a clamping rod slidably received in the lumen of the hollow tube, the clamping rod comprising a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end being bifurcated into a first arm and a second arm, one of the first and second arms extending distally of the other of the first and second arms and including a clamping surface, and at least one of the first and second arms being outwardly biased such that when the clamping rod is moved distally so that the distal end of the at least one outwardly biased arm is adjacent to the window, the distal end of the at least one outwardly biased arm extends outwardly through the window.
(iv) pending prior U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/381,787, filed Sep. 10, 2010 by Thomas Weisel for PINCH PASSER.
This invention relates to surgical apparatus and procedures in general, and more particularly to surgical apparatus and procedures for passing suture through tissue.
In many situations suture must be passed through tissue. In open surgical procedures, the suture is typically attached to a needle and the needle is then used to draw the suture through the tissue. However, in closed surgical procedures (e.g., so-called "keyhole" surgeries, where an interior surgical site is accessed through a narrow cannula), it can be difficult to advance a needle (and particularly a curved needle) to the interior surgical site, and it can be even more difficult to maneuver the needle about the interior surgical site. Furthermore, in closed surgical procedures, it is frequently necessary to advance the suture through tissue, and then to retrieve the suture on the far side of the tissue, so that the suture can thereafter be drawn back through the tissue, e.g., at a second point of penetration. Conventional needles are typically inadequate for these situations.
On account of the foregoing, in closed surgical procedures, it is common to use a suture passer to pass suture through tissue, e.g., at a remote surgical site. However, such suture passers all tend to suffer from one or more deficiencies, including but not limited to: (i) size; (ii) a need to place the suture adjacent to an edge of the tissue; (iii) difficulty in picking up suture on the far side of the tissue; (iv) complexity of operation; (v) cost of manufacture, etc.
Thus there is a need for a new and improved method and apparatus for passing suture through tissue which does not suffer from one or more of the disadvantages associated with the prior art.
The present invention provides a new and improved method and apparatus for passing suture through tissue.
moving the suture passer so that the suture is passed through the object.
a clamping rod slidably received in the lumen of the hollow tube, the clamping rod comprising a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end being bifurcated into a first arm and a second arm, the first arm extending distally of the second arm and including a clamping surface, and the second arm being outwardly biased such that when the clamping rod is moved distally so that the distal end of the second arm extends out of the distal end of the hollow tube, the distal end of the second arm extends laterally of the hollow tube.
a suture spear movable within the lumen of the shaft, the suture spear comprising a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end being pointed to pierce a suture located in the window.
a clamping rod slidably received in the lumen of the hollow tube, the clamping rod comprising a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end including a clamping surface, and the distal end being outwardly biased such that when the clamping rod is moved distally so that the distal end of the clamping rod is adjacent to the window, the distal end of the clamping rod extends outwardly through the window.
FIGS. 65-67 show variations of the novel suture passer shown in FIGS. 48-60.
Looking first at FIGS. 1-11, there is shown a novel suture passer 5 formed in accordance with the present invention. Suture passer 5 generally comprises a hollow tube 10 and a clamping rod 15 slidably disposed within the lumen of hollow tube 10, as will hereinafter be discussed in further detail.
More particularly, hollow tube 10 comprises a distal end 20 preferably terminating in a sharp point 22, and a proximal end 25 preferably terminating in a handle 23, with a lumen 30 extending therebetween. It will be appreciated that the pointed hollow tube 10 essentially comprises a hollow needle adapted to pierce tissue.
Hollow tube 10 further comprises a window 35 which extends radially into the hollow tube and communicates with lumen 30. Window 35 is sized so as to selectively receive a suture S therein, as will hereinafter be discussed in further detail. Window 35 preferably comprises an inclined distal surface 40 and an inclined proximal surface 45. Preferably, distal surface 40 and proximal surface 45 are inclined in the same direction, and preferably both surfaces are inclined distally (e.g., in the manner shown in FIGS. 1-11). The forward incline of inclined distal surface 40 allows suture to more easily pass into and out of window 35. The forward incline of inclined proximal surface 45 provides an undercut which helps to trap the suture S between the clamping surface 47 of clamping rod 15 and the inclined proximal surface 45 of window 35, as will hereinafter be discussed in further detail.
Hollow tube 10 is preferably formed out of a substantially rigid material (e.g., stainless steel) so as to maintain rigidity when passing through tissue, particularly relatively tough fibrous tissue (e.g., the labrum of the hip).
In one preferred form of the present invention, the distal end 20 of hollow tube 10 is curved, however, it should be appreciated that hollow tube 10 can be formed in other configurations well known in the art (e.g., straight, etc.).
Clamping rod 15 comprises a distal end 50 (FIG. 9) and a proximal end 55 (FIG. 9). Distal end 50 of clamping rod 15 is bifurcated so as to form a first arm 60 and a second arm 65.
First arm 60 comprises the aforementioned clamping surface 47, with clamping surface 47 extending radially from the longitudinal axis of clamping rod 15. Clamping surface 47 may take the form of a hook, as shown in FIGS. 1-11. This hook helps trap the suture S between clamping surface 47 of clamping rod 15 and inclined proximal surface 45 of window 35, in the manner shown in FIGS. 10 and 11.
Second arm 65 extends parallel to first arm 60 when clamping rod 15 is disposed within lumen 30 of hollow tube 10, with second arm 65 terminating proximally of first arm 60, shy of clamping surface 47.
Second arm 65 is outwardly biased so that when second arm 65 advances past window 35, second arm 65 passes radially outwardly through window 35 so as to project at an angle of approximately 10-120 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis of first arm 60 (FIG. 6), and more preferably at an angle of approximately 30-90 degrees to the longitudinal axis of first arm 60, whereby to create a funnel region 75 between hollow tube 10 and second arm 65 when second arm 65 extends out window 35. To this end, second arm 65 is preferably formed out of a material consistent with this spring bias (e.g., a superelastic material such as Nitinol, etc.). In one preferred form of the invention, the entire clamping rod 15 is formed out of a superelastic material such as Nitinol.
The proximal end 55 of clamping rod 15 extends through lumen 30 of hollow tube 10 and is connected to an actuator 72 (FIG. 1) which is movably mounted to handle 23, such that movement of actuator 72 relative to handle 23 will cause movement of clamping rod 15 relative to hollow tube 10.
It will be appreciated that, on account of the foregoing construction, a piece of suture S may be clamped to the distal end of suture passer 5 by (i) moving clamping rod 15 to the position shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 (e.g., by moving actuator 72 distally relative to handle 23) so that clamping surface 47 of first arm 60 is distal to window 35, and so that second arm 65 extends out of window 35; (ii) positioning the suture S in window 35 (FIGS. 7-9); and (iii) moving clamping rod 15 proximally (e.g., by moving actuator 72 proximally relative to handle 23) so as to cause clamping surface 47 of first arm 60 to clamp suture S against proximal surface 45 of window 35, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11. In this respect it will be appreciated that the creation of the funnel region 75 (established between hollow tube 10 and the extended second arm 65) at the mouth of window 35 facilitates guidance of suture S into window 35, as shown in FIGS. 7-9.
It will also be appreciated that, on account of the foregoing construction, a clamped piece of suture may thereafter be released from suture passer 5 by (a) moving clamping rod 15 distally (FIGS. 8 and 9) so as to space clamping surface 47 of first arm 60 away from proximal surface 45 of window 35; and (b) causing suture S to be withdrawn from window 35 (FIG. 7), either by moving suture S relative to suture passer 5 or by moving suture passer 5 relative to suture S or by moving both suture S and suture passer 5 relative to one another.
It should be appreciated that, in one preferred form of the invention, when clamping rod 15 is moved proximally, both first arm 60 and second arm 65 are disposed within lumen 30 of hollow tube 10, so that the distal end of suture passer 5 presents a smooth outer surface, whereby to facilitate passage of the distal end of suture passer 5 through tissue.
In one preferred form of the present invention, and looking now at FIGS. 12-18, the novel suture passer 5 can be used to pass suture S from the near side of tissue T to the far side of tissue T (i.e., in an "antegrade" manner).
More particularly, the preliminary loading of suture S into suture passer 5 may be performed away from the surgical site (e.g., outside of the patient) or it may be performed adjacent to the near side of the tissue T which is to be sutured (e.g., inside of the patient). As seen in FIG. 12, clamping rod 15 is advanced to its most distal position so that second arm 65 advances out of window 35, whereby to project out of the axis of hollow tube 10 and create the aforementioned funnel region 75. Suture S is then guided into window 35 using this funnel effect, as seen in FIG. 13, either by moving suture S relative to suture passer 5 or by moving suture passer 5 relative to suture S or by moving both suture S and suture passer 5 relative to one another. Clamping rod 15 is then retracted proximally so that clamping surface 47 clamps suture S between clamping surface 47 of first arm 60 and proximal surface 45 of window 35. See FIG. 14.
Suture passer 5 is then advanced distally so that window 35 passes through tissue T, whereby to carry suture S through the tissue (FIG. 15). With suture S extending through tissue T, and looking now at FIG. 16, clamping rod 15 is advanced distally so that clamping surface 47 is disposed distal to window 35, thereby releasing suture S from suture passer 5. Suture passer 5 and/or suture S are then manipulated so that suture S is clear of window 35 (FIG. 17). Clamping rod 15 is then moved proximally so as to retract first arm 60 and second arm 65 back into hollow tube 10. Suture passer 5 may then be withdrawn back through tissue T, leaving suture S extending through tissue T, as shown in FIG. 18.
In another preferred form of the present invention, and looking now at FIGS. 19-25, the novel suture passer 5 can be used to draw suture S from the far side of tissue T to the near side of tissue T (i.e., in a "retrograde" manner).
More particularly, in this form of the invention, the suture S is loaded into suture passer 5 on the far side of the tissue T. This is done by first passing suture passer 5 through tissue T so that window 35 resides on the far side of the tissue, and then moving clamping rod 15 distally so that second arm 65 extends out of window 35, substantially perpendicularly to hollow tube 10, whereby to create the aforementioned funnel region 75 (FIGS. 19 and 20). This funnel effect is then used to guide free suture (disposed on the far side of tissue T) into window 35 (see FIG. 21), either by moving suture S relative to suture passer 5 or by moving suture passer 5 relative to suture S or by moving both suture S and suture passer 5 relative to one another. If desired, the suture S may be tensioned so as to help draw it into the window 35.
Next, clamping rod 15 is retracted proximally so as to releasably secure suture S between clamping surface 47 and proximal surface 45 of window 35 (FIG. 22). Hollow tube 10 is then retracted proximally through tissue T, carrying suture S therethrough (FIG. 23). If desired, suture S can then be released from suture passer 5 by moving clamping rod 15 distally (FIGS. 24 and 25).
Significantly, by alternating the aforementioned antegrade suture passing procedure (FIGS. 12-18) with the aforementioned retrograde suture passing procedure (FIGS. 19-25), with the needle "plunges" being laterally spaced from one another in the tissue (FIG. 19), a mattress stitch may be placed in the tissue (FIG. 25).
If desired, the novel suture passer 5 may also be used to pass suture S around a side edge of the tissue T, rather than passing the suture S through the tissue. By way of example but not limitation, if the hollow tube 10 is passed around the side edge of the tissue (rather than through it), the suture passer could then be used to retrieve the suture on the far side of the tissue and draw it back around the side edge of the tissue so that the suture is brought to the near side of the tissue.
As described above, the novel suture passer 5 has the ability to both pass (advance) and retrieve (draw) the suture S through and/or around the tissue in a continuous series of steps. This allows the surgeon to complete the desired suture passing without having to remove the suture passer 5 from the portal through which the suture passer 5 is being used. Significantly, this passing/retrieving process can be accomplished with a single instrument, rather than requiring one instrument for passing and a separate instrument for retrieving. This offers significant advantages in convenience and in reducing surgery time.
As noted above, clamping surface 47 of clamping rod 15 may take the form of a hook, as shown in FIGS. 1-11. This hook may have various degrees of depth and return, as seen in FIGS. 26-28. Alternatively, clamping surface 47 may be substantially flat, as shown in FIG. 29.
Furthermore, if desired, the suture passer may be constructed so that the suture S is slidably captured—but not clamped—between clamping surface 47 of clamping rod 15 and inclined proximal surface 45 of window 35. In this form of the invention, suture S is slidably captured between the two surfaces (i.e., clamping surface 47 and proximal surface 45), in the manner shown in FIGS. 30 and 31. In this form of the invention, clamping rod 15 may be limited in its proximal travel (e.g., by means of interaction between actuator 72 and handle 23) in order to provide a gap sufficient to slidingly capture, but not bind, suture S. This gap may be equal to, or larger than, the diameter of suture S.
Alternatively, if desired, the clamping rod can be configured to pierce the suture when the clamping rod is moved proximally, as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33. This spearing of the suture can enhance clamping of the suture S to the suture passer 5. By way of example but not limitation, first arm 60 of clamping rod 15 may include a pointed return 77, with pointed return 77 being configured and located such that it will spear suture S when clamping rod 15 is moved proximally.
It should be appreciated that the lengths of the first and second arms 60, 65 of clamping rod 15 can vary from the construction shown in FIGS. 1-11. By way of example but not limitation, in one preferred form of the invention, the distance between the distal tip of second arm 65 and clamping surface 47 is approximately the length of window 35, as shown in FIG. 34. In another preferred form of the invention, only a nominal gap is provided between the distal tip of second arm 65 and clamping surface 47 (FIG. 35). This construction can provide for improved capturing of suture S to suture passer 5.
In another form of the present invention, suction may be applied to lumen 30 of hollow tube 10 proximal to window 35. This suction will draw fluid into window 35, and the fluid entering window 35 will assist suture S in seating itself into window 35 as the suture S approaches window 35.
In another form of the present invention, fluid is delivered down lumen 30 of hollow tube 10 so as to assist ejection of suture S from window 35 once the clamping rod 15 has released suture S.
In yet another form of the present invention, hollow tube 10 comprises a second window 35 opposite first window 35, and the distal end of clamping rod 15 is trifurcated so as to form a first arm 60 carrying a pair of clamping surfaces 47 and a pair of second arms 65, with each of the second arms 65 being outboard of first arm 60 and being biased out a window 35. Thus, with this construction, suture can be clamped on either side of hollow tube 10.
In another form of the present invention, the suture passer may further comprise a push rod to assist in ejecting suture S from window 35. The push rod may be a component separate from clamping rod 15 (but slidably movable relative thereto), or it may be integrated with clamping rod 15 (e.g., slidably movable thereon).
Looking next at FIGS. 35A-35C, it is also possible to form novel suture passer 5 so that (i) first arm 60 is shorter than second arm 65, and (ii) clamping surface 47 is formed on the outwardly biased second arm 65 (rather than on first arm 60). In this form of the invention, funnel region 75 is formed between the distal end of shaft 10 and first arm 60. FIGS. 35D-35F show the novel suture passer of FIGS. 35A-35C securing a suture S to the distal end of the suture passer.
Furthermore, if desired, where clamping surface 47 is formed on the outwardly biased second arm 65 (e.g., in the manner shown in FIGS. 35A-35C and FIGS. 35D-35F), first arm 60 may be omitted entirely, in which case the distal end of clamping rod 15 preferably comprises only outwardly biased second arm 65.
In another form of the present invention, and looking now at FIGS. 35G-35I, novel suture passer 5 may be constructed so that first arm 60 (carrying clamping surface 47) is outwardly biased, so that first arm 60 (and clamping surface 47) extends out window 35 when clamping rod 15 is moved distally. In this form of the invention, the funnel region 75 is formed between the distal end of shaft 10 and first arm 60. FIGS. 35J-35L show the novel suture passer of FIGS. 35G-35I securing a suture S to the distal end of the suture passer.
Furthermore, if desired, where first arm 60 is outwardly biased and carries clamping surface 47 (e.g., in the manner shown in FIGS. 35G-35I and FIGS. 35J-35L), second arm 65 may be omitted entirely, in which case the distal end of clamping rod 15 preferably comprises only outwardly biased first arm 60 (with clamping surface 47).
In still another form of the present invention, and looking now at FIGS. 35M-350, novel suture passer 5 may be constructed so that both first arm 60 (carrying clamping surface 47) and second arm 65 are outwardly biased, so that both first arm 60 (and clamping surface 47) and second arm 65 extend out window 35 when clamping rod 15 is moved distally. In this form of the invention, funnel region 75 is formed between first arm 60 and second arm 65. FIGS. 35P-35R show the novel suture passer of FIGS. 35M-350 securing a suture S to the distal end of the suture passer.
In another form of the present invention, and looking now at FIGS. 36-40, window 35 may be eliminated, and clamping rod 15 may clamp suture S against the distal end surface 80 of hollow tube 10.
Furthermore, if desired, and looking now at FIGS. 41-47, the distal end surface 80 of hollow tube 10 can be disposed substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of hollow tube 10, whereby to enhance clamping of suture S against distal end surface 80 of hollow tube 10. In this construction, it may be desirable to provide a sharp point 85 to the distal end of first arm 60, in order to facilitate passage of the suture passer through tissue.
As noted above, suture passer 5 preferably comprises a handle 23, and handle 23 preferably comprises an actuator 72 which actuates clamping rod 15 so as to clamp and/or release suture S. If desired, actuator 72 may comprise a lock or detent which maintains the position of clamping rod 15 relative to hollow tube 10. For example, the lock or detent may hold the clamping rod in a distal position and/or in a proximal position (e.g., while it is clamping suture S).
Actuator 72 may also comprise a spring to bias clamping rod 15 proximally or distally. In one preferred form of the invention, this spring biases the clamping rod in a proximal direction (for example, to clamp suture S between clamping surface 47 and inclined surface 45).
Looking next at FIGS. 48-60, there is shown a novel suture passer 105 also formed in accordance with the present invention. Suture passer 105 will sometimes hereinafter be referred to as the "spear" suture passer.
More particularly, the spear suture passer 105 generally comprises an outer shaft tube 110, an inner guide tube 112 fixedly disposed within the interior of outer shaft tube 110, and a suture spear 116 slidably disposed within the lumen of inner guide tube 112, as will hereinafter be discussed in further detail.
More particularly, outer shaft tube 110 comprises a distal end 120 preferably terminating in a sharp point 122, and a proximal end 125 preferably terminating in a handle 123, with a lumen 130 extending therebetween. It will be appreciated that the pointed outer shaft tube 110 essentially comprises a hollow needle adapted to pierce tissue.
Outer shaft tube 110 further comprises a window 135 which extends radially into the outer shaft tube and communicates with lumen 130. Window 135 is sized so as to selectively receive a suture S therein, as will hereinafter be discussed in further detail. Window 135 comprises a pair of distal surfaces 140, a pair of proximal surfaces 145, and a pair of side surfaces 146. Preferably, distal surfaces 140 and proximal surfaces 145 extend substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of outer shaft tube 110 (FIG. 49), and side surfaces 146 preferably extend substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of outer shaft tube 110 (FIG. 50). Distal surfaces 140 are preferably spaced from proximal surfaces 145 by a distance which is somewhat larger than the diameter of suture S, so that window 135 provides an adequate seat for suture S, as will hereinafter be discussed in further detail.
Outer shaft tube 110 is preferably formed out of a substantially rigid material (e.g., stainless steel) so as to maintain rigidity when passing through tissue, particularly relatively tough fibrous tissue (e.g., the labrum of the hip).
In one preferred form of the present invention, the distal end 120 of outer shaft tube 110 is curved (see, for example, FIGS. 49, 58 and 59), however, it should also be appreciated that outer shaft tube 110 can be formed in other configurations well known in the art (e.g., straight, etc.).
Inner guide tube 112 comprises a distal end 150 and a proximal end 155, with a lumen 156 extending therebetween. Inner guide tube 112 is fixedly disposed within outer shaft tube 110 so that the distal end 150 of inner guide tube 112 terminates proximal to window 135 in outer shaft tube 110, with lumen 156 of inner guide tube 112 being substantially aligned with the center of window 135. The distal end 150 of inner guide tube 112 preferably terminates just proximal to window 135 of outer shaft tube 110. See, for example, FIGS. 50, 52 and 53. As will hereinafter be discussed, inner guide tube 112 acts as a guide and stiffening member for suture spear 116, which is selectively extendable out of the inner guide tube (and hence selectively extendable across window 135) and selectively withdrawable back into the inner guide tube (and hence selectively withdrawable out of window 135).
Suture spear 116 comprises a distal end 158 and a proximal end 159. Distal end 158 of suture spear 116 terminates in a point 161. It will be appreciated that suture spear 116 essentially comprises a needle which, as will hereinafter be discussed, is adapted to pierce suture. Suture spear 116 is slidably disposed within lumen 156 of inner guide tube 112, such that suture spear 116 can extend across window 135 (FIG. 52) or be withdrawn from window 135 (FIG. 53). Preferably the proximal end 159 of suture spear 116 extends out of the proximal end 155 of inner guide tube 112 and is connected to an actuator 172 (e.g., a thumb slide) which is movably mounted to handle 123, such that movement of actuator 172 relative to handle 123 will cause movement of suture spear 116 relative to inner guide tube 112 (and hence relative to outer shaft tube 110). Specifically, movement of actuator 172 relative to handle 123 will cause the distal end of suture spear 116 to intrude across, or be withdrawn from, window 135 of outer shaft tube 110.
It should be appreciated that the distal end of inner guide tube 112 is positioned within outer shaft tube 110 so that the inner guide tube (and hence the suture spear 116) is aligned with a suture S that is laid in window 135 so as to ensure that suture spear 116 can securely pierce the suture S, as will hereinafter be discussed.
It will be appreciated that, on account of the foregoing construction, a piece of suture S may be clamped to the distal end of suture passer 105 by (i) moving suture spear 116 proximally so that the distal end 158 of suture spear 116 is withdrawn from window 135 of outer shaft tube 110, in the manner shown in FIG. 54 (e.g., by moving actuator 172 proximally relative to handle 123); (ii) positioning the suture S in window 135 (FIG. 55); and (iii) moving suture spear 116 distally (e.g., by moving actuator 172 distally relative to handle 123) so as to cause suture spear 116 to "spear" (e.g., penetrate) suture S, as shown in FIG. 56, whereby to secure suture S to suture passer 105.
It will also be appreciated that, on account of the foregoing construction, a speared piece of suture S (FIG. 56) may thereafter be released from suture passer 105 by (a) moving suture spear 116 proximally (FIG. 57) so as to "unspear" suture S; and (b) causing suture S to be withdrawn from window 135.
In one preferred form of the present invention, and looking now at FIGS. 61-64, the novel suture passer 105 can be used to pass suture S from the near side of tissue T to the far side of tissue T (i.e., in an "antegrade" manner).
More particularly, the preliminary loading of suture S into suture passer 105 may be performed away from the surgical site (e.g., outside of the patient) or it may be performed adjacent to the near side of the tissue T which is to be sutured (e.g., inside of the patient). As discussed previously, suture S may be loaded into suture passer 105 by retracting suture spear 116 out of window 135 of outer shaft tube 110 (FIG. 54), guiding suture S into window 135 (FIG. 55), and then advancing suture spear 116 distally through suture S (FIG. 56), whereby to secure suture S to suture passer 105. See FIG. 61.
Suture passer 105 is then advanced distally so that window 135 passes through tissue T, whereby to carry suture S through the tissue (FIG. 62). With suture S extending through tissue T, and looking now at FIG. 63, suture spear 116 is retracted proximally so as to release suture S from suture passer 105, and then suture passer 105 and/or suture S are manipulated so that suture S is clear of window 135 (FIG. 63). Suture passer 105 may then be withdrawn back through tissue T, leaving suture S extending through tissue T, as shown in FIG. 64.
In another preferred form of the present invention, the spear suture passer 105 can be used to draw suture S from the far side of tissue T to the near side of tissue T (i.e., in a "retrograde" manner).
More particularly, in this form of the invention, the suture S is loaded into suture passer 5 on the far side of the tissue T. This is done by first passing suture passer 105 through tissue T so that window 135 resides on the far side of the tissue, and then moving suture spear 116 proximally so that suture spear 116 is withdrawn from window 135 (if the suture spear has not already been withdrawn from window 135). Suture S (disposed on the far side of tissue T) is then positioned into window 135, and suture spear 116 is advanced distally so as to spear suture S and secure the suture to suture passer 105. Outer shaft tube 110 is then retracted proximally through tissue T, carrying suture S therethrough. If desired, suture S can then be released from suture passer 105 by moving suture spear 116 distally.
Significantly, by alternating the aforementioned antegrade suture passing procedure (FIGS. 61-64) with the aforementioned retrograde suture passing procedure (discussed in the paragraph immediately preceding this paragraph), with the needle "plunges" being laterally spaced from one another in the tissue, a mattress stitch may be placed in the tissue, as will be appreciated by one skilled in the art.
If desired, the spear suture passer 105 may also be used to pass suture S around a side edge of the tissue T, rather than passing the suture S through the tissue. By way of example but not limitation, if the outer shaft tube 110 is passed around the side edge of the tissue (rather than through the tissue), the suture passer could then be used to retrieve the suture on the far side of the tissue and draw it back around the side edge of the tissue so that the suture is brought to the near side of the tissue.
As described above, the novel suture passer 105 has the ability to both pass (advance) and retrieve (draw) the suture S through and/or around the tissue in a continuous series of steps. This allows the surgeon to complete the desired suture passing without having to remove the suture passer 105 from the portal through which the suture passer 105 is being used. Significantly, this passing/retrieving process can be accomplished with a single instrument, rather than requiring one instrument for passing and a separate instrument for retrieving. This offers significant advantages in convenience and in reducing surgery time.
If desired, the function of the inner guide tube 112 can be replaced by a rod 186 with a slot 187, as shown in FIG. 65. This rod 186 could also have other cross-sectional shapes (such as that of a ribbon, etc.) that act to constrain the suture spear 116 to the desired position relative to the window 135. This positioning scheme can also take the form of multiple wires filling the space where the suture spear is desired not to go.
The function of inner guide tube 112 can also be incorporated into the outer shaft tube 110. For example, the outer shaft tube 110 can have a lumen 130 which is offset towards window 135, e.g., as shown in FIG. 66.
Additionally, suture spear 116 can occupy the entire internal diameter of lumen 130 of outer shaft tube 110. In this embodiment, and as shown in FIG. 67, the suture spear 116 is a rod with a sharpened feature 188 (e.g., a point) located in the window 135. In this embodiment, the inner guide tube 112 is not required.
It should also be understood that many additional changes in the details, materials, steps and arrangements of parts, which have been herein described and illustrated in order to explain the nature of the present invention, may be made by those skilled in the art while still remaining within the principles and scope of the invention.
a clamping rod slidably received in the lumen of the hollow tube, the clamping rod comprising a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end consisting of a first arm including a hook and a second arm not including a hook, the first arm extending distally of the second arm, and the second arm being outwardly biased such that when the clamping rod is moved distally so that the distal end of the first arm is aligned with the lumen and the distal end of the outwardly biased second arm is adjacent to the window, the distal end of the outwardly biased second arm extends outwardly through the window so as to create a funnel region between the outwardly biased second arm and the hollow tube for guiding an object into the window, and when the clamping rod is moved proximally so that the hook of the first arm is adjacent to the window, the hook of the first arm clamps the object in the window against the proximal surface of the window.
2. A suture passer according to claim 1 wherein the distal end of the hollow tube comprises a point.
3. A suture passer according to claim 1 wherein the hollow tube is straight.
4. A suture passer according to claim 1 wherein the hollow tube is curved.
5. A suture passer according to claim 4 wherein the window is disposed on the inside of the curve of the hollow tube.
6. A suture passer according to claim 1 wherein at least one of the distal surface and the proximal surface is inclined.
7. A suture passer according to claim 6 wherein both the distal surface and the proximal surface are inclined.
8. A suture passer according to claim 1 wherein the distal surface and the proximal surface are inclined in the same direction.
9. A suture passer according to claim 8 wherein the distal surface and the proximal surface are inclined distally.
10. A suture passer according to claim 1 further comprising a handle connected to the proximal end of the hollow tube.
11. A suture passer according to claim 10 further comprising an actuator movably connected to the handle, the actuator being connected to the clamping rod.
12. A suture passer according to claim 1 wherein the hook faces proximally.
13. A suture passer according to claim 1 wherein the hook is inclined.
14. A suture passer according to claim 13 wherein the hook is inclined proximally.
15. A suture passer according to claim 1 wherein the hook is concave.
16. A suture passer according to claim 15 wherein the hook opens proximally.
17. A suture passer according to claim 1 wherein the distal end of the first arm is substantially blunt.
18. A suture passer according to claim 1 wherein the distal end of the first arm is pointed.
19. A suture passer according to claim 1 wherein the second arm is outwardly biased so as to extend at an angle of 10-120 degrees to the longitudinal axis of the hollow tube in the region of the window when the second arm extends out of the window.
20. A suture passer according to claim 19 wherein the second arm is outwardly biased so as to extend at an angle of 30-90 degrees to the longitudinal axis of the hollow tube in the region of the window when the second arm extends out of the window.
21. A suture passer according to claim 1 wherein the distal end of the first arm projects out of the hollow tube when the second arm projects out of the window.
22. A suture passer according to claim 1 wherein the distal surface of the window extends substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the hollow tube.
a clamping rod slidably received in the lumen of the hollow tube, the clamping rod comprising a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end consisting of a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion includes a hook and the second portion does not include a hook, the second portion being outwardly biased such that when the clamping rod is moved distally so that the first portion of the distal end of the clamping rod is aligned with the lumen, and the second portion of the distal end of the clamping rod is adjacent to the window, the second portion of the distal end of the clamping rod extends outwardly through the window so as to create a funnel region between the outwardly biased distal end and the hollow tube for guiding an object into the window, and when the clamping rod is moved proximally so that the hook of the first portion of the distal end is adjacent to the window, the hook of the first portion of the distal end clamps the object in the window against the proximal surface of the window.
24. A suture passer according to claim 23 wherein the distal end of the hollow tube comprises a point.
25. A suture passer according to claim 23 wherein the hollow tube is straight.
26. A suture passer according to claim 23 wherein the hollow tube is curved.
27. A suture passer according to claim 26 wherein the window is disposed on the inside of the curve of the hollow tube.
28. A suture passer according to claim 23 wherein at least one of the distal surface and the proximal surface is inclined.
29. A suture passer according to claim 28 wherein both the distal surface and the proximal surface are inclined.
30. A suture passer according to claim 23 wherein the distal surface and the proximal surface are inclined in the same direction.
31. A suture passer according to claim 30 wherein the distal surface and the proximal surface are inclined distally.
32. A suture passer according to claim 23 further comprising a handle connected to the proximal end of the hollow tube.
33. A suture passer according to claim 32 further comprising an actuator movably connected to the handle, the actuator being connected to the clamping rod.
34. A suture passer according to claim 23 wherein the hook faces proximally.
35. A suture passer according to claim 34 wherein the hook is inclined proximally.
36. A suture passer according to claim 23 wherein the hook is inclined.
37. A suture passer according to claim 23 wherein the hook is concave.
38. A suture passer according to claim 37 wherein the hook opens proximally.
39. A suture passer according to claim 23 wherein the distal end of the first portion is substantially blunt.
40. A suture passer according to claim 23 wherein the distal end of the first portion is pointed.
41. A suture passer according to claim 23 wherein the second portion is outwardly biased so as to extend at an angle of 10-120 degrees to the longitudinal axis of the hollow tube in the region of the window when the second portion extends out of the window.
42. A suture passer according to claim 41 wherein the second portion is outwardly biased so as to extend at an angle of 30-90 degrees to the longitudinal axis of the hollow tube in the region of the window when the second portion extends out of the window.
43. A suture passer according to claim 23 wherein the distal end of the first portion projects out of the hollow tube when the second portion projects out of the window.
44. A suture passer according to claim 23 wherein the distal surface of the window extends substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the hollow tube.
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A wildly fun twist on the cat-and-mouse spy thriller.
On Hulu and BBCAmerica | 2018 | TV-14 | 8 42-minute episodes
Genre: Thriller, Action, Drama
Why I watched: I read an interview with Sandra Oh before Killing Eve premiered. I was immediately intrigued (we all know my penchant for well-made thrillers), and couldn't wait to see the wildly talented Oh in her first starring role since she left Grey's Anatomy.
You might also like: Just watch Killing Eve, okay? . . . But I guess you could also check out Jessica Jones for a different kind of lady-investigator show. Or maybe take a load off and watch the two episodes of the Great British Baking Show: Holidays on Netflix.
It's...not good when an assassin becomes obsessed with you.
Between Killing Eve and Bodyguard, BBC has been hitting the spot lately. Written and produced by Fleabag's Phoebe Waller-Bridge and based on the Villanelle novels by Luke Jennings, this series features two fascinating female characters: MI-5 agent Eve Polastri (Oh) and sociopathic assassin Villanelle (Jodie Comer). Eve is obsessed with assassins, and especially a mysterious woman who has left a trail of bodies across Europe. She's determined to catch this "Villanelle," especially after she murders Eve's close friend and colleague. Villanelle, in turn, becomes obsessed with Eve. You can infer the rest.
Except that you really can't. The show offers a surprise at every turn, keeping you on your toes (and making it impossible to browse the internet while watching). Jodie Comer is mesmerizing as the vapid, charming, impulsive killer, who loves high fashion and watching the spark leave her victims' eyes as she kills them. Many fans have expressed rooting for Villanelle, despite her cruelty. And surely her difficult upbringing—which the show dips into a bit—is pitiable. Plus, it feels good to believe that her intentions toward Eve are actually pure(ish), despite her consistently horrible actions to literally everyone else she encounters.
At 25, Comer is nearly half Oh's age and a relative newcomer compared to the more experienced actress, best known (until now, perhaps) for her role as Christina Yang in Grey's Anatomy. But Comer holds her own next to Oh, and the two have terrific chemistry. It's so rare to watch two interesting, complicated female characters grapple with each other in a show like this; it's rarer still that one character doesn't overpower the other. Killing Eve gets this equation just right. The casting, the acting, the writing—they all blend together into a perfect show that feels both familiar and totally new at the same time.
While some critics said the ending of the series spun out of control, I say it was perfect in its absurdity. The last episode was incredible—it surprised me over and over, and that's one of my favorite elements of a show. In a veritable sea of predictable, mediocre, even bad tv (don't get me wrong, I like that, too), I look for the rare show that keeps me guessing, laughing, and gasping. In short, I looked to be delighted. Killing Eve delivered.
Happy Streaming! Grace
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Home Resource Library Use of Failure Analysis Techniques to Improve Reliability by Material Selection in SAGD Applications
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Use of Failure Analysis Techniques to Improve Reliability by Material Selection in SAGD Applications
Schlumberger Artificial Lift has developed a new electrical submersible pump (ESP) system for operation at 250ºC [482ºF]. In late 2009, the system has gone through a benchmark test jointly launched by Schlumberger and ConocoPhillips, successfully validating the temperature limit. During the post-test evaluation, axial cracks were found in ceramic sleeves in the pump. Although cracks did not translate into system failure, it was noted as a cause of concern as it may affect the long-term system reliability.
In this work, defect investigation and failure analysis were performed, combined with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulation and experimental verification to reproduce and predict the failure mode. A numerical model was developed on the basis of Theoretical Elasticity and showed that the aforementioned failure mode is the result of axial thermal stress caused by difference in the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of components in the shaft string coupled with the pump construction.
Experiments were conducted on a pump with the same construction type and the failure mode was successfully replicated. By fitting the experimental crack-temperature to the numerical simulation, the model is able to predict the failure mode in ceramic sleeves. The validated numerical model was used to screen suitable alloys for key components in the shaft string to reduce the thermal stress. A special alloy was identified and experimentally verified to increase the crack-temperature up to 280ºC [536ºF].
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Senate Leader tells Burris the Clown to step down
Hat Tip: Politico.com
Sen. Dick Durbin urged Sen. Roland Burris on Tuesday to quit his job as the junior senator from Illinois, but the embattled senator has no plans of leaving the Senate.
In a private meeting that lasted nearly an hour, Durbin told Burris that the growing controversy over his appointment would make it difficult for him to continue serving in the Senate. Durbin also expressed disappointment that Burris did not reveal his extensive contacts and his fund raising efforts for the ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who appointed him to the seat on Dec. 30.
"I told him that under the circumstances, I would consider resigning if I were in his shoes," Durbin said. "He said he would not resign. That is his conclusion. At this point, I suggested to him that he had to do everything in his power to bring all the facts out as completely as possible."
Durbin warned Burris that he would lose a Democratic primary if he were to run in 2010, but Burris said he has not made a decision on whether to run next fall.
The meeting was a remarkable chapter in the controversy involving Blagojevich, the ousted former governor who was arrested last December for allegedly trying to sell Barack Obama's Senate seat to the highest bidder.
Blagojevich defied party leaders Dec. 30 by announcing that Burris was his choice to fill Obama's seat, setting off a battle over whether the Senate should seat Burris. Under enormous pressure, Democratic Senate leaders seated Burris and swore him in on the condition he present valid paperwork and testify truthfully before state legislators in the Blagojevich impeachment case.
Some Senate Democrats are now privately regretting that they relented and seated Burris in the first place.
The most recent controversy started Feb. 14 when news broke that Burris had submitted an affidavit saying he'd spoken with several Blagojevich associates, including the governor's brother, Rob, about his interest in the seat. That statement appeared to diverge from his Jan. 8 testimony to state legislators where he only discussed one contact with the former governor.
And last week, Burris dropped another bombshell saying he tried to raise money for the then-governor at the time of expressing his interest in the seat.
"The fact that he did not volunteer – volunteer the names like people like Rod Blagojevich's brother was troubling to me," Durbin said.
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Jackson Jr informed on Blagojevich
Hat Tip: By Don Babwin, Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — Shortly after his 2002 election, Gov. Rod Blagojevich told Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. he didn't appoint the congressman's wife for lottery director because he had refused to make a $25,000 donation to the governor's campaign, a person familiar with the conversation told The Associated Press.
"That's why she's not getting the job," the person quoted Blagojevich as saying. The person, a Jackson associate who was interviewed Tuesday by the AP, spoke on condition of anonymity because of the ongoing federal investigation.
Jackson's name has played prominently ever since Blagojevich was arrested last week on corruption charges, including allegations that the governor tried to sell or trade President-elect Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat for personal gain.
Jackson has been identified as one of the candidates Blagojevich was considering for the seat, and a criminal complaint said his supporters were willing to raise $1.5 million for the governor if he picked the congressman.
The complaint quotes Blagojevich as saying on federal wiretaps that an associate of the candidate offered to raise money for him if he made the Jackson appointment happen.
Jackson spokesman Kenneth Edmonds declined to comment on the account of the exchange shortly after Blagojevich's 2002 election but said the Democratic congressman, the son of civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, has approached federal investigators to discuss the governor and others for years.
"He has shared information with federal prosecutors about public corruption during the past several years, including information about Blagojevich and others," Edmonds said.
Jackson has openly sought the Senate position but denies initiating or authorizing anyone to promise anything to Blagojevich on his behalf. The congressman has said federal prosecutors told him he is not a target of their investigation.
The Jackson associate interviewed by the AP did not know whether Jackson's wife, Sandi had asked for the state lottery job. At the time, Blagojevich was the first incoming Democratic governor after years of Republican rule and had scores of state jobs to fill.
"The governor had kind of penciled Sandi in as lottery director and then asked for contributions from the congressman," the person said.
Sandi Jackson, who has since been elected to the Chicago City Council, did not return a call to her office seeking comment.
In April, the Chicago Tribune reported that an examination of campaign donations to Blagojevich showed that three in four donors who gave exactly $25,000 received administration favors such as state board appointments or contracts.
It's also the same amount of money that figured prominently in the testimony of a government witness in the political corruption trial this summer of political fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko.
Rezko, who raised more than $1 million for Blagojevich's campaign fund, was convicted of shaking down companies seeking state business for campaign contributions.
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tag. Is school or home best for kids in this time of coronavirus control? It served as a witness to the founding of Beth Israel Hospital, the Newark Museum and the Essex County Courthouse. The Eastern Cape initiate death toll has risen to 13. None of the initiate deaths are Covid-19 related, but two traditional surgeons have died due to the virus. You can take charge of your future today ... To protect the health and safety of you and our employees during the Coronavirus outbreak, TIAA is conducting appointments by phone or online. HIGHTSTOWN, N. J., Sept. 23--After having played six and seven-game schedules for more thin three decades, Peddie School today is pointing for a longer season in football. Peddie School located in Hightstown, New Jersey - NJ. Caden Peddie was a football player before he even knew it. Intel's manufacturing challenges have also negatively affected desktop sales. View Peddie School (www.peddie.org) location in New Jersey, United States , revenue, industry and description. Florida adds 13,000 new cases. Unfortunately, he never played a down for Blair because of the coronavirus pandemic Ramos verbally committed to the NCAA Division 1 school in … TABS Coronavirus COVID-19 Resource Group. Florida is averaging about 10,500 new cases per day in the last week, according to data from Johns Hopkins University analyzed by NPR. Florida added about 13,019 new COVID-19 cases, according to figures released by the state department of health today.. That's an increase compared to the three prior days. Winter Break begins after last commitment. The district said 922 face-to-face students will be shifted to online classes from Tuesday through Sept. 18. The community at Peddie is invaluable. Founded in 1864, The Peddie School is a private, independent, coeducational boarding and day school for grades 9-12 and postgraduate located in Hightstown, N.J. Our campus is closed, but our community is united — and our learning continues. Falcon students and employees rose to the challenges of yet another unprecedented term. Matthew Peddie, WMFE. For the 2020-21 school year, Peddie will consider a temporary change of status for any local student who wishes to be designated as a day student. Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications at Peddie School Cranbury, New Jersey 439 connections. The present building was dedicated to God in 1890 by the generous gift of Thomas B. Peddie, a businessman who also served two terms as Mayor of Newark. Official Peddie School Store. Find related and similar companies as well as employees by title and much more. That's an increase compared to the three prior days- and the highest daily case count since July 16th. Florida is averaging 10,282 new cases per day in the last week, according to data from Johns Hopkins University analyzed by NPR. As are all schools in New Jersey, Peddie is under Governor Murphy's public safety order which prevents our return while the order is in place. Warning: Before selecting an option below, make sure that you have saved your work. Founded in 1864, The Peddie School is a private, independent, coeducational boarding and day school for grades 9-12 and postgraduate located in Hightstown, N.J. Peddie School 201 South Main Street Hightstown, NJ 08520-3349 Together, we challenge each other to be our best selves. Education and science experts offer advice ... Chris Russell and Clare Peddie. Founded in 1864, The Peddie School is a private, independent, coeducational boarding and day school for grades 9-12 and postgraduate located in Hightstown, N.J. Peddie School 201 South Main Street Hightstown, NJ 08520-3349 For assistance with using this website, please email us at mbp-help@peddie.org or call us at (609) 944-7501. Writing was just a hobby for Arantxa '21, but that changed when she came to Peddie. STUDENTS IN GRADES 9 THROUGH 12 & POST-GRADUATE. Jon Peddie, President of JPR, notes "COVID-19 has been disruptive and had varying effects on the market. Peddie School 403(b) DC Plan VIEW PLAN DETAILS Peddie School 403(b) TDA Plan VIEW PLAN DETAILS RETIREMENT BENEFITS. Head of School Peter Quinn meets with the school's coronavirus task force in March 2020. It pray… A former Perth prison warder whose keen interest in community affairs led him to stand as a councillor and write hundreds of letters to the local papers has died. We're an independent nonprofit that provides parents with in-depth school quality information. will day students be tested for covid-19? Founded in 1864, The Peddie School is a private, independent, coeducational boarding and day school for grades 9-12 and postgraduate located in Hightstown, N.J. Peddie School 201 South Main Street Hightstown, NJ 08520-3349 Faculty are also an essential part of Peddie's community. "Everyone is looking for new ways to live their life, and I think cannabis is just something new for them to try," he said. Join to Connect. Peddie Church watched as Newark was incorporated into a city in 1836. Peddie School Among Best STEM Schools In 2019 - East Windsor, NJ - Five hundred schools have been named the nation's best for science, technology, engineering and math. We provide school information and parenting resources to help millions of American families choose the right school, support learning at home, and guide their children to great futures. To see the latest Peddie events and news follow us on Instagram and Facebook. The Grandville senior played tennis his freshman and sophomore years, and all the while, the 6-foot-4, 285-pound Peddie was killing it … Donovan Dickson, 24 — a math teacher for Peddie School in Hightstown — apparently jumped from the walkway of the bridge near the New York tower and landed on a … Founded in 1864, The Peddie School is a private, independent, coeducational boarding and day school for grades 9-12 and postgraduate located in Hightstown, N.J. about Champions adjust - and adjust again, about At Peddie, writing became more than a hobby, At Peddie, writing became more than a hobby, Celebrate Anew: A 2021 virtual event with classmates from every decade. Since it's a small school, it's easy to get to know all the students. Mtimka died on November 15 and was buried at Rhurha-KuLubalele, in Peddie, on November 28. The Peddie School is grateful for your generous support of our work over the years. If Peddie's strength and conditioning coach, Mike Volkmar, has anything to say about it, being stuck at home won't stop us from getting totally jacked during the novel coronavirus pandemic of 2020. about Remote learning: 7 tips for Peddie students (opens in new window/tab), about How clubs keep Peddie's community strong, about Baking at home: recipes from the Peddie Food Blog, about Keep crushing your fitness goals while social-distancing, Remote learning: 7 tips for Peddie students, Baking at home: recipes from the Peddie Food Blog, Keep crushing your fitness goals while social-distancing. It's been a roller coaster of a term, for sure, and Peddie has rolled with it. The event had already been moved from this year to 19-21 March, 2021, because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Some sales that might have occurred in Q3 (such as notebooks for the back-to-school season) have been pulled in to Q2 while desktop sales declined. GOALS & SAVINGS. ... Assistant Head of School for Strategic Planning at Peddie School. Jon Peddie, President of JPR, notes "the pandemic has been disruptive and had varying effects on the market. The Peddie Environmental and Sustainability Team (PEST) created virtual Earth Week events during the coronavirus outbreak, partnering with the student government to make the event another opportunity for students to earn points for Heads' Day. Schedule now. We take the kinds of risks you take when you know you've got a whole community of people behind you. Contact prepared@peddie.org to request a change of status as soon as possible. For me, the people there are the school's defining characteristic. Donovan Dickson, 24, an apparently popular teacher at Peddie School in Hightstown, New Jersey, plunged to his death from the New York side of the bridge last Friday. Everyone is friendly and accepting of others. The Orange County school distruct is closing the Olympia High School campus for two weeks because of a cluster of coronavirus cases. ... TABS Coronavirus COVID-19 Resource Group. Junior: Peddie is an amazing school for so many reasons. Hightstown, NJ Click 'close' above if you need to go back and save now. Among several writing-centered activities, Arantxa serves as literary editor for "Amphion," Peddie's award-winning literary magazine. Peddie School Alumni Network. GreatSchools is the leading national nonprofit empowering parents to unlock educational opportunities for their children. Find Peddie School test scores, student-teacher ratio, parent reviews and teacher stats. Matthew Peddie, WMFE. Peddie also said he believes people are more comfortable using marijuana alone than they may be using alcohol alone, which fits well into COVID-19's forced social isolation. As we adapt to our new reality, we would like to bring to your attention new tax rules for charitable giving included in the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act. Join the virtual community in a moment of peaceful celebration. POSTPONED: reunion 2020 After thoughtful discussion with health, school and alumni leaders regarding the spread of COVID-19, Peddie has decided to postpone all on-campus Alumni and Development spring 2020 events — most notably, spring Reunion Weekend. Peddie Prepared shares school policies and procedures regarding the COVID-19 pandemic Yes. Here, excitement is contagious on the stage, in the classroom and on the field. The two traditional surgeons are among the 6,252 people who have succumbed to Covid-19 in the Eastern Cape. Clothing, apparel, school supplies and everything else a Peddie student needs. Stay healthy and safe, Falcons! firstpost.com World Indoor Athletics Championships 2021 postponed to March 2023 amid COVID-19 concerns - Sports News , Firstpost Peddie School Robotics participates in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), a global robotics competition in which teams have six weeks to design, fabricate, and code a 120+pound robot. At the start of the pandemic, our community first focused on completing the 2019-2020 academic year in our active online format; since the end of the school year our focus has shifted to planning for the 2020-2021 school year. Jonathan Brougham Ala Viva! Florida added 13,164 new COVID-19 cases, according to figures released Thursday. Some sales that might have occurred in Q3 (such as notebooks for the back-to-school season) have been pulled in to Q1 and probably will continue to sell well in Q2. Jonathan Brougham. 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Visibility of the route : Avreage to poor in some places
Start/Finish : Start from Kabelvåg graveyard
GPS Point : Start : N68° 12.882' E14° 28.904'
Pass between twin peaks : N68° 13.941' E14° 23.290'
Varden summit : N68° 13.991' E14° 23.275'
Stortinden summit : N68° 13.692' E14° 22.735'
Pictures and track proposed by Halfdan Holm
This trip takes you up to Småtinden (The small peaks), giving a view of both KabelvÂg, SvolvÊr and western Lofoten. There are several small peaks that can be climbed on this trip, including Varden, Varden's twin peak, and Stortinden.
IThere are several possible ways you can start this trip, but common for them all is that the ascent starts at the southwestern corner of Stor-Kongsvatnet. You follow the trail up the ridge towards ÿrntindsaksla, which you pass on the north side. Keep to the north and you cross a small river which is also the last chance to fill up your water bottle. This section can be quite muddy and wet.
Now the trail may become somewhat unclear at times, but it should be possible to follow if you stop and look out for it at times. The trail continues up to the pass between the twin peaks, of which Varden is the northernmost one. From this pass one can reach all three of these small peaks. There is no visible trail to Stortinden, but you pass on the western side of Varden's twin and follow a ridge with a somewhat exposed eastern side. There is a path to Varden, and summiting it requires a bit of scrambling. Varden's twin can be reached without much difficulty. Same way back.
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T.G.I. Friday's guests are tapping into the casual-dining chain's smartphone app and then tabbing out.
"This new app puts the Friday experience at guests' fingertips — whether they're looking for the closest Friday's to celebrate and indulge, or if they want to pay their bar tab quickly," Ricky Richardson, chief operating officer at Carrollton, Texas-based T.G.I. Friday's, said in a statement when the app was released in April.
The pay-at-table function is offered at about 300 of Friday's more than 900 restaurants. The app can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store or the Android App Market. The mobile payment function is powered by Austin, Texas-based Tabbedout and was developed by Carlson IT, Illume Mobile and Click Here Inc., a division of Friday's ad agency, The Richards Group of Dallas. The app technology integrates with Friday's point-of-sale software without additional hardware, the company said.
T.G.I. Friday's also recently launched a new website design that provides a mobile-friendly experience for smartphone users.
Nation's Restaurant News spoke with Trey Hall, Friday's chief marketing officer, about the pay-at-the-table function and the app.
What was the thinking behind the app?
We have all the functionality that other apps have in terms of the menu and drink selection, how do you get to the restaurant, how you locate. Those are all important parts of the app, and what consumers expect. But we also wanted our app to be unique and different and have a real daily purpose. Paying at the table is one of those things that a lot of people are exploring, whether it be through tablets or other pieces of equipment on the table or other means. … We wanted to give consumers something new and exciting and something very, very useful that they could use every day, so My Friday's Tab was developed as part of this solution.
We're up to 70,000 downloads so far. The technology works really well, and the consumer feedback has been very, very favorable. … It is obviously part of our digital strategy going forward, to enable consumers to use and interact with our brand using mobile devices.
How does a customer use the app at the restaurant?
Before you go in or while you are sitting there, you need to sign up for My Friday's Tab. You input a credit card [number], and then from there on out you never have to do that again. Once you sign up, you open the tab [and] you are given a five-digit code. You tell the server that you are going to be using My Friday's Tab, and they'll go, "Thank you very much. Give me your five-digit code," and they'll put that into the POS.
From then on out, as you order and as you interact with the server and add more things to your tab, you'll see that come right up. You can see how much you are spending and all that great stuff. Then you can close the tab. As you close the tab, you are asked to add a tip. The recommended amount is 18 percent. But because you are at Friday's and have had such an amazing experience, you want to tip. In fact, that's happening. The recommended tip is 18 percent, but we're finding the average tip amount is like 21 percent. It's great for the servers.


Anyone reading this knows i love all things techie. i have been accused of wanting anything that starts with an i … iPhone, iPod, iPad. i admit it. Next i intend to trade my iPhone 3G on an iPhone 4.
Years ago, when Steve and I met, he asked me to give him a call if my friends and I planned to attend a particular function.
When he tells the story, he says I hung up and l left him standing in his kitchen staring at the telephone.
What I don't get is supposedly motivated students texting during class.
Orientation isn't the most thrilling activity in nursing school. It is filled with redundantly phrased requirements and a virtual litany of thou shalt and shalt nots. However, it's important students know the expectations and consequences of not meeting them.
My classroom doesn't have a revolving door, but maybe it should. When I attempted to stop the in and out activity by mentioning that we would break shortly, it had no effect. A couple students implied they needed to use the restroom. It seemed I had a room filled with bladder-compromised adults. A student not so afflicted suggested the compromise in question was texting.
I cured the problem by announcing that if a student needed to leave the room they could return after the break, unless, of course, they had discussed their individual issue with me in advance. No one left during class.
Go figure. A cure better than antibiotics.
You "crack me up" everytime I read your blog. Love the humor.
I like the idea. I will have to try it with my next class.
Gregg, I could not agree more. I find it very distracting and disrespectful to text while someone is talking to a group of people.
I wonder what the next learning disrupting trend will be. Thanks for commenting.
Love your idea! I am going to use in my class! I have mine well trained about texting during class. I have asked students to leave the classroom if caught utilizing phone. However, the bathroom breaks I needed help with.


When one of Grey Sloan's own lands in the hospital, Bailey tries to figure out what happened while the rest of the doctors jump in to help. Meredith juggles huge secrets that affect her relationships with Alex and Maggie. While Richard helps Jo with a big decision, April and Catherine clash over the new baby, on the season thirteen premiere of "Grey's Anatomy," Thursday, September 22nd on ABC.


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Muggia (eslovè Milje) és un municipi italià, dins de la província de Trieste. El topònim vènet (mancat d'oficialitat) és Muja; en furlà es coneix com a Mugle. L'any 2007 tenia 13.409 habitants. Limita amb els municipis de Koper (Eslovènia), San Dorligo della Valle (Dolina) i Trieste.

Comprèn les fraccions d'Aquilinia (Žavlje), Belpoggio (Beloglav), Chiampore, Farnei, Lazzaretto-San Bartolomeo (Sveti Jernej), Rabuiese, Santa Barbara (Korošci), Vignano (Vinjan) i Zindis.

Situació lingüística
La llengua autòctona hi fou històricament el furlà, substituït pel vènet a cavall dels segles  i . Ha comptat i compta amb minoria eslovena.

Caldria escatir quin percentatge dels que es declaren italòfons són pròpiament bilingües en vènet i italià, atès que l'Estat italià no reconeix la lingüicitat del vènet, considerat oficialment un dialecte de la llengua italiana.

Administració

Personatges il·lustres
 Vittorio Vidali, polític
 Dario Hubner, futbolista

Municipis del Trieste
Frontera entre Eslovènia i Itàlia

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El río Colville (; en iñupiaq: Kuukpik) es un importante río costero de la vertiente ártica de los Estados Unidos, un río de aproximadamente  de longitud que discurre únicamente por Alaska. Es uno de los principales ríos septentrionales de América del Norte y drena un área remota y despoblada de tundra en el lado norte de la cordillera Brooks completamente por encima del Círculo Polar Ártico. El río está congelado durante más de la mitad del año y provoca inundaciones cada primavera.

De acuerdo con el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos, en 1837 los exploradores británicos Peter Warren Dease y Thomas Simpson nombraron el río por Andrew Colvile (1779-1856), el entonces gobernador de la Hudson's Bay Company, cuyo apellido escribieron erróneamente "Colville".

Geografía
El río Colville nace en la vertiente norte de las montañas De Long, en el extremo occidental de la cordillera Brooks, al norte de la divisoria continental en la esquina suroeste de la Preserva Nacional de Petróleo (National Petroleum Reserve). Fluye inicialmente en dirección norte, luego hacia el este a través de las colinas en el lado norte de la cordillera, ensanchándose a medida que recibe la afluencia de muchos afluentes que descienden de la cordillera Brooks Media. A lo largo de su curso medio, forma la frontera sureste de la Preserva Nacional del Petróleo. En el poblado Iñupiat de Umiat gira hacia el norte para fluir a través de la llanura ártica, entrando en el oeste del mar de Beaufort en un amplio delta cerca de Nuiqsut, aproximadamente a  al oeste de Prudhoe Bay.

Con unas dimensiones de 32 por 37 por 42 km, el delta triangular del río incluye 34 distributarios, cada uno con su propia boca, en las épocas de agua normal. Durante el agua alta, el número de distributarios puede llegar a 5.000. El distributario más grande es el Canal Nechalic, que fluye a través de Nuiqsut.

El valle del río contiene yacimientos de petróleo y gas natural sin explotar. Una propuesta actual del Estado de Alaska para realizar un puente cerca de Nuiqsut sería el primer cruce fluvial importante en un río de América del Norte al norte del Círculo Polar Ártico.

Los principales afluentes del río son los siguientes: Itkillik (350 km), Anaktuvuk (217 km), Chandler (160 km), Killik (169 km), Oolamnagavik (61 km), Kurupa (130 km), Awuna (320 km), Etivluk (90 km), Ipnavik (109 km), Kuna (80 km) y Nuka (80 km).

Vida salvaje

El río Colville y sus colinas adyacentes son el hogar de una gran variedad de vida silvestre del Ártico. El Colville corre a través de la cordillera de las manadas de caribúes Teshekpuk y Central Arctic, por lo que es un punto de referencia y un obstáculo de una de las mayores migraciones de animales del mundo. También es el hogar de osos pardos y, más cerca de la costa del Ártico, de osos polares.

El río Colville ha sido llamado «el cielo del halcón» (hawk heaven) por su increíble concentración de halcones peregrinos, gerifaltes y águilas reales. Los escarpados acantilados, sueltos del río Colville proporcionan hábitat de anidación de muchas aves.

Paleontología

En 1961, Robert Liscolm, un geólogo de la Shell Oil, descubrió fósiles de dinosaurios en varios lugares mientras reconocía el río Colville. Sin embargo, sus descubrimientos fueron recibidos con incredulidad y desconfianza por la comunidad paleontológica debido a la ubicación tan septentrional del sitio, y Liscolm murió al año siguiente en un deslizamiento de rocas mientras continuaba su exploración del Colville. A mediados y finales de los años 1980, las notas de Liscolm fueron redescubiertas y los paleontólogos volvieron a los sitios de Liscolm y encontraron muchos más fósiles de dinosaurios y huellas. Hoy en día, los acantilados del río Colville son ampliamente reconocidos como una de las regionesmás ricas en fósiles en el Ártico, con enormes cantidades de fósiles de dinosaurios del Cretácico. Las muestras recogidas en el Colville incluyen terópodos, anquilosaurios, albertosaurus, pachyrhinosaurus, Gorgosaurus y hadrosaurios.

Los fósiles, que jurídicamente se describen como cualquier signo o vestigio de vida antigua, solo se pueden recoger en tierras públicas con un permiso expedido por el gobierno. La retirada ilegal de fósiles en el río Colville, u otros terrenos públicos, puede exponer al infractor a elevadas multas o penas de prisión.

Actividad humana

En una región prácticamente sin carreteras, el río Colville sirve como una de las vías de transporte en la Alaska ártica. En el verano, pequeñas lanchas a motor transportan cazadores indígenas de subsistencia, paleontólogos, geólogos y otros que trabajan o cazan en la región. Cuando el río se congela durante el invierno hasta tener un espesor adecuado, puede ser utilizado como una carretera de hielo para llevar suministros, como se ha visto durante la cuarta temporada de la serie Ice Road Truckers del The History Channel. Un número muy pequeño de
navegación recreativa navegá por el Colville anualmente, aunque la gran lejanía, las duras condiciones, la relativa falta de centros de transporte aéreo y la presencia de osos polares hacen la navegación de recreo un verdadero desafío.

Véase también
 Anexo: Ríos de Alaska (en la Wikipedia en inglés)

Notas

Referencias

Enlaces externos

 (en inglés) Louisiana Digital Libraries: Colville River, Alaska
 (en inglés) Alaska DOT: Colville River Bridge
 (en inglés) USGS Anadromous Fish on Alaska Beaufourt Sea Coast

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Q: Android: reference to view outside fragment | gesture listener in fragments I have a  TextView in a fragment where I want to set different texts when gesture is detected.
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The above code is used to listen for gesture, but it can only be used in an Activity class somehow, when I put .onTouchEvent() in a fragment class, it says cannot resolve method.
Any idea how I can manipulate a view from outside the fragment or any ways to basically lsiten for gesture like I did in the Activity class??

A: It would be far better encapsulation if you didn't have another class dive into your fragment's view and access it. Instead, have your fragment expose a method to do what you want and keep the specific knowledge of what is in your view local to the Fragment.
If there is an obstacle to that approach, advise and there's probably a pattern to help you over it.

A: To new question:
The fragment itself does not have an onTouchEvent, but any View does. So override the Fragment's onCreateView to find the TextView in question and add an onTouchEvent to it. Your onCreateView might just called super() or you might do your own calls to an Inflater or whatever, but here's an (untested) sample using super:
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Graduation is just quickly approaching and we need your help gathering photographs of the Class of 2019 during your Kenston school career, grades kindergarten through 12, for inclusion in the commencement video shown during graduation, May 21, 2019. We would like to include photos of your favorite Kenston moments such as: the first day of school, the Letter People, International Festival, athletics or class trips.
1. E-mail the digital images to graduation.video@kenstonapps.org, with "Graduation Video Photos" in the subject line.
2. Bring paper photographs to school and drop off to Mr. Continenza or the Guidance Office with your name and homeroom on your envelope. Any pictures that you share should include your student's name printed on the back of each picture.
3. Mail photographs to "Graduation Video Pictures", Kenston High School 9500 Bainbridge Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023.
If you would like to have the pictures returned to you, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Photos must be submitted by Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Order forms for a DVD of the final video will be enclosed with graduation tickets, available in May on the Kenston website, and in the Guidance and Main offices.
Prom tickets are now available for purchase online! Check your social media or your email and go to the link for "EVENT-BRITE". Once there, just type in the word "Kenston" in the SEARCH BOX to order your tickets.
ONLINE Tickets: Tickets are $65.00 ($8 fee will be applied to all online sales).
Tickets during lunch: Students can also purchase tickets for $65 during lunch blocks the week of April 23 – 26.
Guest Forms: Make sure if you're bringing a guest from another school that they fill out a DANCE GUEST FORM. You will not be able to purchase your tickets without it! You can pick up a form in the Main Office (or go online to the Homepage, center column, under "Prom 2019 Guest Form and Song Request Form" click on Dance Permission Slip"). Stop in the Main Office if you have questions or call 440-543-9821. The Junior/Senior PROM is on Saturday, May 4th!
SENIORS! You will have a Seniors ONLY, Class Assembly on Wednesday during homeroom to go over all of your "End of the Year" events. Plan to be there–you won't want to miss it.
Valley Art Center's 2019 Art by the Falls, an open air fine art fair in Riverside Park on the second weekend of June, is soliciting volunteers. Those students interested can sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/90404a48aea72d6-2019 or go to their website (valleyartcenter.org) and follow a link. Community Service hours are awarded to all who volunteer. Contact Kate Bruner with specific questions at assist@valleyartcenter.org.
Congratulations to the following ladies: (In alphabetical order) Delaney Kramer, Rhianna Patrick, Megan Randall, April Rose and Kate Taylor. And for the Gentlemen (in alphabetical order) Trey Ford, Alex Hubert, Colin Montville, Tanner Mulhern, and Branson Stanley. Voting will take place on May 1st and the Grand announcement will be made at Prom on May 4th. "May the 4th" be with you.
Any student interested in working with the Kenston Tech Department over the summer can apply for the position on the Kenston District Website under "Employment Opportunities" in the far left column. Also, check out The Job Board across from Guidance OR online–just type in "Job Board" in the SEARCH BOX for this, a MANY MORE, job postings.


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Danfoss Named 2022 Innovative Star of Energy Efficiency by Alliance to Save Energy
Prestigious award presented in recognition of Danfoss' work to decarbonize through energy efficiency
The Alliance to Save Energy presented Danfoss with the prestigious Innovative Star of Energy Efficiency Award for the company's efforts to create solutions that decarbonize through energy efficiency. Alliance President, Paula Glover, presented the award to Rick Sporrer, president of Danfoss North America, at the 30th annual Stars of Energy Efficiency Awards Gala at the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 4.
Rick Sporrer, president of Danfoss North America, receives the Innovative Star of Energy Efficiency Award from Paula Glover, Alliance to Save Energy president
The event brought together energy efficiency leaders from industry, government and academia to celebrate the best and brightest in energy efficiency with U.S. Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm, providing the opening remarks.
"Danfoss is proud to be a leader in developing solutions that will help us meet our climate goals. We simply won't reach the Paris Agreement goals if we don't prioritize energy efficiency because the greenest, cheapest and most secure energy is the energy we don't use," said Sporrer.
"Everything we do at Danfoss drives productivity in machines and systems, reduces emissions, lowers energy consumption and enables electrification, with the goal to be the preferred partner for customers who want to decarbonize. I accept this award on behalf of our 40,000 employees worldwide who are working hard every day to make Danfoss an industry leader in decarbonization and sustainable engineering solutions."
As part of Danfoss' ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) ambition, Danfoss has pledged to be carbon-neutral in global operations by 2030, setting ambitious science-based targets to increase energy efficiency while reducing carbon emissions. Danfoss announced in March 2022 that it had reached its 2030 target of doubling the energy productivity in its factories globally – nine years ahead of time.
Rick Sporrer, president of Danfoss North America, accepts the Innovative Star of Energy Efficiency at the Stars of Energy Efficiency Awards Gala on October 4
Since 2007, when the initiative begun, the company has reduced energy intensity by 51% and CO2 intensity by 42%. In 2021, energy productivity went up from 80% in 2020 to 104% improvement from the baseline year 2007. Also in 2021, 25% of its global electricity consumption was carbon-neutral and 45% of its direct energy consumption was from renewable sources.
Central to Danfoss' goals is helping customers reduce their own emissions and energy consumption. The company is developing energy-efficient heating and cooling technologies such as oil-free and variable-speed compressors, which allow for efficient operation and reduced emissions; hybrid fuel systems that allow electric heat sources to work with an existing boiler system to generate heat with lower emissions; and heat recovery technologies.
These technologies are scalable across the built environment and provide a path to a more efficient and sustainable future. With buildings responsible for 40% of U.S. energy consumption and with only 2% of the U.S. commercial building stock turning over each year, increasing energy efficiency and lowering carbon emissions means retrofitting existing buildings with proven solutions that can be implemented financially and logistically.
Other category winners were:
•CPS Energy
•Kelly Stone, George L. Catrambone School, N.J.
•Congressman Bobby Rush
•Ndustrial
•Knoxville Utilities Board
•Gene Rodrigues
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