Abstract: A heated roller massager is disclosed, including a heating core and a multilayer structure including a conductive infused polymeric layer for delivering a therapeutic level of heat to a user.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method may include clearing a biological airway. The method may include positioning an inner wearable harness on a torso of a subject. The method may include selectively positioning at least some of a plurality of engines on and/or adjacent at least one treatment area. At least one of the plurality of engines may be releasably couplable to the inner wearable harness. The method may include positioning an outer wearable harness on a torso of a subject. The method may include applying an oscillation force to at least one of the treatment areas using at least some of the plurality of engines. The method may include adjusting the applied oscillation force to the treatment area by activating the outer wearable harness. The method may include mobilizing at least some secretions in an airway within the subject substantially adjacent the at least one treatment area.

Abstract: A driveshaft personal massager, comprising: a base unit; and, an extended driveshaft, wherein the extended driveshaft enables the waterproof base unit to use a motor to power low cost inter-changeable applicator modules containing various stimulating effects is used for new, improved, stimulating, and more precise stimulation and massage.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hand-held, dual mode self-care device for use by individuals for care of their bodies. A three-way switch selectively powers either a vibrational pad at one end of the device or a vacuum pump at the opposite end of the device from the same electric motor. This provides compact packaging of the device to make it portable, as well as easy to use while providing both a vibrational function and a suction function for the regions consisting but not limited to soft tissue consisting of tendons, ligaments, fascia, skin, fibrous tissues, fat, synovial membranes and muscles.

Abstract: A kit for discharging electrons from a mammal such as human comprise at least two electrically conductive acupuncture needles. The needles are adapted for creating an electrical connection with subcutaneous tissue of the mammal. There is an electrically conductive pad with electrically conductive pad wires, one for each needle for connection to the respective needle to the pad. Electrically conductive grounding wire is provided for electrically grounding the pad. Helical wires for placement around the acupuncture needles can be used to enhance electrically conductivity. The kit is designed, when assembled and used to treat a mammal, for withdrawing excess electrons from the mammals for improved health.

Abstract: A smart box system and method are provided that detects the opening of the box using a wireless sensor internal to the box. The box may be used to store a medication or jewelry.

Abstract: A container for a solution of human plasma proteins has a primary inner bag made up of a first multilayer polymer film with two outer layers of polyethylene (PE) and an intermediate layer of ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) copolymer, and a secondary outer bag made up of a second multilayer film with layers of polyethylene terephthalate (PET)-silicon oxides (SiOx), oriented polyamide (OPA), polypropylene (PP)-silicon oxides (SiOx) and polypropylene (PP), referred to as multilayer PP-SiOx.

Abstract: A medical preparation dividing method is dividing a medical preparation stored in a storage member into a plurality of division bags by gravitational force through a primary tube, a branch portion, and a plurality of branch tubes. A medical preparation dividing unit has a curved portion formed in another end side of the primary tube, an inlet of the branch portion arranged above the curved portion, and outlets of the branch portion arranged above the inlet, in a state where the plurality of division bags is held with a holding tool.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for dispensing an aqueous liquid through an interface membrane made partially hydrophilic and partially hydrophobic, made so that when in operation, during each operation of dispensing a metered amount of liquid, the streams of air and liquid flow alternately in a capillary channel (18) downstream from the membrane. Said interface membrane (7) is made of a filtering material which includes biocidal metal cations in the body thereof. Said device comprises a porous insert (8), which is permeable both to liquid and to air, which is arranged upstream from the membrane in the path of the fluids and which is made of a material including sites with negative charges capable of attracting biocidal metal cations from said membrane.

Abstract: The invention proposes a biological protection membrane which is mounted, in a device for dispensing liquid from a sterile packaging bottle, across a fluid-circulation duct, in the path of the liquid extracted from the bottle and the outside air which is drawn into the bottle. The membrane (7) is made partially of a hydrophilic material and partially of a hydrophobic material. Both the hydrophobic portion (23) and the hydrophilic portion (22) are made from a polymer base, laden in the body thereof with a biocidal agent that is active in the destruction of bacteria by the ionic oxidation effect. The circulation of fluids through the membrane (7) is organised so as to promote the ionic action on the flow of outside air in the hydrophobic material, and to drive the ionically charged active agent by the liquid passing through the membrane in the hydrophilic portion thereof.

Abstract: A sterile container including at least one hollow fiber filter module, especially dialyzer, which is accommodated in a hermetically sealed holding volume of a primary package and includes a blood compartment delimited by a blood inlet opening and a blood outlet opening, wherein a plurality of hollow fiber filter modules is arranged in the primary package and the sterile barrier of the blood compartment of each hollow fiber filter module inside the primary package is implemented by caps which close the blood inlet opening and the blood outlet opening of each hollow fiber filter module. A method of manufacturing such sterile container is also disclosed.

Abstract: A particulate material coating device, comprising a vertical central column, a supply conduit for supplying the device with particulate material to be coated and a discharge conduit for discharging coated particulate material, a conveying ramp connected to the central column and a plurality of sprayers for spraying a coating agent. The supply means is arranged at the top of the device and the discharge conduit is arranged at the base of the device. The conveying ramp comprises a plurality of ramp sections arranged one above the other so as to define, between two successive sections, a drop zone for the particulate material to fall between each of the successive sections. The device aims to ensure that the particulate material is transported without areas of accumulation as well as a homogeneous coating.

Abstract: A tablet splitting apparatus includes a guide, a catcher, and a splitting mechanism. The splitting mechanism comprises a pair of blades and a pair of blade shifters. The guide, the catcher, and the splitting mechanism are accommodated in a housing. The housing includes an opening and a support. The support and the guide each include a sliding portion. The guide disposed at the supporting position is slid along the sliding portion of the support so as to be detachable from the supporting position through the opening. The blades and the blade shifters each comprise a sliding portion. The blades and the blade shifters are in a slidable contact with each other at the sliding portions. The blades attached to the respective predetermined positions of the blade shifters are slid along the sliding portions of the blade shifters so as to be detachable from the blade shifters through the opening.

Abstract: The present invention provides a depilling device for a blister package comprising at least one array of dosage forms to be dispensed, wherein each dosage form is contained within a blister formed as a covered cavity bounded by a backing, said device comprising a double action depilling mechanism, comprising a first pusher, sized and adapted to engage a top surface of said covered cavity and to exert a first sufficient force thereagainst so as to push said dosage form contained therein against its respective bounding backing, and a second pusher sized and adapted to more forcibly engage said top surface of said covered cavity and to exert a second sufficient force thereagainst so as to expel said dosage form from said blister.

Abstract: A jejunostomy tube (“J-tube”) is presented. The J-tube is amenable for placement via total laparoscopic approach, without the need for any percutaneous, endoscopic, or open operative assistance. The presently-disclosed device allows delivery of nutrients, water, and medications to the intestinal tract of an individual in a safe manner, without the disadvantages associated with the use of conventional tubes.

Abstract: This invention relates to a transnasal tube assembly comprising a transnasal tube and an integrated tether for anchoring the transnasal tube, wherein the integrated tether is permanently fixed to the transnasal tube at a first fixation point, and wherein the integrated tether is reversibly fixable to the transnasal tube at a second fixation point.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a thermometer-equipped pacifier capable of self-charging using a piezoelectric element. The pacifier includes a nipple part, a case, a temperature sensor unit, a piezoelectric element unit, a charging unit, a display unit, and a control unit. The nipple part is made of a flexible elastic material, and has an internal space. The case is coupled to the lower portion of the nipple part. The temperature sensor unit is disposed inside the nipple part, and detects body temperature. The piezoelectric element unit is disposed inside the nipple part, and generates electricity in response to external pressure. The charging unit is contained in the case, and charges and stores the electricity. The display unit is attached onto the case, and displays the body temperature. The control unit is contained in the case, and performs control so that power can operate the temperature sensor unit and the display unit.

Abstract: An illuminated baby bottle device including a cap, a nipple, a body configured to retain a liquid, and a base. The body includes an inner-wall and an outer-wall. The nipple is affixable and sealed to the cap, and the protective-cover is also affixable to the cap to protect the nipple and maintain sanitary conditions of the nipple, where the cap is affixable to one end of the body. The base is affixable to the body on the opposing end from the cap. Base is affixable to the body, with the base including a power-supply and an audio-source configured to provide an audio-track. The body includes a light-source arranged between the inner-wall and the outer-wall configured to illuminate the baby bottle device. The light-source includes multiple colors and is illuminated by at least one light-emitting-diode.

Abstract: A dental self-adhesive resin cement is provided comprising a two-component system. A first catalyst component includes one or more acidic monomers. A second base component includes one or more basic fillers. The mixture of the first and second components is polymerizable and has an initial pH that is acidic immediately after mixing and a pH of at least about pH 8 after polymerization.

Abstract: A multi liquid phase composition wherein said phases are visually distinctive. These compositions combine multiple phases for creating multipurpose personal care compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preparing emulsions of silicone fluids having pituitous rheological properties. The present invention also provides emulsions of a silicone fluid having pituitous rheological properties and composition comprising the emulsions. The compositions include, but are not limited to, personal care compositions and compositions for hair shampoo, hair conditioner, hair treatment composition, or skin care product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to microcapsules formed by interfacial polymerization, which present high deposition properties and which can be advantageously used for example in the perfumery industry. Perfuming compositions and perfumed consumer products comprising these microcapsules are also objects of the invention.

Abstract: Zinc oxide compositions and methods for applying anti-reflective coating on oxide particles for sunscreen applications are provided herein. A method includes selecting one or more coating materials to be applied to zinc oxide particles in a sunscreen composition, wherein said selecting is based on optical properties of the coating materials, wherein the optical properties comprises at least the refractive index of each of the coating materials, and applying the selected coating materials to the zinc oxide particles to create the sunscreen composition.

Abstract: Zinc oxide compositions and methods for applying anti-reflective coating on oxide particles for sunscreen applications are provided herein. A method includes selecting two or more coating materials to be applied to zinc oxide particles in a sunscreen composition, wherein said selecting is based on optical properties of the coating materials, wherein the optical properties comprises at least the refractive index of each of the coating materials, and applying the selected coating materials to the zinc oxide particles to create the sunscreen composition.

Abstract: Zinc oxide compositions and methods for applying anti-reflective coating on oxide particles for sunscreen applications are provided herein. A composition includes multiple zinc oxide particles suspended within a medium forming sunscreen composition, and two or more coating materials applied to each of the multiple zinc oxide particles in distinct layers via a gradation based on refractive index, wherein each of the coating materials has a refractive index that is between the refractive index of air and the refractive index of zinc oxide, and wherein the two or more coating materials comprise one or more fluoropolymers and aluminum oxide.

Abstract: Zinc oxide compositions and methods for applying anti-reflective coating on oxide particles for sunscreen applications are provided herein. A composition includes multiple zinc oxide particles suspended within a medium forming sunscreen composition, and two or more coating materials applied to each of the multiple zinc oxide particles in distinct layers via a gradation based on refractive index, wherein each of the coating materials has a refractive index that is between the refractive index of air and the refractive index of zinc oxide, and wherein the two or more coating materials comprise zinc sulfide and titanium dioxide.

Abstract: Zinc oxide compositions and methods for applying anti-reflective coating on oxide particles for sunscreen applications are provided herein. A composition includes multiple zinc oxide particles suspended within a medium forming sunscreen composition, and coating materials applied to each of the multiple zinc oxide particles in distinct layers via a gradation based on refractive index, wherein each of the coating materials has a refractive index that is between the refractive index of air and the refractive index of zinc oxide, and wherein the coating materials comprise a combination of (i) silicon dioxide, (ii) magnesium fluoride, (iii) one or more fluoropolymers, (iv) aluminum oxide, (v) zinc sulfide, and (vi) titanium dioxide.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is hair cosmetic composition comprising a thiol-based compound selected from thiolactic acid and its derivatives or salts, and wherein the composition has a pH of less than 7. Also disclosed is a process for shaping or 5 altering the shape of hair or caring of the hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to non-aqueous dentrfrice compositions comprising a surfactant system. The surfactant system consists of a combination of surfactants i.e. a betaine and a taurate surfactant; or a betaine and an alkyl sulphate surfactant; or a betaine, a taurate and an alkyl sulphate surfactant.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of increasing the uptake and lastingness of hair care benefit agents. The method includes applying to the hair a hair care composition including one or more hair health compounds, and rinsing the hair with water. The one or more hair health compounds each include a benefit agent, one or two permanent cations, and one to four incipient cations, and a hydrophobe, that may be used to attach the benefit agent to the incipient cation. The one to four incipient cations are pendant to the core structure and are neutral. The one or more hair health compounds enter the hair shaft after the hair care composition is applied to the hair. The composition has a pH of from about 3.5 to about 11. The pH of the hair after rinsing is from about 3.5 to about 6.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of dyeing the hair. The method includes applying to the hair a hair color composition including one or more direct dye compounds and rinsing the hair with water. The one or more direct dye compounds each include a yellow chromophore, one or two permanent cations, one to four incipient cations, and one or more hydrophobic moieties. The incipient cations are pendant to the core structure and are neutral. The one or more direct dye compounds enter the hair shaft after the hair color composition is applied to the hair. The hair color composition has a pH of from about 7 to about 11. The pH of the hair after rinsing is from about 3.5 to about 6. The rinsing of the hair causes one or more of the one to four incipient cations to change from neutral to positively charged inside of the hair shaft.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of dyeing the hair. The method includes applying to the hair a hair color composition including one or more direct dye compounds and rinsing the hair with water. The one or more direct dye compounds each include a blue-violet or blue chromophore, one or two permanent cations, one to four incipient cations, and one or more hydrophobic moieties. The incipient cations are pendant to the core structure and are neutral. The direct dye compounds enter the hair shaft after the hair color composition is applied to the hair. The hair color composition has a pH of from about 6 to about 11. The pH of the hair after rinsing is from about 3.5 to about 6. The rinsing of the hair causes one or more of the one to four incipient cations to change from neutral to positively charged inside of the hair shaft.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of dyeing the hair. The method includes applying to the hair a hair color composition including one or more direct dye compounds and rinsing the hair with water. The one or more direct dye compounds each include a chromophore, one or two permanent cations, one to four incipient cations, and one or more hydrophobic moieties. The incipient cations are pendant to the core structure and are neutral. The one or more direct dye compounds enter the hair shaft after the hair color composition is applied to the hair. The hair color composition has a pH of from about 7 to about 11. The pH of the hair after rinsing is from about 3.5 to about 6. The rinsing of the hair causes one or more of the one to four incipient cations to change from neutral to positively charged inside of the hair shaft.

Abstract: Technologies are described for methods and compounds for mitigating dag on hair. The method comprises applying a compound having at least one hydrophobic component and at least two reactive functional components to the hair and applying a binder to the hair. The applying of the compound and the binder to the hair enables a reaction with the hair and the formation of a matrix in situ with the hair. The matrix has the at least one hydrophobic component extending from the hair and imparts its hydrophobicity to the hair to mitigate the dag.

Abstract: The invention provides the use of at least one alkyl-phthalide or a plant extract comprising mainly said alkyl-phthalide for the topical cosmetic treatment of the skin and of the scalp, in particular an anti-dandruff treatment. According to the invention, a CO2 supercritical extract of Apium graveolens seeds consisting mainly of sedanenolide may be used.

Abstract: The present specification discloses a composition for shrinking pores, inhibiting or improving wrinkles, promoting skin elasticity, regulating sebum, and preventing or improving acne skin, the composition containing, as an active ingredient, theasapogenol derivative 21-O-angeloyltheasapogenol E3 as one embodiment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the cosmetic use of a composition including, as the active agent, 0.1 to 1 ?M of a synthetic peptide of sequence His-D-Trp-Ala-Trp-D-Phe-Lys-NH2 or one of the salts thereof in a physiologically suitable medium, in order to reduce or delay the appearance of cell senescence and signs of skin aging. The present invention also relates to a method for cosmetic treatment which relates to these novel uses, including comprising the steps of applying the composition, topically, at least once per day, for a period of at least two days.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of microfibrillated cellulose as an anti-wrinkle agent. The present invention also relates to a skin care composition comprising at least one microfibrillated cellulose, said at least one microfibrillated cellulose being characterized by a water holding capacity of at least 40 and to a method for preparing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibres in which a mixture is applied to the fibres, this mixture being obtained from: a dye composition comprising at least one oxidation dye precursor, and an oxidizing composition comprising at least one chemical oxidizing agent, at least one of the compositions being dispensed from a pressurized container, the mixture of the two compositions comprising at least one thickening polymer chosen from: associative polymer, anionic non-associative polymer chosen from anionic polymers bearing sugar units, anionic polymers not bearing sugar units chosen from crosslinked acrylic or methacrylic acid homopolymers or copolymer, crosslinked 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid homopolymers and crosslinked acrylamide copolymers thereof, ammonium acrylate homopolymers, or copolymers of ammonium acrylate and of acrylamide, alone or mixtures thereof, and mixtures thereof; and also to a device suitable for performing this process.

Abstract: A fluid composition comprises I) a first component and II) second component different from the first component I). The first component I) comprises at least one copolymer. The copolymer can include a cross-linked siloxane (e.g. a cross-linked aminosiloxane), a silicone polyether copolymer (e.g. an (AB)n silicone polyether copolymer), and/or a saccharide siloxane copolymer. The second component II) comprises an organopolysiloxane resin (e.g. an MQ resin) and/or an acrylate copolymer. The fluid composition can further comprise a carrier fluid, such as a silicone, an organic solvent, and/or an organic oil. The fluid composition may have a viscosity of at least 100 mPa·s at 23° C. and exhibit pituitous rheological properties (generally determined from a plot of normal force (in Pascals) vs a perpendicular shear rate in (sec?1)). Also disclosed is a personal care composition that comprises the fluid composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for shaping or altering the shape of hair, such as by straightening hair, wherein the composition contains a reducing agent, a neutralizing agent, a dimethicone copolyol, a cellulose compound, and water, wherein the pH of the composition ranges from about 2 to less than about 7. Also disclosed is a process for shaping or altering the shape of hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising one or more particular non-amino polyalkylsiloxanes comprising at least one fatty chain, one or more oxyethylenated polymers and one or more fatty alcohols. The invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment process of keratin materials, and particularly a method for conditioning keratin fibres, and in particular human keratin fibres, using this composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is, in general, a solid anhydrous composition for application onto a targeted substrate. More particularly, disclosed is a non-liquid anhydrous composition with a combination of waxes, comprising a) at least one wax with a melting point greater than or equal to 60° C.; b) at least one wax, different from a), of solid linear ester derived from C6-C30 fatty acid, c) at least one nonvolatile oil, and d) at least one pasty compound, wherein the weight ratio of a) and b) is from 1 to 4.

Abstract: A method of stimulating adipogenesis in a person's skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof, a composition comprising an effective amount of Commiphora mukul resin or an extract thereof that includes oleo gum resin, wherein adipogenesis in the person's skin is stimulated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydroalcoholic extract of the aerial parts of Schinus molle. The invention is characterised in that it comprises predominantly quercitrin and miquelianin among the extracted polyphenols, in a concentration, respectively, of at least 0.04% of quercitrin by weight of the total weight of the extract, and of at least 0.02% of miquelianin by weight of the total weight of the extract, the other extracted polyphenols, considered independently of one another, being present in trace form. The invention also relates to a method for preparing an extract of Schinus molle according to the invention and to cosmetic compositions comprising an effective amount of the extract according to the invention as protective active agent, and the cosmetic use of such compositions to improve the barrier function of the skin and to protect the skin against atmospheric pollutants.

Abstract: A topical composition for treating fungal skin infections with associated inflammation may include making or administering to the affected skin area an antifungal and steroid, such as a corticosteroid. Certain compositions may include antifungals such as itraconazole or econazole and corticosteroids such as fluticasone, fluocinonide, or clobetasol. The antifungal and steroid may be within a cream. In one example, a commercially available econazole nitrate cream may be used in conjunction with a commercially available fluocinonide cream or commercially available clobetasol cream to treat the affected skin area.

Abstract: Compositions and devices for transdermal hormone delivery are disclosed. The compositions and devices include desogestrel and enable delivery of effective amounts of progestin without the use of skin permeation enhancers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a topical synergistic anti-inflammatory formulation comprising a blend 1 to 6% by weight of Cymbopogon citratus oil (CC oil); 0.5 to 6% by weight of Zanthoxylum armatum oil (ZA oil); 0.5 to 6% in weight by Hedychium spicatum oil (HS oil). The invention also provides a method of management of the pain and/or inflammation by the formulations of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and related methods for the topical administration of polar drugs. In a particular embodiment, the invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising an active pharmaceutical agent that is a polar drug, such as potassium 2,5-dihydroxybenzenesulfonate, at least one occlusive agent, and at least one stabilizer.

Abstract: Article of manufacture comprising a packaging material, a polypeptide of SEQ ID NO:1, aflibercept or ziv-aflibercept or a biosimilar thereof, and a label comprising a printed statement which informs a prospective user of adverse events or adverse reactions.