Abstract: A revolving plate for a sliver depositing device of a sliver-producing or sliver-processing spinning preparation machine is suggested that is designed for depositing sliver supplied in a running manner into a container (10), which revolving plate (1) has a press surface (7) arranged vertically to its axis of rotation (11) for pressing the deposited sliver into the container (10) and has a sliver passage (2) with a helical spatial curve , whereas the entrance opening (5) of the sliver passage (2) is arranged in such a manner that the supplied sliver enters into the sliver passage (2) parallel to the axis of rotation (11) of the revolving plate (1) and without bends, and whereas the exit opening (6) of the sliver passage (2) is in the plane of the press surface (7).

Abstract: The orthopedic splint (1) for maintaining the knee in a rest position, especially after surgery on the posterior cruciate ligament, comprises a covering section (2, 3, 4) with stabilizing sticks (6) as well as strips (7) to fasten the covering section (2, 3, 4) which is wrapped around the leg and wherein the covering section (2, 3, 4) has a padding for the calf in the corresponding area.

Abstract: An instrumentarium for implanting a tendon replacement in a channel within a bone comprises a suture retention device. Said suture retention device has a plate-shaped body and a cylindrical pin projecting from said plate-shaped body. At least two openings extend through that plate-shaped body and said cylindrical pin for threading fixation threads of a tendon replacement therethrough. Said plate-shaped body having edges adapted for applying a tool for rotating said suture retention device (FIG. 13).

Abstract: A biodegradable fixation element is provided for anchoring a transplant on bone. A rigid body is made of a biodegradable material, said body having an outer side and a hollow interior surrounded by a wall of said body. Numerous perforations are provided in said wall of said body for allowing growth of bone material into said interior of said body via said numerous perforations. It is proposed that the perforations are formed between said anchoring members and said perforations are formed as holes passing through said wall of said body (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A stable, palatable solution of Ivermectin in water is provided for the mass medication of animals. The present formulation does not require the use of benzyl alcohol and is stable indefinitely in the concentrated form and for up to 30 days when mixed with water.

Abstract: A palatable antimicrobial drug concentrate comprising: (a) a sulfonamide and/or sulfonamide salt in aqueous solution; (b) a 2,4-diaminopyrimidine in stable suspension within said solution; and (c) a suspending agent. The invention has a long room temperature shelf life and is sufficiently stable to be administered via the drinking water of animals.

Abstract: A motion controlling hinge for an orthopedic brace is provided. The hinge includes an actuator secured to one arm, and at least one spring member. As the arm with the actuator pivots in a first direction, at a predetermined flexion angle the actuator applies a force to the spring member, causing the spring member to flex. The spring member exerts a force on the actuator tending to bias the actuator away from the spring member, and tending to bias the arm in a second direction opposite the first direction. In a preferred embodiment, the spring member comprises a plurality of flat bar leaf springs. A movable fulcrum enables adjustment of a force exerted by the spring member on the actuator. A variety of differently sized adapters are securable to the actuator. The size of the adapter determines the flexion angle at which the spring member first exerts force on the actuator.

Abstract: A drug delivery device for holding sterile medicaments, vitamins, nutrients, and the like to animals. The delivery device comprises a flexible sealed bag having at least two attachment points which serve as openings for tubing, at least two flexible lengths of tubing connected to the attachment points of the bag at one end, and adapters attached to an opposite end of each tube wherein said adapters are complementary of one another and detachably connect thereto. A method of filling and using the drug delivery device is also contemplated by the present invention.

Abstract: A method of producing a ringworm vaccine isolated from at least one dermatophyte along with suitable carrier is disclosed. The method comprises making an antigen preparation comprising the dermatophyte antigen and combining the antigen preparation with a suitable carrier.

Abstract: A medical instrument with a hollow shaft having at its proximal end a handle consisting of at least two gripping members and at its distal end a tool consisting of at lest two jaw members, where at least one jaw member of the tool is adjustable in relation to the at least one other jaw member of the tool for purposes of opening and closing by means of one rotatably shaped gripping member of the handle, and the at least one adjustable jaw member and the corresponding gripping member of the handle that serves to adjust the jaw member are connected to one another by means of two push-pull rods.

Abstract: A stable, palatable solution of Ivermectin in water is provided for the mass medication of animals. The present formulation does not require the use of benzyl alcohol and is stable indefinitely in the concentrated form and for up to 30 days when mixed with water.

Abstract: A medical instrument with a hollow shaft (2) having at its proximal end a handle (3) consisting of at least two gripping members (3a, 3b) and at its distal end a tool (4) consisting of at lest two jaw members (4a, 4b), where at least one jaw member (4a) of the tool (4) is adjustable in relation to the at least one other jaw member (4b) of the tool (4) for purposes of opening and closing by means of one rotatably shaped gripping member (3b) of the handle (3), and the at least one adjustable jaw member (4a) and the corresponding gripping member (3b) of the handle that serves to adjust the jaw member (4a) are connected to one another by means of two push-pull rods (5).

Abstract: An interference screw serves for anchoring a flexible transplant like a tendon or a ligament in an opening in a bone. The screw has a screw body, a head at one end of said body and a penetrating end at an opposite end of said head and is provided with an outer threading. The outer threading is formed as a sharp threading adjacent to said penetrating end and is formed as a blunt threading in a following region (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A method of treating a plurality of individuals exposed to a biological agent is disclosed. The method includes distributing a sufficient amount of an aqueous solution. The aqueous solution is a palatable concentration of a cephalosporin or its equivalent mixed with a specified hydroxypolycarboxylic acid. The aqueous solution having a weight ratio of the hydroxypolycarboxylic acid to cephalosporin or its equivalent of at least about 1.8.

Abstract: A stable, palatable solution of Ivermectin in water is provided for the mass medication of animals. The present formulation does not require the use of benzyl alcohol and is stable indefinitely in the concentrated form and for up to 30 days when mixed with water.

Abstract: A solid mixture or aqueous solution of amoxicillin antibacterial agent with a material that aids in its dissolution in water to render it ingestive and palatable.

Abstract: A roller for drafting equipment of a spinning mill machine with an oblong cylindrical base body (102) is claimed characterized in that a hollow space (106) is provided in the base body (102). In this manner the heat transfer from the roller bearing via the base body to a roller covering on the base body can be reduced considerably. Under another aspect of the invention a roller with an oblong cylindrical base body provided with an outer roller covering essentially surrounding the circumference of the base body, whereby at least one thermally insulating layer is installed between the base body and the roller covering, serves the same purpose. In addition the invention also comprises a spinning mill machine with at least one such roller as well as a corresponding process.

Abstract: A ringworm vaccine is disclosed comprising antigen isolated from at least one dermatophyte and a suitable carrier. The “antigen” can include a single antigen from a dermatophyte or a plurality of antigens as long as at least one antigen is included which will produce a sufficient immune response to confer resistance to ringworm infection upon the recipient of the vaccine. The antigen can also be isolated from more than one dermatophyte. If a preparation from more than one dermatophyte is made the antigen can include antigens which are common to all species of dermatophytes employed and/or antigens which are only specific to certain species.

Abstract: A solid mixture or aqueous solution of amoxicillin antibacterial agent with a material that aids in its dissolution in water to render it ingestive and palatable.

Abstract: A palatable antimicrobial drug concentrate comprising: (a) a sulfonamide and/or sulfonamide salt in aqueous solution; (b) a 2,4-diaminopyrimidine in stable suspension within said solution; and (c) a suspending agent. The invention has a long room temperature shelf life and is sufficiently stable to be administered via the drinking water of animals.