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One of the world's leading authorities offers an engaging tour of this surprising subject, with many animal examples and an investigation of human rhythms, of which he enumerates more than 100.
"Palmer has written a whimsical, 'gosh can you believe that' account for the interested lay reader, which is also a book that will further fascinate serious chronobiologists with the wonders of their subject. It is a reminder of the marvels of nature and of the critical role that endogenous biological timing plays in the life cycles of almost every organism." -- C.P. Kyriacou, Science
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Introduction to Rhythms and Clocks; Human Rhythms: Basic Processes; Rhythmic Pharmacology; Jet Lag Can Be a Drag; Daily Rhythm in Single-Cell Organisms; Rhythms in Shore Dwellers; Some Animal Rhythms; A Few Plant Clocks; Denouement: The Living Clock
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Pepe has reliable that he is withdrawal Real Madrid, thanking teammates and fans though observant he is unfortunate with a approach he was treated in his final months during a club.
Pepe, 34, has won 3 La Liga titles, 3 Champions Leagues and dual Copas del Rey given fasten Madrid from Porto in 2007, and had hoped to stay after his agreement expires during a finish of this month.
But in a post on Instagram, he wrote: "The day has arrived… on Jul 12 2007 we arrived during Real Madrid like a child who fulfilling a dream. Today, 10 years later, we am observant goodbye.
"Today we can usually appreciate all those who have upheld me — who, with me, have created such a poetic story. Thanks to my friends and teammates, who we know will stay with me wherever we go.
"I feel really happy with what we have achieved and will lift your kind feelings in my heart. To step out during a Santiago Bernabeu and feel your support was always magic."
El día llego… El 12 de julio de 2007 llegue al Real Madrid criminal la ilusión de un niño que llegaba donde había soñado todos los días de su infancia. Hoy , 10 años después , me toca despedir y dejar de vestir este escudo. Todos , pero todos los días que vestí está camiseta , lo hice criminal la ilusión de siempre ! Hoy solo puedo dar las gracias a todos vosotros que me habéis apoyado, que habéis escrito comigo esta bonita historia. Gracias a cada uno de vosotros que me habéis acompañado. Gracias a todos los amigos y compañeros que sé que se quedarán allá donde vaya. Me despido también de esta ciudad, que ha visto nacer y crecer a mis hijas. Me siento muy feliz por lo que he conseguido y llevaré vuestro cariño en el corazón ! Y lo vuelvo a decir …. lo mejor de estos 10 años ??? Entrenar cada día , convivir criminal todos y cada uno de los empleados de este bar … Pisar el Santiago Bernabéu y sentir vuestro apoyo siempre fue mágico! En mi corazón guardo vuestro cariño , y este sentimiento de deber cumplido … El Real Madrid y vuestro cariño siempre harán parte de mi Historia , de mi vida ! Gracias y Hasta Siempre ! Pepe 6 Junio 2017
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On Monday, a centre-back told "El Partidazo" radio show he had done adult his mind to pierce several months ago.
"I motionless we was going behind in Jan when we saw a bar were not treating me in a best way," he said. "From there, we prepared myself mentally that my time during Madrid was ending.
"I have given all for Madrid. They have been 10 years of a lot of pride. we gave my physique and soul."
Pepe pronounced he accepted Madrid had a process on agreement offers to comparison players, though pronounced he was undone by a club's response when he became inextricable in a brawl with a taxation office.
"They offering me a one-year deal," he said. "They do not give dual years to players over 33.
"There are ways of articulate and negotiating. Real Madrid's poise has not been correct.
"The bar did not urge me with a taxation issue. They knew we was adult to date and had no problem. That harm me, as we always over my obligations, and they done me know we was not valued."
Pepe also claimed nobody from a bar had contacted him as he recovered from an damage suffered opposite Atletico Madrid in early April.
Although he was fit in a final weeks of a season, he did not underline in possibly a Liga culmination or a Champions League final feat over Juventus.
"I don't wish to censure anyone," he said. "What he [coach Zinedine Zidane] is doing for Madrid is spectacular, though there are things we still don't understand.
"I can't explain to we because we left from a group in a final games. With Zidane we did not contend goodbye properly. Zidane and Madrid knew we was going before we did."
Pepe has been related with both Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan, though pronounced he was gripping his options open.
"I have zero sealed with another club," he added. "I could have, though we waited as there were really critical competitions to play.
"I am looking brazen to personification for another bar and giving everything. we have offers, not only PSG or Inter, also for instance in England."
Dermot Corrigan is a Madrid-based football author who covers La Liga and a Spain inhabitant group for ESPN FC. Follow him on Twitter @dermotmcorrigan


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Hello fellow book lovers! It's that time of month again, the best time of the month – the New Releases Giveaway Hop! Hosted by the lovely Shannon at It Starts At Midnight, you can find the full list of participants here, or head down to the end of this blog post for more links!
How is it June already?! I honestly don't know where time has gone. Halfway through the year, halfway through our TBRs – wait, that's a big lie. We'll never be done with our TBRs – not with the amazing books coming out this month! I swear every time it gets to June we need to freeze frame the month just so we can catch up on all the books released at the start of the year. There's soooo many books this month, IDK how I'm going to deal. Especially because I'm on a (dare I say it!) book buying ban!
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So let's without further ado head on to the best part of this post – the giveaway! Normal rules apply, but for those who are new (or don't remember), here is the gist of it:
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text: Home Printers SLIDESHOW 6 Tips for Picking a Photo Printer Photo printers come in all shapes and sizes. Here's how to figure out which one is right for you. By Melissa Riofrio, PCWorld | Jan 28, 2010 6:00 PM PT Share All Slides SLIDEFEATURED PRODUCTS A Snapshot Printer Offers Simplicity and Fun Displays Make Photo Selection and Editing Easier PC-Free Printing for Instant Gratification Ports and Slots Offer Convenience Pick Your Paper Size A Full-Size Inkjet Printer Offers More Share this Slideshow Direct link: See larger image A Snapshot Printer Offers Simplicity and Fun Choose a snapshot printer if you want walk-up convenience and simplicity. Snapshot printers do not need a PC to operate; just insert a media card or connect your camera to the printer, and you can select and print photos quickly. These models are small enough to carry with you to a party, and some offer a battery option for truly portable printing at a picnic or other outdoor event.As a rule, the less-expensive models permit only basic editing such as red-eye removal along with (perhaps) clip art, sepia-toning, or borders. Higher-end models also let you add captions, draw on the image, and print layouts such as albums or calendars, among other things. But don't pay for the extra features unless you really intend to use them (or want to impress the neighbors).A snapshot printer uses one of two technologies: the commonly known inkjet, or dye sublimation, which involves transferring ink from a continuous roll to paper. We have tested both kinds of printers and recommend that you buy an inkjet-based model. Dye-sublimation technology (which the pictured Canon Selphy CP790, for example, uses) creates a lot of waste but gains no noticeable advantage in image quality. See larger image Displays Make Photo Selection and Editing Easier Most photo-oriented printers now incorporate a color display so you can view and select photos for printing. They vary in size, but obviously bigger would be better (and more expensive). A few displays also have a touch-sensitive interface, which feels more natural as you navigate on-screen options. The display on this HP Photosmart Premium TouchSmart Web All-in-One Printer, for example, lets you use apps from Google Maps or Snapfish, among others, to print Web content directly. PC-Free Printing for Instant Gratification Some photo-oriented inkjet printers and all snapshot printers can print a photo without being connected to a PC. This feature delivers superior convenience and somewhat faster gratification. If you habitually employ editing software to fiddle with your photos before printing them, however, this feature won't mean much to you. The Epson PictureMate Show snapshot printer pictured here can use its display as a digital photo frame. See larger image Ports and Slots Offer Convenience Look for a model equipped with a media slot that accommodates your camera's storage card type, or that has a PictBridge port for connecting your camera via a cable. Some PictBridge ports also accept USB key drives; the printer's specs should indicate whether it can handle key drives. This Canon Pixma MX860, for example, stashes its media slots behind a door on the front panel. See larger image Pick Your Paper Size Are you satisfied to print 4-by-6-inch images exculsively, or would you like the option to print images at larger sizes? All snapshot printers can print on 4-by-6-inch photo paper; in addition, HP's models can print on 5-by-7-inch and 4-by-12-inch photo paper. A full-size inkjet printer offers the greatest media flexibility, accommodating paper sizes from 4 by 6 inches to 8 by 10 inches--or even larger if you choose a wide-format model.HP's Photosmart A646 Compact Photo Printer accepts three paper sizes: 4 by 6 inches, 4 by 12 inches (panoramic), and 5 by 7 inches. See larger image A Full-Size Inkjet Printer Offers More A full-fledged inkjet printer like the HP Officejet 7000 (shown at left) is your best choice if you'd like to print other things besides photos. All of the inkjet models we've tested can print a good photo on photo paper; the quality of their plain-paper printing varies widely, of course.Though a typical four-ink model (with cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks) can print a good photo on photo paper, you'll get a better range of colors if you choose a model that uses photo inks such as light gray, light cyan, and light magenta. Some inkjets come with a dedicated input tray for loading photo paper. 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- — Zealot version of Lavernius Tucker
- Ohhh you stink!
- — Some Stupid Marine upon sniffing a Zealot
- My life for something that isn't Aiur
- — No zealot ever
Zealots, aka Protass are creatures from Aiur who used to be cleaners but the toilets they cleaned sprayed Grunt pee which stains for life. Achieving this feat gives them the rank of Zealot, and unlocks an Achievement, because their Achievement grants them a hula hoop maker,Sgt Johnson plush toy, teddy bear, permission to abuse grunts, Dark Templar shit, and 1 gamer score they think they can suddenly start talking trash on xbox live.Once the arbiter heard of this he slaughtered them,called their moms whores ,kicked their dads in the balls, shot their laptops after they started poppin shit on Facebook, and punted their baby brother off a cliff.This led to shortage of zealots in Halo 2 and turned the remainder into inbred hill-elites.One such side effect of this is they start screaming "MY WIFE FOR HIRE" and running at Master Chief with their toy swords upon seeing him .They were not featured in Halo 3 because Starcraft 2 embarassed them so much they decided to all jump in a black hole and create a paradox (Starcraft 2 came out AFTER halo 3).
Be warned: Never give a Zealot a Gravy Hammer, for it will go into a spasm of pure power, run at a random teddy bear, swing the gravy hammer and crush The little 3 year old playing with it instead.
Famous Zealots Edit
No famous Zealots were ever recorded as all they said was "Blargh" before being shotgunned by a Marine, Master Chief, a Grunt(lol),an angry German kid or that little space turkey who likes crying in the corner.
The only exception was Praetor Fenix, and Givem Ee Pancake's grandpa is a Protoss so I guess that counts.
What They are Known For Edit
Zealots are known for "wort wort wort", "arrrrrrrrg" "MY LIFE FOR IRON" "POWER OVERWHELMING", eating everything, eating anything, disguising their dicks as plasma blades and swinging them around. They seem to be the most powerful and aggressive enemy ever known in halo history, mainly because of the smell of their armor (grunt piss) which instantly makes their gruntiness level to the max. The only thing they lack is intelligence. Zealots are supreme commanders, generals, and all those high ranked crap and they fight in the front lines, which usually result them getting sniped, blown up, shotguned, or assassinated. They are usually seen with their huge glowy plasma penis, but rarely seen with any other weapons like standard plasma rifle. They will automatically get pissed when they see you, charge up to you while screaming "BANZAI" like the Japs from cock off doody 5. Like the Brutes, they seem to lack anger management controls ( I mean seriously! Calm down man, I am just a badass in a huge green suite and not a leprechaun and I'm not going to steal your lucky charms).
In Halo Wars, they are only known for being treated like a dude from Dragon Ball and getting their shit fucked up by Justin Bieber.


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- 1 (32 ounce) bottle cranberry juice cocktail
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- 1 cup sugar
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- Mix the cranberry juice, lemon juice, and orange juice in a 1 ½ quart container; stir in the sugar until dissolved; chill.
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|Nov 18, 2003
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|Apr 13, 2001
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|Apr 19, 2000
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|Yatish J. Joshi, Larry J. Costa, Louise E. Addicott
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|Gta Containers, Inc.
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This invention relates to collapsible liquid storage tanks, and in particular, it relates to a frameless collapsible liquid storage tank having a closeable opening at the top of the tank.
It is often desirable to have a container or storage tank capable of holding a liquid such that when there is no liquid in the container it may be collapsed or folded for ease of transportation and storage. Collapsible liquid containers have been around for some time and encompass a variety of designs. Examples of early collapsible containers are shown in U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,664,131 to Miller and 2,754,869 to Bartels, herein incorporated by reference. Miller and Bartels disclose collapsible buckets or pails having sidewalls and bottoms of a flexible moisture impervious material. Both Miller and Bartels also include open tops and rigid reinforcing rings at the upper and lower ends of the sidewalls. The reinforcing rings aid in the stability of the container and assist in maintaining the container shape while being filled with a liquid, the hydrostatic pressure of the liquid aids in maintaining the containers in an upright non-collapsed position. It is also believed the frusto-conical shape shown by Bartels wherein the bottom of the container is larger than the top aids in maintaining the shape and stability of the tank because the liquid contained therein employs an upward pressure on the sidewall and reduces the effective horizontal vector of the hydrostatic pressure against the sidewall.
Another form of a collapsible container is found in U.S. Pat. No. 5,622,277 to Van Giezen et al., herein incorporated by reference. The collapsible container in Van Giezen has a collapsible sac which is supported by a rigid frame. The frame can be folded or disassembled for transportation and/or storage. A drawback, however, to a collapsible tank with rigid support frames is that the support frames even in the folded or disassembled state still occupies a substantial space and significantly adds of the bulk and weight of the container.
Another type of collapsible liquid storage tanker container is the tube or pillow type such as is found in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,573,508 to Knaus; 4,597,425 to Tally; and 5,499,743 to Blumenkron, all herein incorporated by reference. The containers found in Knaus, Tally, and Blumenkron are relatively light weight and compactable when not filled with a liquid as they have no frame or rigid support rings. These containers are formed of a flexible fiber reinforced elastomeric material and have inlets or nozzles at the sides for filling and draining purposes. One of the benefits of tube or pillow containers is that they provide a good environmental seal to keep contaminants from either entering or leaving the tank. A drawback of this type of container is that the size of the valves or nozzles are relatively small and do not provide for quickly filling or draining of the tank. In addition, as the interior of the tanks are sealed, except for the nozzle or valve, cleaning the inside of the tanks is difficult, and there is no access for wiping down the interior of the tank during cleaning.
Another example of a collapsible tank is found in U.S. Pat. No. 5,964,369 to Greene, et al, herein incorporated by reference. The container disclosed by Greene is somewhat similar to the tube or pillow containers discussed above in that it has a valve for filling and draining it, and wherein the valve is supported by a rigid ring. The patent to the Greene, though, has the valve located at the top of the tank as opposed to the side. However, the container disclosed by Greene still has the same drawbacks as the tube Containers regarding ease of filling, draining and cleaning.
An alternative to the tube tanks discussed above, is open top water tanks such as disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,429,437 to Shaw et al, and 6.021,915 to Shimozono et al, herein incorporated by reference. These containers are somewhat similar to the pails disclosed by Miller and Bartels except on a larger scale. As these tanks have an open top, they provide the ease for filling, draining, and cleaning not found in the tube tanks. However, these tanks have a drawback in that as the top is open, any liquid in the tank is exposed to the environment and contamination therefrom. Another drawback of these containers is that they require a stiffening or floating member at the top of the sidewall and/or one at the bottom of the sidewall. These members may be made from metal, stiff plastic, or a floating foam such as polyethylene foam. The stiffening members add bulk and weight to the tank when it is not holding a liquid and is in its collapsed state.
In order to provide a minimal environmental barrier for open top tanks, it has been known to equip the tanks with a cover that is held down by straps or ties. The drawback to this type of cover is that it still does not provide an adequate environmental seal, especially in adverse or windy conditions when the top will be subject to blowing and the ties may be torn away. Also, in order to overcome the weight and storage drawbacks of a rigid or floating ring at the upper sidewall, it has been known to provide an air inflated ring about the top sidewall. The inflatable collar allows the tank to be filled without spilling over the sides as the collar floats and rises with the liquid level. However, inflatable collars have the drawback that they require inflation devices to be carried with the container for inflation of the collar and increase the complexity and cost of the storage tank. Furthermore, the tank is rendered useless if a leak is developed in the collar.
As such, it is the object of this invention to provide a tank combining benefits of both the open top tanks discussed above plus the tube and pillow tanks without the drawbacks associated with either tank. In particular, it is an object of the invention to provide a tank that is openable from the top being easily filled and drained. It is another object of the invention to provide a tank that may be easily cleaned and wiped down on the interior of the tank and is suitable for holding potable liquids.
It is also an object of the invention to provide a frameless tank having no support frame, rigid or floating support members at either the upper or lower ends of the sidewalls thereof. It is a further object of this invention to provide a tank that can be easily filled without spillage and has no inflatable member. It is also an object of the invention that the tank be capable of being used on a surface having an incline of at least 10 degrees and being filled with a liquid without spillage.
Lastly, it is an object of the invention to provide a frameless collapsible liquid storage tank being openable at the top, yet providing an effective barrier against environmental contamination.
It is a feature of the invention to provide a liquid storage tank that is collapsible for ease of transportation when not holding a liquid. The tank includes a base portion and a top portion. It is another feature of the invention that the base portion has a bottom wall and a frusto-conical sidewall that is sealed to the bottom wall. The top portion is sealed to the sidewall, and has a flexible opening. The opening is linear in the preferred embodiment and is openable to draw liquid from the tank and closable to prevent contaminants from entering the tank.
It is also a feature of the invention that the bottom wall is substantially circular, and the top wall preferably includes two substantially semi-circular sections joined and overlapped along the straight edges to form an overlapped region.
Another aspect of the invention is that the sidewall includes generally triangular shaped sections, and the sections are joined to one another at seams. The seams extend in a slightly helical fashion about the tank.
It is a further feature of the invention that the liquid storage tank includes at least one nozzle or fitting in a lower portion of said sidewall for filling and draining said tank.
An additional aspect of the invention is that the opening is located in the overlapped region of the top semi-circular sections for providing reinforcement to the opening.
Also, it is a feature of the invention that the opening includes a slit in the overlapped region and two L-shaped members. Each L member has a horizontal leg and a vertical leg. The vertical legs are adjacent one another with the slit located between them. The horizontal legs are attached to the top portion.
Another feature of the invention is that the vertical legs of the L-shaped members are sealed to one another at extended ends of the members.
Additionally a feature of the invention is that a portion of the vertical legs between the sealed extended ends includes a releasable closing mechanism for opening and closing the opening. The tank also includes a cover foldable about and releasably attachable to the vertical legs.
A different feature of the invention is that the liquid storage tank may be inverted through the opening for ease in cleaning the tank.
Another feature of the invention is that the liquid storage tank may be placed on an incline of up to at least ten degrees with the tank being filled to capacity and wherein no liquid will spill from the opening.
It is an added feature of the invention to provide a method for fabricating and testing a liquid storage tank that includes the steps of providing a fabric reinforced elastomeric material, cutting a bottom wall, a sidewall, and a top wall from said material, sealing the bottom wall to the sidewall, sealing the sidewall together with at least one seam, sealing the top wall to the sidewall, pressurizing said tank and checking the tank for leaks when pressurized. It is another feature of the invention that the sealing is accomplished using a radio frequency method.
It is also a feature of the invention to include a step of sealing the seams of the tank with a sealant tape.
It is also a feature of the invention to provide a method for fabricating and testing a liquid storage tank that includes the steps of providing reinforcing members on the top wall and cutting a slit in the top wall such that the reinforcing members surround the slit.
Another feature of the invention is to provide a method of fabricating and testing a liquid storage tank that includes the steps of providing a cover, folding the cover about the vertical legs and releasably attaching the cover to the vertical legs.
An additional aspect of the invention is to provide a method of fabricating and testing a liquid storage tank wherein the tank is pressurized with air and checked for leaks using a soapy solution. Other features of the invention will become apparent upon reading the detailed description and claims.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a prior art open top collapsible tank.
FIG. 2 is a top view of a prior art cover for the tank of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the collapsible liquid storage tank of the present invention filled with a liquid.
FIG. 4 is a top view of the bottom wall of the tank of FIG. 3 prior to assembly.
FIG. 5 is a laid out top view of the sidewall sections of the tank of FIG. 3 prior to assembly to the bottom and top walls.
FIG. 6 is a top view of the top wall of the tank of FIG. 3 prior to assembly into the tank.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the top opening of the tank of FIG. 3 shown in the open position.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the opening of the tank of FIG. 3 in the closed position and also showing a cover for covering the opening.
FIG. 9 is a cross section of the opening taken along line 9—9 in FIG. 8.
Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2, an example of a prior art liquid storage tank is generally indicated by 1. The prior art liquid storage tank includes a bottom wall 2, a sidewall 3 and a cover 5. Bottom wall 2 and sidewall 3 are made of fiber reinforced elastomeric material, which may be suitable for storing a potable liquid.
Sidewall 3 has an upper rim 4 that includes a floating or reinforcing member (not shown). In the alternative, upper rim 4 may include an inflatable section such that when tank 1 is filled with a liquid, the inflatable rim floats and rises to prevent the liquid from spilling over rim 4. Nozzles 6 are located in sidewall 3 and can be used for filling or draining the tank. Metal grommets 7 are affixed to sidewall 3 so that cover 5 may be attached to tank 1 by hooking straps 8 on the grommets.
Now referring to FIG. 3, the preferred embodiment of a liquid storage tank of the present invention is shown generally as 10. The liquid storage tank 10 includes a base portion generally indicated as 11 including a bottom wall 12 and a sidewall generally indicated by 14. Tank 10 also has a top wall or portion 16 and a linear opening generally indicated as 18. Joining bottom wall 12 to sidewall 14 is a seam 13 and joining sidewall 14 to top wall 16 is a seam 15.
Now referring to FIG. 4, a top view of bottom wall 12 is shown prior to incorporating the wall into storage tank 10. Bottom wall 12 includes an outer rim 20 which is incorporated in seam 13 when storage tank 10 is assembled. A flexible handle 22 is attached to and located in approximately the center of the bottom wall.
Referring to FIG. 5, a laid out view of sidewall 14 is depicted showing that the sidewall consists of several generally triangular shaped sections 24, each of said sections having a convex base edge 26, a concave top edge 28, a first side edge 30 and a second side edge 32. Between adjacent sections 24 of sidewall 14 are seams 33 wherein a first side edge 30 of one section 24 is attached to a second side edge 32 of another section 24. Sidewall 14 also includes at least one nozzle 35. In the preferred embodiment, two nozzles are used, one of each of said nozzles being located on opposite sides of storage tank 10 and towards the bottom of sidewall 14.
The preferred embodiment of top wall 16 is depicted in FIG. 6. Top wall 16 includes two semi-circular sections 36 having an overlapped region 38 along the straight edges of said sections. Top wall 16 also includes an outer attachment edge 40 for attaching to sidewall 14 at seam 15. The details of opening 18 are depicted in FIGS. 7-9. Opening 18 includes a pair of L-shaped members generally indicated as 42, each of said L-shaped members having a horizontal leg 44 and a vertical leg 46. Said L-shaped members are located in a back-to-back manner such that vertical members 46 are adjacent or juxtaposed one another and horizontal legs 44 are attached to top wall 16. Vertical legs 46 have extended ends 48 where said vertical legs are attached or fixed together. Strips of hook and loop material 50 and 51 are attached at the upper ends of vertical legs 46 such that a strip is mounted on both sides of each vertical leg 46. It should be noted that the strips 50 are mounted on the sides of vertical legs 46 adjacent one another, and therefore would be mating strips such that one strip 50 would consist of loops and the other strip 50 of hooks, thereby enabling opening 18 to be closed and opened. Both of strips 51 consist of loop material. Opening 18 also includes a slit 52 in the overlapped region 38 of top 16 and a pathway 54 defined by the area between adjacent vertical legs 46. Slit 52 and pathway 54 span between sealed extended ends 48.
A cover 56 is provided to cover opening 18. Said cover has a hinge or fold 58 and is foldable about said hinge. On a side of cover 56 beneath the fold 58 is a pair of hook material strips 60 attached thereto.
Having described the component parts of liquid storage tank 10, the assembly of said parts will now be described in further detail. In the preferred embodiment, bottom wall 12, sidewall 14, top wall 16, L-shaped members 42 and cover 56 are all made from a fiber reinforced elastomeric material, which is also suitable for potable liquids. An example of a suitable material is DuPont Elvaloy™ which is an ethylene based polymer with reinforced synthetic fibers. Any suitable method known in the art may be used for cutting the component parts of tank 10 from the elastomeric material. Once the parts of storage tank 10 have been cut to size, they are joined and sealed at seams 13, 15, and 33 using a heat sealing technique. Radio frequency welding has been found to provide an economic and sound method of making the seams; however, other methods which are also well known in the art such as ultrasonic heating, heating with hot air, electrical resistant heat, or other methods may be utilized. It should be noted that with the material employed and joining techniques utilized, no adhesive is required for seams 13, 15, and 33 but may be used for additional assurance of leak resistance. It has been found that a seam overlap width of approximately 1-2 inches provides sufficient strength and leak resistance. After heat sealing the seams, all seams may be covered with a strip of nylon or polyester tape (not shown), also in the preferred range of 1-2 inches in width, for providing additional strength and leak resistance to the seams.
Semi-circular sections 36 of top wall 16 are joined in overlap region 38 using the same radio frequency technique or other methods described above for seams 13, 15, and 33. Likewise, horizontal legs 44 of L-members 42 are sealed to top wall 16 at overlap region 38 in a similar manner. Extended ends 48 of vertical legs 46; however, are joined using a gummy resinous material such as a polyurethane. The polyurethane in the preferred embodiment is a two-part mixture containing a resin and hardener which are well known and hardens upon mixing of the materials. The resin material is also suitable for contact with potable liquids. Also, hook and latch strips 50 and 51 are attached to vertical legs 46 and hook strips 60 are attached to cover 56 using a heat activated adhesive which is preapplied to the hook and latch strips by the manufacturer. It should be noted that it is preferable for both of strips 60 to be of hook type material, thereby rendering that both of strips 51 on the exterior of vertical legs 46 would be of loop material. This configuration allows the longitudinal orientation of cover 56 along opening 18 to be reversed without affecting the ability of the cover to be firmly secured to vertical legs 46. Furthermore, opening 18 is easier to grasp for opening or closing with the loop material on the exterior of vertical legs 46 as opposed to hook material. Although, it should be obvious that strips 60 may consist of loop material and strips 51 may be hook material.
Regarding sections 24 of sidewall 14, it should be understood that the generally triangular shape of said sections results in seams 33 extending at an angle from the vertical or otherwise in a slightly helical fashion about liquid storage tank 10. The preferred angle is 26-30 from the vertical, and it has been found that angling the seams in this manner increases the rigidity and stability of the tank, especially when the tank is placed on an inclined surface. When sealed together, sections 24 form a structure having a generally frusto-conical shape.
Now referring to handle 22, the handle is preferably made from the same material as the body of the tank or another fabric which is suitable with a potable liquid. The handle has ends that are sewn or glued to a larger piece of Elvaloy™ material which in turn is heat sealed or glued to bottom wall 12.
Regarding the attachment of nozzles 35 to sidewall 14, the nozzles are of a rigid construction such as metal or plastic and are bolted to a flange (not shown) on the interior of the tank in a manner that is well known in the art. The nozzles are sealed against leaks using a gasket (not shown). Obviously, sidewall 14 will include holes for the bolts (not shown) and a hole to allow liquid to pass through nozzle 35. Each nozzle 35 is also equipped with a removable cap (not shown) which is attached to the nozzle with threads or a quick connect. The threads or quick connect on the nozzle can also be used to facilitate a hose attachment to fill or drain said tank.
A significant advantage obtained by the preferred assembly of liquid storage tank 10 is that it allows for pressure testing for leaks. Accordingly, slit 52 in top 16 is not cut until after the pressure testing has been completed. Upon completion of all previously described seams and taped reinforcement, the tank is inflated with air that is pumped in through one of the nozzles 35 until a positive pressure is created internal to the tank. Once pressurized, all seams and material of the tank may be checked for leaks using a soapy solution. Any leaks will create a bubbling effect in the solution. Any leaks in the seams may be reheated and sealed or patched with a piece of material of the same type as the balance of said tank. A patch may be heat sealed or adhesively attached. Once the tank has successfully completed pressure testing, slit 54 may be cut by spreading apart vertical legs 46 of L members 42 and accessing and cutting top 16 in the overlapped region 38 through the pulled open pathway 54. It should be evident to one skilled in the art that the above described assembly steps and testing offers a significant advantage over the prior art tank 1 in that the only way to test the prior art tank for leaks is by filling the tank with a liquid.
Having described the component parts and assembly of liquid storage tank 10, the operation of unit will now be described. As evident from the above description, storage tank 10 has no rigid frame or rigid/floating reinforcing members at the top or the bottom of the sidewalls. The only rigid portion of the tank being nozzles 35. This means that storage tank 10 can be folded very compactly for storage and transportation purposes. In addition, the design provides a tank that is relatively light in weight which is another important advantage in the transportation thereof.
When it is desired to fill storage tank 10, it is laid out with bottom wall 12 on the surface which will support the tank. The tank can then be filled with a hose 62 attached to one of the nozzles 35 or opening 18 may be opened so that the tank may be filled from the top. It should be noted that the design of tank 10 is such that when filled to capacity, the liquid column does not rise completely to the top of wall 14; therefore, the upper end of sidewall 14 and top 16 is not stressed by the liquid and thereby rests freely and loosely gathered on the surface of the liquid. The liquid may also be removed from the tank through opening 18 or out of one of the nozzles 35.
Another advantage of the present invention is that as opening 18 and top 16 are made of flexible elstomeric material, vertical legs 46 may be pulled apart to greatly increase the width of pathway 54 and slit 52. The flexible nature of the elstomeric material allows opening 18 to be spread sufficiently that it is easy to draw liquid therefrom. It should also be appreciated that overlapped region 38 and horizontal legs 44, as well as sealed ends 48 of vertical legs 46 serve to reinforce top wall 16 so as to prevent slit 52 from propagating beyond the desired length.
It should be apparent from the above description of tank 10 that the only pathways for liquid to escape from the tank is either through nozzles 35 or through slit 52 and pathway 54 out over the top of vertical legs 46. The design of the present invention; however, is such that opening 18 may be open as shown in FIG. 7 with the tank filled to capacity and no liquid will spill over the top of vertical edges 46. In addition, the tank may be placed on a slope of up to 10 degrees without any spillage through opening 18. It should be noted; however, that if storage tank 10 is to be utilized on a sloped surface, linear opening 18 should be placed transverse to the incline as this assures that the lowest height of pathway 54 from which the liquid would spill is at the highest possible elevation. Furthermore, the loosely gathered material as described earlier at the top of tank 10 allows additional liquid to accumulate on the portion of tank 10 that would be on the downward side of the slope so that the liquid level will not rise above the top of pathway 54.
It should also be obvious that the liquid contained in tank 10 is shielded from environmental contaminants such as rain, dirt, dust, and air-born debris by fastening hook and loop strips 50 in pathway 54 and additional protection may be obtained by folding cover 56 about vertical legs 46 and attaching hook and loop strips 51 and 60 to one another.
When it is desired to clean the interior portion of tank 10, any remaining liquid is removed, cover 56 is removed and opening 18 is opened as described above. Handle 22 can then be reached through opening 18 and pulled such that the tank can be inverted through slit 52 and pathway 54 so that the interior of tank 10 would now be towards the exterior. In this manner, the tank may be wiped down, disinfected, and allowed to thoroughly dry before inverting the tank to the original position for use again.
It will be obvious to one skilled in the art that certain changes may be made to the above preferred embodiment without departing from the scope of the invention. For instance, although the preferred embodiment has a top wall constructed from two semi-circular pieces thus having an overlapped region, the top could be constructed from a singular piece or more than two pieces. In addition, the reinforcement on the top to prevent slit 52 from propagating could consist of sections of additional layers of material adhered on either side of top 16. Additional reinforcing material could also be overlaid horizontal legs 44. Furthermore, while the opening is shown to follow a straight line, other designs could be utilized with the present invention such as an X-shaped opening, an S-shaped opening or T-shaped opening. Also, other shapes of opening supports may be substituted for the L-shaped members used in the embodiment shown.
It should also be appreciated that although the preferred embodiment utilizes five or six sidewall sections 24, either more or fewer sections could be used. As a matter of fact, sidewall 14 can be made from a singular piece cut to size and having only one vertical seam. Of course, the angle of the seams from the vertical may also be varied. Also, although one handle 22 is shown located in the center of bottom wall 12, additional handles may be used and located other than centrally to the bottom.
It should also be recognized that although the preferred embodiment utilizes a hook and loop fastening material for closing the opening 18 and attaching cover 56, any suitable fastener method may be employed, such as snaps, zippers, string ties, clips, etc.
While the invention has been taught with specific reference to these embodiments, someone skilled in the art will recognize that other changes can be made in form and detail without departing from the spirit and the scope of the invention. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is, therefore, indicated by the following claims rather than by the description.
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Holocaust survivor and human rights advocate Elie Wiesel has launched a campaign to secure the release of three prominent prisoners from Israel, Iran and China.
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The online plea includes a reminder of a speech made by Mr Wiesel when he accepted the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1986. He said: "As long as one dissident is in prison, our freedom will not be true.
"What these victims need above all is to know that they are not alone; that we are not forgetting them, that when their voices are stifled we shall lend them ours, that while their freedom depends on ours, the quality of our freedom depends on theirs."
Mr Shalit was captured at the age of 20 by Hamas terrorists in June 2006 during a cross-border raid. In the four and a half years since, Hamas has repeatedly refused to allow humanitarian visits by the Red Cross.
A year after Mr Shalit was kidnapped, Ms Ashtiani was given a stoning sentence by the Iranian authorities for what they claimed was adultery and murder. It is widely held outside Iran that the charges are unsubstantiated.
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Alex McLEISH is expecting a backlash rather than a backslap when he faces his mentor Sir Alex Ferguson for the first time at Old Trafford today.
The Manchester United manager urged his former Aberdeen defender to leave the Scotland job and come to the Premier League with relegation-threatened Birmingham in November.
And McLeish admits his fellow Glaswegian, who he has known since the age of 19, has been the major influence on his playing and managerial career.
But after the champions conceded top spot to Arsenal on Saturday with their defeat at West Ham, the Blues boss knows from bitter experience that Ferguson's only concern today will be scaring his players into not losing again.
And he is hoping history will not repeat itself - because when he was in charge of Rangers, McLeish was on the wrong end of a 3-0 Champions League thumping at Old Trafford in 2003.
McLeish said: "I know, having played under Alex Ferguson, he always went on about not losing two in a row - not dropping more points. "If you look at his record at Manchester United, it's probably a long time since he has lost two in a row so it doesn't make it any easier for us. The biggest thing about him is the determination factor, the will to win.
"It will be a tough task for our lads but one they should look forward to and enjoy.
"Taking a team to Old Trafford is mouth-watering.
"Someone said to me the other day that it was a frightening prospect. But I don't think we should be looking at it that way."
Ferguson, who turned 66 yesterday, joined Aberdeen in 1978 and in eight seasons wrestled the powerbase of Scottish football away from Glasgow and up to the northeast coast.
With McLeish and Willie Miller his trusted centrebacks - as Scotland manager he preferred them to Liverpool's Alan Hansen for the 1986 World Cup - Fergie won 11 major honours before leaving for United in 1986. "I was 19 when he came to Aberdeen, very young for my age," McLeish recalled.
"But if you asked the older players like Willie Miller and Stuart Kennedy, they knew where he was heading.
"Stuart Kennedy, the fullback who played for Scotland was at Falkirk with Fergie as a player, said even then Fergie would speak to the manager and tell him what to do.
"So he was already on his way to coaching then. He has always tried to play football in a stylish way, always had that philosophy of a team that is pleasing on the eye.
"A lot of that Aberdeen side have gone into management. It wasn't that he told us to, it just evolved. A lot of his charges at Manchester United have also gone into management.
"Although everyone wants to try and become the next Alex Ferguson, it will be difficult to match that fella's achievements."
But McLeish, 48, reckons today is not a fair test of his managerial abilities against Fergie's squad of superstars.
"It's not a level playing field to measure myself against Sir Alex when you consider the quality he has at his disposal," he added.
"He can rotate players and it doesn't make much difference to the strength of the team. He has riches beyond my wildest dreams."
While McLeish has so far opted to play Cameron Jerome as a lone striker away from home, Mikael Forssell has urged his boss to give him the chance to score the winner at Old Trafford.
At the start of a run of games against the major clubs - starting with United and then followed by Arsenal and Chelsea - the Finnish frontman reckons attack will be the best form of defence. "We could definitely play with two up front at United," said the 26-yearold former Chelsea star.
"Personally I don't know if I will be playing.
"We have been playing with one striker up front away from home - and it hasn't been me.
"That is up to the manager but if you want to look at what 4-4-2 gives, it does actually take pressure off our defence because we try to go forward.
"I think if you want to get anything from Old Trafford, you have to score a goal.
"You can try and defend with 10 men and maybe to try and score on the counterattack but it is very unlikely if you don't have players willing to go forward."
Ferguson Record v FORMER PL AYERS
Steve Bruce Birmingham:
Won: 8 Drawn: 2 Lost: 0
Mark Hughes Blackburn:
Won: 4 Drawn: 2 Lost 2
Gordon Strachan Cov & Soton:
Won: 14 Drawn: 0 Lost 2
Roy Keane Sunderland:
Won 2 Drawn 0 Lost 0
Mark McGhee Leicester:
Won 1 Drawn 1 Lost 0
Bryan Robson M'boro & WBA:
Won: 11 Drawn: 3 Lost: 1
Alex McLeish Rangers:
Won: 2 Drawn: 0 Lost: 0
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|Jun 10, 1986
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|Jan 24, 1985
|Priority date
|Jan 24, 1984
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|Christian Zschocke, Hans Forchheim
|Original Assignee
|Bauakademie Der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (5), Referenced by (15), Classifications (14), Legal Events (4)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
The present invention relates to an apparatus for pulling in and letting out a flexible element such as a cable. More particularly this invention concerns a device that is not of the drum or winch type and that can slowly and powerfully pull in or pay out a straight and even tensioned cable or the like.
In, for instance, the transport of a load on a fluid cushion it is necessary to pull in or pay out a cable or the like attached to the load but it is impossible to wind this element around a drum. Instead the cable must pass under tension straight through the cable mover.
Such a mover is known which has a normally horizontal lever pivotal about a horizontal transverse axis on a fixed support and having two attachments flanking the pivot. Arms pivoted on the attachments each carry a pair of jaws between which the cable passes, and which automatically lock on and grip the cable when pulled up along it in one direction, but which slide in the other direction. Thus as the lever is rocked back and forth about its axis the cable is first gripped and lifted by one of the grippers while the other slides down it, and then is clenched by the other gripper as it lifts while the one gripper slides down the cable to start lifting again. With a long lever arm the system can exert enormous forces, and can be operated by a crank or hydraulic cylinder for nonmanual operation.
Such an arrangement advances the cable and its load in steps. This jerky advance frequently damages the load itself, and subjects the cable to peak loads well in excess of the actual mass being lifted. The concentrated gripping force at one location is compounded by the start-and-stop advance often causing whichever set of grippers is active to bite into and damage the cable. It is also standard that such devices are only capable of hauling the cable with great force in one direction and in the opposite paying-out direction are relatively weak.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an improved straight-line cable mover.
Another object is the provision of such a straight-line cable mover which overcomes the above-given disadvantages, that is which displaces the cable or the like continuously and that can operate with great force in either direction on the cable.
A cable mover according to the invention has a generally stationary support, a tube centered on an axis and having a pair of axially opposite ends, a swivel joint carrying the tube on the support and permitting the tube to move only nonaxially thereon, and respective axially double-acting actuators carried on the tube ends. Respective double-acting grippers are carried on the actuators. The cable axially traverses the grippers, actuators, and tube. The grippers each have two sets of wedge jaws engageable with the cable, one of the sets of each gripper being effective to wedge in one axial direction with the cable and to slide in the other direction, and the other set of each gripper being oppositely effective. Each gripper also has a disabling body displaceable between end positions and through a central position with the body disabling one of the respective sets of jaws in one end position, the other set of jaws in the other end position, and neither set of jaws in the central position. A hydraulic controller is connected to the actuators and to the disabling means for reversing the actuators and the disabling means in accordance with the position of the actuators.
According to further features of this invention the actuators are double-acting hydraulic rams having each having a tubular piston and piston rod centered on the axis. In addition the disabling bodies are double-acting hydraulic pistons. Guide bushings are provided in the grippers to slidably guide the cable axially through the mover. The controller has sensors for detecting the positions of the actuator pistons and respective springs urging the jaws into wedging engagement with the cable. These springs are bedded in an elastomer.
The controller according to the invention alternately and oppositely displaces the grippers for continuous displacement of the cable. Thus each gripper is displaced by the respective actuator through a working stroke in which the gripper is grabbing the cable and pulling it toward or pushing it away from the other gripper, and a return stroke in which the gripper is sliding on the cable opposite to the direction of movement of the cable while the other gripper is advancing the cable. The return stroke of each gripper starts after the working stroke of the other gripper has started and ends before the working stroke of the other gripper has ended, so that the cable moves continuously, and in fact is engaged and advanced briefly once each cycle by both grippers. This offset in time is achievable by means of an electronic controller and appropriate solenoid valves, or can be done hydraulically by making the returning and hence unloaded gripper move more rapidly, and simply automatically reversing each actuator when its reaches its inner or when both reach their inner or outer positions.
The above and other features and advantages will become more readily apparent from the following, reference being made to the accompanying drawing in which:
FIG. 1 is a partly diagrammatic top view of a cable mover according to this invention; and
FIG. 2 is a section taken along line II--II of FIG. 1.
As seen in FIG. 1 the system of this invention extends along an axis A of a straight section 12 of cable. A stationary support 3, for instance bolted to a deck, carries a main tube 4 by means of a universal or cardan joint 5 permitting this tube 4 to swivel but not move in the support 1 either longitudinally parallel to the axis or rotationally about the axis. The outer ends 6 of the tube 4 carry identical actuators 7 whose outer ends 10 in turn carry identical respective gripping units 11.
Each actuator 7 is basically as shown in FIG. 2 a hydraulic double-acting cylinder in which a tubular piston 23 carried on a tubular throughgoing piston rod 8 defines a pair of compartments 24' and 24". Respective conduits 31' and 31" from these compartments 24' and 24" are connected to a four-port two-position reversing valve 25 which can connect these conduits 31' and 31" to high-pressure and low-pressure lines 26 of a pressure source. In the illustrated position the outer compartment 24" of each actuator 7 is connected to the high-pressure side and the inner compartment 24' to the low-pressure side, to pull the respective piston rod 8 inward until the respective gripper 11 presses axially inward, that is toward the center joint 5, against the respective outer actuator end 10. When the actuators 7 are oppositely pressurized, the gripper 11 is pushed axially out, away from the joint 5.
Each gripper 11 has a tubular body 21 that carries two axially oppositely tapering sets of wedge jaws 14' and 14" in respective oppositely tapered seat rings 22' and 22". Respective axially oppositely effective springs 17' and 17" seated in an elastomer push the respective jaws 14' and 14" in opposite directions tending to wedge them between the cable 12 running through the body 21 and the respective seat ring. A weaker compression spring is braced axially between the inner and outer jaws 14' and 14" and urges them apart with a force substantially less than that of the springs 17' and 17". Thus the inner jaws 14', when wedged between the cable 12 and the respective ring 22', will solidly impede motion of the cable 12 axially outward but will slide on the cable 12 if same is moving inward. The outer jaws 14" are oppositely effective to wedge against the cable 12 in the opposite axial direction.
At its outer end the body 21 is provided with a scraper 19 that prevents foreign matter that is stuck on the cable 12 from being drawn into the gripper 11. In addition guide sleeves 18 are provided at the inner and outer ends of the body 21 to keep the cable 12 centered therein.
Centrally each body 21 receives an axially displaceable annular piston 15 having a tubular piston rod or sleeve 29 centered on the axis A and axially traversed by the cable 12. This piston 15 defines inner and outer compartments 30' and 30" which can be pressurized alternately via respective conduits 16' and 16" and reversing valves 32 from the source lines 26. The overall length of the sleeve 29 is such that when in the illustrated center position it is out of contact at both ends with the jaws 14' and 14" and the jaws 14' and 14" are both wedged against the cable 12, preventing it from moving in either direction relative to the gripper 11. When the compartment 30' is pressurized the jaws 14" are pushed back against their springs 17" and the cable 12 can move inward through gripper 11, as in this direction the jaws 14' will just slide on the cable 12. Pressurizing the compartment 30" oppositely allows the cable 12 to slip axially outward through the gripper 11.
The outer ends 10 of the actuators 7 carry mounts 13 from which respective rods 27 extend outward parallel to the axis A and through axial bores in plates 28 carried on the inner ends of the respective gripper bodies 21. This guide structure allows each actuator 7 to move axially relative to the respective gripper body 21 but prevents these parts from rotating about the axis A relative to each other. Thus any torsion in the cable 12 will not be able to twist the grippers 12 relative to the actuators, preventing the application of angular force to the jaws 14' and 14" and thereby increasing their ability to hold.
In one position of each valve 32 one of the sets of jaws 14' or 14" is impeded from wedging on the cable and in the other position of each valve 32 the other set of jaws 14" or 14' is similarly disabled by the sleeve 29. The valves 32 are set oppositely so that as will be described below one of the grippers 11 can slide on the cable in a direction opposite its displacement which is caused by the other gripper.
The tube 4 is provided with end switches 9 that may be magnetic sensors that detect the positions of the respective piston rods 8 and that are connected to an electrical controller 2 connected in turn to the solenoids of the valves 25 to reverse these valves 25 oppositely so that the two grippers 11 are drawn axially inward at generally the same time then axially outward. This controller 2 is also connected to the solenoids of the valves 32 to operate them synchronously with the valves 25 and in accordance with which direction the cable 12 is to be moved in.
In the arrangement illustrated in FIG. 1 the valves 25 are set such that both of the outer compartments 30' and 30" are pressurized to pull both grippers 11 in. In addition the valve 32 for the right-hand gripper 11 is set to pressurize its outer compartment 30" and thereby allow the right-hand gripper 11 to move axially to the left on the cable 12, while the valve 32 for the left-hand gripper 11 is set so that the outer jaws 14" of same are released, but the inner jaws 14' are locked so that the cable 12 will be pulled axially to the right, slipping through the right-hand gripper.
The gripper 11 that is on its return stroke, the one that is sliding on the cable 12 and not entraining it, will move somewhat faster than the other gripper which is on its pull stroke. When the returning gripper is at the end of its stroke as determined by the sensor 9, the respective valves 25 and 32 are reversed so that the gripper 11 changes direction and locks on the cable 12. Shortly thereafter the pulling gripper 11 will reach the end of its stroke and its valves 25 and 32 will be reversed to slide it back out on the cable 12 that meanwhile has been picked up and is being pushed along by the other gripper. At the end of its return stroke the valves 25 and 32 are again reversed, with some overlap of engagement so that the cable 12 is moved continuously, the two grippers 11 working in a hand-over-hand style.
The direction of pull can be changed simply by reversing the two valves 32. The time delay imposed by the controller so that one gripper 11 engages and starts to pull or push the cable 12 before the other gripper 11 releases eliminates high peak loads and therefore treats the entire traction system and the load much more gently than the prior-art stepping systems.
If the system loses pressure the grippers 11 will lock on the cable 12 and will at most let the cable move in the tube 4 through a distance equal to half the axial stroke of the grippers 11. Thus the system is made self-locking without the provision of any extra brake clamps, sensors, or the like.
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|Samuel W. Putnam
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|Putnam Samuel W
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|254/264, 226/112, 254/228, 74/128
|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
|Aug 22, 1985
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Pencil on paper sketch by Benjamin West entitled Prophet. Benjamin West (1738-1820) was an American Neoclassical painter of historical scenes. He was born in Pennsylvania and died in London after an illustrious career that included Royal commissions and presiding the Royal Academy. This drawing is most likely a study of a figure meant to be included in one of his paintings. Gallery label on the reverse of the frame reads as follows: Benjamin West, P.R.A. English School, 1738-1820 Prophet, pencil From the collection of Mrs. Clare Francis, a direct descendant of Benjamin West. The Drawing Gallery. Charles Frank & Company. Chicago.
As reference, an extensive collection of Benjamin West rough sketches such as this is part of the collection of The Morgan Gallery and Museum. It comes beautifully matted and framed ready to display. In very good used condition as shown. Unsigned and not examined outside of frame. Photographed through glass which explain reflections. Shipped fully insured with tracking number.
Measurements: Frame: 16 1/8" by 12 7/8", Image: 8 1/2" by 5 3/4" approximately.
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"It's no use talking about it," Alice said, looking up at the house and pretending it was arguing with her. "I'm not going in again yet. I know I should have to get back through the looking glass again -- back into the old room --- and there'd be an end of all my adventures!"
So, resolutely turning her back upon the house, she set out once more down the path, determined to keep straight on till she got to the hill. For a few minutes all went on well, and she was just saying "I really shall do it this time ---" when the path gave a sudden twist and shook itself (as she described it afterwards), and the next moment she found herself actually walking in at the door.
"Oh, it's too bad!" she cried. "I never saw such a house for getting in the way! Never!"
On Alice's next attempt, she comes upon some talking flowers. During their conversation, she spots the Red Queen.
"I think I'll go and meet her," said Alice, for, though the flowers were interesting enough, she felt that it would be far grander to have a talk with a real Queen.
"You can't possibly do that," said the Rose: "I should advise you to walk the other way."
This sounded nonsense to Alice, so she said nothing, but set off at once towards the Red Queen. To her surprise she lost sight of her in a moment, and found herself walking in at the front-door again.
A little provoked, she drew back, and, after looking everywhere for the Queen (whom she spied out at last, a long way off), she thought she would try the plan, this time, of walking in the opposite direction.
It succeeded beautifully. She had not been walking a minute before she found herself face to face with the Red Queen, and full in sight of the hill she had been so long aiming at.
This is such a perfect description of the search for the heart's desire. As long as it is sought "out there", it only recedes further. The external world is a mirage, ever shifting, never reached. Home is truly "where the heart is". It is to be found within the still center, the only permanent thing. Paradoxically, the search for home, the place where I belong, has involved leaving behind everything that normally provides security, accepting no substitutes. Places, people, tradition, beliefs, even personality all pass away. This is freedom. This is my home. It is nowhere... and everywhere.


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Rebecca Bailey, a sixth-grader at Stanton Middle school in Kent, first became hooked on ballet after her grandmother took her and her two older siblings to see a ballet, said her mother Barbara Bailey.
"They all went to see the ballet, and when they came back, my mother pressed the program in my hand, turned the page to Chris's photo [Chris Meneer, artistic director of Ballet Theatre of Ohio] and said 'you have got to give her a call so these kids can dance,'" said Barbara Bailey. "She said 'I want to see my grandchildren dance on stage.'"
The rest is history. Bailey will be dancing the role of Clara, the young girl who receives an enchanted Nutcracker for Christmas, at the Ballet Theatre of Ohio's annual production of "The Nutcracker" at the Akron Civic Theatre. Rebecca will share the role with Corinne St. John of Streetsboro.
Incidentally, the ballet that Rebecca saw? "The Nutcracker" at the Akron Civic Theatre. In addition, Juliana, an eighth-grader at Stanton and Nathaniel, a junior at Kent Roosevelt, also are in the ballet.
"The Nutcracker" will be staged Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Nov 30 at 2 p.m.; Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Dec. 7 at 2 p.m.
This is the 21st year Meneer has brought this holiday tradition to the Akron Civic.
"It's a fabulous show for children of all ages," said Meneer. "We have professional dancers to tiny dancers who tug at the heart strings," Meneer said. "We call them the scene stealers."
St. John, who is homeschooled, said she started dancing in "The Nutcracker" a few years ago, making her debut as a Polichinelle and one of Drosselmeyer's helpers.
Both St. John and Rebecca Bailey said that one big challenge with this role was acting.
"I have to work on my faces," St. John said.
Meneer said that ballet dancers "take classes for dance, but they don't often get the opportunity for acting."
The young ladies dancing the role of Clara also "have to be super strong dancers to be able to keep up with the big kids and the professionals," Meneer added.
"Both of my Claras are doing a fantastic job," she said.
St. John will dance the first weekend as Clara, and Rebecca Bailey will dance as Clara the second weekend. Guest artists include Theresa Holland, who will perform the roles of Snow Queen and Sugar Plum Fairy both weekends. Other guest artists include Damien Highfield, Brian Murphy and Gary Lenington. Also, Joshua Isley will return to play the role of Drosselmyer, and his brother Jeremiah will return as the Mouse King.
Lenington, who lives in Akron, said this is his fifth year dancing in "The Nutcracker" for Ballet Theatre of Ohio.
"In my career, I've been dancing for 31 years, and I think for 29 of those years I've done a 'Nutcracker,'" Lenington said. "I've done every one of the male roles except the Mouse King, Mother Ginger and Drosselmeyer. And the Sugar Plum Fairy," he added and laughed.
As well as the ballet, danced to Tchaikovsky's famous score, there will be many activities available for families an hour before the curtain goes up. Meneer said there will be several opportunities for photos in the Civic's lobby, including photos with the Nutcracker tree and in Santa's workshop. Santa also will be present to hear Christmas wishes and for photos. In addition, there will be several gingerbread houses on display, created by Dr. John Learner, a dentist with an office in Cuyahoga Falls.
Barbara Bailey, who coordinates the preshow activities, said that a challenge was to make things "a little different every year." Another challenge? Helping Santa with his list.
"It's my goal to have as many names as possible on Santa's list," Barbara said. "I invite them to look for their names on the list while they wait to talk to Santa."
After the show, the main characters will come out and sign autographs from the audience members, Lenington said.
"After the show, all of the lead characters, we go out and mingle with the audience," he said. "We get to see their reactions and interact with them. That's just magical."
"Children run all over the lobby looking for their favorite characters," Meneer added. "'Where is the Mouse King?' 'Have you seen Clara?'"
For details, call BTO at 330-688-6065, or call the Akron Civic Theatre box office at 330-253-2488. Also, visit either www.ballettheatreohio.org or www.akroncivic.com online.
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The number of Texas Rangers who were teammates with Josh Hamilton has dropped the past few seasons, but those who remain on the club have heard about his reported relapse with cocaine.
Hamilton was at MLB headquarters in New York on Wednesday for a disciplinary hearing after he admitted to his fall from sobriety, according to reports. He had been at a friend's ranch near Houston to rehab from right shoulder surgery that was expected to keep him out of the Angels' lineup until May.
The Angels, who lured Hamilton away from the Rangers in December 2012 with a five-year deal worth $125 million, didn't give Hamilton a locker at their spring home in Tempe.
The question now is will Hamlton, who lives in Westlake, have a locker this season in Anaheim. He violated the minor-league drug policy multiple times, but he never failed a major-league drug test while being tested three times a week since his reinstatement.
"It's sad when you see news like that, especially with what he's been through," shortstop Elvis Andrus said. "In the end, he's such a nice person. I hope everything is going well and he can be back on the field."
Michael Young, a special assistant to Rangers general manager Jon Daniels, said that he is hoping for the best for Hamilton, the 2010 American League MVP and MVP of the AL Championship Series that year as the Rangers went to the World Series for the first time.
"It's sad. It's very sad," Young said. "I don't know any specific details, but I feel bad for the guy. This is something I can't relate to, but as a friend and a former teammate, I want the best for Josh and his life. He has little girls that I know he wants to be there for, and it's a very difficult situation. All I can do is hope for the best."
The Rangers traded for Hamilton after the 2007 season, and also hired Johnny Narron to travel with Hamilton and live with him at spring training to keep him from using drugs or alcohol. Hamilton slipped with alcohol twice, once early in 2009 in Arizona and again early in 2012 in Dallas. Narron had left the Rangers after the 2011 season to be the Brewers' hitting coach, and he was replaced by Shayne Kelley.
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