Abstract: A blank separating device includes at least one upper blank separating module, the at least one upper blank separating module having a first relief, the first relief comprising at least three separating elements and/or contact elements, each including an operative surface and/or contact surface. The at least three operative surfaces and/or contact surfaces are individually arrangeable to at least three different distances in a vertical direction with respect to a carrier plate within which the at least three separating elements and/or contact elements are mounted. The blank separating device further includes at least one lower blank separating module that has a second relief comprising a plurality of supporting elements. The second relief matches, at least in complimentary vertical positioning, the first relief of the at least one upper blank separating module.

Abstract: A blank separating device includes an upper blank separating module and a lower blank separating module. The lower blank separating module includes at least three supporting elements. Each supporting element includes at least one supporting surface for bracing blanks or scrap pieces. Two of the at least three supporting elements are configured as supporting elements of a lower separating tool. The two supporting elements configured as supporting elements of the lower separating tool are each arrangeable in at least three positions in a vertical direction.

Abstract: In some examples, a device for ream-wise and/or pile-wise separating blanks from a pile and/or a ream of sheets includes at least one lower blank separating module and at least one upper blank separating module including an upper separating tool having multiple separating elements arranged in a separating element matrix. A separating element in an activated position has a first distance with respect to a carrier plate, and a separating element in a deactivated position has a second distance with respect to the carrier plate. The at least one upper blank separating module additionally includes at least one upper blank separating tool adapted as a function of the blank shape and/or the number of blanks on a sheet, such as for removing crosspieces when offcut pieces configured as crosspieces are present on a sheet, and/or for separating blanks arranged directly next to one another on a sheet.

Abstract: In some examples, a blank separating device includes an upper blank separating module and a lower blank separating module. The lower blank separating module may include at least three supporting elements, each including at least one supporting surface for bracing blanks or scrap pieces. Further, the at least three supporting elements may be arranged so as to be positionable in at least three positions in the vertical direction, and two of the at least three supporting elements may be configured as supporting elements of a lower separating tool. Additionally, at least two supporting elements of the lower separating tool may each be arranged at least in three positions.

Abstract: In some examples, a blank separating device includes at least one upper blank separating module and at least one lower blank separating module. The at least one upper blank separating module has a relief that includes at least three separating elements and/or contact elements, each including an operative surface and/or contact surface. The at least three operative surfaces and/or contact surfaces are able to each be arranged at at least three different distances in the vertical direction with respect to a carrier plate. Additionally, the at least one lower blank separating module has a relief that is matched to the relief of the at least one upper blank separating module.

Abstract: In some examples, a device for ream-wise and/or pile-wise separating blanks from a pile and/or a ream of sheets includes at least one lower blank separating module and at least one upper blank separating module including an upper separating tool having multiple separating elements arranged in a separating element matrix. A separating element in an activated position has a first distance with respect to a carrier plate, and a separating element in a deactivated position has a second distance with respect to the carrier plate. The at least one upper blank separating module additionally includes at least one upper blank separating tool adapted as a function of the blank shape and/or the number of blanks on a sheet, such as for removing crosspieces when offcut pieces configured as crosspieces are present on a sheet, and/or for separating blanks arranged directly next to one another on a sheet.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a cosmetic sheet, the method including a preparation step for preparing a pair of base papers containing 50% by mass or more of cellulose fiber, and having a thickness of no less than 15 ?m but less than 60 ?m; a laminating step for arranging a thermoplastic resin layer having a melting point of 100° C. to 200° C. and thickness of 20 to 70 ?m between the pair of base papers, and adhering together the base papers using the thermoplastic resin layer to form a laminate; and a processing step for passing the laminate between an embossing roll having a maximum depth of 15 ?m or greater, and a rubber back roll having a hardness of no less than 50° but no greater than 95° that is measured on the basis of ISO 7619, and applying an embossed shape to the laminate.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a cosmetic sheet, the method including a preparation step for preparing a pair of base papers containing 50% by mass or more of cellulose fiber, and having a thickness of no less than 15 ?m but less than 60 ?m; a laminating step for arranging a thermoplastic resin layer having a melting point of 100° C. to 200° C. and thickness of 20 to 70 ?m between the pair of base papers, and adhering together the base papers using the thermoplastic resin layer to form a laminate; and a processing step for passing the laminate between an embossing roll having a maximum depth of 15 ?m or greater, and a rubber back roll having a hardness of no less than 50° but no greater than 95° that is measured on the basis of ISO 7619, and applying an embossed shape to the laminate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing lactic acid bacteria having a high anti-allergic activity comprising culturing the lactic acid bacteria in a medium containing casein hydrolysate. The invention also provides an anti-allergic agent and a food/beverage product having anti-allergic activity comprising the lactic acid bacteria cultured in the method of the invention.

Abstract: Lactic acid bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus do not exhibit deconjugation of bile acids and inhibition of nutrient absorption, and exhibit lowering of cholesterol in blood and liver. The particular species of the genus Lactobacillus exhibiting these characteristics is Lactobacillus acidophilus. Furthermore, the strain Lactobacillus acidophilus CL-0062 has been internationally deposited under accession number FERM BP-4980.

Abstract: Lactic acid bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus which do not exhibit deconjugation of bile acids and inhibition of nutrient absorption, and exhibit lowering of cholesterol in blood and liver. There are two specific Lactobacillus strains which have been disclosed that exhibit these characteristic properties. The two strains are Lactobacillus acidophilus FERM-P-14204 and Lactobacillus acidophilus FERM-P-14205.