DOCSLIB.ORG

United States Patent (19) 11) Patent Number: 4,985,034 Lipton 45) Date of Patent: Jan

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
United States Patent (19) 11) Patent Number: 4,985,034 Lipton 45) Date of Patent: Jan United States Patent (19) 11) Patent Number: 4,985,034 Lipton 45) Date of Patent: Jan. 15, 1991 54 SAFETY SURGICAL BLADE, HANDLE AND Assistant Examiner-Kerry Owens SHIELD Attorney, Agent, or Firm-Arnold, White & Durkee 75 Inventor: James M. Lipton, Dallas, Tex. 57 ABSTRACT (73) Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of A surgical scalpel is provided consisting of a handle, a blade, and a removable and reattachable blade shield to Texas System, Austin, Tex. encase the blade both before and after use and reduce (21) Appl. No.: 360,089 the likelihood of accidental contact with the blade. The blade is retained in the blade shield prior to use through (22) Filed: Jun. 1, 1989 tape or other closure means. Upon removal of the clo 51) Int. Cli.............................................. A61B 17/32 sure means, the forward end of the surgical handle is 52 U.S. C. ....................................... 606/167; 30/162 attached to a handle socket in the base of the blade 58) Field of Search ................. 30/335, 332, 340, 329, preferably through a pawl and notch releasable interen 30/284, 285, 162; 606/167, 170, 176, 185 gagement mechanism, and the blade, securely attached to the handle may be withdrawn from the blade shield. (56) References Cited After use, the blade is returned to the blade shield. A U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS force in the direction of the cutting edge of the blade is 2,960,769 11/1960 Matwijcow ........................... 30/340 applied to the handle causing a weakened floor of the 3,793,726 2/1974 Schrank ........ ... 30/151 handle socket to be displaced and forcing the handle 3,877,147 4/1975 Cummings ... ... 30/329 socket walls of the blade base into retaining recesses 3,905,101 9/1975 Shepherd. ... 30/162 defined in the blade shield thus securing the used blade 3,906,626 9/1975 Riuli ......... ... 30/162 within the blade shield. The handle is then withdrawn 4,617,738 10/1986 Kopacz ..... ... 30/339 from the blade base and the handle can be reused. The 4,719,915 1/1988 Porat et al. ......................... 606/167 used blade, secured within the blade shield, may be 4,735,202 4/1988 Williams. safely disposed. 4,825,545 5/1989 Chase et al. ........................... 30/153 Primary Examiner-Mickey Yu 9 Claims, 2 Drawing Sheets 22 - 2, 2 M2 6 4 s U.S. Patent Jan. 15, 1991 Sheet 1 of 2 4,985,034. 12 - 4 2%, 2 7777 ZZZZZZ 1 s ( 4-4. 27 /27 |- 5 U.S. Patent Jan. 15, 1991 Sheet 2 of 2 4,985,034 4,985,034 1. 2 removable and reattachable blade shield for encasing SAFETY SURGICAL BLADE, HANDLE AND the blade. SHIELD The forward end of the handle is adapted to releas ably interengage the rearward end of the blade in a BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 5 releasable locking relation. The forward end of the I. Field of the Invention handle is tapered away from the rearward end of the The present invention relates generally to a surgical handle in a preferred embodiment. The locking relation scalpel, and more particularly, to a surgical scalpel with may be established through a pawl and notch system a removable and reattachable blade shield and with a between the forward end of the handle and the rear removable and reusable scalpel handle. The invention 10 ward end of the blade. The pawl may protrude from the secures the used blade inside the blade shield by the forward end of the handle to mate with a notched han single step of removing the reusable handle. The blade dle socket of the rearward end of the blade. Alterna shield reduces the risk of accidental contact with the tively, a notch may be positioned on the forward end of used blade. the handle to mate with a pawled handle socket of the II. Description of the Related Art 15 rearward end of the blade. Disposable surgical scalpels and surgical scalpels The rearward end of the blade may include a handle with disposable blades have long been known. Dispos socket and the handle socket preferably contains a able blades assure the user of a sharp instrument and can weakened section positioned in the direction of the serve to reduce the risk of infection. Disposable blades cutting edge of the blade. In a preferred form, the rear are typically shipped in some type of protective cover 20 ward end of the blade further contains a shield break such as a cardboard tube or plastic guard. Some blade away space or chamber abutting this weakened section shields and covers are designed merely to protect the where the breakaway space or chamber is defined by blade in shipment and be discarded after removal from the weakened section and the walls of the handle the blade. When blades initially protected by such blade socket. The walls of the handle socket define a progres shields are then disposed, the unprotected blades can, 25 sively narrower shield breakaway space when mea unfortunately, cut through plastic disposal bags or acci sured in a direction away from the weakened section of dentally cut the user. Additionally, merely attaching or the handle socket. The handle socket walls also contain removing a blade from a handle may require the use of a groove located proximate the weakened section of the a tool, such as a forceps, and the user risks cuts or dam handle socket and the grooves are defined on the outer age to the blade. 30 portion of each handle socket wall. An unprotected blade, when disposed, may pose a The bladeshield comprises a housing with an opening serious risk to those attempting to remove the blade at one end configured for receiving a blade in a longitu from a reusable handle, those handling a plastic disposal dinally slidable relation along one orthogonal axis, and bag containing the blade, and those emptying refuse a space within the housing able to accommodate differ receptacles in which unprotected blades have been 35 ent surgical blade sizes and configurations between two disposed. opposed longitudinal surfaces of the housing. Prefera Certain types of blade shields may be reused to cover bly, a longitudinal shoulder is provided along each of used surgical blades prior to disposal of the blade and the two opposed surfaces of the housing, located with handle assemblies. Where a non-removable or non-reus each shoulder facing the other longitudinal surface. able handle is involved, as in the related art, the user Additionally, the blade shield may contain recesses may be less inclined to cover the used blade prior to defined within the opening able to receive the handle disposal because the user may simply dispose of the socket walls in a locking relation. Preferably, the reces entire blade and handle as a unit. However, problems ses are longitudinal and located within each opposed associated with the disposal of an exposed blade will longitudinal surface. still exist. 45 In a preferred embodiment, the scalpel blade has a SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION cutting edge along its forward end and a socket holder A surgical scalpel with a handle, removable blade, along its rearward base end adapted to receive a handle. and removable and reattachable blade shield for encas The blade is configured to slide into the housing ing the blade is achieved by the present invention. A 50 through the opening with the blade's forward end pro principal advantage of the present invention is the se jecting into the housing. A first interengaging mecha curing of the used blade in the blade shield when the nism retains the used blade in the blade shield through handle is removed. A reusable handle can encourage expansible members on the rearward end of the blade the user to remove the blade utilizing the blade shield which are expanded into laterally opposed recesses and avoid accidental reuse of a blade. A reusable handle 55 within the blade shield. A second releasable interengag further allows for a higher quality handle than would be ing mechanism retains a handle within the socket holder economically feasable where the handle is disposable. through a notch and pawl mechanism. The blade shield of the present invention fully encloses In use, the forward end of the handle is inserted in the the surgical blade protecting it during shipment, when handle socket of the blade and thus securely attached to being attached to a handle, when being removed from a the blade so that the blade may be withdrawn from the handle and, after use, protecting others from accidental bladeshield. After use, the blade is returned to the blade cuts or infection from the used blade. shield and pressure is applied to the handle in the direc Broadly speaking, the surgical scalpel comprises a tion of the cutting edge of the blade. The weakened handle with a forward end and a rearward grip end to section of the handle socket is displaced and the down be held by the user, a blade having a forward cutting 65 ward pressure forces the socket walls, which define a end and a rearward end where the forward end is a progressively narrower shield breakaway space, to ex surgical blade and the rearward end is adapted to releas pand into the recesses within the opening in the blade ably interengage the forward end of the handle, and a shield. The expanded socket walls thus lock the blade in 4,985,034 3 4. the blade shield and allow removal of the handle from after use with the cutting end 23 projecting into the the handle socket.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Moon Knight Table Guide by Shoryukentothechin
    Page 1 of 15 Moon Knight Table Guide By ShoryukenToTheChin 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Key to Table Image Above 1. Crime Scene Hole 2. Left Orbit 3. Left Ramp 4. Mission Orbit 5. Side Mission Hole 6. Crawley Target 7. Right Ramp 8. Right Orbit 9. Moon Ramp In this Guide when I mention a Ramp etc. I will put a number in brackets which will correspond to the Key above, so that you know where on the Table that particular feature is located. Page 2 of 15 TABLE SPECIFICS Introduction This is one of the four Tables which were included in the Marvel Pinball Vengeance & Virtue Pack, this is available for PFX2 on Xbox 360 for a mere 800MS PTS. This Table is for me one of the Best, if not the Best that Zen Studios have produced. It truly blends the Comic Book nature of the character of Moon Knight and his Universe. One of the most unique aspects of the Table is that it has cinematic occurrences; these can of course be skipped at any time. This adds to the whole immersion of the Characters World. The Layout of the Table is very unique and for me can’t be compared with any Table that has come before it, but I would say it’s perhaps a Blade II Table so to speak. Overall the Team once again have done such an amazing job they really captured the Character of Moon Knight brilliantly and incorporated his Universe in the Table seamlessly. The voice acting is top notch calibre and the Artwork etc.
    [Show full text]
  • Super Ticket Student Edition.Pdf
    THE NATION’S NEWSPAPER Math TODAY™ Student Edition Super Ticket Sales Focus Questions: h What are the values of the mean, median, and mode for opening weekend ticket sales and total ticket sales of this group of Super ticket sales movies? Marvel Studio’s Avi Arad is on a hot streak, having pro- duced six consecutive No. 1 hits at the box office. h For each data set, determine the difference between the mean and Blade (1998) median values. Opening Total ticket $17.1 $70.1 weekend sales X-Men (2000) (in millions) h How do opening weekend ticket $54.5 $157.3 sales compare as a percent of Blade 2 (2002) total ticket sales? $32.5 $81.7 Spider-Man (2002) $114.8 $403.7 Daredevil (2003) $45 $102.2 X2: X-Men United (2003) 1 $85.6 $200.3 1 – Still in theaters Source: Nielsen EDI By Julie Snider, USA TODAY Activity Overview: In this activity, you will create two box and whisker plots of the data in the USA TODAY Snapshot® "Super ticket sales." You will calculate mean, median and mode values for both sets of data. You will then compare the two sets of data by analyzing the differences graphically in the box and whisker plots, and numerically as percents of ticket sales. ©COPYRIGHT 2004 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Co., Inc. This activity was created for use with Texas Instruments handheld technology. MATH TODAY STUDENT EDITION Super Ticket Sales Conquering comic heroes LIFE SECTION - FRIDAY - APRIL 26, 2002 - PAGE 1D By Susan Wloszczyna USA TODAY Behind nearly every timeless comic- Man comic books the way an English generations weaned on cowls and book hero, there's a deceptively unas- scholar loves Macbeth," he confess- capes.
    [Show full text]
  • Hellboy in the Chapel of Moloch #1 (1 Shot) Blade of the Immortal Vol. 20 (OGN) Savage #1 (4 Issues) Soulfire Shadow Magic #0 (
    H M ADVS AVENGERS V.7 DIGEST collects #24-27, $9 H ULT FF V. 11 TPB H SECRET WARS OMNIBUS collects #54-57, $13 collects #1-12 & MORE, $100 H ULT X-MEN V. 19 TPB H MMW ATLAS ERA JIM V.1 HC collects #94-97, $13 collects #1-10, $60 H MARVEL ZOMBIES TPB Hellboy in the Chapel of Moloch #1 (1 shot) H MMW X-MEN V. 7 HC collects #1-5, $16 Mike Mignola (W/A) and Dave Stewart © On the heels of the second Hellboy feature collects #67-80 LOTS MORE, $55 H MIGHTY AVENGERS V. 2 TPB film, legendary artist and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola returns to the drawing table H CIVIL WAR HC collects #7-11, $25 for this standalone adventure of the world’s greatest paranormal detective! Hellboy collects #1-7 & MORE $40 H investigates an ancient chapel in Eastern Europe where an artist compelled by some- SPIDEY BND V. 1 TPB thing more sinister than any muse has sequestered himself to complete his “life’s work.” H HALO UPRISING HC collects #546-551 & MORE, $20 collects #1-4 & SPOTLIGHT, $25 H X-MEN MESSIAH COMP TPB Blade of The Immortal vol. 20 (OGN) H HULK VOL 1 RED HULK HC collects #1-13 &MORE, $30 By Hiroaki Samura. The continuing tales of Manji and Rin. This picks up after the final collects #1-6 & WOLVIE #50, $25 H ANN CONQUEST BK 1 TPB issue #131. This is the only place to get new stories! Several old teams are reunited, a H IMM IRON FIST V.3 HC collects A LOT, $25 mind-blowing battle quickly starts and races us through most of this astonishing volume, and collects #7,15,16 & MORE, $25 H YOUNG AVENGERS PRESENTS TPB an old villain finally sees some pointed retribution at the hands of one of his prisoners! Let H INC HERCULES SI HC collects #1-6, $17 the breakout battle in the "Demon Lair" begin! collects #116-120, $20 H DAREDEVIL CRUEL & UNUSUAL TP H MI ILLIAD HC collects #106-110, $15 Spawn #185 (still on-going) collects #1-8, $25 H AMERCIAN DREAM TPB story TODD McFARLANE & BRIAN HOLGUIN art WHILCE PORTACIO & TODD H MS.
    [Show full text]
  • 1407218430.Pdf (3.091Mb)
    Welcome to 616! - A Marvel Comics fanfiction zine Table of Contents Young Avengers by Dorodraws – Young Avengers (Art) Featuring (deaged, reincarnated) Loki, America Chavez (Miss America), Tommy Shepherd (Speed), Kate Bishop (Hawkeye), Billy Kaplan (Wiccan) and Teddy Altman (Hulkling) Here In The Clouds by Brandnewfashion Here in the Clouds by Brandnewfashion - Captain Marvel “What are you doing up here?” Featuring Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel)/Peter Parker (Spider-man) Carol didn’t have to look over to see who the newcomer was. “Hi, Peter,” she greeted. Something With Wings by Elspethdixon – Avengers Said web-slinger slipped off his mask before sitting down next to the Featuring Jan van Dyne (The Wasp)/Hank Pym (Ant-man) blonde. “So.” “So?” Carol’s lips curved upwards into a smile. Smash by ScaryKrystal – Captain Marvel, She-Hulk (Art) Peter chuckled. “Are we really doing this again?” She shook her head. “I was just up here thinking.” Featuring Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel) & Jen Walters (She-Hulk) He nodded and they both looked out at the sight before them: New York always looked better at night. Manhattan was constantly bustling with Afternoon Stroll by Neveralarch – Hawkeye activity, but Queens never failed to provide a level of comfort to Peter: it Featuring Clint Barton (Hawkeye) & Kate Bishop (Hawkeye) was, after all, where he grew up. From the top of the abandoned warehouse that they were sitting on, they had a clear view of the Manhattan skyline, but By Hands and Heels by Lunik – Journey into Mystery the noises of the city were too far to be heard. Featuring Leah, (deaged, reincarnated) Loki & Thori the Hellhound Carol’s voice broke through his reverie.
    [Show full text]
  • Affiliation List
    AFFILIATIONS 08/12/21 AFFILIATION LIST Below you will find a list of all current affiliations cards and characters on them. As more characters are added to the game this list will be updated. A-FORCE • She-Hulk (k) • Blade • Angela • Cable • Black Cat • Captain Marvel • Black Widow • Deadpool • Black Widow, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. • Hawkeye • Captain Marvel • Hulk • Crystal • Iron Fist • Domino • Iron Man • Gamora • Luke Cage • Medusa • Quicksilver • Okoye • Scarlet Witch • Scarlet Witch • She-Hulk • Shuri • Thor, Prince of Asgard • Storm • Vision • Valkyrie • War Machine • Wasp • Wasp ASGARD • Wolverine BLACK ORDER • Thor, Prince of Asgard (k) • Angela • Thanos, The Mad Titan (k) • Enchantress • Black Dwarf • Hela, Queen of Hel • Corvus Glaive • Loki, God of Mischief • Ebony Maw • Valkyrie • Proxima Midnight AVENGERS BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS • Captain America (Steve Rogers) (k) • Magneto (k) • Captain America (Sam Wilson) (k) • Mystique (k) • Ant-Man • Juggernaut • Beast • Quicksilver • Black Panther • Sabretooth • Black Widow • Scarlet Witch • Black Widow, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. • Toad Atomic Mass Games and logo are TM of Atomic Mass Games. Atomic Mass Games, 1995 County Road B2 W, Roseville, MN, 55113, USA, 1-651-639-1905. © 2021 MARVEL Actual components may vary from those shown. CABAL DARK DIMENSION • Red Skull (k) • Dormammu (k) • Sin (k) DEFENDERS • Baron Zemo • Doctor Strange (k) • Bob, Agent of Hydra • Amazing Spider-Man • Bullseye • Blade • Cassandra Nova • Daredevil • Crossbones • Ghost Rider • Enchantress • Hawkeye • Killmonger • Hulk • Kingpin • Iron Fist • Loki, God of Mischief • Luke Cage • Magneto • Moon Knight • Mister Sinister • Scarlet Witch • M.O.D.O.K. • Spider-Man (Peter Parker) • Mysterio • Valkyrie • Mystique • Wolverine • Omega Red • Wong • Sabretooth GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY • Ultron k • Viper • Star-Lord ( ) CRIMINAL SYNDICATE • Angela • Drax the Destroyer • Kingpin (k) • Gamora • Black Cat • Groot • Bullseye • Nebula • Crossbones • Rocket Raccoon • Green Goblin • Ronan the Accuser • Killmonger INHUMANS • Kraven the Hunter • M.O.D.O.K.
    [Show full text]
  • The Thirst Always Wins: the Lasting Legacy of 'Blade: Trinity'
    7/13/2018 index.html The Thirst Always Wins: The Lasting Legacy Of 'Blade: Trinity' Abigail, Blade, and Hannibal walk away from a job well done. [Credit: New Line Cinema] file:///C:/Users/Ben/Documents/Creators.co%20Articles/4366547/index.html 1/4 7/13/2018 index.html How does one define a "bad movie"? What are the qualities that separate the Citizen Kanes from The Rooms of this world? Maybe it's poor acting, where the players involved either don't care or don't seem to understand the roles they've been given; perhaps it's a shoddy script, where events don't properly link together and the characters just seem to go from place to place for no real reason; or could it be cinematography, where a director just can't frame the action or pace things in a way that keeps us engaged? You could probably list any number of things, down to shoddy visuals or a messy soundtrack that keeps you from enjoying a film the way the creators intended. Blade: Trinity is a movie often slung into the schlock bins of movie retailers, with aggregate scores not even half of what its predecessors pull in. Yet, when viewed in full, it's hard to see where issue can really be taken — especially given the amazing struggles the cast and crew had to overcome, and the hidden talent it revealed to the world. Error loading playlist: Playlist load error: Error loading file So, let's start with the easiest one to tackle: How's the acting? Well, Trinity has a slew of big names with some choice indie actors and actresses mixed in, by writer/director David S.
    [Show full text]
  • Read Book / Ultimate Comics Avengers: V. 3: Blade Versus
    QUQTENZFPVG0 \ Book ^ Ultimate Comics Avengers: v. 3: Blade Versus The Avengers Ultimate Comics A vengers: v. 3: Blade V ersus Th e A vengers Filesize: 4.81 MB Reviews These types of ebook is the greatest book available. Better then never, though i am quite late in start reading this one. I am just very happy to explain how here is the very best pdf i actually have read through inside my individual daily life and can be he greatest book for ever. (Camryn Runolfsson) DISCLAIMER | DMCA UYPPWHF3Y16L // eBook < Ultimate Comics Avengers: v. 3: Blade Versus The Avengers ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS: V. 3: BLADE VERSUS THE AVENGERS To read Ultimate Comics Avengers: v. 3: Blade Versus The Avengers eBook, remember to follow the web link under and download the file or have accessibility to other information which are relevant to ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS: V. 3: BLADE VERSUS THE AVENGERS book. Panini Publishing Ltd. Paperback. Book Condition: new. BRAND NEW, Ultimate Comics Avengers: v. 3: Blade Versus The Avengers, Mark Millar, Leinil Francis Yu. Read Ultimate Comics Avengers: v. 3: Blade Versus The Avengers Online Download PDF Ultimate Comics Avengers: v. 3: Blade Versus The Avengers Download ePUB Ultimate Comics Avengers: v. 3: Blade Versus The Avengers VL3ILPRBGWLX ^ PDF \\ Ultimate Comics Avengers: v. 3: Blade Versus The Avengers Oth er Kindle Books [PDF] TJ new concept of the Preschool Quality Education Engineering the daily learning book of: new happy learning young children (3-5 years) Intermediate (3)(Chinese Edition) Access the hyperlink beneath to read "TJ new concept of the Preschool Quality Education Engineering the daily learning book of: new happy learning young children (3-5 years) Intermediate (3)(Chinese Edition)" file.
    [Show full text]
  • Blade Table Guide by Shoryukentothechin
    Page 1 of 30 Blade Table Guide By ShoryukenToTheChin 6 9 8 5 7 1 2 10 12 11 3 4 14 13 Page 2 of 30 Key to Table Overhead Image – Thanks to Cloda on the Zen Studios Forums for the Image 1. Hidden Sink Hole 2. Citadel Ramp 3. Treasure Sink Holes 4. Lair Sink Hole 5. Multiplier Sink Holes/Targets 6. Left Fire Orbit 7. Shrine Sink Hole 8. Mission Sink Hole 9. Right Fire Orbit 10. Left Orbit 11. Alley Ramp 12. Right Orbit 13. Sewer Ramp 14. Lock Sink Hole In this guide when I mention a Ramp etc. I will put a number in brackets which will correspond to the above Key, so that you know where on the table that particular feature is located. TABLE SPECIFICS INTRODUCTION This Table came as the first of the Marvel Pinball 4 Pack dubbed the Marvel Pinball: Core Pack; which came with Tables such as Wolverine, Spiderman & Iron Man. In my opinion is for me the most complex out of the Pack because it has a Day/Night Cycle which certain features can only be accessed during specific Cycles. It’s one of the most inventive features Zen has incorporated into a Table, thus it makes Blade very unique and a Fan favourite when it comes to Marvel Pinball. Notice: This Guide is based off of the Zen Pinball 2 (PS3/Vita) version of the Table on default controls. Some of the controls will be different on the other versions (Pinball FX 2, Marvel Pinball, and Marvel Pinball 3D, etc...), but everything else in the Guide remains the same.
    [Show full text]
  • What You Need to Know Work Details Drop Details About the Series
    What You Need to Know Tomb of Dracula is a groundbreaking comic, marking Marvel’s first vampire character with his own series, as well as one of the company’s earliest forays into continuous storytelling. Dark, moody, and often considered one of the era’s best, Tomb of Dracula set the tone for Marvel’s future approach to horror. Tomb of Dracula #10 features the first appearance of Blade the Vampire Slayer - one of Marvel’s earliest Black comic book heroes - whose past (and ruthlessness) sets him apart from the book's other vampire hunters. Work Details Drop Details Title Offering Type Tomb of Dracula #10 Public YEAR CATEGORY 1975 Comics Publisher Sub CaTEGORY Marvel Bronze Age Age Risk Bronze High Grade / census Drop Size 9.8 / 45 Copies $12,000 / $25 per share page color MINIMUM INVESTMENT Off-White / White $25.00 Acquired From Private Collector About The Series In 1971, the Comics Code Authority relaxed some of its longstanding rules regarding horror comics, which included a virtual ban on vampires. Marvel had already tested the waters with a "quasi-vampire" character, Morbius, the Living Vampire, but the company was now prepared to launch a regular vampire title as part of its new line of horror books. After some discussion, it was decided to use the Dracula character, one of the most famous vampire to the general public. The Tomb of Dracula is an American horror comic book series published by Marvel Comics from April 1972 to August 1979. The 70-issue series featured a group of vampire hunters who fought Count Dracula and other supernatural menaces.
    [Show full text]
  • Licensing Not So Marvel-Ous by Reg P. Wydeven June 12, 2016
    Licensing Not So Marvel-ous By Reg P. Wydeven June 12, 2016 As many readers know, I am a pretty big nerd. Therefore, I love comic book super hero movies. This year, Marvel had two movies featuring ensemble casts of heroes. ‘Captain America: Civil War’ chronicled a rift between the Avengers’ Captain America and Iron Man, and remaining members of the team and other super heroes joined the fray. ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ focused on the team of mutants trying to stop a god-like mutant named Apocalypse (and his minion Psylocke, portrayed by Aaron Rodgers’ girlfriend, Olivia Munn) from taking over the world. Team-ups of super heroes and crossovers of titles are extremely popular in the comic book world. Several times in the past, the Avengers either teamed up with or squared off against the X-Men in the comics. It would be totally awesome to see that on the big screen, only it’s not likely to ever happen. In the early 1990s, comic book sales had a huge boom. Like Beanie Babies and baseball cards, many people began collecting comic books as an investment, holding them in the hopes they would appreciate in value. It came as no surprise that the market was flooded with comics and by the end of the decade sales plummeted. So in the mid-90s, in an effort to raise both money and comic book awareness, Marvel began licensing the rights to put some of its characters in films to movie studios. In other words, Marvel gave studios the rights to make movies about their characters in exchange for payment.
    [Show full text]
  • The 2020 Investor Day Programming Fact Sheet
    THE 2020 INVESTOR DAY PROGRAMMING FACT SHEET ©Disney Today at The Walt Disney Company’s Investor Day event, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy announced an impressive number of exciting Disney+ series and new feature films destined to expand theStar Wars galaxy like never before. Introducing the Disney+ slate, Kennedy said, “We have a vast and expansive timeline in the Star Wars mythology spanning over 25,000 years of history in the galaxy—with each era being a rich resource for storytelling. Now with Disney+, we can explore limitless story possibilities like never before and fulfill the promise that there is truly a Star Wars story for everyone.” Among the 10 projects announced for Disney+ is “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” starring Ewan McGregor, with Hayden Christensen returning as Darth Vader, in what Kennedy called, “the rematch of the century.” Also announced are two new series from Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, off-shoots of the multiple Emmy®-winning “The Mandalorian.” “Rangers of the New Republic” and “Ahsoka,” a series featuring the fan-favorite character Ahsoka Tano, will take place in “The Mandalorian” timeline. Kennedy announced that the next Star Wars feature film, releasing in December 2023, will be “Rogue Squadron,” which will be directed by Patty Jenkins of the “Wonder Woman” franchise. In July 2022, the next installment of the “Indiana Jones” franchise premieres, starring Harrison Ford, who reprises his iconic role. The film is directed by James Mangold. Following are the announced projects, listed in announcement order under the Disney+ and feature film headers: DISNEY+ Ahsoka After making her long-awaited, live-action debut in “The Mandalorian,” Ahsoka Tano’s story, written by Dave Filoni, will continue in a limited series, Ahsoka, starring Rosario Dawson and executive produced by Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau.
    [Show full text]
  • Lowthar's Blade Teacher's Guide
    LOWTHAR’S BLADE TEACHER’S GUIDE Books in the Lowthar’s Blade Trilogy: BOOK ONE: The Forging of the Blade BOOK TWO: The Secrets of Grim Wood BOOK THREE: The True Blade of Power LANGUAGE ARTS Literary Response and Analysis: I) What genre is The Lowthar’s Blade trilogy? What makes it that genre? II) Pick one of the three books; FORGING OF THE BLADE, THE SECRETS OF GRIM WOOD, or THE ONE TRUE BLADE and do the following: A) Write a paragraph summarizing the book’s plot. B) Who are the main characters in the book? Choose one and draw a picture or write a paragraph describing him or her. C) What is the setting of the book? D) What do you think the book’s theme was? III) Pick one of the main characters and describe how they changed over the course of the story. How were they different at the end of the book from how they had been at the beginning of the book? What skills or personality traits or qualities have they acquired or lost? IV) Pretend you are Kenric and write a letter to his mother explaining what has happened and when you will be home. V) Plots are made up of certain elements. There is a beginning, a middle with rising action, a climax, and a resolution. In THE FORGING OF THE BLADE, can you identify these four elements of the plot? A) What happens in the beginning that starts Kenric on his journey? B) List three things that happen that involve rising action or increasing conflict.
    [Show full text]