Abstract: A system for coupling a user to a support apparatus includes a harness for the user, a hoist, and frame. The harness and the hoist have co-operable attachment means for releasably coupling the harness to the hoist. The frame is configured to receive the user, where the harness and the frame have co-operable attachment means for releasably coupling the harness to the frame.

Abstract: A scratching implement to allow a user to scratch his or her scalp without disturbing or interfering with his or her hairstyle. The scratching implement includes an elongated shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end provides a scratching end. The first end includes a transversely affixed crossbar in relation to the elongated shaft to provide a handle. The first end further includes a circular ring affixed thereto configured to allow the user to carry the scratching implement on a keychain. The scratching implement includes a cover having an indentation thereon configured to receive and removably secure the elongated shaft via friction fit. An alternative embodiment includes a hinge or joint along a substantial midpoint of the elongated shaft to allow the implement to be folded for storage.

Abstract: A nerve suppression device is provided that focuses pressure on one or more nerves when the nerve suppression device is stretched over an appendage such as a lower leg. Raised ribs that correspond to nerves in the lower leg may be positioned on an inner surface of the device to focus pressure on the nerves. This may alleviate or eliminate debilitating cramping or other ailments in the lower leg, or any other appendage.

Abstract: Provide is an air massage device including a plurality of air bags; an air pump 31 for supplying air into each of the air bags; solenoid valves 32 for switching on-off of air supply into each of the air bags; and a control part for changing an electric input value into the air pump 31 and an amount of the supplied air into each of the air bags per unit time to open and close each of the solenoid valves 32 so as to correspond to this change of the amount of the supplied air.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a three-dimensional negative pressure stimulator module capable of performing customized composite stimulation for the improvement of skin functions that applies three-dimensional negative pressure stimulation as well as composite stimulation such as electric current stimulation, light stimulation, and thermal stimulation, which is helpful in improving functions of the skin, to skin compositively, and further has a function of sensing a skin state, thereby performing customized composite stimulation. The three-dimensional composite stimulator module includes: a negative pressure cup; and at least one diaphragm provided along the transmission path of the negative pressure of the negative pressure cup, wherein at least any one of negative pressure stimulation, light stimulation, thermal stimulation, and electrical stimulation is transmitted compositively to the skin or subcutaneous tissues.

Abstract: A mouth-opening training device includes a water-filled bag having a zigzag edge or a sawtooth edge. By increasing or decreasing the amount of water located inside the water-filled bag to alter the total thickness of the water-filled bag, said device can accommodate different thickness of occlusion of teeth of a patient. Said device can make a further improvement on layers of flavor in occlusion of the teeth. Said device can further include a plurality of pivotable plate-shaped objects connected or coupled to the water-filled bag. The plate-shaped objects can provide different thickness combinations and further meet the user demands on thickness of occlusion of the teeth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a physical therapy machine or assembly and method which is used in the application of treatments to relieve mayofascial pain syndrome. The invention comprises spheres, arrangeable mounting stations, and a base platform.

Abstract: A dual muscle roller apparatus is disclosed that includes a crossbeam with first and second ends. A first upright is in rotational connection to the crossbeam first end and a first handle connected at an end of first upright, and a second upright is in rotational connection to the second crossbeam end with a second handle connected at an end of the second upright. A first axle extends away from the first upright, and a first roller is rotationally connected to the axle such that the first roller rotates about the axle. Likewise a second axle extends away from the second upright, and a second roller is rotationally connected to the second axle such that the second roller rotates about the second axle. The first axle and the second axle are separated by a distance that can be adjusted by the placement of the first or second handle.

Abstract: A system and method for use during the administration of CPR chest compressions and defibrillating shock on a cardiac arrest victim. The system analyzes compression waveforms from a compression depth monitor to determine the source of chest compressions, and enables the delivery of defibrillating shock during a compression cycle if the compression waveforms are characteristic of an automated CPR chest compression device.

Abstract: A invention provides a sauna equipment comprising: a sauna equipment main body comprising a receiving portion and an opening portion; a fixed cover configured for closing a top front of the receiving portion of the sauna equipment main body; a movable cover comprising a sliding portion and a rotating portion; and a door installed rotatably in the sauna equipment main body, and the invention further comprises a hinge member comprising a first hinge installed at one side of the sliding portion of the movable cover, a second hinge installed at one side of the rotating portion of the movable cover, and a connecting member having one side installed in the first hinge and another side installed in the second hinge, and installed rotatably in the sliding portion of the movable cover through the first hinge and installed rotatably in the rotating portion of the movable cover through the second hinge.

Abstract: A package has a plurality of seamless compartments coupled together. A different one of the plurality compartments each includes a different respective one of a plurality of respective void spaces and a different respective one of a plurality of respective void space delimiting surfaces. A different one of a plurality of fill entries each forms a fluent entry into a different respective compartment's void space. At least one fill entry of said plurality is in an elastomeric portion of said package, and the at least one fill entry has a largest cross sectional area which is equal to or less than 25% of a largest cross sectional area of the compartment having the respective void space for which the fill entry forms the fluent entry. Each void space delimiting surface follows an outline of a separate 3D pill shape.

Abstract: A closing plug for a sealed sterile vial containing medical or nutritional active substances, which is suitable for the sterile connection to a container of liquid diluent solution. There is also described a sterile connection system between a sealed sterile vial closed by means of a plug and a tube for drawing said active substances, for mixing them with a liquid diluent solution inside a sterile container. The plug requires an internal sterile chamber in which, upon the piercing of an outer film for sealing the plug, a compressible protection cap of a piercing tip of the tube is inserted, which abuts against a seat of the sterile chamber allowing the tip to pierce the end wall of the protection cap and then the inner membrane of the closing plug. An intermediate pierceable membrane placed on the seat of the internal chamber of the vial may be included.

Abstract: Provided is a compact lightweight transport box in which the internal temperature distribution is minimized and accurate temperature regulation can be performed. The transport box includes an insulating container, an internal heat conducting container mounted in the insulating container, and an insulating cover body with a cover internal side heat conducting plate exposed on an inner surface facing the opening part of the internal heat conducting container, in which, with the opening part of the insulating container closed by the insulating cover body, the cover internal side heat conducting plate is near an opening end of the internal heat conducting container.

Abstract: Cold box. The cold box includes an enclosure comprising insulating walls having a first selected R value per surface area defining an interior space. A cold pack is located in a central region of the interior space and insulating material having a second R value per surface area is adjacent the cold pack forming a cold chamber within the interior space for receiving a substance between the insulating material and the insulating walls. The ratio of the first selected R value per surface area to the second selected R value per surface area is chosen to maintain temperature in the cold chamber within a selected range.

Abstract: A spoon for administering a carrier medium includes a bowl and a handle. Various configurations of the bowl or handle can allow a carrier medium or medication to be more easily dispensed.

Abstract: A temperature-sensing syringe for enteral feeding of neonates includes a barrel for receiving enteral feeding liquid for a neonate, and a temperature-sensing component in thermal contact with the barrel. The temperature-sensing component detects the temperature of the enteral feeding liquid in the barrel of the syringe. The temperature sensing component provides an indication that the enteral feeding liquid is ready for feeding when the enteral feeding liquid is detected to be at about normal body temperature.

Abstract: A syringe-type baby feeder having a barrel and plunger mechanism and finger rings on the barrel and plunger to allow for one-handed feeding of an infant. A nipple portion is hermetically sealed to end of the plunger to allow for easy feeding, as well as easy attachment and removal of the nipple portion to the plunger.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a multi-compartment storage apparatus that does not require any electrical power but that still prevents the compartments from being opened out of order. Embodiments of this invention are directed to locking, multi-compartment storage containers for the storing and dispensing of medication.

Abstract: Medicinal container bags are presented. Bags can include openers capable of sealing an opening of the bag. Disclosed bags further comprise electronic assemblies configured to detect opening or closing events as the openers move along the rims of the bag opening. The assemblies can compile usage data based on opener movement, and then provide the data to remote monitoring systems.

Abstract: A teether is provided for infant use. The teether comprises an exterior portion and a mouthpiece wherein the mouthpiece includes a substantially U-shaped biting section comprising first and second arms extending from a central portion. At least part of said central portion is resiliently collapsible upon application of pressure thereto during use of the teether by an infant.

Abstract: Chitosan nanoparticles are provided for use in the in vivo treatment of connective tissues in root canal therapies. The nanoparticles are optionally linked with one or more photoactivatable compounds for providing antibacterial/antibiofilm properties, neutralizing bacterial byproducts and/or chemical/photodynamic crosslinking to achieve enhanced mechanical properties, chemical stability in connective tissues and/or to improve surface/interfacial integrity between filling material and connective tissue.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dental composition comprising polymerizable monomer (1), initiator component(s), filler component(s) in an amount of more than about 20 wt.-%, wt.-% with respect to the whole weight of the composition, the polymerizable monomer (1) being characterized as follows: having exactly two (meth)acrylate reactive moieties, having an unsymmetrical backbone as linkage between the (meth)acrylate reactive moieties, the two (meth)acrylate reactive moieties being attached onto the unsymmetrical monomer backbone as alkyl esters, the unsymmetrical backbone comprising one aromatic moiety of the phenolic type, the polymerizable monomer (1) not containing an acidic moiety, other atoms than carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, bisphenol moieties. The invention also relates to the use of the dental composition as or for producing a dental filling material, crown and bridge material, inlay, onlay, veneer or dental mill blank.

Abstract: The invention relates to a kit of parts comprising part A and part B, part A comprising a polymerizable component having an acid group in the molecule, an initiator, part B comprising an activator, and a film former with a molecular weight of at least 1000. The invention also relates to a composition obtainable by mixing the components contained in the kit of parts and to a process for producing the kit of parts comprising the steps of bringing the components contained in part B of the kit in contact with a surface, drying the surface to form a film.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition includes a colloidal dispersion of a clay; water in an amount of 10 to 30% by weight of the total composition; and humectant in an amount of 25 to 60% by weight of the total composition. The cosmetic composition may be free from preservatives.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition includes water in an amount of from 20 to 70% by weight of the total composition; saturated fats in an amount of 6% to 15% by weight of the total composition; and an emulsifier. The cosmetic composition may be free from preservatives.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water-in-oil emulsion solid cosmetic that is further improved in terms of an excellent feeling in use (good spreadability and fresh feeling (texture)) obtained by incorporating a powder in a water phase, and that also has sufficient covering ability, stability even at high temperature, and long-lasting property. The present invention provides a water-in-oil emulsion solid cosmetic comprising an external oil phase comprising a liquid oil thickened or solidified with (A) wax and (B) disteardimonium hectorite, and an internal water phase comprising (C) an internal phase powder dispersed in an aqueous medium.

Abstract: A micro electromechanical ink jet printing system that has a cartridge having a body that defines a core, and a die that contains one or more nozzles. There is a treatment composition contained within the cartridge core. The system further includes a CPU that is programmable and can control the application of the treatment composition from within the cartridge core, through the one or more nozzles to human skin. Typically, the treatment composition will contain a skin treatment ingredient selected from the group consisting of particles, vitamins, yeast and yeast extracts, skin care actives, dyes, colorants and mixtures thereof. There may optionally be provided a bladder or foam block disposed within the cartridge core for suspending and regulating the flow of the treatment composition. The systems of this invention may include an applicator having an applicator head having one or more applicator nozzles which may be in a array.

Abstract: A method for preparing a fast-drying particulate hydroxyapatite composition includes the steps of reacting a calcium salt aqueous solution with a phosphate salt aqueous solution to obtain a product solution including hydroxyapatite particles in aqueous suspension and a dissolved byproduct salt; purifying the product solution by removing at least a portion of the dissolved byproduct salt to form a purified product; and dehydrating the purified product by diluting the purified product with a non-water fluid to form a diluted product in a water/non-water mixed solution and subsequently removing at least a portion of the water/non-water mixed solution to form a dehydrated product.

Abstract: Hair treatment agents with a pH between 3.5 and 5.5 include a) 0.00001 to 20% by weight at least one proteolipid of the formula (I) R?—X—R???(I), wherein R? stands for a straight-chain or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having 11 to 24 carbon atoms, R? denotes a protein, a peptide, or a protein hydrolysate, X stands for —C(O)O— or —N+(RIII2)—RIV— or —N(RIII)RIV— or —C(O)—N(RV)RVI—, RIII denotes —(CH2)x—CH3 with x=0-22, RIV denotes —CH2—CH(OH)—CH2— or —(CH2)x— with x=0-22, and RV and RVI independently of one another stand for —H or —(CH2)x—CH3 with x=0-22, with the proviso that R? stands for keratin or a keratin hydrolysate, when X stands for —C(O)O—, and b) 0.01 to 5.0% by weight, based on the total weight of the hair treatment agent, of magnesium citrate in a water-containing carrier.

Abstract: A gel nail polish composition includes a gel nail polish mixture and a color agent mixing therewith for forming a gel nail polish layer on a nail of a user. The gel nail polish mixture includes first through fourth chemical elements, wherein the first through fourth chemical elements are aliphatic urethane acrylate, polymer acrylate oligomer, propoxylated neopentyl glycol diacrylate, and trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide. The wipe off base coat layer, the gel nail polish layer, and the top coat layer are dried under an exposure of one of LED light, UV light, and sunlight that no wet sticky colloid is formed after the top coat layer is dried. The gel nail polish layer is adapted for being removed by directly wiping off the gel nail polish layer on the nail by using a rag, cotton, or tissue paper with the nail polish remover.

Abstract: The use of eprotirome in the prevention and/or treatment of hair disorders is herein disclosed.

Abstract: The first agent for hair modification is appliable on hair in a reduction step for a hair modification treatment method including a reduction step; and a heating step of bringing the hair obtainable after the reduction step into contact with a heating element set at a temperature of 70° C. or higher, the first agent including a reducing agent and N-acetylglucosamine. The hair modification treatment method includes a reduction step of applying, on hair, a first agent for hair modification including a reducing agent and N-acetylglucosamine; and a heating step of bringing the hair obtainable after the reduction step into contact with a heating element set at a temperature of 70° C. or higher.

Abstract: The present invention features novel cosmetic skin care compositions for improving the appearance of skin, particularly the reducing the appearance of age spots and discoloration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of wound healing. Specifically, the present invention provides compositions and methods for promoting skin regeneration, more specifically, the generation of de novo hair follicles. In one embodiment, a method for stimulating hair follicle neogenesis in a subject comprises the step of administering to the subject an effective amount of a TLR3 agonist. In certain embodiments, the TLR3 agonist is a double stranded RNA (dsRNA). The present invention is also directed to treating common male pattern hair loss.

Abstract: Hair treatment agents having a pH of between 3.5 and 5.5 can be obtained by mixing a) to 20 wt. %—based on the total weight of the hair treatment agent—of at least one oligopeptide that comprises at least one Glu-Glu-Glu amino acid sequence, where the amino group may be in free or protonated form and the carboxyl groups may be in free or deprotonated form, and b) 0.01 to 5.0 wt. %—based on the total weight of the hair treatment agent—of magnesium citrate in a hydrous carrier. Hair treatment agents prepared in this way have an increased positive influence on the hair and the hair follicle, and an improved color protection performance when used on artificially produced hair colors.

Abstract: A gel nail polish composition includes a gel nail polish mixture and a color agent mixing therewith for forming a gel nail polish layer on a nail of a user. The gel nail polish mixture includes first through fourth chemical elements, wherein the first through fourth chemical elements are aliphatic urethane acrylate, polymer acrylate oligomer, propoxylated neopentyl glycol diacrylate, and trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide. The wipe off base coat layer, the gel nail polish layer, and the top coat layer are dried under an exposure of one of LED light, UV light, and sunlight that no wet sticky colloid is formed after the top coat layer is dried. The gel nail polish layer is adapted for being removed by directly wiping off the gel nail polish layer on the nail by using a rag, cotton, or tissue paper with the nail polish remover.

Abstract: The present embodiments relate to a nail coating having a major advantage in that it enables a nail coating to adhere to a natural nail or uncoated nail for long wear periods without adhesion loss or other signs of breakdown of the coating. Nail topcoats with improved abrasion resistance are also disclosed. Adhesion of a composition for nail coatings be improved by addition of a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS). Nail coating compositions that benefit from the addition of a POSS include enamels, reactive composition such as those containing acrylates, solventless compositions and water-based compositions.

Abstract: A skin care composition having from about 0.01% to about 5%, by weight, of an superabsorbent polymer which is a sodium polyacrylate, sodium polacrylate starch, sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2 or mixtures of these and a portion of the polymer comprises a grafted starch material. The superabsorbent polymer is particulate where the particles have an average particle size in the range of from about 5?-30?, and the individual particles in their dry or un-swollen condition are substantially non-spherical, flat, platelet, or elongated in shape. The particles have an absorption capacity of at least about 1000 times their initial dry or un-swollen volume. Additionally, the skin care composition contains from about 0.01-10% of a dry powder that is either starch or silicone based and wherein the dry powder is coated with a silicone based material. Further there is provided a UV active.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions for washing, cleansing, and/or conditioning keratinous substrates, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium: a) at least one anionic film-forming polymer chosen from polymers and copolymers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, and/or mixtures thereof; b) at least one ampholytic polymer having at least one acrylic acid moiety and a cationic charge density ranging from greater than 1 meq/g up to about 3.5 meq/g; and c) at least one surfactant base; wherein the at least one anionic film-forming polymer and the at least one ampholytic polymer form an association; and wherein the pH of the composition ranges from about 5 to about 7. Also disclosed are processes for washing, cleansing, and/or conditioning keratin substrates using the composition, and processes for imparting volume to the hair.

Abstract: Novel compositions for the disguising of facial blemishes and scars in human users are disclosed. In addition, methods for utilizing said compositions, as well as kits for packaging and holding products containing said compositions, are disclosed. The novel compositions disclosed are based on a silicone material which is pre-mixed with a catalyst and an adhesion promoter, and sometimes also with a flocking agent. These pre-mixed compositions represent a significant improvement in product simplicity and ease of use for the person using the product. The methods disclosed are for utilizing products made from the claimed compositions and include simple dispensing of the silicone mixture followed by application of a skin texturing pad. The prescribed use of the skin texturing pad in the claimed methods is essential to create texture. Finally, kits for dispensing the primer-less silicone mixtures and for packaging the products are disclosed.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is disclosed for applying to skin. The composition includes a liquid and dispersed in the liquid: any amount or form of fucoidan, any amount or form of beta glucan; and any amount of a marine extract. When the cosmetic composition is applied to the skin, the appearance of the skin is improved.

Abstract: The present document describes an oral care composition comprising a cuttlefish bone powder, comprising particles having more than 95% (w/w) calcium carbonate content, and a particle size of from about 60 microns to about 75 microns, and a suitable carrier, and uses of said composition for oral hygiene.

Abstract: In a positive pressure capsule and its manufacturing method, it includes injection of a drug through at the opening of the capsule followed by sealing the capsule and internal of the capsule contains air space so as to form a positive pressure capsule. The features of the positive pressure capsule are adhesion seams and liquid drugs can be filled inside such capsule. The capsule may be a hard capsule and the raw material of the capsule may be gelatin or HPMC.

Abstract: Disclosed are preparations and formulations of high thermodynamic activity lipophilic associations (LA), in which there is pairing between an ionizable pharmaceutical agent and a lipophilic species having ionic characteristics opposite to that of the pharmaceutical agent. Such lipophilic associations manifest high thermodynamic activity, as evidenced by their being predominantly in a liquid phase at room temperature or solvated in a lower-than-water dielectric solvent. Further the pharmaceutical agent being solubilized means that dissolution is not rate limiting to transmucosal absorption. This LA or LA-solvate is formulated into a low dielectric dosage form, from whence, upon the dosage form's hydration, the pharmaceutical agent is driven through the mucosal tissue and into systemic circulation. The invention therefore provides an enhanced transmucosal drug delivery system for ionizable pharmaceutical agents at or near physiological pH.

Abstract: A non-aqueous, anti-microbial, anti-fungal, low pH, lubricating and moisturizing composition adapted for topical or intra-vaginal use during sexual intercourse, the composition consisting essentially of approximately 55-70 vol. % shea butter, approximately 25-40 vol. % coconut oil and approximately 1-5 vol. % grapeseed oil. The composition may further contain no more than approximately 2 vol. % of a scenting component. The composition possesses a low pH to counter the pH elevating effects of semen, soap, menopause and menstruation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for administering an active agent such as a medicine to a subject, uses an ocular implant such as a punctal plug, to which the active agent has been applied. The implant is installed at the eye of the subject for administering the active agent via tissues of the eye.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and single unit dosage forms of Compound A (3-(5-amino-2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinazolin-3-yl)-piperidine-2,6-dione), or an enantiomer or a mixture of enantiomers thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, co-crystal, clathrate, or polymorph thereof, are provided herein. Also provided are methods of treating, managing, or preventing cancer using the dosage forms described herein.

Abstract: Nutritional compositions that mimic whole foods and methods of using the nutritional compositions are provided. The nutritional compositions may include an increased number and variety of fruits and vegetables, an increased variety of macronutrient sources and an increased amount of other components that are found in whole foods. The nutritional compositions may also include ethnicity-specific meals and organic ingredients and provide emotional appeal to the patient and/or the patient's caregiver. Methods of administering such nutritional compositions to patients in need of same are also provided.

Abstract: A powder formulation, or pharmaceutical composition comprising or consisting of particles of an antimuscarinic agent, said particles being obtainable by supercritical anti-solvent (SAS) precipitation and having a D50 of 4 ?m or less and a D90 of 10 ?m or less. Methods of forming the formulation and composition are also disclosed, as are uses of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a clear depot comprising at least one hydrophilic water-soluble pharmaceutically active agent selected from the group consisting of vancomycin, gentamicin, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a mixture thereof, water, a phospholipid, an oil, optionally a pH adjusting agent, and a viscosity modifying agent selected from the group consisting of ethanol, isopropanol, and a mixture thereof, wherein the water present in the depot is no more than about 4 wt % relative to the total weight of the depot and the depot has a pH of between about 3 and about 6, method of making and administering same.