Abstract: The present invention relates to a wax-based composition comprising at least about 0.5-30% water in a water-in-oil emulsion, wherein water is encapsulated in a lamellar lipid vesicle capable of withstanding wax melting point temperatures. The composition is useful in delivering water soluble actives in an anhydrous base, and is particularly well-adapted for uses in lipsticks and lip-care products.

Abstract: Polypeptide of a growth factor receptor family, having a specific sequence and presenting all or part of the following properties: it encourages and/or is involved in the proliferation and/or differentiation of hematopoietic cell lines when obtained from the MPLV retrovirus; it is capable of acting as a hematopoietic growth factor receptor; it is recognized by antibodies directed against it. Polypeptides similar to the above. Applications in the diagnosis of the expression of said ligand polypeptide.

Abstract: The present invention is a putter comprising: a putter head having a striking face, a crown surface and a bore in the crown surface, a connection pin secured to the bore of the putter head through a mechanical connection, and a shaft adhered to the putter bore and the connection pin. Preferably, the bore is comprised of a first section and a second section and the shaft is adhered to the first section of the bore and the connection pin is secured to the second section of the bore.

Abstract: A boot having a shoe shaped shell member and a cuff member having a section overlapping the shell member. The cuff and shell members are pivotally connected together for pivoting movement in response to pivoting of the individual's leg relative to the individual's foot. An elastomeric material is disposed between said shell member to pivotally connect the two members together.

Abstract: A restraint harness is disclosed for securing a passenger to a seat in a vehicle. The harness is particularly well adapted for transporting a passenger who is in a sitting position. The harness has a pair of lateral torso straps adapted to be placed around the torso of the passenger and fastened together. A pair of shoulder straps extend over the shoulders and intersect with the torso straps. A seat strap portion fastens to a seat back and fastens to the harness. An existing vehicle seat belt also fastens to the torso straps to secure the passenger to the seat.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stabilized fluid barrier member and to methods of forming the same. The fluid barrier comprises a first outer sheet member having a top surface and a bottom surface, with a stabilizer element overlying at least part of the first sheet member top surface and abutting the top surface along at least a portion thereof. The stabilizer element contains a plurality of interstitial apertures adapted to contain a quantity of a selectively fluid-impervient barrier material and for substantially preventing displacement of the barrier material from the apertures, notwithstanding the angular inclination at which the fluid barrier member is oriented during manufacture, transport, installation and/or use. The barrier material is chosen for its ability to prevent passage of one or more particular fluids, in liquid or gas form, depending upon the application for which the barrier member is intended.