Abstract: A cleaning adapter for an endoscope is provided. The cleaning adapter comprises a main stem comprising a first through hole extending transversely through the main stem, a second through hole extending transversely through the main stem, and a channel within the main stem fluidly coupling the first through hole to the second through hole. In some embodiments, a tag for an endoscope valve is provided. Methods and kits are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the thermostable DNA-polymerase protein of the archaeal ampullavirus ABV (Acidianus Bottle-shaped virus) and the nucleic acid encoding said DNA polymerase. The invention also relates to method of synthesizing, amplifying or sequencing nucleic acid implementing said DNA polymerase protein and kit or apparatus comprising said DNA polymerase protein.

Abstract: A programmer (controller) permits individual control of a plurality of devices associated with the same installation, such as an installation for heating residential rooms, offices, or the like. The programmer includes a clock, at least one counter which periodically receives pulses from the clock, and a programming matrix composed of a double-sided printed circuit. On one side of this circuit, a first plurality of parallel conducting strips are provided, each of which is connected to one output of the counter. On the other side of the circuit, a second plurality of parallel conducting strips are provided, each of which crosses those of the first plurality and is connected to one control circuit of a device. At each intersection of a strip of the first series and a strip of the second series, an aperture is provided which can receive a removable pin which provides an electrical connection between the two sides of the printed circuit.