Abstract: A modular retaining wall is illustrated and described having open or closed polygonal modules with channels disposed therein. The wall is set at least partially below a surface, the surface either being land-based or aqueous-based, and interfaces therebetween, e.g., shoreline. The modules of the wall are fastened to each other by respective fastening mating fasteners such that engaging connectivity is provided between the modules, yet retains the ability for fluid to pass through.

Abstract: A stimulation electrode lead for connecting to an electrotherapy device such as a pacemaker, a defibrillator or the like, is disclosed. The stimulation electrode lead is configured for intraluminal placement within a blood vessel or within the heart of a patient, and comprising a proximal and a distal end, an electrode lead plug at the proximal end of the stimulation electrode lead, and the stimulation electrodes in the region of the distal end of the stimulation electrode lead, said stimulation electrodes having an electrically conductive outer surface and being connected electrically to the electrode lead plug, the stimulation electrode lead having at least one distal electrode support member in the region of its distal end, said support member supporting at least one electrode and being connected by a conductor link to a distal end of a first, extended portion of the electrode lead, wherein the conductor link is preformed so that when in the relaxed state it is not extended and can be elastically extended.

Abstract: The invention relates to a retention device comprising a support bracket that can be moved along a filling tube, for accommodating a brake ring clasped around the filling tube to exercise a frictional force on a tubular casing to be pulled off the filling tube during filling, and further comprising a drive coupled to the support bracket for moving the support bracket back and forth parallel to the filling tube. The drive comprises a crank transmission with a crank that is connected on the driven side to the support bracket.