Abstract: A toy construction system comprising a plurality of construction elements including one or more function construction elements for performing corresponding functions and including control connection means for communicating with one or more other construction elements; a data processing system providing a programming environment for generating one or more logic commands for controlling the one or more function elements; and an interface construction element comprising first connection means for providing a data-flow connection with the data processing system and for receiving said logic command from the data processing system, a processing unit adapted to convert said logic command into a control signal for controlling a function of said at least one function construction element, and second connection means for providing a control connection with the at least one function construction element via the control connection means of the function construction element, and for outputting the control signal.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a computerized method facilitates invoicing for transactions in a network-based transaction system. The method includes identifying a plurality of transactions to which a first entity is a party, identifying first and second transactions from the plurality of transactions that satisfy combinable criteria relating to combining transactions into a single invoice, and providing to the first entity an indication of the combinability of transactions of the first and second transactions into the single invoice. The method can also be implemented on a machine readable medium.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a combination of transactions, established utilizing a network-based marketplace, is facilitated on a single invoice to be issued by a first party. A rule, specified by the first party, for an automated calculation of charges in connection with invoices issued by the first party is identified. This rule is then dynamically invoked to calculate a charge for the plurality of transactions included in the single invoice to be issued by the first party.

Abstract: A method to facilitate invoicing for transactions established utilizing a network-based transaction system includes supporting establishment of transactions between a plurality of entities in the network-based transaction system, and identifying as part of an invoice generation process, a plurality of transactions to which a first entity is a party. The method further includes identifying first and second transactions from the plurality of transactions that satisfy combinable criteria, and generating an invoice for at least the first and second transactions that satisfy the combinable criteria. The method can also be implemented in a system and on a machine-readable medium.

Abstract: A system to facilitate invoicing for transactions established utilizing a network-based transaction system includes a server to support establishment of transactions between a plurality of entities. The system also includes a server to identify a plurality of transactions to which a first entity is a party, to identify first and second transactions that satisfy combinable criteria, and to provide to the first entity an indication of combinability of the first and second transactions that satisfy combinable criteria. A process to facilitate invoicing and a machine-readable medium that includes instructions to facilitate invoicing are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a moisture resistant or moisture tolerant wafer which retains its crispy texture when exposed to moisture.

Abstract: A showerhead produces a wide, sheet-like flow when connected to a water source. Overflow slots guide water from a reservoir and over a spillway guarded by side-dams. A small drainage hole in the reservoir allows drainage and prevents growth of mold within the reservoir. A removable cap on the reservoir allows for insertion of aroma generating material and other water additives for dissolution in the water issuing from the showerhead. A ball swivel connector aerator restrict the flow of water into the reservoir and allow the showerhead to be attached to any compatible water output pipe.

Abstract: A Venetian blind (1) with at least two vertically expanding ladder members (3). Each ladder member (3) comprises at least one vertical member (4), which by means of a plurality of vertically spaced ladder rungs (5, 11) is connected to at least one other vertical member (4). The Venetian blind further comprises a plurality of horizontally arranged cross slats (6) each being supported on each of the ladder members (3) by at least one of the ladder rungs (5) between the two vertical members (4). Each of the at least two ladder members (3) is carried in at least one of their ladder rungs (5, 11) by at least one carrier member.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a non-destructive method and apparatus for measuring the 3D topography of a sample having periodic microstructure deposited onto the surface, or deposited onto a film, or buried into the film or sample. In particular, the present invention relates to an optical system and method utilizing polarized light beam, diffracted from the repeated structure, to measure its spatial geometry giving parameters such as profile height, profile widths, sidewall angles, and arbitrary profile shape. The optical system employs a broadband or semi-monochromatic light source to produce a light beam that is polarized and focused onto the periodic structure being measured. The focused beam consists of a whole range of illumination angles that is provided to the structure simultaneously. Transmitted or reflected diffracted light generated by the interaction of the light with the periodic structure is collected by an imaging detector system.

Abstract: Use of more exotic laying patterns in connection with establishing paving stones of concrete blocks for e.g. paving on yards, are not widely used for cost reasons, as the automated laying machines laying the said paving stones in large surfaces at a time require the stones to be delivered in palletised formats which are handled by machine. The only way in which the said stereotype formats can be laid by machine is, if the paving stones are supplied manually, patterned layers on pallets. There is thus indicated a method for automatic sorting of paving stones (2) of different size from bulk condition to e.g. patterned laid palletisable layers in a standard out format, as the stones (2) after being guided into a row (3) are registered by size by a vision based system and guided into arraying lanes (34) from where these may selectively be dispensed in the preferred laying patterns in the said out formats (22).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an isomerisation method of vitamin D analogues, such as compounds useful for the synthesis of calcipotriol, and to and to the use of a flow-through photoreactor or continuous flow photoreactor reactor for making said vitamin D analogues. The present invention relates further to the use of intermediates produced with said method for making calcipotriol or calcipotriol monohydrate, or pharmaceutical formulations thereof.

Abstract: A wind turbine (1) has a base (5) divided into at least three ballast tanks (12). A vessel (7) has means for displacing the wind turbine between a loading space (25) and an unloading position (26). At its unloading position the vessel has winches (11) with at least three flexible lines (10) that can be connected with horizontally distanced lifting points (23) on the wind turbine base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel methods for the preparation of intermediates which are useful in the synthesis of cacipotriol. The present invention relates further to the use of intermediates produced with said methods for making calcipotriol or calcipotriol monohydrate.

Abstract: The invention concerns a valve arrangement for controlling a hydraulic drive, the supply to and the outflow from the hydraulic drive being separately controllable. It is endeavoured to realise separate controls of the speed and the hydraulic pressure of the hydraulic drive. For this purpose, a pump pipe is connected with a first control valve, the first control valve is connected through a pipe with a first working connection and a second working connection of the hydraulic drive, and the first working connection is connected with a second control valve and the second working connection is connected with a third control valve, the second control valve and the third control valve opening into a tank (T).

Abstract: The present invention pertains to novel cocoa polypeptides having a molecular weight of about 10 and 14 kDa and being derived from a 69 kDa precursor. In particular, the present invention relates to the production of the polypeptides via recombinant means and the use of the polypeptides or fragments thereof for the production of cocoa/chocolate flavor.

Abstract: The invention concerns a valve arrangement for controlling a hydraulic drive, the supply and the outflow of the hydraulic drive being separately controllable. It is endeavoured to improve the valve arrangement in such a manner that it is intrinsically tight, at the same time having a relatively simple design. For this purpose, a pump pipe and a tank pipe are connected with a first control valve, the first control valve being connected by separate pipes with a second control valve and a third control valve connected in parallel with the second control valve, the second control valve being connected with a first working connection of the hydraulic drive and the third control valve being connected with a second working connection of the hydraulic drive, backflow preventers for preventing the flow from the hydraulic drive in the direction of the tank being connected in parallel with the second control valve and/or the third control valve.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a non-destructive method and apparatus for measuring the 3D topography of a sample having periodic microstructure deposited onto the surface, or deposited onto a film, or buried into the film or sample. In particular, the present invention relates to an optical system and method utilizing polarized light beam, diffracted from the repeated structure, to measure its spatial geometry giving parameters such as profile height, profile widths, sidewall angles, and arbitrary profile shape. The optical system employs a broadband or semi-monochromatic light source to produce a light beam that is polarized and focused onto the periodic structure being measured. The focused beam consists of a whole range of illumination angles that is provided to the structure simultaneously. Transmitted or reflected diffracted light generated by the interaction of the light with the periodic structure is collected by an imaging detector system.

Abstract: The invention concerns a valve arrangement for controlling a hydraulic drive having a first working connection (A) and a second working connection (B), and being connectable with or separable from a pressure source (P), the supply and the outflow of the hydraulic drive being separately controllable. It is endeavoured to improve the energetic efficiency of the valve arrangement. For this purpose, the first working connection (A) is connected with a first control valve and the second working connection (B) is connected with a second control valve, the first and the second control valves being connected with each other and with a third control valve, which is connected with a tank.

Abstract: In connection with casting concrete blocks with cavities, e.g. foundation blocks, perforated blocks and elements with cavities, a moulding equipment including a bottom part (4) with casting cells with pendant core members (8) bolted on corresponding to the shape of the concrete block, and a top part (14) which have pressing plates (20) projecting downwards on support rods (18) and substantially corresponding to the shape of the casting cells, and so that the pressing plates (20) by stripping the items by vertical displacement of the bottom part (4) are passed down through the casting cells (6). By the invention is indicated a bottom part (4) that include means in the form of core members (8) bolted on, forming the defined cavities in the finished block/element.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to specific peptides obtainable from cocoa beans and giving rise to a particular and distinct savor when subjected to a Maillard reaction with reducing sugars. In particular, the present invention pertains to the use of one or more of these specific peptides for the preparation of a chocolate flavor, specifically a cocoa and a caramel flavor, a floral or specifically, a bonbon flavor, a bready flavor, a roasted flavor or a meat flavor.