Abstract: Components for valve treatment systems are disclosed. Valve treatment systems can include a delivery system for an implantable device. The delivery system can include one or more of clasp control components slidably disposed on a catheter handle, a control element for opening and closing the implantable device, a catheter assembly with features to reduce friction with another catheter assembly, grips for attaching catheter assemblies to clamps, catheter assemblies with features that stiffen or provide variable stiffness, and catheter assemblies with one or more steering control lumens incorporated into a reinforcement layer.

Abstract: A motor vehicle, in particular a passenger car, is provided that includes, but is not limited to a loading space for a load, in particular for a personal transportation vehicle, that includes, but is not limited to a standing platform and a column which may be shortened. The loading space is disposed in front of a rear fender of the motor vehicle, and includes, but is not limited to an extendable ramp. The ramp is mounted in a linear guide at an angle (?) with respect to the vehicle longitudinal axis so that it may be extended obliquely downward.

Abstract: A tailgate arrangement is provided for a motor vehicle, in particular of a passenger car The tailgate arrangement has a cargo space expansion element that is mounted on the inside of the vehicle on a tailgate, surrounds a cavity, is joined or can be joined in at least a water-tight manner to a cargo space of the motor vehicle to expand it and can be braced between the tailgate and a rear support fitted to the rear of the vehicle.

Abstract: A tailgate arrangement is provided for a motor vehicle, in particular of a passenger car The tailgate arrangement has a cargo space expansion element that is mounted on the inside of the vehicle on a tailgate, surrounds a cavity, is joined or can be joined in at least a water-tight manner to a cargo space of the motor vehicle to expand it and can be braced between the tailgate and a rear support fitted to the rear of the vehicle.

Abstract: A change mechanism for a gasoline dispenser or the like for receiving coins or tokens and returning coins as change. A removable coin cartridge having provision for receiving incoming coins and paying out coins as change, and incorporating coin troughs as structural members of the cartridge. An installation configuration for permitting removal of an exhausted cartridge and insertion of a full cartridge at the dispenser, and reloading of cartridges at a remote location.