Abstract: The invention is directed to an improved spacer (1) with at least one centre part (2) and at least one lateral part (3) comprising at least two different materials. The at least one lateral part serves as a load transfer and distribution mean between one of a tip or a heel of a snowboard boot (40) and a snowboard (20).

Abstract: A snowboard binding (1) including a base plate (2) and a structure (3) for fastening a snowboard boot. The snowboard binding is provided with at least one load introducing structure(7, 8). The angle, arrangement, and direction of the at least one load introducing structure, in relation to the base plate, is adjustable in an essentially independent manner. The at least one load introducing structure (7, 8) transfers forces between a snowboard boot and a snowboard.

Abstract: A spacer for a snowboard that is compatible with several bindings and snowboards, and that absorbs and dampens shocks and vibrations as they occur while riding a snowboard. The spacer provides a simplified mounting mechanism to connect different bindings with a snowboard without negative loads and forces influencing the snowboard. The spacer has at least one central part and at least one lateral part, which includes a dual density material construction for shock absorption and dampening. The central part has a fixing device to provide a direct or indirect mechanical connection between a binding and a snowboard. The fixing device is preferably connectable with different binding types available on the market. The at least one lateral part is preferably affixed to the central part and serves to transfer load between one of a tip or a heel of a snowboard boot and a snowboard.

Abstract: A spacer for snowboards which, in the region between the snowboard boot (22) and the snowboard (20), in addition to the snowboard binding (21), provides a non-positive connection between the snowboard boot (22) and the snowboard (20) and contributes to enlarging of the bearing surface(s) (4.1, 4.2).

Abstract: Process for preparing film strips for subsequent orders, the film strips belonging to a customer order. Each film strip includes a number of numbered masters which are fed into a preparation station. There, they are glued to a carrier belt and coiled into a film roll, which can be used at subsequent processing stations. Customer-specific order data regarding the desired number of copies of specific masters and, where applicable, the desired copy format, are entered via an input unit in the preparation station and stored onto a carrier medium which is compatible with the subsequent processing stations. In the process, the customer-specific order data are entered before the film strips are fed in.

Abstract: Process for preparing film strips for subsequent orders, the film strips belonging to a customer order. Each film strip includes a number of numbered masters which are fed into a preparation station. There, they are glued to a carrier belt and coiled into a film roll, which can be used at subsequent processing stations. Customer-specific order data regarding the desired number of copies of specific masters and, where applicable, the desired copy format, are entered via an input unit in the preparation station and stored onto a carrier medium which is compatible with the subsequent processing stations. In the process, the customer-specific order data are entered before the film strips are fed in.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for processing strips of a photographic tape material whose surface is at least partially coated with, for example, an emulsion. In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes means for determining the position of the side of the strip with the coated surface. In a first case, in which the side with the coated surface is in a desired position, a switch guides the unmodified strip onward for further processing. In a second case, in which the side with the coated surface is not in the desired position, the switch automatically guides the strip into a turning device before the strip is further processed.

Abstract: A photographic printing machine for copying originals on sheet-like copy material having a storage reservoir for the copy material, and a feed mechanism which transports the copy material from the storage reservoir to an imaging unit in which the originals are copied onto the sheet-like copy material. The storage reservoir has numerous cassettes, the cassette openings of which are positioned side by side along a direction perpendicular to the transport direction of the copy material. The feed mechanism has a carriage that can move along the direction perpendicular to the transport direction of the copy material, for transporting the copy material from the respective cassette opening to the imaging unit.