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|Numķro de publication
|Type de publication
|Numķro de demande
|Date de publication
|31 mars 1998
|Date de dķp¶t
|11 mars 1997
|Date de prioritķ
|11 mars 1997
|╔tat de paiement des frais
|Autre rķfķrence de publication
|Numķro de publication
|Karl Metzger
|Cessionnaire d'origine
|Parmelee Industries
|Exporter la citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Citations de brevets (7), Rķfķrencķ par (66), Classifications (6), ╔vķnements juridiques (8)
|Liens externes: USPTO, Cession USPTO, Espacenet
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention is directed to a detachable filtration device for use with a respirator, wherein the filtration device has a rigid frame structure that enhances overall performance and use of the respirator.
2. Description of Related Art
Respirators are commonly employed to filter the air inhaled by a user under hazardous breathing conditions such as in environments having noxious vapors or particulates suspended in the air. A conventional respirator includes a face mask which covers the nose and mouth of the user. This face mask has one or more inlet valves through which air is drawn as the user inhales, and an outlet valve through which air exits the face mask as the user exhales. A filtration device is connected (either integrally or detachably) over the inlet valve so as to form a closed air channel between the filtration device and the interior of the face mask. In this manner, air is first drawn through the filtration element and filtered as the user inhales.
A key consideration in designing respirator filtration devices is filtering efficiency. The filtration device must be capable of removing a sufficient amount of contaminants from the air so as to supply "safe" breathing air to the user as prescribed by applicable statutes and regulations. Enhanced filtering efficiency is often obtained by utilizing highly efficient filter materials such as a tightly webbed or woven materials and to use multiple layers of the filter material. However, by using these tightly webbed and multiple layers of material, the effort required by the user to draw a sufficient volume of air through the material (also known as breathing resistance) is likewise increased.
Thus, a competing interest or consideration in designing filtration devices has been to reduce the amount of breathing resistance provided by the filtration device. Breathing resistance has been quantified as the pressure drop across the filtration element--the larger the difference in pressure between the air outside the filter and the air inside the filter at a given volumetric flow rate, the greater the breathing resistance experienced by the user.
In order to reduce this pressure drop, more recent designs have attempted to increase the overall filtration surface area of the device. This has been accomplished by providing a device comprised of two filter pads secured along their outer edges to face opposing directions. (See, e.g., U.S. Pat. No. Re. 35,062). The filter pads are separated by spacers or a baffle to form an interior region in which the air may be drawn through the filters. A breather tube is provided through one of the pads to connect this interior region with the inlet valve of the respirator face mask. As the user inhales, air is drawn through the surfaces of both filter pads into the interior region then drawn through the breather tube into the face mask via the inlet valve.
While this prior art design is useful in reducing breathing resistance without significantly detracting from filtration efficiency, a need remains in the art to develop even better designs having improved performance and use characteristics. For instance, the filtration device is generally secured to and disconnected from the respirator face mask by connecting the breather tube to the respirator using a threaded or bayonet type fitting. In doing so, the user must grasp and touch the filter pads and twist or otherwise manipulate the device to make the connection. This means that any soil on the user's hands can contaminate the filter pads, potentially blocking a portion of the available filtration surface area and reducing filtration efficiency in use. In disconnecting a spent device from the respirator, the user's hands may come into contact with potentially harmful material deposited on the used filter pads. Handling the filters may also cause particles on the pads to flake off and/or become airborne so as to present harm to a bystander or to the user who has removed his or her respirator while replacing the filtration device.
In twisting or otherwise manipulating the device for connection or disconnection with the respirator face mask, the pliable filter material tends to be rotated or turned further than the relatively stiff breather tube being connected, thereby placing stress on the filter material surrounding the breather tube. This relative rotational stress on the filter material can potentially lead to tearing or other damage of the material and possibly even separation of the filter material from the breather tube.
Thus, preventing user contact with the filter material, bending of the filter material during removal and attachment, and relative rotation between the filtration material and the breather tube are desirable objectives to enhance the overall performance and use of the filtration device. Of course, it is likewise an important objective to maintain filtration efficiency while reducing breathing resistance, and to increase the overall filtering surface area while making the filtration element relatively compact so as not to obstruct the user's view or otherwise frustrate the user's ability to work when wearing the respirator.
These and other objectives are met by a novel filtration device having a substantially rigid frame comprised of an outer peripheral band connected by a plurality of spacers to an inner breather tube, wherein filter pads are secured over both sides of the frame and separated by the spacers to form an enclosed central air pocket accessible only through the breather tube. The breather tube is adapted to be detachably connected to a valve regulated inlet port in a respirator face mask so as to provide a closed channel for air flow from the central air pocket to the interior of the face mask.
The rigid spacers keep the filter pads separated so as to maintain good air flow and prevent collapse of the filter pads into the central air pocket. This assures that the pressure drop across the filtration device and associated breathing resistance is minimized. Separating the filter pads also prevents premature loading (an increased concentration of filtered contaminants) of the filter material immediately opposite the breather tube.
The filter pads are preferably secured within the confines of the outer peripheral band so that the filtration device can be grasped along the band without contacting the filter pads, and most preferably are secured such that the outer edges of the filter pads are covered by the band. The outer peripheral band may include exterior ridges, protrusions or other surface texture to assist the user in holding the filtration device. Insofar as the outer band is rigidly connected to the breather tube via the spacers, the filtration device can be connected to and disconnected from the respirator face mask without twisting or otherwise manipulating the filter pads.
In one embodiment of the invention, the filtration device is disk shaped, wherein the outer band comprises an outer ring. The breather tube is provided in an offset position remote from the central axis of the frame so that when the filtration device is connected to the respirator face mask, a large portion of the filtration device is positioned downward away from the user's line of vision. The spacers extend radially outward from the breather tube to the outer band so as to provide a rigid and stable frame, while maintaining as much open space within the central air pocket as possible.
In a preferred embodiment, at least a portion of the rigid spacers have a diamond shaped cross section so that only the sharp edge of the spacer actually comes into contact with the filter material. The spacers therefore maintain the filter pads separated without significantly blocking and reducing the overall filtration surface area.
The present invention further encompasses a novel respirator having a respirator face mask with an exhalation port to permit the flow of air out of the respirator, at least one inhalation port to permit the flow of air into the respirator, and a means for securing the face mask over the mouth and nose of the user. Each inhalation port is connected to a filtration device as described above to permit the flow of air through the filtration device and into the interior of the respirator face mask as the user inhales.
These and other features, advantages, and objects will appear from the following Detailed Description when considered in connection with the accompanying drawings showing a preferred embodiment of the invention, in which similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views and wherein:
FIG. 1 is a partially exploded perspective view of a respirator utilizing two filtration devices made in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a front side elevational view of one of the filtration devices of FIG. 1 having a portion of the front filter pad partially removed;
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the filtration device of FIG. 2 taken along line 3--3;
FIG. 4 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view of the filtration device of FIG. 2 taken along line 4--4; and
FIG. 5 is a fragmentary perspective view of a spacer of the filtration device of FIG. 2.
With specific reference to FIG. 1, two filtration devices made in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention are each generally designated by the numeral 10, and shown adapted for detachable use with a conventional respirator 12. Respirator 12 comprises a face mask 14 configured to cover a user's nose and mouth and to create an airtight seal against the surrounding facial area of the user. Face mask 14 may be secured to the user by resilient straps 16 which attach to a flexible bracket 18 provided along the outer edge of the face mask. Straps 16 are preferably adapted to expand and fit around the head of the user thereby securing the face mask over the face of the user. The straps are preferably adjustable in length using a buckle or cinch means 20 as is known in the art. It should, of course, be understood that the filtration device of the present invention may be adapted for use with any conventional respirator. While the respirator is shown having two filtration devices, it is contemplated that a single filtration device may be used in some applications.
Face mask 14 includes an exhalation port 22 centrally located adjacent the user's mouth when in use and having a one-way valve through which exhaled air is permitted to exit but not enter the respirator. The face mask additionally includes two inlet ports 24 positioned on either side of the respirator so as to be positioned adjacent the user's cheeks when in use. Each inlet port 24 comprises an opening formed by rigid tubular port wall 26 extending outward from the front of the face mask. A one-way inhalation valve 28, preferably comprising a flexible diaphragm valve, is secured at the central axis of three leg attachment member 30 to cover the opening in a manner to allow air to be drawn into the interior of the face mask, but to prevent air from exiting through the opening. As is described in more detail below, filtration device 10 is adapted to be secured to port wall 26 so as to provide a closed channel for air flow from the filtration device through inlet port 24 into the interior of the face mask.
With reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, filtration device 10 comprises a round disk having a front face 32 which faces forward when secured to the respirator face mask and a rear face 34 which faces the mask when secured in position. Device 10 has a substantially rigid frame 36 comprised of an outer ring-like band 38 connected by a plurality of spacers 40 to an inner breather tube 42 which projects outwardly from rear face 34 of device 10 for attachment to the respirator. Filter pads 44 & 46 are secured over the front and rear faces 32 & 34 of frame 36 respectively separated by spacers 40 so as to form an enclosed central air pocket 48 in communication with breather tube 42. The breather tube is adapted to be detachably connected to port wall 26 in a manner to provide a closed passageway for air flow from the central air pocket to the interior of the face mask through inlet port 24.
Frame 36 may be constructed of any rigid relatively inert material known in the art including wood, metal, plastic or any combination of the same. The frame is preferably formed as a unitary component from a plastic material that can be easily molded or otherwise mass produced. In a preferred embodiment, the frame is molded as a single unit from a thermoplastic material such as polystyrene, polypropylene or polyethylene so that conventional ultrasonic welding and heat sealing techniques may be used to secure filter pads 44 & 46 to the frame.
Band 38 has an outer surface 50 which may be grasped by the user to hold the filtration device, an internal surface 52 to which spacers 40 are connected, and front and rear sidewalls 54 & 56 corresponding in direction to the front and rear faces 32 & 34 of the device respectively. Looking specifically to FIG. 3, band 38 is t-shaped in transverse cross-section so as to provide a peripheral groove 58 along the sidewalls 54 & 56 adjacent internal surface 52 of the band. A peripheral flange 60 is therefore formed by each sidewall 54 & 56 adjacent the outer surface 50 of band 38.
As shown in FIG. 1, outer surface 50 of band 38 includes a plurality of equally spaced apart ridges 62 which assist the user in grasping the filtration device. Of course other forms of surface texture including knurling, depressions, or other protrusions may be used for this purpose.
Breather tube 42 forms a tubular opening 43 projecting from the rear face 34 of the device and includes a circular mounting base 64 forming a peripheral flange along the inner end of the tube. Spacers 40 extending radially outward from mounting base 64 are connected to the internal surface 52 of band 38. The spacers 40 are configured to keep filter pads 44 & 46 separated when in use so as to maintain the central air pocket 48. A series of air channels 66 are formed in central air pocket 48 by the spacers 40 and each channel 66 opens into that region of air pocket 48 immediately adjacent breather tube opening 43. In order to enable filtered air to flow from channels 66 to breather tube opening 43, divided spacer 68 is secured over opening 43 along the inner surface of mounting base 64 to prevent front filter pad 44 from collapsing over the breather tube opening.
Looking to FIG. 2, in the preferred embodiment of this invention, spacers 40 may be divided along their length into a first inner section 70 and a second outer section 72. Inner section 70 has a diamond shaped cross section as shown in FIG. 4 such that opposing pointed edges 74 & 76 are positioned in contact with filter pads 44 & 46 respectively. Thus, the spacer and filter pads contact along a fine line such that the available filtration surface area is not significantly blocked or reduced by the spacers.
Looking to FIG. 5, pointed edges 74 & 76 in contact with the filter pads are gradually leveled or shaved within outer section 72 of the spacer as it approaches connection with outer band 38 thereby having a hexagonal cross section. The distance between the edges of the spacer in contact with the filter pads is therefore reduced so as to equal the transverse width of the interior surface 52 of band 38 at the point of connection. In this manner, filter pads 44 & 46 are brought closer together along the outer edges of the pads to assist in securing pads 44 & 46 to the outer band.
Filter pads 44 & 46 may be constructed of one or more layers of any known filter material. The type of filter material used will depend upon design factors such as the environment in which the filtration device is to be used, the type and amount of contaminates to be removed from the inhaled air, and any applicable statutory or regulatory requirements. While it is possible to utilize only a single layer of filter material, a plurality of layers enclosed by an outer scrim is preferred for high performance filtration devices. By using a plurality of layers of filter material, web irregularities which could lead to premature penetration of particles through a single layer of filter material are minimized.
Examples of suitable filter material include non-woven web, fibrillated film web, air-laid web, sorbent-particle-loaded fibrous web, glass, filter paper, or combinations thereof. The filter material may further comprise polyolefins, polycarbonate, polyesters, polyurethanes, glass, cellulose, carbon, lumina, or combinations thereof. Electrically charged non-woven microfiber webs may also be utilized.
Front filter pad 44 is configured to cover the entire front face 32 of frame 36 and rear filter pad 46 is configured to cover that portion of the rear face 34 of the frame extending from outer band 38 to breather tube 42. The filter pads are preferably seated into peripheral groove 58 such that the outer edges of pads 44 & 46 are covered by corresponding flange 60. Note that where the filter pads comprise multiple layers of material, the layers are tightly bound along the outer edges of the pads and flanges 60 are of sufficient dimension to assure that the outer edges of the filter pads are not exposed.
Filter pads 44 & 46 are secured to the sidewalls 54 & 56 of band 38 respectively by any means known in the art for providing an air tight seal including ultrasonic welding, heat sealing, gluing and mechanical pinch fitting. Rear filter pad 46 is also secured to form an air tight seal to the outer surface of mounting base 64 surrounding breather tube 42. In a preferred embodiment where frame 36 is constructed of a thermoplastic material, filter pads 44 & 46 are secured to sidewalls 54 & 56 and mounting base 64 by ultrasonic welding. In this embodiment, sharp protrusions 78 formed within peripheral groove 58 and on the outer surface of mounting base 64 serve as energy directors for welding attachment of the pads to the frame.
As shown in FIG. 1, breather tube 42 is detachably secured to the forward end of port wall 26 using a bayonet type fitting to provide a closed air channel between the face mask and central air pocket 48 of filtration device 10. Tabs 80 provided along the outer periphery of port wall 26 are configured to mate with slots 82 formed within the outer edge of the interior wall of breather tube 42. The breather tube is secured over the port wall by fitting each tab 80 into a corresponding slot 82 and turning the device such that tab 80 is conveyed along a track 84 extending from the inner end of slot 82 along the inner edge of breather tube 42. In this manner, the filtration device is pulled inwardly toward the respirator for a more secure attachment. Tab 80 is pushed over a step 86 provided along track 84 to snap tab 80 into a locking position against the end of track 84. Step 80 serves to prevent the filtration device from becoming inadvertently loosened wherein the step blocks accidental movement of the tab from the locking position. A peripheral ridge 85 extends outwardly along the outer end of breather tube 42 so as to form an air tight seal with the outer end of port wall 26.
In the preferred embodiment shown in the drawings, breather tube 42 is positioned asymmetrically or offset from the central axis of frame 36, and spacers 40 are of varying length in order to accommodate this offset position. By positioning the breather tube to be in this offset position, the breather tube may be secured to the face mask such that a significant portion of the device is positioned upwardly, downwardly, or to the side of the mask. In this embodiment, tabs 80 and slots 82 are preferably spaced symmetrically such that the individual user may choose the most desired orientation of the filtration device for use. For example, the user may desire to position a majority of the filtration device to the lower extent of the mask when being used with a welding helmet or to the side of the mask when being used with a face shield. Alternatively, tabs 80 and slots 82 may be asymmetrically spaced, so that the filtration device will attach to the respirator in only one pre-determined orientation.
To attach filtration device 10 to the respirator, the user grasps the device by outer band 38. The user then properly aligns tabs 80 and slots 82 of breather tube 42 and port wall 26 respectively. The user then rotates the filtration device 10 until tabs 80 lock into the locking position. Because frame 36 is substantially rigid, there is no relative rotation between outer band 38 and breather tube 42. This prevents any type of stress or twisting which could cause tearing or other damage to the filter material. With the filtration device 10 connected to respirator 12, no air can enter into the respirator except through the filtration device. As a user inhales, air is drawn from the surrounding environment through filter pads 44 & 46 and into the central air pocket 48. The filtered air is then drawn through the breather tube 42 into the interior of face mask 14 through inlet port 24.
To remove the filtration device, the user again grasps outer band 38 and rotates the device 10 to snap tabs 80 over step 86 and remove filtration device 10 from the respirator. Because the frame is rigid, the act of grasping and rotating the filtration device does not bend the filter pads or cause relative rotation between the outer band and the breather tube. Therefore, contaminants deposited on the filter pads are not disturbed and the integrity of the filter material is maintained.
While preferred embodiments and particular applications of this invention have been shown and described, it is apparent to those skilled in the art that many other modifications and applications of this invention are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein.
For example, it should be understood that while the filtration device is shown in the drawings as having a circular or disk shaped configuration, the filtration device may be of any shape including octagonal, rectangular, or elliptical. In addition, while the preferred embodiment discloses attaching the breather tube to the inlet port using a bayonet type fitting, other means of attachment known in the art to provide a closed air channel between the face mask and the central air pocket of the filtration device are considered suitable for purposes of the invention. Furthermore, there may be certain situations where the filtration device will be made integral with the respirator.
It is, therefore, to be understood that, within the scope of the appended claims, this invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described, and the invention is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Though some of the features of the invention may be claimed in dependency, each feature has merit if used independently.
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text: Road Test: BMW 5 Series 530d GT M Sport 08 February 2012 Last Updated: 29 October 2013 Full BMW 5-Series GT (09-17) Model Review by Simon McBride, Road Test Editor Test drive with BMW or request a brochure Version Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Model Rating: 4.5 out of 5 BMW 530d GT offers space, comfort and practicality Claimed average of 45.3mpg, CO2 emissions of 173g/km 0-62mph sprint takes 6.9s, P11d value of £48,560 BMW 5-Series GT (09-17) 530d M Sport GT 5d Step Auto - Road Test The distinctive styling of the BMW 5-Series GT is not to everyone's taste. 08 February 2012 Road Test Facts & Figures Equipment Running Costs The distinctive styling of the BMW 5-Series GT is not to everyone's taste. The GT sits in between the 5 Series saloon and the X5. It's designed to appeal to company car drivers that want a car boasting a luxury interior, lots of space, high levels of standard equipment and a rewarding driving experience. Under the bonnet lies a 245bhp 3.0-litre six-cylinder, which is mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox. It's incredibly smooth and refined, and allows the GT to accelerate from zero to 62mph in 6.9 seconds. Its top speed is 155mph. That's not bad at all when you take into account that this car weighs around two tonnes Thanks to BMW's Efficient Dynamics stop/start technology CO2 emissions are kept to 173g/km, while fuel economy is a reasonably acceptable average of 43.5mpg. The emission figures currently place the car in the 28% Benefit-in-kind tax band for this year. With a P11d value of £48,560, company car tax for a 40% tax payer works out to be around £453 per month. For the 2012/13 tax year this model will go into the 29% BIK band. This will mean a hike in monthly costs to £469. On the road the BMW 5 Series GT performs brilliantly. With 245bhp and 540Nm of pulling power on offer, the big BMW accelerates with ease and overtaking traffic isn't a problem. For such a big car it corners really well and it has plenty of grip. The ride is excellent and road, wind and tyre noise is minimal. To add to the driver interaction the 5 Series GT has a system called Adaptive Drive. This allows you to change the throttle response, steering feel, gear changes and the level of stability control. There are four settings – Comfort+, Comfort, Sport and Sport+ but you can also partly configure these yourself. The Comfort+ setting is perfect when driving at steady speeds on the motorway and it's also useful when you need to drive more economically. As you would expect the cabin is driver focused, just like the rest of the BMW range. Up front there's plenty of room for driver and passenger. The front seats are extremely comfortable, and the side and lumbar supports are good. There are plenty of upmarket details too, like M Sport trim-specific M detailing on the door sills. Move to rear seats and you'll find that there is more than enough room for two adults. The two outer seats slide forward and backwards. Another neat touch is that they can be reclined, making them ideal for longer trips. The BMW 5 Series GT is also very practical. One of the standout features is its split tailgate. You can open the tailgate in saloon-style boot fashion or you can use it as a hatchback. That makes the GT extremely convenient when loading and unloading. To enhance load room even further, the rear seats can be slid forward by 10cm. Fold the rear bench flat and you will have even more space, making the GT ideal for company car drivers who have to carry around lots of equipment. Rivals for the GT include cars like the Audi A7, making this a competitive sector of the market. The BMW 530d GT is, however, an excellent proposition and well worth considering. It's available to order now, with a P11d value of £48,560 for the 5 Series 530d GT M Sport model. Also consider Audi A7 Sitting between the more orthodox A6 and A8 saloon models, the A7 is a more coupe-esque styled four-door model. It comes with a good range of refined petrol and diesel engines and is superbly well built. Jaguar XF The XF was the first of Jaguar's more modern looking cars. It's supremely comfortable with an excellent interior. The manufacturer has also added a cleaner and more fuel efficient 2.2-litre diesel. Mercedes-Benz CLS Coupe One of the original saloon/coupe crossovers. It blends excellent build quality with sleek looks. It's a refined car, which focuses on driver and passenger comfort. There's also a choice of economical diesel engines Select another Road Test

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Santana to be limited to 15 outs in next start
Santana to be limited to 15 outs in next start
No, Santana's next turn in the rotation will not be skipped. He'll start on Friday against the light-hitting Rays, but will be limited. Not on a pitch count, but with an out count, per se. Manager Mike Scioscia wants to limit him to only 15 outs, a strategy he's previously deployed with the struggling Aaron Sele and Scott Kazmir.
The theory is that Santana can be more aggressive and use his best stuff on hitters if he doesn't have to worry about facing them a fourth time through the order. And it's that early aggressiveness that may help his confidence -- something that tends to waiver when battered for a 6.00 ERA and 23 homers in 19 starts.
Santana has been a hindrance for the Angels most of the year. But with Dan Haren recently fighting ongoing lower-back stiffness, Jerome Williams' struggles sending him to the bullpen and no starter being acquired before the non-waiver Trade Deadline just yet, the Angels need an effective Santana.
And that's why they're not giving up just yet.
"I think we're in a position right now that we need production from our rotation and we need Ervin to pitch like he can," Scioscia said, "and hopefully peeling him back to 15 outs will be something that'll be a positive for him and try to get him back on track.
"I think this is more of a tool just to get him to not worry about saving anything for later in the game, and right now we're in a position where we need him to move forward."
The Angels can afford Santana to not pitch past five innings because they have an off-day on Thursday and will thus have a fresher bullpen.
Of course, there's a chance Santana won't even get 15 outs.
In two of his last three starts, he didn't even get six. He was tagged for eight runs on six hits in 1 1/3 innings against the Indians on July 4. Then, against the Rangers on Saturday, he gave up six runs on eight hits (three of them homers) in 1 2/3 innings.
"If you tell me, I'd probably make the adjustment," Santana said when asked why he just can't seem to figure it out. "I just do the best I can right now, and every bullpen I throw is getting better and better, but [I'm] just not getting the results yet."
Is this his last chance?
"We're not there yet," Scioscia said. "We need production, but Ervin's a guy that has pitched very well for us previously, and obviously if a pitcher continues to go in the wrong direction, you're faced with those decisions you are. But we'll take this one step at a time."


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NEW YORK, Feb. 22 (UPI) -- The Labrador Retriever remains the most popular dog breed in the United States, the American Kennel Club reported Monday.
Data from the organization, which maintains a registry of purebred dog pedigrees, indicates the Labrador Retriever, popular as a family-friendly dog, has led its list of 189 recognized breeds for the past 25 years, and did so again in 2015. The French Bulldog rose from ninth on the list in 2014 to sixth in 2015.
"The versatile, lovable Lab has firmly planted its paw print in AKC's history," AKC Vice President Gina DiNardo said in an AKC statement, "but keep your eye on the French Bulldog. The Frenchie has risen 32 spots over the past decade and shows no signs of stopping."
The Bulldog replaced the Beagle in fourth place on the list.
America's top ten dog breeds, after the Lab, are, in order, the German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Bulldog, Beagle, French Bulldog, Yorkshire Terrier, Poodle, Rottweiler and Boxer.


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DARREN FERGUSON, the son of Sir Alex, has his first taste of management today following the departure of the Wrexham manager Brian Flynn.
As his father leads Manchester United in the Champions League, Ferguson junior is part of a four-man team in charge of the Welsh club for the Second Division fixture against Port Vale.
Flynn, the League's third longest-serving manager behind Ferguson and Crewe's Dario Gradi, parted company with Wrexham after 12 years "by mutual consent" along with Kevin Reeves, the assistant manager.
Earlier this season, Flynn, Reeves and the club's coach, Joey Jones, had announced they would leave Wrexham when their contracts expired next summer.
But a meeting with the board yesterday saw Flynn and Reeves depart with Jones, along with players Ferguson, Brian Carey and Kevin Russell, in charge of tonight's match and the game against Peterborough four days later.
Wrexham have made a disappointing start to the season which has left them lying two places off the bottom of Division Two after three consecutive defeats.
Charlton say that Gavin Peacock will see out the remaining two months of his three-month loan from Queens Park Rangers once he has recovered from a calf strain.
The striker Temuri Ketsbaia has been placed on the transfer list by Wolverhampton.
Mike Walker, the former Everton and Norwich manager, has been sacked by the Cypriot first division club APOEL after just two games of the season.


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The first two photos are from the Fort Fisher boat ramp area. The third photo is from the North End (Freeman Park). And the last two photos are of to local Carolina Beach surfers.
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Just wanted to say hi. I have been a Jets fan for 20+ years. Look forward to being a part of your board.
I have a little blog about the Jets:
I'm not an expert blogger, it's really more of a diary of my experience as a fan of the green and white.
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Provider Name: SKYLER INGEMANSSON, PA-C
Classification: Physician Assistant - 363AM0700X
Entity Type: Individual
Specialization: Medical
Organization: ROSEVILLE ORTHOPEDIC GROUP A MEDICAL CORP
PECOS Registration: Yes
Address: 151 N SUNRISE AVE ROSEVILLE, CA ZIP 95661
Phone: (916) 782-1217
Skyler Ingemansson, PA-C is a medical physician assistant in Roseville, CA with 5 years of experience. Skyler Ingemansson, PA-C NPI is 1942548482. The provider is registered as an individual entity type. The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.
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151 N SUNRISE AVE ROSEVILLE, CA ZIP 95661-924 Phone: (916) 782-1217 Fax: (916) 782-7630
The NPI 1942548482 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System PECOS.
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Viewing violabird's Garden Diary: 2008 Brugs
Friday, November 28, 2008
New BrugsGot KBS & Whiskers from Michael
Painted Lady in trade from HS
Cherokee from PH
Monday, September 22, 2008
Kyles PinkThis year she went to the basement also--even tho she survived 2 years outside in pot next to house (south exp). Suprised to see how dark she turned this year, and the amount of recurve. Solid brug, no pest or other problems, will make a lot of cuttings this fall.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Cypress GardensOutdid herself this year, wish I would have counted the blooms on her flushes. Certainly suprised me when she turned peach first flush-no sign of it again so far. She has a lily-brug scent definitely worth keeping for her size (stays under 4') and sheer bloom. Again, will need to trim this year, blooms touching the ground--no large cuttings tho-just pencil size.
Photo showing blooms after 4 days!
Monday, September 22, 2008
MonsterWhat a bloomer, just wish she was bigger, but again, high heat and drought affected her. Came up from ground. Finally remembered trick of drilling holes and fill with osmacote--then she really took off. This year will try cutting to see if I can get taller plant, she really shines and scents the night.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Golden LadyDid much better this year in pot from basement, bloomed earlier but cannot get good shot from all her big leaves. Will need a systemic for her next year as she was the only one to suffer from bug damage under the mister. Showed her peachy center already, can'ts wait for next flush.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Star DancerHas done the best ever. Now 8' and loaded, her minty scent is a favorite, can walk outside and get knocked over. Fun when she bloomed with Maya and their scents competed.
Now have 3 plants and took numerous cuttings to root.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Suaveolens PinkJust can't kill it. Back up ground ever after running mower over it. This one got no fertilizer this year. Does have good scent but do I need another pink?
Monday, September 22, 2008
Valley Misty PinkLet come up from ground, has lost her vigor. Will dig up this year and start long cuttings--will never be without her. Very hard to catch her color with photos, but would love to bottle her scent.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Star's lobesHave noticed that the warmer the weather the faster her blooms split.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
MayaOverwintered in pot in basement, was slow growing during summer heat and drought, did have small flush in July, but really took off after Mister system installed. Now so big, crowded with other brugs can only get photo of one branch. Do I cut her back and make 4 plants?
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Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson to Release Autobiography'What Does This Button Do?' explores the musician's life in "his own words."
Iron Maiden Announce Summer North American Tour DatesThe run kicks off this June in Virginia.
Iron Maiden to Embark on World Tour in Personalized 747The band is embarking on their Book Of Souls World Tour this year, and they've unveiled a jumbo jet as their exclusive transportation.
Iron Maiden to Tour US in 2016The band is supporting their latest release The Book Of Souls.
Bruce Dickinson Talks Iron Maiden's 18 Minute Epic 'Empire of the Clouds'Would Iron Maiden ever play with an orchestra? "Just doing orchestral backing music to a rock track is utterly pointless. It's just kind of musical narcissism."
Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Exposes Battle with CancerDoctors found a tumor on the back of the vocalist's tongue.
Iron Maiden Drummer's Son Arrested For Theft... And His Wife Ain't No Picnic, Either.
Behind The Song: Anthrax's 'I'm Alive'
Black Sabbath Tops Led Zeppelin On Poll Of Most Important British Hard Rock BandsWho's the best hard rock band ever? It's a subjective - and loaded - question. But according to a poll recently taken by BPI - the British Recording Industry's trade group - Black Sabbath is the most important British hard rock band ever, followed by Iron Maiden.


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I've been a teacher in a public high school in the area for the past ten years and seen so many at-risk students who can benefit greatly from the work of First Glance. The volunteers make a huge investment in these kids and change the course of their lives in many cases. The local community is blessed to have this organization working to support its young people.
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the non-conventional approach to reaching a generation at risk.
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selfless and filled with compassion for the youth in their community.
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expand the programs for teen moms.
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Bonding Rabbits: A How to from...
Natalie Sullivan and Edie Sayeg of the Georgia HRS created this powerpoint on bonding rabbits (available to download and use as a pdf...read more
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Batchelor, G. R. (1991). Group Housing on Floor Pens and Environmental Enrichment In Sandy Lop Rabbits. Animal Technology: Journal of...read more
People are often shocked the first time they see a rabbit display anger. Bunnies, after all, are supposed to be timid and sweet, not...read more
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From HRS, starring Amy Sedaris. The HRS Rabbit Center From New Hampshire...read more
Still Wild Because we share our homes and lives with animals domesticated relatively recently (about 1500 years ago, as opposed...read more
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We are leaving for Yellowstone this week and I couldn't be more excited! We get to visit my sister and my brand new nephew (eeek! New baby smell!!) and this is our last big hurrah before my oldest starts kindergarten. I'm not too excited to sleep in a tent for three nights at 29 weeks pregnant, but you gotta do what you gotta do right?! I planned the trip really late in the game and tent spots were the only thing I could find in the area… oh well! But do wish me luck. (I plan on instagramming details and pictures of the trip, so follow along if you are interested!)
When you start to dabble in a hobby farm leaving on vacation, even a short one, takes on a whole new level of planning. Will the chickens and lambs need anything? Who can check on them? And then there is the garden which is now massive and producing so much food… I know when we get back we are going to have some zucchini the size of the Ark, so I'm planning on making these zucchini pineapple muffins again soon.
I love using small zucchini that are 6 to 8 inches long for things like my favorite garden veggie side dish and for fresh corn and zucchini succotash. You don't have to peel them or take out the seeds; they are perfect for things like these dishes. But every now and again that zucchini gets a little crazy and before you know it, it's gigantic and boat-like. Those monster squash are the perfect kind to use up in a recipe like this. Just peel the outside, remove the seeds, and grate away.
These muffins are awesome! The pineapple adds a lot of moister and sweetness and they have just the right amount of spice. They make an easy snack or a delicious side to scrambled eggs at breakfast. I use whole wheat flour when I make these all of the time, so feel free to switch out that white flour if you like because it works great with this recipe.
Zucchini Pineapple Muffins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Makes 24 muffins
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup oil
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups shredded zucchini, water squeezed out
- One 8-ounce can crushed pineapple, well drained
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a medium mixing bowl add the sugar, applesauce, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Stir to combine. Sprinkle the flour across the top of the wet ingredients and then sprinkle the baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder across the top of the flour. Stir everything together just until combined. Add the zucchini and pineapple and stir to incorporate.
- Pour the batter evenly into 24 muffin cups and bake until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean, around 20 minutes.
The pineapple adds a lot of sweetness and moisture to the bread. It is delicious!
If the pineapple is not drained well or the zucchini left with all of its water then the muffins will come out gummy. To get the extra moisture out of the zucchini place the shredded zucchini on top of two stacked paper towels and then press on it with two more stacked paper towels.
You can sub the white flour for whole wheat (I did and loved it and it is still just as moist), just pump the baking powder up to 1/2 teaspoon if using whole wheat flour.
Still have lots of zucchini to use?
I'd recommend making some of my zucchini oatmeal cookies. They are soft and fluffy and are a cookie with hidden veggies in them! But trust me, just like these muffins, you won't even know it's there.
And if you still have zucchini to use and thought these Zucchini Pineapple Muffins looked good, here are a few other recipes to take a peek at:
Zucchini Whoopie Pies from Bakeaholic Mama
Healthy Whole Grain Zuchinni Bread from Wholefully
Spicy Baked Zucchini Wedges from Cafe Johnsonia
Zucchini & Vegetable Quesadillas from One Lovely Life
Have a great day and enjoy the last days of summer and all its vegetable bounty.
And wish me luck in that tent 🙂


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Thousands of probation staff have started a 24-hour strike over Government plans to privatise the service.
Around 7,500 members of the National Association of Probation Officers (Napo) have walked out of offices across England and Wales in only the fourth strike in the union's 101-year history.
The union previously registered a trade dispute over Justice Secretary Chris Grayling's proposals to transfer most of the service to private firms such as G4S and Serco.
The action comes amid worsening industrial relations across the country as firefighters, post office staff and university workers have all been on strike.
Catriona Reeves, probation officer with Thames Valley Probation, said she chose to strike because she does not want public protection put in the hands of G4S and Serco.
Ms Reeves, 39, who lives in Newbury, Berkshire, said: "G4S and Serco will almost certainly win all the 20-odd contracts.
"I don't want to work for either G4S or Serco but, more importantly, I don't think that public protection should be put in their hands.
"The Government says that this will allow more voluntary and charity organisations to get involved with offenders. No bad thing.
"But why is it considered that G4S and Serco will be better at sub-contracting to the third sector than existing probation trusts?"
She went on: "Maybe you think 'Well, maybe Probation are doing a rubbish job'. But we're not. Each trust was graded between good and excellent last year.
"And the figures that the Government quote about high rates of reoffending among those sentenced to less than 12 months in prison isn't of our doing, as they are currently released without licence."
The married mother-of-two added: "I became a probation officer because I felt that I had the skills to work with some of the most challenging people in society, engage with them, manage and reduce their risk, and hopefully do my bit to protect the public.
"And I want to be able to continue to do this as part of an organisation with an internationally respected track record for doing so."
Napo general secretary Ian Lawrence, who is joining a march in Brighton, said he was confident of a strong display of support for industrial action.
He said: "We regret any impact on our client base. Our action is designed to highlight the dangers of Chris Grayling's plans for the Transforming Rehabilitation agenda.
"We believe as well as being a threat to our members' terms and conditions, there is a danger to the community with using unproven providers."
Turning to the possibility of G4S and Serco taking on contracts, Mr Lawrence said: "We don't think they're fit for purpose in any event. We believe they should be suspended from any probation work - especially as they are now being investigated by the Serious Fraud Office."
Mr Lawrence said he expects the action to disrupt the normal day-to-day running of probation services.
"It could cause court hearings to be adjourned, it could cause client appointments not to be met. We're cautious that any action we take now and in the future, we're about minimising the impact on our client base."
A package of £450 million-worth of contracts has been offered to private and voluntary sector organisations, covering the supervision of 225,000 low and medium-risk offenders each year on a payment-by-results basis.
Napo previously claimed negotiations with the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) over its Transforming Rehabilitation reforms had been ''seriously compromised'' as a result of the department's ''interference'' in the consultation on the proposals.
Three probation trust chairs wrote to the Justice Secretary last week to voice their concerns about his plans and the possible risk of harm to the public if they go ahead.
Contracts are to be split across 20 English regions and one Welsh region, while the National Probation Service (NPS), a new public sector organisation, will be formed to deal with the rehabilitation of 31,000 high-risk offenders each year.
More than 700 organisations from across the world have expressed interest in the contracts, the MoJ said, including hundreds of British firms.
A Government-wide review is being conducted of all contracts held by Serco and G4S, two of the country's biggest private providers of public services.
The audit, triggered by allegations that both firms had overcharged the Government for criminal-tagging contracts, prompted calls for the MoJ to abandon its plans to privatise the Probation and Prison Services.
But it emerged that Mr Grayling intended to allow Serco and G4S to bid for the Probation Service - though the firms will not be awarded anything until the Government's audit is completed.
Yesterday, the Serious Fraud Office confirmed it had launched a criminal investigation into the allegations.
Napo has called for the proposals to be tested and claims recent reports from America, where some states have already outsourced their probation service, suggest there are concerns about how it operates.
Justice Minister Jeremy Wright said: "It is disappointing Napo has chosen to strike when we are making positive progress in meaningful discussions with them and other relevant trade unions as we transfer to the new arrangements.
"This is a strike in favour of the status quo, which is high reoffending rates and no support for 50,000 short-sentenced offenders each year who are currently released without any supervision and go on to commit so much crime in our communities.
"We have well-established contingency plans to deal with any potential action. We will continue to support staff and engage with unions as our important reforms move forwards."
Anna Clifford, 30, a probation officer working in the Westminster area, joined a picket by Napo members outside Westminster Magistrates' Court, one of the most high-profile courts in central London.
"I believe that the proposed changes won't protect people in the long term and it will allow in untested companies to supervise offenders - basically prioritising profit over public safety," she said.
"I believe that the Probation Service is a great institution within the British justice system and it is something that we cannot lose."
Jennifer King, 38, a probation officer who joined the same picket, said: "They are saying they are going to privatise it but there is no detail as to what that actually means and what it looks like."


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The "First Lady of Country Music," Loretta Lynn's rise from a Kentucky cabin to the pinnacle of Nashville success was the quintessential American showbiz dream. Married at 13 and a mother of four by 18, Lynn taught herself to play guitar and write songs. Thanks to her talent, her husband's persistence and a little luck, Lynn broke into the music industry with her self-penned "I'm A Honky Tonk Girl." She achieved her greatest successes writing and singing a string of feisty, feminist songs the likes of which had never been heard on country radio, including "You Ain't Woman Enough" (1966), "Don't Come Home A'Drinkin' (with Lovin' on Your Mind)" (1967) and "Fist City" (1968), singing for (and on behalf of) working-class women everywhere. Throughout the 1970s, she continued to top the charts, both alone and together with Conway Twitty in a series of successful duets, but it would be her autobiographical song "Coal Miner's Daughter" (1970) and the subsequent Oscar-winning movie (1980) that made Lynn a household name around the world. The winner of countless awards and accolades, Lynn created her most critically acclaimed work at age 70, the Jack White-produced LP Van Lear Rose (2004). Simultaneously representing a classic country influence as well as forward-thinking feminism, Lynn's impact on the genre and professional reputation were unmatched.


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This study has been terminated.
(The logistics of this trial (incl. supply of tracer) in connection with the patients' treatment course caused the inclusion rate to be very slow.)
Vejle Hospital
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First Posted: December 9, 2010
Last Update Posted: June 17, 2013
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The primary purpose of the study is to investigate 18F-FAZA-PETs role as predictor of response to neoadjuvant chemoradiation of locally advanced rectum cancer.
|Locally Advanced Rectum Cancer
|Other: 18F-FAZA-PET/CT
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|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Case-Only
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|The Predictive Value of 18F-FAZA-PET/CT in Neoadjuvant Radiation for Patients With Locally Advanced Rectum Cancer
Further study details as provided by Vejle Hospital:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Response to chemoradiotherapy measured by TRG [ Time Frame: 8 weeks after chemoradiation treatment ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Recurrence free survival [ Time Frame: From date of inclusion till date of verified recurrence ]
- Survival [ Time Frame: From date of inclusion till date of death by any cause ]
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|November 2010
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|August 2012
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|February 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Probability Sample
Study Population
Patients with locally advanced rectum cancer receiving preoperative radiation treatment and concomitant chemotherapy at the Dept. of Oncology, Vejle Hospital.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Histopatologically verified adenocarcinoma in the rectum
- T4 tumor eller T3 tumor < 10 cm from the anus and < 5 mm from the mesorectal fascie measured by MR scan. At the distal part of the rectum the distance to the mesorectal fascie is < 5 mm and therefore all T3 tumors are included in this area
- Suitable for preoperative radiation and chemotherapy
- No distant metastases
- Age >18 years
- Hematology ANC ≥1.5x10^9/l. Thrombocytes ≥ 100x10^9/l.
- Biochemistry Bilirubin ≤ 3 x UNL. ALAT ≤ 5 x UNL
- Creatinine ≤ UNL
- Contraception for fertile women
- Written and orally informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Other malignant disease within 5 years, excl. non-melanotic skin cancer
- Previous radiation treatment of the pelvis
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women
- Surgery within 6 weeks prior to enrollment
- Serious concurrent medical disease
- Enrollment in study "A prospective observational study of patients with rectum cancer after concomitant radiation and chemotherapy", where the patients are potientially not operated.
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To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01257035
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01257035
|Vejle Hospital
|Vejle, Denmark
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Aarhus University Hospital
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|Vejle Hospital
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|NCT01257035 History of Changes
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|First Submitted:
|December 8, 2010
|First Posted:
|December 9, 2010
|Last Update Posted:
|June 17, 2013
|Last Verified:
|June 2013
Keywords provided by Vejle Hospital:
Rectum cancer
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Rectal Neoplasms
Colorectal Neoplasms
Intestinal Neoplasms
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms
Digestive System Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Digestive System Diseases
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Intestinal Diseases
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