Abstract: The invention provides novel pregnane derivatives having the formula: ##STR1## wherein X=F, Cl or Br; R.sub.1 =F or Cl; R.sub.2 =H(.beta.OH) or O; R.sub.3 =alkyl(1-4 C); R.sub.4 =alkyl(1-4 C); and the dotted line indicates the optional presence of a double bond.The novel compounds have been found to possess immunomodulating properties.

Abstract: A harness-receiving apparatus for receiving an electrical harness comprising electrical wires connected at respective ends thereof to electrical connectors and fed from a harness-making machine (HMM) comprises: a first carrier rail positioned with respect to the harness-naking machine (HMM) for receiving one of the connectors for movement therealong while the other of the connectors hangs down during movement of the harness along the first carrier rail; a second carrier rail at an outer end of the first carrier rail and being directed downwardly with respect to the first carrier rail so that the one connector is transferred from the first carrier rail to the second carrier rail while the other connector continues to hang down during the movement of the one connector and the harness along the second carrier rail; and a harness-receiving member positioned below the second carrier rail for receiving the harness from the second carrier rail and arranging the harness in the direction of the second carrier rail.