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To manage the sugar and energy level both, kids with Type 1 or Type II diabetes need to stay on healthy diet. When we say healthy diet it means balanced diet.
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Salt is important for human body. Salt is involved in regulating the water content of our body.
They are popular in Tibet, China, Bhutan..
Having diabetes does not mean that you should not eat the food that you want to but make sure to eat healthier food.
Some fruits and vegetables are better for managing your diabetes than others.
Roast them in little oil on a tava. Rap it in chapatti or put in your bread. Delicious in wraps, salads, and sandwiches.
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Skyharbor Plot New Album, Europe Tour
The prog rock/metal band’s founder/guitarist Keshav Dhar says their “bipolar” third full-length will be ready by early next month
Delhi-based guitarist-producer Keshav Dhar is just being modest when he jokes that Skyharbor’s upcoming headline Europe tour is a way to “remind people we still exist”. On the contrary, theÂ progressive rock/metal band is one of the few outfits who have an inter-continental fanbase, just like their lineup. After all, fans from around the world pleading for shows from the multinational progressive rock/metal band and eating up every new transmission, including, most recently, their music video for the 2015 single “Blind Side.”
Skyharbor will head out on a three-week Europe soujourn starting October 1st, alongside Glaswegian prog metal act Sithu Aye and Czech instrumental metallers Modern Day Babylon. Their second tour with American vocalist Eric Emery [who joined in mid-2015, replacing UK’s Dan Tompkins], Dhar says the band is now thinking long-term with both, touring and recording. The yet-to-be-named third full-length album, which includes their singles “Out of Time” and “Blind Side,” is nearly wrapped up. This time around, Dhar is keeping it in-house, mixing and mastering the album himself, similar to their breakout 2012 debut Blinding White Noise: Illusion and Chaos. Dhar adds, “We were always a studio band and sometimes a side project for people in the band. So we used to spend all the money on the music, creating music videos and stuff as well. But when you’re a live band, you have to spend a lot to be on tour.” With a set at the Pune edition of Bacardi NH7 Weekender also announced, Dhar says there’s also an India tour in the works for December.
It helps that they had a good amount of revenue pour in from digital sales of their 2014 album Guiding Lights to divert it into the touring expenses. On the 10-track third album ”“ their first that might be self-released ”“ there was originally a vast concept story themed around characters (as the artwork for their first two singles hinted) but Dhar says there’s only a vague concept behind the songs. He adds, “Stylistically, there are some really aggressive songs, some screaming and stuff that’s a throwback to the first album. I feel like Guiding Lights wasn’t all that dynamic, but this is bipolar. There are some really pretty songs and some really heavy songs.”
The next single off the album is tentatively slated to release just before the tour in October, for which a music video is also in the works. The band has roped in Montreal-based filmmaker and animator Michael Di Lonardo, who worked on their video for “Evolution.” Dhar says, “It’s mostly animation. There’s us playing and a story as well. It’s got this insane Hollywood-level action shit going on.”


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Waze (free) is a fun mashup of GPS navigation, social networking and gaming apps that uses the information gathered from the location of users' phones to offer directions and live traffic reports. As reported by Joshua Brustein of the New York Times Bits blog, Waze is now able to change maps in real time to reflect temporary road closures.
Waze gathers traffic speed info from drivers' phones, and currently has about 40 million users contributing to the stream of data. Unfortunately, if a road is closed suddenly because of weather or a bad crash, the Waze system has no way of knowing about the closure to change maps accordingly.
The folks at Waze decided to call upon drivers for help. Drivers currently get "points" for allowing the app to track their speed or by pointing out construction and speed traps. If drivers are stopped due to a closure, they can now report it for extra points. As Waze's algorithms begin to receive more and more driver verification of a road closure, the system begins routing other drivers around the blockage.
Waze is also being used in some other new ways in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The company worked with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to pass along information about gas stations that were out of fuel, allowing the agency to deploy its refueling trucks where they were needed most. Waze is also now supplying information to the Georgia Department of Transportation to help create reports for electronic traffic signs on major highways and plans to expand that program more in the future.

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Josef Newgarden won the latest Texas shootout for the NTT IndyCar Series, holding off Alexander Rossi for the win Saturday night in the DXC Technology 600 at Texas Motor Speedway.
Newgarden, in the No. 2 Fitzgerald USA Team Penske Chevrolet, led the final 47 laps on the 1.5-mile superspeedway. He and Rossi went wheel to wheel numerous times in the closing 10 laps as the Andretti Autosport driver tried overtaking maneuvers on the outside heading into Turn 1. Newgarden thwarted each attempt and held on by 0.8164 of a second to collect his 13th career win, third this season and first on a superspeedway.

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The occupants of this car which crashed over a bank near the intersection of Whareora and Mill Roads early on Saturday walked away.
A woman died after her car crashed down a bank on Whakapirau Rd near Maungaturoto on Saturday afternoon.
A member of the public noticed skid marks going off the road and down a bank near the road's intersection with State Highway 12, at 1.45pm.
The car was found on its roof and the driver and sole occupant had died at the scene.
The woman's death means Northland's road toll for the year has now soared to 23.
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating what is the third road fatality in Northland in a horror week.
Last Wednesday, a 43-year-old man died after the vehicle he was driving and a truck travelling in the opposite direction collided on State Highway 1, Waipu.
The truck driver was uninjured, despite the vehicle jack-knifing and going through a farm fence before ending up in a paddock off the northbound lane.
That fatality followed another crash on SH1 south of Whangarei on June 16 that claimed the life of tattooist David Hart, 45.
Wayne Ewers, the region's senior roading police officer, has spoken out strongly several times this year about the high rate of road deaths.
Northland Police have just taken part in a month-long national policing campaign to emphasise road safety.
While the latest two deaths are still under investigation and the causes not yet made public, most of the fatalities to date have involved unsafe driving practises, including not wearing seatbelts.
In some cases crashes may have been caused by medical conditions.


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Special Pre-Thanksgiving Homeless Outreach in Down
Eastern Standard Time
Rotary Club of South Miami
American Legion Hall 7710 SW 59th Ave
South Miami, 33143
A very special pre-Thanksgiving Homeless Outreach in Downtown Miami!
We all need love and support for the holidays and South Dade's homeless population is concentrated in Downtown Miami, for this...

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Earl Scruggs has passed away at the age of 88. His prowess with the banjo was legendary and inspired several generations of pickers including Steve Martin and maybe even George Segal.
With Lester Flatt, the theme song for 'The Beverly Hillbillies' brought new fans to the instrument and the original composition "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" became a world-wide hit when it was used in "Bonnie & Clyde".
Flatt and Scruggs appeared as themselves in several episodes of 'The Beverly Hillbillies' and he teamed up with Martin for an appearance on 'Late Show with David Letterman'.
Here are a few remembrances of his contributions to the soundtrack of Toobworld:
Good night and may God bless....


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LOS ANGELES: HBO has partnered with Sky for horror-comedy series "The Baby".
Created by Sian Robins-Grace and Lucy Gaymer, the show is described as a "funny, raw examination of motherhood as an institution".
The series will be produced by SISTER and Proverbial Pictures, HBO said in a press release.
"When 38-year-old Natasha is unexpectedly landed with a baby, her life of doing what she wants, when she wants, dramatically implodes."
"Controlling, manipulative and with violent powers, the baby twists Natasha's life into a horror show. Where does it come from? What does it want? And what lengths will Natasha have to go to in order to get her life back?" the official logline of the series read.
Robins-Grace and Lucy Gaymer said the show will explore the powerful anxiety around the question of whether or not to have children.
"The ambivalence of not knowing, the bafflement at everyone else's certainty and the suspicion that the whole thing is one millennia-long scam. We're thrilled to be working with such a phenomenal team of producers to help us bring this weird baby into the world with HBO and Sky," they said.
The eight-episode first season will be executive produced by Jane Featherstone, Carolyn Strauss, Naomi de Pear, Katie Carpenter and Robins-Grace. It will start production in the UK in 2021.


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- ■Cargo cover, rear rigid, 3-piece composite, stowable onboard
- ■Engine, Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management, capable of running on unleaded or up to 85% ethanol (with Gas - 320 hp [238.6 kW] @ 5400 rpm, 335 lb-ft of torque [452.2 N-m] @ 4000 rpm, with E85 ethanol - 326 hp [243.1 kW] @ 5300 rpm, 348 lb-ft of torque [469.8 N-m] @ 4400 rpm), iron block
- ■Pedals, power-adjustable for accelerator and brake
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Air bags, dual-stage frontal, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (right-front passenger air bag status on overhead console) (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information)
Air bags, head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions with rollover sensor (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information)
Air bags, seat-mounted side-impact driver and right-front passenger (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information)
Daytime Running Lamps with automatic exterior lamp control
LATCH system, (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats
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| Published on Tue 16 Apr 2019 09:22 AM IST MALAYALAM VERSION
MALAPPURAM: Three persons were killed after a tanker lorry struck a goods auto in Malappuram. The incident happened at Koottilangadi in the district. The condition of two is stated to be serious. The dead has been identified as S K Sadath (40), S K Sabeer Ali (41) and Saidual Khan (37), natives of West Bengal.
The accident happened in front of the petrol pump in Koottilangadi on the Kozhikode-Palakkad national highway. The LPG tanker lorry from Mangalore struck the goods auto carrying concrete workers. The incident happened when the goods auto was coming out after filling fuel from the petrol pump.
Three workers died on the spot itself. Their bodies are kept at the taluk hospital in Malappuram.


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Soup and salad season is here and I couldn’t be more excited. Warm, inviting and fragrant, a good soup and a crisp salad are more than appetizers in my house, they’re a meal.
This is my take on French Onion Soup where I use chopped onions instead of the typical sliced for an easier and more satisfying experience. This recipe is a bit time consuming but more than worth the effort. So good!
Chopped French Onion Soup
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 small onions, chopped
- 8 cloves roasted garlic
- 30-40 oz beef stock
- 2 teaspoons thyme
- 2 tablespoons Dry Sherry (omit for Paleo)
In a medium to large stock pot, add butter, olive oil and chopped onions to the pan on medium high heat. You want to caramelize them, so stir often and heat until they began to turn brown or about 20 minutes. Add the roasted garlic, 30-40 ounces of beef stock, the thyme and sherry. Cook an additional 20 minutes on medium.
For restaurant style soup (not Paleo,) break up pieces of bread onto the top of the soup along with 2 tablespoons of Italian cheeses (Parmesan, Asiago, Fontina, Romano) and broil on high until the cheese begins to brown and is bubbling. Enjoy!
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FOUR STARS. ONE OF THE YEAR’S BEST THRILLERS.
— Tom Huddleston, NY Daily News
A TAUT, SEDUCTIVE THRILLER. One of those movies that arrives every now and then with a canny sense of how to grab our attention and hold it in a tightening grip.
— Joe Morgenstern, Time Out New York
EXQUISITE. AN EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT THRILLER. Don Johnson steals the film.
— Ernest Hardy, The Wall Street Journal
****! Until Quentin Tarantino makes his next movie, Jim Mickle is the guy to watch.
— Elizabeth Weitzman, The Village Voice
Presented by IFC Films | United States | May 23rd, 2014 | 109 MINS | R
How can a split-second decision change your life? While investigating noises in his house one balmy Texas night in 1989, Richard Dane puts a bullet in the brain of a low-life burglar, Freddy Russell. Although he’s hailed as a small-town hero, Dane soon finds himself fearing for his family’s safety when Freddy’s ex-con father, Ben, rolls into town; hell-bent on revenge. However, not all is as it seems. Shortly after Dane kills the home intruder, his life begins to unravel into a dark underworld of corruption and violence. Twists and turns continue to pile up as the film reaches its inevitable destination: a gore-soaked dead end.
Michael C. Hall brings a shell-shocked vulnerability to his portrayal of Dane that contrasts perfectly with the grizzled “badasses” portrayed by Sam Shepard and Don Johnson. Directed with an excellent eye for the visual poetry of noir, this pulpy, southern-fried mystery is a throwback to an older breed of action films; one where every punch and shotgun blast opens up both physical and spiritual wounds. Cold in July is hard to shake as an east Texas summer.
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- Rene Bastian
- Adam Folk
- Marie Savare
- Jean Baptiste Babin
- David Atlan-Jackson
- Joel Thibout
- Jim Mickle
- Nick Damici
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Pretty, vintage-style snips or Chinese Butterfly scissors for Bonsai, flowers, decoupage, appliqué and other crafts. They also make very attractive grape scissors for a cheese board.
Whatever the use, these wonderfully designed gardener's metal scissors are comfortable to use, very sharp and effective. (They also sit very nicely inside a Nutscene ball of twine)
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Wisconsin co. won’t reopen flood-damaged Nebraska jerky plant
BELLEVUE, Neb. — A Wisconsin-based company has decided to not reopen its flood-damaged plant in eastern Nebraska.
Jack Link’s spokesman Abbey Miller told the Lincoln Journal Star that the Missouri River flooding in March overwhelmed the company’s Bellevue plant.
The plant sits just east of Offutt Air Force Base, which sustained millions of dollars in damage. Miller says the company did extensive testing of the facility before deciding against resuming production there.
The Nebraska Labor Department says about 60 people worked at the Bellevue plant. Jack Link’s, which is headquartered in Minong, Wisconsin, bought the facility in 2012 from Skylark Meats.
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|Publication number||US6578854 B2|
|Application number||US 09/918,757|
|Publication date||Jun 17, 2003|
|Filing date||Jul 30, 2001|
|Priority date||Jul 30, 2001|
|Also published as||US20030019684, WO2003011640A2|
|Publication number||09918757, 918757, US 6578854 B2, US 6578854B2, US-B2-6578854, US6578854 B2, US6578854B2|
|Inventors||Fredrick D. Wucherpfennig, David J. Boyer|
|Original Assignee||Solorider Industries, Inc.|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (39), Referenced by (48), Classifications (24), Legal Events (10)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to personal mobility vehicles primarily for use by disabled persons. More specifically, the present invention relates to a personal mobility vehicle incorporating a seat assembly capable of being swiveled in a substantially horizontal plane, as well as, being capable of being raised and tilted so as to put a rider into an at least partially elevated stance.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Personal mobility vehicles, such as wheelchairs and carts, are well known in the art for providing disabled persons with a means for transport. Various mechanisms and functionality have been incorporated into personal mobility vehicles to increase the ability of disabled persons to perform various tasks.
Wheelchair-type personal mobility vehicles are typically characterized by a relatively short wheel base and a narrow width, so that they can be used in interior spaces where they must fit through narrow doorways and negotiate in small spaces. Given these severe size constraints, powered wheelchairs typically have a limited range and a rather low top speed making them ill-suited to use outdoors when covering relatively long distances. Furthermore, because of their very short wheelbase, they are not well suited to travel over irregular surfaces such as lawns and dirt paths, which may include steep grades that would cause the wheelchair to become unstable.
Because they typically do duty as leg replacements for disabled persons, wheelchairs have been designed that attempt to minimize the limitations of a disabled person in his or her day to day activities. As mentioned above, one feature known to be incorporated into certain wheelchairs is a tilting and/or lifting seat as is described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,076,304; 5,346,280; 5,363,934; 5,772,226; 6,125,957; 6,192,533; and 6,231,067. The seats in each of these wheelchairs is described as elevating the user into a “standing” position. In all but U.S. Pat. No. 5,363,934, the seat bottom's front edge is tilted downwardly while the seat back is raised and maintained at a substantially vertical orientation. Three of the described chairs (U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,346,280; 4,076,304; and 6,192,533) require stabilizer legs that contact the ground when the user is in the “standing” position to prevent the wheelchair from inadvertently tipping over. In general the very narrow track of the described wheelchairs, with or without stabilization would not be acceptable for use in tasks involving substantial dynamic movement, such as swinging a golf club. Furthermore, given the short wheel base, these vehicles would be particularly unstable on sloped ground, especially when combined with the dynamic movement of the user.
None of the wheelchairs described in the aforementioned patents permit the seat to be swiveled. It is to be appreciated that because of the short wheel base and track width of wheelchairs that swiveling the seat and subsequently raising the seat into a “standing” position would almost assuredly make the wheelchair and user unstable and subject to tipping.
Cart-type personal mobility vehicles are on the other hand more suitable for providing mobility over irregular surfaces as they have longer wheelbases and track widths, providing for greater stability than wheelchairs. Furthermore, because of their increased sized they can utilize larger motors and larger battery packs which provide for a greater range of travel. Because carts are typically too large for indoor use, they are typically designed around specific outdoor uses. One use of cart-type personal mobility vehicles includes transporting disabled and other persons around a golf course, where the distances traveled and the uneven terrain make wheelchairs impractical. It is also to be appreciated that the relatively high pressure exerted by the wheelchair's points of contact with the ground makes it un-usable on a golf course due to the likelihood of either damaging the grounds or becoming stuck.
Since cart-type personal mobility vehicles typically include a steering wheel or steering tiller, several carts have been described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,341,894; 5,727,642; and 5,950,751 that swivel the rider to the side, wherein the rider can more easily perform activities that require him to be facing in the direction of the task being performed. It is of particular note that all of the carts described in the aforementioned patents relate to providing both a transport means and a platform from which a disabled person can participate in golf. It is to be appreciated that neither of the described carts permit the seat to be raised and tilted as to put the rider into a “standing” position.
A mobility vehicle for use by disabled persons is described. In one embodiment, the mobility vehicle comprises a chassis or framework coupled with a wheeled drive system. A seat assembly is pivotally attached to the chassis for swiveling movement about an axis of rotation. The seat assembly includes a seat bottom, a seat back and a tilt mechanism coupled to the seat back and bottom. The tilt mechanism is configured for moving the seat assembly between a first position wherein the seat bottom is generally horizontal and a second position, wherein the seat bottom is tilted to an angle relative to horizontal. In both tilt positions the seat back is maintained in a generally vertical orientation. In variations of this embodiment, a releasable restraining mechanism is provided to hold the seat in one or more swivel positions, and a canopy is provided for shading the rider that retracts as the seat assembly is moved into its second position. Preferably, the tilting of the seat assembly is accomplished by a linear actuator that is attached to the seat back at one end.
In another embodiment, the mobility vehicle comprises a seat assembly incorporating a linear actuator and a four bar linkage to facilitate the tilting of the seat bottom and movement of the seat back is described. The seat bottom is moveable from a fully retracted position wherein the seat bottom is generally horizontal to a fully tilted position wherein the seat bottom forms an angle with a horizontal plane. Actuation of the linear actuator acting through the seat back and four bar linkage causes the seat bottom to tilt, while the orientation of the seat back relative to horizontal is maintained at a relatively constant angle.
In another embodiment, the seat bottom of the seat assembly is pivotally attached to a swivel frame of the seat assembly at its front edge such that the seat bottom is tilted by raising a rear edge of the seat bottom about a horizontal axis defined by the pivotal connection. In variations of this embodiment the seat back is raised in unison with the rear edge of the seat bottom, while the angle of the seat back does not change significantly.
In yet another embodiment, a mobility vehicle is described that incorporates a seat assembly wherein the seat bottom of the seat assembly can be both swiveled about a vertical axis and tilted to angles in excess of 25 degrees. By tilting the seat bottom, a person seated thereon can be moved from a sitting position to a standing stance.
FIG. 1 is an isometric illustration of a personal mobility vehicle in the form of a golf cart according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an isometric illustration of a golf cart similar to FIG. 1, wherein the seat assembly has been swiveled to one side of the cart.
FIG. 3 is an isometric illustration of a golf cart similar to FIG. 2, wherein the seat has been tilted and raised to place the rider in a pseudo-standing position suitable for hitting a golf ball with a golf club.
FIG. 4 Is a top view of a personal mobility vehicle with the seat assembly removed and cutouts provided to show the location of the batteries and the motor.
FIG. 5 is a partial rear view of the seat assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a cross sectional view of a portion of the seat assembly taken along line 6—6 of FIG. 5.
FIG. 7 is a cross sectional view of the seat assembly taken along line 7—7 of FIG. 5.
FIG. 8 is a cross sectional view of the seat assembly taken along line 8—8 of FIG. 5.
FIG. 9 is an isometric bottom view of the seat bottom of the seat assembly.
FIG. 10 is an isometric bottom view of the swivel frame of the seat assembly.
FIG. 11 is an isometric top view of the pivot bracket of the seat assembly.
FIG. 12 is a rear view of the personal mobility vehicle with the seat assembly swiveled so that it is facing sideways.
FIG. 13 is a rear view similar to FIG. 12, wherein the seat has been raised and tilted.
FIG. 14 is a rear view similar to FIG. 13 also showing a rider in the raised and tilted seat in a pseudo-standing position.
FIG. 15 is a schematic side view of the linkage and pivots of the seat tilting mechanism with the seat in the retracted position.
FIG. 16 is a schematic side view similar to FIG. 15, except the seat is shown in a raised and tilted position.
FIG. 17 is a flow chart illustrating a method for playing golf using a personal mobility vehicle of the present invention.
A personal mobility vehicle for a disabled person incorporating a seat assembly that both rotates about an axis and tilts upwardly to move the disabled person into a pseudo-standing position is described. In an exemplary embodiment, the mobility vehicle is a golf cart for use by a paraplegic. The cart provides storage for golf clubs, and a convenient means for traveling the golf course. To hit a golf ball the user can swivel the seat to the right, left or towards a rearwardly facing position that clears the sides of the vehicle so that the user may freely swing a golf club. Furthermore, the seat can be tilted forward and raised upwardly while the backrest is maintained in a generally vertical orientation to facilitate hitting a golf ball from the pseudo-standing position.
It is to be appreciated that although the present invention is described below in terms of a golf cart, the present invention can be utilized in a wide variety of personal mobility vehicles for a variety of uses as would be obvious to one of skill in the art with the benefit of this disclosure. For instance, a personal mobility vehicle incorporating the advantages of the present invention can be utilized by a disabled person as a means for transportation, wherein the swiveling and tilting functions, utilized alone or together, provide the user with an easier means of ingress or egress or the ability to reach things that would be unreachable in the driving position.
A personal mobility vehicle 10 in the form of a golf cart is illustrated in FIGS. 1-3. FIG. 4 is a top view of the vehicle sans the seat assembly illustrating various features located beneath the bodywork. The vehicle 10 typically comprises a pair of front wheels 12 and a rear pair of wheels 14, wherein each pair of wheels is connected with the framework 16 (or chassis) of the vehicle through a conventional suspension system (not shown). In the preferred embodiment, a conventional ladder frame chassis is utilized. The front pair of wheels 12 are pivotal relative to the framework 16 and are coupled with a steering tiller 18 through a conventional steering mechanism (not shown). The steering tiller 18 includes a handlebar 20 and a control console 22 with the necessary operational controls to accelerate and decelerate the vehicle. An electrical motor 24 (not shown in detail) including associated gearing is typically coupled with the rear wheels 14. A body 26 and a seat assembly 28 are attached to the framework 16. The seat assembly 28 incorporates a swivel mechanism 30 (as best seen in FIGS. 7 and 8 and as described in a following section) that permits the seat assembly 28 to be rotated up to 360 degrees relative to its axis of attachment to the framework 16. The seat assembly also incorporates a seat tilting mechanism 32 (as best seen in FIGS. 12-16 and described in a following section) that raises and tilts the seat while maintaining the seat back 36 in a generally vertical orientation.
In a preferred embodiment of the vehicle 10, three batteries 38A-C are mounted to the framework 16 proximate the front wheels 12 in a y-shaped configuration, such that one battery 38A is laterally disposed and mounted in front of the axles of the front wheels 12. The other two batteries 38B and C are mounted behind but in close proximity to the front axles in a generally lateral disposition while also extending rearwardly from the longitudinal axis of the vehicle to provide clearance for the front wheels 12. Furthermore, the batteries 38A-C are located relatively low to the ground to help provide the vehicle with a low center of gravity. By locating the relatively heavy batteries (typically deep cycle lead acid batteries) near the front of the vehicle, they act as a counterbalance to the relatively heavy motor 24, the seat assembly 28 and rider, all of which are located near the rear wheels 14 of the vehicle.
Because of the low center of gravity of the vehicle combined with the counterbalancing locations of the batteries 38A-C and a relatively wide track, the vehicle remains stable when the rider swivels the seat assembly 28 to one side and leans in that direction. The vehicle is also stable when the rider faces the seat assembly 28 rearwardly and leans off the back of the vehicle. The vehicle's stability permits the rider to be raised into a pseudo-standing position without the use of support arms or other bracing devices. As described above, support arms or bracing devices are often required in prior art wheelchairs which have tilting seats to prevent the wheelchair from tipping over when the user is in a pseudo-standing position.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,950,751, which is commonly owned with this application, describes a golf cart type personal mobility vehicle incorporating a centralized beam chassis with batteries mounted near the front wheels with a seat assembly and a motor being mounted proximate the rear wheels and is hereby incorporated in its entirety by reference.
The Swivel Mechanism
As mentioned above, the seat assembly 28 can be swiveled up to 360 degrees through a swivel mechanism 30 permitting the rider to place the seat assembly in a variety of positions suitable for performing various tasks including: (1) a forward facing position utilized when driving the vehicle (see FIG. 1); (2) a side facing position which can be utilized when exiting the vehicle or hitting a golf ball (see FIGS. 2 and 3); and (3) a rearwardly facing position (not shown) that can also be used for hitting a golf ball or exiting the vehicle.
The exemplary swivel mechanism 30 includes a swivel frame 40, which is illustrated alone in FIG. 10 and is shown in context in FIGS. 7 and 8. The swivel frame 40 comprises two spaced and longitudinally extending tubular cantilever members 42. The cantilever members are joined by cross brace 44 proximate their front ends. The front end of each cantilever member comprises a solid front pivot piece that has a front pivot hole 120 extending through it. The pivot hole 120 is utilized to pivotally couple the swivel frame 40 to support framework 122 of the seat bottom 34 as will be described in greater detail below. Between the front end of each cantilever member 42 and location of the cross brace 44, a vertical bolt hole 46 passes through the cantilever member for receiving a fastener to secure a pivot bracket 48 (shown in FIG. 11) of the seat tilting mechanism 32 to the swivel frame 40 for reasons that will be described in the next section.
Moving rearwardly along the cantilever members 42, a spring retaining bracket 50 is mounted to one of the cantilever members and has a hole passing through it in which threaded adjustment rod 52 is received. One end of the threaded adjustment rod has a nut 54 threaded on to it, wherein the nut is braced against the forwardly facing vertical surface of the spring bracket 50. The other end of the threaded adjustment rod has a hole passing through it, wherein a first hooked end of a coiled extension spring 56 is secured. Approximately midway along the cantilever members 42, a horizontal bore 58 passes through each cantilever member, each bore 58 being aligned with the other. A cylindrical tube 60 extends perpendicularly and laterally from the outside face of each cantilever member and circumscribes the horizontal bore 58. The cylindrical tubes 60 are adapted to receive a brake lever shaft 62.
Proximate the rear end of the cantilever members 42, a brake and swivel pin mounting plate 64 spans the distance between the cantilever members and is affixed thereto. A downwardly extending vertical swivel pin 66 is attached to mounting plate proximate the mounting plate's lateral center axis. Two bolt holes 68 are also provided near the rear of the mounting plate 64 to secure a disk brake caliper 70 to the swivel frame 40.
The swivel mechanism 30 further comprises a disk brake caliper 70 and associated actuation linkage. The actuation linkage includes the aforementioned brake lever shaft 62, which passes through the cylindrical tubes 60 and is orientated perpendicularly to the cantilever frame members 42. As shown in FIG. 5, the brake lever shaft 62 extends laterally beyond the left and right edges of the seat bottom 34. Handle members 72 are clamped onto the right and left ends of the brake lever shaft 62 and extend longitudinally in a generally horizontal direction perpendicularly to the brake lever shaft. A hand grip comprised of a foam or other resilient material may cover the ends of the handle members 72.
The actuation linkage further comprises a two piece swivel lock block 74 that is clamped to the portion of the brake lever shaft 62 located in between the cantilever members 42 in general longitudinal alignment with the coiled extension spring 56. The swivel lock block also extends vertically a short distance above the brake lever shaft 62, wherein a pair of bores 76 extend laterally through the swivel lock block. One bore has a second hooked end of the extension spring 56 received in it while the other bore has a laterally extending end portion of a generally longitudinally extending caliper actuation rod 78 received in it.
The disk brake caliper 70 is attached to the mounting plate by fasteners received through the bolt holes 68 in the mounting plate 64. The caliper utilized in the preferred embodiment is either a model MB1 caliper manufactured by Tol-o-matic, or a series BA caliper manufactured by Thomas Manufacturing. The mechanical caliper 70 moves one of two opposing pads 80 towards the other when actuated. Specifically, a drive screw (not shown) attached at one end to the backside of one brake pad is driven vertically when the screw is partially rotated. A lever arm 82 is coupled with the drive screw. The rear end of the caliper actuation rod 78 is received in a hole at the distal end of the lever arm 82 as is shown in FIG. 7.
As best shown in FIG. 8, the seat pin 66 is received in a seat post 84 for rotational movement within the seat post. Preferably, the swivel pin 66 is supported by a bearing 86 intervening between the seat post and swivel pin. A brake disk 88 is fixedly mounted to the top of the seat post 84. The brake disk 88 extends outwardly from the seat post 84 with a portion of the disk received in between the opposing pads 80 of the disk brake caliper 70. The seat post 84 has a plurality of vertically aligned apertures 85 extending through the post that correspond to a pair of aligned apertures 89 in a seat mounting sleeve 90 that is connected to the vehicles framework 16. The height of the seat relative to the vehicle may be adjusted by moving the seat post 84 upwardly or downwardly in the seat mounting sleeve 90 to align the desired pair of apertures 85 in the post with the pair of apertures 89 in the mounting sleeve and securing the a shoulder bolt 92 through the aligned apertures.
As can be best seen in FIG. 8, the swivel pin 66, which defines the axis of rotation of the seat assembly 28 is preferably located behind the rear edge of the seat bottom 34, such that the swivel frame 40 is essentially a cantilever on which the rest of the seat assembly 28 is supported. This configuration permits the vehicle 10 to have a relatively wide track, since the swiveling portion of the seat assembly 28 is swung outwardly from the longitudinal center of the vehicle as can be seen in FIG. 12. Accordingly, the track of the vehicle 10 is greater than the track of prior art vehicle in which the seat bottom 34 is centered about the swivel axis. Advantageously, the wider track provides a significantly higher degree of vehicle stability than narrow track prior art vehicles, especially when the rider has swiveled the seat assembly to one side and has tilted the seat bottom 34 upwardly.
Operation of the Swivel Mechanism
Nominally, the disk brake caliper 70 is biased in the closed position by the extension spring 56 which acts through the swivel lock block 74 and the caliper actuation rod 78. In the closed position, the opposing brake pads 80 are forced against the brake disk 88 preventing rotational movement of seat frame assembly 28 relative to the fixed brake disk, effectively locking the seat assembly 28 in place.
To swivel the seat assembly 28 about the seat post 84, the rider moves the brake caliper 70 into the open position by pulling upwardly on the handle members 72. This causes (1) the brake lever shaft 62 to rotate clockwise, (2) the brake caliper actuator shaft to be pushed rearwardly, and (3) the brake lever arm 82 to rotate counterclockwise, thereby turning the drive screw and raising the top disk brake pad off of the brake disk. Consequently, the seat assembly 28 is freed for rotational movement at the swivel pin 66. Once the seat assembly 28 has been rotated to the desired position, the handle members 72 are released and the extension spring 56 pulls the brake caliper 70 into its closed position with the brake pads 80 pressed against the disk 88 preventing further pivotal movement of the seat assembly.
The swivel mechanism 30 described above is merely exemplary and numerous variations are contemplated as would be obvious to one of skill in the art with the benefit of this disclosure. For instance, the extension spring could be integrated with the mechanical brake caliper. Furthermore, the mechanical brake caliper could be replaced with a hydraulic brake caliper and a suitable hydraulic actuation mechanism. Additionally, any number of variations relative to the configuration of the seat framework is contemplated that permit the seat to rotate freely.
In other variations of the swivel mechanism, the disk brake may be replaced with any other suitable type of lock mechanism. For example, a motor and drive chain or belt configuration could be utilized, wherein activating the motor causes the seat to rotate and the motor includes a brake mechanism to lock the seat in place when the motor is not activated. In another variation, a ratcheting mechanism could be used to hold the seat in place with a release provided to disengage the ratchet when rotational movement of the seat is desired.
The Seat Tilting Mechanism
As briefly described above, in a preferred embodiment of the invention the seat bottom 34 can be raised at its rear end about a pivot at its front end to move the rider into a pseudo-standing position as is best illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 14. As the seat bottom 34 is raised, the seat back 36 remains at its generally vertical orientation. The seat bottom 34 can be tilted to an infinite number of positions between the upmost pseudo-standing position and the completely retracted substantially horizontal position. In the preferred embodiment the preferred amount of forward tilt of the seat bottom is between 25 degrees and 80 degrees. Tilt angles below 25 degrees are insufficient to put a rider in an upright “standing” stance. With angles in excess of 80 degrees, the seat bottom cannot support the rider as most of the rider's weight is transferred through his legs and feet, which in the case of a paraplegic disabled rider the legs cannot support the weight. The seat back is described herein and in the claims as having a vertical orientation in both the retracted and pseudo-standing (or upright) positions. It is to be understood that concerning the seat back that the use of the term “vertical” is not meant to imply a perfectly vertical orientation, rather the seat back may be canted off of a true vertical position somewhat. Likewise, the seat bottom may be canted at angles slightly off of true horizontal and still fall with the purview of the term “horizontal” as used herein concerning the seat bottom.
The tilting mechanism 32 is comprised of an articulated framework including a four bar linkage 102, pivotally connected seat bottom 34 and seat back 36, an electric linear actuator 104 with an associated control switch 106, and a restraining harness 108 preferably incorporating both seat and chest belts to restrain the rider when in a tilted (or pseudo-standing position). Side views of the tilt seat are provided in FIGS. 12-14 in both the fully retracted and fully tilted positions, as well as a view showing a rider in the seat in the pseudo-standing position. FIG. 5 provides a rear view of the tilt seat.
Referring to FIGS. 7, 12 and 13, the articulated framework includes a pivot bracket 48 that is laterally centered about and immovably bolted to the longitudinally extending cantilever members 42 of the swivel mechanism's swivel frame 40 through the vertical bores 46 at the front end of the cantilever members and verticals bores 111 through the pivot bracket 48. The pivot bracket is illustrated by itself in FIG. 11. The pivot bracket 48 includes a laterally extending portion 110 that has opposing ends that terminate in two upwardly extending arms 112. Each arm 112 has a laterally extending bore 114 that is aligned with the bore 114 of the other upwardly extending arm 112, wherein the bores are utilized for pivotally connecting a linkage arm 116 of the articulated framework to the pivot bracket 48 as will be described in detail below.
Referring to FIG. 9, the seat bottom 34 is typically comprised of the support framework 122 and a cushion 124 on which the rider sits. In the preferred embodiment, a pair of grab rails 126 are also provided along the side of the cushion 124 for use by a disabled rider to situate himself in the seat using his hands and arms. Along the front of each support framework 122, a pair of spaced pivot ears 128 extend downwardly with each pivot ear having a lateral front pivot hole 130 passing through it. The front pivot holes 130 are aligned with the pivot holes 120 of the swivel frame 40. A front pivot bolt 132 is received through each pair of corresponding pivot holes 120 and 130 to pivotally attach the seat bottom 34 to the swivel frame 40 as is best shown in FIG. 12. Accordingly, the seat bottom 34 is disposed for upward rotation in a forward direction about the front pivot bolts 132. The support framework 122 of the seat bottom 34 also has a pair of rearwardly extending arms 134 along the rear edge of the support framework 122, wherein each arm has a lateral rear pivot hole 136 passing through it as best shown in FIG. 9. The rear pivot holes 136 are adapted to receive a rear pivot bolt 138 for pivotally connecting the seat bottom 34 to the seat back 36.
Again referring to FIGS. 12-14, the seat back 36 is typically comprised of a support frame 140 and a cushioned pad 142 that supports the back of the rider. In the preferred embodiment, a pair of adjustable arm rests 144 are provided that can be moved from a generally horizontal first position as shown in FIG. 12 to a generally vertical second position as shown in FIG. 14. The seat back support frame has an inverted “u”-shape with two downwardly extending vertical legs 146 and a horizontal cross section 148 as best seen in FIG. 5. A linear actuator attachment piece 150 extends rearwardly from the cross section 148 and is adapted for pivotal connection to the linear actuator 104. A rear pivot hole 152 is provided at the bottom end of each vertical member 146 for receiving the rear pivot bolt 138 to pivotally join the seat back 36 with the seat bottom 34. Additionally in the preferred embodiment, a canopy pivot arm 154 of a retractable canopy 156 is pivotally attached to the rear pivot bolt 138 as is described in greater detail below. Each vertical member of the seat back support frame 140 also includes a second laterally extending hole 158 that is vertically spaced from the bottom end of the vertical members 146 by several inches. Left and right linkage arms 116 span from the corresponding second hole 158 in a vertical member 146 member to a corresponding bore 114 in one of the upwardly extending arms 112, and are pivotally connected to the seat back support frame 140 and the pivot bracket 48 by corresponding pivot bolts that pass through bolt holes in the linkage arms 116 and the bores and holes in the pivot bracket 48 and seat back support frame 140. The linkage arms 160 act to hold the seat back 36 in its substantially vertical position regardless of the degree of tilt of the seat bottom 34.
Referring to FIGS. 12 and 5, the linear actuator 104 is located behind the seat back 36 and is utilized to lift the seat bottom 34 from a substantially horizontally retracted position to a forwardly tilted extended position that puts the rider in a pseudo-standing stance. The linear actuator 104 illustrated is mechanical using an electric motor 162 to turn gears which act to extend or retract an elongated screw shaft 164. A model 7822851 linear actuator manufactured by Thompson Saginaw is utilized in the preferred embodiment. Other types of linear actuators may be utilized including hydraulic and pneumatic linear actuators as would be obvious to one of ordinary skill in the art and such actuators might be mounted in different locations or orientations from what has been described. In the preferred embodiment, the actuator control switch 106 controls the upward and downward movement of the linear actuator and is attached to the grab bar 126 as shown in FIG. 12. The top end of the elongated screw shaft 164 includes a hole for receiving a pivot bolt which is passed through the corresponding hole in the rear attachment piece 150 to pivotally connect the elongated screw to the seat back 36. A pair of horizontal laterally extending rods 166 are attached to and protrude from a screw housing 168 of the actuator 104. The rods 166 are received in semicircular cutouts 170 in a pair of rearwardly extending arms 172 that are attached to the swivel frame 40 by way of a disk brake cover 174. Accordingly, the linear actuator 104 is pivotally supported and suspended above the body 26 and framework 16 of the vehicle 10 permitting the linear actuator to swivel with the seat assembly 28.
As mentioned above, the preferred embodiment incorporates a canopy 156 for shading the rider that retracts when the seat is tilted upwardly to put the rider into the pseudo-standing position. Advantageously, when utilized with a golf cart, the canopy 156 is not in the path of the rider's golf swing. The canopy 156 is comprised of a water resistant or waterproof fabric cover 176 that is supported by a rigid framework (not shown). When the seat is in the retracted position, the canopy 156 is positioned above the rider supported by a pair of shafts 178 and 180 along both the left and right sides of the canopy as can be seen in FIG. 12. The front support shaft 178 meets the rear support shaft 180 and is bolted to the rear support shaft at a location above the rear supports shaft's pivotal attachment to the seat assembly 28. A canopy pivot plate 182 is fixedly attached to each of the rear support shafts 180 proximate their bottom ends. The plate 182 extends longitudinally in front of the rear support shaft, wherein two bolt holes 184 are provided to immovably secure the canopy pivot arm 154 to it. The canopy pivot arm 154 extends between the rear pivot bolt 138 and the pivot plate 182 and is bent at an angle therebetween. The plate 182 also extends longitudinally behind the support 180, wherein an elongated slot 186 extends both rearwardly and vertically and is substantially parallel to the rear support shaft. The left and right ends of a laterally extending circular rod 188 are received in the corresponding slots of the left and right plates 182 for slidable and pivotal movement therein as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. The circular rod 188 is clamped to the linear actuator proximate its center. In its upright position, the weight of the canopy 156 is supported by both the rear pivot bolt 138 and the circular rod 188 through the linear actuator screw housing 168. Additionally, the canopy is prevented from rotating in a counterclockwise direction by the canopy pivot arm's connection with the rear pivot bolt 138.
Operation of the Tilt Seat
FIGS. 15 and 16 are schematical side views of the tilting mechanism 32 and will be utilized to explain the operation of the tilting mechanism. As can be seen in these figures, the four bar linkage 102 is formed proximate the left and right sides of the seat bottom. The four operative bars for each four bar linkage 102 include: (1) the span between the front pivot 202 and the front linkage pivot 204, which is comprised primarily of the upwardly extending arms 112 of the pivot bracket 48; (2) the span between the front and rear linkage pivots 204 and 206, which comprises the linkage arm 116; (3) The span between the rear linkage pivot 206 and the rear pivot 208, which comprises a partial span of the vertical members 146 of the seat back support frame; and (4) the span between the rear and front pivots 208 and 206, which comprises a portion of the seat bottom support framework 122. It is to be appreciated that the four bar linkage 102 acts to maintain the seat back 36 in its generally vertical orientation as the seat bottom 34 is tilted about the front pivot 202.
To tilt or raise the seat, the user activates the three way toggle control switch 106 by pulling upwardly on it to cause the screw shaft 164 of the actuator 102 to move upwardly. As the screw is extended from the actuator screw housing 168, it pushes the seat back 36 upwardly. Because the actuator screw shaft is disposed at a slight acute angle off of vertical, a longitudinal force is applied to the top of the seat back 36 as the actuator is extended. This longitudinal force would cause the seat back to rotate clockwise about the rear pivot 208 and change its angle relative to horizontal if a four bar linkage 102 or a similar system of articulated linkages were not utilized. It is appreciated that if the seat back did not remain in a generally vertical orientation while the seat bottom is tilted, the change in seat back angle would prevent the rider from using the seat assembly in the desired fashion.
Referring to FIG. 16, as the screw shaft 164 of the actuator 104 is raised, the seat back 36 cannot rotate relative to the rear pivot 208 because the linkage arm 116 connected to the seat back 36 at the rear linkage pivot 206 and the pivot bracket 48 at the front linkage pivot 204 prevents the seat back from rotating about the rear pivot 208. Instead, the seat bottom 34 and seat back 36 are pivoted clockwise about the front pivot 202. As the seat bottom 34 is pivoted about the front pivot 202, the linkage arm 116 also acts to prevent the angle of the seat back 36 from changing relative to horizontal, while the angle between the seat back 36 and the seat bottom 34 increases as the degree of tilt of the seat bottom 34 is increased. Also, as the level of tilt is increased, the seat back 36 moves longitudinally forwardly as well as upwardly as can be seen by comparing FIGS. 15 and 16. This causes the actuator 104 to rotate clockwise in the semicircular cutouts 170 of the rearwardly extending arms 172 of the disk brake cover 174 causing the angle of the screw shaft 164 relative to horizontal to decrease.
As the seat bottom 34 at the rear pivot 208 is raised, the distance between circular rod 188 that is received in the canopy pivot plate's elongated slot 186 and the rear pivot 208 decreases. Furthermore, as the rear pivot is raised the canopy linkage arm 154 is raised as well because of the vertical motion of pivot 208, causing the support shafts 178 and 180 and linkage arm 154 of the canopy assembly 156 to pivot counterclockwise and slide rearwardly along the circular rod 188. Accordingly, the canopy 156 is retracted from above the driver's head.
To lower the raised seat, the rider pushes down on the toggle control switch 106 causing the actuator motor 162 to rotate in reverse and the screw shaft 164 to be lowered. In a manner similar to that described above, the four bar linkage 102 maintains the seat back 36 at a constant angle relative to horizontal as the angle between the seat back 36 and the seat bottom 34 decreases. The canopy linkage arm 154 is pulled downwardly, causing the circular rod 188 to slide upwardly and rearwardly in the plate slot 186 as the rear canopy shaft 180 pivots clockwise into its nominal position over the seat assembly 28.
The seat tilting mechanism 32 described above is merely exemplary and numerous variations are contemplated as would be obvious to one of ordinary skill in the art with the benefit of this disclosure. For instance, any number of different configurations of frame and linkage components are possible to assemble a functioning four bar linkage as described above Furthermore, other types of linkages may be substituted for the four bar linkage that accomplish the same result of maintaining the angle of the seat back relative to horizontal while the seat bottom is tilted forwardly. In other alternative embodiments, means other than linkages, such as separate actuators controlling the seat back and seat bottom individually, can be utilized to maintain the angle of the seat back while the seat bottom is tilted.
Golfing Using the Personal Mobility Vehicle
The preferred embodiment of the personal mobility vehicle as illustrated in the accompanying figures is in the form of a golf cart. FIG. 17 is a flow chart describing a method that can be used by a disabled person to play golf. Referring to block 405, a golfer drives the cart to a golf ball that is located on the golf course (assuming the rider had previously hit the ball from the tee box or from another location on the course). As indicated in block 410, the driver situates the cart along one side of the golf ball or so that the ball is just behind the golf cart at a sufficient distance from the cart to permit the rider to dispose himself between the cart and the ball. Next, the golfer lifts up on the brake lever shaft handle member(s) 72 to release the disk brake caliper, and then swivels the seat assembly 28 as necessary so that he is facing the golf ball as indicated in block 415. When he reaches the desired position, the golfer releases the handle member(s) 72 to reapply the brake caliper 70 and lock the seat in place. In block 420, the golfer then activates the control switch to raise and tilt the seat to put himself into a pseudo-standing position as is illustrated in FIG. 14. Finally in block 425, the golfer address the ball with his golf club; swings his club; and hits the ball towards the hole.
Although the present invention has been described with a certain degree of particularity, it is understood that the present disclosure has been made by way of example, and changes in detail or structure not specifically discussed herein may be made without departing from the spirit of the invention as defined in the appended claims.
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Dog Walking in Richmondtown, Staten Island, NY
Book a dog walker to give your dog a 30-minute walk around your neighborhood.
“Thank you for taking such good care of my fur boy👑❤👑. I appreciate how you accommodate short notice requests. I know it will not always be easy for you to make adjustments but we appreciate all your efforts. We know how lucky we are!”
“Paige is great! We have a very inconsistent weekly schedule and Paige is always very accommodating even if we book with shorter notice. We get pictures of our dog with a report promptly after her visits. It’s really helpful to know our little guy is in good hands.”
“I have used Patrice a couple of times when i have gone away. The dogs are always happy to go to her house and we have never had a bad experience with her. My dog is always in good spirits when he is picked up. Would highly recommend her to anyone.”
“Nermina is really great. I trust her to come in and take my dog out and I have complete peace of mind knowing it always gets done and he is in good hands. I he really enjoys his walks with her and there’s been no issues at all. I also like that she doesn’t rush it or short change it, and does the full 30 minutes. I highly recommend!”
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About: I love dogs and they all naturally love me back! I’m very active and playful. Let’s say I’m a big kid at heart ! Your pooch will be indulged in loving, gentle care where there needs are all met. I will treat your pooch like my own. And I love doggie kisses! So relax and take ease when I’m caring for your pet , you won’t be disappointed and your family dog will have the time of their life. I’m always available and will try my best to accommodate your needs as well. Just call me or text if you have any questions. I do have strict time policies so if anything comes up please call as soon as you can to try to remedy.
“We are so grateful to have David walk Mike the Dog three times a week. He keeps up with Mike’s endless energy. David is reliable, friendly and very polite. We get a detailed report after every walk. We highly recommend David as a trust worthy companion for your 4 legged friend. ???”
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About: I’ve taken care of all my families dogs. I love interacting and playing with them. I admire how smart they are and so loving and I’m glad to just have fun and vibe whenever you guys need a break. I work part time and others time mostly at home. I’m at home during the day so I will be playing with your dog and making sure they get what they need and have a good time. All doors closed. Any hazards in house that can cause an issue is closely watched or closed off. Constantly will be with dog. Watching and making sure they get food and fluids
“Jackie is a responsible individual and adores every type of animal. She is willing to do anything she needs to do in order to get her job done as well as making sure the animals she is taking care of feel safe and happy.”

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Bed and Breakfasts in St. Augustine for You and Your Pet
St. Augustine is often referred to as the Nation’s Oldest City, one of the most walkable cities in the United States, and at times one of the most romantic places in Florida. But did you know that St. Augustine is also an extremely pet-friendly city?
From restaurants and bars to attractions and our beaches, pets are allowed in many locations throughout the city. Now, the only thing to figure out is which pet-friendly bed and breakfast you and your fur-friend will lodge in! To help you out, we’ve composed a list of pet-friendly bed and breakfasts that are located in downtown St. Augustine.
At Journey’s End
At Journey’s End has two rooms that are pet-friendly; the Key West Suite and the Lewis & Clark. Like many pet-friendly bed and breakfasts, there is a pet fee charge of $35. Additionally, the inn is located nearby Flagler College and the Plaza de la Constitucion which both have large grassy areas so your pup is sure to get plenty of exercise.
Bayfront Marin House
The Bayfront Marin is located right on the bayfront, one of the most popular places for dog walking in St. Augustine. But, if you’re looking for a longer adventure, innkeepers are more than happy to map a path for you and your pup. In fact, there are many amenities at this pet-friendly bed and breakfast for your pet; they include food and water bowls, loner leashes, puppy treats, and even popsicles in the summer.
The Casablanca Inn has pet-friendly accommodations on the first floor of both the Coach House and the Secret Garden. However, only a certain number of pet guests are permitted to stay at the hotel at any given time so be sure to make a reservation in advance! They ask for a $15 pet fee per night.
The Collector Inn
Located nearby the Plaza de la Constitución, your pet is sure to get plenty of exercise when you stay at The Collector Inn. They ask that you make reservations through the concierge and abide by the one pet per room rule. Pets 35lbs and less are permitted with a $25 fee per day and $250 refundable deposit.
Although the Castle Garden is a pet-friendly bed and breakfast, it is best to call for specifics on their policy. Located just a few steps from the Castillo de San Marcos, your pup is sure to get a lot of exercise exploring the grounds.
St. Francis Inn
The St. Francis Inn is pet-friendly, allowing small well-mannered pets that are 45lbs or less. Their pet-friendly rooms have direct door access to comfort you and your pet alike. It’s also located two blocks from bayfront so you can plan on early morning strolls along Matanzas River.
The Saragossa Inn
At the Saragossa Inn, well-behaved pets are welcome in select rooms. They do ask that you call ahead to discuss your fur friend ahead of time and note that additional fees may apply. Additionally, its located nearby Francis Field which is one of the most popular dog parks in the St. Augustine.
The Kenwood Inn is another pet-friendly bed and breakfast with three rooms for your fur friend: Caitlin’s, Olde English, and Captain’s Suite. They do ask for a $35 cleaning fee for one pet and a $50 fee for two. Additionally, their policy does have breed restrictions in place and pets are not allowed on the furniture or bed and must be restricted to the guest room and be in a crate when they are alone.
Old City House Inn
Old City House allows pet guests upon request and additional charges may apply. The inn is located just a few blocks from the Plaza de la Constitución which is a popular area for pups and owners to take a stroll.
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Nigerian striker Osimhen moves to Napoli from Lille
PARIS, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Italian Serie A outfit Napoli have finished the signing of Victor Osimhen from French Ligue 1 side Lille with a reported transfer fee up to 80 million euros, as both clubs confirmed on Friday.
The Nigerian international, who scored 18 goals in 38 appearances for Lille in all competitions during the 2019-2020 season, penned on a five-year contract with Napoli.
"The club thanks him for all the emotions offered under his colors and is satisfied to have been able to accompany his progress and participate in his development at the highest level," Lille said in a statement.
As the financial details of the transfer were not disclosed, French media reported that Napoli would pay 70 million euros with an extra bonus which could reach 10 million euros to Lille.
The figure was then confirmed by Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis when he was interviewed by the Gazzetta Dello Sport.
"It's 70 million euros to be paid over five years and 10 million euros of bonuses according to certain results," the Gazzetta reported De Laurentiis as saying.
"His contract will begin at four million euros a year and will progressively increase to 4.5 million euros by the end of the contract."
The 21-year-old arrived in France for 12 million euros from Belgian club Charleroi last summer. He has helped Lille finish with the fourth place in the curtailed 2019-2020 Ligue 1 season.


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2018 Legislative Update –
On July 1, 2018, the amendments to Chapter 718 (Condominium Act) and Chapter 7120 (HOA Act) signed into law by Governor Scott will be effective. Some of the changes are clarifications and modifications to the laws enacted in 2017, such as conflicts of interest, director term limits and website requirements for condominiums, and others are new additions.
Conflicts of Interest [§718.3026(3) and §718.3027]
There were significant additions to Chapter 718 in 2017 regarding director and manager conflict of interests, and associated penalties. The 2018 legislative session further amended the provisions to remove some confusion associated with the conflict provisions being in both 718.3026 (dealing with contracts), and 718.30127 (entitled “Conflicts of Interest”). Now they are contained only in 718.3027, with some further amendment.
Official Records [§718.111]
The association is not to post items not available for inspection by unit owners such as attorney-client privileged documents and communications or payroll records of employees, but the association will not be liable for doing so, unless the disclosure was made with a knowing or intentional disregard of the protected or restricted nature of the information. [§718.111(g)(3)]
The failure of the association to post the documents required under the statute does not, in and of itself, invalidate any action or decision of the board or its committees. [§718.111(g)(4)]
Meeting Notices [§718.112]
Special Assessment meetings: Replaced the prior requirement of stating in the notice the “nature, estimated cost, and description of the purpose of the assessment” with a requirement that the notice state “that assessments will be considered and provide the estimated cost and description of the purposes for such assessments.” 718.112(2)(c)(1)
Website posting of notices: In addition to posting meeting notices on the condominium property, Associations may adopt rules and procedures for noticing owner meetings and agendas on a website, so long as the time requirement for noticing such meetings is met. Any rule adopted must include a requirement that the electronic notice be sent in the same manner as a notice for a meeting of the members, and must include a hyperlink to the website where the notice is posted. This notice must be sent to all owners who have provided their e-mails as an official record. §718.112(2)(c)(1), § 718.112(2)(d)(3).
Board Member Terms [§718.112]
If a recall is determined at the conclusion of that meeting to be “facially valid”, then the recall of the member, or members, is effective immediately upon the conclusion of the board meeting. §718.112(2)(j)
A recalled board member may file a petition under 718.1255 challenging the validity of the recall
If the board determines at the conclusion of that meeting the recall is not facially valid, the recalling unit owner(s) representative may file a petition under 718.1255 challenging the board’s determination. §718.112(2)(j)4.
The arbitrator may award reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs to the respondents if they prevail, if the arbitrator makes a finding that the petitioner’s claim is frivolous. §718.112(2)(j)6.
Material Alterations and Substantial Additions [§718.113]
Fines and Use Right Suspensions [§718.303(3)]
Electric Vehicles [§ 718.113, § 718.121]
A condominium association may not prohibit a unit owner from installing an electric vehicle charging station within the boundaries of the unit owner’s limited common element parking area, however, the installation of an electric vehicle charging station is subject to a number of restrictions enumerated in the statute, such as safety, preservation of the condominium property, and the unit owner’s responsibility for associated costs. 718.113(8)
The installation of an electric vehicle charging station may not be the basis for filing a construction lien under Chapter 713, Florida Statutes, against the association, but a construction lien may be filed against the unit owner. 718.121(2), Fla. Stat.
Governing Document Amendments
Amendments to governing documents must contain the full text of the provision to be amended; proposed language to be added is to be underlined and deleted language must be stricken. §720.306(1)(e)
If the changes are so extensive that underlines and strike throughs would hinder, rather than assist the understanding of the proposed amendment, a notation must be inserted stating “Substantial rewording. See governing documents for current text.”
Amendments to governing documents are effective when recorded in the public records.
Immaterial error or omission in the amendment process doesn’t invalidate the amendment
*Notices for required for amendments must be mailed or delivered to the addresses of the owners on the property appraiser’s website, or electronically if the owner has consented in writing to receive electronic notices.
Fines and Suspensions
-The role of the committee is limited to determining whether to confirm or reject the fine or suspension levied by the board.
Fines are due 5 days after the date of the committee meeting at which the fine is approved.
The following language was added to §720.306(9)(a): “If an election is not required because there are either an equal number or fewer qualified candidates than vacancies exist, and if nominations from the floor are not required pursuant to this section or the bylaws, write-in nominations are not permitted and such qualified candidates shall commence service on the board of directors, regardless of whether a quorum is attained at the annual meeting.”
Application of Payments
This amendment clarifies that regardless of whether a unit owner places a restrictive endorsement on or accompanying their payment to the association, such as “paid in full” or the like, it does not operate as accord and satisfaction as to a greater amount owing, and the association may apply the partial payment in the order of the statute, to interest, then to any late fees, costs and attorneys’ fees and then to assessments, and continue to seek collection of the remaining balance owing. §720.3085(3)(b)

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2 Teens Give Back to Community at MJCCA
Brittany and Alyssa Bruck accept leadership positions with MJCCA Teen JAM
For Brittany (age 17) and Alyssa Bruck (age 15), volunteering and giving their time to charitable organizations came easy; it’s just what they always felt they were meant to do. From coordinating a Hunger Summit in Michigan through BBYO, to working with the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta’s J-Serve (the annual International day of Jewish youth service run by teens, for teens), the Bruck sisters have always made it a priority to take on leadership roles advocating for social service causes, and to give back to their community.
Brittany Bruck, is a senior at Northview High School has been volunteering for years. She now serves as the International VP of social action, community service, and Jewish heritage for BBYO. As a freshman, Bruck joined the planning committee of the MJCCA’s J-Serve, helping to recruit hundreds of teens to participate in the community wide day of service. Since then, Brittany has been particularly dedicated to hunger relief agencies, through BBYO, and is now working with the MJCCA’s Teen JAM (a task force that focuses on social activism through Jewish values). The 2014-2015 Teen JAM program kicks off at the MJCCA on October 2.
Alyssa Bruck, a sophomore at Northview High School, has also volunteered for years working with organizations like Creating Connected Communities which hosts Amy’s Holiday Party, an annual holiday celebration for over 750 underprivileged children and their families in Atlanta as well as other programs around the city. Alyssa was also on the planning committee of the Marcus JCC of Atlanta’s J-Serve as a freshman through the Teen JAM program, and plans to continue being a part of this committee through high school.
Laura Ross, MJCCA’s Teen Department Director, said, “One of the strongest Jewish values is ‘Tikkun Olam,’ or ‘Repair the World.’ These girls truly embody this quality. They make such a difference in their community – both by their own work, and by mobilizing and inspiring teens to make their world a better place.”
One initiative that is particularly close to the Bruck sisters’ hearts is an orphanage that their aunt, Lisa Rueff, started in Haiti in 2012, called The Jacmel Children’s Center. Through BBYO, Brittany and Alyssa have coordinated efforts including designing coloring books, decorating flip flops, and making friendship bracelets, and then sending it all to the children at the Jacmel Children’s Center.
Brittany explains, “My community has raised me to understand that I am responsible for ensuring the prosperity of my own community and its people. Hands-on service projects, social action programming, and advocating for underrated causes are priorities of mine to undertake with other teens to spread this message.”
Alyssa says, “Volunteering for me is not just about helping those in need, but also being able to see the impact I can make on my community, knowing that I can leave the world better than I found it.”
The Teen JAM task force members will work throughout the year, recruiting hundreds of teen volunteers to work with community organizations planning and creating community service projects for J-Serve. Teen JAM will meet Thursdays, October 2, 2014 – April 23, 2015, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm, at the MJCCA’s Orkin Teen House. Teen JAM applications are due Friday, Sept. 19.
For more information about Teen JAM or to apply visit atlantajcc.org/teens, or email [email protected].


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Proper Power and Feedback Cable Wiring at the Kinetic 6500 Servo Drive
McNaughton-McKay Electric Company Posted 08/21/2018
McNaughton-McKay's Automation Engineering Manager, Ed Matus, shows you the the proper wiring of an MP Series servo motor with a Hiperface feedback device to a Kinetix 6500 servo drive from Rockwell Automation. The power and feedback cable wiring is shown in detail, and the video denotes the proper shielding terminations as well.


Job Title: Office Manager (FT/Non Exempt)
Reports To: Executive Director
Location: San Bernardino
The Office Manager coordinates and oversees administrative duties as directed by the Executive Director (ED) to ensure that the office operates efficiently and smoothly. Their responsibilities include but are not limited to, managing the front office phones, greeting visitors, managing office supplies, administrative tasks, and coordinating food distribution.
The Office Manager is highly organized and self-motivated, and has excellent attention to detail. Additionally, they model, foster and when needed can teach independent living skills to people with disabilities and older adults who are focused on living more independently within their communities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Demonstrates commitment to RSI and to the vision, mission, and management philosophy of the agency;
Has knowledge of state and federal regulations governing programs offered by the agency and promotes the Independent Living Philosophy, appropriate to this position;
Adheres to agency policies and procedures – particularly those dealing with confidentiality – in all aspects of agency operations;
Participates in developing and sustaining a healthy organizational culture based on safety, mutual respect, and open communication;
Is reliable, organized, and able to work independently, meets deadlines, and is supportive of other employees and the administration;
Is able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions, appropriate to the position held;
Presents a professional and business-like demeanor and appearance;
Possess the personal skills needed to interact effectively and diplomatically with consumers, staff, volunteers, and members of the community;
Will be required to maintain accurate and detailed records; documenting, in particular, service to consumers;
Flexibility to work remote as needed or required by Rolling Start, Inc.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare routine correspondence as assigned;
Responsible for reception duties, such as answering phones and directing inquiries, coordinating back up and/or volunteer support;
Preparing new employee and volunteer files;
Assist the Executive Director in research and preparation of reports;
Order & track office supplies in keeping with established monthly budget;
Perform general clerical duties including photocopying, fax and mailing and shipping;
Monitors postage inventory and purchases as needed;
Handle requests for information and data and follow up with appropriate staff member;
Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to prioritize, and multi-task;
Detail oriented and committed to meeting deadlines;
Good communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills;
Education and/or Experience:
The emotional effort varies, but can be challenging. Occasionally there are short deadlines and periods of high activity/demand. The position requires interacting with persons with a variety of disabilities, methods of communication, and behaviors.
Within the office the job is primarily sitting with movement required to the file cabinets, copiers, fax machine, and answering of the phones. Must be able to pick up boxes of food and produce; as well as put food bags together for consumers and carry them out to consumers. May be asked to coordinate and support outreach events throughout San Bernardino County.
Bilingual English/Spanish required;
Good grammar skills in both languages required.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Rolling Start, Inc. celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Veterans, people with disabilities and older adults encouraged to apply.
Alternate formats available upon request.


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