Abstract: A hand-held rotary device for tightening skin and tissue includes a handle attached to a cylindrical roller bar. A motor is disposed in a cavity of the handle, the motor having a drive shaft extending from the motor and providing the rotational force for the rotary device. The cylindrical roller bar is mounted on the drive shaft and has a cushioned and textured exterior surface.

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 massager device includes a structure having a contact face and a handling face. A pair of notched rollers is on the contact face of the structure. The notched rollers freely rotates around intersecting axes. The notched rollers are attached to the structure by elastic suspensions. A gripping shape is on the handling face of the structure, opposite to the contact face. The gripping shape forms a cap wrapping the surface of the structure.

Abstract: Wearable sensors and cybernetic systems that allow one or more operators to interact and control operations of electronic, mechanical, robotic, or biomedical systems, and methods of use in gynecology, female sexual response and female sexual well-being.

Abstract: A multi-point acupressure method includes selecting a set of therapeutic locations on a subject's body according to one or more therapeutic selection parameters, applying an acupressure device to each of therapeutic location from the set of therapeutic locations, wherein the set of therapeutic locations includes one or more bi-horary therapeutic locations, and the bi-horary therapeutic locations.

Abstract: Provided is an press needles with an alignment structure having a conductor and multiple needles. The conductor having two opposite ends has an acupuncture area and a holding area. The acupuncture area is located at one end of the conductor, and the holding area is located at the other end of the conductor. The needles are sequentially aligned at a side of the conductor. Therefore, the alignment structure offers the patient better treatments and decreasing the period of treatment.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide an absorbent layer for blister packs, which imparts sufficient formability and is free from forming failure even if a pocket part is formed to a certain depth. An absorbent layer for blister packs, which sequentially comprises, in the following order, an outer skin layer, an intermediate layer containing an inorganic absorbent and a binder resin, and an inner skin layer containing 5-80% by mass of a metallocene polypropylene and 95-20% by mass of a non-metallocene polypropylene.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a medication package. The medication package may include a first medication stored in a first cavity and a second medication stored in a second cavity. The first medication may be selected, based on a geographical region, from a group of classes of medications. The second medication may be selected, based on the geographical region, from a group of classes of medications, wherein the class of the second medication is different than that of the first medication. The geographical region may be a contiguous region and may be defined by a common attribute.

Abstract: A child-resistant blister package. The package has a top face, a bottom face, and a periphery. The package also has a protection layer with a top face, a bottom face and a periphery; a blister layer with one or more cavities; and an access layer with a top face, a bottom face, and a periphery. The bottom face of the access layer has a line of weakness that allows the unit dose to be removed from the cavity in one-step by applying a force to the top of the cavity and pressing the unit dose through the line of weakness. The bottom face of the protection layer and the top face of the access layer are permanently joined along substantially the entire periphery of the package. The blister package can also contain a tear resistant layer.

Abstract: A vial gripper and gripper assembly having a base and a clamp extending therefrom made from an elastomeric material. The clamp adapted to retain a vial, ampoule, or other containers therein typically used in the hospital or clinical setting. The gripper assembly includes an elevated body having a guide wherein a gripper is insertable, and wherein the assembly may be further securely stored within a unit tray.

Abstract: The present invention provides composition, apparatus, kit and method for compounding an orally administered dosage form of at least one medicament comprising a container for mixing a crushed medicament with a gel-based carrier. The container comprises at least one chamber and at least one membrane as a separating element. The container comprises a flexible membrane, when removed or partially broken, provides a mixture of a defined dosage form of said medicament comprising the crushed medicament and said gel-based carrier. The membrane is further configured to prevent contamination, overdosing and non sanctioned abuse of active ingredient of said medicament.

Abstract: An enteral dosing control coupling comprising a cylindrical collar defining a hollow internal chamber and a lumen extension tip projecting axially into the internal chamber, the lumen extension tip defining an internal lumen extending therethrough. In example forms, the lumen extension tip is integrally formed with the cylindrical collar. In other example forms, the lumen extension tip is a separate piece and is removably engageable within the cylindrical collar. In some example forms, the present invention relates to syringes, connectors, couplings, etc. having ISO 80369-3 formatted couplings. In other example forms, the present invention relates to connectors, couplings, etc. for adapting coupling formats other than the ISO 80369-3 coupling format to the ISO 80369-3 coupling format.

Abstract: A modular pacifier assembly having a modular mouth guard assembly including a nipple. The modular mouth guard assembly includes a mouth guard shield and a removable mouth guard plate that interconnects into the mouth guard shield.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic composition carrier comprising a latex foam having a density of 0.05-0.2 g/cm3 and a cosmetic product comprising same. The cosmetic composition carrier according to the present invention has excellent filling, holding, and discharge capabilities with respect to a liquid cosmetic, has excellent antibacterial activity, can be filled with, hold, and discharge liquid cosmetic compositions in a wide range of low to high viscosities, thus allows excellent color expression and uniform application without caking when a liquid cosmetic composition held in the cosmetic composition carrier is applied to the skin, and allows the application of the liquid cosmetic composition to a portable container.

Abstract: A dyeing agent (A) for dyeing keratinic fibers, in particular human hair, which is present in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion (O/W emulsion), includes (a1) an oil phase, including one or more fatty components (F), (a2) an aqueous phase, (a3) at least one oxidation dye precursor (ODP) and/or at least one direct dye (D), and (a4) at least one type of finely divided particles (P) that have an average particle size of less than 200 ?m. A multi-component packaging unit includes the aforementioned dyeing agent (A) and a separately packaged oxidizing agent preparation (B).

Abstract: An oxidizing agent preparation (A) for oxidatively changing the color of keratin fibers, in particular human hair, is present in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion (O/W emulsion), and includes (a1) an oil phase including one or more fat constituents (F), (a2) a water phase, (a3) hydrogen peroxide, and (a4) at least one type of fine-grain particles (P) having a mean particle size of less than 200 ?m (micrometers). A product that includes the aforementioned oxidizing agent preparation (A) is packaged in the form of a storage container. A multi-component packaging unit includes the oxidizing agent preparation (A) also includes a separately packaged dye (B).

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to microfluidic droplets and, in particular, to multiple emulsion microfluidic droplets. In one set of embodiments, multiple emulsion droplets are provided, where an inner shell of the droplet is relatively thin, compared to the outer shell (or other shells) of the droplet. For instance, in one set of embodiments, the inner droplet has an average thickness of less than about 1000 nm. In some cases, the inner shell may be rigidified, e.g., to form a gel or a polymeric layer. This may be useful, for example, for preventing coalescence of fluids within the microfluidic droplet. Other embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to methods of making such droplets, methods of using such droplets, microfluidic devices for making such droplets, and the like.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for reducing, treating or preventing dental erosion in a patient in need of such treatment, the methods and compositions comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of an alkalinizing agent and a re-mineralizing agent to the teeth.

Abstract: A non-irradiative method for producing singlet oxygen is provided that comprises passing a gas comprising oxygen through or over a perforated metallic article. A method of oxidizing a target of treatment is also described that comprises providing a metallic article and convecting a gas comprising oxygen over or through the article toward the target.

Abstract: This invention concerns a calcium polyphosphate material consisting of amorphous nanoparticles with a diameter of approximately between about 45 nm to about 0.25 ?m that displays a considerable hardness (elastic modulus) of about 1.3 GPa. The inventive noncrystalline and biodegradable material that is produced under mild conditions, at room temperature, is morphogenetically active and preferably induces bone formation and the expression of the marker gene for osteoblast activity, alkaline phosphatase. In a preferred aspect, the invention concerns a method for producing amorphous retinol/calcium-polyphosphate nanospheres (retinol/aCa-polyP-NS) that show several unexpected properties and can be used in the treatment or prophylaxis of a variety of dermatological conditions, including photoaging.

Abstract: An oral care composition containing a source of stannous ions, a source of fluoride ions and an insoluble source of zinc ions, such as zinc oxide. The composition contains an amount of citric acid sufficient to increase the level of soluble zinc ions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising: a) at least one sebum-absorbing powder with a sebum up-take of greater than or equal to 35 ml/100 g, and/or at least one styling powder; b) at least one zinc salt other than the sebum-absorbing powders with a sebum uptake of greater than or equal to 35 ml/100 g, and/or than the styling powders; c) optionally a propellant. A subject of the present invention is also to a process for the thy-washing and cosmetic treatment of keratin materials, comprising a step of applying the composition to the hair.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of treating and/or preventing conditions of the oral cavity, e.g. gingivitis, comprise applying a toothpaste composition comprising at least 5% sodium chloride in a toothpaste base comprising a zinc salt, non-silica calcium carbonate abrasive and humectant, to the oral surfaces, e.g., the teeth and gums, of a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides the use of composition a as an antimicrobial agent, wherein the composition comprises anethole, an anionic surfactant, and an orally acceptable vehicle, wherein the composition is free from additional flavor ingredients; and a method of increasing the resistance of a composition to microbial attack, the method comprising formulating the composition so as to comprise anethole, an anionic surfactant, and an orally acceptable vehicle, wherein the composition is free from additional flavor ingredients. The present invention also provides a method of making an oral care composition.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating inflamed skin with Pro-Resolution Pathway Stimulators that may be Inflammatory Metabolite Inhibitors, Pro-Resolving Activators, or combinations thereof, and a method for screening active ingredients for activity as Pro-Resolution Pathway Stimulators for incorporation into topical cosmetic products.

Abstract: Compositions comprising serine and an organic mono- or multi-phosphate salt and methods of using such compositions to treat and/or prevent periodontal disease and/or dental calculus are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising: (a) at least one linear olefin sulfonate; (b) at least one glycerin fatty acid ester; and (c) at least one amphoteric surfactant. The composition according to the present invention can have no irritation or reduced irritation, and superior foam quality, and may be stable, in particular stable over time and/or under elevated temperature. The composition according to the present invention may preferably be a cosmetic composition, and more preferably a cleansing composition, such as a shampoo.

Abstract: A makeup cosmetic has bright fluorescent coloring whilst having excellent transparency (being clear), and a cosmetic coloring material that is suitable for the cosmetic. A makeup cosmetic comprising (A) at least one kind of oil-soluble dye selected from the group consisting of red no. 218, red no. 223 and orange no. 201, (B) a higher fatty acid metal salt, and (C) oil, wherein the blending amount of pigment is not greater than 0.5 mass %, and the oil-soluble dye is dissolved or dispersed in the oil. The makeup cosmetic, achieves high luminance fluorescent coloring whilst also having excellent transparency, and can be used as a lip cosmetic, blusher or eye shadow.

Abstract: A method for occluding dentin tubules and remineralizing teeth with a toothpaste. The toothpaste may be applied onto a mouth tray and the teeth are contacted with the toothpaste present in the mouth tray wherein the toothpaste includes theobromine and at least one of a bioactive glass and hydroxyapatite.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions for colouring keratin fibres, in particular human hair, where the composition comprises, in a cosmetic carrier, at least one neutral tetraaminopyrimidine derivate of the general formula (I), (I) in which R1, R2 independently of one another are a group of the formulae (II), (III) or (IV) —(CH2)n— (II) —(CH2)m—O—(CH2)p— (III) —(CH2)m—N(R3)-(CH2)p— (IV) n is 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, m, p in each case independently of one another are 1, 2 or 3, Y is —OH, —NH2 or —NH-alkyl, R3 is a hydrogen atom, a C1-C6-alkyl group or is a C2-C6-alkenyl group.

Abstract: Compositions for delivering materials, such as a biological material, sand, soil, metal, water, sea water, holy water, synthetic or biological polymers, cremated ash, ceramics, animal or plant tissue, or another physiologically compatible component having personal significance to an individual are described herein. The material(s) are encapsulated in an inert, non-bioerodible, hydrophobic, polymeric material. Methods of making microparticles encapsulating the personalizing substance and methods of use are also provided, The personalizing substance may be encapsulated in a polymeric non-bioerodible microparticle. The encapsulated personalizing substance may be combined with a carrier for delivery to an individual's skin. In some embodiments, the personalizing substance is added to a tattoo ink and incorporated in a tattoo created on an individual's skin. Following injection in the skin, the encapsulated material remains in the microparticles, and is not released over time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite particle comprising: at least one hydrophilic core particle; and a plurality of hydrophobic particles, wherein the surface of the hydrophilic core particle is substantially discontinuously covered by the hydrophobic particles. The novel composite particle according to the present invention can have surface active properties sufficient to prepare stable Pickering emulsions, and can maintain the surface active properties over a long period of time. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing the above composite particle.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition and a method temporarily shaping keratinic fiber including the same are provided herein. In one embodiment, the cosmetic composition includes at least one vinylpyrrolidone homopolymer. The cosmetic composition further includes at least one crosslinked acrylate copolymer. In another embodiment, the method includes providing a cosmetic composition. The method further includes applying the cosmetic composition to keratinic fiber.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are sprayable compositions comprising: a complex of (A) at least one charged (or pseudo-charged) polymer having a molecular weight of about 125,000 amu or more; and (B) a least one oppositely charged, rheology modifying, crosslinked polymer having at least one carboxylic functional group. The composition may provide a spray with a median particle size of less than about 175 ?m. Also disclosed are methods for preparing the compositions as well as creating the spray. The invention enables the spray of the high molecular weight charged (or pseudo-charged) polymer in any number of uses including personal care and performance chemicals application.

Abstract: A photo-curing nail gel composition is provided, including a polyurethane (meth)acrylate resin (resin elongation rate: 200% to 700%), a diluent, a photo initiator, a surface curing accelerating agent and a filler. The diluent includes a monofunctional monomer, a difunctional monomer and a trifunctional monomer. The photo initiator performs the photo-initiation reaction of the composition. The surface curing accelerating agent includes a tertiary amine acrylic resin or a thiol resin. A content of the polyurethane (meth)acrylate resin is 50 wt % to 80 wt %, contents of the monofunctional monomer, the difunctional monomer and the trifunctional monomer are respectively 1 wt % to 30 wt %, a content of the photo initiator is 1 wt % to 10 wt %, a content of the surface curing accelerating agent is 1 wt % to 10 wt % and a content of the filler is 1 wt % to 10 wt %, based on a total weight of the photo-curing nail gel composition.

Abstract: A polymer film suited to use as a face mask or transdermal patch includes at least 30 wt. % of a thermoplastic polyurethane polymer which is the reaction product of a first polyether polyol having a molecular weight of at least 3000 daltons, optionally, a second polyether polyol having a molecular weight of no more than 2500 daltons, at least one of a third polyol having a molecular weight of up to 800 daltons, and a chain extender, a diisocyanate, optionally, a catalyst. The film includes up to 5 wt. % water.

Abstract: A polyurethane polyurea having strong thickening and gelling effects, obtained by reacting a polyurethane polyurea prepolymer obtained from a silicone derivative starting material having a specific structure, a specific diisocyanate compound starting material and a starting material made up of a compound represented by General Formula (C) (each of which is set forth in the Description), with either or both of a nitrogen compound having a specific structure and a hydroxyl group-containing compound having a specific structure (each of which is set forth in the Description.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fragrant nail polish. The fragrant nail polish is made fragrant by essential oil. The film-former, solvents and resins in the polish are stabilised by stabilising agents.

Abstract: A topical mosquito control product includes active and inert ingredients. The active ingredients include natural materials and may include soybean oil, geraniol, cinnamon oil and cedar wood oil. The inert ingredients include natural materials and may include bee's wax, isopropyl alcohol, sunflower oil, salt, triethyl citrate and water.

Abstract: A topical mosquito repellent and sunscreen product includes active and inert ingredients. The active ingredients include natural materials and may include soybean oil, peppermint oil, cinnamon oil and citronella oil. The inert ingredients include natural materials and may include bee's wax, sunflower oil, isopropyl alcohol, zinc oxide, water, vanillin, lecithin, salt, triethyl citrate and turmeric oil.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of dedifferentiated and elicited plant cells suitable for topical cosmetic composition, in which dedifferentiated plant cells are elicited following a cycle comprising at least 10 successive darkness period of 20 to 180 minutes separated the one from the other by a lighting period of 1 to 6 hours, under an atmosphere comprising from 1 to 10% by volume CO2.

Abstract: Provided is a hair growth-promoting composition comprising: 100 parts by weight of a stem cell culture solution obtained from a culture medium of mesenchymal stem cells which have been subcultured two or more times; 0.001 to 0.1 parts by weight of zinc; 5 to 50 parts by weight of a panthenol based compound; and 0.0001 to 0.1 parts by weight of a water-soluble vitamin, wherein it is sprayed or applied on the scalp to promote hair growth. Said hair growth-promoting composition may have an excellent effect and improve economical efficiency in treating alopecia due to a simple delivery method of the composition.

Abstract: A method of producing yeast-polyphenol ferment extract includes growing the cells of a yeast of pichia genus in a growth media to late-logarithmic growth phase, in which the carbon source in the media is exhausted; exposing the cells to a non-cytotoxic dose of polyphenol; and extracting cytoplasmic and extra-cellular components of the exposed yeast cells from the growth media.

Abstract: A liquid composition in an osmotic drug delivery system and a dosage form in an osmotic drug delivery system is disclosed comprising an amphiphilic molecule, a non-aqueous liquid solvent, and a pharmaceutically active agent.

Abstract: The process serves for preparing sodium ion-free X carbonate or hydrogencarbonate effervescent powder, such granules or such tablets. The active substances X, at least calcium carbonate, moistened with a small amount of alcohol and water, are mixed as powder with a small amount of lactobionic acid in a partial vacuum in a vacuum tank with continual pumping. As a result, the calcium salt (CaCO3) of the calcium in the surface layer of the powder particles reacts with the lactobionic acid, effervesces and releases a small amount of CO2. Consequently, the pressure in the vacuum tank rises and after the end of the effervescent reaction the internal pressure in the vacuum tank drops back to the starting value through the continual pumping. In so doing, the powder dries. After removal from the vacuum chamber an acid, preferably citric acid, as an effervescing agent is added, and subsequently the powder is electively pressed into tablets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a metallic, nanoporous canister used to encapsulate cellular and/or biotherapeutic agents. The device is biocompatible and functions to wholly isolate a therapeutically active agent and/or cells therein. Their implantation, and survival in vivo, permits the local or systemic diffusion of their encapsulated cellular and/or biomolecular and therapeutics factors with the potential to promote repair of damaged or degenerated tissues in mammalian hosts, primarily humans.

Abstract: A teat protective pack material for coating teats of lactating livestock to prevent mastitis is disclosed, the teat protective pack material including a polymer latex and a coagulant for coagulating the polymer latex to form a film. The teat protective pack material optionally includes a surfactant, a mold-releasing agent, a water-soluble polymer, water and/or a water-soluble solvent, an antifreezing agent, etc. if required. The teat protective pack material, may have excellent adhesiveness, elasticity, abrasion resistance, durability, aging resistance, oil resistance, weatherability, breast shape followability, etc. The teat protective pack material may be capable of immediately coating the whole teat and thus preventing adhesion of teat packs adjacent to each other, and, when milking again or in case of emergency, may be able to be quickly removed without using any additional facility, material, etc.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to ophthalmic devices that are loaded with therapeutic agent. The devices provide prolonged release of the therapeutic agent to the eye. The ophthalmic devices are typically formed of an ophthalmic material that is particularly desirable for the loading of therapeutic agent and/or the therapeutic agent is typically particularly desirable for loading to the ophthalmic material.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a medicine for treatment or adjuvant treatment of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, a preparation method thereof and use methods thereof. The medicine comprises: lightyellow sophora root, glabrous greenbrier rhizome, bark of Chinese corktree, raw sessile stemona root, alumen, coptis root, cortex dictamni, chinaberry bark and root-bark, pangolin scales, amber, eucommia bark, tree peony bark, clematis root, common cnidium fruit, Chinese angelica, licorice root, common macrocarpium fruit, barbary wolfberry fruit, medicinal indianmulberry root, cherokee rose fruit, chinaroot greenbier rhizome, akebia fruit, milkvetch root, Japanese climbing fern spore, asiatic pennywort herb, mulberry leaf and frankincense.

Abstract: A composition includes a therapeutically effective oral pharmaceutical dosage form that becomes buoyant upon contact with gastric fluid. The dosage form includes an active ingredient combination including an amino acid source and a zinc source, an anionic polymer, an effervescent agent, and a pH buffer. The dosage form is effective for releasing the active ingredient combination while buoyant on gastric fluid.