Abstract: A system and computer-implemented method for use in generating an investment strategy for retirement income growth utilizing a crowdsourcing recommendation as an input is provided. Information about the user may be gathered. A goal or range of goals may be provided by the user or may be proposed by a computing device based on the user information. Crowdsourcing members who satisfy threshold criteria may be automatically selected to provide a recommendation on the user goal and/or the proposed investment strategy. A user may select a specific crowd member for a recommendation. An impact of the crowdsourcing recommendation on the user's retirement income growth may be estimated. Steps to implement the crowdsourcing recommendation may be provided to the user. As a result, the user may remain anonymous and may receive recommendations on one or more goals and/or investment strategies that they may not have received otherwise.

Abstract: A system and computer-implemented method for use in generating an investment strategy for retirement income growth utilizing a total cost of ownership (TCO) obligation for an item as an input is provided. Information about the user may be gathered. An item having a TCO obligation may be determined using the user information. The TCO obligation for the item may be estimated from a plurality of sources. A category for the item may be determined. An impact on the user's retirement income growth based on the TCO obligation for the item may be assessed. A modification to the investment strategy, the item, and/or a lifestyle interest of the user may be recommended based on the assessed retirement income growth impact and/or the category of the item. Steps to implement the recommendation may then be provided to the user.

Abstract: A hookup connection between a fiber optics hookup cable (7) and an endoscope optics (1). A connector (6) of the hookup cable (7) including a snap-in device (16) for snap-in engagement into at least one recess (17) running on the circumference of a hookup terminal (5) of the endoscope optics (1). The connector (6) includes a guide sleeve (13) and a locking element (16). The guide sleeve (13) receives and guides the hookup terminal (5) and constitutes, at an end near the cable, a cable socket (12). The locking element (16), which engages the recess, is radially displaceable in a supported manner and is configured in the region of the recess. A handling bush (18) is supported in a longitudinally displaceable manner on the guide sleeve (13) and is axially braced in both directions against the guide sleeve (13) by springs (20, 21).

Abstract: An endoscope fill bar including a device to change the cross-section of a rounded end zone of the fill bar that protects distally beyond the endoscope distal end when the fill bar is in its functional position. The cross-sectional altering device is driven by an adjusting system mounted on the fill bar and through an adjustment link, and includes a lever resting at the distal end zone in a spreading-out and retracting manner.

Abstract: The invention relates to an endoscope fill bar comprising a device to change the cross-section of a rounded end zone distally projecting beyond the endoscope distal end when said bar is in its functional position, the cross-sectionally altering device being driven by an adjusting system mounted on the fill bar and through an adjustment link, and is characterized in that the device comprises a lever resting on the distal end zone in spreading-out and retracting manner.

Abstract: A medical endoscope with a sealed housing that defines a shaft. A working passage, which is open at its ends, extends through the shaft in a sealed manner in the longitudinal direction. The passage projects proximally beyond the housing and has a lateral branch passage for connection of a flow line. The branch passage is arranged on the housing so as to pass through the housing wall and a wall defining the working passage.