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|Electrical therapeutic machine
|Electric high-tension apparatus, particularly for medical purposes
|Excess-voltage protective device
|Electrode for the combined therapeutic application of high-frequency current and of ultra-violet radiation
|Ultra-violet electrode
|Radioactive vacuum tube
This invention relates to electrotherapeutic apparatus, and to methods of applying electrical, radioactive, and other radiant phenomena therapeutically.
The invention is primarily concerned with the use. of high potential, high frequency electricity though not necessarily limited thereto, in conjunction with radioactive and other types of electronio and radiation phenomena, for therapeutic purposes.
Among the objects of the invention are the following: First.-To render highly effective, from a therapeutic standpoint, radioactive and other types of electronic and radiation phenomena, and, likewise, to render highly effective, from a therapeutic standpoint, high potential, high frequency electricity.
Second.-To augment the therapeutic effect of radioactive and other types of electronic and radiation phenomena by the conjoint use of high potential, high frequency electricity, and, conversely, to augment the therapeutic effect of high frequency, high potential electricity by the conjoint use of radioactive and other types of electronic and radiation phenomena.
Third.-To accomplish the above without danger of burning or of otherwise harming the patient.
Fourth.-To provide apparatus for accomplishing the above, which is relatively simple in construction and operation and relatively inexpensive to produce and operate.
Fifth.-To provide novel electronic and radioactive devices especially adapted for use in conjunction with high potential, high frequency electrical therapy.
I have found that, by enveloping a patient in a high potential, high frequency electrical field in such a manner that no closed circuit is completed through his body, radioactive and other electronic and radiation phenomena can be used therapeutically with considerably greater effectiveness than if used alone. The exact reason for this is not known, nor is it known definitely which, the electric field or the radioactive phenomena, acts upon the other to produce the advantageous results. It is thought, however, that the electric field, permeating the body of the patient as it does, attracts the radioactive emanations or radiations and enables them to penetrate considerably deeper into the tissues and vital organs of the patient than would otherwise be the case. In any event, remarkable therapeutic results have been achieved by use of the invention in the treatment of malignant tumors, arthritis, sinus infections, and various other diseased conditions; The invention contemplates the use,, in therapeutics, of high potential, high frequency electricity to produce diversified forms of radiant energy, such forms being those which have been found best suited, individually, to benefit various human ailments. In accomplishing this purpose, several special discharge tubes have. been developed. to serve, as treatment electrodes, by means of which correspondingly different curative results are obtained. Throughout the practice of the invention, a:prime consideration is that only one terminal of any particular circuit-shall be in contact with a patient's body at one time, so there will be no flow of current through a closed circuit of which the patient's body is a part. Such a terminal, too, is usually non-heat producing, so there is no danger of burning. In cases where there is a tendency for a tube to produce X-rays or other injurious rays, these are filtered out.
The present application constitutes a continuation in part of a copending application filed? by me November 15, 1940, which bears Serial No. 365,798 and is entitled "Method of and device for the therapeutic application of electric currents and rays," and which has now become abandoned.
In the accompanying drawings, which illustrate several embodiments of apparatus preferred for carrying the method of the invention into practice: Fig. 1 represents a wiring diagram of a preferred embodiment of apparatus for carrying out the method of the invention in general therapeutic work, several independent treatment stations being provided; Fig. 2, a top plan view of the novel corona regulator of Fig. 1, employed in the circuit to control and adjust the current and as a governor to safeguard the transformer; Fig. 3, a vertical section taken on the line 3-3, Fig. 2; 45 Fig. 4, a vertical section taken centrally through one novel type of discharge tube used as a treatment electrode in the apparatus of Fig. 1; Fig. 5, a horizontal section taken on the line 5-5, Fig. 4; Fig. 6, a vertical section taken centrally through another novel type of discharge tube used as a treatment electrode in the apparatus of Fig. 1; Fig. 7, a horizontal section taken on the line 7-7, Fig. 6; Fig. 8, a vertical section taken centrally through a novel discharge tube used as a treating device in the apparatus of Fig. 1; Fig. 9, a horizontal section taken on the line 9-9, Fig. 8; Fig. 10, a fragmentary vertical section taken on the line 10-10, Figs. 8 and 9; Fig. 11, a fragmentary view in vertical section, and drawn to a reduced scale, of a tub bath capable of use as a treatment station in the apparatus of Fig. 1; Fig. 12, a view similar to that of Fig. 11, but showing a shower or vapor bath arrangement for the same purpose; Fig. 13, a wiring diagram similar to that illustrated in Fig. 1, but fragmentary in nature, and of a somewhat different embodiment of apparatus; Fig. 14, an elevation, partly in central vertical section, of a novel tube used in the apparatus of Fig. 13 in place of the corona regulator of Figs. 2 and 3; Fig. 15, a top plan view, partly in horizontal section on the line 15-15, Fig. 14, of the tube of Fig. 14; Fig. 16, a vertical section of another novel tube which may be used in place of the tube of Figs. 14 and 15; Fig. 17, a vertical section taken on the line 17-17 of Fig. 16; Fig. 18, a top plan view of still another novel tube which may be used in place of the tubes of Figs. 14 and 15 and of Figs. 16 and 17; and Fig. 19, a vertical section taken on the line 19-19 of Fig. 18.
In accordance with the invention, provision is made for enveloping the patient in a high potential and, in certain instances, a high frequency electric field, and for applying to the patient, while so enveloped in the electric field, radiations and emanations having therapeutic value.
The apparatus of Fig. 1 is capable of administering various specific kinds of treatment, pursuant to the invention, at the several treatment stations provided. The treatment stations are indicated A, B, C, D, and E, respectively.
For supplying the high potential electric field, a suitable transformer is employed. This may be of any type capable of delivering high potential electricity, say from 10,000 to 30,000 volts. It is preferred, however, to utilize a conventional double magnetic circuit type of transformer, indicated at 10 in Fig. 1, having adjustable, laminated, magnetic shunts (not shown), the transformer being connected across an ordinary power line II charged with the customary 115 v. The output lines 12 from this transformer advantageously extend to the treatment stations A and B, respectively. The first secondary of the transformer 10 is preferably direct connected to the second secondary thereof. It is noted that this high potential electricity may be applied, without causing injury, direct to a patient who is not grounded. However, in order to safeguard the transformer 10 from damage by sparking across its output terminals, and to render the high potential electricity more suitable for therapeutic purposes, which is believed to include the automatic changing of the frequency to an extent which depends upon electrical characteristics of the patient's body, a governor or control device 14 is shunted across the leads 12.
This governor or control device 14 is a sparking condenser of high capacity embodying a multitude of spark gaps. A preferred embodiment of this governor or control device 14 is illustrated in detail in Figs. 2 and 3.
As illustrated, the device comprises a cylindrical, electrically conductive plate 15 surrounded by a cylindrical dielectric 16. An outer cylindrical and electrically conductive element 17 surrounds the dielectric 16 exteriorly. It is provided with a multitude (for example, 250) of inwardly extending prongs I la, which are advantageously formed by stamping out, and inturning, triangular portions of the electrically conductive element IT. The internal plate 15 preferably contacts the interior surface of the dielectric 16, but, in any event, should lie closely adjacent thereto. Likewise, the tips of the prongs 17a preferably contact the outer surface of the dielectric. The several elements are advantageously mounted in a plug-in base 14a, which is adapted to mate with a suitable receiving socket (not shown) carrying the required electrical connections. The internal plate 15 connects with one of the electric lines 12, while the external element 17 connects with the other electric line 12, as shown diagrammatically in Fig. 1.
It is preferable that the dielectric 16 be in the form of a closed tube or envelope, as shown, and be exhausted to vacuum condition. The multitude of sparking prongs I Ta product a brush discharge.
Where the dielectric 16 is not a closed tube or envelope, it is preferred that it be of quartz.
The treatment station A is a discharge tube of a novel type, exemplified by the tubes illustrated in detail in Figs. 4 and 5 and Figs. 6 and 7. Either tube is plugged into the circuit of Fig. 1 at a suitably provided, single-terminal outlet. High potential electricity is, therefore, fed directly into the tube, which serves as an electrode. The tube also embodies radioactive material, which supplies radioactive emanations to the patient simultaneously with the electrical discharge.
As illustrated in Figs. 4 and 5, the tube or electrode may comprise an electrically conductive discharge element 20, having a supporting stem 20a and a major discharge cap or head 20b, which is preferably in the form of a thin, convex-concave plate. The head 20b may be spot welded to the end of the stem 20a.
The discharge element 20 is enclosed within a tube 21 of dielectric material, preferably glass, the stem 20a being fixed in the fused tongue portion 2 la of the tube. The tube or shell 21 is fitted into an insulating base 22, provided with a single plug-in terminal 23, and an electrical connector 24 extends from the terminal 23 to the stem 20a.
The inside surfaces of the side walls of the tube or shell 2 are coated with a radioactive material, as at 25. The coating is conveniently made from uranium salts or powdered carnotite or other radioactive ore. The ends of the tube or shell are left uncoated.
Air is evacuated from the tube 21, and a small quantity of mercury introduced. The mercury is preferably triple-distilled to insure great purity. It is preferred that argon or like inert gas be also introduced.
Since the tube just described is plugged into the circuit of Fig. 1, the discharge element or cathode 20 is charged with high potential electricity, and, in its capacity of a treatment station in the apparatus of Fig. 1, serves as an electrode to similarly charge the patient. The patient is insulated from the ground, and the tube is applied directly to the afflicted part of his body, preferably in close contact with the body.
Because of the construction of the tube, radiation of a radioactive nature is also directed against the patient through the uncoated top end of the tube. This radiation has been found to differ somewhat from the radioactive emanations discharging from the side walls of the tube, and is thought to comprise rays lying close to X-rays on the radiation spectrum. These rays appear to have a definite healing value, and to lack the injurious nature of X-rays. Where a predominantly radioactive emanation treatment is desired, the side walls of the tube are placed against the body of the patient.
Best results are obtained when the discharge element or cathode 20 is made of an alloy metal compounded from copper, lead, sulphur, and, if desired, aluminum. The relative percentages of the several ingredients may vary considerably, but a satisfactory mixture comprises 5.0% copper, 55.0% lead, 30.0% sulphur, and 10.0% aluminum. Should aluminum not be used, the difference may be made up by additional copper.
In preparing the alloy, the copper and aluminum are heated to a molten state, after which the sulphur is added while stirring the mixture.
After cooling, the mass is again melted, and the lead, in a molten state, is mixed with it, the molten mass being thoroughly stirred. This new mass is then cooled, being later reheated, and, while hot, rolled to make it ductile, so it can be shaped into the desired forms.
The discharge tube or electrode of Figs. 6 and 7 is similar to that of Figs. 4 and 5, having an enclosing tube or shell 26 which is evacuated. A cathode discharge element 27 is positioned within the shell, being fixed in the tongue portion 26a.
A conductor 28 connects the stem 27a of the element 27 with a plug-in terminal 29, which extends outwardly of the base 30. The cap or head 27b of the element 27 differs from the cap or head 20b of the electrode of Figs. 4 and 5, in that it is spherical in form and hollow. It has an opening 31 formed at its top, contiguous with the top inside surface of the tube 26. A quantity 32 of radioactive material, which may be the same as used for the coating 25 of the electrode of Figs. 4 and 5, is introduced into the tube or shell 26, along with a relatively small quantity of mercury, before the tube is sealed tight. Such material 32 is preferably powdered or granulated, and is shaken into the hollow of the head 27b through the opening 31 before any given treatment is commenced. The mercury is provided primarily as a getter, and does no harm if shaken into the head 27b along with the radioactive substance. The mercury also tends to produce a vapor in the tube, which aids in the operation thereof. As in the case of the electrode tube of Figs. 4 and 5, this tube may have a radioactive coating 33 covering the inner surfaces of its side walls.
The treatment station B of Fig. 1 differs from the treatment station A only in the fact that a condenser 34 is interposed in the electric supply line 12.
The treatment station C of Fig. 1 differs from the stations A and B only in the fact that the high potential electricity is supplied from the supply line 12 through an inductance 35.
The treatment station D utilizes a germicidal discharge tube, a preferred form of which is illustrated in detail in Figs. 8, 9, and 10. The high potential electricity is taken by induction from the particular supply line 12 concerned. For this purpose, an induction coil 36 is provided, tapping the line 12 at 37. A pair of leads 38 from an ordinary 115 v. supply source extend to a plug-in socket connection for the germicidal tube, one of the leads passing through a glass tube 36a, Fig. 1, which is disposed within and extends along the length of the induction coil 36. Thus, high potential electricity is impressed, by induction, upon the ordinary current flowing through the particular lead 38 concerned.
The germicidal discharge tube of Figs. 8, 9, and 10 has a pair of discharge terminals 40 and 41, respectively, positioned in an evacuated tube or envelope 42, and electrically connected with plugin terminals 40-1 and 41-1, respectively, by means of stems 40a and 4 a, respectively. The tube or envelope 42 and plug-in terminals are mounted in a conventional base 43. It is preferred that insulating material 44, such as a ceramic sleeve, cover the major portions of the stems 40a and 41a. A piece of lithium metal 45, see particularly Fig. 10, is advantageously secured to the stem 40a adjacent the discharge terminal 40 to act as a getter. It may, however, be placed at any other convenient location in the tube. It is preferred that the discharge terminals 40 and 41 be formed of the special alloy previously described. Argon or other suitable inert gas is preferably injected into the tube or envelope 42, 20 as is, also, a small quantity of mercury. The mercury, by vaporizing, aids electrical arcing between the discharge terminals. As will be noted, the high potential electricity induced in the one lead 38 will manifest at the upper discharge terminal 40, and will charge the patient simultaneously with the discharge into his body of germicidal rays from the tube.
The treatment station E embodies the tube of Figs. 8, 9, and 10, as above described, but impresses the high potential electricity directly on the patient instead of passing it first through the tube. For this purpose, a discharge device 50, in the form of a soft, flexible pad in which a coil 50-1 is embedded, taps one of the high potential electric lines 12. This pad 50 is wrapped around the patient's body adjacent the afflicted portion thereof, thus charging the patient. Any other electrode capable of charging the patient with high potential electricity may be used in place of the pad 50. The germicidal tube has its terminals 40-1 and 41-1 plugged into a suitable plug-in socket connected to leads 52 which extend to an ordinary 115 v. source of supply. The high potential electricity with which the patient is charged is induced into the germicidal tube, thereby further activitating the discharge therefrom.
A certain beneficial discharge from this germicidal tube will be had by induced activation alone, it being unnecessary, in such instances, to plug the tube into the 115 v. line.
Other types of germicidal and discharge tubes may be used in place of the tube of Figs. 8, 9, and 10, as, for instance, the well known infra-red and 65 ultra-violet lamps, to produce results surpassing those ordinarily attained by the use of such infrared or ultra-violet lamps apart from the apparatus of the invention.
It should be remembered that the patient is insulated from the ground while being treated at any of the treatment stations of the invention.
Figs. 11 and 12 show how a patient is treated, pursuant to the invention, while immersed in an electrically conductive fluid bath. In Fig. 11, a bath tub 53 is insulated from the ground by a layer of insulation 54. A treatment electrode of the type shown in any of the figure groups 4 and 5, 6 and 7, and 8, 9, anid 10 is positioned. to charge the fluid of the bath with high potential electricity, as well as to discharge healing radiations and emanations into the patient; :-The particular electrode illustrated is diagrammatic in form and is designated-55. It may be- connected into the circuit of Fig. 1 as shown at:-any of: the treatment stations A, B, C,. and D. In. Fig. 12, a shower or vapor stall 56.is :insulated: from the ground by a layer of insulation 57. A plurality of treatment electrodes areý designated $58, respectively. These correspond to the treatment electrode 55 of Fig. 11. A water spray or vapor, such as steam, may be admitted to the. stalls 56 in any well known manner (not. shown);, thus enveloping the patient during treatment.
Another embodiment of apparatus, pursuant to the invention, is illustrated diagrammatically by the wiring diagram of: Fig. 13. While no: treatment stations are shown, those provided are identical with the several treatment stations designated A, B, C, D, and E in Fig. 1. The distinction in this embodiment of apparatus resides in the fact that a special generator of :high; frequency electricity is provided in theý system.
A transformer 60 has its input terminals connected across an ordinary 115 v. electric, power line 61. Electrical conductors 62 and 63 lead from the respective output terminals of the transformer to a high frequency generator of the Oudin coil type, indicated generally at 64, a variable condenser 65 being interposed: in the line 62, and the circuit being grounded at 66. Output conductors 67 and 68, leading fromithe; high frequency generator G4, provide connections; for the several treatment stations in the same manner as illustrated in Fig. 1.
The transformer 60 may be any ordinary high voltage type. A governor or control device 69 is shunted across the conductors:62 and 63.
In the illustrated instance, the. governor or control device 69 preferably takes the form of- a vacuum tube, having the construction shown. by Figs. 14 and 15, Figs. 16 and 17, or Figs. 18 and 19. These tubes all possess high capacity,: and include elements effecting a brush discharge.
They serve, as does the device 14 of Figs. 2 and:3.
The tube of Figs. 14 and 15 embodies an::outer shell or envelope 70 of insulating-material: such as glass, a plastic, or fiber coated with shellac.
Inside the shell 70 is a bi-cylindrical element: 71 formed of electrically conductive material. Separating element 71 from the enclosing shell 70 are spacers 12 made of rubber, Bakelite, or other insulating material. Inter-fittingý with the element 71 is a second electrically conductive, bicylindrical element 73, the two elements being separated by a dielectric 74. Inwardly of the element 73, and separated therefrom by: a dielectric 75, is a corrugated, cylindrical element 76. The shell or envelope 70 is secured- int an insulating base 70-1, provided with plug-in terminals. One of the terminals, designated 77,. is electrically connected with the element 71, while another, designated 78, is electrically connected with the corrugated element 76. These two terminals connect with the conductors 62 and 63, as illustrated in Fig. 13, and the brush discharge takes place at element 76.
Under certain circumstances, it is desirable that the outer shell 70 be made of quartz glass, and' that a filament 79 be provided, the filament being heated by connection, through plug-in terminals 4S 80Land-8,witith a :source of low: voltage heating current (not shown). Plug-in- terminal 82, which: is- electrically connected with element 7T may be used instead of or in connection- with the terminal 77, since element 13 acts in a manner similar to element 7'1. A getter 83 of suitable material, and an insulating and reflecting shield 84 may be- provided, as shown. -While the tube may have; either a high or a low vacuum condio1 tion, or may be filled with an inert gas, I have also :found: it:,advantageous tot fill the tube with a moist vapor. The tube acts as an oscillator for electric currents, and has an, enormous capacity, a capacity many times that of a condenser 1:5 of approximately equal size.
The.tube of Figs. 16 and 17 comprises an outer shell or envelope 85: which may be made of metal, glass, or fused quartz. This shell is mounted in an insulating base:-86. Inside the shell'85 is-a metalplate 87,. and, spaced apart therefrom, a corrugated metal plate 88. A plug-in terminal 89, which extends from the base, is electrically connected with the plate 81, and a second plug-in terminal. 90: is electrically connected with the corrugated: plate 88. These terminals are adapted to connect, through a suitable socket, with: the electrical conductors 62 and 63 of Fig. 13.
Under certain: conditions of use, it is desirable to have-other elements in the tube. These are provided, and may be utilized or not as occasion warrants. A filament 9 i is disposed- between the plates 87.and 88. It is-electrically connected with the two plug-in terminals 92 and 93, which are adapted:to be connected to a source of low voltage heating, current (not shown). A slit screen, comprising shields-;94 and '95, with apertures 98 extending:therethrough, is disposed adjacent that side of corrugated plate 88 which is remote from plate 87.. The apertures-96 are in alignment with a0 each other, and the shields 94 and 95 -are made of lead or other material capable of screening off X-rays. Between shields 94 and 95 is a sheet 97' of material which, is readily permeable to X-rays. Within the shell: 85 there is also mounted; a shell or envelope: 98 of glass, quartz glass, or similar material, having a portion 98a, which is ground like;-a lens and directed toward the slit screen. This shell 98'really constitutes a tube within a tube. A filament or cathode 99, comprising: electrically conductive legs 99a and 99b and an electron-emitting portion 99c, is disposed within the shell 98, plug-in terminals. 100 and I01 being electrically connected to the respective legs 99a :and 98b. A bombardment element 102 is-disposed within the shell: 98 opposite the portion 99c of cathode 99. Within the shell 85, but outside. the shell 98, is a reflector 1:03 directed toward the slit screen.
The tube of Figs. 18 and 19 is: essentially the same as the tube of Figs. 16 and 17, being equipped with a shell or envelope 105, a base 106,; a plate 107, and a corrugated plate 108, the two plates being connected to plug-in terSminals 109 and 1:10, respectively, which are adapted to connect electrically with the conductors 62 and 63 of Fig. 13. There is a filament I ll and an inner shell or envelope 112, but no slit screen. Instead of a lens portion- being provided on the inner shell 112, a partition 113 of lens' formation is disposed between the inner shell and the corrugated plate 108. It is fused to thee walls of the outer shell 105. Within the inner -shell 112 is a filament or cathode- 114, which- corresponds to the similar element-99 of the tube of Figs. 16 and 17. A reflector 115 is directed toward the lens partition 113.
Reverting now to Pig. 1, there is another advantageous way of treating a patient pursuant to the invention. As shown at Y, a foot pedestal 120 may be provided for making the patient a part of a condenser. The pedestal comprises an electrically conductive plate element or electrode 121, connected electrically with one of the high potential lines 12, and covered by an insulating platform 122 upon which the patient rests his feet while being treated at any of the previously described treatment stations A, B, C, D, or E.
The electrode 121 and insulating platform 122 are conveniently mounted in a frame 123, which insulates the plate from the ground. The insulating platform 122 is made of a high quality insulating material, such as first grade hard rubber. In certain instances it is desirable that the device be. made in other than foot-pedestal form. For instance, it may be of cylindrical formation for use in a bed against any part of the patient's body.
If desired, the patient may be charged with the high potential electricity by direct contact with a metal or electrically conductive electrode in place of the pad 50 of treatment station E, or of the tube electrodes.
The invention has been described in the foregoing with sole reference to its use for therapeutic purposes. It should be noted, however, that inorganic matter may also be treated to advantage pursuant to the method and with the apparatus of the invention. It has been found that metals, for example, lead, have changed physical properties after treatment in accordance with the above. In instances where the invention is not being used therapeutically, it is not always necessary to insulate the subject from the ground.
Whereas this invention is here illustrated and described with respect to particular specific embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that various changes may be made in such specific embodiments and various other embodiments may be utilized by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and generic scope of the invention as set forth herein and in the claims which here follow.
Having fully described my invention, what ] claim is: 1. Apparatus for applying radiant energy ther. apeutically, comprising means for producing higl potential, high frequency electricity; a high ca. pacity sparking condenser; and a treatment elec. trode connected in circuit with the foregoing said treatment electrode including a discharge element adapted to charge the patient with sai( high potential, high frequency electricity, an( radioactive means adapted to discharge radio active emanations into said charged patient.
2. Apparatus in accordance with claim 2 wherein the sparking 'condenser is in the forn of a vacuum tube of high capacity having mu tually spaced capacity elements adapted to pro duce a corona discharge.
3. Apparatus for applying radiant energy ther apeutically, comprising means for producing hig] potential, high frequency electricity; a high ca pacity sparking condenser; and a treatment device connected in circuit with the foregoing, said treatment device including discharge means adapted to charge the patient with said high potential, high frequency electricity, and radiating means adapted to discharge radiations into the charged patient.
4. Electrical treatment apparatus, comprising a high capacity sparking condenser; a treatment outlet electrically connected to said condenser; and means for electrically connecting said condenser to a source of high potential electricity.
5. Electrical treatment apparatus, comprising a transformer for producing high potential electricity; a high capacity sparking condenser electrically connected across the high potential output terminals of said transformer; and a treatment outlet electrically connected to said condenser.
0o 6. Electrical treatment apparatus, comprising a transformer for producing high potential electricity; a high capacity sparking condenser electrically connected across the high potential output terminals of said transformer; and a plurality of treatment outlets independently electrically connected to said condenser.
7. Electrical treatment apparatus, comprising a transformer for producing high potential electricity; a treatment electrode electrically connected to one of the output terminals of said transformer; an electrical conductor sheathed by insulation electrically connected to the other of the output terminals of said transformer and disposed adjacent said treatment electrode so the ;:, subject to be treated may be placed between and in contact with the two; and a high capacity sparking condenser connected across the said outlet terminals of the transformer.
8. In electrical treatment apparatus equipped with. means for the supply of high potential electricity and a treatment electrode, a high capacity sparking condenser electrically connected between the said supply means and the said treatment electrode.
REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent: 50PATENTS UNITED STATES PATENTS Number 628,351 647,687 765,470 950,842 1,156,317 1,193,018 1,466,777 1,590,930 1,655,783 2,010,018 2,073,428 2,126,070 2,192,638 Name Date O'Neill ------------July 4, 1899 Topham ----------Apr. 17, 1900 Friedlander -------- July 19, 1904 Davis -------------Mar. 1, 1910 Santos et al. ------- Oct. 12, 1915 Howard ------------Aug. 1, 1916 Winkelmann ------- Sept. 4, 1923 Falkenberg -------- June 29, 1926 Gallois ----------Jan. 10, 1928 Hodnette ------ - Aug. 6, 1935 Schmid ---- Mar. 9, 1937 Wappler --------- Aug. 9, 1938 Dixon ------------- Mar. 5, 1940 OTHER REFERENCES Tousey; Medical Electricity and Roentgen Rays (1910), pp. 493 to 498. Copy in Division 55.


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I have thoroughly enjoyed watching U.S. Women's Soccer march their way to another World Cup championship. I have also very much enjoyed watching superstar Megan Rapinoe engage critics, defend her patriotism against a very unpatriotic president (Mr. Trump), and calling out mean, ugly, racist behavior and discourse from the (un)Leader of the Free World. She did not bend to the bullying and demeaning attacks of The Donald and refused to be intimidated. She has continued to carry the torch of equality for women still playing in a mens world and gays and lesbians all over the world. She called Trump's racist tweets about four female U.S. Representatives "disgusting" and she is right.
Leadership is sometimes hard to come by. It's hard to mimic and master and it has an organic and evolutionary component to it that you can't always read in a book or teach in a classroom. Some leaders work hard at it all their professional careers. Some leaders never grow or develop into their full potential. Some leaders are born and are able to use those natural traits and tendencies when the right time and opportunity presents itself. Megan Rapinoe is real, authentic, and gay leadership in motion and it's something we'll need to see more of from all leaders (in sports, in entertainment, and in politics) if we are going to survive the current siege on our democracy.

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Welcome to the Glenelg Shire Council
The first ever Sandford Bush Festival will headline March long weekend activities in the region for 2018 thanks to the Glenelg Shire Community Grants Program.
Sandford Bush Festival organiser Gary Williams said the funding he received through Round One of the 2017-2018 Community Grants Program helped make the event a reality.
"Thanks to the help of our sponsors and the Glenelg Shire Community Grants Program, the Sandford Bush Festival will take place in 2018, with tickets available now online and premier bush band The Bushwackers headlining the entertainment," he said.
"The festival received a $5,000 grant through the Community Grants Program to help cover our logistical costs, such as insurance, security and accommodation for our performers. To put it simply, without the grant the festival could not have gone ahead this year."
Mr Williams encouraged other community groups and individuals in the shire to apply for the next funding round, which will be open from 5 February.
"If you have an idea or project which will help your community grow and succeed, make sure you apply for the Community Grants Program," he said.
"I hope that in the years to come we welcome thousands of eventgoers to the Sandford and Casterton region to enjoy the festivities of the Bush Festival and this will all be thanks to the support of the Community Grants Program."
The Community Grants Program is designed to assist programs and projects within the region that are in the public interest, provide a clear community benefit and are environmentally friendly and sustainable.
The major categories are recreation, public halls, tourism, arts culture and heritage, community support and community plan support.
Glenelg Shire Council Mayor Cr Anita Rank said that council prided itself on offering the initiative and had recently innovated the application process.
"This funding round, in an exciting first, we will go completely paperless and all applications will be required to be submitted online," she said.
"The online system is easily accessible and provides a common-sense approach to the grants process.
"However for community members who do not consider themselves tech savvy, they can be assured that help is on hand to submit their application online.
"The Library2Go van and relevant council staff members will be available to provide assistance with grant applications throughout the month of February. Simply make an appointment by contacting the Glenelg Libraries on 5522 2265." Applications for Round Two of the 2017-2018 Community Grants Program close 5pm on Monday, 26 February 2018 and can be completed and submitted online at https://glenelg.smartygrants.com.au/RoundTwo2017-2018.
Information kits are can be downloaded from the Community Grants section of council's website at www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/Community_Grants_.
Potential applicants are reminded to refer to the Community Grants Guidelines (Round 2) 2017-2018 to assess their eligibility to apply.


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I would prefer this not to be a decision between *you're doing either this or that* (or nothing, if you don't fit in one of those). Rather I would like to ask: What is my focus? What is my dominant markup? Genetic, topographic, semantic representation? Then I would still be able to add a couple of semantic features (like reference strings) in my documentary markup, without falling out of comliance with the main purpose.
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I think one possible reason for the discomfort people feel at the
restrictions in <sourceDoc> is that <text>, for so long the only place
to put your transcription, does happily allow all sorts of arguably
non-textual features such as the milestones <pb/>, <lb/> and <cb/>,
among other things. It seems a little unfair that <text> provides
support for a lot of things which are arguably not in its domain, while
<sourceDoc> does not. That's historical, of course; we didn't have
<surface>, <zone> and friends until recently, and <sourceDoc> until even
more recently.
Imagining P6 for a moment: where would you go with this problem? Would
you clarify the distinction between hierarchies and purposes, by
reducing the features available in <text>, or would you loosen
<sourceDoc> so that it could contain more textual features?
On 14-02-05 05:27 AM, Lou Burnard wrote:
> I wouldn't dream of disagreeing with either Sebastian or Peter. But I
> also think it's a bit of a misrepresentation to say that surface zone
> etc. are only useful for the encoding of genetic editions.
> They also provide the very generally useful ability to define a two
> dimensional grid and to map specific parts of your transcription to it.
> This facility was there of course long before the genetic workgroup
> started using it as well.
> And I can't think of any obvious or even non-obvious way of saying "this
> bit of text transcribes a block of text in the top right hand corner" or
> "this bit of text is written at right angles to the rest" without it.
> Good luck doing that with <lb/>.
> On 05/02/14 13:14, Peter Robinson wrote:
>> Indeed, as Sebastian points out: this is really a case (yet again) of
>> the endemic difficulty XML (and its parent, SGML, and any system based
>> on the OHCO thesis) has with overlapping hierarchies.
>> Agreeing twice with Sebastian in a single email: the long-known and
>> well-established system of using <text> with <pb/>, <cb/> and <lb/>
>> etc, remains available, and this will allow embedding of <list>,
>> <person>, <note>, etc, in all the usual places. And, as James points
>> out, we have decades of examples of ways of manipulating <pb/> and its
>> friends to create page-by-page, even line-by-line, views, as you
>> wish. Our own Textual Communities project takes this approach, and
>> builds mechanisms for viewing documents by both hierarchies
>> (page/column/line; text/div/p or l etc) right into its base.
>> In my view, one of the problems here is that the wording and
>> presentation of the current chapter 11 of the Guidelines implies that
>> the system of <surface>, <zone> etc should be used for transcription
>> of ALL primary source materials. Thus its first sentence:
>> "This chapter defines a module intended for use in the representation
>> of primary sources, such as manuscripts or other written materials. "
>> In fact, this system is ideally suited for one rather narrow editorial
>> circumstance: the transcription of "genetic editions", typically
>> (almost exclusively) or modern authorial manuscript materials, where
>> the exact representation of the writing process in a single document,
>> as a record of the author's developing inscription of his work, is so
>> crucial as to trump every need. Thus the genesis of the surface/zone
>> system, in the work of the TEI workgroup on Genetic Editions, chaired
>> by Fotis Iannidis and with Elena Pierazzo a.o. among its members (see
>> http://users.ox.ac.uk/~lou/wip/geneticTEI.doc.html). One might
>> presume that, encouraged by the Guidelines' presentation of this
>> system as appropriate for ALL transcription circumstances, people are
>> using it to transcribe manuscripts, etc, which are not instances of
>> genetic editions — hence the repeated requests on this list for a
>> loosening of the content models for <line> etc.
>> So, in contrast to Oliver's feature request for a loosening of the
>> content model: I'd agree with the various arguments against this. I
>> don't think the floodgates will open and civilization will drown if we
>> permit <rs> within model.linePart. But I do think people will tie
>> themselves up in knots trying to use a system devised for genetic
>> editions when transcribing (say) medieval manuscripts. The problem
>> would be considerably eased, I think, if the guidelines made it
>> clearer that the system described in Chapter 11 is really only to be
>> used in the specific circumstance for which it was devised: for
>> encoding of genetic editions. In addition, this chapter might also
>> point out (as it currently does not) that the system of text/pb/lb etc
>> is efficient and adequate for many transcription situations, and
>> particularly for projects which wish (as most do) to represent both
>> the intellectual structure of a text and the disposition of that text
>> in a document in a single encoding. Seems to me that this might be put
>> into a feature request.
>> Peter
>> On 5 Feb 2014, at 06:31, Sebastian Rahtz <[log in to unmask]>
>> wrote:
>>> On 5 Feb 2014, at 12:18, James Cummings <[log in to unmask]>
>>> wrote:
>>>> On 05/02/14 11:56, Lou Burnard wrote:
>>>>> I find it slightly surprising though that no-one has yet proposed
>>>>> permitting <surface>, <zone> and friends to appear within <text>
>>>>> as an alternative to <div>. That would seem a neater way of
>>>>> having your cake and eating it than any of the proposals so far
>>>>> made.
>>>> For some reason that worries me. Perhaps as a muddying of the waters
>>>> even further? It would require changing the content model of zone
>>>> significantly to make it useful, wouldn't it?
>>> I agree, just putting surface and zone into <text> generates a whole
>>> slew more problems than
>>> it solve. Anyway, we all_know_ there is no clean solution in XML to
>>> representing
>>> two hierarchies at the same time.
>>> the old method of interspersing your <text> with <milestone> elements
>>> (or its specialisations <pb>, <lb> etc)
>>> hasn't gone away.
>>> --
>>> Sebastian Rahtz
>>> Director (Research) of Academic IT
>>> University of Oxford IT Services
>>> 13 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6NN. Phone +44 1865 283431
>>> Não sou nada.
>>> Nunca serei nada.
>>> Não posso querer ser nada.
>>> À parte isso, tenho em mim todos os sonhos do mundo.
>> Peter Robinson
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Andrey Tsarikovskiy: FAS will adjust its regulatory basis and work methods
The changes will take place in order to modify approaches to antimonopoly regulation in the digital epoch
Is digital economy, that everybody is talking about, a reality, what are the legal grounds for collecting and keeping personal data, context advertising and the need to change the law - FAS representatives discussed these issues with experts at the session on "Antimonopoly aspects of business activity. Competition in the digital economy" on 14 September 2017 at Kazan Legal 2017 International Forum.
A speaker and the session moderator – Stats-Secretary, Deputy Head of FAS Andrey Tsarikovsky pointed out that everybody is talking about complete transformation and digitalization of the economy.
Head of FAS Department for Control over Information Technologies, Elena Zaeva, said that changes do exist: "The market conducts have changed". She added: "Approaches to evaluating transactions and risks of violating the antimonopoly law also should change".
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All the great country stars we know started out playing Rockabilly. It worked for Elvis, right? By the time the King went into the army, the fad was over and most every one reverted to country music. Conway Twitty was no exception. Like everyone else he did some recording at SUN (1955-6).
These songs were recorded in Nashville (1960). "Lonely Blue Boy" is the (S)HIT. With me anyway. Not sure how it charted. The reverb on the guitar and the catch in his voice on the pause are why I listen to music. Consider "Long Black Train" the b-side of this single. Whole album is worth a listen, but the cd has 30 tracks. How much of this stuff do you really need?


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CATV Manhole bangs loudly twice with every vehicle passing - it can be heard throughout the house!
Reported in the Roads/highways category anonymously at 10:17, Thursday 28 March 2019
Sent to Oxfordshire County Council 4 minutes later
The double bang from the CATV manhole cover
Sounds like an aggressive knock on the front door
Throughout the whole house DAY AND NIGHT!
Please please grant the residents some respite from this nightmare.
It is clear from the closeup that the tarmac surround is breaking down - this can't be helping.
Council ref: ENQ19830284
Thank you for your enquiry. This issue has been passed onto the relevant team for investigation.
State changed to: Investigating
Posted by Oxfordshire County Council at 10:20, Thursday 28 March 2019
Thank you for your enquiry. We have investigated your report and it has been actioned to be fixed.
State changed to: Action scheduled
Posted by Oxfordshire County Council at 10:39, Tuesday 16 April 2019
State changed to: Fixed
Updated by Oxfordshire County Council at 09:18, Tuesday 7 May 2019
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Episode 134 - You Can't Fist A Zombie/
Some days you just don't feel like you. Back in your 20's you had all the energy in the world! But these days it gets tougher and tougher every day to really let your spouse know how you feel. If your life is missing that special feeling, then it's time to talk to your doctor about Hwidgra. Hwigdra is the world's only FDA-approved rage enhancer. It's like the little blue pill for the voice in the back of your head that wants to let your boss know how much of a screw-up he is, or to give that scam telemarketer a piece of your mind. Now Hwidgra is available in a convient weekly vapor treatment! Enjoy such flavors as: bacon cheeseburger, apple pie, red bull and vodka, and:
* Ticket Fees
* Abortion
* Small Item Insurance
* Homelessness
Nickels and dimes. They add up. They look small, but someone tacks enough of them on and BAM you're paying double the original price in fees. How do you solve this? Just be upfront. Just show me the price in going to have to pay. Overestimate even! Wouldn't that be a nice surprise. Getting a lower price because you just want a QR code emailed instead of picking up a physical ticket.
Oh boy. Uncle Bill got drunk again and brought up abortion. Oh great now Cousin Hank is arguing with him. Commie bastard. Racist redneck. Sound familiar? Yeaahhhhh, maybe just skip to the news section.
Thing that need insurance: people(for car accidents and such), cars (for when you hit a person), and pricey mail shipments (can't trust package handlers). I don't need insurance on my groceries, or a pizza I just bought. They're mostly scams to make a a couple extra bucks. Believe me, I've sold plenty of "protection plans" on cheap RC cars and drones that are guaranteed to break within a week, and then you don't get a refund because of 'user error'.
You might just get deja Vu from Tab's thoughts on homelessness this week. See if this sounds familiar. He wants to round up a bunch of similar people he sees as 'below human' against their will, take them to an isolated location where only their kind is allowed, and let them slowly kill each other over scraps of food. Yikes.
All this and more on this week's episode! Voicemails, news, and paramilitary health insurance premiums! Don't forget to join us on DISCORD, support us on PATREON, and BUY A SHIRT!


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Police Minister Bheki Cele said a special investigation team has been appointed to investigate Senzo Meyiwa's murder.
Cele has refused to give timelines as to when the case the former football star's case would be resolved.
He was speaking at the Meyiwa family home following the death of Sam Meyiwa, Senzo's father, who died last week.
Family spokesperson Siyabonga Meyiwa said the family was hopeful that the killers of Senzo would one day be arrested.
The family said last week Sam's health deteriorated after his son was murdered in Vosloorus in October 2014.
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