Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating herpes zoster in a patient having herpes zoster wherein an effective amount of capsaicin is topically applied to the area affected with herpes zoster for a time sufficient to relieve the symptoms thereof.

Abstract: A trimmer for eyebrows and other facial hair has relatively thin blade segments held by a thermoplastic fingergrip in an angled or "bent" configuration. The exposed, longitudinally extending edge of the blade segments are honed or otherwise sharpened and are used to position one such segment to sever selected facial hair while angling the other segments away from the face.

Abstract: A decorative noncombustible coating for application to combustible materials. The noncombustible coating includes monoaluminum phosphate; an inert coloring material such as titanium dioxide; phosphoric acid; a surfactant solution; and water in an amount sufficient so that the resultant coating has a surface tension of at least about 60, but not in excess of about 80 dynes per centimeter.

Abstract: A liquid storage and delivery system for protective masks has a hand-operable bulb siphon pump in line with conduits extending from a canteen assembly to the drinking mouthpiece of a protective mask. The canteen assembly includes structure adapted to flex in response to the partial vacuum created within the canteen assembly as liquid is withdrawn. An adapter may be used to enable use of the present system with prior art protective masks. A protective sheath covers at least a portion of the conduit to protect it against freezing, dirt, condensation, or physical damage.

Abstract: An improved method of treating acne vulgaris comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of nicotinic acid or nicotinamide and compositions useful in said method.

Abstract: This invention relates to an infant trainer seat for releasable mounting to a standard commode or toilet seat. The trainer seat includes a tubular support frame and cross-members adapted to rest on the standard seat, span the opening of the standard seat and releasably grasp the standard seat. The trainer seat portion defines a child-receiving opening and is secured to the support frame with the opening positioned on the frame for alignment with the opening in the standard seat. A collapsible backrest system is provided which includes a backrest portion that is movable between a raised upright position and a collapsed coplanar position. The backrest system includes a frame mechanism for pivotally connecting the backrest to the main support frame and positioning the backrest in the upright or the co-planar positions.

Abstract: A method and composition of treating psoriatic skin in which capsaicin is applied topically to the psoriatic skin in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier wherein capsaicin is present in therapeutically acceptable concentrations of between about 0.01 and about 1 percent by weight. Subsequent exposure of the treated psoriatic skin to ultraviolet light in small doses aids treatment.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an additive composition or admixture for incorporation in cementitious compositions such as concretes, mortars and grouts, neat cement mixes, and dry mixes for the same. These cementitious mixtures are especially suited for application in adverse environments such as undersea, desert, or alkaline soil conditions. The cementitious compositions include Portland cement, refractory cement, an alkaline metal carbonate, a carbohydrate, a fatty acid ester, and preferably, a suitable aggregate.

Abstract: A lubricating system for automotive components includes an oil reservoir to supply an initial charge of lubricating oil upon cold starting of the engine, with provision to maintain the reservoir in a full attitude after the engine lubricating oil has warmed and is freely circulating, thereby preserving a charge of oil available for the next cold starting of the engine.