Abstract: Provided herein is a device for simultaneous intraoperative leak testing and visualisation of a heart valve seat, the device comprising an end cap configured to engage with and to sealingly close an opening of a tubular vascular graft, the end cap comprising a backing portion, a connector portion, a view port, and at least one fluid conduit element, the connector portion comprising a distal end dimensioned for placement inside of the opening, a first fastening element comprising an external thread, a second fastening element comprising an internal thread and configured to be rotated onto the first fastening element, and the external and internal threads are adapted such that the first and second fastening elements are fittingly engaged with the tubular vascular graft scalingly secured therebetween by less than one rotation of the second fastening element around the outer circumference.

Abstract: A ceiling suspension system includes a primary profile, a secondary profile, and a coupling bracket. The bracket includes a main body through which the primary profile can extend, two coupling legs that can lie at a first side of and couple with the secondary profile, and two retaining tabs which can lie at a second side opposite side of the secondary profile and enclosing the secondary profile form-fitting together with the primary profile and the coupling legs. The coupling bracket both in a non-installed and installed state, has its retaining tabs lie in the retaining position, where at least the retaining tabs of the coupling bracket are made resilient for being movable out of their retaining position towards a passing position in which the secondary profile is movable into or out of its form-fitting enclosing during coupling of the secondary profile with the coupling legs.

Abstract: A ceiling suspension system includes a primary profile, a secondary profile, and a coupling bracket. The bracket includes a main body through which the primary profile can extend, two coupling legs that can lie at a first side of and couple with the secondary profile, and two retaining tabs which can lie at a second side opposite side of the secondary profile and enclosing the secondary profile form-fitting together with the primary profile and the coupling legs. The coupling bracket both in a non-installed and installed state, has its retaining tabs lie in the retaining position, where at least the retaining tabs of the coupling bracket are made resilient for being movable out of their retaining position towards a passing position in which the secondary profile is movable into or out of its form-fitting enclosing during coupling of the secondary profile with the coupling legs.

Abstract: A reciprocating pump (10) comprises a first upright leg (12), a second upright leg (14), a first cross-over conduit (18), a second cross-over conduit (18), a lower valve assembly (20) and an upper drive assembly (22). The drive assembly includes plungers (30) which exert alternating downward pumping forces on columns of liquid in the legs (12, 14). The valve assembly is located in a reservoir of water (55) and includes suction openings (80, 64) in the water, which lead into the cross-over conduits (18) and (18), respectively. The valve assembly includes a system of valves and pistons (74, 76) for controlling flow of water into the legs (12, 14) via the cross-over conduits (12, 14) when pumping forces are alternately applied to columns of wafer in the legs (12, 14) wherein water in the legs is raised and lowered in alternating pendulum fashion.

Abstract: A reciprocating pump (10) comprises a first upright leg (12), a second upright leg (14), a first cross-over conduit (18), a second cross-over conduit (18), a lower valve assembly (20) and an upper drive assembly (22). The drive assembly includes plungers (30) which exert alternating downward pumping forces on columns of liquid in the legs (12, 14). The valve assembly is located in a reservoir of water (55) and includes suction openings (80, 64) in the water, which lead into the cross-over conduits (18) and (18), respectively. The valve assembly includes a system of valves and pistons (74, 76) for controlling flow of water into the legs (12, 14) via the cross-over conduits (12, 14) when pumping forces are alternately applied to columns of wafer in the legs (12, 14) wherein water in the legs is raised and lowered in alternating pendulum fashion.

Abstract: A suspension system for a suspended ceiling includes, in an installed state, a primary profile which substantially extends in a first horizontal direction, one or more suspension elements for the suspension of the primary profile, a secondary profile which extends in a substantially second horizontal direction and which is configured to support ceiling plates, a coupling bracket for the coupling of the primary profile to the secondary profile. The coupling bracket includes a main body which couples to the primary profile; two coupling legs which extend from the main body and which connect to the secondary profile; and a positioning element which is configured to work with the primary profile to position the coupling bracket in relation to the primary profile.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Akilon Gold’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; short internodes and freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; medium green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; and decorative-type inflorescences that are golden yellow in color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Miora Orange’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; and relatively large decorative-type inflorescences with ray florets that are initially red in color becoming dark orange and yellow orange in color with subsequent development giving the inflorescences a bi-colored appearance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Mefisto Dark Pink’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; medium green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; and relatively large decorative-type inflorescences that are dark pink in color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Vigorelli Dark Orange’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; and relatively large decorative-type inflorescences with ray florets that are initially dark red in color becoming dark orange and lighter orange in color with subsequent development giving the inflorescences a bi-colored appearance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Mefisto Dark Red’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; medium green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; and relatively large decorative-type inflorescences that are dark red in color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Aramis White’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; and relatively large decorative-type inflorescences that are snow white in color.

Abstract: A suspension system for a suspended ceiling includes, in an installed state, a primary profile which substantially extends in a first horizontal direction, one or more suspension elements for the suspension of the primary profile, a secondary profile which extends in a substantially second horizontal direction and which is configured to support ceiling plates, a coupling bracket for the coupling of the primary profile to the secondary profile. The coupling bracket includes a main body which couples to the primary profile; two coupling legs which extend from the main body and which connect to the secondary profile; and a positioning element which is configured to work with the primary profile to position the coupling bracket in relation to the primary profile.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Aramis White’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; and relatively large decorative-type inflorescences that are snow white in color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Akilon Gold’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; short internodes and freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; medium green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; and decorative-type inflorescences that are golden yellow in color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Miora Orange’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; and relatively large decorative-type inflorescences with ray florets that are initially red in color becoming dark orange and yellow orange in color with subsequent development giving the inflorescences a bi-colored appearance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Mefisto Dark Red’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; medium green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; and relatively large decorative-type inflorescences that are dark red in color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Vigorelli Dark Orange’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; and relatively large decorative-type inflorescences with ray florets that are initially dark red in color becoming dark orange and lighter orange in color with subsequent development giving the inflorescences a bi-colored appearance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Mefisto Dark Pink’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; medium green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; and relatively large decorative-type inflorescences that are dark pink in color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Thera Red’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; and relatively small decorative-type inflorescences with dark red-colored ray florets.