Abstract: A method for shaping a glass sheet having a thickness Ev by applying and adhering a layer of a first material that can be subjected to traction onto a first surface of the glass sheet. The layer has a thickness E1. Either the neutral fiber of the complex moves across into the layer of the first material, the glass being then completely under compression; or the neutral fiber moves towards the first material but remains in the glass sheet, the surface of the glass being then subjected to a level of traction lower than the failure value. The complex comprising the glass sheet coated with the first layer of material is deformed, such that it is close to the final shape and the glass is mainly under compression. A stabilizing element B is applied and adhered or attached onto the complex A and of dimensionally stabilizing the final shape.

Abstract: The present invention provides an assembly that can be retrofitted to a shelving system to wer or provide data to electrical or electronic components (20) mounted on shelves (18). The assembly comprises a cartridge (4) including a longitudinal channel section having at least a partially open interior with at least one opening thereto, and at least one conducting insert (6) located in and extending along the open interior of the channel section; and a conducting strip element (16) which is configured at one end for introduction into the interior of the channel through the at least one opening to make a conducting contact with the conducting insert, and which is configured at its other end for connection to an electrical or electronic component (20).

Abstract: A method of managing trailer-truck unloading services fees in a conduction of goods market with a large-scale buyer comprises establishing a service-provider which subscribes customers from predominantly among a seller community. The service-provider is designed to negotiate terms with the unloading service regarding fees for trailer-truck unloading and product sorting at the receiving dock of the buyer's warehouse.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shelving system in which a least one shelf (g) is supported by at least two support members (c) period. An electrical component (e.g. a lamp (a), a display, a speaker, etc.) is mounted on the shelf or a support member. One preferably both) of the support members is arranged to provided two discrete electrically conducive paths (b) at least one of which is electrically connected to the electrical component to form part of an electrical circuit to power the electrical component.