Abstract: The present invention provides a fitment, for use on a flexible container, comprising a spout member having a first end and a second end and defining a passageway between the two and a plug member which is sized to be received in the passageway. The plug member also has a leading end that lies in sealing engagement with the first end of the spout member when the plug member is received in the passageway.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for shaping traffic. These mechanisms and methods for shaping traffic can enable embodiments to control traffic flow at a network gatekeeper based upon policies implementing service level agreements dictating traffic characteristics permitted to applications and/or by network node. The ability of embodiments to provide service level agreement based control of network traffic can enable control of traffic flow by application and/or by network node.

Abstract: An anchoring element and an dental anchoring member for fixation in a first bone tissue and in a second bone tissue, each comprising an apex (1, 12) and 5 a first fixation portion (3, 13) disposed at the apex (1, 12), both adapted for fixation in the first bone tissue, a basis (6, 16), and a second fixation portion (5, 15) disposed at said basis (6, 16) and adapted for fixation in the second bone tissue, and an intermediate portion (4, 14). The second fixation portion (5) of the anchoring element has the form of a truncated cone while the second fixation portion (15) of to the dental anchoring member is threaded and comprises at least one groove forming cutting unit transverse to the threads and disposed at the intermediate portion (14).

Abstract: The present invention provides a fitment, for use on a flexible container, comprising a spout member having a first end and a second end and defining a passageway between the two and a plug member which is sized to be received in the passageway. The plug member also has a leading end that lies in sealing engagement with the first end of the spout member when the plug member is received in the passageway.

Abstract: The invention provides an isolated human Prkag3 promoter. Expression constructs containing the Prkag3 promoter also are provided, as are methods of using such expression constructs to direct expression of a heterologous coding sequence. Host cells containing an expression construct of the invention are provided, as well as methods of using such cells to screen for compounds that transcriptionally modulate the activity of a Prkag3 promoter.

Abstract: An assembly for manufacturing carriers of information or decoration, characterised by a mould unit comprising two mould means which are joinable with each other. The mould unit comprises an injection moulding station for injection moulding of said carriers, and a printing station with a stamping unit for applying to said carrier a covering formed in accordance with the current information or decoration. The present invention also concerns a corresponding method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mechanical connection for transmitting torque, demonstrating a common longitudinal axis a shaft rotating around the longitudinal axis and a hub coaxial to the shaft, its inside contour surrounding the shaft via a slaving section, wherein in the area of the slaving section, the shaft and the inside contour of the hub comprise of at least one retaining section with out-of-round cross section for transmitting torque. In the region of the slaving section, at least one of the shaft or the hub demonstrates at least two retaining sections angularly displaced to each other around the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An assembly for manufacturing carriers (4) of information or decoration, characterised by a mould unit comprising two mould means which are joinable with each other. The mould unit comprises an injection moulding station (1) for injection moulding of said carriers (4), and a printing station (2) with a stamping unit (15) for applying to said carrier (4) a covering formed in accordance with the current information or decoration. The present invention also concerns a corresponding method.

Abstract: A brake assembly comprising a hat section having an annular portion with an outer edge, and radial ribs integral with the hat section and extending away from the outer edge, and a friction ring of predetermined thickness and positioned around said hat section in coaxial position, the ribs having ends projecting into said friction ring so that the friction ring is mounted on said ribs and can expand freely in a radial direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mechanical connection for transmitting torque, demonstrating a common longitudinal axis a shaft rotating around the longitudinal axis and a hub coaxial to the shaft, its inside contour surrounding the shaft via a slaving section, wherein in the area of the slaving section, the shaft and the inside contour of the hub comprise of at least one retaining section with out-of-round cross section for transmitting torque. In the region of the slaving section, at least one of the shaft or the hub demonstrates at least two retaining sections angularly displaced to each other around the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A brake assembly comprising a hat section having an annular portion with an outer edge, and radial ribs integral with the hat section and extending away from the outer edge, and a friction ring of predetermined thickness and positioned around said hat section in coaxial position, the ribs having ends projecting into said friction ring so that the friction ring is mounted on said ribs and can expand freely in a radial direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a spacing member arranged between a securing element (fixture) implanted in the facial bone (the cranium) and an extraoral prosthesis, in particular a facial prosthesis. The spacing member comprises a base portion (1) intended to cooperate with the upper portion of the securing element, and an extension part (8, 8') which forms an attachment point for the prosthesis. The extension part (8, 8') is designed in such a way that it permits attachment of the prosthesis in a direction (attachment direction) which forms essentially a right angle to the longitudinal direction of the extension part. The spacing member combines the two conflicting requirements which exist particularly in the case of an orbital prosthesis, namely secure anchoring in the bone (radial attachment of the securing elements) and a more favorable attachment direction (axial) for the prosthetic work.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cylinder 1 designed to be inserted in a temporary, implant-supported dental bridge/dental prosthesis,, a so-called temporary cylinder, and which comprises an upper part 2 which is surrounded by the dental bridge/dental prosthesis and a base section 4 for connection to the spacer element 6 of the implant. The cylinder is made of a polymer material and the upper part 2 has a conical outer contour.