Abstract: A swimming machine comprising a housing adapted to be mounted to an interior wall of a swimming pool. The housing comprising a hydraulic motor connected to an impellor mounted within the housing for producing a current of water in the pool when in use. The swimming machine further comprising a hydraulic pump stored outside the housing operably connected to the hydraulic motor mounted within the housing, an electric motor connected to and powering the hydraulic pump, an inverter drive system connected to, powering and controlling the electric motor. Wherein in use the speed of the current produced is controlled by the inverter drive system.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are amine containing copolymer compositions based on free radical and controlled radical polymerization of monomer compositions including an amine-derivatized alpha-methyl styrene (ADAMS) monomer according to structure (I): with k, R, R1, and R2 defined herein with one or more monomers selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted acrylates, methacrylates, acrylamides, methacrylamides, acrylonitriles, methacrylonitriles, vinyl ethers, N-vinyl amides, or combinations thereof. Further disclosed herein are methods of making and methods for using such copolymer compositions.

Abstract: There is provided an adhesive wafer for an ostomy bag system, comprising a layer, the layer comprising a plurality of formations at an outer part of the layer, wherein each formation comprises an overhanging portion.

Abstract: A connecting device is provided for connecting a pipe or tube-shaped element to the heart or a blood vessel of a patient, comprising a suture ring that has an opening, which can be closed by means of a closure element and through which said pipe or tube-shaped element is guided in the axial direction. The closure element is secured to the suture ring by means of at least one elastic securing element. A radially-expandable sealing element can also be provided in order to establish a sealing placement of the closure element against the suture ring.

Abstract: A hair care accessory is provided for use in drying and/or styling hair. The hair care accessory can include an elongate hollow body having a longitudinal axis and an inner lumen extending there through along the longitudinal axis. The hair care accessory can also include a plurality of outlets extending longitudinally along the elongate hollow body and circumferentially therearound. The plurality of outlets can be configured to convey a fluid flow received at an air inlet of the elongate hollow body therethrough and circumferentially around the elongate hollow body to cause the fluid flow to adhere to a surface of the elongate hollow body.

Abstract: A hair care accessory is provided for use in drying and/or styling hair. The hair care accessory can include an elongate frame having a longitudinal axis and an inner lumen extending there through along the longitudinal axis. The hair care accessory can also include a plurality of plates disposed on the elongate frame. The plurality of plates can include a first row of plates that can be spaced circumferentially around a first longitudinal portion of the elongate frame, and at least one second row of plates that can be spaced circumferentially around a second longitudinal portion of the elongate frame. Each plate in the first row of plates can define a first longitudinally extending outlet and each plate in the second row of plates can define a second longitudinally extending outlet. The second longitudinally extending outlet being circumferentially offset from the first longitudinally extending outlet.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for steaming animal fodder comprising a body defining a chamber in which the animal fodder may be placed. The body comprises an upper part and a lower part configured to be placed together to form the chamber. The apparatus further comprises a conduit configured to carry steam to an aperture configured to allow the steam to pass into the chamber. The body is formed from an expanded polymer foam.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for steaming animal fodder comprising a body defining a chamber in which animal fodder may be placed. The body comprises an upper part and a lower part configured to be placed together to form the chamber. The lower part includes a floor on which the animal fodder is supported. The apparatus further comprises an aperture provided in the floor of the lower part, a conduit configured to carry steam to the aperture thereby allowing steam to pass into the chamber, and a controller arranged to control passage of steam to and through the aperture in at least one combined cycle.

Abstract: A component for conducting a fluid having a sensor, wherein the component comprises an inner and an outer wall, where-in the inner wall is configured to conduct the fluid, the outer wall terminates the component to the outside, and a wall region is formed between the inner and outer walls. The component in accordance with the invention is characterized in that the sensor has an electromechanical element and is arranged in the wall region at the inner wall, wherein the sensor is adapted to measure a degree of deformation of the inner wall in the region of the sensor by means of the sensor element and to output it as an electrical signal, wherein the sensor element preferably has a length and/or a width of ?50 ?m.

Abstract: A bottle (20) comprising an open-topped outer container (21) comprising a resilient body (22) for holding a water, an inner container comprising a flexible pouch (28) for holding a gel, a closure (24) adapted to fix to the top of the outer container thereby forming an enclosure for containing the water, a fixing (38,42) configured to allow the inner container to be suspended from the closure, an outlet that is in fluid communication with both the outer container and the inner container thereby allowing the outlet to dispense the water and the gel, a switch mechanism (41) including a switch moveable to select between placing the outlet in fluid communication with the outer container and placing the outlet in fluid communication with the inner container, and an air inlet and a one-way valve configured to allow air to flow into the outer container.

Abstract: A connecting device is provided for connecting a pipe or tube-shaped element to the heart or a blood vessel of a patient, comprising a suture ring that has an opening, which can be closed by means of a closure element and through which said pipe or tube-shaped element is guided in the axial direction. The closure element is secured to the suture ring by means of at least one elastic securing element. A radially-expandable sealing element can also be provided in order to establish a sealing placement of the closure element against the suture ring.

Abstract: A connecting device is provided for connecting a pipe or tube-shaped element to the heart or a blood vessel of a patient, comprising a suture ring that has an opening, which can be closed by means of a closure element and through which said pipe or tube-shaped element is guided in the axial direction. The closure element is secured to the suture ring by means of at least one elastic securing element. A radially-expandable sealing element can also be provided in order to establish a sealing placement of the closure element against the suture ring.

Abstract: A cannula system is provided. The system may comprise: a cannula having a hose element having front and rear end regions, wherein a channel extends from the front end region to the rear end region, a hollow body having a front end region, and a connector which, in a connected state of the cannula system in which the front end region of the hollow body is introduced into the channel of the hose element, receives the front end region of the hose element and the front end region of the hollow body in an inner region of the connector. The connector may exert clamping forces on the front end region of the hose element and clamp the front end region of the hose element between the front end region of the hollow body and the connector. Also provided is a blood pump system including such a cannula system.

Abstract: A swimming machine comprising a housing adapted to be mounted to an interior wall of a swimming pool. The housing comprising a hydraulic motor connected to an impellor mounted within the housing for producing a current of water in the pool when in use. The swimming machine further comprising a hydraulic pump stored outside the housing operably connected to the hydraulic motor mounted within the housing, an electric motor connected to and powering the hydraulic pump, an inverter drive system connected to, powering and controlling the electric motor. Wherein in use the speed of the current produced is controlled by the inverter drive system.

Abstract: A coupling system for use in medical applications is provided, comprising: a first member (5100) comprising a circular portion; and a second member (5240) being biased radially relative to the circular portion thereby to couple the first member (5100) to a further component (5200).

Abstract: The present application relates to an outlet graft for a blood pump as well as to a system comprising a blood pump and an outlet graft that is connected to an outlet of the blood pump. The outlet graft includes a first end opposite a second end such that a longitudinal axis is formed between the first and second ends. The second end is connectable to a blood vessel and a lumen with a closed cover. A first strip included in the cover extends parallel to the longitudinal axis and is made of a material that is of a higher contrast under x-rays than the cover.

Abstract: A component for conducting a fluid having a sensor, wherein the component comprises an inner and an outer wall, where-in the inner wall is configured to conduct the fluid, the outer wall terminates the component to the outside, and a wall region is formed between the inner and outer walls. The component in accordance with the invention is characterized in that the sensor has an electromechanical element and is arranged in the wall region at the inner wall, wherein the sensor is adapted to measure a degree of deformation of the inner wall in the region of the sensor by means of the sensor element and to output it as an electrical signal, wherein the sensor element preferably has a length and/or a width of ?50 ?m.

Abstract: A method of making a polymer having the structure (I): wherein L is a linking group, R is a hydrocarbon group or a substituted-hydrocarbon group, and x is 2 or more, preferably from 2 to 100, more preferably from 2 to 50; and wherein each {Q} is an identical polymer block or contains a plurality of polymer blocks. The method comprises reacting a di-halo initiator with a selected monomer one or more times and then reacting the resulting moiety with a dithiol compound of the structure HS—R—SH.

Abstract: A polymer having the structure (I): L is a linking group, R is a hydrocarbon group or a substituted-hydrocarbon group, and x is 2 or more, preferably from 2 to 100, more preferably from 2 to 50. Each {Q} is (a) an identical polymer block composed of 3 or more monomer units, or (b) contains a plurality of polymer blocks, each polymer block being composed of 3 or more monomer units, such that the moiety {Q}-L-{Q} has the structure {Pn . . . P2P1}-L-{P1P2 . . . Pn} where each Pn is an individual polymer block, the number of polymer blocks n in each {Q} being the same; wherein for each value of n the polymer blocks are identical; and wherein n is an integer of 2 or more, preferably from 2 to 100, more preferably from 2 to 50.

Abstract: A cannula system is provided. The system may comprise: a cannula having a hose element having front and rear end regions, wherein a channel extends from the front end region to the rear end region, a hollow body having a front end region, and a connector which, in a connected state of the cannula system in which the front end region of the hollow body is introduced into the channel of the hose element, receives the front end region of the hose element and the front end region of the hollow body in an inner region of the connector. The connector may exert clamping forces on the front end region of the hose element and clamp the front end region of the hose element between the front end region of the hollow body and the connector. Also provided is a blood pump system including such a cannula system.