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For local fans of Liverpool FC, it was the chance of a lifetime: To watch their soccer heroes in a match at Fenway Park. Unfortunately for An Tua Nua, a march of Liverpool supporters from Kenmore Square to Fenway on July 25 proved far more successful than its organizers had hoped, leading a BPD detective to write the place up and landing it before the... Read more
Liverpool fan club apologizes to Kenmore Square bar for getting it in hot water with police, licensing board
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Detectives checked the student's apartment for weapons and found none.
The Daily Free Press reports police say a BU student was taken to St. Elizabeth with neck, back and knee injuries yesterday after she tried but failed to beat an SUV through a left turn on Comm. Ave. near Kenmore Square.
Go ahead, find a scalper in Kenmore Square tonight and point at him and laugh hysterically. Just be sure you can run fast; he might not appreciate the humor of the situation.
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Citizen complaint of the day: Why is one city department choking the trees another department planted?
A concerned citizen spotted tree choking on Burbank Street in the Fenway:
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A revamped Koch Gallery opens today.
A disgusted citizen used the city's Citizens Connect complaint service last night to post a photo from Fenway Park:
They losing, wtf?
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Human Sexual Response is playing the House of Blues on Nov. 10.
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Steve Buckley at the Herald tweets Pesky died this afternoon. He was 92.
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internal issues causing some problems among teams, leadership is quite different from team to team,
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Lack of respect to employees and company's policy from management team
Managers really act like manager, you will definitely have the impression that you are "Managed" Pushing, Micro Management ...Advice to ManagementAdvice
Citi still owes me about 1 year's on-call payment. Are you going to pay me back?
According to the employee hand book sent together with the offer, there is $30/day off hour support compensation. But there is no such payment until early 2012 for the near shore team which was setup in 2009 in Mississauga. We understand something might get overlooked for a new team, but as a big (or famous) company, how can you pretend this is a new policy and only start the payment from early 2012? Should't you apologize to employees for your negligence and make up all the missed pay from the very first day the new team started the off hour support?
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I see you've drawn the Merkaba again, And the Vesica Piscis, lol, looks like the eyes of a feline.
Think I'm going to give this a go.
well I am a Pisces... thanks for the new word. had to look it up again, I thought you were speaking about the fish that appear at the bottom of the top picture, but no, now I see what it is..
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If you've followed Sneaker News over the past couple weeks, you know LeBron James has trotted out a wide variety of heat befitting his strong playoff performance. Here's a look at King James' current starting lineup away from the postseason action, starting with a couple of Nike LeBron Xs. There's Mache's 'Ironman' custom and a white/red Elite, which were seen in pregame warmups. Elsewehere in LBJ's signature line is the Ambassador V he's been seen wearing in the locker room area, and then the 'Metallic Red' Foamposite One he wore after vanquishing the pesky Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals' winner-take-all. Let us know your pick below and stick with Sneaker News to see all of the 2013 NBA Finals LeBron sneakers.
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Those elites ain't bad... But I could look at those ironmanss all day. Dope shoe
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Those red foams are beautiful!
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A footwear sole comprises a foot-shaped sole of a relatively cushioned, low density polymer foam, with a higher density, harder midfoot shank portion integrally fused within it. The sole may be a unitary footwear sole or may have an outsole or insole adhered thereto. A method of manufacture of the sole comprises forming a polymer foam sole piece, stamping out a portion of the midfoot, forming a shank of higher hardness polymer foam to fit the stamped-out midfoot portion of the sole piece, fitting the shank into the sole piece, and hot compression molding the sole piece and shank to form a unitary, integral sole. The sole of the invention is particularly useful as a sandal sole.
1. A sole having a forefoot, heel, and midfoot there between, a top surface, and having a longitudinal axis, comprising:
a) a foot-shaped piece of a polymer compound of a selected hardness;
b) a shank of a polymer compound within the midfoot of said sole piece and bridging between the forefoot and heel, said shank having a higher hardness than said sole piece, said shank being integrally fused to said sole piece, said shank located on the longitudinal axis of said sole and extending laterally and medially from the axis, and said shank having a raised portion extending upwardly at the medial side of the sole adapted to underlie a user's medial arch; and
c) a top sole attached to the top surface of said sole, said top sole having a cutout corresponding to said raised portion of said shank such that said raised portion is not covered by said top sole.
2. A sole as in claim 1, wherein said sole is a sandal sole.
3. A sole as in claim 1, wherein said sole has a bottom surface, said sole further comprising an outsole attached to said sole bottom surface.
4. A sole as in claim 3, wherein said shank has a bottom surface with a longitudinal channel, and said outsole has a longitudinal bridge portion seated within said channel.
5. A sole a in claim 1, further comprising a shock pad in the heel of said sole piece.
6. A sole as in claim 1, wherein said shank and said sole piece are comprised of ethylene vinyl acetate foam.
7. A sole as in claim 1, wherein said shank has a hardness of 55 to 85 Shore C, and said sole piece has a hardness of 30 to 60 Shore C.
8. A sole as in claim 1, wherein said shank has a hardness of about 20 to 30 Shore C hardness greater than said sole piece.
9. A sole as in claim 1, wherein said sole piece and said shank are molded from different color polymer compounds.
10. A sole as in claim 1, said shank extending from a top surface to a bottom surface of said sole piece.
11. A sole as in claim 1, wherein said shank extends transversely substantially across the midfoot.
12. A sole having a forefoot, heel, midfoot therebetween, and a bottom surface, comprising:
a) an outsole attached to the sole bottom surface, said outsole having a longitudinal bridge portion;
b) a foot-shaped sole piece of a polymer compound of a selected hardness; and
c) a shank of a polymer compound within the midfoot of said sole piece and bridging between the forefoot and heel, said shank having a higher hardness than said sole piece, and said shank being integrally fused to said sole piece, said shank having a bottom surface with a longitudinal channel, and said outsole longitudinal bridge portion seated within said channel.
13. A sole as in claim 12, further comprising a top sole affixed to a top surface of said sole piece.
14. A sole as in claim 12, wherein the hardness of said sole piece is about 20 to 30 Shore C less than the hardness of said shank.
The present invention relates generally to soles for footwear, and particularly to sole shanks and methods for fabricating the same.
Footwear generally comprises a bottom unit or sole and an upper. The sole may be a single layer or piece, or may comprise two or more layers or pieces. Three layer soles are common, comprising a bottom or outsole, an insole or foot bed, and a midsole therebetween. The sole has a heel portion, forefoot portion and midfoot portion. The upper may be leather or fabric continually adhered to the periphery of the sole, as is the case with shoes and boots. In the case of sandals, one or more straps are attached to the sole at selected points, which straps are adapted to encircle the user's foot.
The weight bearing surfaces of the sole are the heel and forefoot portions. For cushion and comfort, it is desirable to have relatively soft forefoot and heel portions. The midfoot portion of the sole should support the arch of the user's foot, but generally does not touch the ground for both functional and aesthetic reasons. The midfoot portion of the sole thereby acts as a bridge between the forefoot and heel portions of the sole. Accordingly, it is desirable to stiffen the midfoot portion of the sole in order to prevent undesirable reverse flex and promote correct support of the arch. A midfoot stiffening means is a shank.
Shoe soles tend to twist due to natural weight shifting during walking or running. When one walks, the heel is the first portion of the foot to contact the ground. As the step continues and the remainder of the foot contacts the ground, the weight of the body is carried forward along the lateral side of the foot. As the heel leaves the ground, the weight of the body shifts back towards the medial side of the foot. The medial forefoot region near the ball of the foot and the big toe is the last portion of the foot to leave the ground. This weight shifting to the lateral and back to the medial side of the foot during the natural gait exerts torsional forces on the sole and may result in undesirable twisting of the shoe sole. In addition to supporting the user's arch, a midfoot shank also provides torsional rigidity.
The need for a resilient and stiff sole is critical in the case of sandals. For this type of footwear, attachment of the sole to the foot occurs via straps. As these straps are connected to the sole at only a few points, the sandal sole will receive less restraint or control from the top of the foot than will the sole of a shoe or boot which is connected around the entire periphery of the sole. The sandal sole, therefore, should have superior structural integrity to retain a useful shape during use. Without a stiff sole, sandals tend to undesirably "flop" away from the foot and to twist during use. As sandal soles tend to "fold" and twist, a relatively stiff and resilient shank is desirable to insure longitudinal and torsional rigidity, and to allow for a natural stride. The need for a stiff shank is thus particularly acute in the case of sandals, but not limited to sandals.
In the prior art several techniques have been developed to provide a desirably stiff and resilient shanks for shoes and sandals. One type of shank is a metal plate that is inserted either between the midsole and outsole, or between the midsole and insole. The plate bridges the gap between the heel and forefoot regions of the sole. A second type of shank is formed by gluing or molding a plastic component to the midsole or outsole that acts to stiffen the midfoot area. A third type, known as a "fiddle shank," is a laterally narrow section of rubber or other material, commonly molded to the bottom of the outsole. The fiddle shank extends downwardly from the outsole to selectively touch the ground and thereby support the arch region of the foot.
Durable, permanent attachment of the shank to the sole can be a problem, however. Attachment can be achieved through use of an adhesive, by mechanical attachment means, by a secondary molding step, or by insertion of a shank into a pocket within the sole. These means of attachment commonly are disadvantageously subject to delamination or separation due to excessive wear or defective attachment. Also, such means of attachment typically allow some movement of the sole relative to the shank, thereby diminishing desirable stiffening effects of the shank. Also, such means of attachment often requires additional time consuming and costly manufacturing step (s).
Another drawback of prior art shanks is that the shank is often a relatively thin, flat member. The thin, flat configuration is a poor shape to resist torsional and bending forces. It also does not fully support the arch area of the foot because it does not directly contact the arch area.
An unresolved need therefor exists for an improved stiff shank structure for footwear for arch support and torsional rigidity, with a relatively soft forefoot and heel portions of the sole, while maintaining cost effective manufacturing techniques, and which provide durable solutions.
It is an object of the invention to provide a footwear sole having relatively soft forefoot and heel portions with an integral, relatively stiff shank portion for arch support and torsional rigidity. It is a further object of the invention to provide a sole with an integral shank that is durable and easily and cost effectively manufactured. It is a further object of the invention to provide a facile method of making a footwear sole with a sole having an integral shank.
The present invention comprises a sole, and more specifically a unitary molded sole, having a relatively soft, low density forefoot and heel portions with a higher density, more rigid shank portion. The two distinct density materials are hot compression molded together to form a structurally integral unit. This hot compression molding step causes chemical cross linking to occur between the shank portion and the forefoot and heel portions. The sole of the invention may be particularly well suited for, but not limited to, use in sandals.
The sole of the invention comprises a molded unit of two or more different densities of thermoplastic or thermosetting polymer compounds. One compound should be of a suitably low density and hardness to provide flexibility and cushion as desired for minimizing shock to the user's foot while walking or running. Near the midfoot region of the sole, underlying the user's arch, is a shank portion comprising a denser, harder, stiffer compound. Because the sole features a relatively low density, cushioned construction in the heel and forefoot regions, it provides excellent comfort. The presence of the higher density, stiffer shank also insures that the arch of the foot will have excellent support. A relatively stiff shank is desirable to lend structure and support to the sole at the midfoot region where the outsole does not touch the ground, to provide a desirable overall stiffness to the sole during walking, and to provide torsional rigidity. The structural effect of the shank may be controlled by varying the hardness of the shank as desired.
A further aesthetic advantage may be achieved by selecting different colors for the shank and remaining portions of the sole. Color selection and molding techniques can produce an attractive two color sole appearance, visually accenting and "calling out" the shank feature.
The sole of the invention is preferably made by compression molding. A sole piece is first pre-formed of a thermoplastic or thermosetting compound, preferably ethylene vinyl acetate ("EVA") foam of a relatively low density. A midfoot portion of a selected size and shape, corresponding to the desired shank portion, is then die cut out of the piece. A higher density shank portion is separately die cut and pre-formed to the same dimensions of the removed piece. The higher density shank portion is then inserted into the opening in the midfoot region of the sole piece. The composite is then hot compression molded together to integrally fuse the shank portion to the rest of the sole. This results in chemical cross linking bonds to be created between the shank and the remainder of the sole. An integral sole is thereby formed having a low hardness and low density forefoot and heel portions with a higher density and higher hardness shank portion.
As the shank is fused in place, it is not subject to delamination or to detachment or to otherwise come apart from the rest of the unit. This represents a significant improvement over the use of adhesives or other means of attachment between the shank and the sole, which often delaminate or otherwise come apart during prolonged use.
The hot compression molding of the sole insures that the top and bottom surfaces of the sole will have the desired contours and texture, without any undesirable ridges or indentations around the perimeter of the shank.
Because the sole of the invention consists of a minimum number of parts that are molded together, manufacture of the sole is relatively easy and inexpensive. No gluing or secondary molding steps are required.
Accordingly, the objects of the invention have been well satisfied. These advantages and others will become more fully apparent from the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a plan view of a first embodiment of a footwear sole having an integrally molded shank of the invention.
FIG. 2 is a cross-section taken along line 2--2 of FIG. 1.
FIGS. 3(a) through 3(c) are perspective views illustrating the method of the invention for making a sole with an integrally molded shank.
FIG. 4 shows a bottom and medial side perspective view of a second embodiment of a midsole of the invention.
FIG. 5 is an exploded top and medial side perspective view of the second embodiment of the invention.
Turning now to the drawings, FIG. 1 is a plan view of the sole 10 of the invention. Sole 10 comprises a sole piece 12 and an integral shank 14. The sole piece 12 is generally in the shape of a foot and includes a forefoot portion 16, heel portion 18, medial side 20 and lateral side 21. Sole piece 12 may be comprised of a wide variety of thermoplastic and thermosetting polymer compounds. Ethylene vinyl acetate ("EVA") foam is preferred, but other compounds may be used. The density and hardness of sole piece 12 may be set as desired, with a relatively soft, cushioned consistency desirable for foot comfort. Hardness ranges for sole piece 12 will range between 30 and 60 Shore C hardness, with a preferred hardness of about 55�2 Shore C.
Shank 14 resides in the midfoot region of sole 10, underlying the user's arch, and bridging the heel and forefoot regions. Shank 14 preferably extends all the way through the sole 10 in a vertical direction, as best seen in FIG. 2. The specific configuration of the shank is not critical, so long it as bridges between the heel and forefoot regions of the sole and provides support for the user's arch. Shank 14 may also be comprised of a suitable thermoplastic or thermosetting polymer compound, with EVA foam preferred. The composition of shank 14 is denser, and hence stiffer and harder, than sole piece 12. Shank 14 will have a hardness range of between 55 and 85 Shore C hardness, with a preferred hardness of about 80�2 Shore C. Preferably a differential of about 20-30 Shore C hardness exists between sole piece 12 and shank 14.
As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, shank 14 is centered near the longitudinal axis of sole 10. Shank 14 extends transversely into the lateral and medial sides of sole 10 to provide torsional rigidity.
A preferred method of making the sole of the invention generally follows the sequence of FIGS. 3(a) to (c). The method comprises first forming a sole piece 22 by die cutting the same from a sheet of polymer foam of a desired hardness, between about 30 and 60 Shore C hardness. FIG. 3(a). The sole piece is foot-shaped of desired size, but otherwise is flat and rough at this stage. It may preferably be formed of EVA foam by die cutting and mechanical shaping process. The second step is removing a central portion from the midfoot area of the sole piece, in a preselected configuration, leaving a void 24 with side edges 26. FIG. 3(b). The void 24 extends vertically all the way through the sole piece. The removing step can be carried out in any conventional manner, such as by die cutting. A shank piece 28 is separately fabricated of a higher hardness, preferably about 20 to 30 Shore C harder than sole piece 22. Shank 28 is preferably formed of EVA foam by die cutting and mechanical shaping to the same dimensions as the void 24 in sole piece 22 so that shank 28 may be inserted into the void 24. Shank 28 has side bonding surface 30.
As the strength of the bond between shank 28 and sole piece 22 will be proportional to the bonding surface area, a preferred embodiment of the shank comprises a shape that maximizes side surface bonding areas 26 and 30. As illustrated in FIG. 3(c) shank 28 has rounded front and back ends, and enlarged portions or humps along opposing side edges. It is important to note, however, that any desired shape can be used in accordance with the invention.
The next step in the process is shown in FIG. 3(c). Shank piece 28 is inserted into the corresponding void 24 in sole piece 22. Shank piece 28 may be temporarily held in sole piece 22 by friction, or alternatively an adhesive may be applied between surfaces 26 and 30. The assembly is then hot compression molded. The molding process is preferably carried out in a steel mold at temperatures between about 400� to 600� F., under pressure of 10,000 to 35,000 psi, for 1-3 minutes. The molding process fuses the sole piece and shank piece together and imparts desired shapes and contours to the outer surfaces of the unit. In particular, the hot compression molding step causes chemical cross lining to occur between shank piece 28 and sole piece 22 along mating side surface areas 26 and 30, so that the final product is an integral, unitary sole. In this manner the sole of the invention will offer outstanding durability and freedom from delamination or problems that result in a separation of the shank from the sole or bottom unit in general.
The sole of the invention may be used as single sole (bottom unit) or as one of plural soles. If the desired footwear is intended to have a single sole (bottom unit), the hot compression molding step should impart desired treads to the bottom of the sole and a suitable upper surface for contact with the user's foot. Alternatively, the sole of the invention could be used in a two piece sole or bottom unit, with the bottom surface of the sole molded to receive an outsole. The outsole can be attached to the sole of the invention by any conventional means, such as with an adhesive. Likewise, an insole may be attached to the upper surface of the sole of the invention. The sole of the invention may be useful as a sandal sole, or may be used with other types of shoes.
As the shank is integral with and extends through the entire thickness of the sole, it provides for excellent sole stiffness, arch support, and torsional rigidity. In particular, desirable effects on torsional rigidity and sole stiffness are far superior to a thin shank that is located on either the top or bottom surface of the sole. Also, as the shank is integral with sole resulting from the hot compression molding process, it will not move or slip relative to the other portions of the sole. Further, as manufacture of the sole of the present invention involves so few pieces and steps, it offers the valuable advantages of being relatively simple and inexpensive.
FIGS. 4 and 5 depict a second embodiment of the invention. FIG. 4 shows a bottom and medial side view of a midsole of the invention. FIG. 5 shows a exploded top and medial side view of the entire sole of the invention. Midsole piece 50 has a bottom surface 51 and an integrally molded midfoot shank 52. Shank 52 is comprised of EVA foam with a hardness of between 55 and 85 Shore C, while midsole piece 50 is comprised of EVA foam with a hardness of between 30 and 60 Shore C, approximately 20-30 Shore C less than shank 52. Preferably, Shank 52 has a hardness of about 80�2 Shore C while the piece 50 has a hardness of about 55�2 Shore C.
Midsole piece 50 has an upwardly arched midfoot 54 that extends laterally across the sole. The medial side of the midfoot has a thicker, raised portion 56 adapted to underlie and support the user's medial arch. The bottom surface of shank 52 is molded to provide two opposing lobes 62 protruding downwardly at the lateral and medial midfoot, and thereby forming a shallow channel 64 between them. The foregoing features, including the arch 54, raised portion 56, lobes 62 and channel 64, are formed when the midsole sole piece 50 and shank 52 are hot compression molded together to form integral midsole 70.
As discussed above and shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the shank of the invention is located substantially on the longitudinal center line of midsole 50, and extends outward laterally and medially from the center line to provide torsional rigidity. This is particularly important for a sole embodiment such as that illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5 with upwardly arched midfoot 54. When midsole 50 is at rest on a flat surface, such as the ground, upwardly arched midfoot 54 does not come into contact with the surface. Stiff shank 52 bridges the midfoot from the heel to the forefoot substantially across a transverse cross section of midfoot 54. Accordingly, as illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5, shank 52 extends transversely well into the lateral and medial sides of midsole 50.
At the center of the heel region 55 is a shock pad 53. Pad 53 is separately formed and inserted into a molded cavity in midsole 50. The function of the pad is to absorb energy from heel strike and release the energy when the user moves forward in a resilient, spring-like manner. The shock pad 53 operates in combination with shank 52 to channel the rebound energy in a forward direction. This combination has been found to provide benefits over either shock pads or integral shanks employed individually.
Turning now to FIG. 5, the midsole 70 is sandwiched between a top sole 72 and outsole 74. Top surface 76 of shank 52 has a raised arcuate portion 78 protruding upwardly on the medial side of the midfoot, underlying the user's medial arch. Integral midsole 70 has a raised perimeter edge 80 and a broad recessed area 82 between edge 80 and the raised arcuate portion 78. Top sole 72 is affixed to the top surface of integral sole 70 as depicted in FIG. 5. Preferred top sole 72 has a shape and thickness that correspond to the recess 82 in the midsole, so that a substantially flush surface results upon attachment of the top sole to the midsole. In particular, top sole 72 has an arcuate indentation 84 at the medial midfoot to match raised portion 78 of the shank. Top sole 72 is preferably comprised of EVA foam with a hardness of 20-40 durometer C. When top sole 72 is in place, the relatively harder shank raised portion 78 is exposed, providing desirably firm support for the user's medial arch, and providing a visual cue as to the presence of the feature and its attendant benefits.
Out sole 74 is comprised of a resilient, rubber like material, or polyurethane, and is attached to the bottom of integral sole 70. Preferred outsole 74 has a raised ridge 86 about its outer perimeter that will wrap around outer, lower edges 87 of the midsole. Preferred outsole raised edge 86 has opposing front side portions 88, opposing rear side portions 90, front end 92, and back end 94 that are raised higher than the remainder of raised edge 86. These regions correspond to areas of increased wear, thereby making presence of durable outsole 74 desirable. Outsole 74 has bridge portion 96 which rests in the shank channel 64 of the midsole, which helps stabilize outsole 74 from lateral movement relative to the midsole.
While preferred embodiments have been shown and described, it is to be understood that various further modifications and additional embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. It is intended that the specific embodiments disclosed are illustrative of the preferred and best modes for practicing the invention, and should not be interpreted as limitations on the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
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MOUNT FEATURES: Brass Stacker "ANCHOR POINT" Series scout scope mount and or other long eye relief optics to *Mauser rifles without the need to drill and tap the receiver or make any permanent modifications to firearm. The Scout Scope Mount is designed to use the recoil lug attachment point and rear sight pivot attachment point allowing for the continued use of the original fixed/iron sights. SPECIFICATIONS: The mount will accommodate a front to back (horizontal) distance of 5.86" (148.9mm) to 6.26" (159.1mm) from the center of the recoil lug to the center of the rear sight block pivot. It also allows for an up and down (vertical) distance of 1.32" (33.6 mm) to 1.67" (42.3 mm) from the same. The rear sight riser block is designed to fit over rear sight blocks that measure a maximum of .74" (18.9 mm) wide. The total weight including hardware is 9.5 oz. However, the net weight increase is only 8.7 oz. due to the replacement of the original recoil lug bar and nut. TOOLS PROVIDED: Wrench: 1) 3/32" Hex wrench - steel; 1) 1/8" Hex wrench - steel; 1) 1/2" Hex body spanner wrench -steel, black oxide finish; Complete installation instructions are supplied. TOOLS REQUIRED: Safety glasses, solid work surface or vise, hammer, punch, optional spanner wrench. FITMENT NOTES: We have made every reasonable effort to ensure that this product will fit the majority of *Mauser rifle variants. However, due to the large number of these firearms produced over many years around the world, it is impossible for us to allow for all manufacturing variation. As with any of our products, it may be returned undamaged for a full refund. The mount can only accommodate so much misalignment. You should measure the center distances as described in the SPECIFICATIONS to ensure that the mount will fit properly. Proper tightening of all hardware should result in no movement of the mount during normal firing recoil.


text: Environmental Sciences Europe - Latest Articles http://www.enveurope.com The latest research articles published by Environmental Sciences Europe 2014-10-18T12:00:00Z Evaluation of evidence that the organophosphorus insecticide chlorpyrifos is a potential persistent organic pollutant (POP) or persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) A number of chemicals, including several organochlorine pesticides, have been identified as persistent organic pollutants (POPs). Here, the properties of chlorpyrifos (CPY; CAS No. 2921-88-2) and its active metabolite, chlorpyrifos oxon (CPYO; CAS No. 5598-15-2), are assessed relative to criteria for classification of compounds as persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic substances (PBTs). The manufacture and use of POPs are regulated at the global level by the Stockholm Convention (SC) and the UN-ECE POP Protocol. Properties that result in a chemical being classified as a POP, along with long-range transport (LRT), while understood in a generic way, often vary among jurisdictions. Under the SC, POPs are identified by a combination of bulk (intensive) properties, including persistence and biomagnification, and an extensive property, hazard. While it is known that CPY is inherently hazardous, what is important is the aggregate potential for exposure in various environmental matrices. Instead of classifying chemicals as PBT based solely on a few simple, numeric criteria, it is suggested that an overall weight of evidence (WoE) approach, which can also consider the unique properties of the substance, be applied. While CPY and its transformation products are not currently being evaluated as POPs under the SC, CPY is widely used globally and some have suggested that its properties should be evaluated in the context of the SC, especially in locations remote from application. In Europe, all pesticides are being evaluated for properties that contribute to persistence, bioaccumulation, and toxicity under the aegis of EC Regulation No. 1107/2009: 'Concerning the Placing of Plant Protection Products on the Market.' The properties that contribute to the P, LRT, B, and T of CPY were reviewed, and a WoE approach that included an evaluation of the strength of the evidence and the relevance of the data to the classification of CPY and CPYO as POPs or PBTs was applied. While toxic under the simple classification system used in EC Regulation No. 1107/2009, based on its intensive properties and results of monitoring and simulation modeling, it was concluded that there is no justification for classifying CPY or its metabolite, CPYO, as a POP or PBT. http://www.enveurope.com/content/26/1/29 John Giesy Keith Solomon Don Mackay Julie Anderson Environmental Sciences Europe 2014, null:29 2014-10-18T12:00:00Z doi:10.1186/s12302-014-0029-y /content/figures/s12302-014-0029-y-toc.gif Environmental Sciences Europe 2190-4715 ${item.volume} 29 2014-10-18T12:00:00Z XML Maize pollen deposition in relation to distance from the nearest pollen source under common cultivation - results of 10 years of monitoring (2001 to 2010) Background: Information on pollen dispersal is essential for the risk assessment and management of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) such as Bt maize. We analyzed data on maize pollen deposition at 216 sites in Germany, Switzerland, and Belgium from 2001 to 2010. All data were collected using the same standardized sampling method. The distances between sampling site and the nearest maize field ranged from within the field to 4.45 km. Results: Maize pollen deposition was negatively correlated with distance from the nearest pollen source. The highest pollen deposition was within the field, but depositions of several thousand pollen grains per square meter were recorded over the kilometer range. A power function model most accurately described the relationship between deposition and distance from the nearest pollen source, rather than the exponential model currently used in EU risk assessment and management, which underestimates exposure for distances greater than 10 m. Regression analysis confirmed the high significance of the power relationship. The large variation in pollen deposition at a given distance reflected the influences of wind direction and other meteorological and site conditions. Plausible variations of single values and the predicted mean pollen count at a given distance were expressed by confidence intervals. Conclusions: The model described here allows estimations of pollen deposition in relation to distance from the nearest field; therefore, it will be valuable for the risk assessment and management of GMOs. Our results indicate that buffer zones in the kilometer range are required to prevent harmful exposure of non-target organisms to GMOs. http://www.enveurope.com/content/26/1/24 Frieder Hofmann Mathias Otto Werner Wosniok Environmental Sciences Europe 2014, null:24 2014-10-17T12:00:00Z doi:10.1186/s12302-014-0024-3 /content/figures/s12302-014-0024-3-toc.gif Environmental Sciences Europe 2190-4715 ${item.volume} 24 2014-10-17T12:00:00Z XML Contaminant levels in the European eel ( Anguilla anguilla ) in North Rhine-Westphalian rivers Background: Populations of the European eel (Anguilla anguilla) are declining rapidly and are now considered below safe biological limits. High pollution levels are one of the possible reasons for this decline. Contaminant levels are also of concern with regard to human consumption. This study examined the contamination levels of eels from the North Rhine-Westphalian catchment area of the Rhine and from adjacent rivers. A total of 119 eels from 13 sampling sites were analysed for polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and furans (PCDD/PCDFs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), mercury, perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and hexachlorobenzene (HCB). Results: North Rhine-Westphalian eels had very high levels of contaminants comparable to eels from other European water bodies which are strongly influenced by anthropogenic activities. Mean values for PCDD/PCDFs ranged between 0.5 and 5.4 pg WHO2005 toxicity equivalents (TEQ)/g, for PCDD/PCDF + dl-PCBs between 6.3 and 44.7 pg WHO2005 TEQ/g, for indicator PCBs between 165 and 1,630 ng/g wet weight (ww), for 6 PBDEs between 9.2 and 242 μg/kg ww, for mercury between 0.069 and 0.314 mg/kg ww, for PFOS between 8.3 and 49 μg/kg ww and for HCB between 3.4 and 50 μg/kg ww. For certain sampling sites, high contamination contents of the eels could be attributed to local sources. Congener patterns for PCBs and PBDEs were described, and biota to suspended matter ratios were calculated. Conclusions: Pollution levels in eels from North Rhine-Westphalia are declining with regard to some contaminants but are still very high. Due to the high contaminant contents, eels from the rivers investigated are not suitable for human consumption. Furthermore, the concentrations of endocrine disrupting contaminants such as PCBs, PCDD/PCDFs and PBDEs in the eels are in a range which might have deleterious effects on the eel populations. http://www.enveurope.com/content/26/1/26 Barbara Guhl Franz-Josef Stürenberg Gerhard Santora Environmental Sciences Europe 2014, null:26 2014-10-17T00:00:00Z doi:10.1186/s12302-014-0026-1 /content/figures/s12302-014-0026-1-toc.gif Environmental Sciences Europe 2190-4715 ${item.volume} 26 2014-10-17T00:00:00Z XML Laboratory leaching tests on treated wood according to different harmonised test procedures Background: Laboratory leaching tests on treated wood were performed during a European robustness study in the framework of the validation of a tank leaching test procedure that has been proposed for construction products in order to determine the potential release of dangerous substances which can be transferred to soil and groundwater. The release of substances has to be determined also for materials treated with biocidal products according to the requirements of the European Biocidal Products Regulation. A similar leaching test procedure was already harmonised for treated wood for this purpose. Both test procedures were applied in parallel to wood treated with the same preservative to investigate whether the results of these tests can replace each other. Additional experiments were performed to further investigate unexpected effects of L/A ratio on leaching of copper and duration of storage of treated test specimens. Results: Both procedures generate similar results concerning cumulative emissions of tebuconazole, copper, dissolved organic carbon and total nitrogen. The emission rates with time are in comparable ranges for both leaching protocols. Emissions of copper increased with decreasing L/A ratios. Strong correlation of copper concentrations and dissolved organic carbon as well as total nitrogen concentrations in eluates indicates that this observation is caused by co-elution of copper with organic substances. Duration of storage of treated test specimens affected emissions for the investigated wood preservative. Conclusions: Based on these findings, results from both test procedures can be used to describe leaching characteristics and avoid double testing of treated wood to fulfil the requirements of the European regulations for either biocides or construction products. Leaching of substances from treated wood is a complex process that depends on its chemical composition and ageing processes. http://www.enveurope.com/content/26/1/25 Ute Schoknecht Ute Kalbe André van Zomeren Ole Hjelmar Environmental Sciences Europe 2014, null:25 2014-10-11T12:00:00Z doi:10.1186/s12302-014-0025-2 /content/figures/s12302-014-0025-2-toc.gif Environmental Sciences Europe 2190-4715 ${item.volume} 25 2014-10-11T12:00:00Z XML Spatial patterns and temporal trends of heavy metal concentrations in moss and surface soil specimens collected in Norway between 1990 and 2010 Background: The aim of this investigation was to inquire whether the spatial patterns and temporal trends of heavy metal concentrations in moss and soil specimen monitored in two spatial dense networks covering Norway are correlated. To this end, data about concentrations of cadmium, mercury and lead in moss and soil specimens collected were compiled. The data were derived from moss surveys conducted in 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2010, as well as from soil monitoring campaigns in 1995 and 2005. Results: The data sets from both moss and soil surveys indicate a decrease of heavy metal concentrations in moss and soil specimen. However, in case of moss samples, the decrease is by far more pronounced and statistically significant. The heavy metal concentrations in moss and soil are correlated significantly with high positive coefficients for Pb, medium for Cd and moderate for Hg. From a set of potentially influencing boundary conditions, the modelled atmospheric deposition showed the highest correlation with the heavy metal concentrations in moss and soil. The spatial patterns of Cd and Pb concentration in moss and soil specimens 1995 and 2005 are similar. Thereby, the spatial differentiation of concentrations in moss is higher than that in soil, while the opposite holds true for the Hg concentration. Conclusions: Even if the metal concentrations in moss and soil are statistically correlated, they should not be replaced by each other but should be used as complementary monitoring systems. http://www.enveurope.com/content/26/1/27 Michaela Meyer Roland Pesch Winfried Schröder Eiliv Steinnes Hilde Uggerud Environmental Sciences Europe 2014, null:27 2014-10-11T00:00:00Z doi:10.1186/s12302-014-0027-0 /content/figures/s12302-014-0027-0-toc.gif Environmental Sciences Europe 2190-4715 ${item.volume} 27 2014-10-11T00:00:00Z XML The potential benefits and limitations of different test procedures to determine the effects of Ag nanomaterials and AgNO 3 on microbial nitrogen transformation in soil Background: The procedure described in The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) test guideline (TG) 216 is used to assess the effects of chemicals on microbial nitrogen transformation in soil, and the results are considered in regulatory risk assessments. We investigated the suitability of this method to characterize the effects of two silver nanomaterials and a soluble silver salt. We applied three different test procedures: (i) nitrogen transformation using the complex organic nitrogen source lucerne meal (OECD TG 216), (ii) nitrogen transformation using the inorganic nitrogen source (NH4)2SO4 (following OECD TG 216), and (iii) ammonium oxidation (ISO 15685). The results were compared with substrate-induced respiration (OECD TG 217). Results: The standard nitrogen transformation test using lucerne meal suggested that the test materials had no effect, whereas significant effects were identified with the other two test procedures. The absence of effects with lucerne meal probably reflected the sorption of silver ions to the additional organic nitrogen source, thus reducing its bioavailability, or blocking the silver nanomaterial oxidation sites by sorption of organic matter. Conclusions: This common test used in the context of chemical registration is therefore unsuitable for the detection of potential effects caused by silver nanomaterials and soluble silver salts because it can yield false negative results. We instead recommend the use of an inorganic nitrogen source. The observed effects were not specific to nanomaterials. The time course of the effect in the nitrogen transformation test based on (NH4)2SO4 and the potential ammonium oxidation test varied according to the test substance, indicating different kinetic behaviors of ion release. http://www.enveurope.com/content/26/1/28 Kerstin Hund-Rinke Karsten Schlich Environmental Sciences Europe 2014, null:28 2014-10-09T00:00:00Z doi:10.1186/s12302-014-0028-z /content/figures/s12302-014-0028-z-toc.gif Environmental Sciences Europe 2190-4715 ${item.volume} 28 2014-10-09T00:00:00Z XML Environmental impacts of nanomaterials: providing comprehensive information on exposure, transport and ecotoxicity - the project DaNa2.0 Background: Assessing the impact of new technologies or newly developed substances on our environment is a challenge, even more so if the applied test methods - both toxicological and analytical - are often found to be inadequate and need amendments or even new developments as it is in the case of nanotechnology. This is illustrated by numerous publications in the field of nano-ecotoxicology which although they have been investigating the impact of a number of nanomaterials on several organisms almost never allow for explicit statements on potential hazards of these nanomaterials. This fact not only hampers the knowledge communication to all non-scientists (e.g. consumers) but it also complicates the transfer of the obtained results for other scientists. Results: Risk communication is an essential and thus integral part of risk management. For this purpose, the project DaNa2.0 (Data and knowledge on nanomaterials - processing of socially relevant scientific facts) provides processed and hence easy accessible information on the potential safety issues of nanomaterials, mainly via the project website www.nanoobjects.info. This will allow various stakeholder groups to get impartial information on potential effects of nanomaterials and help consumers to make informed decisions. DaNa2.0 is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and supported by the Swiss government as well as by the European InterReg IVb programme. The DaNa2.0 team is an interdisciplinary group of scientists from different areas such as materials science, chemistry, biology and human and environmental toxicology. Extending the project team in DaNa2.0 with European experts allows for broadening of the existing knowledge portfolio by adding further cross-cutting topics and increasing our expertise, e.g. in the field of environmental exposure and fate. Conclusions: On the project website www.nanoobjects.info, a unique link between nanomaterials in practical applications (e.g. environmental remediation) and their potential impacts is provided. The focus of this publication will be on all issues with environmental relevance, which are addressed in the 'Knowledge Base Nanomaterials' on the project website. These issues include environmental exposure and behaviour of nanomaterials and nano-ecotoxicology. http://www.enveurope.com/content/26/1/21 Dana Kühnel Clarissa Marquardt Katja Nau Harald Krug Björn Mathes Christoph Steinbach Environmental Sciences Europe 2014, null:21 2014-10-02T00:00:00Z doi:10.1186/s12302-014-0021-6 /content/figures/s12302-014-0021-6-toc.gif Environmental Sciences Europe 2190-4715 ${item.volume} 21 2014-10-02T00:00:00Z XML Progress in ecotoxicology, environmental chemistry and ecology This Editorial introduces a series of papers on 'Progress in ecotoxicology, environmental chemistry and ecology' and was initiated in the context of the Joint SETAC GLB/GDCh Annual Meeting 2013 at the University of Duisburg-Essen. According to the title of the conference 'Ecotoxicology in an urban context' (Ökotoxikologie im urbanen Raum), a couple of conference contributions dealing with the occurrence and availability of pollutants relevant for organisms in urban environments will be published as papers in this series. Additional contributions with a focus on current developments in any field of ecotoxicology, environmental chemistry or ecology or which specifically address the importance of multiple stressors are welcome. We cordially invite all colleagues who feel they can contribute to the topic to submit a manuscript to ESEU with reference to this series. http://www.enveurope.com/content/26/1/23 Bernd Sures Nadine Ruchter Sonja Zimmermann Michael Eisinger Henner Hollert Environmental Sciences Europe 2014, null:23 2014-08-27T12:00:00Z doi:10.1186/s12302-014-0023-4 /content/figures/s12302-014-0023-4-toc.gif Environmental Sciences Europe 2190-4715 ${item.volume} 23 2014-08-27T12:00:00Z XML Effects of a textile azo dye on mortality, regeneration, and reproductive performance of the planarian, Background: Many dyes can be considered emerging contaminants. The most widely used dyes belong to the class of azo compounds, some of which are known to have toxic and genotoxic properties. They are used in great quantities in textile activities and are of environmental concern because of their potential discharge in water. Planarians have been successfully used as test organisms in hazard evaluation of different chemicals, and we demonstrate the suitability of Girardia tigrina for laboratory testing. The aim of this work was to evaluate the suitability of the planarian species G. tigrina to assess the ability of the azo textile dye disperse red 1 to cause acute toxicity and adverse effects in the regeneration and reproduction of newborn and adult specimens. Results: Disperse red 1 presented a median LC50 of 75 and 152 mg/L, respectively, for newborns and adults of G. tigrina, showing that newborns are twice as susceptible to the dye. Uncoordinated movements, irregular twists, colored skin, increased mucous production, and regenerative delays were observed after dye exposure at sub-lethal concentrations. Conclusions: A no-observed-adverse-effect concentration (NOAEC) of 0.1 mg/L could be determined for disperse red 1 based on the fecundity test. Zinc seems to be a suitable positive control for monitoring the sensitivity in G. tigrina tests within only 24 h of exposure. This study demonstrates the applicability of G. tigrina tests in the hazard evaluation of water contaminants, such as azo dyes. http://www.enveurope.com/content/26/1/22 Alyson Ribeiro Gisela Umbuzeiro Environmental Sciences Europe 2014, null:22 2014-08-21T12:00:00Z doi:10.1186/s12302-014-0022-5 /content/figures/s12302-014-0022-5-toc.gif Environmental Sciences Europe 2190-4715 ${item.volume} 22 2014-08-21T12:00:00Z XML Computing the biomass potentials for maize and two alternative energy crops, triticale and cup plant ( Background: Lower Saxony (Germany) has the highest installed electric capacity from biogas in Germany. Most of this electricity is generated with maize. Reasons for this are the high yields and the economic incentive. In parts of Lower Saxony, an expansion of maize cultivation has led to ecological problems and a negative image of bioenergy as such. Winter triticale and cup plant have both shown their suitability as alternative energy crops for biogas production and could help to reduce maize cultivation. Results: The model Biomass Simulation Tool for Agricultural Resources (BioSTAR) has been validated with observed yield data from the region of Hannover for the cultures maize and winter wheat. Predicted yields for the cultures show satisfactory error values of 9.36% (maize) and 11.5% (winter wheat). Correlations with observed data are significant (P < 0.01) with R = 0.75 for maize and 0.6 for winter wheat. Biomass potential calculations for triticale and cup plant have shown both crops to be high yielding and a promising alternative to maize in the region of Hanover and other places in Lower Saxony. Conclusions: The model BioSTAR simulated yields for maize and winter wheat in the region of Hannover at a good overall level of accuracy (combined error 10.4%). Due to input data aggregation, individual years show high errors though (up to 30%). Nevertheless, the BioSTAR crop model has proven to be a functioning tool for the prediction of agricultural biomass potentials under varying environmental and crop management frame conditions. http://www.enveurope.com/content/26/1/19 Roland Bauböck Marianne Karpenstein-Machan Martin Kappas Environmental Sciences Europe 2014, null:19 2014-08-10T12:00:00Z doi:10.1186/s12302-014-0019-0 /content/figures/s12302-014-0019-0-toc.gif Environmental Sciences Europe 2190-4715 ${item.volume} 19 2014-08-10T12:00:00Z XML


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