Abstract: A laser protection lens include an optically transparent material having a perimeter shape that follows a contour of a user's eye socket ridge, a horizontal shape, and a vertical shape. A multilayer interference coating is applied to at least one of an inside and outside surface of the optically transparent material. The multilayer interference coating has at least a 20 dB reduction of optical transmission for at least one of 445 nm, 532 nm, and 610 nm wavelengths and has at least 10 dB optical reduction over a wavelength band from at least one of 445 nm to the ultraviolet region and 610 nm the infrared region.

Abstract: A reflection controller for modifying electromagnetic reflections from a surface includes a conducting patch being positioned proximate to an electromagnetically reflecting surface. The floating conducting patch includes an electrical conductor at a floating potential positioned on a dielectric substrate where at least one of a dielectric thickness, dielectric constant, or the dimensions of the electrical conductor are chosen to reduces retro-reflection of incident radiation.

Abstract: A laser protection lens include an optically transparent material having a perimeter shape that follows a contour of a user's eye socket ridge, a horizontal shape, and a vertical shape. A multilayer interference coating is applied to at least one of an inside and outside surface of the optically transparent material. The multilayer interference coating has at least a 20 dB reduction of optical transmission for at least one of 445 nm, 532 nm, and 610 nm wavelengths and has at least 10 dB optical reduction over a wavelength band from at least one of 445 nm to the ultraviolet region and 610 nm the infrared region.

Abstract: A reflection controller for modifying electromagnetic reflections from a surface includes a conducting patch being positioned proximate to an electromagnetically reflecting surface. The floating conducting patch includes an electrical conductor at a floating potential positioned on a dielectric substrate where at least one of a dielectric thickness, dielectric constant, or the dimensions of the electrical conductor are chosen to reduces retro-reflection of incident radiation.

Abstract: A method of delivering a drug composition comprises providing a carrier having a phosphatidylcholine component and a drug entrapped therein, and applying the composition to the skin for transdermal delivery of the drug, wherein the composition is stable at room temperature.

Abstract: A method of delivering a drug composition comprises providing a carrier having a phosphatidylcholine component and a drug entrapped therein, and applying the composition to the skin for transdermal delivery of the drug, wherein the composition is stable at room temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for transdermal drug delivery comprising formulating a phosphatidylcholine carrier composition containing the drug and applying the composition to the skin.

Abstract: Topical treatment of inflammatory skin diseases by application to affected skin areas of a composition containing glutathione. In the preferred embodiments of the invention, the glutathione is provided in a carrier at very high concentration levels, in the range of 16-70 percent by weight, more preferably 40-60 percent by weight. Alpha lipoic acid may be included as an adjunct component in the composition.

Abstract: A composition for treatment of inflammatory skin conditions is provided having a carrier; reduced glutathione; and alpha lipoic acid. The composition preferably contains 25% to 60% by weight glutathione; and 0.5% to 5% by weight alpha lipoic acid. The composition is useful for topical treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin diseases.

Abstract: Dispersions containing from about 0.5% to about 30% by weight dispersed microfine calcined alumina, stainless steel, or gold particles typically having particle size of less than about 5?, more narrowly 1? or less, suspended in a cosmetically acceptable carrier are useful as sunblocks for skin and hair while simultaneously providing treatments that render skin and hair smoother, more uniform, lustrous, visually appealing and healthier-looking.

Abstract: A countermeasure device for negating a guidance seeking system is provided. The countermeasure device includes a membrane defining an internal chamber, a gas disposed in the chamber, and an illuminating device. The illuminating device includes a light source producing energy sufficient to provide a decoy signature detectable by the guidance seeking system and a power supply coupled to the light source. In one embodiment the light source is a light emitting diode. In another embodiment, the light source is a laser diode.

Abstract: Topical treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin diseases by application to affected skin areas of a composition containing glutathione. In the preferred embodiments of the invention, the glutathione is provided in a carrier at very high concentration levels, in the range of 16-70 percent by weight, more preferably 40-60 percent by weight. Alpha lipoic acid may be included as an adjunct component in the composition.

Abstract: In the operation of a turbojet engine of an aircraft, a method of reducing the infrared radiation in the engine's exhaust; comprising: 1) releasing infrared radiation masking material selected from the group consisting of liquid nitrogen, water, and calcined aluminum and combinations thereof into the engine's exhaust so that the infrared radiation in the exhaust is reduced.

Abstract: A threat detection system interface that provides translates threat diction information into a tactile signal for a user to indicate the direction and distance of an identified threat relative to an object. The threat detection system interface having applications for use with military vehicles, and in particular military aircraft, but also having application in connection with flight training simulators, computer and/or video games.

Abstract: Topical compositions to improve skin condition comprise an effective amount of an allithiamine, such as benfotiamine, and a carrier. Methods for improving skin condition comprise applying a composition containing benfotiamine in a dermatologically acceptable carrier to skin tissue.

Abstract: Methods for the prevention of skin damage arising from exposure to ultraviolet or solar radiation, using lipoic acid and asorbic acid and/or ascorbic acid derivative in a dermatologically acceptable carrier that can be topically applied to the skin areas. Tocotrienol and/or an ?-hydroxy acid such as glycolic acid is applied with the lipoic acid and ascorbic acid an/or its derivatives in some embodiments.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a comfort strip for a razor is provided which topically applies one or more alpha-hydroxy acids or derivatives thereof to the skin surface being shaved. In the preferred practice of the invention, the alpha-hydroxy acid or derivative thereof is incorporated within the water-soluble phase of a comfort strip affixed to a wet shave razor which allows for direct delivery to the skin during the wet shaving process.