A flow regulator having a regulator housing which is provided with a control device having a central body in a passage channel. Area load forecasts are accepted from load forecast engines. In some cases, the method may provide prophylactic or therapeutic treatment for a condition treatable by modulating a TLR8-mediated cellular pathway. The fluid chambers of the cylinder are connected to a shock-absorbing device in a fluid conveying manner. The transparent touch display has a transparent area for revealing the physical commodities.