Abstract: The present inventions relates to a novel compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, the use and manufacture of a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of formula (I).

Abstract: Base-substituted dibenz?b,f!oxepines of formula I ##STR1## wherein alk is a divalent aliphatic radical, R is an amino group that is unsubstituted or mono- or di-substituted by monovalent aliphatic and/or araliphatic radicals or disubstituted by divalent aliphatic radicals, and R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each, independently of the others, hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, halogen or trifluoromethyl, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, may be used as anti-neurodegenerative active ingredients of medicaments. The invention relates also to novel compounds of formula I.

Abstract: Base-substituted debenz?b,f!oxepines of formula I ##STR1## wherein alk is a divalent aliphatic radical, R is an amino group that is unsubstituted or mono- or di-substituted by monovalent aliphatic and/or araliphatic radicals or disubstituted by divalent aliphatic radicals, and R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each, independently of the others, hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, halogen or trifluoromethyl, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, may be used as anti-neurodegenerative active ingredients of medicaments. The invention relates also to novel compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of relieving erectile impotence in a human male. The method comprises administering to the male an erectile impotence relieving amount of piperoxan and the compositions include an erectile impotence relieving amount of piperoxan or the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof optionally in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A modified hemostat adapted to be used as multi-purpose fishing tool has a gripping section, a fulcrum, handles and a knot-maker fixedly attached thereto. The handles are adapted to compress and open split-shot and to cut fishing line. The knot-maker is designed to facilitate tying knots which are specifically required for fly-fishing. The knot-maker includes a ramp, channel, and extendable head having eyelet evacuators.