Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or a methoxy or ethoxy radical and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen atoms or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together represent an aromatic carbon-carbon bond and R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group or an ethoxy radical; and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.The present invention also provides processes for the preparation of these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing them, as well as their use in therapy.

Abstract: A guide rail, and method of making same, for the guiding and/or tightening of chains that are used in internal-combustion engines, for example, for driving camshafts, auxiliaries or the like is disclosed. For reasons concerning weight and manufacturing, the guide rail consists of a plastic material and is formed by a slideway lining body and a carrier. Both the carrier and the slideway lining body are produced in a progressive manufacturing cycle and are interconnected via one or several dovetailed connections.

Abstract: A ceramic catalyst carrier has a honeycombed structure which comprises a plurality of elongated parallel preferably square channels and thin, porous walls. The thickness of the walls is between 0.4 mm and 1.2 mm. The open cross-sectional area of the channels is greater than 80% of the total cross-section of the carrier body. Besides an intended low primary porosity, a secondary porosity is produced by an opening material. The pores of the secondary porosity which enlarge the active surface for the catalyst show a selected pore size distribution curve with negative skewness and a modal value ranging from 4,000 nm to 60,000 nm. The total true porosity amounts preferably between 50 and 70 Vol. % of the ceramic, whereby the ratio between total and secondary porosity is in the range of 1:1 to 6:1. By ceramic fibres the mechanical strength of the thin walls of the soft green clot and of the fired porous structure can be improved.

Abstract: An oral hygiene work station includes a work table which includes a wash basin and a spray fitting and at least one cabinet which can receive additional components. A table top is pivotally mounted underneath and approximately in the center of the work table. The table top is pivotally mounted between a first position where the table top is disposed between the work table and the cabinet and extends so that the table top faces away from the wash basin to a second position where the table top has pivoted approximately 90.degree. so that the table top extends beyond the frontal edge surface of the work table and avoids interference with access to the cabinet.

Abstract: The present invention provides a prepared nutrient substrate carrier for the qualitative and quantitative determination of micro-organisms, comprising an object carrier coated with at least one nutrient substrate, which object carrier is firmly attached to a lid and, during storage and during incubation, is present in a transparent vessel which can be securely closed with a lid, wherein the coated object carrier is enclosed in an envelope during storage, said envelope being adapted to be easily removed before inoculation.

Abstract: The invention relates to new imidazo-benzoxazinones of formula ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined herein below, which compounds are useful in the treatment of cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: A latching arrangement for a top includes a latching device arranged at a forward frame part of the top and a mounting device provided at the windshield frame, whereby a pivot arm of the latching device movable about an approximately horizontally aligned pivot axis includes a rotatable roller which cooperates during the closing operation of the top with a guide track of the mounting device. In order to achieve with small structural height of the latching arrangement a relatively large lift movement of the top in the vertical direction, two rollers arranged at a distance to one another are provided at the pivot arm which during the actuation of the pivot arm cooperate sequentially with the fixed guide track.

Abstract: A helicopter is driven by means of a rotor that is connected with an internal-combustion engine. The air-cooled internal-combustion engine has a horizontally opposed construction and is arranged within walls of a cabin of the helicopter. In order to supply the internal-combustion engine with cooling air and intake air, air inlet openings are provided at the side walls of the cabin. For the discharge of the cooling air, outlet openings are arranged at the underside of the cabin.

Abstract: The intake system is connected to a cylinder head of the internal-combustion engine that, for each cylinder, has two intake ducts. The intake ducts are located on a joint plane extending vertically with respect to the cylinder bore axis. A curve-shaped pipe body piece of the intake system leads away from the cylinder in which the ducts are continued and have an interlaced course with respect to one another. This course is developed in such a way that, in a horizontal plane extending away from the cylinder head, the ducts are located next to one another--seen in transverse direction of the internal-combustion engine.

Abstract: A chain tensioner acts by means of tensioning elements on the taut section and the slack section of an endless chain whcih preferably cooperate with chain sprockets of parallel cam shafts of an internal combustion engine. The tensioning elements are provided with relatively movable pistons which are nested one within the other, have a common pressure space and are accommodated in a cylindrical housing. The housing is provided with a fastening eye which extends axially parallel to the housing whereby the fastening eye is secured at an internal combustion engine housing part by a bolt. Oil is conducted to the pressure space between the pistons by way of the bolt.

Abstract: An implant having a surface coating of growth factors for animal or human cells, wherein the growth factors are covalently bonded to bonding-active groups of a polymer on the base body of the implant.

Abstract: Disclosed are substituted bis(4-aminophenyl)-sulfones of general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl or cycloalkyl; group,R.sub.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl,R.sub.3 is nitrile, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylaminocarbonyl, di C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylaminocarbonyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 N-cycloalkyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylaminocarbonyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3, di alkylaminocarbonyl alkoxy, alkylaminosulfonyl, di C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylaminono, diC.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylaminosulfonyl, hydroxy C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylcarbonyl, amino C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl groupor, when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each hydrogen, R.sub.3 can be hydroxy, hydroxycarbonyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy or di C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 aminocarbonylalkoxy;or, when R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 cycloalkyl and R.sub.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, R.sub.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## or a salt or solvate thereof in which R.CO is an acyl group in which R is of formula (II) ##STR2## in which R.sub.3 is Br, NO.sub.2 or CF.sub.3 ; and, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently C.sub.1-6 alkyl or together form a C.sub.3-6 polymethylene or alkylene group, is useful for treating pain.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesive insulating system (3) that is non-destructively removable, e.g. for repair purposes, for sound insulation of partition walls (1), particularly in motor vehicles. Between the foundation and the overlying layers of the insulating system (3) a layer (2) of a highly under-cross-linked polyurethane material or a special bitumen mixture is applied that has a strong adhesive effect and thus enables a force-locked connection to be made between the foundation (1) and the insulating system (3). To ensure that the desired flexibility is obtained together with unchanged acoustic effectiveness even when a carpet (8) is laid on the insulating system (3) or its heavy layer (6), according to the invention a decoupler (7) of soft elastic, predominantly open-pored material is arranged between the carpet (8) and the heavy layer (6). Surprisingly, along with the desired flexibility, the acoustic effect is further improved.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition is described, which contains a fraction consisting of low molecular proteins and/or oligo peptides, and a yellow fraction containing riboflavine, which is associated with organ specific oligo peptides, which fractions are obtainable by fractionation of thymus extract. This composition has a significant immuno stimulating activity, and can be used for the treatment of immuno deficiency diseases, as for example, for T-cell-deficiencies.

Abstract: The matrix consisting of a thin flexible strip of plastic comprises a loop 1 to be placed around the tooth to give the desired shape to the filling material. It is permanently connected to an annular tightener (2) made of material permanently deformable by pressure with the fingers and dentist's forceps, for example, of annealed aluminum sheet. It exhibits, in the front, a slit (3) through which pass the two terminal extensions (1',1") of flexible strip (1) and, in the back, tabs (2',2") between which are permanently fastened the ends of said terminal extensions (1, 1") of said strip, so that by compressing said annular tightener (arrows 4, 5) it determines the slipping of slit (3) like a slider on the extensions (1', 11") of the strip, the narrowing of loop (1) and the perfect adherence of the loop of the strip to the tooth.

Abstract: A windshield washing installation for a motor vehicle includes a reservoir tank for the washing liquid and a feed pump, especially a vane-type pump. A suction pipe of the feed pump is inserted into the reservoir tank under interposition of a sealing member, whereby an agitator arranged inside of the suction pipe is in contact with its free end directly with the washing liquid. In order to avoid a clogging of the spray nozzles of such a windshield washing installation, a lower end area of the suction pipe is surrounded by a sieve element.

Abstract: An actuating arrangement connected with throttle valves of suction pipes of an internal combustion engine which are to be actuated synchronously. The throttle valves include bearing shafts and cooperate by way of levers with a linkage of the actuating arrangement. For the compensation of tolerances of the actuating arrangement, especially angular tolerances of the throttle valves, yielding members are provided between the linkage and the bearing shafts, and a device stresses the throttle valves into the closed end positions.

Abstract: A pinion shaft of an axle drive bevel pinion mating with a bevel gear is disposed in two tapered roller bearings, the joint outer race of which is flanged onto the axle housing. In order to lubricate the tapered roller bearings with splash oil and avoid dirt deposits in the bearing area, the outer race of the tapered roller bearings has an oil feeding duct to a collecting pipe arranged above, and at its underside, an oil return duct to the transmission oil sump.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for adjusting the length and the mesh structure of a knitted article produced on a flat knitting machine, a yarn tension sensor is provided in the path of the yarn to be knitted for controlling the yarn tension, which sensor controls a yarn brake and/or a yarn restoring spring in the path before the yarn tension sensor via a process controller.