Abstract: The disclosed Chiropractic Table is the Chiropractic Table where the separation of the table surface is Vertical. The two sections will fold down inwards supported by adjustable spring loaded hinges. When the chiropractor will use both hands and push on your back. With the Vertical Separation, the chiropractor will be able to adjust your entire spinal cord and pelvis area. The separation section and the spinal cord are both parallel with each other. The result will be a smoother down ward pressure on the spinal cord and pelvis area. The chiropractor has the option to change the head rest to another head style.

Abstract: A formed therapeutic tool has a base in a generally heart-shaped configuration with a narrow arcuate front, a wide rear, tapering sides, and a concave bottom. A rearward support is formed of two similarly configured projections. The projections are laterally spaced. Each projection has a linear high point and a semicircular surface. The tool has a forward support formed of two similarly configured inclines. Each incline has an arcuate high point adjacent to one of the projections and an arcuate low point adjacent to the front. A ovoid shaped central recess extends downwardly between the inclines and the projections. The central recess terminates in an ovoid shaped floor with a lower surface constituting a portion of the concave bottom of the base. The tool having a Durometer of from 36 to 45 on a Shore A scale and an Indentation Force Deflection of from 8 to 9.

Abstract: The present invention describes an inversion table with neck support for providing an additional mechanism for reducing the risk of injury and allowing a user to remain on the device when partially or fully inverted. The inversion table with a neck support contains a base frame structure, a body support structure pivotably or rotatably connected to the base frame structure, a lower extremity fastening assembly, and a second assembly for securing or supporting one or more portions of a user to the inversion table. The second assembly preferably includes one or more neck supports.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for imparting a repetitive motion to a user. The apparatus may include one or more seat platforms and one or more backrests. Repeated motion of the pelvis and shoulders of the user may be contra lateral. The motions of the user may mimic walking. The apparatus may include a chair. The apparatus may include a sensor. The sensor may be used to control the apparatus and/or the sensor may be used to adjust the movement regime according to the user. The apparatus may help for example, to mobilize limited mobility users and/or to train healthier habits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a walking assistance device and, more specifically, to a walking assistance device serving for enabling the normal walking motion of a mobility impaired user, in which an elastic force providing means positioned between a fixed frame and a safety belt which the user wears control the extension or contraction of an elastic member within a predetermined range so as to ensure the safety of the user and a shock absorbing means is provided so as to exhibit a function for preventing the sudden stopping in the motion of a patient.

Abstract: The invention is an ergonomic auxiliary crutch pad with guide extensions that replaces the underarm supports on conventional “Y” shaped crutches. The upper armpit pad is replaced by two curved adjustable extensions that fit over the upper end tubes of the conventional crutch and are connected via a flexible strap covered by a replaceable soft pad between the two upper “Y” tubes. The ergonomically designed auxiliary pad and guide extensions positions, aligns and stabilizes the crutch while eliminating chaff, soreness and potential nerve damage caused by current armpit weight-bearing supports on conventional “Y” crutch designs.

Abstract: An apparatus having an upper frame adapted to at least partially encircle a person and including a lower frame and two double scissor mechanisms for coupling the upper frame to the lower frame, wherein the distance between the upper frame and the lower frame can be varied by adjusting the double scissor mechanisms, and the walker is raised or lowered. Scissor lift assemblies housed in the lower frame, each powered by a motor or compressor, raise and lower each double scissor mechanism.

Abstract: A self-administering massage device which provides a user the ability to massage and engage a variety of muscle groups without external aid. The device includes a track, a carriage, a locking mechanism, an interchangeable massage head, a first coupling link, a lockable hinge joint, a first quick lock-and-release mechanism. The track allows the interchangeable massage head to be positioned to a variety of height. The carriage is slidably engaged with the track and supports the interchangeable massage head. The locking mechanism is mechanically integrated into the slidable engagement of the carriage and the track in order to secure the carriage at the selected height. The interchangeable massage head is the component which applies the massage pressure. The lockable hinge joint and the coupling link removably couple the interchangeable massage head to the carriage. The lockable hinge joint allows for the interchangeable massage head to be positioned at an angled orientation.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for use of apparatus for applying targeted stimulation at or adjacent the base of the area of the glans of the penis, wherein the apparatus comprises a contact portion having a first contact surface conforming substantially to the longitudinal profile of the penis, the contact portion further having a second contact surface, raised, in use, inwardly of the first contact surface towards the penis, to project in use into positive engagement with the area at or adjacent the base of the glans of the penis are provided.

Abstract: A portable compress device includes a main body, a power source, an electric means for generating a temperature gradient on a plurality of surfaces, a controller means coupled with the electric means and the power source, a thermal sensor device configured to be in proximity to a user's skin at a treatment area, and a plurality of pad attachment and detachment means for attaching and detaching a pad assembly to and from the plurality of surfaces, wherein the pad assembly is for moistened or dry application on the treatment area.

Abstract: A heating and vibrating pillow for providing therapeutic heating and massaging functions through a conventionally sized and shaped bed pillow. The heating and vibrating pillow comprises a pillow housing filled with filling material such that a vibrating encasement is suspended therein. The surface of one side of the pillow housing includes an electrical switch operated flexible heating mesh configured to generate a heated area on the surface of the pillow housing. The vibrating encasement includes an electrical switch operated vibrator that is configured to generate vibrations from the center of the pillow. The heating and vibrating pillow is wired to receive electricity from either a electrical plug an internal battery.

Abstract: A system for managing treatment of a person in need of emergency assistance is provided. The system includes at least one camera configured to be mounted to a person in need of medical assistance. The system also includes an image processing device, which can be configured to receive images captured by the at least one camera and to process the images to generate a representation of a rescue scene surrounding the person. The system further includes an analysis device. The analysis device can be configured to determine a characteristic associated with a resuscitation activity based on analysis of the representation of the rescue scene generated by the image processing device. A computer-implemented method for managing treatment of a person in need of emergency assistance is also provided.

Abstract: A negative pressure ventilation device comprises an inflatable tubular enclosure for surrounding a patient's torso and for defining, when inflated, a space between the tubular enclosure and the patient's torso. A sealing arrangement for the space between the tubular enclosure and the patient's torso is configured for positioning between the tubular enclosure and the patient's torso. A port is mounted to the inflatable tubular enclosure for accessing the space between the enclosure and the patient's torso to produce a negative pressure in the space. A method for negative pressure ventilation using the foregoing negative pressure ventilation device and a negative pressure ventilation system comprising the negative pressure ventilation device are also disclosed.

Abstract: The claimed subject matter is related to a pharmaceutical product for injection comprising a container including a closure suitable for preparations for injection, the container containing an acid labile proton pump inhibitor, a salt thereof, a solvate of the acid labile proton pump inhibitor or a salt thereof, wherein the container and closure are made of material which essentially does not release zinc ions.

Abstract: A syringe fill system is described, which is useful for filling syringes for dental anesthetic applications. The system incorporates capability for “push-pull”, “pull-push”, “push-push”, and “pull-pull” modes of operation, for loading syringes with compositions comprising multiple fluid components. A syringe Tillable by such syringe fill systems is described, providing haptic and audible feedback to a user, to aid in administering precise amounts of therapeutic compositions. Also disclosed are cassette assemblies for use in such syringe fill systems. Such cassette assemblies may be formed of plastic and elastomeric materials of construction, as disposable or single-use components of the syringe fill system.

Abstract: A storage and dispensing container comprises a housing including a bottom end and a peripheral wall upstanding on the bottom end and having an opening, the bottom end and the peripheral wall defining, in a combination with each other, a generally open top end and a hollow interior of the housing; one or more compartments defined within the hollow interior and having a bottom wall thereof spaced apart from an interior surface of the bottom end; a tray member movable between a retracted position and an extended position; and a writing implement holder being sized and shaped to receive a writing implement therewithin.

Abstract: A smart cap for a medication container is disclosed. The smart cap includes a circuit board and a weight sensor electrically coupled to the circuit board and configured to generate electrical input signals representative of the total weight of medication units in the medication container. The smart cap may include a processor for processing the electrical input signals generated by the weight sensor, and a memory for storing medication information associated with medication in the medication container, including the processed electrical input signals generated by the weight sensor. The smart cap may transmit the stored information to a computing device communicatively coupled to the cap.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a medication adherence administration and monitoring system. An apparatus for managing medication adherence by a patient is provided, the apparatus comprising: a dispensing device configured for communication with a medication administration system, the dispensing device designed for dispensing medication stored within the dispensing device to the patient; a control system for controlling the dispensing device based, at least in part, on command instructions provided by the medication administration system, and issuing commands to dispense medication based on the satisfaction of one or more pre-determined conditions provided by the medication administration system; and an alert system configured for alerting the patient when medication should be dispensed and configured to receive an indication from the patient verifying the consumption of medication, the alert system communicating to the control system that the medication has been dispensed and consumed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a pharmaceutical, dental and/or cosmetic formulation comprising purified enamel matrix proteins and/or enamel matrix derivative (EMD) proteins, which is heat stable. In particular, the present invention is related to a process for producing stable formulations of enamel matrix proteins and/or enamel matrix derivative (EMD) proteins, wherein said proteins and/or derivatives are solved in a low pH formulation before being subjected to a heat-treatment step.

Abstract: Provided is a filler for dental glass ionomer cements, the filler to a surface of which a compound(s) having a carboxyl group(s) is/are bound via a silicon atom, for the purpose of providing: a filler suitable for dental glass ionomer cements that can provide a hardened cement having a high strength by being mixed with a dental glass ionomer cement composition, the filler that can be easily manufactured from a general inorganic powder as a raw material; and a manufacturing method of the filler for dental glass ionomer cements. The manufacturing method includes binding a carboxylic acid having an unsaturated double bond(s) exclusive of a (meth)acrylate compound to an inorganic powder whose surface is treated with a silane coupling agent having an unsaturated double bond(s).

Abstract: Photo-curable compositions for artificial teeth and denture base and a method for manufacturing denture by a three-dimensional printing system are provided. The compositions include photo-curable organic compounds, surface modified nano-sized inorganic filler, photo-initiator, colorant, and stabilizer. The composition is in a viscous liquid state having 1,000-5,200 cps at room temperature and has a low viscosity of 50-500 cps at 70° C. The composition also has an excellent curing rate for three-dimensional printing. Using the compositions, denture having a distinctive denture base and a set of artificial teeth can be manufactured via an inkjet type or digital light process type three-dimensional printing according to Computer Aided Design (CAD) data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of lightening keratin fibres and more particularly to the field of lightening the hair. The present invention relates to a process for lightening keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, which consists in using on the said fibres i) a substrate comprising on its surface one or more chemical oxidizing agents preferably in solid form, and ii) an aqueous composition preferably comprising one or more chemical oxidizing agents. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing the said substrate thus pretreated.

Abstract: A personal care article is disclosed having a first compliant personal care composition in a first zone and a second compliant personal care composition in a second zone such that the first and second zones are defined by one or more barriers. Methods for increasing lather are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: An ultra-thin self-adhesive covering which effectively applied to an individual's skin that can block or hide existing tattoos or skin imperfections comprising: a semitransparent layer that prevents read through of the skin markings, at least one layer with one or more skin tone shade and or colors; at least one covering peel layer affixed to the back surface of said self-adhesive covering. In addition, said self-adhesive covering is semi-transparent, soft, flexible and highly reliable and can be layered for more coverage.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a cleansing and/or care composition for impregnating a pile of absorbent supports. The care and cleansing composition has a relatively high apparent viscosity while having a rheological behavior of the shear-thinning and thixotropic type and comprises at least one care and/or cleansing compound. Thus, during an impregnation under stress, especially under pressure and with prior stirring, the composition becomes sufficiently fluid to enable it to rapidly and homogeneously diffuse into the supports arranged in a pile.

Abstract: A topical treatment strip comprising a substrate having two surfaces with a topical composition carried thereupon. The treatment strip can be used to treat two surfaces of subject such as both lips simultaneously. Methods include methods of manufacture and methods of use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a foam made of a specific material having superior properties and to cosmetics comprising said foam.

Abstract: A major object of the present invention is to provide a skin emulsion composition comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of polyacrylic acids and salts thereof, an alkyl-modified carboxy polymer, and a compound represented by formula (I) wherein R1, R2, and R3 are the same or different and represent C1-3 alkyl or C1-3 alkyl substituted with at least one hydroxyl group, with the proviso that at least one of R1, R2, and R3 is C1-3 alkyl substituted with at least one hydroxyl group, with the viscosity of the composition being 10,000 mPa·s or more.

Abstract: Oral care compositions having improved efficacy for preventing and/or reducing caries, containing: from about 0.001% to about 5%, of metal ions wherein the composition comprises at least about 0.001%, of stannous ions and optionally comprises from about 0.001% to about 4%, of zinc ions; at least about 100 ppm, by weight of the composition, of fluoride ions; at least about 0.03%, by weight of the composition, of a mineral surface active agent selected from homopolymers of itaconic acid, homopolymers of acrylic acid, copolymers of maleic acid and acrylic acid, copolymers of maleic anhydride or acid with methyl vinyl ether, and mixtures thereof; at least 5%, of water; less than 10%, by weight of the composition, of fused silica, calcium based abrasives, and mixtures thereof; less than 5%, of polyphosphates having n+3 or higher; wherein the weight ratio of total metal ion to the mineral surface active agent is equal to or less than 0.5.

Abstract: The invention relates to rapidly dissolving films and methods of their preparation and administration to a patient. The mono- or multi-layer films contain a water soluble polymer.

Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising a crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone complexed with hydrogen peroxide; including some embodiments which further comprise an ethylene oxide, propylene oxide block co-polymer.

Abstract: Oral care composition for preventing and/or reducing calories, including: at least about 0.005%, of metal ions wherein the composition comprises at least about 0.005% of zinc ions and optionally comprises from about 0.001% to about 3%, of stannous ions; at least about 100 ppm of fluoride ions; from about 0.03% to about 10% of a mineral surface active agent selected from homopolymers of itaconic acid, homopolymers of acrylic acid, copolymers of maleic acid and acrylic acid, copolymers of maleic anhydride or acid with methyl vinyl ether, and mixtures thereof; at least 5% of water; less than 10% fused silica, calcium based abrasives, and mixtures thereof; less than 5% of polyphosphates having n+3 or higher; and wherein the weight ratio of metal ion to the mineral surface active agent is equal to or less than about 0.5.

Abstract: It is one of the objects of the present disclosure to provide hexagonal plate-shaped zinc oxide particles having suitable performances derived from the shape thereof, that is, zinc oxide particles having improved ultraviolet shielding ratio at the wavelength of 400 nm or less without impairing the direct transition properties of electronic excitation thereof and having remarkably improved ultraviolet shielding ratio for UV-B radiation and UV-A radiation. A zinc oxide particle containing a solid solution of a Ti element and/or a Fe element and a Zn element in at least a portion thereof, and having a hexagonal plate shape.

Abstract: A composition for coloring and shampooing hair substantially free, preferably totally and completely free, of anionic surfactants, comprising at least one cationic dye, n-methyl alkyl glucamide with a carbon chain length from 8 and 20, inclusive, preferably 8 and 10, an aqueous carrier, and at least one stabilizer of anti-oxidant and free radical scavanger. By weight, (based on the total weight of the composition), the composition comprises 0.0005% to 3.0% cationic dye, 2.5 to 30% n-methyl alkyl glucamide, 30 to 70% water, and 0.01 to 0.5% stabilizers of anti-oxidant and free radical scavenger. Other ingredients, including a rheology modifying polymer, conditioning ingredients, and additional surfactants, may also be included in the composition and are also included in the scope of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates (I) to a process for dyeing keratin materials, in particular keratin fibres, preferably human keratin fibres such as the hair, using i) indigo-producing plant powder, ii) at least one alkaline agent as a post-treatment, preferably an alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal (bi) carbonate and iii) optionally a chemical oxidizing agent such as hydrogen peroxide or a hydrogen peroxide-generating system in co-treatment with i), and it being understood that the composition comprising the alkaline agent(s) is at a pH inclusively between 7.5 and 11.5; and (II) to the use iii) of alkaline agent(s) for fixing the blue colour of and/or for improving the dyeing kinetics of keratin materials dyed with indigo.

Abstract: The present invention relates to blue coloring composition useful in the manufacture of food, feed, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products and preparations based on a stabilized phycocyanin, which is a complex of at least one phycocyanobilin and at least one polyphenol as well as a process for the formation of this complex.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for removing fatty oil from a surface containing the fatty oil comprising the steps of applying to the surface containing the fatty oil a composition comprising a sol-gel derived material, the sol-gel derived material including a plurality of alkylsiloxy substituents and the sol-gel derived material obtained from (a) at least one first alkoxysilane precursor having the formula: (R?O)3—Si—(CH2)—Ar—(CH2)m—Si—(OR?)3 ??(1) where n and m are individually an integer from 1 to 8, Ar is a single-, fused-, or poly-aromatic ring, and each R? is independently a C1 to C5 alkyl group and (b) optionally, at least one second precursor having the formula: where x is 1, 2, 3 or 4; y is 0, 1, 2, 3; z is 0, 1; the total of x+y+z is 4; each R is independently an organic functional group; each an R? is independently a C1 to C5 alkyl group and R? is an organic bridging group and then moving the composition from the surface to remove the fatty oil.

Abstract: The present invention provides a low-toxicity sophorolipid-containing composition. The low-toxicity sophorolipid-containing composition contains at least a coloring component, an acidic sophorolipid, a fatty acid, and a hydroxy fatty acid that are derived from an SL-producing yeast culture. The composition contains the following components in the following proportions, in terms of dry weight, based on the total amount of the acidic sophorolipid, a lactonic sophorolipid, the fatty acid, and the hydroxy fatty acid in the composition taken as 100 mass %: (1) acidic sophorolipid: 94 to 99.99 mass %, (2) lactonic sophorolipid: 0 to 2 mass %, (3) total amount of fatty acid and hydroxy fatty acid: 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oral composition having an enhanced solubility of an alkyl galactoside while holding an inhibiting effect on coaggregation of the alkyl galactoside well. The present invention provides an oral composition comprising the following components: (A) 0.001 mass % or more and 1 mass % or less of a compound represented by the following formula (I): wherein R is an optionally substituted linear or branched alkyl group having 8 to 18 carbon atoms, G is a galactose residue, E is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, m is an integer of 0 to 200, and n is an integer of 1 to 30; (B) 0.001 mass % or more and 0.1 mass % or less of a cationic bactericide; and (C) 35 mass % or more of water.

Abstract: A solid base material for skin external application has a breaking strength high enough to be used for a stick-shaped base material and the like. A solid base material for skin external application has: a surfactant; water; and a lipid peptide compound including at least one of compounds of Formula (1) and the analogous thereof or pharmaceutically usable salts of the compound: wherein R1 is a C9-23 aliphatic group; R2 is a hydrogen atom, or a C1-4 alkyl group that may have a C1 or C2 branched chain; R3 is a —(CH2)n—X group, where n is a number from 1 to 4, and X is amino group, guanidino group, —CONH2 group, or a 5-membered or 6-membered ring that may have 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms or a condensed heterocycle composed of 5-membered and 6-membered rings that may have 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms.

Abstract: The invention provides white keratin protein compositions and methods of making and using white keratin protein compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing enzymatically active recombinant human tyrosinase. This has been achieved by the present invention by cloning and over expression of (recombinant) human tyrosinase using insect cells.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions and methods of treating aspects of the skin associated with aging and/or photo-aging are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Surface staining can be minimized or eliminated by providing an oral care composition comprising a first film comprising a pigment; and optionally a second film; wherein the first film has a dissolution rate in aqueous media that is inversely proportional to its thickness, wherein the first film is in the form of a particle.

Abstract: Shaving cream formulations can extend the life of shaving blades.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing hydrocolloid having a diverse range of hydrophobicity, and more particularly, to a method for preparing hydrocolloid having a diverse range of hydrophobicity including preparing a hydrophobic hydrocolloid molecule by introducing a hydrophobic molecular group to a hydrocolloid molecule, and gelation by adding the hydrophobic hydrocolloid molecule to a pure hydrocolloid molecule. According to the present invention, a hydrophobic molecule is capable of being stably introduced without decomposing a hydrocolloid molecule during a synthesis process for introducing the hydrocolloid molecule, and hydrocolloid having a diverse hydrophobicity range is capable of being prepared depending on a mixing ratio.

Abstract: The use of polyamide powder particles in a cosmetic composition for the nails for improving the rate of drying, the mechanical strength, the matt appearance, the sliding appearance and/or the rough appearance of a layer of said composition on the nail, wherein: the volume-average diameter of the particles is within the range from 1 to 120 ?m, the content of PA powder is within the range from 0.1 to 15% by weight, with regard to the total weight of the composition, the powder is added directly to said composition, the composition thus added is a varnish base, a makeup varnish for the nails, a finishing composition for the nails and/or a cosmetic care composition for the nails, said composition being pigmented or transparent.

Abstract: Provided in various embodiments are compositions for topical application to the skin of a mammal, methods for their preparation, and their uses in skin care compositions to reduce adhesion of unwanted particles to the skin. When a hydrophobic non-volatile solvent and a hydrophobic non-volatile high melting point material with a melting point in the range of 60° C. and 100° C. are combined with a hydrophobic volatile solvent which compatibilizes the hydrophobic non-volatile solvent and the hydrophobic non-volatile high melting point material and the hydrophobic non-volatile high melting point material is selected to be at least partially incompatible with the hydrophobic non-volatile solvent in the absence of the hydrophobic volatile solvent, the resulting composition may be applied to skin to reduce adhesion of unwanted particles to the skin.

Abstract: A subject-matter of the invention is a cosmetic product comprising a container having at least one cavity in which is positioned an assembly of a solid inclusion part and of a fixing composition having a drop point greater than 50° C. and a mean hardness of less than 2800 g. The invention also relates to a process for the manufacture of this product which consists in preparing the inclusion part, in depositing it on the bottom of the container and in then casting the fixing composition in order for it to surround the part and fix it to the container. This invention makes it possible to present several cosmetic products without having to resort to a compartmentalized container.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for reducing, (e.g., controlling, inhibiting, preventing, protecting against, or minimizing) staining, (e.g., resulting from stains and/or discoloration) of teeth in the oral cavity are provided. Aspects of the compositions include a component or components (e.g., a wax and an oil) capable of reducing staining of the teeth. In some instances, the compositions further include an agent which enhances the mineralization of teeth.