Abstract: In preferred embodiments, the present invention relates to compositions comprising colloidal metals and/or metals for the treatment and prevention of skin conditions and/or diseases. More specifically, the disclosed metal containing compositions are useful as antioxidants, anti-aging agents, anti-wrinkle agents, anti-peroxidation agents, antimicrobial agents, anti-inflammatory agents, pain-relieving agents, wound recovery agents, sun-screens, sunblocks, and integument and skin-supporting agents when applied to the skin/integument, or administered generally to an animal or human body.

Abstract: Lubricant compositions and methods are disclosed for aiding and enhancing massage or sexual activity, treating and preventing sexually transmitted diseases, and preventing pregnancy by administering a colloidal metal containing composition. Colloidal metal containing compositions that include metal flakes, sperm-function inhibitors, antimicrobial agents, analgesics, plant extracts, anti-oxidizing agents, and anti-inflammatory agents are also provided and may advantageously be used to in the methods of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention is a novel method for the repair of cast aluminum wheels that leak air due to porosity caused during the casting process. It involves deep roller burnishing the surface of the wheel under controlled operating parameters to effectively seal the porosity so that the wheel no longer leaks air.

Abstract: An insulative hot tub or spa cover appearing in two symmetrical halves biased toward each other on a medial edge each half comprising an inner foam core capped on a peripheral edge by a C-shaped channel and covered on an upper and lower surface by a softer upholstery foam then entirely enveloped by a heat sealed vapor barrier and ultimately with a vinyl outer cover riveted to the channel by a trim strip thereby eliminating the need for any sewn seams. The entire spa cover being designed to come in sealed registry and rest upon the rim of a hot tub, spa or the like.