Abstract: A method of conditioning/improving lung functions extracorporeally by treatment of a non-ischemic donor lung ex vivo with a cyclized compound of the amino acid sequence of formula X1-GQRETPEGAEAKPWY-X2 wherein X1 comprises an amino acid (sequence) with 1 to 4 members, comprising natural or unnatural amino acids, and X2 comprises one amino acid, selected from natural amino acids; and a pharmaceutical composition, comprising a peptide of formula I as defined in any one of claims 1 to 7, in a form, which is appropriate for spraying to obtain an aerosol for inhalation, or which is appropriate for the preparation of a spray to obtain an aerosol upon spraying, which is appropriate for inhalation.

Abstract: A method of conditioning/improving lung functions extracorporeally by treatment of a lung ex vivo with a cyclized compound of the amino acid sequence of formula X1-GQRETPEGAEAKPWY-X2??I wherein X1 comprises an amino acid (sequence) with 1 to 4 members, comprising natural or unnatural amino acids, and X2 comprises one amino acid, selected from natural amino acids; and a pharmaceutical composition, comprising a peptide of formula I as defined in any one of claims 1 to 7, in a form, which is appropriate for spraying to obtain an aerosol for inhalation, or which is appropriate for the preparation of a spray to obtain an aerosol upon spraying, which is appropriate for inhalation.

Abstract: A dental chair has its backrest connected to the seat by a scissor linkage arrangement which effects the moving together of the contiguous portions of the backrest and seat concurrently with movement of the backrest from an upright to a reclined position.

Abstract: A dental unit has dental instruments carried by individual nests, the nests being selectively movable from a storage position to a readiness position. Each nest is carried to the readiness position in a controlled manner such that the axis of the instrument becomes horizontal and moves downwardly as the instrument approaches the readiness position.

Abstract: A dental syringe employs a single thumb or finger operated control member mounted on the syringe for regulating the flow of air or water or spray. The single control moves axially and vertically with respect to the syringe. Axial movement either forward or rearward from a rest position, initiates and controls the quantity of flow of air or water. Vertical movement of the control member initiates the flow of both air and water to produce a spray.

Abstract: A foot controller for dental instruments having a pair of foot pedals which are depressed to initiate and control the rate of flow of a utility service, there being a single, variable output generator with the controller which can be operated by either the independent or simultaneous operation of the foot pedals.

Abstract: In a foot control, two or more pivoted pedals have a common main spring which provides the same resistance to all pedals. A bias arrangement keeps one pedal from falling down if the other pedal is depressed. A bias arrangement may be a horizontal rod associated with each pedal. The rod is spring biased against the pedal at a location below the pivot axis.In a two pedal embodiment both pedals can control a single electrical element. A stud extends from each horizontal rod. The stud normally prevents a spring biased pivoted member from pivoting and actuating the electrical element. When a pedal is depressed, the corresponding rod and stud move to allow the pivoted member to actuate the electric element and a corresponding switch.

Abstract: PCT No. PCT/DE78/00027 Sec. 371 Date June 15, 1979 Sec. 102(e) Date June 11, 1979 PCT Filed Oct. 16, 1978In dental treatment apparatuses with a plurality of instruments which are connected to a supply component across spirally coiled supply lines attached to the apparatus at an upper level, and with a mounting for the instruments disposed at a lower level, it is required that the instruments be able to be removed from and inserted into the mounting comfortably and without mutual disturbance.

Abstract: A pneumatic mechanism for dental units wherein a differential pressure applied directly to the utility supply line acts to move the line to a stored position within the unit.