Abstract: A process for the permanent reshaping of hair consists in reducing the bisulfide bonds of the keratin by applying a reducing composition containing a cationic polymer and reforming the said bonds by applying an oxidizing composition in the presence of an anionic surface active agent.

Abstract: There is provided a beauty case having a pair of case halves hinged together along a common edge for closing and opening. Each case half includes a metal frame edge with molded plastic shell or cover mounted thereon. An organizing tray is received within the case and disconnectably attached to the inner surface of the end walls for removal and hanging onto the front sidewall of the lower case half. A mirror is provided on the inside top surface of the upper case half which is adjustable to a different angular position and has a finger actuated latch for securing the mirror in an out of the way position against the inside cover wall. The mirror is mounted in a one-piece molded plastic frame having a flexible thin-wall section which serves as a hinge between a part of the frame secured to the inside case cover and the frame part carrying the mirror.

Abstract: An improved hair unit assembly and method is disclosed wherein the user's natural hair is employed to attach the hair unit in place. In practice, one or more elongated, apertured tubes are placed adjacent the user's natural hair, and strands thereof are pulled into the tubes; an elongated, frictional locking member or adhesive is then inserted within each tube to secure the tubes in place. An appropriate hair unit can then be secured to the tubes by any one of a number of techniques. Reinforcing tube segments are also used to interconnect and bridge spaced hair-receiving tube sections to thus rigidify the overall assembly.

Abstract: A pediatric suction receptacle has a closed plastic collector with an upper wall integrally joined to a downward extending wall and an inward sloping wall terminating in a spigot. Two plastic tubes permanently connected to the upper wall have proximal ends extending into the chamber. Distal ends of the tubes have integrally formed two-way tubing adaptors. One tube is connected to a wall suction fitting, and the other tube is connected to a patient for receiving fluids to be calibrated.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for curling hair which includes a hair roller featuring an elongated resilient open mesh strip of inherently spring coil design with gripping combs attached to its extreme end portions. The hair roller is provided with resilient means, e.g. three spring wires, for urging the roller into its coiled positon (FIG. 3). A setting lotion packet (FIGS. 3 & 4) including a container surrounded by a foam diffusing strip can be coiled with a strand of hair in the hair roller and the container ruptured to dispense its contents to the curled hair strand. Numerical scales are included along the edges of the roller as a guide in its positioning on the hair strand. Methods of application of the hair roller are sequentially illustrated in FIGS. 6 and 7.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition simultaneously tones, shampoos and conditions hair in from about one to about three minutes. The composition includes henna material having a natural lawsone component and a natural fixer component, an aqueous-based carrier having an acidic pH, a non-toxic organic solvent for extracting quantities of the natural lawsone and fixer components from the henna material, synthetic lawsone for making more coloring principle available, a fixing agent cooperating with the natural fixer component for fixing the natural lawsone component and/or synthetic lawsone to the hair, cleaning agents for shampooing the hair, and conditioning agents for conditioning the hair.

Abstract: A wig for covering up a bald area of the head or portion having thin hair and an improved wig anchoring technique. The anchoring member to be positioned on an inner surface of a wig body includes a curved reversible member supporting a number of pectinate projections having free ends movable toward or away from the reversible members as a result of opening or closing movement of the member so that, in use, closure of the reversible member will cause hair of the user to be gripped between the projections and the reversible member whereby to retain the wig on the user's head. The wig comprising a body having hair on an outer surface thereof and a plurality of the thus constructed anchoring members will not be easily dislodged from the user's head even though the user may perform strenuous exercise.

Abstract: A motor-curler unit for the automatic application of curlers to hair to be treated includes a motor and a curler made of a suitable material, for example a pressed plastic material. The curler includes two coaxial elements which are mated to one another and are adapted for engagement with a corresponding part of the motor in such a manner that a first curler element can be fixed with respect to the motor casing, while a second curler element torsionally joins the relative motor shaft such that by operating the motor, rotation of the second element, rotating respective to the first element, winds the hair around the first element. Thereafter, when the motor is stopped and the curler released, the curler will rest in the hair with the hair lock still wound around it.

Abstract: A peelable human nail coating system comprises a water emulsion of polymer resin stabilized with partially acetylated poly vinyl alcohol. The resin includes poly vinyl acetate homopolymer and poly vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer. The composition is applied in a thin area coating drying rapidly upon exposure to air. A water impermeable clear plastic container has a restrictive wiping aperture for removing excess composition on an applicator stem to prevent dripping from the stem and caking. The composition is applied to human keratinous surfaces with a liquid absorbing applicator. After drying the coating may be removed by lifting the film at the cuticle and slowly pulling backward toward the tip of the nail. The composition is substantially odor free, contains no drying organic solvents, is generally non-toxic and non-flammable.

Abstract: A temperature sensing device contains a thermistor, a cable connecting the thermistor to a time-temperature control device, and means for securing the device to a hair roller.

Abstract: Self-contained aquarium system having a tank with a bottom wall and side walls for containing water. A filter unit is disposed in the tank and provides a filter surface which is spaced above the bottom wall of the tank. A dividing wall is provided within the tank and forms a main compartment and an equipment compartment in the tank. The dividing wall has an opening therein to permit the flow of water from below the filter grid in the tank and into the equipment compartment. A removable enclosed filter box is disposed in the equipment compartment and has an opening therein in registration with the opening in the dividing wall and has another opening remote from the first named opening. Filter material is disposed in the filter box and is arranged so that water entering the first named opening in the filter box and leaving through the other opening will pass through the filter material.

Abstract: A surgical suction device is provided for removing fluid from a wound which device is adapted to be connected to a suction pump by a hose pipe. The device includes a tubular handle and an inner tube extending from one end of said handle. The inner tube is provided with a suction opening at one end and an open tip at its other end. An outer tube surrounds the inner tube to form an annular space therebetween with the inner and outer tubes being movable relative to each other. The outer tube is telescoped over a portion of the handle and includes an aperture normally aligned with an aperture formed in the handle for controlling the suction functions. A plurality of openings is also formed in the space for quickly removing large quantities of fluid from a wound. At one end of the outer tube there is provided a tapered section having a suction opening for contacting the wound and a seat member at its other end.

Abstract: A fingernail and hand cleaning apparatus applies pulsating jets of liquid to the ends of the fingers of a user's hand while the hand is positioned in a grooved hand rest within the apparatus. Additional pulsating jets of liquid are applied to other areas of the user's hand to provide cleansing and massaging action.

Abstract: Hitherto for relieving the bladder as a result of prostate conditions a catheter has of necessity been inserted under medical supervision and remains permanently in the urethra between medical consultations. At intervals of two weeks these catheters are removed and the bladder flushed with disinfecting fluid. There is now provided a device for catheterising the bladder which may be used without medical supervision as and when required. It includes reversible pump means to relieve the bladder and also to conduct flushing with disinfecting fluid. Valve means ensure correct selected communication of the bladder with discharge means and disinfecting fluid according to the direction of pumping.

Abstract: A hair curler is provided with pivotally mounted retaining arms at each end of a perforated, cylindrical body for capturing a tress of hair rolled onto the body. The retaining arms are supported at the respective ends of the body by means of pivotal bails which permit the arms to be swung over either of two diametrically opposite sides of the curler in positions generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body. Snap catches connected to the retaining arms engage perforations in the body to hold the arms in positions capturing the tress of hair.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates to a hair curler for setting and holding a tress of hair and the curler includes integrally connected retaining arms to facilitate the setting process.In prior art hair curlers, such as shown in U.S. Pat. No. 3,439,686, issued to Klink, it is common to find a perforated cylindrical body around which a tress of hair is rolled or wound during a setting operation.

Abstract: A means and method for producing custom artificial dentures comprising a pair of trays adapted loosely to fit edentulus areas of a patient's mouth and stringers of generally U-shaped configuration having arrays of teeth afixed therein; the stringers being placed in the trays with the teeth projecting through the U-shaped openings therein, one tray for the maxillary and another tray for the mandibular area; a bite relator of deformable material engaged between the arrays of teeth held by said trays and impression forming material in the U-shaped recesses of the trays contiguous with the gums of a patient's mouth whereby impression castings may be made from which edentulus ridge fitting portions may be made and whereupon the respective stringers of teeth may then be bonded to the respective mandibulary and maxillary denture portions so formed.

Abstract: A three-way urinary irrigation valve for use with a catheter is disclosed which is movable from a first position in which long term drainage takes place to a second position in which irrigating liquid can be introduced to a bladder, all while maintaining a closed system. The urinary irrigation valve includes a housing defining a first passage having an inlet leading to a bladder and an outlet leading to a drainage bag, and a second passage angularly disposed relative to the first passage and having an inlet at one end and an opposite closed end. A valve gate disposed in the second passage controls the flow of liquids between the inlet and outlet in the first passage, and between the inlet in the first passage and the second passage. An open-topped cap sealingly engages the housing adjacent the end of the second passage having the inlet.

Abstract: A dental floss holder which includes a hollow handle adapted to receive a supply of dental floss, a cap assembled with the handle and provided with studs for supporting a length of floss which is pulled from the supply, the assembled cap and handle forming a clamping engagement and a groove for locking the floss so that is is held taut between the studs during flossing.

Abstract: A cap or head cover disposed for positioning on the head and scalp of the user is equipped with a plurality of holes, said holes being identified by a specific color surrounding each hole. The arrangement of the holes and colors is keyed to a series of selected programs. Desired hair color effects or styles are attained by selectively pulling strands of hair through the colored holes in accordance with the selected program by means of crocheting needles and applying suitable coloring or bleaching compounds to the strands so pulled out.