Abstract: The present invention relates to polymeric particles comprising a biodegradable polymer, and at least one microorganism in a total concentration of at least 108 CFU/g dry weight that is stable for at least 35 weeks at 30° C. and optionally additional carriers and additives as well as to methods for producing polymeric particles and use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymeric particles comprising a biodegradable polymer, and at least one microorganism in a total concentration of at least 108 CFU/g dry weight that is stable for at least 35 weeks at 30° C. and optionally additional carriers and additives as well as to methods for producing polymeric particles and use thereof.

Abstract: A method and a device for bonding at least two sheets, is disclosed. The sheets may be joined by a groove and are connected to each other at least in one contact area in the sheet surface of the first sheet. The sheets may first be shaped whereby the first sheet may be shaped with at least one hook which forms an angle with the sheet surface and the second sheet may be shaped with at least one groove and one leg. The hook may be accommodated by the groove and the leg may be substantially parallel to the contact area of the first sheet. The shaped sheets are then bonded to each other, whereby the hook is inserted in the groove and the leg is bonded to the contact area.

Abstract: A method for the production of a component with a decorative and a face layer is provided. A decorative layer and a face layer are joined to create a composite. The composite is then bonded to a substrate in order to produce a finished component.

Abstract: A method and a device for bonding at least two sheets, is disclosed. The sheets may be joined by a groove and are connected to each other at least in one contact area in the sheet surface of the first sheet. The sheets may first be shaped whereby the first sheet may be shaped with at least one hook which forms an angle with the sheet surface and the second sheet may be shaped with at least one groove and one leg. The hook may be accommodated by the groove and the leg may be substantially parallel to the contact area of the first sheet. The shaped sheets are then bonded to each other, whereby the hook is inserted in the groove and the leg is bonded to the contact area.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to a panel for a vehicle interior. The panel includes a relatively non-deformable support having at least one shaped portion, and a relatively deformable inlay pad that can be mounted in the shaped portion. The inlay pad may be formed as a foam pad, as an air cushion and/or as a gel cushion. Aspects of the invention also relate to a method for forming a panel for a vehicle interior.

Abstract: An airbag cover, in particular for use in motor vehicles, is disclosed. In one embodiment, the airbag cover includes a molding and a visible cover of leather or leather-like material covering the molding, where at least one layer of a material that is softer than the material of the molding is disposed between the molding and the visible cover. The visible cover has a partial weakening and the transition from the weakened area to the non-weakened area is designed constant. A method for covering a molding disposed above an airbag with a partially weakened visible cover is also disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes introducing a weakened area into leather or leather-like material forming the visible cover on the side of the visible cover facing away from the visible side. The transition from the weakened area to the non-weakened is designed constant. At least one layer of a material that is softer than the material of the molding is applied on the molding.

Abstract: A motor vehicle trim element having weakened areas for an airbag deployment opening is provided. The layered construction of the trim element includes a carrier layer, a spacer layer laminated thereto and a decorative layer. A weakened area of the decorative layer is not visible from the outside. An additional layer of material, made of, for example, a plastic film, is located between the spacer layer and the decorative layer to reduce the likelihood of the weakened area becoming visible from the outside, even under thermal and/or mechanical stress. The additional layer of material may also include a weakened area.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a casing covered at least partially with a leather covering, in particular for use in a vehicle, with a locally defined weakened area of the leather covering characterised in that, prior to the introduction of the leather covering's weakened area, at least the area into which the weakening is to be introduced is subjected to a drying treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an airbag cover and a method for manufacturing an airbag cover comprising a first layer (1) which is substantially intact in the region of a tear seam for airbag deployment and which borders the space in which the air-bag deploys if the need arises, and at least a second layer (2) which faces the folded airbag, the second layer (2) being attached to the rear side of the first layer (1) to reinforce said first layer (1) and only the second layer (2) having a weakened region (3) to predetermine the run of the tear seam during the deployment of the airbag.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing solid, microcellular or expanded plastic molded items, characterized in that said molded items are produced in molds in which the internal surfaces consist of steel with the percentage composition:a) Fe: having a wt % greater than 0 wt % and less than 100 wt %;b) at least one element selected from the group consisting of W, Mo, or V, wherein if W is selected, W is present from a range greater than 0 wt % to 40 wt %; wherein if Mo is selected, Mo is present from a range greater than 0 wt % to 12 wt %; and if V is selected, V is present from a range greater than 0 wt % to 5 wt %;c) at least one element selected from the group consisting of Cr, Al, wherein if Cr is selected, Cr is present in a concentration of greater than 0 wt % to 15 wt %; and if Al is selected, Al is present in a concentration of greater than 0 wt % to 15 wt %;d) optionally, carbon at a concentration ranging from 0.1 to 1.5 wt %;e) optionally, cobalt at a concentration ranging from 0.