Abstract: A respirator shall be improved concerning better utilization of the carbon dioxide absorber (3). To accomplish the object, a transponder (5), which contains data on the type of absorber, the period of use and the current state of consumption, is arranged at the carbon dioxide absorber (3). A transponder polling device (8) at the respirator (1) reads the data from the memory chip (6) and an updated state of consumption is calculated from data on the operation of the respirator and stored again in the memory chip (6).

Abstract: A junction box with a square housing and with at least opening and terminal strip for electric cables or lines. With the junction box, a housing arrangement can be modularly built from individual junction boxes that can be reliably connected to one another or to a base part. For attaching the junction box to a second junction box or to a base part, there are two pivotable locking elements on the housing which are movable from a first, open position into a second, locking position, and projecting ribs formed in the area of the outside corners on the housing, the locking element having a U-shape of which a U-bridge is used as an actuating clip and two U-legs, with ends which are bent down, and extend around the ribs on the housing of a second junction box or of the base part in the second, locking position.

Abstract: An electrical supply or connecting terminal with a clamping spring and a metal part, the clamping spring having a clamping leg and a contact leg, and the metal part having a conductor bar piece. The clamping leg and the conductor bar piece form a spring force clamp connection for the electrical conductor. The contact leg of the clamping spring has a recess for insertion of the electrical conductor, and an end of the clamping leg extends through the recess. The clamping spring has a retaining section which runs essentially parallel to the insertion direction of the electrical conductor and parallel to the conductor bar piece and the conductor bar piece has been inserted though the recess in a direction opposite the insertion direction of the electrical conductor, the conductor bar piece being clamped securely between the end of the clamping leg and the retaining section.

Abstract: A housing arrangement with at least two junction boxes, a base part and a cover, the junction boxes each having a square housing with a terminal strip for electrical connection of an electric cable or a line, and at least two openings for electric cables or lines. The housing arrangement can be modularly built and variably adapted to different requirements since the individual junction boxes can be mounted on top of one another turned by 0°, 90°, 180° or 270° relative to one another. The terminal strips are connectors which can be mounted in a junction box in any of four positions which are turned by 90° relative to one another, and the connectors of two junction boxes which are mounted on top of one another can be connected to one another with the plug part of one connector can be inserted into the socket part of the other connector.

Abstract: A junction box with a square housing and with at least opening and terminal strip for electric cables or lines. With the junction box, a housing arrangement can be modularly built from individual junction boxes that can be reliably connected to one another or to a base part. For attaching the junction box to a second junction box or to a base part, there are two pivotable locking elements on the housing which are movable from a first, open position into a second, locking position, and projecting ribs formed in the area of the outside corners on the housing, the locking element having a U-shape of which a U-bridge is used as an actuating clip and two U-legs, with ends which are bent down, and extend around the ribs on the housing of a second junction box or of the base part in the second, locking position.

Abstract: An electrical supply or connecting terminal with a clamping spring and a metal part, the clamping spring having a clamping leg and a contact leg, and the metal part having a conductor bar piece. The clamping leg and the conductor bar piece form a spring force clamp connection for the electrical conductor. The contact leg of the clamping spring has a recess for insertion of the electrical conductor, and an end of the clamping leg extends through the recess. The clamping spring has a retaining section which runs essentially parallel to the insertion direction of the electrical conductor and parallel to the conductor bar piece and the conductor bar piece has been inserted though the recess in a direction opposite the insertion direction of the electrical conductor, the conductor bar piece being clamped securely between the end of the clamping leg and the retaining section.

Abstract: A method of treating Restless Leg Syndrome, includes administering to a subject an iron complex having an iron release rate greater than IDI. The iron release rate is determined at a concentration of at least 2,000 ?g/dl.

Abstract: A rapid method for assessing the bioequivalence of iron in iron-supplement formulations, particularly iron-sucrose formulations is described, which is based upon the kinetics of reduction of iron (III) to iron (II) in a sample of the formulation. Quality control methods and associated kits also are described.

Abstract: A rapid method for assessing the bioequivalence of iron in iron-supplement formulations, particularly iron-sucrose formulations is described, which is based upon the kinetics of reduction of iron (III) to iron (II) in a sample of the formulation. Quality control methods and associated kits also are described.

Abstract: A method of treating Restless Leg Syndrome, includes administering to a subject an iron complex having an iron release rate greater than IDI. The iron release rate is determined at a concentration of at least 2,000 &mgr;g/dl.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermally stable, weather-resistant polyamide moulding compositions containing as stabiliser, a mixture of a copper halide, one or more halogen compounds and hypophosphorous acid or an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt of this acid, wherein the individual components of the stabiliser mixture are added in an amount such that the molar amount of halogen contained in the moulding composition is greater than or equal to six times the molar amount of and less than or equal to fifteen times the molar amount of copper contained in the moulding composition and the molar amount of phosphorus is greater than or equal to the molar amount of and less than or equal to ten times the molar amount of copper contained in the moulding composition.

Abstract: A rapid method for assessing the bioequivalence of iron in iron-supplement formulations, particularly iron-sucrose formulations is described, which is based upon the kinetics of reduction of iron (III) to iron (II) in a sample of the formulation. Quality control methods and associated kits also are described.

Abstract: A cable terminal or joint connection for making electrically conductive connection of a multi-core cable to an electrical device or to another multi-core cable, including a cable terminal component having a union nut and a wire receiving and guide part and including a device terminal component having a clamping and terminal unit which is provided with insulation piercing connecting devices and with terminal elements, and having a sleeve-shaped terminal body which is provided with an outside thread corresponding to the inside thread of the union nut. When the wire receiving and guide part is assembled with the union nut, the wire receiving and guide part is axially fixed via at least one slotted elastic locking ring in the union nut and the wire receiving and guide part is able to turn while in the axially fixed position relative to the union nut. Additionally, loss of the locking ring prior to assembly is prevented by fabricating the locking ring in one piece with the wire receiving and guide part.

Abstract: A cable terminal or joint connection for making electrically conductive connection of a multi-core cable to an electrical device or to another multi-core cable, including a cable terminal component having a union nut and a wire receiving and guide part and including a device terminal component having a clamping and terminal unit which is provided with insulation piercing connecting devices and with terminal elements, and having a sleeve-shaped terminal body which is provided with an outside thread corresponding to the inside thread of the union nut. When the wire receiving and guide part is assembled with the union nut, the wire receiving and guide part is axially fixed via at least one slotted elastic locking ring in the union nut and the wire receiving and guide part is able to turn while in the axially fixed position relative to the union nut. Additionally, loss of the locking ring prior to assembly is prevented by fabricating the locking ring in one piece with the wire receiving and guide part.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermally stable, weather-resistant polyamide moulding compositions containing, as stabiliser, a mixture of a copper halide, one or more halogen compounds and hypophosphorous acid or an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt of this acid, wherein the individual components of the stabiliser mixture are added in an amount such that the molar amount of halogen contained in the moulding composition is greater than or equal to six times the molar amount of and less than or equal to fifteen times the molar amount of copper contained in the moulding composition and the molar amount of phosphorus is greater than or equal to the molar amount of and less than or equal to ten times the molar amount of copper contained in the moulding composition.

Abstract: A cable terminal or joint for electrically conductive connection of a preferably multi-core cable to an electrical device, or for electrically conductive connection of two preferably multi-core cables, with one cable terminal component (2) and with a device terminal component (3), or with a first cable joint component and a second cable joint component, the cable terminal component (2) and the first cable joint component or the device terminal component (3) or the second cable joint component including a union nut (4), a wire receiving and guide part (5) which has a plurality of wire guide channels, a clamping and terminal unit (6) which is provided with insulation piercing connecting devices and with terminal elements, and a sleeve-like terminal body (9) or connecting body which is provided with an outside thread (8) which corresponds to the inside thread (7) of the union nut (4), the wire ends which are to be squeezed by the insulation piercing connecting devices or which are to make contact with the insula

Abstract: Bioresorbable pin systems useful for the reduction of bone fragments and for fixing bioresorbable membranes to a bone are provided, particularly pins having a detachable handle and a pre-fabricated hole in the handle through which a tether may be threaded to facilitate removal of the handle once it has been detached from the pin.

Abstract: A cable connector includes a housing which supports terminal contacts which have insulation piercing devices. An insulating part can be inserted coaxially into the housing and the housing includes recesses which receive the insulation piercing devices of the terminal contacts. A union nut which can be threaded onto the housing drives the insulating part and serves to fasten and seal the entire cable connector.

Abstract: Ferric oxyhydroxide-dextran compositions for treating iron deficiency having ellipsoidal particles with a preferred molecular weight range of about 250,000 to 300,000 daltons.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyamide molding compounds with increased viscosity, high thermal stability and favorable mechanical properties, to a process for their production and to their use.