Abstract: Provided herein are stable co-formulations of immunoglobulin and hyaluronidase that are stable to storage in liquid form at room temperature for at least 6 months and at standard refrigerator temperatures for 1-2 years. Such co-formulations can be used in methods of treating IG-treatable diseases or conditions by subcutaneous administration.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and pharmaceutical formulations of Factor H derived from plasma. Also provided are methods for the manufacture of the Factor H compositions and formulations, as well as methods for the treatment of diseases associated with Factor H dysfunction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and improved method for preparing a highly concentrated immunoglobulin composition from pooled plasma for subcutaneous injection. A composition comprising 20% or more immunoglobulin suitable for subcutaneous use is also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to purification of butyrylcholinesterase using anion exchange material, where the butyrylcholinesterase content is enriched at least 10 fold per total protein in the composition.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of preparing a plasma-protein-containing medicament from citrated plasma or from a citrate-containing plasma fraction, the medicament being substantially free from undesired metals, which method comprises the following steps: exchanging the citrate and optionally citrate-bound metals in a plasma-protein-containing solution for a water-soluble mono- or dicarboxylate or for an organic mono- or dicarboxylic acid under non-precipitating conditions, recovering the plasma protein or the plasma proteins, and finishing the medicament.

Abstract: For the purpose of repairing supply lines such as a waste-water pipe, a plastic hose has been developed which, in the clear state, has a diameter which is the same size as, or larger than, the diameter of the pipe in which it is to be inserted. This plastic hose is used to fix optical or electric cables against the inner wall of the pipe. For this purpose, the plastic hose is introduced into the waste-water pipe in a collapsed state, together with the cable, and is released when the desired positioning has been reached. The collapsed plastic hose will then regain its original shape and thereby fix the cable against the inner wall of the waste-water pipe.

Abstract: For the purpose of fastening cables to the inner wall of a non-accessible waste-water pipe, an internal liner has been developed, which is constructed from at least two layers, the first layer, which rests against the internal wall of the pipe when in the laid condition, having a profile or empty spaces for receiving cables, and a second layer, of envelope-like type, which carries the first layer.

Abstract: In a method of laying a cable, or a pipe for the subsequent introduction of a cable, in a fresh-water conduit, the surface of the cable or pipe is cleaned during the laying process immediately before entering the fresh-water conduit.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of human &agr;1-acid glycoprotein (AGP) for producing a pharmaceutical preparation for treating non-inflammatory disturbances of circulation or microcirculation, respectively.

Abstract: For the purpose of fastening cables to the inner wall of a non-accessible waste-water pipe, an internal liner has been developed, which is constructed from at least two layers, the first layer, which rests against the internal wall of the pipe when in the laid condition, having a profile or empty spaces for receiving cables, and a second layer, of envelope-like type, which carries the first layer.

Abstract: For the purpose of repairing supply lines such as a wastewater pipe, a plastic hose has been developed which, in the clear state, has a diameter which is the same size as, or larger than, the diameter of the pipe in which it is to be inserted. This plastic hose is used to fix optical or electric cables against the inner wall of the pipe. For this purpose, the plastic hose is introduced into the waste-water pipe in a collapsed state, together with the cable, and is released when the desired positioning has been reached. The collapsed plastic hose will then regain its original shape and thereby fix the cable against the inner wall of the waste-water pipe.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of installing cables, in particular glass-fiber cables, in drinking water pipes and also to a cable suitable for drinking water pipe installation. In order to avoid contamination of the cable and to exclude contamination of the drinking water, provision is made that the cable is covered with a protective sheathing that is stripped off prior to contact with the drinking water. A cable suitable for this purpose can be covered already during its production process with the strippable protective sheathing.

Abstract: In a method of laying a cable, or a pipe for the subsequent introduction of a cable, in a fresh-water conduit, the surface of the cable or pipe is cleaned during the laying process immediately before entering the fresh-water conduit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cable holding means within a pipe (1) having at least one holding element, which is secured on the inside wall (2) of the pipe (1), and at least one clamping element (4), which is secured on the holding element for the purpose of receiving the cable (5) or the cable bundle. In order for the cable or cable bundle to be held simply and reliably even when the course of the cable is highly curved, it is provided for the clamping element (4) to be secured on the holding element such that it is rotatable about a radial axis of the pipe (1).

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of preparing a plasma-protein-containing medicament from citrated plasma or from a citrate-containing plasma fraction, the medicament being substantially free from undesired metals, which method comprises the following steps:

Abstract: In a process for laying a cable, or a protective sheathing for a cable core to be introduced into the protective sheathing at a later time, in a sewage pipe, the cable or the protective sheathing is fixed at particular spacings along the inside wall of the sewage pipe by means of clips. Here, the cable or the protective sheathing is diverted in the region of house lead-ins, so that the cable or the protective sheathing by-passes the house lead-in. The mutual spacing between the clips is substantially smaller in the region of the diversion than in the region of the straight path of the cable or the protective sheathing. The cable or the protective sheathing is anchored in the shafts and is pre-tensioned with a force of at least 250 N.

Abstract: In an arrangement for producing a branch in a telecommunications cable (1) containing several stranded elements with optical fibers, at least one stranded element is cut, the optical fibers of the stranded element are spliced to the optical fibers of a branch line (2), and the branched area is protected with a sleeve (3). The branch line (2) comprises a number of optical fibers, each of which is loosely arranged by itself in a small plastic tube (10). A predetermined length of the tube (10) is removed from approximately the middle of the optical fiber elements, and each optical fiber (13) from which the tube (10) has been removed is stored in a cassette (12). The cassettes (12) are stored in a container (5). The sleeve housing (4) is stored in a container (5). The sleeve housing (4) with the cassettes (12) and the branch line (2) with the optical fibers (13) located in the tube (10) are a unit which is prefabricated at the factory.

Abstract: A stable, highly concentrated intravenously tolerable immunoglobulin preparation is described having an immunoglobulin content from 13.5 to 17.5% (w/v), an osmolarity from 250 to 600 mOs/l and a viscosity of no more than 9 cP. The immunoglobulin preparation possesses an exceptional imperishability and also is used as a highly concentrated preparation without problems due to its low viscosity.

Abstract: In a horizontal coke oven battery with at least one coke receiving device movable along one longitudinal side of the battery and at least one coke driving device movable along an opposite longitudinal side of the battery, an apparatus for determining the relative position of the coke receiving device with respect to the coke driving device and for activating the coke driving device when its position corresponds with that of the coke receiving device, comprising, a first wheel mounted on the coke receiving device for rotation with the movement of the coke receiving device, a first angle encoder connected to the first wheel for producing a first signal corresponding to the location of the first wheel and the position of the coke receiving device along the coke oven, and an input storage in the form of a magnetic disc connected to the first angle encoder for recording and storing the signal.

Abstract: A wharf for receiving glowing coke, comprises an inclined receiving ramp which has a plurality of non-conducting areas and conductive plates interposed in the conductive areas at spaced locations. An electrical circuit control means is connected to each of the plates and provides a potential on the plates which will vary in accordance with the presence of coke over the plates. The electrical circuit also includes a control for effecting a control pulse in accordance with the potential sensed for carrying out a subsequent operation, such as the positioning or withdrawal of a rake element at the bottom of the wharf which supports the coke. With the method, by subjecting the conductive plates to an electrical potential, and by sensing the change in the potential, it is possible to regulate the amount of covering of the coke on the wharf.