Abstract: A system allowing automatic detection of the end of winding of a cable on a winch comprises an optical detector which emits, in the direction of the cable, a light beam which illuminates a given zone through which the cable travels in the course of its winding. The detector is associated with a specific marking, strongly reflecting, positioned on a section of the cable close to its end, such that, when this section enters into the zone illuminated by the detector, it reflects the beam in the direction of the detector which detects this reflected beam and which then signals that the cable is almost at the end of winding. The detector, placed in a fixed position at a given distance from the cable, is also associated with a light waveguide interposed between the cable and the optical detector.

Abstract: A system allowing automatic detection of the end of winding of a cable on a winch comprises an optical detector which emits, in the direction of the cable, a light beam which illuminates a given zone through which the cable travels in the course of its winding. The detector is associated with a specific marking, strongly reflecting, positioned on a section of the cable close to its end, such that, when this section enters into the zone illuminated by the detector, it reflects the beam in the direction of the detector which detects this reflected beam and which then signals that the cable is almost at the end of winding. The detector, placed in a fixed position at a given distance from the cable, is also associated with a light waveguide interposed between the cable and the optical detector.

Abstract: Strontium salts of the sulphonic acids of formula (I): A-B—SO3H??(I), wherein: A represents a group selected from OH, NH2, SO3H and CO2H, B represents an arylene group or an optionally substituted linear or branched C1-C12alkylene chain wherein one or more carbon atoms of the alkylene chain may be optionally replaced by an oxygen atom, by a nitrogen atom or by an SO2 group. Medicinal products containing the same which are useful in the treatment of osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.

Abstract: Strontium salts of the sulphonic acids of formula (I): A-B—SO3H , ??(I) wherein: A represents a group selected from OH, NH2, SO3H and CO2H, B represents an arylene group or an optionally substituted linear or branched C1-C12alkylene chain wherein one or more carbon atoms of the alkylene chain may be optionally replaced by an oxygen atom, by a nitrogen atom or by an SO2 group. Medicinal products containing the same which are useful in the treatment of osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.

Abstract: A compound of general formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 represents alkyl,X represents oxygen, --CHR'-- or --CR'.dbd.,R' is chosen from hydrogen and alkyl,R.sub.2 represents optionally substituted alkyl as is defined in the description, cycloalkyl or polycycloalkyl as are defined in the description,R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or hydroxyl,Alk represents alkylene, andY is as defined in the description,and medicinal products containing the same are useful as PDE IV inhibitors.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## In which: R.sub.1 represents linear or branched (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) alkyl,X represents oxygen or sulfur,R.sub.2 represents optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, 4-(2,3-dithiacyclopent-1-yl)butyl, pyridyl or optionally substituted amino or any one of the groups as defined in the description,R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or cycloalkyl, formyl, optionally substituted phenyl, pyridyl or optionally substituted alkyl,the isomers thereof, the addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base, and medicinal compounds containing them are useful for the treatment of chronic or cellular ischemia.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## in which X, n, B and Y are as defined in the description. useful as cytokine inhibitors.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are new diosmetin compounds of formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are as defined in the description.The said compounds are useful in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency.

Abstract: A compound selected from those of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A, X, Y, Z, R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are as defined in the description.This compound or its physiologically tolerable salts may be used therapeutically as platelet anti-aggregation agent.

Abstract: New benzothiazine derivatives corresponding to the general formula I: ##STR1## in which: X represents halogen,n represents 0, 1, or 2,B represents the following formula: ##STR2## in which: R.sub.1 & R.sub.2 together with the carbons to which they are attached form a 6-carbon-atom aromatic ring which is optionally substituted by a group X' representing halogen, andY represents the radical --(SO.sub.2).sub.x --Alk--Z, x, Alk, and Z are as defined in the specification;as well as their possible stereoisomers, epimers, N-oxides and pharmaceutically-acceptable acid or base addition salts; and medicinal products containing the same, useful in the treatment of inflammatory disorders requiring an inhibitor of cytokines.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, X and Y are defined in the description.Those compounds are used therapeutically in the treatment of cancerous tumours.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## in which X, n, B and Y are as defined in the description. useful as cytokine inhibitors.

Abstract: An apparatus installed on board any maritime support for hoisting and handling loads at sea, the apparatus having at least one winch on which a cable is wound that enables the load to be raised, a gantry carrying suspension systems for the cable, and enabling the cable together with the load to be moved overboard relative to an edge of the maritime support in order to launch the load, and any fixed guidance and deflection systems close to the edge of the support and capable of receiving the cable after the launching and while the load is in use.

Abstract: The compounds are N-(unsubstituted or substituted) N'-benzylpiperazine compounds and pharmaceutically tolerable salts thereof, useful for treating neuronal disorders resulting from the dysfunctioning of oxidative metabolism.A compound disclosed is: N-ethyl N'-(2-hydroxy-3,4- dimethoxybenzyl)-piperazine and its dihydrochloride.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I): ##STR1## in which R represents: a hydrogen atom, ora radical --OR'in which R' is as defined in the description.

Abstract: Compound of general formula I: ##STR1## in which: A is a single or double bond,R.sub.1 and R.sub.3, which may be identical or different, are each a hydrogen atom, an alkoxycarbonylmethylene radical of formula --CH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 R.sub.4 (in which R.sub.4 denotes an alkyl radical having 1 to 5 carbon atoms) or a radical of formula W: ##STR2## (in which n is equal to 0 or 1 and R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7, which may be identical or different, are each a hydrogen or halogen atom, a hydroxyl radical, a trifluoromethyl radical, a lower alkyl radical containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkoxy radical containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms),R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom, an alkoxycarbonylmethylene radical of formula --CH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 R.sub.4, a radical of formula W, or a .beta.-glucose or rutinose molecule linked to the oxygen to which it is attached with a glycoside bond,on condition, however, that at least either R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 or R.sub.