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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Jan 17, 1984
|Filing date
|Jun 28, 1982
|Priority date
|Jun 28, 1982
|Fee status
|Publication number
|Stephen H. Davis
|Original Assignee
|Water Refining Company
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Referenced by (6), Classifications (19), Legal Events (6)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to water treating devices and, more particularly, to a system in which hard water is softened and a reduction in the dissolved solids in the water is obtained.
2. Prior Art
Water softener systems presently in use are of the type in which hard, raw water enters the top of a pressure tank through an inlet line, percolates through a bed of treatment material, such as zeolite, and passes out of the pressure tank through an outlet line having a mouth located proximate the bottom of the tank. As the hard water percolates through the zeolite bed, an ion exchange occurs in which sodium ions held by the zeolite are exchanged for the "hard" metal ions in the water.
The water softening ability of the zeolite bed is gradually reduced through use and, after a predetermined quantity of hard water has been softened, the zeolite bed becomes depleted of sodium ions. The zeolite bed is thereafter regenerated by passing a brine solution through it so that the ion exchange process is reversed.
Reverse osmosis water treatment systems are known in the art in which water is filtered by passing through a semi-permeable membrane carried on a rigid structure, such as a perforated metal tube, and then is collected in a holding tank. Such a system is disclosed, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 3,493,496, issued May 13, 1968, to Bray et al. Bray discloses a semi-permeable membrane element which comprises a porous fabric enclosed in a semi-permeable membrane material and wrapped in a spiral about a perforated tube. A plastic screen is positioned adjacent the membrane material so that it forms spaces between successive layers of the wrapped membrane to permit fluid flow across the surface of the wrapped membrane material.
The spirally wrapped membrane typically is positioned within a vessel and includes a fluid conduit connected to the perforated tube which conveys treated water to a holding tank or fluid dispensing means. The vessel also includes a raw water inlet and a bleed water outlet. Raw water washes past the membrane surface continually and is removed through the bleed water outlet carrying with it dissolved solids which could not pass through the semi-permeable membrane.
A disadvantage of typical reverse osmosis treatment systems is that small particulate contaminants may collect on the surfaces of the membranes to restrict the flow of fluid through the membrane material, thus necessitating a pretreatment filter. Such a filter may become clogged and, therefore, require cleaning from time to time. Furthermore, such water treatment systems require a pressure vessel for the reverse osmosis system which is separate from the remainder of the water treatment devices which may also be in use. This adds to the complexity, cost, and space required for the combined system.
Accordingly, there is a need for a water softening and treatment system in which hard, raw water is softened and dissolved solids or other impurities removed therefrom within a single pressure tank. Furthermore, there is a need for a water softening and treatment system which is relatively easy to maintain and in which a pretreatment filter is not required.
The present invention provides a water softening and treatment system in which at least one semi-permeable membrane treatment device is embedded in treatment material within a pressure tank. Hard, raw water entering the pressure tank is softened through an ion exchange process with a bed of treatment material and is then filtered through the semi-permeable membrane element. The treated water is conveyed to a holding tank which may be remotely located from the pressure tank. The system of the present invention possesses several advantages over a water softening system which is separate and distinct from a semi-permeable membrane filtering system. For example, the treatment material within the pressure tank acts as a gross filter to trap large contaminant particles which would otherwise clog the reverse osmosis semi-permeable membrane treatment device and prevent efficient filtration of the water.
An additional advantage of the system of the present invention is that an existing water softening pressure tank can be modified to accept the semi-permeable membrane treatment device, thereby reducing the overall size of the combined systems and the cost involved in obtaining treated and softened water. The membrane element preferably is sized to fit through the access opening in the top of the pressure tank so that it may be pushed through the opening to be embedded in the treatment material. The invention preferably also includes a substitute closure for the access opening which supports a conduit for conveying the treated water to a remote holding tank.
The present invention is a water softening and treatment system which comprises a pressure tank, an inlet line for conveying raw water to the interior of the pressure tank, an outlet line for conveying softened water from the tank, treatment material located within the tank for softening raw water within the tank, at least one semi-permeable reverse osmosis membrane element embedded within the treatment material, and a water conduit for conveying treated water from the membrane element to a holding tank.
In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the reverse osmosis membrane element comprises a porous tubular member communicating with the water conduit, a semi-permeable reverse osmosis membrane assembly spirally wrapped about the tubular member to form a generally cylindrical shape and including a spacing member separating layers of the spirally wrapped membrane assembly, and a bottom cap covering an end of the membrane element. The bottom cap includes an inlet valve for selectively permitting fluid flow from the tank along the spacing member. The inlet valve is biased to a closed position by a resilient member to prevent fluid flow through the bottom cap and through the membrane element during the regeneration cycle of the water softening system while a brine solution is supplied to the tank. During the softening cycle of the water softening system the fluid pressure within the tank is higher than during the regeneration cycle. Accordingly, the resilient member is sized such that it permits the valve to be opened during the softening cycle in response to the higher fluid pressure.
It is also preferred to include a top cap which covers an end of the membrane element opposite the bottom cap and which defines a plenum for collecting brine or waste water which has not passed through the membrane. The top cap is joined to a waste water conduit which conveys the waste water from the pressure tank to a drain or other means of disposal. The waste water is rich in contaminants which have been filtered from the water passing through the membrane material.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a system within a single pressure tank in which raw, hard water is softened and particulates and other impurities suspended in the water are reduced to provide such a system which can be retrofitted to an existing water softening system; and to provide such a system in which the particulate water treatment material in the pressure tank of the softening system filters out large contaminant particles, thus eliminating the need for a separate pretreatment filter in the hard water line.
Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following description, the accompanying drawings and the appended claims.
FIG. 1 shows somewhat schematically a side elevation in section of the water softening and treatment system of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a side elevation, partially in section and partially broken away, of a membrane element of the system of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the inlet valve of the membrane element shown in FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is a detail of the inlet valve shown in FIG. 2 in which the valve is in a closed position; and
FIG. 5 is a detail of the inlet valve of FIG. 2 in which the valve is in an open position.
As shown in FIG. 1, the water softening and treatment system of the present invention employs a standard pressure tank 10 mounted within a brine tank 12. The pressure tank 10 is fitted with a closure 14 which seals the top of the tank. A valve mechanism 16 controls the flow of water through a raw water supply line 17, an inlet line 18, a softened water line 19, a drain line 20, an outlet line 22, and a brine solution feed line 23. Inlet line 18 and outlet line 22 pass through openings formed in the closure 14, which also defines an access opening 24 (also shown in FIG. 2).
The outlet line 22 extends from the valve mechanism 16 to a mouth portion 26 affixed with an outlet head 28 proximate the bottom of the pressure tank 10. The outlet head 28 is buried within a bed of gravel 30. The gravel bed 30 supports a bed of treatment material 32, preferably a granulated resin such as zeolite.
Embedded within the treatment material 32 is a semi-permeable reverse osmosis membrane element means, generally designated 34. The reverse osmosis membrane element means 34 includes a spirally wrapped, semi-permeable reverse osmosis membrane element 36. Membrane element 36 is of conventional design and includes a central perforated tube 38 about which is wrapped a semi-permeable reverse osmosis membrane assembly including membrane material 40 and a pad 42 made of felt or other material through which fluid may flow to the perforated tube. Pad 42 is sandwiched between two layers of membrane material 40 to form the membrane assembly. Successive windings of the spirally wrapped membrane assembly are separated by a spirally wrapped spacing member 46, preferably made of a corrugated plastic material or screen, which permit the flow of fluid upwardly past the membrane assembly so that the reverse osmosis process may occur along the entire length of the spirally wrapped membrane element 36. Another type of spirally wrapped membrane element suitable for use in the present invention is disclosed in Bray et al. U.S. Pat. No. 3,493,496.
The perforated tube 38 is closed at its lower end by a resilient plug 48, and its upper end is attached to a fluid collection conduit 50 which extends from the pressure tank 10 to a holding tank 52 located remotely from the pressure tank 10 and the brine tank 12 (FIG. 1). The collection conduit also includes a float valve 54 of conventional design which is mounted within the holding tank 52 and is utilized to regulate the fluid level within the holding tank. The holding tank 52 preferably includes a means for dispensing the fluid collected, such as a tap 56, also of conventional design.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the membrane element 36 is covered at its lower end by a bottom cap 58. Bottom cap 58 is generally cylindrical in shape and sized to slip over the outer periphery of the spirally wrapped membrane element 36. The bottom cap 58 includes legs 60 for supporting the membrane element 36 on the gravel bed 30. The bottom cap 58 also includes an inlet valve, generally designated 62.
Inlet valve 62 includes a lower perforated disk 64 which is mounted within an annular slot 66 formed about a lower inlet opening 68. The lower perforated disk 64 defines slots 70, which are sufficiently narrow to prevent the granulated treatment material 32 from entering and clogging the inlet valve 62 and the unit 34. An imperforate disk 72 is positioned within the bottom cap 58 so that it is superposed to the lower perforated disk 64 and has a diameter sufficient to cover the slots 70 when the imperforate disk rests upon the lower perforated disk.
An upper perforated disk 74 is positioned within an annular slot 76 formed in the bottom cap 58. The upper perforated disk 74 defines arcuate slots 78 which extend about its periphery. A cylindrically-shaped resilient member 80 is mounted within the bottom cap 58 and is positioned between the upper perforated disk 74 and the disk 72. The resilient member 80 has a thickness such that the disk 72 is urged against the upper surface of the lower perforated disk 64 and, below a predetermined flow pressure in a direction into the membrane element 36, maintains the inlet valve 62 in a closed position. The upper perforated disk 74 is positioned within the bottom cap 58 so that it is spaced apart from the lower end surface 82 of the membrane element 36, thereby forming an inlet plenum 84 (also shown in FIGS. 4 and 5).
As best shown in FIG. 2, the upper end surface 86 of the membrane element 36 is covered by a top cap 88. Top cap 88 is generally cylindrical in shape and includes a closed upper end 90 that defines a central opening 92 which receives the collection conduit 50 extending from the perforated tube 38. The upper end 90 of the top cap 88 is spaced from the upper end 86 of the membrane element 36 and thereby defines a waste water plenum 94 which collects fluid which has passed through the membrane element 36 along the length of the spacing membrane 46, and thus has become rich in particulate contaminants which have been filtered from the fluid passing through the membrane material 40. The upper end 90 defines an opening 96 which receives a waste water conduit 98 for conveying water collected within the waste water plenum 94 to a drain or other means of disposal (not shown).
As shown in FIG. 2, the access opening 24 of the pressure tank 10 is fitted with a threaded plug 100 that includes an outer threaded portion 102 which engages the walls of the access opening, and an inner portion 104 which is rotatably mounted to the outer portion. The outer portion 102 and inner portion 104 of the plug 100 define a gasket recess which receives an O-ring 106 or other gasket means to prevent leakage of fluid from the pressure tank 10. The inner portion 104 of the plug 100 defines an opening 108 which receives the collection conduit 50, and an opening 110 which receives the waste water conduit 98. The outer threaded portion 102 preferably includes means (not shown) of conventional design, such as a raised hex head, which facilitates the attachment and removal of the plug 100 from the access opening 24. As the outer portion 102 is rotated so that the threads of the outer portion engage the threads of the access opening, the inner portion 104 does not rotate so that the conduits 50 and 98 passing through the openings 108 and 110 respectively, are not twisted.
The operation of the water softening and treatment system of the present invention is as follows. Hard, raw water under pressure enters the pressure tank 10 at its upper portion through the inlet line 18 and percolates downwardly through the treatment material 32 and the gravel bed 30 to the outlet head 28 of the outlet line 22. As the hard water passes through the treatment material 32, an ion exchange occurs and the hard water is softened.
Simultaneously, a portion of the softened water surrounding the reverse osmosis unit 34 is forced by the fluid pressure within the pressure tank 10 through the inlet valve 62. During this mode of operation, the inlet valve 62 assumes the open position shown in FIG. 5, since the pressure within the tank 10 is sufficient to overcome slight downward force applied to disk 72 by member 80. In the open position, the imperforate disk 72 is forced upwardly away from the lower perforated disk 64, thereby permitting fluid to flow upwardly through the slots 70, around the imperforate disk and through the openings 78 in the upper perforated disk 74. The soft water then enters the inlet plenum 84 where it may flow through the spacing member 46 along the length of the membrane element 36.
Softened water then flows through the membrane material 40 and along the pad 42, separating the membrane material, to the perforated tube 38, where it flows upwardly through the collection conduit 50 and is collected within the holding tank 52. No pumping mechanisms are required; the fluid pressure of the hard water entering pressure tank 10 is sufficient to force the softened water through the membrane element 36 and to the holding tank 52.
By the time the fluid passing through the spacing members 46 has reached the waste water plenum 94, it is rich in particulate contaminants and other material that has not passed through the membrane material 40. The fluid pressure in the plenum is sufficient to drive the fluid within the plenum through the waste water conduit 98 to a drain, thus ensuring a constant flow of fluid along the spacing members 46 of the membrane element 36.
After a period of use, large particulate contaminants in the hard water entering the pressure tank 10 through the inlet line 18 are collected by the treatment material 32, this material acting as a prefilter for the reverse osmosis element means 34. During the backwash cycle of the water softener, the valve mechanism 16 directs the flow of hard water through the outlet line 22 to enter the pressure tank 10 through the outlet head 28. The hard water thus percolates upwardly through the gravel bed 30 and the treatment material 32 to exit at the top of the pressure tank through the inlet line 18 and out the drain line 20. The large particulate contaminants entrapped by the treatment material, are flushed out of the pressure tank 10 through the inlet line 18 during this backwashing cycle. Thus the cleaning of a prefilter required with some prior art reverse osmosis systems is eliminated by the present invention.
Subsequent to the backwashing cycle of the water softener the treatment material 32 is regenerated during a brining cycle. The valve mechanism 16 is actuated to direct a brine solution from the brine tank 12, through the brine supply line 23 and inlet line 18 to the pressure tank 10, where it flows downwardly through the treatment material 32 and out the outlet line 22 to the drain line 20. During the brining cycle the pressure in the tank 10 is substantially less than the pressure in the tank during the normal softening mode of operation. As a consequence, the inlet valve 62 to the reverse osmosis unit 34 assumes a closed position, as shown in FIG. 4. The pressure of the brine solution is insufficient to force the imperforate disk 72 upwardly away from the lower perforated disk 64 and compress the resilient member 80 against the upper perforated disk 74. Thus, the brine solution is not permitted to enter the inlet valve 62. This is desirable since the quality of the treated water produced by the unit 34 when supplied with a brine solution would be less than the quality of the treated water which is produced by the unit 34 during the normal softening mode of operation of the system.
The spirally wrapped membrane element 36 is preferably of well-known design, and the top and bottom caps 88 and 58 preferably are made of a material such as a plastic which does not react with the hard water or brine solution. The membrane element 36 and caps 58 and are sized such that they may be inserted through the access opening 24 into the bed of treatment material 32 and thereby not require the removal of the closure 14 for insertion or removal. Although the preceding description describes the invention as including a water softening pressure tank having a single membrane element mounted within it, it is within the scope of the invention to include a plurality of such membrane elements, each having waste water conduits and collection conduits passing through a plug threaded into the access opening of the pressure tank.
While the system herein described constitutes a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to this precise form of apparatus and that changes may be made therein without departing from the scope of the invention.
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|U.S. Classification
|210/109, 210/295, 210/136, 210/321.83, 210/321.65, 210/321.74, 210/256
|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
|Jun 28, 1982
Owner name: WATER REFINING COMPANY, INC.; MIDDLETOWN, OH A C
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Wen by Chaz Dean Pomegranate Cleansing Conditioner
29 reviews
51% would repurchase
Package Quality: 3.6
Price: $$$$
Package Quality: 3.6
Price: $$$$
Not tested on animals
INGREDIENTSWater, Organic Aloe Vera Leaf Juice, Pomegranate Extract, Rosemary Leaf Extract, Chamomile Extract, Marigold Flower Extract, Wild Cherry Fruit Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Cetyl Alcohol, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Sweet Almond Oil, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Menthol, Glycerin, Amodimethicone, Polysorbate-60, Fragrance, Tetrasodium EDTA, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Citric Acid
on 12/1/2015 9:30:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
Working my way through the Wen "flavours"
I found this one made my fine hair greasy and without body. Smell was ok but still distinctly menthol in smell. Would not order this one again :(
on 6/18/2015 10:16:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Other, Other, Other
Eyes: Other
The smell of this was just ok. The menthol scent is kind of off-putting. I have a video review that goes over my thoughts of Wen.
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on 1/18/2015 8:51:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Dry, Medium, Warm
Hair: Black, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Brown
For reference, I have virgin Asian hair that is just above my shoulders and I've gone through over half my bottle (a couple weeks of use) of the cleansing conditioner. I have never treated my hair and I do not use any styling products. I limit my use of heat styling as well. I received this as a gift from an aunt that dyes her hair regularly and has found this product works well for her. However, my needs are different and while this cleansed my hair and left it soft, it isn't appreciably different than a sulfate-free shampoo for me.
Aside from the performance of this product, I find the entire process to be long and involved. From the website (http://www.wen.com/how-to-use.html) and these directions are also available on the label of the bottle:
"Step 1: Rinse hair thoroughly. Apply WEN� into your palms and rub together. Use 10-16 pumps for short hair, 16-24 for medium length hair and 24-32 pumps for long hair. If your hair is longer/thicker you may need to increase the amount of pumps.
Step 2: Apply to scalp and hair, adding a splash of water to evenly distribute. WEN� has no harsh detergents or sodium lauryl sulfate, so it won't lather. Massage thoroughly into hair and leave on for the remainder of your shower.
Step 3: Rinse thoroughly and completely, massaging scalp and running fingers through to the ends.
Additional usage tips: Apply 1/2 to 1 pump depending on hair length and texture as a leave-in conditioner to soaking wet hair. For best results, we highly suggest you cleanse, rinse and repeat, using half the recommended pumps for the first cleanse, and the remaining half for the second cleanse. Unlike many ordinary shampoos, you may find you don't need to cleanse as often."
It's an incredibly large amount of product that the company suggests using, and they recommend it is split up into 2 cleanses. The big draw of a cleansing conditioner, for me, would be that it is easier and quicker than the normal shampoo-and-conditioner combination. However, if I have to apply it 2 times, that convenience factor goes away. When I use all of the product at once, just for a single cleanse, I don't find my hair is completely cleansed either.
At the moment, my hair is even short enough that I've been skipping the conditioner when I use a shampoo so this process is much longer than a quick shampoo. My hair is softer with the cleansing conditioner, but if I really want soft hair I can just add a drop of argan oil to my ends and it works just as well. I have used wen as a leave-in conditioner and it does make my hair even softer, but that is my experience with leave-in conditioners in general.
Overall, this product meets the expectations of each product it is purporting to take the place of (shampoo, conditioner, leave-in conditioner). However the results are not noticeably different, and the application process is lengthy and involved. This may work better on someone else's drier hair, but for me I don't plan on purchasing in the future.
on 10/8/2014 2:08:00 PM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Combination, Tan, Neutral
Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium
Eyes: Brown
Another one of my Wen favorite CC's!!
This CC works really nice on my 3b natural spiral curls,I love the scent and results...frizz free curls,volume and shine!!!
Works great as a leave in conditioner too!!
As far as using this CC I go based on feel vs how many pumps directed on the bottle.
I will say that after using Wen vs regular shampoo & conditioner (even sulfate free ones) Wen is for me. I get so much better results and a lot of compliments on my hair and Rinsing with cool water works the best with the Wen CC's!!!
100% repurchase
on 7/17/2014 4:52:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Very Dry, Fair, Cool
Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Blue
Pomegranate is my favorite (next to the new Bamboo Green Tea) from the Wen permanent line. Good for all hair types, so it offers a nice balance of hydration and volume for my very dry scalp and hair that is very fine but thick in distribution. Good base for any otherregular collection or seasonal cleansing conditioner that you might want to use from the Wen line. This is soy-based and gluten-free, so it's safe for those who can be sensitive or outright allergic to those things! Great prouduct
on 1/4/2014 2:58:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Cool
Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Blue
Just finished a 16 oz bottle of Wen pomegranate cleansing conditioner. Works great on my color treated waist long hair. I do need to use a LOT of pumps but I only find I need to wast my hair every 3 days with Wen so I feel it's an even balance. Smells great. There is a little tingle secondary to menthol...but nothing major. My only problem is half the pump doesn't work well, and I have to thin the product with water to get it going again. (thus adding more pumps of the product). Hair is clean and not greasy. I air dry 90% of the time, but if I blow dry I do follow up with 2-3 drops of Wen oil. Overally very pleased with Wen product.
on 12/16/2013 1:38:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Most of the bad reviews are coming from, what I have experienced, lack of using the product right.
My hair is naturally brown with hints of red. I have dyed it black, then went blonde, permed it, highlighted it, pretty much all of that, and Wen is great!
Crispy ends- most likely you did not rub the product in the ends long or well enough. Make sure you add more product to the ends, not just all at the top. Flip your head over in the shower and really massage your scalp to your ends. And then make sure you really rinse it out well after. Comb your hair in the shower to make sure your getting water all through the ends.
Greasy- Not rinsing well enough or product build up. Wen is soft, not harsh, so if your the type to use all these finishing products such as hairspray, finishing cream, ect, you need a stronger rinse once a week.Use white vinegar to rinse your hair out once a week, it helps get rid of gunk and make your hair soft.
The reason I did not give it 5 was its expensive and you have to use a lot of product.
on 12/1/2013 10:49:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I found a WEN product that worked for me. Again, the same nice friend gave me this to try. I have thick, long, mostly straight hair that goes past my shoulders a bit. I'm not looking for volume, just something to tame my occasional frizz and add shine. WEN pomegranate delivered. I think there is less menthol in this than in the cucumber aloe one as I smelled it but barely felt it on my scalp. I take the off-beaten path and don't follow the directions to a T. I use 6 pumps on my hair, focusing on the bottom half of my hair, and then I use one pump on the hair at the nape of my neck and one pump for my roots and massage for a couple of minutes. Then I do the splash of water to "activate" then go about shaving, washing my face, etc. then rinse out afterwards. My hair feels great when it dries--I let it air dry, never blow dry. If I still have a little bit of frizz, I use a dime-sized amount of the pomegranate styling creme and my hair looks shiny and healthy. No greasy roots!
on 9/28/2013 11:40:00 AM
Age: 44-55
Skin: Dry, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
This is the Best thing you can do for your hair!! Make sure you use the styling creme too! If you do exactly what Chaz instructs, your hair will look fabulous!! Check out the instructions in QVC or YouTube. It takes getting use to but it is well worth it. I will never use shampoo again!!!!!!!
on 6/28/2013 12:53:00 PM
Age: 56 & Over
Skin: Combination, Olive, Warm
Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Green
Because of cost, I would never buy this but I received it as a gift. I was excited to try it due to all the hype but I had my doubts.
I had mixed results. I don't color my hair, which is fine, thick and wavy - oily at the roots and dry on the ends. The first time I used it, my hair felt and looked beautiful after styling. However it went flat fairly quickly.
By the second use this stuff had built up on my hair and made it feel slightly goopy and really dragged it down. I tried using regular shampoo with the Wen as a light leave-in conditioner, but still too heavy and goopy.
I went back to regular shampoo and conditioner, and I use the Wen once every six weeks or so, when the ends of my hair start to feel dry and frizzy.
When it's gone I won't buy a replacement.
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Since joining CEMEX in 1989, Fernando A. Gonzalez has held several senior management positions, including Corporate Vice President of Strategic Planning; President of CEMEX Venezuela; President of CEMEX Asia; President of CEMEX South America and the Caribbean region; President of CEMEX Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Australia region; Executive Vice President of Planning and Development; Executive Vice President of Planning and Finance, and Executive Vice President of Finance (CFO) and Administration of CEMEX. Fernando earned his BA and MBA from Tecnologico de Monterrey.
Maher Al-Haffar has been with CEMEX since 2000. Prior to his current position he was Vice President of Investor Relations, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs. He also served as a Managing Director in Finance and Head of Investor Relations for the company. Before joining CEMEX, Maher spent nineteen years with Citicorp Securities Inc. and Santander Investment Securities as an investment banker and capital markets professional. Maher holds a BA in Economics from the University of Texas and Master's Degree in International Relations and Finance from Georgetown University.
Mauricio Doehner joined CEMEX in 1996 and has held several executive positions in areas such as Strategic Planning and Enterprise Risk Management for Europe, Asia, the Middle East, South America and Mexico. He is currently in charge of Corporate Affairs and Enterprise Risk Management. Mauricio has also worked in the public sector within the Mexican Presidency. Mauricio earned his BA in Economics from Tecnologico de Monterrey and has an MBA from IESE/IPADE. He also has a Professional Certification in Competitive Intelligence from the FULD Academy of Competitive Intelligence in Boston, Massachusetts.
Jaime Elizondo joined CEMEX in 1985, and since then, he has headed several operations, including Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, and more recently, our operations in South, Central America and the Caribbean. He is currently President of CEMEX Europe, and is also in charge of the company's global Technology area. He graduated with a BS in Chemical and Systems Engineering and an MBA from Tecnologico de Monterrey.
Since he joined CEMEX in 1992, Joaquín Estrada has held several executive positions, including head of operations in Egypt, Spain, and more recently, our operations in Asia. He is currently President of CEMEX Asia, Middle East, and Africa, and is also responsible for the company's global Trading area. Joaquín graduated with a BA in Economics from the University of Zaragoza and holds an MBA from the Instituto de Empresa.
Jose Antonio Gonzalez joined CEMEX in 1998 and since then he has held management positions both in corporate and operating areas in Finance, Strategic Planning, and Corporate Communications and Public Affairs. He is currently responsible for CEMEX's Finance, Controllership, Tax and Process Assessment areas. Jose Antonio has a BS in Industrial Engineering from Tecnologico de Monterrey and an MBA from Stanford University.
Luis Hernández joined CEMEX in 1996, and has held senior management positions in the Strategic Planning and Human Resources areas. He is currently the global responsible of Organization and Human Resources, Processes and IT, Innovation, Global Service Organization (GSO), Vendor Management Office (VMO) and Neoris. Luis graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering from Tecnologico de Monterrey, and holds a Master's degree in Civil Engineering and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.
Ignacio Madridejos joined CEMEX in 1996 and after holding management positions in the Strategic Planning area, he headed CEMEX operations in Egypt, Spain, Western Europe, and more recently, Northern Europe. He is currently President of CEMEX USA, and is also responsible of the company's global Health & Safety, Energy, and Sustainability areas. Ignacio graduated with an MSc in Civil Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and holds an MBA from Stanford University.
Jaime Muguiro joined CEMEX in 1996, and held several executive positions in the areas of Strategic Planning, Business Development, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates, and Human Resources. He headed CEMEX operations in Egypt, and more recently our operations in the Mediterranean region. He is currently President of CEMEX in South, Central America and the Caribbean. He graduated with a Management degree from San Pablo CEU University, and holds a Law degree from the Complutense University of Madrid and an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Juan Romero joined CEMEX in 1989, and has held several high-ranking positions within the organization, including President of CEMEX operations in Colombia, Mexico, the South America and the Caribbean region, and the Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia region. He is currently President of CEMEX in Mexico, and is also in charge of the company's global Procurement area. Juan Romero graduated from the University of Comillas, where he studied Law, Economics, and Management.
Juan Pablo San Agustín joined CEMEX in 1994 and has held executive positions in the Strategic Planning, Continuous Improvement, e-Business, and Marketing areas. He is currently Executive Vice President of Strategic Planning and New Business Development. He graduated with a BS from Metropolitan University, and holds an MBA from the Instituto de Empresa.
Ramiro Villarreal joined CEMEX in 1987 and served as General Counsel since then and Secretary of its Board of Directors since 1995. Prior to joining CEMEX, he served as Deputy General Director of Grupo Financiero Banpais. Ramiro is a member of the board of directors of Vinte Viviendas Integrales, S.A.P.I. de C.V., consulting member of the board of directors of Grupo Acosta Verde, and an alternate member of the boards of directors of Cementos Chihuahua and Axtel. Ramiro, until February 2012, was the Secretary of the Board of Directors of ITESM. Ramiro is a graduate of the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León with a degree in Law and holds a Master's Degree in Finance from the University of Wisconsin.
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not_blonde_really not_blonde_really Jan 24, 2008 02:01 Flag
Some Facts about last night
1) The average age of the gooners 14 players used was 22.8, for spurs 25.8. So yes they were a little younger.
2) The goon starting XI cost £51m to Spurs £39m. including the 3 subs used this becomes £62m arse to £53m spurs.
3) The 14 players used by spurs have started 279 games between them this season, the gooners 14 have started 214 between them.
4) There were 11 players out of the 14 for Arsenal who have full international caps. Spurs had only 10.
5) The total caps held by the 14 goons is 261 (hardly kids eh!) to spurs 341.
6) 2 players for the goons have won the world cup, thats pretty good for experience.
We beat, no slaughtered, a good Arsenal team. Not your best, but a good Arsenal team, peppered with experience, that cost "the greatest transfer bargain hunter in the world, ever, in the history of football that started the careers of every great player for Pele to Rooney" (copywrite skysports) over £60m to assemble.Sort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
A Yahoo! User Jan 24, 2008 08:21 Flag
Ever played spot the difference?
Try this. Concentrate because some words have more than one syllable (sh1t concentrate has 3, I might have lost them already)
Sagna - Hoyte - Gallas - Traore
Hleb - Denilson - Gilberto - Diaby
Walcott - Bendtner
Fabregas (19th Min 1-0 down)
Ade and Dudu (65th min and 4-0 down)
Sagna - Toure - Gallas - Clichy
Hleb - Fabregas - Flamini - Rosicky
Adebayor - RvP
Now be honest with yourself, concentrate and look really hard.
Do they look the same to you?
Clue - No they don't
What's the difference between the two?
I was going to give you some clues, but even a thick Spud fan should be able to work it out.
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A Yahoo! User Jan 24, 2008 17:00 Flag
Sagna - Toure - Gallas - Clichy
Hleb - Fabregas - Flamini - Rosicky
Adebayor - RvP -1 - 1 Birmingham City!
Notice how the scum from shite fart lane suddenly crawl out of the gutter?
Look at the history, you sad disillusionists and wake up and smell the coffee.
You defeated a weakened Arsenal side in a Micky Mouse competition that Arsene Wenger merely uses to give experience to his stars in the making.
I expect (given your low level of expectation) that you feel extremely proud.
a boring post whoever wrote this the fact were there arsenal where rubbish no arguments SPUDS better team that night. People seem to forget already we have beaten them twice this season with the same players there you go.
Point 2. Wrong!
Arsenal Starting XI cost a net 28.5m
- 1 Reply to John
I thought the scum fan had got it rong seemed abit high somehow thanks for the true fact John.
cool hand joe cool hand joe Jan 24, 2008 02:50 Flag
You have won one game in 22! Good win but time to chill out I think.


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Bar Refaeli Covers German GQ in Denim
Bar Refaeli looked absolutely stunning on the cover of GQ Germany. She posed on what looks like a motor bike wheel while holding a helmet. I think it's a really creative and sexy shoot!
Bar wore a pair of vintage denim shorts for the shoot with heels and a biker jacket. What do you think of the photos? Do you think she looks amazing too? She's definitely got perfect legs, especially to pull off teeny tiny denim shorts.
Images courtesy of Wenn.com & GQ Germany.
Gwen Stefani in a AG Adriano Goldschmied Denim Jacket
Gwen Stefani was snapped by the paps as she was pushing her stroller/pram through a parking lot on her way to The Huntington Library, a museum and the botanical gardens in San Marino, California.
Gwen seems to be a really busy mum which I love about her. She chose to wear her AG Adriano Goldschmied denim jacket again but this time she wore it over a printed maxi dress. I've always been fond of the denim jacket over dresses look, it's casual but it's tidy. Buy AG Jeans online at Singer22.com.
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Joe Jonas in J Brand Trooper Cargos
Joe Jonas was seen out with a friend having lunch at the Urth Caffe in Los Angeles, California a couple of days ago. He chose to wear his J Brand Trooper slouchy tapered cargo pants in Vintage West Point for the day out.
Joe is really starting to love his cargo pants now, he's been seen in various pairs quite a few times. I actually think that Joe might take the crown as the top denim guy of 2011. He seems to be the most popular male on this blog lately. Zac Efron is not really anywhere in sight! Buy J Brand online at Singer22.com.
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Runwaydreamz is a brand of denim shorts that I have completely fallen in love with after seeing them on Singer22.com. I love the way the vintage denim shorts are coloured brightly and studded and printed, they are so unique and pretty! Some of the styles have just come in stock and I think they will be great for the hot summer months! Buy Runwaydreamz denim shorts at Singer22.com.
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Taking on the Trivial in English 1102
When this school year began, everyone was talking about the GT convocation video that went viral. "You can do that!" was the theme of the speech, where "that" meant things like changing the world, crushing the shoulders of giants, and building the Iron Man Suit. Big ideas! Big risks! Epic theme music! It was an inspiring speech, and how refreshing to see a student who understands that presentations are also performances (I have a hard … Continue reading
Reframing Multilingualism in the Classroom: A Poetic Celebration of Diversity
The World Englishes Committee invites you to a poetic celebration of diversity at Georgia Tech. Sponsored by Georgia Tech's Writing and Communication Program, the event will feature international Georgia Tech students reading poetry from their home countries, both in the original language and in English, and conclude with a question and answer panel discussion of innovative teaching methods that incorporate the diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds of Georgia Tech students. Please consider joining us for an event … Continue reading
Grace Bauer: Nowhere All At Once (And Everything Else)
You are invited to hear poet, scholar, and teacher Grace Bauer read from and discuss her newest collection, Nowhere All At Once. Grace Bauer, recipient of Academy of American Poets Prize and the Idaho Poetry Prize, was a 2009 nominee for the National Poets' Prize. Ms. Bauer's newest collections of poems include Nowhere All At Once (Stephen F. Austin University Press, 2014) and Café Culture (Imaginary Friend Press, 2013). Her work has been published in a wide variety of journals, and she … Continue reading
Christina Van Houten publishes in Politics and Culture
Read Christina Van Houten's contribution to Materialist Feminisms Against Neoliberalism, a special edition of Politics and Culture. "bell hooks, Critical Regionalism, and the Politics of Ecological Returns" addresses the ways in which bell hooks' thinking turns to a politics of critical regionalism, by tracing a line that discursively connects materialist feminism, antiracist activism, and ecological Marxism… To access the full article, click here. Tweet This Post
A lesson about teaching from Magic: The Gathering
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Christine Hoffmann publishes in Rhizomes
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Tor Books, Mass Market Paperbound, 9780765367365, 450pp.
Publication Date: April 30, 2013
A hundred years before Orson Scott Card's "Ender's Game," humans thought they were alone in the galaxy. Humanity was slowly making their way out from Earth to the planets and asteroids of the Solar System, exploring and mining and founding colonies.
The mining ship "El Cavador" is far out from Earth, in the deeps of the Kuiper Belt, beyond Pluto. Other mining ships, and the families that live on them, are few and far between this far out. So when "El Cavador"'s telescopes pick up a fast-moving object coming in-system, it's hard to know what to make of it. It's massive and moving at a significant fraction of the speed of light.
But the ship has other problems. Their systems are old and failing. The family is getting too big. There are claim-jumping corporates bringing Asteroid Belt tactics to the Kuiper Belt. Worrying about a distant object that might or might not be an alien ship seems not important.
They're wrong. It's the most important thing that has happened to the human race in a million years. This is humanity's first contact with an alien race. The First Formic War is about to begin.
"Earth Unaware "is the first novel in The First Formic War series by Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston.
AARON JOHNSTON is a "New York Times" bestselling author, comic book writer, and screenwriter who often collaborates with science-fiction legend Orson Scott Card ("Invasive Procedures", "Earth Unaware", "Earth Afire", "Earth Awakens"). He and his wife are the parents of four children.
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4. Supreme Buffet Hibachi
I was there on may 22 and I really enjoyed my too,and the staff was wonderful
5. Ryan'sMenu
if you get there when it first opens,,good food...if you get there during the rush service and food are lacking
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The most nasty thing I have ever put in my mouth I will never eat here again I'm still pucking
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Syria criticized ahead of Arab summit
Group says crackdown left hundreds dead
BEIRUT – Human Rights Watch on Friday accused the Syrian government of crimes against humanity during its crackdown on opponents in the central region of Homs, a focal point of the rebellion against the government of President Bashar Assad.
In a 63-page report released Friday, the New York-based rights group accused Syrian security forces of unprovoked attacks against civilians in the country's third-largest city.
During the more than four-month period covered by the report, from mid-April until the end of August, Human Rights Watch said, Syrian forces killed at least 587 civilians in the Homs region, the highest number of casualties in any province.
The Arab League is scheduled to meet in Cairo today about the crisis in Syria, which has been wracked by unrest for almost eight months. Human Rights Watch urged the Arab League to suspend Syria's membership and impose an arms embargo and sanctions against "individuals responsible for the violations."
The group also called on the Arab League to refer Syria to the International Criminal Court for possible prosecution of human rights violators.
"Homs is a microcosm of the Syrian government's brutality," said Sarah Leah Whitson, Middle East director of Human Rights Watch. "The Arab League needs to tell President Assad that violating their agreement has consequences, and that it now supports Security Council action to end the carnage."
Arab ministers have voiced concern that Syria may be violating terms of a league-brokered peace pact that calls for the government to withdraw forces from populated areas and initiate dialogue with the opposition.
There was no immediate response Friday from the Syrian government. Syria has blamed the violence on armed "terrorists."
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BIRMINGHAM, England: Peter Gade, the former world number one from Denmark, will complete a record which is never likely to be broken when he plays his last All-England Open starting at Britain's national indoor arena on Wednesday.
After competing at the highest level for 17 years and winning the All-England more than a decade ago, the fourth-seeded Gade remains a leading contender - a remarkable achievement given the increasing speed of the modern game.
When the 35-year-old retires soon after the Olympic Games at London in August, he will have been by far the longest lasting top level men's singles player the professional game has ever seen.
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Suns Strokes: Phoenix comes out sluggish in loss to Knicks
Sure, you could read the box score and know who won, but we all know that won't tell you everything that happened in a basketball game. So, we will give you Suns Strokes, providing you with the analysis, quotes and notes from the Suns' 106-99 loss to the Knicks on December 2.
The Good:
Marcin Gortat recorded his sixth double-double of the season(18 points and 10 rebounds) in a losing effort.
Despite being held scoreless in the first half, Shannon Brown caught fire in the third quarter, scoring 13 of his 17 points on the afternoon.
The Suns didn't win, losing their third straight on the road, but after falling behind by as many as 20 in the first half, Alvin Gentry's squad proved yet again that no game is out of reach.
The Bad:
The Suns fell to 1-4 on their season-long, six-game road trip.
Sunday's 12 p.m. Eastern start time was the team's earliest of the season, and it showed. The Suns forgot to wake up from their early morning slumbers, committing nine turnovers in the first quarter alone.
While the Suns made an admirable comeback, on two separate occasions Phoenix cut the Knicks' lead to four and six points respectively. Both times, they failed to make the key stop or shot to reduce the deficit even further.
With the win, the Knicks improved to 7-0 this season at Madison Square Garden.
Carmelo Anthony came into Sunday's contest No. 3 in the league in scoring. Against the Suns he was at his best, exciting the matinee crowd with a game-high 34 points.
Michael Beasley scored just nine points, but his biggest struggles were at the defensive end. Both Anthony and Chris Copeland exploited Beasley's slow feet for easy buckets. Beasley finished with a team-low plus/minus of -20.
The Suns are now 2-8 on the road in 2012-2013.
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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Aug 22, 1978
|Filing date
|Apr 28, 1977
|Priority date
|Apr 28, 1977
|Publication number
|Richard B. MacKinnon
|Original Assignee
|Mackinnon Richard B
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (7), Referenced by (19), Classifications (9)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
The present invention relates in general to an anti-theft apparatus or circuit for an automobile. More particularly, this invention is concerned with an anti-theft circuit for use in a vehicle having an electrically operated fuel system such as a vehicle operated by a fuel injection system.
My U.S. Pat. No. 3,968,666 shows a circuit for controlling the operation of the vehicle by interrupting the fuel flow to the carburetor by operation of a solenoid or relay. This prior art circuit includes a concealed switch only known to an authorized operator and which, when closed, permits normal operation of the vehicle. This circuit is adapted for use primarily with a fuel system employing the conventional mechanically operated fuel pump and carburetor. One of the advantages to this known circuit is that once the unauthorized person has by-passed the ignition switch, the vehicle will actually start because there is some fuel in the fuel pump, carburetor and interconnecting lines. However, the unauthorized operator will be able to travel only a relatively short distance and usually the vehicle ceases operation in a location where the unauthorized operator has no other alternative other than to abandon the vehicle as quickly as possible. However, with a fuel injection system a circuit of the type shown in U.S. Pat. No. 3,968,666 will not permit even a slight operation and motion of the vehicle because the electrically operated fuel system requires immediate electrical control for operation thereof. Because the vehicle will not start at all the thief is immediately alerted to the apparent presence of an anti-theft circuit, and may then be able to trace the location of this circuit to by-pass the circuit. On the other hand, if the vehicle had started and moved a relatively short distance then the thief would most likely be in a disadvantageous position to continue any further investigation as to the inoperability of the vehicle.
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an anti-theft apparatus or circuit for controlling the operability of an electrically-operated fuel system for a vehicle.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a control circuit in accordance with the preceding object that operates to permit temporary operation of the vehicle when entered by an unauthorized operator. In accordance with the present invention the timing network comprises a part of the anti-theft circuit and when an unauthorized person enters the vehicle not being aware of the presence of a concealed enabling switch, the timing network times-out and the operation of the fuel-system then is interrupted.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a bypass switch associated with the anti-theft circuit essentially by-passing the timing network and concealed switch. This arrangement is used, for example, when the authorized operator leaves the vehicle with an attendant at a parking lot.
To accomplish the foregoing and other objects of this invention there is provided an anti-theft circuit for a motor vehicle of the type having an electrically operated fuel system, and an ignition switch receiving energy from a battery in the vehicle. The invention is particularly adapted for use with a vehicle having a fuel injection system. The circuit of this invention comprises an electrical bistable means preferably in the form of an electrically resettable latching relay having a set of contacts associated therewith for controlling the operation of the fuel system. These contacts may simply make and break the electrical voltage connection from the power source such as the vehicle battery to the fuel injection system. A concealed switch means is provided preferably disposed in the driving compartment of the vehicle and in a position known only by an authorized operator but not known by an unauthorized operator. The circuit means intercouples between the main relay and the concealed switch, and this means preferably comprise a second relay preferably directly connected with the concealed switch for maintaining the electrical bistable means in an enabling position upon operation of the concealed switch by the authorized operator. The circuit includes also a timing network and circuit path means intercoupling the switch means and an input to the timing network for operating the timing network when the switch means is unoperated as occurs when an unauthorized person enters the vehicle. The timing network provides a signal at the end of the timing period to change the state of the electrical bistable means to its disabling position interrupting further operation of the fuel system. The timing network may comprise a uni-junction transistor and associated RC timing network coupled to the control electrode of the uni-junction transistor. An SCR device couples to the input of the uni-junction network and has a third relay associated therewith having an operating contact associated with the RC timing network. When an authorized operator enters the vehicle and closes the concealed switch the SCR conducts, the third relay latches, its associated contacts close, and the timing network is essentially inhibited from further operation. However, when an unauthorized operator enters the vehicle the third relay is not energized, its associated contacts remain open and the timing network is permitted to timeout. It is the timing out of this network that causes a change in state of the main control relay causing it to change to its disabling position interrupting further operation of the system.
Numerous other objects, features and advantages of the invention should now become apparent upon a reading of the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is a general block diagram of a system in accordance with the present invention; and
FIG. 2 is a detailed circuit embodiment for the control circuit of FIG. 1.
The device of the present invention is for use in a motor vehicle that typically contains an ignition switch receiving energy from a battery in the vehicle. This circuit is adapted primarily for use in a vehicle having an electrically operated fuel system such as a fuel injection system now used on many vehicles. FIG. 1 is a very general block diagram showing the control circuit 10 of the present invention connecting by way of a fuse 12 and the ignition switch 14 to the conventional storage battery 16 which is typically a 12v battery used in present day automobiles. The battery 16 typically has opposite polarity posts, one of which is grounded and the other of which is a power lead for coupling directly or indirectly to the ignition switch 14. The output from the control circuit 10 couples to a fuel injection pump 18 which is a conventional fuel injection device now used in automobiles. The control circuit 10 is discussed in more detail hereinafter and controls the coupling of electrical power to the fuel injection pump 18. For an authorized operator the control circuit 10 permits the coupling of power to the fuel injection pump for operation thereof. Upon entry of an unauthorized operator to the vehicle the control circuit 10 is adapted to operate for a relatively short period of time to enable operation of the fuel injection pump for a relatively short period of time after which the control circuit 10 interrupts further operation of the fuel system.
The ignition switch 14 may be a conventional ignition switch presently available in the motor vehicle and when it is closed the energy from the battery is coupled in a conventional manner to the vehicle ignition circuitry which conventionally comprises a high voltage coil not shown in the drawing.
Referring now to FIG. 2, there is shown the ignition switch 14 coupling by way of fuse 12 to the input terminal 20 of the control circuit 10. When the switch 14 is closed by an authorized operator or by-passed by an unauthorized operator the +12 volt level is coupled to input terminal 20. The output from the control circuit is taken at the contact K2-A. One terminal of the contact K2-A couples directly to the +12 volt line while the other terminal of the contact couples to the fuel injection pump 18. When the contact is opened power is interrupted to the fuel system whereas when the contact is closed power couples from the control circuit to the fuel injection system.
The control circuit 10 comprises a concealed switch 24, SCR's 26 and 28, uni-junction transistor 30, and relays K1, K2, and K3. The timing network of the present invention comprises, in addition to the uni-junction transistor 30, capacitor C1, and resistors R2, R3, R4 and R5. The relay K1 controls the operation of the timing network. The relay K2 is the main control relay having contacts for controlling the fuel system. The relay K3 is a relay that is operated from the concealed switch 24. The relay K2 is essentially a bi-polar relay or an electrically resettable latching relay requiring opposite polarities impressed thereacross for changing the state thereof. The relay K2 may be of the type sold by Potter & Brumfield having a 12 volt coil and identified by their part No. KUL11D15S/12.
The relay K1 has its coil coupled in parallel with resistor R1 and in series with SCR26. When SCR26 is conductive relay K1 is energized and its associated contact K1-A closes. This action inhibits the operation of the timing network preventing any firing of the uni-junction transistor 30 and in turn preventing conduction of the SCR28. The concealed switch 24 connects to ground and to the coil of relay K3. Switch 24 is a normally open momentary switch and when this switch is closed the coil K3 is energized. Coil K3 has three sets of single pole-double throw contacts K3-A, K3-B, and K3-C. The function of these contacts will be discussed in more detail hereinafter with regard to the total operation of the circuit. The contact K3-C is the contact that controls the operation of the timing network. Also, the main control relay K2 is controlled from the contacts K3-A and K3-B of relay K3.
When an unauthorized operator enters the vehicle and turns on the ignition key, or when an unauthorized operator closes the ignition circuit a +12 volt level is provided on conductor lines 34 and 36 providing power for the timing network and the relays K1, K2 and K3. An authorized person knowing the position of switch 24 then closes switch 24 to energize relay K3. In FIG. 2 the relay K3 is shown in its de-energized position. Thus, when relay K3 is energized a normally open side of each of its contacts closes and the normally closed side opens. This action causes the relay coil K2 to have its terminal A at the positive voltage level through contact K3-B and terminal B at ground through contact K3-A. The third contact K3-C of relay K3 closes so that the positive voltage level is coupled by way of resistor R6 to the gate electrode of SCR26 causing the SCR to fire into conduction which in turn energizes the coil of relay K1. This action causes the associated contact K1-A to close thereby clamping the node 40 near ground potential preventing any conduction of the uni-junction transistor 30. It is noted that the value of resistor R2 is much greater than the value of resistor R3 and thus with contact K1-A closed the input to the uni-junction transistor is held at a relatively low voltage level near ground. The output from the timing network taken at one side of resistor R5 is thus at ground potential thereby holding the SCR 28 in its non-conducting state.
When the switch 24 is closed, the relay K3 may be only temporarily energized. However, the SCR 26 is maintained conductive as long as the biasing voltages are provided for the circuit. When the contacts K3-A and K3-B revert to their de-energized position this has no effect on the coil of relay K2 as the circuit path is opened by virtue of the non-conducting SCR28.
The relay K2 is maintained in this authorized position with its associated contacts K2-A closed as long as each time that the authorized operator enters the vehicle, the concealed switch 24 is operated. However, if an unauthorized operator enters the vehicle and the switch 24 is not closed then the associated relay K3 is maintained in its de-energized position as shown in FIG. 2. Under this condition the contacts K3-A and K3-B are in the position shown in FIG. 2 with a positive voltage being applied to terminal B and terminal A being open-circuited through the SCR28 at the very commencement of power to the circuit. With the contact K3-C in the position shown in FIG. 2 the SCR26 is non-conductive and thus the relay K1 associated therewith is in its de-energized position. The associated contact K1-A of the relay is thus in the open position as shown in FIG. 2 and the timing network comprising uni-junction 30 is permitted to time-out. The voltage at node 40 charges exponentially at a rate dependent upon the value of capacitor C1 and resistor R2. Resistor R2 may be a potentiometer for varying the charging time of the circuit. The voltage at node 40 charges any positive sense forward +12 volts. At a particular voltage which is a function of the values of resistors R4 and R5 the uni-junction transistor 30 fires and a positive-going pulse is transmitted by way of diode 29 to the gate electrode of SCR28 causing SCR28 to go into conduction. When this occurs a completed path to ground is provided through contact K3-B providing a ground or zero potential at terminal A of relay K2. This reverse potential now across relay K2 causes the relay to switch to its alternate position for inhibiting power to the fuel injection system. The contact K2-A associated with relay K2 opens.
If an authorized operator enters the vehicle and forgets to operate the concealed switch, he will drive a short distance, the relay K2 will operate after the termination of the timing period of the timing network and operation will cease. The authorized operator can then easily close the switch 24 to operate the relay K3 causing the SCR28 to cease conduction and latching the timing network to its inhibited state. This operation automatically reverts the relay K2 to its alternate enabling state permitting power to couple to the fuel injection pump 18.
FIG. 2 also shows a by-pass switch 44 which is coupled directly across the terminals of contact K2-A. Swtich 44 is shown in its open position where it has no control over the operation of the circuit. However, when switch 44 is closed, power is continuously available to the fuel injection pump independent of the operation of the concealed switch 24. The by-pass switch 44 is used primarily when an authorized operator leaves his vehicle with an attendant at a parking garage.
The concealed switch 24 may be disposed in any portion of the driving compartment of the vehicle. This switch is disposed in a place that would be difficult to locate for a thief and the switch is preferably relatively small in construction. The remainder of the circuitry shown in FIG. 2 is preferably located in a hidden place in the vehicle such as in the trunk. The switch 44 is accessible by the authorized operator opening the trunk to operate the switch. Electrical wiring leads, of course, from the location of the circuitry such as in the trunk to the fuel system and the electrical system of the vehicle.
Having described one preferred implementation for the device of this invention, it should now become obvious that other embodiments and modifications thereof are contemplated as falling within the scope of the invention. It is also understood that although the preferred use is with a fuel injection system the circuit of the invention is also to be used with a normal fuel pump system where the contacts of relay K2 may energize solenoid valve.
|Cited Patent
|Filing date
|Publication date
|May 1, 1957
|Apr 18, 1961
|Lear Inc
|Time delay relay device
|Apr 22, 1970
|Oct 19, 1971
|Ira B Stein
|Automobile theft prevention device
|Jun 1, 1970
|Apr 18, 1972
|Frank Marino Jr
|Vehicle ignition switch jump circuit responsive device
|Dec 14, 1970
|Dec 26, 1972
|Kem Krest Products Co
|Antitheft device for vehicles
|Apr 13, 1973
|Oct 7, 1975
|Mozzar Morton
|Automatic antitheft lock for motor vehicles
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|Dec 30, 1975
|Funck Donald E
|Automatic tamper alarm for motor vehicles
|Nov 29, 1974
|Jul 13, 1976
|Mackinnon Richard B
|Auto anti-theft device
|Citing Patent
|Filing date
|Publication date
|Apr 2, 1979
|Sep 9, 1980
|Brown Leonard L
|Automobile cut-off anti-theft system
|Jul 27, 1979
|Nov 24, 1981
|Nationwide Ultraseal Inc.
|Anti-theft device for engine propelled vehicles
|Aug 4, 1980
|Mar 16, 1982
|Roman Industries, Inc.
|Automotive alarm
|Jul 28, 1983
|Oct 8, 1985
|Zenick Walter N
|Magnetically actuated interlock
|Nov 22, 1982
|Dec 24, 1985
|Eller B.M.
|Speed limiting device of engine and/or vehicle
|May 1, 1984
|Jun 24, 1986
|Theodore Tremblay
|Anti-theft device for motor vehicles
|Sep 13, 1982
|Feb 3, 1987
|Davis Dwin S
|Vehicle security alarm
|Aug 24, 1988
|Oct 23, 1990
|Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
|Anti-theft system for a vehicle
|Feb 3, 1988
|Feb 12, 1991
|Fail Proof Anti Theft System Pty. Ltd.
|Anti-theft vehicle system
|May 27, 1993
|May 24, 1994
|Nolan Michael J
|Vehicle security system
|Oct 22, 1992
|Jun 7, 1994
|Beezley Jr Thomas C
|Stolen vehicle alarm system and method
|Jan 4, 1993
|Aug 22, 1995
|Mcshane; Richard
|Motor vehicle security system
|Apr 27, 1995
|Jun 3, 1997
|Weinblatt; Lee S.
|Anti-theft automobile security system
|Feb 7, 1997
|Oct 13, 1998
|Clark Equipment Company
|Keyless ignition system with delayed security
|Apr 11, 1997
|Jan 19, 1999
|Szwed; Ryszard F.
|Car theft and high speed chase prevention device
|Oct 9, 1998
|May 22, 2001
|Clark Equipment Company
|Keyless ignition system with washout feature
|Nov 30, 2001
|Mar 11, 2004
|Elmar Giehler
|Device for operating a motor vehicle without a key
|Jun 2, 1994
|Dec 8, 1994
|Walter Gilbert Mcdonald
|Vehicle security system
|Sep 2, 1995
|Apr 4, 1996
|Robert Bosch Gmbh
|Immobilization device with a short unlocking time
|U.S. Classification
|70/243, 307/10.2, 180/287
|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification


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Skip to comments.California Approves Fines for Wasting Water During Drought
Posted on 07/15/2014 7:03:55 PM PDT by Up Yours Marxists
Cities throughout California will have to impose mandatory restrictions on outdoor watering under an emergency state rule approved Tuesday.
Saying that it was time to increase conservation in the midst of one of the worst droughts in decades, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted drought regulations that give local agencies the authority to fine those who waste water up to $500 a day.
Many Southern California cities, including Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Long Beach, already have mandatory restrictions in place.
But most communities across the state are still relying on voluntary conservation, and Californians in general have fallen far short of meeting Gov. Jerry Browns January call for a 20% cut in water use.
(Excerpt) Read more at latimes.com ...
What'll happen is an HOA will fine you for having a dead lawn and the county will fine you for watering it.
Will they monitor toilet flushing and showers next?
who was Gubinor in the last great drought?
If its brown flush it down
Who's now Gubinor again?
See a pattern?
How many storage facilities did he build back then?
How many this go around?
California suffers from worse than a drought in rain..
It suffers from near sighted pretenders and voters
As doped out as they were back in the 70s
Reading the new "law", the main offenders of water waste, GOLF COURSES, will only be restricted to nighttime watering, which happens already in most cases.
How convenient.
Is Hollyweird exempt?
Is government exempt?
Are government schools exempt?
They'll probably check your water meter from the last time to see the difference. Long time ago in Santa Barbara, CA they introduced water rationing and people would put a brick in their toilet tank and other saving devices. Well water consumption did go down as well as the revenue. So SB increased the rates.
Instead of trying to get an effin bullet train built...maybe these jackasses need to figure out how to make ocean water fresh and pipe it throughout California.
can u imagine if Doomberg was the Gubernator of Callyfornia?
No water in Cally,and they want to divide it up into 6 states?,sounds like a future water war.
When it starts raining again, it's a safe bet that no matter how hard it rains, the bureaucrats will say that the rain is not relieving the drought and will try to maintain the restrictions. That has happened at the end of every drought in California since the 1970's.
I suppose that it would be ridiculous of me to assume that part of the reason for the water shortage is the addition of 20 million illegals to their population. They may not bathe or wash their clothes regularly but I would suspect that they, on occasion, do flush the toilet.
U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook
U.S. Monthly Drought Outlook
$100 billion on that damn useless choo-choo would have built a LOT of dams and canals. The state has tripled population in 60 years, but hardly any new water infrastructure has been built. That's what happens when you let the environazis take over.
It must be Global Warming. Moonbats believe in it, fine them for it.
The first story was about the states turning off drinking water and closing restroom is state parks to save water.
The next was the opening of a massive new multi-million dollar swimming pools (10) complex in intercity LA
This winter in northern California it was way below normal. The local news was lamenting the fact that Ruth Lake, the reservoir for Eureka/ Arcata was only 1/2 full. We had a late storm system come thru and it dumped quit a bit of rain. Afterwards the local news said this made no difference in the drought conditions. Two days later they said Ruth Lake was full.
Do you take part in the people powered machine race?
LOL, no I have not.
The delta smelt have more freedoms than we do.
But you know what I'm talking about.
I no a guy from Eureka who was going to make a movie about it. He hired me to help him with the script. As usual, funding fell through.
Yea, it's The Kinetic Sculpture Race. I learned something. Now they call it Kinetic Grand Championship.
Isn't everything a waste of water in CA if one does something of which a liberal disapproves.
It certainly looks like a lot of fun. I researched when working on the script. I got a little money to do a re-write. Now the finished product is in the attic collecting dust. When I die it'll end up in the trash. ha!
The ranchers in Ferndale where that race ends just received cease and desist orders from the state cutting them off of water out of the Eel River.
"Junior water rights holders relying on the north fork and main stem of the Eel River and the Van Duzen tributary have lost their ability to divert water after a recent California State Water Resources Control Board decision, causing one local city to initiate an emergency water shortage response plan.
The board curtailed the rights of 129 junior water rights holders after finding river levels were "insufficient to meet the needs of senior water rights holders."
I'm inclined to agree with you...but bring on the rain just the same.
As I understand it you're up in a conservative area but can't compete with the big liberal cities. I've read that even if the proposal to split into 6 states were to win approval the congress would never approve it. What the hell has happened in this country?
Yes...that is the other problem, the lack of dams and canals to store and deliver water. What a crock!
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