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Patent US20040199974 - Disposable, contaminant/water resistant, elasticized protective limb and ... - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inPatentsA disposable, yet re-usable, clear plastic protective covering, preferably clear, but not limited in color or clarity, designed to enclose articles or areas of the body in an air tight, thus waterproof environment and fitted to the body by means of simple single or multiple bands of elastic, permanently...http://www.google.com/patents/US20040199974?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20040199974 - Disposable, contaminant/water resistant, elasticized protective limb and body coversAdvanced Patent SearchTry the new Google Patents, with machine-classified Google Scholar results, and Japanese and South Korean patents.Publication numberUS20040199974 A1Publication typeApplicationApplication numberUS 10/747,540Publication dateOct 14, 2004Filing dateDec 29, 2003Priority dateDec 31, 2002Also published asUS7290290Publication number10747540, 747540, US 2004/0199974 A1, US 2004/199974 A1, US 20040199974 A1, US 20040199974A1, US 2004199974 A1, US 2004199974A1, US-A1-20040199974, US-A1-2004199974, US2004/0199974A1, US2004/199974A1, US20040199974 A1, US20040199974A1, US2004199974 A1, US2004199974A1InventorsRebecca Ann FancherOriginal AssigneeFancher Rebecca Ann TreadwayExport CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (13), Referenced by (14), Classifications (10), Legal Events (6) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetDisposable, contaminant/water resistant, elasticized protective limb and body covers
US 20040199974 A1Abstract
A disposable, yet re-usable, clear plastic protective covering, preferably clear, but not limited in color or clarity, designed to enclose articles or areas of the body in an air tight, thus waterproof environment and fitted to the body by means of simple single or multiple bands of elastic, permanently attached to the open end(s) by heat sealing, sewing or gluing with an adhesive, around the circumference of the device opening, to secure the device in place for the duration of use providing single-handed application and removal, and preventing exposure to damaging moisture, fluids or other contaminants to the area of concern for use in medical or non-medical situations. Images(6) Claims(2)
What is claimed as exclusive property or privilege is: 1) a disposable protective cover made of polyethylene film, preferably clear, but not limited to color or clarity, or comparable material, designed to fit over a limb or body part for the purpose of protecting the affected area or its injuries, casts, dressings, IVs, sutures, rashes, wounds, vaccines, tattoos, etc., from damaging moisture or other contaminants and fitted to that area at the receiving ends with elastic bands attached to the circumference of the opening(s) without the addition or use of straps, ties or other securing means, either attached or unattached. a) that the seams of the various protectors are heat-sealed to form a variety shapes, fitting multiple body areas and sizes. The arm device includes a hand-shape with fingers, such as a glove or a mitten, sealed at the edges and the leg designs being of either heat-sealed forms or tubular material with sealed ends opposing the open ends, and certain other designs, being tubular in shape, either heat-sealed at the edges or left in tubular design and elasticized at the open end(s). b) the band(s) of elastic being permanently attached around the circumference of the receiving end by method of heat sealing, sewing, or bonding with glue or other adhesive, as described in the details of this invention. A single band or multiple bands may be used, the bands secured and positioned so they present to the interior of the device as described above. c) various lengths, designs and sizes of these protectors can be made to accommodate various areas on the body needing protection 2) that the claimed disposable protective covers may be used effectively as a device to provide protection from moisture or other contaminants for medical and non-medical purposes. a) as a medical device, the protectors may be used to effectively cover an injury site, including casts, sutures, IVs, surgery sites, rashes, dressings, burns, wounds vaccines, tattoos, or other surface-related areas of concern. The elasticized openings protect the affected area from obtaining damage from moisture or other contaminants, even allowing normal bathing routines during the healing process. b) as a device used by individuals for personal protection from moisture or other contaminants, effectively keeping the area of concern clean and dry. The elasticized openings keep the protectors in place for the duration of use, and allow for single-handed application and removal. Description
CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] [0001] 4,911,151 March 1990 Rankin et. al. 128/82 5,063,919 November 1991 Silverberg 5,643,183 June 1995 Hill 4,036,220 October 1975 Bellasalma 128/82 5,083,557 August 1990 Lennon STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT REFERENCE TO A “MICROFICHE APPENDIX”
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] (1) Field of the Invention [0003] The invention of these devices relates to the protection of various body parts from damaging moisture or other contaminants, during bathing procedures, normal daily activities, or other uses when the wearer wishes an area to be kept clean, dry or protected, usually involving an injury covered by, but not limited to casts, dressings or the use of sutures, surgical staples, rashes, wounds, amputations, vaccines, IVs, tattoos, etc. The clear plastic, disposable, but re-usable devices, elasticized at the openings, are simply designed for single-handed application and contain no additionally attached or unattached straps, ties or closures. These devices are not limited to medical uses for personal injuries or situations, but may be used by individuals for personal protection to prevent a non-injured area of concern from being exposed to harmful fluids or other contaminants, including, but not limited to body fluids, such as in emergency situations involving injured individuals, animals, etc. [0004] (2) Description of Related Art [0005] While there are other waterproof coverings for casts or wound dressings primarily intended for bathing purposes, such as is indicated in U.S. Pat. No. 5,063,919 Silverberg, U.S. Pat. No. 5,643,183 Hill and U.S. Pat. No. 4,911,151 Rankin et. al., this invention can be used effectively not only for that purpose, but also as a barrier for wound or skin protection from other contaminants or air-borne pollutants, and not limited to medical situations. [0006] A typical form of water-resistant protection for a cast or dressing is the use of a garbage bag or plastic grocery bag, tied, rubber-banded or taped at the opening in an attempt to create a waterproof covering. Even in hospitals, wound dressings are often occluded with stretchable plastic wrap, normally used as a food container covering. Again, tape is often used to seal the edges in an attempt to make the area airtight or waterproof. Frequently, these methods are ineffective at best and potentially harmful to the wearer at worst and render the item useless after a single use. Not only are these items not manufactured to be waterproof coverings for injuries, which often leak between layers or gathers near the openings, but also the wearer could suffer skin abrasions or allergies from the adhesive used to close the opening around the area of concern, compounding the original problem. [0007] These methods are ineffective as well as time-consuming, and must require at least two hands for application, often needing the help of a second party. [0008] Available or patented cast protectors are generally made from a heavy plastic or vinyl sheeting, such as U.S. Pat. No. 5,643,183 Hill, and U.S. Pat. No. 5,063,919 Silverberg, and are meant for re-use for the duration of convalescence of the wearer, thus making the product quite costly. [0009] This invention is made from polyethylene sheeting with thickness of approximately, but not limited to, 1.5 mil, providing durability, strength and stretchability as well as affordability. While these items may be re-used, even for the duration of the injury, they are intended to be disposable, encouraging the wearer to replace the item several times during the length of needed use. This is preferable to the same item being used over and over indefinitely, thus running both the risk of damage, which could lead to the wearer attempting to repair a damaged item and promoting possible leakage and damage to the cast or dressing, possibly causing a setback in recovery, as well as the probability that an item used in water so frequently will begin to harbor mildew and bacteria, which could be injurious to the wearer. [0010] Prior art contains various and even complicated means of closure for the open end of the protective device. U.S. Pat. No. 4,036,220 Bellasalma mentions a “foam-like cushioned band secured to the member with adhesive and a flexible collar mounted to the cushioned band which will overlap and be secured by a combination of hooks and loops (Velcro). A similar closure is used in U.S. Pat. No. 5,643,183, Hill. Such closures can result in the gathering of excess sleeve material, creating a waterpath, as suggested in U.S. Pat. No. 4,911,151 Rankin et. al. Furthermore, the use of such a closure prohibits flexibility with the movement of the limb, which would result either in significant leakage or the inconvenient re-adjustment during use. [0011] Elastic is also used as a common closure for protective wear. Often, it is used as a strip, wrapped around the limb, similar to the use of a tourniquet as is described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,911,151, Hill. Another example of a tourniquet effect is seen in U.S. Pat. No. 5,063,919 Silverberg. Rather than using a more than 360′ wrap, as disclosed in the Hill description, elastic straps are positioned in several parallel bands covered with plastic strips, except for an area in the front and the back of the protective covering. In that particular patented design, these open areas are to be adjusted with a ‘dumbbell’ type object to be inserted in the loops in the ends of the elastic bands, and twisted around several times until it cannot be twisted further. Both of these methods of using elastic could be extremely harmful to the wearer if overtightened or left on too long, particularly by those wearers with diseases, such as diabetes, who have circulatory problems. [0012] Additionally, each prior example requires the excess edge of the sleeve covering to rise above the elastic, forming a lip or cupped edge which would collect water during the process of bathing, and lead to considerable seepage during removal of the protector. [0013] Concerning prior art of similar type foot designs, U.S. Pat. No. 5,083,557 Lennon, shows a podiatry boot made in the shape of a boot with an adhesive closure at the open edge. While it is made of similar type disposable materials as the present invention, the boot shape itself would limit the size of the foot to be covered. The opening would then be wrapped around the leg above the ankle, folding in the excess, and the ends of the folded areas would be secured with adhesive. [0014] Adhesive is also used in U.S. Pat. No. 4,911,151 Rankin, et. al. as it is attached to an elastic strap to be wound around the opening of the protector and adhered or ‘stuck’ into position. In both cases, if the position is not accurate the first time, the adhesive either would damage the protector during its removal and readjustment or it would lose its ability to stick effectively on a second attempt, rendering it useless for its intended purpose, or after only a single use. Furthermore, should the adhesive contact water or other contaminant prior to bonding with the receiving material, the seal would not take hold in the initial attempt and could never be used as intended. [0015] The current invention (my invention) involves the use of circular elastic bands at the open edges. The strength and stretch-ability of the bands provide a snug, but comfortable fit for the wearer, preventing water seepage. Located at the open edge of the device, each piece contains either a single band, mostly for arm or long term wear items, or double bands placed parallel and separated by a space, mostly for the leg items. These bands are attached in such manner that allows the elastic to be positioned in the interior of the finished device. Placed in this manner, these bands allow both single-handed application for the wearer and the flexibility to conform to the movement of the limb. There is no need for adjustment, since the band relies on its ‘memory’ ability to stretch and return, and there is no need for concern of over-tightening. Additionally, the placement of the elastic prevents water seepage and the double band design allows for added protection if needed, allowing the casing of the inner band to serve as a ledge or ‘catcher’ for seepage. [0016] The size of the opening of the present invention is reasonably larger than an average limb size, but not excessive, such as with a garbage bag, which eliminates the possibility of deep gathers caused by the elastic, thus eliminating the chance of leakage. The elastic is of a content known for its memory, therefore stretching beyond the circumference of the opening, but returning to its original size, which allows the item to be re-used. [0017] The simple design of these items would allow similar items to be made in like manner for other parts of the body, such as the torso. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0018] The purpose of the present invention is to eliminate the problems of the prior inventions and create a disposable, yet re-usable and affordable design that will offer protection for the wearer from harmful or damaging fluids, moisture or other contaminants. This invention would primarily be used for the protection of casts, IVs, surgery sites, burns, rashes, dressings, wounds, amputations, vaccines, tattoos, etc, but not limited to medical uses. [0019] This invention will provide a simple, yet effective covering designed for comfort and single-handed application to allow the wearer adequate coverage for normal daily routines, such as bathing, and more independence to perform these activities, making recovery time simpler and easier. [0020] This present invention includes the use of a water-resistant plastic material, such as polyethylene film, preferably clear, but not limited to color or clarity, and formed into a protective cover for the limbs or other body areas and gathered at the openings with elastic band sealed to the edges, and in some items, with a second band sealed into a cuff in the interior of the device, a distance parallel to the band on the end. Problems with prior art could feasibly occur because elastic positioned any distance from the edge will cause water to pool in the excess material above the elastic which will drain directly onto the injury upon removal. [0021] The design of this invention will avoid circulatory problems of over-tightening and the problems of single-use adhesives, ties, straps, Velcro closures or other complicated devices needed to secure a reasonably leak-proof opening, all of which are present in prior inventions. [0022] The simplicity of this present design supports the ability to be affordably disposable, although re-usable, which will promote an environment free of harmful mildew or bacteria for the injured site and the option to discard and replace as needed, should the protector become damaged or contaminated. The prolonged use of a waterproof item can often lead to such problems, even with the most attentive care, which can delay the healing process, or create further health-related issues. [0023] In this day of prevention realistically being the ‘next best cure,’ a full-coverage disposable item simply makes good sense. [0024] The palm portion of the hand designs and the underside portion of the foot designs may have gripping mechanisms such as vinyl micro-dots, known as ‘power-dots’ for added convenience or safety purposes. Designs may or may not have the addition of these grippers. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS [0025] [0025]FIG. 1 shows an example of a full length arm, (no. 10) product, including the fingered extensions, (no. 21). Variations of this design may occur, such as a mitten or rounded off design. No. 12 represents the elastic band that is placed a distance away from the edge which is then folded (no. 14) over along the band, and heat sealed (no. 13) to the main body of the device. [0026] [0026]FIG. 2 is a variation of FIG. 1, showing the mitten design. [0027] [0027]FIG. 3 is a variation of FIG. 1, showing the different lengths in the arm product. Another median length can be made as well. These various lengths can be made with either variation of the arm product designs. [0028] [0028]FIG. 4 is the elastic band. [0029] [0029]FIG. 5 shows a close-up view of the elasticized portion, pictured flat. The elastic band (no. 12) is shown going around the circumference of the opening. The open edge of the device (no. 22) is shown as it is folded (no. 14) over the band, and then a seam is heat-sealed around the edge, bonding it with the body of the device (no. 13). [0030] [0030]FIG. 5a is another variation of the arm product, with two open ends. Both openings are elasticized using the elastic band (no. 12), placed a distance away from the edges, and folded (no. 14) over along the band, and heat sealed (no. 13) to the main body of the device. [0031] [0031]FIG. 5b shows the palm portion of the hand/arm devices with gripping dots, similar to, but not limited to vinyl micro-dots, also known as ‘power dots.’ These dots are not present in all hand/arm devices, but may be used for certain types of protective devices. [0032] [0032]FIG. 6 shows a foot/ankle variation (no. 17) of FIG. 8, which is a full leg device (no. 19). Various lengths may be made of this same leg (no. 20) design. No. 18 indicates where the end of the device is heat sealed closed. The tubular products may be folded in a manner that will create a rounded appearance, as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 8. [0033] [0033]FIG. 7 is another variation of the same device, used for knees (no. 16). Each figure shown on this page indicates a double elastic (no. 12) design, used for added protection. The elastic bands (no. 12) are used in the same manner as previously described, with the folds being indicated by no. 14 and the heat seals indicated by no. 13. No. 13(a) indicates this heat seal is pressed together, and actually located behind the elastic band (no 12), which is now positioned in the interior of the device. The method of forming this seal is explained in the following detailed description as Step 2. Single or double banding may be used in any of the hand/arm or foot/leg or body products. [0034] [0034]FIG. 9 shows the bottom of the ‘foot’ portion of the foot/leg device with vinyl micro-dots. These dots are not present in all foot/leg devices, but may be used for certain types of protective devices. [0035] [0035]FIG. 10 shows a device used for amputation wounds. [0036] [0036]FIG. 11 is a single banded full length leg product. As previously stated, all hand/arm or foot/leg or body items may be made in a variety of lengths, may contain single or double elastic bands, and may or may not have micro-dots for gripping or anti-skid purposes. [0037] [0037]FIG. 12 shows a view from the top of a single elasticized device, into the interior which contains the part of the body to be protected. [0038] [0038]FIG. 13 shows a view from the top of a double elasticized device, into the interior (no. 19), which contains the affected body part. The band of elastic placed first is no. 12(a) in the manner described in the following detailed description as Step. 2. No. 14(a) is the folded edge which forms the ledge, or catcher, inside the device and is extremely effective in preventing any trickles of water from entering the enclosed area. Nos. 12, 13 and 14 are explained in Step. 1 of the following detailed description. [0039] [0039]FIG. 14 shows a smaller cuff, a variation in size of FIG. 5a. [0040] [0040]FIG. 15 is another size variation of the same design concept, used for mid-body, or torso, coverage.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0041] The designs of this invention are made from polyethylene film, preferably clear, but not limited in color or clarity, for continuous viewing of the covered sites or other comparable material, approximately, but not limited to 1.5 mil in thickness, doubled flat for shaped items, and tubular for the remaining designs. Standardly, the designs are shaped into air tight devices by heat-sealing the edges and/or ends, leaving an open end for the limb entrance. Some items are left open on both ends with elastic placed at both openings, such as for knees, elbows, and central body areas. [0042] Certain arm designs, having shape for fingers, may be formed by using a heated die in the shape of the design to cut the film, sealing all touching edges together. Ref: U.S. Pat. No. 5,083,557 Lennon, beginning paragraph of “Detailed description of the invention.” Variations of all designs may be implemented. [0043] Tubular material may be used as well for certain other remaining designs, cut to the desired length and heat sealed at one open edge. Yet, other designs may be tubular in shape, but with both ends left open and elasticized in the following manner. Tubular materials or heated die cut patterns may be used for any of the designs. Each will be elasticized in the following manner, but not limited to this particular process. [0044] Step 1) The opening of each design, either formed by means of heated die, or cut from tubular material, is placed over a form the circumference of the opening and an elastic band is placed over the end a distance of approximately ½ to ¼ of an inch down from the edge. The edge is then folded over the elastic band until the band is in the crease of the fold, and a line seam is heat-sealed at the edge, bonding the edge of the plastic to the receiving body of the protector and enclosing the elastic band in a self-casing. The device is removed from the form, and a single elasticized opening has been made on the protector, the elastic band encased, and being drawn into the interior of the device. [0045] Designs using a double elasticized opening are fashioned in the following manner: [0046] Step 2) The opening of the body of the protector is placed over a form the circumference of the opening. An elastic band is placed around the end of this opening and positioned a distance (ideally several inches) down from the open edge. The excess is then pulled over the elastic band until the band rests in the crease of the fold. A line seam is then sealed approximately ¾ of an inch down from the encased band, sealing the top plastic to the receiving body of the protector and enclosing the elastic band in a self-casing, and pulling this elastic inward to form the ledge or ‘catcher.’ The remaining inches of the edge of the plastic are then pulled up and over this elasticized casing and Step 1 is used to finish the edge. These two steps create the double elasticized opening with parallel elastic bands placed a distance approximately 2½ to 3 inches apart. [0047] Heat sealing is not the sole method of attaching elastic to plastic, as sewing with thread is also possible, as is bonding with glue or other adhesive. This invention may not be limited to the heat sealing method described above, but may use other methods of attachment as suggested in the previous sentence. [0048] The addition of vinyl micro-dots, or ‘power dots’ may or may not be present in the palm portion of the hand products, or the bottom of the foot products for gripping purposes. 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Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie - Wikipedia
CEO Forestry Commission
Samuel Afari Dartey
Head of legal GNPC
University of Ghana, Ghana School of Law
Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie (popularly known as Sir John)[1] is a Ghanaian lawyer and politician. He has held several political positions including serving as general secretary of the New Patriotic Party. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Forestry Commission of Ghana.[2][3]
2.3 CEO of Forestry Commission
3 Contempt case
Kojo Afriyie was born in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He attended Seventh Day Adventist Secondary School in Bekwai from where he obtained his GCE Ordinary level certificate.[4] He proceeded to obtain his GCE Advanced level certificate from Konongo Odumase Secondary School in Konongo.[4] He was admitted to study political science at the University of Ghana.[4] He then enrolled at the Ghana School of Law where he graduated with Bachelor of Laws. After this he was admitted as a solicitor and counsel for the Supreme Court of Ghana.[4]
Afriyie entered into private law practice in 1981.[4] During the John Agyekum Kufour administration, he was appointed head of legal services at the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation. He was later made to act as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the corporation.[4]
While managing his firm, Afriyie was also actively engaged in Ghanaian politics. He served as the general secretary of the New Patriotic Party from 2010 to 2014.[4] He lost his bid to secure a second term to Kwabena Agyapong.[3][5] In May 2017, while serving as the CEO of the Forestry Commission, he publicly declared that he would contest the New Patriotic Party's general secretary elections if there was an overwhelming call for him to do so.[1][3][6]
CEO of Forestry Commission[edit]
In March 2017, President Nana Akuffo-Addo appointed Afriyie as CEO of the Forestry Commission.[2] He replaced Samuel Afari Dartey, whose term as the CEO had ended. His appointment was surprising to many Ghanaians because of many rumours that he was linked to the position of head of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority.[2][7] That position was given to Paul Asare Ansah.[2][7] Afriyie later revealed that the rumours were true but he had rejected the appointment due to his fear of the sea.[8][9] He thanked the president for the Forestry Commission appointment and believed that since he hailed from the forest zone of Ghana, he would be able to have a greater impact in that area.[8]
As CEO of the Forestry Commission, Afriyie's job is to oversee the various public agencies that form the divisions of the Commission.[10] His first assignment as head of the commission was to supervise the celebration of World Forest Day which fell on 21 March 2017.[10]
Contempt case[edit]
In July 2013, Afriyie was summoned to the Supreme Court of Ghana because he had made some potentially contemptuous comments.[11] He had criticised the Court for its actions in a criminal contempt case involving Sammy Awuku of the New Patriotic Party,[12] and had implied that the justices' continuous mention of public radio discussions on cases that were before the court was a ploy by the court to curtail people from expressing themselves.[13] Upon appearing before the court, his counsel, Ayikoi Otoo, pleaded with the court to be lenient and declared that his client had pleaded guilty to the charge. According to Ayikoi Otoo, "... some power for which no one had control over, entered Owusu Afriyie, because as a lawyer, he ought to have known the law".[14] The Peace Council also offered a plea on Afriyie's behalf to the court.[15] After a brief trial, Afriyie was fined 5000 cedis or, if he defaulted on payment, a six-month prison term.[14][15] Afriyie was made to sign a bond of good behaviour as well as retracting and offering an apology to the bench within 24 hours on the same platform he had used to criticise the court.[15]
^ a b Tornyi, Emmanuel (22 May 2017). "Second Chance: Sir John to contest NPP General Secretary position". Retrieved 18 December 2017.
^ a b c d Tornyi, Emmanuel (14 March 2017). "Presidential Appointment: Sir John named Forestry Commission CEO". Pulse. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
^ a b c "I'll contest NPP General Secretary position if… – Sir John". Kasapa102.5FM. 22 May 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
^ a b c d e f g Ocloo, Della Russel (26 January 2017). "'Sir John' to head G.P.H.A. as Director General". Graphic Online. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
^ "Kwabena Agyepong to oust 'Sir John'". GhanaWeb. 23 March 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
^ "I'll consider contesting NPP General Secretary position — Sir John". Graphic Online. 23 May 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
^ a b Mensah, Kent (14 March 2017). "Sir John appointed Forestry Commission CEO". Starr Fm. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
^ a b Kumsah, Clement Edward (15 March 2017). "Why I rejected GPHA appointment – Sir John". Prime News Ghana. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
^ Obour, Samuel (15 March 2015). "Why I rejected Akufo-Addo's Ports and Harbours job - Sir John makes mind-blowing confession". Yen.com.gh. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
^ a b "Sir John Moves Into Office". FCGhana.org. The Forestry Commission of Ghana. 24 April 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
^ "The Supreme Court versus Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie". GhanaDot.com. 8 July 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
^ Bokor, Michael J. K. (11 July 2013). "The Supreme Court versus Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie". News Ghana. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
^ Bokor, Michael J. K. (8 July 2013). "The Supreme Court versus Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
^ a b Frimpong, Enoch Darfah (14 August 2013). "Bad spirits caused Sir John to commit contempt – Ayikoi Otoo". Graphic Online. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
^ a b c "Supreme Court fines Sir John, Hopeson". Ghana News Agency. 14 August 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
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Amazon.co.uk: Amazon Customer "mayness"'s review of Kitchen Craft Egg Pricker
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Patent US4666467 - High-strength metal working tool made of a zirconia-type sintered material - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inPatentsA high strength metal working tool such as cutting tools and dies made of a zirconia-base sintered material comprising 50 to 98 weight percent of zirconia (ZrO2) containing 1.5 to 5 mol percent of yttira (Y2 O3) and 50 to 2 weight percent of alumina (Al2 O3) and/or spinel (MgAl2 O4) and having a three...http://www.google.com/patents/US4666467?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US4666467 - High-strength metal working tool made of a zirconia-type sintered materialAdvanced Patent SearchTry the new Google Patents, with machine-classified Google Scholar results, and Japanese and South Korean patents.Publication numberUS4666467 APublication typeGrantApplication numberUS 06/719,151Publication dateMay 19, 1987Filing dateApr 2, 1985Priority dateApr 6, 1984Fee statusLapsedAlso published asDE3512368A1Publication number06719151, 719151, US 4666467 A, US 4666467A, US-A-4666467, US4666467 A, US4666467AInventorsYoshihiro Matsumoto, Yoshitaka Kubota, Koji Tsukuma, Takaaki TsukidateOriginal AssigneeToyo Soda Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Export CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (11), Non-Patent Citations (4), Referenced by (21), Classifications (23), Legal Events (5) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetHigh-strength metal working tool made of a zirconia-type sintered material
1. A high strength metal working tool made of a zirconia-base sintered material having a three point bending strength of not less than 1700 MPa comprising the steps of preliminarily sintering a powder mixture consisting essentially of 50 to 98 weight percent of zirconia (ZrO2) having a particle diameter of 200 Å to 400 Å and containing 1.5 and 5 mol percent of yttria (Y2 O3) and 50 to 2 weight percent of alumina (Al2 O3) and/or spinel (MgAl2 O4) to obtain preliminary sintered articles with a relative density of not less than 90 percent, and sintering the thus obtained preliminary sintered articles by hot isostatic pressing at a temperature in the range of from 1300° C. to 1700° C. under a pressure of not less than 50 MPa.
A sintered material comprising a eutectic mixture of alumina and monoclinic and tetragonal zirconia produced by rapidly cooling the melt of binary system of zirconia and alumina has been developed for grinding stone. However, when the temperature in service of this material rises higher than 800° C., and when the material is cooled from such a high temperature down to a temperature below 800° C., the tetragonal crystals in the sintered material are transformed into monoclinic, causing the formation of cracks and collapse of the sintered structure. Therefore, this sintered material of eutectic structure of Al2 O3 and ZrO2 has a vital drawback that the grain-boundary strength is low. Application of this material to cutting tools and dies is dangerous when the working temperature exceeds 800° C.
In normal high-speed cutting of metals, the tools are often exposed to a temperature as high as 1000° C. In the field of dies, one made of a sintered zirconia material containing not less than 50 mol percent of tetragonal zirconia is disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open Application No. Sho 58-161973. However, practical tests of this die have revealed that the die cracks during the test service, indicating that its mechanical strength is not satisfactory for the purposes.
The cutting tool according to the present invention can be applied for the cutting of a metal even under a severe cutting condition that a greater thermal and mechanical stress is given momentarily at a temperature as high as 1000° C. where a chemical reaction can easily take place between the cutting tool and the metal to be cut. Nevertheless, the cutting tool according to the present invention will not suffer from cracks or corner break-off in actual service, thus assuring a prolonged life.
According to the present invention the zirconia-base sintered article is produced with the use of hot isostatic pressing (hereinafter will be called HIP). There are two methods for the treatment by HIP, one being to seal a formed body of powders in a capsule made of glass or metal under vacuum and then to fire it under pressure, and the other being to subject a formed body of powders to preliminary sintering under the ordinary pressure and then to re-sinter it with the use of a press under pressure. Both methods can be applied in the present invention, but the latter method can dispense with the operation of sealing the formed body of powders in a capsule and is beneficial in terms of the productivity. The HIP condition includes a pressure which is not less than 50 MPa and a treating temperature which is in the range of 1300° C. to 1700° C.
The preliminary sintered article to be subjected to HIP must have a relative density of not less than 90% and contain no open pores. In a case when the ratio of alumina and/or spinel to zirconia is less than 20 weight percent, it is desirable to establish the preliminary firing temperature at not more than 1400° C., and in a case when the ratio is not less than 20 weight percent, the preliminary firing temperature is desirably not more than 1500° C. The reason is that the sintered article obtained at a temperature above 1400° C. or 1500° C. contains large-sized open pores, prohibiting a sufficient pore removal by the HIP treatment. Therefore, it is an important premise in the present invention to produce a dense preliminary sintered article having no open pores at a temperature as low as possible below 1500° C. To obtain such a preliminary sintered article, it is desirable to use very fine powders having excellent sinterability as a starting material; zirconia powders having a primary particle diameter of 200 Å to 400 Å obtained by the wet process as the zirconia source, and high purity alumina and spinel powders obtained by the wet process or the co-precipitation process. It is also appropriate to use very fine powders synthesized by the co-precipitation from an aqueous solution containing zirconium and aluminum.
As for the conditions of temperature and pressure in the HIP treatment, a sintered article with a desirable high strength cannot be obtained under a condition in which the pressure is not more than 50 MPa and the temperature is not more than 1300° C. On the other hand, when the temperature is more than 1700° C., although it is possible to obtain a product with a sufficient strength, the sintered article is thermally unstable so that cracks will be formed when the sintered article is kept for a long time at a temperature in the range from 200° C. to 300° C., and the reason thereof is that the particles in the sintered article grow thereby greater than 2 μm in diameter. Therefore, such a product is not suitable for practical use.
80 weight percent of ZrO2 powders with a primary particle diameter of 230 Å, which were obtained by co-precipitation with the addition of 2 mol percent of Y2 O3 for the partial stabilization of zirconia with yttria, and 20 weight percent of high purity Al2 O3 (with a purity of 99.9%) with a mean particle diameter of 0.4 μm were wet mixed and pulverized in methanol, and the mixture was dried for preparing the raw material powders. With the use of a rubber press, the thus prepared raw material powders were formed into a shape having a size of 5 mm in thickness, about 50 mm in width and about 60 mm in length. The formed article then underwent preliminary sintering at 1400° C. for 2 hours under the ordinary atmospheric pressure for the subsequent HIP treatment. The preliminary sintered article thus obtained was subjected to the HIP treatment at 1500° C. for one hour under 150 MPa preferably in an argon gas atmosphere to produce a sintered article to be worked into a cutting tool. The zirconia in the sintered article thus produced consisted chiefly of tetragonal zirconia, the mean particle diameter of the crystals constituting the sintered article was 0.5 μm, and the sintered article had a bending strength of 2470 MPa and a hardness HRA of 92.9. The sintered article was then machined and ground to produce a cutting tool with a size of 13 mm square, 4.0 mm in thickness and 0.6 mm/rev. in nose diameter. The preliminary sintering and the subsequent main sintering may be done in ordinary atmosphere such as in air, but preferably in inert gases.
The same raw material powders as in Example 1 were formed into a ring with an outer diameter of about 20 mm, an inner diameter of about 2 mm and a length of about 15 mm with the use of a rubber press. The thus obtained ring was then cut without sintering to a size of 16.0 mm in its outer diameter, 2.3 mm in its inner diameter and 11 mm in thickness to obtain a formed article of die, and the thus formed article was preliminary sintered at 1400° C. for 2 hours for the HIP treatment. The preliminary sintered article thus obtained was subjected to the HIP treatment at 1500° C. for one hour under 150 MPa to produce a sintered article to be worked into a die. The sintered article thus produced consisted chiefly of tetragonal zirconia, the mean particle diameter of the crystals constituting the sintered article being 0.5 μm, and the sintered article having a bending strength of 2350±150 MPa and a hardness HRA of 92.5±0.5. The sintered article was then machined and ground into a size of 12 mm in its outer diameter, 2 mm in die diameter and 8 mm in thickness, and put in a SKD steel under heat to produce a die for wire-elongation.
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Patent US5739092 - Liquid or gel dishwashing detergent containing alkyl ethoxy carboxylate ... - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inPatentsLiquid or gel dishwashing detergent compositions containing alkyl ethoxy carboxylate surfactant, calcium or magnesium ions and alkylpolyethoxypolycarboxylate for improved stability are described. Stable liquid detergent compositions containing alkyl ethoxy carboxylate surfactant, alkylpolyethoxypolycarboxylate,...http://www.google.com/patents/US5739092?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5739092 - Liquid or gel dishwashing detergent containing alkyl ethoxy carboxylate divalent ok ions and alkylpolyethoxypolycarboxylateAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS5739092 APublication typeGrantApplication numberUS 08/745,110Publication dateApr 14, 1998Filing dateNov 7, 1996Priority dateSep 1, 1992Fee statusLapsedAlso published asCA2143328A1, CN1088251A, EP0658191A1, WO1994005769A1Publication number08745110, 745110, US 5739092 A, US 5739092A, US-A-5739092, US5739092 A, US5739092AInventorsKofi Ofosu-AsanteOriginal AssigneeThe Procter & Gamble CompanyExport CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (48), Non-Patent Citations (13), Referenced by (11), Classifications (58), Legal Events (3) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetLiquid or gel dishwashing detergent containing alkyl ethoxy carboxylate divalent ok ions and alkylpolyethoxypolycarboxylate
US 5739092 AAbstract
Liquid or gel dishwashing detergent compositions containing alkyl ethoxy carboxylate surfactant, calcium or magnesium ions and alkylpolyethoxypolycarboxylate for improved stability are described. Stable liquid detergent compositions containing alkyl ethoxy carboxylate surfactant, alkylpolyethoxypolycarboxylate, calcium or magnesium ions and a co-surfactant are preferred.
1. A clear, stable liquid dishwashing detergent composition comprising, by weight of the composition:(a) from about 8% to about 50% of an alkyl ethoxy carboxylate anionic surfactant of the general formula: RO(CH2 CH2 0)x CH2 COO- M+ wherein R is a C12 to C16 alkyl group, x ranges from 0 to about 10 and the ethoxylate distribution is such that, on a weight basis, the amount of material where x is 0 is less than about 20% and the amount of material where x is greater than 7 is less than about 25%, the average x is from about 2 to 4 when the average R is C 13 or less, and the average x is from about 3 to 6 when the average R is greater than C13, and M is a cation, wherein said alkyl ethoxy carboxylate contains less than 10% fatty acid soap of the formula RCOO- M+ wherein R is a C11 to C15 alkyl group and M is a cation; (b) from about 0.1% to about 4% of magnesium ions; and (c) from about 1% to about 5% of an alkylpolyethoxypolycarboxylate surfactant having from about 60% to about 90% hydrophilicity and the general formula: ##STR7## wherein R is a C6 -C18 alkyl group, x ranges from about 1 to about 25, R1 and R2 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl radical, succinic acid radical, hydroxysuccinic acid radical and mixtures thereof, wherein at least one R1 or R2 is a succinic acid or hydroxysuccinic acid radical such that said alkylethoxypolycarboxylate surfactant comprises from about 1 to about 4 succinic head groups and/or hydroxysuccinic acid radicals, R3 is H;wherein a 10% by weight aqueous solution of said composition has a pH from about 7 to 11 at 20� C. 2. A composition according to claim 1 wherein said x in (c) is from about 2 to about 10.
The present invention relates to liquid or gel dishwashing detergent compositions containing alkyl ethoxy carboxylate surfactant, calcium or magnesium ions, and alkylpolyethoxypoly-carboxylate surfactant.
Liquid or gel dishwashing detergents with good grease removal benefits are very desirable. The addition of calcium or magnesium ions to certain liquid or gel dishwashing detergents may improve the grease removal benefits of the composition. However, it may be necessary to limit the pH and/or add chelating agents to these compositions to obtain a stable product. As concentrated products become increasingly more popular, it is an important advantage in formulating a liquid or gel dishwashing detergent composition that the ingredients of the composition contribute a variety of benefits.
The liquid or gel, preferably liquid, dishwashing detergent compositions of the present invention contain an alkyl ethoxy carboxylate surfactant, a source of magnesium and/or calcium ions and an alkylpolyethoxypolycarboxylate surfactant. The compositions herein may also contain anionic surfactant and/or suds boosters. These and other complementary optional ingredients typically found in liquid or gel dishwashing compositions are set forth below.
The following liquid detergent compositions are prepared according to the descriptions set forth below. The alkyl ethoxy carboxylate and the appropriate co-surfactant, booster, ethanol, sodium chloride, and buffer are blended. The pH of the mixture is adjusted with ammonium hydroxide to about 8. Then, the calcium ions (added as calcium chloride dihydrate) or magnesium ions (added as magnesium chloride hexahydrate) are added and the final pH adjusted, if necessary, to about 7.2. Final viscosity and minor pH adjustments can be made at this time, followed by the addition of perfume and dye. The balance is water.
The following liquid composition is prepared according to the method set forth in Example I, except sodium hydroxide is used to adjust the pH of the compositions to about 8.5.
The following liquid compositions are prepared according to the method set forth in Example I, except sodium hydroxide is used to adjust the pH of the compositions to about 9.5.
The following liquid composition, having a relatively low surfactant level and high calcium ion level, is prepared according to the method set forth in Example I.
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Romana Resort & Spa Hotel Reviews | Expedia
Km 8, Phu Hai, Mui Ne, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan, 084
一流服務，一流價錢！
Posted Sep 2, 2016 對酒店相當之滿意！無論係任何一位staff 都好好，我住有私人泳池villa 好滿意同相一樣好新！早餐都好好食，晚餐唔錯，價錢相當優惠！ Comment from Hotel Management
Sep 7, 2016 by Customer Service Team - Romana Resort & Spa, Hotel Management
Warmest greetings from Romana Resort & Spa. Please allow us to revert your comment to English. Thank you for sharing your review about Romana Resort & Spa. We are so glad to know that you got satisfied with our services and had a relaxing time while staying at Romana. We hope for many chances to welcome you back to Romana! Wish you all the best! Best regards,
Posted Aug 21, 2016 Stuffs are super nice, open dining area is the best. Comment from Hotel Management
Aug 27, 2016 by Customer Service Team - Romana Resort & Spa, Hotel Management
We are glad to read that you enjoyed your time with us, I will pass your compliments to our team, who are always very happy to perform good services within the resort.
It would be our pleasure to have the chance of welcoming you back one day in our property!
Thank you again, and best regards!
예쁜리조트
풀빌라는 무척 마음에 듬. 메인 수영장도 만족스럽고 무엇보다 해변이 예쁘게 구성되어있어서 좋았으며 리조트 전체가 자연적이고 예뻤으나, 밤에 모기가 너무 많아서 밖에 나갈수없어 아쉬움. 방에 뿌리는 모기향을 꼭 요청하거나 준비해가는것이 좋음.
Jun 23, 2016 by Customer Service Team, Hotel Management
Dear Guest, Warmest Greetings from Romana Resort & Spa. Please allow us to revert your review in English. Thank you for sharing your review about Romana Resort & Spa. We are so glad to know that you got satisfied with our services and had a relaxing time while staying at Romana. We hope for many chances to welcome you back to Romana! Wish you all the best! Regards,
by Mariola from London
Nice hotel.good 4*
We would like to thank you for taking time sharing you review about our Resort.
We are so happy to know that you had a relaxing time at Romana and our services reached your satisfaction. We look forward to your next visits in the future and wish you all the best. Regards,
by YINGLEI from china
远离喧哗的寂静之地
同样推荐居住2天以上哈！虽然位置偏，但是便宜，打车去其他地区的成本都算上，也比其他酒店便宜。
最重要的是环境好，有自己的海滩~
唯一不好的是，身处度假村，大自然，房间小虫子多（肉眼观察不大），酒店有驱虫服务，效果也不大。
Dear Yinglei,
Greetings from Romana Resort & Spa!!!
First of all, please allow us to revert your message in English.
We are delighted to hear you had a relaxing stay with us. And we would like you to know that your comments are well received, and our Department Directors have begun looking into the item you brought to our attention.
Looking forward to your next visit and hope it will be as blissful as the previous one.
Thanks and Rest Regards,
Cozy resort, little bit far away from the town.
Posted Apr 12, 2016 Pros: *Good price & Nice breakfast
*Staffs are really kind.
*Especially the staff, Ngoc Loan was really woderful to us. And her English was perfect.
Cons: *Water pressure of the standard room was really bad.
* Mostly, English speaking of the staffs was no good.
Location: *The staff Ngoc Loan (who speaks english fluently) sugeested few places in town
*Super Bar in Muine.
*Con Hao in Muine (Ask Ms.Ngoc)
*it is between Phantiet and Muien town. But not that far from each other. You can take a taxi.
*Generally old resort but clean and Room is large.
*Swimming pool is cool.
*Without high expectation, It is more than OK.
Apr 19, 2016 by Customer Service Team - Romana Resort & Spa, Hotel Management
Dear Mr. Isaac, Thank you very much for your review regarding your last stay in our property! We are glad to read that you enjoyed your time with us, I will pass your compliments to our team, who are always very happy to perform good services within the resort. For your concern during your stay, I shall send the message to the Operation Managers, so that we could improve and upgrade the service. Again, thank you for taking the time to share your experiences. I hope we will have an opportunity to welcome you back. Wish you all the best. Best Regards,
by Tatiana from Краснодар
Отель на четверку не тянет . Все очень просто и скромно . Самое главное . что испортило отпуск. то что почти весь отпуск ходили искусанные пляжными блошками . Последнюю неделю даже не могли спать от зуда и боли .
Apr 2, 2016 by Customer Service Team, Hotel Management
Dear Ms. Tatiana, Thank you very much for your review regarding your last stay in our property! It is very important for us to have the feedback of our Guests, in order to have a better view on what is appreciated, and what can be improved. First of all, please kindly be understand that we truly enjoy sharing our passion for our destination with visitors and want you to walk out the door feeling refreshed. For your bad experience at our resort, actually we have renovated the property yearly and we are determined to provide the best service for our Guests. Also, we have noted your review to improve the service so that we could find your satisfying on next stay. Again, thank you for taking the time to share your experiences. I hope we will have an opportunity to welcome you back.
Wish you all the best. Best Regards,
by NAMHYUCK from korea
풀빌라에서의 하루는 너무나 좋았습니다.
직장동료들과의 여행이었는데 다들 만족스러워 했네요.
다음에 이용하게 되면 2일 이상 머무를 계획입니다.
시내까지의 먼 거리는 단점일 수 있지만 다른 한편으로는 장점이 될 수도 있었습니다. 택시이용에도 전혀 어려움이 없었구요.
Mar 23, 2016 by Customer Service Team, Hotel Management
Dear Mr. Namhyuck,
Empfehlenswertes Hotel in Mui Ne Posted Feb 24, 2016 Preiswertes und gut ausgestattetes Hotel in etwas abgelegener Lage. Das heisst, man hat seine Ruhe, ist jedoch in 5 Minuten mit dem Taxi fuer c. Eur 3 am Touri Boulevard. Fruehstueck ist sehr gut. Hotel ist vor allem zu empfehlen fuer Paare. Comment from Hotel Management
Mar 30, 2016 by Customer Service Team, Hotel Management
Thank you very much for your review regarding your last stay in our property!
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’Keeping History Above Water: Annapolis’ Conference Program Announced
"Keeping History Above Water: Annapolis" Conference Program Announced
Second edition of conference hosted by the City of Annapolis, with support from the Newport Restoration Foundation, addresses the impact of sea level rise on cultural heritage
Jun 27, 2017, 14:10 ET
NEWPORT, R.I., June 27, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Newport Restoration Foundation and the City of Annapolis are pleased to announce that the official program for the second Keeping History Above Water conference has been finalized to take place on October 29 – November 1, 2017 in Annapolis, Maryland. The City of Annapolis will be hosting this international gathering of preservation, economic development, and military and scientific experts to advance knowledge as communities around the world prepare for the impact of rising tides, sea level rise, and land subsidence. With the support of Newport Restoration Foundation, who developed and organized the first Keeping History Above Water conference in April 2016 in Newport, Rhode Island, the second conference will advance the discussion of climate heritage and sea level rise as the event now travels to other coastal communities that face similar issues.
Conference registration is open and is expected to sell out quickly. All conference registrations must be completed by Monday, October 16, 2017. No on-site registration will be available. To register, please visit http://historyabovewater.org/2017-conference. For information or questions about the conference, please contact Anne Egan, 2017 Conference Manager at aegan@onpointmeetings.com.
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May 18, 2017, 11:41 ET
Preview: Rhode Island School Of Design And Newport Restoration Foundation Team Up To Virtually Resist Sea Level Rise
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OsCene 2010 exhibition
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Art is an affliction first passed to humankind through a roundworm parasite linked to wildcats; it perpetuates itself through repeated viewing of the images the infected persons create. Today's Groupon perpetuates the aesthetic plague with two tickets to the Laguna Art Museum for $12, a $24 value. Your Groupon is valid for both general admission and special exhibit OsCene 2010: Contemporary Art and Culture in OC. This Groupon is valid from February 22 through May 16. OsCene 2010 gets at the heart of the Laguna Art Museum's focus: the latest contemporary art and culture in Orange County. Although the museum itself mainly features paintings, OsCene 2010 will contain all forms of media, from painting and sculpture to video, architecture, performance, puppies, music, film, and cheese. The images on view will cover a broad and often bizarre spectrum, including colorful heaps of roller derby girls, Snow White chatting up Obama, and pairs of naked men contorting their bodies in domestic surroundings. Also scheduled are a number of programmed events, including lectures, artist panels, film screenings, and a concert series. A few featured artists include indie rock duo I Hate You Just Kidding, documentarian Carole Zavala, and photographer/filmmaker Jeff Hornbaker. The Laguna Art Museum also owns a notable permanent collection. The special focus of the museum is the art of California, its artistic history, and supporting contemporary California artists. This tradition stems from the museum's roots as an artists’ colony in the 1930s, when artists burrowed long tunnels into the sand and lived beneath the beach in hives of collective harmony. For those who think that everything in southern California is thirty minutes away and no more than thirty years old, the Laguna Art Museum begs to differ. Situated near the beachfront and surrounded by palm trees, the museum facade looks equal parts stately institution and welcoming beach house, the latter aided by numerous pink waterslides and orange-trunked lifeguards. Today's Groupon expires on May 16, 2010, the final day of the OsCene 2010 exhibition.
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Curr Biol. 2017 Dec 18;27(24):3783-3795.e8. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2017.11.014. Epub 2017 Dec 5.
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Once upon a time.. I created a Nacho Libre poster for a friends birthday and he LOVED it! In fact he quoted it so much that his roommates hated him for it. So then I thought to myself, "Hmm, maybe there is a market for movie quote posters..."
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So I had this crazy idea one day. THERE are ALOT of photographers and graphic designers out there. There are even ALOT of photographers and graphic…
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The Ghost of Freedom: A History of the Caucasus / Edition 1 by Charles King | 9780195177756 | Hardcover | Barnes & Noble
The Ghost of Freedom: A History of the Caucasus / Edition 1
ISBN-13: 9780195177756
The Caucasus mountains rise at the intersection of Europe, Russia, and the Middle East. A land of astonishing natural beauty and a dizzying array of ancient cultures, the Caucasus for most of the twentieth century lay inside the Soviet Union, before movements of national liberation created newly independent countries and sparked the devastating war in
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The Caucasus mountains rise at the intersection of Europe, Russia, and the Middle East. A land of astonishing natural beauty and a dizzying array of ancient cultures, the Caucasus for most of the twentieth century lay inside the Soviet Union, before movements of national liberation created newly independent countries and sparked the devastating war in Chechnya.Combining riveting storytelling with insightful analysis, The Ghost of Freedom is the first general history of the modern Caucasus, stretching from the beginning of Russian imperial expansion up to the rise of new countries after the Soviet Union's collapse. In evocative and accessible prose, Charles King reveals how tsars, highlanders, revolutionaries, and adventurers have contributed to the fascinating history of this borderland, providing an indispensable guide to the complicated histories, politics, and cultures of this intriguing frontier. Based on new research in multiple languages, the book shows how the struggle for freedom in the mountains, hills, and plains of the Caucasus has been a perennial theme over the last two hundred yearsa struggle which has led to liberation as well as to new forms of captivity. The book sheds valuable light on the origins of modern disputes, including the ongoing war in Chechnya, conflicts in Georgia and Azerbaijan, and debates over oil from the Caspian Sea and its impact on world markets.Ranging from the salons of Russian writers to the circus sideshows of America, from the offices of European diplomats to the villages of Muslim mountaineers, The Ghost of Freedom paints a rich portrait of one of the world's most turbulent and least understood regions.
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Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ixOn Words xiiiChronology xviiMaps xixIntroduction: Nature's Bulwark 31 Empires and Boundaries 20Imperial Dreams 22Kings and Khans 32Life on the Line 39"Ermolov Comes!" 45Captives 532 Rule and Resistance 64The Murid Way 67Raiding and Retribution 73The Imam and the Viceroy 77"The Tribes that Remain" 923 The Imaginary Caucasus 99Inventing the Highlander 100Prisoners, Superfluous Men, and Mopingers 109Convoy to Tiflis 119"There Is Something to Be Gained on the Heights" 123Eros and the Circassian 1334 Nations and Revolutions 142Bazaar and Boomtown 145The Uses of War 153Phantom Republics 161Exiles 173Cleansing 1825 Time of Troubles 200Brothers and Rivals 201Land and Struggle 210Whose Nations? Whose States? 220The Tragic North 231Conclusion: Continental Shift 243Epilogue: Friends, Foes, and Patrons 251Notes 263On Sources 281Index 289
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