Patents Issued in August 17, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170231845
    Abstract: A bath tub lifter, comprising a seat element (1), a lifting apparatus (4) for raising and lowering the seat element (1) between a lower operating end position and an upper operating end position, and a scissor lift arrangement (10) having two pairs of scissor lifts with scissor elements, wherein, in the operative state, respectively two scissor elements are coupled to each other such that they are mutually pivotable about a bearing axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Kimmerle, Jurgen Zimmerle
  • Publication number: 20170231846
    Abstract: A device for inserting a support beneath an object is provided that includes an eversible tubular membrane with a closed end and an open end with the open end sealably connected to a container enclosing a pressurized fluid, wherein the closed end is connected such that it can be retracted under tension through the inside of the tube formed by the radially outward facing aspect of the membrane, and wherein with pressure and/or tension changes the membrane can be eversibly extended and retracted between two surfaces. In addition, the membrane may be co-everted with a sling or draw sheet such that the sling or draw sheet can be inserted between two surfaces along with the membrane. Further, multiple eversible membranes may be inserted between two surfaces or beneath an object or a patient in accordance with the disclosed invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: Transcend Engineering and Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen P. Farrington
  • Publication number: 20170231847
    Abstract: A patient repositioning system (10) for a bariatric bed (12) includes a mattress (14) having a head end (54), a foot end (52), and an upper surface (46), a sheet (16) residing on the upper surface (46), a drive mechanism (22) operatively coupled to the sheet (16) and adapted to pull the sheet (16) toward the head end (54), and a housing (20) which holds the drive mechanism (22). The mattress (14) further includes a body portion (114) and at least one operatively coupled attached side bolster (112a) located along one longitudinal side (62a) of the body portion (114), thereby to widen the upper surface (46) of the mattress (14) so as to accommodate standard bariatric dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: Hillenbrand Management Company LLC
    Inventors: William HILLENBRAND, II, Joseph KUMMER, David HORNBACK
  • Publication number: 20170231848
    Abstract: A flexible rapid deployable system that may be used create an isolated space within a medical transport vehicle for use when transporting infected or contaminated patients, including a flexible tent-like liner creates a room inside the vehicle where both the patient and medical personnel can be isolated and contain contaminants within and a filtration system capable of producing the required air flow to maintain a negative pressurized isolated environment, sized to effectively accomplish this for the isolated cubic space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: Willem VanBasten
  • Publication number: 20170231849
    Abstract: A patient positioning overlay pad which works in conjunction with a bean bag device to fill gaps in the bean bag device when the bean bag device conforms to a shape of the body, the overlay pad providing support, protection, and comfort for a patient when the patient is positioned on an operating room table in a predetermined position during a medical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: David Holladay
  • Publication number: 20170231850
    Abstract: A device and method that simulates the squatting position for bowel evacuation while sitting on a toilet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Reno Rolle, Todd Wiseman
  • Publication number: 20170231851
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a massage kit that includes a foam roller, a massage device, and a removable cover. The massage device includes a flat bottom surface with a curved top surface. Protrusions extend from the massage device and are configured to interact with the removable cover to hold the cover in place on the top surface or the bottom surface of the massage device. The roller includes an opening sized and dimensioned to receive the massage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: Spring S. FAUSSETT
  • Publication number: 20170231852
    Abstract: Portable devices and methods for preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) by assuring that the ankle is flexed and extended sufficiently to promote blood flow in the lower leg are disclosed. The device includes an actuator with a free movement mode that allows a patient to move freely between activations or to initiate movement to delay a next automatic activation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Robert W. HORST, Kern BHUGRA, Thomas J. FOGARTY
  • Publication number: 20170231853
    Abstract: Assistive movement devices and methods therefor are provided that are capable of redirecting loads from an individual's foot to hip when an individual is recovering from an injury at or below the knee. The devices include a frame assembly comprising an upper member, a lower member, and a joint therebetween. An upper attachment is secured to the upper member and is configured to be secured to the thigh of the individual's leg, and a lower attachment is secured to the lower member or the base and is configured to be secured to a portion of the leg below a knee thereof. A base is secured to the lower member and is configured to support a foot of the leg, and the device adjustably redirects at least a portion of a load resulting from the individual standing and walking from the base to the upper attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Joshua David Auger, Anna Kacius, Patrick Miner, Kevin Kral, Trevor Lear
  • Publication number: 20170231854
    Abstract: An Active Ankle Foot Orthosis (AAFO) is provided where the impedance of an orthotic joint is modulated throughout the walking cycle to treat ankle foot gait pathology, such as drop foot gait. During controlled plantar flexion, a biomimetic torsional spring control is applied where orthotic joint stiffness is actively adjusted to minimize forefoot collisions with the ground. Throughout late stance, joint impedance is minimized so as not to impede powered plantar flexion movements, and during the swing phase, a torsional spring-damper (PD) control lifts the foot to provide toe clearance. To assess the clinical effects of variable-impedance control, kinetic and kinematic gait data were collected on two drop foot participants wearing the AAFO. It has been found that actively adjusting joint impedance reduces the occurrence of slap foot, allows greater powered plantar flexion, and provides for less kinematic difference during swing when compared to normals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Hugh Herr, Joaquin Blaya, Gill A. Pratt
  • Publication number: 20170231855
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed comprising an upper frame and a lower frame together connected by at least one lifting means, wherein the lower frame comprises two sidebars connected at opposite ends of a lower crossbar to form a “U” shape, wherein the upper frame comprises two handrails, each having a free end and an attachment end, wherein the attachment end of each handrail is rotatably connected to an upper crossbar, and the lifting means are disposed between the lower crossbar and upper crossbar such that the upper frame experiences a force exerted by the lifting means when the handrails parallel to a plane formed by the lower frame. In another embodiment, the apparatus is a walker having a harness in removable communication with the handrails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: KCAZ Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: Charles A. Frazier, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170231856
    Abstract: A mobility assistance apparatus includes first and second frames positioned on left and right sides of a user; a hinge arm mechanism coupled to the first and second frames; and a securing unit or a walking seat coupled to the frames to transfer at least a portion of the user's body weight from the legs and to transfer weight through the user's hip or pelvis to the first and second frame enabling the user to stand or work for an extended period without requiring the user's arms to hold the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: Robert J. Karlovich
  • Publication number: 20170231857
    Abstract: A wrap around walking aid is configured to assist a human user in walking. The wrap around walking aid comprising has a first rear lower frame and a first front lower frame mechanically coupled to a first upper frame. A back rest is connected to the first rear lower frame. A second rear lower frame and a second front lower frame are mechanically coupled to a second upper frame. The second rear lower frame is further mechanically coupled to the back rest. At least one first fixed front wheel is mechanically coupled to both front lower frames. At least one first castor rear wheel is mechanically coupled to both rear lower frames. The wheels enable a turn radius while the human user is walking forward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: A Better Walker, LLC
    Inventor: Jack Paul VanAusdall
  • Publication number: 20170231858
    Abstract: A medical treatment device and method provide relief from symptoms of peripheral neuropathy and/or vascular dysfunction. The device provides pressure along an inner surface of a human limb of a user, so that at least a portion of the pressure is derived from the weight of the user seated atop the device, and includes a frame for providing support of the device on a floor and one or more curved extensions extending above a center of the frame and downward toward the floor and configured to contact the inner surface of the limb of the user so that weight of the limb supplies at least some of the pressure. The treatment method includes seating a patient atop the device and maintaining the pressure for a treatment interval to provide relief from the symptoms of the peripheral neuropathy and/or vascular dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: Ronald Dale Carter, SR.
  • Publication number: 20170231859
    Abstract: A pen like device for scalp scratching that includes: a retractable top; a clip attached extending over one side of the retractable top; a mid section; a distal end, where the distal end includes an opening; and a plurality of tentacles adapted to extend and retract through the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Thelma Beans, J'Donesha Williams
  • Publication number: 20170231860
    Abstract: An ultra-thin massaging core includes a housing having two supporting bases, and a kneading massage mechanism including a kneading rotary shaft, a kneading drive device and two partial pendulum type kneading massage members. Ends of the kneading rotary shaft are mounted on the supporting bases. The kneading massage members are close to the ends of the kneading rotary shaft. The kneading drive device includes a kneading motor and a kneading speed reducer. A recessed accommodation space is formed between the supporting bases. The kneading motor is provided on the accommodation space. The kneading rotary shaft is located above the kneading motor, and the two are perpendicularly staggered. A first output end of an output shaft of the kneading motor is connected with the kneading rotary shaft through the kneading speed reducer in a transmission mode. The kneading speed reducer has a U-shaped transmission structure and is small in size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: Jianhan Zou
  • Publication number: 20170231861
    Abstract: A massage apparatus including: a base; a pair of air bags including a first air bag and a second air bag, the first air bag and the second air bag being vertically overlapped while being displaced from each other, the first air bag being disposed on an upper side of the second air bag, and the first air bag and the second air bag being joined to each other at an overlapped site; and an air injection and discharge section arranged to be connected to the first air bag, inject air into the first air bag, and discharge the air from the first air bag, wherein a coupling section including a through hole arranged to communicate the pair of air bags with each other is provided at a site where the pair of air bags is joined to each other, and a fixing section arranged to rotatably fix the first air bag to the base is provided in a portion of the first air bag, the portion being not overlapped with the second air bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kazuo NOSO, Takashi OGISO
  • Publication number: 20170231862
    Abstract: A modular self-massaging apparatus includes a framework and a ball assembly mounted to the framework. The ball assembly is modular and can be disassembled and reassembled in a variety of configurations. The apparatus is modular because the ball assembly and other ball assemblies can be applied to and carried in the apparatus at a variety of locations across the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Craig A. Olschansky, William R. Hanson, Donald Hollenbeck, Howard A. Wilson, IV
  • Publication number: 20170231863
    Abstract: The present invention provides a vibratory device used by holding in hand for general massage of skin as well as stimulation of erogenous zones. The vibratory device generally comprises a body, a vibrating plate positioned on the lower end of the body, a hand grip region at the upper end of the body. A speed controller is provided near the hand grip to control the speed of vibration. The vibratory device further can have a massage pad removably attached to the vibrating plate to absorb the vibrations. A soft elastomeric material such as CyberSkin can be removably attached to the massage pad for providing enhanced stimulation and sensitivity to the skin. The vibratory device provides stimulating erogenous zones directly on the skin or over the clothes in the crotch area for sexual exploration. The vibratory device allows easy control of the intensity and frequency of vibrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: Shane Murray
  • Publication number: 20170231864
    Abstract: A vacuum-driven adapter for sexual stimulation includes a primary conduit extending from a base to a crown. The crown is tapered such that when it is inserted into a hose of a running vacuum, it is partially sucked into the vacuum hose to secure the conduit to the hose via a suction fit. At the base is an opening sized to longitudinally receive a male member therethrough. Air flowing into the primary conduit on its way to the vacuum hose vibrates the male member like a reed of a wind instrument. An aperture near the crown is plugged by the user to maintain suction during use; unplugging the aperture may break the seal of the suction fit. Tuning apertures direct air to the male member and can be plugged and unplugged to manipulate air flow and stimulation. Secondary and tertiary conduits nest in the primary conduit to provide sizing options.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: Kevin Joseph Dorsey
  • Publication number: 20170231865
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a computer-implemented method for representing intensity levels indicative of a first type of sense of a subject (150) by parameter values for a different second type of sense of the subject (150). The method comprises determining (210) a first parameter value for the second type of sense representing a first intensity level indicative of the first type of sense; and determining (220) a second parameter value for the second type of sense representing a second intensity level indicative of the first type of sense with reference to the first parameter value, wherein the first parameter value differs from the second parameter value by at least one Just-Noticeable-Difference (JND) of the second type of sense of the subject (150).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Hendrik Christiaan STRONKS, Nick BARNES, Daniel John PARKER
  • Publication number: 20170231866
    Abstract: This invention named “Bottom Bather” is a basin seat for a shower stall, has its own drain, can be filled by shower wand or provided with self water supply. It also is modifiable for installation in a bathtub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: Tosca Agnese Lenci
  • Publication number: 20170231867
    Abstract: A medication container includes a body comprising a neck portion and defining a cavity that includes at least one compartment. At least one closure member disposed with the neck portion in alignment with at least one of the at least one compartment, the at least one closure member being rotatable relative to the body. The at least one closure member is movable between a medication accessible configuration and a tamper resistant configuration. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew MASTON, Chad HOLLAND, Joanna TERHUNE, Jeffrey WARDEN
  • Publication number: 20170231868
    Abstract: A medication information and storage device that provides easy, on-hand, transportation and storage of medication and information regarding a health condition for which the medication may, in an emergency, stop or limit certain, possibly life-threatening, symptoms. The device includes a card with printed information, such as symptoms, treatments, and how to best take accompanying medication, and a cavity containing medication disposed in a corner of the card. In use, the device is carried upon a person, such as in a wallet, retrieved and read by a person when experiencing a health condition, and opened to provide medication for the health condition, if the person believes after reading the information that taking the medication may help.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: Raymond T Wooten
  • Publication number: 20170231869
    Abstract: A bottle support shoe receives a closed end of a medicine bottle to stabilize and inhibit slippage of a medicine bottle, and to hold the bottle upright. The shoe comprises a plate having a superior face defined by a convex shape that creates suction, and a mount face defined by a concave shape that creates suction. An interior sidewall extends from the plate at an angle between 44 degrees to 110 degrees, such that engaging the superior face with the closed end of bottle creates air space between the interior sidewall and the superior face. Engaging the mount face with a ground surface decreases and maintains air space between the interior sidewall and the mount face. An exterior sidewall circumambulates the interior sidewall. A bridge extends from interior sidewall to exterior sidewall. A grip panel overlays the mount face to further prevent slippage of the shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: Matthew Zerebny
  • Publication number: 20170231870
    Abstract: A medication storage and dispensing device having a biometric sensor to restrict access to the medication stored within. The device is locked to prevent access and includes tamper resistance features to prevent unauthorized access to the medication stored within. The device has wireless connection features that allow monitoring by medical professionals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: IMED MD, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Stachler, Cynthia Leaton
  • Publication number: 20170231871
    Abstract: A pill dispenser is provided with a floor, a rotor rotatably coupled adjacent the floor, a base coupled to the rotor, and an indexing mechanism coupled to the rotor to index the rotor in a rotational direction relative to the base to a plurality of index positions. The floor is adapted to be coupled to a shell to define an inner cavity for receiving pills. The floor has a funneled opening extending therethrough. The rotor has a plurality of pill receptacles extending from a top surface to a bottom surface and a plurality of corresponding separation ramps. Each separation ramp extends from the top surface downward to connect with one side of the corresponding pill receptacle. In each of the index positions, one of the pill receptacles aligns with an exit of the funneled opening and another of the pill receptacles aligns with a pill-dispense opening of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Bara ALDASOUQI, Philip SKINKLE, William BUREK, Nickolas SANTI
  • Publication number: 20170231872
    Abstract: To provide an organic-inorganic composite filler containing; a polymerizable monomer (a) having at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of —OH group, —NH— group, and —NH2 group, a polymerizable monomer (b) having no functional group selected from the group consisting of —OH group, —NH— group, and —NH2 group, a polymerization initiator (c), an inorganic filler (d), and a silane compound (e) which generates —OH group by hydrolysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: SHOFU INC.
    Inventors: Katsuya KIMOTO, Shunsuke MIYATA, Hideto KASABA
  • Publication number: 20170231873
    Abstract: To provide a two-paste type sealer composition for root canal filling consisting of a first paste containing a polymer (a) of an acid group-containing polymerizable monomer in which a portion or the entirety of the acidic group in a molecule forms a salt with an alkaline metal, a non-acid reactive powder (b) and water (c), wherein the pH of the first paste is in the range from 3.5 to 5.5, and a second paste containing an acid reactive inorganic powder (d), water (c) and a thickener (e), wherein, a cured product of a kneaded material of the first paste and the second paste comprises 3 to 20 part by weight of the polymer (a), 15 to 60 part by weight of the water (c), and 30 to 70 part by weight of the acid reactive inorganic powder (d).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: SHOFU INC.
    Inventors: Shuji SAKAMOTO, Katsuya KIMOTO, Toshiyuki NAKATSUKA
  • Publication number: 20170231874
    Abstract: To provide a sealer composition for root canal filling consisting of a liquid material containing a polymer (a) of an acid group-containing polymerizable monomer in which a portion or the entirety of the acidic group in a molecule forms a salt with an alkaline metal and water (b), wherein the pH of the liquid material is in the range from 3.5 to 5.5, and a powder material containing an acid reactive inorganic powder (c), wherein, a cured product of a kneaded material of the liquid material and the powder material comprises 3 to 20 part by weight of the polymer (a), 10 to 60 part by weight of the water (b), and 30 to 85 part by weight of the acid reactive inorganic powder (c).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: SHOFU INC.
    Inventors: Shuji SAKAMOTO, Katsuya KIMOTO, Toshiyuki NAKATSUKA
  • Publication number: 20170231875
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for coating keratin fibres, comprising: —an aqueous phase, —a surfactant system present at a total content of greater than or equal to 15% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, said surfactant system comprising: i) at least one non-ionic surfactant with an HLB value at 25° C. of less than 8, and ii) at least one anionic surfactant with an HLB value at 25° C. of greater than or equal to 8, chosen from acyl glutamic acids and salts thereof, together forming a lamellar phase L?, and —at least one spherical filler. The present invention also relates to a process for coating keratin fibres.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Nathalie JAGER LEZER, Philippe ILEKTI
  • Publication number: 20170231876
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dried gel sheet manufacturing apparatus and method, and a gel sheet. The dried gel sheet manufacturing apparatus includes an applying unit 2 which includes gravure rolls 22a and 22b to apply a hydrogel composition of a reserving tank 24 on a supporting member M which is conveyed together with a lower film Fa to form a sheet shaped hydrogel H, a cooling drying unit 4 which cools the sheet shaped hydrogel H using a cooling plate 44 to be solidified while being transported; and a heating drying unit 6 which dries and irons the solidified sheet shaped hydrogel by a combination of a heater roll group 64 and a nozzle unit 66 or the nozzle unit 66, a dry conveyer 68, a godet roller 70 or a nozzle unit 66, a dry conveyer 68, a heater roll group 64, or a nozzle unit 66 and a godet roller 70 to obtain a gel sheet G2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: Han-Wook PARK
  • Publication number: 20170231877
    Abstract: Provided are flexible containers for holding a concentrate, the containers comprising: a flexible body holding the concentrate, a spout, a filter element disposed in the spout, the filter element comprising a filter and an attachment element configured to attach to a water source. Also provided are methods of reconstituting concentrated products using the flexible containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Michelle Cardones, H. Michael Moscherosch
  • Publication number: 20170231878
    Abstract: Provided are aqueous soluble tin phosphate complexes formed from a mixture comprising tin (II) fluoride and a pyrophosphate salt and oral care compositions comprising the complexes and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel SCHANKEL, Shiri NAWROCKI, Viktor DUBOVOY, Long PAN, Nihal DOGU
  • Publication number: 20170231879
    Abstract: Provided are aqueous soluble tin phosphate complexes formed from a mixture comprising tin (II) fluoride or tin (II) chloride and a tripolyphosphate salt, e.g., sodium tripolyphosphate (Na5P3O10), and oral care compositions comprising the complex and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Shiri NAWROCKI, Viktor DUBOVOY, Long PAN, Zhigang HAO, Nihal DOGU
  • Publication number: 20170231880
    Abstract: A cosmetic agent for dyeing keratin fibers, in particular human hair, includes a combination of a cross-linked, aminated siloxane polymer, a specific non-ionic surfactant, and at least one oxidation dye intermediate and/or one direct dye, wherein the use of the combination of cross-linked, aminated siloxane polymer and non-ionic surfactant leads to an increase in the color intensity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Sylvia Kerl, Susanne Hagenow
  • Publication number: 20170231881
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method for removing a chemical stain from a dental surface or inhibiting chemical staining of a dental surface, comprising contacting the dental surface with an oral care composition comprising zinc phosphate and an orally acceptable carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Aarti REGE, David SURIANO, Richard SULLIVAN
  • Publication number: 20170231882
    Abstract: Shell-structured particles for sunscreen applications are provided herein. A method includes selecting one or more particles to serve as a core material in a sunscreen composition, wherein each of the one or more particles comprises a band gap within a predetermined range, and wherein said selecting is based on a desired absorption spectrum of the sunscreen composition; coating the one or more particles with at least one layer of zinc oxide. A composition includes selecting one or more particles to serve as a coating layer in a sunscreen composition, wherein each of the one or more particles comprises a band gap within a predetermined range, and wherein said selecting is based on a desired absorption spectrum of the sunscreen composition; and coating one or more zinc oxide particles with the one or more selected particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Talia S. Gershon, Yun Seog Lee, Ning Li, Devendra Sadana, Teodor K. Todorov
  • Publication number: 20170231883
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the non-therapeutic cosmetic use of derivatives of 4-(3-ethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)alkyl ketone of formula (I) in which: R1 represents a C1-C4 alkyl radical; R2 represents a hydrogen atom, or a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched C1-C6 hydrocarbon-based radical; R3 represents a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched C1-C4 hydrocarbon-based radical optionally substituted by a hydroxyl group; C—X represents C?O or CH—OH; as agent for soothing the skin of the face and/or body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: Maria DALKO
  • Publication number: 20170231884
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a multifunctional temperature self-regulating multilayer film, from outside to inside comprising at least: a carrier layer (1) loaded with functional material, and a thermal-insulation layer (2) directly contacted with the skin (4); wherein the carrier layer (1) loaded with functional material has a sealed cavity sealed with a flexible water-impermeable material, the sealed cavity is at least loaded with a refrigerating or heat-generating chemical material (11); wherein thermal-insulation layer (2) is made of a material having waterproof and thermal-insulation properties. The present multilayer film can be manufactured into a face mask or eye mask for use on facial skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Yingluo HUANG, Lei CHEN
  • Publication number: 20170231885
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a pharmaceutical composition for topical administration, comprising a prodrug for an agonist and/or an antagonist for an adrenergic receptor, wherein the prodrug has an octanol/water partition coefficient of at least 0, for use in a method of shaping a mammalian body by modulation of subcutaneous fat tissue. The invention further pertains to cosmetic and therapeutic application of such prodrugs, such as their use in methods of shaping a mammalian body by locally modulating subcutaneous fat tissue. The invention also pertains to the prodrugs themselves, as well as to methods of making these prodrugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: Sculpt B.V.
    Inventors: Thomas Cremers, Gunnar Flik, Henderik Willem Frijlink, Herman Johan Woerdenbag
  • Publication number: 20170231886
    Abstract: The present description relates to a composition for treating skin aging in a subject comprising plant ceramides; collagen peptides; and a superoxide dismutase containing extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: Ryan Jasen FOLEY
  • Publication number: 20170231887
    Abstract: A hair fiber treating method not containing a fixing step, comprising, applying to the hair fibers at least one reducing composition, free of ceramide, comprising at least one reducing agent; and raising the temperature of the hair fibers using a heating iron at temperature of at least 60° C., wherein the temperature of the hair fibers are raised before or after the hair fibers are optionally rinsed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas FONDIN, Anne SABBAGH
  • Publication number: 20170231888
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising 0.01% to 15% resveratrol and 0.01% to 15% of melatonin. In a preferred embodiment, the composition comprises 5% resveratrol and 0.1% melatonin. The invention also relates to the use of the said composition to reduce hair loss and/or increase regrowth of hair in a human subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: Houfar Sekhavat
  • Publication number: 20170231889
    Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic formulation comprising (a) particulates having an absorption in the range of 400 to 800 nm; and (b) UV filters selected from (b1) particulate organic UV-filters; and (b2) soluble organic UV filters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Thomas Ehlis, Myriam Sohn
  • Publication number: 20170231890
    Abstract: A composition comprising a first peptide selected from tripeptide, tetrapeptide and mixtures thereof; a second peptide selected from pentapeptide, hexapeptide, and mixtures thereof; an extract from the Laminaria genus, and whey protein, and a method for stimulating collagen synthesis in skin cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Nadine Pernodet, Krystle Corallo
  • Publication number: 20170231891
    Abstract: This document presents sulfated polysaccharides derived from renewable non-terrestrial plants exhibiting exceptional antimicrobial properties and characteristics, and a method of manufacturing the same. Any of various species of red algae, brown algae, and brown seaweed (marine microalgae and/or macroalgae) are known to contain a high level of sulfated polysaccharides with inherent antimicrobial properties, and can be used in various implementations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Falken
  • Publication number: 20170231892
    Abstract: A fragrance extending product containing a fragrance treatment complex is disclosed to extend the effective life of the fragrance carried by a fragrance-bearing product, such as perfume and cologne. The fragrance extending product is preferably a spray-on product that can be applied over the top of the fragrance-bearing product. The fragrance treatment complex resists the evaporation of the perfume oils from the fragrance-bearing product, as well as resists removal caused by abrasion and binding with water. The fragrance treatment complex formulation includes acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer; Polyquaternium 11, a quaternized copolymer; guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, a cationic polymer, and cocamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride, a phospholipid. Tests have shown that the effective life of a fragrance-bearing product can be more than twelve hours with the application of the fragrance treatment complex over the fragrance-bearing product previously applied to a human body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: Beauty Boost, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul F. Mazzotta, Josephine Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20170231893
    Abstract: Cosmetic agents for temporarily shaping keratin fibers, comprising a) a cosmetic preparation, comprising, based on the total weight of the cosmetic preparation, a1) 0.05 to 5.0 wt.-% of at least one hydrophobically modified metal oxide powder; a2) 0.1 to 10 wt.-% of at least one film-forming polymer; and a3) 40 to 95 wt.-% of ethanol, are characterized by a high level of hold and volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thorsten Knappe, Ulrike Heinsohn
  • Publication number: 20170231894
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a composition, especially a cosmetic composition,in particular for coatingkeratin materials, especially keratin fibres, more particularlythe eyelashes, comprising: -at least one aqueous phase gelled with at least one hydrophilic gelling agent chosen from synthetic polymeric gelling agents, mixed silicates, and mixtures thereof; and at least one oily phase gelled with at least one lipophilic gelling agent chosen from polymeric gelling agents, particulate gelling agents, and mixtures thereof, said oily phase also comprising at least one volatile oil; said phases forming therein a macroscopically homogeneous mixture; said composition also comprising at least one tackifying resin, said composition comprising a water content at least equal to 15% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, said composition comprising from 10% to 70% by weight of volatile oil(s) relative to the total weight of said compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Laure DAUBERSIES, Philippe ILEKTI