Abstract: Natural haircare ingredient composition and haircare compositions containing such natural haircare ingredient compositions are provided. In one novel aspect, the natural hair ingredient composition is provided which comprises candida Krusei mediated bio-modification of marine organism and plants including bio-modified natural marine surfactants, three-dimensional molecular framework, and natural mineral salts. In one embodiment, the natural surfactants are produced from natural marine organisms such as brown algae, sea kelp, sponge, brown seaweeds, and red seaweeds by candida Krusei mediated bio-modification. In another novel aspect, a haircare composition comprises about 10% of the natural haircare ingredient composition, by weight of the haircare composition. In one novel aspect, Candida Krusei bio-modification process is used. Natural polymeric compounds in the marine plants are modified during the process resulting in three-dimensional molecular framework.

Abstract: A system and method for dispensing a metered amount of liquid from a pressurized canister is provided.

Abstract: A system and method for dispensing a metered amount of aerosol foam from a pressurized aerosol canister is provided.

Abstract: A method for mitigating the loss of a cart, and a system which monitors each cart out of an inventory list of a plurality of carts. A cart may support a cart apparatus module, a cart data module, and a GPS tracker module. The system further includes a control station module and a data collection module. The cart apparatus module powers and charges an electronic device which is coupled thereto. The cart data module holds cart data pertaining to the cart, such as a cart identity number. The data collection module includes a plurality of data exchangers to derive cart data when a cart enters in communication range therewith.

Abstract: Gynostemma extract compositions containing gynostemma extract and at least a carrier liquid are used as cleaning agents, emulsifiers, skin care products, and foaming agents. The gynostemma extract alone or together with other herbal extracts is mixed with water, glycerin, or a mixture of water and glycerin to produce the surfactant composition. The extracts have distinctive surface tension altering functions, reducing the surface tension of aqueous solutions and allowing foam formation, micelle formation, and emulsification with oil, dirt and water insoluble substances, and may also be used as an emulsification agent with other ingredients in cosmetic or personal care products.

Abstract: A modular vehicle includes a base body having a frame, driver compartment, chassis, motor and wheels, a removable modular component adapted to be locked and unlocked therefrom, and locks that fasten the removable modular component within the base body. The removable modular component provides added structural rigidity to the frame when installed, and can comprise at least 20 percent of the overall volume and at least 20 percent of the overall weight of the entire vehicle. Locks permit the modular component to be removed and replaced with another removable modular component when said locks are unlocked. Various modular components can be directed toward medical, weapons, fire equipment, rescue equipment, hunting supplies, reconnaissance, command center, outback vehicle, or a survival camper. A triangular truss support system provides increased support and protection for the underside of the vehicle, such as for when the vehicle runs over an IED or other destructive device.

Abstract: A lift-assist system for a man-way cover includes a unitary spring mounted to the axis of rotation for the man-way cover. The spring includes a coil portion on either side of the axle of rotation, with a unitary bridge portion spanning between the coil portions. The bridge portion of the spring presses down on a cantilevered extension of the man-way cover, called a duck bill. A first predetermined spacing is provided between the coil portions and the axle and second predetermined spacing is provided between the ends of the coil portions and the mounting of the axle. These predetermined spacings accommodate the variations in the coil geometry as the man-way cover moves from a fully shut position to a fully open position and vice versa.

Abstract: A process for the production of naturally and organically fermented glycerin includes cleaning and sanitizing of the fermentation equipment prior to fermentation without using any traditional synthetic organic hydrocarbon-based chemicals. The fermentation process uses a non-chemical nutrient and nitrogen source from natural proteins during the fermentation to reduce trace amounts of toxins or contaminants. A purification stage following the fermentation process increases the purity of the glycerin to a desired level.

Abstract: Gynostemma extract compositions containing gynostemma extract and at least a carrier liquid are used as cleaning agents, emulsifiers, skin care products, and foaming agents. The gynostemma extract alone or together with other herbal extracts is mixed with water, glycerin, or a mixture of water and glycerin to produce the surfactant composition. The extracts have distinctive surface tension altering functions, reducing the surface tension of aqueous solutions and allowing foam formation, micelle formation, and emulsification with oil, dirt and water insoluble substances, and may also be used as an emulsification agent with other ingredients in cosmetic or personal care products.

Abstract: A lift-assist system for a man-way cover includes a unitary spring mounted to the axis of rotation for the man-way cover. The spring includes a coil portion on either side of the axle of rotation, with a unitary bridge portion spanning between the coil portions. The bridge portion of the spring presses down on a cantilevered extension of the man-way cover, called a duck bill. A first predetermined spacing is provided between the coil portions and the axle and second predetermined spacing is provided between the ends of the coil portions and the mounting of the axle. These predetermined spacings accommodate the variations in the coil geometry as the man-way cover moves from a fully shut position to a fully open position and vice versa.

Abstract: Described herein are methods comprising the oral administration of budesonide for the treatment of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's colitis in its active phase. The methods can also be applied as relapse preventing therapy for Crohn's colitis in its chronic phase and Crohn's disease in the small intestine.

Abstract: A thermoscan having a main body provided with a single-chip central processing unit to which a temperature sensing circuit, a heartbeat sensing circuit, a bulb driving circuit, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a memory for storing programs, and a communication interface including a voice chip and infrared transmission means are electrically connected. The heartbeat sensing circuit detects a patient's heartbeats from capillary pulse at the patient's finger, the bulb driving circuit actuates an illuminant in the main body of the thermoscan to illuminate and therefore facilitate inspection of the patient's acoustic meatus. The liquid crystal display and the voice chip together enable visual and voice indications of a canned temperature at the same time. And, the infrared transmission means enables data communication between the thermoscan and an externally connected personal computer or microcomputer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a voice thermoscan having a main body in which a sensor circuit, a microprocessor, a liquid crystal display (LCD), an electronic erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), and a communication interface are included. When the voice thermoscan is used to take a patient's temperature, the sensor circuit senses an infrared heat at a temperature point on the patient's eardrum and sends a corresponding signal to the microprocessor for the same to sample and digitize the signal and compare the digitized signal with corrected data stored in the EEPROM, in order to verify the temperature value of the infrared heat and output the comparison result to the LCD for display. The microprocessor can also output the value of temperature to the communication interface to indicate the value of temperature by voice or music and also voice and music. Thereby, the thermoscan can be conveniently used by all people, including the blind.

Abstract: The pedal cranks (32, 34) on the propulsion group of a bicycle or similar rotate independently with respect to one another around axis (a), which is parallel and spaced at a distance (d) from axis (b) of a chain drive sprocket wheel (28). Each pedal crank is constrained to rotate together with the sprocket wheel but is free to travel over the same. An adjustment for the position of the sprocket wheel, around the axis of the pedal cranks, is provided for.

Abstract: A supersonic flame jet device includes a body having an entry portion of relatively small cross-sectional area, an expanding supersonic nozzle section and a cylindrical duct of extended length connected in series with each other. In using the device, an oxidant at high pressure is introduced into the entry passage wherein the flow is increased to sonic velocity. The sonic velocity flow of oxidant is then introduced into the passage of expanding cross-section in the direction of the gas flow while introducing a fuel to be burned into the flow of the oxidant. The velocity of flow of the oxidant or the oxidant and the fuel is then increased to supersonic velocity prior to entry into the extended duct of constant cross-sectional area where a shock is produced to stabilize flame reactions along the extended duct length whereby a supersonic flame jet will exit the extended duct.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is --CH(CH.sub.3).sub.2 or --C(CH.sub.3).sub.3 or a physiologically acceptable salt or optical isomer thereof useful for the treatment of particularly different lung diseases.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is --CH(CH.sub.3).sub.2 or --C(CH.sub.3).sub.3 or a physiologically acceptable salt or optical isomer thereof useful for the treatment of particularly different lung diseases.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a device in connection with an inhaler intended for measuring and recording the course of inhalation of a patient. The device is intended for use in medication, e.g. clinical tests, where there is a need of afterwards being able to control if the patient has taken medicine in a prescribed way. The device comprises an electronic unit provided in the inhaler for recording of the time for each dosage of the medicine of the inhaler. A detector (16,32,36) is provided in the inhaler in connection with a passage for the airflow of inhalation, whereby the detector detects the airflow of the inhalation through the inhaler as well as the availability of the medicine at the inhalation within said passage, so that a combination of these two detected values decides if and how the performed inhalation should be recorded in the electronical unit (11,33,35).

Abstract: The invention refers to compounds having activity against inflammatory, allergic, and dermatological conditions. The compounds are characterized by the formula ##STR1## or a stereoisomeric component thereof, in which formula R.sub.1 is selected from a straight or branched hydrocarbon chain having 1-4 carbon atoms.The invention also refers to processes for the preparation of these compounds, pharmaceutical preparations containing one of the compounds and a method for the treatment of inflammatory, allergic, muscoskeletal and dermatological conditions.

Abstract: The invention refers to compounds having anti-inflamatory activity characterized by the formula ##STR1## or a stereoisomeric component thereof, in which formula the 1,2-position is saturated or is a double bondX.sub.1 is selected from hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine and bromineX.sub.2 is selected from hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine and bromineR.sub.1 is selected from hydrogen or a straight or branched hydrocarbon chain having 1-4 carbon atomsR.sub.2 is selected from hydrogen or straight and branched hydrocarbon chains having 1-10 carbon atoms andR.sub.3 is selected from ##STR2## is O or S R.sub.4 is selected from hydrogen, straight or branched hydrocarbon chains having 1-10 carbon atoms or from phenylR.sub.5 is selected from hydrogen or methyl andR.sub.