Abstract: A method for monitoring the integrity of a freight container along a transport route, the container having a sensor monitoring the container integrity, wherein the sensing of an event violating the container integrity is followed by event data representing the integrity violation being transmitted to an analysis center, wherein the event data is rated using predetermined criteria in respect of either a sanctioned or an unsanctioned integrity violation, and wherein opening or closing of the container is rated as a sanctioned integrity violation if an electronic authorization code representing the sanction is sent to the analysis center for the event data representing this integrity violation. Different types of opening and/or closing operations are distinguished by using authorization codes from different function groups, and the analysis center uses the type of function code to determine what type of opening operation and/or closing operation has taken, or is meant to take, place.

Abstract: A method for monitoring the integrity of a freight container along a transport route, the container having a sensor monitoring the container integrity, wherein the sensing of an event violating the container integrity is followed by event data representing the integrity violation being transmitted to an analysis center, wherein the event data is rated using predetermined criteria in respect of either a sanctioned or an unsanctioned integrity violation, and wherein opening or closing of the container is rated as a sanctioned integrity violation if an electronic authorization code representing the sanction is sent to the analysis center for the event data representing this integrity violation. Different types of opening and/or closing operations are distinguished by using authorization codes from different function groups, and the analysis center uses the type of function code to determine what type of opening operation and/or closing operation has taken, or is meant to take, place.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pivoting pin (1) for use on scaffold vertical frames (6) as a connecting element for scaffold bars and braces extending in horizontal and/or vertical direction, having a sleeve-like support (2) that may be welded on the vertical frame (6), which support on its bottom has a slot (3) extending in longitudinal direction which is larger in width than a fall bar (5) fitted with a bearing in the interior of support (2) and pivoting around a horizontal axis, which fall bar protrudes downwardly from the slot (3) when in its vertical lock position and may be pivoted out of same solely towards the welded end of the support (2) in the interior thereof to reach its horizontal open position, the pivoting angle being confined to about 90°.

Abstract: A connecting device is provided for a bearing bar consisting of a tube having such a connecting device at each of its two ends. The connecting device may be used to join horizontal and vertical scaffolding elements. The connecting device consists of a bearing head and a clamping device and is of such a design that its top edge lies in a plane with that of the tube attached thereto. In addition, the connecting device has bolts for a non-positive connection with overlying elements suspendable thereover. These constructional features of the connecting device allow the overlying elements, which have holes or eyelets to be pushed over the bolts of the bearing bar for suspending in the scaffold, to be placed close up to the post elements, so that virtually no gap between the overlying element and the post element is formed.

Abstract: A device for protecting the gas cylinder valve of a steel cylinder has a neck ring for screwing on the protective device. The protective device is in the form of a clamp collar having a protective strap which surrounds the gas cylinder valve.

Abstract: 1,3-BIS(.beta.-ETHYLHEXYL)-5-AMINO-5-METHYLHEXAHYDROPYRIMIDINE PYRIDINE-3-CARBOXYLATE(HEXETIDINE NICOTINATE), WHICH HAS GREATER BACTERIOSTATIC ACTIVITY AND LOWER TOXICITY IN COMPARISON WITH HEXETIDINE OR OTHER SALTS OF HEXETIDINE, IS PREPARED BY REACTING HEXETIDINE OR AN ACID ADDITION SALT THEREOF WITH NICOTINIC ACID IN AN ORGANIC SOLVENT.