Abstract: A guide device providing a dimensional and ornamental guide that, engaging a leg of an ambulatory assist device used by a person, provides walking assistance, comprising a boot leg or sleeve for joining about a portion of the leg of the ambulatory assist device and receiving a resilient body axially for dimensional extents and receiving a guide member having a bottom glide surface for contact with a floor surface. A method of facilitating guidance of an ambulatory assist device is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a deep vein thrombosis (“DVT”) device that is portable, tubeless, and battery-operated, which ensures that the patient will have maximum mobility during recovery. The DVT device provides a pneumatically controlled bladder portion, which is actuated by an electronically controlled air pump, where the pump/bladder combination is enclosed in a “pocket” of a wrap or cuff during use. All pump, battery, and control components are protectively housed in a plastic case that is permanently attached to the bladder portion. Once the pump/bladder combination is placed in the “pocket” the wrap or cuff will be sealed. The wraps or cuffs are single use, disposable garments designed to provide an absorbent barrier during use, where the bladder portion and air pump remain clean during use and can be reused by the patient or hospital staff. Tabs or extensions may be used to secure the pump/bladder combination after insertion into the “pocket” of the wrap or cuff.

Abstract: A therapy system includes an elastic cord extending from a first end to a second end; a first fastener secured to the first end; a second fastener secured to the second end, the second fastener is configured to secure to the first fastener; a first elastic ball having a first channel extending through a first thickness of the first elastic ball; and a second elastic ball having a second channel extending through a second thickness of the second elastic ball.

Abstract: An improved roller device includes a plurality of segments, wherein the plurality of segments is configured to form a tubular shape. In addition each of the plurality of segments are coupled to neighboring segments of the plurality of segments and each of the plurality of segments include a first edge and a second edge, wherein the first edge is opposite the second edge. Each segment includes a plurality of protrusions on each respective edge for interfacing with a respective complementary edge with complementary protrusions of a neighboring segment. The roller device also includes a coupling mechanism for coupling the first edge of a segment to a second edge of a first neighboring segment and coupling the second edge of the segment to a first edge of a second neighboring segment, wherein the coupling mechanism allows the plurality of segments to convert from a first position to a second position.

Abstract: A massage unit includes a base member, a treatment element driven unit, and a slide mechanism. A lower portion of the treatment element drive unit is fitted to the base member to be rotatable about a first rotation axis. One end of the slide mechanism is fitted to a lower portion of the base member. The other end of the slide mechanism is fitted to the treatment element drive unit. At least one of the following structures is adopted: a structure where the one end of the slide mechanism is fitted to a lower portion of the base member to be rotatable about a second rotation axis; and a structure where the other end of the slide mechanism is fitted to the treatment element drive unit to be rotatable about a third rotation axis.

Abstract: A combination multi-tool massage device in which one or more individual massage tools are assembled into a main spherical body, wherein the spherical body is itself a separate massage tool, is disclosed. A method of using one or more tools of the multi-tool massage device for massage treatment.is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide a traction apparatus for promoting growth of a human penis. A light source is integrated with the traction apparatus for providing near infrared light to the penis and simultaneously apply a traction force. Embodiments include a base section, arm section, and head section. Magnetic mounts including electrical conductors supply electricity to the arm section and head section, providing power for a light source. The light source is configured to output light in near infrared wavelengths. The light can provide therapeutic effects that can enhance penis growth beyond that of a conventional traction device.

Abstract: A cover structure of a washer pump has a base and a cover. The base and the cover are removably assembled together, which improves effect of the spa machine.

Abstract: A medicine container closure device for recording and broadcasting information about the contents of a container includes a housing that defines an interior space. The housing is configured to couple to a bottle to selectively close the bottle. A power module and a recording-playback assembly are coupled to the housing and are positioned in the interior space. The recording-playback assembly is operationally coupled to the power module. The recording-playback assembly is configured to record and broadcast information regarding the contents of the bottle, such as a name, a usage, a purpose, and a date to refill the contents.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for maintaining association of label information to an original medication container are disclosed herein. As such, transferring medication into a sterile field is facilitated with pre-printed and sterile labels for use once the medication has been dispensed into a sterile container within a sterile field. In one embodiment, a sterile label container includes at least one extension portion which is affixable to the exterior of a medication container. In another embodiment, RFID devices are employed and may be programmed with information relative to the medication.

Abstract: A protecting system for containing a biopharmaceutical fluid includes: a flexible pouch designed to contain a biopharmaceutical fluid; a protecting package including: two frames which respectively form a lower frame and an upper frame and which have a peripheral area; a fastening system able to clamp the two frames of the protecting package to each other, the frames sandwiching the flexible pouch. The fastening system includes at least an assembly only including: a snap including a backing part; and a cap including a washer. The lower and the upper frames of the protecting package are directly clamped between the washer of the cap and the backing part of the snap in a clamping position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for packaging at least one unit dose of medicaments in a divided solid pharmaceutical dosage form forming at least one cell for storing and dispensing such a unit dose, each cell comprising: a dish (11) delimiting a volume (15) for storing such a unit dose; a cover (12) adapted to close the storage volume; a partition (13) adapted to be able to extend into the storage volume of the dish and to delimit a plurality of compartments (20) therein for keeping the medicaments of the unit dose separate from one another, characterised in that the partition (13) extending into the dish (11) is able to be removed from the dish (11). The invention also relates to a packaging method, to a device for storing and dispensing such medicaments and to a method for dispensing such medicaments to a patient.

Abstract: The invention provides for an infant feeding system (100) for orally feeding a liquid to an infant. The infant feeding system comprises a user interface (202). The infant feeding system further comprises at least one sensor (212, 212?, 212?, 212??) for measuring at least one physical property. The infant feeding system further comprises a memory (216, 216?, 216?) for storing machine executable instructions (230). The infant feeding system further comprises a processor (208, 208?, 208?).

Abstract: A catheter with an imaging assembly is used with a console for viewing and/or storing images obtained from the catheter. The catheter may be a feeding tube assembly. The imaging assembly on the feeding tube assembly allows a user to confirm placement of the feeding tube assembly in the patient's alimentary canal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dental material containing nanofibers and a biocompatible resin. In one embodiment, this dental material is an implant material, prosthetic material, or denture material and has mechanical strength suited to the site of use in the body as well as exceptional dimensional stability and exceptional wear resistance. Because the compressive strength can be controlled, excessive burden on the teeth when occlusal force is applied is suppressed when the dental material is used in the oral cavity. In addition, secondary caries can be suppressed because the antimicrobial properties make plaque less likely to adhere to the teeth and make the teeth less likely to be affected by bacteria. This dental material can be used without modification as a desired dental material, and can also be made into a desired dental material by molding as needed. In addition, materials produced from these nanofibers and this resin can also be used in applications other than dental materials.

Abstract: A cosmetic product includes a container main body that has an opening at one end thereof and contains a cosmetic therein, and a lid that has an application tool provided with an application element at a tip portion thereof and inserted into the opening part. When the lid is attached to the container main body, the application element and the cosmetic are brought into contact with each other and the cosmetic is hermetically sealed. The cosmetic contains (A) wax which is solid at 25° C., (B) powder, (C) film-forming agent, and (D) volatile oil agent, and a content of the (C) film-forming agent is 10% to 40% by mass based on a total amount of the cosmetic.

Abstract: A foaming antimicrobial composition, which includes a cationic antimicrobial, a combination of surfactants, skin conditioning agent(s), humectant(s), and water, is provided. The composition has excellent antimicrobial properties, while still maintaining skin hydration and mildness. Commonly, the foaming antimicrobial composition is triclosan-free.

Abstract: A cosmetic product for hair dyeing or hair bleaching comprising a first agent containing an alkali agent and a second agent containing hydrogen peroxide, wherein viscosity of any one of the first agent and the second agent is 100 mPa·s or less, and viscosity of the other agent is 1000 mPa·s or more, the cosmetic product comprising components (A) to (D) in a mixture of the first agent and the second agent, wherein the mass ratio of [(B)+(C)]/(A) in the mixture is 2 or more and 11 or less: (A) a polymer containing a diallyl quaternary ammonium salt as a constitutional unit and having a charge density of 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oral care composition with a high water content which has improved robustness towards microbial challenge. The oral care composition includes compositions comprising from 0.125 wt % to 0.75 wt % of a water soluble source of stannous ions, wherein the composition comprises at least 50 wt % water and wherein the source of stannous ions is selected from the group consisting of stannous chloride, stannous pyrophosphate, stannous formate, stannous acetate, stannous gluconate, stannous lactate, stannous tartrate, stannous oxalate, stannous malonate, stannous citrate, stannous ethylene glyoxide, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A hair coloring mixture including a carrier liquid with alumino-silicate micro-tubes having a hair dye agent loaded into the lumen of the micro-tubes. The micro-tubes may be present in the carrier liquid in a concentration of between about 5 mg/ml and about 50 mg/ml, while the mixture will have a pH of between about 4 and about 7.

Abstract: Disclosed are UV protective compositions comprising BLT crystals having the formula Bi(4-x)La(x)Ti(3-y)Fe(y)O12, wherein x is between 0.1 and 1.5; and wherein y is between 0 and 2. There are also disclosed compositions comprising nanoparticles of such BLT crystals, the nanoparticles being optionally dispersed in a polymer matrix. Methods of preparation and uses of such compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sunscreen composition comprising cerium oxide (CeO2) particles surface-modified with a saturated fatty acid having 10 to 30 carbon atoms or an unsaturated fatty acid having 10 to 30 carbon atoms. Since the sunscreen composition according to an embodiment of the present invention exhibits a high kinematic viscosity in the low-frequency region and high-frequency region, the formulation has excellent emulsification/dispersion phase stability and excellent spreadability, and thus the sunscreen composition can be effectively used as a cosmetic composition for blocking ultraviolet rays.

Abstract: A deodorant composition comprising ethylhexylglycerol, triethyl citrate and BHT, wherein the ratio of ethylhexylglycerol to triethyl citrate is from 1:6 to 1:1 by weight and wherein the ratio of BHT to the sum of ethylhexylglycerol and triethyl citrate is from 1:40 to 1:5 by weight.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hair straightening composition with improved ease of use and reduced smoke development during the application of a straightening iron. The composition comprises at least one carboxylic acid of the formula (I) in combination with at least one polymeric thickening agent selected from non-ionic, anionic, cationic and amphoteric polymers having a viscosity of at least 500 mPa-s measured at a polymer concentration of 1% by weight, in water and at 20° C. with a Brookfield viscometer: R—CO—COOH ??Formula (I) In further aspects, the present invention concerns a process for semi-permanent straightening of the hair, utilizing said composition, the use of the composition for straightening hair, and a kit comprising the composition and a straightening iron.

Abstract: The invention relates to nail compositions including diisononyl 1,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylate, as well as to methods, kits and nail composition sets related to such compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-aging composition. More specifically, the anti-aging composition according to the present invention is highly stable, harmless to the body, and effective in reducing wrinkles and improving elasticity of the skin due to the superb capability for stimulating collagen biosynthesis.

Abstract: [Problem] An object of the invention is to provide a novel complex that can be used as an emulsifier. [Solving means] A complex in which an amide alcohol and a carboxyl group-containing polymer exerts an excellent emulsifying power for oil having a wide range of required HLB.

Abstract: [Problem] An object of the invention is to provide a conditioning agent and a conditioning composition which are excellent in adsorptivity to fibers, hair, skin, etc. and impart smoothness thereto. [Solving means] A conditioning agent comprising an amide alcohol represented by formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition that acts prior to the action of a tooth whitening composition or tooth whitening patch, the composition containing an oral cavity stimulation alleviating component able to reduce stimulation by the tooth whitening composition or patch. The present invention also relates to a tooth whitening kit whereby oral cavity stimulation is alleviated. The composition that acts prior to the action of a tooth whitening composition or patch of the present invention provides an outstanding tooth whitening effect while alleviating pain by mitigating intra-oral stimulation brought about by the rapid action of a tooth whitening component due to a tooth whitening component active agent. The present invention also provides a tooth whitening kit comprising such a composition. The present invention provide an outstanding tooth whitening effect.

Abstract: Aqueous surfactant compositions containing one or more alpha-sulfo fatty acid disalt (A) of general formula (I), R1CH(SO3M1)COOM2 ??(I), in which the radical R1 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl radical having 6 to 18 carbon atoms and the radicals M1 and M2, independently of one another, are selected from H, Li, Na, K, Ca/2, Mg/2, ammonium, and alkanolamine, one or more N-acyl amino acid compound (B) selected from glycinates of general formula (IIa), sarcosinates of general formula (IIb), ?-alaninates of general formula (IIc), and ?-alaninates of general formula (IId) R23—CO—NH—CH2—COOM13 ??(IIa) R23—CO—N(CH3)—CH2—COOM13 ??(IIb) R23—CO—NH—CH(CH3)—COOM13 ??(IIc) R23—CO—NH—CH2—CH2—COOM13 ??(IId), wherein the radical R23 in the compounds (IIa), (IIb), (IIc) and (IId) is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl radical having 7 to 19 carbon atoms and the radical M13 is selected from H, Li, Na, K, Ca/2, Mg/2, ammonium, and alkanolamine, and water.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising deoxycholic acid as an effective ingredient for preventing, alleviating, or treating hair loss. Based on deoxycholic acid that promotes proliferation and growth of follicular cells to ultimately exert a hair regrowth effect, the composition of the present invention can be applied as a hair loss preventing agent, a hair growth agent or a hair restorer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a personal care composition comprising retinoid, porous silica, silicone elastomer, and a cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to composition and method for treating hair. A hair care composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable solvent: (a) one or more carboxylate anionic surfactants; (b) one or more cationic guar compounds; (c) one or more polysaccharide gums; and (d) one or more glyceryl esters, present in a total amount of at least 2 wt. % based on the total weight of the hair are composition. The composition of the present invention may optionally comprise one or more secondary surfactants.

Abstract: The invention provides a personal cleansing composition comprising, in an aqueous continuous phase: (i) from 5 to 30% by weight of one or more anionic cleansing surfactants; (ii) microcapsules in which a core comprising benefit agent is encapsulated in a polymeric shell, and (iii) a combination of cationic polymers comprising: (a) at least one cationic polygalactomannan having a mean charge density at pH7 of less than 1.2 meq per gram, preferably from 0.5 to 1.1; and (b) at least one cationic polygalactomannan having a mean charge density at pH7 at least 1.2 meq per gram, preferably from 1.2 to 3, more preferably from 1.2 to 2.

Abstract: A pot-stable photopolymerizable composition for forming a cosmetic coating for nails comprises a mixture of a poly(alkyl(meth)acrylate powder, (meth)acrylate oligomer, (meth)acrylate monomer, a crosslinker, and a photoinitiator. This composition exhibits high viscosity that resembles the viscosity of a workable two part system after the monomer liquid and the polymer have been mixed. This composition can be shaped to form nail coatings without any additional use of monomers liquid, followed by an exposure to UV light to photopolymerize the composition to create a hard, durable nail coating. Additional ingredients such as colorants and antioxidants may be included in the composition of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to matte nail compositions including polylactic acid microparticles, as well as to methods, kits and nail composition sets related to such compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition that begins as a multi-phase structure including a plurality of immiscible liquids that, upon agitation, encapsulates and suspends one of the plurality of liquids (e.g., in spheres). In some embodiments, the composition includes a water phase and an anhydrous phase. The composition can include a thickener added to the water phase to allow the water molecules to encapsulate the anhydrous phase into spheres. The formed spheres are stable and can be configured to last for specific durations depending on modifications to the formula. In some embodiments, the spheres can release back into the multi-phase structure after a specific period of time. The formulations disclosed herein can act as a vehicle or a base formulation to which additional ingredients can be added. The disclosed formulation, in addition to enabling the intermixing of two immiscible liquids, can provide a number of additional benefits.

Abstract: A subject matter of the invention is a molecularly imprinted polymer obtained by polymerization of a mixture comprising a silane, a tetra(C1-C4)alkyl orthosilicate, a porogenic solvent and a C14-C20 fatty acid. Cosmetic composition comprising such a polymer. Cosmetic method for preventing and/or treating dandruff of the scalp using such a polymer.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition and a method for preparing the cosmetic composition are provided. The cosmetic composition includes an aqueous phase and oil phase. The aqueous phase comprises at least one water soluble ingredient including at least one non-ionic surfactant. The oil phase comprises a transformative agent, at least one thickener and at least one solvent. The transformative agent comprising at least 1% of at least one butter and at least 1% of at least one oil, the transformative agent having a butter to oil ratio of from about 2:5 to about 9:10. The cosmetic composition has a transformative texture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the cosmetic use of a Khaya senegalensis extract, obtained by aqueous extraction, for maintaining and/or increasing the expression of collagen XVIII in the skin and/or the mucosae and/or the scalp and/or the skin appendages, for maintaining and/or increasing the firmness and/or the elasticity of the skin and/or the mucosae and/or the scalp and/or for reducing the visibility of the skin's pores and/or making the skin smoother and/or for limiting and/or reducing perspiration and/or limiting and/or reducing loss of head hair and/or body hair and/or increasing the growth of head hair and/or body hair and/or reducing or limiting sebum production.

Abstract: Described herein is a natural, mineral sunscreen that combines natural oxides with high linoleic acid natural oils. The result is a safe, natural formula for the whole family which is naturally tinted and made from natural ingredients. The composition has an SPF rating of 50+ and provides broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection. The composition contains powerful anti-oxidants, no artificial fragrance(s), is hypoallergenic and is safe for sensitive skin.

Abstract: Compositions, systems and methods for administration of small volume sufentanil drug dosage forms to the sublingual mucosa of a subject for treatment of pain using a device are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for providing an orally dissolvable composition of menthol, 1-arginine and one or more cannabinoids for quickly and reliably providing enhanced pharmacokinetic bioavailability of the cannabinoids to a mammalian subject. The orally dissolvable composition is preferably in the form of a thin orally dissolving mucoadhesive strip or film that is placed in the buccal cavity or under the tongue of a user. The menthol and 1-arginine function as permeation enhancers and local vasodilators, providing improved oral transmucosal absorption of the cannabinoids.

Abstract: The invention relates to an injectable composition for rapid and sustained delivery of a biologically active agent and to uses of the injectable composition in the treatment or prevention of a condition in a subject. The injectable composition comprises a water-in-oil emulsion having an aqueous phase dispersed in an oil phase. The aqueous phase comprises a plurality of hydrogel particles and an aqueous liquid and a biologically active agent is contained in the hydrogel particles and in the aqueous liquid.

Abstract: The present invention recognizes that medical devices, such as but not limited to contact lenses, can be made having a coating made at least in part using printing technologies to provide drug storage and drug release structures. The coating preferably includes at least one drug reservoir layer and a least one barrier layer, and can include structures, such as but not limited to capillary structures that alone or in combination modulate the release of the drug from the coating. One aspect of the present invention is a medical device that incorporates a drug in at least one coating. A second aspect of the present invention is a method of making a medical device that incorporates a drug in at least one coating. A third aspect of the present invention is a method of using a medical device of the present invention to treat, prevent from having, prevent from developing, control, reduce the severity, or reduce the progression of a disease, disorder or condition of a subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to granules of active ingredient with double taste masking, wherein the double taste masking is achieved by a hot-melt compound selected from waxes, hydrogenated vegetable oils, fatty acids, mono-, di- and triesters of fatty acids and of glycerol, triglycerides, glycerides, polyoxylglycerides, fatty alcohols, and mixtures thereof, and a thermoplastic polymer that is soluble at a pH less than or equal to 5. The invention also relates to the method for producing these granules and to orodispersible tablets containing these coated granules.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chewable and/or suckable and/or melt-in-mouth tablet based on hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulphate and/or salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chewable and/or suckable and/or melt-in-mouth tablet based on hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulphate and/or salts thereof.

Abstract: An orally disintegrating tablet is disclosed possessing both advantageous hardness and disintegrability. The orally disintegrating tablet is (a) a compression molding product of a mixture comprising: a pharmaceutically active ingredient-containing composition selected from a group consisting of a pharmaceutically active ingredient-containing powder and pharmaceutically active ingredient-containing granules; rapidly disintegrating granules; and a lubricant, (b) wherein the rapidly disintegrating granules comprise a sugar and/or a sugar alcohol, and one or more organic and/or inorganic, hydrophilic and water-insoluble additives.

Abstract: Residence structures, systems, and related methods are generally provided. Certain embodiments comprise administering (e.g., orally) a residence structure to a subject (e.g., a patient) such that the residence structure is retained at a location internal to the subject for a particular amount of time (e.g., at least about 24 hours) before being released. The residence structure may be, in some cases, a gastric residence structure. In some embodiments, the structures and systems described herein comprise one or more materials configured for high levels of active substances (e.g., a therapeutic agent) loading, high active substance and/or structure stability in acidic environments, mechanical flexibility and strength in an internal orifice (e.g., gastric cavity), easy passage through the GI tract until delivery to at a desired internal orifice (e.g., gastric cavity), and/or rapid dissolution/degradation in a physiological environment (e.g., intestinal environment) and/or in response to a chemical stimulant (e.