Abstract: The present invention relates to a covering with optoelectronic elements, which uses a cover to optimize light distribution to absorb or emit optical radiation. The cover diverts optical radiation originating from external optical sources or optoelectronic elements contained in the covering, to maximize the absorption or dispersion of the optical radiation. The optoelectronic elements absorb or emit optical radiation, which is used to generate photovoltaic energy by using photovoltaic cells or to measure radiation by means of sensors of ultraviolet, infrared or visible radiation, inter alia, or to emit optical radiation by means of light-emitting elements such as LEDs, lasers, incandescent bulbs, and fluorescent lamps, inter alia. The cover and the optoelectronic elements are supported by a base that contains securing elements.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for compacting particulate material by compression. The invention especially relates to a method for compacting particulate material, including a compression compacting method for preparing units of particulate materials. Said particulate materials to be treated can comprise, but are not limited to, cement, calcium, gypsum, mortar, combinations thereof and the like, in order to improve the packaging, storage, transport, presentation, dosage and preparation thereof, thereby benefiting the manufacturer, the distributor and the consumer. The invention reveals the possibility of applying different pressures for the compression and shaping of the compacted product into different geometrical shapes, for the packaging, storage, transport, presentation, dosage, preparation and use thereof, from the opening of the packaging to the final application.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an impact absorbing member, starting with a closed or substantially closed hollow section with a mid section and two end sections, wherein at least one the end sections is bent to form a supporting member, whereby at least one imprint is made in the part of the section to be deformed by the bending operation. The invention also relates to an improved impact absorbing member formed by a manufacturing process including bending.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an impact absorbing member, starting with a closed or substantially closed hollow section with a mid section and two end sections, wherein at least one the end sections is bent to form a supporting member, whereby at least one imprint is made in the part of the section to be deformed by the bending operation. The invention also relates to an improved impact absorbing member formed by a manufacturing process including bending.