Abstract: A cosmetic container comprising an extruded metal sleeve and at least one plastics part inserted in the sleeve. The plastics part may take the form of a plastics end and/or an insert to ensure smooth engagement between the parts of the container. The extruded sleeve is manufactured by forming a long extruded tube of the required diameter and then cutting it into lengths to produce a plurality of metal sleeves.

Abstract: Process for the production of dairy products comprising at least one ultrafiltration (1) and maturation (2) stage, is characterized in that it comprises at least one stage for placing the said product under pressure downstream of a homogenization stage (4), followed by at least one distribution stage which makes it possible to obtain the passage of the product from a liquid phase to a solid phase, and then at least one expansion (16) or decompression stage for the forming, and finally, at least one stage for cutting the said solid product into portions.

Abstract: A spacer clip allows sheet products such as panes of glass to be handled and transported. The upper part (2) of the spacer clip, which rests on at least one part of the edge face of a sheet product, is in contact with at least one other spacer clip positioned on a sheet product next to the product. Contact between the upper part (2) of the clip and the upper part (2) of each of the other neighboring spacer clips is along a generatrix (15).