32nd week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150216700 | Shoulder support sleeve and vest - A shoulder support sleeve and vest having a vest section oriented on the torso of a patient, and a sleeve section integrated with the vest section, which is placed on an affected shoulder and arm portion of the patient. An inflatable bladder is attached to a back of the sleeve section and the vest section. An air pump is attached to the inflatable bladder, and is positioned to be accessible by the patient's non-affected arm/hand. The patient uses the air pump to inflate the inflatable bladder device to support the affected shoulder of the patient. The inflatable bladder can be removably attached to the sleeve and vest sections. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216701 | ORTHOSIS AND CORRECTIVE JOINT - An orthesis for stabilizing a joint has a joint rail having a first and a second rail portion which can be pivoted relative to each other about a joint axle. The orthesis has a pressure member which can be adjusted by a relative pivoting of the two rail portions about the joint axle in the direction towards and counter to the joint to be stabilized. One of the two rail portions has a cam disc, and the other of the two rail portions has a rotor which is guided on the cam disc, wherein the cam disc or the rotor is axially fixed in position on the correction pad. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216702 | ANKLE BRACE - A reversible ankle brace is easy to use, is comfortable for the wearer and is reversible. Accordingly, a wearer may use the inventive ankle brace on either their left foot, to support their left ankle, or their right foot, to support their right ankle, without having to purchase more than one ankle brace. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216703 | ANKLE FLEXIBLE SUPPORT SYSTEM - A moldable ankle flexible brace is disclosed. The flexible ankle brace may include a heat-moldable, multi-layer leg support portion, a heat-moldable, multi-layer foot support portion, a pair of hinges connecting the leg support portion to the foot support portion, an opening for receiving a user's ankle, and a closure mechanism. The flexible ankle brace may include a middle layer that is substantially stiff at a temperature below about 130° F. and moldable at temperatures above 130° F. Also disclosed is a method of using a flexible ankle brace to treat an ankle. The method may include, for example, heating the brace to above 130 ° F. placing the heated brace on a patient's ankle and molding the brace to conform to the shape of the patient's ankle. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216704 | RIGID ANKLE SUPPORT SYSTEM - A moldable rigid ankle brace is disclosed. The rigid stabilizing ankle brace includes a heat-moldable multi-layer housing having an opening for receiving a user's ankle, a footplate attached to the housing, and a closure mechanism. The multi-layer housing includes a middle layer, which is substantially stiff at a temperature below about 130° F. and moldable at temperatures between about 130° F. and 275° F. A method of stabilizing an ankle is also disclosed. The method may include providing a rigid stabilizing ankle brace, having a heat-moldable multi-layer housing having an opening for receiving a user's ankle, and a footplate removably attached to said housing, heating the ankle brace to between about 130° F. to about 275° F., and applying said heated ankle brace to the ankle of a patient in need thereof | 2015-08-06 |
20150216705 | UPPER TORSO PROTECTIVE ORTHOTIC DEVICES AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed herein is a protective device which comprises an orthosis configured to be received against the upper front torso of a subject adjacent the subject's breasts, so as to restrict or eliminate stress on the breasts resulting from an external load applied to the upper front torso, the device including means for removably holding the orthosis to the subject or to an object applying the load such that the orthosis is so received. Also disclosed herein is an orthosis arranged to be received between the upper front torso of a subject and a support through which a load is applied to the upper front torso, to restrict or eliminate stress on the subject's breasts resulting from the load, the orthosis comprising a generally hollow resiliently deformable body defined by a wall of the orthosis, the body being arranged to contact the subject adjacent the breasts, and resiliently deformable ribbing within the body to support the wall, whereby the orthosis deforms resiliently when so received. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216706 | Cervical Spine Protection Apparatus and Methods of Use - The invention is directed to a cervical spine protection apparatus one or more composite bands attached to provide restraint of one or more motions of the cervical spine of a wearer. The apparatus is designed to protect a wearer from incurring cervical spinal injuries, and/or to reduce the severity of cervical spine injuries without substantially compromising the normal functional range of motion of the wearer's cervical spine. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216707 | CERVICAL NECK BRACE - Cervical neck brace comprises an anterior brace element, and a posterior brace element which is engaged or engagable with the anterior brace element. The anterior brace element is positionable anteriorly on a user to extend across a cervical vertebral region, and the posterior brace element is positionable posteriorly on the user to extend across the cervical vertebral region. The posterior brace element is a sheet including a central support, an occipital support, and two activation arms, which are hingably connected to the central support. The posterior brace element has a first storage condition and a second in-use condition. A posterior cervical neck brace device and a method of supporting a vertebral region of a user are also provided. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216708 | Adjustable Collar - Adjustable collars providing improved levels of adjustability and ease of use are provided. Some adjustable collars can comprise a chin piece coupled to a collar body via a chin support that is pivotally and slidably coupled with the collar body and allows for an adjustment of a position of the chin piece relative to the collar body. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216709 | Nasal Dilator - A nasal dilator having a constructed truss member consisting of an adhesive backing, an adhesive layer, a resilient layer, and a cover layer coupled to the adhesive layer and whereby the resilient layer is disposed between the cover layer and the adhesive layer. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216710 | DEVICES TO DILATE NASAL AIRWAYS FOR VARIOUS APPLICATIONS INVOLVING: ACTIVITIES USING GOGGLES WITH A HELMET OR GOGGLES ALONE; SWIMMING WITH GOGGLES, WITHOUT OR WITH A SWIM CAP; SLEEP; SLEEP WITH A CPAP MASK; AND FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES - Medical devices are disclosed as providing nasal airway dilation in subjects in need thereof whose nasal airways are partially or completely blocked, such as for sleep; with CPAP masks; for exercise; wearing goggles alone or with helmets; and for swimming. In an aspect, the devices with a group of applications provide nasal dilation to overcome obstruction caused by nasal valve dysfunction. Methods of employing the same to dilate nasal airways are further disclosed. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216711 | Protective Adhesive Safety Strips - A strip device for improving visual safety or for providing medicaments comprising a first layer comprising any combination of a reflective layer, a medicament layer, or both, and a constructed truss member consisting of an adhesive backing, an adhesive layer, a resilient layer, and a cover layer coupled to the adhesive layer and whereby the resilient layer is disposed between the cover layer and the adhesive layer. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216712 | Neck-Worn Arm Rest Device - A neck-worn arm rest device receives and supports both of a user's arms proximate the user's chest. The device includes a main panel having a first end and a second end. The main panel is positioned to form a sleeve. The sleeve defines a channel configured for receiving both arms of a user therein to support the arms within the channel. A strap is coupled to and extends outwardly from the main panel. The strap is configured for being worn around a neck of the user. A pocket is coupled to an exterior surface of the main panel. The pocket has an open top end a closed bottom end. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216713 | Protective soft restraint system to secure both adults and children - This invention is a universal, cost effective, disposable, restraint strap system. This invention provides a way for emergency medicine field providers to quickly and effectively secure their patients to a rigid type backboard to immobilize the patient. This immobilization will facilitate safe and secure movement of the patient to and from transport vehicles. The securing straps on this invention easily adjust allowing best positioning of the straps depending on the circumstances presented. Specifically, the straps adjust allowing the user to position the straps for optimal placement depending on the size of the patient (both adult and child). | 2015-08-06 |
20150216714 | DIAPER UNIT AND OUTER DIAPER WRAPPER - [Problem] To catch excreta whether a person is sitting or supine and essentially independent of movements of the person's body. [Solution] The diaper unit is configured from: an outer diaper wrapper ( | 2015-08-06 |
20150216715 | SNORING PREVENTION DEVICE - Provided is a snoring prevention device provided to be mounted in the mouth to prevent snoring during sleep and provided to reduce a volume of the device and improve a wearing feeling. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216716 | MANDIBULAR ADVANCEMENT DEVICE, AND A METHOD AND KIT FOR PREPARING SAID DEVICE - Mandibular advancement device ( | 2015-08-06 |
20150216717 | Size-Adjustable Male Chastity Device - The invention relates to chastity devices, particularly to size-adjustable male chastity devices that may permanently affixed to the scrotum and penis of the user and are substantially non-removable. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216718 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THERMOELECTRIC HEATING AND COOLING OF MAMMALIAN TISSUE - Provided are devices for heating, cooling, or maintaining temperature of mammalian tissue. Also provided are methods for using the same. The devices optionally include a plurality of thermoelectric modules. The modules are selectively operable in temporal and spatial dimensions. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216719 | TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING CELLULITE AND FOR PROVIDING OTHER TREATMENTS - Treatment systems, methods, and apparatuses for improving the appearance of skin or other target regions are described. Aspects of the technology are directed to improving the appearance of skin by tightening the skin, improving skin tone or texture, eliminating or reducing wrinkles, increasing skin smoothness, or improving the appearance sites with cellulite. Treatments can include cooling a surface of a patient's skin and detecting freezing in the cooled skin. The tissue can be cooled after the freeze event is detected so to maintain the frozen state of the tissue to improve the appearance of the treatment site. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216720 | TREATMENT SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR IMPROVING THE APPEARANCE OF SKIN AND PROVIDING OTHER TREATMENTS - Treatment systems, methods, and apparatuses for improving the appearance of skin or other target regions are described as well as for providing for other treatments. Aspects of the technology are directed to improving the appearance of skin by tightening the skin, improving skin tone or texture, eliminating or reducing wrinkles, increasing skin smoothness, or improving the appearance of cellulite. Treatments can include cooling a surface of a patient's skin and detecting at least one freeze event in the cooled skin. The treatment system can continue cooling the patient's skin after the freeze event(s) are detected so to maintain at least a partially frozen state of the tissue for a period of time. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216721 | HEATING AND/OR COOLING ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to a heating and/or cooling assembly such as a heat pad. The assembly includes a plurality of modules articulated together by connection means so that the assembly can be manipulated by a user to adopt a desired profile. At least one of the modules contains a thermal store in the form of a solid, liquid or gel responsive to heating or cooling externally applied to the assembly so that the solid, liquid or gel is heated or cooled, respectively, and remains in a heated or cooled state for a prolonged period of time after the externally applied heating or cooling is removed. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216722 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ULTRASONIC EYE CLEANER - An ultrasonic eye cleaning device comprises a body having an internal cavity and an end. The device further comprises a motor within the internal cavity, wherein the motor has a rotating output member. The device further comprises a chuck driven by the rotating output member of the motor. The device further comprises a piezo driver cooperating with the body and at least one of the rotating output member or the chuck to oscillate the chuck at 20 kHz to 100 MHz. The device further comprises an instrument that is attachable to the chuck and defining a free end forming a cleaning swab. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216723 | MOUTH CAP FOR LIQUID CONTAINER - A plug member integrally includes a base portion ( | 2015-08-06 |
20150216724 | Contact Lens Wearing and Removing Clip - This invention relates to a contact lens tweezers, which comprising two tips for gripping contact lens; and two thin rods that are extended from the bottom of two tips and connect to legs, which are used for supporting two tips, the two thin rods having high flexibility, bendable and hard to fracture. The two thin rods are bendable to enable the two tips to be more fit with the contact lens when used to remove the contact lens. The tips of this invention are provided with a convex structure to increase the friction area between the tips and contact lens, so that the contact lens gripping operation can be easily performed via the contact lens tweezers. And the bottom surfaces of the two tips and the convex structure of the contact lens tweezers form a curved structure, which prevents the eyes being pierced by the tips when removing the contact lens. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216725 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND/OR TREATING LIPID TRANSPORT DEFICIENCY IN OCULAR TEAR FILMS, AND RELATED COMPONENTS AND DEVICES - Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for the diagnosis and removal of the devitalized and/or dead cell material formed in the lid margin to attempt to restore a normal lid margin. In this manner, the devitalized and/or dead cell material are removed or the amount present is reduced or no longer present to prevent, reduce, or affect the transport of lipid secreted by the meibomian glands to the tear film to reduce evaporative dry eye and improve dry eye conditions in patients. The diagnosis and removal of devitalized and/or dead cell material may be performed at desired intervals. Patients that suffer from conditions that block meibomian gland orifices, partial, infrequent, or inhibited blinking resulting in reduced lipid secretions from meibomian glands, and/or blockages in meibomian gland channels reducing secretion of lipids through the meibomian gland orifices may require more frequent diagnosis and treatment to remove devitalized and/or dead cell material. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216726 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PULSED ULTRASONIC POWER DELIVERY EMPLOYING CAVITATION EFFECTS - 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, comprising applying energy during a series of short burst periods, the short burst periods interspersed by short rest periods. The method and apparatus further comprise delivering minimal energy during a long off period, the long off period comprising a relatively long period when minimal energy is applied, wherein one long off period follows each pulsed energy on period. The short burst periods and the short rest periods are relatively brief in duration as compared with the long off period. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216727 | Device for Automated Capsulotomy - A surgical device is disclosed for cutting tissue, including for performing a capsulotomy of a lens capsule of an eye. This device includes a reversibly collapsible cutting element for cutting a portion of a capsule membrane of the eye. The cutting element includes an outer layer, an inner layer, and a bottom layer that has a higher electrical resistance than the electrical resistance of the outer layer and the inner layer. The bottom layer is configured to conduct an electrical current between the outer layer and the inner layer, which causes a temperature increase in the bottom layer for cutting tissue. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216728 | Capsulotomy Cartridge - A cartridge of a surgical device is disclosed that includes a capsulotomy device and a shell structure. The capsulotomy device includes a suction cup, a chamber configured to provide suction to the suction cup, and a cutting element that can be put into contact with a lens capsule of an eye to excise a portion of tissue of the lens capsule. Both the suction cup and cutting element are collapsible. The shell structure is configured for housing the capsulotomy device. The housing of the shell structure can contain the suction cup, the chamber, and the cutting element of the capsulotomy device to protect the device before it is used in performing a capsulotomy. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216729 | IMPLANT FOR TREATING GLAUCOMA - The invention relates to an implant for reducing ocular hypertension. Said implant can be used in particular to prevent and treat glaucomas that are emerging or occur. In particular, the implant is an implant ( | 2015-08-06 |
20150216730 | CONFOCAL DETECTION TO MINIMIZE CAPSULOTOMY OVERCUT WHILE DYNAMICALLY RUNNING ON THE CAPSULAR SURFACE - Embodiments of this disclosure disclose an imaging system, including an eye interface device, a scanning assembly, a beam source, a free-floating mechanism, and a detection assembly. The beam source generates an electromagnetic radiation beam. The detection assembly generates a signal indicative of an intensity of a portion of the electromagnetic radiation beam reflected from the focal point location. A subsequent focal point of the electromagnetic radiation beam may be adjusted per the measured intensity signal. In some embodiments, an intensity signal below a lower threshold value may suggest a depth increase for a subsequent focal point. An intensity signal above an upper threshold value may suggest a depth decrease for a subsequent focal point. And, an intensity signal between the lower and upper thresholds may suggest a depth be maintained for a subsequent focal point. The focal point may be adjusted after each pulse or after a plurality of pulses. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216731 | EAR WARMER FRAME - Apparatus described herein include ear warmer frames. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a frame configured to be disposed about a portion of a head of a user. The frame includes a first member and a second member. The first member has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the first member has a cross-sectional profile, and the second portion of the first member has a cross-sectional profile smaller than the cross-sectional profile of the first portion of the first member. An end portion of the second member has a cross-sectional profile substantially corresponding to the cross-sectional profile of the first portion of the first member. The second member defines an opening configured to receive the second portion of the first member such that when the frame is in a collapsed configuration an abutment interface is defined, and surfaces of the abutment interface are substantially continuous between the first member and the second member. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216732 | BESPOKE WOUND TREATMENT APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR USE IN NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY - Methods and apparatuses are disclosed relating to the creation and use of bespoke wound fillers and other wound treatment apparatuses. Some embodiments provide for the creation of bespoke wound fillers based on characteristics of a wound. Certain embodiments also include the use of bespoke wound fillers in combination with negative pressure to treat a wound. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216733 | WOUND DRESSING AND METHOD OF TREATMENT - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to negative pressure treatment systems and wound dressing systems, apparatuses, and methods that may be used for the treatment of wounds. In particular, some embodiments are directed to improved wound dressings comprising an obscuring layer that may hide fluid contained therein. Some embodiments may further comprise one or more viewing windows disposed therethrough so as to enable monitoring or examination of fluids contained therein. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216734 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A middle part in the width direction of a three-dimensional gather of an absorbent article is joined with a side edge portion of a liquid permeable surface sheet, and a folded portion folded back to a side at an inner side of the joint portion is formed. The folded portion is defined by an end area, a urinary-opening facing area, and a middle area. In the end area and the middle area, a portion on an inner side in the width direction of the folded portion is joined with the liquid permeable surface sheet, and a projection with an end of a portion on an outer side in the width direction rather than the joint portion as a free end portion is formed. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216735 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING A ZONED ATTACHMENT AREA FOR SECURING AN ABSORBENT ASSEMBLY TO A CHASSIS - An absorbent article includes a chassis and an absorbent assembly. The absorbent assembly is formed separately from the chassis, and attached to the chassis by an attachment area. The attachment area includes a front attachment zone, a rear attachment zone, and a central attachment zone extending between the front and rear attachment zones. The front and rear attachment zones have a first width and a second width, respectively, and the central attachment zone has a third width less than the first and second widths. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216736 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH ELASTICS IN MULTIPLE LAYERS - Absorbent articles that include elastics in multiple layers are disclosed herein. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216737 | ELASTIC COMPOSITE HAVING CROSS-DIRECTIONAL ELASTICITY AND A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE ELASTIC COMPOSITE - A method of making an elastic composite is described that entails conveying a first sheet of material on a conveyor, and wrapping a section of elastic about the first sheet and the conveyor, thereby applying elastics cross directionally across the first sheets. A second sheet of material is applied onto the first sheet having elastics applied thereon, thereby creating a subcomposite including the first sheet, the second sheet, and elastics sandwiched therebetween, wherein a plurality of elastics extend outward from the one side of the subcomposite, about the conveyor, and return into an opposite side of the subcomposite. The sub-composite is cut through the first and second sheets and the elastics, thereby separating the sub-composite into a first carrier and a second carrier, each carrier including a first material layer and a second material layer, whereby a plurality of spaced apart elastic elements extend from the first carrier to the second carrier, the first and second carriers defining an exposed elastic region therebetween formed by the plurality of spaced apart elastic elements. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216738 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH NEW LEG GATHERS - Absorbent article includes: a sheet-type leakage-preventing body; absorbent body on the leakage-preventing body top; pair of left and right floating leg gathers (FLGs) on the absorbent body top to extend in longitudinal direction from front end absorbent article main body, traversing a front main section, crotch part, and rear main section, to rear end. Each FLGs have top and trailing parts adjoining the top part. Left and right FLGs arrange so top parts face inwards and trailing parts face outwards. Front and rear ends FLGs are joined respectively to the vicinity of the absorbent article main body front and rear end. Trailing part trails downwards from top part towards the absorbent body. Left and right FLGs join in vicinity of trailing part lower end to the absorbent article main body and/or absorbent body surface forming front and rear pockets distance from the absorbent body surface in the crotch part vicinity. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216739 | DISPOSABLE BIODEGRADABLE DIAPERS - A diaper system for infants including a disposable, biodegradable inner insert and a reusable, washable outer cover. The insert is disposed next to the baby's body and absorbs liquid waste and captures solid waste. The cover holds the insert securely in place on the infant and serves as a backup for retention of liquid and solid waste. Periodically, the system is changed whereby the cover is removed, the insert is then removed from the infant and disposed of in garbage or the like, where it later biodegrades. The baby is cleaned and a fresh insert is applied. The same or a new cover is then applied and secured to hold the insert in place. The process can be repeated indefinitely and a relatively small number of reusable covers (for example 2 or 3) can be used, and cleaned periodically, with a larger number of disposable and biodegradable inserts (for example approximately 100 per month). Embodiments of the disposable insert and reusable cover are also disclosed. Finally, a one-piece diaper is disclosed that may optionally be used with a reusable cover. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216740 | WATER-ABSORBENT RESIN, WATER-ABSORBENT MATERIAL, AND WATER-ABSORBENT ARTICLE - One purpose of the present invention is to provide a water-absorbent resin having excellent water absorption characteristics and being capable of improving the shape-retaining characteristics of a water-absorbent material when used in the water-absorbent material. A water-absorbent resin obtained by performing reversed phase suspension polymerization of a water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer in a hydrocarbon dispersion medium, using a radical polymerization initiator, said resin being capable of having both excellent absorption performance and shape retention in a water-absorbent material using the water-absorbent resin, as a result of fulfilling the conditions of: (1) having a water-retention capacity of physiological saline of at least 38 g/g; (2) having a water-absorption capacity of physiological saline under a load of 4.14 kPa of at least 15 ml/g; and (3) having a tan δ of a 50-fold swollen gel of at least 2.10×10 | 2015-08-06 |
20150216741 | Method of Using Absorbent Sheets to Collect Sweat from Body Creases - A method of using absorbent sheets to collect sweat from body creases includes utilizing a plurality of absorbent sheets positioned into a high-perspiration body crease and attached to an external body surface. Once the plurality of absorbent sheets is positioned within the high-perspiration body crease, sweat is collected from the high-perspiration body crease within the plurality of absorbent sheets. A fragrant agent and an antimicrobial agent are present in the plurality of absorbent sheets in order to neutralize any odors due to sweat and any potentially harmful microorganisms in sweat. If the plurality of absorbent sheets becomes saturated with secreted sweat, the plurality of absorbent sheets is removed from the high-perspiration body crease. The plurality of absorbent sheets may be adapted to allow sweat to be collected from various regions of the body that are susceptible to excessive perspiration. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216742 | Absorbent Pad - A disposable, absorbent “moisture management” pad for use to absorb fluids secreted or discharged from a user. The pads will protect the skin area from exudates/drainage by absorbing large amounts of fluid and locking it into a super absorbent core that remains dry on the outer surface next to the skin. The pad contains an ultra-thin core containing super absorbent polymer and two layers of tissue substrates, a water impervious non-woven back sheet and a water pervious non-woven top sheet. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216743 | Absorbent Article Having a Fastening System with Improved Flexibility - An absorbent article is provided that can include a fastening system configured to attach the rear waist region to the front waist region to define a wear configuration of the absorbent article. The fastening system can comprise a primary fastening system and a secondary fastening system, the secondary fastening system including at least one secondary first fastening component and at least one secondary second fastening component. A region of flexibility can be provided between adjacent components of the absorbent article between the at least one secondary first fastening component and the bodyside liner in an area under the at least one secondary first fastening component. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216744 | LOW PROFILE MEDICAL KIT - First-aid systems comprising an ultra compact first-aid pouch configured to fit behind the ballistic plates of a protective vest are disclosed. In this configuration, the first-aid kit is protected from shrapnel and tearing, is easily locatable and removable and does not effect the user's freedom of movement. When the first-aid pouch is removed from its protected location, it presents the first-aid equipment in a logical and easily viewable manner. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216745 | NON-DISPOSABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COVER AND METHOD OF APPLYING THE SAME - A non-disposable medical device cover having an adhesive coating on one side of the cover and being to adhere to at least a spine board and a gurney mattress. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216746 | Mobile Medical Device and Method for Controlling a Movement of the Mobile Medical Device - The embodiments relate to a medical device and to a method for controlling a movement of the mobile medical device. The medical device includes a chassis and a control apparatus, wherein the medical device is embodied by the chassis to perform a movement in at least two spatial directions on a plane of motion and to execute a rotary movement about an axis of rotation standing perpendicularly on the plane of motion, and the control apparatus is embodied for controlling the chassis. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216747 | AUTOMATED SYSTEMS FOR POWERED COTS - A cot can include a support frame that extends between a front end and a back end. A front leg and a back leg can be slidingly coupled to the support frame. A front actuator can be coupled to the front leg and slide the front leg to retract and extend the front leg. A back actuator can be coupled to the back leg and slide the back leg to retract and extend the front leg. One or more processors can execute machine readable instructions to receive signals from one or more sensors indicative of the front end of the cot and the front leg. The one or more processors can actuate the back actuator to extend the back leg to raise the back end of the cot, when the front end of the cot is supported by a surface and the front leg is retracted a predetermined amount. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216748 | STAIR-CLIMBING WHEELCHAIR - A stair-climbing wheelchair comprising deformable main rear wheels comprising lockable suspension elements and front supporting wheels comprising lockable suspension elements is disclosed herein. The wheelchair may operate in at least two modes, a standard mode and a stairs mode. In standard mode, the wheelchair may operate similar to an ordinary basic wheelchair, with suspension elements locked and rigid. In stairs mode, the suspension elements may be activated and the rear wheels may be deformable to readily negotiate an uneven surface, wherein the front suspension elements may be elongated to provide balance while climbing. The operating principles behind the functionality of the device disclosed herein may also be applied to other devices used to negotiate stairs, such as devices used to move heavy appliances on stairs. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216749 | Person Support Apparatuses With Selectively Coupled Foot Sections - Person support apparatuses with selectively coupled foot sections are disclosed. In one embodiment, the person support apparatus includes a base frame, a primary support frame supported on the base frame, and a foot section coupled to the primary support frame. The person support apparatus also includes a carriage that is freely translatable between a head end of the primary support frame and a foot end of the primary support frame, the carriage comprising a torso portion and a seat portion having a thigh segment and a gluteal segment. The person support apparatus further includes a selectable trunnion that selectively and severally couples the foot section to the primary support frame and the thigh segment of the seat portion. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216750 | MOBILITY ASSISTANCE DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS - Extendable mobility assistance devices for use with a bed are disclosed herein. The mobility assistance devices include base legs that are inserted between a mattress and a box spring and a support rail that extends upward from the base legs. The support rail has an adjustable longitudinal dimension. The support rail and base legs are configured to be reversibly arranged in a first orientation or a second orientation, for use on either side of a bed. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216751 | PATIENT TRANSPORT DEVICE - A device and method for transporting or repositioning a patient. The device comprises an air mover; a multi-layered body comprising a layer that is permeable to fluids, an layer comprising a spacer material, with which the air mover is in fluid communication, and a layer having a tensile strength sufficient to support the weight of a patient being lifted by the patient transport device. The device further comprises a plurality of coupling members coupled to the multi-layered body. In certain embodiments, the device comprises a further layer comprising a fluid-absorbent material. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216752 | Connection Tool for use with Patient Carrying Systems - A carabiner comprising a body having an opening, a closure movably coupled to the body, the closure being movable to an open position, and to a closed position in which the opening is closed by the closure such that the body and the closure define a closed shape, and an actuator, coupled to the closure and operatively connected to the body, the actuator being configured to cause the closure to move to the closed position in response to loading of the carabiner, and to cause the closure to move from the closed position to the open position in response to unloading of the carabiner. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216753 | PERSON LIFT SYSTEM - A person lift system comprises a lift assembly, and a sling support assembly configured to be moved by the lift assembly. The sling support assembly includes a frame and a plurality of sling coupling mechanisms configured to removably couple a sling to the sling support. At least a portion of the frame is movable to selectively change the spatial relationship of the plurality of sling coupling mechanisms. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216754 | FLEXIBLE POUCH HAVING AN OPENING SLEEVE - The pouch comprises a flexible bag ( | 2015-08-06 |
20150216755 | MEDICAL EXAMINATION TABLE WITH INTEGRATED SCALE - An examination table including an integrated scale with automatic taring, weight capture in the presence of patient motion, and automatic table height adjustment. The examination table includes a controller that periodically tares the integrated scale when a patient is not on the table so that the scale is ready to measure the weight of a patient without manual taring by the table operator. When a patient is on the table, the controller detects the presence of patient motion based on signals from load sensors, and captures weights for patients experiencing uncontrolled motion or tremors by averaging and comparing sampled weight values over predetermined periods of time. To insure that the patient is fully supported by the examination table before weighing the patient, the controller automatically adjusts the height of the examination table support surface so that the patient's feet are not touching the floor prior to weighing the patient. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216756 | ASSIST INSTRUMENT - To wear and remove an assist instrument has been difficult because a user has to wear or remove the assist instrument on or from her/his body in a state that an elastic member is contracted. An assist instrument comprises: a wearing-removal member that is placed wearably and removably on a body of a user; an assist unit that is provided to the wearing-removal member, and assists muscular strength of the user by an action of at least one of extension and contraction by power supply; a control unit that controls an action of the assist unit; and an adjusting means that adjusts constriction of the body by the wearing-removal member at a time of at least one of wearing and detachment of the wearing-removal member. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216757 | Erect posture mobility device with low turn radius - The present invention is a mobility device, (also referred to as a “rollator”), which provides a weight bearing architecture and enables the user to maintain an erect body posture and body weight support through the upper arms while enabling the legs to freely move under the user's center of body weight. Upper arm support is enabled through padded forearm rests, or “arm saddles”, which provide an elevated cushion rearward to support and position the user's elbows and transfer the center of the body weight vertically downward and through the rollator frame and thereby falling within its base of support as defined by its four support wheels. The invention's base of support is smaller than conventional rollators, thereby enabling responsive rotational movement by transferring the user's spinal rotation through the aforementioned arm saddles to the rollator frame resulting in a low-radius turn. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216758 | MASSAGING APPARATUS AND MASSAGE METHOD - A massaging apparatus includes a sheet attachable to skin, multiple skin condition sensors, and multiple massage elements. Each of the skin condition sensors included in the sheet detects skin condition near the skin condition sensor. Each of the massage elements which is included in the sheet and which is disposed at a position corresponding to that of a corresponding one of the skin condition sensors is operated based on the detection result obtained by the skin condition sensor. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216759 | MASSAGE DEVICE AND CHAIR-TYPE MASSAGE APPARATUS EQUIPPED WITH THE MASSAGE DEVICE - Provided is a massage device for giving a variety of non-boring kneading and massage feelings to a to-be-treated part. The massage device of the invention comprises: paired left and right massage members having a treatment element, and a massage mechanism for operating at least one of the paired massage members to cause the treatment elements to move close to and away from each other in the horizontal direction to produce kneading actions. The massage member has an arm member extending substantially perpendicularly to the approaching/separating direction, and the treatment element is disposed at the front end of the arm member so that an extended line L extending along the protruding direction of the arm member passes through the interior of the treatment element. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216760 | Multi-Port Connection and Multi-Port Multiple Outlet Manifold - A manifold for use with an intermittent compression device garment, said manifold comprising: a plurality of outlet ports, where each of said outlet ports is fluidically connected to a chamber within a fluid fillable garments; and an inlet port fluidically connected to a fluid pump. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216761 | GUM MASSAGING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MASSAGING GUM - A gum massaging device includes a sheet member closely attachable to a gum, a gum-condition sensor disposed on the sheet member, and a massaging element disposed on the sheet member at a position corresponding to a position at which the gum-condition sensor is disposed, the massaging element operating in accordance with a detection result from the gum-condition sensor. The gum-condition sensor detects, for example, a color tone of a portion of the gum adjacent to the gum-condition sensor. The massaging element provides, for example, a pinching massage to a portion of the gum adjacent to the massaging element. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216762 | VIBRATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHOD - A vibration processing apparatus is provided with generating means and vibration presenting means. The generating means generates a vibration or an oscillation signal, that includes a first band including vibration components perceived as sound by an auditory system of a living body, and a second band including vibration components exhibiting an effect of lowering brain activity from among bands beyond the first band. The vibration presenting means applies the vibration of the second band to the living body, together with the vibration of the first band. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216763 | COMPARTMENTED CRYOPRESERVATION CONTAINER AND USES THEREOF - Described are medical products, methods, and cryogenic bags or other containers suitable for storing and/or transporting and/or processing cellular compositions and other related materials. In certain aspects, the contents of such cryogenic bags may be warmed, mixed, and applied to a patient. Medical products described herein find particular use in treating diseased and/or damaged tissue such as in wound repair and/or bone repair. Related methods of manufacture are also described. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216764 | Closing System for a Container - The invention relates to a closing system for a container to be held with a single hand. The closing system includes a cap having a skirt and a transversal wall provided with an access port, and a cover substantially parallel to the cap and with a guiding member intended to be used by a user to manipulate the cover. A hinge allows a planar rotation of the cover regarding the cap from a first position to close the access port to a second position to access the access port. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216765 | NANOPARTICLE-CONTAINING IRRIGATION SOLUTION FOR ENDODONTICS - A set of a first and a second preparation are intended to be mixed before or during an endodontic treatment to form an endodontic irrigation solution. The first preparation includes an oxidizing agent. The second preparation includes antibacterial nanoparticles treated to slow their oxidation by the oxidizing agent. The antibacterial nanoparticles are, for example, encapsulated in shells in a hybrid core-shell structure. In one variation, the antibacterial nanoparticles are made from an alloy of at least two elements, one of the elements being more resistant to oxidation than the other. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216766 | SUNSCREEN COMPOSITION - The present invention provides a sunscreen composition comprising two or more oil-soluble ultraviolet absorbers and composite silicone particles having an average particle diameter of 10 μm or less. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216767 | HYGIENIC BODY WIPE - A hygienic body wipe for an adult male. The body wipe comprises a non-woven fabric and a liquid composition that includes a body cleansing agent, a skin conditioning agent, a foaming agent, and water, and a pH of at least about 10. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216768 | SOLID SHAVING COMPOSITION - A water-activable shaving composition is provided. The solid composition has a melting point between 41° C. +(0.2% +2.5° C.) and 46° C.+(0.2%+2.5° C.) when saturated with water. It is a propylene glycol based composition containing less than 15% by wt. of a fatty acid salt. The composition may also include water, glycerine, steareth 20, sodium stearate palmstar, polyethylene glycol powder, cocamide monoethanolamine (MEA), tea tree oil and optionally vegetable oil. The propylene glycol at least partly serves to both hydrate hairs prior to shaving as well as moisturize the skin. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216769 | METHOD FOR PREPARING HAIR CARE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A STEP OF ADDING PERFUMES AND/OR SILICONES BEFORE ANTIDANDRUFF AGENTS - The present invention relates to a method of preparing a hair care composition comprising a step of adding perfume, silicone, phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, and/or parabens perfumes and/or silicones, before adding antidandruff agents. Preferably, perfumes and/or silicones are added before adding antidandruff agents. The method of the present invention provides reduced agglomeration of antidandruff agent selected from metal pyrithiones. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216770 | Method for Preparing Antidandruff Hair Care Compositions Comprising a Step of Injecting Antidandruff Agents, Perfumes and/or Silicones - Disclosed is a method of preparing a hair care composition comprising a step of injecting antidandruff agent, perfume and/or silicone, to an emulsion. The method of the present invention provides reduced agglomeration of the antidandruff agent selected from metal pyrithiones. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216771 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION - The cosmetic composition of the present invention is characterized by containing an anionic polymer dispersant, an acid having a molecular weight of 300 or less and iron oxide particles, wherein a viscosity of the cosmetic is 15 mPa·s or less, and an average particle diameter of the iron oxide particles in the cosmetic is 100 nm or less. The above cosmetic composition is excellent in an aging stability and can be used by charging in a liquid cosmetic applicator. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216772 | COMPOSITION CONTAINING A VOLATILE LINEAR ALKANE AND A NONIONIC ASSOCIATIVE POLYMER, USEFUL FOR CONDITIONING THE HAIR - The invention relates to compositions and their use for conditioning keratin fibres, in particular the hair. The composition contains in a cosmetically acceptable medium, one or more volatile linear alkanes, and one or more nonionic associative polymers. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216773 | ECO-FRIENDLY NON-AQUEOUS ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING TROPOLONE WITH 1,3-PROPANEDIOL AND/OR SORBITAN CAPRYLATE - Disclosed herein is an eco-friendly, non-aqueous and stable antimicrobial solution composition comprising (a) about 0.1 to 20.0 wt % of a Tropolone; and (b) about 80.0 to 99.9 wt % of bio-derived 1,3-propanediol and/or bio-derived sorbitan caprylate. Also disclosed is a process for preparing and method of using the composition. The composition is stable for at least two years at room temperature and can be employed in the fields of cosmetic, toiletry, personal care, household, cleaning, disinfecting, food, beverages, enzyme formulations, feminine care products, foot care products, pet care products, food ingredients, paints, coatings, metal working fluids, nutrients for plants, construction and/or laundry products. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216774 | METHOD OF ENHANCING DEPOSITION OF ANTIDANDRUFF AGENTS ON INFUNDIBULUM - Disclosed is a method of enhancing deposition of antidandruff active in infundibulum by applying a hair care composition comprising polyquaternium-6 and antidandruff agents. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216775 | PROCESS - Process for making a conditioning gel phase comprising: i) forming an aqueous dispersion of fatty alcohol and amidoamine; ii) adding a cationic surfactant to the aqueous dispersion and mixing; and iii) neutralising the amidoamine, wherein the temperature of the mixture of cationic surfactant in the aqueous dispersion is maintained at from 56° C. to 67° C. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216776 | MAKEUP COMPOSITION COMPRISING A BLUE PIGMENT - The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising a blue dye powder containing an anthocyan, a metal ion and tannic acid and a cosmetic additive. The invention also relates to a process for making up keratin materials by applying the cosmetic composition to the keratin materials. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216777 | Method For Preparing Hair Care Compositions Comprising a Step of Controlling Temperature to Add Antidandruff Agents - Disclosed is a method of preparing a hair care composition comprising a step of controlling temperature when adding antidandruff agents. The method of the present invention provides reduced agglomeration of antidandruff agents selected from metal pyrithiones. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216778 | Method for Preparing 3,6-Anhydro-L-Galactose, And Use Thereof - The present invention relates to a method for preparing 3,6-anhydro-L-galactose, and use thereof. More specifically, 3,6-anhydro-L-galactose, which is a monosaccharide constituting agar, is produced in a high yield through chemical and enzymatic methods, and the physiological activities thereof such as whitening, moisturizing, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory activities and the like are displayed, thereby enabling industrial use thereof. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216779 | COMPOSITIONS FOR TARGETED ANTI-AGING THERAPY - This invention relates to compositions for delaying aging. The compositions comprise branched-chain amino acids and whey protein, and combinations thereof, containing the same, such as L-leucine, L-isoleucine, L-valine, lactoferrin, and β-lactoglobulin. The compositions are heat stable when dissolved in water at near neutral pH. The compositions are palatable and suitable for delivering orally administrable anti-aging agents such as ω-3 fatty acids, coenzyme Q | 2015-08-06 |
20150216780 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR HAIR IMPROVEMENT - Hair improvement compositions comprising covalent conjugates of a polypeptide and a hydrophilic polymer, or a polysaccharide and a hydrophilic polymer, or both, are provided herein. Methods for improving one or more physical characteristics of hair using the described compositions are also provided. The improvements can be semi-permanent. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216781 | HYALURONIC ACID FORMULATION CONTAINING PYRUVATE - Pyruvate may be used to stabilize hyaluronic acid compositions. For example, these compositions may have improved heat and/or storage stability. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216782 | SUNSCREEN COMPOSITION COMPRISING A THICKENING SYSTEM, HAVING IMPROVED WATER-RESISTANCE - One aspect of the invention relates to a sunscreen composition comprising at least one sunscreen agent, at least one film forming polymer, at least one solvent, and at least one thickening agent, wherein said thickening agent is present in an amount in the range of 0.01-0.2%(w/w). Another aspect of the present invention relates to the use of a thickening agent for increasing the sun protection factor of a sunscreen composition comprising at least one sunscreen agent, at least one film forming polymer, and at least one solvent. Yet 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 thickening agent, at least one film forming polymer and at least one sunscreen agent, ii) admixing the components of step i) to provide a sunscreen composition. The sunscreen compositions of the invention have an improved water-resistance. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216783 | OXIDISED CELLULOSE - A method of preparing oxidised cellulose and intermediate oxidised cellulose, and compositions or dispersions comprising said oxidised cellulose are disclosed. Cellulose particles with a median volume particle diameter (D(v,0.5)s) in the range from 30 μm to 70 μm are reacted in the presence of a nitroxyl radical catalyst, halide co-catalyst, and oxidant, to produce intermediate oxidised cellulose particles. The intermediate oxidised cellulose particles are neutralised, and shear pressure applied to produce oxidised cellulose particles having a median volume particle diameter value (D(v,0.5)p) of less than D(v,0.5)s, a ratio of D(v,0.5)s to D(v,0.5)p from 1.1 to 5.0:1, and an oxidation value in the range from 15% to 30%. The oxidised particles may be formed in to dispersions, with the dispersions particularly used to provide desired skin feel in personal care compositions. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216784 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION CONTAINING FRAGMENTS OF BACTERIAL CELLULOSE FILM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THEREOF - A cosmetic composition containing fragments of bacterial cellulose film is provided. The addition of the fragments of bacterial cellulose film in a cosmetic composition not only improves the transdermal transmission of active ingredients contained in the cosmetic composition but also provides the functions of skin moisturization, skin exfoliation and sebum absorption. Various applications of bacterial cellulose film are thus provided. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216785 | NATURAL PERSONAL CARE CREAM TO POWDER COMPOSITIONS - Personal care compositions that apply as a cream and quickly dry to a powdery feel. The compositions comprise a natural starch component (e.g., corn starch), water, one or more emulsifiers, and one or more emollients. The starch, emulsifiers, and emollients are naturally derived, naturally processed, or both. The composition advantageously does not require the addition of synthetic gelling agents or other suspension aids to maintain the starch component in suspension, even with relatively low water concentrations and relatively high starch concentrations. In an embodiment, the emollients include esters of fatty acids and fatty alcohols, as well as a tertiary branched ester (a triester). The emulsifiers may include a sugar ester, alkylaryl glucoside, alkyl aryl alcohol, and straight chain fatty alcohol. An ester of a polyglycerin and a fatty acid (e.g., polyglyceryl-4 caprate) stabilizer has surprisingly been found to provide high temperature phase stability to the composition. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216786 | HAIR CARE COMPOSITION COMPRISING CATIONIC POLYMERS AND ANIONIC PARTICULATES - Disclosed is a hair care composition comprising cationic polymers and anionic particulates. The composition of the present invention provides improved deposition of anionic particulates. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216787 | COPOLYMER HAVING CARBOSILOXANE DENDRIMER STRUCTURE AND COMPOSITION AND COSMETIC CONTAINING THE SAME - A copolymer in which from 45 to 60% by mass of all monomer units are unsaturated monomers having a specific carbosiloxane dendrimer structure is disclosed, along with a composition, a cosmetic raw material, and a cosmetic containing the copolymer. The copolymer has excellent physical properties, including compatibility with other cosmetic raw materials, e.g. hardly soluble ultraviolet absorbers, and is capable of improving the compounding stability of cosmetics. The copolymer imparts cosmetics with good water resistance, sebum resistance, luster, tactile sensation, and adhesiveness to the hair or skin. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216788 | COMPOSITION FOR EXTRACTING INKS FROM SKIN - The composition for extracting inks from skin may be applied to the skin to remove ink, such as tattoo ink, from the dermis and/or subdermal layers of the skin. The composition may include effective amounts of collagen, carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), and a carbomer. The composition may be applied to the skin after laser treatment of the skin. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216789 | HAIR CARE POLYMER - The invention relates to specific quaternized hyperbranched polymers having end-groups of formula (I) characterized in that said quaternized hyperbranched polymer is obtainable by preparation of a hyperbranched polymer having dimethylamino end groups by condensation of 2-dodecen-1-ylsuccinic anhydride, diisopropanolamine and N,N-bis[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]amine followed by quaternization of the dimethylamino end-groups to end groups of formula (I). Furthermore, the invention is directed to clear shampoo preparations comprising such quaternized hyperbranched polymers. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216790 | Aqueous Silicone Polyether Microemulsions - Silicone polyether microemulsions are disclosed containing i) at least 20% by weight of a water immiscible dispersed phase comprising certain polydialkylsiloxane-polyoxyalkylene copolymers having 0.1 to 10 wt % ethylene oxide (C | 2015-08-06 |
20150216791 | ESSENTIAL OIL OF SWEET MARJORAM, COMPOSITION COMPRISING IT, COSMETIC TREATMENT METHOD AND USE - The present invention relates to a novel essential oil of sweet marjoram, to the cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions comprising it, and also to a cosmetic treatment method employing it and to its cosmetic use as anti-dandruff agent. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216792 | PIGMENT COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING ANTHOCYANIC VACUOLAR INCLUSIONS - The invention provides a pigment composition comprising anthocyanic vacuolar inclusions or “AVIs” from a plant, and an acceptable carrier. The invention also provides methods for colouring products with the pigment composition, and products comprising the pigment composition or AVIs. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216793 | PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES USING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSDERMAL NITRIC OXIDE DELIVERY - The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for treatment of subjects having or at risk of arteriosclerosis, hypertension, sickle-cell anemia, or other conditions. In some cases, the composition may include nitric oxide. The nitric oxide may be present within a first phase comprising a lecithin, such as phosphatidylcholine. In certain embodiments, the lecithin is present in liposomes, micelles, or other vesicles containing nitric oxide. The composition can take the form of a gel, a cream, a lotion, an ointment, a solution, a solid “stick,” etc., that can be rubbed or sprayed onto the skin, e.g., onto a location with acne, or on another suitable portion of the skin. Other aspects of the present invention are generally directed to methods of making or using such compositions, methods of promoting such compositions, kits including such compositions, or the like. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216794 | METHODS OF TREATING PAIN ASSOCIATED WITH OSTEOARTHRITIS OF A JOINT WITH A TOPICAL FORMULATION OF A SPIRO-OXINDOLE COMPOUND - Methods of treating pain associated with osteoarthritis of a joint in a mammal with a pharmaceutical composition comprising a spiro-oxindole compound of the formula: | 2015-08-06 |
20150216795 | ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE COMPRISING AFLIBERCEPT OR ZIV-AFLIBERCEPT - Article of manufacture comprising a packaging material, a polypeptide of SEQ ID NO:1, aflibercept or ziv-aflibercept or a biosimilar thereof, and a label comprising a printed statement which informs a prospective user of adverse events or adverse reactions. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216796 | Microneedle Array Coated with Drug Composition - The present invention provides a microneedle array which makes it possible to quantitatively and accurately inject a drug into the skin. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216797 | METHOD FOR SATIATION ENHANCEMENT OF FOOD EMULSIONS USING AN AEROSOL DELIVERY SYSTEM - The method as described herein promotes reduced food calorie intake, for purposes of weight loss or weight maintenance, through use of an aerosol delivery system that increases food emulsion volume (overrun) by as much as 400%, thereby stimulating various satiation feedback mechanisms within the body to effectively gain a net increase in satiation when compared to satiation from calories otherwise ingested without the volume increase produced by said aerosol delivery system. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216798 | NOVEL ORALLY ADMINISTERED PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS - The present invention is related to formulations containing a combination of dapoxetine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof with a phosphodiesterase Type 5 inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention is also related to a process for preparing a similar formulation and its use in treatment of erectile dysfunction. | 2015-08-06 |
20150216799 | PREPARATION OF DESICCATED LIPOSOMES FOR USE IN COMPRESSIBLE DELIVERY SYSTEMS - The present document describes a compressible delivery formulation for transmucosal delivery of at least one compound which includes a micronized powder base; and a desiccated liposome formulation comprising at least one liposome containing at least one compound, process of making the same and process for making dosage forms from the formulation. | 2015-08-06 |