Abstract: Apparatus for decreasing the circulation of money of small denominations and coins, includes a first input unit for inputting the amount to be paid, connected to a central unit, a second input unit for inputting a rounded amount to be paid connected to the central unit and controlling a rounding unit, a display unit showing a rounded payable sum defined by the rounding unit and a printing unit connected to the central unit. A method and arrangement for drawing lots include an input unit for entering data of participation in the drawing, and a drawing centre including a database of game rules, a game rule interpreting unit, an odds creating unit and a drawing unit connected to a prize indicating unit. The input unit is connected to the drawing centre via a control unit; a game database is connected to the control unit.

Abstract: This invention relates to new oxaindene derivatives, a process for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same.The compounds according to the invention are characterized by the general formula (1) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents lower C.sub.1-4 alkyl, lower C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or lower C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl,R.sup.2 stands for hydrogen, lower C.sub.1-4 alkyl or lower C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl,R.sup.3 stands for hydrogen, lower C.sub.1-4 alkyl, lower C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or benzyloxy,X denotes hydrogen, an aliphatic C.sub.1-4 -acyl or benzoyl or naphthoyl group, optionally substituted by 1 or more nitro or C.sub.1-4 -alkoxy group(s) or a group of the formula R.sup.5 R.sup.6 N--R.sup.7 --, wherein R.sup.7 represents lower C.sub.1-4 alkylene and R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each represent lower C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or R.sup.5 and R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for the preparation of compounds of the Formula I ##STR1## (wherein R stands for hydrogen or methyl) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which comprises reacting a compound of the Formula V ##STR2## (wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 stand for an aliphatic acyloxy group comprising 2-6 carbon atoms and optionally substituted by halogen: or for an aromatic acyloxy group comprising 7-11 carbon atoms) with an amine of the Formula VI ##STR3## (wherein R has the same meaning as stated above) or a salt thereof and subjecting the compound of the Formula VII ##STR4## thus obtained (wherein R, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as stated above) to hydrolysis after or without isolation and if desired converting the compound of the Formula I thus obtained into a salt thereof or setting free the same from its salt.The compounds of the Formula I are known antibacterial agents.

Abstract: A method of using a compound of the Formula (V) ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is disclosed, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 aliphatic acyloxy, unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, or are each C.sub.7 to C.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of 2,2-dimethyl-5-(2,5-dimethylphenoxy)-pentanoic acid of Formula (I) ##STR1## which comprises reacting an ester of the general Formula (X) ##STR2## wherein X represents halogen and Z stands for a straight or branched chain C.sub.1-8 alkylene group optionally substituted by one or two 2,2-dimethyl-5-halopentanoyloxy group(s), wherein halo represents chlorine or bromine, and in which alkylene group one or two methylene group(s) may be optionally replaced either by hetero atom(s) or by a bivalent heterocyclic group--with an alkali salt of 2,5-dimethylphenol of Formula (II) ##STR3## or with an ester of the latter formed with a lower alkanoic acid, and hydrolizing the aryloxy-substituted ester of the general Formula (XI) thus obtained. ##STR4## Furthermore the invention relates to intermediate compounds of the general Formula (X), wherein X and Z are as stated above, and to a process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of 2,2-dimethyl-5-(2,5-dimethylphenoxy)-pentanoic acid of Formula (I) ##STR1## which comprises reacting an ester of the general Formula (X) ##STR2## wherein X represents halogen and Z stands for a straight or branched chain C.sub.1-8 alkylene group optionally substituted by one or two 2,2-dimethyl-5-halopentanoyloxy group(s), wherein halo represents chlorine or bromine, and in which alkylene group one or two methylene group(s) may be optionally replaced either by hetero atom(s) or by a bivalent heterocyclic group--with an alkali salt of 2,5-dimethylphenol of Formula (II) ##STR3## or with an ester of the latter formed with a lower alkanoic acid, and hydrolizing the aryloxy-substituted ester of the general Formula (XI) thus obtained. Furthermore the invention relates to intermediate compounds of the general Formula (X), wherein X and Z are as stated above, and to a process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel diphenylpropylamine derivatives of the general formula (I). ##STR1## R.sup.1 stands for hydrogen or a methyl group; R.sup.2 stands for hydrogen, a methyl or n-decyl group;Z means a phenyl group substituted by R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5, whereinR.sup.3 means hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or bromine, or a nitro, C.sub.1-12 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, phenoxy or benzyloxy group;R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 represent hydrogen, chlorine or a hydroxy, alkoxy, benzyloxy, acetamino or carboxy group; orR.sup.4 and R.sup.5 together form a methylendioxy group;orZ may stand for a 4-methoxynaphtyl or 4-ethoxy-naphthyl group; andR.sup.6 stands for hydrogen or fluorine, with the proviso that each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.6 cannot simultaneously stand for hydrogen, as well as their physiologically acceptable acid addition salts.The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of these compounds and to the pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for the preparation of compounds of the Formula I ##STR1## (wherein R stands for hydrogen or methyl) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which comprises reacting a compound of the Formula V ##STR2## (wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 stand for an aliphatic acyloxy group comprising 2-6 carbon atoms and optionally substituted by halogen; or for an aromatic acyloxy group comprising 7-11 carbon atoms) with an amine of the Formula VI ##STR3## (wherein R has the same meaning as stated above) or a salt thereof and subjecting the compound of the Formula VII ##STR4## thus obtained (wherein R, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as stated above) to hydrolysis after or without isolation and if desired converting the compound of the Formula I thus obtained into a salt thereof or setting free the same from its salt.The compounds of the Formula I are known antibacterial agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of the general Formula I ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof (wherein R stands for piperazinyl or 4-methyl-piperazinyl) which comprises reacting a compound of the general Formula II ##STR2## (wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 stand for halogen; an aliphatic acyloxy group comprising 2-6 carbon atoms and optionally substituted by halogen; or an aromatic acyloxy group comprising 7-11 carbon atoms) with a piperazine of the general Formula III ##STR3## (wherein R.sup.3 represent hydrogen or methyl) or a salt thereof, hydrolysing the compound of the general Formula IV ##STR4## thus obtained (wherein R, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as stated above) without or after hydrolysis and if desired converting the compound of the general Formula I thus obtained into a salt thereof or setting free the same from its salt.The compounds of the general Formula I are known antibacterial agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel racemic or optically active berban derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent independently from the other a hydroxyl, straight or branched chain alkoxy group 1 to 6 carbon atoms or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together represent a C.sub.1-3 alkylenedioxy group;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 represent independently from the other hydrogen, straight or branched chain alkyl group, having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and optionally substituted by hydroxyl group, or a C.sub.2-6 alkoxycarbonyl or cyano group; andR.sup.5 represents hydrogen, straight or branched chain alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, C.sub.1-7 aliphatic or aromatic acyl group or C.sub.1-7 alkylsulphonyl or arylsulphonyl group, anda salt thereof, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, to the use as well as to process for preparing the novel compounds. The compounds of the formula (I) are selective .alpha..sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to new oxidiazole-alkyl-purine-derivatives of the Formula I ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein A stands for C.sub.1-4 alkylene andR.sup.1 represents C.sub.1-6 alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, halogenoalkyl, carboxyalkyl, C.sub.5-6 cycloalkyl or aminoalkyl of the Formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --NR.sup.2 R.sup.3 in which group n is an integer 1-3; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each stand for hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl or together with the adjacent nitrogen atom they are attached to form a 5- or 6-membered nitrogen containing heterocyclic ring which may optionally comprise a further nitrogen atom or an oxygen atom as heteroatom; orR.sup.1 stands for phenyl, hydroxyphenyl, carboxyphenyl, benzyl or dimethoxybenzylThe compounds of the Formula I can be prepared by methods known per se and can be used in therapy as antitussive agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transdermal laminated pharmaceutical composition (plaster) having prolonged effect, wherein one or more storing layer(s) comprising the active ingredient, an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer regulating layer and an adhesive layer are applied onto the carrier.The pharmaceutical composition is prepared by coupling a carrier comprising the active ingredient with a regulating layer consisting of an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer foil having a vinal acetate content of 2-40 molar %. The foil is previously irradiated in a thickness of 100-300 .mu.m with a high-energy irradiation in a dose of 1-15 Mrad--preferably with electrone radiation--and thereafter stretched at 80.degree.-90.degree. C. to a thickness of 2-200 .mu.m.The system comprising the carrier and the regulating layer is subsequently coupled with an adhesive layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 6-fluoro-7-chloro-1-methylamino-4-oxo-1,4-dihydro-quinoline-3-carboxylic acid/boric acid anhydrides of the general Formula I ##STR1## (wherein R and R.sup.1 stand for halogen; an aliphatic acyloxy group comprising 2-6 carbon atoms and optionally substituted by halogen; or an aromatic acyloxy group comprising 7-11 carbon atoms).The new compounds of the general Formula I are valuable intermediates useful in the preparation of the antibacterial agent 6-fluoro-1-methylamino-7-(4-methyl-piperazino)-4-oxo-1,4-dihydro-quinoline -3- carboxylic acid.The new compounds of the general Formula I may be prepared by reacting a compound of the Formula II ##STR2## or a compound of the general Formula III ##STR3## (wherein R.sup.2 stands for alkyl comprising 1-4 carbon atoms) with hydrogen fluoro borate of the Formula IVHBF.sub.4 /IV/or a borone trihalide of the general Formula VBX.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of the Formula I ##STR1## (wherein R and R.sup.1 stand for an aliphatic acyloxy group comprising 2-5 carbon atoms and optionally substituted by halogen or for an aromatic acyloxy group comprising 7-11 carbon atoms), which comprises reacting a compound of the general Formula II ##STR2## (wherein R.sup.2 stands for hydrogen or alkyl comprising 1-4 carbon atoms) with a boron derivative of the Formula III ##STR3## (wherein R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 stand for an alkyl group comprising 1-4 carbon atoms and optionally substituted by halogen or for an aryl group comprising 6-10 carbon atoms).The new compounds of the general Formula I are useful pharmaceutical intermediates.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel interfuranylene-prostacyclin derivatives of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 stands for hydrogen or a straight or branched chain C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, an inorganic cation or for the protonated form of a base containing an amino group;R.sup.2 stands for hydrogen, a C.sub.1-4 alkanoyl or benzoyl group, a monosubstituted benzoyl, trialkylsilyl or an alkoxyalkyl group;R.sup.3 stands for a straight or branched chain C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, a phenyl group optionally substituted by halogen or by a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, a heteroaryl group optionally substituted by halogen or by a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group or a cycloalkyl group;A stands for an ethylene or for a cis- or trans-vinylene or --C.tbd.C-- group;B means a chemical bond, a --CHR.sup.5 --, --CHR.sup.5 --CH.sub.2 -- or a --CH.sub.2 --O-- group: andR.sup.5 means hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 7-oxo-PGI.sub.2 -ephedrine salt analogues of the Formula I ##STR1## wherein A stands for --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --, cis or trans --CH.dbd.CH-- or --C.tbd.C--;R.sup.1 is lower alkyl or hydrogen;B represents a chemical bond, --CH.sub.2 -- or --CR.sup.2 R.sup.3 ;R.sup.2 stands for lower alkyl or hydrogen;R.sup.3 represents lower alkyl or hydrogen;X is a chemical bond, --O-- or --CH.sub.2 --;R.sup.4 stands for C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.4-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.1-6 fluoroalkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl or heteroaryl.The salts of the Formula I show the same pharmacological profile as the sodium salt of PGI.sub.2, they inhibit blood aggregation and the secretion of gastric acid, are useful in the prevention of anginal attacks.

Abstract: A technical hose with foam insert, expediently a maritime swimming hose for drawing-off oil, as well as to the process for the production thereof. The hose according to the invention consists of the elastic cross-linked elastomer layer containing also fibre-reinforcement, of the foam layer with closed cells arranged above said layer and assuring swimming ability, as well as of the new type of outer coating sheet.The outer coating sheet is a multi-layer system, the elementary layers are previously partially cross-linked, in their cross-section inhomogenous elastomer layers, stretched longitudinally in a given case, being interconnected and connected to the foam layer, respectively, by means of thermally and/or chemically activated adhesive layers.

Abstract: N,N,N-trimethyl-2-hydroxyethyl-ammonium-[1-ethyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-7-(1-pipera zinyl)-1,4-dihydro-quinolizine-3-carboxylate] of the formula I ##STR1## as a norfloxacin antimicrobial salt capable of enteral administration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the restoration and prevention of gastrointestinal injuries, which comprises treating a patient with an effective dose of racemic or optically active 1,6-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,6,7,8,9,9a-hexahydro-4H-pyrimido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-c arboxamide.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 2,3,4-trinor-1,5-inter-m-phenylene-PGI.sub.2 derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein A stands for carboxy, cyano, tetrazolyl or --COOR.sup.3 or --CONR.sup.1 R.sup.2 ;R.sup.3 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl or an equivalent of a pharmacologically acceptable cation:R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each stands for hydrogen, phenyl; C.sub.1-5 alkyl, optionally substituted by carboxy, hydroxy, phenyl or C.sub.2-5 alkoxycarbonyl; or C.sub.1-4 alkylsulfonyl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form an .alpha.,.omega.-alkylene chain containing 3-6 carbon atoms;B stands for oxygen or methylene;Y is optionally bromo-substituted vinylene or a --C.tbd.C-- group:R.sup.4 stands for hydrogen or tetrahydro-pyran-2-yl;R.sup.5 represents an alkyl group containing 5-9 carbon atoms, which can be optionally interrupted by one or more oxygen atom(s) or --CH.dbd.CH-- or --C.tbd.