Abstract: Novel backbone-cyclized peptidomimetics of the general formula cyclo[-P1-P2-P3-P4-P5-P6-P7-P8-T1-T2-]?? (I) wherein the single elements T or P are ?-amino acid residues connected in either direction which, depending on their positions in the chain, are as defined in the description and the claims, and salts thereof, have the property to modulate the GLP-1 receptor. They can be used as medicaments to treat, prevent, or delay the onset of diseases, disorders or conditions in which modulation of the human GLP-1 receptor is beneficial, such as type 2 diabetes. These backbone-cyclized peptidomimetics can be manufactured by a process which is based on a mixed solid—and solution phase synthetic strategy.

Abstract: Novel backbone-cyclized peptidomimetics of the general formula cyclo[-P1-P2-P3-P4-P5-P6-P7-P8-T1-T2-]?? (I) wherein the single elements T or P are ?-amino acid residues connected in either direction which, depending on their positions in the chain, are as defined in the description and the claims, and salts thereof, have the property to modulate the GLP-1 receptor. They can be used as medicaments to treat, prevent, or delay the onset of diseases, disorders or conditions in which modulation of the human GLP-1 receptor is beneficial, such as type 2 diabetes. These backbone-cyclized peptidomimetics can be manufactured by a process which is based on a mixed solid—and solution phase synthetic strategy.

Abstract: A clip and system for providing light to a spa feature, having a clip for holding a light emitting device and a spa feature having a housing connector, the spa feature and the housing connector being manufactured at least in part from a clear material and having a connector allowing the attachment of the clip to the spa feature, the clip having a support structure for containing and/or supporting the light emitting device and a clip connector for attaching the clip to the spa feature.

Abstract: A water jet having a housing with a first attachment means having a first side, a second side opposite the first side, an inner side, and an outer side; an entrance slot accessible from the inner side and extending along the inner side a distance between the first side and the second side; a retaining path extending along at least one-quarter of the circumference of the first attachment means from the entrance slot, the retaining path for retaining a second attachment means; and a retainer located at a juncture between the entrance slot and the retaining path for removably retaining the second attachment means within the retaining path, wherein the retainer is movable from a locked or retaining position to an unlocked or releasing position and back; and a sleeve rotatably mounted within the housing, the sleeve having the second attachment means, the second attachment means being a protrusion extending radially outwardly from an outer surface of the sleeve, wherein when the retainer is in the locked or retaini

Abstract: A water bath apparatus for producing a generally unidirectional or non-centric, gentle and/or relaxing water flow within a tub about a user's body without noticeable or significant vibration and/or noise, including a water flow that is directed away from, or at least not towards, the center of the tub, such as a generally unidirectional or non-centric water flow along or across the tub so as to provide or emulate a flowing stream of water along the body of the user. Specifically placed water inlet ports and water outlet ports provide for the generally unidirectional or non-centric water flow.

Abstract: A clip and system for providing light to a spa feature, having a clip for holding a light emitting device and a spa feature having a housing connector, the spa feature and the housing connector being manufactured at least in part from a clear material and having a connector allowing the attachment of the clip to the spa feature, the clip having a support structure for containing and/or supporting the light emitting device and a clip connector for attaching the clip to the spa feature.

Abstract: A pool light adapter ring for retrofitting a pool light in a pool wall niche. The adapter ring has a pair of interlocking hooks to allow the ring to be compressed to a first, compressed state, inserted into a wall niche and then relaxed to a second, rigid state. The adapter ring has mounting brackets attached to the ring for receipt of a pool light or other device. The adapter ring also has a plurality of anchor screws for securing the adapter ring inside the niche. Further, some embodiments may include a grounding screw for attaching the grounding wire from the pool light.

Abstract: A water jet having a housing with a first attachment means having a first side, a second side opposite the first side, an inner side, and an outer side; an entrance slot accessible from the inner side and extending along the inner side a distance between the first side and the second side; a retaining path extending along at least one-quarter of the circumference of the first attachment means from the entrance slot, the retaining path for retaining a second attachment means; and a retainer located at a juncture between the entrance slot and the retaining path for removably retaining the second attachment means within the retaining path, wherein the retainer is movable from a locked or retaining position to an unlocked or releasing position and back; and a sleeve rotatably mounted within the housing, the sleeve having the second attachment means, the second attachment means being a protrusion extending radially outwardly from an outer surface of the sleeve, wherein when the retainer is in the locked or retaini

Abstract: A pool light adapter ring for retrofitting a pool light in a pool wall niche. The adapter ring has a pair of interlocking hooks to allow the ring to be compressed to a first, compressed state, inserted into a wall niche and then relaxed to a second, rigid state. The adapter ring has mounting brackets attached to the ring for receipt of a pool light or other device. The adapter ring also has a plurality of anchor screws for securing the adapter ring inside the niche. Further, some embodiments may include a grounding screw for attaching the grounding wire from the pool light.

Abstract: A retention clip for mounting spa fixtures through the wall of a spa reservoir. A retention clip may be placed in a hole that has been bored through a spa wall. Bore positioning features of the clip may provide a means for advantageously centering the retention clip in the hole. A flange mates to the surface of the tub wall once the retention clip is inserted through the bore and a plurality of retention fingers will extend beyond the opposite side of the tub wall. Subsequently, a fixture may be inserted through the retention clip. A chamfered feature of the fixture physically communicates with the retention fingers and operates to apply a force radially outward to each, thereby causing retention tongues located on the spines of each retention finger to engage a groove feature on the fixture body.

Abstract: A clip and system for providing light to a spa, having a clip for holding a light emitting device and a waterjet housing structure manufactured at least in part from a clear material and having a connector allowing the attachment of the clip to the housing structure, the clip having a support structure for containing and/or supporting the light emitting device and a clip connector for attaching the clip to the housing.

Abstract: A water jet assembly and method for installing a water jet assembly incorporating a slip ring for a facilitating the joining of a scallop plate facing the interior water-receiving portion of a spa shell with a water jet housing on the exterior portion of a spa shell between a gasket and a scallop plate.

Abstract: A waterfall apparatus for producing an artificial waterfall having a waterfall apparatus including a chamber, an inlet for water into the waterfall apparatus, a primary outlet having an opening to allow water to flow out of the waterfall apparatus in a waterfall configuration, an attachment means for attaching the waterfall apparatus to a sidewall of a spa; and a removable baffle means located between the inlet and the outlet for more evenly distributing the water flowing out of the waterfall apparatus.