Abstract: A system, device and method for nail care is provided. The nail care system includes a shaping system, a polish removal system and/or a cuticle management system; a vision system; a nail polish application system; and a mobility system. The nail system may further include an accelerated drying system, a hand massage system, a nail identification/diagnosis/estimation of conditions system, an enclosure, a hand/foot rest system, a computer software system, a computer hardware system, a cartridge/pod system, and a multi-tool system. Related apparatuses, techniques and articles are also described.

Abstract: A double impact bullet with internal hammer and stabilization post.

Abstract: Provided is a viral particle comprising a genomic RNA suitable for delivering a polynucleotide sequence of interest (SOI) into a cell and/or a subject. The genomic RNA comprises, from 5? to 3?: (a) the SOI replacing the upstream R, (b) a U5, (c) a primer binding site (PBS), (d) an encapsidation signal (Psi), (e) polypurine tract(s) (PPT), and (f) a U3. The SOI preferably takes the form of single-stranded DNA or a DNA-RNA hybrid after initiation of reverse transcription. Additionally provided are polynucleotides, vectors, cells, components, compositions, kits, methods and uses of the viral particle.

Abstract: A double impact bullet with internal hammer and stabilization post.

Abstract: A bullet projectile is described wherein an internal cylindrical sliding mechanical hammer mechanism provides secondary impact improving overall effectiveness in delivering a mechanical shock wave to a target.

Abstract: A system consisting of a magnet mounted on a shaft wherein both North and South poles are enclosed within the volume of a cylindrical coil and said shaft is spun by mechanical means thereby producing a current in said coil primarily by way of the Lorentz force and as said system slows down there is inherent positive Electro-magnetic and Electro-mechanical feedback.

Abstract: A bullet projectile is described with an internal magnetic hammer providing electromagnetic induction upon impact.

Abstract: A method and system of killing objects wherein said objects are selected from the group consisting of pests, insects, fungus and spores wherein said objects have a starting temperature, TO, and said method and system comprising a first step being application of a means of raising the temperature of said objects by the exposure to heat and water vapor until said objects have reached a temperature TH above said starting temperature, and said method and system comprising a second step being application of a means of lowering the temperature of said objects until said objects have reached a temperature TC below the starting temperature, and said objects being rendered lifeless after experiencing the change in temperatures with respect to time.

Abstract: A method of enhancing the libido in an adult human comprising the administering of a composition, comprising an effective amount of an herbal aphrodisiac selected from the group consisting of those herbs, which are purported to enhance the libido in humans, and an effective amount of omega oils.

Abstract: A method of enhancing the libido in an adult human comprising the administering of a composition, comprising an effective amount of the amino acids tryptophan and phenylalanine and an effective amount of omega oils.

Abstract: A plasma is generated inside a barrier enclosure made specifically of N-Type semiconductive material, said plasma thus generating a thermal gradient across said barrier which drives electrons through said barrier via the thermoelectric power of said N-Type semiconductor, said electrons thus being liberated on the opposing side of said barrier where they interact with oxygen in the air to form the superoxide ion, O2?, and a second electrode on said opposing being at a critical minimum negative bias potential to quench collateral production of positive ions and ensuring production only of negative, O2?, ions.

Abstract: A loan investment method comprising a lender providing a loan to a borrower for the purpose of the borrower buying property from a seller wherein: said sale price for said property being, A, and said loan amount being, A+Xo, and said amount, Xo, being seed capital, and greater than zero, and said seller receiving said amount, A, from said lender in exchange for said property, and said lender holding deed to said property, and said borrower assuming debt in the amount, A+Xo, and under the agreement of said loan, said borrower being obligated to make periodic payments to said lender, and, said seed capital, Xo, being placed into an investment vehicle managed and controlled by said lender, and the debt obligation of said borrower being a function of time, t, and being represented as ?(t)=A+Xo+?(t), and the value of said investment vehicle being a function of time and being represented as, ?(t)=Xo+?(t), and a time, t*, being such time when, ?(t*)=?(t*) or equivalently when A+?(t*)=?(t*), and at such time, t*

Abstract: A plasma is generated inside a barrier enclosure made specifically of N-Type semiconductive material, said plasma thus generating a thermal gradient across said barrier which drives electrons through said barrier via the thermoelectric power of said N-Type semiconductor, said electrons thus being liberated on the opposing side of said barrier where they interact with oxygen in the air to form the superoxide ion. O2?, and a second electrode on said opposing being at a critical minimum negative bias potential to quench collateral production of positive ions and ensuring production only of negative, O2?, ions.

Abstract: A plasma is generated inside a barrier enclosure made specifically of N-Type semiconductive material, said plasma thus generating a thermal gradient across said barrier which drives electrons through said barrier via the thermoelectric power of said N-Type semiconductor, said electrons thus being liberated on the opposing side of said barrier where they interact with oxygen in the air to form the superoxide ion,

Abstract: Spherical beads of critical dimensions and optical properties are combined with polarizing and photosensitive materials to produce a photographic film which unexpectedly collects apparent three dimensional information in the light carrying images into said film.

Abstract: A novel system and method for viewing optical images with enhanced apparent depth is disclosed. The present invention utilizes the combined effects of a polarizing layer and a magnifying layer to achieve the enhanced apparent depth of the images being viewed. In a preferred embodiment, a polarizing layer is used in combination with a Fresnel layer having concentric circles to enhance the apparent depth of the images being viewed.

Abstract: Spherical beads of critical dimensions and optical properties are combined with polarizing and photosensitive materials to produce a photographic film which unexpectedly collects apparent three dimensional information in the light carrying images into said film.

Abstract: Systems and method of displaying images of entire scenes in apparent three dimensions. A projector projects images with light onto a multi-layered composite transparent sheet polarizing screen. The dimensions of the screen whose optically active layers are determined by the intensity and the mixture of polarization states of the projected light. The images appear to be three dimensional. A bead layer of the screen contains beads on the order of a wavelength of visible light.

Abstract: The present invention provides transparent decorative articles formed from a transparent substrate, glass microspheres, and a bonding layer, optional layers, and optional coatings, having an etched appearance or rainbow-like appearance depending on illumination conditions and viewing angle. Transfer graphics and transfer media are also provided. The ratio of the transparent microsphere refractive index to the transparent microsphere bonding layer refractive index is about 1.3:1 to about 1.7:1. From about 20% to about 80% of the average diameter of each microsphere is embedded in the bonding layer.

Abstract: A system and method of collecting and displaying images of isolated persons or objects in three dimensions; whereby isolated images of persons or objects (106) are collected on film or video by digitally removing the background and replacing it with black or collecting the image against a black background (107); and the isolated image (106) is projected with polarized light on to a partially reflective and transparent sheet polarizing screen (104) of an orthogonal polarization sense to that of the projected light. The screen stops and reflects the image (105), but the screen is partially-transparent to light polarized parallel to its polarization sense making a real three dimensional physical object (103B) behind the screen visible from a position in front of the screen. The isolated image (105) on the screen (104) in the presence of real physical three dimensional objects (103A) and (103B) appears to be three dimensional.