Abstract: The invention provides an antigravity muscle exerciser comprising a garment which when worn by a user is close-fitting and covers at least the torso of said user. The garment comprises separate top and bottom portions or is a one-piece article, and has incorporated therein first portions of flexible material on each side of the torso which extend from the pelvis to beyond a respective shoulder where the portions are contiguous with a second portion of flexible material which extends across the top of the head of the user in a coronal plane. The portions of flexible material in combination have a length and elasticity which creates axial compression between the top of the head and the pelvis. The invention also provides a method of utilizing the garment exercising deep posture and antigravity muscles.

Abstract: The invention provides an exercise device for strengthening muscles in the scapula-thoracic region. The device enables simulated weight-bearing action for the upper limb while maintaining good postural form. The device can also be used to provide feedback on good postural form. The exercise device comprises a spine contact member (26) to be positioned at the thoracic curve of a person (10), and two rigid planar members (28) which extend laterally from the spine contact member (26). The rigid planar members (28) are positioned over the scapulae of the person (10). The spine contact member (26) and associated rigid planar members (28) are held in position by straps (30) which pass over and under the shoulders of the person (10).

Abstract: The invention provides an antigravity muscle exerciser comprising a garment which when worn by a user is close-fitting and covers at least the torso of said user. The garment comprises separate top and bottom portions or is a one-piece article, and has incorporated therein first portions of flexible material on each side of the torso which extend from the pelvis to beyond a respective shoulder where the portions are contiguous with a second portion of flexible material which extends across the top of the head of the user in a coronal plane. The portions of flexible material in combination have a length and elasticity which creates axial compression between the top of the head and the pelvis. The invention also provides a method of utilising the garment exercising deep posture and antigravity muscles.

Abstract: The invention provides an antigravity muscle exerciser comprising a garment which when worn by a user is close-fitting and covers at least the torso of said user. The garment comprises separate top and bottom portions or is a one-piece article, and has incorporated therein first portions of flexible material on each side of the torso which extend from the pelvis to beyond a respective shoulder where the portions are contiguous with a second portion of flexible material which extends across the top of the head of the user in a coronal plane. The portions of flexible material in combination have a length and elasticity which creates axial compression between the top of the head and the pelvis. The invention also provides a method of utilizing the garment exercising deep posture and anti-gravity muscles.

Abstract: The invention provides an exerciser for use in activating deep posture and antigravity muscles in the body. The exerciser (1) comprises a headpiece (2) having at least: a first member (6) which fits around the head of a wearer in a transverse plane above the ears when the headpiece is in situ; and, a second member (7), the ends of which are fixed to the first member and which crosses the head of the wearer (5) at about the coronal plane thereof when the headpiece is in situ. The exerciser further comprises at least one flexible strap (3) on each side of the headpiece which is attached at or near the end of the second member and has at least one portion within its length that is elastic; and, an adaptation (4) at the free end of each the flexible straps to permit extension of the strap by a limb of the wearer (5). Each strap of the exerciser has a length and elasticity which allow a smooth, low velocity movement by the wearer (5) at least involving axial movement of the limb away from the head.

Abstract: The invention provides an exercise device for strengthening muscles in the scapula-thoracic region. The device enables simulated weight-bearing action for the upper limb while maintaining good postural form. The device can also be used to provide feedback on good postural form. The exercise device comprises a spine contact member (26) to be positioned at the thoracic curve of a person (10), and two rigid planar members (28) which extend laterally from the spine contact member (26). The rigid planar members (28) are positioned over the scapulae of the person (10). The spine contact member (26) and associated rigid planar members (28) are held in position by straps (30) which pass over and under the shoulders of the person (10).

Abstract: The invention provides an exerciser for use in activating deep posture and antigravity muscles in the body. The exerciser (1) comprises a headpiece (2) having at least: a first member (6) which fits around the head of a wearer in a transverse plane above the ears when the headpiece is in situ; and, a second member (7), the ends of which are fixed to the first member and which crosses the head of the wearer (5) at about the coronal plane thereof when the headpiece is in situ. The exerciser further comprises at least one flexible strap (3) on each side of the headpiece which is attached at or near the end of the second member and has at least one portion within its length that is elastic; and, an adaptation (4) at the free end of each the flexible straps to permit extension of the strap by a limb of the wearer (5). Each strap of the exerciser has a length and elasticity which allow a smooth, low velocity movement by the wearer (5) at least involving axial movement of the limb away from the head.

Abstract: The invention provides an antigravity muscle exerciser comprising a garment which when worn by a user is close-fitting and covers at least the torso of said user. The garment comprises separate top and bottom portions or is a one-piece article, and has incorporated therein first portions of flexible material on each side of the torso which extend from the pelvis to beyond a respective shoulder where the portions are contiguous with a second portion of flexible material which extends across the top of the head of the user in a coronal plane. The portions of flexible material in combination have a length and elasticity which creates axial compression between the top of the head and the pelvis. The invention also provides a method of utilising the garment exercising deep posture and anti-gravity muscles.

Abstract: The invention provides an exerciser for use in activating deep posture and antigravity muscles in the body. The exerciser (1) comprises a headpiece (2) having at least: a first member (6) which fits around the head of a wearer in a transverse plane above the ears when the headpiece is in situ; and, a second member (7), the ends of which are fixed to the first member and which crosses the head of the wearer (5) at about the coronal plane thereof when the headpiece is in situ. The exerciser further comprises at least one flexible strap (3) on each side of the headpiece which is attached at or near the end of the second member and has at least one portion within its length that is elastic; and, an adaptation (4) at the free end of each the flexible straps to permit extension of the strap by a limb of the wearer (5). Each strap of the exerciser has a length and elasticity which allow a smooth, low velocity movement by the wearer (5) at least involving axial movement of the limb away from the head.

Abstract: A perfume composition comprises: e) at least about 25% by weight in total of at least five selected relaxing fragrance materials (R); f) optionally up to about 45% by weight in total of non-relaxing fragrance materials (NR), provided that the ratio by weight of R to NR is at least 0.75; g) optionally up to about 75% by weight in total of neutral fragrance materials (N); h) optionally up to about 25% by weight of other fragrance materials (M) provided that the weight ratio R to (M+NR) at least 0.75; and wherein all percentages are based on total weight of the fragrance materials consisting the perfume composition.

Abstract: The invention provides exercise device (1) comprising a pair of opposed longitudinal handles (2, 3) which are rigidly separated at their proximal ends by a spacing member (4). The spacing member has a central portion (5) which is displaced from the handles. The central portion includes an indicator (6) of a force applied by way of the device. The invention further provides methods of exercise which utilise the subject device.

Abstract: The invention is directed toward an article which indicates to the wearer of the article that poor posture has been adopted.

Abstract: An odor-reducing composition for counteracting malodour in which the composition includes an odor reducing material of the type phenyl ethyl methyl ether, Cyprisate, Camonal and paracresyl methyl ether and a method for counteracting malodour employing such a composition.

Abstract: A perfume composition comprises: e) at least about 25% by weight in total of at least five selected relaxing fragrance materials (R); f) optionally up to about 45% by weight in total of non-relaxing fragrance materials (NR), provided that the ratio by weight of R to NR is at least 0.75; g) optionally up to about 75% by weight in total of neutral fragrance materials (N); h) optionally up to about 25% by weight of other fragrance materials (M) provided that the weight ratio R to (M+NR) at least 0.75; and wherein all percentages are based on total weight of the fragrance materials consisting the perfume composition.

Abstract: A fragrance composition comprising a mixture of at least two of the following: 5-methyl-2-(2-methylpropyl-1,3-dioxane (Camonal); methyl 1,4-dimethylcyclohexylcarboxylate (Cyprisate); 3-(((1-ethoxy)ethyl)oxy)-3,7-dimetyl-1,6-octadiene (Elintaal); and 7,9-dimethylspiro(5,5)undcan-3-one (Dispirone) and use thereof to provide enhanced malodour reduction.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a process for preventing and/or counteracting smoke malodours on a surface, by applying to the surface, a composition comprising one or more macrocyclic musks selected from cyclohexadecanolide, cyclopentadecanone or cyclopentadecanolide. The invention also covers perfumes, and products comprising said perfumes, which incorporate the one or more macrocyclic musks.

Abstract: A perfume composition comprises: e) at least about 25% by weight in total of at least five selected relaxing fragrance materials (R); f) optionally up to about 45% by weight in total of non-relaxing fragrance materials (NR), provided that the ratio by weight of R to NR is at least 0.75; g) optionally up to about 75% by weight in total of neutral fragrance materials (N); h) optionally up to about 25% by weight of other fragrance materials (M) provided that the weight ratio R to (M+NR) at least 0.75; and wherein all percentages are based on total weight of the fragrance materials consisting the perfume composition.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring posture deficiencies in the spine and including a flexible body (30) encapsulating a flexible operating arm (31) cantilevered from a base moulding (34). The operating arm (31) is provided with upper (37) and lower (40) strain gauges bonded to the upper and lower faces respectively of the operating arm (31) at the point beyond the stiffening base moulding (34) to ensure that differential strain is experienced on deflection of the operating arm (31). Wire tails (41) are terminated as a PCB assembly (45) mounted to the printed circuit support (35), which assembly comprises a PC board bearing an LSI processor (46), rechargeable battery (47), vibrating motor (50) and inductive coil (51) selected to fulfil the functions of transmitting and receiving element, and inductive power supply for charging the battery (47), under the control of processor (46).

Abstract: Odors are evaluated in relation to a target or priming stimulus by testing a subject by presenting the subject with one or more adors under different conditions, at least some being in the presence of one or more targets or priming stimuli; subsequently testing recognition of said one or more adors by the subject and monitoring implicit ador memory; and evaluating the results of implicit memory for ador/target combinations presented to the subject in the first stage of testing. Evaluation of the results of implicit memory for ador/target combinations presented to the subject provides a measure of the degree of association between the ador and target in a particular ador/target combination. These measures can be compared and used as a basis for ador selection.

Abstract: A method of odor selection for selecting an odor to match a visual or auditory target stimulus, comprising evaluating a number of odor/target stimulus combinations by testing a subject by presenting the subject with one or more odors under different conditions, at least some conditions being in the presence of one or more target stimuli monitoring brain activity of the subject and evaluating the monitored brain activity in relation to odor/target stimulus combinations presented to the subject and selecting the odor/target stimulus combination or combinations indicated as having the greatest degree of association.