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Adopted December 3, 2003; Amended August 25, 2004, May 27, 2009, August 25, 2010, December 7, 2011, December 4, 2013, December 3, 2014 and December 2, 2105
Deere & Company ("Deere" or the "Company") recognizes the importance of corporate governance as a component of providing long-term shareholder value. The policies set forth below have been guiding principles in Deere's approach to corporate governance, and will continue to be reviewed periodically and revised as appropriate by the Board of Directors (the "Board") to ensure they consistently reflect the Board's governance objectives.
1. Separation of Chairman and CEO
While some of the conventional functions of the Chairman (e.g., the setting of agendas for Board and committee meetings) have been and are shared by all directors, the position of Chairman has traditionally been held by Deere's Chief Executive Officer. The Board believes that the decision as to who should serve as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and whether the offices should be combined or separated is the proper responsibility of the Board.
The Board generally believes that having an independent Chairman is unnecessary in normal circumstances. Currently, the Board has selected an independent director to serve as a Presiding Director. If the Chairman's position is held by an independent outside director, then the duties of the Presiding Director will be assumed by the Chairman.
2. Presiding Director
The Presiding Director is elected by a majority of the independent directors upon a recommendation from the Corporate Governance Committee. The Presiding Director is appointed for a one year term beginning upon election and expiring upon the selection of a successor Presiding Director. The Company will publish the name of and method for contacting the Presiding Director.
o The Board has determined that the Presiding Director should have the following duties and responsibilities:
§ presides at all meetings of the Board at which the Chairman is not present, including executive sessions of the independent directors;
§ serves as liaison between the Chairman and the independent directors;
§ the Presiding Director, in consultation with the Chairman, shall review and approve the schedule of meetings of the Board, the proposed agendas and the materials to be sent to the Board. Directors shall have the opportunity to provide suggestions for the meeting schedule, agenda items and materials to the Chairman or the Presiding Director;
§ calls meetings of the independent directors when necessary and appropriate; and
§ is available for consultation and direct communication with the Company's shareholders.
The designation of an independent Presiding Director is not intended to inhibit communication among the directors or between any of them and the Chairman. Accordingly, other directors are encouraged to continue to communicate freely with each other and directly with the Chairman. Any director can ask for an item to be added to the agenda for any Board or committee meeting.
In addition, committee chairs act as "presiding directors" on specific subjects for Board discussion. For example, the Chair of the Compensation Committee leads Board discussions of CEO compensation in relationship to performance, while the Chair of the Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for ensuring that management presents to the Board an annual review of succession plans.
3. Board Access to Senior Management and Independent Advisors
Any Board member has access to any employee of the Company. The Corporate Secretary's office is available to assist directors in making contact with Company employees, and will participate in discussions between the director and employee only where the director so requests. Committees of the Board shall, in their discretion, have access to, and may consult with and may retain such independent advisors as each committee deems appropriate. The Company shall provide appropriate funding for advisors as determined by such committee.
4. Size of the Board
The size of the Board is determined by the Board. Through its nominating function, the Corporate Governance Committee makes recommendations regarding the size of the Board as well as its composition.
5. Mix of Inside and Outside Directors
The CEO is the only active or former Deere employee currently on the Board. At all times, a majority of the members of the Board shall meet the criteria for independence established by applicable laws and regulations and the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE").
6. Board Definition of What Constitutes Director Independence
NYSE Standards of Independence
A director may not be considered independent if the director does not meet the criteria for independence established by the NYSE and applicable law. A director is considered independent under the NYSE criteria if the Board finds that the director has no material relationship with the Company. Under the NYSE rules, a director will not be considered independent if, within the past three years:
o the director has been employed by Deere, either directly or through a personal or professional services agreement;
o an immediate family member of the director was employed by Deere as an executive officer;
o the director receives more than $120,000 during any twelve-month period in direct compensation from Deere, other than for service as an interim chairman or CEO and other than director and committee fees and pension or other forms of deferred compensation for prior service (provided such compensation is not contingent in any way on continued service);
o an immediate family member of the director receives more than $120,000 during any twelve-month period in direct compensation from Deere, other than for service as a non-executive employee and other than director and committee fees and pension or other forms of deferred compensation for prior service (provided such compensation is not contingent in any way on continued service);
o the director was affiliated with or employed by Deere's independent auditor;
o an immediate family member of the director was a partner of Deere's independent auditor, or was affiliated with or employed in a professional capacity by Deere's independent auditor and personally worked on Deere's audit;
o a Deere executive officer has served on the compensation committee of a company that, at the same time, employed the director or an immediate family member of the director as an executive officer; or
o the director is employed, or an immediate family member of a director is employed, as an executive officer of another company and the annual payments to or received from Deere exceed in any single fiscal year the greater of $1 million or 2% of such other company's consolidated gross annual revenues.
In addition, in determining the independence of any director who will serve on the Compensation Committee, the Board must consider all factors specifically relevant to determining whether the director has a relationship to Deere which is material to that director's ability to be independent from management in connection with the duties of a Compensation Committee member, including but not limited to:
o the source of compensation of such director, including any consulting, advisory or other compensatory fee paid by Deere to such director; and
o whether such director is affiliated with Deere or an affiliate of Deere.
Standards of Independence
The Board has established the following additional categorical standards of independence to assist it in making independence determinations:
Business Relationships. Any payments by Deere to a business employing, or 10% or more owned by, a director or an immediate family member of a director for goods or services, or other contractual arrangements, must be made in the ordinary course of business and on substantially the same terms as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with non-affiliated persons. The following relationships are not considered material relationships that would impair a director's independence:
o if a director (or an immediate family member of the director) is an officer of another company that does business with Deere and the annual sales to, or purchases from, Deere during such company's preceding fiscal year are less than one percent of the gross annual revenues of such company;
o if a director is a partner of or of counsel to a law firm, the director (or an immediate family member of the director) does not personally perform any legal services for Deere, and the annual fees paid to the firm by Deere during such firm's preceding fiscal year does not exceed $100,000; and
o if a director is a partner, officer or employee of an investment bank or consulting firm, the director (or an immediate family member of the director) does not personally perform any investment banking or consulting services for Deere, and the annual fees paid to the firm by Deere during such firm's preceding fiscal year does not exceed $100,000.
Relationships with Not-for-Profit Entities. A director's independence will not be considered impaired solely for the reason that the director or an immediate family member is an officer, director, or trustee of a foundation, university, or other not-for-profit organization that receives from Deere or its foundation during any of the prior three fiscal years contributions in an amount not exceeding the greater of $1 million or two percent of the not-for profit organization's aggregate annual charitable receipts during the entity's fiscal year. (Any automatic matching of employee charitable contributions by Deere or its foundation is not included in Deere's contributions for this purpose.) All contributions by Deere in excess of $100,000 to not-for-profit entities with which the director is affiliated shall be reported to the Corporate Governance Committee and may be considered in making independence determinations.
For purposes of these standards, "Deere" shall mean Deere & Company and its direct and indirect subsidiaries, and "immediate family member" shall have the meaning set forth in the NYSE independence rules, as may be amended from time to time.
7. Board Membership Criteria
As a part of its screening of candidates for nomination to the full Board, the Corporate Governance Committee considers issues of skills, experience, international versus domestic background, diversity, age, and legal and regulatory requirements in the context of an assessment of the perceived needs of the Board.
8. Selection, Orientation and Continuing Education of Directors
Suggestions for director-candidates are received from shareholders and from directors. The Corporate Governance Committee can also elect to retain a director placement consultant. The Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for screening candidates and making recommendations to the full Board, which nominates a slate of directors for election at the annual meeting of shareholders, and also elects directors to fill vacancies or newly-created seats on the Board. The Board and the Company have an orientation process for new directors, and both new and continuing directors receive ongoing education and background materials, meet with Company management and visit Company facilities. The Company annually will pay for a director to attend one seminar, symposium or similar educational opportunity related to that director's service on the Board.
9. Extending the Invitation to a New Potential Director to Join the Board
The process of interviewing director candidates provides the opportunity for direct contact between director candidates and members of the Corporate Governance Committee as well as other Board members. Traditionally, the actual invitation to join the Board has been extended on behalf of the Board by Deere's CEO.
10. Assessing the Board's Performance
The Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for advising the Board on criteria for retention of directors unrelated to age or tenure (such as attendance, health, or responsibilities that are incompatible with effective service as a director), and may advise the Board upon removal of a director in unusual circumstances. In general, directors are expected to attend Board meetings and meetings of committees on which they serve, and to spend the time needed and meet as frequently as necessary to properly discharge their responsibilities. Information and data that are important to the Board's understanding of the business to be conducted at a Board or committee meeting should generally be distributed in writing to the directors before the meeting, and directors should review these materials in advance of the meeting. The Corporate Governance Committee conducts an annual review of the performance and effectiveness of the Board, and reports to the full Board, which determines whether it and its committees are functioning effectively.
11. Directors Who Change Present Job Responsibilities
A director who retires or who has a material change in her or his occupation, career or principal activity shall tender a resignation from the Board to the Chair of the Corporate Governance Committee. The Board, upon the recommendation of the Corporate Governance Committee, shall determine whether to accept the resignation.
12. Retirement Age
A director shall retire from the Board effective with the first annual meeting of stockholders following such director's 72nd birthday.
13. Board Interaction with Institutional Investors, the Press, Customers, etc.
Under normal circumstances, the Board believes management should be the primary contact with these constituencies. However, there are no constraints upon the directors' ability to communicate with outsiders (other than such legal constraints as may be required by the securities laws, in acquisition or divestiture situations, or otherwise).
14. Number of Boards on Which a Director May Serve
The Board sets no specific limitation on the number of publicly-held companies' boards on which a Deere director may sit. However, directors may not exceed any limitations on board or committee memberships as established by law, regulation or the NYSE. The Corporate Secretary is available to assist directors in assessing the implications of additional board affiliations, and the Corporate Secretary should be notified on behalf of the Corporate Governance Committee when a director is considering an invitation to sit on another company's board. In the event that a director's effectiveness was materially compromised by other affiliations, the Corporate Governance Committee would address the situation on an ad hoc basis. The Board has determined that no director should serve on the audit committee of more than four public companies.
15. Frequency and Length of Meetings
The full Board normally has four regular meetings per year and meets otherwise as needed. These meetings provide an adequate opportunity for the directors to discharge their duties. The Board resolutions establishing the committees typically require a minimum of two meetings per year, with the exception of the Executive Committee, which meets as required. However, meetings are held whenever there is a need, with the result that most committees meet more frequently. The Audit Review Committee and the Compensation Committee meet quarterly.
16. Board Meeting Agendas
The Board is responsible for its agenda. The CEO proposes agenda items based on input from directors and Company management. A draft agenda is sent to Board members with the background materials for each meeting. Forward agendas showing regularly-scheduled business and planned presentations for the following year are distributed to each director prior to each regularly-scheduled meeting.
17. Board Materials Distributed in Advance
Supporting materials are sent to the directors for their review before each Board and committee meeting. These materials are generally sent one week before the meeting. Management attempts to make the information as informative as possible.
18. Presentations
Where an oral presentation is the most efficient and informative way to present an item for discussion, or where sensitive matters are at issue, background information may or may not be sent.
19. Attendance of Non-Directors at Board Meetings
The business sessions of Board meetings are attended by the Company's Senior Management, which includes the Presidents of the major business divisions of the enterprise. Other employees are invited to make presentations on specific subjects, or where their presence might be useful to the deliberations of the Board.
20. Executive Sessions
Each Board meeting normally begins with a session between the CEO and the independent directors. This provides a platform for discussions outside the presence of the non-Board management attendees, as well as an opportunity for the independent directors to go into executive session (without the CEO) if requested by any director. The outside directors may meet in executive session, without the CEO, at any time, and are scheduled for such non-management executive sessions at each regularly scheduled Board meeting. The Presiding Director will preside over these executive sessions.
21. Number of Committees
There are currently five committees of the Board: Audit Review, Compensation, Corporate Governance, Executive and Finance. The Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for submitting recommendations on committee composition and structure, upon request of the CEO or the Board.
22. Assignment and Rotation of Committee Members
The CEO periodically makes recommendations to the Corporate Governance Committee regarding committee assignments. The consensus of the Board is that committee rotation is desirable, but that such considerations as changes in Board membership can necessitate longer or shorter committee assignments. In addition, rotation of assignments must be considered in the context of legal and regulatory requirements, and must be balanced against the need for increasing levels of expertise in each Board committee's area. Accordingly, the Board has not set a specific number of years of service as a guideline.
23. Committee Agendas
Proposed agenda items are submitted by committee members or by management to the committee chair. Forward agendas are established for the Audit Review Committee. Forward agendas are established for other committees only with regard to the requirements of specific projects.
24. Board Compensation Review
The Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for furnishing recommendations to the full Board on directors' retainers and meeting fees. Compensation is then formally approved by the Board. The Board's practice is to reexamine and adjust directors' compensation approximately every three to four years, or more often as appropriate. In determining appropriate compensation and assessing director independence, the Board will evaluate the forms and amounts of director compensation, including legal and regulatory requirements, customary and comparative compensation, and relationships with affiliated and charitable organizations.
25. Stock Ownership Requirements for Directors
The Board recognizes the importance of stock ownership in aligning directors' interests with those of shareholders. Paying a significant portion of directors' compensation in restricted stock assures this alignment. In addition, directors may elect to defer all or part of their cash compensation in a phantom stock account.
26. Formal Evaluation of the Chief Executive Officer
Deere's outside directors meet annually in executive session to review the performance of the Chief Executive Officer. The evaluation should include objective criteria such as performance of the business, accomplishment of strategic objectives, and development of management. In addition, the Compensation Committee makes a regular evaluation of the CEO with regard to performance-related compensation issues.
27. Succession Planning and Management Development
The Board has responsibility for the policies regarding the succession plan for the CEO. This shall include both long- and short-term succession planning. The long-term plan should include identification of senior management candidates and a discussion of the CEO's plan for their long-term development.
The short-term plan is to be used in the event of the unexpected disability of the CEO, in which case the Chair of the Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for convening the Executive Committee to execute the plan or otherwise address management succession.


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The NSW Aboriginal Rugby League knockout is just around the corner and Narwan are ready to challenge for the trophy.
Eagles fly into Armidale for NRC clash at Bellevue Oval
Ellen Dunger The Country Eagles and Canberra Vikings go head-to-head in round three of the NRC.
Archers best in their field at state champs
Ellen Dunger and Margaret Carson Nine Armidale Archers picked up medals at the state field championships.
Pulse's reign continues with triumph
Ellen Dunger Pulse and PLC went head-to-head for the Armidale Netball title but it was the experienced heads who got the chocolates.
School teams pull off a trifecta
Ellen Dunger NEGS hockey and netball teams are best of the girls' independent schools.
Eels coach: 'Warriors will self-destruct'
Mark Bode Peter Moran has underlined the word "bold" with his grand final forecast
Outlaws are into the decider
In only their second season the Outlaws are in the grand final.
Stars of the track
Ellen Dunger Stuart Geddes, Matt Campion and Kelsie Youman bagged medals at the CHS championships.
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Odd Pair: Chocolate Chip Cookies & Shiraz Viognier
Forget cookies and milk. Once you're old enough to fully appreciate the power of a smooth buzz, it's all about the cookies and wine. Chocolate and red wine are generally good together, but this pairing of Brent & Sam's crunchy, chocolatey little cookies and Printhie's 2005 Shiraz Viognier is truly a fine combination.
2005 was a good year for Australian Shiraz grown in this region. The season was long, and the grapes were able to achieve peak ripeness, allowing for a fuller-bodied Shiraz that could easily stand up to steaks and heavier entrees, but also works well as a tart companion to dessert. Bright-red fruit notes of berries dominate and complement the sweetness. Heady floral aromas are present, and as many ladies know, chocolate and flowers are always a winning combination.
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Karena's funeral will take place on Thursday 4th March.
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Examination dates are listed below. To enter for an examination a separate exam entry form must be returned to Gem-A by 31 March for June exams and 31 October for January exams. Please ensure you are prepared and available for your exam dates. If students are unable to attend their examinations for any reason, an exam withdrawal form must be submitted by the 13 April for those attending the June exam or 13 November for those attending the January exam sessions. All examinations are arranged internationally and you will be provided with information and dates when you enrol. Please check with Education for your nearest centre, please note practical examination dates vary from centre to centre.
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DETROIT (AP) — Police say two men have been detained for questioning after a 6-month-old girl was fatally shot as she was with others in the yard outside a Detroit house.
Detroit Officer Dan Donakowski says the unidentified child was killed when a gunman came around some bushes, opened fire and then escaped in a car. A 24-year-old man also was injured and was in stable condition. It wasn't clear the relationship between the girl and the injured man.
"It appears to be gang related," Donakowski said, adding that it may be connected to the fatal shooting of a 3-year-old girl on Easter Sunday. He gave no other details.
The two men in custody are "persons of interest," Donakowski said. "She made it to six months, that's a miracle to me," Murray said.
Kyra Street, who said she the girl's 21-year-old sister, said she was in the yard with her two young children and felt a bullet whiz by her face.
"I looked right back at him when he was shooting," Street told the Detroit Free Press. "I'm real lucky."


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2 bedroom flat to rentBogbeth Road, Kemnay, AB51
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Key features
- Self contained upper flat
- Two double bedrooms
- Quiet location in modern development
- Allocated parking space
- Council tax band C
- EPC Rating: C
- Landlord Reg No: 271492/110/14421
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Forming part of a modern development in the popular commuter village of Kemnay this well presented Two Bedroom Self Contained Upper Flat is offered for lease on a furnished basis. The accommodation, in good order throughout, benefits from neutral decor and floor coverings, full double glazing, gas central heating, good storage and to the outside, an allocated parking space. There is a well proportioned lounge, with door leading to the fully fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and bathroom with shower. Outside there is a store and allocated parking space. Bogbeth Road is situated in a small development in the village of Kemnay, close to the pleasure park and is ideally situated for those commuting to Dyce, Aberdeen Airport, Bridge of Don and Aberdeen city centre. The village has a good range of local shops, benefits from two Primary schools, and academy and numerous recreational facilities. The property is conveniently located for Inverurie approximately 5 miles away which has a railway station and further shopping and recreational facilities. There is also a first class 18 hole golf course within walking distance which has superb bar and catering facilities. 271492/110/14421
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The recent FDA approval of several antitumor agents whose primary mode of action is the inhibition of VEGF receptor-2 signaling and the disruption of tumor angiogenesis (e.g. sunitinib, sorafenib) has had a profound impact on the management of patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC). However, despite the ability of these agents to prolong PFS and in some instances, to induce partial tumor regression, the majority of RCC patients develop resistance to these agents within 6-12 months. In previous murine xenograft studies using 786-0 and A498 cell lines we have established that resistance is likely related to angiogenic escape. cDNA microarray and westerns with from xenografts of these RCC cell lines and short-term cultures (STCs) from freshly harvested human RCC identified several genes and proteins whose expression is altered with the development of resistance to sunitinib/sorafenib. These gene expression studies provide several candidate proteins/pathways that, based on their known role in tumor progression and/or angiogenesis, are likely to contribute to the development of resistance. We now propose to extend these studies to include: 1) validation of our murine tissue, blood and imaging findings in patients with RCC undergoing sunitinib therapy;2) assessment of the ability of pharmacologic inhibitors of these proteins/pathways to either delay or prevent resistance to sunitinib in subcutaneously implanted xenografts involving 786.0 and A498;3) assessment of promising combinations in subcutaneous and orthotopic xenografts using STCs and perfusion imaging. These studies will lay the groundwork for several clinical trials with sunitinib in combination with other agents selected on the basis of their ability to block one or more critical signaling pathway that might contribute to sunitinib resistance. Endpoints will include changes in tumor perfusion by MRI and serial cytokine levels, and delay in disease progression. Collectively, these studies will elucidate the mechanism by which RCC develops resistance to VEGFR blockade and identify treatment strategies that might circumvent this problem.
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When it comes to growing older, there is no perfect formula that fits everyone, but there are some practical ideas that can get you started on making your own individualized plan. Be determined to live the best you can, as long as you can. Many aging issues depend on the way they are handled. This below article will provide some assistance for you.
To minimize the amount of wrinkles that you have, make an effort not to frown. It may seem a little silly, but it's true. If you find yourself frowning, make sure to stop it. Over time, you should be able to break this unattractive habit.
As you get older, your overall health depends on the friendships you maintain and nourish. Participating in community activities has been shown to increase lifespan. To get the most out of your social time, strengthen and tend to your closest, most intimate relationships, especially with those whose doors are always open.
Amp up your excitement when it comes to exercising. As your body ages, it needs more activity to keep itself strong and malleable. Go for quick walks for 30 minutes a day, five days a week. Mix it up with some strength exercises twice per week. You will be more fit and at a level that will keep you young.
Turn your house into a home by personalizing it. Even when we're older, life circumstances can cause us to depart from the place we believed we were going to call home forever. If you find that you have moved into a new place to call home, surround yourself with special things that make it feel comfortable and welcoming to you.
You will get a boost from good friends and positive energy. You will never be too old to find new friends. Go out the door, find new people and create friendships to lead far more than just a life worth living.
Getting enough sleep every night is one of the most important anti-growing older steps you can take. Most people need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night. Lack of sleep is proven to be related to many health issues, including depression and cardiovascular conditions.
Go easy on powder cosmetics and foundation to protect your skin as you get older. When aging, your skin needs all the hydration it can get. Consider how simple cosmetics, such as lip gloss, mascara, and eye liner can fit into your lifestyle.
Take time to enjoy living. Set milestones for yourself, and when you reach them feel proud of yourself.
Maintaining hormonal balance is of increasing importance as people age. Hormonal imbalances can cause insomnia, weight gain and depression and these can also negatively affect the impact of our getting older. Go see a doctor to learn more about hormonal imbalance and what you can do to prevent it.
Try not to fall. In older individuals falling is the main reason that people break bones and have serious injuries, some even die. A thirty minute walk thrice per week will help your balance and keep your muscles strong enough. If you want to help your bone density, try adding Vitamin D and calcium supplements to your weight training.
Talk with your doctor about taking anti-growing older supplements, he can let you know which ones are best for you. You need to include a balanced regimen of multivitamins, antioxidants and perhaps anti-inflammatory medicines. The benefits from these is that they allow you to be more active, and if you do have aging issues, you'll have less down time. Ensure that each of these elements becomes a part of your everyday routine.
Keep a good record of your medical history. Take your records with you when you go to the hospital or to a different doctor.
Always find something to laugh about. Laughter and happiness nourish both the mind and the body, so it is important to ward off the effects of getting older by cultivating friendships and joyous experiences. Go to comedy clubs, read interesting books, and laugh with your friends. Laugh as much as you can whether it is in the company of friends or just sitting at home alone.
At some point in life, it may no longer be feasible to live alone. If you are feeling anxious or need advice, confide in a loved one or trusted physician for help in exploring your options. If staying with family isn't an option, there are many choices in care facilities for seniors. In the event that you can still live alone, but would like to be around other people your age, there are often communities set up for this, too.
All of these tips can help you age more easily to a certain extent. You are the key to your success. Don't let things just happen, instead follow some good advice and plan for these changes ahead.


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My grandmother and my husbands dad have always had a garden. Ours just kept getting bigger until we had too much for the two of us and family and friends. This will be our third year at the farmers market. We sell mainly fresh vegetables, although this year I think I will have a nice crop of blackberries later in the year. Between the garden, fulltime jobs, 3 horses, 1 donkey, 2 dogs, and 2 cats, I may find time to bake up something yummy like pie, zucchinni bread, or chocolate zucchinni cake.


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Amsterdam can be an expensive place to visit. In the Post Office's latest cost comparison of European city break destinations, the Dutch capital was the third priciest out of 36 cities. Affordable hotels that are centrally located are in short supply, so accommodation can be particularly steep at peak times. In the Post Office's latest cost comparison of European city break destinations, the Dutch capital (pictured) was the third priciest out of 36 cities With the current poor exchange rate, it's easy to blow £70 on a modest dinner for two in a canalside restaurant, and entrance fees to leading museums are nothing short of extortionate - £14.50 to the Van Gogh Museum and £15 to the Rijksmuseum. Even the cost of spending a penny can make you wince: it costs 60p at Centraal Station. That said, you can still have a wonderful time on a limited budget - I've managed to do so many times. Here are my money-saving strategies and … [Read more...]
Glorious glimpses of the past on the road to Mandalay
Burma is a country where the past is constantly jostling with the present. Even as I waited at the immigration counter at Yangon airport, I was struck by what turned out to be the first of many surprises. There was a channel marked 'Seamen' with no queue at all. It turned out that the channel was reserved for those seeking permanent residence. However, nobody arrives by boat these days, so having such a counter seems like a curious attempt to preserve a vanished past. The surprises piled on the next morning as we took the two-hour flight to Mandalay. There was much for Mihir to marvel at on Burma's Inle Lake (pictured) as a ballet on water performed by the local fishermen unfolded before him during a boat cruise At the check-in counter, in addition to being given my boarding pass, a sticker was attached to my jacket. Although it was explained that this was so that airline staff could be sure I was directed to the right flight, on our arrival in Mandalay my passport … [Read more...]
A corner of Spain that suits the whole family
It's the family-holiday question that plagues us every year: where can you find a pool, sunbeds, people to socialise with, good food, a spa, local culture and other kids for your children to play with? Well, I've found the answer: join a family of old friends at El Valle Golf Resort near Murcia in Spain. Murcia is a beautiful area where the Mar Menor lagoon and the Med come together to create a dramatic coastline of cliffs and sandy white beaches. Paradise found: John (left) pictured with his wife Suzannah and daughter Sophie at El Valle Our party had two villas that came with private pools and outdoor dining areas. The resort was a serene base for our holiday. It had six pools, a golf course and a large clubhouse which served excellent food. In an effort to engender a little culture into our children, we took a trip south to the beautiful port city of Cartagena and its museums, churches and Roman ruins. But for some reason, the Terra Natura waterpark north of … [Read more...]
Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and China in one cruise voyage
Even for the seasoned traveller, cruising is an ideal way of simplifying a trip to a region. You can tour all day then, from the moment the ship leaves the harbour, there's non-stop entertainment and five-star feasting. I'd opted for an exotic three-week itinerary of Hong Kong to Hong Kong - a 4,000-mile adventure taking in Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and China aboard Seabourn Sojourn. Once onboard, my friend Veronica and I were thrilled with our large balcony cabin with huge walk-in wardrobe and granite bathroom. We took breakfast in our cabin every morning and it was beautifully presented, delicious and hot. Sian took an exotic 4,000-mile cruising adventure, stopping off in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and China aboard the Seabourn Sojourn. Pictured, Kyoto's Golden Pavilion We went straight into a couple of sea days and service was seamless. Our first port of call was Hualien in Taiwan. We decided we'd be hands-on for this trip and plan our own activities, inspired … [Read more...]
From Arles to Lyons, youll find delight on this French river cruise
River cruising has generally been dominated by two waterways: the Danube, Europe's longest, and the Rhine, its second-longest (they were handily linked by a 100-mile-long canal in south-east Germany 25 years ago this year). The two rivers have lots of famous sights to enjoy along their combined length: the massive cathedral at Cologne, the Lorelei Rock and historic Vienna, to name a few. Arguably the two waterways have too much to see in one go - even if you took a two-week cruise and sailed the 900 miles between Amsterdam and Budapest, you may well feel that your journey allowed you merely to scratch the surface. Peter took a river cruise along the Rhone, which included a tour to the Chateauneuf-du-Pape vineyards (pictured) for wine tasting When it comes to river cruising, you could argue that less is more. Smaller rivers such as the Rhone in some ways offer richer pickings - not that the Rhone is any stripling. Like the Rhine, it rises in Switzerland but while the Rhine sets … [Read more...]
Pack your pet for a walkies on the wild side at a dog-friendly Cornwall cottage
FOR many pet lovers, taking your beloved pooch on holiday with you is a real bonus. Unless you have family or friends to dogsit, leaving your precious hound behind can mean hefty kennel fees as well as the worry of trusting them to the care of strangers. Your pooch will have a fantastic time on the golden sands of Fistral Beach So a dog-friendly cottage located in a lovely part of the UK is a real find. And Driftwood, a pretty holiday home near Fistral Beach in Cornwall, is one such gem. The striking, three-storey cottage, rented out by pet-friendly firm Blue Chip Holidays, is nestled in a peaceful cul-de-sac near Newquay on Duchy of Cornwall land. Driftwood's delightful garden is a great space to relax after your day out The grey stone façade is the first thing that strikes you as you drive into the close. Then you spot the surrounding houses, which were built under the supervision of Prince Charles and are modelled on a traditional Cornish fishing village. Having survived a … [Read more...]
Visit the Scottish Highlands for breathtaking views and a land rich in history
IT is tempting to describe the Highland village of Braemar as the Great Outdoors, but that just doesn't do it justice. Instead, think awe-inspiring scenery, amazing wildlife and adrenaline rush-inducing activities and you will be a wee bit closer. Discover breathtaking scenery by taking a trip to the Scottish Highlands My family - wife Annabelle; daughters Molly, six; Maisie, two, and Dizzy the dog - enjoyed a break that was literally a breath of fresh air. Occasionally it was a bit too fresh for our youngest (more on that later) but the rest of us loved it. The drive from Glasgow took less than two-and-a-half hours, culminating in the spectacular Glenshee Road. It's Scot it all . . . A pipe band perform in Scotland If you haven't done the route before, it is like being on Top Gear - except that the mountains are so stunning I had to keep slowing down to admire them. Having checked in to our cabin, handily located in the centre of the village, we headed out to explore the nearby pine … [Read more...]
An Inspector Calls on The Ned in London
As soon as I ease into the swimming pool on floor -2, all the other bathers get out. Am I not wearing the right sort of trunks? Should I be wearing trunks at all in this glamourpuss creation from Nick Jones's Soho House team? Right now, The Ned, a former Midland Bank, is the hottest hotel in Britain, largely because the sleeping part (252 rooms) makes up just a fraction of the action. The Inspector praised the meticulous restoration of the former bank's 92 green verdite marble columns (pictured) Positioned next to the Bank of England in the heart of the City of London, there are nine restaurants, bars all over the place, a massive gym, vast spa, manicure rooms, hair salons and staff clearly recruited for their looks. The crowning glory in this Grade I-listed Art Deco masterpiece, designed by Sir Edwin 'Ned' Lutyens in 1924, is the rooftop, with stupendous views, a restaurant, bars and open-air pool. The cost of the makeover? A mere £200 million. We are shown to our … [Read more...]
Five-star fun at three-star prices at this French holiday park
Face ruddy with exertion, muddy knees peeking out from beneath his shorts, Bobby, eight, skids to a halt in front of our mobile home and jumps off his bike. 'Do I have to come in?' he shouts. Along with his twin sister, Loulou, and elder brother, Freddie, Bobby has been cycling round the campsite all evening, ricocheting between the playpark and the entertainment, dropping in on new-found friends along the way. He and his siblings are having a ball. Siblu's Domaine de Kerlann camp park in southern Brittany (pictured) offers excellent value for money, according to Sarah We arrived at Siblu's Domaine de Kerlann park in southern Brittany two nights ago and quickly settled into the campsite. Just a 70-minute drive from Brest Brittany Airport, or two-and-a-half hours from the ferry port at St Malo, it has mainly two and three-bedroom mobile homes laid out in a grid of tree-dotted avenues and cul de sacs leading off a central concourse. The site calls itself a holiday village … [Read more...]
A rail trip through Europe is just the ticket to lift the spirits
'Hallo! Yes you my friend! Do you want some drugs?' said a cheery teenage narcotics salesman. 'No!' I said, standing in the sunshine outside Marseille St Charles railway station contemplating the city rooftops while waiting for a train. Tucked inside my jacket pocket was a 30-day (continuous) Eurail pass. Riding the rails across Europe for a month, alighting and disembarking on a whim, was a long-cherished dream. Jeremy toured Europe on a 30-day Eurail pass after suffering a bout of the blues, with stops including Seveille, Spain (pictured) In another pocket was a 30-day supply of antidepressants. Pills and a month on rails across Europe, I hoped, would see off a recent touch of the blues. It was my 60th birthday. I climbed aboard the next train to Barcelona, slung my bag up on to the luggage rack and settled in to a sunny window seat. A whistle blew and we were moving, carving a smooth, curving passage through low-rise suburbs. If performance is three-quarters of character, … [Read more...]
The white-sand setting on Dominican Republic coast is The Taste of Paradise
I'M sipping a cocktail on an impossibly perfect white-sand beach lined with palm trees. It's so idyllic it could have come straight out of the classic Bounty bar adverts. Taste of the tropics … Saona Island is the setting of the Bounty advertsAnd on this occasion, it actually did! I'm on a catamaran tour off the gorgeous coastline of the Dominican Republic. Already I'm feeling like a star after a lunch of freshly-grilled lobster and dipping my toes into the sand where the ad was filmed is the icing on the cake. Bounty advert on the perfect Saona Island in the Dominican RepublicThe temperature in London when I left was 2C. But on the beach, it's a toasty 28C and those palm trees offer the perfect dappled shade. The real appeal of the Dominican Republic is the great value. And Thomson's newest 5star Sensatori hotel in the resort of Punta Cana is the perfect example of this - luxury facilities for less than a grand. All the rooms are suites and the decoration is chic with calming … [Read more...]
Wave hello to bargains with our round-up of bargains sailing from National Ferry Fortnight
ENJOY the freedom of the open road when you holiday by ferry this year. It's National Ferry Fortnight, when operators encourage us to take to the water with a host of tempting offers. It's National Ferry Fortnight, when operators encourage us to take to the water with a host of tempting offersHere, LISA MINOT rounds up the best of the deals available to book before May 20. Find out more at discoverferries.com. FRANCE Ferries are one of the easiest and cheapest ways to enjoy a holiday in France. They are brilliant value and extremely easy for families and those looking to explore in their own car. World War II beaches at DunkirkFrom the short Dover to Calais route to longer, more relaxed journeys to Normandy and Brittany, taking the boat to France means being able to pack the car with kids, as much luggage as you can squeeze in and having the luxury of the open road on arrival. DFDS has up to 54 daily sailings from Dover to Calais and Dunkirk, with two new ships on the … [Read more...]
Niagara Falls calls and only by seeing it can you appreciate its majestic power
NOTHING can prepare you for the power and majesty of Niagara Falls. I'd wanted to see them since a relative had brought me back a souvenir snowglobe when I was a kid. Marilyn Monroe is among the famous faces to visit Niagara I wouldn't get to see them in all their deafening glory until more than 30 years later - but it was worth the wait. What's more, I got to see them in Canada's big birthday year. The former British colony was founded 150 years ago, in 1867. Canada is the best place to see Niagara, rather than the US The Horseshoe Falls, on the Canadian side of the border, are "the biggest and best falls", my Canadian cabbie boasted as he drove me from my hotel to the Hornblower Niagara Cruises embarkation point. The Canadians love to get one over on their American neighbours and at 188ft high and 2,600ft wide, the Horseshoe Falls are indisputably bigger than the American Falls (around 100ft high and 1,060ft wide). The Falls have been a tourist attraction since the 19th century … [Read more...]
Emirates airlines reports 82% plunge in profits amid U.S. laptop ban
Emirates, the Middle East's largest airline, saw its annual profit drop by a whooping 82 percent for its 2016-2017 year. The company in part put blame for the dramatic decrease on the Trump administration's decision to ban laptop use on Middle Eastern flights. The airline said in its annual 2016-2017 report that it generated a revenue of AED 1.3 billion ($340 million) until March 31, constituting its lowest profit in five years. In the 2012-2013 fiscal year, Emirates earned AED 2.283 billion (US $621) million and closed the 2015-2016 year with a high of AED 7.125 billion (US $1.93 billion). Related: Emirates Just Cut Some of Its Flights to the U.S. Because of Trump's Travel Bans … [Read more...]
Where to celebrate 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love
San Francisco is marking the 50th anniversary of the "Summer of Love" with a kaleidoscope of events celebrating the summer of 1967, when an estimated 100,000 young people made their way to the city's Haight-Ashbury district to be part of a fresh, hip scene. Back then, "San Francisco was fertile ground for an emerging counterculture movement that blossomed into a season that changed the world, giving rise to art, technologies, revolutionary politics, the international hippie lifestyle, and fostering emerging rock musicians," said Anthea Hartig, CEO and executive director of the California Historical Society. "All of which continue to resonate today." Wearing tie-dyed clothing and a flower in … [Read more...]
Brit tourist scammed out of £915 for a holiday getaway advertised through Airbnb
A WOMAN has spoken of her horror after she was scammed out of £915 for a holiday getaway through Airbnb. Georgia Brown said she had never used the online rental marketplace before, but was delighted when she found the perfect spot to celebrate her boyfriend's birthday in Amsterdam in October this year. Georgia Brown said she had found the Airbnb spot in Amsterdam After contacting the Airbnb host, the 20-year-old said she was asked to transfer the £915 payment to a bank account for the three-night stay at the four bedroom home. But after receiving a confirmation email, the young woman called Airbnb to confirm - only to be told the email address was not an official address. Quickly calling her bank Santander in a desperate attempt to stop the payment from going through, Georgia has now slammed Airbnb for not sharing enough warnings about scammers on the site. The young woman said she has received text messages from the person asking for more information The house was … [Read more...]
Passenger who spilt a hot cup of tea on herself during a Ryanair flight is awarded £8,880 in damages
A FEMALE passenger who burned herself with a cup of tea on a Ryanair flight has been awarded €10,500 (£8,880) in damages. Grainne Dunworth scalded herself on the hot drink while flying from Prague to Dublin in January last year. Grainne Dunworth, from Limerick, who burned herself with a cup of tea on a Ryanair flight has been awarded £8,880 in damages The 27-year-old from Kilmihil, Ballingarry, Co. Limerick, claimed that the flight attendant who served her had not properly secured the lid and that it popped off when she lifted it. The shock of the lid coming off then caused her to drop the drink, and the hot water burned her stomach and right thigh. After suffering intense pain and shock and applying ice, cream and bandages, Grainne claimed that she then sat in the toilet for the following 90 minutes of the flight. The passenger claimed that the flight attendant had not properly secured the lid and it popped off when she lifted it Speaking during the civil case, … [Read more...]
All you need to know about taking a holiday in Kiev, the city hosting this weekends Eurovision final
THIS weekend the spotlight is being cast on Ukrainian city of Kiev, thanks to their hosting of the 2017 Eurovision finals. If you're keen to follow in the footsteps of the UK's Eurovision entry Lucie Jones and take a trip to the capital, here's what you need to know… This weekend, the Ukrainian city of Kiev is hosting the 2017 Eurovision finals Where is Eurovision 2017 being hosted? Eurovision is always hosted by the winners of last year's show. Ukraine triumphed in the 2016 contest and are hosting this year's event - and Saturday's final - in their capital city of Ukraine. Rock band O. Torvold is representing Ukraine in Eurovision 2017, but they're not being backed by the bookies. At the time of writing, SunBets were listing their odds of winning at 200/1 - putting Ukraine near the bottom of the pile. The local currency has plummeted in recent years, making it a bargain city break What do I need to know about holidaying in Kiev? Kiev, which has long been a favourite with stag … [Read more...]
The joys of Vietnam, where they sing let it go with ukuleles
On a balmy evening by the shore of a lake in the centre of Hanoi, we sat enraptured as Su-Su sang to us, just the two of us. Meanwhile, in the red glow from a nearby floodlit Buddhist temple, couples sedately practised their newly acquired ballroom dance steps. Strictly Vietnam. We imagined Su-Su thought we were a couple, as two middle-aged men together on holiday could only be. In fact, I'd gone to Vietnam with one of my oldest friends: Jimmy, an Australian who has written books about Aussie 'Tunnel Rat' troops in the Vietnam war, and organised several tours for veterans. But really, this was just a pair of old hacks on an adventure without our womenfolk, fired up by a rereading of The Quiet American. We sought our inner Graham Greene, but after much beer-fuelled analysis of old England versus Australia Test matches, we settled for our inner Graham Gooch. Bright spectacle: The town of Hoi An is full of beautifully preserved buildings Kieran Prendiville, pictured … [Read more...]
Imperial Springs might just be the biggest hotel you dont know about
About an hour's drive from Guangzhou, in southern China, is a five-star retreat in an enormous private estate that's bigger than Monaco. To get there, you have to navigate a misty highway that snakes around a valley before it emerges to reveal a rural village. The resort is at the end of a long driveway from there. It sounds like the beginning of a cloak-and-dagger mystery novel - and then you learn that this ultra-luxury resort had once been privy only to the elites in Chinese politics and has only very recently been opened to the public. About an hour's drive from Guangzhou is Imperial Springs, a five-star retreat in the town of Conghua. Above, the entrance to the golf club The property is situated in an enormous private estate that's bigger than Monaco - reportedly occupying over 2.8million square metres of space One of the key attractions for the property is its 27-hole golf course … [Read more...]


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|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Apr 8, 1997
|Filing date
|Jul 20, 1993
|Priority date
|Jul 20, 1993
|Fee status
|Publication number
|Thomas L. Weil
|Original Assignee
|Davlyn Manufacturing Co., Inc.
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (8), Non-Patent Citations (2), Referenced by (54), Classifications (12), Legal Events (4)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
The invention relates to tubing and, in particular, to thermal shielding sleeves having a use in certain elevated temperature environments such as engine compartments to provide modest yet necessary amounts of thermal shielding to wiring and/or to vacuum and fluid transfer hoses.
A number of different constructions have been previously employed to protect vacuum and fluid carrying hoses and insulated wiring from overheating in engine compartments of automobiles and the like. As improved fuel economy has been sought over the years, automobile manufacturers have attempted to run engines at higher, more efficient operating temperatures. At the same time, techniques and constructions have evolved for cooling the engine in ways in which less air is passed through the engine compartment. As a consequence, operating temperatures within the engine compartment have risen.
Two techniques, which have evolved for thermally protecting hoses and wiring in engine compartments, have been to encase the hoses or wires in a flexible plastic foam or to cover the hose or wiring with a glass fiber sleeve. The former works predominantly by heat insulation while the latter combines heat insulation with heat reflection.
The elevated temperatures which are being encountered in the engine compartment of new vehicles and which might expect to be encountered in such environments in the future, will require significant increases in thicknesses of plastic foam and/or fiberglass material in order to continue to provide adequate thermal protection. For example, temperatures in excess of 1000� F. are encountered in some areas of a motor vehicle engine compartment. The increased material thicknesses not only will increase manufacturing costs, but will also make such covers heavier, bulkier and stiffer, all negative characteristics from an automobile manufacturer's point of view.
Thermally insulating tubular member constructions used in oven gasketing are shown in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,822,060 and 5,107,623. Both employ glass fiber over a knitted wire tube as a thermal insulating reflecting layer. It is also known to interweave the wire strands with the glass fiber yarns to form a composite woven glass fiber/metal wire tube. This is shown, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 4,836,080.
It is the object of the present invention to provide improved thermal protection to vacuum and fluid carrying tubes and other cabling for motor vehicles and the like which reduces bulk and weight, and increases flexibility all at a cost level comparable to existing protection.
The invention is a thermally insulative sleeve comprising a hollow, flexibly resilient inner tubular member woven of strand material including at least one metal wire strand; a separate, integral, at least essentially unbroken metal surfaced member applied over the inner tubular member extending along and at least essentially completely surrounding the inner tubular member, the metal surfaced member being sufficiently thin and pliable to be deformable by the flexibly resilient inner tubular member; and a flexible outer cover woven of strand materials along and completely around the inner tubular member and the heat retarding layer securing the heat retarding layer to and exposing the heat retarding layer on the inner tubular member.
The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of preferred embodiments of the invention, will be better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there is shown in the drawings embodiments which are presently preferred. However, it should be understood that the invention is not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown. In the drawings, which are diagrammatic:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of thermal shielding sleeve of the present invention with a separate inner member shielded by the sleeve;
FIG. 2 is a perspective, partially sectioned view of a first embodiment sleeve of the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a transverse, local cross-sectional view of the sleeve of FIG. 2 taken along the lines 3--3;
FIG. 4 is a perspective, partially sectioned view of a second embodiment sleeve of the present invention; and
FIG. 5 is a transverse, local cross-sectional view of the device of FIG. 4 taken along the lines 5--5; and
FIG. 6 is a portion of a transverse, local cross-sectional view of a third embodiment sleeve of the present invention.
Referring to the drawings, like numerals are employed for the indication of like elements throughout. A first embodiment sleeve of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 1 through 3 and designated generally at 10 having a hollow interior 11. A separate member 8, which is a length of fluid or vacuum hose or tubing but may be insulated wiring or the like, is preferably releasably and removably received in the hollow interior 11 where it can be protected by sleeve 10 from elevated exterior temperatures.
The major components of sleeve 10 are shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 and are a resiliently flexible, inner tubular member indicated generally at 20, a separate, integral, flexible, heat retarding member 32 forming a heat retarding layer, which is indicated generally at 30 and is applied along and completely around the inner tubular member 20, and a flexible outer cover 40 extending along and completely around the inner tubular member 20 and the heat retarding layer 30. The hollow interior 11 of sleeve 10 is defined by the interior of tubular member 20.
Member 20 is woven of strand material including at least one preferably continuous metal wire strand 22. Preferably woven with metal wire, strand 22 is at least one strand 24 of glass fiber yarn. The strands 22 and 24 are woven together, preferably simultaneously knitted together as a single, composite "two ended" strand into a continuous, seamless tube. Preferably the member 20 consists essentially of one or more metal wire strands 22 and one or more glass fiber yarns 24. Metal wire strand 22 is hardened sufficiently to impart flexible resilience to the inner tubular member 12 such that the member 12 will "spring" back to a generally original tubular cross-sectional configuration when the sleeve 10 is compressed and then released after compression. The stainless steel wire strand(s) providing the resilience of inner tubular member 20 should be at least half hard or harder with a tensile strength of about 156,000 psi or more, but preferably no more than about 330,000 psi to permit trouble free knitting of the wire. Preferably, all of the metal wire strands 22 used in inner tubular member 20 are stainless steel for corrosion resistance and are fully hardened to between about 270,000 and 330,000 psi in tensile strength, for resilience and strength.
The heat retarding layer 30 is applied over the inner tubular member 20 at least essentially surrounding and extending along the length of the inner tubular member 20. The heat retarding member layer 30 is preferably provided by pliable, heat reflective metal sheet 32, preferably in the form of a thin foil. The preferred metal foil sheet 32 may be extended longitudinally along inner tubular member 20, parallel with the inner tubular member 20, and, more preferably, wrapped around the inner tubular member 20 so as to at least abut and preferably at least slightly overlap upon itself such that the layer 30 formed by the foil sheet 32 extends completely around and along the inner tubular member 20. A longitudinally extending seam indicated by line 34 is created by applying foil sheet 32 in parallel to the tubular member 20 in this manner and wrapping the sheet around member 20. More preferably, an elongated strip of foil sheet, for example about 11/4 inches wide may be wrapped spirally along the inner tubular member 20, with successive wraps at least abutting and preferably overlapping one another by about 1/4 inch or more, generating a spiral seam indicated by broken spiral line 36. Preferably sheet 32 is about 1 mil thick aluminum foil or a foil of another metal (e.g. stainless steel) which can be inexpensively formed with a very smooth and highly reflective surface and sufficiently thin, pliable and yet strong so as to provide reflective thermal protection while easily conforming to deformations of the inner tubular member 20 without hindering the resilient restitution of the inner tubular member 20 to its original shape, all without damage. While pure metal foils are currently preferred, it is believed that other flexible materials, for example composites or laminates with metallized reflective surfaces such as Mylar�, might also be used as sheet 32 in at least some applications of the invention.
Flexible outer cover 40 is provided to secure the heat retarding layer 30 on the inner tubular member 20 in use, and to provide a degree of protection to that layer. The outer cover 40 preferably is also woven of strand material 42. Preferably the strand material 42 is thin metal wire knitted completely around and along the retarding layer 30 and inner tubular member 20. Generally speaking, the hardness of the wire 42 of flexible cover 40 is less than the hardness of at least one and preferably less than the hardness of all wire 22 used in the inner tubular member 20. Preferably, the wire 42 of cover 40 is woven sufficiently tightly around the heat retarding layer 30 and inner tubular member 20 such that wire 42 conforms closely to the configuration of the inner tubular member 20. In this way, the pliant foil sheet 32 or other material forming the flexible heat retarding layer 30 is pressed against the outer cover 40 by the inner tubular member 20, which preferably is the most resilient of the components of the sleeve 10. The wire of cover 40 is preferably thin, about 6 mils in diameter, so that essentially all of the outer surface of preferred metal foil layer 30 is exposed on the outside of the sleeve to optimize thermal reflection away from the hollow interior 11 of the sleeve 10, and is preferably unhardened or only unhardened or only quarter hard (less than about 175,000 psi tensile strength), preferably Type 304 stainless steel for pliability, strength and corrosion resistance.
While a metal wire outer sleeve is presently preferred, it may be found desirable to provide a woven outer sleeve of either a glass fiber or a composite of glass fiber and wire for additional thermal insulation. A portion of one such sleeve is shown diagrammatically in FIG. 6 and is indicated generally at 210. The inner member may be a composite of glass fiber and wire tube like inner member 20, while outer member 240 is a essentially woven glass fiber. If a composite inner member 20 were used it should utilize a much softer and less resilient wire than in the inner member 20. Not depicted but also possible are an essentially wire inner member like member 120, with a composite glass fiber and wire outer member like outer member 140, or a composite wire/glass fiber inner member like 20 with either a composite wire/glass fiber outer member or an essentially glass fiber woven outer member, like 240, all with a separate, heat retarding, pliable metal or metallized heat retarding layer 30 surrounding the inner tubular member and sandwiched between that member and the outer tubular member.
Sleeve 10 represents a departure from conventional, thermally insulative sleeves previously employed for engine compartment applications in that it combines a very thin, lightweight, heat reflective metal outer layer 30 to protect the contents of the sleeve 10 from external radiant heating with an inner, fiberglass layer formed by yarn 24 to retard thermal conduction heating of the hollow center 11 through the inner tubular member 20.
Fabrication of sleeve 10 is as follows. The inner tubular member 20 may be obtained from a supplier such as Davlyn Manufacturing Company, Inc. of Spring City, Pa. or ACS Industries, Woonsocket, Rhode Island or made in a conventional fashion. See, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,836,080 incorporated by reference herein, although a much higher proportion of wire to fiberglass is preferred than is disclosed in that patent. Member 20 is woven and preferably knitted from a preferably full hard, type 304 stainless steel wire between about 4 and 8 mils in diameter and preferably about 6-7 mils in diameter and a glass fiber yarn size G37 1/0 (texturized) from PPG, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa. in a continuous jersey knit. The wales and courses per inch of the knit will vary with the size of the inner tubular member 20 which may vary from about 1/4 inch to 2 inches in inner diameter. For example, an inner tubular member 20 having an inner diameter of 5/16 inches, which is suitable for receiving one-quarter inch OD hose, tube or cable, might be made with one strand of 6 mil wire, and one strand of 037 1/10 glass fiber yarn knitted in parallel in 10 to 14 wales and 12 to 16 courses per inch. A 3/4 inch ID tubular member 20 receiving a 5/8th inch OD hose, tube or cable might be knit of the same two strands with 12 to 18 wales and 10 to 14 courses/inch. The resulting inner tubular member 20 is continuous and seamless.
Next, a preferably 1 mil thick aluminum foil sheet 32 about 11/4 inches wide is preferably spirally wrapped completely around and continuously along the length of the inner tubular member 20 with at least about a 1/4" overlap, either manually or mechanically by means of a suitable folder or strip applicator. For a spiral application of heat retarding sheet 32, the inner tubular member 20 can be rotated so that the inner tubular member 20 rotates past a stationary foil strip applicator or the foil strip applicator can be made to rotate around a fed, non-rotating tubular member 20. The inner tubular member 20 with heat retarding layer 30 formed by foil sheet 32 is preferably passed through a second, continuous knitter which preferably seamlessly knits outer cover 40 around the heat retarding layer 30 and inner tubular member 20. Preferably the outer layer 40 consists essentially of stainless steel wire unhardened or only partially hardened to a degree less than the stainless steel wire preferably used in the inner tubular member 20. The wire diameter used in outer cover 40 might range from 5 to 8 mils. The outer cover knit might range from 10 wales and 7 courses per inch on up, depending on size.
FIGS. 4 and 5 depict a second preferred embodiment of the invention in the form of a sleeve indicated generally at 110. Sleeve 110 differs from sleeve 10 only in the fabrication of inner tubular member 120. Rather than being a combination of glass fiber yarn and metal wire strands, inner tubular member 120 preferably consists essentially of woven, preferably knitted, metal wire preferably only a single strand 22, again preferably hardened sufficiently to spring the sleeve 110 back to a generally original tubular cross-section configuration when the sleeve 110 is compressed and then released after compression. Sheet 32 of heat retarding layer 30 is again applied over inner tubular member 120. Flexible outer cover 40 is again preferably knitted from stainless steel wire strand seamlessly entirely around and along layer 30 and inner tubular member 120.
Inner tubular member 110 is preferably knitted essentially of at least one strand of Type 304 stainless steel wire at least 4 mils in diameter, desirably between about 4 and 8 mils in diameter and preferably about 6 mils in diameter, at least half hard and preferably full hard with a tensile strength of between about 270,000 to 330,000 psi and having at least 10 wales with at least 12 courses per inch for a tube having a 5/16 inch I.D. to receive 1/4 inch O.D. hose, tube or cable. Knitted wire is presently preferred for use in the outer cover. If glass fiber is used without wire as shown in FIG. 6, it may be desirable to braid the glass fiber onto the inner tubular member and heat retarding layer 30 to maintain the tightness of the weave and to be secure the layer 30 to the inner tubular member. It may also be desirable to saturate such a glass fiber outer jacket with resin, at least where the device is cut, to prevent the glass fiber from unraveling.
It will be appreciated that other constructions are possible. For example an outer jacket of fiber glass can be woven onto an outer jacket of wire or a layer of silicone rubber extruded onto the device in a conventional manner. Also, the devices of the present invention can be inserted into or incorporated into other tubular sleeves and structures.
It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes could be made to the embodiments described above without departing from the broad inventive concept thereof. It is understood, therefore, that this invention is not limited to the particular embodiments disclosed, but it is intended to cover modifications within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.
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Drop Stitch Cable Scarf Pattern
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Frolic into winter with our Cloud Walking Shawl pattern. Knit on large needles in a simple lace pattern, the end result is nothing short of magical! This triangle shawl is knit bottom up with easy double increases and comes in two sizes: a full shawl (shown in color Fog Heather) and smaller scarf (shown in color Into the Jungle). Both are light as a feather but are sure to keep you warm and cozy all winter long in our 100% wool Spun Cloud yarn.
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Skill Level: Intermediate Knitter
Two skeins Knit Collage Spun Cloud yarn (approx 200 yards)
Needle Size: US Size 17 or 12 mm circular needles (40" recommended)
Size: 100" long including fringe x 8" wide
Gauge: approximately 6 st and 5 rows = 3 inches in stockinette stitch
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