Abstract: Novel compositions comprising anionic-cationic complexes as conditioning agents for use in products that improve the appearance and feel of skin and hair are well known. This invention describes the use of additional cationic surfactant in combination with an anionic-cationic complex made from a fatty alkyl dialkylamine and a “dicarboxylic acid”, preferably a dimer acid. This combination provides exceptional conditioning for hair, improving both wet and dry combing. It also makes very stable oil-in-water emulsions, and adds a slippery feel and lubricity to shaving and skin cleaning products.

Abstract: A system for mapping dissimilar communication protocols is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises user communication information that spans at least two dissimilar communication networks, a first communication protocol associated with a first communication network, a second communication protocol associated with a second communication network, and a software code segment configured to detect a call setup identifier and a call tear-down identifier associated with the first communication protocol, the software code segment also configured to detect a call setup identifier and call tear-down identifier associated with the second communication protocol, where the call setup identifier and the call tear-down identifier associated with the second communication protocol may occur within a predetermined amount of time before or after the call setup identifier or the call tear-down identifier associated with the first communication protocol.

Abstract: A system for correlating and displaying dissimilar communication protocols is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises user communication information that spans at least two dissimilar communication networks, a first communication protocol associated with a first communication network, a second communication protocol associated with a second communication network, and a software code segment configured to detect a first call identifier associated with the first communication protocol, the software code segment also configured to detect a second call identifier associated with the second communication protocol, where the first call identifier and the second call identifier are correlated to a particular call. The system displays the correlated call identifiers to a user in a real-time call flow record.

Abstract: This invention is directed to carboxamido opioid compounds pharmaceutically useful as agents for treating or modulating a central nervous system disorder and methods for treating or modulating a central nervous system disorder.

Abstract: The invention provides personal care products comprising fatty ethoxylated dimeric urethane compounds that enhance the viscosity of constituent water based surfactant systems. In compositions and methods of the invention, ethoxylated nonionic, urethane dimers increase the viscosity of water based surfactant systems and serve as thickeners. These thickeners produce clear solutions in combination with surfactants and can be made sufficiently water soluble to produce clear solutions in water. The thickeners are compatible with anionic, cationic, amphoteric and nonionic surfactants and are functional and stable over a wide pH range.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of cross-linked silicone gel, in particular, a polymerization product of a polyorganohydrosiloxane, with the proposed INCI name (Dimethicone/polymethylalkyl siloxane copolymer), in cosmetic applications to provide unexpected characteristics related to formulations incorporating these silicone gels.

Abstract: Request and response messages conforming to a protocol such as Media Gateway Control Protocol between media gateways and a media gateway controller are examined to enable them to be correlated. The correlated messages are assembled to produce a call detail record describing a voice or data call established over an IP network via the media gateways under the control of the media gateway controller.

Abstract: The invention is directed to delta opioid receptor modulators. More specifically, the invention relates to tricyclic ?-opioid modulators. Pharmaceutical and veterinary compositions and methods of treating mild to severe pain and various diseases using compounds of the invention are also described.

Abstract: The invention is directed to delta opioid receptor modulators. More specifically, the invention relates to tricyclic ?-opioid modulators. Pharmaceutical and veterinary compositions and methods of treating mild to severe pain and various diseases using compounds of the invention are also described.

Abstract: The use of novel nonionic polymeric thickeners that produce cosmetically useful emulsions of an oil phase and a water phase is described. The thickeners of choice are the urethane dimers of ethoxylated fatty alcohols. These materials were not anticipated to have emulsifying properties. Also, it has been found that the esters of ethoxylated polyols show similar emulsifying behavior, although their uses are limited by their inherent susceptibility towards hydrolysis. Further, many of the emulsions produced with these emulsifiers have a dilatant or shear thickening rheology that is unusual and has unique cosmetic applications. In addition, it is possible to produce high internal phase oil-in-water emulsions, with oil phase concentrations greater than 70%, using these emulsifiers. Finally, many of the emulsions, especially the high internal phase ones, have a characteristic “ring” or vibration that is apparent when their container is tapped.

Abstract: The invention features substituted fused bicyclic compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and methods of using them to treat or prevent histamine-mediated diseases and conditions.

Abstract: This invention is directed to carboxamido opioid compounds pharmaceutically useful as agents for treating or modulating a central nervous system disorder and methods for treating or modulating a central nervous system disorder.

Abstract: Hetero-substituted acetanilide derivatives are disclosed as analgesic agents. The compounds of the invention are useful in methods for treating a disease or condition in a mammal characterized by pain and/or fever.

Abstract: This invention is directed to 3-(diheteroarylmethylene)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1] octane and 3-((aryl)(heteroaryl)methylene)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1] octane derivatives useful as ?-opioid, ?-opioid, or ?-opioid and ?-opioid receptor receptor modulators. Depending on their agonist or antagonist effect, the compounds are useful analgesics, immunosuppressants, antiinflammatory agents, agents for the treatment of neurological and psychiatric conditions, medicaments for drug and alcohol abuse, agents for treating gastritis and diarrhea, cardiovascular agents and agents for the treatment of respiratory diseases.

Abstract: The invention provides polymeric emulsifiers that: are useful in the manufacture of personal care products such as skin creams, sunscreens, hair conditioners and shampoos; have similar aesthetic properties as conventional surfactants when used in personal care product applications; and that are relatively free of the drawbacks associated with known anionic or nonionic polymeric emulsifiers. In certain embodiments, the invention provides o/w or w/o emulsions comprising cationic polyurethane emulsifiers (surfactants) or combinations of cationic polyurethane emulsifiers and conventional low HLB emulsifiers. Emulsions of the invention are useful as components of personal care products such as hair and skin care products and are functional and stable over a wide pH range.

Abstract: A multi-channel network monitoring apparatus has input connectors for network signals to be monitored and four channel processors in a rack-mountable chassis/enclosure for receiving and processing a respective pair of incoming signals to produce monitoring results. Each processor operates independently of the others and is replaceable without interrupting their operation. LAN connectors enable onward communication of the monitoring results. A cross-point switch routes each incoming signal to a selected processor and can re-route a channel to another processor in the event of processor outage. Each processor has a self-contained sub-system of processing modules interconnected via a CPU-peripheral interface in a backplane, which provides a separate peripheral interface for each processor.

Abstract: This invention is directed towards novel alkylamide derivatives as bradykinin receptor antagonists useful for the treatment of bradykinin modulated disorders such as pain, inflammation, asthma and allergy. Furthermore, the present invention is directed to novel alkylamide derivatives as bradykinin receptor agonists useful for the treatment of bradykinin modulated disorders such as hypertension and the like.

Abstract: This invention is directed to aroyl pyrrole heteroaryl methanone and methanol compounds pharmaceutically useful as agents for treating or modulating a central nervous system disorder and methods for treating or modulating a central nervous system disorder.

Abstract: A novel flexible infrared device is provided for heating surfaces in a uniform manner not available previously. The heater is designed in a manner so as to allow “hugging” of the surface by attaching the heater module to at least two swivel points located above the heating plane. In this manner the common problems encountered with heating dies by IR heaters is overcome.

Abstract: The invention provides personal care products comprising fatty ethoxylated dimeric urethane compounds that enhance the viscosity of constituent water based surfactant systems. In compositions and methods of the invention, ethoxylated nonionic, urethane dimers increase the viscosity of water based surfactant systems and serve as thickeners. These thickeners produce clear solutions in combination with surfactants and can be made sufficiently water soluble to produce clear solutions in water. The thickeners are compatible with anionic, cationic, amphoteric and nonionic surfactants and are functional and stable over a wide pH range.