Patents Issued in December 7, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170348167
    Abstract: An absorbent article has a liquid-permeable front surface sheet, a liquid-impermeable back surface sheet, and an absorber disposed between the front surface sheet and the back surface sheet. The absorbent article includes a groove portion entirely or partly composed of a recessed portion, the recessed portion being formed on the front surface sheet side of the absorbent article by integrally joining the front surface sheet and the absorber together, and a flat portion enclosed by the groove portion. A diameter of a maximum inscribed circle inscribed in the flat portion is at least five times and at most 20 times as large as a width of the groove portion along a radial direction of the maximum inscribed circle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Izumi Tashiro, Yoshihiro Takiyama, Akira Sonoda
  • Publication number: 20170348168
    Abstract: A folding wheelchair includes two side frames, which are connected to each other via a cross-strut. A fabric is stretched between the side frames in order to form a seating area of a seat. The side frames are formed identically and include an outer tube and an inner tube. The outer tubes have a slot extending in a longitudinal direction (L), which opens at least into an outer tube end. The inner tubes each include a slot extending in the longitudinal direction (L), which opens at least into an inner tube end. A tensioning rod is accommodated in one of the outer tubes and opens into the associated inner tube. The fabric is led to the outside through the slots of the inner tube and outer tube. The inner tube, the fabric and the tensioning rod are connected to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: OTTO BOCK MOBILITY SOLUTIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Sergej DICK, Patrick HOHN
  • Publication number: 20170348169
    Abstract: A bathing aid (100), comprising a bathing enclosure (101), a telescopic element (110) arranged at least partially within the bathing enclosure, and a seat (120) for supporting a person, said seat being arranged on the telescopic element. The bathing aid further comprises an actuation system (140) coupled to the telescopic element and the seat. The actuation system is configured to move the seat on the telescopic element along a horizontal axis (x) between a retracted position of the seat within the bathing enclosure and an extended position of the seat outside the bathing enclosure. The actuation system, in the extended position of the seat, is further configured to rotate (A) the seat in a horizontal plane (x-y) and configured to tilt (C) the seat with respect to a vertical axis (z).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Robotics Care AB
    Inventor: Thomas Ryberg
  • Publication number: 20170348170
    Abstract: A stretching machine includes a table having a surface for supporting a patient and a first leg rest for supporting and moving a first leg of the patient. The first leg rest has a first vertical frame operable to rotate around a first horizontal pivot point at an end of the table and a first horizontal frame operable to rotate around a first vertical pivot point on the first vertical frame. A first vertical actuator is for rotating the first vertical frame around the first horizontal pivot point to move the first leg rest in a vertical direction relative to the surface of the table, and a first horizontal actuator is for rotating the first horizontal frame around the first vertical pivot point to move the first leg rest in a horizontal direction relative to the first vertical frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Wesley A. KEEPERS, Kelly Nicole NELMS
  • Publication number: 20170348171
    Abstract: A patient support system includes independently adjustable end columns supporting a centrally hinged, jointed or breaking patient support structure. At least one column includes a powered rotation assembly. The patient support includes at least two sections. A coordinated drive system provides for both upwardly and downwardly breaking or jointed orientations of the two sections in various inclined and tilted positions. Cable, cantilevered and pull-rod systems are included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventor: Roger P. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20170348172
    Abstract: The presence or absence of objects (e.g., medical implements, medical supplies) tagged with transponders may be determined in an environment in which medical procedures (e.g., surgery) are performed via an interrogation and detection system which includes a controller and a plurality of antennas positioned along a patient support structure. The antennas may, for example, be positioned along an operating table, bed, a mattress or pad or a sheet and may be radiolucent. Respective antennas may successively be activated to transmit interrogation signals. Multiple antennas may be monitored for responses from transponders to the interrogation signals. For example, all antennas other than the antenna that transmitted the most recent interrogation signal may be monitored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: William A. Blair, Bruce E. Barnes, David A. Poirier
  • Publication number: 20170348173
    Abstract: The invention relates to a surgical support (20) having a base (22) which is ergonomically shaped to support a part of a patient's anatomy and a removable cover (24) which has an inner surface (30) and an outer surface (32) and which is adapted to fit over the base with its inner surface toward the base. The cover carries a cushioning pad (34) which preferably comprises memory foam and is secured to the outer surface of the cover and positioned to be interposed between the patient and the base in use. The relatively bulky base can be used multiple times. The cover and its cushioning pad are easily replaced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventor: Paul BENNETTS
  • Publication number: 20170348174
    Abstract: Methods and systems of applying physical stimuli to tissue are disclosed. The methods can include reducing or suppressing pancreatitis in a subject by administering a low magnitude, high frequency mechanical signal on a period basis and for a time sufficient to reduce or suppress pancreatitis. The methods can include enhancing healing of damaged tissue in a subject by administering to the subject a low magnitude, high frequency mechanical signal on a periodic basis and for a time sufficient to treat the damaged tissue. The systems can include a device for generating a low magnitude, high frequency physical signal and a platform for applying the low magnitude, high frequency physical signal to the subject for a predetermined time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Clinton Rubin, Stefan Judex, Timothy J. Koh, Giamila Fantuzzi
  • Publication number: 20170348175
    Abstract: A spine alignment and massage device with a rigid member have an elliptically shaped top plan view and a left and a right protrusion. The raised protrusions are mirror images of each other. The inside surface of each the protrusion is approximately eighty-four degrees in angle forming a V shaped space between the two protrusions. The outside surface of each protrusion slops down at approximately forty-five degrees. The distance between the top of the two protrusions are approximately one and three quarters of an inch. The height of each protrusion is approximately two inches. The top portion of each the protrusion is a hemisphere of approximately one half of one inch in diameter. The base portion of the rigid member is curved along the short axis and has a radius of approximately twelve inches. In an alternate embodiment, the device is made of semi-rigid material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventor: GREGG JOHN EMMEL
  • Publication number: 20170348176
    Abstract: A mechanical transmission, tethered actuation system, an autonomous ankle exoskeleton design and method of their use employing a cable, pulleys and associated pulley housings to change angular transmission of linear force on the cable. The pulleys are linked by a ground link and the cable is threaded across and between the pulleys, whereby rotation of either of the pulleys in one direction causes rotation of the other pulley in the opposite direction. Independently of the pulleys, the pulley housings can freely rotate about associated pulleys, and a link between the pulley housings is provided, whereby rotation of one of the pulley housings in one direction causes rotation of the other pulley housing at an equivalent angle in the opposite direction, thereby enabling a change in transmission angle of linear force on the cable threaded across and between the pulleys and the associated pulley housing essentially without resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Hugh M. Herr, Jiun-Yih Kuan
  • Publication number: 20170348177
    Abstract: A treatment system includes a massage machine and a measurement portion. The measurement portion obtains body information data of a subject to be treated and outputs and transfers the body information data to the massage machine. The massage machine includes a treatment portion that treats the subject, a control unit that controls the treatment portion, a storage portion that stores data of treatment courses and a treatment course notification portion that displays one of the treatment courses. The measurement portion and the control unit are connected. The control unit is configured to receive the body information data from the measurement portion, and selects a suitable treatment course from the treatment courses based on the body information data. The treatment course notification portion notifies of the suitable treatment course.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Nichimu Inada, Yuta Ishidou, Yuji Notsu, Izumi Sasaki
  • Publication number: 20170348178
    Abstract: An automated fundal massager for massaging the uterus in a patient, the apparatus comprising at least one attachment mechanism securing the massager to the patient, a body housing the massager and at least one massager pressingly engaging the fundus having at least one power supply, at least one fundus engagement device, at least one fundus engagement device cover, and at least one system controller in communication with the fundus engagement device, whereby a massager is placed on the patient to engage the fundus of the uterus through massage postpartum to maintain uterine contractility thereby managing postpartum bleeding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventor: Tamy DeLeon
  • Publication number: 20170348179
    Abstract: An information network system includes a massage machine and a communication server. The massage machine contains: a treatment portion configured to treat a subject, a control unit configured to control the treatment portion, an operation unit configured to operate the treatment portion via the control unit, and a new arrival notification portion. The communication server is connected to the control unit via a communication network, the communication server is configured to emit an information related to the massage machine. The control unit is configured to cause the new arrival notification portion to issue a notification upon a receipt of the information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Nichimu Inada, Yuta Ishidou, Yuji Notsu, Izumi Sasaki
  • Publication number: 20170348180
    Abstract: A massage machine includes a main body that includes a treatment portion configured to perform treatment with respect to a user; a detecting portion configured to detect a running state of a component of the main body and to obtain running state data; a storage portion configured to store the running state data; and a control unit configured to control an operation of the main body. The control unit includes: a determining portion configured to determine presence or absence of an abnormality related to the main body; and an abnormality outputting portion configured to output an information related to the abnormality and the running state data when the abnormality determining portion determines that the abnormality is present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Nichimu Inada, Yuta Ishidou, Yuji Notsu, Izumi Sasaki
  • Publication number: 20170348181
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for adjusting pressure locally acting on the skin. Said system includes a set of adjacent modules distributed so as to form a layer. Each module includes a cushion capable of changing shape and comprising a cavity, a valve, a tank, and a pressure sensor, wherein the cavity and the tank are in communication with each other by means of the valve, and the sensor is placed so as to sense pressure directly or indirectly acting on the cushion. The system also includes a feedback loop arranged such as to increase or decrease the change in the shape of the cushion on the basis of the pressure detected by the sensor. The system according to the invention can be built into a shoe so as to re-establish normal plantar pressure under the entire sole of the foot, which is particularly desirable for athletes or for patients suffering from diabetes mellitus or leprosy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Yves Perriard, Zoltan Pataky, Daniel Grivon, Yoan René Cyrille Civet
  • Publication number: 20170348182
    Abstract: There is provided a bed device comprising: a support plate; a spring mattress provided on the support plate; a mat provided on the spring mattress; and a hot-air supply device for supplying hot air into the spring mattress, wherein the hot-air supply device is received in the spring mattress, wherein the hot-air supply device includes: a hot-air generation unit for generating hot-air; a hot-air discharge tube protruding from the hot-air generation unit by a predetermined length to discharge the hot-air generated in the hot-air generation unit into the spring mattress; and two hot-air guide members symmetrically disposed about the hot-air discharge tube, wherein the two air guide members are configured to guide the hot-air such that the hot air discharged from the hot-air discharge tube is distributed uniformly over an entire area of the spring mattress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Seng Yeul YOO, Ji Hyun YOU
  • Publication number: 20170348183
    Abstract: This disclosure includes a system for providing sexual stimulation to a male user. The system can include a balloon having a first inner side and a second inner side located opposite the first inner side. The system can also include a tube comprising a first end and a second end located opposite the first end. The first end can be coupled to the first inner side of the balloon and the second end can be coupled to the second inner side of the balloon. When the balloon is inflated, the first end of the tube can be arranged and configured to receive an erect penis of the male user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Kimrey Davis Tefft, Larry Flynn
  • Publication number: 20170348184
    Abstract: Methods and systems for providing pain therapy by utilizing cold/heat-assisted distributed vibration therapy. The pain therapy device includes a plurality of vibration motors that are located along a grid. The device is portable and can be adaptable to the body part requiring pain therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Madhavan Pisharodi, Dinesh Rabindran
  • Publication number: 20170348185
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a tuning fork handle assembly (hereinafter “assembly”). The assembly includes a substantially hollow body having an outer surface and an inner surface forming a cavity. An opening is formed at a first end of the body, and the cavity is flared at the first end of the body. The assembly also includes a spring member is disposed in the cavity at the first end such that the spring member fits into the flared end of the cavity. The spring member secures a tuning fork to the tuning fork handle responsive to engagement of the spring member. The assembly includes a cover disposed over the opening at the first end of the body. The cover includes an aperture configured to receive the tuning fork. The cover causes compression of at least a portion of the spring member to secure the tuning fork to the body of the tuning for handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventor: Jason Francis Kal
  • Publication number: 20170348186
    Abstract: A motorized bed has a base frame and an articulating frame. A mattress backing is supported by the articulating frame. A vibration motor mounted to the articulating frame by a vibration motor mount. A flexible bracket is fixed to a lower surface of the articulating frame and the vibration motor such that the vibration motor is suspended from the lower surface of the articulating frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventor: Luis Garcia
  • Publication number: 20170348187
    Abstract: Devices for soothing a baby may simulate the feel of massage by a caregiver with a circular massaging motion. An apparel component, such as a swaddle blanket or sleep sack, may be configured to receive the device. At least one clip may facilitate placement of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventor: Lauren Piccirillo
  • Publication number: 20170348188
    Abstract: A treatment system includes a massage machine that further includes a massage portion configured to perform a massage with respect to a user; a control unit configured to control the massage portion; means for receiving and setting a target value; and a notification portion. The control unit is configured to compare the target value received and a predetermined reference value and to determine whether a predetermined condition is satisfied. When the control unit determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the control unit is configured to cause the notification portion to urge the user to change the target value or to cause the setting means to prohibit the target value from being set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Nichimu Inada, Yuji Notsu, Atsushi Moritomo
  • Publication number: 20170348189
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an air pocket-type massage device comprising: a bed unit (100) which is for supporting parts of the body of a user; a massage module (200) which is disposed on the bed unit (100) and comprises a plurality of air pockets; and a position adjusting means (300) which is provided on the bed unit (100) and enables changing of the position of the massage module (200). Therefore, the present invention provides an air pocket-type massage device which, when massaging particularly the calves among parts of the body of a user, can flexibly respond to changes in the user's height by means of changing the position of a massage module by means of a position adjusting means and on the basis of the changes in the user's height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Hanrim SONG, Keunyoung PAEK, Changsu PARK, Sangho CHOI
  • Publication number: 20170348190
    Abstract: A back plate for use with a CPR compression device comprises first and second static attachment elements configured on first and second sides, respectively, to releasably connect to first and second legs, respectively. In addition, a bottom surface of the back plate comprises a plurality of ribs that run from the first side to the second side in parallel to the third and fourth sides. The back plate also includes a hollow portion between the upper and bottom surfaces and the first, second, third, and fourth sides, and the ribs and third and fourth sides provide structural rigidity to the back plate. A plurality of openings along the third and fourth sides may be configured for strapping the back plate to a patient. Grooves may be configured on the top surface to hide sink marks on the top surface caused by the ribs on the bottom surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Marcus Ehrstedt, Lars Anders Nilsson, Anders Jeppsson
  • Publication number: 20170348191
    Abstract: A headache-relieving device is provided including a device body having a first side, a second side and, preferably, a connecting portion connecting the second side to the first side. A hand space is formed between the first side and the second side allowing a user to insert his or her hand. A pressing element is provided on the second side. The pressing element is configured to apply pressure against a pressure point of a user's hand positioned in the hand space. The device provides an effective, drug-free and risk-free headache relieving device which is easy to carry and store, and can be conveniently and easily turned to in the event of a headache.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Karen Salstein-Begley, Eitan Zohar
  • Publication number: 20170348192
    Abstract: Coated pharmaceutical packages are disclosed. The coated pharmaceutical packages may include a glass body comprising a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The glass body may be a glass container formed from a borosilicate glass composition and the first surface is an exterior surface of the glass container. A low-friction coating may be positioned on at least a portion of the first surface of the glass body. In embodiments, the low-friction coating may be a fluoropolymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Andrei Gennadyevich Fadeev, Theresa Chang, Dana Craig Bookbinder, Santona Pal, Chandan Kumar Saha, Steven Edward DeMartino, Christopher Lee Timmons, John Stephen Peanasky
  • Publication number: 20170348193
    Abstract: The presently described technology provides a pill crushing system. The pill crushing system may comprise a tablet crusher, a bowl-like structure, and an elongated cylindrical weighted rod. The tablet crusher may have an open mouth, a lower end of the tablet crusher and a cap. The lower end of the tablet crusher may have a closed base provided with a peripheral thread along surface wall of the closed base. The cap may have a peripheral thread for engagement with the peripheral thread of the tablet crusher. The threaded arrangement for the tablet crusher and the cap are such as to bring the cap close to the closed base of the tablet crusher into engagement with the cap upon turning the cap in one direction, whereby a pill interposed therebetween may be crushed. The bowl-like structure may have smooth surfaces such that a residue after a pill is grounded in the bowl-like structure is less than 2 wt % of the pill. The elongated cylindrical weighted rod may have smooth surfaces at one end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Peter Bonaminio, Nancy Bonaminio
  • Publication number: 20170348194
    Abstract: Pill dispenser devices, systems and methods are shown and/or described herein. Include are a method, device or system for pill delivery including disposing a pill at a known location; contacting the pill with a pick-up member; and, moving the pill from the known location by movement of the pick-up member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: GRAMedical LLC
    Inventors: W. Gregory Duda, Richard J. Freedland, Alex Moraru, Milton R. Grinberg
  • Publication number: 20170348195
    Abstract: A reminder system and methods may be configured for medicine regimen compliance and monitoring. Embodiments may include a control device, a medicine container, a medicine identifier attachable to the medicine container, a medicine container input device, a monitoring device having an adaptor to receive a medicine container, and a portable electrical device. The adaptor may be configured to releaseably couple the monitoring device and the medicine container. The control device, the medicine container input device and the monitoring device may include microprocessors, memories, input devices and output devices. The control device may provide operations including input and compare a prescription and medicine information. The monitoring device may provide operations including compare the medicine identifier of the medicine container and the medicine information. The monitoring device may also provide operations including determining the amount of medication removed from the medicine container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Changhai Chen, Daniel Chen, Michael Chen
  • Publication number: 20170348196
    Abstract: The medical liquid collection tip (1) includes a male member (11) that is to be inserted into a tube end (154) of an injector (150) at one end, and includes a liquid collection needle (20) at the other end. A flow path (8) penetrates through the tip (1) in a lengthwise direction thereof and causes the male member (11) and the liquid collection needle (20) to be in communication. The outer circumferential surface (12) of the male member (11) is a male tapered surface with an outer diameter that becomes smaller as the leading end is approached, and is configured to be fluid-tightly connected to the female tapered surface of the tube end (154).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Takehiko YUKI, Yasumasa UEHARA, Takahiko KUNISHIGE, Kiyomi NAKANO, Megumi UEHARA, Kazuhiko TAKIMOTO, Miki ISHIDA
  • Publication number: 20170348197
    Abstract: The invention relates to a PEG probe having a PEG tube, an outer holding plate, through which the PEG tube is fed and in which the PEG tube is fastened, and a funnel adapter, which is associated with an outer end region of the PEG tube. A tightly closing valve is arranged either in the PEG tube between the outer holding plate and the outer end region or on the outer end region of the PEG tube. The valve blocks the flow through the PEG tube in a closed position and allows said flow at least in the full cross-section of the PEG tube in an open position. The valve has a valve body and a valve housing. The valve body is connected to and movable by means of a handle accessible from outside. The valve body is supported in the valve housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventor: Arno Dormann
  • Publication number: 20170348198
    Abstract: Nutritional formulas comprising long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) are provided, along with methods and devices for preparing and/or administering nutritional formulas. In some embodiments, a percentage of the LC-PUFAs in the nutritional formula are in the form of monoglycerides and/or free fatty acids. In some embodiments, the nutritional formulas do not comprise added lipase. Also provided are methods for providing nutrition to a subject, methods for improving fat absorption, methods for improving cognitive ability, methods for preventing chronic lung disease, and methods for reducing the length of time a patient requires total parenteral nutrition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Alcresta Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexey L. MARGOLIN, Robert GALLOTTO, Bhami Shenoy
  • Publication number: 20170348199
    Abstract: A composition and method for use in a dental treatment, such as root canal. The composition eliminates the need for uncomfortable and time-consuming needle injections before application of prep composition. The composition is a mixture of a lubricant, a disinfecting agent, a chelating agent and an anesthetic, preferably articaine, and may also include epinephrine. A method for preparing an area of the patient's mouth for the dental treatment, such as a root canal, is achieved by preparing the disclosed composition and administering it to the area of the patient's mouth to be treated. The composition provides simultaneous antibacterial action and numbing action with a one-step application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventor: Robert E. Haraden
  • Publication number: 20170348200
    Abstract: Solid anhydrous cosmetic composition, preparation process, cosmetic treatment processes and associated kit The present invention relates to a solid anhydrous cosmetic composition, in particle form, and comprising at least 30% by weight of anionic surfactants, at least 5% by weight of amphoteric surfactants, and at least 10% by weight of fillers. The invention also relates to a process for preparing this composition by granulation on a fluidized air bed and also to a process for the cosmetic treatment, in particular the care and/or the cleaning, of keratin materials, in particular the hair, comprising the application of said solid anhydrous cosmetic composition, alone or in combination with a hair conditioning composition. The invention also relates to a kit comprising said solid anhydrous cosmetic composition and said conditioning composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Estelle MATHONNEAU, Gregory PLOS, Emmanuelle LEBON-HIPOLITE, Marie-Florence D'ARRAS, Rafik KERBOUSSA
  • Publication number: 20170348201
    Abstract: The invention relates to an absorbent effect pigment including a nonmetallic substrate in platelet form and a coating applied thereto, wherein the coating includes at least one spacer layer. The invention further relates to a process for production of and to the use of the absorbent effect pigment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Grüner, Günter Kaupp, Ralph Schneider
  • Publication number: 20170348202
    Abstract: The present invention relates to red effect pigments including a nonmetallic substrate in platelet form and a coating applied thereto, wherein the coating includes at least one of metal oxide, metal hydroxide or metal oxide hydrate, the metal ions of the metal oxide, metal hydroxide and/or metal oxide hydrate comprise at least two different metal ions selected from the group of metals consisting of Fe, Sn, Ti and Zr, and to a process for production thereof and to the use of the red effect pigments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Grüner, Günter Kaupp, Ralph Schneider
  • Publication number: 20170348203
    Abstract: Cosmetic cleansing compositions and methods employing the cleansing compositions are provided herein. In an embodiment, a cosmetic cleansing composition includes: a) at least one anionic surfactant and/or a fatty acid soap, b) at least one animal wax and/or a derivative of an animal wax, c) at least one vegetable oil, d) at least one C2-C6 polyol, e) at least one natural thickening agent, f) at least one chamomile extract, and g) allantoin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Heike Schelges, Barbara Heide, Clemens Riecke, Martina Kampmann, Elvira Scholz
  • Publication number: 20170348204
    Abstract: A microcapsule suspension for treating a protein-containing surface includes droplets of a dispersed water-immiscible core phase, an aqueous continuous phase, and a wall surrounding each core phase droplet. The wall includes the salt formed from at least one Lewis base reactant and at least one Lewis acid reactant, wherein at least one Lewis base reactant or Lewis acid reactant is amphiphilic and wherein at least one Lewis acid reactant is selected from the group consisting of proteins, protein hydrolysates, charged amino acids, and water-soluble salts of any of these.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: CAPSULENT
    Inventors: TYCHO JOSEPH SPEAKER, SIDRA LENORE SPEAKER, TALIA KALEI SPEAKER
  • Publication number: 20170348205
    Abstract: Cosmetic agents for treating keratinic fibers and methods for the reductive decolorization of dyed keratinic fibers are provided herein. In an embodiment, a cosmetic agent for treating keratinic fibers includes (a) one or more metal salts chosen from the group of tin(II) salts, iron(II) salts, manganese(II) salts, titanium(II) salts, or titanium(III) salts and (b) water. The agent has a pH between about 1.0 and about 3.0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Juergen Schoepgens, Burkhard Mueller, Constanze Neuba
  • Publication number: 20170348206
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides low water dentifrice compositions comprising an effective amount of a zinc ion source, a tin ion source, a polyphosphate and an acid. The acid lowers the pH of the composition to enable stabilization of the metal ions and extend shelf-life of the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2014
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Kavita VEMISHETTI, Linh FRUGE, Michael PRENCIPE
  • Publication number: 20170348207
    Abstract: An oral care composition having a soluble zinc polyphosphate complex made by combining ingredients including an inorganic zinc salt, and a plurality of long chain polyphosphates having 6 or more phosphate polymer units, the relative amount of inorganic zinc salt and long chain polyphosphates providing a phosphorus to zinc mole ratio of at least 6:1. Further provided is a method of treating a subject suffering from dentinal sensitivity applying the oral care composition to the teeth and gums of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2014
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Baohua QIAO, Long PAN, Gregory SZEWCZYK, Ravi SUBRAMANYAM
  • Publication number: 20170348208
    Abstract: A single and dual component dental composite restorative featuring anti-microbial and low Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) compounds is disclosed. The exemplary anti-microbial compound is zinc oxide. The CTE of the dental composite restorative is the same as, or substantially similar, to that of dentin. By maintaining a CTE substantially similar to that of dentin, the Margin Percolation phenomenon is minimized, which decreases the incidence of secondary caries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Jeff MacDonald, Alvin Kobashigawa
  • Publication number: 20170348209
    Abstract: Compositions of reserveratrol having enhanced properties. The compositions of the invention can comprise resveratrol and one or more agents that increase the bioavailability, efficacy and/or bioactivity of the resveratrol. Compositions of the invention find use in the treatment of a variety of conditions, including skin conditions and preventative health maintenance. Methods of making the inventive compositions are also contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Bruce L. Howe, Kodimule Shyam Prasad
  • Publication number: 20170348210
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibres, in particular keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising: a) at least one oxidation base 3-(2,5-diaminophenyl)-1-propanol and/or acid salts thereof or solvates thereof such as hydrates; b) at least one coupler; c) at least 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition of a fatty substance which is preferably liquid and non-silicone-based; d) at least one saccharide thickening polymerp; e) optionally at least one basifying agent; and f) optionally at least one chemical oxidizing agent. The invention also relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibres such as the hair using the composition of the invention, and to a multi-compartment device for using the composition of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Valérie NICOU, Isabelle ROLLAT
  • Publication number: 20170348211
    Abstract: A colchicine-containing composition comprising colchicine as the active ingredient or colchicine in combination with pentoxifylline and tocopherol (Vitamin E) which are formulated for topical use in the prevention and treatment of radiation-induced fibrosis. And methods of making and administering the colchicine-containing compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventor: Peter I. Acs
  • Publication number: 20170348212
    Abstract: An oral care composition comprising (i) basic amino acid in free or salt form, (ii) calcium carbonate, (iii) a fluoride ion source, (iv) a flavoring agent comprising less than 50% menthol, and (v) an anionic surfactant, wherein the anionic surfactant is present in an amount from 1.00 weight % to 1.39 weight % is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Agnieszka KOCINSKA, Pierre LAMBERT, Sandra PEREIRA RAMOS, Nadia BUEB, Joshua SCHMID
  • Publication number: 20170348213
    Abstract: Provided herein is an oral care composition comprising an antioxidant and a surfactant system, wherein the surfactant system comprises sodium methyl cocoyl taurate in an amount of from 0.7 weight % to 1.2 weight % by total weight of the composition and optionally, a poloxamer in an amount of from 0.4 to 1.2 weight % by total weight of the composition. The composition is useful for preventing or treating periodontal disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Yun Xu, Guangxin LIN, Yuyan ZENG, Wei SONG, Hailiang LU, Dandan CHEN, Shao Peng XU
  • Publication number: 20170348214
    Abstract: A method for treating hair loss in mammals uses compositions containing prostaglandin F analogs. The compositions can be applied topically to the skin. The compositions can arrest hair loss, reverse hair loss, and promote hair growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Mitchell A. deLong, John M. McIver, Robert S. Youngquist
  • Publication number: 20170348215
    Abstract: The invention relates to a compound chosen from dyes of azomethine type bearing a pyrazolopyridine unit of formula (I) and the leuco forms thereof of formula (II) below, and also the optical isomers and geometrical isomers thereof, the tautomers thereof, the addition salts thereof with an acid or a base, and the solvates thereof. The invention also relates to the use of these particular compounds for dyeing keratin fibres.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventor: Aziz FADLI
  • Publication number: 20170348216
    Abstract: The present invention provides an oral care composition comprising: (a) a metal salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid; (b)at least one fluoride ion source; and (c) at least one ?-hydroxy acid or salt thereof; wherein the composition is a mouthwash or a mouthrinse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: GABA International Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Ruth Hinrichs, Stephanie JAKUMEIT, Turan MATUR