Abstract: An Internet of Things sanitization system and method of operation through a blockchain network provides one or more independently operating sanitizing assemblies comprise a reservoir containing sanitizing medium and a sanitizing mechanism work to sanitize/clean a surface. The sanitizing assemblies connect through a blockchain network, so as to generate, collect, process, and communicate data pertinent to the cleaning. The data is transmitted across a peer-to-peer network, such as a blockchain network for the purposes of: identifying a user; determining which of the sanitizing assemblies and components thereof are operable, and determining usage metrics of the sanitization assemblies. Data is collected directly from the sanitizing assemblies through various user input interfaces. An Internet of Things motherboard operational in the sanitizing assemblies to enable communication between sanitizing assemblies, network nodes, and a centralized server.

Abstract: A system and method for assigning a cannabidiol point value and recommending cannabidiol-infused edibles based on biological parameters and activity information. The system and method assign a cannabidiol point value to a cannabidiol-infused edible, and then recommends and delivers a cannabidiol diet to a user based on the user's biological parameters and activity information. An algorithm converts the biological parameters and activity information of the user into a biological and activity point value. At least one cannabidiol-infused edible is assigned a cannabidiol point value. The user scans the cannabidiol-infused edible to ascertain cannabidiol point value. The algorithm derives a recommended cannabidiol dosage for the user based on the association of the cannabidiol point value with the biological and activity point value. The user monitors the cannabidiol point value and consumed cannabidiol-infused edibles on a portable communication device. The cannabidiol-infused edibles are delivered to the user.

Abstract: A board assembly for kitesurfing and/or kiteboarding includes an elongated board for traversing a supporting surface while a person is riding the board and apparatus for changing the orientation of the person's feet relative to the different ends of the board. Such apparatus includes a deck that is rotatably attached to the board, foot receptacles coupled to the deck and a device for facilitating rotation of the deck between different stationary positions relative to the different ends of the board while the board is traversing the supporting surface. The device for facilitating rotation temporarily locks the deck in one of the stationary positions upon the deck having been rotated to the one of stationary positions. The device for facilitating rotation responds to motion of the person's feet by causing the deck to be released from retention in the stationary positions.

Abstract: Disclosed are coumarin derived compounds of formula I as skin lightening agents alone or in combination with other skin benefit agents and together with a cosmetic vehicle: Where each or both R1 and/or R2 represents hydrogen (H); linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated C1-C12 alkyl, alkenyl, acyl, or heteroalkyl (preferably, alkoxy) groups; and R3 represents linear or branched, cyclic or acyclic, saturated or unsaturated C1-C12 alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, or heteroalkyl group; and R4 represents a hydrogen atom (H); straight or branched, cyclic or acyclic, saturated or unsaturated, containing or not containing a heteroatom C1-C22 alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heteroalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl group.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved process for oxidizing a primary amidoalcohol to the corresponding amidocarboxylic acid in high yield.

Abstract: Disclosed are coumarin derived compounds of formula I as skin lightening agents alone or in combination with other skin benefit agents and together with a cosmetic vehicle: Where each or both R1 and/or R2 represents hydrogen (H); linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated C1-C12 alkyl, alkenyl, acyl, or heteroalkyl (preferably, alkoxy) groups; and R3 represents linear or branched, cyclic or acyclic, saturated or unsaturated C1-C12 alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, or heteroalkyl group; and R4 represents a hydrogen atom (H); straight or branched, cyclic or acyclic, saturated or unsaturated, containing or not containing a heteroatom C1-C22 alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heteroalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl group.

Abstract: Compounds useful as agonists of A2A adenosine receptors are described. Also described is a cosmetically acceptable composition having an agonists of A2A adenosine receptors where the composition is suitable to apply to human skin to reduce the effects of melanin, resulting in skin whitening.

Abstract: New 4-substituted resorcinol derivatives of general formula I and/or B and process for synthesizing same, cosmetic compositions and methods of using same, particularly for skin lightening: Wherein X1 and/or X2 represents hydrogen (H), linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated C1-C12 alkyl, alkenyl, or acyl groups. Preferably, X1 and/or X2 represents hydrogen (H); linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated C1-C12 alkyl or acyl groups; R1 represents hydrogen (H), linear or branched, cyclic or acyclic, saturated or unsaturated C1-C12 alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, or cycloalkenyl group. Preferably, R1 represents hydrogen (H) or a C1 alkyl group (i.e, methyl group). More preferably, R1 represents hydrogen; n represents 0, 1. When n=0, the ring is a cyclopentyl with or without one heteroatom from O, N or S and/or with or without one double bond.

Abstract: New 4-substituted resorcinol derivatives of general formula I and/or B and process for synthesizing same, cosmetic compositions and methods of using same, particularly for skin lightening and/or reducing the appearance of oily or greasy skin: Wherein X1 and/or X2 represents hydrogen (H), linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated C1-C12 alkyl, alkenyl, or acyl groups. Preferably, X1 and/or X2 represents hydrogen (H); linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated C1-C12 alkyl or acyl groups; R1 and/or R2 represents hydrogen (H), linear or branched, cyclic or acyclic, saturated or unsaturated C1-C12 alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, or cycloalkenyl group; n represents 0, 1. When n=0, the ring is a cyclopentyl with or without one heteroatom from O, N or S and/or with or without one double bond. When n=1, the ring is a cyclohexyl with or without one heteroatom from O, N or S and/or with or without one double bond; and m represents an integer between 1 and 6.

Abstract: A personal care product is provided which includes a composition containing dihydroxypropyltri(C1-C3 alkyl) ammonium salt in a carrier. The composition is packaged for delivery to a consumer and includes instructions printed on or associated with the packaging indicating topical use of the composition on skin, hair or the oral mucosae. Particularly useful is dihydroxypropyltrimonium chloride which operates as a humectant to moisturize both at high and low relative humidity environments.

Abstract: Process for carboxy-alkylation, particularly carboxymethylation, of branched alcohols includes the reaction of isoalcohols with potassium-t-butoxide or sodium-t-butoxide and with salt of halogenated alkanoic acid in the presence of the isoalcohol (starting alcohol) as the solvent. Produced are isoalcohol carboxy-alkylates (preferably, carboxymethylates) in excellent yields and purity.

Abstract: Disclosed are coumarin derived compounds of formula I as skin lightening agents alone or in combination with other skin benefit agents and together with a cosmetic vehicle: Where each or both R1 and/or R2 represents hydrogen (H); linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated C1-C12 alkyl, alkenyl, acyl, or heteroalkyl (preferably, alkoxy) groups; and R3 represents linear or branched, cyclic or acyclic, saturated or unsaturated C1-C12 alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, or heteroalkyl group; and R4 represents a hydrogen atom (H); straight or branched, cyclic or acyclic, saturated or unsaturated, containing or not containing a heteroatom C1-C22 alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heteroalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl group.

Abstract: A compressor has a mounting plate attached thereto having at least three mounting openings therein. The surface to which the compressor and mounting plate are to be attached has formed thereon a compressor mounting stud in axial alignment with each of the openings. An arcuately shaped projection is associated with each of the mounting studs. The arcuate projections are spaced from their associated studs in a direction toward two adjacent studs. Elastomeric bushings are assembled to the openings in the mounting plate. The bushings have central openings adapted to receive the studs and an outer surface, which is adapted to receive the associated arcuate shaped projection. An attachment device is associated with each of the studs and bushings to axially retain the bushings with respect to the studs.