52nd week of 2018 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20180369005 | BALLOON CATHETERS AND METHODS FOR USE - Apparatus and methods are provided for flaring a stent deployed within a branch vessel including an ostium communicating with a main vessel, a first end of the stent extending at least partially from the branch. A catheter is provided that includes a first balloon carried on its distal end, and a second balloon that includes a distal section overlying at least a portion of the first balloon and a proximal section. The catheter distal end is introduced into the main vessel and positioned through the ostium and stent into the branch until the first balloon is disposed within the stent. The first balloon is expanded to anchor the stent, and the second balloon is expanded to flare the first end of the stent. Optionally, the first balloon is expanded further, e.g., to expand the stent within the branch body lumen and/or dilate the lesion. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369006 | Delivery System and Lumen Stent System - A delivery system ( | 2018-12-27 |
20180369007 | Methods of Using Nasal Inserts for Treatments - Herein disclosed are methods of using nasal inserts for various different ailments. Easy modification of the insert allows for treatment of various ailments that can readily be treated via the nose, such as ailments triggered by smell. Specifically, the insert can direct air into or out of the nasal cavity and/or delivers medicinal substances to the appropriate regions, thereby providing the appropriate therapeutic effect, depending on the ailment being treated. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369008 | WELDED BACK BRACE - A welded orthopedic back brace is disclosed. In an embodiment, at least one belt member is coupled to a spinal support element. The materials of the belt member are thermally fused to form a unitary segment. In another embodiment, an anterior portion of a posterior pad of the spinal support element includes thermally fused materials to provide a user with an added degree of comfort. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369009 | Multilayer dressing device and method for preventing and treating pressure ulcers and chronic wounds - The present invention provides a device and method for preventing or curing pressure ulcers or chronic wounds. A multilayer dressing comprises a soft silicone jell layer of a suitable thickness which is placed in the multilayer dressing, above an absorbent layer. The matrix of the silicone jell layer is populated with a plurality of silicone beads of suitable size. The beads are connected to each other, and to the silicone jell layer. Breathing of wound and substantial supply of oxygen to the wound is duly insured for all layers of the multiple layer dressing. The beads play a pivotal role in promoting the effectiveness and performance of the multilayer dressing by acting as the plurality of effective cushions, as they absorb and uniformly redistribute a patient's body weight across the entire applied dressing area. The low adhering adhesive coating of about 5 mm in width is applied to the peripheral edges of all the layers. Unlike the multilayer dressing already available in the market, skipping the application of low adhering adhesive coatings on the entire top and bottom surfaces of the layers helps in promoting overall breathability and consequently, the efficiency of the multilayer dressing of the present invention. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369010 | SKIN CONTACT MATERIAL - A substrate based skin contact material formed from a hydrocolloid having a silicone based component extending over regions of the substrate surface. The adhesive is formed non-continuously over the substrate to provide areas devoid of adhesive to allow appreciable moisture transfer between the skin and substrate and improve the skin friendliness of the material during use and allow convenient removal with avoidance of skin irritation. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369011 | OSTOMY PROTECTIVE DEVICE - A device for use by a person who has undergone an ostomy includes a protective housing having at least one outer surface, the housing having a pair of laterally extending surfaces connected to the outer surface to form a cavity for receiving the about an external aid proximate the flesh opening. The device also includes a belt receiving surface which is formed in the outer surface. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369012 | Method for controlling flow of eggs in a uterine tube - There is provided a method for controlling a flow of eggs in a uterine tube formed by a uterine tube wall of a patient. The method comprises gently constricting (i.e., without substantially hampering the blood circulation in the uterine tube wall) at least one portion of the uterine tube wall to influence the flow of eggs in the uterine tube, and stimulating the constricted wall portion to cause contraction of the uterine tube wall portion to further influence the flow of eggs in the uterine tube. The method can be used for restricting or stopping the flow of eggs in the uterine tube, or for actively moving the fluid in the uterine tube, with a low risk of injuring the uterine tube. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369013 | UTEROTUBAR IMPLANT DEVICE - According to the invention, an uterotubal implant device is provided. Said uterotubal implant device comprises at least two compressible self-expanding bodies which are composed of a grid structure and are coupled to one another in a longitudinal direction such that one body is arranged distally in the longitudinal direction and the other body is arranged proximally in the longitudinal direction, at least one of the bodies having a spindle- or funnel-shaped design. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369014 | SYSTEM FOR CRYOTHERAPY - An invention concerns a moisture control in a cryotherapy system and creating of snow mist. The system comprises a treatment chamber for at least one person, a closable entry to the treatment chamber, and a cooling apparatus. The cooling apparatus comprises an evaporator configured to function with a coolant and a valve for flow control of the coolant, wherein the evaporator is placed in the treatment chamber and the valve is coupled to the evaporator. The system further comprises a ventilation aperture for obtaining an additional air into the treatment chamber, the ventilation aperture being placed far from the evaporator to such spot that the additional air flows from the ventilation aperture towards the centre of the treatment chamber and simultaneously mixes with an air included in the treatment chamber so that water vapour of the additional air changes from gas to solid ice crystals and forms snow mist in the treatment chamber. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369015 | THERMAL THERAPY DEVICE FOR PROVIDING CONTROLLED HEATING AND COOLING VIA AN APPLIED TISSUE INTERACTING DEVICE - A thermal therapy device has a fluid manipulating device for thermally manipulating and circulating therapy providing fluid via flexible conduit to a tissue interacting device. The thermal therapy device utilizes a thermoelectric cooling device including a chilled fluid reservoir for extracting heat from the tissue being treated during the cold therapy cycle and utilizes a resistive electric heater for heating the tissue being treated during the hot therapy cycle. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369016 | ELECTRONICALLY ACTUATED RECIPROCATING SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A handheld reciprocating surgical instrument may be an electronically actuated reciprocating surgical instrument. The actuation may be provided by a magnetic drive unit. The magnetic drive unit may be a voice coil actuator (VCA). The magnetic drive unit may include positional feedback to enable positional control of a cutter element. In this manner, port-based flow control may be used to more precisely control movement of the cutter element. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369017 | OCULAR IMPLANT AND DELIVERY SYSTEM - An illustrative method for reducing intraocular pressure in a patient may comprise deploying an ocular implant adapted to reside at least partially in a portion of Schlemm's canal of an eye and administering a therapeutic agent comprising a Rho kinase (ROCK) inhibitor to the patient. The ocular implant may be configured to lower the intraocular pressure from an initial to a second pressure within a first range and the therapeutic agent may lower an intraocular pressure to a third pressure within a second range, the third pressure lower than the second pressure. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369018 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING AND MANAGING DISEASED OCULAR TISSUE - A method of treating and managing diseased ocular tissue in the bulbar conjunctiva comprises providing a device comprising a plurality of microneedles arranged on a substrate contacting the device with a diseased ocular tissue region formed in the bulbar conjunctiva stroma to form a plurality of micro-injury sites therein. A device comprises a contact lens substrate comprising a substantially elliptical corneal portion and a limbus portion located radially about the corneal portion. A scleral portion is located radially about the substrate. The device is at least partially degradable and comprises a therapeutic compound. At least a portion of the scleral portion is configured to overlay, and deliver the therapeutic compound to, a diseased ocular tissue located adjacent to the cornea of a patient. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369019 | STEERABLE LASER PROBE - A steerable laser probe may include a handle, an actuation lever, an optic fiber, and a housing tube. The housing tube may have a first housing tube portion having a first stiffness and a second housing tube portion having a second stiffness. The second stiffs ness may be greater than the first stiffness. The optic fiber may be disposed within the housing tube and within an inner bore of the handle. An actuation of the actuation lever about a pivot pin of the handle may gradually curve the optic fiber. An actuation of the actuation lever about the pivot pin of the handle may gradually straighten the optic fiber. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369020 | PROVIDING OPHTHALMIC LASER PULSES IN A FAST ARRAY - A method of treating ophthalmic tissues of the body by the application of multiple laser pulses on each single spot intended to be treated while reducing heating of the ophthalmic tissues includes providing a source of pulsed laser energy movable in X and Y dimensions; determining the location and dimensions of the area of the ophthalmic tissue to be treated; determining an array of X rows by Y columns target spot positions within the area to be treated; then firing a single pulse of the source of laser energy at an initial target spot in the first of the X rows; firing a single second spot of laser energy at the next adjacent target spot along the first of the X rows and repeating the sequence until treatment is completed. A continuous wave (CW) laser energy source may also be utilized in practicing the method by moving the CW laser energy source in a determined pattern. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369021 | Impact Absorbing Elements for Eyewear, including Overmolded Eyewear - There is provided an impact absorbing element for eyewear, comprising a compressible and deformable impact absorbing material sized to fit over at least a portion of a lower edge of a lens of the eyewear, the impact absorbing material comprising an outer portion and an inner portion, at least one of which is capable of deforming against a wearer of the eyewear when the eyewear experiences an impact. There is also provided eyewear comprising at least one lens; a frame supporting the at least one lens; and the impact absorbing element. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369022 | EAR-CLEANING IMPLEMENT AND METHOD - An ear-cleaning implement with an applicator for inserting into an ear canal. The distal end region of the applicator is provided with a rounded leading surface. At the proximal end region there is an aperture that receives a post that can be grasped between the fingers. There is a compliant middle region which has an un-deflected configuration before insertion into the ear canal. Before the implement is inserted, it is preferably squeezed between the fingers. During passage into the ear canal, after positioning therein, and upon at least partial withdrawal therefrom, the compliant middle region has at least a partially compressed configuration from which it expands to conform with the ear canal. Upon withdrawal, the implement effectively and safely removes wax from the ear canal. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369023 | METHODS OF HANDLING ADHESIVE LAMINATE PATCHES - Methods of handling adhesive laminate patches. A first article, passed over a first supporting structure, includes disconnected adhesive laminate patches adhered to a first web, each patch being aligned over and adhered to a tab. A second web can be passed over a second supporting structure that is separated from the first supporting structure by a gap. The first article can be passed over the first supporting structure to lift a leading portion of a first tab and a first patch off of the first web together, such that the first tab facilitates transfer of the first patch across the gap. The first patch can then be adhered to the second web; and the second web can be advanced to transfer the first patch, and first tab, onto the second web to form a second article comprising patches aligned over tabs on the second web. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369024 | NOZZLE ASSEMBLY USED TO MANUFACTURE ABSORBENT ARTICLES - A nozzle assembly may be used to apply fluid to an advancing substrate. The nozzle assembly includes a nozzle body made from a first material. The nozzle body may include one or more abrasion resistant materials fused to the nozzle body. The nozzle body may be configured to deposit a fluid, using a shim plate, onto the advancing substrate. As the substrate advances past the nozzle assembly, the substrate and/or the fluid may contact the nozzle assembly resulting in wear. The one or more abrasion resistant materials, which is different than the first material of the nozzle body, may be fused to a portion of the nozzle body to reduce the wear and prolong the life of the nozzle body. Thus, the portion of the nozzle body having the abrasion resistant material is restored rather than having to replace the entire nozzle body. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369025 | WEARABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A wearable absorbent article includes a conductor arrangement. Including a plurality of elongate conductors, each conductor extending along an extension direction. At least some of the conductors have different lengths from each other in the respective extension directions. Those of the at least some of the conductors which have larger lengths in the respective extension directions have lower electrical resistances per unit length than those of the at least some of the conductors which have smaller lengths in the respective extension directions. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369026 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article includes: an absorbent body that absorbs liquid; a back sheet, made of a nonwoven fabric, disposed on a wearer's non-skin side of the absorbent body; a leak-proof sheet provided between the absorbent body and the back sheet; and an anti-displacement adhesive portion formed with an adhesive, the adhesive provided on a non-skin side of the back sheet, the back sheet including a compressed region that is compressed in the thickness direction, the absorbent article further including a portion where the anti-displacement adhesive portion overlaps the compressed region, a leak-proof sheet adhesive portion formed, with an adhesive, on a skin side of the back sheet, the adhesive joining the back sheet and the leak-proof sheet, and a portion where the compressed region overlaps the leak-proof sheet adhesive portion. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369027 | DISPOSABLE WEARING ARTICLE - Provided is a wearing article that can prevent the folding of a waist panel. In a disposable wearing article that includes a waist panel for forming first and second waist regions, a liquid absorbent structure that extends from a crotch region to the first and rear waist regions and includes a liquid absorbent core, a waist opening, and a pair of leg openings, and at least in the first waist region out of the first and second waist regions, the liquid absorbent structure includes an end portion that extends from the end edge of the liquid absorbent core to the side of the waist opening, and the outer end edge of the end portion extends to the edge of the waist opening. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369028 | Laminate Webs And Absorbent Articles Having The Same - A laminate web having a polymer film layer and a nonwoven layer is disclosed. The polymer film layer makes up a first side of the laminate web and the nonwoven layer makes up a second side of the laminate web. The laminate web has a plurality of first elements extending from the polymer film. The web also has a plurality of second elements such as recesses, protrusions, apertures, embossing and combinations thereof. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369029 | DIAPER PRODUCT ADAPTED FOR COLLECTION OF EXUDATE SAMPLE FROM AN INFANT - Diapers adapted for use in the collection of stool samples from infants are disclosed. Such diapers may include a backsheet comprising an effectively liquid impermeable material, a transverse perineal barrier comprising an effectively liquid impermeable material and sealingly connected to another component of the diaper, and a liquid control structure disposed over the backsheet and forward of the transverse perineal barrier. The diaper may include other features adapted to contain exudates, isolate urine from fecal material following discharge, avoid absorption of liquid components of fecal material and enhance likelihood of collecting a fecal sample that is sufficiently representative of its composition immediately following discharge. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369030 | FEMININE DISPOSABLE BAG SYSTEM - A disposable bag system including a case member and a plurality of bags with the plurality of bags structured and arranged to be retained within an interior volume of the case member to thereby hold used feminine hygiene products within the interior volume of a bag for disposal. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369031 | WEARABLE ABSORBENT HYGIENE ARTICLE COMPRISING A MAGNETIC SWITCH - A wearable absorbent hygiene article includes an electronics unit, a power source and a magnetic switch. The magnetic switch operably couples the electronics unit to the power source. The magnetic switch is configured such that the power source supplies power to the electronics unit when the magnetic switch is in an ON state and such that the power source does not supply power to the electronics unit when the magnetic switch is in an OFF state. The magnetic switch is further configured such that a movement of a magnet relative to the magnetic switch switches the magnetic switch from the OFF state to the ON state. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369032 | TRANSPORT AID - The present disclosure illustrates a transport aid which can be quickly assembled, disassembled, and adjusted in width, and includes two support members, a chair seat and two horizontal assembly frames, wherein the horizontal assembly frames are disposed on left and right sides of the chair seat, respectively, and each includes a first quick connector assembled to a corresponding second quick connector of the chair seat, and ends of the two horizontal assembly frames are pivotally connected to corresponding support members, respectively, and other ends of the two horizontal assembly frames are assembled to each other through a quick packing connector for forming a horizontal bottom support member. As a result, the transport aid can be quickly disassembled into members for easy carry; furthermore, these members can be quickly assembled to a transport aid as a wheelchair, so that any person with disability can sit thereon and easily and comfortably be transported. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369033 | SUPPORT CUSHION FOR SUPPORTING THE UNDERARM - A support cushion for supporting a lower arm that includes an inner side facing towards the body with a concave shape and an outer side facing away from the body with a convex shape, and the upper side has a central seam that forms a recess, whereby the recess is bordered by side bulges | 2018-12-27 |
20180369034 | BED WITH MODIFIED FOOT DECK - A bed that converts into a chair is provided. The bed includes a base frame assembly, an intermediate frame assembly and a patient support deck. The patient support deck includes a head deck section, an intermediate deck section and a foot deck section. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369035 | Patient Support Apparatus Control Systems - A patient support apparatus comprising a patient support deck, a touchscreen, and a controller. The patient support deck comprises a patient support surface. The touchscreen comprises a screen, an input surface arranged adjacent to the screen, and a touch sensor configured to generate an electric field within an envelope defined adjacent to the input surface to sense conductive objects interacting with the electric field. The touch sensor is operable at a first sensitivity level to detect conductive objects approaching the input surface, and a second sensitivity level to detect conductive objects engaging the input surface. The controller is in communication with the touchscreen to operate the touch sensor at the first sensitivity level during an absence of conductive objects interacting with the electric field, and to operate the touch sensor at the second sensitivity level in response to conductive objects interacting with the electric field within the envelope. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369036 | Patient Support Apparatus With Adaptive User Interface - A patient support apparatus for patients. The patient support apparatus comprises a base and a litter supported by the base. The patient support apparatus also comprises powered devices that perform one or more predetermined functions on the patient support apparatus. A user interface is employed to control the powered devices. The user interface is designed to enable caregivers to cause operation of the powered devices with fewer buttons, while retaining functionality in using powered devices. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369037 | Patient Support Apparatus User Interfaces - A patient support apparatus comprising a patient support deck operatively attached to a base with a lift mechanism interposed between the base and the patient support deck to move the patient support deck between first and second vertical configurations relative to the base. A user interface configured to operate the patient support apparatus is provided and comprises a screen configured to display visual content in first and second content layouts. The screen is coupled to the patient support deck for concurrent movement between the vertical configurations A controller disposed in communication with the screen and the lift mechanism is configured to display the visual content in the first content layout when the patient support deck is in the first vertical configuration, and further configured to display the visual content in the second interface layout when the patient support deck is in the second vertical configuration. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369038 | Patient Support Systems And Methods For Assisting Caregivers With Patient Care - A patient support system for providing improved guidance tools with respect to a patient support apparatus. A user interface is configured to receive inputs from a user, and an information output device is configured to provide instructions to the user. The user interface and the information output device may be embodiment on a touchscreen display. The user inputs may include a search query. A controller may be adapted to determine search results corresponding to operational functions of the patient support apparatus responsive to the search query and to provide said search results to the user with the information output device. The user input may include shorthand commands corresponding to operational functions of the patient support apparatus. The user interface may include a voice actuation device configured to receive voice actuation commands from a user. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369039 | Patient Support Systems And Methods For Assisting Caregivers With Patient Care - A patient support system for providing customized user menus. The system comprises a patient support apparatus, a user interface configured to receive input from a user, and a display configured to display user menus or information. The user menus may comprise indicia representative of the operational functions of the patient support apparatus. A controller determines the customized user menu based on usage characteristics, a position of the user interface in proximity to the patient support apparatus, a location of the user interface within a facility, an identification of the user, and/or a patient condition. A touchscreen and/or a mobile device may comprise the user interface and the display. The mobile device may be removably coupled to the patient support apparatus. Methods for improving patient care by providing the customized user menu are also disclosed. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369040 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING AND PREVENTING PRESSURE SORES IN BEDRIDDEN PATIENTS - A system such as a hospital bed provides capability to monitor and alleviate the pressure points and provides oxygen and water jets to prevent and treat bed sores in bed-ridden patients. An array of balloons touching each other form a mattress of unstitched but contiguous balloons like in a conventional mattress with stitched puffs. Individual pressure sensors placed within each balloon measure and monitor pressure. Furthermore, horizontal rods which lay between the balloons perform oxygenation and provide water massage to the back of the patient body from the interstitial spaces within the unstitched mattress of contiguous balloons. The rods are elevated to raise the patient above the mattress to relieve overall pressure and enable cleaning and wipe down of the back of the patient body. The rods can elevate the entire patient body or its torso alone or the lower extremities alone to clean as desired. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369041 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING AND PREVENTING PRESSURE SORES IN BEDRIDDEN PATIENTS - A system for preventing and treating pressure sores of a bed-ridden patient including an array of expandable and collapsible supports to support and provide pressure relief to a patient in pressure locations where the expandable and collapsible supports support the patient; pressure sensors associated with the expandable and collapsible supports to monitor pressure locations where the expandable and collapsible supports support the patient; and a patient lift movable between the expandable and collapsible supports to raise and lower the patient between at least a position where the patient is primarily supported by the array of expandable and collapsible supports and a position above the expandable and collapsible supports where the patient is primarily supported by the patient lift. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369042 | MULTI-LAYERED CUSHIONING SUPPORT - Multi-layer cushion supports are described which may generally comprise a first support having a first contact surface for contacting a portion of a body and a second surface opposite to the first surface, the first support defining a central chamber and a peripheral chamber surrounding the central chamber, wherein the first support is filled with a first gas or liquid and a second support attached to the first support along the first contact surface. The second support may be filled with a second gas or liquid which is relatively more viscous than the first gas or liquid. In particular, the first support may be filled with a volume of air and the second support may be filled with oil which is less than the volume of air. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369043 | PATIENT LIFT - A patient lift that includes: a vertical support brace, wherein the vertical support brace is attached to a bed; a boom extending from the vertical support brace; a power unit attached to a distal end of the boom; a load bracket extending from the power unit; a sling brace attached to the load bracket; and sling hooks at end of the sling brace; and a body sling adapted to support a body and removably attached to the sling hooks. The power unit also includes weight scale. The boom preferably extends at a 90-degree angle from the vertical support brace. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369044 | SLING BAR DEVICES FOR PERSON LIFTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING SLING BAR DEVICES - A sling bar device includes a central hub and a plurality of sling bar arms extending outwardly from the central hub. At least one of the plurality of sling bar arms is rotatable about the central hub to move a connection location from one angular position to another angular position relative to the central hub. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369045 | MEDICAL APPARATUS FOR STANDING AID - A medical apparatus for standing aid includes a backrest ( | 2018-12-27 |
20180369046 | MEDICAL APPARATUS FOR STANDING AID - A medical apparatus for standing aid includes a backrest ( | 2018-12-27 |
20180369047 | MEDICAL APPARATUS FOR STANDING AID - A medical apparatus for standing aid includes a backrest ( | 2018-12-27 |
20180369048 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR BOOSTING, TRANSFERRING, TURNING AND POSITIONING A PATIENT - A valve for an inflatable device includes a pocket configured to be located in a cavity of the inflatable device. The pocket includes an entrance opening to receive air from an air source and an exit opening to deliver air to the cavity. The exit opening is spaced apart from the entrance opening, such that airflow passes through the valve by flowing from the entrance opening, through the pocket, and out through the exit opening to enter the cavity. The pocket may include a second exit opening spaced from the entrance opening and the exit opening, and may include a first branch and a second branch extending away from each other, and wherein the exit opening is located on the first branch and the second exit opening is located on the second branch. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369049 | ADJUSTABLE BED SYSTEMS WITH ROTATING ARTICULATING BED FRAME - A rotating and articulating bed includes a fixed bed frame with a horizontal support surface, an articulating bed member and a rotating and pivoting frame mounted on the horizontal support surface and in communication with the articulating bed member. The rotating and pivoting frame includes a bearing plate and a plurality of discrete bearings disposed between the bearing plate and the horizontal support surface. The rotating and pivoting frame is rotatable with respect to the horizontal support surface on the plurality of discrete bearings around a vertical axis passing through the horizontal support surface. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369050 | INFLATABLE SUPPORT - An inflatable patient support includes a top panel defining a first perimeter and a bottom panel defining a second perimeter. The second perimeter of the bottom panel is coupled to the first perimeter of the top panel. An internal wall is coupled between the top panel and the bottom panel to define a first chamber and a second chamber. The internal wall defines at least one passage therethrough that allows fluid communication between the first chamber and the second chamber. The first chamber and the second chamber are inflatable. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369051 | CANTING MECHANISM FOR AMBULATORY SUPPORT APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus for placing pressure on a plurality of trigger points includes a support, a first pressure element, and a second pressure element. The first pressure element is carried by the support. The second pressure element is carried by the support. The first pressure element is moveable with respect to the support, and the second pressure element is moveable with respect to the support. The first pressure element and the second pressure element are also moveable with respect to each other. The support has a length so that the support can be attached around a lower portion of the trunk of a human body. The first pressure element and the second pressure element are shaped to apply an external force to at least two portions of the human body proximate to where a psoas muscle, an Iliacus muscle, and a rectus femorus muscle intersect. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369052 | Knee Orthosis - An orthosis for stretching tissue around a joint of a patient between first and second relatively pivotable body portions. The orthosis includes a first arm member affixable to the first body portion and including a first extension member extending therefrom. A second arm member affixable to the second body portion is also included and has a second extension member having an arcuate shape extending therefrom. A third arm member including a third extension member having an arcuate shape extending therefrom is interposed between the first and second arm members. The third extension member is slidably connected to the first arm member and the second extension member is operatively connected to the third arm members, such that the second arm members travel along an arcuate path defined by the second extension member when the second arm member is moved from a first position to a second position relative to the first and third arm members. Furthermore, the position of the third arm member can be securedly adjusted relative the first arm member. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369053 | System and method for restoring human motor activity - The claimed system and method relate to restoring motor activity in case of neurological disorders and musculoskeletal system diseases. The system is a robotic kinesiotherapy two-tiered exoskeleton including—a stationary three-dimensional frame skeleton (SS), and—a controllable movable skeleton (CMS) of kinematically connected orthopaedic modules (OM) fastened to corresponding body parts. The system also includes a subsystem displaying a virtual reality associated with the exoskeleton, position control hardware/software (PCHS) for each OM, and feedback means, employing physiological indicator sensors (PIS), wherein each OM and PIS is connected to PCHS via SS. For restoring a patient's movement and training purposes, matrices of movement stereotypes are generated as an individual virtual motor pattern, and transmitted to the patient via a visual channel with a signal to CMS to prompt the movement of a corresponding body part. The system facilitates maintaining the patient's individual position and chosen movement direction. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369054 | Dynamic Aerobic Device for Stretching and Improving the Flexibility of the Feet - A dynamic aerobic device for stretching and improving the flexibility of the feet, formed by: a foot stretcher and a removable handle, as well as a strap that can be positioned either on the calf or above the knee so as to allow two different uses. The device includes: a central projection of suitable dimensions corresponding to part of the sole of the foot; a coupling mechanism with an internal screw thread and an external channel; a removable weight on the outsole of the foot stretcher; and a securing elastic half-sock that is wider at the open end than at the closed end, said half-sock including convex faces and rounded edges and corners, having different densities, and being provided with a band on the upper edge of the open end. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369055 | POSTOPERATIVE FUNCTIONAL EXERCISER FOR FROZEN SHOULDER - Disclosed is a postoperative functional exerciser for frozen shoulder. The exerciser includes a hand push rod ( | 2018-12-27 |
20180369056 | LOAD BEARING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS FOR LOWER EXTREMITY ORTHOTIC OR PROSTHETIC DEVICES - A load bearing assistance apparatus for transferring load from a lower extremity orthotic or prosthetic device to the ground. The load bearing assistance apparatus includes a lateral and a medial spring-loaded members and a linking mechanism for connecting the load bearing assistance apparatus to the lower extremity orthotic or prosthetic device. The linking mechanism also connects the lateral and medial spring-loaded members in a spaced apart configuration so as to position them adjacent the lateral and medial portions, respectively, of the foot of the user of the lower extremity orthotic or prosthetic device and such that a portion of the lateral and medial spring-loaded members enters in contact with the ground during locomotion. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369057 | WALKING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A walking assistance apparatus includes a knee fastener, a heel fastener, a first wire and a second wire connected to the knee fastener and the heel fastener, a first motor connected to the first wire, a second motor connected to the second wire, and a control circuit that controls the first motor and the second motor. The first wire is connected to a first position included in a right-half region of the heel fastener. The second wire is connected to a second position included in a left-half region of the heel fastener. The control circuit acquires gait information of the user, and, based on the gait information, the control circuit controls the first motor to reduce a length of the first wire and the second motor to reduce a length of the second wire at a predetermined timing. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369058 | AESTHETIC GLIDER FOR WALKERS - A walking aid accessory that is an aesthetic glider for a walker and a method of manufacturing. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369059 | DETACHABLE TRAY DEVICE FOR A WALKER AND METHOD - A detachable tray device for a walker having a seat portion. The detachable tray device may include a holding tray configured to hold items to be transported by the walker, the holding tray may include a base panel, a front wall, a rear wall, and a pair of side walls, each wall connected to and extending outwardly from the base panel. The base panel may include a bottom surface adapted to rest on the seat portion of the walker. In addition, a removable tray insert adapted to be insertable into the holding tray may be provided. The removable tray insert may include at least one storage compartment adapted to hold at least one of the items to be transported by the walker. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369060 | MASSAGE MITTS - A massage mitt ( | 2018-12-27 |
20180369061 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING TISSUE - An apparatus and method used for medical and/or cosmetic treatment of a tissue, such as skin tightening, skin laxity and/or wrinkle reduction and or other skin flaws, including an energy source, a vacuum chamber and rollers which may facilitate easy sliding of the apparatus from one treated area to another. The rollers may also prevent excessive friction of the skin during the treatment. The energy source can be configured to emit energy based on the position of the apparatus on the skin (i.e., the position of the rollers), as well as the pressure within the vacuum chamber. The vacuum level and energy emission can be changed or pulsed based on the treatment regime. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369062 | APPARATUS, TIP AND METHOD FOR TREATING TISSUE - Disclosed is an apparatus for treating tissue. The apparatus includes a chamber having an opening, the chamber configured to, when placed proximate to the tissue, cause periodic movement of an area of the tissue raised towards the opening of the chamber, and one or more energy transmitting elements to apply energy to at least a portion of the area of the tissue. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369063 | Handlebar massage device - A massage device for reducing arm pump is disclosed. The massage device includes a massage member disposed on a pair of handlebars used to steer a vehicle. The massage member can have various mounting methods to the handlebars. The massage member can include a variety of members having different dimensions and contours, and relieves the effects of arm pump when a rider presses his or her forearm against the massage device and moves it, either back and forth, or from side to side, thereby massaging the forearm muscle and relieving the effect of arm pump. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369064 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR INCREASED BLOOD FLOW, HEALING, AND PAIN CONTROL - A device comprising a casing; at least one vibratory source; at least one power source; at least one switch to actuate the vibratory source; electrical communication between the vibratory source, the power source, and the switch; and an optional thermal element for modulating the temperature of a contacted area of a surface. Also disclosed herein are methods for using the disclosed device. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369065 | PATIENT MONITORING AND TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) systems and methods are disclosed that measure a blood pressure, and in some examples a beat-to-beat blood pressure, of a patient without restricting blood flow. The NIBP systems determine an efficacy of administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to the patient based on the measured blood pressure and are able to optionally output the CPR efficacy or generate user prompts based on the CPR efficacy. Further, the disclosed NIBP systems can generate user instructions to administer further treatment to the patient based on the CPR efficacy. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369066 | Film Dispensing Device - Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a dispensing device capable of storing and dispensing strips/films. The dispensing device can deliver films of preselected length providing a predetermined medication dose, when required by user making it convenient for user to store, carry and administer the required doses. The dispensing device can allow retrieval and application of strips with minimal manipulation, permitting single-hand operation, thereby maintaining sterility of the strips/films. The dispenser can hold a pharmaceutical or herbal formulation on a suitable delivery material such as a film in roll form or cartridge form. The roll or the cartridge can last for number of doses sufficient for few days thus enabling a user to carry his medicine requirement in a convenient manner. Further, it provides hygienic storage and offers consistent and precise dispensing without user having to touch the thin film strip. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369067 | Inverse Blow-Fill-Seal Packaging - A method for blow-fill-seal (BFS) packaging of a product and a BFS package. The method forms a BFS package with a twist-off top, container body and information panel in a main mold. The container is filled via a fill opening located distal to the twist-off top and the fill opening is sealed with a base portion. This provides a container having a twist-off top that is more reliably secured to the container body. A plurality of containers may be attached to a single information panel. The BFS packaging system may employ a quick change insert to reduce lost production time when changing products or lots. The package includes an information panel integrally formed with a plurality of twist-off tops, each of which is removably attached to a container body whereby each container body can be removed from the package without removing the remaining container bodies from the information panel. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369068 | THERMALLY ISOLATED BLOOD CARRIER TRAY - A Thermally Isolated Blood Carrier Tray includes a main panel having a plurality of thermally isolated compartments attached thereto. The thermally isolated compartments are arranged in two separate matrices having a plurality of column and rows. Each thermally isolated compartment is thermally isolated from an adjacent thermally isolated compartment. Each thermally isolated compartment maintains its own heat transfer rate without being affected by an adjacent thermally isolated compartments heat transfer rate. The placement of several different storage units having different temperatures into the Thermally Isolated Blood Carrier Tray does not affect the heat transfer rate of any one storage unit in a thermally isolated compartment. The Thermally Isolated Blood Carrier Tray provides a steady and even heat transfer from the storage unit to bring the storage units to an appropriate temperature for storage or transportation. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369069 | Sampling Port - A sampling port ( | 2018-12-27 |
20180369070 | PERSONALIZED, TAMPER-RESISTANT PILL DISPENSER DEVICE AND METHOD - A tamper-resistant, handheld pill dispenser includes a housing including a container to hold a plurality of pills and an opening on a side of the housing. The opening is sized sufficiently to deposit the pills into the container. The dispenser also includes a locking assembly in the opening, and a delivery channel sufficient to pass a pill therethrough. The delivery channel extends from the container to an exterior of the dispenser. The dispenser also includes a user input device on an exterior of the housing and a dispensing mechanism within the dispenser adjacent to the container. The locking assembly can open and close the opening in the housing to restrict access to the container through the opening by unauthorized users. The dispensing mechanism can dispense a pill from the container to the exterior of the dispenser via the delivery channel when activated by an authorized user of the pill dispenser. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369071 | MEDICINE CASSETTE, MEDICINE DISPENSING APPARATUS AND MEDICINE PACKAGING APPARATUS - A medicine cassette | 2018-12-27 |
20180369072 | Film Dispensing Device For Delivery Of An Active Ingredient - The present disclosure relates to a film dispensing device, said device including: a housing defining a dispensing orifice; a cartridge storing a film rolled around a bobbin, said cartridge including: a chamber holding said rolled film therewithin, said chamber defined by base, front wall, rear wall and a plurality of side walls of said cartridge, wherein said front wall defines an opening to allow ejection of said film; at least one driving roller to drive said film; a roller biasing element, said roller biasing element configured to transpose the at least one driving roller between an disengaged position and an engaged position; a slicer to cut said film of the pre-determined length; a driving unit configured to confer motion to said at least one driving roller to drive the film for a pre-determined length. The present disclosure further relates to a cartridge for storing and ejecting a film rolled around a bobbin. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369073 | BABY BOTTLE HOLDER - An apparatus includes a baby bottle holder configured to support a baby bottle at a deployed position located proximate to a baby. The baby is able to reach the baby bottle in the deployed position. The baby is received and positioned in a movable baby carriage. The movable baby carriage has a carriage handle. The baby bottle holder is also configured to selectively attach to, and detach from, the carriage handle of the movable baby carriage at a storage position. The baby bottle holder, in use, remains positioned away from the reach of the baby who is positioned in the movable baby carriage once the baby bottle holder is selectively attached to the carriage handle of the movable baby carriage at the storage position. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369074 | TEETHER HAVING HANDLES SURROUNDING A CONCAVE INTERIOR - Teethers are configured with a base, a biting structure that extends distally from the base, and one or more handles that extend proximally from the base. The base has a hollow interior with both a proximal opening and a distal opening. The biting structure is also hollow and includes a proximal opening such that the biting structure has a proximally-facing concave interior. As a result of this design, a baby may use the teether by either grasping the one or more handles or by inserting his or her fingers through the base and into the concave interior of the biting structure. With the baby's fingers inserted into the concave interior of the biting structure, the baby can satisfy the desire to insert his or her fingers into the mouth while also biting on the teether. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369075 | MATERIALS WHICH CAN BE CURED BY CHAIN TRANSFER POLYMERIZATION - Radically polymerizable dental material, which contains at least one sulphonic acid ester of Formula 1: | 2018-12-27 |
20180369076 | DENTAL CURABLE COMPOSITION INCLUDING CHAIN TRANSFER AGENT - A dental curable composition capable of use as a dental material that can substitute part or all of a natural tooth, in particular, a resin material for dental cutting and machining in the field of dental care. When a block shape usable as the resin material is produced, while mechanical properties and aesthetic properties required for a crown prosthetic appliance are maintained, the dental curable composition can be molded and processed with pressure and heating while strain generated in the block is reduced and no cracks and chipping occur. The dental curable composition includes (a) a polymerizable monomer and (b) a filler in a weight ratio of 10:90 to 70:30, and 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of (c) a polymerization initiator and 0.001 to 1 part by weight of (d) a chain transfer agent being a terpenoid compound based on 100 parts by weight of the polymerizable monomer (a). | 2018-12-27 |
20180369077 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A COSMETIC COMPOSITION - A process for producing a cosmetic composition that includes step a) inkjet printing onto a basic cosmetic composition, using an inkjet printer, at least one fluid composition in an amount chosen so as to impregnate the basic composition over only a part of its thickness, and step b), after at least one sampling of the impregnated layer, repeating step a) while optionally modifying the fluid composition inkjet-printed. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369078 | PROCESS FOR COLOURING A BASE COSMETIC COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a process for coloring a base cosmetic composition, which includes producing, on at least one first zone and one second zone, which are different, at the surface of said composition, two printings of at least one ink originating from an inkjet printer, the base composition and the ink being such that the time needed for the complete penetration, at ambient temperature of 20° C. and under atmospheric pressure, into the base composition of an amount of 20 μl of water deposited at its surface is less than 30 s and such that the time needed for the complete penetration into the base composition of the same amount, 20 μl, of ink deposited at its surface is less than 15 s. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369079 | Films including a water-soluble layer and a vapor-deposited coating - A multi-layered beauty care product is provided. The beauty care product has a layer of a water-soluble film zone with a water-soluble film forming polymer and a cosmetic composition with a skin active agent. The product also has a vapor-deposited coating. The vapor-deposited coating is a poly(p-xylylene) polymer and/or a metal oxide inorganic coating. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369080 | COMBINATION OF POLYION COMPLEX PARTICLE AND NON-POLYMERIC ACID HAVING TWO OR MORE ACID DISSOCIATION CONSTANTS - The present invention relates to a composition according to the present invention comprises: (a) at least one particle comprising at least one cationic polymer, at least one anionic polymer, and at least one non-polymeric acid having two or more pKa values or salt(s) thereof; and (b) at least one physiologically acceptable volatile medium. The composition according to the present invention is stable, and can have a variety of cosmetic functions. For example, the composition according to the present invention can prepare a film which can have cosmetic effects such as absorbing or adsorbing malodor, changing the appearance of a keratin substrate such as skin, changing the feel to the touch of the keratin substrate, and/or protecting the keratin substrate from, for example, dirt or pollutants. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369081 | LIQUID COSMETIC COMPOSITION - Provided is a liquid cosmetic composition suitable for eye makeup, which does not get blurred on the skin when applied thereon and drops (drips) less and which has a low viscosity and can draw lines densely. Further, provided is a liquid cosmetic composition suited to eye makeup, which is prevented from producing uneven colors due to a difference in a hue between an upper part and a lower part and which can draw lines densely even when a long and narrow brush is used. The above liquid cosmetic composition is characterized by comprising, for example, at least an aqueous emulsion of an acrylic acid base polymer having a glass transition point of 20° C. or lower obtained by polymerizing monomers selected from an acrylic acid monomer, a methacrylic acid monomer, an acrylic ester monomer and a methacrylic ester monomer, crystalline cellulose, an inorganic pigment, and water. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369082 | COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR SHAPING OR ALTERING THE SHAPE OF HAIR - Disclosed herein is a composition in the form of an emulsion for shaping or altering the shape of hair, such as by straightening hair, wherein the composition contains a reducing agent, a neutralizing agent, at least two fatty substances, a nonionic surfactant selected from alkoxylated fatty alcohols and alkyl(ether)phosphates, optionally a quaternary ammonium compound, and water, wherein the pH of the composition ranges from about 2 to less than about 7. Also disclosed is a process for shaping or altering the shape of hair. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369083 | WATER-IN-OIL EMULSION WITH MOISTURIZING EFFECT CONTAINING HYDROPHOBIC COATED PIGMENTS AND AN AQUEOUS PHASE AT HIGH CONTENT - The present invention relates to a in the form of an emulsion, in particular a water-in-oil emulsion, in particular comprising a physiologically acceptable medium, in particular for coating keratin materials, more particularly for making up and/or caring for keratin materials, such as the skin, containing: —at least one aqueous phase in a content from 60% to 80% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition; and —at least one oily phase at a concentration of less than 30.0% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition and comprising at least one silicone oil; and —at least one hydrophobic coated pigment; and —optionally at least one moisturizing agent at a concentration ranging from 10% to 25% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition; and —at least one emulsifying surfactant. The invention also relates to a process for coating keratin materials, more particularly for making up and/or caring for keratin materials, such as the skin, characterized in that it comprises the application to the keratin materials of a composition as defined previously. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369084 | BIO-ACTIVE MATERIAL COMPOSITE, PREPARING METHOD THEREOF AND COSMETIC COMPOSITION CONTAINING THE SAME - Provided is a composite containing bio-active material stably combined with a rare-earth hydroxide compound having a layered structure. The bio-active materials in the composite are preserved in terms of long-term stability at high temperature of 50° C. or above and the composite maintained in the neutral pH condition to minimize side effects like latent toxicity, irritations, etc. Further, the present invention is useful for a skin-whitening, anti-wrinkle, or anti-aging cosmetic composition containing the composite. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369085 | SKIN MASSAGE GEL AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a skin massage gel which does not cause skin irritation because it does not contain black sugar crystals and which can be safely used because it includes only natural materials, and a method of preparing the same. The method includes the steps of: (1) adding 8-12 parts by weight of dehusked malt powder to 100 parts by weight of Korean refined rice wine, followed by heating while stirring in one direction; (2) filtering the heated solution using a filter; (3) adding 80-120 parts by weight of black sugar to the filtered solution, followed by heating while stirring; (4) adding 25-35 parts by weight of honey to the solution, followed by heating; (5) adding 0.004-0.006 parts by weight of gold powder to the solution, followed by heating; and (6) aging the solution at room temperature. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369086 | METHODS OF MAKING SILVER NANOPARTICLES AND THEIR APPLICATIONS - Disclosed herein is a micro particle with a diameter of 10-100 microns, wherein the micro particle is coated with silver nanoparticles; and wherein the nanoparticles are coated with a polysaccharide; and wherein the polysaccharide coating is digestible by bacteria. Also, disclosed is a method of making silver nanoparticles using an ascorbic acid derivative or an alpha-hydroxyl carboxylic acid derivative as a reducing agent. The silver nanoparticles may be coated onto micro particles, embedded in hydrogel particles or coated with polysaccharide. The silver nanoparticles may be used in a wound dressing, a bandage, a fungal treatment product, a deodorant, a floss product, a toothpick, a dietary supplement, dental X-ray, a mouthwash, a toothpaste, acne or wound treatment product, skin scrub, and skin defoliate agent. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369087 | Hydrogen Peroxide Booster System for Enhanced Teeth Whitening - Provided is a tooth whitening composition including at least one whitening agent, at least one bleach activator, at least one abrasive, and at least one anticalculus agent. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369088 | ODOR-REDUCED BLEACHING - The subject matter of the present disclosure is a method for blonding and/or lightening keratinous fibers, which permits a multi-tone coloration with lighter (“highlights”) sections (strands) to be produced, wherein the use of solid, flat separating aids, more particularly from solid materials, such as aluminum, paper or Styrofoam and similar materials, is not required. In addition, an entire keratinous fiber ensemble can be blonded and/or lightened, wherein the release of ammonia and the drying of the blonding or lightening agent are reduced. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369089 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION COMPRISING AN ANIONIC SURFACTANT, AT LEAST 3.5% BY WEIGHT OF A FATTY ACID AND AN ANTIDANDRUFF AGENT - The invention relates to a cosmetic composition which comprises: (i) one or more anionic surfactants, (ii) at least 3.5% by weight of one or more fatty acids, relative to the total weight of the composition, and (iii) one or more antidandruff agents, the anionic surfactant(s)/fatty acid(s) weight ratio being from 0.5 to 3.5. The invention also relates to the use of said composition for washing and conditioning the hair. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369090 | PYRUVATE AND RELATED ALPHA-KETO CARBOXYLATES AS NOVEL ADJUVANTS IN THE TREATMENT OF POST TOOTH WHITENING SENSITIVITY AND THE TISSUE PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF PYRUVATE ON THE ORAL SOFT TISSUE - This invention describes pyruvate and related α-ketocarboxylates as novel adjuvants in the treatment of acute post-tooth-whitening pain and sensitivity; the key feature is the cytoprotective efficacy of pyruvate on oral soft tissue, especially after topical application of high and therefore cytotoxic concentrations of H | 2018-12-27 |
20180369091 | SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS FOR BABIES - The present invention provides a skin care preparation for babies, comprising: pharma grade water; at least one stabilizer; at least one nutrient; at least one emulsifier; wherein said preparation further comprises Zinc gluconate & magnesium asparate & copper gluconate (“Sepitonic -m3”) and | 2018-12-27 |
20180369092 | HYDROXY FUNCTIONALIZED SOLVENT BASED SKIN BENEFIT COMPOSITION - Described is a skin benefit cosmetic composition having a functionalized solvent and 12-hydroxystearic acid. The composition is at least substantially transparent and yields excellent skin benefits when topically applied. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369093 | Gel Nail Polish System and Method of Applying Gel Nail Polish - A gel nail polish system and method of applying the same. A gel nail polish system including a foundation layer that removes oil and dirt buildup on a nail, a base layer to provide an even and uniform surface across the nail, a color layer having a pigment, wherein the color layer reacts with the previous layers to harden the gel nail polish, and a top coat that cures to protect the previous layers from damage. The method for applying the gel nail polish includes applying one or more layers of the foundation layer, waiting for the foundation layer to dry, applying one or more layers of the base layer, waiting for the base layer to harden, applying a top coat over the nail, and waiting for the top coat to cure. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369094 | PHOTOPROTECTIVE COMPOSITION BASED ON A CARBOXYLIC ACID ESTER; USE OF SAID COMPOUND FOR INCREASING THE SUN PROTECTION FACTOR - The present invention relates to a composition, especially a cosmetic composition, characterized in that it comprises, in a cosmetically acceptable medium:
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20180369095 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION COMPRISING A SPECIFIC FILLER COMBINATION AND A FILM-FORMING POLYMER TO INCREASE LONG-LASTING EFFECTS - The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for a keratin substance, for example the skin such as that of the face, comprising: (i) at least one moisturizer; (ii) at least one film-forming polymer; and (iii) a combination of the following fillers: (a) hydrophobic silica: (b) perlite; (c) urethane polymer powder; and (d) acrylic polymer powder. “Long-lasting” effects of a cosmetic composition for a keratin substance comprising at least one moisturizer without creating any dry feeling can be achieved by using both a film-forming polymer and a combination of the following fillers: (a) hydrophobic silica: (b) perlite; (c) urethane polymer powder; and (d) acrylic polymer powder. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369096 | OXIDIZING COMPOSITION FOR TREATING KERATIN MATERIALS, COMPRISING A FATTY SUBSTANCE AND OXYALKYLENATED SURFACTANTS - The present invention relates to a composition for treating keratin materials, in particular keratin fibres, and in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: at least one fatty substance in a content of greater than or equal to 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, at least one oxyalkylenated (OA), preferably oxyethylenated (OE), nonionic surfactant comprising a number of OA units, preferably OE units, ranging from 1 to 9, at least one oxyalkylenated (OA), preferably oxyethylenated (OE), nonionic surfactant comprising at least 10 OA units, preferably OE units, the weight ratio of the amount of oxyalkylenated (OA), preferably oxyethylenated, nonionic surfactant(s) comprising a number of OA units, preferably OE units, ranging from 1 to 9 to the amount of oxyalkylenated (OA), preferably oxyethylenated, nonionic surfactants comprising at least 10 OA units, preferably OE units, being greater than 1, at least one chemical oxidizing agent, preferably hydrogen peroxide. The composition in accordance with the invention may be used for dyeing, bleaching or permanently reshaping keratin materials, in particular keratin fibres. It produces ready-to-use compositions that give good dyeing, bleaching or permanent-reshaping properties without degrading the keratin materials, in particular keratin fibres, and without impairing their cosmetic properties. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369097 | METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HYPERHIDROSIS - The present invention relates in general to methods of treating sweating disorders and in particular to topical compositions for the treatment of hyperhidrosis. The methods of the present invention relate to the topical application of a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of oxybutynin, tolterodine or a substituted benzamide such as sulpiride. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369098 | COSMETIC OR DERMATOLOGICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING A MEROCYANINE AND AN OILY PHASE COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE POLYALKYLENE GLYCOL - The present invention relates to an in particular cosmetic or dermatological compositions comprising, in a physiologically acceptable support: •a) at least one merocyanine of formula (1) or (2) (1), (2) •b) at least one oily phase comprising at least one polyalkylene glycol of formula (4): (4) and to their use for caring for and/or making up a keratin material. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369099 | Oligoester Ammonium Salts And Their Use In Compositions For Conditioning Hair - The invention relates inter alia to cosmetic compositions comprising an oligoester ammonium salt (OAS) and a cosmetically component (F), where the OAS is obtained by:
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20180369100 | COSMETIC OR DERMATOLOGICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING A MEROCYANINE AND AN OILY PHASE COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE N-SUBSTITUTED AMIDE - The present invention relates to a composition, in particular a cosmetic or dermatological composition, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium: a) at least one merocyanine of formula (1) or (2) b) at least one oily phase comprising at least one N-substituted amide of formula (4): The present invention also relates to a non-therapeutic cosmetic process for caring for and/or making up a keratin material, comprising the application, to the surface of said keratin material, of at least one composition as defined above. The invention also relates to a non-therapeutic cosmetic process for limiting the darkening of the skin and/or improving the colour and/or uniformity of the complexion, comprising the application, to the surface of the keratin material, of at least one composition as defined previously. The present invention also relates to a non-therapeutic cosmetic process for preventing and/or treating the signs of ageing of a keratin material, comprising the application, to the surface of the keratin material, of at least one composition as defined previously. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369101 | W/O TYPE EMULSION AND A PREMIX FOR PRODUCING THE SAME | 2018-12-27 |
20180369102 | Personal Care Compositions - A personal care composition comprising a surfactant system consisting essentially of an anionic surfactant and a zwitterionic surfactant; a preservative; a pH modifier; and a rheology modifier, wherein the ratio of anionic surfactant to zwitterionic surfactant is about 1:1 to about 2.2:1 of the total composition by weight. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369103 | HAIR DYE COMPOSITION - Provided is a hair dye composition comprising the components (A) to (C), and having a mass ratio of the component (B) to the component (C), (B)/(C), of 0.1 or higher and 30 or lower, and a pH (25° C.) of from 8.5 to 12. (A) A dye selected from (A-1), (A-2) and (A-3). (B) A cationic polymer having a charge density of 3.0 meq/g or higher. (C) An anionic polysaccharide derivative wherein part of hydrogen atoms of hydroxy groups of a polysaccharide compound having a constitutional unit represented by the formula (1) is substituted by —(CH | 2018-12-27 |
20180369104 | COMPOSITION FOR DYEING THE HAIR, COMPRISING A HETEROCYCLIC OXIDATION BASE AND A 2-AMINO-5-ETHYLPHENOL COUPLER - Composition for dyeing the hair, comprising a heterocyclic oxidation base and a 2-amino-5-ethylphenol coupler The present invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibres, comprising a particular heterocyclic oxidation base and a 2-amino-5-ethylphenol coupler. The invention also relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibres using this composition. Finally, the invention relates to the use of such a composition for dyeing keratin fibres, and in particular the hair. | 2018-12-27 |