Abstract: The present invention relates to novel benzimidazole derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and methods of treatment therewith. The compounds of the invention are useful in the treatment of central nervous system diseases and disorders, which are responsive to modulation of the GABAA receptor complex, and in particular for inducing and maintaining anesthesia, sedation and muscle relaxation, as well as for combating febrile convulsions in children. The compounds of the invention may also be used by veterinarians.

Abstract: A supporting article (1;12) for comforting support of body parts and made of at least two layers (2;15) of web material welded together, which defines at least one compartment. The at least one compartment is made as an air channel (3;14) extending by a greater part of the periphery (4;15) of the article and is crossed by a valve means (5;16). Furthermore, the air channel defines a central area (6;17) of intermediary material. Hereby, a particular comforting support is achieved, which secures a stable positioning of the head or parts of a body.

Abstract: The present invention involves the determination of Protein S and Protein C activity in human plasma based on the addition of FIX.sub.a which indirectly influences the formation of thrombin.

Abstract: 2-Alkyl-6-ethylnaphthalene is prepared selectively and efficiently by the reaction of at least one kind of feed naphthalene selected from naphthalene and 2-alkylnaphthalenes with polyethylbenzenes at 50.degree. to 400.degree. C. in the presence of a solid acid catalyst.

Abstract: An electronic cash register includes a PLU (Price-look-up) function, wherein merchandise information such as a unit cost, taxation information and classification information is preset for each commodity by an operator. For presetting the PLU code information, a "PLU" key is actuated for automatically developing a PLU code signal in a progressive order. A synthetic speech sound generation system is provided for first generating a synthetic speech respresentation of "PLU number one". Then, the synthetic speech sound generation system provides a synthetic speech representation of "unit cost" for audibly instructing an operator to introduce the unit cost information. Thereafter, synthetic speech representation of "taxation" and "classification" are provided to audibly instruct the operator of a required key operation, thereby facilitating the preset operation of the PLU code information.