proximity to symptomatic joints during rest.
The development of arthritis, chronic tendonitis, bursitis, and other chronic degenerative joint diseases, to varying degrees, is an inevitable part of the aging process. Additionally, disorders of joint alignment can increase pain syndromes, which can often occur at a distance from the misaligned joint. Such joint disorders can arise not only from aging, but also from injuries, post-trauma malconvalesence, congenital deformations, and biochemical and hormonal changes, fluctuations, instability such as that due to pregnancy and to otherwise anomalous conditions. In addition to the well-known pain these conditions impose on individuals engaged in routine and daily activities, the conditions are an often-underappreciated cause of sleep deprivation. Discomfort in the joint regions can cause sleep disturbances and frequent awakening due to localized pain.
For example, a variety of degenerative joint conditions can cause pain that results in sleep deprivation. These conditions are worsened by the degeneration and loss of intracorporeal tissue, sinovia, and related structures, which occurs with aging, and which leaves the bony structures of various joints, less protected and therefore more susceptible to injury from the effects from otherwise ordinary stresses and movement. Pain is frequently addressed with medication that causes undesirable side effects, which can include serious gastrointestinal bleeding and other disturbances that affect appetite and food intake. The resulting cycle of pain, medication, and side effects ultimately causes poor health, decreased quality of life, and increased medical spending. Lack of sleep can further instigate and exacerbate other health problems, such as hypertension and stress syndromes.
In order to avoid the complications and side effects attendant to systemic drug treatments, pain syndromes are sometimes treated with mechanical appliances, such as various pad type devices. Padding can reduce the symptoms of many joint conditions, without the side effects attendant to systemic drug treatments. However, common problems exist with commonly available padding including the difficulties inherent in the need to accommodate physiological idiosyncrasies of every symptomatic individual. Such customized padding requirements are further complicated with the need to predictably and reproducibly shape and place appropriate padding that addresses the particular symptoms, the need to adjust and reproduce the position of the padding as symptoms are relieved and as they change, and the need to anchor the padding to resist displacement during normal body motion during sleep. In other words, the pad-type appliances most commonly known in the prior art restrict the ability of the individual and their health care provider to properly obtain or prescribe padding that adequately meets the needs of the physique and symptoms of the individual without excessive costs and considerable inconvenience. Moreover, current pads and methods for use and related devices are often provided without complementary education being provided to the symptomatic individual as to how to adjust and optimize the padding for optimal results, or to accommodate changes in symptoms.
Such limitations in the prior art devices and methods can be better appreciated with reference to selected examples. Attempts to protect and avoid injury to joints have been made in the form of protective garments that are designed to surround and cushion joints, including, for example, the hip joint. One such attempt is described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,195,809 to Garcia, which describes padding that is limited to a trochanteric pad sewn into an outside pocket on the lateral aspect of a close fitting garment. Garcia's proposed arrangement is restricted in application because it is not possible to move the pad or to change the thickness or shape of the pad without effecting a complete change in garments. Similarly limited fixed pad configurations also appear in U.S. Pat. No. 5,689,836 to Fee et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 5,636,377 to Wiener; and U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,168,576 & 5,423,087 to Krent et al.
Attempts at adjustability of joint pads have been illustrated in certain prior art illustrations, which fall short of achieving the more desirable capabilities. For example, Wiener '377 teaches discrete sections of opposing hook and pile fasteners on a garment and a pad. However, the Wiener arrangement restricts the possible variety of pad configurations and does not allow but a limited number of adjustment positions. The variable anchoring system taught by Murray in U.S. Pat. No. 5,048,542 has many shortcomings including that it depends on constriction about a joint to provide anchoring, and that it does not offer easily predictable or reproducible adjustments. The method taught in U.S. Pat. No. 4,641,641 to Strock is anchored by adhesives to the skin, which makes it unsuitable where multiple adjustments are required, or for long-term use, especially in applications involving pressure sores, and in that it also lacks a reproducible system for adjustment.
Properly positioned padding can support the joints in a manner to alter biomechanical anatomical relationships and can frequently decrease pain at intracorporeal locations distal to the padding. For example, low back pain is an exceedingly common musculoskeletal affliction. Low back pain is frequently caused by compression of the posterior elements of the spine, or by posterior shift of vertebral disk material. Mechanical lower back pain often responds to postural correction and muscle balancing, which decreases excessive loading forces through the posterior elements of the lumbar spine. Often, the amount of mechanical correction needed to reverse these stresses is very small. Reversal of lordosis by only a few millimeters can produce very satisfying results and is the goal of abdominal strengthening, which is commonly used to treat this problem. This is often achieved through physical therapy and exercise, but due to a dismal long-term adherence to exercise programs by most patients, such individuals soon experience a return of symptoms.
Common methods of assisting with positional correction of mechanical low back pain include various appliances, most often pillows, under the knees and back to address the discomfort. Using such appliances at night may result in initial comfort, but a common problem is that as soon as the individual rolls over or assumes a non-supine position, the appliance shifts and even a return to the original position does not restore the benefit.
The present invention addresses these and many other shortcomings in the current art. The contemplated orthopedic rest aids according to the instant invention enable easily customizable, secure, and reproducible anatomical compatibility and orientation in a collections of features and benefits that results in an apparatus that can be fine-tuned for each symptomatic individual by both the health care professional and the patient without undue difficulty or expense. The preferred orthopedic rest aids are lightweight, reconfigurable, securely attached to, and yet easily adjusted on the garment. Any of a wide number of shape adjustable pads and donning arrangements is possible with the embodiments according to the instant invention.
The orthopedic rest aids according to the present invention are useful in both padding vulnerable joints and in supporting joints and constituent structures and elements to address symptomatic and undesirable biomechanical relationships. Finally, as can be understood by those having ordinary skill in the art, the various new and novel configurations, variations, and modifications of the preferred embodiments can be configured to meet a wide variety of specific anatomical idiosyncrasies and as well as any number of symptom complexes and preferred treatment regimens.
What has been needed but heretofor unavailable, is an orthopedic rest aid that is not only compatible for use with the largest number of possible patient anatomies and treatment indications, but which is also available in a form that maximizes patient convenience and comfort without undue expense, and which minimizes the intervention and maintenance required by health care professionals who are in high demand. Moreover, the preferred apparatus should be easily adapted to perform well with any of the aforementioned types of anomalous conditions including those described above and contemplated herein.
The present invention meets these and other needs by enabling the patient to overcome pain and discomfort for purposes of improving quality of sleep without the need for expensive and inconvenient or ineffective padding systems and appliances. The devices according to the present invention accomplish this with a minimum of complexity and with a maximum of flexibility. The various embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein are readily adapted for ease of customization, reconfigurability, replacement, and user optimization, in addition to simplicity of manufacture, low producibility costs in view of the prior art, and immediate compatibility with most common types of maligned joint induced pain and symptom complexes.
In its most general sense, the present invention contributes a novel and useful advance to the field of art of orthopedic rest aids, and more particularly such devices having the form of comfortable sleep compatible appliances and integrated sleep wear, by offering a new and innovative capability that until now has been unavailable. In one configuration, the device according to the instant invention is directed to a reconfigurable orthopedic sleep aid that is adapted to be worn by a patient about the hips and at least one thigh. The sleep aid preferably includes a garment that is adapted to substantially surround the hip and at least one thigh and that has at least one attachment. The garment also bears an imprinted coordinate indicia pattern and one or more imprinted orientation indicia. The indicia generally correspond to an anatomical location of the patient, which includes for example, a greater trocanter of the hip, a posterior superior iliac crest, a coccyx, and an anterior ventral position medially aligned with the navel, and combinations thereof.
The sleep aid also preferably includes at least one substantially compressible pad that has a generally annular profile and a generally toroidal cross sectional profile. The pad is attached to or carried from the attachment on the garment near to the greater trochanteric area of the hip of the patient. When the patient assumes a lateral recumbent position, this arrangement serves to distribute the weight of the patient away from the greater trocanter and to surrounding tissues. The pad also preferably bears reference indicia that are adapted to cooperate with the coordinate indicia pattern on the garment whereby the patient can easily and reproducibly establish at least one preferred placement position for the pad on the garment.
The sleep aid also preferably includes an interior surface of the garment that is conformally formed as the at least one attachment. For example, the entire interior surface can be an attachment surface that is adapted to repositionably carry the pad. Also, the attachment is substantially formed from a dermally comfortable pile material compatible for use as a loop portion of a hook and loop type fastener assembly. To attach to the pile material, the pad further preferably incorporates a hook portion of the fastener assembly. Also, for non-ambulatory patients, or for incontinent patients that must don additional excretion absorbing materials, the garment is further modified to have edges defining an opening that is positioned about the perineal region of the patient.
In the presently described embodiment, the reconfigurable orthopedic sleep aid also preferably incorporates two substantially compressible pads that have a generally annular profile and a generally toroidal cross sectional profile. The pads are preferably attached to and or carried from the attachment of the garment near the respective greater trochanteric areas of the hips. For even more improved comfort, the pads can be further formed with generally tapered edges about inner and outer peripheries, which can be adapted to better distribute weight away from the region of concern and to surrounding tissues. In further variations of the instant embodiment, the preferred pads may be formed to have a generally cycloidal profile that defines an interior recess having a generally elliptical profile.
In a modification to any of the preceding arrangements, the reconfigurable orthopedic sleep aid of the instant invention can be adapted to be worn by a patient about the hips and legs. This modification preferably includes a generally loose fitting trouser garment that is adapted to be worn by the patient during sleep. The garment includes an attachment portion that is conformally formed on an interior or exterior surface of the garment. A coordinate indicia pattern and one or more orientation indicia maybe imprinted on the garment and would preferably correspond generally to an anatomical location of the patient for positioning of the garment as described above. The sleep aid also preferably includes at least one substantially compressible pad. The preferred pad has a generally annular profile and a generally toroidal cross sectional profile, and is attached to and or carried from the attachment portion on the garment. In one exemplary arrangement, the pad is positioned near the greater trochanteric area of the hip of the patient. When the patient assumes a lateral recumbent position, the pad functions to distribute the weight of the patient away from the greater trocanter and to surrounding tissues. The preferred pad also preferably bears reference indicia that are adapted to cooperate with the coordinate indicia pattern imprinted on the garment to establish at least one easily reproducible and easy to locate placement position on the garment.
The sleep aid according to the instant invention may also be directed to include a garment as described that also is adapted to include at least one generally wedge shaped and substantially compressible pad configured to be carried from the attachment. In variation of preceding embodiments, the wedge shaped pad is attached to the garment proximate the gluteal fold of the patient to, when the patient assumes a supine recumbent position, effect posterior tilt of the pelvis to decrease the lordotic position of the back. As with preceding embodiments and variations, the at least one wedge also preferably includes reference indicia that are adapted to cooperate with the coordinate indicia pattern imprinted on the garment, which enable ease and reproducibility of placement on the garment. The present variation also further contemplates modifications wherein two generally wedge shaped and substantially compressible pads are adapted to be attached to and carried from the garment near the respective gluteal folds. This arrangement is also directed to use in the configuration that includes the reconfigurable orthopedic sleep aid being adapted to be worn by a patient about the hips and legs. In this further alternative arrangement, the garment is configured as a generally loose fitting trouser that adapted to be worn by the patient during recuperation or sleep.
In yet other modifications to any of the preceding embodiments, the reconfigurable orthopedic sleep aid of the instant invention is also adapted to be worn by a patient about a knee joint. In this configuration, a garment is adapted to substantially conform to and surround the knee joint and to have at least one attachment. This garment also preferably is imprinted with a coordinate indicia pattern and one or more orientation indicia that generally correspond to an anatomical location of the patient. In this variation, the indicia are adapted and positioned to correspond with, for example, a medial and a lateral border of the patella, a lateral and a medial compartment of a respective inferior and superior knee joint, and a hamstring tendon of the knee joint, and combinations thereof. As with preceding embodiments, this alternative configuration incorporates at least one substantially compressible pad that is formed with a generally annular profile and a generally toroidal cross sectional profile. The pad is preferably configured for attachment to the attachment on the garment so that it is worn about medio-lateral aspect of the knee joint. As worn and when the patient assumes a lateral recumbent position, the pad distributes the weight of the patient away from the medio-lateral aspect, to surrounding tissues. Preferably, the pad also bears reference indicia that are adapted to cooperate with the coordinate indicia pattern to establish at least one placement position on the garment that is easy for the patient to identify, and that is easy to reproduce, once the preferred location is established by the patient and or the care giver. This variation may also further incorporate any of the preceding additional modifications and arrangements.
The reconfigurable orthopedic sleep aid according to the instant invention also further incorporates a generally loose fitting trouser garment that is adapted to be worn by the patient during sleep, and which is adapted to alleviate discomfort of one or more knee joint related anomalies. This configuration includes an attachment portion that is conformally formed on a surface of the garment and includes one or more orientation indicia and a coordinate indicia pattern that generally corresponds to a predetermined anatomical location of the patient. The anatomical location can include, for example, a medial and a lateral border of the patella, a lateral and a medial compartment of a respective inferior and superior knee joint, and a hamstring tendon of the knee joint, and combinations thereof. The instant embodiment also includes at least one substantially compressible pad having a generally annular profile and a generally toroidal cross sectional profile with tapered inner and outer edges. The pad is also preferably configured to be attached to and carried from the attachment portion of the garment near the predetermined anatomical location to distribute the weight of the patient away from the predetermined location and to surrounding tissues, when the patient assumes a lateral recumbent position. The preferred pad is also preferably imprinted with reference indicia adapted to cooperate with the coordinate indicia pattern on the garment for easy and reproducible placement on the garment.
The preceding variations, modifications, and alterations of the various preferred embodiments may be used either alone or in combination with one another as will become more readily apparent to those with skill in the art with reference to the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments and the accompanying figures and drawings.
Without limiting the scope of the present invention as claimed below and referring now to the drawings and figures, wherein like reference numerals, and like numerals with primes, across the several drawings, figures, and views refer to identical, corresponding, or equivalent elements, components, features, and parts:
FIG. 1 is a front elevation view, in reduced scale, of an orthopedic rest aid according to the principles of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is an elevated perspective view, in enlarged scale, of the apparatus side of FIG. 1 with certain elements added and removed for clarity;
FIG. 3 is a profile top view, rotated and in enlarged scale, of an element of the device of FIG. 2 with certain structure removed for purposes of illustration;
FIG. 4 is a cross-section view, taken along section line 4—4 of FIG. 3, in enlarged scale, of a portion of the component of FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a lateral aspect detail view, in enlarged scale, of a variation of the device of FIG. 1 and according to the instant invention;
FIG. 6 is a posterior elevation view of the device of FIG. 5;
FIG. 7 is a medial (or lateral) aspect elevation view, in reduced scale, of a variation of the embodiments of FIGS. 1 and 5;
FIG. 8 is a medial (or lateral) aspect elevation view, in reduced scale, of a variation of the embodiment of FIG. 7;
FIGS. 9 and 10 are also medial (or lateral) aspect elevation views, in reduced scale, of modifications of the embodiments of FIGS. 7 and 8;
FIG. 11 is a plan view, in reduced scale, of an orthopedic rest aid according to the principles of the present invention;
FIG. 12 is a rotated cross-sectional view taken along section line 12—12 in FIG. 11;
FIG. 13 is a rotated cross-sectional view taken along section line 13—13 in FIG. 11; and
FIG. 14 is an anterior view of an orthopedic rest aid garment according to the principles of the present invention.
The orthopedic sleep aid device according to the present invention demonstrates a significant advance in the state of the art of orthopedic sleep aids adapted to be compatible with a wide variety of anatomical sizes and shapes for purposes of minimizing or eliminating pain due to anomalous joint symptoms and preferred treatment plans. Of particular note and in contrast to the cumbersome, economically non-viable, and clinically undesirable prior art devices, the instant invention is well-suited for use in ameliorating pain from and in treating causes and symptoms of various disorders of joints and related tissues and anatomical structures. Also, in view of the now possible reconfigurability offered by the instant invention, the patient is no longer limited by the prior art device because the novel and heretofore unavailable device may be easily and continually optimized to maximize comfort and efficacy for ever-changing anatomical, symptomatic, and proposed treatment regimen requirements.
With reference now to the various figures and specifically to FIGS. 1 and 2, a reconfigurable orthopedic sleep aid 100 is depicted, which is adapted to be worn by a patient (not shown) about the hips and legs. The sleep aid 100 is preferably in the form of either a stretchable close fitting girdle or trouser garment 110. The sleep aid 100 may also take the form of any of a variety of equally suitable loose fitting pajama-type, short or long, pant boxer-style or trouser-style garments, similar to garment 110, and which are also contemplated by the instant invention and well-known to those with skill in the art of sleep wear garment products. The stretchable, stretchably conformable, or loose fit garment 110 may preferably include a waistband 120 that may be formed from an elastic material or that may incorporate a tie cord, either of which can be used to retain the donned garment 110 about the waist of the patient. In alternative arrangements of this configuration and for special purpose situations, such as extremely obese or muscular patients for whom typically configured garments would not suffice, the present invention may also further be adapted to include a waist strap and a single leg strap (not shown) that may be wrapped about the waist and leg of the patient to retain a modified garment similar to the garment 110 shown in the figures, which alternative can be used for the contemplated purposes.
The garment 110 also preferably incorporates at least one attachment portion 130 that may be formed from a pile-type fabric of small thread loops that is compatible with the hook and loop type fastener assembly more commonly known in the art as "Velcro�", which is available from DuPont Corporation, USA. Although shown in FIG. 2 as covering only a portion of an exterior surface 140 of the garment 110, the attachment portion 130 pile or loop material may be conformally formed about the entire exterior, interior, or both surfaces of the garment so as to create an infinitely adjustable configuration as described in more detail below. Preferably, the attachment pile 130 is formed from a dermally compatible and comfortable material that will maximize comfort of the patient during extended periods of contact.
The garment 110 also preferably but optionally bears a coordinate indicia pattern 150 of independently labeled and intersecting lines or other similarly effective indicia that enable precise identification of anatomical locations proximate various locations on the garment 110. One or more anatomical orientation indicia 160, 165, 170 are also preferably imprinted on the garment 110 and correspond to predetermined anatomical locations that are not difficult to locate for the layman patient. For example, as reflected in FIGS. 1 and 2, orientation indicia 160 correspond generally to the posterior superior iliac crest, indicia 165 correspond to the greater trocanter, and indicium 170 (FIG. 1) corresponds generally to an anterior ventral location that may align with the navel or coccyx of the patient (not shown). The indicia 160, 165, 170 are thus useful for purposes of orienting the garment 110 so that the coordinate indicia pattern 150 may be properly positioned for purposes further detailed hereinbelow.
The sleep aid 100 also further preferably includes one or more substantially compressible pad(s) 200, 202 that are formed to have a generally annular profile 210 (FIG. 3) and a generally toroidal cross sectional profile 220 (FIG. 4). The pad(s) 200, 202 also preferably include a hook-type fastener (not shown but within the knowledge of those skilled in the art), of a hook and loop type fastener assembly, that is adapted to join to the attachment 130 on the garment 110. The pad(s) 200, 202 preferably include an inner edge 230 defining a recess 235 and an outer edge 240, the edges 230, 240 together defining an annular portion 250. Even more preferably, the pad(s) 200, 202 are also formed to have a cross-sectional outer taper 260 and inner taper 270 that are adapted to transmit and distribute stresses from the weight of the patient away from the predetermined symptomatic anatomical location described previously. In variations of any of the preceding embodiments, the preferred pad(s) 200, 202 may be formed to have generally rectilinear cross-sectional profiles as well as the tapered cross-sectional profiles illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4. With specific continued reference to FIG. 4, those with skill in the art may further understand that the preferred configuration of pad(s) 200, 202 may include a plan form exterior profile 210 that follows a generally cycloidal outer peripheral profile, which can further improve the stress distribution away from the symptomatic anatomical location. The pad(s) 200, 202 are preferably further imprinted with reference indicia 280 (FIG. 2) that are adapted to cooperate with the coordinate indicia pattern 150 to establish at least one placement position for the pad(s) 200, 202 on the garment 110.
The pads, including for example pads 200, 202, according to the instant invention may be preferably formed from any number of materials that are effective for the purposes described herein. More specifically, the pads may be preferably formed from a stuffed fabric material, an open or closed cell foam material, a shape memory and contoured foam material, and similar materials. Additionally, the pad and substrate material may be sculpted to conform generally to the anatomical region subject to treatment and to be compatible with any of the variety of garment types contemplated by the present invention.
With continued reference to FIG. 2, it can be understood that the present invention contemplates sleep aid 100 to have pad(s) 200, 202 adapted to be affixed by attachments 130 to the garment 110 preferably on the exterior of the garment 110 as illustrated by pad 200 in FIG. 2, or even more preferably on the interior of the garment 110 as depicted by the hidden line representation of pad 202 (also in FIG. 2). Although not shown in the various figures, those with skill in the art will also appreciate that the pads 200, 202 may be attached or affixed to the garment 110 with variations of attachments (not shown) that are pre-positioned pouches or pockets that can be formed upon or within the garment 110 and which are positioned in anatomically appropriate locations on the garment 110. Furthermore, the instant invention also contemplates modification to any of the preceding embodiments wherein pads, such as pads 200, 202 are permanently or removably attached directly to the garment, such as garment 110 by being sewn thereon, affixed with adhesive, and o or other equally effective means for attachment.
Although shown generally by dashed lines only in FIG. 1, the instant orthopedic sleep aid invention also contemplates modifications of any of the preceding embodiments that incorporate garment edges 115 (FIG. 1), which can be configured to define an opening proximate to the perineal region of the patient. Embodiments that incorporate this variation can be especially compatible for use with non-ambulatory convalescing patients who may require bedpans or other means necessary for the elimination of waste.
With reference next to FIGS. 5 and 6, an alternative orthopedic sleep aid 300 according to the principles of the present invention is shown. The sleep aid 300 incorporates a garment 310 that includes any or all of the previously described indicia including coordinate indicia pattern 150, and anatomical orientation indicia 160, 165, and 170. In this alternative arrangement, a pad or pads 330 are incorporated that are formed with a generally wedge shaped cross-sectional profile. With continued reference specifically to FIG. 6, it can be seen that the pad(s) 330 are preferably positioned proximate to the gluteal fold "GF" of the patient to, when the patient assumes a supine recumbent position, effect posterior tilt of the pelvis to decrease the lordotic position of the back. The wedge pad(s) 330 also preferably are imprinted with reference indicia 340 adapted to cooperate with the coordinate indicia pattern 150 to enable precise and reproducible placement on the garment 310. Although not shown in the figures, those with skill in the art can comprehend that the pad(s) 330 may also further preferably incorporate a fastener such as a hook-type portion of a hook and loop fastener assembly.
With reference next to FIGS. 7, 8, 9, and 10, additional modifications and variations of the preceding embodiments are illustrated that are directed to applications suitable for use with a symptomatic knee joint, which joint is denoted generally by reference letter "K". In any of the preferably embodiments described herein, an apparatus or device according to the present invention preferably is adapted to relieve discomfort experienced by a patient who has assumed a lateral recumbent position, and wherein the patient positions the legs whereby the knee joints are registered proximate to one another so that the respective medial compartments would be, but for the use of the instant invention, positioned together. As is known by patients and those skilled in the art alike, such a position is desirable for purposes of comfort and rest. However, the position can result in extreme discomfort, which is usually alleviated once the medial compartments of the knee joint are prevented from contacting one another. Similarly, the preferred apparatus according to the present invention is also well suited for addressing discomfort experienced by a laterally recumbent patient about the lateral compartment of the knee joint K.
In FIG. 7, a garment apparatus 400 is shown that reflects modifications that can be incorporated into of any of the preceding configurations, and which is adapted to address and minimize discomfort of the symptomatic knee joint K. More specifically, the garment 400 is adapted to be wrapped about the joint K, slide onto the leg and positioned about the joint K, or to be incorporated into or as part of a larger snug or loose fit garment, such as a sleep wear garment, or to be configured as a sleeve that can be positioned about the knee joint. The garment 400 preferably includes and carries one or more generally ovoid shaped pad(s) 410 that are preferably formed with a generally centered recess 420. The recess is preferably size and positioned to provide, during use, stress relief to the lateral region of the knee joint K when the patient is lying prone, on her side, and with the knee joints registered generally upon one another. In further variations, garment 400 may also further incorporate a cut out 430 that is positioned proximate to the posterior fossa region of the joint K, and which is sized and configured to provide cooling and to minimize the possibility of discomfort to the knee from any fabric that may bunch up about the posterior fossa area when the knee joint K is folded.
Similarly, the garment 400 may also be formed with another optional cutout portion 440 proximate to the anterior patellar region of the joint K, and which is situated to minimize undue stretching of the fabric of the garment 400 during flexing of the joint K. The garment 400 may also be imprinted with alignment indicia 405 that are preferably configured to establish a garment reference grid or some similar capability that enables the patient to properly align the garment 400 about the knee joint K according to the desired use. The pad(s) 410 are also preferably imprinted with indicia 445 that are adapted to be aligned with the garment indicia 405 so that the pad(s) may be properly aligned about the garment 400 and the thereby to the knee joint K. Although each of these embodiments, variations, and modifications are shown in use and configured for compatibility to address medial compartment knee joint discomfort, those having experience in the art will also understand that a similar configuration can be employed to address similar issues related to the lateral compartment of the knee joint K. Although not shown in the various figures, the instant invention also contemplates the pads 410 being sewn into and or onto garment 400. Further, the pads 410 may be attached to the garment 400 with pouches or pockets (not shown) that may be sewn into the garment 400 and which are sized to removably receive the pads 410.
In FIG. 8, a garment 450 is illustrated having a multi-part pad with pads 460 and 465 arranged about the garment 450 in similar fashion to previously described configurations. The pads 460, 465 may also father be formed with recesses 425 adapted to provide stress relief to the medial or lateral compartment regions of the knee joint K during use. Similar multi-pad arrangements are also reflected in FIGS. 9, 10. In FIG. 9, garment 500 incorporates pads 510, 515, which may also preferably include stress relief and alignment indicia recesses 520. A garment 550, as shown in FIG. 10, similarly includes a plurality of pads 560, 565 having stress relief and alignment indicia recesses 570.
With continued reference to each of the embodiments, variations, and modifications illustrated in FIGS. 7, 8, 9, and 10, various types of pads are shown to be configured from pads sized and shaped to be placed in anatomical locations to have the strategically most effective therapeutic benefits. However, those skilled in the art will further appreciate that differently sized, shaped, and configured pads may also be equally effective and desirable. For example, one or more single larger pads may be employed that are adapted to partially or completely wrap around the knee joint, either loosely or snugly, which can be adapted as a sleeve, or which can be sewn into or onto such a sleeve or a snug or loose fitting trouser type garment. The larger type of wrap around pad contemplated can further be preferably adapted with same type of edge taper and generally centered recess contemplated herein with respect to the other illustrated configurations. Even more preferably, the larger pad arrangement may be adapted to be carried on the symptomatic body region either alone, in combination with other clothing articles, or as part of the type of garment or sleeve that is reflected herein.
Further adaptations of any of the preceding embodiments are also within the scope of the instant invention and are reflected in FIGS. 11, 12, 13, and 14. In these illustrative figures, pad 600 is shown being formed to have a generally planar cross section with a complex, compound ovoid shape. Preferably the pad 600 also defines in interior recess or cutaway 620 positioned to optimize stress relief capability of the pad 600 to address lateral and medial compartment problems of the knee joint K.
As with the preceding embodiments, the pad 600 may also preferably include alignment indicia 640 that can be used to properly align the pad about a garment such as any of the previously described garments. Additionally, the improved pad 600 according to the instant invention may also preferably include one or more generally concave shaped cavities 650 with side edges 655 that are formed about an interior side 660 or an exterior side 665 of the pad 600. The cavity(ies) 650 may also preferably be adapted to have a generally conically diametrical cross-section that diminishes from a superior position 670 to an inferior position 675 so that the pad 600 better conforms to the leg of the patient about the lateral and medial compartments of the knee joint. As with earlier described embodiments, the pad 600 may also incorporate generally tapered exterior edges 680 and interior edges 685 for further stress relief. With these improvements, the weight of the legs of the patient can better be distributed away from the medial or lateral compartments of the knee joint and to surrounding tissues.
With continued reference to the preceding illustrations, and now also to FIG. 14, those skilled in the art can also understand that any of the preceding embodiments of the instant invention may be adapted to function with conventional garments, such as pants and sleep wear, like the garment G schematically depicted in FIG. 14. Although any of a number of the preceding embodiments, variations, modifications, and configurations may be adapted for compatibility in the instant arrangement, pads 600 are shown in an exemplary arrangement to be carried from or attached to garment G. The pads 600 may be attached by any of the previously described and contemplated attachment methods, and are preferably positioned proximate to the region of garment G that will generally be positioned about the knee joint of the patient. Similar configurations are anticipated for hip treatment arrangements. The garment G may also be further adapted to include alignment indicia 700, which can be configured to establish preferred positions for the pads 600 that are proximate to the medial or lateral compartments of the knee joint. Additionally, garment G may also further incorporate positioning and alignment indicia 710, which are preferably positioned to assist the patient in donning the garment G to be properly aligned with easy to locate anatomical locations, such as, for example, the greater trocanter region of the hip.
Although the various FIGS. 11, 12, 13, and 14 reflect another preferred configuration of the invention, these embodiments and variations also further contemplate one or more larger or smaller cushioned pads that are similar in construction to any of the previously described versions, and combination thereof. The larger pad configuration can preferably be configured to completely or partially wrap snugly or loosely around the preferred anatomical location, such as the knee joint, can include the aforementioned central recess and edge tapers, and can be arranged about the body with or without the above described garments.
Each of the preceding embodiments are shown to optionally include indicia for positioning the sleeve or garment on the patient's body, and pads on the garment, so that the combined arrangement can be easily and reproducibly placed about the symptomatic region of the body. However, the instant invention is also directed to any of the preceding embodiments being adapted to incorporate pre-positioned pouches or pockets (not shown) on any of the previously described garment configurations. The contemplated pockets are positioned so that when received with the pads, the previously discussed benefits are achieved. Also, although each of the preceding embodiments are well-suited to applications that involve the direction of a health care provider, any of the preceding embodiments, modification, and variations are equally susceptible to further embodiments directed to the consumer seeking to self-treatment discomfort. Additionally, the present invention also contemplates other types of custom garments not shown in the various figures that include, for example, a snug or loose fitting nylon mesh material, similar in one example to what are known in the art as "panty hose", and which can be adapted to place the preferred pad arrangement proximate to the symptomatic region of the body that is responsible for the discomfort. This variation of any of the preceding embodiments also contemplates further modifications to the "panty hose" that can establish a loose but retained arrangement of the pads near the anatomical location of interest so as to maximize comfort during sleep and convenience during donning and removal of the sleep aid of the instant invention.
More specifically, the preferred sleep aid practiced according to the principles of the instant invention can be further adapted to incorporate pads of multiple predetermined profiles and sizes, and to be configurable by a consumer. More preferably, the consumer may obtain such additional variations with pads that may be configured to any desirable profile. For example, the pads may be fabricated from a material that can be profiled or cut by the consumer to a desired shape with shears or scissors, and to be attached to the aforementioned garments with attachments or pre-positioned pockets. Such further variations may also be sewn directly onto the garment without other attachments or pockets. Pre-shaped pads are also contemplated that can be configured in, for example without limitation, small, medium, large, etc., sizes and shapes so that mass-produced versions of the instant sleep air invention can be configured for wide applicability to various known discomfort causing physical conditions. For further examples, although the sleep aid according to the instant invention is reflected in the preceding description and accompanying figures with pads of various representative dimensions, shapes, and configurations, the instant invention is directed to an even greater collections of such arrangements of pads and garments.
Numerous alterations, modifications, and variations of the preferred embodiments disclosed herein would be apparent to those skilled in the art and they are all contemplated to be within the spirit and scope of the instant invention, which is limited only by the following claims. For example, although specific embodiments have been described in detail, those with skill in the art can understand that the preceding embodiments and variations can be modified to incorporate various types of substitute and/or additional materials, relative arrangement of elements, and dimensional configurations for compatibility with the wide variety of possible garments that are available in the marketplace. Accordingly, even though only few embodiments, alternatives, variations, and modifications of the present invention are described herein, it is to be understood that the practice of such additional modifications and variations and the equivalents thereof, are within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the following claims.
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1999-00 ReleasesApril 27, 2000 - 1999-2000 Golden Gopher Men's Hockey Statistics
Reedy Goes to San Jose in Fourth Round
A fourth-round selection from Prior Lake, Minn., Reedy is the fifth Gopher Hockey player selected by San Jose.
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Check out the latest video from Burke - "IMMA TELL YA" latest! This beat is so fiya! ENJOY some HOLY GHOST rap!
We all have a to give account for our words as Mathew 12:36-37 NLT reads "And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak. The words you say will either acquit you or condemn you."
Burke stands firm on this scripture because all the words that was spoken to him via music or through a person of bad influence in his life has played a major part in his failures and short comings.
No one told him the heart break he would feel watching his mother cry as his lawyer told her the time he was facing. No one speaks of the consequences the crimes these rappers are glorifying. Besides the fact 90% doesn't live the life they are selling,they continue to steer the youth and some adults in the direction of death and prison. So with this new video Burke has decided to not stay silent.
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Tension on the Korean peninsula has increased since US President Donald Trump threatened to act against North Korea's continued missile tests and nuclear ambitions.
The 1950-53 Korean War ended in an armistice rather than a peace treaty and Pyongyang says it needs nuclear weapons to defend itself against a possible United States invasion.
The USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier has been diverted back to the waters off Korea after heading for Australia, and USA satellite imagery suggests the North could conduct another underground nuclear test at any time.
Fears over the North's rogue weapons programme have soared in recent days, with a United States naval strike force deployed near the Korean peninsula, while President Donald Trump has warned the threat "will be taken care of" and Pyongyang has vowed a "merciless" response to any provocation.
What does this all mean for a region that is already on edge? In recent years, it has marked the date with rocket and missile tests. Choe is considered by outside analysts to be the country's most powerful official after the leader Kim Jong Un.
A U.S. Navy strike group including the USS Carl Vinson aircraft was sent to the region ahead of the parade to monitor activity. Han said if the USA shows any sign of "reckless" military aggression, Pyongyang is ready to launch a pre-emptive strike of its own. "He's making a big mistake".
Newspapers this morning expressed fears of nuclear tests as Pyongyang warned it was prepared to take "the toughest action" against USA "military hysteria".
The scope of the new missile surprised some weapons experts on Saturday, including one who spoke to The Wall Street Journal, referring to it as a "frankenmissile", consisting of elements of two other intercontinental ballistic missiles, the KN-08 and KN-14. It was the first time North Korea had shown the missiles - which have a range of more than 1,000km - at a military parade.
The clarification came after NBC News tweeted on Thursday evening, "U.S. may launch preemptive strike if North Korea reaches for nuclear trigger", along with an exclusive story.
During a speech at the parade, a high-ranking North Korean official blamed the Trump administration for heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula, saying North Korea will respond with "all-out war and a nuclear war" if attacked.
Trump reverses himself on NATO, China, Russia and more
"I think he fundamentally doesn't understand the nature of the Russia-China relationship", she said, describing it as pragmatic. Recently, the United States has seen a considerable increase in the lack of worldwide support.
But analysts also warned that North Korean might conduct another nuclear test in the future. "He is doing the wrong thing", he added of Kim.
Following the huge bomb dropped by the USA in Afghanistan, China's Global Times - the Communist Party's official newspaper - said North Korea must have felt the shockwaves.
Pictures on North Korean state television showed thousands of soldiers marching in formation alongside tanks, balloons and enormous crowds.
Han said North Korea changed its military strategy two years ago, when the reports of "decapitation strike" training began to really get attention, to stress pre-emptive actions.
"We have the potential for a nuclear war that would take millions of lives".
North Korean culture is that its leaders "are supposed to reign by power", he said.
The North is aiming its message at China as well as the USA, analysts say.
They could also reduce the effectiveness of the US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) defence system, which Washington and Seoul are deploying to the South, to the fury of Beijing.
"It will be the largest of miscalculations if the United States treats us like Iraq and Libya, which are living out miserable fates as victims of aggression, and Syria, which didn't respond immediately even after it was attacked", said a Friday statement by the general staff of the North Korean army, according to the official Korean Central News Agency.
Syrian TV says dozens killed in blast near evacuation buses
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"I wasn't sure about this design, I am not a huge fan of everything being pink just because I have a baby girl, however I picked the option for my picture being black and white and it came out so adorable with the pink background. The quality of the paper is great! Very sturdy paper/stationary.I also chose to have our return address put on the envelope and it gave it and elegant look and saved me so much time. I should have ordered more, I only ordered 30 and now there are so many more people I'm thinking I could have sent this to that would've really liked a picture of our daughter rather than a plain thank you card. I wasn't expecting such great quality and such a good looking card so I didn't want to order too many. Now I know what to expect from this company and I will definitely be ordering again!"
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Mortgage lenders' figures published today will show whether low interest rates and good arrears management are continuing to keep home repossession numbers down.
The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) will release figures for the second quarter of this year, after the first three months of 2013 showed a slight upswing in repossessions, which is not unusual for the post-Christmas period.
A total of 8,000 properties were taken into possession in the first quarter of this year, which was down on the same period in 2012 but up on the 7,700 repossessions recorded in the final quarter of last year.
Around one fifth of these repossessions were of buy-to-let properties rather than owner-occupied ones.
The CML has said that it expects repossessions for the whole of this year to remain at around 35,000, putting them at levels similar to a five-year low recorded across 2012.
The number of home owners getting into severe trouble with their mortgages has stabilised at lower than anticipated levels since the economic downturn started.
The CML has said that low interest rates, lenders' forbearance, public policy support and continued employment have helped to ensure that repossession remains a "last resort".
Some mortgage holders have also seen the value of their home increase in recent months as confidence returns to the housing market. There have been signs that some strong house price increases seen in London and the South are now being felt to some extent across a wider area of the country.
There was some relief for those home owners who are struggling yesterday, when the Bank of England indicated that interest rates will remain at their historic lows for some years to come.
Mortgage rates have already plummeted since the launch of a Government scheme one year ago called Funding for Lending. Experts said yesterday that lower-for-longer interest rates could result in already ultra-low mortgage deals being made even more attractive.
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Ratings based on 649 Verified Reviews
3.7 Room cleanliness
3.5 Service & staff
3.7 Room comfort
3.4 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Nice price, but breakfast was a joke.Posted Jun 6, 2017
The shower pressure and granite tiles were 5 star. Our room key demagnitize after each use, a bit of a hassle for 5 days. Tv didn't work, breakfast was coffee , juice and toast, and they didn't even clean our room one day.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Posted May 12, 2017
Very nice room and a extremely comfortable bed. The front desk staff needs to be more friendly and personable.
for Couplesby A verified traveler
Cheap hotel off freeways near Detroit.Posted May 10, 2017
Pros: Price, shower had multiple shower heads
Booked as cheap hotel bundled thru Expedia. Fine if you are looking for an inexpensive place to stay for a few nights. No real amenities except for decent TV channels (including several continuous porn ones) and a very minimal breakfast.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Posted Apr 15, 2017
We lovvvvvve this hotel so much this is our get away spot now
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Posted Mar 28, 2017
We lovvvvve it here I told man husband I think we found our getaway hotel. From checking in to leaving out it was great. Love the rooms bathrooms beautiful we love it.
by LAKIVA
Posted Mar 27, 2017 on Hotels
by A verified traveler from Tempe, AZ
Quiet enough and nice enough staffPosted Mar 19, 2017 on Orbitz
Pros: The staff, the price
Cons: Room service, temperature gauges
Location: Close by strip mall and small fast-casual and fast food places and a sports by within walking distance
The room was just a little strange though. It had powerstrips for 3 outlets, obviously wrong thermostat on AC/Heater and the fridge and microwave in the bathroom. Also, I never felt that it was actually fully clean. The bathroom floor and shower had visible mystery stains that never really went away even though I had 4 rounds of room service. The guest book on the desk was stuck to the surface via some old sticky liquid, someone spilled and it never got cleaned up.The room was supposedly non-smoking but as I walked in I could smell the old musty smell of smoke and the sheets/bed smelled the same way. The shower was nice though and the leather chair was pretty nice. The room was cheap and relatively better than other rooms in that price range so I can't knock it too bad.
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Posted Mar 12, 2017 on Hotels
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Dirty and LiarsPosted Feb 28, 2017 on Hotels
This was the worst experience I had to go thru,I basically live in hotels and this one the owner IG he said he ran the place.he was very disrespectful, they are liars and the jacuzzi was filthy all sorts of black debry came out.an when I complained they denied it worst experience ever


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How will Oklahoma build off its 2017 class is a major question. SoonerSquad17 finished No. 6 in Scout's rankings, but now the page turns to 2018.
The Sooners have three commits with two of them in the Scout 100. Who are some of the other targets? Where does OU stand with them?
An early look at the 38 names of interest in the eyes of Sooners Illustrated for OU's #SavageTeam2K18 class.
Again, pure opinion. Some offers aren't listed on here. Some prospects don't have offers but are listed. By no means an official look.
Click here for a look at OU and the Scout 100.
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Carthage (Texas) High RB Keaontay Ingram
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OU is one of many schools to offer Ingram in last few weeks, but feels like he'll stay in-state with one of the Texas schools.
Houston Bellaire Episcopal WR Jaylen Waddle
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Marvin Wilson going to Florida State hurts in this one. It's not a slam dunk Waddle follows the Real Life Goon to Tallahassee but don't be surprised.
Frisco (Texas) Wakeland OT Rafiti Ghirmai
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Ghirmai is landing one big offer after another, but the Sooners haven't made that leap yet. He did visit for Bedlam so they're not strangers.
Lewisville (Texas) Hebron CB Verone McKinley
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In the a further instalment of our match reporters considered thoughts on last season and aspirations for next, today we get the view of our Northern based match report, Graham Tracey
Before the season started what were your hopes on what we could achieve?
Top half finish, get out of the CL group stage and an FA Cup run a bonus
So on that basis out of 10, how would you rate last season overall and why?
9 – for all the ups and downs, the season must be placed in the context of our history as one of the greatest ever
Why do you think we had relative success in the Champions League while struggling in the Premier League ?
Playing twice a week at that level is mentally difficult as well as physically. Remembering our second tier seasons, we always had dodgy patches across 46 games and that was at a much lower standard.
When it was announced, did you agree with the sacking of Claudio Ranieri ?
No – even though I felt there was a strong chance of relegation, I wanted Claudio to be able to leave with dignity in the summer
And now with the benefit of seeing the results, were the owners proved right ?
Yes. Although I disagree with and hate the cliché "football is just a business". If you go to a restaurant / concert / theatre or buy a car and its rubbish, you don't go again or buy the same car again. That's business. With football, fans go back regardless of it being rubbish. Completely different emotional factors are in play.
What was your personal highlight of the season?
Overcoming Sevilla. Hugely emotional and an unforgettable achievement. From the first half of the first leg, it looked utterly futile. Fighting on knowing that at some point things will get better was a lesson we can all remember with fondness for our lives in general.
Kasper won the Player of the Year Awards, would he have been your choice and who else do you think deserves praise for their performances
Yes as a keeper in my youth he certainly would. I never thought anyone would replace Mark Wallington as my all-time favourite City keeper but Kasper has. Vardy, Albrighton and Simpson were all consistently good – Vardy despite ridiculous and ill-informed criticism from the media and armchair followers of other clubs.
Which player do you think made the most progress last season and why?
Albrighton and Chilwell.
Which player did you think underperformed the most last season and why ?
Mahrez. Reminded me of playing for a poor 5 a side team and when we were struggling I'd always keep giving it to our most skilful player even when we only had success one time out of a dozen. Must be frustrating for him, but didn't pass often enough to take advantage of the space elsewhere. I am happy for him to leave on the grounds that I would be more upset if Grey left instead.
What were your views on the signings made during last season ?
Ndidi was obviously excellent and I like Slimani. But elsewhere the peril of signing too many players new to English football who may not settle or integrate (as much off the pitch as on it) was clear. I am much happier being linked with say McGuire than European, African or South American centre halves.
For match reporters who attended away games, which ground gave you your best away experience and why ?
As my girlfriend is a Liverpool season ticket holder, I sat in the Kop with her for their first home game of the season and it was the loudest noise I have experienced in nearly 40 years of going to games.
Moving onto next season
What changes do you think are necessary to improve on this year's squad?
Probably one player through the spine of the team. I prefer a fairly regular first XI than too much rotation though, and so I am averse to spending millions of pounds on here today, gone tomorrow squad players.
While watching Premiership games during the 2016/7 season, which player from another club would you advise Shakey to sign?
Alex Oxlaide-Chamberlain is for me an example of the standard of player we could now attract from a bigger club who would do well for us for a number of seasons.
What would you set as the target(s) for next season ?
Go all out for the FA Cup and Europa League qualification
Any other observation you would like to make
Living in the North West, it was increasingly annoying to be on the receiving end of daily comments in February about 'snakes' from people who have never set foot in Leicester, let alone been to a match, let alone got to know the personalities of our players over the years. People would also regularly say to me "what's gone wrong with your team this season" as if winning the league was the new normal. Exasperating.
I would also like to keep hold of as many of the title winners for as long as possible. Like the astronauts who walked on the moon, one day none of them will be left at our club, and we should cherish having them for as long as we can.
The views expressed in this report are the opinions of the Trust member nominated to file the report only and do not represent the views of the Foxes Trust organisation


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Question about Crosley CR248 Turntable
Good Morning,
Re: CR2406A / Croslely CD Recorder
When starting to play a standard size 33 1/3 record, I use the cue lever to raise the tone arm off its rest, and move the tone arm over to lower it to the point I want the record to start (the beginning of the record). Each time, the tone arm jumps ahead 1/4-inch. The Tone Arm will not stay and play from the beginning of the record. Is there an adjustment to be made to remedy this?
Thank you for your time,
Julia Williams
Posted by jkkreager on
Model: CR2406A
Made by" Croslely CD Recorder
Check the arm release/elevetion mechanics, at the base of the arm, the arm elevator has probably a mechanical fault.
Often you need to take apart the turntable to fix this, in that case I suggest contacting service.
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A/N: Okay time for July's EI Crossover installment... just one more after this then I plan for a surprise... this month is two Toonami Favorites... Zatch Bell meets Naruto. This takes place during the never-ending slew of filler episodes of Naruto... (Couldn't help myself...) I don't know why but I see this as a filler arc... if it wasn't for the fact about different companies...
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or Zatch Bell... if I did there would be uncut Zatch Bell and Naruto, no endless slew of filler episodes...
Naruto: Then why is this fanfic set during that time.
Me: Um... look over there! (Runs away)
The Ninja and the Mamodo
By Emma Iveli
Chapter 1: Welcome to TV Land
Zatch was watching his 2nd favorite TV show after Praying Mantis Joe! Naruto! Ponygon was by his side enjoying it as well. Kiyo sighed while trying to ignore the two… he was also doing his homework and it was hard to concentrate. Then the doorbell rang. Since he knew how hard it was to peel Zatch away from the TV he went to answer it was Megumi and Tia.
"Oh hi…" said Kiyo surprised.
"I have the day and Tia was coming for a visit anyways…" said Megumi.
"I'd ask ot do something right now but Zatch is watching TV… and you know how hard it is to pry him away from his favorite shows…" said Kiyo with a sigh.
"That's understandable…" said Megumi.
"What on?" asked Tia wondering hopping it wasn't Praying Mantis Joe.
"Naruto…" said Kiyo.
"Oh really… I think I minds well go watch it too…" said Tia who quickly ran up to the bedroom
Megumi gave a small laugh, "Though she won't admit it… Tia's a huge Naruto fan too…"
"I see…" said Kiyo.
Tia ran to the bedroom and sat next to Zatch.
"What did I miss?" asked Tia.
"Naruto with Kiba, Akamaru, Hinata, Shikamaru and Lee are fighting a ninja who claims he can summon demons from a portal… though right now their just standing there" said Zatch.
"Still filler episodes…" said Tia.
"Yeah…" said Zatch.
In the Naruto world…
It was the same thing that Zatch and Tia were watching… Naruto with Kiba, Akamaru, Hinata, Shikamaru and Lee were fighting a ninja who claims to can summon demons from a portal.
"Well you haven't you summon a ninja from a portal…" said Kiba.
"Oh I'm gather Chakra for my portal…" smiled the nameless ninja.
"It doesn't seem that way to me…" said Naruto.
"Oh I am… I am…" said the name less ninja.
"Hinata, can you check?" asked Shikamaru.
"Okay…" said Hinata, "Byakugan"
She used her bloodline limit and saw to was indeed true he was gathering his Chakra.
"Then why are standing here… we need to stop him!" yelled the loud mouth ninja.
"Too late!" said the names less who began to perform hand signs "Demonic Portal Jutsu!"
A white portal appeared behind him.
Back in the Zatch Bell world.
"Oh this is getting good…" said Zatch.
Megumi and Kiyo entered the bedroom… just when a strange portal appeared… it began to suck like a vacuum. Everyone began to hold on to something.
"What's happening?" asked Zatch.
"I don't know… Megumi
"Megumi you have the spell book?" asked Tia checking.
"It's in my bag…" said Megumi.
The portal began to suck up Zatch's spell book.
"Oh no!" shouted Zatch.
Zatch go of the bed which he was holding on to and grabbed his spell book… however both were sucked thought the portal.
"Zatch!" said everyone else.
Ponygon could hold on to the desk anymore and was sucked in as well.
"Ponygon!" said Tia.
Everyone else lost their grip and was sucked in as well…
Back in the Naruto world…
"Now you will fear me!" said the name less ninja.
Demons came out of the portal… but not evil demons… Zatch, Tia and Ponygon fallowed by Kiyo and Megumi. All 5 of them were unconscious while Zatch still crutched his spell book.
"Uh-oh…" said the name less ninja.
"Those are demons?" asked Naruto.
"How troublesome…" said Shikamaru.
"I think I screwed up the Jutsu…" said the name less ninja with a sweat drop.
"Looks like this is going to be an easy mission after all…" said Naruto.
Naruto preceded to beat him up… a few minutes later with the beat up ninja.
"Okay so we defeated him… what about those 5…" said Kiba pointing to the two bookkeepers and mamodos.
The 5 began to stir.
"Is everyone okay?" asked Kiyo.
"I'm fine…" said Zatch.
"So am I…" said Megumi.
"Me too…" said Tia.
"Meru meru…" said Ponygon. (Translation: Me three)
There was an awkward silence.
"You know… I have no idea what you just said…" said Kiyo.
Ponygon sighed… then began to attack Kiyo for no apparent reason.
"Hey stop it!" yelled Kiyo.
"Please stop it Ponygon" said Zatch.
"This is really weird…" said Naruto.
"I know…" said Kiba.
"Should we explain what happened?" asked Hinata.
"That might be a good idea…" said Lee.
"Hey!" yelled Naruto.
Ponygon began to bite Kiyo's hand, Zatch and Tia tried to get him off Megumi just stared at the site while sweat dropping.
"HEY!" yelled Naruto yelling extremely loudly.
That got their attention.
"No way…" said Tia.
"It can't be…" said Megumi.
"Oh no…" sighed Kiyo.
"Awesome!" said Zatch he began to bother the ninjas.
"Oh I can't believe it... it's you…" said Zatch running around Naruto.
"Okay…" said Naruto.
Zatch turned his attention towards Kiba and Akamaru as e began to run around them.
"Oh wow Akamaru is so much cuter in real life…" said Zatch
"Uh… thanks?" said Kiba.
Zatch then turned his attention towards Lee as he ran around him.
"Whoa your eye brows huge… they look a lot like hamsters…" said Zatch.
"Thank you! These eyebrows are youthful!" said Lee.
Everyone sweatdroped expect for Zatch who turned his attention towards Hinata.
"wow your eyes are really cool…" said Zatch.
"Um. Thank you…" said Hinata quietly though in truth didn't know how to react.
Zatch turned his attention to Shikamaru.
"Oh wow… his head does look like a pineapple!" said Zatch.
Shikamaru just ignored the mamodo boy.
Tia walked over to Zatch and hit him on the head.
"That hurt Tia…" said Zatch.
"Well you're bothering them…" said Tia dragging him away by the collar.
"But Tia…" said Zatch.
"How did we get here?" asked Kiyo after Tia managed to drag Zatch away from the Ninjas.
"Well you see that ninja over there used this Jutsu that was supposed to summon a demon but you came instead…" said Naruto.
"Oh…" said Megumi.
"Well can you send us back?" asked Kiyo.
"Like I'd send you back…" said the names less ninja somehow better from Naruto's beating, "After all I just realized the jutsu… worked… sadly not the way I wanted… after all those two kids and horsy thingy… are demons… now all I have to do it the jutsu to control them… oh shoot…" said the nameless ninja.
"What?" asked Zatch.
"There is no such Jutsu… I forgot…" said the nameless ninja. Everyone sweatdroped... "Well um… Sayonara Suckers…" The nameless ninja ran like there was no tomorrow.
"That… was weird…" said Kiyo.
"We should report this to the Hokage…" said Shikamaru.
"So are we going to bring them to village?" asked Hinata.
"I don't know… he did say they were demons…" said Kiba.
"Look at them though… they look like little kids and they might be good if their with humans…" said Naruto.
"And they look nice…" said Hinata.
"Fine but we should talk to them first… this is Troublesome…" said Shikamaru.
Next Time: They meet with Tsunade, after explaining the situation she allows them to stay in the village until Kiyo, Zatch, Tia Megumi and Ponygon can be sent back home... meanwhile Zatch and Naruto become good friends... may god help us all...


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This is an alternative design to my Decorative Origami Cube 1 instructable (yeah, I got creative with the names...) that doesn't use thirds.
This Cube is a cool-looking modular piece requiring 12 squares of paper.
I used 3 different colors, but you can do whatever you want.
This Cube is a cool-looking modular piece requiring 12 squares of paper.
I used 3 different colors, but you can do whatever you want.
Step 1: Fold the Units
Fold twelve of these guys. You can do different color combinations, but I've found that paper with color on one side, white on the other looks the coolest.
btw the green lines mean fold...
btw the green lines mean fold...
Step 2: Assemble the Cube
Just follow the pictures
im cold! someone turn my fan off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That worked out fantastically. I wish I had a camera to take a pic

use your webcam to take a pic

this was sorda hard, but I made it

Yet another one that does not have the complete set of instructions. If you are going to show people how to do something with pictures please atleast show every single fold, not just what it looks like in between.

Great cube. Thanks. I was able to complete it. The assembly is a bit tricky but satisfying after it is done.

Hey I was wondering if I can use this on my website?

ohhhh last two units assemblage is really quite difficult but i have done it and enjoyed it hahaha

it is too fiddly for me to assemble it and please could you make a video or write instructions to make it easier for me please.

hey what is the fold in the 4th picture is ti half 4ths or thirds?

The instructions were easy to follow! This was a great way to have fun with my Geometry classes! Thank you!!
Great Instructable! Clear and precise! I'm using this for a school project on Origami. Thanks!
hey i think this and your other cube are really cool! i was just wondering if they're the same size?

this one is a bit larger
Very fun! Thank you for posting this. It went a lot faster then I thought it would.

this is great and simple, very nicely presented and a good instructable!

That worked out wonderfully! Really good, clear instruction, and very good pictures. I really like the result! Thanks!

im really new in this field the last step in step 1 i really cant understand it can u give me the step in words. thankz
i'm not quite sure what you mean -- are do you have a single unit assembled?
It's really nice! I like it very much ;-)
glad you like it :)
wow . . . so much fun and so simple

and it's started a phase at school now.

=D

yays! thanku

solid :D school trends are fun to start, glad I could help.
This is great!
I made one into a helmet ROFL:)
seriously? post a photo!
The paper in the middle is A4 square camera's blurred, cut down the picture to just the cube :) couldn't make me wearing it cause to fragile :(
wow that is huge! impressive
the instruction are really clear but what size did you make the squares to begin with??
ah sorry about that ;) the size doesn't really matter... but I used 2" squares
sweet instructable very straight through
I'm excited about trying to make this cube but I have a question about the fold shown in picture 5 of step 1. What is the proportion of this fold? Is it 1/3? Or is it okay to use any proportion as long as you are consistent between all of the units you fold?
sorry, i guess that was really unclear >.< It's supposed to be a third (and I've added a note to that effect), but you could probably get away with something other than a third......try it and tell me how it turns out! :)
It worked beautifully! I can't believe how simple it is and yet it comes out very solid and sturdy. At first glance I thought step 2 was going to give me problems, but by following the pictures carefully I figured it out pretty quickly. Now I'll have to check out your first cube...
Im glad you met with success good luck with the other cube!


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