Abstract: Methods and devices are described which allow sound waves to be safely be applied to the eyelid of an eye of a patient or through the eyelid to other structures in the eye or to or through structures in the facial region to effect changes to one or more structures in and around the eye or directly through the cornea or sclera to regions of the eye to treat one or more diseases of the eye.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to pharmaceutical packaging such as syringes, vials, and blood tubes having a thermoplastic wall that is coated with a gas barrier coating in which at least one layer is applied by atomic layer deposition. The gas barrier coating may include, for example, one or more layers of SiO2, one or more layers of Al2O3, or a combination thereof, and may serve as a barrier against a variety of gases including oxygen, water vapor, and nitrogen. The present disclosure is also directed to syringes and vials which are configured for the storage of lyophilized or cold-chain drugs and in particular to maintain container closure integrity throughout the supply and storage conditions associated with such drugs. The present disclosure is also directed to evacuated blood tubes having extended shelf lives.

Abstract: An inflatable massage pool is provided including pool body including a pool wall and a pool bottom. A water holding chamber is defined by a pool wall and a pool bottom. The pool further includes a control box configured to control a massage function. The pool wall includes an air chamber, an accommodating chamber sized to accommodate the control box therein, and a chamber wall separating the air chamber from the accommodating chamber. The chamber wall includes a first opening through which the control box can be placed.

Abstract: A locking cap assembly includes an upper housing; a lower housing rotatably connected to the upper housing and configured to be fitted onto a container; a near field communication (NFC) module configured to wirelessly receive a NFC input; an inductive charging coil; a microprocessor; and a latching mechanism, the latching mechanism includes a locking latch configured to prevent the upper housing and the lower housing from rotating with respect to each other; and an electrical actuation component configured to lock and unlock the latch and a current generated by the inductive charging coil. The lower housing includes a plurality of locking vanes within the lower housing, the locking vanes being configured to variably define an inner diameter size of the lower housing responsive to a rotation of the upper housing with respect to the lower housing when the lower housing is mechanically engaged with the container.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating dermatological tissue, including at least two pins configured to be inserted in dermatological tissue to deliver electromagnetic energy to target dermatological tissue, and an electrical signal generator electrically coupled to the at least two pins, and creating a pulsed electrical signal across the at least two pins.

Abstract: A pill positioning and cutting apparatus includes a housing a pair of push buttons slidably mounted within a housing and resiliently coordinated with a pair of pill positioning pistons slidably positioned in a pill support trough to position a pill in the trough for cutting engagement by converging blades which extend from the push buttons.

Abstract: The temperature-controlled medication packaging system includes a storage with a temperature-controlled interior that contains at least one medication that is disposed within a shipping box. The temperature-controlled medication packaging system also includes at least one shipping container in a packager. The temperature-controlled medication packaging system further includes at least one coolant that is sized to fit within the at least one shipping container. At least one robot is adapted to retrieve the at least one medication directly from the shipping box within the storage and transport the at least one medication to the shipping container in the packager. The at least one robot is also adapted to retrieve the at least one coolant and to transport the at least one coolant to the shipping container in the packager.

Abstract: The invention relates to an initiator system for curing a dental composition, the initiator system comprising a hydroperoxide component, a transition metal component, a polymerizable thiourea component, the polymerizable thiourea component comprising a thiourea moiety which is attached to a (meth)acrylate moiety through a C3-11 alkyl chain. The invention also relates to a dental composition comprising such an initiator system, and curable components, in particular curable components comprising acidic moieties.

Abstract: A fluid transfer device for use in medical/pharmacological applications a method of use, and a closed medicine transfer system. The fluid transfer device includes a first adapter unit having a first sealing element and a second adapter unit having a second sealing element. The first adapter unit and second adapter unit, when connected, provide a fluid connection between the first adapter unit and the second adapter unit and prevent, when disconnected, the transfer of fluid out of the first adapter unit and the second adapter unit. A fluid connection between the first adapter unit and second adapter unit is established by a combined pressing movement towards one another and a rotational movement with respect to one another, only after a constant pressure has been set which the first sealing element and the second sealing element apply against each other.

Abstract: Disclosed is a whitening composition including a mixture of zinc oxide and of boron nitride and, if appropriate, a whitening agent selected from kaolin optionally calcined, cerium oxide, a citrate salt, mica and a mixture thereof. The whitening composition is useful for imparting opacifying, whitening and/or covering properties to a cosmetic formulation, as a replacement for titanium dioxide.

Abstract: Medical devices and methods of use thereof are described. The device may include a body having a housing that defines a lumen, a piston within the housing, and an actuator operably coupled to the piston, wherein the piston is movable along the lumen by operating the actuator. The device also may include a cartridge insertable into the body and/or a flexible fitting configured for direct application to an eye of a subject.

Abstract: Process for the cosmetic treatment of braided hair with a composition comprising a thickening polymer, a derivative of menthol and a particular non-ionic surfactant. The present invention relates to a process for the cosmetic treatment of braided hair, utilizing a cosmetic composition comprising in a hydro-alcoholic medium, a thickening polymer, a derivative of menthol and a particular non-ionic surfactant.

Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating dispensing of medications includes a housing comprising an interior space and an opening, a cover coupled with the housing for closing the opening, a medication holder holding a medication disposed in the interior space, a holder driving element, and an actuator for transitioning the holder driving element between positions based on a dispensing information. The housing and the cover are transitionable between a dispensing state and a non-dispensing state. The medication is dispensable through the opening in the dispensing state and not dispensable through the opening in the non-dispensing state. The medication holder includes a coupling element for movably coupling the medication holder with the holder driving element. The transitioning moves the medication holder between a non-dispensable position and a dispensable position.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a hydratable concentrated surfactant composition. The composition is pourable, easy to dilute, substantially free of sulfate and oil, comprises a C6-C14 acid, alcohol, amide or mixture thereof, anionic surfactant and an amphoteric surfactant, zwitterionic surfactant or both. The composition is in lamellar phase and thickens and transforms to an isotropic phase upon dilution. The composition is substantially free of isethionates, can be used as a concentrate in small volumes and diluted as used and needed or can be diluted with water in refill packaging to ensure a reduction in plastic waste.

Abstract: A smart medication container cap for medication management and related devices, systems and methods for medication management are provided. The smart cap ensures ensuring accuracy in dispensing, prompts the user promoting compliance, collects information about the medication, transmits the information to a central server or LAN, determining container contents, locations, and surroundings, remotely manages the same, transmits alerts to the user, and communicates with a computer system for the same.

Abstract: A personal care composition, comprising: a surfactant system; and a thickener, wherein the surfactant system and the thickener are present in an amount of less than 10 wt %, based on the total weight of the personal care composition.

Abstract: A pill case and medication reminder system is provided. A pill case and a reminder system are in data transfer communication with one another. The system can also include a global positioning system, an accelerometer, or both. A pill case compartment is configured to hold a medication. The pill case has a sensor or sensor array configured to detect the amount of medication in the pill case. A pill case processor is configured to generate a data signal pertaining to the amount of medication in the pill case. The system can generate medication reminders, for example, pertaining to refilling a subscription or taking medication with food. The pill case can include or connect to a phone case for a smartphone, or can be integrated into a smartwatch.

Abstract: Provided herein are cosmetic composition for skincare, comprising a unique blend of plant-derived vitamins, minerals and electrolytes to reduce prevent, reduce and treat damage to the skin.

Abstract: An improved feeding catheter is provided for feeding/recycling chyme to a distal stoma. The improved catheter includes a hollow tube having an end for insertion into stoma, and a second end adapted to be connected to a fluid source. The first end includes a retention feature comprising a plurality of ribs extending outwardly and longitudinally away from the tube and terminating at a nose junction. Web walls extend between at least one pair of adjacent ribs and the ribs further define a side facing opening configured for fluid to exit into the gastrointestinal tract. Further the retention feature can be moved between a relaxed condition and a stretched condition for insertion through the distal opening, wherein the maximum width of the retention feature in the stretched condition is less than the maximum width of the retention feature in the relaxed condition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to treating a surface with a polymer and compositions comprising it for preventing microbial reinfection especially that of virus and bacteria on the surface for a long period of time after the surface has been treated. The present invention also relates to certain liquid cleansing compositions, sanitizers, hand-held spray devices and towelettes comprising the polymer for delivering the above benefit.