Abstract: The present invention relates to a hearing aid multifunctional switch comprising a base part, an externally activable switch arm, and a first and a second set of contact surfaces disposed at a surface of said base part. The first set of contact surfaces is adjacently positioned so as to form a substantially continuous surface, whereas the second set of electrically isolated contact surfaces is adjacently positioned so as to form a substantially continuous surface. The second set of contact surfaces is oppositely arranged to said first set so that the two sets have pairs of corresponding contact surfaces. A contact member is movable between said pairs of contact surfaces for providing electrical contact between a pair of corresponding contact surfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for production of sliced pieces of food, in which a piece of food (3) is cut into slices (8) in a slicer (1) by repetitive cuttings of the piece of food. During the slicing, a preparation inhibiting pathogens (12,16) is being added onto the cut off slice surfaces that occur during the slicing of the piece of food, using one or more noz-zles (9,13). Sufficient amounts of a preparation inhibiting the development of pathogenic germ cells, e.g. listeria organisms, are automatically added onto the surface of the slices. The product thus becomes safe to use after having been stored for a considerable amount of time at fridge temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multifunctional switch for controlling an electronic instrument, the multifunctional switch comprising at least two sets of contact surfaces comprising a first set of contact surfaces adjacently positioned so as to form a substantially continuous surface, and a second set of electrically isolated contact surfaces adjacently positioned so as to form a substantially continuous surface, the second set of contact surfaces being oppositely arranged to said first set, so that the two sets have pairs of corresponding contact surfaces to be electrically connected, each pair of corresponding contact surfaces defining an on, an off or a mode-position, and a contact member movable between said pairs of contact surfaces for providing electrical contact between those. The switch may be integrated in an electronic instrument for controlling the operation/function thereof.