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Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Raspberry Jam
45 comments:
- Betty Sneeringer said...
Very nice. I like the burlap and rosemary best.
- October 4, 2011 at 5:50 AM
- Yvonne - Frl.Klein said...
Dear Tracey,
mmh, your jam looks so delicious! I love rasperry jam. And you decorated it so beautiful!
Wish you a wonderful week,
- October 4, 2011 at 6:05 AM
- The Vintage Farmhouse said...
Yum Raspberry jam!
Wish I could make it to Na Da Farm, have a great time! ♥
- October 4, 2011 at 6:32 AM
- DREAMS ON 34th STREET ~ French Bread & Family said...
My favorite...and even more when photographed by you! Have fun at NaDa, Tracey! I look forward to your next post!
- October 4, 2011 at 7:46 AM
- Sea Angels said...
Beautifully photographed and I bet it tastes lovely.
Lynn xx
- October 4, 2011 at 7:47 AM
- Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop said...
Jam has never looked so good....enjoy your weekend,I so wish I could go,give Anne Marie a big hug for me! x0x0
- October 4, 2011 at 8:00 AM
- FARMHOUSE PORCH said...
Here in TX we have wild grapes. My Garndmother taught my mom to make homemade jelly with it, and I need to have her teach me! It is sooo good. I love how you dress up the jars for gifts. Now I am really inspired to make some of my own. Thanks for sharing!
- October 4, 2011 at 8:16 AM
- Atelier de Campagne said...
Would love to have now a fresh baguette with some real butter and your wonderful raspberry jam. Jum- Jum.
Time to ask our mothers how to make all these wonderful jams.
Inspiring post and nice pictures
Thanks, Johan
- October 4, 2011 at 8:57 AM
- Alabaster Rose Designs said...
Hi Tracey,
The jam looks delicious and you packaged it so lovely!!
Hope you have a beautiful day.
- October 4, 2011 at 9:46 AM
- Jennifer Rizzo said...
I am coming over and expect some of that jam ;) The jars with the doilies are super cute.
- October 4, 2011 at 9:52 AM
- Sheila R - Blessed and Distressed said...
Love your presentations on your yummy looking jam. So going to miss you and all the gals at NaDa this weekend. Leah and I are planning to come up for the May event. Can't wait to see and hear all about it!
Have a great time with Jeanne!
- October 4, 2011 at 11:35 AM
- IMPRESSION "ein lebensgefühl-emotion of life said...
I love home made jam...Yummy Raspberry !!!!!!
have a great day!!!
- October 4, 2011 at 11:37 AM
- Stefy said...
The jars are so lovely. Raspberry jam is deliciuos.
- October 4, 2011 at 11:42 AM
- Ashley said...
I love how you "dressed" up these jam jars...absolutely perfect! Xoxoxo ~Ashley
- October 4, 2011 at 11:55 AM
- Beach House Living said...
Looks delicious and the presentation is darling. You really know how to style for a photo shoot too!
- October 4, 2011 at 11:57 AM
- Rachel Pallas said...
Yum!:) Hope you have a wonderful time with Jeanne!! xoxo
- October 4, 2011 at 12:10 PM
- It's me said...
Have a wonderful time together darling !! enjoy !! love from me.......xxx
- October 4, 2011 at 12:27 PM
- TheCrankyCrow said...
That jam looks heavenly - and loving the extra "touch of Tracey!" Have a great week and weekend! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin
- October 4, 2011 at 12:35 PM
- Coastal Cottage Dreams said...
Your toast and raspberry jam photo looks so delicious! Love your blog. Feel free to visit my log when you get a chance.
- October 4, 2011 at 2:05 PM
- Sissy said...
I love the burlap and rosemary option. And again I can never get over the beauty of your photos.
- October 4, 2011 at 2:54 PM
- Marge said...
Your blog is GREAT! So beautiful photos!!♥
I`m now your new reader:)
Greetings from Finland,
- October 4, 2011 at 3:38 PM
- DustyLu said...
Hey T! Love the images, so much color and the jam looks so good! Hope you have tons of fun this weekend! Spoil us with a lot of photographs! Say hi to Anne Marie, Mrs. Rizzo and Mrs Thorson for me! Hugs lulu
- October 4, 2011 at 4:49 PM
- Leah C said...
Looks delicious, Tracey! Really wish I could be at NaDa and visit with you & the other ladies... I'll be thinking about you this weekend:) Have fun with Jeanne and at the sale!!
- October 4, 2011 at 5:02 PM
- Lorrie said...
Beautiful ways to dress up little things. I love the burlap and rosemary. So rustic yet fresh.
- October 4, 2011 at 6:29 PM
- Jennelise said...
Raspberry jam is my favorite! We used to have a raspberry patch before we moved to our current house. I miss it. :)
- October 4, 2011 at 7:37 PM
- Cindy said...
What in the world could be better than raspberry jam! And you make it all look so crazy pretty!
- October 4, 2011 at 10:16 PM
- songskatesang said...
Oh have a wonderful, wonderful time!
- October 4, 2011 at 11:40 PM
- la Brocanteuse said...
You inspire and force me to go stamping!! thank you for sharing these beautifull images Tracy, love them all.
xo Col~ Afrique du Sud
- October 5, 2011 at 5:51 AM
- Carol Spinski said...
Sooooo SWEET as usual Darlin Tracey! I used to stencil and stamp all the time and you have just inspired me to try again:)
- October 5, 2011 at 9:15 AM
- Lili said...
Digging out my burlap after swooning over your jam topper! I just love looking at all your amazing details. xoxo ~Lili
- October 5, 2011 at 1:03 PM
- The Little Red Shop said...
Very sweet! I've been enjoying raspberries this week too. Have fun with your friends this weekend!
: )
Julie M.
- October 6, 2011 at 3:01 AM
- A Cozy Cottage in the City said...
Hi Tracy!
Wow, this jam looks absolutely delish!!! :)
- October 6, 2011 at 3:07 AM
- NikAntik said...
Raspberry jam!! Looks delicious and tastes even more delicious... Have you ever tried the raw version (without cooking)? You have to eat it up very quickly as it will not be conserved, it will be good for a few days only, however, all vitamins will be preserved and the taste.. hmmmm...
Bon appetit, Nik
- October 6, 2011 at 5:10 AM
- My Bleu Chine said...
So delicious, a great happiness of life ! Stéphanie
- October 6, 2011 at 7:04 AM
- Rusty Hinge said...
Your pictures are always so amazing! Jam looks so delicious, I want to sample! Have a fun weekend!
- October 7, 2011 at 7:04 PM
- Bring Pretty Back said...
The fresh jam is beautiful in itself... but the way you decorate the jars ... so sweet.
The punched butterfly is darling!
Have a pretty day!
- October 8, 2011 at 2:42 PM
- Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking said...
What great tips and that jam looks so delicious!!
- October 8, 2011 at 7:54 PM
- Gabriella said...
yummy! so many nice pictures..Hug♥
- October 10, 2011 at 11:42 PM
- Rebekka Seale said...
Oh, how wonderful! And stamped doilies...perfect!!
- October 11, 2011 at 1:57 PM
- FredaB said...
I love the doily idea plus the others are great also. I made some last year but didn't get a good buy on raspberries this year.
- October 11, 2011 at 6:46 PM
- lisa Moran, Bilancia Designs said...
Your blog is simply stunning...
Your ideas, your photos...all just beautiful.
I love coming back to see what beauty lies ahead...never to be disappointed.
Have a wonderful week~
Lisa Moran
Bilancia Designs
- October 12, 2011 at 5:30 AM
- {Bellamere Cottage} said...
The jam looks yummy and the presentation is just too darn sweet.... love it. :-)
- October 12, 2011 at 6:36 AM
- d e l i g h t said...
Raspberry jam is so wonderful! I also have a jar of lavender infused honey in my window from one of your previous posts! Thanks for sharing.
- October 12, 2011 at 7:49 AM
- Candylei said...
Beautiful photographs. I could crawl right in and have toast ;-). Beautiful blog.
- October 13, 2011 at 1:51 PM
- Cindy said...
Makes my mouth water...I love raspberries!
- October 17, 2011 at 3:17 PM


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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Sep 13, 2007
|Filing date
|May 10, 2007
|Priority date
|Nov 12, 1997
|Also published as
|Publication number
|Steven Buysse, Dale Schmaltz, Gary Couture, Lap Nguyen, Kristin Johnson
|Original Assignee
|Buysse Steven P, Schmaltz Dale F, Couture Gary M, Nguyen Lap P, Johnson Kristin D
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Referenced by (48), Classifications (10), Legal Events (4)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/113,745 filed on Apr. 1, 2002 by Buysse et al. entitled "BIPOLAR ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT FOR SEALING VESSELS" which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/090,081 filed on Mar. 1, 2002 by Buysse et al. entitled "BIPOLAR ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT FOR SEALING VESSELS" which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/502,933 filed on Feb. 11, 2000 by Buysse et al. entitled "BIPOLAR ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT FOR SEALING VESSELS" which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/968,779 filed on Nov. 12, 1997 by Buysse et al. entitled "BIPOLAR ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT FOR SEALING VESSELS", the entire contents of all of these applications are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to an electrosurgical instrument for permanently closing vessels in a human or animal, and more particularly to a bipolar electrosurgical instrument that seals vessels and vascular tissue by applying a combination of pressure and electrosurgical current.
2. Background of Related Art
A hemostat is commonly used in surgical procedures to grasp, dissect and clamp tissue. It is typically a simple pliers-like tool that uses mechanical action between its jaws to constrict vessels without cutting them. It is also typical for hemostats to have an interlocking ratchet between the handles so that the device can be clamped and locked in place.
Many hemostats are used in a typical open-surgical procedure. Once vascular tissue has been clamped with a hemostat, it is common for a surgeon to tie a suture around the tissue to close it off permanently prior to removing the hemostat. Several hemostats may be left in the surgical field until the surgeon has the opportunity to tie a suture around each section of clamped tissue.
Small blood vessels have been closed using electrosurgical instruments without the need for sutures. For example, neurosurgeons have used bipolar instruments to coagulate vessels in the brain that are smaller than two millimeters in diameter. These bipolar instruments are typically tweezers-like devices with two arms that can be deflected toward each other to grasp tissue. However, it has been found that these instruments are not capable of sealing blood vessels with diameters larger than about two millimeters. There has been a long-felt need for an easy way to seal larger vessels and vascular tissue bundles without the need for sutures.
It is thought that the process of coagulating small vessels is fundamentally different than vessel sealing. Coagulation is defined as a process of desiccating tissue wherein the tissue cells are ruptured and dried. Vessel sealing is defined as the process of liquefying the collagen in the tissue so that it crosslinks and reforms into a fused mass. Thus, coagulation of small vessels is sufficient to permanently close them. Larger vessels need to be sealed to assure permanent closure.
A number of bipolar electrosurgical forceps and clamps are known in the field. However, these instruments are not designed to apply the correct pressure to a blood vessel to achieve a lasting seal. All of these instruments also suffer from the drawback that they do not combine the simplicity and familiarity of a hemostat with a bipolar electrosurgical circuit.
An example of a bipolar electrosurgical power curve for vessel sealing is disclosed in a U.S. patent application entitled, "Energy Delivery System for Vessel Sealing," Ser. No. 08/530,495, filed Sep. 19, 1995, and is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this disclosure.
A U.S. patent application entitled, "Vascular Tissue Sealing Pressure Control and Method," Ser. No. 08/530,450, filed on Sep. 19, 1995, discloses another surgical tool for sealing vessels, and is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this disclosure.
U.S. Pat. No. 371,664 discloses a pair of electric forceps with positive and negative electric poles located on the jaws.
U.S. Pat. No. 728,883 discloses an electrothermic instrument in which electricity is used to heat one of the jaws of the instrument.
U.S. Pat. No. 1,586,645 discloses a bipolar instrument for coagulating tissue.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,002,594 discloses a bipolar laparoscopic instrument for treating tissue, whereby coagulation and cutting of tissue can be performed with the same instrument.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,176,479 discloses an instrument for finding and removing metal particles. The jaws of the instrument are designed to complete an electrical circuit when conductive material is placed therebetween. An insulated pivot and an insulated ratchet are used to prevent a short circuit.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,651,811 discloses a bipolar electrosurgical instrument for cutting and coagulating tissue.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,005,714 discloses bipolar coagulation forceps with jaws that open and close by way of an actuating sleeve.
U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,370,980 and 5,116,332 disclose an electrocautery hemostats wherein the hemostatic clamping function and the electrocautery function may be accomplished with a single instrument. Monopolar electrosurgical designs are shown and described.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,552,143 discloses a family of removable switch electrocautery instruments, including an electrocautery hemostat. Monopolar electrosurgical designs are shown and described.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,026,370 discloses an electrocautery forceps instrument having an enclosed electrical switching mechanism. Monopolar electrosurgical designs are shown and described.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,443,463 discloses coagulating forceps having a plurality of electrodes.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,484,436 discloses bipolar electrosurgical instruments for simultaneously cutting and coagulating tissue.
The article, "The Mechanism of Blood Vessel Closure by High Frequency Electrocoagulation" discloses experiments upon the blood vessels of dogs. The sentence starting on the last line of page 823 describes "an electrode forceps, each of the blades being insulated form the other and each connected to a terminal of the high frequency generator."
The article, "Studies on coagulation and development of an automatic computerized bipolar coagulator" discloses on page 150 that, "It was not possible to coagulate safely arteries with a diameter larger than 2 to 2.5 mm." On page 151, line 5, it is noted that "Veins can be coagulated safely up to a diameter of 3 to 4 mm."
Russian Patent 401,367 discloses a bipolar instrument with a linkage that brings the working jaws together in a parallel manner.
Prior disclosures have not provided a design for a bipolar electrosurgical instrument capable of conveniently applying a constant pressure, from a calibrated spring-loaded source held by a ratchet, that is sufficient to seal vessels and vascular tissue.
It is the general objective of this invention to provide a bipolar electrosurgical instrument that can fuse tissue without the need for a suture or surgical clips. The instrument conducts electrosurgical current between two seal surfaces located on opposable jaws. The electrosurgical current passes through tissue clamped between the jaws and remolds the collagen to fuse the tissue and form a permanent seal.
One advantage of the invention is that blood vessels can be quickly fused and permanently sealed against passage of blood or other fluids. The instrument thereby reduces operating-room time, provides improved access to target tissues, and increases the efficiency of the surgical procedure.
Another advantage is that no sutures or staples are required to permanently seal blood vessels, and no foreign material is left in the body of the patient.
Yet another advantage is that vessels can be sealed as the instrument is applied, and then the instrument can be removed from the surgical field. This keeps the surgical field clear of extraneous tools that may hinder the surgeon's access to the surgical site.
Yet another advantage is that the proper amount of pressure can be applied by the instrument to the vessel or vessels, thereby increasing the likelihood of a successful surgical outcome.
The bipolar electrosurgical instrument of the present invention comprises inner and outer members connected by an open lockbox, interlocking ratchet teeth, and electrical terminals with conductive pathways leading to seal surfaces. The inner and outer members each have a ring handle near a proximal end and an opposable seal surface near a distal end. The proximal end is held and controlled by the surgeon, while the distal end is used to manipulate tissue. The open lockbox joins the inner and outer members to allow arcuate motion of each opposable seal surface. The open lockbox is generally designed to provide lateral support so that both seal surfaces move in approximately the same plane. The seal surfaces are preferably aligned opposite each other when the instrument jaws are closed together. To provide lateral support, the open lockbox comprises a pivot and at least one flange extending over the inner member and attached to the outer member.
The instrument is tuned to provide a proper closure force by adjusting the dimensions of a shank portion on each of the inner and outer members. The shank portion is defined as the portion of each member bounded by its respective ratchet stub and the open lockbox. During use, the surgeon squeezes the ring handles to compress tissue between the seal surfaces. The shank portion of each member flexes in the manner of a cantilever spring, and can be locked in a deflected position with the ratchet to hold a constant force. It is one of the objects of the invention to provide a range of ratchet stops that correspond to a range of appropriate closure forces on the seal surfaces of the instrument.
Ratchet teeth are located on each member near the ring handle. The ratchet teeth are generally designed to interlock against the spring force from the shanks. The spring force is thus transmitted through the pivot to hold the seal surfaces against each other. A range of closure forces is required in an instrument, depending on the type and thickness of the tissue to be sealed. It is thus desirable to have several ratchet stops, each providing a progressively larger force to the seal surfaces.
An electrical connector is located on each ring handle. The electrical connector may be a metal post that is integrally formed with the member and ring handle. Bipolar electrical cables from an electrosurgical generator are connected to the instrument at the electrical connectors. An electrically conductive path on each of the inner and outer members conducts the electrosurgical current to the seal surfaces. The electrically conductive path may be along the stainless steel members. An electrically insulative coating is preferably bonded to the outer surfaces of the members to protect the surgeon and patient against inadvertent electrical burns.
The following terms are herein defined as follows. The applied force of the instrument is the total force being applied to the tissue between the jaws. The jaws are the members near the distal end of the instrument, from the lockbox to the tip of the instrument. The electrodes are the metal surfaces that conduct electricity to the tissue. The seal surface is the feature on the electrode that comes in direct contact with the tissue. The shank is the portion of each member between the lockbox and the ratchet. The ring handles are the elements on the members, near the proximal end of the instrument, that are grasped by the surgeon. The lockbox is the structure that allows the members to pivot, including the pivot pin and other cooperating surfaces. The inner member is the member that is generally captured in the interior of the lockbox. The outer member is the member that is on the outside of the lockbox. Electrode pressure is calculated by dividing the applied force over the complete area of the seal surface. Tissue pressure is calculated by dividing the applied force over the area of tissue placed between the jaws.
It has been found through experimentation that an instrument for vessel fusion (also referred herein as vessel sealing) should compress the tissue with a proper amount of pressure between the instrument jaws. The pressure is preferably sufficient to close any blood-carrying lumen. The pressure is preferably low enough so that the tissue is not split apart within the instrument jaws.
The jaws of the instrument should not short-circuit during the procedure. The tissue will typically decrease in thickness when electrosurgical current is applied, thereby allowing the seal surfaces to move closer together. This decrease in thickness should not result in the electrodes making direct contact with each other. Otherwise, a short circuit could give the electrosurgical current a preferential path around the tissue and may result in a poor seal.
Referring to
The inner member 11 has an inner shank 14, an inner jaw 16, and an inner ring handle 20. Similarly, the outer member 12 has an outer shank 15, an outer jaw 17, and an outer ring handle 21. The ring handles, 20 and 21, are designed for a surgeon to hold and manipulate the instrument 10. The jaws, 16 and 17, are designed to grasp tissue between the opposing seal surfaces 18 and 19.
Each shank, 14 and 15, has a respective ratchet stub 24 or 25. Ratchet teeth, 26 and 27, are designed to interlock in a manner that hold the members, 11 and 12, in position. The shanks 14 and 15 are deflected in the manner of a cantilever spring when the jaws are forced together by the surgeon. The deflection of the shanks 14 and 15 produces a spring restoring force that can be opposed by interlocking the ratchet teeth, 26 and 27.
The instrument 10 does not cause a short circuit when the ratchet teeth, 26 and 27, are interlocked. This is accomplished by a suitable selection and placement of electrically insulating materials. In the preferred embodiment, the ratchet teeth 26 and 27 are composed of a polymeric material which is press-fit into the ratchet stubs 24 and 25. A ratchet screw 28 is used in the preferred embodiment to secure the ratchet teeth 26 and 27 into the ratchet stubs 24 and 25. During manufacture, the ratchet teeth 26 and 27 may be formed from a blank after the blank has been press fit into the ratchet stubs 24 and 25.
In a second embodiment, one of the members, 11 or 12, includes the ratchet stub and ratchet teeth as in integral part of the member, while the other member, 12 or 11, has an insulative layer that prevents a short circuit between the members 11 and 12 when the ratchets are engaged.
The open lockbox 13 has the function of providing a pivoting joint for the members 11 and 12. In addition, the flanges 33 provide lateral support to help maintain alignment of the jaws 16 and 17. Closed lockbox designs are typically used in standard hemostat designs, wherein an inner member is completely captured through a slot in an outer member. The open lockbox 13 in present invention has a gap between the flanges 33 that is different from a closed lockbox design. The gap in the open lockbox 13 provides convenient access to install an electrically insulated pivot.
The electrically insulated pivot in the present invention comprises a shoulder washer 29 supporting a lockbox screw 30. The shoulder washer 29 is composed of an electrically insulative material that prevents a short circuit between the members 11 and 12. A large screw cap 31 fits over the head of the lockbox screw 30. A small screw cap 32 fits over the threaded end of the lockbox screw 30.
Each member 11 and 12 is connected to a pole of a bipolar electrosurgical generator. Electrical connectors 22 and 23 are located on the ring handles 20 and 21 to provide a convenient point of connection. The members 11 and 12 are formed of an electrically conductive material, such as stainless steel. The exposed surfaces of the members, except for the connectors 22 and 23 and the seal surfaces 18 and 19, are preferably spray coated with an insulating material.
The characteristics of the bipolar electrosurgical current are determined by the design of the electrosurgical generator. In the preferred embodiment, the generator will have an output wherein the peak-to-peak voltage will not exceed 130 Volts. This is because higher voltages can cause sparking which results in localized burning of tissue which may result in a failure of the tissue weld. The preferred embodiment has the generator capable of producing high frequency output current of at least 2 Amps RMS. High electrical current is important because it heats the tissue sufficiently to melt the collagen. Lower electrical currents will often produce weak tissue welds with low bursting strength.
During operation, the instrument 10 is used to grasp tissue between the seal surfaces 18 and 19. The surgeon squeezes the ring handles 20 and 21 together, causing pressure to be applied to the tissue. The ratchet teeth 26 and 27 are interlocked at the appropriate ratchet setting, depending on the tissue type and tissue thickness. Bipolar electrosurgical current is applied through the instrument and the tissue to cause the tissue to fuse.
The jaws 16 and 17 have a structure and cross-section that resist bending under load. Thus, for purposes of engineering analysis, the shank portions 14 and 15 act as a cantilever supported beam once the seal surfaces 18 and 19 have been mated. The length of this idealized cantilever beam extends from the lockbox screw 30 to the location of the respective ratchet subs 24 or 25. It is possible to model each shank as a cantilever spring having a spring constant. Each ratchet position is designed to transmit a particular closure force to the jaws 16 and 17 against the action of the restoring force of the cantilever spring.
The spring constant is generally a function of Young's Modulus of the shank material, the moment of inertia of the shank, and the length of the shank portion 14 and 15. When the jaws 16 and 17 of the instrument 10 are closed together, each shank 14 and 15 approximates a cantilever-supported beam. It is properly assumed that the deflection of each shank 14 and 15 remains within the linear range of its stress-strain curve. The behavior of such a beam is well known to materials engineers. A large spring constant will result in large closure forces between the seal surfaces 18 and 19. Similarly, a small spring constant will result in a small closure forces between the seal surfaces 18 and 19. The choice of a proper spring constant will depend on the length of the shank 14 or 15 and the distance between ratchet stops 26 and 27.
Experimental results in animal studies suggest that the magnitude of pressure exerted on the tissue by the seal surfaces 18 and 19 is important in assuring a proper surgical outcome. Tissue pressures within a working range of about 3 kg/cm2 to about 16 kg/cm2 and, preferably, within a working range of 7 kg/cm2 to 13 kg/cm2 have been shown to be effective for sealing arteries and vascular bundles. Tissue pressures within the range of about 4 kg/cm2 to about 6.5 kg/cm2 have proven to be particularly effective in sealing arteries and tissue bundles.
It is desirable to tune the spring constant of the shank portions 14 and 15, in conjunction with the placement of the ratchet teeth 26 and 27, such that successive ratchet positions will yield pressures within the working range. In one embodiment, the successive ratchet positions are two millimeters apart.
Pressure on the tissue can be described in several ways. Engineers will recognize that the amount of pressure exerted on the tissue depends on the surface area of the tissue that is in contact with the seal surfaces. In the one embodiment, the width of each seal surface 18 and is in the range of 2 to 5 millimeters, and preferably 4 millimeters width, while the length of each seal surface 18 and 19 is preferably in the range of 10 to 30 millimeters. It has been found through experimentation that at least one interlocking ratchet position preferably holds the closure force between approximately 400 and 650 grams per millimeter of seal surface width. For example, if the width of the seal surface 18 and 19 is 4 millimeters, the closure force is preferably in the range of 1600 grams to 2600 grams. In one embodiment, the closure force is 525 grams per millimeter of width, yielding a closure force of 2100 grams for a 4 millimeter width seal surface 18 and 19.
It has been found experimentally that local current concentrations can result in an uneven tissue effect, and to reduce the possibility of this outcome, each seal surface 18 and 19 has a radiused edge in the preferred embodiment. In addition, a tapered seal surface 18 and 19 has been shown to be advantageous in certain embodiments because the taper allows for a relatively constant pressure on the tissue along the length of the seal surfaces 18 and 19. The width of the seal surfaces 18 and 19 is adjusted, in certain embodiments, wherein the closure force divided by the width is approximately constant along the length.
In one embodiment, a stop 37, made from insulative material, is located in the instrument to maintain a minimum separation of at least about 0.03 millimeters between the seal surfaces 18 and 19, as shown in
In certain embodiments, as shown in
The embodiment shown in
A method of using the bipolar electrosurgical instrument comprises the following steps. A surgeon grasps the ring handles 20 and 21 on the instrument 10 to manipulate the jaws 16 and 17. A vessel or vascular tissue is compressed between the opposable seal surfaces 18 and 19. The opposable seal surfaces 18 and 19 preferably come together in aligned opposition due to the alignment action of the open-lockbox 13, or in certain embodiments due to the alignment action of the shoulder pin 34. The surgeon further deflects the shank portions 14 and 15 of the members 11 and 12 to engage the ratchet teeth 26 and 27. The engagement of the ratchet teeth 26 and 27 hold the shank portions 14 and 15 in their deflected positions to provide a constant spring force that is transmitted as a closure force to the jaws 16 and 17. An electrosurgical generator is connected to the instrument 10 through connectors 22 and 23 on the ring handles 20 and 21. An electrical switch is used to close a circuit between the generator and the instrument 10. The switch may be a footswitch such as Valleylab's catalog number E6009, available from Valleylab Inc., Boulder Colo. The electrosurgical current flows through an electrically conductive path on each of the inner and outer members 11 and 12 between its respective electrical connector, 22 or 23, and its respective seal surface, 18 or 19. An electrically insulative coating 36 substantially covers each member 11 and 12 to protect the surgeon against electrical arcs. An insulative sheath may also be used to cover the members or the component parts thereof, i.e., handles 20, 21, shanks 14 and 15 and the outer surfaces (non-opposing surfaces) of the jaw members 16, 17.
It is envisioned that the outer surface of the jaw members 16 and 17 may include a nickel-based material, coating, stamping, metal injection molding which is designed to reduce adhesion between the jaw members (or components thereof) with the surrounding tissue during activation and sealing. Moreover, it is also contemplated that other components such as the shanks 14, 15 and the ring handles 20, 21 may also be coated with the same or a different "non-stick" material. Preferably, the non-stick materials are of a class of materials that provide a smooth surface to prevent mechanical tooth adhesions.
It is also contemplated that the tissue sealing surfaces 18 and 19 of the jaw members 16 and 17, respectively, may be manufactured from one (or a combination of one or more) of the following "non-stick" materials: nickel-chrome, chromium nitride, MedCoat 2000 manufactured by The Electrolizing Corporation of OHIO, Inconel 600 and tin-nickel. For example, high nickel chrome alloys and Ni200, Ni201 (˜100% Ni) may be made into electrodes or sealing surfaces by metal injection molding, stamping, machining or any like process.
In addition these materials preferably include an optimal surface energy for eliminating sticking due in part to surface texture and susceptibility to surface breakdown due electrical effects and corrosion in the presence of biologic tissues. It is envisioned that these materials exhibit superior non-stick qualities over stainless steel and should be utilized on the instrument in areas where the exposure to pressure and RF energy can create localized "hot spots" more susceptible to tissue adhesion. As can be appreciated, reducing the amount that the tissue "sticks" during sealing improves the overall efficacy of the instrument.
The tissue sealing surfaces 18 and 19 may also be "coated" with one or more of the above materials to achieve the same result, i.e., a "non-stick surface". For example, Nitride coatings (or one or more of the other above-identified materials) may be deposited as a coating on another base material (metal or nonmetal) using a vapor deposition manufacturing technique.
One particular class of materials disclosed herein has demonstrated superior non-stick properties and, in some instances, superior seal quality. For example, nitride coatings which include, but not are not limited to: TiN, ZrN, TiAlN, and CrN are preferred materials used for non-stick purposes. CrN has been found to be particularly useful for non-stick purposes due to its overall surface properties and performance. Other classes of materials have also been found to reducing overall sticking. For example, high nickel/chrome alloys with a Ni/Cr ratio of approximately 5:1 have been found to significantly reduce sticking in bipolar instrumentation. One particularly useful non-stick material in this class is Inconel 600. Bipolar instrumentation having electrodes made from or coated with Ni200, Ni201 (˜100% Ni) also showed improved non-stick performance over typical bipolar stainless steel electrodes.
It is to be understood that the above described embodiments are only illustrative of the application of the principles of the present invention. Numerous modifications and alternative arrangements may be devised by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The appended claims are intended to cover such modifications and arrangements.
|Citing Patent
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|Feb 2, 2010
|Covidien Ag
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|Switch mechanisms for safe activation of energy on an electrosurgical instrument
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|Apparatus and method for electrode thermosurgery
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|Vessel sealer and divider having elongated knife stroke and safety for cutting mechanism
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|Feb 1, 2011
|Tyco Healthcare Group Lp
|Method of manufacturing an end effector assembly for sealing tissue
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|Tyco Healthcare Group Lp
|Method of manufacturing end effector assembly for sealing tissue
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|Feb 15, 2011
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|Feb 15, 2011
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|Vessel sealing instrument
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|Mar 1, 2011
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|Method for manufacturing an end effector assembly
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|Apr 26, 2011
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|Vessel sealing instrument with electrical cutting mechanism
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|May 3, 2011
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|May 24, 2011
|Covidien Ag
|Vessel sealing instrument
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|May 31, 2011
|Tyco Healthcare Group Lp
|Ablative material for use with tissue treatment device
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|Mechanism for dividing tissue in a hemostat-style instrument
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|Vessel sealer and divider
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|Single action tissue sealer
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|Tyco Healthcare Group Lp
|Endoscopic vessel sealer and divider for large tissue structures
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|Laparoscopic nephrectomy device
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|Jun 25, 2013
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|May 26, 2015
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|RF generator system for surgical vessel sealing
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|Vessel sealing forceps with disposable electrodes
|Apr 5, 2011
|Oct 11, 2012
|Tyco Healthcare Group Lp.
|Electrically-insulative hinge for electrosurgical jaw assembly, bipolar forceps including same, and methods of jaw-assembly alignment using fastened electrically-insulative hinge
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|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
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"Warm and light, fresh out of the oven with butter and salt sprinkled on top, it is a delicious gift or dessert for any occasion. Best with whole wheat, but just white flour or a mixture works. It is easy and fun, but takes all day. Trust me, it is so worth it!"
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4 cups
whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon
2 1/4 teaspoons
active dry yeast
2 tablespoons
vital wheat gluten
1/2 cup
1/2 cup
olive oil
1 cup
warm water
1/4 cup
raisins, to taste
I made a half recipe, just in case I wasn't crazy about it, and took it to my synagogue this morning (Saturday) for our small Sabbath service (our big one is Friday night). Everyone went CRAZY when they tasted this! It is super good, moist, very flavorful, with a nice chewiness to it. They asked me to make it again, and often!! I make challah for my husband (and me) every week, and he told me I could switch to this one! I did use the wheat gluten, and I didn't use raisins, since I knew there would be people this morning who don't like raisins. I will make it next Friday for our home challah WITH raisins, since my husband loves them. Thanks so much for this!!!
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I had been looking for a whole wheat bread machine challah recipe for a while. I tried various recipes, without much luck. Finally, I decided to look for a regular whole wheat challah recipe and make the dough in my bread machine -- I tried this recipe, and it turned out great! I substituted agave for the honey and left out the wheat gluten and raisins. The bottoms of my loaves ended up a little dark; I might reduce the baking time a little. I know I will make this over and over again.
This was absolutely delicious! By far the best and sweetest whole wheat Challah I've made! I'll definitely stick with this recipe.... I didn't use the vital wheat gluten or raisins.... It also didn't rise out of the oven much, and took longer than 30 mins in the oven but it came out to be lighter and sweeter than most whole wheat breads! Thank you! UPDATE: If you first proof yeast with water and then add it when you mix both dry and wet ingredients, It rises much more..... I make this every week for shabbat dinner and have gotten many many requests for the recipe!
We tried many different challah recipes trying to get something close to a whole wheat version of Cheryl Ann's challah in Boston. Everything else was too dry, but this is very moist. I double the recipe and make 4 loaves at a time and freeze what I don't use. I do all the mixing and kneading in my kitchen aid mixer.
I have made a few minor changes from a direct doubling of ingredients. I use 1/2 cup honey and 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon salt, and 5 eggs instead of 4. I also proof the yeast in 1 cup warm water in a 2 cup measuring cup until it's bubbling near the top and add it as a liquid ingredient. I use the wheat gluten even though it's listed as optional, but not the raisins. I cut the total water to 1.5 cups instead of 2. I also typically need more rise time than the recipe calls for and gt a better result if I can make the time to lunch down the dough and give it a second rise before I braid it. Overall this recipe is a winner even among people who don't usually eat whole wheat. For the Cheryl Ann's fans out there, this is less sweat than Cheryl Ann's but just as moist.
This is a delicious recipe! I've made it twice now and noticed a big difference in rising/texture when I let it rise in a warm place, as instructed. The warmth really helps make it light and airy. I'm new to making my own bread and even mine came out great! Thanks!
This challah is the best whole wheat challah I've ever made. However, the method is not fool proof because you don't proof the yeast first. So, I had a batch that didn't rise. Annoying.
Excellent recipe. The texture is very moist for a whole wheat challah. Many people assume that in order to make a good whole wheat bread you must combine white flour and whole wheat, here's a recipe that proves that theory wrong.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Irresistible Whole Wheat Challah
Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 215
Calories from Fat: 72
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
, N.C. (Mar. 29, 2011)
- The ETSU men's tennis team picked up a crucial 5-2 road win over Campbell on Tuesday afternoon at the Nisbet Tennis Center. With the victory, the Bucs are tied atop the A-Sun standings with UNF, while moving a game ahead of Campbell.
The Bucs move to 13-6 overall on the season and more important 7-1 in the A-Sun, with just two conference matches remaining. ETSU has now won four straight matches and its last six A-Sun contests. Campbell falls to 13-3 overall and 5-2 in the A-Sun.
The guys need to be reminded daily that no one is going to fold over and just let us win," said ETSU Director of Tennis
Yaser Zaatini
. "Even though we look strong on paper, the tennis ball bounces and we still need to hit it back. It is not like teams assume that we are going to win and our guys need to realize that."
The Bucs opened up doubles play strong early as the duo of
Sander Gille
(Kuringen, Belgium) and
Jesus Bandres
(Caracas, Venezuela) defeated Fernando Guillen and David Clavera, 8-4, at the No. 2 position. Gille and Bandres have now won nine straight matches and lead the team with 13 victories.
evened up doubles play as Davy Sum and Dominik Kaniewski picked up a victory at the No. 1 position. The doubles point came down to the No. 3 position as each side battled back and forth through much of the match. The Campbell team of Larbi Lamzouri and Josep Baro finally edged
Juan Ramirez
(Asuncion, Paraguay) and
Robin Akser
(Ornskoldsvik, Sweden), 9-8, to clinch the doubles point.
"We started a little slow in doubles," added Zaatini. "The doubles came down to execution and it was not a lack of intensity, but we just couldn't put the ball away at the right time. We were up a break and serving at 6-5 (at No. 3), but the guys just didn't execute and give Campbell credit for putting the ball in play, but I think we gift wrapped that one for them."
With Campbell in front 1-0, the Bucs quickly responded during the singles portion of the match. ETSU evened the match after Bandres defeated Guillen, 6-1, 6-3, at the No. 3 position. Bandres earned his fourth consecutive singles victory, while leading the team with 11 wins.
The Bucs took the lead after freshman
Roger Ordeig
(Gurb, Spain) defeated Baro in straight sets, 6-3, 6-0. Ordeig is now an impressive 8-1 in dual singles play and a perfect 7-0 in A-Sun play.
ETSU picked up its third straight singles victory of the afternoon at the No. 2 position as Gille defeated Lamzouri, 6-3, 7-6.
After Sum remained perfect on the season at the No. 1 position by defeating ETSU senior
Grega Teraz
(Mojstrana, Slovenia), the Bucs closed out the match as Ramirez defeated Clavera, 7-6, 7-5, at the No. 5 position. Ramirez has now won his tenth singles match of the season.
ETSU also picked up a victory at the No. 4 position to close out the afternoon as senior
Charles Bottoni
(Bois Guillaume, France) earned a hard fought, 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, victory over Kaniewski. Bottoni has now won seven straight matches, while picking up his tenth win of the spring.
"The guys came back after losing the doubles point and they fought hard in singles play and gave a great effort," said Zaatini. "We will be back in Johnson City late tonight and have a practice tomorrow afternoon before hitting the road again on Thursday."
The Bucs hit the road for their final two regular season A-Sun contests beginning on Friday at Kennesaw State. The team will then take on Mercer, Saturday afternoon. Friday's match will begin at 3:00 p.m., while Saturday's match will start at 12 noon.
For more information on the ETSU men's tennis team please go to ETSUBucs.com and click on the men's tennis link. Also, be sure to follow ETSU Athletics on Facebook and Twitter.
ETSU 5, Campbell 2
1. #112
Davy Sum
(CAM) def. Grega Teraz (ETSU) 6-4, 4-6, 6-0
2. Sander Gille (ETSU) def.
Larbi Lamzouri
3. Jesus Bandres (ETSU) def.
Fernando Guillen
4. Charles Bottoni (ETSU) def.
Dominik Kaniewski
5. Juan Ramirez (ETSU) def.
David Clavera
6. Roger Ordeig (ETSU) def.
Josep Baro
Davy Sum
Dominik Kaniewski
(CAM) def. Grega Teraz/Charles Bottoni (ETSU) 8-6
2. Sander Gille/Jesus Bandres (ETSU) def.
Fernando Guillen
David Clavera
Larbi Lamzouri
Josep Baro
(CAM) def. Juan Ramirez/Robin Akser (ETSU) 9-8
Match Notes:
ETSU 13-6, 7-1 A-Sun
13-3, 5-2 A-Sun
Singles Order of Finish:
3, 6, 2, 1, 5, 4
Doubles Order of Finish:
2, 1, 3
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MOLINE, Ill. – Rick Santorum is coming under fire for saying that the unemployment rate and economic growth are secondary issues to that of freedom in his campaign, a statement that rival Mitt Romney's campaign quickly seized on as being tone-deaf to the plight of out-of-work Americans.
"We need a candidate who's going to be a fighter for freedom. Who's going to get up and make that the central theme in this race because it is the central theme in this race," Santorum told a crowd of about 200 voters during a rally here on Monday. "I don't care what the unemployment rate's going to be. Doesn't matter to me. My campaign doesn't hinge on unemployment rates and growth rates. It's something more foundational that's going on."
The event had barely ended when Romney spokeswoman Andrea Saul e-mailed reporters to offer up the statement as evidence of Santorum being an "economic lightweight," a charge tahth Romney has been making in recent days. The former Massachusetts governor gave a speech in Chicago on Monday attacking President Obama's stewardship of the economy.
"Wow. Sen. Santorum may not care about the unemployment rate in this country or the nearly 24 million Americans struggling for work, but Mitt Romney does and is running to get people back to work," Saul said. "If anyone needed evidence that Rick Santorum is an economic lightweight, they needn't look any further than his various statements today. We're not going to turn around this economy by replacing one former senator with zero job-creating experience with another senator with zero job-creating experience. He has proven it once again," she wrote.
Romney himself, in a subsequent appearance at Bradley University, reaffirmed his concern for unemployment.
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Santorum sought to clarify his comments to reporters after the event by saying that freedom supersedes the unemployment issue, and he tried to paint Romney's economic plan as a nonconservative approach.
"Of course I care about the unemployment rate. I want the unemployment rate to go down, but I'm saying, my candidacy doesn't hinge on whether the unemployment rate goes up and down," he said. "Our candidacy's about something that transcends that; its about freedom, its not about, you know, Governor Romney's idea that he's going to fix the economy which is something that, of course, we as Republicans don't believe that presidents fix the economy; we believe that we try to do things to create an atmosphere for the economy to fix itself."
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The academy announced its off-camera winners today, and The Judds, Jason Aldean and Blake Shelton and a host of others can start crafting their acceptance speeches.
The off-camera winners will be recognized Sept. 10 during the 7th annual ACM Honors ceremony at the Ryman Auditorium.
This year's winners are:
Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award (for people who are pioneers in country music) - Keith Whitley and The Judds
Crystal Milestone Award (commemorates a specific remarkable achievement) - Jason Aldean
Gene Weed Special Achievement Award (acknowledges unprecedented individual achievement in country music) - Blake Shelton
Jim Reeves International Award (for outstanding contributions to the acceptance of country music throughout the world) - Lady Antebellum
Mae Boren Axton Award (recognition of years of service to the Academy of Country Music) - Tommy Wiggins
Poet's Award (honors songwriters for outstanding musical and/or lyrical contributions) - Guy Clark and Hank Williams
Venue of the year – Ryman Auditorium
Producer of the year – Jay Joyce
Audio engineer of the year – Chuck Ainlay
Bass player of the year – Jimmie Lee Sloas
Percussionist /drummer of the year – Matt Chamberlain
Fiddle player of the year – Aubrey Haynie
Guitarist of the year – J.T. Corenflos
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Specialty instruments player of the year – Ilya Toshinsky
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Liquid fats and solid meat products are materials that should not be sent to landfills or disposed of in the sanitary sewer system. Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) can clog pipes and pumps both in the public sewer lines as well as in wastewater treatment facilities. This prevents combined sewer overflows, which protects water quality and lowers bills. FOG should be sent to the rendering industry to be made into another product, converted to biofuels, or sent to an anaerobic digester.
Ways to Recycle FOG
Rendering FOG
Liquid fats and solid meat products can be used as raw materials in the rendering industry, which converts them into animal food, cosmetics, soap, and other products. Many companies will provide storage barrels and free pick-up service.
Converting FOG to Biodiesel
FOG are collected and converted by a local manufacturer into environmentally friendly biodiesel fuel. Biodiesel is an alternative fuel produced from renewable resources such as virgin oils (soybean, canola, palm), waste cooking oil, or other biowaste feedstock. Biodiesel significantly reduces greenhouse gases, sulfur dioxide in air emissions, and asthma-causing soot. Along with creating less pollution, biodiesel is simple to use, biodegradable and nontoxic.
Adding FOG to Wastewater Treatment Plant Digesters
FOG can be added to anaerobic digester at waste water treatment plants to generate renewable energy in the form of biogas.
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Friday, September 07, 2001Johnson City, Tenn. -- The 2001 Bank of Tennessee/The Ridges Interollegiate will tee off Saturday, Sept. 8 from The Ridges Golf and Country Club in Johnson City, Tenn. Play will begin at 8 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Individual tee times can be found on the internet at live.golfstat.com. In just three years, the Bank of Tennessee/The Ridges Intercollegiate has rapidly developed into one of the premier collegiate golf tournaments in the United States. Each year, the tournament has featured many of the nation's finest teams and individual players. The 2001 tournament will be no different, with 6 of 14 teams having participated in the 2001 NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship from Durham, N.C. All 14 teams participated in NCAA Regional competition last season. Joining the host East Tennessee State Buccaneerss, who finished ninth at the 2001 NCAA Championships are Arkansas, Auburn, Clemson, Houston, Kansas, North Carolina, North Florida, Oklahoma, Pepperdine, South Carolina, Southern California, Tennessee, TCU and Wake Forest. Nine of this year's participants are ranked in the preseason top-30 this season. One of the favorites for the team crown is Clemson, who finished second at the 2001 NCAA Championships. There are many challengers for the individual title. D.J. Trahan of Clemson, Matt Cohn of Oklahoma, Billy Haas of Wake Forest, Kevin Haefner of Auburn and Andy Doeden of TCU are all title contenders. Another player to watch is Johan Kok of South Carolina. Kok is the defending champion of the 2000 Bank of Tennessee/The Ridges Intercollegiate, after winning last year's event by one stroke (71-66-71=208) over East Tennessee State's Chris Wisler. His second-round 66 stands as the second best round in tournament history. James Johnson and Adam Riddering will lead the host Buccaneers at The Ridges Intercollegiate. Both players closed last season strong, with Johnson finishing in 29th at the NCAA Championships and Riddering finishing sixth at the NCAA East Regionals. Live scoring can be followed on the internet at live.golfstat.com. For more information on the Bank of Tennessee/The Ridges Intercollegiate, contact Matthew Snellings in the ETSU Athletic Media Relations Office at (423) 439-4220. -BUCS-


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The Bucs were picked as the league favorites when the Preseason Coaches Poll was released in mid-August, but after running a difficult slate in 2009,
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St. Mary's College of Maryland is ramping up its efforts to recruit students for next year after a shortfall in enrollment this year led to millions in budget cuts from lost tuition dollars.
The low enrollment for the Class of 2017 will continue to haunt the college's budget for the next three years, the colleges trustees were told Saturday, and more cuts are coming.
Gary Sherman, vice president for enrollment management and dean of admissions, outlined ways that the admissions office has changed and also reviewed some of the errors made last year that led to the enrollment shortfall.
Sherman said the admissions office personnel are working to fill that gap, and have visited more than 400 high schools and college fairs this fall to recruit for next year.
"We did lose some ground over the past year, and it's going to take some time to regain that ground," Sherman acknowledged.
He said that the admissions department last year put in place an early-action process allowing prospective students to apply by Nov. 1, 2012, in order to be notified within a month with an offer of admission and a merit scholarship.
"Unfortunately, neither of those things happened," Sherman said. In fact, Sherman said, applications did come in early but the college did not contact those applicants until months later — in March.
Sherman said this year the number of applicants for the college's two early-decision deadlines is promising, and the college is already responding to many of those applicants.
The college is targeting to enroll 420 freshmen and 120 transfer students next year. However, administrators are budgeting based on this year's final number, which currently is at about 476 new students, counting freshmen and transfers.
Sherman said the number of high school graduates in much of the country is down by 7 percent, resulting in all colleges having a smaller pool of potential applicants and students.
However, some regions of the country, including some parts of Maryland, are seeing more Latino high school graduates, a demographic St. Mary's hopes to tap into.
"It's going to change the face of higher education in this country a lot," Ian Newbould, interim president, said. He said St. Mary's College needs to create new programs and cultural opportunities as the Latino population continues to grow.
"As unpleasant as the [budget] cuts were ... the process was a success," Gail Harmon, chair of the trustees, said.
The college reduced this year's budget by about $3.5 million with input from faculty, staff and others. However, about a third of those reductions were one-time cuts, and will need to be replicated in next year's budget, Chip Jackson, vice president of business and finance, said.
"We are being very holistic in our evaluations of things we can reduce," Jackson said. "It will be very difficult."
The college is considering cuts to most departments and areas, including the arts, through a budget committee on campus.
Several letters of support for artist-in-residence Brian Ganz, a pianist, indicate that his status at the college is in jeopardy. College administrators and trustees would not comment publicly about what they called a personnel matter. "I've been really deeply moved by the outpouring of support" from students and the community, Ganz said.
Ganz is one of two musicians in residence at the campus, along with violinist Jose Cueto.
Both have been associated with the St. Mary's College since the late 1980s. Ganz teaches one-on-one piano instruction to several advanced students at the college and regularly performs publicly on campus.
Newbould wrote the following statement in response to letters written to him and the trustees: "We are doing all that we can to put the College on a sustainable path, and to be affordable for Maryland families. As we examine our activities, we are emphasizing support for our students and their academic programs.
"At the same time, we are mindful of our support for public performances, whether it be the River Concert Series, plays and performances put on by our theatre department, athletic events, and the many departmental activities available to the public. We are endeavoring as much as possible to sustain support for public performances and programs within the resources provided to us by the state, by our students and by our friends."
Search continues
for new president
The trustees plan to do "airport interviews" of candidates to take over as president of the college by the end of February and campus visits by a small selection of finalists in early March.
Newbould was hired as acting president after former president Joseph Urgo resigned at the end of the last academic year. "We hope to be able to announce a new president in late March or early April," Harmon said.
Maureen Silva, the college's vice president of advancement, will be leaving soon to take a job at Bridgewater College in Virginia.
Newbould said he plans to appoint an interim vice president to work through next calendar year to assist as a new president comes on board.


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***If you are using a 13 X 9 X 2 pan, make 3 layers to avoid boiling over.
Can be prepared in advance and stored in refrigerator for up to 24 hours prior to baking. Add at least 20 to 30 extra minutes to cooking time. Internal temperature should be 160 degrees.
To freeze for later use. Prepare and do not bake. Use a freezer-safe container, cover well and freeze. Defrost in the refrigerator for 24-hours. Increase the cook time to 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Internal temperature should be 160 degree
Recipes: Dairy Dishes, Lasagna, Kosher