30th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150202042 | THERMOCHEMICALLY TREATED MINIATURE TUBES AS SEMIFINISHED PRODUCTS FOR VASCULAR STENTS - A method for increasing the fatigue strength of a tubular semifinished product for a medical implant, a tubular semifinished product for a medical implant having improved fatigue strength, and a medical implant produced from such a semifinished product. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202043 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF HEART VALVE REGURGITATION - A method of treating a mitral valve without open-heart surgery is disclosed. An expandable prosthesis comprises an anchoring portion and an occluding member coupled to the anchoring portion. The prosthesis is loaded into a distal end of a delivery catheter and advanced through a femoral vein and through a pre-made puncture in an atrial septum. The occluding member is then positioned in the mitral valve and the anchoring portion is positioned in the left atrium for maintaining the occluding member between the leaflets of the mitral valve. After deployment, the occluding member prevents blood from flowing from the left ventricle to the left atrium during systole. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202044 | PROSTHETIC VALVE FOR REPLACING MITRAL VALVE - Embodiments of prosthetic valves for implantation within a native mitral valve are provided. A preferred embodiment of a prosthetic valve includes a radially compressible main body and a one-way valve portion. The prosthetic valve further comprises at least one ventricular anchor coupled to the main body and disposed outside of the main body. A space is provided between an outer surface of the main body and the ventricular anchor for receiving a native mitral valve leaflet. The prosthetic valve preferably includes an atrial sealing member adapted for placement above the annulus of the mitral valve. Methods and devices for delivering and implanting the prosthetic valve are also described. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202045 | Bone Implant Apparatus and Method - A bone implant apparatus and method includes a programmable device for creating a bone implant. A computer program is connected with the programmable device and the computer program includes a repository of implant programs for standard bones and spacers of preselected dimensions and forms and where the repository of implant programs are customizable and where the bone implant includes a fixation point. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202046 | BONE STABILIZATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION - The present disclosure discloses a bone stabilization device (also referred to as a bone tape), which includes a composite flexible construct including a rigidifiable biocompatible sheet structure having first and second opposed surfaces. A biocompatible cement is located on the first surface. In use the composite flexible construct is applied to a bone with the cement contacted directly to the bone. The cement is made of a material that, once adhered to the bone, is curable to mechanically and/or ionically bond to the sheet structure and to chemically bond to the bone to achieve a permanent bond. The bone tape allows simultaneous alignment and stabilization of multiple articulated fragments for successful 3D reconstruction of shattered bones. Initial flexibility and translucency provided by the bone tape can facilitate the temporary stabilization and alignment adjustment of multiple fragments, prior to permanent rigid bonding. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202047 | MICROSTRUCTURED IMPLANT SURFACES - An implantable device for treating disc degenerative disease and arthritis of the spine. The implant is sized for placement into an intravertebral disc space. The implant has a body with a predetermined, defined, repeating, three-dimensional pattern at least partially on at least one of its surfaces. The pattern is adapted to create a surface area of bone-contacting features that enhance in-growth and biological attachment to a biocompatible material. Also disclosed are process steps for making the implant. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202048 | PROSTHETIC TIBIAL BASE AND PROSTHETIC TIBIAL INSERT INTENDED TO BE IMMOBILIZED ON SUCH A PROSTHETIC TIBIAL BASE - The invention relates to a base that includes a unit for osseous attachment onto a tibia, and a plate having posterior, anterior, medial and lateral edges; a posterior pin and an anterior pin having a posterior flat section and an anterior flat section; two posterior lugs protruding above the plate and arranged on the posterior edge of each side of the posterior pin; and two anterior lugs arranged on each side of the anterior pin. The posterior flat section and the anterior flat section are arranged so as to simultaneously engage with the insert. Each posterior tab includes a support extension for inserting, in an anteroposterior direction, a complementary support tab of the insert. Each anterior lug includes a unit for snap-coupling the insert onto the base. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202049 | System and Method for Ankle Arthroplasty - A monolithic interpositional arthroplasty implant for use in repairing gyngylmus joints such as the joints of the ankle. The implant is a monolithic tibiotalar implant having a first major surface shaped to be positioned against a tibia. The tibia is allowed to articulate across the first major surface. A second major surface is shaped to be positioned against the talus. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202050 | EXPANDABLE INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT - An implant for therapeutically separating bones of a joint has two endplates each having an opening through the endplate, and at least one ramped surface on a side opposite a bone engaging side. A frame is slideably connected to the endplates to enable the endplates to move relative to each other at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the implant, in sliding connection with the frame. An actuator screw is rotatably connected to the frame. A carriage forms an open area aligned with the openings in the endplates. The openings in the endplates pass through the carriage to form an unimpeded passage from bone to bone of the joint. The carriage has ramps which mate with the ramped surfaces of the endplates, wherein when the carriage is moved by rotation of the actuator screw, the endplates move closer or farther apart. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202051 | SPINAL FUSION SYSTEM - A spinal fusion system may include an interbody fusion cage, a fixation plate, and an implanter. The interbody fusion cage may include a proximal region, a distal region opposite the proximal region, a superior region, an inferior region opposite the superior region, and an open volume between the proximal and distal regions. The superior and inferior regions are located between the proximal and distal regions and are configured such that, when the interbody fusion cage is implanted in the disc space, the superior region contacts the inferior end plate and the inferior region contacts the superior end plate. The fixation plate is receivable in the open volume of the interbody fusion cage and includes a superior blade and an inferior blade. At least one of the blades includes a first opening defined therein. The fixation plate is displaceable between a non-deployed state and a deployed state. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202052 | IN-SITU FORMED INTERVERTEBRAL FUSION DEVICE AND METHOD - An orthopedic device for implanting between adjacent vertebrae comprising: an arcuate balloon and a hardenable material within said balloon. In some embodiments, the balloon has a footprint that substantially corresponds to a perimeter of a vertebral endplate. An inflatable device is inserted through a cannula into an intervertebral space and oriented so that, upon expansion, a natural angle between vertebrae will be at least partially restored. At least one component selected from the group consisting of a load-bearing component and an osteobiologic component is directed into the inflatable device through a fluid communication means. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202053 | IMPLANT INSERTION TOOL - A tool for inserting a spinal implant is disclosed. The tool includes a tube with a handle end, an inserter end having an opening, and a curved portion located between the handle end and the inserter end. A driveshaft with an actuator extends within the tube so that the actuator is proximate to the opening. A knob is attached to the handle end and the driveshaft, wherein turning the knob rotates the actuator. Methods of utilizing the tool, as well as variations of the tool are also disclosed. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202054 | INSERTION HANDLE FOR SURGICAL IMPLANTS - An insertion handle for medical implants includes a handle with an elongate shaft extending therefrom and connection means for the implant disposed at the end of the shaft opposite the handle. The connection means includes a pivotable attachment for the implant that is controlled remotely from the handle. Both angle of the implant with respect to the handle and shaft as well as the attachment may be separately controlled and adjusted. Remote angular adjustment facilitates insertion of implants in to small surgical sites because the orientation of the implant may be repeatedly, remotely adjusted as the implant is inserted. Connectors may also be provided at the engagement surface between the handle and implant in order to provide communication with the implant or surgical site. The connectors also may serve as torque bearing members to avoid the need for separate torque bearing means such as keyways and the like. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202055 | PROSTHETIC JOINT CUP LINER CUTTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - In some examples, an apparatus is configured to remove a portion of a prosthetic joint cup liner. The apparatus includes a gripping portion sized and shaped to grip the cup liner. A cutting member is adjustable with respect to the gripping portion. The cutting member includes a cutting edge configured to move along a cutting plane to cut the portion of the cup liner to be removed along the cutting plane. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202056 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD OF DISASSEMBLING A TIBIAL PROSTHESIS - An orthopaedic surgical instrument and method includes securing an anchor to a tibial prosthetic component implanted in a proximal end of a patient's tibia, moving a separator posteriorly toward the anchor to position a tip of the separator between a lower side of the tibial tray and an upper end of the tibial sleeve, advancing the separator from anterior to posterior between the lower side of the tibial tray and the upper end of the tibial sleeve to detach the tibial tray from the tibial sleeve, and removing the tibial tray from the proximal end of the patient's tibia. The tibial prosthetic component includes a tibial tray and a tibial sleeve secured to the tibial tray. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202057 | LOWER LIMB PROSTHESIS - A prosthetic ankle has an ankle joint body ( | 2015-07-23 |
20150202058 | CLAMPS FOR PROSTHETIC LIMBS AND METHODS OF MAKING CLAMPS FOR PROSTHETIC LIMBS - A clamp for a prosthetic limb includes a first section configured to couple to a first portion of a prosthetic limb and a second section being separate and spaced apart from the first section and configured to couple to a second portion of a prosthetic limb. The clamp further includes a plurality of pins extending between the first section and the second section and connecting the first section to the second section, each pin having a first end connected to the first section and a second end opposite to the first end and connected to the second section. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202059 | CLAMPS FOR PROSTHETIC LIMBS AND METHODS OF MAKING CLAMPS FOR PROSTHETIC LIMBS - A clamp assembly for a prosthetic limb includes a plug and a clamp. The plug includes a base and a rounded head defined by a cylindrical wall projecting from the base. The clamp includes a hollow head portion defining a plug bore configured to receive the rounded head of the plug, the head portion comprising a plurality of holes extending through the head portion, each hole configured to receive one of a screw or a bolt for engagement with the rounded head of the plug to fix the plug relative to the head portion. The clamp also includes a clamping portion connected to the hollow head portion and defining a tube bore configured to receive a tube of a prosthetic limb. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202060 | PROSTHESIS LINER, AND PROSTHESIS SOCKET SYSTEM WITH PROSTHESIS LINER AND PROSTHESIS SOCKET - The invention relates to a prosthesis liner for placing on a stump, with an elastic main body which has a proximal opening, for inserting the stump into a receiving space, and has a distal end, wherein at least one sucker is arranged on the outside of the prosthesis liner. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202061 | COMPOSITE PROSTHESIS WITH EXTERNAL POLYMERIC SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A prosthesis including a support structure for enhancing kink and/or crush resistance. The support structure is connected to an outer surface of the prosthesis and includes at least two components, one of which has a lower melting point than the other. The component with the lower melting point is used to connect the support structure to the outer surface of the prosthesis. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202062 | NANO-CARRIER EMBEDDED SURFACE FOR INSERTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - A drug-delivering medical device for treating a medical condition associated with a body lumen is provided. The drug-delivering medical device includes an outer abluminal aspect having a micro-porous surface embedded with nano-carriers having an assortment of average diameters. The nano-carriers penetrate one or more layers of a wall of the body lumen. The micro-porous surface and the nano-carriers enable the device to release a drug for up to 60 days. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202063 | Graft Devices and Related Systems and Methods - In some aspects, graft devices for a mammalian patient can include a tubular member comprising a first end; and a fiber matrix surrounding the tubular member, wherein the fiber matrix is designed and constructed to be substantially continuously tapered at the first end to define a diameter that increases as it approaches the first end. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202064 | ELECTRICALLY CHARGED MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical device with an outer surface prepared to reduce crystalline growth or surface fowling thereon is provided. The device includes an elongate member that extends between a distal end and a proximal end, and a lumen defined through at least a central portion of the member. The member is defined from a wire that is coiled to define the lumen therethrough, the coils of the wire are configured such that a plurality of the neighboring coils define a small space therebetween. The coiled wire includes a central metallic core that extends along the entire length of the wire defining the member and a polymeric jacket is wrapped around the core, wherein the polymeric jacket is configured to retain an electric charge disposed therethrough. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202065 | STENT-GRAFTS CONFIGURED FOR POST-IMPLANTATION EXPANSION - An endovascular stent-graft is provided that includes a generally tubular body, which (a) is configured to assume a radially-compressed delivery state and at least first and second radially-expanded deployment states, (b) is shaped so as to define a stepwise expanding portion, and (c) comprises a stent member. The stent member includes a plurality of self-expandable flexible structural stent elements, and at least one circumferential expansion element. The stent member is configured such that application of a force thereto, which is insufficient to cause plastic deformation of the self-expandable flexible structural stent elements and is sufficient to cause plastic deformation of the circumferential expansion element, causes an increase in a circumferential length of the circumferential expansion element, thereby transitioning the tubular body from the first radially-expanded deployment state to the second radially-expanded deployment state, thereby increasing a greatest internal perimeter of the expanding portion. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202066 | DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELF-CENTERING A PROXIMAL END OF A STENT GRAFT - A method for implanting a prosthesis centrally within a curved lumen includes loading a prosthesis into a delivery sheath, advancing the sheath in a patient towards the curved lumen to place at least the proximal end of the prosthesis within the curved lumen, and centering the proximal end of the prosthesis and/or the distal end of the sheath within the curved lumen. In a first advancing step, the outer catheter containing the inner sheath is advanced together towards the curved lumen to a location proximal of the curved lumen and, in a second advancing step, the inner sheath containing the prosthesis is advanced into the curved lumen to place at least the proximal end within the curved lumen while the outer catheter substantially remains at the location. After centering, the proximal end of the prosthesis is deployed centered within the curved lumen. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202067 | DELIVERY DEVICE FOR AN INSERTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A stent graft and delivery device assembly comprises a dilator | 2015-07-23 |
20150202068 | Sheath Capture Device For Stent Graft Delivery System And Method For Operating Same - A delivery system for delivering and deploying stent grafts having a proximal stent includes a first lumen and a stent capture device including a capture portion fixedly connected adjacent a first lumen distal end. An outer catheter has a catheter distal end and a catheter inner diameter. A second lumen having a second distal end is slidably disposed about the first lumen and within the outer catheter. A stent graft sheath has a sheath proximal end connected to the second distal end and disposed about the first lumen. The sheath has a sheath distal end and a sheath inner diameter greater than the catheter inner diameter for holding a compressed stent graft. A distal nose cone has a cone proximal end connected to either the capture portion or the first distal end. The nose cone and the capture portion are movably adjustable to selectively capture the sheath distal end therebetween. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202069 | FLOATING GASTROINTESTINAL ANCHOR - Apparatus ( | 2015-07-23 |
20150202070 | ADHESIVE APPLIANCE - A multi-layered adhesive appliance for topographical application to the skin. The appliance includes a body having a first side and a second side. The body also includes an anchor point and at least one arm including a first end and a second end. The first end is formed as one piece with the anchor point and the second end extends from the at least one anchor point. Further, a skin adhesive layer is coupled to the second side of the body and extends between the anchor point and the at least one anchor point. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202071 | Systems and Methods for Increasing the Effectiveness of a Mechanical Joint Brace - According to the invention, a system for increasing the effectiveness of a mechanical joint brace worn by a user is disclosed. A sleeve may fit around, and to either side, of a user's joint. The sleeve may include a first portion which applies compressive pressure on a proximate side of the joint, a second portion disposed around the joint, and a third portion which applies compressive pressure on a distal side of the joint. A first set of pads may be disposed and compressed between at least a first portion of a mechanical joint brace worn over the sleeve and the proximate side of the joint. A second set of pads may be disposed and compressed between at least a second portion of the mechanical joint brace worn over the sleeve and the distal side of the joint. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202072 | CERVICAL SPINE ORTHOSIS - Implementations of the present disclosure overcome the problems of the prior art by providing a brace for supporting a head of a wearer. The brace includes a head frame, a strap assembly and a cervical bar. The head frame is configured to grip the head of the wearer. The strap assembly is configured to extend along the wearers waist and back. The cervical bar has a first and second ends. The first end connects to and supports the head frame. The second end connects to and is supported by the strap assembly. Advantageously, the cervical bar has a stiffness sufficient to support the head and the head frame against head drop. The brace can do this without interfering with respiratory pathways. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202073 | HEAD AND CERVICAL SPINE POSITION ARTICULATING DEVICE - An articulating device to position the head and spine during imaging and treatment of a patient. The device provides mechanism to lock a patient's head using a posterior head support, and anterior face mask or a nose depressor. The device is attached to a patient couch and allows for controlled movement of the head while monitoring and capturing position to provide for returning to the same position in future imaging or treatment. The device includes pitch, roll and translation mechanisms including adjustment controls as well as sensors to capture a patient's position. The device includes sensors which can feed into a controller for automated to remote control of the movement mechanisms if motors or hydraulic controllers are used. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202074 | PARTIALLY ERODABLE SYSTEMS FOR TREATMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA - A method of maintaining airway patency in an airway of a patient which includes the steps of implanting a device into tissue adjacent an airway, the device having a bioerodable material wound around a resiliently deformable body to temporarily maintain the deformable body in a stretched, deformed state, and permitting the bioerodable material of the device to bioerode to apply a force to maintain airway patency. The invention also provides devices for practicing the method. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202075 | INTRABUCCAL DEVICE COMPRISING BITE TRAYS AND CONNECTING RODS - Bite trays ( | 2015-07-23 |
20150202076 | Intrauterine Device - The present invention concerns an intrauterine device ( | 2015-07-23 |
20150202077 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE OF MEDICAL LIQUIDS - The present invention relates to a Method and a device for adjusting the temperature of medical liquids, comprising: Providing an incoming volumetric flow (Fi) from a fluid supply; Separating the incoming volumetric flow (Fi) into two partial volumetric flows (F1, F2); Adjusting the fluid temperature (T1, T2) of each of the partial volumetric flows (F1, F2) to substantially constant target temperatures (Tt1, Tt2) of the partial volumetric flows; and volumetric flow controlled merging of the partial volumetric flows (F1, F2) to an output volumetric flow (Fo). | 2015-07-23 |
20150202078 | STEERABLE LASER PROBE - A steerable laser probe may include a handle, an actuation structure of the handle, a housing tube, an optic fiber, and an optic fiber sleeve. The housing tube may have a first housing tube portion having a first stiffness and a second housing tube portion having a second stiffness. The second stiffness may be greater that the first stiffness. The optic fiber may be disposed within an inner bore of the handle, the optic fiber sleeve, the actuation structure, and the housing tube. The optic fiber sleeve may enclose at least a portion of the optic fiber and the optic fiber sleeve may be disposed within the actuation structure and the housing tube. A compression of the actuation structure may be configured to curve the housing tube and the optic fiber. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202079 | MINIATURE IMPLANTED DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES AND INSERTER SYSTEMS FOR INTRODUCING SUCH DEVICES | 2015-07-23 |
20150202080 | MODULATED PULSED ULTRASONIC POWER DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and apparatus for delivering energy during a surgical procedure such as phacoemulsification is provided. The method and apparatus include applying energy during at least one pulsed energy on period, typically sufficient or intended to rapidly induce and beneficially employ transient cavitation. Applying energy during the pulsed energy on period comprises applying energy during a first high energy period, and applying energy during a second nonzero lower energy period. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202081 | CONTROL ARRANGEMENT FOR AN OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL SYSTEM - A control arrangement for an ophthalmic surgical system for phacoemulsifying a lens wherein the system includes an aspiration line for drawing off fluid and shattered lens particles of the eye lens and a phaco handpiece having a needle. The aspiration line runs within the needle and is configured to impart ultrasonic energy to the phaco handpiece for shattering the eye lens via a longitudinal vibration of the needle. The control arrangement includes a transmitter configured to irradiate electromagnetic radiation via the aspiration line and a receiver configured to receive at least a part of the radiation; and, a control unit configured to control an absolute value of a parameter of the ophthalmic surgical system in dependence upon the amount of the received electromagnetic radiation. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202082 | FERROMAGNETIC VALVES - The disclosure includes devices and methods for controlling fluid flow. The devices include a tube configured to receive fluid from a fluid source; and a valve for controlling fluid flow through the tube, the valve responsive to fluid pressure in the tube. The valve includes a first magnet outside the tube at a fixed first distance from the tube and a second magnet outside the tube substantially opposite the first magnet and at a second distance from the tube, the second distance greater than the first distance. The valve includes a ferromagnetic fluid within the tube between the first magnet and the second magnet and held in position by a magnetic field generated by the first magnet. The amount of ferromagnetic fluid is sufficient to seal the tube when the fluid pressure is below a threshold pressure set by the second distance between the second magnet and the tube. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202083 | LASER TREATMENT APPARATUS - Safety of ophthalmologic laser treatment is improved. A laser treatment apparatus of an embodiment includes: a photographing system that photographs an eye; an irradiation system that irradiates aiming light of a preset pattern and treatment laser light onto a fundus of the eye; an irradiation-pattern determining part that determines an irradiation pattern of the treatment laser light based on a photograph image of the eye acquired by the photographing system and the preset pattern; and a controller that controls the irradiation system so as to irradiate the treatment laser light of the determined irradiation pattern. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202084 | SCANNING METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO REDUCE OPAQUE BUBBLE LAYERS - In certain embodiments, reducing opaque bubble layers (OBLs) comprises receiving information describing a tissue region of a tissue where laser pulses are applied to yield laser-induced optical breakdowns (LIOBs) in the tissue region. The LIOBs yield bubbles of gas. A concentration of the gas in the tissue region is estimated from the information. One or more laser parameters are adjusted in response to the concentration of the gas to satisfy a critical concentration rule. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202085 | ADJUSTING LASER ENERGY IN ACCORDANCE WITH OPTICAL DENSITY - In certain embodiments, a device comprises a laser device and a control computer. The laser device directs a laser beam with laser energy through an outer portion of an eye to a target portion of the eye. The control computer receives an optical density measurement of the outer portion, determines the laser energy according to the optical density measurement, and instructs the laser device to direct the laser beam with the laser energy through the outer portion of the eye to the target portion of the eye. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202086 | Goggle Assembly - A goggle assembly, wherein a spectacle frame body combined with spectacle lenses, which have a predetermined function, is formed by continuing connecting portions between an upper section and a lower section of a rigid frame body, which is near an outer periphery, with at least one connecting part to form into a single part without a break. Therefore, positions of the rigid frame body near the outer periphery don't need to be adjusted further when the rigid frame body is put into a mold. The upper section and the lower section of the rigid frame body and the connecting parts at the connecting portions are covered by injection molding, and a flexible leaning part is integrally formed near an inner periphery. Thereby, the formation of the spectacle frame body is more convenient. The spectacle frame body has an aligned exact shape and maintains its original comfort and softness. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202087 | GOGGLE - A goggle includes a frame a soft skirt. The soft skirt is disposed at a side of the frame and has an adjustment portion having a plurality of teeth arranged in intervals. The goggle conforms to a wearer's nose and the skin around. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202088 | All-Weather Goggle - An all-weather goggle includes a lens with an arcuate shape. The all-weather goggle includes a frame that includes an inner frame with a first elasticity and an outer frame coupled to the inner frame, the outer frame comprising a second elasticity that is less than the first elasticity. The inner frame is positioned proximate a user's face. The outer frame is coupled to the inner frame and is configured to removably receive the lens. The outer frame maintains the arcuate shape of the lens when the lens is worn by the user and when the lens is not worn by the user. A first portion of the all-weather goggle is made of thermoplastic polyurethane and a second portion of the all-weather goggle is made of a thermoplastic polyamide. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202089 | EUSTACHIAN TUBE DILATION BALLOON WITH VENTILATION PATH - An apparatus comprises a shaft, an expandable dilator, and at least one ventilation pathway. The shaft defines a longitudinal axis and comprises a distal and proximal ends with at least one shaft lumen. The expandable dilator comprises body with its own proximal and distal ends. The body is configured to transition between a contracted state and an expanded state. The body is configured to dilate a Eustachian tube of a patient in the expanded state. The at least one ventilation pathway is configured to provide ventilation from the distal end of the body to the proximal end of the body when the body is in the expanded state. In some examples, the ventilation pathway comprises a set of transversely oriented vent openings formed through the shaft. In some other examples, the ventilation pathway comprises a space defined between one or more radially outwardly protruding features of the expandable dilator. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202090 | Absorbent Article - An incontinence pad is provided. The device includes an anal region and optionally a genital region. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202091 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SANITARY ARTICLES WEARABLE AS PANTS PROVIDED WITH SIDE PANELS - A method for producing sanitary articles wearable in the manner of pants, provided with at least one pair of side panels suitable for connecting the end parts of the article around the user's waist, and with a topsheet produced by assembling together a central web, permeable to body fluids and a first and a second side material. The production method comprises the steps of partially overlapping the first end regions of the side panels, leaving the second end regions uncovered, and then joining in a provisional manner, the parts of the overlapping side panels in order to produce a temporary laminate on which it is possible to identify a first surface and a second surface. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202092 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HIGH SPEED CROSS FOLDING - Apparatus and methods are provided for folding discrete items such as diapers at high speeds. Discrete items are conveyed in a machine direction toward a pair of vacuum drums rotating in the machine direction and first carrying a top side of a leading edge of the discrete item away from the conveyor, and then carrying a bottom side of the leading edge with a second rotational vacuum drum back towards the conveyor. The diaper fold is created at a contact point with a folding finger which travels rotationally and straight in a fixed orientation about a pair of belts, into and out of contact with the diaper. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202093 | Methods and Apparatuses for Tucking Side Panels of Absorbent Articles - Aspects of the present disclosure relate to tucking opposing side panels into a chassis of a diaper pant. The apparatuses and methods may utilize one or more conveyors that advance the chassis along a machine direction. Each conveyor may have a vacuum zone that applies a vacuum force to hold the chassis. The chassis may be positioned between a first conveyor having a first vacuum zone and a second conveyor having a second vacuum zone. The conveyors may apply opposing vacuum forces to hold the first waist region apart from the second waist region while the chassis advances in the machine direction toward a tucking device. The vacuum forces are then removed from the waist regions as the tucking device pushes the side panels toward each other. Pushing the side panels toward each other causes the inner surfaces of the waist regions to simultaneously move toward each other. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202094 | DISPOSABLE WARING ARTICLE - A wearing article improved so that an absorbent structure is not apt to be spaced away from the wearer's skin but stuffiness in the wearing article and/or eruption of the wearer's skin can be reliably prevented, which wearing article is a diaper that includes a front waist panel, a rear waist panel and a crotch panel. In the front and rear waist panels, elastics are respectively attached to front and rear waist sheets. The crotch panel includes an absorbent structure containing liquid-absorbent core material and, outboard of the absorbent structure as viewed in a longitudinal direction, front and rear end flaps are formed respectively. The crotch panel includes a first region which includes a front end of the absorbent structure and the front end flap and overlaps with the front waist panel and a second region which includes a front end of the absorbent structure and the rear end flap and overlaps with the rear waist panel. The first and second regions extend in the longitudinal direction and are joined to respective skin-facing surfaces of the front and rear waist panels by means of first and second joining zones each including a plurality of sub-zones spaced apart from one another in a transverse direction. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202095 | WEARING ARTICLE - A wearing article making it possible to prevent a dimension in the transverse direction of respective recesses formed on an absorbent structure from being notably reduced even when the front and rear waist regions are disposed with waist elastic members directly or indirectly overlapping with the absorbent structure. The wearing article has a longitudinal direction parallel to a longitudinal center line, a transverse direction parallel to a transverse center line, a skin-facing surface and a non-skin-facing surface opposite to the skin-facing surface, and includes a chassis having a first waist region defined by one of front and rear waist regions and being elastically contractible in the transverse direction, a second waist region defined by another of the front and rear waist regions and a crotch region lying between the front and rear waist regions, an absorbent structure disposed on the skin-facing surface of the chassis and extending in the longitudinal direction across the crotch region into at least the first waist region and recesses disposed on the absorbent structure, the absorbent structure includes a first region defined in the first waist region and the recesses at least partially lying in the first region and extending in the longitudinal direction; and a shape retention panel is disposed on the non-skin-facing surface of the first waist region so that the shape retention panel may indirectly or directly overlap the first region and the recesses as viewed in a thickness direction of the article. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202096 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH LEG GASKETING CUFF - A disposable absorbent article may include a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a leg gasketing system. The leg gasketing system may include an inner cuff and an outer cuff; the inner cuff may include an inner cuff folded edge and an inner cuff material edge and the outer cuff may include an outer cuff folded edge and an outer cuff material edge such that the web of material is folded laterally inward to form the outer cuff folded edge and folded laterally outward to form the inner cuff material edge. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202097 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STACKED CONFIGURATION OF MULTIPLE FEMININE PANTY LINERS - A system is disclosed which provides for a stacked configuration of a plurality of panty liners where a wet wipe is coupled to non-body facing side of at least one of the panty liners and where the center of the non-body facing side is free of any adhesive which is configured to hold said panty liners together. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202098 | SANITARY NAPKIN STRUCTURE - A sanitary napkin structure contains: a body, and the body include a surface layer formed on a top surface thereof, an additive layer defined below the surface layer, an absorbent isolation layer arranged below the additive layer, an absorbing layer defined below the absorbent isolation layer, and a bottom layer formed on a bottom surface of the body. The surface layer is woven from nano powder spinning fibers. The absorbent isolation layer is applied to absorb liquids and to prevent the liquids from leaking back to the surface layer, and the absorbing layer is used to absorb the liquids. The additive layer includes additives comprised of proteolytic enzyme. The bottom layer is breathable and liquid impervious. Thereby, the sanitary napkin structure is capable of avoiding bacterium infecting user. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202099 | LIGHT WEIGHT MULTI USE COLLAPSIBLE STRETCHER - A new light multi-use collapsible stretcher for carrying load comprising: two opposing longitudinal frames, each comprising at least four frame plates; at least one bedding member, disposed between the longitudinal frames; plurality of hinges; and at least one foldable and reversibly lockable supporting bar, disposed between the two opposing longitudinal frames and pivotally connected to the two longitudinal frames by the hinges; the frame plates are pivotally connected to each other by the hinges in a series configuration; the hinges disposed between the frame plates in alternate rotation directions, such that the frame plates and the bedding member configured for a reversible operation of unfolding and folding of the stretcher into an unfolded and folded position. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202100 | WALKER SEAT - A walker seat may include a seat bottom and a support structure. The seat bottom may include an anterior region, a posterior region, an upper side, and a lower side. The lower side may include a central segment retention portion. The support structure may include a central segment, a left-side segment, and a right-side segment. The central segment may be retained by the central segment retention portion. The left-side segment may be extendable from a left side of the central segment, whereby the left-side segment extends beyond a left side of the seat bottom. Similarly, the right-side segment may be extendable from a right side of the central segment, whereby the right-side segment extends beyond a right side of the seat bottom. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202101 | ASYMMETRICAL WHEEL KIT FOR MANUAL WHEELCHAIR AND WHEELCHAIR FITTED WITH SAID WHEEL KIT TO FACILITATE THE PRACTICE OF A THROWING SPORT - The present invention relates to an asymmetrical wheel kit for a manual wheelchair ( | 2015-07-23 |
20150202102 | Wheelchair with Automatic Seat Lift Mechanism - A wheelchair with an automatic seat lift mechanism is disclosed. The wheelchair includes a seat that is connected to a lift mechanism. The lift mechanism is connected to a pump that is driven by a motor, wherein the pump is an electrical pump or a hydraulic pump. In one embodiment, the motor is actuated via a hand held controller having a joystick thereon. The joystick can be used to change the height and position of the seat so as to ease the process of getting into and out of the wheelchair. When the seat is in an elevated position, the armrests of the wheelchair can be pivoted upward so that they do not interfere with the movement of the seat. The seat can be positioned adjacent to a bed or another supporting surface so that the wheelchair user can slide onto or off of the seat without being lifted. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202103 | SEAT MECHANISM OF ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR - A seat mechanism includes a front seat plate, left and right guide rails each having a longitudinal rail groove, a rear seat plate disposed on the guide rails, two protruding rods each protruding downward from a bottom surface of the rear seat plate to a corresponding guide rail, a plurality of guide members projecting sideward from each protruding rod and inserted into the rail groove of the corresponding guide rail such that each guide rail is slidable relative to the guide members of the corresponding protruding rod, and a plurality of fasteners each extending through the rear seat plate and detachably and selectively engaging one positioning hole in the guide rails for adjustably positioning the rear seat plate on the guide rails. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202104 | DIRECT-DRIVE TILT MECHANISM FOR INFANT-CARE MEDICAL DEVICES - A system and method for tilting an infant-supporting device can be decoupled through a manual coupler or decoupler, that includes a clevis ( | 2015-07-23 |
20150202105 | Sliding Track and Pivot Mounting System for Displays on Anesthesia Machines - An anesthesia workstation includes a sliding track system attached to the front of the anesthesia workstation for the mounting of one or more displays. The displays are horizontally slidable along the front of the anesthesia workstation along the sliding track. In addition, the sliding track system includes pivot points which enable outward pivoting of the displays up to 90 degrees. Sliding and pivoting of the displays is possible both independently and simultaneously. The sliding track system allows the anesthetist to slide and pivot the displays across the front of the workstation along the length of the track to the most preferable viewing position. Additional storage space is positioned within the anesthesia workstation behind the displays and becomes exposed and accessible when the displays are manipulated via the sliding track system. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202106 | DUAL COLUMN SURGICAL SUPPORT SYSTEM - A surgical patient support includes a foundation frame, a support top, and a brake system. The foundation frame includes a first column and a second column. The support top is coupled to the first column and the second column for rotation about a top axis extending along the length of the support top. A cervical traction system is also provided. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202107 | AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEM FOR OPERATING THEATRES - This invention relates to an air purification method comprising of sucking fresh air into a bed of liquid to absorb impurities followed by dehumidifying the fresh air leaving the bed of liquid and then pushing the fresh air to the desired facility for being used by user/s of the facility and finally ventilating out the used air from the desired location. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202108 | Urn Cover - The present embodiment is a funerary accessory that serves as a ceremonial urn cover and/or carrier for cremated remains. A key benefit of the ceremonial cover is its ability to accommodate a great deal of personalization. A discreet pocket on the back of the bag allows for notes and/or mementos to be interred with the deceased. An accent band encircling the cover serves as a back drop for an oversized locket, a photograph or military metals; anything the decedent's family chooses to remember the life of their loved one. To aid in transporting the urn box without soiling, a handle is provided. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202110 | MASSAGE DEVICE FOR TILTING INVERSION EXERCISER - A tilting inversion exerciser includes a carrier pivotally attached to a supporting stand for mounting a supporting table and for supporting a user, the supporting table includes a number of grooves, and a massage member is engaged with either of the grooves of the supporting table for attaching to the supporting table and for selectively engaging with the user to selectively massage the user. The massage member includes a catch engageable through the grooves of the supporting table for attaching to the supporting table, the catch is coupled to the massage member with a reduced neck member. The catch includes a length (L) greater than the width (D) of the grooves of the supporting table for engaging with the supporting table. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202111 | SPINAL TRACTION MACHINE AND METHODS - A spinal decompression machine includes a portable frame, a user support element, a laterally positioned handle extending from the frame, and a drive mechanism operatively coupled to the handle. A force bar operatively coupled to the drive mechanism extends longitudinally beyond a longitudinal end of the frame. A harness is attached to the first force bar. The drive mechanism causes the force bar to move longitudinally upon rotation of the handle. A method of providing traction includes positioning a person in a face up position upon the user support element, attaching a harness to a neck or pelvis of the person, the harness attached to a cervical traction bar or a pelvic traction bar, and moving the cervical fraction bar and pelvic fraction bar simultaneously in a common longitudinal direction by moving a handle. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202112 | SINGLE-POINT SUPPORTIVE MONOCOQUE AMBULATION AID - Example ambulation aid apparatus and associated methods of manufacture are disclosed and described herein. An example single-point supportive ambulation aid is formed as an integral part. The integral part of the example ambulation aid is formed to integrate: a body portion formed to support a user; a graspable area integrated with the body portion and providing an area to be gripped by a user; and a foot portion integrated with the body portion and providing a single point of contact with a walking surface to facilitate user movement and support in conjunction with the body portion and graspable area through the integral part. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202113 | WEARABLE SCISSOR-PAIRED CONTROL MOMENT GYROSCOPE (SP-CMG) FOR HUMAN BALANCE ASSIST - An apparatus for assisting the balance of a user is disclosed herein. The apparatus includes a first control moment gyroscope (CMG) and a second CMG configured as a scissor pair. The first CMG includes a first flywheel and a second flywheel, a first motor that rotates the first and second flywheels, a first gimbal supporting the first and second flywheel, and a first gimbal servo to rotate the first gimbal. The second CMG includes a third flywheel and a forth flywheel, a second motor that rotates the third and fourth flywheels, a second gimbal supporting the third and fourth flywheels, and a second gimbal servo to rotate the second gimbal. The apparatus additionally includes a gyroscope controller controlling the first gimbal servo and the second gimbal servo. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202114 | DEVICE FOR TREATING SKIN - The present application relates to a device for treating skin ( | 2015-07-23 |
20150202115 | "System for Therapeutic Treatment by Vacuum Pressure and Method of Use Thereof" - A therapeutic device for applying pressure to a portion of a wearer's body is provided. The device includes a flexible enclosure formed from a flexible material and configured to enclose at least a portion of the wearer's body, thereby forming a cavity between an inner surface of the enclosure and the body. The device also includes at least one port extending through the flexible enclosure for accessing the cavity; and a fluid evacuation pump in fluid communication with the cavity. The device is configured such that, upon actuation of the pump, the flexible enclosure transitions from a relaxed position to a compressed position, in which the flexible enclosure exerts a compression force against the wearer's body. Optionally, the flexible enclosure defines a cross sectional area, wherein the cross sectional area in the relaxed position is greater than the cross sectional area in the compressed position. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202116 | BESPOKE COMPRESSION THERAPY DEVICE - A compression therapy device may include a wearable article having independently inflatable and deflatable sealed cells. The location of the sealed cells in the article may be tailored to the anatomy of the device user. A method of providing the therapy device may include measuring one or more anatomical areas on the patient where compression is desired, providing the measurement to a device provider, and receiving an article having multiple sealed cells localized at the one or more anatomical areas. A method of manufacturing the therapy device may include receiving a measurement of an anatomical feature of a patient and determining a configuration of seals to be incorporated in a template article. The configuration may result in the sealed cells providing a pressure on the patient's anatomical feature. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202117 | Portable Roller Massager - A portable roller massager includes an elongate center shaft having a longitudinal axis extending between a first end and a second end, a roller section rotatably positioned about an outer surface of the elongate center shaft and extending not entirely between the first and second ends, a first handle member movably attachable to the first end of the elongate center shaft, and a second handle member movably attachable to the second end of the elongate center shaft. The elongate center shaft, roller section, first handle member, and second handle member cooperate to form a portable roller massager for massaging and treating a person's muscles. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202118 | NON-INVASIVE METHODS FOR PREVENTION, DETECTION, TREATMENT, AND HEALING OF NEOPLASTIC PROCESSES IN HUMANS - The invention is a method consisting of stimulation of specific new acupuncture points to prevent, detect, treat and heal specific types of neoplastic process in humans. The specific acupuncture points used in the method of the invention have not been previously disclosed for the treatment of neoplastic processes. The treatments can be carried out by accredited practitioners in a clinical setting or by the patient her/himself at home. The stimulation can be provided by any of the known techniques used for stimulation of controlling points, including, but not limited to, traditional acupuncture needles, auto-injector needles, electric acupuncture, acupressure, lasers, acupuncture lasers, UV radiation, infra-red radiation, heat, magnets, moxibustion, and a combination of two or more of these techniques, for example, the use of both needles and laser acupuncture simultaneously in a single treatment session. The method of the invention is also used for detection and prevention of neoplastic process. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202119 | NON-INVASIVE METHODS FOR PREVENTION, DETECTION, TREATMENT, AND HEALING OF NEOPLASTIC PROCESSES IN DOGS AND CATS - The invention is a method consisting of stimulation of specific new acupuncture points to prevent, treat and heal specific types of neoplastic process in dogs and cats. The specific acupuncture points used in the method of the invention have not been previously disclosed for the treatment of neoplastic processes. The treatments can be carried out by accredited practitioners in a clinical setting or by a layperson. The stimulation can be provided by any of the known techniques used for stimulation of controlling points, including, but not limited to, traditional acupuncture needles, auto-injector needles, electric acupuncture, acupressure, lasers, acupuncture lasers, UV radiation, infra-red radiation, heat, magnets, moxibustion, and a combination of two or more of these techniques, for example, the use of both needles and laser acupuncture simultaneously in a single treatment session. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202120 | INTEGRATED MEDICINE MIXING INTERFACE - An integrated medicine mixing interface comprising a medicine mixing mouth ( | 2015-07-23 |
20150202121 | PRESSURE-REGULATING VIAL ADAPTORS AND METHODS - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial comprises a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial comprises a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202122 | Teat for Feeding Bottle - A feeding teat ( | 2015-07-23 |
20150202123 | DENTAL CURABLE COMPOSITION, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A dental curable composition containing fluoroaluminosilicate glass particles (A), basic calcium phosphate particles (B1), acidic calcium phosphate particles (B2), a polyalkenic acid (C), tartaric acid (D), and water (E), wherein the dental curable composition contains 70 to 99 parts by weight of (A), 1 to 30 parts by weight in total of (B1) and (B2), 10 to 40 parts by weight of (C), 0.3 to 10 parts by weight of (D), and 10 to 90 parts by weight of (E) each relative to 100 parts by weight in total of (A), (B1), and (B2), and a Ca/P ratio of a sum of (B1) and (B2) is from 1.10 to 1.95. Accordingly, provided is a dental curable composition that is high in mechanical strength, particularly compressive strength, and excellent in remineralization capability. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202124 | Exfoliating Body Soap - Exfoliating body soap cleanses and removes oils and particulates from the user's skin. The exfoliating body soap includes a cleansing surfactant base, a first quantity of exfoliating agent, and a second quantity of exfoliating agent. The cleansing surfactant base emulsifies and binds water insoluble oils and particulates present on a user's skin to be washed away using water. The first quantity of exfoliating agent and the second quantity of exfoliating agent are an abrasive material which exfoliates the user's skin, removing dead skin while exposing newer layers of skin. The first quantity of exfoliating agent is dispersed throughout the cleansing surfactant base. The second quantity of exfoliating agent is concentrated on an external surface of the cleansing surfactant base. This arrangement allows the user to have a consistent abrasiveness throughout the exfoliating body soap and a concentrated portion which the user can focus the abrasiveness of the exfoliating body soap. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202125 | DYE COMPOSITION COMPRISING NONIONIC GUAR GUM OR A NONIONIC DERIVATIVE THEREOF, PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR THE SAME - The present invention relates to a composition for dyeing human keratin fibres such as the hair, in mousse form, comprising: (a) at least one oxidation dye precursor; (b) at least one amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant; (c) at least a second surfactant chosen from nonionic and anionic surfactants, or mixtures thereof; (d) at least one fatty substance; (e) at least one nonionic guar gum. The invention also relates to a process for dyeing human keratin fibres, in which is applied a composition preferably in foam form, obtained by mixing the above mentioned composition, free of oxidizing agent other than atmospheric oxygen, with a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent other than atmospheric oxygen, and also to a suitable multi-compartment device. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202126 | FOAMING SKINCARE FORMULATIONS - In one aspect, the present invention is directed to formulations comprising at least one pressure generating vehicle along with at least one skincare active agent in a container such that the pressure generating vehicle would eject the formulation as foam, whipped cream or a similar form upon application of external pressure on the container. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202127 | BODY ODOR SUPPRESSING AGENT - The present invention provides a body odor suppressing agent that contains activated carbon and that has excellent body odor suppressing effects, causes no black soiling on an object to be coated, and has excellent practical aptitude. The present invention also provides a body odor suppressing agent having an excellent feeling of use when the agent is applied to the skin. The present invention further provides a body odor suppressing agent capable of preventing nozzles from clogging when the agent is packed into a spray container and used. The body odor suppressing agent of the present invention includes a titanium oxide-coated activated carbon including an activated carbon having an average particle diameter of 15 to 50 μm and a titanium oxide present over the surface of the activated carbon. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202128 | ORAL COMPOSITION - The present invention provides an oral composition comprising hydroxyapatite, potassium nitrate, and calcium monohydrogen phosphate, wherein the composition has an increased ability to occlude dentinal tubules of a tooth and has an excellent inhibitory effect on hypersensitivity. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202129 | Dentifrice Containing Zinc Ions and Polyphosphate Ions - The invention includes a dentifrice composition that comprises a zinc ion source, a polyphosphate ion source, an anethole, and a silica. The silica has a mean particle size of about 5 to about 12 microns, an Einlehner hardness of about 1 to about 20, and an oil absorption of about 40 to less than about 100 cc/100 g. The composition contains zinc ions and polyphosphate ions in a weight ratio of about 0.1:1 to about 10:1 and has a RDA value of about 100 to about 200 and a PCR value of about 75 to about 110. Related methods are also included. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202130 | COSMETIC USE OF SALICYLIC ACID DERIVATIVES - Cosmetic compositions comprising salicylic acid dimers and methods of using such compositions to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin are disclosed. The salicylic acid derivatives are believed to have modulatory activity against one or more biochemical pathways implicated in the appearance of human skin. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202131 | HIGH PROTECTION WATER-RESISTANT SUNSCREEN COMPOSITION - Thus, one aspect of the invention relates to a sunscreen composition comprising at least one sunscreen agent, at least one film forming polymer, and at least one solvent, wherein said film forming polymer is present in an amount of less than 2.0% (w/w). Another aspect of the present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a sunscreen composition comprising the steps of i) providing at least one solvent, at least one film forming polymer in an amount of less than 2.0% (w/w), and at least one sunscreen agent, ii) admixing the components of step i) to provide a sunscreen composition. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202132 | PHARMACEUTICAL OR COSMETIC COMPOSITION FOR TREATING ALOPECIA - The present invention relates to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition for treating alopecia, and in general for counteracting excessive hair loss, comprising as an active ingredient a compound of formula (I) R—N | 2015-07-23 |
20150202133 | CLEANSING COMPOSITION FOR SKIN OR HAIR - There is provided a cleansing composition for skin or hair which can provide a good durability of foam and rinse feel, enhance combing property of the hair during rinsing to impart softness to the hair, and impart a refreshing feeling upon application to the skin without causing stickiness. A cleansing composition for skin or hair contains the following (A) and (B): (A) an internal olefin sulfonate having 12 or more and 24 or less carbon atoms; and (B) an anionic surfactant having no sulfate group except the internal olefin sulfonate (A) and an anionic surfactant having two or more carboxylic acid groups. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202134 | INTERNAL OLEFIN SULFONATE COMPOSITION AND CLEANSING COMPOSITION CONTAINING SAME - Provided is an internal olefin sulfonate composition which is capable of exerting good foamability together with good volume of foam, foaming speed, foam dissipation property, foam quality, foam durability in the presence of sebum, and volume of foam in the presence of sebum at high levels, and a cleansing composition containing the same. The internal olefin sulfonate composition of the present invention comprises (A) an internal olefin sulfonate having 16 carbon atoms and (B) an internal olefin sulfonate having 18 carbon atoms, wherein a mass content ratio (A/B) of component (A) to component (B) is from 75/25 to 90/10, and wherein a mass ratio (hydroxy form/olefin form) of a content of a hydroxy form in the internal olefin sulfonate of the component (A) and the component (B) to a content of an olefin form in the internal olefin sulfonate of the component (A) and the component (B) is from 75/25 to 100/0. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202135 | DYE COMPOSITION COMPRISING A CATIONIC O-ALKYL-SUBSTITUTED META-PHENYLENEDIAMINE DERIVATIVE - The invention relates to a meta-phenylenediamine compound of formula (I) below, the addition salts thereof with an acid and the solvates thereof: in which: R represents a hydrogen or halogen atom; a C | 2015-07-23 |
20150202136 | TOPICAL USE OF A SKIN-COMMENSAL PREBIOTIC AGENT AND COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THE SAME - The topical use of a skin commensal prebiotic to improve the health of the skin microbiome, thereby potentially improving the condition and/or appearance of the skin, and topical cosmetic compositions that include the skin commensal prebiotic. The topical cosmetic compositions may include a dermatologically acceptable carrier and an effective amount of prebiotic, and may be used in conjunction with one or more oral or topical prebiotics, probiotics and/or probiotic lysates. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202137 | WATER-IN-OIL EMULSION COSMETIC - Provided is a water-in-oil emulsion cosmetic having an excellent resilient and supple feeling and also an excellent moisturizing effect and the feeling in use. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202138 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION - Provided is a composition in which the dispersibility of a specific modified peptide is less likely to decrease at a pH of less than 7.0. The cosmetic composition contains a modified peptide having one or more side chain groups including one or more units selected from the group consisting of a structure represented by formula (Ia): —S—S—(CH | 2015-07-23 |
20150202139 | ANTI-AGING SKINCARE PRODUCTS - Formulations are provided for skin care, namely the skin, gels for eye repair, moisturizers, and serum for nighttime facial repair, wherein antioxidants, moisturizers and humectants are present as liposomes to achieve more effective delivery to the particular skin area being treated. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202140 | Depilatory Formulations And Methods Of Using Same - The present application is directed to a formulation suitable for use as a pre-use depilatory ancillary wherein said formulation comprises a hydrophobic film-forming polymer and a suitable solvent. The application is further directed to depilatory combinations which comprise a pre-use formulation and a depilatory formulation. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202141 | COSMETIC - A cosmetic has a polymer (A) having a content of an oxyalkylene unit and/or a glycerin unit of 0.5% by mass or more and under 5.0% by mass; and a polymer (B) having a content of an oxyethylene unit and/or a glycerin unit of 5.0% by mass or more and 20.0% by mass or less, the polymer (A) and the polymer (B) being a crosslinking organopolysiloxane polymer obtained by reacting organohydrogen polysiloxane having two or more hydrogen atoms bonded to a silicon atom in one molecule and polyoxyalkylene and/or polyglycerin having two or more aliphatic unsaturated bonds in one molecule, wherein the mass ratio of the polymer (A) to the polymer (B) is 5:95 to 60:40. | 2015-07-23 |
20150202142 | DYEING COMPOSITION COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE FATTY SUBSTANCE, AT LEAST ONE OXIDIZING AGENT AND AT LEAST ONE NON-IONIC, ANIONIC AND AMPHOTERIC SURFACTANT - The subject of the present invention is a composition for dyeing human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising: (a) at least one colouring agent chosen from oxidation dye precursors, direct dyes and mixtures thereof; (b) at least one amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant; (c) at least one non-ionic surfactant; (d)at least one anionic surfactant (e) one or more fatty substances at a total content of at least 10% by weight relative to the weight of the composition; (f) at least one cationic polymer; (g) at least one oxidizing agent other than atmospheric oxygen. The present invention also relates to a process for dyeing human keratin fibres, in which this composition is applied to said fibres, and also to a suitable multicompartment device. | 2015-07-23 |