Abstract: A disposable absorbent insert comprising: a liquid permeable topsheet; a liquid impermeable backsheet; and an absorbent core comprising absorbent material therein and being sandwiched between said topsheet and backsheet; wherein the insert comprises a perimeter formed by first and second transverse edges and first and second longitudinal edges connecting the first and second transverse edges; a longitudinal centerline extending substantially parallel to said first and second longitudinal edges and interposed therebetween such to divide said insert into a first longitudinal half between said longitudinal centerline and said first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal half between said longitudinal centerline and said second longitudinal edge; and a transverse centerline extending substantially parallel to said first and second transverse edges and interposed therebetween such to divide said insert into a first transverse half between said transverse centerline and said first transverse edge and a second

Abstract: A disposable diaper for a pet includes: a main body including a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core between the topsheet and the backsheet; a tail hole for a tail of the pet, formed through the main body; a first linear cut part formed in the main body and configured to be torn by a user hand to enlarge the tail hole; a second linear cut part formed in the main body to be on a same line as the first linear cut part and farther from the tail hole than is the first linear cut part, the second linear cut part being configured to be torn by the user hand to connect to the first linear cut part and further enlarge the tail hole; and a tail mark portion that is formed on the backsheet.

Abstract: Described herein is an incontinence treatment system and method of use. In certain embodiments the incontinence treatment system comprises a rear incontinence member capable of being releasably coupled to a front incontinence member. For example, in one certain embodiment the rear incontinence member includes a rear absorbent region, a rear outer layer coupled to the rear absorbent region, and a plurality of coupling members. The front incontinence member typically includes a front absorbent region and a front outer layer coupled to the front absorbent region, a support material being disposed around at least a portion of the front absorbent region, and one or more coupling regions being configured and arranged to engage at least a portion of the plurality of coupling members to couple the rear incontinence member to the front incontinence member.

Abstract: A postpartum undergarment apparatus for absorbing bodily fluids and facilitating healing after childbirth includes a garment which is worn around a hip of a user. The garment includes an absorbent member which is positioned to absorb vaginal blood that is released from wounds sustained during childbirth. The garment also includes a waistband which is stretchable so that it applies a compression force on a torso of the user near a fundus of a uterus of the user when worn. The compression force aids the uterus in contracting after childbirth and may accelerate a recovery process of the user.

Abstract: A method for using boxer briefs to accommodate for menstrual cycles. An extra piece of fabric that is 100% cotton, for the purpose of application of pads with wings and panty liners, is stitched longitudinally on both ends within the crotch area. Due to the nature of the 100% cotton material, pads stick easily and are held in place during use by parallel stitching located up and through the inside of the front of the boxer briefs until the waistband.

Abstract: An acquisition and distribution composite has a liquid acquisition side formed of first nonwoven fibers, a hydrophilic core, and a liquid delivery side comprising second nonwoven fibers. The composite has an asymmetric structure, such that the linear density measured in dtex of the first nonwoven fibers is at least 0.7 dtex greater than that of the second nonwoven fibers. In addition, an absorbent hygiene article is formed from the acquisition and distribution composite. A method for producing the acquisition and distribution composite includes providing the three layers and hydroentangling the three-layer structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes absorbent articles including absorbent cores. An absorbent core is positioned between a liquid-permeable topsheet and a liquid-impermeable backsheet and includes a central channel and one or more lateral channels extending from the central channel. The channels are substantially free of absorbent material. The absorbent core may include embossed elements and/or regions and the channels may be positioned between the embossed regions. Some implementations include an additional absorbent core positioned between the absorbent core and the topsheet. The additional absorbent core includes one or more embossed pathways. The embossed pathways of the additional absorbent core may overlie the channels of the absorbent core.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for aseptically filling of flexible packages containing dry cloth. Such a method may include a first stage that is performed in a non-sterile environment. The first stage may include cutting a first substantially dry cloth to a predetermined size; inserting the first cloth into a flexible package; sealing a first end of the flexible package; and sterilizing the flexible package. The method may also include a second stage performed in a sterile environment. The second stage may include filling the flexible package with a medical solution such that the substantially dry cloth absorbs at least a portion of the medical solution; and sealing the open end of the flexible package.

Abstract: A stretcher apparatus for transporting a patient while keeping the patient warm includes a flexible shell with an insulating layer and handles distributed along a perimeter of the shell. The shell may receive the patient into an interior space enclosed by the shell so that the patient may be carried by lifting via the handles. The insulating layer keeps the patient warm during transport.

Abstract: A support device includes a base portion, a leg coupled to the base portion, the leg including an upper segment, a central segment pivotally coupled to the upper segment at a front wheel, a lower segment pivotally coupled to the central segment, a rear wheel coupled to the lower segment, and an engagement member coupled to the lower segment, where the engagement member is positionable between a disengaged position, in which at least a portion of the engagement member is positioned above the rear wheel, and an engaged position, in which at least a portion of the engagement member is positioned at or below the rear wheel.

Abstract: A patient transport apparatus operable by a user for transporting a patient along stairs, the patient transport apparatus including a support structure, a seat section, a track assembly, and a front handle assembly. The front handle assembling including an extension defining an inner chamber, a pivot bar, a selector with a button, and a grip shell. The grip shell defines a window shaped to receive the button of the selector and to prevent ingress of contaminants into the inner chamber of the extension, the grip shell being operatively coupled to the extension to retain the selector and the pivot bar relative to the extension.

Abstract: A seat cushion assembly includes a base defining a leg support, a support portion recessed relative to the leg support, and a well recessed relative to the support portion, and an air pad assembly including a first air support member and a second air support member, the first air support member being positioned on the recessed support portion, and the second air support member being removably received by the well.

Abstract: An articulating chair and a method of using same, include at least one actuator, a programmable controller, and movable upper back, lower back and seat bottom sections. In another aspect, an articulating wheelchair and a method of using same, include a seat bottom section, a lower frame to which the seat bottom section is coupled, floor-contacting wheels rotatably coupled to the lower frame, an upper back section, a lower back section, a back frame to which the upper back section and the lower back section are movably coupled, electromagnetic actuators coupled to the back sections, a battery mounted to at least one of the frames, and a programmable controller connected to the actuators and the battery.

Abstract: A knee support assembly for a wheelchair includes a knee support configured to be mounted to the wheelchair, the knee support including a flexible harness connected to and pivotably suspended between a first harness holder and a second harness holder, wherein the flexible harness includes a first strap, a second strap, and a substrate, the first strap is selectively fastened to the substrate, and the second strap is selectively fastened to the substrate, the first strap and the second strap each being configure to slide relative to substrate.

Abstract: A medical transporter apparatus and methods, involving: a frame; at least one side-rail operably coupled with the frame; at least one lift member operably coupled with the frame; at least one actuator operably coupled with the at least one lift member, the at least one actuator configured to adjust an elevation of the frame by actuating the at least one lift member; a docking mechanism operable with the frame for facilitating docking of the frame in relation to an imaging apparatus; and a weighing mechanism, the weighing mechanism being at least one of operably coupled with the frame and integrated with the frame, whereby a patient is weighable, and whereby elevation of the frame is electronically adjustable.

Abstract: A bed device includes: an operation section that receives an operation input; a controller that controls a movement of the bed in accordance with the operation input; a detector that detects a position of a patient on the bed; and, a limitation table that stores a limitation area set on the bed in association with a limitation content, wherein when the position of the patient detected by the detector is included in the limitation area, the limitation content is read out from the limitation table so as to control the controller in accordance with the limitation content. With this configuration, it is possible to provide a higher safety bed device which can not only notify the danger based on the bed movement but also limit the movement of the bed in accordance with the status of the patient or the bed device.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a support structure having a patient support deck and a side rail coupled to the support structure. The side rail is movable relative to the support structure. A lock releasably locks the side rail in one or more side rail positions, such as in a raised position and an intermediate position. A manual release is coupled to the side rail and operable to unlock the side rail. A bypass lever is provided to allow a user to raise the side rail from a lowered position to the raised position without locking in the intermediate position. A damper is located inside the side rail to counterbalance the weight of the side rail and assist the user in raising the side rail, bi-directionally. The side rail is formed of first and second walls that are heat staked together to form a lightweight side rail of suitable strength.

Abstract: A support platform supports a mattress. The support platform includes legs. Force sensors are coupled to the legs or to the support platform. The force sensors are configured to sense a force applied to each leg or support platform. A controller is configured to receive at least one force stream from at least one of the force sensors. The at least one force stream represents a force sensed by the force sensor. The controller is configured to, in responses to receiving the at least one force stream, determine a sleep parameter from the following group of sleep parameters: bed presence, weight, heart rate, respiration rate, and motions. The controller is configured to output at least one or more of those parameters to an end user.

Abstract: A patient transport apparatus comprises a base, a patient support deck, a wheel assembly, and a braking system. The wheel assembly includes a wheel and a braking mechanism. The braking system includes a linkage assembly, a manual actuator, and an electrical braking assembly. The linkage assembly is arranged to place the braking mechanism in a braked state and a released state. The manual actuator moves the linkage assembly manually to place the braking mechanism in the braked state and the released state. The electrical braking assembly includes a driving assembly that moves to a first position and to a second positing that causes the linkage assembly to place the braking mechanism in the braked state and the released state. The linkage assembly is movable relative to the driving assembly to enable the braking mechanism to be manually actuated with the manual actuator.

Abstract: An inflatable device includes a top sheet and a bottom sheet to define a cavity when inflated such that the top sheet forms a top wall of the cavity and the bottom sheet forms a bottom wall of the cavity. The device includes a cavity junction connecting the top sheet and the bottom sheet configured to separate the cavity into a first cavity and a second cavity. The device includes a first port having a first opening in fluid communication with the first cavity and configured to allow passage of air into the first cavity. The device includes a second port having a second opening in fluid communication with the second cavity and configured to allow passage of air into the second cavity. The device further includes an opening in the cavity junction configured to allow air flow from the second cavity into the first cavity.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a medical imaging supply transport cart having enhanced safety features and a process implementing the same. The medical imaging supply transport cart includes a support surface configured to support medical imaging supplies, the support surface further configured to support a support mechanism, and the support mechanism further configured to support the medical imaging supplies. The support mechanism further configured to rigidly hold the medical imaging supplies with a first holding mechanism, the medical imaging supplies configured to store at least one dose of a nuclear medicine, a plurality of wheels arranged below the support surface, at least one door configured to enclose the medical imaging supplies, and a handle configured to be grasped by a user to guide the medical imaging supply transport cart.

Abstract: A surgical table comprising a base and a patient support supported between opposed ends of the base, each opposed end including a pitch/roll assembly. The base is configured such that the patient support can be rolled and pitched relative to the opposed ends via the pitch/roll assemblies such that the roll axis of each pitch/roll assembly remains coaxial regardless of how the patient support is pitched or rolled relative to the base. The patient support includes an outer frame and an inner frame supported on, and displaceable relative to, the outer frame. The inner frame is further articulating about, and relative to, itself. The outer frame is rigid in that it does not change configurations.

Abstract: A surgical robotics system can include a column-based mount platform and at least one robotic arm coupled to the mount platform. The robotic arm can include a setup linkage and a distal manipulator linkage that collectively define a remote center of motion. The setup linkage can be adjusted to manipulate a pose of the distal manipulator linkage and a location of the remote center of motion. Further, the distal manipulator linkage can be configured to isolate a degree of freedom of motion of a tool coupled thereto to articulate the tool about the remote center of motion. Optionally, the mount platform can be supported by a column of a surgical bed or system. Further, the setup linkage can be robotic. Furthermore, the distal manipulator linkage can use a hardware-constrained remote center of motion. In some embodiments, the distal manipulator linkage can include a parallelogram linkage.

Abstract: A unicondylar balancer (10) for knee surgery and a method of knee surgery. The balancer includes a first body portion (6) including a first jaw (2). The balancer also includes a second body portion (8) slideably attached to the first body portion, the second body portion comprising second jaw (4). The balancer further includes an adjustment mechanism selectively to distance the first jaw from the second jaw. The adjustment mechanism includes a threaded collar (20) captured in a slot (26) in the second body portion, and a threaded rod (30). The first body portion is coupled to the threaded rod via a biasing element (50), which biases the first jaw away from the second jaw. The balancer further includes a manually operable locking mechanism (140), to lock the first body portion with respect to the second body portion.

Abstract: Patient positioners as well as methods for using patient positioners are disclosed. An example patient positioner may include a thoracic support assembly having one or more thoracic attachment members for securing the thoracic support member to a rail. The thoracic support assembly may have a thoracic adjustment mechanism configured to shift the thoracic support assembly relative to the one or more thoracic attachment members. A lumbar support assembly may be disposed adjacent to the thoracic support assembly. The lumbar support assembly may include one or more lumbar attachment members for securing the lumbar support assembly to the rail. The lumbar support assembly may include a lumbar adjustment mechanism configured to shift the lumbar support assembly relative to the one or more lumbar attachment members. A bolster may be coupled to at least one of the thoracic support assembly and the lumbar support assembly.

Abstract: A device for lumbar and knee recovery may include a rotatable chassis that may be mounted on a main chassis. An upper traction assembly and a lower traction assembly may be slidably mounted on the rotatable chassis and may provide two perpendicular translational degrees of freedom and a rotational degree of freedom. A patient may be positioned within the device and a control unit may be utilized for performing lumber and knee recovery maneuvers by urging a plurality of actuators to activate the two translational degrees of freedom and the one rotational degree of freedom. Such activation of the degrees of freedom of the device may be carried out based at least in part on recovery and traction maneuvers stored on a memory of the device or received via a user interface unit from a user.

Abstract: The present invention provides a joint exercise device and method using an exercise effect maintenance module including a joint exercise unit configured to exercise a joint portion positioned between a first portion and a second portion and including a main body part, an articulate part extending from the main body part toward the first portion and including a plurality of joints, the articulate part being configured to exercise the first portion within a preset range by moving the first portion by multiple angles relative to the joint portion, and a holding part configured to hold the first portion so that the first portion is rotated by being moved by the articulate part, and a determination unit configured to recognize a position of the joint portion based on the main body part and correct the preset range that varies depending on a variation of the joint portion.

Abstract: The invention includes apparatus for holding medical equipment such as poles holding intravenous bags in a set position, relative to other medical equipment such as walkers, so that the user can move and walk more easily and use all the equipment while the user is moving. The user can, for example, use the invention to hold an intravenous bag pole to a walker and use both at the same time. The invention can also help with physical therapy, with nursing home patients, and with helping patient recovery in general. The invention also includes multiple methods for capturing data created by the apparatus and using the data to improve users' physical therapy. Some of the methods use non-fungible tokens to keep data about the use of the apparatus.

Abstract: A smart walking stick includes a longitudinal body; a forward facing sensor located on a front portion of the longitudinal body, the forward facing sensor monitoring objects in front of the longitudinal body; a forward downward facing sensor located on the front portion of the longitudinal body, the forward downward facing senor monitoring objects located in front of the longitudinal body on the ground; a left side sensor located on a left side of the longitudinal body and monitoring objects located on the left side of the longitudinal body; a right side sensor located on a right side of the longitudinal body and monitoring objects located on the right side of the longitudinal body; and an audio module that alerts a user if an obstacle is detected by one of the forward facing sensor, the forward downward facing sensor, the left side sensor, and the right side sensor.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improving an eyesight of a subject are provided. A system may include a digital apparatus, which may include a digital instruction generation unit configured to generate one or more digital therapeutic modules for improving the eyesight based on a mechanism of action (MOA) in and a therapeutic hypothesis for improving the eyesight, generate specified digital instructions based on the one or more digital therapeutic modules and provide the digital instructions to a first user, and an outcome collection unit configured to collect the first user's execution outcomes of the digital instructions. The system may also include a healthcare provider portal for a healthcare provider to manage their patients and/or an administrative portal.

Abstract: The application discloses a core of massager and a massager which comprise a shell, a driving assembly, two transmission assemblies and two massaging assemblies, the shell has a first opening and a second opening on both sides; the driving assembly comprises a driving source arranged in the shell and a rotating shaft connected with the driving source; the two transmission assemblies, connected to two ends of the rotating shaft, comprise a first eccentric wheel, a second eccentric wheel and a positioning wheel, all sleeved on the rotating shaft, the positioning wheel and the first eccentric wheel form an oblique space; the two massaging assemblies respectively extend out of the first and second openings, comprise a first massaging arm arranged in the oblique space and sleeved on the first eccentric wheel, a second massaging arm sleeved on the second eccentric wheel and pivotally connected to the shell via a connecting rod.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for percussion therapy of a patient's torso area provide percussive force to release and/or dislodge mucous from respiratory airways of a human patient. Such devices, systems, and methods may include a torso covering for securing to a patient's torso, percussive devices coupled to the torso covering, and an attachment assembly for supporting the torso covering. The percussive devices may include a percussion frame, an electromechanically actuated percussor for controlled movement between end positions, and resilient members attached to opposite ends of the percussion frame for assisting controlled movement of the percussor. The devices, systems, and methods disclosed herein provide efficient and comfortable high-frequency percussive force to a patient's torso, reducing stress on the patient and improving patient experience.

Abstract: Compression garments may include mitts and tightening apparatus to don, or put on, such compression garments. The mitts may be configured to receive a user's hand such that the user can move one or more portions of the garments using the mitts. The tightening apparatus may allow a user to selectively tighten or loosen the garments about the user's body portions. Once donned, the compression garments may apply pressure to one or more regions of the user's body such as, e.g., arm regions, shoulder regions, torso regions, and neck regions.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to pneumatic compression articles that implement air-based inflation technology through a built-in network of air bladders. The pressure generated through pneumatic inflation creates adjustable and controlled resistance in addition to the benefits of traditional compression. The network of individual air cells that line the interior of the articles are inflated to create a combination of compression and resistance. This results in vasodilation and more blood flow, thereby promoting an increase in healing stressed or damaged tissue and eliminate soft tissue injury and to help promote the production of collagen production. Features enabling ischemic preconditioning, cryotherapy, and thermotherapy are also implemented. The present invention may also be incorporated into other articles, such as pants and swimsuits.

Abstract: A massage device can include a first wheel assembly, comprising: a first base; a first wheel supported at a predetermined distance from a first side of the first base; at least one first stem attached to a second side of the first base; the massage device further comprising: a body, the body having at least one socket, wherein the at least one socket is constructed and arranged to receive the at least one first stem, and wherein the body is constructed and arranged to prevent the at least one first stem from rotating within the at least one socket; and two or more arms connected to the body, wherein the two or more arms are constructed and arranged to removably mount the body onto a wall of a building.

Abstract: The invention is embodied in an apparatus for extending the human back. The preferred apparatus has a frame of transverse and longitudinal members, and a roller 20 rigidly supported from below by a transverse member. The space above the roller and frame is open so that a user can lie face up on the roller and grab the longitudinal members with each hand to extend the back over the top of the roller. The user then lowers his hips to extend the spine as much as desired. The user can roll the spine, vertebrae by vertebrae, from the base of the occipital to the sacrum.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for operating a sexual stimulation device of the user based on real time analysis of sexual content of the video. The method performed by a server system includes facilitating a communication between at least one user device and a sexual stimulation device of a user. The method includes performing selection of the target video frames of a video representing the sexual content being displayed in the user device. Further, the method includes extracting features from the target video frames of the video based on artificial intelligence (AI) models. The method further includes generating a control signal including parameters corresponding to the features. The method includes transmitting the control signal to the user device associated with the user for operating the sexual stimulation device to provide sexual stimulation to the user corresponding to the sexual content being displayed in the video.

Abstract: Systems and methods for promoting sexual well-being in males and in some cases for treating erectile dysfunction and, more particularly, to such systems that use shock waves delivered to tissue.

Abstract: Systems for promoting sexual well-being in males and for treating erectile dysfunction using acoustic energy.

Abstract: An anal plug and system for attaching tails to anal plugs are disclosed. The anal plug is designed for secure placement and ornamental customization. The anal plug features a tip, bulb, neck, and a modified base with anchoring capabilities, connected to a main connector with a mount for attaching ornamental tails or adornments to be worn on the lumbar spine. The design improves visual association with natural animal tails and enhances sanitation and stability, with options for tail detachability and ergonomic customization.

Abstract: An expansion massage device is provided. A driving motor is used to drive a push rod to drive resisting blocks, thus jacking up massage bulges, and the massage bulges extend out of an outer surface of a massage shell to achieve a massage effect. The resisting blocks can be flexibly and controllably arranged at any position on a surface of the push rod, and the massage bulges can be flexibly and controllably arranged at any positions on the massage shell too, so that comprehensively planning the overall arrangement of the resisting blocks and the massage bulges can meet massage needs in various different modes. Compared with an existing vibration or rotation massage device, the expansion massage device has richer massage modes and a finer massage feeling, so that a user can have a better massage experience. A new simulated massage measure is provided for the field of massage apparatuses.

Abstract: A health care device illustrated has a low-frequency wave emitter, a low-frequency waveguide and a plant essential oil carrier disposed between the low-frequency wave emitter and the low-frequency waveguide. The low-frequency wave emitter emits a low-frequency wave with a predetermined frequency, and the low-frequency wave firstly passes through the plant essential oil carrier, and then propagates to the low-frequency waveguide. Next, energy of the low-frequency wave is focused in the low-frequency waveguide, and then the low-frequency wave is emitted out from the low-frequency waveguide. A health care method illustrated emits the low-frequency wave with the predetermined frequency to a belly button of a user by using the health care device. The health care device and method increase contents of NAD+ in blood of the user, and achieve effects of convenient operation, accurate use position identification, and non-invasive and non-contact health care.

Abstract: A method of pumping fluid out of a bioprocess vessel includes providing a bioprocess vessel defining an interior volume and having a bottom surface containing an aperture or port therein for the passage of fluid and a pump head integrally formed with or bonded to the bottom surface of the bioprocess vessel or secured to the port, wherein the pump head further comprises an inlet and an outlet with the inlet in fluid communication with the interior volume, the pump head further including a plurality of diaphragms, each diaphragm associated with a check-valve, wherein sequential actuation of the plurality of diaphragms pumps fluid from the interior volume of the bioprocess vessel into the inlet and out of the outlet. The plurality of diaphragms are actuated with a motor secured to the pump head. In other embodiments, the pump head is secured to the bioprocess vessel with fasteners.

Abstract: Disclosed and described herein are systems and methods for controlling the dispensing of medications in solid units. A system may comprise a lid adapter with a dispenser opening and a bottle cover with at least one selection orifice of corresponding diameter to obstruct bulk passage and permit sequential passage of solid units of at least one medication type. The present invention is particularly beneficial for preventing harm from overdose ingestion, such as suicide attempts and/or accidental consumption by children.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to devices, systems, and methods for controlling environmental conditions for a volume of material. In some embodiments, a handheld, portable environmental control sleeve (ECS) is disclosed which is configured for controlling at least one environmental condition of a drug contained within a drug delivery or storage device (DDSD). The ECS includes an environmental control mechanism (ECM), thermal insulation material, at least one of a power source, a processor, at least one electrical contact, at least one indicator, at least one switch, at least one environmental condition sensor, a wireless transceiver, a phase change material and at least one heat dissipater. Upon the ECS receiving at least a portion of the DDSD, the at least one environmental condition of a drug contained within the DDSD is controlled by the ECM to be within a predetermined range.

Abstract: A Pill Blender for pulverizing, mixing, and blending a variety of ingredients including medicaments, supplements, and other items is disclosed. The Pill Blender may include a container, a main assembly, an electrical motor, a rechargeable battery, a set of blades, and/or other components. The electrical motor is adaptive to be powered by a standard universal serial bus (USB) connection or by a rechargeable battery in the absence of external power supply. The set of blades may have specific arrangement and pointed edges for efficient crushing and blending, without leaving unprocessed ingredients in the container. The resulting mixture or powder may be consumed directly from the container or by dispensing it into another carrier. The Pill Blender is handheld, portable, efficient, and easy to clean device that operates relatively quietly, making it suitable for use in both home and professional settings.

Abstract: A root canal irrigant, and particularly to a root canal irrigant comprising Rosa Damascena Mill.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental impression material adapted to be cured by visible light, comprising a compound having one or more aliphatic unsaturated groups, a compound containing at least one silicon-bonded hydrogen atom and not having more than three hydrogen atoms attached to any one silicon atom, a photoactivatable catalyst component, and a specific initiator component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to gel compositions comprising a polyurethane elastomer. The polyurethane elastomer is formed from the reaction of a polyol, a polyisocyanate, and a polyurethane reaction catalyst in the presence of a topically acceptable carrier fluid. In some embodiments, the gel composition comprises a personal active ingredient or a healthcare active ingredient, which may be incorporated into the gel composition via a pre-load method or a post-load method. Also provided herein are gel pastes and topical formulations containing the polyurethane elastomers, and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Disclosed is an encapsulated composition comprising at least one core-shell microcapsule. The at least one core-shell microcapsule comprises a core comprising at least one benefit agent and a shell surrounding the core. The shell comprises a first and a second polyelectrolyte which form a complex coacervate. The microcapsule comprises at least one interfacial enabler.