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24th January 2012
A prose poem for Peter Tatchell, by Stephen Fry 26
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Call for congregations to reject Church ban as religious civil partnerships come into effect 29
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27th October 2011
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5th September 2011
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1st September 2011
Call for Commonwealth meeting to discuss gay rights 22
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22nd August 2011
Calls for East London to react to homophobic incidents 353
5:14 PM — In an open letter, Peter Tatchell said tolerating "homophobia for the sake of preserving good community relations and not upsetting certain communities, is totally unacceptable".
Comment: East London needs a show of Pride 51
5:12 PM — An open letter from Peter Tatchell, encouraging a public display of gay solidarity to show that the East End of London is not a 'gay-free zone'.
19th August 2011
EHRC confirms backtrack on opt-outs for anti-gay workers 162
10:38 AM — The Equality and Human Rights Commission has confirmed that it will not seek 'reasonable adjustments' to be made for religious workers who refuse to serve gay people, to the dismay of Christian rights groups.
14th August 2011
In Photos: Brighton Pride 2011 112
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5th August 2011
Israel LGBT youth conference cancelled 95
4:54 PM — An international LGBT youth conference will no longer be held in Israel after Palestinian gay groups complained. The International LGBTQ Youth and Student Organisation (IGLYO) general assembly was to be held in Tel Aviv in December.
4th August 2011
UK marriage equality consultation delayed 54
12:19 PM — The British government says a consultation on the future of marriage equality and civil partnerships will be held this autumn. Earlier this year, equality minister Lynne Featherstone said the government would begin asking for views on the issue in the summer.
Another MP condemns religious rights motion 30
11:14 AM — Another MP has withdrawn his name from a motion supporting proposals to give religious homophobes the right to 'reasonable accomodation' in the workplace. Liberal Democrat MP Adrian Sanders said the motion had caused a "great deal of upset" and did not clearly state its intentions.
3rd August 2011
Tory MP Chloe Smith supports gay marriage 88
10:26 AM — Conservative MP Chloe Smith says she supports the campaign for marriage equality. The 29-year-old politician, who is one of the youngest MPs in the House of Commons, joined Norwich Pride last weekend.
26th July 2011
Another MP withdraws from religious rights motion 66
11:25 AM — Another MP has withdrawn his name from a motion apparently calling for religious workers to be allowed to refuse to serve gay people. Liberal Democrat MP for Portsmouth South Mike Hancock, who recently accused the UK Border Agency of homophobia, said he signed the early day motion by accident.
21st July 2011
Government to consider removing 'insult' from Public Order Act 28
2:05 PM — The government says it will "assess the benefits" of removing the crime of causing 'insult' from the Public Order Act. The law has been used to prosecute street preachers who persist in delivering anti-gay sermons in public, although some campaigners say it should not be illegal to insult people.
14th July 2011
Sign the petition for UK marriage equality 41
11:26 AM — Gay rights campaigners have launched a petition to call for gay marriages and straight civil partnerships in the UK. The Equal Love campaign, led by Peter Tatchell, has already filed a case at the European Court of Human Rights.
7th July 2011
More women than men having civil partnerships 24
10:38 AM — For the first time, more women than men are having civil partnerships in the UK. According to figures released by the Office for National Statistics, 49 per cent of last year's ceremonies were held by men. In 2009, men held 51 per cent of all civil partnerships.
5th July 2011
Peter Tatchell: 'David Cameron should come out in support of gay marriage' 30
1:48 PM — Peter Tatchell says same-sex marriage "reeks of assimilationism" - but prime minister David Cameron should support it.


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Mark Retzlaff and Robin Fenske Dr. E.J. Zita Energy Awareness in On-Campus Housing Contract 3 March, 2005 The Origin and Development of the Sustainable Housing Project Motivation Matriculating at a public liberal arts college, the authors of this project (officially titled, "Energy Awareness in On-Campus Housing") were exposed to a diverse range of activism. We recognized that, owning to vast cultural support, the potential of our peer group had the capacity to create great change. Yet, our own experience of the environment in which this activism was set was somewhat contradictory: inefficiency, insufficiency, and injustice existed, in varying degrees, at the institutional level. As we neared the time when we were to graduate, we wondered if the dissenting opinions so prevalent among our peers were, in fact, realistic aspirations. If so, why were those aspirations not reflected in the very institution in which they developed? A desire to demonstrate a real change in the way material exchanges take place at the Evergreen State College motivated our work. The project was conceived as a way to demonstrate the feasibility of increasing the sustainability of a campus institution with currently available solutions. The project's authors recognized that the Evergreen campus has an anomalous culture that is disposed to environmentally conscious behavior. The temptation to create change by exploiting this culture was tempting, but we recognized that such solutions would be difficult to generalize and apply to a more typical population. Furthermore, the longevity of any cultural changes would likely be compromised due to attrition. The structural organization of Evergreen's on-campus housing, however, is hardly anomalous. In housing a sizable number of residents, the housing structure is responsible for Fenske & Retzlaff 1 maintaining living spaces, providing utilities, waste collection, and much more. They are expected to operate on a break-even basis. Consequently, the housing structure reflects, in many ways, the broader trend of residential housing structure across the region. By addressing the structure of Evergreen's on-campus housing, the authors hoped to find and implement solutions that had widespread applicability and that would persist after the next generation of students moved in. Context The following essay is a historical presentation of the project's evolution and implementation. It focuses on the theoretical foundations of the project, largely because we believe there is much to be learned from such an analysis. In fact, the methods used in this project demonstrate an application of what believe is an improved framework for environmentalism. A prior essay, entitled "The Rebirth of Environmentalism: How the Environment Became Meaningful," presents this framework in detail, referring to the 1970s as a benchmark for environmental success at the political level and offering suggestions to recapture the cultural support that provided for those successes. The suggestions of that essay are reflected in the overall project addressing on-campus housing. Creating an Actionable Definition of Sustainability Like the majority of environmental geneses, our project began with a systems analysis in order to gain an understanding of the current functioning of the housing energy system. From the outset, we understood that a complex range of values motivated the individual and institutional behaviors we sought to change. We understood that merely demonstrating the environmental degradation associated with their energy-using behaviors would be insufficient to create change. Fenske & Retzlaff 2 Thus, we sought a framework that could account for human, environmental, and financial implications of energy use. In creating this framework, we brought the vision of sustainability a step closer to actualization. Most definitions of sustainability require that the current generation retain the ability to meet its own needs while allowing future generations to meet theirs. In order to move towards this vision, a framework that acknowledges the necessity of our current behaviors is required. The effects of our behaviors go beyond environmental degradation. They make our lives easier and make our actions more economically viable. Attempts to reduce environmentally degrading behaviors without acknowledging the human and financial benefits of those behaviors fail to meet the criteria of sustainability. Thus, the first step in our project was to gain an understanding of the human, financial, and environmental effects of the on-campus housing energy system. By understanding the system in this way, we would be able to offer suggestions that would decrease environmental degradation while maintaining the financial viability and human satisfaction of the energy use. With alternative behaviors that reduced dysfunction and inefficiency of the energy system, we believed that we had all the leverage necessary to motivate structural change. It would turn out that in attempting to execute our plan, large gaps in our reasoning would become apparent. Data Collection In order to identify the dysfunction and inefficiency necessary to leverage structural change, the framework we designed required that we collect data on the human, financial, and environmental effects of energy use. We focused first on establishing a quantitative understanding of the financial and environmental costs of energy use. This required obtaining Fenske & Retzlaff 3 raw energy use data, which we could then convert into a dollar amount and a quantity of pollution. We were soon halted, however, due to what seemed to be a technical problem. A centrally located broiler provides heat for both water and space heating by forcing steam to condense in the room to be heated (in the case of space heating). The condensed steam passes through a metering device as it returns to the boiler. When we explained to facilities that we wanted the data for energy use in housing, they explained that the condensate return meters for housing had been nonfunctional for some time. There were no accurate meter readings for the largest energy uses in housing. It seemed like our project had been halted before it even began. Lessons The discovery was disparaging at first. We had planned on demonstrating the (environmental, financial, and human) savings available by increasing energy efficiency and using that as our leverage to create a more sustainable energy system. Based on that demonstration, we would suggest a small investment in the structure of housing that would save money and the environment while continuing to meet the needs of residents. For example, we noticed that the thermostats that controlled the air temperature offered very little control. By replacing the thermostats with models that had a digital readout and had the ability to automatically lower the air temperature at night, we figured we could obtain significant savings in financial cost (not to mention environmental) that, in the long term, would offset the initial cost of purchasing and installing the thermostats. But the fact that the savings would go unnoticed by the structure was an enormous roadblock. Our project relied on a structure that stood to benefit from our proposed change. The fact that no system of metering existed to measure energy use showed us that the structure had Fenske & Retzlaff 4 little interest in the amount of energy it was using. A feedback loop was obviously missing. The system would not be leveraged by increasing efficiency and functionality of energy use. A Decision of Direction After the discovery of the missing feedback loop, we paused and examined the situation. Two options for proceeding emerged. One, we could manipulate the system in order to establish the missing feedback loop. This would require establishing a systemic incentive for reducing energy use. For example, we could implement a billing system that made housing pay utilities fees depending on the quantity of its energy use. Such a system would require restoring the functionality of the energy meters and establishing a fee schedule. The initial costs of such a program seemed so high as to be ridiculous compared to the benefits of incremental reductions in energy use. As we looked at the situation, another solution emerged. The discovery of a missing feedback loop seemed to reveal a new level of complexity within the energy system. Although our accounting system recognized how to account for resistances to change, it did not provide motivation for change. Our original plan made sense in that it could provide a more efficient accounting system. However, it did not provide the motivation to overcome the inertia of the current system. In order to create this initial force for change, we needed to understand the motivation of the system. Knowing this, a proposal that benefits the community while reducing energy use can be implemented. A Revised Approach to Sustainability With a new understanding of creating change, we renewed our efforts. This time, however, we framed our objectives not only in terms of energy efficiency, but also in terms of the overall functionality of the housing system. While a systems understanding was necessary in Fenske & Retzlaff 5 order to address the current needs of the system, the motivation of the system was required to overcome the inertia of the system. Beginning from a perspective of understanding and mutual benefit seemed to be a perspective of much more potential than the traditional method. (Please see our essay discussing this theme within the environmental movement at large, "The Rebirth of Environmentalism: How the Environment Became Meaningful." A New Look at Evergreen Housing With our new understanding, we stand ready to take a fresh look at housing. Our spring work on the project will begin from a perspective of motivating the system, though we will retain our understanding of the physical inefficiencies of energy use. The later consideration, however, becomes less important as it is unlikely that we will be using it as a motivating factor having already acknowledged the disinterest of the current system with that data. The important question now is, "What do the different components of the energy system want?" A simple understanding is available with little analysis. We have broken the system into four parts: Residents: The base level of the system, residents' behaviors regarding energy use are likely motivated by the ease of living brought by the energy use. At the same time, students desire to limit the environmental degradation resultant from their use, but are not very likely to make significant lifestyle changes to address these issues. Housing: The level of organization that is responsible for financial viability, housing is likely motivated by short-term accounting. In order to do this, they must retain a certain level of capacity and satisfaction among residents. Fenske & Retzlaff 6 Facilities: Facilities is responsible for maintaining service of heating, electricity, water, and living spaces. Depending on the terms of their budget, they may or may not be motivated to move towards more efficient systems. College Administration: The College oversees both housing and facilities, making sure both maintain an acceptable quality of operation. Additionally, the administration is influence by the public image that is reflected by the operations of housing. How to Move Forward With an understanding of the motivations of the different components of the housing energy system (which will be solidified through interviews), an exploration of possible improvements can be made. We plan on examining other college housing structures that have a more efficient energy system. By comparing those systems with Evergreen's, we can determine solutions that are both effective (make non-negligible changes in efficiency) and feasible (can be implemented based on current motivations of the energy system). By working directly with the system, we can refine our understanding of the motivations of the system as we get closer to a mutually beneficial solution. Fenske & Retzlaff 7
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A fluid filter is provided with a snap-together housing for the filter media. The housing is designed with two main parts that are easily snapped together to encapsulate the filter media. The filter housing is substantially cylindrical, and contains an inlet on one end of the filter and an outlet on the opposing end. The filter can be designed so as to be opened for the replacement of the filter media.
1. A tamper resistant, snap-together, filter housing which can be easily assembled, but which can not be easily disassembled without special tools or knowledge to apply inwardly directed pressure to at least one portion of the filter housing.
2. A two-part snap-together filter housing to hold a filter in a pinch seal for leukocyte reduction which can be easily assembled, but which cannot be easily disassembled without the special tools or knowledge to apply inwardly directed pressure to at least one part of the two-part filter housing.
3. A snap-together, multi-part, filter housing to hold a filter in a pinch seal comprising a continuous outer wall and having connectors to connect the housing parts together which can easily be assembled, but which cannot be easily disassembled without special tools, wherein the connectors are primarily inside the outer periphery of the multi-part filter housing, and at least a portion of the connectors comprise openings in the continuous outer wall of the multi-part filter housing.
4. A tamper resistant filter comprising:
(a) a hydrophilic flat filter media, and
(b) a housing for said tamper resistant filter comprising two main sections which can be easily snapped together around said filter media to hold said filter media in a pinch seal between said two main sections, but which can not be disassembled without special tools.
5. A snap-together, multi-part, filter housing which holds a filter in a pinch seal within the filter housing, comprising a continuous outer wall and having connectors to connect the housing parts together which can easily be assembled, but which cannot be easily disassembled without special tools, wherein the connectors are primarily outside the outer periphery of the multi-part filter housing, and at least a portion of the connectors comprise openings in the continuous outer wall of the multi-part filter housing.
6. A two-part snap-together filter housing comprising a first housing section having a first outer peripheral wall, and a ring projecting outwardly from the first outer peripheral wall, the ring having a plurality of projecting portions, each of said projecting portions having a notch extending therethrough, and a second housing section having a second outer peripheral wall, with a plurality of tabs corresponding to the notches, wherein the second housing section will be an exterior wall when the two-part filter housing is assembled, the peripheral wall of the second housing section will cover the peripheral wall of the first housing section, and the tabs will engage the notches without extending therethrough, thereby fastening the two halves of the filter housing together.
7. A two-part snap-together filter housing comprising a first housing section having a first peripheral wall, and a plurality of tabs protruding substantially radially outward from the first peripheral wall, and a second housing section having a second peripheral wall of substantially the same length as the first peripheral wall, wherein the second housing portion will form the exterior wall when the two-part filter housing is assembled, and has a plurality of notches extending through the second peripheral wall corresponding to the tabs on the first peripheral wall, and wherein the tabs will engage the notches without extending therethrough, thereby fastening the first housing section and the second housing section of the two-part filter housing together, with the first peripheral wall covered by the second peripheral wall, thereby holding a filter in a pinch seal between the first housing section and the second housing section.
This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/194,536, filed Jul. 12, 2002, for Snap Together Filter. Application Ser. No. 10/194,536 claims priority from provisional application 60/305,565, filed Jul. 13, 2001, and is pending as of the filing date of the present application. U.S. patent application Ser. Nos. 10/194,536 and 60/305,565 are hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth in their entirety herein.
The present invention relates to a filter device with a snap together housing. More particularly, the present invention is drawn to a housing for a biological fluid filter, preferably for the filtration of blood leukocytes.
Known filters for blood filtration systems utilize a variety of filter media depending on the application desired. Because of the biological nature of the material being filtered, it is required that the filter housing be hermetically sealed to prevent leakage from the filter, or contamination of material within the filter housing. Typically the filter housing is sealed by methods such as sonic welding, heat treatment or by adhesive compounds.
These known methods of sealing the filter housings all have significant disadvantages. In the case of heat treatment or sonic welding, some filter media may be susceptible to damage by the application of such high-energy methods of sealing to the filter housings. For example, glass based filtration media are not suitable for use when the housing is to be sonically welded, as the media may be damaged in the process. Adhesives can have the drawback of potential contamination of the filter media by components from the adhesive, which may be leeched into the interior of the housing. Additionally, with these methods it is difficult to insure that the entire periphery of the filter housing is hermetically sealed, e.g. gaps in the adhesive or failures of sections of the sonic weld. Additionally, these forms of sealing prevent the housing from being easily disassembled in the future, as they are in essence "permanent" bonds.
The housing of the present invention is designed as a multi-piece unit, with two main sections. The main sections of the housing can be easily snapped together, around a filter media, to form the outer housing for the filter media. Various methods (such as an o-ring, or other sealing structure) can be applied to seal the filter housing.
The problems of the prior art are solved by the present invention utilizing a multi-part housing, preferably a two-part housing, with snap connectors to connect the parts together.
The housing can be made of any material that is commonly used for filter housings in the art. The connectors, to connect the housing sections together, can either be primarily outside the outer periphery of the housing, or primarily inside the outer periphery of the housing.
The housing is preferably cylindrical, with an inlet and an outlet disposed on the opposing major faces of the circular housing. In other applications, other geometries, for example square or hexagonal, can be used. In use, the cylindrical housing will typically be oriented with the longitudinal axis of the cylinder substantially parallel to the ground.
"Each of the inlet and the outlet will preferably also have a tubular flow channel on the face of the cylinder on which it is disposed. Each tubular flow channel will have an opening to the outside of the housing, and an opening into the housing."
Inside the housing, on each of the opposing major internal faces of the housing, are preferably raised ridges, which raised ridges are positioned to abut the filter media inside the housing. These ridges can support the filter media to hold it in its proper position, and/or the ridges can control the flow of fluid on either side of the media to insure that fluid flows through the entirety of the filter media and is not overly concentrated in one particular area of the filter.
In general, any filter media, as is customarily used in the art, is suitable for use with the present invention.
A primary reason for the development of the present invention has been to develop a biological fluid filter in which captured biological substances within the housing may be easily recovered and/or may be easily processed further to produce therapeutically valuable products. For example, in the case of leukocyte reduction from blood or blood products, it would be advantageous to recover the captured leukocytes for production of therapeutic products such as interferon. The filter media may also capture other cells or proteins that may be of therapeutic interest.
For example, in leukocyte reduction of whole blood, leukocytes and platelets are typically removed by the filter media and they are then disposed of. The present invention enables recovery of the main filter component (mainly the filter media) that contains therapeutic products of interest. The filter media may be processed separately to purify or separate out the therapeutic product of interest.
Thus, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved housing for a fluid filter.
It is a further object of the invention to provide a housing for a filter device, which can be disassembled to recover material retained within the housing.
It is a further object of the invention to provide a housing for a filter device, which can be disassembled for the replacement of the filter media.
A further object of the invention is to provide a snap-together filter housing which can be easily assembled, but which is tamper resistant so that it cannot be easily disassembled without special tools or knowledge.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide a means of recovery of captured therapeutic components from a biological fluid.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a housing for a filter for filtering biological fluids.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a housing for a filter to separate out blood or blood products into their more valuable therapeutic products.
"In one embodiment of the present invention the filter housing includes a filter media treated in a manner such that the media secured within the pinch seal provides a barrier to fluid flow across the pinch seal. Although an o-ring is not necessary for such a design, o-ring(s) may be used. The snap together filter may not be limited to a single use but at the same time is tamper resistant for certain critical applications such as in the medical industry. The present invention provides a filter housing which is well suited for filtration of fluids such as blood or blood products in the medical industry. More specifically the current invention is well suited in a biological fluid filtration set such as those used for leukocyte reduction of blood and blood products. The captured cellular components may be easily removed from the filter housing after the set has been used. The present invention is well suited for encapsulating one or multiple layers of filter media for filtering biological fluids, especially blood or blood products. More specifically the present invention is well suited for leukocyte reduction of blood or blood products."
Further objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following description and appended claims, reference being made to the accompanying drawings forming a part of the specification, wherein like reference characters designate corresponding parts in the several views.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,451,321 to Matkovich shows a biological fluid processing assembly for filter biological processes such as blood. This patent is incorporated by reference as if set forth in its entirety herein, to demonstrate a system in which the present filter can be utilized.
Another such system, in which the present inventive filter may be utilized, is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 6,171,493, issued Jan. 9, 2001, to Zia et al., which is also incorporated by reference as if set forth in its entirety herein. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/688,999, also showing a biological fluid filter, is incorporated by reference as if set forth in its entirety herein. Additionally, U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/334,256 is hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth in its entirety herein.
The other housing portion 14 includes a plurality of tabs 22 which correspond to the notches 20. The tabs 22 project radially outwardly from the peripheral wall 15 (see
The housing portion 12 additionally has an inlet tube 30 affixed to the outside of the housing. The tube 30 is preferably integrally constructed with the housing 12 but can be separately manufactured and attached. The tube includes an end 32, through which an opening (see
The housing portion 14 additionally has an outlet tube 36 corresponding to the inlet tube 30 on the opposing face. The outlet tube 36 again has an end 38 through which an opening (see
In a preferred embodiment, the ends 32, 38 can be approximately the same size. In the embodiment shown in
In addition, the exterior major faces of the housing sections 12, 14 can have a series of notches 42, 44 cut in the exterior face. The notches 44 are preferably in the form of a circular channel about the face of the second housing section 14, and are divided from one another by solid sections 50. The notches 42 are preferably separated from one another by solid sections 48. Additionally, the notches 42 preferably are not cut to a constant depth. Instead, the notches 42 preferably contain a stepped or raised portion 44 inside the notch 42. These notches are preferably aligned with raised portions in the interior of the housing sections (see
In a preferred embodiment, the peripheral walls 13, 15 are angled slightly from perpendicular to the faces of the housing sections 12, 14. This can be done to allow the housing sections to easily fit over one another. The angle of these walls can be, for example, about three degrees from perpendicular. Other angles may also be possible, within the scope of the present invention, without adversely affecting the inventive housing. Additionally, the walls 13, 15 can be at substantially 90-degree angles to the faces of the housing sections 12, 14.
The design interconnection of the tabs 22 with the notch 20 can be seen in the sectional view shown in
"Tab 22 can also be seen, on this figure, to include a connecting portion 28 projecting radially outward from the peripheral wall of housing portion 14. Thus, when assembled, the connecting portion 28 of tab 22 overlaps the connecting portion 26 from projection 24. This interconnection between the connecting parts 26, 28 can secure the two portions of the housing into a secure whole."
While the above discussed connection is illustrative of a manner to connect the two housing portions, it is not the only way the two housing portions can be snapped together. Other interlocking mechanisms can be suitable for use with embodiments of the present invention.
Other differences of the embodiment depicted herein, is that an end 33 of the inlet channel 30 is substantially identical in size and design to that of the end 38 of the outlet channel 36. Additionally, in
In at least one embodiment of the present invention, the recessed ring in the outer face is designed, to as great an extent as possible, to make a uniform thickness in the outer housing. Thus, where there is a build up of material within the housing, the outer housing can be recessed to maintain as much uniformity as possible. This may improve the structural characteristics of the housing. Additionally, the design of the recessed areas can be decorative.
The above differences between the embodiments are not linked together in a given embodiment. Therefore the features of the differing embodiments can be exchanged between the embodiments depending on the final features desired in the product.
Any material commonly suitable as filter media, for the given application, can be used in the present invention. The housing can be made of any material suitable for use with the chosen fluid to be filtered. For example, for a blood leukocyte filter, any bio-compatible housing material can be used, for example polycarbonate, acrylic or their blends. While these materials are acceptable, they are not the only materials for such usage. A wide variety of materials for filter housings are known in the art and are suitable for use with the present invention. In addition, the housing or parts of the housing may be substantially transparent or substantially opaque. A transparent housing would allow visual inspection of the filter media within the housing without disassembly of the housing. An opaque housing would prevent the viewing of the filter media in applications where such viewing would be undesirable (for example, in a medical device where the filter was visible to the patient.) The material of the housing is not considered to be crucial to the design of the present invention.
While the present embodiments have depicted the first section of the housing 12 as being the inlet side, it is within the scope of the present invention that either the first section 12 or the second section 14 could serve as the inlet side.
An additional optional feature of the invention is an O-ring 58. This O-ring can be positioned outside of the wall 13 in an optional groove (shown as dashed line 56). This O-ring can help to prevent leakage of fluid from the filter 10. In this embodiment, the O-ring will essentially be between the walls 13 and 15 when assembled. The O-ring is preferably positioned as near the projections 18 as possible without interfering with the snap-fitting action. In other embodiments, the O-ring can be disclosed anywhere between the walls.
While the above described embodiments depict the optional use of one or two O-rings to prevent leakage in the filter, other placements of O-rings are acceptable. Such O-rings are commonly known and used in the art and any such location, for example, outside both of the filter sections adjacent the snap-together fittings, would be acceptable. The above discussed O-ring locations, while preferred, are not to be considered limiting. Additionally, the use of the O-rings at all is not required in the present invention.
As shown in
While the above discussed embodiments reflect a cylindrical housing of the filter, other geometries may be appropriate. For example, a housing with a square or hexagonal cross-section may be appropriate for various applications. Other cross-sectional shapes for the filter housing, including both regular and irregular geometries, could be used in embodiments of the present invention.
The above discussed embodiments illustrate alternative snap-together fittings for the present invention. The snap together fittings allow the sections of the housing to be securely fastened, but then to also be disengageable for later separation of the sections. This may be necessary for reasons such as removal and replacement of the filter media. Additionally, the housing sections can be secured to each other by more permanent means, for example by sonic welding or adhesive. Such would be recommended in applications wherein separation of the filter parts was not desired subsequent to assembly.
Therefore, by carefully studying the problems present in prior art biological filtration fluid systems; we have developed a novel method and apparatus for a snap together filter.
In accordance with the provisions of the patent statutes, the present invention has been described in what is considered to represent its preferred embodiment. However, it should be noted that the invention could be practiced otherwise than as specifically illustrated and described without departing from its spirit or scope.
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And any other Ideas on this one... I am attempting to get the sense of multiple light sources.
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So I am finding that this is a little more difficult than I anticipated.
I'm a little attached to the drawing and it's not too good. I am unable to stay faithful to the drawing and get the sort of looseness I would like out of the painting...
Also the complex and convoluted subject matter / lighting is not helping.
Well I'll get it done a little bit at a time.
Holy BEE-JESUS the colors look way better than photobucket!
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The lighting on the characters doesn't match any of the light sources. It's dark and the primary light source is a big blue moon and yet the characters are lit as if it's dusk and there's sunlight bouncing around everywhere. That kind of strong ambient lighting doesn't happen at night. These guys should be covered in dark shadows, with blue rim lighting from the moon and blue underlighting from the mandala.


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Coming of age during World War I and attaining their finest hour in World War II and the Cold War, these men -- FDR, Truman, Eisenhower, Marshall, MacArthur -- transformed America from an isolated frontier nation into a global superpower. As he tells their stories, Fromkin, author of A Peace to End All Peace, shows how this generation not only made America great but largely succeeded in making it a force for good.
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Ever since Erik Erikson coined the term "midlife crisis" more than 30 years ago, male melancholy around halftime has been poked and prodded six ways to whaddya say. Theories abound. At the bio-extreme is the idea that the midway heebie -jeebies are hardwired, a hormonal analogue to female menopause. The skeptics believe that the 40s funk is just a self-fulfilling prophecy for self-indulgent guys.
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Our goal is to come through middle life as better men. Sure, we'll be a tick less quick off the dribble, and yes, we'll need to rely on guile once in a while. But we'll also be wiser, calmer, stronger of spirit, and even more attractive to women of all ages. There are no perfect routes to your best older self. But we asked experts and some men we admire for guiding thoughts to ease the transit.
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Last year, Free Energy frontman Paul Sprangers made it quite clear that the band's sophomore effort wouldn't try and pull any pretentious punches. "…
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Having only an Xbox 360 to compare this with, I could not resist this particular offer for only �199-00. Initial set-up was fairly easy and I applied my Sony PSN Plus account without any hassle. The graphics on GT 6 are amazing. Comparing it to Forza 4, they are just as good, but GT 6 has a lot more to play. Being able to race any time of the day is brill. Night racing around Brands Hatch is a joy. The PS3 itself is small. How the graphics compare to the PS4, I can`t say, but then GT 6 is not available for the PS4? However, I can highly recommend this machine, and this price package. The PS3 will still be supported for some time, and many new games will be both for the PS3 and PS4. The Last of Us has had rave reviews, but I`ve yet to play it. Five ***** stars for Amazon`s package deal and the PS3 itself, but one * star for carrier Hermes, who simply dumped the order outside my front door!
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Yes, Cyclone Covey was his real name, a family moniker passed down through several generations, and it suited him well said his daughter, Julie Miller.
The longtime Wake Forest history professor's relentless academic pursuits came to an end when he died Nov. 22 at the age of 91. Covey had been in good health, but had recently broken his hip in a fall and was recovering from related surgery.
His passing was truly the only thing that could put an end to her father's commitment to knowledge and truth, Miller said....
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HOLY SHIT this is an awesome video. It demonstrates how the movies of Akira Kurosawa (whom I regard as the greatest director who ever lived) especially Seven Samurai (which I consider the greatest film of all time) and Hidden Fortress inspired the Star Wars franchise, and also a very short history of American and Japanese cinema and in the historical to boot. It's history and cinema and samurai and space all rolled into eight minutes of pure awesomeness. Watch it!
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Forest Hills academic enrichment center now offers music and Chinese classes for kids in preschool through high school. In music classes, children can learn to play instruments, take voice lessons and music theory and composition classes. Children learn Chinese through reading, writing, and Chinese traditions and culture.
ISTEIN teaches children Chinese while focusing on Chinese traditions and culture.
ISTEIN, an education enrichment center in Forest Hills, now offers music and Chinese classes. The programs for children in pre-k through high school are offered to teach kids about teamwork, culture, and new ways to communicate.
The music program is offered for children ages 4 through high school. Students can learn to play instruments, including piano, viola, cello, and flute, as well as take voice lessons, music theory, and composition classes. Group classes are also offered, forming an orchestra and allowing kids to have fun together while learning about teamwork from each other.
"Our music teachers are all professional classical performers," says owner Richard Liu. "They have very strong educational backgrounds and most of them have graduated from top music schools with plenty of teaching experience."
ISTEIN began offering the Chinese classes for children who come from American or mixed families, or from a Chinese family whose first language is English. The classes aim to give students the communication skills they will need in order to successfully communicate with native Chinese speakers. What sets ISTEIN apart from other language classes is they also focus on the Chinese culture, teaching students through reading, writing, singing, dance, and Chinese traditions.
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Oyster StewA creamy holiday oyster stew with oysters, milk, butter, onions, celery, parsley, and a dash of Tabasco.
Parsnip Soup with Leeks and ParsleyA vivid green soup with sauteed leeks, simmered with parsnips and stock, pureed with fresh parsley.
Pasta e FagioliPasta e fagioli, or pasta "fazool". A classic Italian dish of beans and short pasta with tomatoes and vegetables.
Posole RojoTraditional Mexican posole (pozole), a broth rich soup made with pork, red chiles, and lots of add-ins like shredded cabbage, radishes, cilantro, lime, and avocado.
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Potato Leek SoupSimple and easy potato leek soup, creamy without the cream! A hearty soup with potatoes and leeks.
Provencal Seafood BisqueOutrageously good seafood bisque inspired by Provencal flavors, with saffron, tomato, and mild, white fish. Great with crusty bread.
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Roasted Poblano Corn ChowderRich corn chowder with roasted poblanos, fresh corn, potatoes, onions, stock, and cream.
Roasted Red Pepper Potato SoupRoasted red bell pepper soup with potato, garlic, onion, and red bell peppers.
Roasted Sweet Potato SoupEASY roasted sweet potato soup! With shallots, cumin, thyme, and stock. Swirl in a little sour cream or yogurt to serve.
Salmon ChowderSalmon chowder with fresh salmon, bacon, leeks, celery, potatoes, stock, and cream.
Simple Cauliflower SoupSimple and easy cauliflower soup with just cauliflower, butter, salt, olive oil, and chives.
Smoked Salmon BisqueDelicious smoked salmon bisque, made with fresh salmon, smoked salmon, onions, leeks, mushrooms, garlic, clam juice, tomatoes, cream, herbs and seasonings.
Spicy Pumpkin SoupI love pumpkin soup, don't you? This recipe is adapted from one featured in Oprah Magazine. Creamy and spicy pumpkin soup made with pumpkin puree, chicken broth, milk and cream, and a mixture of curry, coriander, and cayenne.
Spicy Turkey Soup with Yogurt, Chickpeas, and MintA great way to use up turkey leftovers. Spicy Turkish soup with a yogurt and turkey stock base, chickpeas, rice, cayenne, paprika, mint, and lemon.
Spicy Zucchini SoupFresh and summery spicy zucchini soup with zucchini, onion, jalapeño, bread, mint and cilantro.
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'House of Cards' Creator Says Thomas Jefferson Would Love Netflix (Guest Column)
In a guest column for THR, Beau Willimon revels in the "viewer empowerment" of writing scripts for Internet TV.
This story first appeared in the Feb. 22 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.
In his essay "The Private Jefferson," Christopher Hitchens described our 3rd prez as a "revolutionary who believed above all in order." And yet, as CH notes, TJ had an appreciation for chaos: "Indeed, he rather commended the Whiskey Rebellion as something desirable for its own sake -- 'like a storm in the atmosphere.' "
Writing 13 hours of a stream-show (flow-show? stream-a-vision? intervision aka I.V.?) requires the same mind-set. It's folding 600+ pages into paper planes and throwing them into "a storm in the atmosphere." But then you need to land those 600+ planes with the precision of an air-traffic controller.
For #HouseofCards, we didn't cater the narrative for binge-watching, mostly cuz we didn't decide until midproduction to release all 13 chapters at once. That said, we didn't set out to make a traditional "TV show," either, mostly cuz many of us involved had never made a TV show b4.
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@netflix is the real revolutionary. I cite deux Declarations of Insolence: 1) They guaranteed us two seasons upfront & 2) They bestowed us w/ extraordinary creative freedom. The former did affect storytelling. Knowing our sandbox was filled w/26 hours allowed us to focus on long arcs rather than cliffhangers. Ditto the latter; it encouraged risk-taking rather than branding. Netflix's rebel-without-a-pause attitude surely informed the choice to release 13 eps with a single click. The storm in the atmosphere? Viewer Empowerment.
J-son saw revolution in cyclical terms. He believed: "Every constitution, then, and every law naturally expires at the end of 19 years. If it be enforced longer, it is an act of force, and not of right." 19 yrs makes sense -- it's a generation. Each generation requires its own rules. That 20-yr theory applies to TV. In the '50s, the tube replaced radio as the primary source of home entertainment. In the '70s, cable expanded the scope of TV beyond the broadcast networks. In the '90s, HBO brought original paid-cable programming into the mainstream. And now, in the 20-teens, Netflix has dissolved whatever barriers separated TV from the Internet. In another 20 yrs, the wheel will revolve again in some unimaginable way.
Netflix democratizes the viewing experience. It exploits a trend (DVR, on-demand, streaming), which strips execs of the power to determine when & how a show will be viewed, and it places that power in the hands of consumers. That's chaos for networks, but out of that storm emerges a new order, one governed by viewers instead of content-providers. TJ wrote a slogan fit for Netflix: "The least governed are the best governed."
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Were Tommy J alive today, I think he'd be impressed with Netflix. And I'd bet the Federal Reserve that he would pay $7.99/mo. to watch, dunno, Ken Burns' documentary Thomas Jefferson (available this instant). <3
Beau Willimon is the creator of Netflix's House of Cards.
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