Abstract: A cosmetic dispensing device with a reservoir to hold a supply of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparation. The preparation can be extruded from the reservoir to the surface of the device. The device further has a stimulator built-in. This stimulator supplies light, vibration, or electricity or any combination thereof to the user as the preparation is applied to the skin.

Abstract: A preemptive bandaging device is presented for the facilitation of intravenous catheter placement and anchoring. The bandage of the present invention includes a frame of bandage base material and a hingedly attached door of a thin bandaging film, a layer of carrier paper to serve as a deployer, and an optional bandage base flap or island for integrating the present invention with certain tube and catheter stabilization devices. The dressing is anchored to the skin so as to frame the I.V. site. The bandage features anchors for I.V. tubing and is placed so as to frame the I.V. procedure site. Once the catheter is placed, deploying the door covers and secures the tubes and the catheter with a thin film of clear bandaging material.

Abstract: An improved transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator (TENS) involving a microcurrent (typically 25 to 900 microamps) monophase D.C. carrier signal (typically 10,000 to 19,000 Hz, preferably 15,000 Hz) that is modulated on and off in time (typically at 0.3 Hz up to 10,000 Hz, preferably 9.125 Hz followed by 292 Hz) and further inverted about every second by reversing the polarity of the signal at the electrodes. Such a device has been found to be useful in alleviating pain very rapidly.