Abstract: A cleaning cosmetic composition includes, in a cosmetic carrier, a) at least one anionic surfactant (A), b) at least one amphoteric surfactant (B), c) at least one C2-C4 mono- and/or dialkanolamide (C) of at least one C8-C24 carboxylic acid, d) at least one polydimethylsiloxane (D), and e) at least one cationic polysaccharide (E), characterized in that i) the weight ratio of the anionic surfactant (A) to alkanolamide (C) is 15:1 to 7:1; and ii) the weight ratio of the amphoteric surfactant (B) to alkanolamide (C) is 12:1 to 5:1.

Abstract: A cleaning cosmetic composition includes, in a cosmetic carrier, a) at least one anionic surfactant (A), b) at least one amphoteric surfactant (B), c) at least one C2-C4 mono- and/or dialkanolamide (C) of at least one C8-C24 carboxylic acid, d) at least one native oil (D), and e) at least one cationic Polysaccharide (E), characterized in that i) the weight ratio of the anionic surfactant (A) to alkanolamide (C) is 15:1 to 7:1, and ii) the weight ratio of the amphoteric surfactant (B) to alkanolamide (C) is 12:1 to 5:1.

Abstract: A copper-zinc alloy, in particular for providing components for a plumbing fitting. The alloy includes (in % by weight): between 63.5 and 63.8% Cu, between 35.2 and 35.6 Zn, between 0.17 ans 0.20% Pb, between 0.32 and 0.4% Al, between 0.11 and 0.13% As, between 0.16 and 0.2% Fe, between 0.0 and 0.2% Sn, between 0.0 and 0.2% Mn, and residual constituents in respective maximum quantities of 0.02%. A method for producing a cast component is provided that includes a copper-zinc alloy of this type. The copper-zinc alloy and the components produced therewith permit a particularly environmentally-friendly, cost-effective production of plumbing fittings.

Abstract: A copper-zinc alloy, in particular for providing components for a plumbing fitting. The alloy comprises (in % by weight): between 63.0 and 64.5% Cu, between 33.8 and 36.8% Zn, between 0.0 and 0.20% Pb, between 0.2 and 0.7% Al, between 0.04 and 0.14% As, between 0.0 and 0.3% Fe, between 0.0 and 0.3% Sn, between 0.0 and 0.1% Mn, and residual constituents in respective maximum quantities of 0.02%. A method for producing a cast component is provided that includes a copper-zinc alloy of this type. The copper-zinc alloy and the components produced therewith permit a particularly environmentally-friendly, cost-effective production of plumbing fittings.

Abstract: A mild cosmetic cleansing agent includes in a suitable carrier a) 1 to 6 wt. % of at least one anionic surfactant of the following formula (I), in which R1 denotes a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl residue having 6 to 30 carbon atoms, at least one of the residues R2 to R5 denotes a C1-C4 alkyl residue, and the other residues independently of one another denote a hydrogen atom or a C1-C4 alkyl residue, and M+ denotes an ammonium, alkanolammonium or metal cation, b) 2 to 10 wt. % of at least one amphoteric and/or zwitterionic surfactant and c) 0.5 to 10 wt. % of at least one non-ionic surfactant and/or at least one non-ionic emulsifier, selected from at least one of the following groups of alkyl (oligo)glycosides, amine oxides and/or glycerol mono- and/or di(C6-C24) carboxylic acid esters, wherein the stated amounts relate to the total weight.

Abstract: In order to distribute power over multiple direct current sources which are connected in parallel to an input-side direct voltage intermediate circuit of a DC/AC transformer, at least one of which direct current sources is connected to the direct voltage intermediate circuit via a DC/DC transformer, wherein the DC/DC transformer can be actuated to change the power fed into the direct voltage intermediate circuit by the direct current source, the power levels of the direct current sources are decreased differently in a decreased operating mode of the DC/AC transformer in which the power of the DC/AC transformer is decreased compared to the sum of the maximum power levels available from all the direct current sources, and by actuating at least the one DC/DC transformer via which the at least one direct current source is connected to the direct voltage intermediate circuit, variation in the power levels of at least one other direct current source is compensated dynamically.

Abstract: A semiconductor wafer contains the following layers in the given order: a monocrystalline substrate wafer (1) consisting predominantly of silicon and having a (111) surface orientation, a monocrystalline layer (3) of Sc2O3 having a (111) surface orientation, a monocrystalline layer (4) of ScN having a (111) surface orientation, and a monocrystalline layer (6) of AlzGa1-zN with 0?z?1 having a (0001) surface orientation, the semiconductor wafers are produced by appropriate deposition of the respective layers.

Abstract: The invention relates to an emergency power supply device (200) for an electromotive furniture drive (100) of a piece of furniture (1), comprising a housing in which at least one energy accumulator is arranged, a connection cable having at least two power lines and several auxiliary lines for connecting to the electromotive furniture drive which is to be associated therewith, a socket for connecting a control unit of the electromotive furniture drive which is to be associated therewith, at least one control element which, when actuated, electrically connects the electric connections of the at least one energy accumulator to the at least two power lines of the connection cable. The housing is designed as a shell housing comprising securing sections and an inner compartment for receiving the at least one energy accumulator, said at least one control element and at least one night light. The invention also relates to an electromotive furniture drive (100) and a piece of furniture (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a control device (9) for at least one electromotive adjusting drive (7, 8) of a piece of furniture (1), comprising at, least one adjusting drive connection (91) for connecting to the at least one electromotive adjusting drive (7, 8), and an interface (92) for coupling to at least one operating unit (10). When a control element (12, 13) of the control unit is actuated, a switch signal is emitted at the end of the control for controlling the at least electromotive adjusting drive (7, 8) and/or an electric motor of the electromotive adjusting drive (7, 8). Said control device is characterised in that it comprises a multi-functional connection (93) designed as a multi-functional interface, said connection comprising at least one data signal line for transferring data, at least one power supply line and at least one signal input and output line.

Abstract: Cosmetic cleaning agents include in a cosmetically acceptable carrier a) at least one anionic surfactant, b) at least one cationic guar polymer, c) at least one silicone emulsion, in which the silicone particles have an average diameter of a maximum of 600 nm, and d) at least one wax. The cosmetic cleaning agents are suitable in particular for use as a shampoo. After application they impart improved properties to the hair treated therewith, in particular improved wet and dry combability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic cleaning agent including in a cosmetically acceptable carrier a) at least one anionic surfactant, b) at least one amphoteric and/or zwitterionic surfactant of the following formula (I), in which—R denotes a straight-chain or branched, saturated or mono- or polyunsaturated alkyl or alkenyl residue having 8 to 24 carbon atoms, and—R1 and R2 independently of one another denote the groups —(CH2)n—COOX, —(CH2)n—O—(CH2)n—COOX or —(CH2)n—OH, wherein n is an integer from 1 to 4 and X is an alkali, an alkaline-earth, an ammonium or an alkanolamine ion, c) at least one silicone of the following formula (II), in which—the residue R denotes a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 12 C atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 12 C atoms or a hydroxyl group,—x denotes a number from 1 to 100,—y denotes a number from 1 to 20, and—a and b independently of one another denote numbers from 0 to 50, and d) at least one cationic polymer selected from quaternized cellulose derivatives.

Abstract: A semiconductor wafer contains the following layers in the given order: a monocrystalline substrate wafer (1) consisting predominantly of silicon and having a (111) surface orientation, a monocrystalline layer (3) of Sc2O3 having a (111) surface orientation, a monocrystalline layer (4) of ScN having a (111) surface orientation, and a monocrystalline layer (6) of AlzGa1-zN with 0?z?1 having a (0001) surface orientation, the semiconductor wafers are produced by appropriate deposition of the respective layers.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a high pressure discharge lamp is provided. The high pressure discharge lamp may include a lamp axis, and a two-ended discharge vessel that surrounds a discharge volume, electrodes extending into the discharge volume enveloped by the discharge vessel, and a fill that includes metal halides being accommodated in the discharge volume, the discharge vessel being surrounded by an outer bulb with a base at one end and being held therein by a frame, wherein the frame comprises a short supply lead and a long supply lead, the long supply lead comprising two straight conductors with a winding part therebetween, the winding part executing at most 1.25 turns about the discharge vessel.

Abstract: A mild cosmetic cleansing agent includes in a suitable carrier a) 1 to 6 wt. % of at least one anionic surfactant of the following formula (I), in which R1 denotes a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl residue having 6 to 30 carbon atoms, at least one of the residues R2 to R5 denotes a C1-C4 alkyl residue, and the other residues independently of one another denote a hydrogen atom or a C1-C4 alkyl residue, and M+ denotes an ammonium, alkanolammonium or metal cation, b) 2 to 10 wt. % of at least one amphoteric and/or zwitterionic surfactant and c) 0.5 to 10 wt. % of at least one non-ionic surfactant and/or at least one non-ionic emulsifier, selected from at least one of the following groups of alkyl (oligo)glycosides, amine oxides and/or glycerol mono- and/or di(C6-C24) carboxylic acid esters, wherein the stated amounts relate to the total weight.

Abstract: A power generation system for feeding electrical power from a generation unit into a three-phase grid via three AC terminals is disclosed. The system includes a relay arrangement for disconnecting the system from the grid having at least three relays. Each of the three relays includes a control coil and two switching contacts operated by the corresponding control coil. Each of the AC terminals is connectable to the grid via a first and a second switching contact, each of which is assigned to a different one of the relays. Further disclosed are a relay arrangement and an inverter with a relay arrangement.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system may include a leaching system configured to receive biomass and rinse the biomass in an acidic solution such that water soluable combustion unfriendly chemical components in the biomass are leached into an effluent. The system may further include a torrefaction reactor configured to receive the biomass and heat the biomass to generate torrefied biomass.

Abstract: An electrical internal combustion engine actuating arrangement includes a housing cover with a position sensor and a housing body having disposed therein an electric drive motor and an output shaft having a position transducer. The housing cover and the electric drive motor are connected via at least one electrical plug connection arrangement including a plug blade and an opposite plug clamp having a plug-in slot. The housing body and the housing cover include a positioning arrangement having a positioning pin and a positioning bore configured to receive the positioning pin. The at least one electrical plug connection arrangement includes, on a side of the plug clamp, a plug blade guide with a guide slot arranged in parallel with the plug-in slot and a plug-in axis of the positioning arrangement.

Abstract: Among other disclosed subject matter, a computer-implemented method of remotely generating a purchase order is to be initiated. The method includes receiving a communication in an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. The ERP system has a purchasing transaction configured for communicating with each of multiple vendor systems for performing the acquisitions. The received communication is sent wirelessly from a mobile device operated by a user. The mobile device is configured for obtaining information from the user in a process compatible with the purchasing transaction for generating a purchase order in the ERP system. The method includes generating the purchase order in the ERP system. The purchase order includes an instruction to a vendor operating a first vendor system to deliver a quantity of a product type. The method includes forwarding the purchase order from the ERP system to the first vendor system.

Abstract: SOI wafers are manufactured by forming on a silicon substrate a monocrystalline first, cubic 1a-3 metal or mixed metal oxide layer whose lattice constant differs from that of the substrate by 5% or less; forming a second cubic 1a-3 mixed metal oxide layer having a lattice constant within 2% of the lattice constant of the first metal or mixed metal oxide layer, and having a graded metal content to vary the lattice content in the second mixed metal oxide layer from that of the first layer, and thermally treating the layered product in an oxygen atmosphere to form an amorphous interlayer between the substrate and the first metal or mixed metal oxide layer.

Abstract: Laser systems have a line-narrowed master oscillator and a power oscillator for amplifying the output of the master oscillator. The power oscillator includes optical arrangements for limiting the bandwidth of radiation that can be amplified. The limited amplification bandwidth of the power oscillator is relatively broad compared to that of the output of the master oscillator, but narrower than would be the case without the bandwidth limiting arrangements. The bandwidth narrowing arrangements of the power oscillator function primarily to restrict the bandwidth of amplified spontaneous emission generated by the power oscillator.