Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for making a calcium carbonate containing material, wherein the process includes a specific drying procedure and allows for the provision of calcium carbonate materials with reduced moisture pick-up and low porosity.

Abstract: An inventive process for the production of a polymer composition is provided, said process comprising the incorporation of a filler into a polymer material, wherein said polymer material during incorporation of the filler is in at least partially molten state and wherein said filler is incorporated as a slurry.

Abstract: A mono or multi-layer biaxially oriented polyester film is described. Also described, is a process for producing the mono or multi-layer biaxially oriented polyester film. Uses of a surface-treated filler material product as a voiding agent in the mono or multi-layer biaxially oriented polyester film, an article that includes the mono or multi-layer biaxially oriented polyester film as well as the use of the mono or multi-layer biaxially oriented polyester film in packaging products are also described. The packaging products can include: paper and glass coverings, insulating materials, solar, marine and aviation applications, science, electronic and acoustic applications, wires, cables, radio frequency identifications, flexible circuits, graphic arts, filter products, cosmetic products, household products, imaging and recording media, or industrial products.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a mineral matter powder preparation by wet process without acrylic additive or other grinding aid additives and to the use of said mineral matter after an optional hydrophobic treatment. Said mineral material having superior dispersing properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mono or multi-layer biaxially oriented polypropylene film having a density of ?0.72 g/cm3, a process for producing the mono or multi-layer biaxially oriented polypropylene film, the use of at least one natural calcium carbonate as cavitation agent in the mono or multi-layer biaxially oriented polypropylene film, an article comprising the mono or multi-layer biaxially oriented polypropylene film as well as the uses.

Abstract: A method and a device for the thermal analysis of a sample, as well as a method and a device for the calibration of a temperature measuring device used in a device for the thermal analysis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a breathable film comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer and a surface-treated filler material product comprising a treatment layer comprising at least one mono-substituted succinic anhydride and/or at least one mono-substituted succinic acid and/or salty reaction product(s) thereof, a process for producing the same, and the use thereof. Furthermore, the present invention is directed to the use of a surface-treated filler material product comprising a treatment layer comprising at least one mono-substituted succinic anhydride and/or at least one mono-substituted succinic acid and/or salty reaction product(s) thereof in breathable films.

Abstract: A method for establishing a duplex connection for data transmission between transmission units in a communications system, wherein the transmission units each have a transmit unit and a receive unit, where the duplex connection includes oppositely directed, unidirectional transmission channels, by which a communications link for each data transmission between respective transmit and receive units of the transmission units is established, during a synchronization phase transmit units independently emit in a periodically repeated manner a first synchronization signal respectively, where following detection and synchronization with the respective first synchronization signal by the respective receive unit, the respective transmit unit belonging to the same transmission unit is instructed to emit at least once a second synchronization signal respectively, where a changeover to data transmission is implemented once the second synchronization signal respectively has been detected at least once by respective receive

Abstract: A method for photothermal investigation of a sample (P), including: irradiating a first side of the sample (P) with an electromagnetic excitation pulse; detecting a result of the excitation pulse of one of the first side opposite second side of the sample (P) emitted thermal radiation (26); evaluating the detected thermal radiation based on a range defined by the following equations model: ?2T/?x2=1/?×?T/?t for 0<x<L, t>0 k×?T/?x?h×T=E(t)+??×(T(0,t)?T(L,t)) for x=0, t>0 k×?T/?x+h×d=???×(T(0,t)?T(L,t)) for x=L, t>0 T(x,0)=0 for t=0.

Abstract: A household appliance includes a housing having a receiving space for food and a storage space disposed below the receiving space. A door for closing an opening of the receiving space of the housing is insertable into the storage place when the door is opened and includes at least one electrical consumer, a first electrical contact coupled to the electrical consumer, and a housing-side second electrical contact electrically coupled to the first electrical contact for supply of electrical energy to the consumer as a function of an operating position of the door. The door is guided into the storage space by a guide apparatus which has a housing-side horizontal guide slot arranged laterally in relation to the door in a side wall of the storage space. The second electrical contact is arranged adjacent to the guide slot in the side wall of the storage space.

Abstract: A system for measuring the thermal diffusivity of a material includes a housing having an upper portion and a lower portion, a plate holding the material in a fixed position between the upper portion and lower portion of the housing, and a source at the lower portion of the housing projecting heat onto the material along a first axis that is perpendicular to the plate. A sensor at the lower portion of the housing is movable in relation to the plate and senses the heat radiating through the material along a second axis that is perpendicular to the plate and offset from the first axis. A controller receives data from the sensor and calculates the thermal diffusivity of the material.

Abstract: A method for calibrating thermal analysis device includes: photothermal measurements on a sample consecutively held in the plurality of sample holders, or on a plurality of similar samples, which are in each case held in one of the plurality of sample holders, wherein a first side of the respective sample is irradiated with an electromagnetic excitation pulse and a thermal radiation emitted by a second side of this sample is captured; comparing results of the photothermal measurements for the plurality of sample holders; in each case determining at least one correction parameter for each sample holder based on a result of the comparison; and calibrating the temperature measuring system of the device and/or the temperature control systems of the device based on the determined correction parameters.

Abstract: A domestic appliance includes a housing having an accommodating space and a door arranged pivotably to the housing so as to be movable to a closed state in which a loading opening of the accommodating space of the housing is closeable and an opened state in which the door is lowered in a stowage space in the housing. A guiding device is coupled to the door to guide a movement of the door into and out of the stowage space. The guiding device includes a supporting unit which is mounted for rotation about an axis of rotation and includes a supporting bracket, and guiding elements which are mounted rotatably on the supporting bracket. The supporting bracket has a displacement slot defined by a varying radius and configured to rotate the supporting bracket about the axis of rotation with a rotational movement which deviates from a segment of a circular path.

Abstract: A household appliance includes a housing surrounding an accommodation space and a door pivotable relative to the housing between a closing state in which the door closes a loading opening of the accommodation space and an opening state in which the door is retracted into a stowing area in the housing. A guide device is coupled to the door to guide the door during movement into and out of the stowing area. The guide device includes a bearing unit configured as a multi-articulated device which is mounted for rotation about an axis of rotation and includes guide elements. The multi-articulated device is configured such that a distance of the guide elements from one another and/or a distance of at least one of the guide elements to the axis of rotation is changeable depending on a position of the door.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a compacted material comprising the steps of providing a powder material and a polymer binder, simultaneously or subsequently feeding the powder material and the polymer binder into a high speed mixer unit, mixing the powder material and the polymer binder in the high speed mixer unit until formation of a compacted material, and reducing the temperature of the obtained compacted material below the melting point or glass transition temperature of the polymer binder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a telescoping pull-out device for household appliances and furniture, especially a pull-out system for an oven. The telescoping pull-out device includes a first telescoping rail mounted in such a way that it can be displaced between a retracted position and an extended position. The telescoping pull-out device operates in a manner which prevents an uncontrolled and/or undesired automatic extension of the telescoping rail. The telescoping pull-out device includes a catch element for catching the first telescoping rail in the retracted position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of an aqueous suspension comprising at least one calcium carbonate-comprising material, the calcium carbonate-comprising material having a ratio of particles having an average particle size d80 value to particles having an average particle size d20 value [d80/d20] in the range from 1.5 to 4 and the use of the calcium carbonate-comprising material in paper and board applications, in cosmetics, in caulks and sealants, in adhesives, in paints and coatings, in fibre applications, in plastics applications or for the replacement of PCC in general.

Abstract: A household appliance includes a housing having a receiving space for food and a storage space disposed below the receiving space. A door for closing an opening of the receiving space of the housing is insertable into the storage place when the door is opened and includes at least one electrical consumer, a first electrical contact coupled to the electrical consumer, and a housing-side second electrical contact electrically coupled to the first electrical contact for supply of electrical energy to the consumer as a function of an operating position of the door. The door is guided into the storage space by a guide apparatus which has a housing-side horizontal guide slot arranged laterally in relation to the door in a side wall of the storage space. The second electrical contact is arranged adjacent to the guide slot in the side wall of the storage space.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a breathable film comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer and a surface-treated filler material product comprising a treatment layer comprising at least one mono-substituted succinic anhydride and/or at least one mono-substituted succinic acid and/or salty reaction product(s) thereof, a process for producing the same, and the use thereof. Furthermore, the present invention is directed to the use of a surface-treated filler material product comprising a treatment layer comprising at least one mono-substituted succinic anhydride and/or at least one mono-substituted succinic acid and/or salty reaction product(s) thereof in breathable films.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a multifilament fibre comprising at least one polymer comprising a polyester, and at least one filler comprising calcium carbonate. The present invention further relates to a process of producing such a multifilament fibre as well as the use of calcium carbonate as filler in a multifilament fibre comprising at least one polymer comprising a polyester.