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| 20080243094 | BATHTUB APPARATUS, THERAPEUTIC BATHTUB APPARATUS, BATHING WATER AND THERAPEUTIC BATHING WATER - A bathtub apparatus is provided, including a nanobubble and/or nanosized medical component generating section to combine at least either of nanobubbles or a nanosized medical component with bath water from a bathtub and to circulate the bath water to the bathtub. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080312612 | Small Fixed Quantity Dispenser for Aerosol Container - A subdivided fixed amount distributing apparatus for aerosol containers is provided in which aerosol contents exceeding a specified amount is prevented from being used in one cycle by keeping constant in total number of injection times at all times. A structure is simplified by making it possible to eject total amount to the outside every one time by means of a fixed amount injection valve, so that damage to the distributing apparatus due to outside air temperature is prevented and movement of the distributing apparatus is made smooth when it is pushed and released. The subdivided fixed amount distributing apparatus includes a lower sleeve | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090018514 | Aqueous Polymeric System for Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Matrix Preparation - A water based polymeric dispersion for PSA adhesive preparation for transdermal system comprising: a) an aqueous dispersion of a polymer of an acrylate and/or a methacrylate ester, b) a plasticizer c) a shrinkage reducing agent able to reduce the shrinkage of the water PSA dispersion when spread onto a surface to width values lower than 20 mm after 3 minutes rest. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090030382 | Portable Medical Device - A medical device ( | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090036845 | Device For Delivery Of Agents To And Through The Human Scalp - A method and device for administering minoxidil and other topical solutions to the scalp. The method entails administering a minoxidil preparation through a manifold that fits over the scalp of a patient. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090093777 | Aswipe - This invention, Aswipe, is a pad lubricated with a white vasoline like pure petroleum jelly on a non-textile material like Kleenex, Viva paper towel, folded into a pad as shown in drawings. On page 3. FIG. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090124985 | SKIN TREATMENT DEVICE - A personal skin polishing or microdermabrasion device having a convenient form factor with a applicator attached to a contoured housing with a handle portion. The housing contains a battery, a cordless motor and a gear box to provide an appropriate rotational velocity to the output shaft that is coupled to the applicator. The applicator may be a foam material selected to cushion the skin from excessive abrasion to the particles in a personal care composition to be used with device, and to have a porosity that will enable the foam to interact with the particles and enhance the skin polishing effect. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090149821 | NOVEL PORTABLE ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICES FOR DUAL ACTION WOUND HEALING - A portable, self-contained device is described for the topical application of oxygen and the removal of wound exudates to promote the healing of skin wounds. The device includes a wound dressing that incorporates at least one electrochemical cell for generating oxygen. The device can regulate the supply of oxygen to the wound at various concentrations, pressures and dosages and is used to produce a high concentration of oxygen at the wound site. By reversing the polarity of the power source a reduced pressure can be created in a reservoir attached to our device. The reduced pressure in the reservoir draws naturally flowing exudates away from the wound. Alternately, two reverse polarity cells are used to alternately supply oxygen and draw away exudates. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090149822 | APPARATUS HAVING A FIBROUS SKIN-CONTACTABLE ELEMENT CONTAINING AN AGENT - The invention features an apparatus for delivering mechanical energy to an expanse of skin, wherein the apparatus includes: (a) a skin-contactable element having a skin-contactable surface, wherein the skin-contactable element includes an agent selected from the group consisting of a benefit agent, an apparatus-enhancing agent, and combinations thereof; (b) a motor; and (c) a transfer member for transferring mechanical energy from the motor to the skin-contactable element in order to provide periodic motion to the skin-contactable surface; wherein the agent is configured to release from the skin contactable element to the expanse of skin upon contacting the skin-contactable surface with the expanse of skin. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090157015 | Apparatus and method of applying sunscreen or similar liquid - A central body or device adapted to take payment in a variety of means and dispense sunscreen, insect repellant, hand sanitizers, or similar lotions, gels, or liquids. The sunscreen (or similar lotion, gel or liquid) may be dispensed in foil packets, plastic bladders, gel packs, or similar containers, or may be dispensed directly, such as through a spray attachment. The device may be unpowered, or powered by a battery, solar panel, or electrical power supply. The device may accept payment in a variety of forms: coins, bills, credit or debit cards, a hotel or resort access or room card, or the like. It may be mounted on a wall or vertical flat surface, or mounted on a pole or stand. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090177171 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING THE SKIN - According to some embodiments, a system for treating skin includes a handpiece assembly comprising a tip and a main body portion, the main body portion comprising an interior cavity and at least one canister configured to store at least one of a treatment material and a waste material. The treatment material and/or the waste material is in fluid communication with the tip. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090247966 | METHODS AND PRODUCTS FOR APPLYING STRUCTURED COMPOSITIONS TO A SUBSTRATE - Provided are methods of, and personal care products for, applying a structured composition to a body with reduced wet slip. The methods and products apply the composition such that upon application a plurality of channels are disposed between the composition and the substrate. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090264836 | Disposable Article Including A Nanostructure Forming Material - A disposable treatment article or disposable cleaning article that includes a hydrophobic nanoporous material. The disposable treatment or cleaning article is configured to contact and apply the nanoporous material to a surface. The nanoporous material is configured to form hydrophobic nanostructures on a surface upon the application of an activation stimulus. The nanostructures provide an anti-contamination benefit to the surface upon which the nanostructures are disposed. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090275904 | SHEET ASSEMBLIES WITH RELEASABLE MEDICAMENTS - A sheet assembly comprises an insoluble layer disposed to define an inner reservoir and a medicament disposed in the inner reservoir. A garment is formed from said textile assembly. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090312722 | INJECTION FLUID LEAKAGE COLLECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for collection of fluids, as may be used in evaluation of drag dose delivery completeness after parenteral injection by measuring fluid volume leakage from the injection site is provided. The system and method optionally separate the collection and measurement steps, which make the system and method easy to use in multi-site clinical trials, and for batch weighing operations. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100016812 | Medical laser gel applicator apparatus and system - A medical laser gel applicator apparatus for applying surgical gel for craniofacial surgery includes a gel tube having an application tip from which gel is applied to a patient, and a bottom slidably movable within said tube pushing gel out through said application tip, a gun having a handle, a chamber into which said gel tube inserts, a plunger with a shaft and a plunger face in which said plunger face contacts said removable bottom, a trigger in electromechanical communication with said plunger wherein when said trigger is depressed the plunger pushes against said bottom sliding said bottom in said tube, pressuring said gel out of said application tip, and wherein when said trigger is released, said plunger backs off of said bottom, stopping the flow of said gel. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100042057 | Multiple Cell Therapeutic Diffusion Device - A diffusing device for treating tissue has multiple cells arranged in a cell layer, the cells filled with or charged with a therapeutic agent, an occlusive layer in direct communication with the cell layer, and a diffusion layer in direct communication with the cell layer. In use the diffusing device is sealed peripherally about an area of tissue and therapeutic agent is released from the cells through the diffusion layer based on the diffusion properties of the diffusion layer. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100057022 | Method and Device for the Cleaning and Medical Treatment of Extremities - The use of elastomeric gloves, slippers, finger and toe covers for the cleaning, debriding and application of medicines by utilizing the repeated self-contained flushing and pumping caused by normal appendage motion and elastomeric distortion and equalization either alone or in tandem with the auxiliary agitation from an external ultrasonic source if necessary. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100168685 | Serially Dispensable Antiseptic Wet Wipes Moistened with Tincture of Green Soap - An apparatus and method of use are disclosed for rapidly and repeatedly cleaning a skin area during tattooing or body piercing. The apparatus includes a plurality of serially dispensable, antiseptic wet wipes pre-moistened with “tincture of green soap” solution. It eliminates any need to dilute a concentrated green soap solution or clean a spray bottle, and allows a tattoo artist to quickly and conveniently obtain and use a wet wipe of the invention in a controlled and consistent manner using only one hand, thereby avoiding interruption of the procedure and contamination of the wet wipe. The wet wipes and/or green soap can be medically approved, and the wipes can be disposable and/or made from non-woven paper, with a preferable size of 19.5 by 17.0 centimeters. The wet wipes can be interleaved or formed in a continuous sheet with perforated separations, and can be folded, or configured in a roll. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100292659 | CARBON DIOXIDE MIST PRESSURE BATH SYSTEM - The invention to provide a carbon dioxide mist pressure bath system which is possible to cause the carbon dioxide mist to be absorbed efficiently through the skin and mucous membrane of the human living-body. The system comprises a carbon dioxide supply means | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100298786 | CARBON DIOXIDE MIST PRESSURE BATH SYSTEM - The invention to provide a carbon dioxide mist pressure bath system which is possible to cause the carbon dioxide mist to be absorbed efficiently through the skin and mucous membrane of the human living-body. The system comprises a carbon dioxide supply means | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100324507 | MICRO-AND/OR NANO-STRUCTURED PROTECTIVE OR PROCESS FILM - The invention relates to a protective or process film, produced of a thermoplastic material for use in the production of laminates of medical technology and to a laminate which comprises an adhesive-containing transdermal therapeutic system and a protective or process film adhering to the adhesive of the transdermal therapeutic system with a surface. The protective or process film comprises at least one surface that has a plurality of recesses and/or a plurality of non-recessed portions. The distance of two adjacent recesses and/or the distance of two adjacent non-recessed portions is less than five times the film thickness. The depth of the recesses is not less than 1.2 nanometer and not more than 95% of the film thickness. The film according to the invention effectively prevents the adhesive from sticking to the protective or process film. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110009834 | GINGIVAL WAFER - Strip-shaped forms of administration for administering an active ingredient via the mucous membrane of the gums. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110015584 | EASY-PASTING EXERCISE PATCH - An easy-pasting exercise patch includes a patch body having an under surface to which a release paper is attached. The patch body is in the form of a thin sheet having a bottom having a center serving as a reference to define a plurality of turns of non-adhesive-coated circumferential slots in the form of concentric circles. The patch allows ready application by a user to his or her waist or abdomen. After the patch has been pasted, due to the arrangement of the circumferential slots, a radiating stretching force is induced toward the center to force the muscles of the pasted site to do autonomous wriggles for realizing the effect of exercise and removing excessive fat from the pasted site of the human body. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110046577 | LIQUID STREAMING DEVICES AND METHOD OF USING SUCH DEVICES FOR TREATING WOUNDS - A liquid streaming device and method of using same for treating a wound includes a body having a lower surface for application to skin region around the wound to be treated and to conform to the contour of the skin region, and an upper surface facing outwardly when the body is applied to the skin region; a recess formed in the lower surface of the body and configured to enclose the wound when the body is applied to the skin region, and to define a chamber closed on one side by the skin region and the wound, and on the opposite side by the body; an inlet in the body on one side of the recess for introducing a treating liquid into an inlet side of the chamber; and an outlet in the body on another side of the recess for outletting the treating liquid from an outlet side of the chamber. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110184355 | NIPPLE COVERING SYSTEM - One aspect of the present invention relates to a covering member for a protruding portion of a patient's body. This cover is flexible and collapsible so that it conforms to the shape of the encased portion of the body. This prevents the cover from being noticed while it is worn under clothing. The cover can contain a medicament or agent for pretreating a portion of the body before an examination or procedure. When the cover is used to apply a topical anesthetic to a portion of the body for a recommended period of time prior to the procedure or examination commencing, the amount of discomfort experienced by the patient can be significantly reduced compared to the amount experienced by the patient who has the anesthetic applied for just a few moments before the procedure begins. Alternatively, the cover can be used to hold a medicament or agent on the intended portion of the body in order to heal a wound or cure a condition such as a skin rash or the like. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110251566 | APPARATUSES, METHODS, AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT AND PROPHYLAXIS OF CHRONIC WOUNDS - According to an illustrative embodiment a method to promote healing of a wound is provided comprising contacting the wound with a biologically active composition comprising a lipoic acid derivative and gelatin. In another embodiment a wound dressing is provided comprising a scaffold coated with a biologically active composition comprising a lipoic acid derivative. In a further embodiment, a system is provided for treating a tissue site of a patient, the system comprising a reduced-pressure source to supply reduced pressure, a manifold to distribute reduced pressure to a tissue site and a scaffold coated with a biologically active composition comprising a lipoic acid derivative. Methods for producing such a system and scaffold are also disclosed. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110288504 | THERMOREGULATION PACKS AND RELATED METHODS - In one embodiment, a thermoregulation device to be worn by a user comprises a body having one or more receiving portions, the body having an axis extending about its height, wherein the receiving portions extend along the axis and each removably receive and hold in position a thermoregulation material; and at least one strap coupled to at least one portion of the body and extend about a portion of the user when worn by the user. The at least one strap assists in holding the body tightly against a spine of the user when worn such that the axis is substantially aligned with the spine of the user. And the portion and the receiving portions hold the thermoregulation material in position along the axis such that the thermoregulation material is held in proximity and adjacent to the spine of the user when worn by the user. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110295219 | FINGER SHEATH - A multi-functional finger sheath for cleansing, skin care, scrubbing, smearing, massage, and medical includes at least one opening sized for the insertion of a single or a plurality of finger, and having a length in a range from fingertip to the first knuckle of the finger or from the fingertip to the palm. Said finger sheath is made of an absorber which is a material with water and oil absorbing properties, allowing water-, oil-, milk-, cream- or powered-based materials attached thereon. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110306942 | FINGER APPLICATOR DEVICE - A dosage pad for an applicator includes an absorbent matrix capable of retaining a product, a protective covering for sealing the product in the absorbent matrix, a means for removing the protective covering and an attachment means. The protective covering can be suitably removed from the absorbent matrix by the provision of a tab or a cord which exposes the absorbent matrix upon exertion of force. Absorbed in the absorbent matrix is a quantity of product which may include a medicament such as a cream or ointment. Additionally, the dosage pad may be optionally affixed to a glove to allow for digital application of a product. Either a single or multiple dosage pads may be affixed to the glove by means of an adhesive layer or fusion. The size of the dosage pads may also vary depending on the specific treatment site upon which application of a product is desired. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120016319 | SUBSTANCE DISPENSER, ESPECIALLY FOR MEDICAL OR COSMETIC TREATMENT - A dispenser containing a substance to be applied on a patient is described. The dispenser comprises a plunger, a tube and a perforated element located inside the tube. The tube contains openings at its application end. When the plunger is pushed during application, the substance is squeezed through the perforated element and the openings and is applied to the patient. Selection of the height of the perforated element and presence or absence of alignment between the perforations of the perforated element and the openings allows control of the application of the substance on the patient. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120035555 | TRANSDERMAL PORATOR AND PATCH SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - A transdermal permeant delivery system for delivery of at least one permeant composition into a tissue membrane of a subject including a disposable substrate having at least a portion of a bottom surface of a first release liner connected to an upper surface of the substrate and a patch having a backing layer and a reservoir that is selectively removable from the top surface of the first release liner. In a connected position, a first portion of the backing layer of the patch is releaseably mounted to a top surface of the first release liner in spaced registration with a poration area of the substrate. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120041396 | Preparation-At-Use Device Comprising Pre-Formed Hydrogel Product - Disclosed is a preparation-at-use device comprising: (1) a pre-formed hydrogel component packaged in a first compartment; the pre-formed hydrogel component comprising a gelling agent and a solvent; and (2) a benefit component packaged in a second compartment; the benefit component comprising at least one compound that is unstable when contacted with the pre-formed hydrogel component; wherein the first and second compartments are separately packaged prior to use, and wherein the device comprises means for contacting the pre-formed hydrogel component and benefit component upon use. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120083753 | FABRIC AND FABRIC PRODUCT PROVIDED WITH SCORIA MOLDED BODY, AND METHOD FOR ADHERING SCORIA - The present invention relates to fabric and a fabric product provided with a scoria molded body which brings a scoria molded body containing scoria powder into contact with the human body to activate the function of the human body, thereby promoting public health, and a method for adhering scoria. The fabric provided with the scoria molded body according to the present invention is characterized in that the fabric has a scoria molded body placed between a first fabric and a second fabric, and the scoria molded body is formed by mixing scoria powder containing silicon dioxide and titanium dioxide with water, molding and solidifying the mixture, and has 90% or more of far infrared ray radiation characteristics and rotating electromagnetic wave characteristics. In addition, the fabric of the present invention can be applied to fabric products that could come in contact with the human body, for example, a brassiere or briefs. Therefore, a user can be easily provided with far infrared ray radiation characteristics and rotating electromagnetic wave characteristics through a scoria component by bringing the scoria molded body of the present invention in contact with the human body. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20130012891 | SKIN-TREATMENT AND DRUG-DELIVERY DEVICES - Apparatus for use with skin of a subject is provided, including a mount, a first zone of which is adhesively adherable to the skin. A second zone is not adhesively adherable to the skin. The mount is disposable in one shape and in another shape, at least one of the shapes being an unconstrained shape, the mount being deformable from the one shape to the other shape in response to application of a deforming force to the mount. When the mount moves toward the unconstrained shape, the movement is sudden regardless of a speed of application of the deforming force prior to the sudden movement. A treatment unit is provided, coupled to the mount, positioned with respect to the mount such that the treatment unit is moved into a position to apply a treatment to the subject by the mount moving toward the unconstrained shape. Other applications are also described. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130018332 | Human skin treatment arrangement - A human skin treatment arrangement configured to treat surface conditions of human skin, especially the wrinkle, fine lines or scar appeared on the surface of human face, or for improving absorption efficiency of cosmetic or medical transdermal agent. In a treatment mode, the arrangement is configured for attaching to a portion of human skin such that the area of the human skin under treatment is maintained in a stretched position to enhance the treatment effect. In a further embodiment, the arrangement comprises a wrinkle relief agent, a scar relief agent or a cosmetic or medical transdermal agent to treat the surface of the skin. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130023836 | Hygiene Articles Containing Nanofibers - A method of making a nonwoven web comprising nanofibers that are made by a melt film fibrillation process is disclosed. The nanofibers have a diameter of less than 1 micron, and comprise a significant number of the fibers in one layer of the web. The process generally includes the steps of providing a polymeric melt, utilizing a central fluid stream to form an elongated hollow polymeric film tube, and using this and/or other fluid streams to form multiple nanofibers from the hollow tube. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130046256 | Depilatory Article with Substrate - A depilatory article comprising a substrate and a depilatory composition disposed on said substrate forming a coated region of the substrate, wherein at least a portion of the surface of the coated region of the substrate has an average surface free energy measured by the method herein of at least 30 mJ/m | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130165874 | TOILET PAPER USING POLYMERIC MATERIALS - The invention can be used to produce environmentally friendly toilet paper in which the use of natural materials such as paper and/or cellulose and/or cotton is reduced. The essence of the first embodiment of the invention: the toilet paper using polymeric materials is a sheet made of at least one polymeric material and/or at least one material containing at least one polymeric material, herewith at least one side of specified sheet is coated completely or partially by material or material comprising paper and/or cellulose and/or cotton, herewith at least one polymeric material used in specified toilet paper is completely or partially water-soluble. The essence of the second embodiment of the invention: in the toilet paper using polymeric materials a part of a side of toilet paper sheet is coated with polymeric material and/or material containing polymeric material. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130253449 | NORADRENERGIC AND SPECIFIC SEROTONERGIC ANTIDEPRESSANT-CONTAINING TRANSDERMAL PATCH - The invention is a transdermal patch containing a noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressant (NaSSA) such as mirtazapine or the like as the active ingredient therein, and capable of transdermally and quantitatively administering the active ingredient. Further, the transdermal patch of the invention exhibits a sufficient therapeutical effect, can suppress side effects that are problematic in oral administration, improves patient compliance and quality of life (QOL), and can solve various problems. Preferably, the patch provided by the invention contains the active ingredient in an amount of from 2 to 30% by mass relative to the drug-containing layer. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130304000 | BODY PIERCING CLEANSING AND SANITATION DEVICE - A body piercing cleansing and sanitation device is described, which is self-contained and pressurized. The device improves and simplifies the cleaning process, ensuring thorough sanitation through the piercing hole, the external surface of the piercing, and the body ring without needing to remove the body ring. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130324947 | TENSION RELIEF BAG - The present invention is a tension relief bag that includes a plurality of washing soap intended to be used by a human, a two-sided cloth containing pouch with a tucked in flap that contains the washing soap and a flap that is disposed of the containing pouch. The tension relief bag can utilize washing soap that is a plurality of shredded soap or one or more bars of washing soap. The tension relief bag flap can be tucked into the containing pouch or be releasable secured to the containing pouch with a tucked in flap. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130324948 | COTTON BALLS, COTTON SWABS AND COTTON SWAB HOLDER - A cotton swab and cotton swab holder, which can be used together in a cotton swab holder assembly. The cotton swab having a shaft and a cotton portion disposed on an end of the shaft. The cotton swab holder having a handle portion; and a cotton swab holding portion connected to the handle portion, the cotton swab holding portion having a mechanism for holding the shaft of the cotton swab. Also provided is a cotton ball including: a cotton body; a wall defining a cavity disposed on an interior of the cotton body; and one of a liquid or gel contained in the cavity. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140081220 | APPARATUS FOR APPLYING ROLL-ON AND RUB-ON MEDICATIONS - A clamp and handle is designed exclusively for holding purchased containers of rub on and roll on pain killers, deodorants and any other substance that is in a container with a built in applicator. The handle is for applying these substances to hard or impossible places to reach due to anatomy or injury. The clamp, handle and knob are constructed from PVC that has a smooth glossy finish for the purpose of not causing any injury. The PVC can move smoothly over skin. The knob is flower shaped to make it easier to grip. The knob and clamp body prevent the stainless steel screw from scratching any skin. The screw will never rust. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140163482 | FIGURE MOULDING AND WEIGHT LOSS AID SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A garment for wear by a human body having a localized fat accumulation includes an insulative and perspiration impermeable panel sized to conform to the localized fat accumulation. The garment also includes a supportive cover connected to the panel for retaining the panel in contact to the localized fat accumulation during wear, and a boning segment connected to the panel for supporting and shaping the body during wear. The garment may be in the form of a kit further including a wipe containing an absorbed anticellulite agent. The wipe spreads the anticellulite agent on the body where contacted by the panel during wear. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140171883 | Hemostatic Agent and Method - One aspect of the invention is a method of treating a wound to clot blood. A sponge material is applied to the wound. The sponge comprises a starch having hemostatic properties and at least one binding agent. The sponge may further comprise a porous, flexible material. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140207087 | Sunless Spray Tanning Devices and Methods - A sunless spray tanning device includes at least one peristaltic pump coupled to a spray gun. A liquid reservoir for housing a sunless tanning composition may be coupled to the inlet of the peristaltic pump. The composition is forced via the peristaltic pump to a spray nozzle located on the spray gun for application onto the skin of a customer. The spray gun includes a high volume, low pressure (HVLP) spray gun in some embodiments. A solenoid valve is disposed between the peristaltic pump and the spray gun in some embodiments. The spray gun may be mounted on a tanning booth apparatus or alternatively may include a handheld spray gun device for manual spray applications in various embodiments. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140276474 | MICROARRAY WITH POLYMER-FREE MICROSTRUCTURES, METHODS OF MAKING, AND METHODS OF USE - A microprojection array comprising an approximately planar base and a plurality of microprojections, wherein the array comprises a therapeutic macromolecule and a stabilizing excipient. Described herein are microstructures having a proximal and distal layer, wherein the distal layer which contains the therapeutic molecule does not rely on the presence of a structure-forming polymer to impart the mechanical strength necessary to penetrate the skin. Methods of forming the array, and methods of using the array are contemplated. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140323992 | OIL-SPRAYING DEVICE - An oil spray device is configured to include a casing unit which has an exit for allowing a user to enter the casing unit, spray units which are mounted on the inner surface of the casing unit to spray oil to skins of the user in the casing unit, and a means for distinguishing between clothes and skins which distinguishes clothes of the user from skins exposed out of the clothes, wherein the oil spray unit uses the means for distinguishing between clothes and skins to distinguish skins of the user from clothes of the user, and then selectively sprays oil to the skins of the user through the spray units. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140350489 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEPLOYING A SURGICAL PREPARATION - A device used for applying an antiseptic preparation to a surgical site of a patient prior to surgery outside of an operating theater. A loose-fitting bag is provided which encloses the surgical site by securing the open end(s) to the patient by closing means. A high friction scrub surface is provided in the bag. A method and apparatus are also provided for releasing antiseptic into the interior of the bag. The method provides that the surgical site can be scrubbed within the bag so as to properly prepare the skin for surgery. A temperature indicator for the antiseptic preparation is also provided. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150057620 | THERAPY DEVICE FOR APPENDAGES - A housing for soaking a hand with arthritis, trauma, or skin conditions. The housing may include an outside container and an inside container. The outside container may house the components. There may be a channel between the inside container and the outside container. The present invention may include a heating element and an impeller within the channel. In certain embodiments, the heating element and impeller housing may be attached to the bottom of a lid that covers the housing. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150057621 | Headgear - This invention relates to headgear for help in protecting the wearer against facial injury, especially skin damage from the elements and in particular sunburn and windburn, the headgear comprising a fabric wall which substantially surrounds the face and neck of the wearer and has in it an aperture for locating adjacent the wearer's eyes to allow vision. The wall is lightweight, flexible and porous and has stiffening means at the periphery of the aperture so as to support the aperture in open configuration in a vision-facilitating position adjacent the eyes of a wearer in use, and the wall provides protection to the wearer against ingress of particulate projectiles from around the transparent first membrane, as well as a degree of shielding from UV radiation while remaining lightweight and breathable. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150094671 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USING A PORTABLE THERMAL DEVICE TO REDUCE ACCOMMODATION OF NERVE RECEPTORS - A system and method for portably delivering a therapeutic dose of heat to the skin to relieve pain, reduce accommodation of thermal nerve receptors, promote healing, and deliver transcutaneous medications. The heating device is user programmable or preprogrammed to deliver according to a variety of cycles, patterns and algorithms. The cycles, patterns, and algorithms of the heat are programmable parameters, are under the user's control, and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the device. The heating algorithms are designed to interact with an individual user's thermal nerve receptors and other tissue characteristics and to reduce the tendency of the receptors to accommodate to the external stimuli with back pain, muscular pain, dysmenorrhea, headaches, fibromyalgia, post-herpetic neuralgia, nerve injuries and neuropathies, and sprains and strain. The device can also be used in conjunction with existing medical devices such as Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulators (TENS) to increase the effectiveness of TENS devices. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150119823 | Wound treatment and containment arrangement - A wound treatment arrangement for the debriding and cleansing of a patient's body portion comprising: a flexible elongated body portion enclosure bag; an elongated nozzle arrangement securable to the inner surface of the elongated enclosure bag; a pressurized fluid treatment supply gun; and a connectable and releasable coupler member arranged on the proximal end of the nozzle arrangement so as to sealably receive a corresponding coupler arrangement on the fluid treatment supply gun. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150328442 | SKINCARE PAD-BASED APPLICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A skincare pad-based application system and method utilizes a container containing individually packaged skincare products contained on disposable pads and arranged in a time-based order of intended use. The physical arrangement of the various products in the container or other packaging material simplifies application and increases the likelihood that products will be applied correctly and for maximum effect. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150367116 | Applicator Tool - Provided herein are applicator tools and devices for conveniently and evenly applying cream or ointment to the skin in a shorter time and with little or no mess than using fingers alone. This applicator tool comprises a body portion substantially in a shape of teardrop, an applicator portion formed on a proximal end of the body portion and a base portion formed at the distal end of the body portion. Generally, the body portion may be a grip. The applicator portion may be a spatulate shaped sheet. The base portion comprises means for securing the applicator tool on a surface. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160081455 | APPLICATOR DEVICE - An applicator device is usable for massaging and applying a cosmetic onto a human body. The applicator device includes an applicator head that is made from one of ceramic and metal material. The applicator head includes a first end, a second end opposite to the first end, a contoured surface and a groove unit disposed on the contoured surface for retaining the cosmetic therein. The contoured surface has a rounded first surface portion that is formed at the first end, and a rounded second surface portion that connects the first surface portion and that extends to the second end. The first stir face portion has a curvature larger than that of the second surface portion. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160106511 | SURGICAL STERILIZATION DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - Embodiments of the present disclosure include materials and methods relating to sterilization devices. In certain embodiments, materials and methods disclosed herein relate to pre-surgical sterilization of an appendage of a subject using a device that reduces surgical preparation time and microbial growth. Certain embodiments of the present disclosure disclose materials and methods to ameliorate high costs associated with medical care, especially the utilization of costly elective hospital services, by for example reducing operating room costs and increasing efficiency without compromising patient health. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160158465 | DISPENSER - A drug or medical treatment dispenser comprises a tube having a plurality of apertures from which a treatment is spayed towards the skin of a person or animal. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20170232242 | FACE SOAKING DEVICE | 08-17-2017 |
