Abstract: Coupling assemblies and systems and methods are provided with an anchor member movably coupled with a receiver member extending along a receiver axis. A seat member is movable in the receiver member to assume any one of a plurality of orientations corresponding to an orientation of a connecting element extending through the receiver member transversely to the receiver axis.

Abstract: An ophthalmic lens includes an optical filter operable to filter out at least visible light having a wavelength less than 450 nm. The lens also includes a first diffractive structure adapted to produce a focus for visible light in a first wavelength range above 550 nm and to reduce longitudinal chromatic aberration to less than one diopter for incoming visible light in the first wavelength range. The lens also includes a second diffractive structure outside the first diffractive structure in a radial direction and adapted to produce a focus for visible light in a second wavelength range between 450 nm and 550 nm. The second diffractive structure is also adapted to reduce longitudinal chromatic aberration for incoming visible light in the second wavelength range to less than one diopter while allowing longitudinal chromatic aberration in the first wavelength range in an amount greater than the first diffractive structure.

Abstract: Coupling assemblies and systems and methods are provided with an anchor member movably coupled with a receiver member extending along a receiver axis. A seat member is movable in the receiver member to assume any one of a plurality of orientations corresponding to an orientation of a connecting element extending through the receiver member transversely to the receiver axis.

Abstract: Apparatus for abrading a small sample of epidermis for bio-analytical processing and method of using same. The apparatus removes small samples of epidermal tissue with efficiency, minimal discomfort, and no excess tissue removal. The apparatus and method may be provided as part of a home-use kit for individualized analysis.

Abstract: Device and technique using same for abrading a small sample of epidermis for bio-analytical processing and method of using same. The device removes small samples of epidermal tissue with efficiency, minimal discomfort, and no excess tissue removal. The device and method may be provided as part of a home-use kit for individualized analysis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and technique using same for microactivating an area of the epidermis. The system includes a device and a skin benefit agent. The device microactivates epidermal tissue with efficiency and minimal discomfort. The system and method may be provided as part of a home-use kit for individualized use.

Abstract: Apparatus for abrading a small sample of epidermis for bio-analytical processing and method of using same. The apparatus removes small samples of epidermal tissue with efficiency, minimal discomfort, and no excess tissue removal. The apparatus and method may be provided as part of a home-use kit for individualized analysis.

Abstract: Device and technique using same for abrading a small sample of epidermis for bio-analytical processing and method of using same. The device removes small samples of epidermal tissue with efficiency, minimal discomfort, and no excess tissue removal. The device and method may be provided as part of a home-use kit for individualized analysis.

Abstract: Cosmetic skin care compositions containing pulegone. The inventive compositions improve transglutaminase-1 expression and ceramide expression, and enhance the cell uptake of glucose.

Abstract: Cosmetic skin care compositions containing cumic alcohol. The inventive compositions improve transglutaminase-1 and ceramide expression in skin cells, and enhance the cell uptake of glucose and ascorbic acid.

Abstract: Cosmetic skin care compositions containing pulegone. The inventive compositions improve transglutaminase-1 expression and ceramide expression, and enhance the cell uptake of glucose.

Abstract: Cosmetic skin care compositions containing 4-chromanone. The inventive compositions improve barrier function of the skin.

Abstract: The present administration arrangement disables any idle system apparatus which would be affected by the administration changes being made. In the station administration mode once the selected station is idle it is held in a forced idle state until administration is completed. During the system administration mode all idle stations are held in the forced idle state and all idle central office lines are placed in a forced busy state until system administration is completed. Station visual and audible signals indicate the administration status to system users. At the conclusion of administration, any forced idle stations and forced busy central office lines are returned to the normal state.

Abstract: In the disclosed call transfer method and circuitry, audibly distinguishable ringing signals at a station set enable an answering party to determine whether a received call is either the original call or a previously answered call. Line status LEDs at each station set give specific visual indications to trace the progress of a call transfer.

Abstract: The interaction of a 2-aryldithiolanium cation with an appropriate pyrrole-2-acetic acid derivative to give a 5-[2-aryl-2-(1,3-dithiolanyl)]pyrrole-2-acetic acid derivative which is then converted to the corresponding 5-aroylpyrrole-2-acetic acid derivative.

Abstract: 1-Methylpyrrole-2-acetonitrile is prepared by the reduction of .alpha.-imino-1-loweralkylpyrrole-2-acetonitrile using hydrogen sulfide as the reducing agent.

Abstract: The compounds are of the class of 5-aroyl-pyrrole alkanoic acids and corresponding acid derivatives thereof useful as anti-inflammatory agents and as synthetic intermediates.

Abstract: Halo-substituted 1-loweralkyl-5-aroylpyrrole-2-acetic acid compounds, useful for their anti-inflammatory activity.

Abstract: A process for rearranging .alpha.-acyl pyrroles to .beta.-acyl pyrroles which comprises reacting the former with an excess of a strong, anhydrous, non-oxidizing acid, preferably with heating.

Abstract: A process of aroylating 1-alkylpyrrole-2-acetic acid esters and nitriles without employing the usual Friedel-Crafts of catalyst.