Abstract: The present disclosure relates to synthetic membranes for the removal, isolation or purification of substances from a liquid, comprising at least one hydrophobic and at least one hydrophilic polymer, wherein 5-40 wt.-% of particles having an average particles size of between 0.1 and 15 ?m are entrapped and wherein the membrane has a wall thickness of below 150 ?m. Further disclosed are methods for preparing such membranes in various geometries and their use for the adsorption, isolation and/or purification of substances from a liquid.

Abstract: Synthetic membranes for the removal, isolation or purification of substances from a liquid. The membranes include at least one hydrophobic polymer and at least one hydrophilic polymer. 5-40 wt.-% of particles having an average particles size of between 0.1 and 15 ?m are entrapped. The membrane has a wall thickness of below 150 ?m. Methods for preparing the membranes in various geometries, and use of the membranes for the adsorption, isolation and/or purification of substances from a liquid are explored.

Abstract: Real image data is generated by a camera in addition to positional data representing characteristics of said camera, including an indication of zoom control. A synthesized image is generated for combination with the real image and the perceived focus of the synthesized image is adjusted in response to zoom control adjustment, so as to effect a focusing difference between a portion of said real image and a portion of said synthesized image.

Abstract: A multiple-passage plug-in coupling for releasably connecting hose or pipe ends, the coupling comprising: a first coupling part, nipples on that part, a second coupling part, sleeves in the second coupling part to receive the said nipples, guide projections on one of said coupling parts, corresponding guide recesses to receive the said projections in the other one of said coupling parts, channels in the said projections and the said other coupling part, and a releasable locking member received by the said channels and serving to lock the two coupling parts together.