Abstract: The invention relates to an operating table column (10) for an operating table (100), said operating table column comprising a basic body (12) and a column head (14) to which a patient support (103) may be connected. Further, the operating table column (10) comprises a first linear actuator (20) and a second linear actuator (22) which are independently adjustable for changing the position of the column head (14) relative to the basic body (12). The first linear actuator (20) and the second linear actuator (22) each are oriented and arranged so as to perform an actuating motion in vertical direction when activated. The first linear actuator (20) is mechanically connected to the column head (14) via a first connecting area (30), and the second linear actuator (22) is mechanically connected to the column head (14) via a second connecting area (32).

Abstract: The invention relates to an operating table base (16) for an operating table (10), comprising at least two extractable transport rollers (32a, 34a). The operating table (10) rests on at least one support element of the operating table (10) in the retracted state of the transport rollers (32a, 34a). The operating table (10) is movable on the transport rollers (32a, 34a) in the extracted state of the transport rollers (32a, 34a). The operating table base (16) further has a first mechanical adjusting unit (40) by means of which the state of the first transport roller (32a) is changeable at least from the retracted state into the extracted state, as well as a second mechanical adjusting unit (42) by means of which the state of the second transport roller (34a) is changeable at least from the retracted state into the extracted state.

Abstract: A device for height adjustment of an operating table (10), including a lifting carriage (40) which is movable relative to a chassis (38) of the operating table (10), including a primary guide (32, 33) having a first longitudinal axis (L1) about which the lifting carriage (40) is rotatable, including a secondary guide (34a) having a second longitudinal axis (L2), and including a guide means (36) which is connected to the chassis (38) of the operating table (10) and which has a contact area in which the guide means (36) contacts the secondary guide (34a) in a contact area of the secondary guide (34a).

Abstract: The present invention describes new pyrrolo pyrimidine derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which appear to interact with Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk). Accordingly, the novel pyrrolo pyrimidines may be effective in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, inflammatory diseases, allergic diseases, airway diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), transplant rejection, cancers e.g. of hematopoietic origin or solid tumors.

Abstract: An operating table column has a column part a head part, and a plurality of actuating drives that each comprise a first element and a second element that can be linearly adjusted relative to this first element and that acts upon the head part. The first element of a first actuating drive is connected to the column part, while the head part is pivotably connected to the second element of the first actuating drive. The first element of a second actuating drive is pivotably connected to the column part, whereby, the head part is pivotably connected to the second element of the second actuating drive. The first element of a third actuating drive is connected at a distance from the head part to the second element of the first actuating drive and the second element of the third actuating drive is connected to the head part via respective universal joints.

Abstract: In a support for holding and positioning a utility load in space having a base (10) and an elongated supporting arm (12) which between its longitudinal ends is swingably supported on the base (10) for swinging moment about a vertical first axis (24) and about a horizontal second axis (30) which intersects the vertical first axis (24), the supporting arm (12) carrying on one side of the second axis the utility load and on the other side of the second axis carrying a counterweight compensating for the utility load, the utility load being arranged on a first connector arm (14) which is pivotally supported at one end of the supporting arm (12) for moment about a third axis (36), the counterweight (18) being arranged on a second connector arm which is swingably supported on the other end of the supporting arm (12) for movement about a fourth axis (38), the third and fourth axis being parallel to one another, the spacing (Ln) between the engagement point (N) of the utility load and the first connector arm (14) and

Abstract: An operating table column has a column part a head part, and a plurality of actuating drives that each comprise a first element and a second element that can be linearly adjusted relative to this first element and that acts upon the head part. The first element of a first actuating drive is connected to the column part, while the head part is pivotably connected to the second element of the first actuating drive. The first element of a second actuating drive is pivotably connected to the column part, whereby, the head part is pivotably connected to the second element of the second actuating drive. The first element of a third actuating drive is connected at a distance from the head part to the second element of the first actuating drive and the second element of the third actuating drive is connected to the head part via respective universal joints.

Abstract: In an extension device comprising a patient support surface and an extension beam (16) that can be connected on its one end via an interface (14) to the patient support surface and that has a holder for a feed rod arrangement on its other end, whereby the patient support surface has at least two longitudinal beams (10) parallel to each other that carry a pelvic support plate, the interface (14) comprises a coupling part (36) on the support surface side and comprises a coupling part (38) on the beam side and rigidly connected to the extension beam (16), whereby the coupling part (36) on the support surface side on one of the longitudinal beams (10) is supported in such a manner that it can pivot about an axis perpendicular to the pelvic support plate, and whereby the coupling part (36) on the support surface side can be locked by a locking device against a rotation about its pivot axis relative to the longitudinal beam (10), which locking device can be actuated by a remote actuation.

Abstract: In an operating table comprising a table column (10) with a column foot (14) and with a column head (16) and also a patient bed (12) which is connectable to the column head (16) and which is pivotable in relation to the table column (10) about at least one axis parallel to the bed plane, the column head (16) has provided on it a guide track (42) which is curved continuously about an axis of curvature and on which a saddle coupleable to the bed (12) is mounted such that it can be adjusted along the guide track (42) by means of a saddle drive.

Abstract: The present invention describes tetracyclic compounds of formula (IA) or (IB), wherein the symbols R, X, A, Y, R2, R3 and D are as defined in the specification, their use in the treatment of certain diseases, e.g. depending on MK-2 or TNF activity, and ways of manufacturing them.

Abstract: The invention relates to a piston machine (10, 40) which comprises at least a cylinder (12a, 12b) and a cylinder head (18a, 18b) closing an opening of the cylinder (12a, 12b). Further, the piston machine (10, 40) has a piston (22a, 22b) arranged, at least in part, within the cylinder (12a, 12b) and arranged movably in its longitudinal direction with the aid of a connecting rod (28a, 28b). The piston (22a, 22b) has an opening extending in its longitudinal direction, within which at least a partial area of a guiding element (30a, 30b) firmly connected to the cylinder head (18a, 18b) is arranged.

Abstract: The present invention describes tetracyclic compounds of formula (IA) or (IB), wherein the symbols R, X, A, Y, R2, R3 and D are as defined in the specification, their use in the treatment of certain diseases, e.g. depending on MK-2 or TNF activity, and ways of manufacturing them.

Abstract: In a patient bed for an operating table, comprising a plurality of bed portions (18, 32, 70, 72), of which a middle portion (18) is designed for connection to the supporting column of the operating table and which are coupled releasably to one another via interfaces (30, 68), at least one bed portion (70, 72) being adjustable in relation to an adjacent bed portion (32) in the region of an interface (68), the middle portion (18) of the bed (16) is connectable at at least one of its ends, via a first interface (30), to the one end of an intermediate portion (32) which is connectable at its other end, via a second interface (68), to a further bed portion (70, 72), the first interface (30) having two first coupling elements (34, 36) which engage positively one in the other for a rigid connection and which have transmission elements coming into contact with one another during interengagement and intended for the transmission of signals and/or energy, and the second interface (68) comprising two second coupling ele

Abstract: In a patient bed system, comprising a patient bed, a support column for supporting the bed and a trolley for transporting the bed, the bed having arranged on it first coupling elements (22) which are intended for selective connection to second or third coupling elements (24, 26) on the support column and on the trolley respectively, at least one of the coupling elements (24) located on the support-column side has provided on it at least one sensor (102) for sensing the position of a first coupling element (22) connected to the bed (18) in relation to the column-side coupling element (24), the sensor (102) taking effect when the bed is located on the trolley and the latter assumes in relation to the support column a specific position for transferring the bed onto the latter.

Abstract: In an operating table comprising a table column (10) with a column foot (14) and with a column head (16) and also a patient bed (12) which is connectable to the column head (16) and which is pivotable in relation to the table column (10) about at least one axis parallel to the bed plane, the column head (16) has provided on it a guide track (42) which is curved continuously about an axis of curvature and on which a saddle coupleable to the bed (12) is mounted such that it can be adjusted along the guide track (42) by means of a saddle drive.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug ester thereof: wherein the groups R1-R6 and A are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: In an operating table comprising a table column (10) with a column foot (14) and with a column head (16) and also a patient bed (12) which is connectable to the column head (16) and which is pivotable in relation to the table column (10) about at least one axis parallel to the bed plane, the column head (16) has provided on it a guide track (42) which is curved continuously about an axis of curvature and on which a saddle coupleable to the bed (12) is mounted such that it can be adjusted along the guide track (42) by means of a saddle drive.

Abstract: In a patient bed system, comprising a patient bed, a support column for supporting the bed and a trolley for transporting the bed, the bed having arranged on it first coupling elements (22) which are intended for selective connection to second or third coupling elements (24, 26) on the support column and on the trolley respectively, locking means (60, 62) being provided on at least one of the coupling elements, in order to lock the first coupling elements (22) alternatively to the second or third coupling elements (24, 26) when the bed is coupled to the support column or to the trolley (16), the locking means have at least one locking element (60, 62) which is arranged adjustably on one of the coupling elements (22, 24, 26) and which, in the engagement position of two coupling elements (22, 24, 26), engages into a clearance (76, 82) of the coupling element adjacent in each case, the coupling elements having formed on them control cams (88), by means of which, during the operation of transferring the bed from

Abstract: In a patient bed system, comprising a patient bed, a support column for supporting the bed and a trolley for transporting the bed, the bed having arranged on it first coupling elements (22) which are intended for selective connection to second or third coupling elements (24, 26) on the support column and on the trolley respectively, the first coupling elements (22) have in each case an outer contour (38) and a clearance (40) with an inner contour (42), the second or the third coupling elements (24, 26) being designed in each case as guide tenons which have an outer contour (58) adapted to the inner contour (42) of the clearance (40) of the first coupling elements (22) and which are intended for engagement into the clearance (40), and the third or the second coupling elements (26, 24) having in each case a clearance intended for receiving a first coupling element (22) and having an inner contour (50) adapted to the outer contour (38) of the first coupling elements (22).

Abstract: In a support for holding and positioning a utility load in space having a base (10) and an elongated supporting arm (12) which between its longitudinal ends is swingably supported on the base (10) for swinging moment about a vertical first axis (24) and about a horizontal second axis (30) which intersects the vertical first axis (24), the supporting arm (12) carrying on one side of the second axis the utility load and on the other side of the second axis carrying a counterweight compensating for the utility load, the utility load being arranged on a first connector arm (14) which is pivotally supported at one end of the supporting arm (12) for moment about a third axis (36), the counterweight (18) being arranged on a second connector arm which is swingably supported on the other end of the supporting arm (12) for movement about a fourth axis (38), the third and fourth axis being parallel to one another, the spacing (Ln) between the engagement point (N) of the utility load and the first connector arm (14) and