Abstract: A plug socket (1) has a plug housing (2) with a baseplate (3). The baseplate (3) has a respective contact surface (9,10) on two opposite sides in order to seat it on a printed circuit board. A contact spring (6) has two support regions (7,8) which are curved in the shape of an arc in opposite directions and which together form the shape of an S lying on its side. The contact spring (6) permits conductor track contact both in the case of surface mounting and plug-in mounting for the plug socket (1).

Abstract: T cells of a graft recipient are stimulated in-vitro by cells of a graft donor or by cells which express dominant MHC-molecules, while they are transduced with immuno-modulatory genes using gene transfer. Following the gene transfer the transduced T cells start to express immuno-modulatory genes. The gene transfer can be accomplished using retroviruses, other viral vector systems or liposomes. Due to the chosen set-up of the experiment, which leads to the generation and expansion of allospecific T cells, the T cells migrate, after the in-vivo application, specifically into the allogeneic graft as well as into the draining lymph nodes and are then able to express the immuno-modulatory genes there. Rejection of allogeneic grafts (cells, tissues, organs) can be successfully prevented, tolerance towards allogeneic grafts can be induced and maintained.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display having a liquid crystal cell (1) has electrical heating formed by an electrically conductive heating layer (3) on a substrate (2). On opposite sides, a clamp (4) forming a busbar in each case reaches over the substrate (2) and bears on the heating layer (3) by a limb (5). For connection to the heating current source, a spring element (7) is arranged between one limb (6) of the clamp (4) and a printed circuit board (8).

Abstract: A combination instrument (1) has a front frame (2) having a cover (7) which has a plurality of recesses (4, 5) for indicating instruments or other displays. The cover (7) is covered with a decorative element which is formed as a molding (3) and around which a section (8), which is designed as an undercut, of the front frame (2) grips. To this end, the front frame (2) is produced in an injection molding process, the molding (3) being placed into the injection mold. The connection of the molding (3) to the front frame (2) can take place such that it is invisible to someone looking at it, thereby enabling an attractive, visual appearance and simultaneously reliable way of fixing it to be achieved.

Abstract: A method for electronically translating text provides an electronic language translator. Source language text is received as an input to the electronic language translator. The source language text is translated at the electronic language translator at the time of submission into one or more target language texts. A user is then provided with an option of viewing one or more of the target language texts with or without the source language texts.

Abstract: A plug socket (1) has a plug housing (2) with a baseplate (3). The baseplate (3) has a respective contact surface (9,10) on two opposite sides in order to seat it on a printed circuit board. A contact spring (6) has two support regions (7,8) which are curved in the shape of an arc in opposite directions and which together form the shape of an S lying on its side. The contact spring (6) permits conductor track contact both in the case of surface mounting and plug-in mounting for the plug socket (1).

Abstract: A built-in sink made of a plastic composite material is secured in an opening formed in cover plate having a surface for placing a downwardly facing supporting surface of the built-in sink thereon. A securing element having a main body is attached to the built-in sink. A clamping member is held on the main body for displacement in the direction transverse to the cover plate and adapted to be tightened against and supported on the cover plate. A clamping screw is held in a thread of the main body for pressing the clamping member against the cover plate, the thread of the main body being oriented transversely to the cover plate. In order to minimize the manufacturing costs, a slot extending at least approximately parallel to the cover plate is provided in an underside area of the built-in sink located opposite the circumferential surface of the cut-out opening in the cover plate.

Abstract: A combined surgical needle-suture device is disclosed in which the suture is received into a socket, or recess, formed within the blunt end of the needle, the entrance to the socket being defined by a circumferential sloping surface which terminates at its outer end in a circumferential cutting edge which provides quick and convenient suture cut-off capability when severing of the suture from the needle is desired.

Abstract: A mesh or fabric, having zero to variable stretch, is made from absorbable or partially absorbable fibers. The mesh or fabric can be either knitted or woven. The fabric is useful in surgical repair.

Abstract: An apparatus for heating samples of biological material contained individually on a plurality of fixtures contained on a centrifuge. A flash tube is located adjacent to the centrifuge to convert electrical energy from a capacitor into heat as the samples of biological material go past the flash tube. A trigger signal is used to cause the capacitor to discharge as the biological material moves past the flash tube. Circuitry is used to control the amount the capacitor is charged by using a fixed number of pulses having a controlled amplitude and to prevent charging of the capacitor when the capacitor is discharged. This causes the flash tube to accurately heat the samples of biological material to a predetermined temperature prior to analysis.

Abstract: A mesh or fabric, having zero to variable stretch, is made from absorbable or partially absorbable fibers. The mesh or fabric can be either knitted or woven. The fabric is useful in surgical repair.

Abstract: A surgical electrode consisting of an insulated stainless steel wire having surgical needles conductively affixed at one or both ends, at least one needle having a pointed end and a nonpointed end with a blind hole or flange in the nonpointed end thereof, and the blunt end of a blunt pointed pin fitted into said hole or flange and a crimp in said nonpointed end of the needle retaining said pin in said hole or flange with controlled pull-out characteristics, said pin conductively and permanently affixed at the other end to said wire, whereby said pin may be pulled out of said blind hole or flange and the blunt end of said pin used as an electrical jack for connection to a pacemaker or similar electric current generating or monitoring device. The electrodes are particularly useful as temporary heart pacer electrodes for cardiac stimulation during and after surgical operations.

Abstract: A warning light system for emergency vehicles having a pair of forward rotating lights and a pair of rear rotating lights separated by a reflector structure. A cam and plunger arrangement causes the rotating light assemblies to stop at a predetermined position to serve as end lights in a secondary mode. The rotation of the light assemblies is synchronized to produce a series of inwardly moving flashes from each end of the housing.

Abstract: The physical properties of structural surgical elements which are made from bioabsorbable materials having a glycolic ester linkage can be controlled so that the rate of strength loss and degradation in vivo is altered to achieve disintegration into fragments suitable for removal from or passage through the body without the need for waiting until the material is absorbed. This is achieved by a method of modifying the element through various chemical and/or physical treatments, preferably irradiation, or combinations thereof, with the result that bioabsorbable structural surgical elements are made more controllable in their strength loss and degradation pattern.

Abstract: This invention relates to a surgical needle comprising a point and dual cutting blades. The point is defined by a symmetrical angle of width and an angle of slope. The needle point geometry and the dual cutting blades provide a flap incision and a reduction in the tissue penetration properties.