Abstract: A device and method for treating tissue inside a patient's body, the device includes an endoscopically introducible catheter shaft. An expandable chamber is mounted on the distal end of the catheter shaft. The chamber is defined by a flexible non-elastomeric wall. The chamber is associated with a first lumen defined by the catheter for fluid flow between the chamber and a fluid source outside of the patient's body. The chamber is filled with fluid after placement in the patient's body. When the expandable chamber is filled with fluid it has a diameter greater than the diameter of the transverse cross-section of the endoscope channel. According to the method, the endoscope is inserted into a patient's body and is used to view the inside of the patient's body, to determine the location of tissue to be treated. The catheter is inserted into the channel that passes through the endoscope. The wall of the expandable chamber is covered with electrodes connectable to an external radiofrequency electrical potential.

Abstract: IR 6 (Cosmetics, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, Inc., 7th ed. 1997). Viscosities are measured using Brookfield viscometers (1,000–20,000 cps, Spindle No. 5, 20 rpm, 60 second run, 25 degrees C.) unless otherwise indicated. 967-00—IR # 6961-00-1-A low viscosity, stable dispersion of behenyl alcohol comprising: (a) 10–40 weight % on an actives basis of behenyl alcohol; (b) 1.0–8.0 weight % of an anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of sodium lauryl ether sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, magnesium lauryl ether sulfate, magnesium lauryl sulfate, calcium lauryl ether sulfate, calcium lauryl sulfate, ammonium lauryl ether sulfate, and ammonium lauryl sulfate; and (c) 1.0–3.0 weight % (on an actives basis) of a betaine selected from the group consisting of C12–18 amidopropylbetaine; wherein the dispersion has a stability of at least 3 months at a temperature of 49 degrees C., a viscosity in the range of 1,000–20,000 centipoise, and no more than 0.2 weight % of cationic material.

Abstract: IR 6 (Cosmetics, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, Inc., 7th ed. 1997). Viscosities are measured using Brookfield viscometers (1,000-20,000 cps, Spindle No. 5, 20 rpm, 60 second run, 25 degrees C.) unless otherwise indicated. 967-00—IR # 6967-00-1-A low viscosity, stable dispersion of behenyl alcohol comprising: (a) 10-40 weight % on an actives basis of behenyl alcohol; (b) 1.0-8.0 weight % of an anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of sodium lauryl ether sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, magnesium lauryl ether sulfate, magnesium lauryl sulfate, calcium lauryl ether sulfate, calcium lauryl sulfate, ammonium lauryl ether sulfate, and ammonium lauryl sulfate; and (c) 1.0-3.0 weight % (on an actives basis) of a betaine selected from the group consisting of C12-18 amidopropylbetaine; wherein the dispersion has a stability of at least 3 months at a temperature of 49 degrees C., a viscosity in the range of 1,000-20,000 centipoise, and no more than 0.2 weight % of cationic material.

Abstract: Personal care products are described which comprise a quaternary amino functional silicone elastomer.

Abstract: A pearlized cleansing composition for personal care comprising: (a) 4.00-30.00 weight % of an anionic material selected from the group consisting of water soluble lipophilic sulfates and sulfonates of 8 to 22 carbon atoms; (b) 0.25-4.0 weight % behenyl alcohol; and (c) water.

Abstract: A pearlized cleansing composition for personal care comprising:

Abstract: A personal cleansing composition which comprises a. a skin cleansing effective amount of a surfactant or mixture of surfactants, b. a hydrophobic active component in quantities which brings about a perceived effect on the skin, said effect selected from the group consisting of skin conditioning, skin protection from irritants and antibacterial agents, c. a hydrocarbon containing component, and d. a cationic polymer the quantities of c and d selected so that the effect on the skin by component b is enhanced over the additive effects of c and d alone.

Abstract: A low energy method for making stabilized hair care products comprising an anionic detersive surfactant, a water-insoluble silicone and acrylic stabilizing agent is disclosed wherein the method does not require added heat.

Abstract: A personal cleansing composition which comprisesa. a skin cleansing effective amount of a surfactant or mixture of surfactants,b. a hydrophobic active component in quantities which brings about a perceived effect on the skin, said effect selected from the group consisting of skin conditioning, skin protection from irritants and antibacterial agents,c. a hydrocarbon containing component, andd. a cationic polymerthe quantities of c and d selected so that the effect on the skin by component b is enhanced over the additive effects of c and d alone.

Abstract: A personal cleansing composition which comprisesa. a skin cleansing effective amount of a surfactant or mixture of surfactants,b. a hydrophobic active component in quantities which brings about a perceived effect on the skin, said effect selected from the group consisting of skin conditioning, skin protection from irritants and antibacterial agents,c. a hydrocarbon containing component, andd. a cationic polymerthe quantities of c and d selected so that the effect on the skin by component b is enhanced over the additive effects of c and d alone.

Abstract: A mild, non-irriatating hair conditioning shampoo is disclosed comprising an aqueous dispersion of a water-insoluble lipid phase, an anionic hair cleansing surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant present at a level of at least about 0.75 parts by weight per part by weight of said anionic surfactant, at least one hair conditioning, film forming, polycationic polymer soluble in the aqueous dispersion and 0-6% by weight, based on the weight of the shampoo, of a water-insoluble, non-volatile hair conditioning silicone, the water-insoluble lipid phase comprising at least one lipid soluble, emulsifiable, monocationic, quaternary ammonium compound or amine solubilized in a water-insoluble long chain lipid compound, the weight ratio of monocationic compound to the lipid compound in the lipid phase being in the range of from about 5:1 to about 1:10 and the molar ratio of anionic surfactant to water-insoluble cationic compound is greater than 2:1.

Abstract: A method for preparing an aqueous fluid personal care composition having an anionic surfactant and a cationic surfactant and/or polymer therein which comprises:a. contacting at least about 0.2 mole % of the anionic surfactant with a charge neutralizing amount of a cationic surfactant and/or polymer in a reactor and forming an essentially chargeless complex in the reactor which is essentially free of other components of the said composition, andb. thereafter mixing the preformed complex with the remainder of the composition components.

Abstract: An aqueous hair conditioning shampoo comprising a hair-cleansing effective amount of an anionic surfactant comprising an alpha-olefin sulfonate, a hair-conditioning effective amount of a cationic polymer having a hair conditioning effect and a charge density greater than about 200, a water-insoluble hair conditioning agent and a dispersing agent which functions to stabilize the emulsion or suspension, and the remainder water.

Abstract: A solid personal cleansing composition comprising:a. one or more cationic surfactants complexed with one or more anionic surfactants andb. one or more non complexed anionic surfactants.

Abstract: A composition of particulate barium sulfate combined with one or more coreactants selected from the group consisting of a silicone free of amino groups, a long chain fatty alcohol and a long chain fatty acid amide has been found to be effective as a hair conditioner. The claimed compositions may also contain conventional surface-active agents, emulsifiers, stabilizers, and the like. In aqueous dispersion, these compositions impart improved body, manageability and style retention to hair.

Abstract: A personal cleansing composition includes a salt, preferably sodium salt, of alcohol ethoxy glyceryl sulfonate. The preferred sodium salt of alcohol ethoxy glyceryl sulfonate has the formula: ##STR1## where R is a radical with 4 to 24 carbon atoms and n is a number from 1 to 10. The composition may take the form of a bar, combar, syndet bar, shampoo, liquid soap, bubble bath or shower gel.

Abstract: A stable hair straightening conditioner which softens and conditions hair when used as a rinse conditioner and which straightens hair when left in the hair using a one-step treatment process, consisting essentially of effective amounts of a nonionic water-soluble cellulose polymer, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, a di-C.sub.10 -C.sub.22 alkyl di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl quaternary ammonium compound, a C.sub.8 -C.sub.18 alkylamido C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 alkyl di C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl amine, propylene glycol, mineral oil, a C.sub.8 -C.sub.18 alkanol and cyclomethicone in an aqueous vehicle. Also within the scope of the invention is the process of straightening the hair which comprises the steps of applying the straightener-conditioner composition to wet or dry hair in an amount sufficient to wet the hair, combing the hair to distribute the composition and continuing said combing in the presence or absence of added heat until the hair is substantially dry.

Abstract: A stable shine hair conditioner formulation which provides shiny, smooth, manageable hair, easy to comb, easy to style, long holding power and is cost effective consisting essentially of effective amounts of C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 alkyl trimethyl quaternary ammonium compound, mineral oil or glyceryl monostearate, a C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 alkanol, a cellulose polymer, a copolymer of polyvinylpyrrolidone and vinyl acetate (PVP/VA) and a plasticizer selected from the group consisting of lanolin acetate, propylene glycol, glycerine, and water soluble lanolin, in an aqueous vehicle.

Abstract: A stable easily removable hair rinse conditioner which provides good conditioning, styling ease, and manageability of hair, but does not build up with shampoo/anionic surfactants and is cost effective, consisting essentially of effective amounts of a dodecyl trimethyl quaternary ammonium compound, a saturated or unsaturated C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 alkanol, and a cyclic or linear silicone, in an aqueous vehicle.

Abstract: A stable hair rinse composition which provides softness, shine, ease of combing, fly-away control (static control) and ease of styling and is easy to wash out with conventional anionic alkyl ether polyethenoxy sulfate-based shampoos without deposit or build-up consisting essentially of effective amounts of distearyl or ditallow quaternary ammonium compound, a C.sub.7 -C.sub.17 alkylamido C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 alkyl di-14 C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl amine, propylene glycol, mineral oil, a C.sub.8 -C.sub.18 alkanol and cyclomethicone in an aqueous vehicle.