38th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150257931 | Remote Magnetic Driven Flow System - A system for implantation in an eye of a patient includes a flow device sized for implantation into the eye of the patient. The flow device includes a fluid flow passageway and a flow system. The flow system may include a regulator having a magnetic element, and may be displaceable in the fluid flow passageway to affect flow through the fluid flow passageway. The system may also include a control device physically separate from the flow device and configured to be disposed outside the eye, the control device comprising an actuator magnetic field generator configured to act on the magnetic element to adjust the regulator in the flow system to selectively adjust flow through the flow device in response to changes in intraocular pressure. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257932 | Methods, Systems and Devices for Treating Glaucoma - A system is provided including an elongate needle body and an aqueous humor drainage device. The drainage device includes an elongated tube that is operatively coupled to a proximal end of the needle body. Methods for the implantation of the aqueous humor drainage device in the eye are provided. A system including an elongate needle body and drainage device is also provided for draining other body cavities. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257933 | H2O Cilia Head Swab - A hydrophilic swab comprised of microcilios to transport water out of the ear canal in an “osmotic” fashion. The invention includes an enabling gyratory mechanism that impulses the cilia into the ear, and it also displays a water absorption-level indicator. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257934 | EASY ACCESS BANDAGES, PACKAGING, AND SYSTEMS FOR APPLICATION - Provided are a bandage wrappers and bandage application systems comprising: a first wrapper element and a second wrapper element; whereby the first wrapper element and the second wrapper element at least partially enclose an individual bandage and are separably in contact to completely enclose the bandage such that when the first and second wrapper elements are pulled in opposite directions the first and second elements separate to partially expose the bandage in a ready-to-apply state. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257935 | Decorative Bandage and Corresponding Systems and Methods - A decorative bandage ( | 2015-09-17 |
20150257936 | HYDROGEL WOUND DRESSING FOR USE WITH SUCTION - A wound dressing comprising: an air-impermeable backing sheet having an aperture for attachment of a suction element; an air-permeable screen layer on a wound facing side of the backing sheet; and a substantially air-impermeable hydrogel layer extending across a wound facing side of said screen layer and joined in substantially airtight fashion to a periphery of said backing sheet around said screen layer. Also provided is a wound treatment system comprising a wound dressing according to the invention and a source of suction in fluid communication with said aperture. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257937 | BANDAGE - A bandage for applying to and protecting a wound or the like comprises generally of a central cone piece with a plurality of attached legs. In a second embodiment of the present invention, the bandage comprises generally a substantially circular mid-piece with a center region; a proximal first flexible strip end; and a distal second flexible strip end. The substantially circular mid-piece with a center region is perforated along a radius from about the center region to a circumference of the substantially circular mid-piece and the proximal first flexible strip end is perforated longitudinally along a midline from about an end of the proximal first flexible strip to the circumference of the substantially circular mid-piece. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257938 | System and Method for Protecting a Wound on the Skin - A system and method of protecting a wound on the skin that results in a reduction of scarring at the wound site. A segment of porous adhesive tape is provided. A plurality of apertures are formed into the porous adhesive tape, creating a mesh pattern. The segment of porous adhesive tape is applied to the skin using the tacky adhesive on the adhesive tape. The wound is positioned under the mesh pattern. The segment of porous adhesive tape is applied to the skin in a stretched condition. As such, the porous adhesive tape biases the skin into compression under the porous adhesive tape. The segment of porous adhesive tape and the skin under the apertures are coated with a skin adhesive. The skin adhesive bonds the segment of porous adhesive tape to the skin. This isolates the skin surrounding the wound and minimizes the stresses. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257939 | TOE/FINGER BANDAGE - The present invention relates to a bandage that is designed for use preferably on a digit of a person's foot but that may also be used on the digit of a person's hand or other similar surfaces. In particular, the bandage comprises a body having at least a first side surface, a second side surface, a first end, and a second end. The bandage is designed to have adjustable arms at each of the first and second end so that an arm may be adjusted if it is difficult to wrap the respective arm around the anatomical digit and/or in between the spaces of the anatomical digits. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257940 | METHOD AND MACHINE FOR MAKING ABSORBENT SANITARY ARTICLES - In a method for making absorbent sanitary articles, each absorbent article includes a pair of side tabs fed from a single continuous tape divided by oblique cuts into first and second series of side tabs oriented in opposite directions. The side tabs of the first and second series are then fed along a first path and along a second path, respectively and are first rotated by 180° and then combined and transferred separately along a third, common path along which each tab of the first series has a respective tab of the second series placed alongside it to form a pair of side tabs. At least one of the side tabs of each pair is moved sideways such that each pair of side tabs is applied to a continuous web of material at a predetermined spacing. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257941 | Apparatus and Method for Manufacturing Absorbent Articles - An apparatus and method for loading material may utilize an unwind apparatus and a loading apparatus. The unwind apparatus may include a frame and a mandrel. The mandrel may be adapted to receive a spool including a core and a strand of material. The mandrel may be associated with a mandrel support member, which provides support. The loading apparatus includes a base member and a loading shaft having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The proximal end portion may be connected with the base member and the distal end portion may be configured to engage the mandrel. The loading shaft may support a replacement spool including a core and a strand of material wound around the core. When the loading shaft is engaged with the mandrel, the core of the replacement spool is movable from the loading shaft to the mandrel. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257942 | MONITORING SYSTEM FOR INFANT AND PATIENTS WITH ADVANCED DISEASE FOR AUTOMATICALLY ALERTING OF URINE AND FECES - The present invention comprises: a diaper cover into which a diaper is inserted; a sensing pad insertively fixed into the diaper cover and of which an upper portion comprises a feces sensing means and a urine sensing means which come in contact with the diaper so as to sense the urine and feces state of the diaper; and a state display portion which is electrically connected to the sensing pad and receives the urine and feces state of the diaper sensed at the sensing pad so as to display the same, wherein the feces sensing means and the urine sensing means comprise a hydrogen sensor, a carbon dioxide sensor, a humidity sensor and temperature sensor. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257943 | SANITARY NAPKINS CAPABLE OF TAKING COMPLEX THREE-DIMENSIONAL SHAPE IN USE - A catamenial device. The device comprises a topsheet having a body facing surface, a backsheet joined to said topsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, wherein the absorbent core comprises three zones differing in stiffness, at least one of the zones comprising laterally-oriented portions where material from the core has been removed, the portions defining slots. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257944 | Reusable Swim Diaper - A reusable swim diaper, which includes a main torso part having an extent defined by an elastic-banded torso-receiving aperture at its upper end for receiving a torso, a pair of elastic-banded leg-receiving apertures at its lower end, and a crotch portion generally between said leg-receiving apertures. At least one joint extends between the torso-receiving aperture and one of the leg-receiving apertures, the joint being capable of selectively and repeatedly joining and separating adjacent portions of the main torso part. The main torso part also includes a bodyside inner layer of breathable wick away fabric having an extent corresponding to the extent of the main torso part, an absorbent terry cloth intermediate layer, and a waterproof outer layer having an extent corresponding to the extent of said main torso part. The layers are made of materials which are capable of withstanding laundering and are restored to substantially their original conditions by laundering. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257945 | REFASTENABLE TRAINING PANT - An absorbent article includes a chassis having a front waist portion and a back waist portion, a pair of front side panels extending outwardly from the front waist portion, the front side panels having an inside surface, an outside surface, a proximal edge portion, a distal edge portion, and a tab defined by the distal edge portion, a pair of back side panels extending outwardly from the back waist portion, and a pair of refastenable side seams adapted to attach the front side panels to the back side panels in an overlapped configuration, the refastenable side seams having first fastening components formed directly in the inside surface of each of one of the front or back side panels and second fastening components positioned at the outside surface of each of the other of the front or back side panels. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257946 | DIAPER WITH IMPROVED CUFFS AND COMFORT - An diaper is disclosed. The diaper may have a topsheet, backsheet and absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and backsheet; a pair of longitudinal side edges, a pair of longitudinally extending barrier cuffs, and a transverse separator connecting the barrier cuffs in a crotch region of the diaper, between a front region and a back region. Each barrier cuff may have a proximal attached edge and a distal edge. The distal edge may be attached to the diaper at a distal edge attachment point in the front or rear region. The transverse separator may be attached to the barrier cuff at a separator attachment point. The separator attachment point may be located a first distance from the proximate longitudinal side edge and the distal edge attachment point may be located a second distance from the same longitudinal side edge; and the first distance may be greater than the second distance. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257947 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - The present invention addresses the problem of providing an absorbent article that has an improved ability to transfer menstrual blood from a liquid-permeable layer to an absorbent body and can reduce the amount of the menstrual blood remaining in the liquid-permeable layer. To solve this problem, provided is a sanitary napkin provided with a top sheet, a back sheet and an absorbent body that is interposed between the top sheet and the back sheet, wherein convex portions formed in an excretion orifice contact region of the top sheet are coated with a blood lubricity-imparting agent that has a kinetic viscosity of 0.01-80 mm | 2015-09-17 |
20150257948 | ADULT INCONTINENCE GARMENT WITH REMOVEABLE PAD INSERT HAVING LEAKAGE PROTECTION FLAPS - An incontinence garment with a replaceable inner pad assembly has a quick-release lower front panel to aid in avoiding accidents. The lower front panel is detachable from the upper front of the garment via cooperating hook and loop or similar fasteners. A fitted, absorbent pad carried within the garment absorbs or contains waste deposited therein during times of incontinence of the wearer, and the pad can be removed and replaced in the garment without removal of the entire garment from the wearer. Impervious flaps on edges of the inner pad help prevent leakage of liquid waste from the pad and garment. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257949 | PROTECTIVE DISPOSABLE WRAPPER FOR TAMPONS - Tampon packaging and disposal systems and methods are disclosed. The packaging has a flexible mitten and an optional attached tampon enclosure. The tampon enclosure can package a tampon and the flexible mitten wraps around the tampon enclosure. When unwrapped, the tampon enclosure is detachable from the mitten and the tampon can be used by a user. The mitten is used for removing the used tampon worn by the user and disposing of the used tampon after removal. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257950 | UPRIGHT WHEELCHAIR WITH A CHASSIS, AND A SEAT ARRANGED PIVOTABLY ON THE CHASSIS - An upright wheelchair having a chassis and a seat pivotably arranged on the chassis, the seat configured to be pivoted about a pitch axis from a substantially horizontal seating position to a substantially vertical standing position. The upright wheelchair may further include a footrest and pivoting means arranged such that, in at least the vertical standing position, the seat is pivotable with respect to the chassis about a yaw axis that is substantially parallel to vertical. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257951 | DRIVING APPARATUS AND DRIVING METHOD - A driving apparatus according to an embodiment includes a support unit configured to support a portion of an upper limb of a user, a driving unit configured to move the support unit along a track having at least a component in a direction perpendicular to a floor surface, a first measurement unit configured to obtain a first measurement value by measuring a force applied to the support unit, and a control unit configured to drive the driving unit when the first measurement value is more than a predetermined threshold value, so that the driving apparatus can assist a person's standing up action. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257952 | CAREGIVER UNIVERSAL REMOTE CART FOR PATIENT BED CONTROL - A number of patient beds are disclosed. Some patient beds have siderails that are movable by a patient so that the patient can egress from the bed without interference from the siderails. Various caregiver control panels and patient control panels for controlling features and functions of a patient bed are also disclosed. For example, a cart with caregiver control inputs, including hand inputs on a graphical user interface (GUI) and foot inputs, is disclosed. Patient positioning and transfer devices are also disclosed. Various types of in-bed physical therapy devices are also disclosed. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257953 | TREATMENT OF CHRONIC BACK PAIN USING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL MONOFILAMENT MATTRESS OVERLAY - A method of treating the back pain of a patient which can include the steps of weighing the patient, selecting a firmness of a mattress based on the patient's weight, and disposing a three-dimensional fabric overlay over the mattress for use by the patient. To select the mattress, it can be determined if the weight of the patient corresponds to a value and if the weight is less than or equal to the value, a firm mattress is selected, and selecting a soft mattress if the weight is greater than the value. Further, the overlay can have a plurality air spaces provided between an upper layer, a lower layer and a plurality of monofilaments in the overlay. The plurality of air spaces can be allowed to partially collapse under the weight of the patient. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257954 | FOOT SUPPORT AND PROTECTION SYSTEM - A novel foot support device includes a first sidewall adapted to engage the lateral side of a first foot, a second sidewall adapted to engage the lateral side of a second foot, and a backwall adapted to engage both the plantar region of the first foot and the plantar region of the second foot. In a particular embodiment, the first sidewall includes an inclined interior surface, the second sidewall includes an inclined interior surface, and the backwall includes an inclined interior surface. In another particular embodiment, the foot support device includes two discrete regions, one of which engages a user's left foot and the other of which engages the user's right foot. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257955 | CONFIGURABLE AIR DIFFUSION BODY SUPPORTS - A patient positioning wedge, mattress, pillow, pod, or other surface or apparatus for preventing or relieving pressure ulcers or other types of wounds through low air loss therapy, alternating pressure therapy, or both, and the ports, controllers, and manifolds used in combination. The mattress includes a plurality of perforated or otherwise porous air cells for supporting the patient's body weight. The mattress further includes valves and accessory ports to pump air into accessories, such as patient positioning wedges, pods, and pillows. Each accessory also includes perforated or otherwise porous air cells. The air cells in the mattress and accessories allow for low air loss therapy and/or alternating pressure therapy by passing air between the contact surface of the mattress or accessory and the contact surface of the patient, thus helping alleviate pressure, heat, friction, and moisture, while maintaining support and stability of the patient. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257956 | Toilet Seat - A toilet seat includes a fixing member having a first engagement portion and a first pivotal portion. The first engagement is mounted to a toilet bowl. A first seat includes a second pivotal portion and a third pivotal portion respectively on two ends of the first seat. The second pivotal portion is pivotably connected to the first pivotal portion of the fixing member. A second seat includes a fourth pivotal portion pivotably connected to the third pivotal portion of the first seat. A lifting device is connected to the first seat and the second seat. The lifting device is coupled to a controller. The controller is operable to actuate the lifting device to increase or reduce a spacing between the first seat and the second seat. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257957 | THERMOTHERAPY DEVICE - A thermotherapy device (incubator) includes a lying surface bordered by side walls with a side wall part suspended via a hinge allowing downward pivoting with a lock for an upright closed position. The locking mechanism has a closing projection that can enter an open side receptacle, with guide curve, to lock the side wall part in the upright closed position on a stationary structure of the heat therapy device. The closing projection or the receptacle is suspended so as to be linearly movable in the direction of connection lines thereof to the pivot axis of the hinge, such that the closing projection can be moved to a position in front of the open side of the receptacle. A preloading apparatus ensures that the closing projection and the receptacle are pressed together in form-closed engagement when the closing projection and the open side of the receptacle are oriented toward each other. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257958 | Protection Device For Surgery Tables - A patient protection device is provided for an operating room table. A rigid support frame extends transversely over a top surface of said table, including a main body with an upper support surface and a pair of support legs that are secured to the table. A receptacle tray to receive medical equipment is securely mounted to the rigid support frame via a removable connection. The receptacle tray includes a first planar surface positioned above a body lying over said top surface of said operating room table. The receptacle tray is slidable, relative to the rigid support frame, along a direction substantially parallel to the upper support surface of the rigid support frame. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257959 | ABDOMINAL SUPPORT APPARATUS - An abdominal support apparatus is adapted to engage a portion of a toilet seat or a toilet bowl. The abdominal support apparatus may include a wall member, a first lever member that may extend outwardly from the wall member, a lever handle member that may connect to the first lever member, a second lever member that may connect to and may extend outwardly from the lever handle member, and an interior member that may connect to and may extend downwardly from the second lever member. The wall member, the first lever member, the lever handle member, the second lever member, or the interior member may be integrally formed as a monolithic unit. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257960 | Hydraulic Chair with Positioning Apparatus - A support chair has a base with wheels, a support post with a translation mechanism, a power system with controls, an upper seat portion having a downward-extending post engaging the support post and engaging the translation mechanism such that the chair portion raises and lowers, a back-support portion hinged to the seat portion, a leg-support portion hinged to the seat portion, a plurality of attachment interfaces implemented to frame elements of the support chair, and at least one multiply-articulated peripheral support assembly having a padded surface at one end and a support interface at an opposite end, the support interface enabled to join to any one of the attachment interfaces implemented to the frame elements. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257961 | CASKET CORNER ATTACHMENT MECHANISM - A casket comprises a casket shell adapted to receive a deceased, a casket lid closeable on the shell, a casket ornament, and an attachment mechanism. The attachment mechanism has a first portion mounted to a corner of the shell and a second portion mounted to the casket ornament. The first and second portions resiliently cooperate to operably removably attach the casket ornament to the casket shell corner. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257962 | HANDS-FREE BALL MASSAGE DEVICE - One embodiment of a massage device ( | 2015-09-17 |
20150257963 | Post-Pregnancy Hip Compression Garment - A compression garment for compressing the hips to encourage the hips to re-position in pre-childbirth position or address sacroiliac dysfunction is provided. It includes an inner layer having at least one leg opening. The garment includes a compression band having a small portion permanently attached to the inner layer, and a first end and a second end. The band's first and second ends are detachably and adjustably tightened over the hips to selectively apply pressure. The band's ends may be secured to each other, or may be secured to the inner layer. Adjustments of pressure are made through hooks and eyes, ties and loops, buckles and straps, buttons or other mechanisms varying the relative positions of the ends of the band. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257964 | MASSAGE APPARATUS AND MASSAGE METHOD - A massage apparatus includes a sheet member attachable to a skin of a body, and a pressure unit that presses the skin from the sheet member. The sheet member is elastic and thermoplastic such that the sheet member is hardened at a temperature of the skin and is softened at a predetermined temperate different from the temperature of the skin. The sheet member has one or more indications indicating an area of the skin to which the sheet member is to be attached. The pressure unit applies a pressure to the skin so as to provide a predetermined pressure distribution in which positions of the pressure distribution are defined with reference to one or more positions on the body in a situation in which the sheet member is attached to the area. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257965 | POSTURE REHABILITATION APPARATUS - Posture apparatus for rehabilitating alterations of the locomotor system includes a rectangular-shaped platform offering housing to two portions and receive a subject user, each portion respectively including a base reversibly respectively fixed to its corresponding portion and adapted to respectively support a support matching the left foot and a support matching the right foot of the subject; a belt with elastic band adapted to be worn by the subject; at least one elastic cord for connecting the belt with support elements present on the apparatus; at least two telescopic rods adapted to fix at a predetermined height the support elements; the apparatus conferring to the anatomic structures involved in the exercise, and to the feet of the subject, a high number of degrees of freedom of movement, with the matching feet supports divided into two transverse portions which allow the foot to perform a natural helical movement. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257966 | CRUTCH APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DESIGNING AND FABRICATING - A crutch includes a grip and a forearm support that are coupled to an elongated member that extends from the forearm support to the ground. The inner surface of the forearm support can correspond to a digital representation of a forearm of the patient and the outer surface of the hand grip can correspond to a digital representation of a palmar surface of the patient's hand in at least a partially closed position. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257967 | Vision-Based Diagnosis and Treatment - Devices for recognizing and responding to Strabismus and Autism are provided herein. Eye-tracking and software analysis are used to identify adverse visual characteristics of both in real time and compelling visual feedback is used to stimulate correction as those events occur. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257968 | SOFT CONFORMAL COMPRESSION DEVICES AND METHODS - A soft conformal compression device for treatment of a wound on a patient's limb, the device including a network of pneumatic actuators and a wound dressing. The pneumatic actuators may be activated by applying a source of a gas to an inlet on the device, which may cause the device to curve, bend, or otherwise deform in a predetermined manner to encircle a patient's limb and urge the wound dressing toward the wound. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257969 | INTERCHANGEABLE MASSAGE ROLLER SYSTEM - One embodiment of an interchangeable massage roller system ( | 2015-09-17 |
20150257970 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING PAIN - The invention relates to a device and a method for reducing pain on a human or animal body using at least two electrodes as part of an electrode assembly. The device includes an electrode assembly, the surface of which can be brought into contact with the surface of a human or animal body, a pulse generating unit for applying current to the electrode assembly, and a vibration unit for vibration of the electrode assembly. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257971 | CPR FEEDBACK SYSTEM PROGRESSIVELY DIMINISHING TARGET COMPRESSION DEPTH TO PREVENT OVER-COMPRESSION - A CPR feedback system, software and methods are provided. A top height sensor can be used to track the height of the patient's chest during the CPR chest compressions, by detecting a top aspect of its location. A depth module may generate, from a detected top aspect, a depth value for a depth reached by a current compression. A counter may determine a compressions number, e.g. for the current compression. A memory may store a depth variable that can return different target values for the target depths of individual compressions. A user interface has an output device that may output an indication for the rescuer, which reflects how well the depth value of the current compression matched a corresponding target value for it. The target values may be set so as to follow a preset profile, or change according to optional measurements of force and other parameters. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257972 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY CPR FUNCTIONALITY ON A PATIENT SUPPORT SURFACE - Emergency CPR systems for patient support systems utilizing backup battery power. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257973 | Automatic Spa Water Level Management and Drain ByPass System - A kit for cleaning a spa or hot tub that, when connected with the standard spa equipment, automatically shuts down the water pump and spa heating system to protect the spa equipment from damage, drains the dirty water from the spa using a submersible pump, automatically shuts down the submersible pump when the hot tub is empty to protect the submersible pump from damage, refills the spa with fresh water to the desired level, and restores the water pump and heating system to standard operation. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257974 | Compounder Apparatus - A containment assembly for enclosing a medication vial may comprise a first housing portion or interface portion having a proximal end and a distal end. The interface portion may include a housing wall which defines a channel spanning from the proximal end to the distal end. The channel may be open at the proximal and distal end. The containment assembly may further comprise at least one pierceable septum disposed at least at one of: on the proximal end of the channel and within the channel forming a barrier between the proximal end of the channel and distal end of the channel of the interface portion. The containment assembly may further comprise a variable-volume housing portion having a variable volume chamber. The variable-volume portion chamber of the variable-volume housing portion may be in fluid communication with the distal end of the channel. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257975 | CONTAINER FOR MEDICAL IV BAG - A container for transporting an intravenous (IV) bag containing a hazardous substance, such as a chemotherapy drug, includes first and second sidewalls sealed together about a periphery to form an interior having first and second inner compartments, and a third sidewall sealed to a sidewall to form an outer compartment. The container may include features such as a tear strip along a portion of the sealed bottom edge, an access port to the first inner compartment located in at least one of the sidewalls, and biohazard labeling on an outer surface. The first inner compartment and the second inner compartment are contoured for retaining an IV bag and the associated port tubing in a usable position within the container, while the sidewalls are made of a transparent flexible material, and/or partly of a polymer material and partly of a paper material. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257976 | TRANSPORTABLE AND SURFACE-MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR AN AUTO-INJECTION CASE - An auto-injection device holder includes a main body having at least a front wall, a back wall and a bottom wall, and an open top. The walls define a cavity for receiving at least partially therein at least one auto-injection device. An electrical circuit is mounted to the main body to provide information to a user of the auto-injection device holder. A switch is mounted on a wall of the main body and may be pressed by a user of the holder. The electrical circuit includes a read only memory having pertinent information stored digitally therein. When the switch is activated, the information stored digitally in the read only memory is converted to an analog signal which is provided to the speaker so that the user may hear the pertinent information, such as instructions on how to use the auto-injection device held by the holder. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257977 | Medication Dose Preparation and Transfer System - Apparatus, systems, methods and articles are described to prepare and track medications and medication containers as they are prepared, administered to patients and, in some cases, disposed of. Information such as medication type, concentration, and volume are associated with medication containers during preparation and this information can later be consumed/utilized when administering the medication from a container to a patient. Disposing of any remaining medication can also be tracked. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257978 | MULTIPLE PILL CUTTER - A multiple pill cutter provides an individual the ability to cut multiple pills simultaneously. The multiple pill cutter can include a pill cutting bed on which pills can be placed. The multiple pill cutter can further include pill retainers that allow the individual to place and align multiple pills on the cutting bed. The pill cutting bed and the pill retainers can be housed within a lower portion. The multiple pill cutter can also include a top portion, one end of which is hinged to one end of the lower portion. An inner surface of the top portion can include a cutting blade for cutting pills placed on the cutting bed. The cutting blade is positioned such that when the top portion is lowered over the lower portion, the cutting edge of the cutting blade cuts through the multiple pills placed on the cutting bed between the pill retainers. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257979 | Oral Dosing Device and Method - The subject matter of this specification describes, among other things, devices and processes for providing measured doses of oral medication to patients, such as infants or other vulnerable patients. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257980 | PILLBOX, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND MEDICATION DISPENSING SYSTEM - The invention provides a pillbox comprising a plurality of pill receiving compartments detachably connected with one another in side-by-side relation to form a unitary structure, each of the compartments being constructed to store pills to be taken at a single predetermined time and have an opening which is covered by a cover and through which the compartment is accessible; wherein the unitary structure is configured such that the plurality of compartments are arranged sequentially according to a medication schedule created according to a prescription, with the compartment storing the pills to be taken first as an outermost one, and that only the opening of the outermost compartment is permitted to be uncovered all the time, and wherein the outermost compartment is removed from the unitary structure after the pills contained therein are taken. The invention also provides a medication management system and a mediation dispensing system based on the pillbox. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257981 | MONITOR FOR MONITORING A COMSUMPTION OF PILLS FROM A CONTAINER - A monitor for monitoring a consumption of pills from a container, the monitor comprises: an interface; a controller; multiple sensors of different types, an alert element; and a transceiver that is configured to exchange information with one or more devices that differ from the monitor; wherein the interface is configured to interface with the container; wherein when the monitor interfaces with the container the multiple sensors are configured to (i) detect an attempt to consume a pill of the pills from the container and (ii) evaluate an amount of pills within the container; wherein the controller is configured to trigger an erroneous consumption alert when the attempt to consume the pill does not correspond to a desired pill consumption schedule. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257982 | Liquid Fillable and Liquid Communicating Pacifier - An infant pacifier is provided with a nipple having a fillable interior volume, whereby fluid can be communicated into the nipple interior and thereafter frozen. The nipple secures to a pacifier guard that prevents swallowing of the device, while the distal end of the nipple includes an aperture for communicating the frozen contents of the nipple interior into the infant's mouth as the fluid melts. The device soothes the infant's gums while frozen, provides a compressible pacifier structure, and further provides a means to communicate flavored water into the infant's mouth for calming and enjoyment purposes. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257983 | FLUORIDE-CONTAINING VARNISH FOR APPLICATION TO THE TOOTH SURFACE - Fluoride-containing varnish for application to the tooth surface, which contains 25-87.5 wt. % organic solvent, 2-50 wt. % water, 5-50 wt. % water-insoluble film-forming agent, optionally 5-25 wt. % plasticizer, 0.5-10 wt. % inorganic fluoride source in dissolved form, in each case relative to the total weight of the varnish. The varnish is suitable in particular for use in the treatment of hypersensitive teeth and/or tooth necks, in the prophylaxis of caries, in the treatment of incipient caries lesions, the inhibition of demineralization and/or tooth erosion. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257984 | LONG LASTING DENTAL RESTORATIONS AND METHODS FOR PREPARATION THEREOF - The invention is directed to methods for the preparation of a long-lasting dental restoration, a kit for the preparation of a long-lasting dental restoration comprising one or more containers containing: a first polymerizable compound; a second polymerizable compound; a curing agent for a first polymerization process; a curing agent for a second polymerization process; an inorganic filler; and a pigment; and optionally containing instructions for use thereof. The invention is further directed to a long-lasting dental restoration comprising: a polymeric matrix comprising at least two polymeric systems; an inorganic filler; and a pigment, wherein said long lasting dental restoration is formed by at least two curing processes of said polymeric systems, and to methods for the preparation of a dental restoration, wherein said dental restoration is either fully or partially structured chair-side or it is fully structured in a dental laboratory. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257985 | DENTURE TOOTH AND MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a dental polymer composition, in particular to a polymerizable resin composition combining comonomers capable of intermolecular hydrogen bonding with one or more hydrophobic comonomers. Polymers employing the present resin system exhibit high mechanical strength properties that are retained in the presence of water. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257986 | ENZYMATICALLY AND HYDROLYTICALLY STABLE RESINS, RESIN MONOMERS, AND RESIN COMPOSITES FOR USE IN DENTAL PREVENTIVE AND RESTORATIVE APPLICATIONS - A composition of matter includes one or more functionalized vinylbenzyl components of the formula | 2015-09-17 |
20150257987 | INJECTABLE ALLOPLASTIC IMPLANTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Described herein are injectable alloplastic implant compositions that are particularly useful for soft tissue defect augmentation. The compositions include microparticles, such as polymethylmethacrylate particles, and collagen as a suspending agent, wherein the collagen contains a reduced amount of low molecular weight gelatine compared to high molecular weight collagen. By controlling the molecular weight of the collagen in the compositions, the injectability, stability, and antigenicity of the alloplastic implant compositions can be improved. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257988 | SURFACE-TREATED AND PLATE-LIKE POWDER FOR COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS AND SOLID POWDERY COSMETIC COMPOSITION BLENDED THEREWITH - A plate-like powder for cosmetics, powder is surface treated with a silicone gel, enhancing moldability and impact resistance of a solid powdery cosmetic composition as well as a solid powdery cosmetic composition. The surface-treated powder exhibits smooth and light touchiness, has moist usability, and excellent adhesion to skin. The surface-treated powder is blended into a powdery cosmetic composition, enhancing moldability and impact resistance of the composition and removed by an applicator. The powder is an inorganic powder, an organic powder or a composite powder, and silicone gel is obtained by hydrolyzing and condensing an organopolysiloxane containing at least a diorgano polysiloxane having reactive opposite ends by the following formula (1) and either a silane coupling agent of the following formula (2) having at least two hydrolyzable groups per one molecule or a reactive organo polysiloxane having the following formula (3) as a crosslinking agent. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257989 | INJECTABLE STERILE AQUEOUS FORMULATION BASED ON CROSSLINKED HYALURONIC ACID AND HYDROXYAPATITE FOR AESTHETIC USE - The object of the present invention is an injectable sterile aqueous formulation, ready-to-use, resorbable, used for aesthetic purposes as a particulate, cohesive, viscoelastic gel comprising i) crosslinked hyaluronic acid, or one of its salts, at a concentration of between 1% and 4% (mass/volume); the crosslinking carried out providing the possibility of obtaining a gel based on crosslinked hyaluronic acid with a so-called cohesive structure, and ii) hydroxyapatite, at a concentration of between 5% and 60% (mass/volume), the hydroxyapatite being in the form of particles with an average size of less than or equal to 200 μm; the injectable sterile aqueous formulation having viscoelastic properties such that tan δ at the frequency of 1 Hz is less than or equal to 0.60. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257990 | GLITTER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - The presently disclosed subject matter relates to glitters having improved surface properties, improved brilliance and improved skinfeel, and also to methods for producing them, the glitters having a coating of a metal, such as aluminium, and comprising a substantially antimony-free, polyester-based foil, and also to methods for producing them. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257991 | MELANIN MODIFICATION COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - A method for the modification of melanin distribution, and the composition thereof to modify melanin distribution are disclosed. A method for the reduction of melanin distribution, and the composition thereof to reduce melanin distribution are disclosed. A representative composition comprises 4-ethoxybenzaldehyde and one or more additional active agents as well as a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient. Carriers and excipients may be formulated for topical administration. Compositions may also be formulated for transdermal administration. The compositions may be used for the prevention and treatment of pigmentation disorders, by way of non-limited example, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and others. The compositions may be used for lightening skin. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257992 | TOPICAL APPLICATION OF 1-HYDROXYL 3,5-BIS(4'HYDROXYL STYRYL)BENZENE - The present invention relates to compositions comprising 1-hydroxyl 3,5-bis(4′hydroxyl styryl)benzene or a cosmetically acceptable salt thereof, and methods of treating human skin and signs of skin aging using said compositions. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257993 | DYEING COMPOSITION COMPRISING A FATTY SUBSTANCE, A NON-IONIC GUAR GUM, AN AMPHOTERIC SURFACTANT AND A NON-IONIC OR ANIONIC SURFACTANT, AND AN OXIDIZING AGENT, DYEING PROCESS AND SUITABLE DEVICE - The subject of the present invention is a composition for dyeing human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising: (a) at least one oxidation dye precursor; (b) at least one first amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant; (c) at least one second non-ionic or anionic surfactant; (d) one or more fatty substances; (e) at least one cationic polymer; (f) at least one non-ionic guar gum; (g) at least one oxidizing agent other than atmospheric oxygen. The present invention also relates to a process for dying human keratin fibres, in which this composition is applied to said fibres, and also to a suitable multicompartment device. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257994 | DYE COMPOSITION IN CREAM FORM COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE OIL AND LITTLE OR NO SOLID FATTY ALCOHOL, DYEING PROCESS AND SUITABLE DEVICE - The present invention relates to a composition for dyeing human keratin fibres, such as the hair, which is free of oxidizing agent other than atmospheric oxygen and which is in cream form, comprising: (a) at least one oxidation dye precursor; (b) at least one ionic surfactant; (c) at least one oil; (d) optionally at least one solid fatty alcohol in a content of not more than 0.5% by weight relative to the weight of the composition; (e) at least one thickening polymer. The invention also relates to a process for dyeing human keratin fibres, in which this composition is applied to the said fibres, in the presence of at least one oxidizing agent other than atmospheric oxygen, and also to a multi-compartment device that is suitable for performing this process. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257995 | DYE GLOSS AGENT WITH SPECIAL CATIONIC PIGMENTS, TENSIDES AND POLYMERS - The invention relates to an agent for dyeing keratinic fibers, particularly human hair, containing in a cosmetic base (a) at least one cationic anthraquinone derivative of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3 stand independently of one another for a C | 2015-09-17 |
20150257996 | MASCARA COMPOSITIONS WITH ENHANCED DEPTH OF COLOR - Mascara compositions having enhanced depth of color are provided that maintain flexibility qualities. Mascaras emulsion compositions comprise an at least one glutamic acid gellant, a low opacity wax composition, at least one pigment, a non-aqueous phase, and an aqueous phase. Other mascara compositions comprise an anhydrous vehicle, a glutamic acid gellant, a low opacity wax composition, and a pigment. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257997 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING HAIR GROWTH - A method for inhibiting hair growth in mammals using compositions containing FP receptor antagonists (e.g., prostaglandin F analogs that are block activation of the FP receptor). The compositions can be applied topically to the skin and/or hair. The compositions can arrest hirsutism or hypertrichosis, reverse hirsutism and hypertrichosis, and further prevent hair growth. These compositions can also be used to protect hair from chemical or radiation-induced alopecia or hair loss. These compositions can also be used to inhibit pigmentation of the hair or skin. | 2015-09-17 |
20150257998 | NOVEL TRPV1 INHIBITORY PEPTIDES AND COMPOSITION FOR SKIN-AGING PROTECTION OR WRINKLE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a novel TRPV1 inhibitory peptide and a composition for skin-aging prevention and wrinkle improvement comprising the same as an active ingredient. The TRPV1 inhibitory peptide of the present invention inhibits the expressions of MMP and proinflammatory cytokines induced by UV exposure and reduces skinfold thickness and intracellular Ca | 2015-09-17 |
20150257999 | ASCORBIC ACID-BASED IODINE STAIN REMOVER AND METHOD OF USE - Described herein are methods for removing an iodine stain from a surface. In one embodiment, the method comprises contacting an iodine-stained surface with ascorbic acid for a period of time sufficient to remove the iodine stain from the surface, thereby removing the iodine stain from the surface. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258000 | ORAL COMPOSITION FOR REINFORCING SKIN TOLERANCE FOLLOWING TOPICAL ADMINISTRATION OF A RETINOID COMPOUND - The cosmetic or non-therapeutic use of an oral composition for reinforcing an individual's skin tolerance to topical administration of a retinoid compound, the oral composition having at least one carotenoid, at least one phytoestrogen and vitamin C. A cosmetic or non-therapeutic process for increasing an individual's skin tolerance to topical administration of a retinoid compound, having at least one step of oral administration to the individual of an oral composition having at least one carotenoid, at least one phytoestrogen and vitamin C. A set for simultaneous, separate or sequential administration, the set having a first cosmetic composition for topical application having, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one effective amount of a retinoid compound, and a second composition for oral administration, for reinforcing the skin tolerance of the individual treated with the first composition, the second composition having at least one carotenoid, at least one phytoestrogen and vitamin C. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258001 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING HAIR GROWTH - A method for inhibiting hair growth in mammals using compositions containing FP receptor antagonists (e.g., prostaglandin F analogs that are block activation of the FP receptor). The compositions can be applied topically to the skin and/or hair. The compositions can arrest hirsutism or hypertrichosis, reverse hirsutism and hypertrichosis, and further prevent hair growth. These compositions can also be used to protect hair from chemical or radiation-induced alopecia or hair loss. These compositions can also be used to inhibit pigmentation of the hair or skin. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258002 | GLYOXAL-FREE CELLULOSE DERIVATIVES FOR PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITIONS - The present application describes personal care compositions, comprising a surfactant and agglomerated cellulose derivative, provided that the cellulose derivative has been agglomerated with a sufficient amount of carboxymethylcellulose as binder, and provided that the personal care composition is substantially free of glyoxal. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258003 | HAND SANITIZERS WITH IMPROVED AESTHETICS AND SKIN-CONDITING TO ENCOURAGE COMPLIANCE WITH HAND HYGIENE GUIDELINES - Hand sanitizers are provided with improved aesthetics and skin-conditioning effects, such that healthcare workers and others subject to high frequency hand hygiene requirements are encouraged to comply with said requirements. The hand sanitizers provide excellent antimicrobial efficacy and skin conditioning benefits that actually increase with increased frequency of use. The sanitizing compositions are hydroalcoholic, and contain a synergistic combination of skin-conditioning agents. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258004 | PROCESS FOR COSMETIC TREATMENT OF THE HAIR USING A COMPOSITION COMPRISING A DISPERSION OF PARTICLES COMPRISING A MATERIAL CAPABLE OF CHANGING STATE UNDER THE EFFECT OF A STIMULUS - The present invention relates to a process for cosmetic treatment of the hair, in particular a hair shaping process, comprising the following steps: applying to the hair a composition comprising a liquid solvent system and a dispersion of particles that are insoluble in the solvent system, the particles comprising a material capable of changing state under the effect of an external stimulus, before, during or after the applying of the composition, shaping the hair to the desired hairstyle, then or simultaneously, applying one or more stimuli enabling the change of state of the material, stopping the stimulus or stimuli for obtaining fixing of the hairstyle. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258005 | ORAL CARE COMPOSITION WITH CROSS-LINKED POLYMER PEROXIDE - Oral care compositions comprising:
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20150258006 | THREE-PHASE HAIR CONDITIONER - An agent for the treatment of keratin fibres, in particular human hair, includes at least one selected dimethicone and/or dimethiconol and at least one selected oil in a cosmetic carrier including at least 80.0% by weight, in relation to the total weight of the agent, aqueous carrier. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258007 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING A DICARBONYL COMPOUND AND AN AMINO SILICONE, AND PROCESS FOR STRAIGHTENING THE HAIR USING THIS COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition, in particular a hair composition, comprising i) one or more dicarbonyl compounds corresponding to formula (I) below, and/or derivatives thereof and/or hydrates thereof and/or salts thereof: in which formula (I): R represents an atom or group chosen from i) hydrogen, ii) carboxyl —C(O)OH, iii) linear or branched C | 2015-09-17 |
20150258008 | Self Emulsified Compositions - Provided are cosmetic compositions of incompatible cosmetic composition provided long term stability by the interfacial reaction of two immiscible polymers having complementary reactive pair functional groups. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258009 | PERSONAL-LUBRICATING MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR LUBRICANT MANUFACTURE - The invention relates to a novel composition and method of manufacturing personal lubricant, commonly known as lube, to combine the most desirable features of disparate existing lube compositions to create a long lasting, oil-based, water soluble, non-toxic, anti-microbial, anti-yeast, non-staining, personal lubricant that can be organically sourced and will not damage commonly used prophylactics. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258010 | SHELLAC BASED SKIN CARE LOTION - The moisturizing properties of a water-based moisturizing composition containing one or more emollients emulsified in an aqueous carrier liquid are improved by including a water-soluble shellac in the composition. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258011 | TREATMENT OF KERATINIZED TISSUES - Described are methods and kits for treating a keratinized tissue condition in a subject in need thereof. The method may include conducting one or more treatment cycles on the keratinized tissue. Each treatment cycle may include contacting the keratinized tissue with an acid-activated gas-generating composition. Each treatment cycle may include contacting the keratinized tissue with an acid composition. Each treatment cycle may include allowing the acid composition and the acid-activated gas-generating composition to react effective to generate a gas at the keratinized tissue. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258012 | METHOD FOR PREPARING BIOACTIVE BOTANICAL COMPOSITIONS AND THE COMPOSITIONS MADE FROM SAID METHOD - The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of botanical fractions from fresh plant biomass and to compositions made from said fractions. The process comprises grinding and pressing fresh plant biomass in order to obtain a plant cell juice fraction containing membrane fractions, and treating said cell juice fraction with an electromagnetic field at a frequency effective to separate said membrane fraction from said cell juice fraction in order to yield a cell cytoplasm/cytosole fraction substantially-free from membrane fractions. The aforementioned treatment is advantageously performed such that the temperature of said cell juice during said treatment does not exceed 40° C. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258013 | Treatment of Ashy Skin by a Topical Composition and Methods of Manufacture Thereof - A topical preparation for treating ashy skin and a method of manufacture thereof. The topical preparation is a single phase, hydrophobic, lipophilic preparation comprising plant-based butters that have a melting point around the temperature of the skin surface. The melting point of the mixture is stabilized by a tempering process, minimizing polymorphism. The topical preparation is applied to skin having an ashy appearance and is absorbed into the top layers without leaving a white residue. The topical preparation is translucent, non-irritating and has natural sunscreen properties. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258014 | Treatment of Ashy Skin by a Topical Composition and Methods of Manufacture Thereof - A topical preparation for treating ashy skin and a method of manufacture thereof. The topical preparation is a single phase, hydrophobic, lipophilic preparation comprising plant-based butters that have a melting point around the temperature of the skin surface. The melting point of the mixture is stabilized by a tempering process, minimizing polymorphism. The topical preparation is applied to skin having an ashy appearance and is absorbed into the top layers without leaving a white residue. The topical preparation is translucent, non-irritating and has natural sunscreen properties. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258015 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD FOR DECREASING THE APPEARANCE OF SKIN WRINKLES - Compositions which include platelet-rich plasma and fibroblast cells are disclosed for the treatment of skin. In particular, administration of platelet-rich plasma in a dermatologically acceptable carrier repeatedly to skin is disclosed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258016 | OSMOTIC DELIVERY DEVICE COMPRISING AN INSULINOTROPIC PEPTIDE AND USES THEREOF - A suspension formulation of an insulinotropic peptide (e.g., glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) or exenatide) is described. The suspension formulation comprises (i) a non-aqueous, single-phase vehicle, comprising one or more polymer and one or more one solvent, wherein the vehicle exhibits viscous fluid characteristics, and (ii) a particle formulation comprising the insulinotropic peptide, wherein the peptide is dispersed in the vehicle. The particle formulation further includes a stabilizing component comprising one or more stabilizers, for example, carbohydrates, antioxidants, amino acids, and buffers. Devices for delivering the suspension formulations and methods of use are also described. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258017 | MICROFABRICATED NANOPORE DEVICE FOR SUSTAINED RELEASE OF THERAPEUTIC AGENT - A drug delivery device that includes a capsule for implantation into the body; the capsule further includes a reservoir for containing a substance such as a therapeutic agent, at least one port for allowing the substance to diffuse from or otherwise exit the reservoir, and a nanopore membrane in communication with the capsule at or near the exit port for controlling the rate of diffusion of the substance from the exit port. The device also includes an optional screen for providing structural stability to the nanopore membrane and for keeping the pores of the nanopore membrane clear. One embodiment of the drug delivery device includes an osmotic engine internal to the device for creating fluid flow through the device. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258018 | MICROFABRICATED NANOPORE DEVICE FOR SUSTAINED RELEASE OF THERAPEUTIC AGENT - A drug delivery device that includes a capsule for implantation into the body; the capsule further includes a reservoir for containing a substance such as a therapeutic agent, at least one port for allowing the substance to diffuse from or otherwise exit the reservoir, and a nanopore membrane in communication with the capsule at or near the exit port for controlling the rate of diffusion of the substance from the exit port. The device also includes an optional screen for providing structural stability to the nanopore membrane and for keeping the pores of the nanopore membrane clear. One embodiment of the drug delivery device includes an osmotic engine internal to the device for creating fluid flow through the device. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258019 | NASAL DRUG PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF THEIR USE - Drug products adapted for nasal delivery, comprising a pre-primed device filled with a pharmaceutical composition comprising an opioid receptor antagonist, are provided. Methods of treating opioid overdose or its symptoms with the inventive drug products are also provided. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258020 | CHEWABLE TABLETS COMPRISING LEVONORGESTREL - The present invention relates to a chewable tablet comprising levonorgestrel and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient for use in contraception, a method of use of same and a kit containing same. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258021 | INHALANT PROPELLANT-FREE AEROSOL FORMULATION - The invention relates to inhalant propellant-free aerosol formulations containing at least one inert, non-volatile auxiliary substance for adjusting defined droplet sizes. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258022 | Formulation for the Delivery of Nucleotide Sequences That Can Modulate Endogenous Interfering RNA Mechanisms - The present invention concerns a formulation in nanoemulsion form comprising a continuous aqueous phase and at least one dispersed phase, useful as system for delivering nucleotide sequences able to modulate endogenous mechanisms of RNA interference or as transfecting agent. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258023 | MICROEMULSION & SUB-MICRON EMULSION PROCESS & COMPOSITIONS - An oil in water microemulsion or sub-micron emulsion composition for dermal delivery of at least one pharmaceutically active ingredient, is provided. The composition includes an oil phase dispersed throughout a water phase, the oil phase including at least one member selected from the group consisting of an animal oil, a mineral oil, a vegetable oil, a silane member, a siloxane, an ester, a fatty acid, a fat, a halogen compound, and an alkoxylated alcohol; and at least one lipophilic surfactant, the water phase including at least one hydrophilic surfactant, water and optionally a non-surfactant amphiphilic compound, the weight ratio of the at least one hydrophilic surfactant to the at least one lipophilic surfactant being approximately 9.0:1.0 to 2.0:3.0. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258025 | LIPOSOMAL LUPEOL ACETATE AND THE USE THEREOF IN PREPARING DRUGS FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS - The present invention relates to a liposomal lupeol acetate (Lipo-LA) and its use in the treatment or prevention of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The liposomal lupeol acetate of the present invention especially inhibits inflammatory responses and osteoclast generation (osteoclastogenesis) in the progression of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at a half dose of the un-capsulated lupeol acetate, which may significantly reduce the incidence of RA and improve the therapeutic efficacy of lupeol acetate. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258026 | CURCUMIN-ER, A LIPOSOMAL-PLGA SUSTAINED RELEASE NANOCURCUMIN FOR MINIMIZING QT PROLONGATION FOR CANCER THERAPY - The present invention includes compositions and methods of making a nanoparticle composition comprising a polymeric core comprising one or more polymers and one or more active agents, and at least one layer of one or more lipids on the surface of the polymeric core; more specifically, the invention relates to the use of curcumin within such a lipid-polymer nanoparticle formulation for minimizing QT prolongation associated with curcumin in treatment of cancer. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258027 | ENALAPRIL COMPOSITIONS - Provided herein are stable enalapril powder compositions for oral liquid formulation. Also provided herein are methods of using enalapril oral liquid formulations for the treatment of certain diseases including hypertension, heart failure and asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258028 | POROUS SILICA MATERIAL FOR USE AS A PHARMACEUTICAL OR DIETARY ACTIVE INGREDIENT - A porous silica material for use as a pharmaceutical or dietary active ingredient having pores in the mesoscale range (0 2-50 nm), wherein the average pore size of the pores in the mesoscale range is in the range of 2 to 25 nm, and the pore size distribution (PSD) in the mesoscale range is such that at least 80% of the pores fall within the range of 2 to 25 nm. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258029 | ONDANSETRON EXTENDED RELEASE SOLID DOSAGE FORMS FOR TREATING EITHER NAUSEA, VOMITING OR DIARRHEA SYMPTOMS - A method of treating a patient comprises orally administering a solid oral dosage form comprising a core comprising a non-ionic polymer matrix, a first amount of ondansetron dispersed within the matrix, and a salt dispersed within the matrix, wherein the first amount of ondansetron ranges from about 9 mg to about 28 mg; a first seal coat surrounding the core, wherein the first seal coat is comprised of a non-ionic polymer matrix; and an immediate release drug layer surrounding the first seal coat and comprising a non-ionic polymer and a second amount of ondansetron dispersed therein, wherein the second amount of ondansetron ranges from about 3 mg to about 8 mg, wherein release of ondansetron from the solid oral dosage form provides exposure to ondansetron for a minimum period of 16 hours so as to result in a reduction in frequency of vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, or a combination thereof. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258030 | NOVEL POWDERED CRYSTALLINE MEDICINES FOR INHALATION - The invention relates to manufacturing processes for preparing inhalable powders, and to the stable crystalline inhalable powders prepared by this process. Similarly, the invention relates to the use of these inhalable powders for preparing a medicament for the treatment of respiratory complaints, particularly for the treatment of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and asthma. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258031 | MODIFIED RELEASE FORMULATIONS OF MEMANTINE ORAL DOSAGE FORMS - The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions given once daily containing at least one therapeutically active ingredient selected from the group consisting of memantine and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of memantine, and a pharmaceutically acceptable polymeric matrix carrier. The dosage forms of the invention sustain the release of the therapeutically active agent from about 4 to about 24 hours when said dosage form is exposed to aqueous solutions. following entry of said form into a use environment, wherein said dosage form has a dissolution rate of more than about 80% after passage of about 6 hours to about 12 hours following said entry into said use environment. | 2015-09-17 |