Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein X, L1, R1, L2, R2, R3, and R4 are as defined herein, are useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Becker muscular dystrophy, or cachexia.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (II) wherein W is chloro or fluoro; R1 is phenyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents, selected from halo, —CN, —C1-C6 alkyl, —SOR3, —SO2R3, —SO2N(R2)2, —N(R2)2, —NR2C(O)R3, —CO2R2, —CONR2R3, —NO2, —OR2, —SR2, —O(CH2)pOR2, or —O(CH2)pO(CH2)qOR2 wherein each R2 is independently hydrogen, —C1-C6 alkyl, —C3-C8 cycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; each R3 is independently, —C1-C6 alkyl, —C3-C8 cycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; p and q are each independently an integer from 1 to 3; and R4 is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkyl substituted with aryl, aryl, (CH2)mOC(?O)C1-C6alkyl, ((CH2)mO)nCH2CH2X, (CH2)mN(R5)2 or CH((CH2)mO(C?O)R6)2; m is 1 or 2; n is 1-4; X is OR5 or N(R5)2; R5 is hydrogen or methyl; and R6 is C1-C18 alkyl; and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, solvates, complexes or prodrugs are useful in orally administrable compositions for the treatment of allergic diseases such as asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I) wherein W is chloro or fluoro; R1 is phenyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents, selected from halo, —CN, —C1-C6 alkyl, —SOR3, —SO2R3, —SO2N(R2)2, —N(R2)2, —NR2C(O)R3, —CO2R2, —CONR2R3, —NO2, —OR2, —SR2, —O(CH2)pOR2, or —O(CH2)pO(CH2)qOR2 wherein each R2 is independently hydrogen, —C1-C6 alkyl, —C3-C8 cycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; each R3 is independently, —C1-C6 alkyl, —C3-C8 cycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; p and q are each independently an integer from 1 to 3; and R4 is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkyl substituted with aryl, aryl, (CH2)mOC(?O)C1-C6alkyl, ((CH2)mO)nCH2CH2X, (CH2)mN(R5)2 or CH((CH2)mO(C?O)R6)2; m is 1 or 2; n is 1-4; X is OR5 or N(R5)2; R5 is hydrogen or methyl; and R6 is C1-C18 alkyl; and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, solvates, complexes or prodrugs are useful in orally administrable compositions for the treatment of allergic diseases such as asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis.

Abstract: An apparatus for signal and/or current transmission between terminals which can move in relation to one another and which are fitted, on the one hand, on a fixed stator and, on the other hand, on a rotor of a cassette that can rotate about a common axis with the stator. At least one flat ribbon cable, which is equipped with electrical conductors, runs in turns and forms a wound body (W), is arranged within the cassette between the terminals, the ends of the flat ribbon cable being connected to contact parts (19, 20) for the purpose of connecting ongoing cables. In order to accommodate the complete wound body (W) for its protection during transport and/or during storage, a pot-like cover (22) is provided which engages around said wound body and is fitted detachably to an essentially disc-shaped carrier (21).

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I) wherein W is chloro or fluoro; R1 is phenyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents, selected from halo, —CN, —C1-C6 alkyl, —SOR3, —SO2R3, —SO2N(R2)2, —N(R2)2, —NR2C(O)R3, —CO2R2, —CONR2R3, —NO2, —OR2, —SR2, —O(CH2)pOR2, or —O(CH2)pO(CH2)qOR2 wherein each R2 is independently hydrogen, —C1-C6 alkyl, —C3-C8 cycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; each R3 is independently, —C1-C6 alkyl, —C3-C8 cycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; p and q are each independently an integer from 1 to 3; and R4 is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkyl substituted with aryl, aryl, (CH2)mOC(?O)C1-C6alkyl, ((CH2)mO)nCH2CH2X, (CH2)mN(R5)2 or CH((CH2)mO(C?O)R6)2; m is 1 or 2; n is 1-4; X is OR5 or N(R5)2; R5 is hydrogen or methyl; and R6 is C1-C18 alkyl; and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, solvates, complexes or prodrugs are useful in orally administrable compositions for the treatment of allergic diseases such as asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I) wherein W is chloro or fluoro; R1 is phenyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from halo, —CN, —C1-C6 alkyl, —SOR3, —SO2R3, —SO2N(R2)2, —N(R2)2, —NR2C(O)R3, —CO2R2, —CONR2R3, —NO2, —OR2, —SR2, —O(CH2)pOR2, and —O(CH2)p—O—(CH2)qOR2 wherein each R2 is independently hydrogen, —C1-C6 alkyl, —C3-C8 cycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; each R3 is independently, —C1-C6 alkyl, —C3-C8 cycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; p and q are each independently an integer from 1 to 3; and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, solvates, complexes or prodrugs are useful in orally administrable compositions for the treatment of allergic diseases such as asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis.

Abstract: An apparatus is specified for signal and current transmission between end points which can move relative to one another, between which at least one flat ribbon line, which flat-ribbon line is subdivided into an inner winding area and an outer-winding area, which is connected thereto by means of an approximately U-shaped reversal point, with each winding area having a different winding direction, and which flat-ribbon line is accommodated in an essentially circular cassette (K). The cassette (K) comprises a rotor, which can rotate about its axis and is fitted with at least one of the end points, and a stationary stator, which is likewise fitted with at least one of the end points, which rotor and stator enclose between them an annular winding area (R) for accommodation of the flat-ribbon line (10).

Abstract: A device is provided for transmitting signals and current between end points which can be moved relative to one another and between which at least one flat ribbon cable that extends in turns (11, 12) is arranged. The turns (11, 12) are joined together by an inversion point (13) and divided into an inner and an outer winding region. The flat ribbon cable is accommodated in an essentially circular cassette (K) and comprises at least two electrical conductors embedded parallel to and at a distance from one another in a covering of insulating material. The cassette (K) comprises a rotor, which is rotatable about its axis and carries at least one of the end points, and a stationary stator, which likewise carries at least one of the end points, which rotor and stator enclose between them an annular winding space for receiving the flat ribbon cable.

Abstract: A device for transmitting signals or current between end points which can be moved relative to one another is specified between which at least two flat ribbon lines (4-7) extending in turns and accommodated in an essentially circular cassette are arranged which have at least one electrical conductor, t the end points, continuing lines can be connected to the flat ribbon lines (4-7)—The cassette consists of a rotor (1) which is rotatable about its axis, and a stationary stator (2), which enclose between them an annular winding space (3) for accommodating the flat ribbon lines (4-7) One of the flat ribbon lines being arranged between one end point each of the rotor (1) each and one end point of the stator (2), in such a manner that it rests against he rotor (1) with at least one first turn and, after passing through a U-shaped reversing point, against the stator (2) with at least one second turn, the direction of winding of which is opposite to that of the first turn.

Abstract: An apparatus for signal and/or current transmission between terminals which can move in relation to one another and which are fitted, on the one hand, on a fixed stator and, on the other hand, on a rotor of a cassette that can rotate about a common axis with the stator. At least one flat ribbon cable, which is equipped with electrical conductors, runs in turns and forms a wound body (W), is arranged within the cassette between the terminals, the ends of the flat ribbon cable being connected to contact parts (19, 20) for the purpose of connecting ongoing cables. In order to accommodate the complete wound body (W) for its protection during transport and/or during storage, a pot-like cover (22) is provided which engages around said wound body and is fitted detachably to an essentially disc-shaped carrier (21).

Abstract: An arrangement for supplying power to loads provided in a motor vehicle, in which at least two units of electrical lines are combined, is disclosed. The lines are connected to both a voltage source and a load at each end. The loads are provided both on the body of the motor vehicle and on at least one pivoting part, such as a door. A contact carrier having a number of contact elements, which are isolated from one another and are made from a conductive and resilient material, is provided in the region of the axis of rotation, it being possible for this contact carrier to follow a pivoting movement of the moving part, while maintaining the electrical connection between the voltage source and the loads. The wire shaped contact elements are designed as helices having at least one turn, and have mating contacts on each end.

Abstract: An arrangement for supplying power to loads provided in a motor vehicle (1), in which arrangement a number of electrical lines, which corresponds to the number of loads, are combined in at least two units (K1, K2) which are connected to one another and, at one end, are connected to a voltage source which is located in the motor vehicle (1) and, at the other end, are connected to the loads. The loads are provided both on the body (4) of the motor vehicle (1) and on at least one moving part (3) of the said motor vehicle, this part being connected to the body (4) such that it can pivot about an axis of rotation (5).

Abstract: A signal transmission arrangement is proposed wherein the transmitter has an electronic circuit that can be connected to an electrical voltage source, and the electronic circuit, via electrical wires (13, 14) connected thereto, can be connected with the voltage source and the control unit of the transmitter. The arrangement further has a metallic plate (16) made of an electrically conducting material, which is associated with the circuit and acts as a sensor. This electronic circuit is arranged in a moisture-tight way in a plastic housing (G) into which the lines (13, 14) are run in a moisture-tight manner. The plate (16) is arranged in an outwardly open cavity located in a wall of the housing (G) and its outer flat surface is covered in a moisture-tight manner by a layer (18) of flexible insulating material that fits tightly and without any gaps against the plate (16).

Abstract: The invention pertains to a device for acquiring signals from sensors (1) installed in a motor vehicle, where at least two sensors, which are connected by electrical conductors to a source of electrical voltage (2) and to an evaluation unit (3), are mounted in different positions in the vehicle. To simplify the installation of the device, the sensors (1) are attached a certain distance apart to a common ribbon cable (4) with parallel electrical conductors, which cable has at least one conductor which can be connected to the voltage source (2) to supply power to the sensors (1) and several signal conductors, which can be connected to the evaluation unit (3) and possibly also to the voltage source (2), the number of which corresponds to the number of sensors to be connected. All of the sensors (1) are connected to the power-supply conductor, and each one is connected individually to one of the signal conductors.

Abstract: A signal transmission arrangement is proposed wherein the transmitter has an electronic circuit that can be connected to an electrical voltage source, and the electronic circuit, via electrical wires (13, 14) connected thereto, can be connected with the voltage source and the control unit of the transmitter. The arrangement further has a metallic plate (16) made of an electrically conducting material, which is associated with the circuit and acts as a sensor. This electronic circuit is arranged in a moisture-tight way in a plastic housing (G) into which the lines (13, 14) are run in a moisture-tight manner. The plate (16) is arranged in an outwardly open cavity located in a wall of the housing (G) and its outer flat surface is covered in a moisture-tight manner by a layer (18) of flexible insulating material that fits tightly and without any gaps against the plate (16).

Abstract: A contact element is proposed for connecting a ribbon cable (10) with circular conductors (5, 7) wherein the contact element comprises a plurality of mutually insulated parallel conductor strips (20) made of a conductive material, to the one end of which a circular conductor (5, 7) can be attached and the other end of which is provided with a surface (21) to which a strand of the ribbon cable (10) can be fixed through a material connection. A conductor strip (20) has at least one pair of blades (29) between which a circular conductor (5, 7) can be inserted under termination. Furthermore, a rotary connector with such a contact element is described.

Abstract: A rotary joint with two housing parts (1, 2) rotatable with respect to each other, which are connected by a flexible flat conductor (10) that extends in spires within an interstice (11) of the housing parts (1, 2) and is attached at its end to a contact element (23), which connects a strand (27) of the flat conductor (10) with a circular conductor (5, 7) and which is arranged in a holder (21) in a housing part (1, 2). The contact element (23) of the rotary joint is a one-piece metal part having a surface (26) to which the strand (27) of the flat conductor (10) is permanently fixed, the contact element is attached to the circular conductor (5, 7) by crimping, and each contact element (23) is fixed within a holder (21) assigned to it.