46th week of 2018 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20180325707 | ACCELERATED AGING FOR POLYMERIC SCAFFOLDS - A method of accelerated aging of bioresorbable polymer scaffolds including exposing the scaffold to water is disclosed. The scaffold is exposed to water at a controlled temperature for a selected aging time. The functional outputs, such as radial strength, expandability, and % recoil obtained from aged scaffolds predict those of real-time aging of the scaffold. The accelerated aging factor, which is the required shelf life divided by the aging time, is significantly higher for poly(L-lactide) scaffolds tested than thermal aging. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325708 | IMPLANTABLE ENDOLUMINAL PROSTHESIS - The present invention refers to an implantable endoluminal prosthesis for use in the treatment of aneurysm involving branches having a multilayer configuration, comprising at least one self-expandable braided framework extending along an axis able to expand from a radially compressed state in a delivery configuration to a radially expanded state; the self-expandable braided framework being formed with at most 196 wires having a given wire diameter (Ø | 2018-11-15 |
20180325709 | STENT RETAINING SYSTEMS - A stent delivery system includes an expandable stent, a catheter, and a sheath. The expandable stent includes proximal and distal ends, and a first interlock structure. The catheter includes an elongated member having a second interlock structure displaceably arranged about an outer surface thereof for engaging the first interlock structure of the stent. The sheath is mounted on the elongated member and is positionable in a transport position in which the sheath covers the stent mounted on the elongated member and a deploy position in which the stent is exposed. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325710 | IMPLANTATION SYSTEM WITH HANDLE AND CATHETER AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A system for deploying an implantable medical device into a body lumen is disclosed. The system comprises a catheter having functional zones for stability, protection, flexibility, trackability and pushability. The system further comprises a device for deploying an implantable medical device with the catheter. A method for deploying an implantable medical device into a body lumen using the system is also disclosed. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325711 | IMPLANTATION DEVICE WITH HANDLE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - An instrument for deploying an implantable medical device into a body lumen is disclosed. The instrument comprises a base member having a base handle and a deployment extension, a first tubular member having a first tubular body and a first handle, and a second tubular member having a second tubular body and a second handle. The first tubular member fits over the deployment extension and is longitudinally slidable over the deployment extension, and the second tubular member fits over the first tubular member and is longitudinally slidable over the first tubular member. The distal ends of the deployment extension, the first tubular body, and the second tubular body are adapted to hold and deploy the implantable medical device. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325712 | CATHETER HAVING HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR - Catheter for delivery of a medical device such as a stent or filter includes an inner tubular member and an outer tubular member movable relative to the inner tubular member. The outer tubular member is disposed at the distal end of the inner tubular member. The inner tubular member includes a fluid lumen defined therein, the fluid lumen having a fluid flow port directed to the exterior surface of the inner tubular member. A pressure chamber is defined by the inner tubular member, the outer tubular member, a proximal seal and a distal seal, and is in fluid communication with the fluid flow port, wherein fluid introduced through the fluid flow port and into the pressure chamber applies a force on the proximal seal to move the outer tubular member in a proximal direction allowing the medical device constrained by the outer tubular member to be released. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325713 | LOWER LIMB POWERED ORTHOSIS WITH LOW RATIO ACTUATION - The present disclosure is relates to an orthosis device. The orthosis device, in one embodiment, includes an actuator housing, and an electric motor coupled to the actuator housing, the electric motor including a motor stator and a motor rotor, and the electric motor further having high output torque. The orthosis device, in this embodiment, further include a low-ratio transmission coupled to the actuator housing, the transmission including a gear system coupled to the actuator housing, and a drive system coupling the electric motor and the gear system, wherein a combination of the electric motor and transmission provide a user backdrivable orthosis device. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325714 | POSTURE SUPPORT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING POSTURE - A posture support device includes an elongate strap having: a first end comprising a first fastening member; a second end comprising a second fastening member; a first surface extending from the first end to the second end; a second surface extending from the first end to the second end; a first edge extending from the first end to the second end along a first side of the first surface and the second surface; and a second edge extending from the first end to the second end along a second side of the first surface and the second surface, the second side being opposite the first side. The strap comprises at least three pathways formed therein. In an assembled configuration, the elongate strap has a portion of the elongate strap disposed within each of the pathways and has the first and second fastening members secured to form the posture support device. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325715 | VACUUM-MOLDED AND REUSABLE LIMB PROTECTING PAD - A vacuum-molded and reusable limb protecting pad (A) comprises an airtight bag body ( | 2018-11-15 |
20180325716 | Application Device for Nasal Splints - In accordance with invention an application device for nasal splints is created, comprising at least one hollow body for accommodating a nasal splint, and a plunger which can be moved within the hollow body, wherein one end face of the hollow body is open so that a nasal splint contained in the hollow body can be introduced through a movement of the plunger from the hollow body through the open end face into the nose of a patient. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325717 | LIMB RESTRAINT - A restraint system includes a restraint assembly and an anchor to releasably mount the restraint assembly to a component. The restraint assembly includes a tether and a cuff coupled to the tether. In addition, the restraint assembly includes a frangible cover operable to hold the tether and the cuff in a compact, stowed configuration and is sufficiently frangible to allow a person to tear open the cover. The tether is coupled to the anchor and when the cover is opened, the tether and the cuff are operable to be deployed from their stowed configuration, and the cuff extended from the anchor. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325718 | CONVEX SHELL FOR USE IN A BASE PLATE OF AN OSTOMY APPLIANCE - A convex shell for use in a base plate of an ostomy appliance includes an annular ring with a through-going hole and a plurality of grooves extending transversely across the annular ring. The grooves alter the flexibility of the annular ring as a first portion of the annular ring is folded around a folding axis toward a second portion of the annular ring. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325719 | Urine Collection Bag with Sensor - The Urine Collection Bag With Sensor includes a connection tube from the to the urine bag to the catheter. The sensor is attached to the neck of the hooks that goes on the bed rail. The urine bag is made with a | 2018-11-15 |
20180325720 | DISPOSABLE BAG TO COLLECT URINE AND OTHER BODY LIQUIDS - A disposable bag to collect urine and other body liquids that is made from a simple construction and at low cost, allowing a comfortable and secure use, ensuring, after use, the appropriate hermetic sealing, allowing the gelled content inside the bag to assume a regular cylindrical-stem format, facilitating, with the assistance of the metric scale located outside the bag, to establish accurately the correspondence of the volume of liquid lost by the patient, in order that the precise body fluid balance of the patient can be measured. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325721 | DENTAL ALIGNER, METHOD OF PRODUCTION, AND ORTHOSIS COMPRISING SUCH AN ALIGNER - A dental aligner includes a framework which is made of a rigid synthetic material and supports a shell made of thermoformable material. The framework includes an anterior wall, which is referred to as the labial wall, and a posterior wall, which is referred to as the lingual wall. The walls are substantially parallel to each other and are connected by a bottom wall, which is referred to as the occlusal wall, the latter being substantially perpendicular to both the labial wall and the lingual wall in such a way that the framework has a U-shaped cross section in any vertical plane. The thermoformable shell is accommodated between the labial, lingual and occlusal walls of the framework essentially and is anchored thereon by way of anchoring means which are formed in the framework and the thermoformable shell. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325722 | MOUTHGUARD - The present invention discloses a mouthguard that conforms to the dental configuration of a wearer to protect from bruxism or grinding of teeth. The mouthguard comprises at least one U-shaped channel with an inner member attached to an outer member, and at least one protrusion is provided on integrally extends from a central front and a central rear portion of the at least one channel. The inner member is made of deformable material and the outer member is made of flexible material. The U-shaped channel is configured to receive an upper or lower row of teeth of the wearer. The protrusion is configured to act as a cushion contact when the upper and lower teeth are moved towards one another. The mouthguard could be remolded by the wearer, based on their requirement or comfort. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325723 | Temperature and Visibility Regulated Therapy Device - A topical temperature therapy device that imparts known temperatures as a function of time to the therapy skin surface of a user during the course of therapy. The skin surface can be intact or breached through injury or surgery. The therapy temperature and time profile can be varied by varying the selections of, among several parameters, the formulation of the heat exchange material and the material and dimensions of the heat exchange material container, thus meeting the needs of a wide range of injuries and demographics. The therapy device contains a temperature indicator indicating the temperature of the heat exchange material in real time. The therapy device further provides visibility to the therapy skin surface during the course of the therapy to allow visual inspection of the therapy area as means to improve therapeutic outcomes. The therapy device is flexible and conforms to the anatomy of the therapy area. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325724 | Lumbar Cryotherapy Belt with Access Window - The present invention comprises a cryo therapy system suitable for use on a patient's lumbar area. A belt is provided with a front closure and a posterior window. The belt is looped around the patient's abdomen, with the posterior window lying over the lumbar spine. The front closure is secured using VELCRO fasteners. A pocket is preferably provided on each end of the belt. The pockets allow the user to more easily apply and tighten the belt. A cover panel is provided to selectively cover and close the posterior window in the belt. The cover panel includes an inward facing surface which is at least partially covered in loop material. One or more cold packs are provided. Each cold pack includes a hook panel configured to engage the loop material on the inward facing surface of the cover panel. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325725 | ADVANCED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PATIENT BODY TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Devices, systems and methods for controlling the temperature of all or part of the body of a human or animal subject. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325726 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE IN PEDIATRIC SUBJECTS - Methods, devices, and systems for temperature management of a pediatric patient in a perioperative environment are disclosed. Methods, devices, and systems for maintaining normothermia in a pediatric patient in a perioperative environment are disclosed. The use of esophageal heat transfer devices for perioperative temperature management and/or maintenance of normothermia in a pediatric patient is disclosed. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325727 | OPHTHALMOLOGICAL DEVICE - An ophthalmic instrument for the application of laser radiation in a patient's eye, particularly for the examination and/or surgical laser treatment of the cornea and the lens of the eye, includes a femtosecond laser, an objective and optical assemblies. The optical assemblies are arranged in front of the objective, and selectively vary the focus position in the coordinate direction X, Y and Z either within the region of the cornea or within the region of the lens of the eye. The objective or at least one lens group is movable relative to the eye. The variation of the position of the lens group objective shifts the focus position from the cornea to the lens of the eye and vice versa. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325728 | PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGE FOR OPHTHALMIC FORMULATIONS - A liquid formulation of an ophthalmic drug in a pharmaceutical package, for example a syringe, cartridge, or vial, made in part or in whole of a thermoplastic polymer, coated on the interior with a tie coating or layer, a barrier coating or layer, a pH protective coating or layer, and optionally a lubricity coating or layer. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325729 | ELECTROLYTIC DEVICE FOR TREATING AN EYE DISORDER - Devices and methods are described for electrolytically, ultrasonically, or both electrolytically and ultrasonically disrupting debris on an eyelid margin. A device includes an eyelid contacting portion having at least a first electrode, a second electrode, and a power supply electrically coupled to at least one of the first and second electrodes. The eyelid contacting portion may optionally have a shelf separating an upper portion from a lower portion with electrodes on the upper and lower portions. The eyelid contacting portion may optionally include at least one channel with electrodes. The device may optionally include an ultrasonic driver. Another device includes an ultrasonic driver but no electrodes. A method contacts debris on an eyelid margin with a first electrode and contacting a surface of an eyelid with a second electrode and supplying electrical energy to one of the first or second electrodes to disrupt the debris. Another method applies ultrasonic energy to the eyelid margin to disrupt debris on the eyelid margin. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325730 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR SWITCH AND FOOT PEDAL TAP DETECTION AND FILTERING - An ocular surgical apparatus is provided, including a surgical control device such as a foot pedal configured to be employed to control at least one ocular surgical parameter, and a controller configured to receive a series of values from the surgical control device and evaluate the series of values provided from the surgical control device, the series of values provided using a buffer comprising a detection area and an exclusion area. Presence of a desired value in the detection area and an absence of a contrary indication in the exclusion area is determined by the controller to indicate a switch associated with the surgical control device is requested by a user of the surgical control device. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325731 | EYE IMPLANT - Apparatus is provided for expanding a Schlemm's canal of an eye of a subject, the apparatus including an introducer having a lumen and a plurality of expandable porous structures sized and shaped to be disposed with the lumen. The expandable porous structures are configured (a) to be inserted into the Schlemm's canal at discrete locations around the canal, (b) to be inserted into the Schlemm's canal while in a collapsed form, and (c) to expand while inside the Schlemm's canal. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325732 | UVEOSCLERAL SHUNT AND METHODS FOR IMPLANTING SAME - Devices and methods for treating intraocular pressure are disclosed. The devices include shunts for draining aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to the uveoscleral outflow pathway, including the supraciliary space and the suprachoroidal space. The shunts are preferably implanted by ab interno procedures. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325733 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE - An apparatus is provided for draining aqueous humor from an eye for reducing intraocular pressure. The draining apparatus comprises a tube defining a passage for fluid flow between an inlet end and an outlet end. An outlet assembly contacts the conjunctival layer externally of the eyeball. The outlet assembly comprises a housing in fluid communication with the outlet end of the tube and having an aperture for allowing egress of aqueous humor onto the external ocular surface. A resistive component is disposed in the housing for providing resistance to a flow of aqueous humor. A pair of tabs project outwardly and are adapted to be disposed subconjunctivally for securing the draining apparatus relative to the eyeball. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325734 | STEERABLE LASER PROBE - A steerable laser probe may include a handle having a handle, a housing sleeve, a first portion of the housing sleeve having a first stiffness, a second portion of the housing sleeve having a second stiffness, an actuation control of the handle, an optic fiber disposed in an inner bore of the handle and the housing sleeve, and a shape memory wire having a pre-formed curve. An actuation of the actuation control may be configured to gradually curve the housing sleeve and the optic fiber. An actuation of the actuation control may be configured to gradually straighten the housing sleeve and the optic fiber. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325735 | Zero Parallax Visual Axis Glasses For Corneal Pre-Marking - Zero parallax visual axis glasses for corneal pre-marking include a target light, an alignment light, a polarized lens and a short pass filter. In some embodiments the targeting light and/or alignment light are LEDs and/or configured to blink. In some embodiments the target light is red. In certain embodiments the alignment light is white. The polarized lens can be placed on a user's non-dominant eye and block light originating from the target light and/or alignment light. The short pass filter can be configured to allow light from the target light to only pass through in one direction. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325736 | ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTION SYSTEM FOR HEATING EYE-SHIELD - Bus bar electrical interconnection system adapted for use with an irregularly-shaped eye-shield and adapted for inter-connection with leads from a battery to power a heating element affixed to the eye-shield, the interconnection system having bus bars, each bus bar adapted for connection with a lead from the battery, one or more of the bus bars having at least one protrusion, or alternatively a recession, providing at least one partial contact area of the bus bars, together with alternatively provided painted contact pads on the heating element, and at least one peripheral member securing interconnection of the partial contact surface area of the bus bars with the heating element, for providing customized heating of the heating element depending upon the number and extent of partial contact areas for customized heating to prevent fogging of the eye-shield. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325737 | EARPLUG ASSEMBLY FOR IONTOPHORESIS SYSTEM - An apparatus includes a rigid body, a flexible sealing element, a nozzle assembly, and an electrode. The rigid body defines a channel, a reservoir, and a vent path. The reservoir is in fluid communication with the channel. The vent path is in fluid communication with the reservoir. The reservoir is configured to provide spacing between the channel and the vent path. The sealing element is positioned distal to the rigid body. The nozzle assembly includes a nozzle head and a post. The post extends distally through the channel of the rigid body. The nozzle head projects distally from a distal end of the post. The electrode is disposed within the channel of the rigid body. The reservoir extends laterally from a longitudinal axis defined by the electrode. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325738 | HEARING DEVICE - The hearing device takes advantage of a simultaneous three-pronged approach that converts sound to electricity and subsequently to vibration and ultrasound. The vibrations and electricity are transmitted via skin nerves to the brain to give the deaf or hard of hearing person “hearing sensation” through conditional reflex. The ultrasound wave is transmitted wirelessly to skull and then via bone conduction to the brain and inner ear. This hearing device is not solely dependent on the partially or totally damaged or absent inner ear. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325739 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR PROVISION OF METEROLOGICAL DATA TO ASSIST IN TIMING OF REMEDY TO AMELIORATE PHYSICAL DISTRESS - The present invention is directed to a method, apparatus and computer program for provision of meteorological data pertaining to a particular atmospheric condition to assist in the timing of a remedy to ameliorate involuntary physical distress caused by a change in the atmospheric condition. The remedy according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may be an earplug including a body having a first end, a second end and a longitudinal axis extending from the first end to the second end, a bore defined within the body and extending from the first end to the second end along the longitudinal axis of the body, and a pressure regulator positioned within the bore and providing an air flow rate of 3.4×10 | 2018-11-15 |
20180325740 | DRY BIOCOMPATIBLE DISINTEGRATABLE FILMS FOR DELIVERING PARTICULATE EGG SHELL MEMBRANE TO A WOUND - The invention provides a dry biocompatible film comprising at least one film forming material and particulate egg shell membrane (ESM), wherein said particulate ESM is distributed substantially uniformly in and/or on the film and wherein said film, or portion thereof, disintegrates upon contact with a wound or an exudate thereof. The invention further provides methods for preparing the films of the invention and the uses thereof in methods to promote the healing of wounds. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325741 | BIODEGRADABLE NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY DRESSING - The disclosure provides methods of treating a wound using negative pressure wound therapy by contacting a wound with a porous fibrin foam dressing and applying negative pressure on the wound, wherein the fibrin foam includes a three-dimensional reaction product of fibrinogen and thrombin and is biodegradable in vivo. Further provided is a dressing material for negative pressure wound therapy comprising a porous fibrin foam that can substantially conform to a shape of the wound, wherein the fibrin foam includes a three-dimensional reaction product of fibrinogen and thrombin, is biodegradable in vivo, and does not need to be changed during the course of therapy. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325742 | BAND FOR COMPRESSING OR SUPPORTING A JOINT - A supporting or compressing device configured to surround a limb or a joint of a user, including an elastic band having two band segments having different stiffness values, the elastic band having an inner face in contact with an area covered by the band and an outer face opposite to the inner face, the inner face of the band providing, in the presence of a compression pressure exerted when the band is fitted under traction around a limb or joint, an adhesion with the covered area, such that the two segments of the band conserve elongations resulting from different traction forces, after removal of the traction forces. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325743 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR A SMART DIAPER - An apparatus and a system for a smart diaper are described. These smart diapers include a disposable detection component and a reusable component including various processing circuitries. The disposable component can include a paper printed sensor pad. Paper printed sensor pads can provide for a wide detection area, and accurate determination of whether human waste is present in the diaper. Additionally, the sensor pad can determine the amount of waste exposed to the sensor pad. In certain embodiments, the sensor can also detect a temperature within the diaper. In some embodiments, the smart diapers can provide for location tracking of the wearer of the diaper, and provide notifications to the caretaker based on the location of the wearer. In some embodiments, the reusable component can be a small circular component which is mounted on the outside of the smart diapers. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325744 | INCONTINENCE DETECTION PAD VALIDATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - An incontinence detection pad has an RFID tag in which an authentication code, such as an electronic product code (EPC), is stored. A reader in wireless communication with the RFID tag of the incontinence detection pad verifies that the incontinence detection pad is an authorized detection pad. Thus, unauthorized incontinence detection pads that do not have the proper authentication code are not able to be used in an incontinence detection system. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325745 | WEARABLE ARTICLE HAVING ELASTIC BELT - Articles of the present disclosure may have a tensile stress of the front proximal tummy zone higher than the tensile stress of any of the front waist zone, the front distal tummy zone, or the front leg zone, and a tensile stress of the back distal tummy zone higher than any of the tensile stress of the back waist zone, the back proximal tummy zone, or the back leg zone. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325746 | Disposable Absorbent Undergarment Assembly - A disposable absorbent undergarment assembly includes briefs that include a front panel and a rear panel attached along lateral edges and a bottom edge to form a waist opening and a pair of leg openings. Each of the lateral edges has a break therein extending through each of the waist opening an adjacent one of the leg openings. Closures are used for selectively opening or closing each break. An absorbent area is defined in a central area of the front and rear panels. An elastic band forms a continuous loop that is free of any breaks. The elastic band has an upper edge and a lower edge. A first mating member is attached to the lower edge and a second mating member is attached to the briefs adjacent to the waist opening. The first and second mating members releasably attach the elastic band to the briefs. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325747 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article includes a front portion, a rear portion, a center portion located between and bordering to the front and rear portions, and a liquid pervious topsheet bonded to an underlying layer by a plurality of large and small binding points. The small binding points have a surface area in the range of 0.01-2.5 square millimeters and the large binding points have a surface area above 2.5 square millimeters. A color printing pattern is visible on a topsheet side of the absorbent article. All printed surface area of the color printing pattern onto which a disc with a diameter of 1.5 millimeters can be mapped without extending beyond a periphery of the printed surface area defines one or more continuous colored regions, and each continuous colored region within at least the center portion of the absorbent article is substantially free from large binding points. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325748 | CELLULOSE ACETATE BASED NON-WOVEN NANOFIBER MATRIX WITH HIGH ABSORBENCY PROPERTIES FOR FEMALE HYGIENE PRODUCTS - The main objective of the present invention is to demonstrate a biocompatible polymer matrix in feminine hygiene products. Another objective of the invention is to produce the biocompatible polymer matrix in the form of non-woven nanofibers so as to enhance the properties such as surface area, absorption rate, tensile strength etc. Yet another objective of the present invention is to study the effect of SAP on the absorpotion capacity of absorbent matrix prepared as mentioned above. Accordingly, the present invention discloses an eco-friendly sanitary napkin characterized with absorbancy core having enhanced properties like absorbancy, tensile strength etc., without addition of SAP. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325749 | PULL-ON DISPOSABLE DIAPER - A pull-on disposable diaper includes a front side portion; a back side portion; a crotch portion; a waist opening; and a pair of leg openings. An edge portion of the waist opening of the front side portion includes a recessed portion that is recessed in the lengthwise direction toward the crotch portion with respect to an edge portion of the waist opening of the back side portion. A tape member is fixed on a non-skin side surface of the back side portion so as to be extendable toward the waist opening in the lengthwise direction, the tape member being used for fixing the diaper in a small state in the lengthwise direction when the diaper is disposed of. The recessed portion is provided at a position corresponding to the tape member in the lateral direction. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325750 | Feminine Hygiene Article - Feminine hygiene articles are disclosed herein. The feminine hygiene articles described herein can provide easily discernable placement and orientation guides which reduce the likelihood of misapplication by the user, facilitated attachment guides which can reduce the likelihood of misapplication of the feminine pad and can also reduce the likelihood of improper attachment of the feminine pad to a panty. The feminine hygiene articles disclosed include wings which can provide cues on proper attachment of the article to the panty, and wing adhesive distributed in a way which can provide sustained coverage of the feminine hygiene article to the panty which reduces the likelihood that the pad will become detached during use. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325751 | Feminine Hygiene Article - Feminine hygiene articles are disclosed herein. The feminine hygiene articles described herein can provide easily discernable placement and orientation guides which reduce the likelihood of misapplication by the user, facilitated attachment guides which can reduce the likelihood of misapplication of the feminine pad and can also reduce the likelihood of improper attachment of the feminine pad to a panty. The feminine hygiene articles disclosed include uniquely shaped wings which can provide cues on proper attachment of the article to the panty, and may help in providing sustained coverage of the feminine hygiene article to the panty which reduces the likelihood that the pad will become detached during use. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325752 | PROTECTIVE BARRIER SYSTEMS - A protective barrier system includes a protective barrier assembly having a groin covering panel including an aperture, a securing strap, and fastening members. The groin covering panel is formed of flexible material with leg openings, and is of a size and shape configured to cover a pelvic region of a user-wearer. The securing strap when fastened to the groin covering panel creates the leg openings which are configured to receive legs of the user-wearer and secure the groin covering panel to the user-wearer. The protective barrier system provides an absorbent article and protective barrier for absorbing excess fluids during the sexual activities. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325753 | Feminine Hygiene Article - Feminine hygiene articles are disclosed herein. The feminine hygiene articles described herein can provide easily discernable placement and orientation guides which reduce the likelihood of misapplication by the user, facilitated attachment guides which can reduce the likelihood of misapplication of the feminine pad and can also reduce the likelihood of improper attachment of the feminine pad to a panty. The feminine hygiene articles disclosed include uniquely shaped wings which can provide cues on proper attachment of the article to the panty, and may help in providing sustained coverage of the feminine hygiene article to the panty which reduces the likelihood that the pad will become detached during use. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325754 | Feminine Hygiene Article - Feminine hygiene articles are disclosed herein. The feminine hygiene articles described herein can provide easily discernable placement and orientation guides which reduce the likelihood of misapplication by the user, facilitated attachment guides which can reduce the likelihood of misapplication of the feminine pad, and can also reduce the likelihood of improper attachment of the feminine pad to a panty. The feminine hygiene articles disclosed include uniquely shaped wings which can provide cues on proper attachment of the article to the panty, and may help in providing sustained coverage of the feminine hygiene article to the panty which reduces the likelihood that the pad will become detached during use. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325755 | FOAMED COMPOSITE WEB WITH LOW WET COLLAPSE - An absorbent composite foam is provided having a density below 0.04 g/cc and low wet collapse comprising (i) between about 5 to about 40% by wt. fluid resistant fibers; (ii) between about 30 to about 80% by wt. cellulosic fibers; (iii) between about 5 to about 35% by wt. binder; and (iv) a foaming surfactant. The combination of ultra-low density and wet stability is achieved, despite a high proportion of cellulosic fibers, by having both hydrogen bonding between cellulosic fibers as well as inter-fiber bonds formed by the binder. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325756 | Loading Transfer Device - A loading transfer device includes: a carriage adapted for attachment to a lower surface of the rear compartment; a rack to hold the wheelchair or other object; and rotatable linkage means pivotally connecting the rack to the carriage, whereby, as the linkage means is rotated in a substantially continuous forward pivotal motion during a loading cycle, the rack and the wheelchair or other object held thereon are raised from a substantially vertically oriented loading position at the rear of the vehicle in which the rack is adjacent a ground surface rearward of the vehicle to facilitate placement of the wheelchair or other object thereonto, forwardly pivoted through approximately 90°, passing through a point of maximum elevation, and lowered and moving forward simultaneously to a substantially horizontal storage position in which the rack is adjacent and substantially parallel to the carriage in the compartment, the cycle being reversible for unloading; wherein when the rack and the chair or other object are in the storage position, the carriage, the rack and the chair can be transported by the vehicle. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325757 | Carry Pack - The invention describes a carry pack. More specifically, the present invention relates to a carry pack configured for use with a wheelchair, such as a tilt-in-space wheelchair, by a plurality of primary attachment points capable of being attached to the back canes of the wheelchair. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325758 | ADJUSTABLE WHEELCHAIR ARRANGEMENTS - An adjustable wheelchair includes a base frame having a first guide portion defining a first arcuate channel, and a seat frame having a second guide portion defining a second arcuate channel confronting the first arcuate channel. A first bearing assembly is secured to a front end of the first arcuate channel and extends into bearing engagement with the second arcuate channel. A rear bearing assembly is secured to a rear end of the second arcuate channel and extends into bearing engagement with the first arcuate channel. The seat frame is slideable in an arcuate path defined by the first and second arcuate channels for adjustment of a tilt angle of the seat frame with respect to the base frame. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325759 | SEAT ASSIST DEVICE - A seat assist device is described. The seat assist device includes a base, a lift platform having a front portion and a rear portion, with the front portion of the lift platform being pivotally connected with the base. A lifting arm is connected with the rear portion of the lift platform. The lifting arm extends from the lift platform to project beyond the front portion of the lift platform, with the lifting arm terminating in handles for grasping by a user. A lift bar is pivotally connected between the base and the lifting arm, whereby a user sitting upon the seat assist device can press downward on the handles to cause the rear portion of the lift platform to rise and, in doing so, assist the user in rising from a seated position. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325760 | BED STEP STOOL AND METHOD OF USE - A bed step stool for assisting a user into and out of bed including opposite sides, a head, and a foot. The bed step stool includes a first support to be disposed closer to the head of the bed; a second support to be disposed closer to the foot of the bed; and a step assembly supported between the first support and the second support, the step assembly to enable the user to step thereon for assisting the user into and out of the bed. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325761 | INFLATABLE AIR MATTRESS DEVICE - An inflatable air mattress device includes a cover internally defining a first and a second receiving zone for receiving a pump and an air mattress therein, respectively. The air mattress includes a plurality of parallelly arranged air cells, each of which internally includes a first air chamber located below a second air chamber and having an elastic member provided therein. The pump is held in the first receiving zone via a movement-limiting mechanism and is provided with an air input and an air release line for communicably connecting to each of the air cells. Since the air cells, the pump and the air input and release lines all are arranged inside the cover, the inflatable air mattress device has an esthetic appearance and occupies less space. The elastic members in the first air chambers prevent a user from contacting with a hard bed frame when the air cells are deflated. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325762 | MODULAR ELECTRONIC LOCKING DRAWER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A drawer system including a structure to receive a plurality of drawer modules individual ones of the drawer modules including a drawer processor, a drawer memory to store a drawer module address, and a latch mechanism to lock one or more drawers in a drawer module. The system including a controller circuit to control access to the drawer modules based on user input, the controller circuit including a controller circuit processor, a controller circuit memory, and a plurality of communication channels daisy-chained such that a first one of the plurality of communication channels is connected between the controller circuit and a drawer processor of a first one of the drawer modules, and a second one of the plurality of communication channels is connected between the drawer processor of the first one of the drawer modules and a drawer processor of a second one of the drawer modules. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325763 | DECOMPRESSION DEVICE - A decompression device may include a support structure to which a harness and a base may be coupled. A positional motivator may also be coupled to the support structure. The positional motivator may be configured to both change and maintain the distance between the base and portions of the harness. The base may be positioned on a surface or structure, and portions of the harness may be positioned around the body of a user, such as under the arms and around the back. The user may manipulate the positional motivator to position portions of the harness a desired distance from the base. Optionally, the user may then lean forwards with the support structure and the harness will provide additional lift, and therefore decompression, to the body and back of the user. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325764 | WEARABLE ASSIST ROBOT APPARATUS - Upper arms are fixed to drive shafts of a pair of drive sources at or near respective left and right hip joints. The upper arms are coupled to an upper body trunk harness by first passive rotary shafts via third passive rotary shafts, and are mounted to a lower body trunk harness by a mounting device. Lower arms are fixed to drive source bodies, and are coupled to thigh harnesses by second passive rotary shafts via fourth passive rotary shafts. The first and second passive rotary shafts and third and fourth passive rotary shafts are angularly displaceable about axial lines in a lateral direction of the wearer and axial lines in an anteroposterior direction of the wearer, respectively. An acceleration/angular speed sensor fixed to the lower body trunk harness detects an acceleration of the body trunk in a vertical direction by landing of a foot. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325765 | LOCOMOTION ASSISTANCE MEANS - An appliance for assisting locomotion of a subject, including a paired ankle joint controller configured to return an ankle joint of the subject to a neutral position; a paired electromechanical knee joint controller configured to move each knee joint of the subject through a range of motion required for locomotion; a paired electromechanical hip joint controller configured move each hip joint of the subject through a range of motion required for locomotion; an electronic appliance control unit in electrical or data communication with (i) the paired electromechanical knee joint controller and (ii) the paired electromechanical hip joint controller. The electronic control unit configured to coordinate the movement of each knee joint and each hip joint of the subject so as to cause or assist locomotion of the subject. Also provided are methods for programming the electronic control unit. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325766 | SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR GUIDING AND DETECTING MOTIONS OF 3-DOF ROTATIONAL TARGET JOINT - Examples of a device for guiding and detecting a motion of a target joints and a motion assistance system such motion guiding devices are described. The motion guiding and detecting device comprises a motion generator and a motion transfer and target interfacing unit to transfer the motion generated by the motion generator to the target joint. The system further comprises a motion detection and feedback unit that interfaces with the target, and a controller that interfaces with both the feedback unit and the motion generator to control and coordinate the motion of the motion generator and the target joint. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325767 | Rollator - A rolling walker comprises a frame, a seat supported by that frame, and a backrest supported by the frame. By one approach the backrest is configured to selectively move between a first position that provides back support for a person sitting in the seat facing in a forward direction and a second position that provides back support for a person sitting in the seat facing in a rearward direction. If desired, this backrest can be comprised of a material (such as a memory foam material) that biases the backrest towards that first position when the backrest is in the first position and that biases the backrest towards the second position when the backrest is in the second position. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325768 | Apparatus and Method for a Unitary Body Suction with Contiguous Sealing Beveled Lip - An apparatus and method for manufacturing of a pliable, unitary dome shaped suction apparatus, wherein the top end and side walls are contiguous without any apertures or extensions, and that radially terminate into a bottom end and sealing lip with a beveled edge for creating a secure seal with a skin surface. Furthermore, a negative pressure is created within the concavity of the vacuous dome and caused by squeezing of any one of, or combination, of the side wall, and, or top end of the vacuous dome. Additionally, the negative pressure is released by applying counter-pressure on any one of, or combination, of the sidewall, and, or top end of the vacuous dome to counteract the negative pressure within the vacuous dome and further causing release of the sealing lip from the contact surface. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325770 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR AUDITORY STIMULATION - A device and method for desynchronizing a patient's neuronal brain activity in which the neuron population is firing in a pathologically synchronized manner. The device includes a stimulation unit that generates an acoustic stimulation signal that includes both a first tone and a second tone. The first tone is provided to shift the phase of the neuronal brain activity of a first subpopulation of the neuron population relative to the phase of the neuronal brain activity of a second subpopulation of the neuron population when the first tone is acoustically received by the patient. Further, the second tone is provided to shift the phase of the neuronal brain activity of the second subpopulation relative to the phase of the neuronal brain activity of the first subpopulation when the second tone is acoustically received by the patient. As a result, the acoustic stimulation signal desynchronizes the stimulated neuron population. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325771 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCEMENT OF CHEST COMPRESSIONS DURING CPR - An apparatus for assisting a rescuer in performing chest compressions during CPR on a victim, the apparatus comprising a pad or other structure configured to be applied to the chest near or at the location at which the rescuer applies force to produce the chest compressions, at least one sensor connected to the pad, the sensor being configured to sense movement of the chest or force applied to the chest, processing circuitry for processing the output of the sensor to determine whether the rescuer is substantially releasing the chest following chest compressions, and at least one prompting element connected to the processing circuitry for providing the rescuer with information as to whether the chest is being substantially released following chest compressions. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325772 | TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE TREATMENT DEVICE - A traditional Chinese medicine treatment device comprises: a thermal compression purging module, a thermal compression tonifying module, a needle rotating module, an herb heating module. The thermal compression tonifying module generates an air stream and modulates the flow speed of the air stream. The thermal compression purging module generates a negative pressure and modulates the size of the negative pressure. The needle rotating module has a rotatable head. The herb heating module is used to heat an herb to provide the air stream generated by the thermal compression tonifying module with a small particle of the herb. A supporting application provided by the traditional Chinese medicine device makes a treatment process easier and faster to perform. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325773 | Device Container - Device containers, such as therapeutic kit containers, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a device container comprises a first member configured to releasably hold a syringe barrel, a second member configured to releasably hold a vial, wherein the second member is coupled to the first member by a first hinge, and a third member configured to releasably hold a vial adapter, wherein the third member is coupled to the second member by a second hinge. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325774 | GRASPING FACILITATORS AND USES THEREOF AND KITS INVOLVING THE SAME - There is featured a grasping facilitator that has one or more of a) to c) as set forth below: a) a combination having an annular core and a plurality of gripping ribs spaced about the annular core, with the core and gripping ribs being formed of an elastomeric material and the ribs extending about an upper part, outer part and bottom part of the core so as to leave an interior region of the core that is aligned radially with respective ribs exposed; b) a pliable collar having a main body with a plurality of ridges separated by concave recesses and a central aperture; c) a tray holder having an aperture or projection that has a configuration designed to conform with at least one of a) and b). There is further featured kit combinations of a) to c) above as well as methods of using and assembling one or all combinations of a) to c). | 2018-11-15 |
20180325775 | DUAL VIAL ADAPTER ASSEMBLAGE INCLUDING DRUG VIAL ADAPTER WITH SELF-SEALING ACCESS VALVE - Dual vial adapter assemblage modified including a drug vial adapter having a female connector fitted with a normally closed needlefree swabable self-sealing access valve, a liquid vial adapter with a male connector and a manually operable flow control arrangement. The flow control arrangement has three operative positions including an initial extended set-up position, an intermediate compacted flow communication position and a final detachment position for separating the drug vial adapter and the liquid vial adapter. The liquid vial adapter and the drug vial adapter are engaged in the initial extended set-up position and the intermediate compacted flow communication position. The self-sealing access valve is closed in the initial extended set-up position and compressed open in the intermediate compacted flow communication position. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325776 | TORQUE ENHANCER DEVICE FOR GRASPING AND TOOLING, AND ASSEMBLIES AND USES THEREOF - A torque enhancement device having one or more torque enhancement member(s) with each having an exterior (preferably bi-symmetric or essentially bi-symmetric) surface configuration with parallel, longer side walls extending in a Y-axis direction and shorter side walls extending in an X-axis direction and corner recesses positioned between ends of adjacent longer and shorter side walls, and with some embodiments of the invention featuring a torque enhancement device having a hole extending in a Z-axis direction. A fastener assembly is also provided that includes one or more torque enhancement devices as well as methods for utilization of the torque enhancement device or utilization or assemblage of an assembly including a torque enhancement device. The surface configuration includes arrangements where there is a torque differential in one direction or the other as well as arrangements that are adapted to handle both standard fastener configurations and torque enhancement configurations with a common torque enhancement device. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325777 | TAMPERPROOF DOSAGE FORM - A tamperproof dosage form for oral administration comprising a cap and a body each comprising an outer surface and an inner surface, the cap and body being arranged to telescopically engage with each other such that an overlap region is 5 formed between a portion of the outer surface of the body and a portion of the inner surface of the cap, said overlap region comprising an overlap length extending parallel to a centerline of said dosage form, wherein an adhesive substance is comprised throughout substantially the entire overlap length bonding said cap to said body. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325778 | COUNTING DEVICE AND AUTOMATIC DISPENSING MACHINE USING COUNTING DEVICE - A device to count the dispensing of objects such as pills by an automatic dispenser includes a base, a light emitting component installed on one end portion of the base, a light sensor installed on the other end portion of the base, a first lens, and a second lens. The light emitting component emits a point light ray towards the first lens, the point light ray is refracted into a parallel light ray and passes through the second lens, and is refracted again into the point light ray. The light sensor receives the reconverted point light ray and performs energy measurement to detect the dispensing of an object, the object as it passes having blocked a portion of the light ray. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325779 | DENTAL ADHESIVE WITH POLYMERIZABLE BASIC MONOMERS - Disclosed herein is a basic dental composition comprising an adhesive composition, wherein the dental composition is suitable for use in dentistry. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325780 | DIELECTRIC COATINGS FOR FIXED AND REMOVABLE ORAL PROSTHETIC RESTORATIONS - Dental prosthetic restoration coatings made of dielectric materials, methods of fabricating the same, as well as methods of testing dental prosthetic restorations are provided. A prosthetic restoration coating can include dielectric materials such as Al | 2018-11-15 |
20180325781 | FORMULATIONS FOR CONTROLLED RELEASE OF BUPIVACAINE - The disclosure provides biocompatible dental material that is moldable and biodegradable and provides sustained and/or controlled delivery of one or more local anesthetics within a dental cavity or space. Such dental material is customizable for the size and shape needed for a particular patient or particular application. The dental material may also provide customizable sustained and/or controlled delivery of one or more local anesthetics. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325782 | METHOD OF PREVENTING OR TREATING ORAL INFECTIONS USING ZIRCONIA AUTOPOLYMERIZABLE RESINS - A method of preventing or treating an oral disease by reducing adhesion of microorganisms, e.g. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325783 | DECORATING POWDER COMPOSITION - [Problem] To provide a decorating powder composition for decorating the surface of a solid cosmetic material, in particular, for obtaining a solid cosmetic material having a beautiful appearance which is decorated with a glossy powder, and a decorating method using the decorating powder composition. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325784 | Self Assembling Skin Care Emulsions - The disclosed technology relates to near monodisperse and tunable emulsion droplets that can be uniformly coated onto hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfaces and provide superior protection from ultra-violet radiation as well as water resistance and improved actives delivery. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325785 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CAPSULE - A method for manufacturing a capsule, said method comprising: preparing a mixture by mixing an aqueous solution of a hydrophilic high-molecular gelling agent, said aqueous solution containing at least one member selected from the group consisting of carrageenan, agar, sodium alginate and gellan gum, with an amphiphilic substance compatible with oil and water; adding a cation to the mixture; and removing the amphiphilic substance therefrom. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325786 | POLYUREA OR POLYURETHANE CAPSULES - Polyurea capsule compositions. A subset of these compositions contain a plurality of capsules and a capsule formation aid, in which each of the capsules contains a polyurea wall and an oil core; the polyurea wall is formed of a reaction product of a polyisocyanate and a cross-linking agent in the presence of the capsule formation aid; and the oil core contains an active material. The polyisocyanate, cross-linking agent, and capsule formation aids are described herein. Also disclosed are methods of preparing polyurea capsule compositions, as well as consumer products containing one of these compositions. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325787 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION COMPRISING A SALICYLIC ACID COMPOUND - Cosmetic composition comprising a salicylic acid compound. The invention relates to a composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising: —a fatty acid ester of polyethylene glycol; —a C1 | 2018-11-15 |
20180325788 | PHOTOCURABLE COMPOSITION TO BE USED ON FINGERNAILS OR ARTIFICIAL NAILS, BASE COAT AGENT CONTAINING SAME, CURED ARTICLE THEREOF, METHOD FOR PRODUCING CURED ARTICLE THEREOF, METHOD FOR DETACHING CURED ARTICLE THEREOF, METHOD FOR COATING BY USING SAME, AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - A photocurable composition for a nail or artificial nail which exhibits surface curability corresponding to a UV irradiator and LED irradiation and of which the cured product can exhibit both durability to maintain stable adhesive property in everyday life and soak off property, is colorless and transparent, and is not turbid, or a base coat agent containing the same. The photocurable composition for nail or artificial nail can contain a compound having a (meth)acryloyl group, rosin or a rosin derivative, and a photoinitiator. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325789 | PHOTOCURABLE COMPOSITION TO BE USED ON FINGERNAILS OR ARTIFICIAL NAILS, AND METHOD FOR COATING BY USING SAME - A photocurable composition for a nail or artificial nail which can form a cured product exhibiting excellent durability (adhesion maintainability to nails). In addition, the present invention provides a photocurable composition for a nail or artificial nail which emits a weaker odor, generates less heat at the time of curing, and can form a cured product exhibiting excellent surface curability. In addition, the present invention provides a photocurable composition for nail or artificial nail which can form a cured product having an excellent shear adhesive force. The photocurable composition for nail or artificial nail according to the present invention contains the following components (A) to (D): component (A): a urethane-modified (meth)acrylic oligomer; component (B): a (meth)acrylamide monomer; component (C): a (meth)acrylic monomer having an acidic group; and component (D): a photoinitiator. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325790 | COSMETIC SHAVING STICK - Disclosed is a cosmetic product comprising a cosmetic stick composition that comprises one or more fatty acids and/or salts thereof, one or more anionic surfactants selected from alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates and alkylbenzenesulfonates, and glycerol as well as an application container which contains the stick composition. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325791 | COMPOSITIONS WITH SCALP HEALTH AGENTS WITH INCREASED DEPOSITION - A hair care composition having from about 10% to about 25% of one or more surfactants; from about 0.01% to 10% of one or more particulate scalp health agents; from about 0.01% to 10% of one or more surfactant soluble scalp health agents; from about 0.01% to 5% of one or more cationic polymers selected from the group consisting of a cationic cellulose; from about 0.01% to 5% of one or more cationic polymers selected from group consisting of one or more cationic guar polymers; and wherein an on-scalp deposition of the particulate scalp health agent deposition efficiency is increased by about 50% compared to a control with no soluble scalp health agent. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325792 | STABLE ANTIOXIDANT COMPOSITIONS - The present disclosure relates to antioxidant compositions comprising a high amount of stabilized neohesperidin dihydrochalcone. The antioxidant compositions may further include additional antioxidants, such as ferulic acid, and tocopherols. The compositions include at least 20 wt. % of one or more water-soluble solvents, such as propanediol, which contribute to the surprising solubility and stability of the compositions. The antioxidant properties of the compositions make them particularly effective for treating and protecting the skin. For example, the compositions are useful for protecting the skin from environmental insult. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325793 | HIGH-PERFORMANCE COSMETIC PRODUCTS CONTAINING A POLYORGANOSILOXANE AND A DIPEPTIDE - The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions, particularly hair treatment compositions, comprising a polyorganosiloxane of formula (I) | 2018-11-15 |
20180325794 | NOVEL PEPTIDE AND COSMETIC COMPOSITION COMPRISING SAME FOR PREVENTING SKIN AGING OR SKIN WRINKLE FORMATION - Provided herein is a peptide, a cosmetic composition comprising the same, and a method for inhibiting skin-aging or skin-wrinkle formation using the same, the peptide having activities for facilitating the bindings between keratinocytes; and increasing the expressions of junction proteins. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325795 | MUCIN TOPICAL DEODORANTS AND ANTIPERSPIRANTS - The present invention relates to aluminum-containing and aluminum-free mucin topical deodorants and antiperspirants. It is an objective of this invention to provide a topical deodorant and/or antiperspirant formulation for suppressing emergence of body odor formation, comprising a mucin and a physiologically acceptable carrier, which is particularly free of aluminum-containing substances. It is a further objective of this invention to provide the use of a mucin in the preparation of a topical deodorant and/or antiperspirant formulation for suppressing emergence of body odor formation, said formulation being particularly free of aluminum-containing substances. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325796 | FUNCTIONAL REGULATORY ANTIBODY HAVING ACTIONS OF PROMOTING PROLIFERATION, SURVIVAL, AND CELL ACTIVATION OF DERMAL PAPILLA CELLS AS HAIR GROWTH REGULATING CENTER CELLS AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a functional antibody, which specifically binds to only dermal papilla cells and dermal sheath cells and has efficacies of proliferation, survival, and activation of cells, and to a use thereof and, more specifically, to a pharmaceutical composition/cosmetic composition for preventing hair loss or promoting hair growth using the functional antibody, and to a method for preventing hair loss or promoting hair growth. It was verified that the functional antibody promotes the proliferation, survival, and activation of dermal papilla cells through cell signaling by binding with a receptor protein specifically expressed in only dermal papilla cells, thereby promoting hair growth. Therefore, the present invention can perform target therapy through a more fundamental approach in the prevention or treatment of hair loss, and is expected to also contribute to the production of cell therapeutic agents containing dermal papilla cells. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325797 | Edible Deodorant Wipe, Method of Making and Method of Using - The present invention discloses a hygienic wipe product that includes an “edible” cleansing composition containing arrowroot, baking soda, virgin coconut oil, Shea butter, tea tree oil, essential oils, vitamin E and apple vinegar. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325798 | COMPOSITION FOR INJECTION OF HYALURONIC ACID, CONTAINING HYALURONIC ACID DERIVATIVE AND DNA FRACTION, AND USE THEREOF - The present invention refers to the injectable hyaluronic acid composition which is crosslinked viscoelastic hyaluronic acid gel comprising DNA fractions. More particularly, it refers to the injectable hyaluronic acid composition comprising a hyaluronic acid composition crosslinked in the basic conditions with the degree of crosslinking between 0.1 and 200%, which is mixed with the DNA fractions of 0.1 to 50 wt %. The DNA fractions are selected, for example, from polynucleotide (PN) and polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN). The composition used for cosmetic purposes or therapeutic purposes, have improved viscoelastic rheological properties and enzyme resistance. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325799 | Oral Care Composition Comprising Chitosan and Silica - Disclosed herein are oral care compositions comprising chitosan and at least one small particle silica, wherein the oral care composition has an acidic pH. Further disclosed herein are methods for reducing dental sensitivity comprising applying to the surface of the tooth an oral care composition comprising chitosan and at least one small particle silica, wherein the oral care composition has an acidic pH, as well as methods of occluding dentin tubules as disclosed herein. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325800 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE APPEARANCE OF THE SKIN - The disclosure relates to compositions and methods for improving the appearance of the skin. Compositions comprise at least one thermoplastic elastomer, at least one adhesive polymer, at least one filler, and may further comprise at least one pigment. Methods comprise applying the compositions to the skin to reduce the appearance of skin imperfections by forming a film on the skin. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325801 | Extended Release Fragrance Compositions - Compositions are provided that provide release of fragrance over an extended period of time. The compositions comprise a hydrophilically-modified cross-linked silicone elastomer and an acrylic rheology modifier. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325802 | Use of a Photosynthetic Cell Extract Comprising Functional Thylakoids In Cosmetic Compositions - The invention relates to cosmetic and topical compositions containing an effective amount of a photosynthetic cell extract comprising a functional thylakoid system. The cosmetic compositions have anti-wrinkle and anti-aging effects on a user's skin. In addition, the photosynthetic cell extract protects skin against ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet (UVB) damage. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325803 | USE OF ASCOPHYLLUM NODOSUM EXTRACTS FOR REGULATING EXPRESSION OF GENE GROUPS - The present invention provides a method for modulating the expressions of the group of genes, comprising administering to a subject a composition comprising an effective amount of an | 2018-11-15 |
20180325804 | TOPICAL MUSCADINE FORMULATION FOR COSMETIC USE - Skin care regimens are disclosed, which use five components that each include a composition made with a combination of a decolorized muscadine ( | 2018-11-15 |
20180325805 | TOPICAL SKIN FORMULATIONS - A method of treating dry skin or moisturizing skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin a composition comprising 0.0001% to 5% w/w of a hydrolyzed algae extract comprising exopolysaccharides from | 2018-11-15 |
20180325806 | COMPOSITIONS AND USES OF ALPHA-ADRENERGIC AGENTS - The disclosure provides cosmetic and therapeutic compositions of alpha-adrenergic agents. Compositions of the disclosure may be used for topical, transdermal or parenteral administration to the eye or eyelid. The compositions of the disclosure may be used cosmetically to improve the appearance of the eye or therapeutically to treat ptosis. | 2018-11-15 |
20180325807 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING A PHARMACEUTICAL AGENT TO REDUCE POST-SURGICAL ADHESIONS - A pre-filled dispenser for applying a pharmaceutical agent to reduce the risk of post-surgical adhesions includes a first dispensing container having a first orifice and a second dispensing container having a second orifice fluidly coupled to the first orifice. A homogenous mixture is held in at least one of the first dispensing container and the second dispensing container. The homogenous mixture includes the peptide PXL01, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a viscosity-enhancing pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier. | 2018-11-15 |