Abstract: A kayak paddle for increasing paddle stroke efficiency and for improving comfort in paddle handling has a pronounced bent blade to length design of the paddle blade, as compared with prior paddle blades. The paddle has two blades, one blade secured at its top end to each end of a paddle shaft with a longitudinal axis. The bottom end of each blade extends forward of and above the longitudinal axis of the shaft, such that the chord line between the bottom end and top end of the blade intersects the longitudinal axis. The blade's length to radius of its arc is greater than 12 to 1. Through slots can be provided in the blades for stabilization and to minimize flutter. In addition, the paddle shaft is ergonomically shaped to fit the user's hand.

Abstract: A kayak paddle for increasing paddle stroke efficiency and for improving comfort in paddle handling has a pronounced bent blade to length design of the paddle blade, as compared with prior paddle blades. The paddle has two blades, one blade secured at its top end to each end of a paddle shaft with a longitudinal axis. The bottom end of each blade extends forward of and above the longitudinal axis of the shaft, such that the chord line between the bottom end and top end of the blade intersects the longitudinal axis. The blade's length to radius of its arc is greater than 12 to 1. Through slots can be provided in the blades for stabilization and to minimize flutter. In addition, the paddle shaft is ergonomically shaped to fit the user's hand.

Abstract: An improved system that enables interactive networks to be configured and delivered to HTML enabled email systems providing common access to applications and data between two or more parties. The system also provides the capability to link interactive components within the email that, upon execution, dynamically affect the content of the email. The system permits the construction and delivery of dynamic network content enabling email to serve as an ad-hoc, impromptu intranet or extranet. The system internally manages the identification of each node of the email network and creates and tracks security authorization and entitlements ensuring that only authenticated recipients see authorized information. The system combines robust networking capability with two-way interactivity, creating efficiencies for the purposes of information sharing, collaboration, customer relationship management, and online marketing.

Abstract: An antibacterial soap composition and method of making the same in which the product is especially useful for wound cleansing, pre-operative cleansing of surgical sites, sanitizing, surgical scrubbing and the like containing an iodophore as its essential bacteriostat. The iodophore selected from the group consisting of povidone-iodine, polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine ("PVP-iodine") and the like, is disposed in a unique soap base which is characterized by its remarkable compatibility with iodophores. This soap base is predicated upon saturated fatty acids such as isostearic acid, dodecanoic acid and the like and obtains a degree of iodophore stability which has heretofore been obtainable only in detergent-base formulations. The deleterious side effects of detergent materials are eliminated. Both bars and liquid soaps are described.

Abstract: Compositions and processes for the continuous production of transparent soap which provides an enhanced product and at a lower unit cost than heretofore obtainable. Stoichiometrically balanced blends are passed through a series of preheated mixing tanks into molds which are thereafter chilled to solidify the individual bars.

Abstract: A new and improved topically applied pharmaceutical preparation for the treatment of itching, rash, eczema, insect bites, poison ivy and the like and an improved vehicle for delivering the active ingredients thereof to the human skin in a manner whereby the bioavailability and percutaneous absorption of the active ingredient is remarkably enhanced. The vehicle comprises a volatile silicone, a fatty alcohol having from 12-22 carbon atoms, hydrocortisone; and such preservatives or emulsifying agents as may be warranted.

Abstract: A new and improved topically applied pharmaceutical preparation for the treatment of acne and an improved vehicle for delivering the active ingredients thereof to the human skin in a manner whereby the bioavailability and percutaneous absorption of the active ingredient is remarkably enhanced. The vehicle comprises a volatile silicone, a fatty alcohol having from 12-22 carbon atoms, retinoids selected from the group consisting of tretinoin (all-trans retinoic acid) and isotretinoin (13-cis retinoic acid); and such preservatives or emulsifying agents as may be warranted.

Abstract: A new and improved topically applied pharmaceutical preparation for the treatment of acne and an improved vehicle for delivering the active ingredients thereof to the human skin in a manner whereby the bioavailability and percutaneous absorption of the active ingredient is remarkably enhanced. The vehicle comprises a volatile silicone, a fatty alcohol having from 12-22 carbon atoms, benzoyl peroxide; and such preservatives or emulsifying agents as may be warranted.

Abstract: A new and improved vehicle for delivering pharmaceutical ingredients to the human skin in a manner whereby the bioavailability, subcutaneous adsorption, and effectiveness of the active ingredient are remarkably enhanced. The vehicle comprises a volatile silicone, a fatty alcohol having from 12-22 carbon atoms, a preselected active ingredient; and such preservatives or emulsifying agents as may be warranted.

Abstract: A composition comprising a unique facial mask containing benzoyl peroxide as its essential active ingredient which provides a surprisingly effective, efficient and acceptable method to control and mitigate acne vulgaris in individuals susceptible thereto.