Abstract: The object of the invention is an apparatus suited for individuals in training dynamic balance and turning manoeuvres while walking, said apparatus allowing said operation while an individual is standing, walking on a flat surface or walking on a treadmill that can rotate around its vertical axis. To serve this purpose, the apparatus of the invention is provided with a base platform (1), in which two universal joints (2, 2) are arranged that are connected with a pelvis element (5) with two vertical rods (3,3?) or vertically adjustable rods (30,30?) via conventional spherical joints (4,4?), and the universal joints (2,2?) have two degrees of freedom that can further be provided by drives (6,7,8).

Abstract: A safety walker has a support extension that extends from the front of the moveable support frame toward the back end opening and is centrally located. A user may enter the safety walker and straddle the support extension and the actuate the support extension up to a secure position, whereby in the event of a fall the support extension will support the user. The support extension may be coupled with art actuator system having a motor to raise or pivot the support extension. A safety strap may be attached to the extended end of the support extension and extend above the support extension towards the front of the movable support frame. The safety strap may provide a flexible support that is more comfortable for support in the event of a fall. A gate may be coupled with an actuator system and automatically close as the support extension is lifted.

Abstract: A skin scraper is described which comprises a blade which is made of non-corroding metals or alloys or plastic which has two long sides (a) and (b) wherein the side (a) has a concave curvature, the other long side (b) is straight, curved or structured, as well a narrow side (c), which has at its edges one or more bulges, and the side (d), which is opposite to the side (c), is linked to a handle (e), and the blade has on one or both surfaces parallel to the sides (a) and (b) one or two grooves which have an outflow (h) at the side (c). The skin scraper is in particular useful for cleaning, depth purification, massage of the skin, removing of sweat water and improvement of the respiratory function of the skin.

Abstract: A therapy wrap for treatment of at least a portion of an animate body having improved kink resistance. The therapy wrap may be selectively reinforced for improved kink resistance in only a portion of the wrap. The reinforcement may decrease the kink radius. The wrap may include a kink reducer in all or only a selected kink-prone region. The kink reducer may be selectively configured attachment points or spot welds. The therapy wrap may include a reinforcement layer of one or more discrete reinforcement members. The wrap may be formed by pre-tensioning the material layers while forming the fluid bladder and/or gas pressure bladder. The therapy wrap may be adapted to compensate for conditions that normally cause kinking of the wrap or buckling of the fluidic channels. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the wrap and methods of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part.

Abstract: A exercise roller device including a center roller portion provided with shaped end roller portions, and the center roller portion provided with a centered circumferential groove. A method of making the exercise roller device.

Abstract: A massage device includes a handle device having two end portions, two hand grips attached to the end portions of the handle device, and two spring biased lock devices are engaged into the end portions of the handle device and each include a projection for engaging with the handle device and for extending out of the handle device and for preventing the hand grips from being disengaged from the handle device. An arm is attached to one of the end portions of the handle device, and includes a sleeve for engaging onto the handle device and for engaging with one of the spring biased lock devices. One or more massage members are detachably attached to the end portions of the arm.

Abstract: Generally disclosed is a massaging device that is capable of applying a thermal or cooling massage to an area or portion of a body, for example, the back, legs, arms, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and fascia.

Abstract: A massage roller includes a cylindrical tube body having an inner surface; a supporting core attached on the inner surface of the cylindrical tube body to form a cylindrical cavity; and a filing unit disposed inside the cylindrical cavity to improve the strength of the massage roller.

Abstract: A multi-feature adult massager has a plurality of cavities that traverse into and intersect within a structural body made from a soft material for massaging purposes. The cavities are internally textured in various different ways, providing a variety of massaging experiences. Furthermore, multiple entrances enable multiple users to participate simultaneously. The structural body has a geometric shape that facilitates placement and orientation of the internal cavities.

Abstract: A stimulation device is provided in accordance with one embodiment. The stimulation device includes a chamber which has a flexible wall portion. A drive unit of the stimulation device is in physical communication with the flexible wall portion so as to cause deflections of the flexible wall portion in opposing directions, thereby resulting in a changing volume of the chamber. The changing volume of the chamber results in modulated positive and negative pressures with respect to a reference pressure. An opening of the stimulation device is for applying the modulated positive and negative pressures to a body part. An appendage of the stimulation device may be used as a handle to allow a user to position the stimulation device over the body part. The stimulation device includes a control device for controlling the drive unit.

Abstract: A tissue treatment stick is disclosed. In an embodiment, the tissue treatment stick includes a treatment section including a vibration generating device, wherein the vibrating generating device is configured to vibrate the treatment section, and wherein the treatment section has at least one edge, the at least one edge extending parallel to a longitudinal axis of the tissue treatment stick.

Abstract: A CPR chest compression system includes a retention structure that retains the body of a patient, and a motor and a compressor that can perform CPR compressions to the chest of the patient. The motor is powered by a battery that is located on the retention structure but away from the motor, and is electrically connected to the motor via one or more wires. Accordingly the weight and volume of the battery can be located away from a top portion of the retention structure. This renders the CPR system is less heavy at the top, and therefore less likely to tilt and start compressing the chest at a different point. Moreover, this permits X-Rays of a larger footprint to go through the CPR system and reach the patient, in embodiments where the components are transparent to X-Rays.

Abstract: A pool pump is provided. The pool pump comprises a housing, and a control panel arranged on said housing, with a control unit connected to said control panel to form a capacitive touch control. The housing may be provided with at least one accommodation cavity, the control panel is arranged in a flippable manner at said housing, and the control panel and the end cover are in a horizontal position and at least one preset angle position. The pool pump is detachably connected to a pool pump cover, and the pool pump cover comprises: a cover body; a base connected to said cover body; and at least one functional device arranged on said cover body for implementing at least one of the functions of communication, electrical charging and music play.

Abstract: A gravity infusion IV bag having an elastic suspension arrangement with one or more suspension elements attached at a top end of the bag section and arranged to be hung from a support such that, as fluid flows from the outlet, the weight of the bag section reduces and the elastic suspension arrangement contracts to raise the bag section relative to the support. The one or more suspension elements may be formed from styrene-ethylene-butadiene-styrene (SEBS) and have a 100% Young's modulus in the range 80-120 psi.

Abstract: A portable canister holder is disclosed. The portable canister system comprises a collapsible substantially cylindrical, non-rigid body assembly comprising a plurality of vertical support rods configured to support a plurality of horizontal support restraints. The vertical support rods are able to pivot along with the horizontal supporting restraints, thereby collapsing the body assembly. The lowest horizontal support restraint further comprises a stopper to prevent the canister from being disconnected from the body assembly when in use. The portable canister holder further comprises an articulating joint member having a first end configured to attach to the body assembly and a second end configured to attach to a clamping device. The portable canister holder further comprises an IV holder configured to attach to the body assembly, the IV holder having a plurality of rods configured to support an IV bag.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a packing member (20) is disposed between a mouth portion (2b) of a container body (2) and a lid base portion (5). A crushing protrusion (20b) which protrudes downward and is crushed to an upper end opening edge of the container body (2) is formed on a lower surface of the packing member (20). An overhang recess (20c) which is at least partially located just above the crushing protrusion (20b) is formed on an upper surface of the packing member (20). After the lid base portion (5), the movable lid portion (6) and the syringe tube (8) are detached from the container body (2), when mounting again, until a crushing protrusion (20b) is crushed, the packing member (20) forms a communication gap (30) between the mouth portion (2b) of the container body (2) and the packing member (20).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dual-chamber pack for a multi-dose oral liquid pharmaceutical composition wherein the compositions of the first and second chambers are mixed at the time of first administration.

Abstract: An assembly for mixing drug components includes a housing to at least partially hold a first drug component container and a second drug component container. The assembly also includes a transfer member having first and second ends to fluidly couple the respective first and second drug component containers. The assembly further includes a pressure member to fluidly couple the first drug component container to a pressure generation chamber. In addition, the assembly includes an energy storage member to generate pressure in the pressure generation chamber to transfer a fluid from the first drug component container into the second drug component container. Moreover, the assembly includes an exit member to fluidly couple the second drug component container to an exterior of the assembly.

Abstract: An adaptor for coupling with a vial having a collar closed by a septum, the septum having an outer surface directed towards the outside of the vial, the adaptor comprising: a gripping member for securing the adaptor to the vial, the gripping member being capable of being laterally mounted on the collar of the vial and a pierceable elastomeric piece having at least a part intended to be in contact with the outer surface of the septum when the adaptor is secured on the vial. Also, an assembly including such an adaptor and a vial.

Abstract: An exemplary pharmaceutical compounding system and device for mixing materials from at least two distinct material sources can include a valve including a valve housing and a valve structure located within the valve housing. The valve structure can be configured to permit fluid to flow through the valve when in an open position, and can include a gravity wall wherein, when the valve structure is in the open position, fluid moving through the valve structure moves upward against a force of gravity when travelling through the valve and traversing the gravity wall.

Abstract: Technical Problem A problem of the present invention is, in one aspect, to provide a capsule formulation including an active ingredient and the like that may deteriorate upon contacting an acid, wherein the capsule formulation makes it possible not to deteriorate the active ingredient and the like by a gastric acid which enters into a capsule film. Technical Solution A capsule formulation comprising an active ingredient and oil, wherein said capsule of said formulation is an enteric capsule comprising a water soluble film forming polymer and gellan gum; said oil is an oil acceptable for pharmaceuticals or foods; and said active ingredient is encapsulated in said capsule together with said oil, and the production method thereof, are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a capsule filling machine for filling a capsule (20), which comprises an upper capsule part (21) and a lower capsule part (22). Said capsule filling machine comprises a plurality of separate stations for handling the capsules (20) and a capsule separation device (30) and a capsule presence device (40), the capsule separation device (30) and the capsule presence device (40) being integrated into a common station (2).

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for providing artificial saliva. The system can include the mouthpiece, a portable supply unit, and a stationary supply unit. The portable supply unit can be adapted to be carried by a user. The portable supply unit can include a first fluid system, a first interface module, and a first control module. The first fluid system can be adapted to fluidly couple to the mouthpiece.

Abstract: A storage container for a storage and delivery station for drugs is provided. The storage container includes a retainer for preventing a multiple drug portions from being delivered simultaneously. The storage container includes a housing that surrounds a receiving chamber and has a circular cylindrical section and a base surface, and a separating device disposed rotatably in the circular cylindrical section and having multiple projections and channels. Each projection has a surface, the uppermost points of the surface defining an upper receiver boundary plane. The storage container also includes a retainer with a fastening section and a retaining section, the retaining section preventing entry of the drug portions into a channel aligned with a delivery opening, and at least one cam for removing drug portions from the retaining section, the cam being movable above the upper receiver boundary plane over the retaining section.

Abstract: [Object] To achieve a compact construction while making it possible to dispense a medicine certainly one by one. [Solution] A medicine dispensing unit 7 for dispensing a medicine retained is disposed. The medicine dispensing unit comprises a first rotator 24 having a circular face rotatably disposed at a slant state to a horizontal plane; a second rotator 25 having a ring face rotatably disposed over the horizontal plane at an outer peripheral side of the first rotator 24; and a guide member 28 having a guide face, the guide face being disposed above the circular face of the first rotator 24 while extending radially with respect to the circular face, being positioned at a downstream side in a rotational direction of the first rotator 24 towards a periphery in a radial direction, and being capable of contacting with the medicine placed on the first rotator 24 due to rotation of the first rotator 24.

Abstract: A package for consuming a food product in a frozen or non-frozen state. The package includes a pouch body and a fitment. The pouch body defines a chamber for receiving the food product and includes a cut of predetermined depth to facilitate tearing of the pouch body to create an opening for dispensing the food product in a frozen state. The fitment includes a spout for dispensing the food product in a non-frozen state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a kit of parts comprising Part A and Part B, Part A comprising: ascorbic acid, component(s) comprising an ascorbic acid moiety or derivative(s) thereof, optionally polymerizable component(s) without acidic moieties, optionally polymerizable component(s) with acidic moieties, and optionally filler(s), Part B comprising polymerizable component(s) without acidic moieties, polymerizable component(s) with acidic moieties, transition metal component(s), organic peroxide(s), and optionally filler(s), The invention is also directed to a redox initiator system comprising ascorbic acid, component(s) comprising an ascorbic acid moiety or derivative(s) thereof, transition metal component(s), preferably comprising a copper or iron ion containing salt, organic peroxide(s), preferably comprising a hydroperoxide or di-peroxide. The kit of parts and redox initiator system are particularly useful in the dental field.

Abstract: Aerogel, calcined articles, and crystalline articles comprising ZrO2. Exemplary uses of the crystalline metal oxide articles include dental articles (e.g., restoratives, replacements, inlays, onlays, veneers, full and partial crowns, bridges, implants, implant abutments, copings, anterior fillings, posterior fillings, and cavity liner, and bridge frameworks) and orthodontic appliances (e.g., brackets, buccal tubes, cleats, and buttons).

Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide a solid powder cosmetic excellent in impact resistance and usability despite that boron nitride and spherical resin particle are blended in a large amount. The present invention provides a solid powder cosmetic comprising: 12-30 mass % of synthetic fluorphlogopite iron; 5-15 mass % of boron nitride; and 5-15 mass % of phenyl-modified silicone spherical elastic powder.

Abstract: A toothpaste system including a toothbrush and a dissolvable bean-shaped toothpaste mixture used to permit a user-consumer to evenly distribute toothpaste all around a mouth portion, teeth, and a gum region of the user-consumer and then brush their teeth with the toothbrush while reducing the amount of toothpaste that gets wasted and thrown away when stored in a tube.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is an antiperspirant stick including (A) at least one alkoxy-modified silicone, (B) at least one ester of a C8-C14 alkanoic acid and a C8-C14 alkanol, and (C) at least one antiperspirant active ingredient from the group of aluminum salts or aluminum-zirconium salts.

Abstract: The present invention provides a packaged mouthwash composition, the mouthwash composition comprising an aqueous phase and an oil phase; wherein the mouthwash composition is contained within a container, the aqueous phase being present as a first bulk layer and the oil phase being present as a second bulk layer, the first and second bulk layers being in contact with one another at an interface, with one of said layers being disposed on top of the other of said layers in the container; and wherein the mouthwash composition comprises a silicone oil.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an oral composition containing a gel network phase comprising: (i) one or more fatty amphiphiles, (ii) one or more surfactants, and (iii) one or more solvents; and an oral carrier phase. In certain embodiments, the gel network is used to structure the oral composition. The present invention is also directed to a method of forming an oral composition containing a gel network.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing solid round emulsion beads by dropping liquid emulsion into a cryogenic freezing refrigerant. The obtained solid round emulsion beads can be stored and used at a low temperature. The solid round emulsion beads can be coated with a solution containing a composition which is solid at room temperature or which can form gel. The emulsion beads can be prepared by using liquid emulsion containing additional composition, which is solid at room temperature or can form gel, in the water phase of oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion or the oil phase of oil-in-water (W/O) emulsion. The emulsion beads prepared by the present invention can maintain its shape without swelling and/or damage but with stability and does not give any grainy feeling when the liquid emulsion was applied on the skin.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cosmetic compositions that do not contain triethanolamine, and methods for preparing the same. The compositions of the present disclosure comprise a wax-in-water emulsion and a water-in-oil co-emulsifier, the combination of which produces compositions with similar texture, consistency, and/or feel to those obtained using triethanolamine.

Abstract: High strength, high integrity microcapsules containing a hydrophobic core material wherein said microcapsule walls are formed of copolymers of select monomers through a multistep oil-in-water emulsification polymerization process.

Abstract: A method of forming microcapsules having improved physical properties and release control as well as the microcapsules formed by the process wherein the capsule wall is formed by the concurrent polymerization of monomers, oligomer and/or prepolymers on the inside of the capsule wall and different monomers, oligomers and/or prepolymers on the exterior of the capsule wall as it forms.

Abstract: A method of forming dual melamine/acrylic walled microcapsules having improved physical properties and release control as well as the microcapsules formed by the process wherein the capsule wall is formed by the use of select (meth)acrylate monomers and/or oligomers and/or select self-condensing melamine resins.

Abstract: The present specification discloses compositions comprising one or more encapsulates comprising one or more agents and methods and uses for the disclosed agents. A composition disclosed herein can be incorporated into a body wash, an after shower body lotion, a shampoo, a conditioner, a soap, a gel, a hand sanitizer, a cream, a spray, a mouse, a lotion, an ointment, a make-up product, a lip balm, a hair spray product, an arachnid/insect repellent or a medicinal product.

Abstract: The present specification discloses compositions comprising one or more encapsulates comprising one or more agents and methods and uses for the disclosed agents. A composition disclosed herein can be incorporated into a body wash, an after shower body lotion, a shampoo, a conditioner, a soap, a gel, a hand sanitizer, a cream, a spray, a mouse, a lotion, an ointment, a make-up product, a lip balm, a hair spray product, an arachnid/insect repellent or a medicinal product.

Abstract: A method of preparing a capsule composition by encapsulating an active material such as a fragrance or flavor in the presence of a dispersant that includes a fully hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol and a water-dispersible polymer. Also disclosed are capsule compositions prepared by the method and consumer products containing such a capsule composition.

Abstract: Acidic oral compositions having calcium contents and effective pH-values in the area indicated by grey-tone in FIG. 2 are non-erosive in saliva and capable of stimulating saliva production, even in “dry mouth” patients. A new multi-step test method for determining erosive potential in saliva has been used for identifying the compositions.

Abstract: A dental bleaching device may include a flexible backing material, and a dental composition in contact with the flexible backing material. The dental composition may include a thickening agent and a peroxide bleaching agent. The dental composition may be a gelatinous compound having physical deformation properties that allow the dental composition to bend and conform to a shape of a container into which the dental composition is placed, but the dental composition will not merge into a second piece of the dental composition when placed in contact with the second piece. The dental composition will not crack or break when the dental bleaching device is flexed.

Abstract: A composition for mixing with water for use as an oral rinse, comprising monobasic sodium phosphate, dibasic sodium phosphate, sodium chloride, and calcium chloride.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a highly effective antiperspirant cosmetic agent with low pH in the form of an aqueous emulsion which includes aluminum sesquichlorohydrate and triethyl citrate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are biodegradable compositions comprising 1,3-propanediol, wherein the 1,3-propanediol in said biodegradable composition has a bio-based carbon content of about 1% to 100%. In addition, it is preferred that the 1,3-propanediol be biologically-derived, and wherein upon biodegradation, the biologically-derived 1,3-propanediol contributes no anthropogenic CO2 emissions to the atmosphere.

Abstract: Described herein is a hair care composition including from about 0.01% to about 20% of a lipid being one or more unsaturated fatty materials chosen from unsaturated fatty acids, unsaturated fatty alcohols, and mixtures thereof. The unsaturated fatty material has a Log P of less than 8. The hair care composition also includes from about 0.01% to about 10% of a fatty acid monoester of a polyol, a saturated fatty alcohol, an ester of a saturated fatty alcohol, and mixtures thereof. The molecule of the fatty acid component of the fatty acid monoester includes a linear or a branched carbon chain with 10 to 22 carbon atoms. The fatty acid monoester of a polyol has a log P of less than 8. The molecule of the fatty alcohol includes a linear or branched carbon chain with 8 to 22 carbon atoms. The hair care composition also includes a non-aqueous volatile solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to liquids such as mouth rinses for the prevention and elimination of bad breath as well as for the reduction of oral microorganisms responsible for the development of dental plaque and tooth decay. In particular, the present invention relates to a method of preparing non-alcohol or reduced alcohol mouth rinses effective at preventing the above-mentioned problems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition, preferably for keratin fibers such as compositions for coloring hair, comprising at least these components: a. tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane; b. at least one amino acid; c. at least one organic phosphate ester compound selected from: c1. monoester of phosphates of alkoxylated fatty alcohols, wherein the alkoxylated fatty alcohols are composed of C12-C22 fatty alcohols alkoxylated with from 1 to 50 moles of an alkylene oxide, wherein the number of moles of alkylene oxide is with respect to the moles of fatty alcohol; c2. diester of phosphates of non-alkoxylated fatty alcohols, wherein the non-alkoxylated fatty alcohols are composed of C12-C22 fatty alcohols; and c3. mixtures of c1 and c2; d.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of hair that includes the following steps: providing a pretreatment solution that includes a bis amino compound having a ?-Hydroxy acid attached thereto; causing the pretreatment solution to react such that polymeric chains are formed; forming the polymeric chains into a biofilm; exposing the mixture to at least one hair; and wherein the biofilm defines a lattice structure.