Abstract: The cotton pad dispenser (1) comprises a side wall (2) extending between a top and a bottom end of the dispenser (1), and an end wall (7) near the bottom end, a plurality of disc-shaped cotton pads (9) being stacked within the dispenser. A first cut-out (3) provided in said side wall (2) extends upwards from the bottom end of the dispenser (1) so as to form an entrance into said volume through the side wall (2), and a second cut-out (4) provided in said end wall (7) extends from the first cut-out (3) such that the cut-outs (3, 4) comprise a mutual transition to form one combined withdrawal aperture (1a). The withdrawal aperture (1a) is arranged such as to enable withdrawal of a bottommost cotton pad by gripping a peripheral portion (9b) of the cotton pad (9) with an indexing finger and a thumb, and pulling the cotton pad out of the withdrawal aperture (1a) by means of deformation of the cotton pad (9).

Abstract: A lower sheet has lower front and rear edges separated by a lower length. The lower sheet has lower left and right edges separated by a lower width. Lateral straps are stitched to the lower sheet parallel with the lower front and rear edges. Longitudinal straps are stitched to the lower sheet parallel with the lower left and right edges. The longitudinal straps include an edge strap adapted to lie flat for receiving and discharging a patient and elevated for carrying the patient. An upper sheet has upper front and rear edges. A hard plastic sheet is removably received between the upper sheet and the lower sheet.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hoist mechanism comprising a lifting arm wherein: when the lifting arm is in a fully raised position, a projecting upper end section of a major part of the lifting arm extends substantially horizontally; an effective length of the projecting upper end section is made variable by the provision of an extension element adjustably fixed to it; and the lifting arm is variable in upstanding height by a provision of a lower end section slidably connected to the major part of the lifting arm, wherein both length and height variations are made by stepless adjustments.

Abstract: The present invention provides a topical oxygen therapy system for treating chronic non-healing wounds. The system is configured to be extremely portable, allowing patients to be completely ambulatory during treatment. The topical oxygen therapy system includes an oxygen source and a wound dressing capsule. The oxygen source includes a miniature compressed oxygen cylinder and a miniature pressure regulator that delivers oxygen through an outlet tube to the interior of the wound dressing capsule. The oxygen source may be attached directly to or integrated into the wound dressing capsule. Alternatively, the oxygen source and wound dressing capsule may be separate modules connected by a flexible tube.

Abstract: A patient positioning apparatus is provided. The patient positioning apparatus includes a positioning table, a transfer plate, which is arranged on the positioning table so as to be moveable relative to the positioning table, and a positioning unit for a positioning of a surgical head securing unit on the transfer plate, wherein the positioning unit exhibits a joint unit with at least one first rotational joint unit, wherein the at least one first rotational joint unit exhibits a predetermined stop position for a rotational movement.

Abstract: A device to position a patient in a selected body position, such as a Trendelenburg or flexed position, on an operating table. The device includes a board, shoulder supports removably coupled to and extending substantially perpendicular from the board, and a cushioning mat positioned to lie between the patient and the board and the shoulder supports when the patient is placed on the device. A locking mechanism removably couples the shoulder supports to the board to allow the cushioning mat to lie flat when the shoulder supports are decoupled from the board and thereby selectively provide access to a neck and shoulders of the patient when the patient is placed on the device.

Abstract: A system includes a vibration unit that provides independent adjustability of vibration characteristics such as frequency and amplitude and may provide a first motor that rotates an eccentric and can adjust vibration frequency and a second motor that that may move the eccentric within the vibration unit in a manner that adjusts amplitude of the vibration.

Abstract: A method of selecting and using a compression garment is disclosed. The method may include selecting a garment comprising a compression sleeve including a proximal end and a distal end. The compression sleeve may comprise material having one of short-stretch function and inelastic function. The method may include donning the garment by inserting a limb of an animal or human through an opening in the proximal end and positioning the compression sleeve such that the material extends over at least a portion of a muscle mass of the limb. When the muscle mass is activated, the compression sleeve may augment the venous muscle return produced by the muscle mass.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the walking aid field. The present invention provides a walking aid, including a support frame, with a plurality of support legs disposed at a bottom of the support frame, and omni-directional wheels disposed on the support legs, wherein a buffering structure is further disposed between each support leg and each omni-directional wheel. In the walking aid provided by the present invention, a buffering structure is disposed between a support frame structure and an omni-directional wheel of the walking aid.

Abstract: A push luggage assembly with a luggage bag and walker. The walker has a collapsible framework, wherein the walker has a first frame element, a second frame element and a flexible support panel that extends between the first frame element and the second frame element. The walker has folding leg elements that extend from the frame elements. Both the frame elements and the leg elements are supported by wheels. Travel bags are provided that are sized to attach to the walker. The travel bags engage the linkages that extend between the frame elements.

Abstract: A system to convey massage preferences of a first user to a second user, the first user to receive a massage from the second user, the system comprising a first interactive device, including an input module for receiving a set of preference inputs from the first user, the set of preference inputs describing a massage to be received by the first user, a process module for processing the set of preference inputs, and a transmission module for transmitting a representation of the set of preference inputs to a second interactive device, where the second interactive device includes an interface for displaying the representation of the set of preference inputs to a second user.

Abstract: Methods and systems for dynamic compression of venous tissue enable improved blood movement in the extremities. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a pressure pad provides a compressive force to a portion of the human body. The pressure pad is successively withdrawn and re-pressed against the body. In this manner, prevention and/or treatment of various medical conditions may be achieved, for example restless leg syndrome, edema, plantar fasciitis, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, venous insufficiency, wound care, and/or the like.

Abstract: A medical device of the type used for assisting a user in manually delivering repetitive therapy to a patient (e.g., chest compressions or ventilations in cardiac resuscitation), the device comprising a feedback device configured to generate feedback cues to assist the user in timing the delivery of the repetitive therapy, at least one sensor or circuit element configured to detect actual delivery times, at which the user actually delivers the repetitive therapy, and a processor, memory, and associated circuitry configured to compare the actual delivery times to information representative of desired delivery times to determine cue times at which the feedback cues are generated by the feedback device.

Abstract: A foot spa tub includes a tub basin, a first magnetic drive member rotatably coupled to a drive motor, and a first casing supporting the magnetic drive member. The first casing is disposed against an exterior surface of a sidewall of the basin. A second magnetic drive member is rotatably coupled to a blade. The first and second magnetic drive members are magnetically coupled to each other so that the blade is drivingly coupled to the drive motor. A nozzle houses the second magnetic drive member and the blade. The nozzle is detachably securable to an interior surface of the sidewall by a magnetic attraction force between the first and second magnetic drive members. The nozzle is further secured in place through a fixation assembly which prevents displacement and rotation of the nozzle during operation.

Abstract: The present invention features a portable sauna system having a bathtub with an enclosure on three sides. The system features a portable sauna enclosure with a U-shaped sauna anterior support, a U-shaped sauna posterior support, and a U-shaped sauna middle support. The sauna anterior support and the sauna posterior support each feature a plurality of suction cups and a foam seal disposed on the sauna anterior support anterior side and the sauna posterior support posterior side, respectively. The sauna middle support features a first rolled curtain on a first spring biased roll, and a second rolled curtain on a second spring biased roll. The sauna middle support features a plurality of suction cups and a foam seal disposed on the sauna middle support second side. The system features a heat source.

Abstract: A mobile sauna apparatus and related methods are provided. The mobile sauna apparatus includes a mobile vehicle having a vehicle body with a floor, roof and sidewalls. A sauna is mounted in the vehicle, the sauna having a heater with a heater orifice, and an extension from the heater orifice through one of the sidewalls of the vehicle and opening to the exterior of the vehicle. A stove pipe is mounted above the heater, the stove pipe surrounded by an insulating material, wherein the stove pipe extends through at least one of: the roof of the vehicle and one of the sidewalls of the vehicle, and wherein the insulating material is positioned between the stove pipe and the at least one of: the roof of the vehicle and the sidewall of the vehicle.

Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment, a bidet assembly for a toilet generally includes a sprayer, a water supply system, and an arm. The sprayer is configured to spray water. The water supply system is configured to selectively communicate water from one or more water sources to the sprayer. The arm is operationally coupled to the water sprayer and the water supply system. The arm is configured such that rotation of the arm acts to rotate the sprayer and the arm forger comprises a feature configured to allow control of the amount of water flow from the water supply to the sprayer.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to drug vial spikes, fluid line sets, and related systems. In some aspects, a fluid line set includes a frame, multiple spikes extending from the frame, and multiple fluid lines connected to the frame. The frame is configured to hold the fluid lines in a spaced apart configuration.

Abstract: Machine and method for the automatic preparation of medication, comprising:—a starting products area comprising at least one receptacle with bane products; a transfer tools area further comprising at least one transfer tool; a prepared products area comprising at least one container; and one robot with holding means for transporting the receptacle, the transfer tool and/or the container; wherein the robot, the starting products area, the transfer tools area, and the prepared products area are disposed in the same cabinet or chamber of the machine, so that the robot is adapted to transport the receptacle, the transfer tool and/or the container between the areas in the chamber. The machine further comprising a holding device between the receptacle, the transfer tool or the container and the robot's holding means, said holding device comprising elastic means for fixation to different sizes/forms of receptacles, transfer tools or containers.

Abstract: An encapsulation device includes: a fluid injection device that injects a first liquid forming a core; a liquid film holder that holds in film form a second liquid forming a shell containing the core; and a liquid contact device that makes the shell in contact with a third liquid, in which the first liquid is injected toward a liquid film of the second liquid retained by the liquid film holder to form a core, the core is wrapped with the second liquid on passing through the liquid film of the second liquid, thereby forming the shell, and the shell is made in contact with the third liquid to induce chemical reaction.

Abstract: A multi-purpose syringe that may be used both for gravity feeding and syringe pump assisted feeding of a neonate is disclosed. The multi-purpose syringe includes a cap and a plunger. The cap and plunger may be selectively engaged to the barrel depending on whether the neonate is fed by gravity or syringe pump. The cap seals the top of the barrel but allows gas to pass between the inside of the barrel and the environment and traps liquid within the barrel. To this end, the cap has an aperture covered by a hydrophobic member.

Abstract: The present invention is a pill dispensing method and apparatus wherein a first rotor rotates pills about a rotation axis along a first part of a spiral path at a first rotational speed whereupon the pills move spirally away from the rotation axis. A second rotor receives the pills from the first rotor and rotates the pills about the rotation axis along a second part of the spiral path at a second, greater rotational speed whereupon the pills move spirally away from the rotation axis toward a discharge chute which dispenses the pills into a pill bottle or a storage container. A counter can be provided for counting pills that exit the discharge chute or opening.

Abstract: A pill dispenser comprising a container operatively arranged to hold at least one pill, a cap/timer assembly rotatably secured to the container, the cap/timer assembly arranged to be set to a time interval for dispensing the at least one pill, means for alerting a user when the timer has been set to the time interval, and a dispenser housed within the container and the cap, the dispenser operatively arranged to dispense only one pill at the beginning of the time interval, and to prevent dispensing until the time interval has elapsed. The dispenser also includes an audible alert to indicate that a pill has been dispensed.

Abstract: An enteral feeding device and methods of using such device to unclog a feeding tube are described herein, wherein the device includes a first tube having a distal end and a proximal end. The first tube defines a feeding lumen that extends longitudinally through at least a portion of the first tube. The first tube has at least one distal opening capable of allowing introduction of nutrients and/or medicaments from within the feeding lumen through the opening into a gastrointestinal area of a patient when the enteral feeding tube is implanted in a patient. The device also has a wall having a distal end and a proximal end, which extends longitudinally within at least a portion of the first tube. The wall has an exterior surface and an interior surface. At least a portion of the exterior surface of the wall contacts the feeding lumen.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dental impression composition comprising a hardenable matrix and glass beads having a particle size (d50/?m) equal or below about 60 ?m. The invention also relates to a method of producing this composition and its use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a curable dental composition being prepared by mixing a base paste and a catalyst paste, “the base paste comprising component(s) (A) with curable moieties (AC),” the catalyst paste comprising a catalyst (C) being able to initiate or catalyse a crosslinking reaction involving components (A) upon mixing base paste and catalyst paste, the curable composition comprising a component (X) with reactive moieties, component (X) being either produced during the curing reaction or being present in either the base paste or the catalyst paste before the crosslinking reaction is initiated or catalysed, component X being different from component(s) (A), either base paste or catalyst paste comprising a reactant (Y), reactant (Y) being able to interact with component (X), but not taking part in the crosslinking reaction, the curable composition being able to produce energy in an amount sufficient to increase the temperature T1 of the composition being present 20 s after mixing the base paste and the c

Abstract: A method for making a composite particulate comprised of a colorant portion and a clear thermoplastic portion and cosmetic compositions containing the composite particulate.

Abstract: A dispersion preparation provides transmission attenuation of ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B and ultraviolet C light comprises a dispersion of an effective amount of diamond nanoparticles in a physiologically compatible medium, where the diamond nanoparticles have a size greater than about 60 nm and are modified to enhance absorption of UV radiation. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.

Abstract: A hair care composition containing inorganic fluoride for straightening, smoothing, and/or relaxing hair, and a method for using the hair care composition a hair care composition containing an inorganic fluoride for straightening, smoothing, defrizzing, curling and/or relaxing of hair, and its method of use in a variety of hair care products, e.g., straightener solution, shampoo, conditioner, color binding treatment, volumizing treatment, a combination thereof, etc. The hair care composition is formaldehyde-free, even when heated.

Abstract: A hair care composition containing inorganic fluoride for straightening, smoothing, and/or relaxing hair, and a method for using the hair care composition a hair care composition containing an inorganic fluoride for straightening, smoothing, defrizzing, curling and/or relaxing of hair, and its method of use in a variety of hair care products, e.g., straightener solution, shampoo, conditioner, color binding treatment, volumizing treatment, a combination thereof, etc. The hair care composition is formaldehyde-free, even when heated.

Abstract: An oxidizing agent preparation for treating keratinic fibers, in particular human hair, includes in a cosmetic carrier (a) 0.01 to 25.0 wt. % of hydrogen peroxide, (b) 0.01 to 15.0 wt. % of one or more organic lipophilic compound(s) from the group of plant and animal fats, oils and waxes, paraffin hydrocarbons, C10-C24 fatty alcohols, silicone oils and dialkyl ethers of formula (I), in which R1 and R2 mutually independently denote an unbranched or branched C8-C24 alkyl group, and (c) 0.01 to 2.00 wt. % of one or more organic thickeners from the group of polysaccharides with the proviso that the oxidizing agent preparation does not include any synthetic polymers of the polyacrylic acid type. R1-O—R2??(I).

Abstract: Provided are oral care compositions comprising a) at least one compound of formula (I) ?wherein R is carbonyl attached at C-1 or C-4; and b) at least one mint flavor, for example, mint oil, menthol, l-carvone, l-limonene or menthone. The compositions possess an enhanced mint flavor character.

Abstract: Disclosed is the Use of UV absorbers selected from (a1) diphenylacrylates; and (a2) specific hydroxyphenyl triazines for stabilizing cosmetic compositions comprising an organic UV absorber selected from (b1) a specific benzophenone derivative, (b2) a specific benzotriazole derivative and (b3) a specific triazine derivative and UV filters selected from (c1) cinnamic acid derivatives; and (c2) dibenzoylmethane derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluid composition comprising water and a self-emulsifying cosmetic base consisting of resveratrol, a liquid phosphate ester surfactant, at least one cosmetic oil and optionally a co-emulsifier. The present invention also relates to the process to make such fluids.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for an oily foamable aerosol, characterized in that the composition comprises a fat or oil, and a polyglycerol fatty acid ester and/or an organic and fatty acid esters of glycerol; and an aerosol comprising the composition as defined in above and a propellant.

Abstract: Methods for preventing, ameliorating, or reducing dermatological signs of aging are provided which employ cosmetic composition comprising novel active agents that enhance collagen production in the skin.

Abstract: A cosmetic and a topical skin preparation comprising a higher alcohol-modified silicone (A) with the following general formula (1) wherein R1 is, e.g., an alkyl group; P is a monovalent organic group that contains the Si—O bond or is a long-chain monovalent hydrocarbyl group; at least one Q is a higher alcohol modifying group (—(C10-C30)-OH); and (m1+m2+m3) is a number in the range from 0 to 55 and most favorably (m1+m2+m3) is 1.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising an aminoalcohol-modified organopolysiloxane as a surfactant has high emulsion stability and offers favorable properties including non-sticky and moist feelings, long lasting quality, and no strange odor release with the lapse of time.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for modulating melanogenesis by modifying tyrosinase palmitoylation are provided.

Abstract: Methods and related agents. Said agents including, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, a) at least one copolymer A having at least one structural unit (A1), at least one structural unit (A2), at least one structural unit (A3) and at least one structural unit (A4), wherein R1 represents an optionally heterofunctionalized alkyl group; R2 represents an optionally heterofunctionalized alkyl group which is different from R1; R3 independently represents an optionally heterofunctionalized alkyl group different from R1 and R2, and b) at least one copolymer B, which is different from copolymer A and has at least one structural unit (B1), wherein R4 represents an optionally heterofunctionalized alkyl group, improve the color retention of oxidatively dyed keratin-containing fibers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a series of polyesters that are made by the reaction of a diacid with a pre-formed mono-hydroxy, di-hydroxy and optionally a tri-hydroxy ester of polyols selected from pentaerythritol, di pentearythritol trimethylolpropane and mixtures thereof. When reacted in the sequence shown, that is pre-formation of the mono-ester, di-ester and tri-ester, selection of the proper ratio of one to the other and then and only then reacted with the diacid, do these polyesters remain free of a gel and form cosmetically elegant oil phases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-in-oil emulsified skin cosmetic comprising the following ingredients (a) through (e): (a) Water: 5-50 wt % (b) Ethanol: 1-20 wt % (c) Volatile oil component: 2-50 wt % (d) Carboxy decyl trisiloxane represented by the following formula (1): 0.1-5 wt % (e) One, two or more selected from a group consisting of hydrophobized titanium dioxide, hydrophobized zinc oxide, and hydrophobized iron oxide: 2-50 wt %; wherein the object of the present invention is to provide a water-in-oil emulsified skin cosmetic containing the aforementioned powder (e) wherein powdery squeakiness over time after application on the skin is suppressed and at the same time absorption into the skin at the time of application and the absence of stickiness after application on the skin are improved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal care composition for topical application having a skin lightening application. It is an object of the present invention to provide for a personal care composition that comprises fractions obtained from natural sources that gives enhanced skin lightening as compared to known fractions from natural sources.

Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin cleanser comprising Silybum marianum fruit extract, Momordica grosvenorii fruit extract, and a cosmetic vehicle comprising at least 50% by weight of the composition of water and disodium EDTA, glycerin, phenoxyethanol, triethanolamine, 3-Iodo-2-propynyl butyl carbamate, and benzyl alcohol.

Abstract: A use of a stem cell conditioned medium to induce ZO-1 proteins expression for skin regeneration, repair and finning is revealed herein. First, mesenchymal stem cells are cultured in a cell culture dish containing complete growth media, wherein the complete growth media include ?-MEM, fetal bovine serum, and human-basic fibroblast growth factors. After mesenchymal stem cells are sub-cultured in the complete growth media for three times, a conditioned medium which can effectively increase the activation of tight junction protein Zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1) can be acquired from the basal medium.

Abstract: The present invention discloses emulsified wax compositions having a wide range of uses, including as cosmetic, pharmaceutical and agricultural compositions, particularly for improving skin moisture, appearance, and wound healing, for the treatment of inflammation and allergic responses of the skin, and for preservation of agricultural fresh produce. The composition of the invention comprises an aqueous phase and at least one wax at a concentration of at least 5%, at least one fatty acid and at least one basic amino acid or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Non-aqueous patches comprising lidocaine, which is not dissolved and is present in a crystalline state, have poor permeability to the skin. Therefore, non-aqueous patches have a high concentration of lidocaine. It is pointed out that lidocaine has an adverse effect on the heart. Prolonged use of a high concentration of lidocaine causes side effects, such as shock, rubor, and irritating sensation. External preparations comprising more than 5 mass % of lidocaine are designated as powerful drugs, and cannot be used as household (nonprescription) medicine. Provided is a non-aqueous patch that is effective to relieve muscle pain, the non-aqueous patch comprising lidocaine and/or its reactant, and a dissolving agent composed of an organic acid and a polyalcohol, which are contained in a base.

Abstract: This invention relates to treatment of epithelial wounds. In particular, the invention relates to methods and formulations for treating epithelial wounds based on application of an opioid antagonist such as naltrexone.

Abstract: The present invention provides a veterinary anthelmintic composition that includes: at least 10% w/v of a benzimidazole anthlemintic; and b) a water-immiscible solvent system, which comprises a lactone solvent, an essential oil, and surfactant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drug delivery system for the topical administration of anesthetic agents. For example, a topical anesthetic for rapid local anesthesia is provided. The topical anesthetic includes an anesthetic, volatile and non-volatile solvents, and an optional thickener. In addition, a method is taught for applying the topical anesthetic to the face of a patient without occlusion. The anesthetic is applied topically to an area for injection such that the dermatological procedure (cosmetic injections) can be performed in fifteen minutes.