Abstract: A weapon is equipped with processing capabilities and can include, inter alia, communication technology, geographic positioning systems, a camera, memory and the ability to enable or disable the weapon remotely. Through the application of various protocols (e.g., access, monitor, control, programming), a weapon can be designated for one or more authorized users, and will not operate when not being used by an authorized user. Other implementations include smart ammunition that can also be programmed for a specific user, or more preferably for a specific weapon, such that the weapon and/or the ammunition would not work without the other, and only by the registered authorized user of the same.

Abstract: A weapon is equipped with processing capabilities and can include, inter alia, communication technology, geographic positioning systems, a camera, memory and the ability to enable or disable the weapon remotely. Through the application of various protocols (e.g., access, monitor, control, programming), a weapon can be designated for one or more authorized users, and will not operate when not being used by an authorized user. Other implementations include smart ammunition that can also be programmed for a specific user, or more preferably for a specific weapon, such that the weapon and/or the ammunition would not work without the other, and only by the registered authorized user of the same.

Abstract: A weapon is equipped with processing capabilities and can include, inter alia, communication technology, geographic positioning systems, a camera, memory and the ability to enable or disable the weapon remotely. Through the application of various protocols (e.g., access, monitor, control, programming), a weapon can be designated for one or more authorized users, and will not operate when not being used by an authorized user. Other implementations include smart ammunition that can also be programmed for a specific user, or more preferably for a specific weapon, such that the weapon and/or the ammunition would not work without the other, and only by the registered authorized user of the same.

Abstract: The present invention concerns compositions that comprise alcohol-free microemulsions and methods for their use that include a surfactant, a lipophilic linker, and/or a hydrophilic linker. These compositions can be used, for example, in cosmetic or hair applications. In certain aspects, compositions of the invention have the ability to microemulsify sebum while providing enhanced cleansing of cosmetic products from the skin or hair. In addition, the compositions have the ability to enhance the penetration of skin or hair active ingredients, such as emollients, humectants, anti-oxidants, lipids, vitamins, botanicals, dyes, tanning compounds, etc.

Abstract: A composition for tonical application to human skin to provide protection from excessive exposure to ultra-violet rays, comprises:a. an effective amount of ultrafine titanium dioxide as an inorganic sunscreen;b. an effective amount of octyl methoxycinnamate as an organic sunscreen; andc. a cosmetically acceptable vehicle for the sunscreens;the weight concentration of the titanium dioxide and octyl methoxycinnamate being within the region designated A in the accompanying drawing.

Abstract: A water-pin-silicone oil emulsion, suitable for topical application to mammalian skin or hair, comprises, in addition to water, a volatile polydimethylsiloxane, a silicone surfactant ingredient comprising a polymer of dimethylpolysiloxane with polyoxyethylene and/or polyoxypropylene side chains having a molecular weight of from 10,000 to 50,000, a 2-hydroxyalkanoic acid or derivative thereof, ultrafine titanium dioxide, and an inorganic electrolyte.

Abstract: A composition for topical application to human skin to provide protection from excessive exposure to ultra-violet rays, comprises an effective amount of a sunscreen comprising water-dispersible ultrafine titanium dioxide and oil-dispersible ultrafine titanium dioxide, together with a cosmetically acceptable vehicle for the sunscreen.