Abstract: The invention provides a device (1) connectable to an apparatus (1000) with a rotational driving element (1001), the device (1) comprising a connector element (58) for functional coupling to the apparatus (1000), wherein the connector element (58) is configured to be detachably attached to the apparatus (1000), a receiving element (10) for functionally coupling to the rotational driving element (1001), wherein the receiving element (10) has an axis of rotation (A), a base (20) suitable to be connected to a skin treatment element (200), a rotational coupling mechanism (30) for rotationally coupling of the base (20) with the receiving element (10), and an oscillation generator (40) configured to introduce an oscillation movement (45) to the base (20) parallel to the axis of rotation (A) during rotation of the base (20) with a base rotation frequency, based on a periodical repulsion or attraction of a first permanent magnet (41) and a second permanent magnet (42) comprised by the oscillation generator (40), indu

Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic spray and other formulations and methods for conditioning the skin and setting, preserving, or finishing cosmetics applied to the skin so as to immobilize cosmetics applied to the skin and to enhance the appearance of the cosmetics on the skin of the wearer.

Abstract: An article of apparel is disclosed that includes zones with a textile having a structure that changes or is otherwise modified by a physical stimulus, such as the presence of water or a temperature change, to modify a property of the textile. The zones may be along a center back area and side areas of the apparel, and the textile may increase in air permeability when exposed to water. The zones may also be in an upper area of the torso and in a lower back area, and the textile may increase in texture when exposed to water. In some embodiments, slits are formed in the textile.

Abstract: Garments may include: (a) one garment portion having an air permeability of less than 550 ft3/min per ft2; and (b) another garment portion including one or more vented zones, wherein a material forming the vented zones has an air permeability of at least 550 ft3/min per ft2. The vented zones may extend along a center back portion and/or along at least one side portion of the garment. Methods for forming such garments may include: (a) providing one garment portion having an air permeability of less than 550 ft3/min per ft2; (b) providing another garment portion including at least one vented zone, wherein a material forming the vented zone has an air permeability of at least 550 ft3/min per ft2; and (c) forming a garment structure including these garment portions. The vented zones may extend along a center back portion and/or along at least one side portion of the garment structure.

Abstract: An article of apparel is disclosed that includes a textile with at least one property that changes upon exposure to a physical stimulus. The textile has a modifiable structure formed from one or more yarns that exhibit a dimensional transformation upon exposure to the physical stimulus. The yarns have a first set of dimensions when unexposed to the physical stimulus, and the yarns have a second set of dimensions when exposed to the physical stimulus. The structure of the textile is modified by exposing the textile to the physical stimulus such that the yarns transform from the first set of dimensions to the second set of dimensions and change the property of the textile. Reinforcing structures, incisions, partial incisions, and coatings may also be utilized to enhance the textile structures.

Abstract: An embossed material and an article of apparel incorporating the embossed material are disclosed. The embossed material includes a textured surface that defines a plurality of extended regions and at least one compressed region. The extended regions may have an elongate or elliptical configuration, for example, and the compressed region may extend around each extended region. When incorporated into the article of apparel, the textured surface may face inward to form at least a portion of an interior surface of the article of apparel. Accordingly, the extended regions may be positioned to contact an individual wearing the article of apparel.

Abstract: A flocked material and an article of apparel incorporating the flocked material are disclosed. The flocked material includes a substrate and a plurality of flocking fibers. The substrate is formed from a two-dimensional material and has a first surface and an opposite second surface. The flocking fibers are secured to the second surface. In addition, the flocking fibers may form a plurality of apertures that expose at least a portion of the second surface of the substrate. When incorporated into the article of apparel, the flocking fibers may face inward to form at least a portion of an interior surface of the article of apparel. Accordingly, the flocking fibers may be positioned to contact an individual wearing the article of apparel.

Abstract: An article of apparel is disclosed that includes zones with a textile having a structure that changes or is otherwise modified by a physical stimulus, such as the presence of water or a temperature change, to modify a property of the textile. The zones may be along a center back area and side areas of the apparel, and the textile may increase in air permeability when exposed to water. The zones may also be in an upper area of the torso and in a lower back area, and the textile may increase in texture when exposed to water. In some embodiments, slits are formed in the textile.

Abstract: An article of apparel is disclosed that includes zones with a textile having a structure that changes or is otherwise modified by a physical stimulus, such as the presence of water or a temperature change, to modify a property of the textile. The zones may be along a center back area and side areas of the apparel, and the textile may increase in air permeability when exposed to water. The zones may also be in an upper area of the torso and in a lower back area, and the textile may increase in texture when exposed to water. In some embodiments, slits are formed in the textile.

Abstract: A system and method for displaying storm tracks is provided. The method includes combining topographic imagery, preferably high-resolution photographic images, with storm path vectors. The method further comprises panning along the storm path vector, in a “zoomed-in” mode, to allow site-specific depiction of geographic landmarks and expected times of arrival. A system for performing the method includes control logic which causes a computer system to execute the steps of the method is also provided.

Abstract: A method of eliminating the use of spacers necessary for the conventional facet coating processing of laser bars is disclosed. A low temperature dielectric layer is provided on the back side of the semiconductor laser bar to prevent the metal from the solder/metal contacts from adhering to an adjacent laser bar during facet coating processing. In another embodiment, a low temperature dielectric layer is provided on the back side of the semiconductor laser bar and then patterned to form various alignment marks that provide contrast for the subsequent identification and alignment of the laser bar in an automated bonding vision system.

Abstract: Colas are prepared by mixing cola flavor, caramel color, and optionally caffeine with carbonated water, aspartame, acesulfame potassium and an acid component wherein the weight ratio of aspartame to acesulfame potassium is from about 1:1 to about 9:1 and (b) maintaining the admixture at a pH of from about 2.5 to about 3.3 with the proviso that the pH is at least about 2.5 or -0.05 R+2.9 whichever is the greater and further wherein the pH is less than about 3.3 or -0.06 R+3.4 whichever is the lesser; where R is the weight ratio of aspartame to acesulfame potassium.

Abstract: A plasma assisted chemical transport system for additive or subtractive shaping of a substrate surface employs a plasma head (30) that generates a plasma (34) and is caused to scan the surface of a workpiece (51) to provide selective shaping, either by etching or depositing material. Corrosive gases of the plasma are isolated to minimize corrosive effects on the drive mechanism (20) by encompassing the plasma head within a flexible bellows (64). Scanning is in a circular path of varying radius. Acceleration induced vibrations caused by programmed varying scan velocity are avoided by use of an oppositely rotation body (56) of equal torsional inertia. Effects of linear acceleration in the radial direction are effectively avoided by making rotational scan velocity many times greater than radial scan velocity.

Abstract: A pet waste material collector and odor eliminator system having in combination a rectangular container, a removable tray insertable in said container which holds litter material and has vents disposed around the upper vertical portions thereof, a filter pack, a fragrance dispenser, and a fan. The tray forms an air chamber between the bottom of the container and the bottom and sides of the removable tray. The fan pulls air and odors across the litter bed material, through the vents of the removable tray into the air chamber, through the air chamber and through a filter pack which absorbs and/or adsorbs the odors. The air is then pulled across an optional fragrance dispenser which masks any residual odors. The litter box also has a motion sensor device which automatically shuts off the fan as the pet approaches the litter box usually about 10 feet from the litter box.

Abstract: The photo-sensitive detector region of conventional Impurity Band Conduction (IBC) detector (also known as a Blocked Impurity Band [BIB] detector) is divided into a wide detection (or collection) region and a narrow gain region by means of tailoring the doping profile. The narrow gain region is that portion of the photo-sensitive detector region closest to the blocking layer, where the electric field is the largest, whose As concentration is made smaller (in the range of 2 to 5.times.10.sup.17 cm.sup.-3) to increase the impact ionization coefficient by decreasing the electron scattering. The wide detection region is that portion of the photo-sensitive detector region furthest from the blocking layer, where the electric field is smallest and the As concentration is larger (in the range of 5 to 8.times.10.sup.17 cm.sup.-3) to decrease the impact ionization coefficient by increasing the electron scattering.

Abstract: An apparatus for enhancing the environmental quality of work and living spaces which combines a high efficiency particulate air filter and an optional gas element and electric blower and a sound-masking device for generating pink noise. The sound-masking device is designed to improved the affective state, and thereby the task-performance, of persons in the space being treated.

Abstract: An apparatus for enhancing the environmental quality of work and living spaces is provided. The apparatus combines a high efficiency particulate air filter, a gas-adsorbent element, a means for moving air, a means for releasing a pleasant odor and a means for sound masking. The odor-releasing means and sound-producing means are designed to improve the affective state, and thereby the task-performance, of persons working in the space being treated. Preferred fragrances are citrus, floral, eucalyptus and mint, released at about 1 to 20 mg/hr. The sound masking is preferably accomplished by a sound-generating device which generates pink noise.