Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel and improved process for preparing (5S)-{[2-(4-carboxyphenyl)ethyl][2-(2-{[3-chloro-4?-(trifluo-romethyl)biphenyl-4-yl]methoxy}phenyl)ethyl]amino}-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxylic acid of the formula (I) and to novel crystalline forms of it, which is i.a. the pseudopolymorphic form monohydrate I (I-M-I) or the pseudopolymorphic form monohydrate II (I-M-II), furthermore the present invention relates to a novel and selective crystallization process for preparation of the pseudopolymorphic form monohydrate I (I-M-I) or the pseudopolymorphic form monohydrate II (I-M-II), preferably monohydrate I of formula (I-M-I) and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising monohydrate I of formula (I-M-I) and to its use for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, in particular for the treatment and/or prevention of pulmonary and cardiopulmonary and cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for bleeding a hydraulic system. The bleeding device comprises a venting passage which can be closed by means of a valve arrangement. In order to simplify such a bleeding device regarding the operation thereof while preventing air from being delivered in an uncontrolled manner during the bleeding process, the valve arrangement is provided with a valve member (S) which can be lifted from a valve seat (8) of the valve arrangement counter to the force of a spring element (7) in an open position of the bleeding device while being fixed to the valve seat (8) in a closed position of the bleeding device. The invention further relates to a venting screw which encompasses such a valve arrangement according to the principle of a check valve and is to be mounted in a caliper (18).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for bleeding a hydraulic system. The bleeding device comprises a venting passage which can be closed by means of a valve arrangement. In order to simplify such a bleeding device regarding the operation thereof while preventing air from being delivered in an uncontrolled manner during the bleeding process, the valve arrangement is provided with a valve member (S) which can be lifted from a valve seat (8) of the valve arrangement counter to the force of a spring element (7) in an open position of the bleeding device while being fixed to the valve seat (8) in a closed position of the bleeding device. The invention further relates to a venting screw which encompasses such a valve arrangement according to the principle of a check valve and is to be mounted in a caliper (18).

Abstract: The invention relates to an air extractor pump for waterbeds comprising a piston (1) held with longitudinal slideability in a cylinder (4), wherein the piston (1) and the cylinder (4) each are equipped at their back ends as seen in insertion direction (3?) with a valve flap (9, 17) closeably covering a through-bore (33) each, wherein the front end of the piston (1) as seen in insertion direction (3?) is equipped with a discharge bore (5), and wherein at the back end of the cylinder (4) as seen in insertion direction (3?), a thread (32) is provided wherewith it can be screwed onto a correlated screw neck (12) of a filler neck (10) of a waterbed, wherein the valve flaps (9, 17) are attached in the area of separately constructed valve cases (15, 16), wherein the piston-side valve case (16), as well as the cylinder-side valve case (15) are each equipped with a plug-in piece (19, 24) engaging with the plug-in receptacles (29, 30) of the piston (1) or the cylinder (4), respectively, in a correlated, sealed snap-in

Abstract: A locking mechanism on a container (1) or a holding device (28), having two interlockable parts (33, 21, 26), wherein one part (2, 21) forms an interlocking recess (9) and the mating part (3, 26) an interlocking tongue (6). In the opening path of the interlocking tongue, a blocking element (8) is provided, as a result of which the interlocking tongue (6) can only be set to the opening position after removing the blocking element by means of a suitable tool.

Abstract: A hanger for hanging bags wherein a card body (2) cooperates with a holding strip (11) that is connected to the card body by a film hinge (10) to define a gap between the card body and the holding strip. A means for latching the holding strip (11) to the card body (2) includes a first mechanism (9) for latching the holding strip to a fastening surface (7) of the card body (2) or a second mechanism for latching the holding strip to a side edge (14) of the card body (2).

Abstract: A locking mechanism on a container (1) or a holding device (28), having two interlockable parts (33, 21, 26), wherein one part (2, 21) forms an interlocking recess (9) and the mating part (3, 26) an interlocking tongue (6). In the opening path of the interlocking tongue, a blocking element (8) is provided, as a result of which the interlocking tongue (6) can only be set to the opening position after removing the blocking element by means of a suitable tool.

Abstract: A packaging for a cigar comprised of a hull, in whose inner space the cigar is taken up, whereby the hull can be closed off with a sealing cover. According to the invention, a cigar cutter is arranged on the sealing cover, which is joined to the sealing cover, preferably by being fashioned of the same material in one piece.

Abstract: An end cap (1) having a sidewall (7) and a front side (8). The end cap (1) includes internal ribs (2) that are inwardly directed to form a clamping receptacle for an object (10). Ribs (2) are separated from front side (8) by a space (3).

Abstract: A packaging for a cigar comprised of a hull, in whose inner space the cigar is taken up, whereby the hull can be closed off with a sealing cover. According to the invention, a cigar cutter is arranged on the sealing cover, which is joined to the sealing cover, preferably by being fashioned of the same material in one piece.

Abstract: An instrument is provided for applying light, particularly laser light, to the human or animal body. A tubular shaft is provided into which a flexible light waveguide may be inserted, where a light-emitting end of the waveguide comes to rest at a distal end portion of the tubular shaft. The distal end portion of the tubular shaft is pivotally connected with the remaining portion of the tubular shaft, so that the distal end portion may be pivoted away from the longitudinal axis of the tubular shaft. Manipulating devices are provided at the proximal end of the tubular shaft for pivoting the distal end portion. The manipulating devices include at least one movable operating element, which is directly connected to the distal end portion by means of an actuator element.

Abstract: A hanger for hanging bags wherein a card body (2) cooperates with a holding strip (11) that is connected to the card body by a film hinge (10) to define a gap between the card body and the holding strip. A means for latching the holding strip (11) to the card body (2) includes a first mechanism (9) for latching the holding strip to a fastening surface (7) of the card body (2) or a second mechanism for latching the holding strip to a side edge (14) of the card body (2).

Abstract: A holding device designed in one piece for hanging up tools is provided with a holding strap and a receiver with at least two elastically springing receiving wings spaced apart from each other, whereby on the contact surfaces of the receiving wings facing the tool, numerous elastically springing barbs are arranged. A relatively economical and lightweight holding device for tools can be made available owing to its one piece design which is nonetheless stable and reliable in holding the tool through a combination of frictional engagement and form fit. The receiving wings are preferably arranged on a receiving plate connected to a holding strap, whereby stabilizing ribs, possibly connected to the base plate, can be provided between the receiving wings. The holding device is universally applicable for all types of tools with openings located on their interior, with or without catching grooves, or for support on the outer surface of the tools.

Abstract: An elongated packing container is intended to receive tools and other objects. In order to avoid damage to these objects upon dropping and falling of the container on the ground, a cushioning arrangement is arranged at the point of the container. The cushioning arrangement lends some play in terms of elastic movement to the side walls opening out in the point of the container, when the object in the container with its mass acceleration causes force to impact on the side walls of the container. This arrangement avoids the object's penetrating the point of the container and becoming damaged.

Abstract: An element for hanging tools that have an SDS-shank wherein the hanging element includes a lug (1) and an elastically-deformable sleeve-like body (3, 30). Body (3, 30) includes at least one bulge or fold (12) that defines a clearance (20). Body (3, 30) also includes at least one protrusion (18) that engages a flute of the SDS-shank to retain the SDS-shank in body (3, 30). Clearance (20) allows body (3, 30) to deform when the SDS-shank is inserted therein.

Abstract: Apparatus for packaging and organizing elongated articles such as tools wherein a body (3) is receivable in a sheathing (2). Body (3) has a bottom mounting surface (4) with a longitudinal extension, a support element (5) parallel thereto, and a mounting surface that is vertical to these members and that holds them spaced apart from one another. The support element has boreholes (6) aligned in a line. A longitudinal wall (8) between mounting surface (4) and support element (5) is provided with projections (9) that extend into the free space between mounting surface (4) and support element (5). Projections (9) narrow the originally designed diameters of the boreholes in the free space, so that as a result of these projections, a clamping effect is exerted on articles (1) mounted standing upright on mounting surface (4).