Abstract: The suspension and sound-insulation system is intended to be used in houses or buildings. In this system, a finishing panel is attached to a rigid structure surface by a plurality of rubber cylinders each provided with an open cavity extending axially. Each cylinder is attached to the structure surface by a suspension rod provided with opposite ends, which is inserted into the cavity of the cylinder and whose opposite ends are folded so as to extend the structure surface and be fixed thereto. The finishing panel is attached to suspension bars that are attached to the cylinders by other suspension rods passing through the cavities of the cylinders. The cavities of the rubber cylinders are axially offset and the cylinders are oriented during their installation in such a manner that their cavities are closer to the structure surface and to the suspension bars. The other suspension rods are also shaped and sized to receive and support one of the suspension bars.

Abstract: This invention relates to 4-substituted-5-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanones, to the process for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing said 4-substituted-5-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanones and to the use of said 4-substituted-5-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanones for modifying the balance between bone production and bone resorption in a host animal, including man.

Abstract: This invention relates to 4-substituted-5-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanones, to the process for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing said 4-substituted-5-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanones and to the use of said 4-substituted-5-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanones for modifying the balance between bone production and bone resorption in a host animal, including man.

Abstract: There are disclosed herein the 3.beta.,14-dihydroxy-, 3.beta.,5,14-trihydroxy-, 3.beta.,12.beta.,14-trihydroxy- and 3.beta.,14,16.beta.-trihydroxy-21,23-epoxy-23-methoxy-24-nor-5.beta.,14.be ta.-chola-20,22-diene-22-carbonitriles, as well as their corresponding 3-acetates, 3-propionates and 3-butyrates and their 3-digitosides and 3.beta.-cyamarosyl-glucosides as encountered in naturally-occuring starting materials. The compounds possess useful cardiotonic activity. Also included are the corresponding 22-cyano-5.beta.-card-20(22)-enolides, useful as intermediates in the preparation of the compounds of this invention and also as cardiotonic agents.

Abstract: There are disclosed herein the 3.beta., 14-dihydroxy-,3.beta.,5,14-trihydroxy-, 3.beta.,12.beta.,14-trihydroxy- and 3.beta.,14,16.beta.-trihydroxy-21,23-epoxy-23-methoxy-24-nor-5.beta.,1 4.beta.-chola-20,22-diene-22-carbonitriles, as well as their corresponding 3-acetates, 3-propionates and 3-butyrates and their 3-digitosides and 3.beta.-cyamarosyl-glucosides as encountered in naturally-occuring starting materials. The compounds possess useful cardiotonic activity. Also included are the corresponding 22-cyano-5.beta.-card-20(22)-enolides, useful as intermediates in the preparation of the compounds of this invention and also as cardiotonic agents.