Abstract: A process for the extrusion of a composition from an extruder, which composition is suitable for use in a food product, is disclosed. The process provides a composition which is comprised of a hydrophilicized carrier and surface-active compound which is extruded. The process describes adding the surface-active compound after the carrier is hydrophilicized.

Abstract: The present application relates to a copper oxide nanocrystal with a cupric oxide (CuO) shell surrounding a cuprous oxide (Cu2O) core. The copper oxide core/shell nanocrystals may be used as photo-absorbers in photovoltaic cells. The copper oxide core/shell nanocrystals form a p-type semiconductor layer that coats and fills the interstitial gaps of the n-type semiconductor mesoporous structure in a photovoltaic cell. The n-type semiconductor layer may include, for example, titanium dioxide (TiO2) particles.

Abstract: A process for the extrusion of a composition from an extruder, which composition is suitable for use in a food product, is disclosed. The process provides a composition which is comprised of a hydrophilicized carrier and surface-active compound which is extruded. The process describes adding the surface-active compound after the carrier is hydrophilicized.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of conjugated linoleic acid, in which (a) linoleic acid lower alkyl esters containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms in a linear or branched alkyl chain are isomerized in the presence of alkali metal alcoholates, (b) the then conjugated linoleic acids are released from the ester after saponification, and (c) the free linoleic acids are subjected to crystallization. The crystallization step of said method provides a cost-effective option for producing conjugated linoleic acids with a high purity and excellent storage stability, in particular in low temperatures.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for counterfeit-proof of documents bearing a picture. The picture is transferred into a digital image file or present as a digital image file into which a binary form secret image present is incorporated. The digital image file is divided into cells of a number equaling a number of pixels of the secret image. A parameter function allocates a binary output value to each cell on the basis of parameter values, which describe each image point, in such a manner that the bivalent output value of all the cells yields a bivalent position matrix, by the parameter values of the image points of the individual cells being modified with the aid of an optimizing process in such a manner that, first, the changes made to the image file of the picture of the document result in no visually perceivable changes and, second, the result of applying the parameter function to the individual cells yields a bivalent position matrix which corresponds to the binary values of the secret image.

Abstract: A roof arrangement for a roof aperture of a motor vehicle having at least two roof sections which are mounted in a common guide to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. At least the foremost roof section relative to the direction of travel of the motor vehicle is assigned means for blocking this roof section in the guide, the blocking taking place as a function of a deceleration of the motor vehicle caused by a vehicle impact.

Abstract: A visual display device is provided for delivering a generated image, preferably combinable with environment light, to the eye of a user. The device is lightweight and compact but yields a high quality image. In one embodiment, a shroud protects from stray light and holds optical elements in desired alignment. In one embodiment an image generator is masked by at least two masks to provide for a high quality image without waste. In one embodiment, a removably mounted shield or activatable device and convert the apparatus from a see-through device to an immersion device and back again. In one embodiment, the device can be comfortably mounted to the user's head while still allowing for use of conventional eyeglasses. A tracker for outputting an indication of the orientation, attitude and/or position of a head-mounted display (HMD) may be provided.

Abstract: A vehicle roof for a motor vehicle has a roof part which can be moved in the longitudinal direction and can be adjusted between a closed position which closes a roof opening in the motor vehicle and an open position which releases the roof opening. Furthermore, a driving motor is provided which drives, via at least one driving pinion, two driving cables which adjust the roof part and are guided along both sides of the roof 15 opening. In order to provide a drive for a vehicle roof the drive has good operational reliability and provides sufficiently high power, yet at the same time being of small construction. Each driving cable is assigned a respective motor-operated driving pinion.

Abstract: A roof arrangement for a roof aperture of a motor vehicle. The roof arrangement has at least one roof section which is mounted on a guide to move in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The at least one roof section is connected to a fixing device which secures the roof section by a positive and/or non-positive fitting relative to the guide in the event of a vehicle deceleration caused by a collision.

Abstract: A process for making synthetic triglycerides involving: (a) providing a reaction component selected from the group consisting of glycerol, a triglyceride, and mixtures thereof; (b) providing a fatty acid mixture containing at least 50% by weight, based on the weight of the fatty acid mixture, of conjugated linoleic acid; (c) providing an inert gas atmosphere; (d) combining the reaction component with the fatty acid mixture, in the inert atmosphere, to form a reaction mixture; and (e) heating the reaction mixture to a temperature of from 180 to 240° C., at a heating rate of from 0.5 to 3 K per minute, thus forming the synthetic triglyceride.

Abstract: A visual display device is provided for delivering a generated image, preferably combinable with environment light, to the eye of a user. The device is lightweight and compact but yields a high quality image. In one embodiment, a color shutter provides a high-density color image. In one embodiment, a shroud protects from stray light and holds optical elements in desired alignment. In one embodiment an image generator is masked by at least two masks to provide for a high quality image without waste. In one embodiment, a removably mounted shield or activatable device can convert the apparatus from a see-through device to an immersion device and back again. In one embodiment, the device can be comfortably mounted to the user's head while still allowing for use of conventional eyeglasses. In one embodiment various controls, such as a mute button, volume control and the like can be provided, such as by mounting on the head-mounted display device.

Abstract: A visual display device is provided for delivering a generated image, preferably combinable with environment light, to the eye of a user. Light from an image generator such as a CRT, LED or LCD is reflected from a fold mirror away from a user's eye towards a combiner. The image is reflected from the combiner and magnified, optionally combined with light from the environment and passes back through the fold mirror towards the eye of the user. In one embodiment, an optical element such as a meniscus lens or PCX lens is used to present the user with a substantially flat focal field and/or a Fresnel lens or diffractive optical element is used to aim rays from the image to the field curvature corrective lens in order to maintain maximum contrast.

Abstract: A slatted sunroof for a motor vehicle has slats that are lifted and spaced apart at intervals from one another when the roof is open, and in particular are pushed against one another so that their spacing is reduced by contrast with their closed position. A roof liner that is deformable extends, at least when the roof is closed, in an area located below the slats. Fasteners are provided that hold the roof liner against the slats at locations that are regularly spaced and produce an orderly pattern when the roof is opened, especially in the displacement direction of the slats. The sunroof is designed in such fashion that undesired folding of the roof liner because of different degrees of thermal expansion of the roof liner and the slats is prevented.

Abstract: A visual display device is provided for delivering a generated image, preferably combinable with environment light, to the eye of a user. The device is lightweight and compact but yields a high quality image. In one embodiment, a shroud protects from stray light and holds optical elements in desired alignment. In one embodiment an image generator is masked by at least two masks to provide for a high quality image without waste. In one embodiment, a removably mounted shield or activatable device and convert the apparatus from a see-through device to an immersion device and back again. In one embodiment, the device can be comfortably mounted to the user's head while still allowing for use of conventional eyeglasses. A tracker for outputting an indication of the orientation, attitude and/or position of a head-mounted display (HMD) may be provided.

Abstract: A visual display device is provided for delivering a generated image, preferably combinable with environment light, to the eye of a user. Light from an image generator such as a CRT, LED or LCD is reflected from a fold mirror away from a user's eye towards a combiner. The image is reflected from the combiner and magnified, optionally combined with light from the environment and passes back through the fold mirror towards the eye of the user. In one embodiment, an optical element such as a meniscus lens or PCX lens is used to present the user with a substantially flat focal field and/or a Fresnel lens or diffractive optical element is used to aim rays from the image to the field curvature corrective lens in order to maintain maximum contrast.

Abstract: A visual display device is provided for delivering a generated image, preferably combinable with environment light, to the eye of a user. The device is lightweight and compact but yields a high quality image. In one embodiment, a color shutter provides a high-density color image. In one embodiment, a shroud protects from stray light and holds optical elements in desired alignment. In one embodiment an image generator is masked by at least two masks to provide for a high quality image without waste. In one embodiment, a removably mounted shield or activatable device can convert the apparatus from a see-through device to an immersion device and back again. In one embodiment, the device can be comfortably mounted to the user's head while still allowing for use of conventional eyeglasses. In one embodiment various controls, such as a mute button, volume control and the like can be provided, such as by mounting on the head-mounted display device.

Abstract: An elastic seal is provided in the region of the abutment edges of adjacent roof parts. The elastic seal is arranged on a water-discharge channel of a rear roof part and exhibits an integral, elastically compliant sealing section which, by means of an abutment edge of the movable roof part, depending on an opening or a closing movement of said roof part, can be moved between a relieved rest position, in which it forms a splash guard and is opened out upwards, and a loaded position, in which it covers over the water discharge means in a sealing manner. The roof parts are part of a lamella roof of a passenger car.

Abstract: A lamella roof for a motor vehicle is provided with each lamella roof part exhibiting securing catches which extend essentially over the width of the roof cutout and engage behind corresponding securing catches of the respectively adjacent lamella roof parts in the event of the lamella assembly being deformed by force.