Patents Issued in July 5, 2018
  • Publication number: 20180185218
    Abstract: Disclosed is an omni-directional electric medical care bed chair, including Mecanum wheels, rollover prevention wheels, a bottom support, motors, a controller, a push rod device, a bed chair device, a cervical traction device, a shoulder joint rehabilitation device and ankle joint rehabilitation devices, wherein the push rod device drives the bed chair device to move, and therefore mutual switching among states of sitting, lying and turning over of the bed chair device can be realized. In conjunction with a bed chair technology enabling lying and turning over, a Mecanum wheel technology and medical care rehabilitation equipment, the medical care bed chair has functions of sitting, lying and turning over, also has an omni-directional movement ability, and can assist a patient in body rehabilitation training.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Hong ZHANG, Shuang LU
  • Publication number: 20180185219
    Abstract: A robot system includes: at least one supporting unit, on which a person is placeable; a robot including a plurality of multi-jointed arms, each of which has a plurality of degrees of freedom, and at least one base provided with the plurality of multi-jointed arms; and at least one type of equipment mountable to the plurality of multi-jointed arms. The robot performs at least two nursing/medical actions on the person by operating the at least one type of equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Yasuhiko HASHIMOTO
  • Publication number: 20180185220
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus comprising a support structure, an input device, an actuator, and a controller. The support surface comprises a patient support surface. The input device generates an input signal. The actuator is coupled to the support structure and is configured to perform an operational function and a feedback function, separate from the operational function, to provide feedback to a user. The controller is in communication with the actuator and the input device and is configured to control the actuator to perform the operational function in response to receiving the input signal from the input device, and to control the actuator to perform the feedback function separate from performing the operational function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel V. Brosnan, Aaron Douglas Furman, Janani Gopalkrishnan
  • Publication number: 20180185221
    Abstract: Patient support apparatuses, such as beds, cots, stretchers, recliners, operating tables, and the like include wireless mesh network transceivers that enable them to communicate with each other, and other devices, via mesh networks and/or ad hoc networks. One or more additional wireless transceivers are included, such as WiFi transceivers that enable direct communication with a healthcare facility network, such as an Ethernet. The mesh network communication between patient support apparatuses and other devices is used for any one or more of: extending the communication range of the existing IT infrastructure, efficiently routing data to the healthcare facility network, determining location of the patient support apparatuses and devices, transporting patient data from one patient support to the next as the patient moves, and for other aspects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Joseph Hayes, Aaron Douglas Furman, Christopher John Hopper, John P. Geer, Joshua Elmer Mix, David Terrance Becker, Jonathan Mark Greenbank
  • Publication number: 20180185222
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes an upper frame that is movable to raise and lower relative to a base frame frame. A mattress support deck is coupled to the upper frame and includes a foot deck section. The foot deck section is movable with respect to the rest of the mattress support deck to raise and lower. A drainage bag support is coupled to the foot deck section and is configured to support a drainage bag. Control circuitry controls movement of the upper frame and the foot deck section. The control circuitry has a lockout mode to limit the movement of the upper frame and foot deck section to prevent the drainage bag from touching a floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Robert M. ZERHUSEN, Richard H. HEIMBROCK, Richard J. SCHUMAN, Daniel McCOY
  • Publication number: 20180185223
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable absorbent pad comprising multiple layers. In particular, the absorbent pad of the present invention maintains skin dryness by absorbing moisture while preventing leakage to the skin or the bed linens, allowing air circulation at the surface of the patient's skin to prevent heat buildup, and is strong enough to allow the patient to be repositioned, even when the pad is wet. In a particular embodiment the first layer is comprised of a fluid-permeable, porous material, the second layer is disposed under the first layer and is comprised of at least one super absorbent material, and a base layer disposed under the second layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Dan LOVE, Scott A. SMITH, Steve A. MASKREY, Paul I. BOTTCHER
  • Publication number: 20180185224
    Abstract: A support apparatus configured to support a person is provided. The support apparatus includes a top surface including one or more predetermined areas, one or more conduits located inside the support apparatus which are located proximate to the one or more predetermined areas, and an air supply configured to provide air to the one or more conduits for delivering to the one or more predetermined areas. The air supply includes a temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of the air provided by the air supply, a cooling element, and a controller communicatively coupled to the temperature sensor and the cooling element. The controller determines whether the measured temperature of the air is higher than a predetermined temperature, and controls the cooling element to cool the air to the predetermined temperature if it is determined that the temperature of the air is higher than the predetermined temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David Lance Ribble, Varad Narayan Srivastava, David Lawrence Bedel
  • Publication number: 20180185225
    Abstract: A patient sling has a back support portion and a patient seat support portion. Two straps are coupled to respective side flanges of the back rest support, while two straps are coupled to respective side flanges of the seat support portion and connect to the straps. The straps can be adjusted in length and also detached from the upper straps in order to adjust the configuration of the seat support portion. The seat support portion includes a cut out for assisting a patient in effecting bodily functions and fold lines can also enable the seat support portion to be either partially folded or fully folded back in order to assist a patient in dressing and undressing, while continuing to be retained and supported by the back rest support portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas Falk, Lotta Gram, Marie Rubin
  • Publication number: 20180185226
    Abstract: A subject support apparatus includes an upper portion including a torso panel having a first end and a second end, a loop strap having a first free end extending from the first end of the torso panel and a second free end extending from the second end of the torso panel and configured to couple the first end of the torso panel to the second end of the torso panel to form a closed loop, and a pair of shoulder straps coupled to the torso panel and extending from a top edge of the torso panel. The subject support apparatus also includes a lower portion coupled to the pair of shoulder straps and extending from a bottom edge of the torso panel. The lower portion has a seat piece having a front end and a rear end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: Liko Research & Development AB
    Inventors: Peter Rydstrom, Jolanda Madia
  • Publication number: 20180185227
    Abstract: Aimed to, but not exclusively, the use at hospitals and similar facilities. It features a body shaped by rectangular plates, anterior and posterior, made out of flexible plastic—or any similar material suited for this purpose—so its side edges are joined together by any process that suits the product forming side wings that extend through the whole longitudinal body of the bag. It also possesses as inferior seal with a plate of flexible plastic—or any similar material suited for this purpose—with substantially squared, round or elliptical shape, its peripheral edge is connected to the inferior edges of the anterior and posterior plates of the bag—through any process that suits the product—shaping inferior wings that go through the whole lower peripheral extension of the body of the bag, that alongside the side wings constitute the bag's proper structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: Fernanda Coelho BRITES PINTO
  • Publication number: 20180185228
    Abstract: A patient support device includes an alternate support top, a head support unit partially supporting the alternate support top, a foot support unit longitudinally spaced from the head support unit and an adaptor associated with the foot support unit. The adaptor is securable to the foot support unit so that the adaptor and foot support unit cooperate to partially support the alternate support top so that the alternate support top extends footwardly beyond the foot support unit. The roles of the head and foot suppport units may be reversed. A related patient support system includes a baseline set of support tops and a set of alternate support tops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Anthony V. Catacchio, Andrew D. Clark, Phillip B. Dolliver, Jesse S. Drake, Christopher B. Dubois, Zachary B. Konsin, Michael C. Pierce
  • Publication number: 20180185229
    Abstract: A cremation urn comprising an internal structure with an opening, an external opening with an opening that is correspondingly aligned with the opening on the internal structure, and sealing means in the form of a threaded lid or press fit lid. A threaded flange is attached to the opening on the internal structure and is molded into the urn during manufacturing. The materials used for the urn produce an urn with the appearance of marble. Once the urn is made, by use of a manufacturing method, the threaded lid is screwed into the threaded flange, thereby creating a one-piece, air-tight and water-tight cremation urn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: Donald J. Roy
  • Publication number: 20180185230
    Abstract: A bed-cushion back-support (1) for lumbar recovery having three curved surfaces matching natural physiological curvature matches the natural curvature of the lower backbone of the human body and includes a convex surface (3) for the lumbar vertebrae, and reverse concave surfaces (2,4) for the sacral and lower thoracic vertebrae. The curved bed-surface formed by fixing the bed-cushion back-support on the bed board exactly matches the natural curvature of the backbone of a patient, and provides effective support to the backbone below the midportion of the thoracic vertebrae. With the effect of gravity on the human body, long-term use of the bed-cushion back-support provides long-term traction for an injured backbone, correcting deformities and restoring the functions of the lumbar vertebrae and surrounding tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: Dezhao Yang
  • Publication number: 20180185231
    Abstract: The invention provides a wearable hand rehabilitation apparatus equipped on the back of users' hand. The wearable hand rehabilitation device could help the users to do their hand or finger rehabilitation. The wearable hand rehabilitation apparatus includes a thumb mechanism, three finger mechanisms and a pinky finger mechanism. These mechanisms could make the user's fingers bent or straightened. And the wearable hand rehabilitation apparatus could reduce the physical damage of the users during the period of doing rehabilitation with the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Jian-Jia HUANG, Shu-Wei PU, Sung-Yu TSAI
  • Publication number: 20180185232
    Abstract: A wearable navigation system for blind or visually impaired persons with wireless assistance. The system has one or more than one camera to capture images from the surroundings of the blind user. A server uses the images captured by the camera along with a global positioning and specialized satellite imagery to determine a route for the blind user to follow. The user uses an audio input/output transceiver to enter and hear commands from the server. The system also has a wireless communications device so that the blind user can ask for remote assistance if there is a situation that the server cannot process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Ashkon Namdar, Nader Namdar
  • Publication number: 20180185233
    Abstract: A plurality of skin-contacting instruments for the manipulation of soft tissue adhesions are disclosed. Each of the instruments comprises a plurality of curvilinear edge surfaces having different radii for contacting the skin in a plurality of locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Gary Lee Lang, Kevin R. Murray
  • Publication number: 20180185234
    Abstract: Good massage can be performed on a wide range of user's body, extending from the shoulder to the buttocks. A chair massager (1) comprises a massaging mechanism (7) having a massager piece for massaging part of user's body as a target of massage, and a moving rail (8) disposed along a vertical direction to guide the massaging mechanism (7) in vertical movement. The massager piece includes a first massager piece (14) lying in an upper position as seen from the massaging mechanism (7), and a second massager piece (15) lying in a lower position as seen from the massaging mechanism (7). The massaging mechanism (7) is designed to perform massage by actuating the second massager piece (15) to jut toward the target of massage when set in position at the bottom part of the moving rail (8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: DAITO ELECTRIC MACHINE INDUSTRY COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Fumitaka ISHIGURO, Mikitaka AOKI, Yasushi SONE, Shinsaku SHIMIZU
  • Publication number: 20180185235
    Abstract: A lip-enhancement device can include a vacuum pump, a controller configured to control the vacuum pump, a pump housing structured to enclose the vacuum pump and the controller, and a mouthpiece reversibly and rigidly mountable to the pump housing. The mouthpiece can include a pump-housing-engaging side structured to reversibly mount to the pump housing on a mouthpiece-receiving side of the pump housing, and a lips-engaging side having a generally oval rim with a thermoplastic elastomer outer layer. The generally oval rim can bound a bowl, and the bowl can include a suction port providing fluidic communication between an interior of the bowl and an exterior of the bowl on the pump-housing-engaging side. The mouthpiece-receiving side of pump housing can include a suction connector structured to fluidically couple the suction port of the mouthpiece with the vacuum pump when the mouthpiece is mounted to the pump housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Brett Nelson, Gina M Fredrickson, Logan Ernster, Tim Bachman
  • Publication number: 20180185236
    Abstract: A multifunctional treatment device includes a housing, a processing unit, a power driver unit, and a motor configured to rotate a brush interface element. RF electrodes and electrical terminals are connected to the power driver unit. A plurality of treatment heads are connectable to the housing. One of the treatment heads includes a brush head with bristles and one or more non-conductive barriers. The brush head is formed with apertures and the RF electrodes pass through and protrude out of the apertures. Another of the treatment heads includes a movable brush head. Another one of the stationary treatment heads includes a treatment surface configured to contact a skin or body of a user and one or more active components for performing different kinds of treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: BenZion Levi
  • Publication number: 20180185237
    Abstract: A sexual stimulation device comprising: (a) an elongate member comprising a proximal end, and a distal end dimensioned for placement in an orifice of a user; (b) an external stimulation arm comprising a proximal end, a distal end, and an external stimulation surface; and (c) a flexible connecting portion that connects the elongate member to the external stimulation arm at their respective proximal ends; wherein the flexible connecting portion permits movement of the external stimulation arm relative to the elongate member between an open position and a compressed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: Standard Innovation Corporation
    Inventors: Florin BAETICA, Bruce Donald MURISON
  • Publication number: 20180185238
    Abstract: A gastrointestinal stimulation devices including a random stimulation delivery mechanism(s), configured to provide stimuli to a bodily tissue in a vicinity of the stimulation capsule, the provided random stimuli being characterized by a stimulation parameter, and a control circuitry in communication with said physical stimulation delivery mechanism, and configured to set and alter the stimulation parameter non-systematically, thereby altering the characterization of the stimuli provided to the bodily tissue. The algorithm may be patient tailored, and may have a learning machinery which responds to data being received from the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: Yaron ILAN
  • Publication number: 20180185239
    Abstract: Various embodiments described herein provide a mechanism for transducing transverse vibrational energy into an elastic body of a sexual stimulation device by directly driving the transverse modes of vibration of the elastic body. Additionally, by using an actuator that transduces a force that is proportional to the input current or voltage, the vibration may be driven with any arbitrary waveform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: Bryan Joseph NORTON
  • Publication number: 20180185240
    Abstract: In embodiments, a CPR chest compression system includes a retention structure that can retain the patient's body, and a compression mechanism that can perform automatically CPR compressions and releases to the patient's chest. The compression mechanism can pause the performing of the CPR compressions for a short time, so that an attendant can check the patient. The CPR system also includes a user interface that can output a human-perceptible check patient prompt, to alert an attendant to check the patient during the pause. An advantage can be when the attendant checks in situations where the condition of the patient might have changed, and an adjustment is needed. Or in situations where the patient may have improved enough to where the compressions are no longer needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Erik von Schenck, Anders Nilsson, Sara Lindroth, Robert G. Walker, Fred W. Chapman, Krystyna Szul, Gregory T. Kavounas
  • Publication number: 20180185241
    Abstract: A storage device having a cylindrical housing with a first end, a second end and cylindrical side, wherein the ends are closed and the cylindrical side has one or more apertures. There is a cylindrical cover for each of the one or more apertures that slidably fit over the cylindrical side of the cylindrical housing and able to slide about the cylindrical side exposing or covering the one or more apertures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: David Schmoyer
  • Publication number: 20180185242
    Abstract: Provided is a medicine feeding apparatus including: a medicine feeder body configured to feed medicine; and a medicine passage configured to guide the medicine fed by the medicine feeder body to a packaging material configured to package the medicine. The medicine passage includes: an inlet that is configured to allow the medicine to enter from above therethrough; an outlet that is configured to allow the medicine to exit downward therethrough; and a communication part that is configured to communicate the inlet and the outlet with each other. The inlet and the outlet are provided as separate bodies from each other. The communication part is provided as a separate body from the inlet and the outlet and is connected to the inlet and the outlet so as to be positionally adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Hideyuki Kikuchi, Teruaki Satoh, Takanori Yamabayashi
  • Publication number: 20180185243
    Abstract: An automatic apparatus for dispensing a predefined dosage form, comprising a housing and a pressable means coupled to said housing for activating said apparatus, said housing comprising: a chamber for accommodating a gel based carrier, an inlet for receiving a pharmaceutical composition, a mixing means interconnected with said chamber, motor means for operating said mixing means; and an outlet for dispensing said predefined dosage form. The pharmaceutical composition admixed with said gel based carrier by said mixing means forming and administrating a homogeneous mixture of a predefined dosage form by a single press action on said pressable means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Vadim ZELIKMAN, Zarema ZELIKMAN
  • Publication number: 20180185244
    Abstract: A production line is, suitable for the production of medicinal products that include at least one active ingredient. The production line includes an extruder for producing an extrudate from the active ingredient and at least one excipient intended to form an encapsulating matrix of the active ingredient, and a cooling member for cooling the extrudate at the outlet of the extruder. The extruder includes a barrel and at least two parallel screws housed in the barrel and interpenetrating with one another to mix the or each active ingredient with the or each excipient. The barrel is oriented vertically and the footprint occupied by the production line is less than 0.5 m2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Victoire DE MARGERIE, Donatien BRUGGEMAN, Hans MAYER
  • Publication number: 20180185245
    Abstract: In one exemplary method relating to a lockable medication container, a request from a user may be received by a medication provider for a medication. The medication may be placed in a medication container with a locking mechanism that is operable to lock and unlock the medication container. The medication container may be locked using the locking mechanism. The locked medication container with the medication within may be provided to the user. Subsequent to providing the locked medication container to the user, a request may be received from the user to access the medication in the medication container. A credential may be sent to the user that is usable, via the locking mechanism, to unlock the medication container. The user may then input the credential into the locking mechanism to unlock the medication container and access the medication therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: Satish Poddar
  • Publication number: 20180185246
    Abstract: Medicinal container bags are presented. Bags can include openers capable of sealing an opening of the bag. Disclosed bags further comprise electronic assemblies configured to detect opening or closing events as the openers move along the rims of the bag opening. The assemblies can compile usage data based on opener movement, and then provide the data to remote monitoring systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Rahul Chaturvedi, Patrick Soon-Shiong, Emerico Alberto Brewer, Jin Hyup Lee
  • Publication number: 20180185247
    Abstract: A nipple shield having an attached illuminated element containing a luminescent agent that illuminates for placement of a conventional nipple shield on a breast in darkened conditions. The nipple shield has a nipple portion and a base portion having a convex outer-facing surface and a concave breast-contacting surface, and the attachable illuminated element comprises a transparent silicone resin material, a luminescent agent interspersed within a portion of the resin material, and a binding surface comprising an adhesive material. The luminescent agent is typically a photoluminescent pigment having a mean particle size of less than 2000 ?m. The attachable illuminated element can either be releasably or permanently attached to the illuminated nipple shield. Methods for illuminating a nipple shield using attachable illuminated elements of the present invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: AMBER MICHELLE BLANK
  • Publication number: 20180185248
    Abstract: A gastric probe, which can be inserted through the nose of a patient, includes a hose for nasoenteral feeding of the patient and/or for discharging gastric juice. An extraction tube is secured to the hose and has, at a distal end, an extraction section which includes a plurality of openings. The extraction section, when inserted, is placed in the pharynx of the patient in order to extract saliva from the pharynx.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: RAINER SIRING
  • Publication number: 20180185249
    Abstract: Chitosan nanoparticles are provided for use in the in vivo treatment of connective tissues in root canal therapies. The nanoparticles are optionally linked with one or more photoactivatable compounds for providing antibactenal/antibiofilm properties, neutralizing bacterial byproducts and/or chemical/photodynamic crosslinking to achieve enhanced mechanical properties, chemical stability in connective tissues and/or to improve surface/interfacial integrity between filling material and connective tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Anil KISHEN, Annie SHRESTHA
  • Publication number: 20180185250
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition in a form of compact powder may include (percentages by weight based on total weight of the composition): (a) 30-90% of at least one powder filler; (b) 3-30% of at least one fatty phase having a melting point greater than or equal to 30° C.; (c) 1-20% of at least one water-soluble polymer; and/or (d) 3-30% of at least one surfactant that is liquid at a temperature of 25° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: Mario DE LUIGI
  • Publication number: 20180185251
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a mask-pack kit, and more particularly, to a mask-pack kit capable of uniformly distributing a separately packaged skin improving agent over the whole surface of the skin improving agent when a cosmetic sheet is impregnated in the cosmetic sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: Young Wook CHOI
  • Publication number: 20180185252
    Abstract: An emulsion composition comprising at least: (a) an oil phase; (b) a polyol; and (c) an amphoteric surfactant. Preferably, the emulsion composition is substantially free or completely free of any nonionic surfactant. The emulsion composition has excellent stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Hai Zhou ZHANG, Qing Rong SONG, Lin HE, Lynlie LIM
  • Publication number: 20180185253
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in the form of an O/W emulsion, comprising: (a) at least one UV filter; (b) at least one inulin or inulin modified with hydrophobic chains; (c) at least one sugar ether surfactant; (d) at least one hydrophilic acrylic polymer; and (e) water. The composition according to the present invention can provide a homogeneous film when being applied, and good cosmetic effects such as superior UV filtering effects, while providing a watery fresh feeling during the application and a non-sticky feeling after the application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Yao DU, Kyoko AMAZAKI, Yasuko HARADA
  • Publication number: 20180185254
    Abstract: The UV-blocking cosmetic composition according to the present invention is not sticky, when applied to the skin, by comprising spherical titanium dioxide particles having a diameter of over 70 nm, even if large quantities of same are comprised in the composition. Accordingly, the composition has a high sun protection factor, high coverage, and excellent adhesion and can provide a fresh feel. Further, when filled in a carrier including a sponge, the composition facilitates moisture absorption into the sponge and thus exhibits an excellent filling capability. Therefore, the UV-blocking cosmetic composition according to the present invention can be provided in a formulation impregnated in a sponge and thus has excellent portability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Ha Jin JUNG, Kyung Nam KIM, Kyung Ho CHOI, Yeong Jin CHOI
  • Publication number: 20180185255
    Abstract: A method of selecting a skin cleanser can include measuring the levels of particular ceramides on the skin both before and after product application and testing for a change in ceramide levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: Kari Shiging Wei
  • Publication number: 20180185256
    Abstract: Moisturizers including an acyl neutral amino acid having an acyl group with a carbon atom number of 2 to 18, and salts thereof, and cosmetics containing such a moisturizer promote the production of moisturizing-related proteins, such as filaggrin, involucrin, transglutaminase 1, keratin 10, and loricrin, and provide a moisturizing effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: AJINOMOTO CO., INC.
    Inventors: Gaku Hattori, Hiroji Ishii, Fumie Honkawa
  • Publication number: 20180185257
    Abstract: Provided is a composition for promoting hair growth, containing, as an active ingredient, a new compound represented by the following formula 1 or a salt thereof, which exhibits an excellent effect of promoting the growth of dermal papilla cells to thereby exhibit the effect of promoting hair growth: wherein R is any one selected from the group consisting of 2-methylbutyryl, 3-methylbutyryl, cinnamoyl, 4-pentenoyl, 10-undecenoyl, isobutyl formate, 2,4-dihydroxybenzoyl, geranyl, farnesyl, acryloyl, propanone, 2-pentanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethanone, 1-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethanone, pentanoic acid, 2-hydroxypropanoic acid, 2-phenylacetic acid, 2-(4-(propanoyl)phenyl)acetic acid, 4-methylbenzoic acid, 4-(4-phenyl)-4-oxobutanoic acid, 2-oxoethyl acetyl, 2-phenoxyacetyl, 2-(benzyloxy)acetyl, 4-methoxybenzoyl, 3,5-dimethylphenol, 6-methoxybenzene-1,4-diol, propenylbenzene, and 4-hydroxycoumarin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Hee Jae SHIN, Min Ah LEE, Mojid MONDOL, Hyi-Seung LEE, Jong Seok LEE, Yeon-Ju LEE
  • Publication number: 20180185258
    Abstract: This document provides methods and materials related to skin care. For example, skin care compositions containing azelaic acid, tacrolimus, tazarotene, and zinc oxide and methods for using such skin care compositions are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Brandon M. Kirsch, Jason C. Sluzevich
  • Publication number: 20180185259
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods of treating one or more symptom(s) related to a hyperpigmentation disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Barbara Gilchrest, Mark de Souza
  • Publication number: 20180185260
    Abstract: The invention provides a hair shaping composition suitable for topical application to hair, the composition having a pH of 4 or less and comprising, in an aqueous continuous phase: (i) at least 0.5% (by weight based on the total weight of the composition) of one or more polyhydroxy acid lactones; (ii) at least 0.5% (by weight based on the total weight of the composition) of one or more aliphatic di- or tricarboxylic acids, and (iii) at least 0.1% (by weight based on the total weight of the composition) of glyoxylic acid or a salt or hydrate thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Andrew Malcolm MURRAY, Prem PAUL
  • Publication number: 20180185261
    Abstract: This invention relates to an odour-absorbing composition comprising a mixture of ?-, ?-, and ?-cyclodextrins, wherein the amount of one of said ?-, ?-, and ?-cyclodextrins is equal to or higher than the total amount of the other two cyclodextrins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: AZIENDE CHIMICHE RIUNITE ANGELINI FRANCESCO A.C.R.A.F. S.p.A.
    Inventors: Serena TONGIANI, Lorella RAGNI, Daniela DONELLI
  • Publication number: 20180185262
    Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising at least two latex acrylate polymers, wherein at least one latex acrylate polymer is a film-forming polymer. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Siliu TAN, Nghi Van NGUYEN, Jim SINGER, Jean-Thierry SIMONNET
  • Publication number: 20180185263
    Abstract: Compositions of the present invention include an anionic surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, a superhydrophilic amphiphilic copolymer, an organic acid; and a polymer selected from the group consisting of a non-hydrophobically modified alkali-swellable emulsion polymer and a non-crosslinked hydrophobically modified acid-swellable emulsion polymer, wherein, when the composition contains the non-hydrophobically modified alkali-swellable emulsion polymer, the non-hydrophobically modified alkali-swellable emulsion polymer is present in an amount of about 0.1% to 5% by weight, and when the composition contains the non-crosslinked hydrophobically modified acid-swellable emulsion polymer, the non-hydrophobically modified acid-swellable emulsion polymer is present in an amount of about 0.1% to 5% by weight, and wherein the composition has an NTU value of 95 or less, a yield value of about 0.1 Pascal or more and pH of from about 3 to about 6.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Michael J. Fevola, Tobias J. Fuetterer, Jeffrey D. Martin, Snehal M. Shah, Aliaksandr Zhuk
  • Publication number: 20180185264
    Abstract: The present application discloses hair conditioning compositions which provide effective hair conditioning, particularly to wavy or curly hair, the conditioning benefit lasting in the hair over several (up to 10) subsequent shampooings. The compositions comprise a film-forming polyester that is the reaction product of at least one diol, at least one polyol, and at least one dicarboxylic acid; polyquaternium-52 and/or polyquaternium-37; and at least one amino or aminopropyl-functional silicone, in an aqueous vehicle. The composition may additionally include dimethicone and/or a branched-chain ester. The method of conditioning hair using the defined compositions is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Chris Holmes, Adam Schrott
  • Publication number: 20180185265
    Abstract: A pearling agent including a combination of low HLB surfactants and high HLB surfactants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Mavis DENNIS, Cheryl KOZUBAL, Sharon KENNEDY
  • Publication number: 20180185266
    Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising at least two latex polymers, wherein at least one latex polymer is a film-forming polymer. The composition is capable of forming a film having certain properties on a substrate. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Siliu TAN, Nghi Van NGUYEN, Jim SINGER, Jean-Thierry SIMONNET
  • Publication number: 20180185267
    Abstract: A liquid oil dispersion cosmetic composition of the present invention is capable of implementing a refreshing and light feeling and has excellent dispersibility by containing surfactants, powders, and volatile substances having fast volatility, low viscosity and low density. In addition, the liquid oil dispersion cosmetic composition, according to the present invention, can prevent precipitation of the powders by being uniformly impregnated in between the pores of foam carriers, and thus, can maintain high formulation stability even during long-term storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Se Rim Yoon, Kyung Nam KIM, Kyung Ho CHOI, Yeong Jin CHOI