Abstract: A marine system (1) comprises a structure (10) that is designed for use in a marine environment, and that includes an exterior surface (11) that is at least intermittently exposed to water during actual use of the structure (10). The marine system (1) further comprises an anti-biofouling light arrangement (20) that is arranged and configured to emit anti-biofouling light towards the exterior surface (11) of the structure (10) in order to perform art anti-biofouling action on the exterior surface (11) of the structure (10), wherein the anti-biofouling light arrangement (20) includes a polarizing device (22) that is arranged in a path of the anti-biofouling light towards the exterior surface (11) of the structure (10) and configured to only let light waves of the anti-biofouling light of a specific polarization pass through.

Abstract: A communication service is provided for establishing via a communication network a communication from a first party to a second party. The service receives from the first party data including a first identifier for identifying the first party to the service, and a second identifier for identifying the second party to the service when combined with the first identifier. The data is used as an entry to a database for determining a communication address of the second party. The service then initiates the communication between the first and second parties on the basis of the communication address determined.

Abstract: Auto zoom display system and method for user interaction with a display screen. The auto zoom display system has a display screen for displaying an image, and a viewing distance detector. The display screen and viewing distance detector are connected to a processing system, the processing system being arranged to detect a viewing distance between a user and the display screen. Furthermore, a zoom property of the displayed image is adjusted depending on the detected viewing distance.

Abstract: A network service processes an electronic data item, addressed to a user, under control of rules specified by the user. The service is configured to process the item regardless of the software application used by the supplier of the item to deliver the item.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for enabling an end-user or other type of communication party using or residing at an IP based network to on-line select and communicate to another end-user without revealing their identity. The selection of an end-user is performed by an Internet bot that is able to access a profile list comprising one or more characteristics. Also during the phase in which information is transferred between both end-user, the identity of at least one end-user is not known to the other end-user because information is first transferred to the Internet bot and then from the Internet bot to the other end-user.

Abstract: The invention concerns a medical X-ray device and a power module therefor. Power module 11 for the X-ray source comprises a substrate formed by one ceramic base plate 12. Several semiconductor devices 13 are attached to the ceramic base plate by means of lead-free solder 16. Cracks in the substrate due to the high thermal load variations are now successfully avoided thus prolonging the lifetime of the power module according to the invention. The invention also refers to a power module according to the invention intended for use in a medical X-ray apparatus.

Abstract: Mineral wool plant substrate formed of a coherent matrix of mineral wool having 99.9 to 75 wt % mineral wool and 0.1 to 25 wt % of an organic substance. Clay may be included in the matrix. The matrix may be in the form of a pellet.

Abstract: A catalyst system of the structured type is described wherein a structured support is covered with a layer of molecular sieve crystals having substantially the same orientation relative to the support surface. Also disclosed is a reactor in which the catalyst system may be disposed and a method for the selective reduction of nitrogen oxides utilizing a compound comprising a NH group.

Abstract: An automotive vehicular headlamp adjustment mechanism comprises a ball rod having a ball element disposed upon a free end thereof for connection to a vehicular headlamp housing. A threaded drive rod, having oppositely disposed threaded sections formed thereon, is rotatably journalled within a bushing member which slidably supports the ball rod for slidable movement in extension and retraction directions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition for use in a method for determining the presence or amount of an analyte in a sample comprising a labeled constituent consisting of an aqueous carbon sol which is stable in the absence of a stabilizing substance. The colloidal carbon particles have directly conjugated to their surface a binding component which specifically binds to the analyte and the resulting analyte/carbon particle complex is used as an indication of the presence or amount of analyte in the sample. The grade of carbon used satisfies the condition V>0 wherein V is a linear predictor value according to the formula V=-138.954-0.987.times.DBP+15,609.times.VC+3.994.times.PPD, wherein DBP is the dibutylphthalate adsorption in ml/100 g, as determined according to DIN 53601; VC is the volatile content in %, as determined according to DIN 53552; and PPD is the average primary particle diameter in nanometers.

Abstract: A mild aqueous liquid foam cleaning composition, specially adapted for cleaning the interiors of cars, train-wagons, ships, aircraft and buildings, is provided comprising a specific combination of surface-active agents, solubilizers, and an organic builder.

Abstract: Solvent type cleaner with quick breaking emulsion properties for cold cleaning of metal surfaces, concrete structures, brickwork etc. comprising essentially a hydrocarbon solvent and a cationic emulsifier and optionally a nonionic surfactant. The solvent type cleaners are used in cold immersion cleaning and mechanical spray cleaning.Suitable cationic emulsifiers are higher alkyl and alkenyl amines having the general formula: ##EQU1## in which R is an alkyl or alkenyl group containing 8-14 25 carbon atoms; n = 0-5; R.sup.1 is either (CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O).sub.m H with m = 0-5, or an alkyl or alkenyl group having 8-25 carbon atoms.