Abstract: A tampon and delivery system for a pharmaceutical, holistic or medicinal component, includes: (1) a nonabsorbent vaginal implant having a generally cylindrical shape including a leading end and a cylindrical outer surface; (2) an outer delivery sheath applied to at least a portion of the cylindrical outer surface of the tampon, distal from the leading end (and preferably leaving the leading end exposed), where the outer delivery sheath comprises a formulation including (a) a water soluble polymer film carrier and (b) a pharmaceutical, holistic or medicinal component; and (3) an applicator containing the tampon and applied delivery sheath. Methods for preparation of the delivery system and methods of use are also disclosed.

Abstract: A tampon and delivery system for a pharmaceutical, holistic or medicinal component, includes: (1) a nonabsorbent vaginal implant having a generally cylindrical shape including a leading end and a cylindrical outer surface; (2) an outer delivery sheath applied to at least a portion of the cylindrical outer surface of the tampon, distal from the leading end (and preferably leaving the leading end exposed), where the outer delivery sheath comprises a formulation including (a) a water soluble polymer film carrier and (b) a pharmaceutical, holistic or medicinal component; and (3) an applicator containing the tampon and applied delivery sheath. Methods for preparation of the delivery system and methods of use are also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a device for vaginal drug delivery. More particularly, the device relates to a tampon engaged or engageable device, having a dissolvable elongated housing which is adapted with an axial cavity sized to surround a tampon, and having a fixed or removably engaged dissolvable capsule located at a distal end of the housing. So positioned, the device delivers medications such as prescription and non prescription drugs, neuroceuticals, and supplements and the like, directly to the vaginal tract which is especially useful in treating ailments in the same region by such a direct communication of the medication thereto.

Abstract: A methods and apparatus for dynamic gift card processing are disclosed. In a computer-implemented method, a list of one or more products requested by a first party is displayed. At least one payment is received from at least one funding party for at least a portion of one or more of the products. The received payment(s) are stored at an account. A first request is received for the first party to utilize funds from the account for a purchase of one of the products. A gift card is issued to the first party for a first amount of funds. The first amount may be an amount specified by the first party, or the first amount may be the lesser of a remaining balance for the purchase of said one product by the first party, and a second, predetermined, amount of funds.

Abstract: Customizable adhesive covers for fishing lures are provided. In one implementation, an adhesive cover includes a top laminate layer adhered to a base layer that is adhered to a bottom adhesive layer. The base layer is treated to facilitate acceptance of a personalized design applied to the middle layer. The adhesive cover is contoured to partially or completely cover one or more sides of a fishing lure.

Abstract: Customizable adhesive covers for fishing lures are provided. In one implementation, an adhesive cover includes a top laminate layer adhered to a base layer that is adhered to a bottom adhesive layer. The base layer is treated to facilitate acceptance of a personalized design applied to the middle layer. The adhesive cover is contoured to partially or completely cover one or more sides of a fishing lure.