Patents Issued in April 18, 2024
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Publication number: 20240122785Abstract: A treatment device for removing heat from subcutaneous lipid-rich cells of a subject having an actuator that provides mechanical energy to the tissue. The mechanical energy provided may include a vibratory component that can range between low and ultra-high frequencies, and such energy may include various combinations of two or more frequencies tailored to produce the desired effect on the subcutaneous tissue. Disruption of adipose tissue cooled by an external treatment device may be enhanced by applying mechanical energy to cooled tissue. Furthermore, such mechanical energy may impart a vibratory effect, a massage effect, a pulsatile effect, or combinations thereof on the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Jesse Nicasio Rosen, Mitchell E. Levinson
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Publication number: 20240122786Abstract: Provided is a massage device which includes: at least one first housing, having a first sucking port and a receiving space communicated with the at least one first sucking port; at least one movable assembly, movably inserted into the receiving space; and at least one driving assembly, connected with the movable assembly and configured to drive the movable assembly to reciprocate in the receiving space to periodically generate a negative pressure and a positive pressure at the first sucking port. The massage device further includes a massage assembly and a second housing received in the at least one first housing. The at least one movable assembly is received in a first end of the second housing, and the massage assembly is received in an opposite second end of the second housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 25, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: YONG YU, MINCHAO HE, YONGQING WANG, GUOHUI ZHANG
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Publication number: 20240122787Abstract: A multi-functional massager, including a foot massage mechanism and a leg massage mechanism; the foot massage mechanism has a foot massage assembly provided within a first housing to provide foot massage, and the leg massage mechanism has two adjacent slots formed within a second housing; massage airbags are provided in the slots; two sides of the second housing is rotatably connected to two side surfaces of the first housing. Accordingly, simultaneous foot and leg massage can be achieved, and the massager can be folded in a storage position to form a footstool.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Jianqing LI, Song YANG, Zhicheng ZHANG
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Publication number: 20240122788Abstract: Disclosed is a breast massage device, including: a housing, an outer rubber sleeve, a massage assembly including a massage head, and a control module. The outer rubber sleeve is sleeved on the housing, the massage assembly is mounted on the housing, the massage head is abutted against the outer rubber sleeve, the control module is electrically connected to the massage assembly, and the control module is mounted in the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: Shenzhen Lute Jiacheng Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chusheng LIN, Rongjun LI
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Publication number: 20240122789Abstract: A massager capable of swelling through vibration, including an integrated silica gel jacket, wherein an inner shell is arranged at a bottom of the silica gel jacket, a silica gel inner sleeve is arranged at a top of the inner shell, a vibrating body is arranged in the silica gel inner sleeve, a top of the vibrating body is fixed at a top of the silica gel inner sleeve, a vibrating silica gel sleeve is covered outside the vibrating body, vibrating silica gel sleevehole is connected to an air pump; when gas does not enter into the air pump, the vibrating silica gel sleeve is adhered to an inner wall of the silica gel inner sleeve; when gas enters into the air pump, the silica gel inner sleeve is opened by the gas, an air chamber is formed between the silica gel inner sleeve and the vibrating silica gel sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventor: Liqing Niu
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Publication number: 20240122790Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a sexual stimulation massage apparatus. The massage apparatus includes a body, and a reciprocating motion structure is disposed within the body. The reciprocating motion structure includes a rotational structure and a linear motion structure that are mechanically coupled with each other. A motor includes a rotating shaft which is mechanically coupled with the rotational structure to rotate the rotational structure. The reciprocating motion structure imparts a reciprocating motion to the linear motion structure. A stimulating structure is operatively coupled with the linear motion structure. The stimulating structure is configured to contact with a human body and provide sexual stimulation to the human body based on the reciprocating motion of the linear motion structure. A power source is configured to provide electric power to the motor for rotating the rotating shaft. A controller is configured at least to control the operation of the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: HYTTO PTE. LTDInventors: Dan LIU, Jilin QIU
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Publication number: 20240122791Abstract: An adult toy is configured to communicate with a user device of a human user. Receipt of a plurality of input parameters is accumulated via the user device. In response to the accumulation satisfying a preset condition, the accumulation is stopped and a control signal is sent to actuate the adult toy to perform a series of predefined acts. The series of predefined acts are used to sexually stimulate the human user. The control signal includes one or more control sub-patterns, each of the one or more control sub-patterns being configured by each of the plurality of input parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: HYTTO PTE. LTDInventors: Dan LIU, Jilin QIU
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Publication number: 20240122792Abstract: A massager includes a shell component provided with a contact side plate; a semiconductor refrigeration sheet, wherein the semiconductor refrigeration sheet is provided in the shell component, and the first working surface of the semiconductor refrigeration sheet is attached to the contact side plate; at least two electrode plates, wherein all of the electrode plates are provided on the contact side plate, and the polarities of the at least two electrode plates are opposite. The massager and the control method thereof according to the present disclosure use the semiconductor refrigeration sheet to cool or heat, so that the massager can realize various massage functions of cold compress, hot compress and alternating cold and hot massage, and achieve the effect of dissolving fat particles and discharging the fat particles out of the body. Moreover, an electrode plate is provided to release pulses, so that muscles can exercise passively.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Shousheng Tang, Daojin Tang, Jianshou Chen
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Publication number: 20240122793Abstract: In certain example embodiments, provided is a compact massager, comprising: (1) one or more massage head attachment portions; and (2) a massager body, wherein the massager body is configured to connect with the one or more massage head attachment portions at the front body side, the massager body further comprises: (i) a motor; (ii) a PCBA; (iii) a display; (iv) a power source; wherein the power source is configured to electrically connect with the motor, the PCBA and the display; (v) a Z-shaped, transmission crank, configured to translate rotary motion from the motor to reciprocating motion of the one or more massage head attachment portions; and (vi) a counterweight, having an eccentric cam, an input shaft and an output shaft, wherein the input shaft is disposed at one side of the cam and is operatively connected to the motor, and an output shaft is disposed at an opposing side of the cam and is operatively connected to the transmission crank.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Victor YANG, Leo Boris MARZOLF, David Jason WILKINS, Robyn ALLEY, Nikolay Sergeyevich VLADIMIROV, Marcelle Nadine Yvette VAN BEUSEKOM, Juho Tapio PARVIAINEN, Nikolaj Dam ROADLEY-BATTIN
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Publication number: 20240122794Abstract: A method of treating a reflexology zone to reduce aging using pressure pulses or shock waves has the steps of: placing an applicator head of an acoustic shock wave or pressure pulse generator or source at a reflexology zone; coupling the applicator head directly or indirectly to an exposed surface of the skin near the reflexology zone; and activating the generator or source to emit pressure pulses or acoustic shock waves through the skin to the reflexology zone to reduce, reverse or stop cell senescence or aging and apoptosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventor: John F. Warlick
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Publication number: 20240122795Abstract: Proposed are methods and systems for thermally and/or vibrationally stimulating at least one of a laryngeal nerve or a thyroid using a neckband stimulator to treat at least one of a swallow disorder, a voice disorder, chronic cough, or thyroid related diseases. The neckband stimulator may include first and second thermal energy providers each providing a thermal energy on a surface thereof. The neckband stimulator may include first and second conductive pads configured to receive the thermal energy. The method may include placing the neckband at least partially around a neck of a patient, and moving the neckband such that the conductive pads contact different portions of the neck. The method may also include controlling the thermal energy providers to thermally conduct heat away from or to at least one of the laryngeal nerve or thyroid through the conductive pads.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Alex Jolly, Cameron Jolly, Jose Comino
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Publication number: 20240122796Abstract: Proposed are methods and systems for thermally and/or vibrationally stimulating at least one of a laryngeal nerve or a thyroid using a neckband stimulator to treat at least one of a swallow disorder, a voice disorder, chronic cough, or thyroid related diseases. The neckband stimulator may include first and second thermal energy providers each providing a thermal energy on a surface thereof. The neckband stimulator may include first and second conductive pads configured to receive the thermal energy. The method may include placing the neckband at least partially around a neck of a patient, and moving the neckband such that the conductive pads contact different portions of the neck. The method may also include controlling the thermal energy providers to thermally conduct heat away from or to at least one of the laryngeal nerve or thyroid through the conductive pads.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Alex Jolly, Cameron Jolly, Kristin King, Jose Comino
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Publication number: 20240122797Abstract: A system for treatment of involuntary muscle contraction includes a wearable interface having an internal contact surface, the wearable interface configured to at least partially encircle a first portion of a limb of a subject, and an energy applicator carried by the wearable interface and configured to apply energy of two or more types to the limb of the subject. The system may further comprise a control unit configured to control the operation of the energy applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: SHAHRAM MOADDEB, CARLA MANN WOODS, RINDA SAMA, FAIZAL ABDEEN
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Publication number: 20240122798Abstract: Described herein is an improved spa system including an operating mode that results in efficient and/or reduced electrical energy consumption while ensuring the use temperature is achieved no matter the time and/or date at which the user desires to enjoy the spa. The operating mode described herein may obtain information indicating a time at which a user may like to enjoy the spa, precisely determine a time it may take to heat water in the spa from an ambient temperature to the use temperature, and cause the spa pump and/or heater to begin the process of heating the water to the use temperature at least the determined time prior to the time at which the user may begin enjoying the spa. A spa may not achieve peak efficiency without a spa operating mode that calculates the estimated time to heat a spa from an ambient temperature to the use temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Larry R. Ovalle, Erica A. Langpeter Moir, Brian Pierson
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Publication number: 20240122799Abstract: A steam outlet system may include, but is not limited to, a steam bar with at least one aperture for passing steam from a rear side to a front side of the steam bar. A front plate may be mounted to, and at a distance from, the front side of the steam bar. A steam diverting portion may extend the distance between the front side of the steam bar and the front plate over top edges of the at least one aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, Gunter Felix
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Publication number: 20240122800Abstract: A pull type rotary massage nozzle sequentially includes a nozzle holder, a nozzle core seat, a nozzle surface cover, and a nozzle core assembly. The nozzle core seat is detachably mounted on the nozzle holder. The nozzle surface cover is fixedly mounted on the nozzle core seat. The nozzle core assembly is mounted in the nozzle core seat and may circumferentially rotate about a mounting axle relative to the nozzle core seat and the nozzle surface cover, and may also axially float or sink along the mounting axle relative to the nozzle core seat and nozzle surface cover. The nozzle surface cover is provided with a static torsion rib. The nozzle core assembly is provided with a dynamic torsion rib. The dynamic torsion rib is selectively engaged with or separated from the static torsion rib along with floating or sinking of the nozzle core assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: Guangzhou Rising Dragon Recreation Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Huaibin ZHAO, Shiyang FAN
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Publication number: 20240122801Abstract: The present invention discloses a positive-pressure double-nozzle nasal cavity cleaner featuring double pressure protection, and relates to the technical field of health care. The nasal cavity cleaner consists of a nose washing end, an upper shell, a core module, a control module, a lower shell, a liquid reservoir and a waste reservoir, wherein the nose washing end is rotatably connected to a top portion of the upper shell, and the nose washing end consists of a silicone washing nozzle, a silicone backflow nozzle and a rotary connecting base. The nasal cavity cleaner uses positive pressure and automatic pressure relief structures to obtain safe and constant air pressure, and then presses normal saline into the nasal cavity to clean the nasal cavity, so that pressure in the nasal cavity is small and stable during cleaning, which prevents damage to the nasal cavity and ear canal, thus being safer to use.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: YongXu Li, Liang Lv, JiGuang Zhang
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Publication number: 20240122802Abstract: Device and method for relieving muscle tension. The device includes three pairs of tips. Each pair is located, relative to the other two pairs of tips, at a vertex in a triangular orientation. Each pair of tips includes a unique horizontal distance in between the tips. Each tip is equidistant in height relative to its respective counterpart tip. The device also includes a connector configured to connect each tip to its counterpart tip. The connector is situated such that there is a pre-determined height differential between the apex of each pair of tips and the top of the connector. The apex of each pair of tips is vertically longer than the height of the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: Aletha Inc.Inventor: Christine Annette Koth
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Publication number: 20240122803Abstract: Device, system, and method for dry needling comprising a device having a surface area configured to surround a location on a user, one or more openings in the surface area, each opening supporting a directional needle guide configured to allow a needle to pass therethrough to the location on the user; and one or more needles configured to fit within each directional needle guideType: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventor: Dana Halderson
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Publication number: 20240122804Abstract: A massager cover for covering a massager housing with massage openings on at least one side of the massager housing. The massager cover includes a first panel section positioned to cover the side of the massager housing having massage openings when the first panel section is in a first position. A second panel section is joined with the first panel section and affixed to a side of the massager housing adjacent to the side having massage openings. The first and second panel sections are articulated and moveable between and first and second position, where the first panel section is positioned on top of the second panel section when in the second position. A fastener is further included for removably securing the first panel section on top of the second panel section when the first panel section is moved from the first position to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventor: Denny SzuPao Liao
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Publication number: 20240122805Abstract: A medicament dispensing kit comprising a booklet comprising a front page and a back page, the front page having an array of apertures including at least two rows of seven apertures, in which the back page comprises a corresponding array of apertures configured to register with the apertures of the front page when the booklet is closed, and a plurality of blister strips including a first blister strip containing a first drug and a second blister strip containing a second drug. Each blister strip comprises a row of seven blisters corresponding to the plurality of apertures in each row of apertures allowing the blister strip to nest snugly in a row of apertures of the front or back page of the booklet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: MEDISTAC INC LIMITEDInventors: David BEGGS, Kieran WALKIN
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Publication number: 20240122806Abstract: The present invention is a container multilayered body (1, 2) that is used to form a container, having an innermost layer (3) made of a cyclic polyolefin, an intermediate layer (4) that is formed so as to be adjacent to the innermost layer (3) and contains a linear low-density polyethylene produced using a single-site catalyst as a main component, and an outer layer (5) made of one of a random polypropylene produced using a single-site catalyst or a polypropylene containing an elastomer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Katsuyuki YOSHIKAWA, Ryosuke MIYAWAKI
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Publication number: 20240122807Abstract: A tamping device for capsule filling machines is disclosed. The device includes a dosing disc having at least one dosing chamber adapted to be filled with a material which is to be filled in a capsule. The device includes at least one piston adapted to be moved within the at least one dosing chamber to perform the tamping operation on the material. The device includes at least one slider disposed below the dosing disc and adapted to abut the dosing disc. The at least one slider is adapted to support the material within the at least one dosing chamber to perform the tamping operation. The device includes a support pad movably disposed beneath the at least one slider and adapted to be moved towards the at least one slider.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicants: SCI-TECH CENTRE, ACG PAM PHARMA TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTDInventors: Karan SINGH, Hans-Werner BONGERS, James D'SILVA, Shashank PAWAR
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Publication number: 20240122808Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for coaxial nozzles, capsule fabrication systems comprising coaxial nozzles, and methods of capsule fabrication using capsule fabrication systems. In certain embodiments, coaxial nozzle configurations, capsule fabrication systems, and methods as described herein can be used for multi-layered capsule fabrication.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Yong Huang, Yifei Jin
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Publication number: 20240122809Abstract: A system includes a storage and dispensing container for drug portions, a memory and a processor. The process executes instructions to detect by a first detection device rays of light transmitted past a drug portion by a first light emitting source in a first direction, to detect by a second detection device rays of light transmitted past the drug portion by a second light emitting source in a second direction different from the first direction, to generate, by the first and second detection devices, an image of the drug portion, to process the image using image analysis, to determine specified drug information for the drug portion and to identify, based on the determined drug information, a suitable singling device fitting the drug portions to be singularized and to be disposed within the storage and dispensing container. Additional systems for identifying a singling device are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventor: Christoph HELLENBRAND
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Publication number: 20240122810Abstract: A tablet cassette (2) comprises: a tablet container (5) in which tablets are stored; and a rotor (8) which is rotatably housed in the tablet container (5). The rotor (8) has: a tablet guideway (8b) for guiding tablets in the tablet container (5) to a tablet discharge port (9) of the tablet container (5); and an adjustment part (33, 64) which is capable of adjusting the dimension of the tablet guideway (8b). This tablet guideway adjustment device (100) comprises: an adjustment member (102) which engages the adjustment part (33, 64); a manipulation amount detection unit (131) which detects a manipulation amount of the adjustment member (102); and a notification unit (201) which, on the basis of the manipulation amount detected by the manipulation amount detection unit (131), notifies a user of adjustment assistance information that is necessary for the user to make an adjustment to the adjustment part (33, 64) by means of the adjustment member (102).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: YUYAMA MFG. CO., LTD.Inventors: Naoki KOIKE, Mitsuhiro MITANI, Takanori YOROZU
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Publication number: 20240122811Abstract: New devices for providing an indication to a nursing mother as to whether a baby is receiving milk during a breastfeeding session. Milk expressed from the mother's breast is caused to flow through a transparent passageway part of a nipple shield, disposed in in a position where it visible to the mother or a third party, before being supplied to a nipple of the device, from which the baby is enabled to suck. The device therefore provides an indication that the infant is receiving milk from the mother's breast. The visibility of the passageway is achieved by routing the passageway through a region of the device whose line of sight with the mother is not obscured by the baby when feeding, such as towards the periphery of the base layer of the device. The device passageway may also comprise a valve, and details of such valves are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Haim DAHAN, Adir KAN, Oded HADOMI, Abi ZAKAY, Mario MESCHIANY
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Publication number: 20240122812Abstract: Gastrostomy tubes and systems and methods for implanting them are provided. In one example, the gastrostomy tube includes an elongate tubular member including a first end sized for introduction into the patient's mouth, a second end including an expandable member or other bumper, and a feeding lumen extending between the first and second ends. A bolster is connectable around the first end after the first end has been directed from within the patient's stomach through intervening tissue and extends from the patient's skin and the bumper is placed against the wall of the stomach. An adapter is connectable to the bolster after the first end and excess material of the tubular member beyond the bolster has been separated, the adapter including a connector for removably connecting to a feeding tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: David Goldenberg, Ivan Tzvetanov
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Publication number: 20240122813Abstract: A toy with a ring-shaped body having multiple sections each forming a portion of the ring-shaped body and each having a tubular base portion. At least a first tab projects radially outward from the tubular base portion of a first section of the multiple sections. Surface features protrude from at least one of the first tab and the tubular base portion of at least one of the multiple sections. At least a first pressure sensor is embedded in the first tab and operates to activate a first electrical device in response to pressure applied to the first tab exceeding a pressure threshold. Activation of the first electrical device produces light, or sound, or vibrates.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventor: Hannah Maureen Ferrill
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Publication number: 20240122814Abstract: [Object] To provide a dental adhesive composition that has high adhesiveness even to a silica ceramic restoration by containing a silane coupling material, can be stably preserved for a long period of time even with presence of both a silica filler and the silane coupling material, and is suitable as dental cement. [Solving Means] A dental adhesive composition includes: 100 parts by mass of a polymerizable monomer component (A) formed of an acidic group-containing polymerizable monomer and an acidic group-free polymerizable monomer; 50 to 1000 parts by mass of a silica filler (B); and 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Tetsuro MORIMOTO, Keishi FUKUDOME
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Publication number: 20240122815Abstract: A polymerizable compound is represented by the formula (I). Each R1 independently represents a monovalent group having from 3 to 12 carbon atoms that comprises at least one of an epoxy group, an acryl group, or a methacryl group. Each R2 independently represents H, F, Cl, Br, C1-C12 alkyl, C2-C3 carbonylalkyl, or C2-C5 carboalkoxy. Each R3 independently represents C H, F, Cl, Br, C1-C12 alkyl, C2-C3 carbonylalkyl, or C2-C5 carboalkoxy. Each n is independently 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Curable compositions including the polymerizable compound are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Stephen B. Roscoe, Paul J. Homnick, Ahmed S. Abuelyaman
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Publication number: 20240122816Abstract: Suggested is a non-disposable multi-use article which is impregnated or coated with a care additive and is capable of transferring said care additive from its surface to human skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2020Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: William CHAZEY III, John TEFFENHART, Timothy EVANS-LORA, Keith MC DERMOTT, Michael IMPERIALE
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Publication number: 20240122817Abstract: Provided are embodiments of system and method for creating shadowed blend using a face contour mask system. The contour mask system may include a faceplate which can be adapted to cover a plurality of portions of a face of a user. The faceplate may include two elongated openings adapted to fit over the eyes of the user. An annular ridge, protruding outwardly from the back side of the faceplate, may encircle each elongated opening. The faceplate may include a spacer to allow a space gap between the face of the user and the faceplate when the faceplate is positioned or worn over the user's face.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventor: Matthew T. Thompson
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Publication number: 20240122818Abstract: The present invention relates to light-scattering silica particles having a light scattering property, the light-scattering silica particles including: a plurality of hollow portions each having a closed pore structure inside the particle, in which the light-scattering silica particles have a volume-based cumulative 50% particle diameter of 1 ?m to 500 ?m and an average circularity of 0.80 or more, and in use of the light-scattering silica particles, a reflectance A of a water cake containing 20 mg/cm2 of silica per measurement cross-sectional area at an ultraviolet wavelength of 310 nm is 30% or more.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicants: AGC Inc., AGC SI-TECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Hajime KATAYAMA, Masashi KONDO, Kohta FUKUMOTO, Yuriko TAKANO, Shinnosuke ARIMITSU, Takeshi MURAKAMI, Kenji HIGASHI, Daisuke YAMAZUMI
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Publication number: 20240122819Abstract: A hydrogel structure (10) includes: a continuous phase (11) of a first hydrogel; and a dispersion phase (12) of a second hydrogel, the dispersion phase being dispersed in the continuous phase (11). A ratio of a local minimum value of a load after break to a breaking load (a local minimum value of a load after break/a breaking load) of the hydrogel structure (10) is 0.1 or more.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2021Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: Kao CorporationInventors: Saki HAMADA, Shohei TOYOTA
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Publication number: 20240122820Abstract: An aerosol personal care product comprising a composition comprising a compressed gas propellant and a single-phase liquid concentrate; wherein the concentrate comprises at least about 10%, by weight of the concentrate, of one or more emollients and wherein at least one emollient has a viscosity of at least about 20 cP; and wherein the concentrate has a viscosity (cP) to surface tension (dyn/cm) ratio of at most about 1.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Elton Luis Menon, Julie Beth Hipp, Matthew John Martin, Ke Ming Quan, Julie Savchenko, David Frederick Swaile
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Publication number: 20240122821Abstract: In the instant disclosure relates to a leave-on hair treatment composition and to methods for treating hair using the hair treatment composition. The hair treatment composition include: (a) water; (b) about 5 to about 40 wt. % of one or more polyols chosen from glycerin, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, 1,3 propanediol, and a mixture thereof; (c) at least 20 wt. % of one or more oils; and (d) at least 0.5% of one or more C1-C9 non-polymeric and non-thiol, mono-, di-, and/or tri-carboxylic acids; and the ratio of ((a)+(b)) to (c) is about 1:1 to about 1:5. The composition imparts durability, hydration, and moisturization to hair in addition to desirable styling effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Kazumitsu KAWAKAMI, Shui Zou, Aakash Jagat Parekh, Liliana Xavier, Olivia Isard
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Publication number: 20240122822Abstract: A method and system in accordance with a particular embodiments of the technology includes applying a substance onto skin of a human subject. The applied substance can include a freezing point depressant and a liposome, an oil-in-water emulsion, a water-in-oil emulsion, or an oil-in-oil emulsion and can be configured to protect or target tissue. The substance and a surface of the skin can be cooled using the applicator to treat acne and other skin conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Like Zeng, Joel N. Jimenez Lozano, Leonard C. DeBenedictis
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Publication number: 20240122823Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising and methods for use of formulations for the delivery of cosmetic agents, including anionic polymers such as hyaluronic acid with cosmetic activity. They are useful in, e.g., cosmetics and pharmaceuticals that prevent or improve the appearance of undesirable skin features including wrinkles or enhancing lip fullness.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventor: Marianna FOLDVARI
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Publication number: 20240122824Abstract: The present disclosure provides a chewable composition for teeth-whitening, comprising a first chewable composition and a second chewable composition, that when combined in the mouth and actuated by mastication provide cosmetic enhancement and chemotherapeutic activity. In some aspects, the first chewable composition comprises carbamide peroxide having water content of about 2% or less, an anhydrous chewing gum base having water content of about 2% or less, and tableting excipients having a water content of 2% or less; and the second chewable composition comprises a gum base, a source of bicarbonate ion, and one or more gum additives. The disclosure also provides a kit comprising the first and second separate chewable compositions, and methods for whitening teeth and freshening the breath, and also for reducing the levels of the oral pathogen sources of periodontal diseases and halitosis using the compositions and kits described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventor: Michael ARNOLD
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Publication number: 20240122825Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for lightening keratin fibres, comprising the application to the keratin fibres of a composition comprising at least one chemical oxidizing agent, at least one bicarbonate and at least one silicate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2021Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Stéphane BLAIS, Stéphane SABELLE, Rahma BENNI
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Publication number: 20240122826Abstract: Matrix compositions comprising structurally diverse matrix particles (1) formed from at least five different types of primary particles distinguishable from one another due to different characteristics, shape characteristics, or both, (2) that constitute 15-50% of the matrix composition by weight, (3) that comprise or more types of particle agglomerates, (4) where at least 33% of the weight concentration of the matrix particle mixture being composed of UV-protectant metal oxide particles having a minimum particle size of over 100 nm, (5) where scanning electron microscope analysis of the composition fails to identify any significant number of discrete matrix particles of having a size of 100 nm or less, and (6) the composition exhibits one or more of sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30, a critical wavelength of at least 370 nm, UVA/UVB ratio of at least 0.333, and a UVA1 to UV ratio of at least 0.7.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventor: Laura C. Singleton
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Publication number: 20240122827Abstract: The present invention refers to compositions based on clays, oils and/or plant extracts with photoprotective and/or antioxidant activity and inorganic sunscreens; formulations including photoprotective compositions; methods of preparation and their uses. Problem to be solved: provide hybrid compositions between organic and inorganic photoprotective ingredients, which do not require the use of nanoparticle or synthetic chemical sunscreens, which provide adjustable degrees of SPF and FPUVA and that allow obtaining photoprotective formulations in different pharmaceutical or cosmetic forms. Problem resolution: Photoprotective compositions comprising at least one clay, at least one oil and/or plant extract with photoprotective and/or antioxidant activity, and at least one inorganic sunscreen are revealed; being the clay is present in the composition in a concentration of 0.1 to 85% by weight; being the oil and/or plant extract is present in the composition at a concentration of 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2020Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Soraia Gomes Zonta, Bianca Ramos PEZZINI, Marina GOMES, Thiago CAON
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Publication number: 20240122828Abstract: The use of long-chain alkenones to impart desired characteristics in personal care compositions for topical applications is described. The preparation of mixtures long-chain alkenones and synthetic derivatives thereof is presented. Examples of compositions include abrasive soaps, with alkenones serving as natural exfoliating agents. Alkenones and their derivatives can serve as emollients, occlusive agents, stabailizing agents, binding agents, thickening agents, surfactants, and antimicrobials.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Gregory W. O'NEIL, Christopher M. Reddy
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Publication number: 20240122829Abstract: A hair composition that acts in the restoration and strengthening of hair, production processes of said composition, its uses and hair treatment methods. More specifically, the hair composition comprises the use of bifunctional ?,?-unsaturated compounds and their derivatives in combination with ionic and non-ionic crosslinking agents to promote the formation of crosslinks between the polypeptide chains of keratin through ionic interactions, hydrogen bonds, and also by C—N type covalent bonds.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: CHEMYUNION LTDA.Inventors: Cleverson Rogério Princival, Marcos Roberto Rossan, Lilian Mussi, Flávio Bueno De Camargo Junior, Wagner Vidal Magalhães, Andrew Thomaz Camillo
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Publication number: 20240122830Abstract: The subject of the invention is a hair protection and restructuring method comprising the application, before dyeing/bleaching treatments, of a first composition at pH 7.0-9.5 comprising levulinic acid, and a post-treatment, following dyeing/bleaching, with a composition at pH 3.5-4.5 comprising the zinc salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: BEAUTY & BUSINESS S.p.A.Inventor: Gianluca Borgnini
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Publication number: 20240122831Abstract: Aqueous compositions containing 6-undecanol-esters are useful in cosmetic aplications. Methods for producing 6-undecanol-esters are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: Evonik Operations GmbHInventors: Achim Friedrich, Christian Hartung, Jan Marian von Hof, Sven Klare
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Publication number: 20240122832Abstract: The present technology provides hair-altering compositions that include 2-aminopropanol (DL-2AP). The present technology also provides kits that include the hair-altering composition and methods of using the hair-altering composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Mrunalini Shireesh Dhamdhere, Ruth Keiko Kuriyama, Bonnie A. Pyzowski
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Publication number: 20240122833Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to methods for removing color from artificially colored hair. The methods include a two-step process: (I) applying a reducing composition to hair that has been colored with oxidation dyes and rinsing the reducing composition from the hair; and (II) applying an alkalizing composition to the hair and rinsing the alkalizing composition from the hair. The step can be carried out in either order. The methods effectively remove color from artificially hair in a quick and gentle manner without employing an oxidizing agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Sarah Mary SPEER, Shahid Mohammad NASEER
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Publication number: 20240122834Abstract: Suggested are agonists of olfactory receptors showing (i) a molecular weight ranging from about 50 to about 300 Dalton and (ii) an evaporation rate versus butyl acetate of about 3 to about 15 for use as a medicament for preventing and/or treating hyperpigmentation of human skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2021Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Uwe SCHAAR, Emilie SINGER, Dominik STUHLMANN, Michael DOSSI, Marcus-Rudolf GÖTZ