24th week of 2020 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20200179154 | HEAD SUPPORT - A head support includes a chin member, a chest member, a multi-position connection, and a strap. The chin member includes a chin engagement surface. The chest member includes a chest engagement surface. The multi-position connection is located between the chest member and the chin member, and is adapted to maintain an angle between the chest member and the chin member in a collapsed angle of a collapsed configuration and in a plurality of expanded angles greater than the collapsed angle. The multi-position connection includes an angle adjustment actuator adapted to permit the angle between the chest member and the chin member to be changed or maintained. The strap is configured to extend from first and second sides of the chest support and around the user's neck or head when the chest member is engaged with the user's chest. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179155 | Adjustable, Waterproof Wound Shield - An apparatus for protecting a wound. The apparatus includes a waterproof shield element to cover a wound area of a user's body, where the elevated top surface of the shield element is elevated away from the user's body. A retention mechanism selectively retains the shield element against the user's body, utilizing the elevated top surface to create a normal force between the shield element and the user's body to thereby form an effective seal between the shield element and the user's body. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179157 | MENSTRUAL CUP AND EXTRACTOR SYSTEM - A menstrual device includes a cup and an extractor. Within the cup is a hollow projection having a channel which communicates with a guide. A blunt tip of the extractor is guided by the guide and received in the hollow projection. The extractor further includes a helical section proximal to the blunt tip which is configured to securely engage the cup from within the hollow projection. A handle portion of the extractor facilitates advancement of the blunt tip and extraction of the extractor together with the cup, once the two are engaged with each other. In a specific embodiment, the guide has a free end with a larger opening than an opposite end which is adjacent the cup, to better guide the blunt tip into the hollow projection. The hollow projection can have a frictional surface or threading for the engagement to the helical portion of the extractor. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179158 | TURBINE-WORM TRACTION DEVICE APPLIED TO IMPLANTED TONGUE TRACTION DEVICE - A worm gear-worm retractor for an implanted tongue retraction device is provided. The retractor of the present invention includes a control switch capable of adjusting a retraction force of a pull line, a pull line fixing device capable of fixing the pull line, and a casing. The control switch and the pull line fixing device are mounted in the casing, and the control switch is a worm gear-worm structure formed by a worm and a worm gear. Because the control switch adopts the worm gear-worm structure, by rotating the worm, the worm gear can be driven, so that the pull line fixing device connected to the worm gear rotates, thereby tensioning or loosening the pull line to adjust the retraction force of the pull line fixing device. The retractor has advantages of a compact structure, a small size and convenient adjustment. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179159 | INSERTER - The present invention relates to an inserter for an intrauterine system comprising a handle ( | 2020-06-11 |
20200179160 | RADIOLUCENT MEDICAL TABLE HEATING PAD - A device for warming a medical patient includes a first layer and a radiolucent resistive heating element. The first layer is sized to be positioned under a medical patient. The radiolucent resistive heating element is proximate to the first layer and is configured to generate a thermal energy to warm the first layer to at least 37° C. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179161 | THERMAL SYSTEM WITH THERMAL PAD FILTERS - A thermal pad is adapted to be placed in physical contact with a patient and to receive temperature controlled fluid from a thermal control unit. The temperature controlled fluid circulates through the thermal pad and controls the patient's temperature. The thermal pad includes first and second sheets that are sealed together about their periphery to define a fluid chamber there between. A fluid inlet and fluid outlet are fluidly coupled to the fluid chamber. In some embodiments, a filter sheet is sandwiched between the first and second sheets and arranged such that fluid entering the fluid inlet must pass through the filter sheet before exiting out of the fluid outlet. A plurality of bonds may be included that seal the first and second sheets together at a plurality of locations. In some embodiments, a non-sheet filter is positioned within the fluid chamber and filters the circulating fluid. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179162 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING EYE DISEASES - A method may include accessing a terminal branch of an ophthalmic artery through a face of a subject. Additionally, the method may include positioning a device within the ophthalmic artery of the subject and treating at least one of a blockage, a stenosis, a lesion, plaque or other physiology in at least one of the ophthalmic artery or a junction between an internal carotid artery and the ophthalmic artery. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179163 | LIQUID OPTICAL INTERFACE FOR LASER EYE SURGERY SYSTEM - Apparatus to treat an eye comprises an annular retention structure to couple to an anterior surface of the eye. The retention structure is coupled to a suction line to couple the retention structure to the eye with suction. A coupling sensor is coupled to the retention structure or the suction line to determine coupling of the retention structure to the eye. A fluid collecting container can be coupled to the retention structure to receive and collect liquid or viscous material from the retention structure. A fluid stop comprising a porous structure can be coupled to an outlet of the fluid collecting container to inhibit passage of the liquid or viscous material when the container has received an amount of the liquid or viscous material. The coupling sensor can be coupled upstream of the porous structure to provide a rapid measurement of the coupling of the retention structure to the eye. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179164 | INSTRUMENT SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR PHACOEMULSIFICATION - A method of phacoemulsification includes dissecting a lens tissue of an eye into lens fragments, opening an anterior capsule of the lens of the eye, and placing an access incision in the eye using a femto- or picosecond laser. The method further includes subsequently aspirating lens fragments through the access incision. Lens fragments that impede aspiration due to their size are disintegrated using an ablating laser, and the disintegrated fragments are subsequently aspirated. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179165 | OPHTHALMIC DOCKING SYSTEM WITH 3-DIMENSIONAL AUTOMATIC POSITIONING USING MAGNETIC SENSING ARRAY - A magnetic positioning system and related method for automated or assisted eye-docking in ophthalmic surgery. The system includes a magnetic field sensing system on a laser head and a magnet on a patient interface to be mounted on the patient's eye. The magnetic field sensing system includes four magnetic field sensors located on a horizontal plane for detecting the magnetic field of the magnet, where one pair of sensors are located along the X direction at equal distances from the optical axis of the laser head and another pair are located along the Y direction at equal distances from the optical axis. Based on relative magnitudes of the magnetic field detected by each pair of sensors, the magnetic field sensing system determines whether the patient interface is centered on the optical axis. The system controls the laser head to move toward the patient interface until the latter is centered on the optical axis. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179166 | INFUSION PIPE - An infusion pipe capable of achieving a flow rate higher or the same as that of a conventional product, and of easily joining to a cannula attached to an eyeball. The infusion pipe of the present invention is used in an ophthalmic operation with the infusion pipe joined to a cannula attached to an eyeball, and includes an insertion part to be inserted, at the time of joining to the cannula, inside a cannula piercing part, which is a part of the cannula for piercing the eyeball. A cross-section of the insertion part is an arc shape from which a part of a circle is cut out. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179167 | SYRINGE - The invention provides a syringe for use in an ophthalmic injection. The syringe comprises a body, a stopper and a plunger. The body comprises an outlet at an outlet end and the stopper is arranged within the body such that a front surface of the stopper and the body define a variable volume chamber from which a fluid can be expelled though the outlet. The plunger comprises a plunger contact surface at a first end and a rod extends between the plunger contact surface and a rear portion. The plunger contact surface is arranged to contact the stopper but not couple thereto, such that the plunger can be used to force the stopper towards the outlet end of the body, reducing the volume of the variable volume chamber, but not to move the stopper away from the outlet end. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179168 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF EYE CONDITIONS - Systems, methods, and devices used to treat eyelids, meibomian glands, ducts, and surrounding tissue are described herein. In some embodiments, an eye treatment device is disclosed, which includes a scleral shield positionable proximate an inner surface of an eyelid, the scleral shield being made of, or coated with, an energy-absorbing material activated by a light energy, and an energy transducer positionable outside of the eyelid, the energy transducer configured to provide light energy at one or more wavelengths, including a first wavelength selected to heat the energy-absorbing material. Wherein, when the eyelid is positioned between the energy transducer and the scleral shield, the light energy from the energy transducer and the heated energy-absorbing material of the scleral shield conductively heats a target tissue region sufficiently to melt meibum within meibomian glands located within or adjacent to the target tissue region. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179169 | METHODS OF SOLENOID VALVE CONTROL OPTIMIZATION - Systems and methods for optimizing the application of pulse width modulation (PWM) in a voltage signal for delivering a current in a valve used to alternatively deliver pressurized gas to and vent from chambers in a vitrectomy probe used to drive a cutter. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179170 | OCULAR IMPLANT WITH STIFFNESS QUALITIES, METHODS OF IMPLANTATION AND SYSTEM - Described herein are devices and methods for treating eye conditions. Described is an ocular implant including an elongate member having an internal lumen forming a flow pathway, at least one inflow port communicating with the flow pathway, and at least one outflow port communicating with the flow pathway. The elongate member is adapted to be positioned in the eye such that at least one inflow port communicates with the anterior chamber, at least one outflow port communicates with the suprachoroidal space to provide a fluid pathway between the anterior chamber and the suprachoroidal space when the elongate member is implanted in the eye. The elongate member has a wall material imparting a stiffness to the elongate member. The stiffness is selected such that after implantation the elongate member deforms eye tissue surrounding the suprachoroidal space forming a tented volume. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179171 | GLAUCOMA STENT AND METHODS THEREOF FOR GLAUCOMA TREATMENT - The invention relates generally to medical devices and methods for reducing the intraocular pressure in an animal eye and, more particularly, to stent type devices for permitting aqueous outflow from the eye's anterior chamber and associated methods thereof for the treatment of glaucoma. Some aspects provide a self-trephining glaucoma stent and methods thereof which advantageously allow for a “one-step” procedure in which the incision and placement of the stent are accomplished by a single device and operation. This desirably allows for a faster, safer, and less expensive surgical procedure. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179172 | Breath Deflector and Method of Use - The present invention is a breath deflector apparatus and method of use. The apparatus comprises a breadth deflector preferably connected to a goggle frame, with the goggle frame being connected to an adjustable securement device that is adjustably connected to a preferably cold weather helmet. The breath deflector apparatus is preferably adjustable by twisting a knob mounted to the front of the helmet and is preferably adapted such that once adjusted, the breath deflector moves in synchronization or unison with the movement of a user's head within the helmet and thus prevents loss of securement and maladjustment of the breath deflector while using the breath deflector and during movement of the user's head. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179173 | COLD-DRAWN POLYOLEFIN COPOLYMERS CORD FOR EARPLUG - An earplug assembly and method of forming the same is described. The method includes uniaxially stretching a cord formed of copolymer including ethylene segments and vinyl acetate segments to form a cold-drawn cord. The cold drawn cord has an elongation to break of 250% or less. The method then includes fixing the cold drawn cord to an earplug. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179174 | CUSTOMIZABLE WOUND CLOSURE DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A negative pressure wound closure system and methods for using such a system are described. Preferred embodiments of the invention facilitate closure of the wound by preferentially contracting to provide for movement of the tissue. Some embodiments may include wound closure devices built from smaller units that are modular, assemble-able and/or customizable. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179175 | BODY CAST FOR THE HUMAN BODY - An apparatus comprising a support wrap. The support wrap including at least an upper portion, the upper portion of said the support wrap having a first side extending along a first direction by a first length, the upper portion of said the support wrap having a second side extending along a second direction by a second length, the upper portion of said the support wrap having a third side extending along a third direction by a third length, the first direction is in a different direction than the second direction, the first direction is in a different direction than the third direction, the first length being greater than the second length, the first length being greater than the third length, the upper portion including a first upper fastening member, and said first upper fastening member capable of fastening said first side to said second side. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179176 | KNITTED COMPRESSION ARTICLE - A knitted compression article with tubular or pocketlike receiving members for receiving at least one finger or toe of a wearer of the compression article, with a spacer element being disposed at least between two adjacent receiving members. Putting on such garment parts can be made easier and the fabrication of such garment parts can be simplified and, in particular, can be carried out in a single continuous knitting process without the need for subsequent sewing steps by providing that each receiving member has a front ply and a back ply and that the front ply and the back ply are seamlessly knitted to each other so as to create a tubular or pocketlike receiving member, with the spacer element or each spacer element being formed by connecting the front ply and the back ply to each other by a machine knitting technique. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179177 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL MATERIALS HAVING APERTURES AND VOIDS - An absorbent article comprising a liquid permeable nonwoven topsheet, a nonwoven second material that is a separate material from the topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned intermediate the second material and the backsheet. The second material is positioned intermediate the topsheet and absorbent core and is generally planar. The topsheet comprises a plurality of recesses and raised areas, and voids are defined in the raised areas under the topsheet. A first aperture is formed in a substantially central location of the raised areas. The recesses each form a base positioned most distal from the substantially central locations of the raised areas. A second aperture is formed in the bases of the recesses. The first aperture extends through the topsheet, and the second aperture extends through the topsheet and at least partially through the second material. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179178 | IMPROVED APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STRETCHING AND REPITCHING ELASTIC MEMBERS - The current invention concerns a method and apparatus for stretching and repitching an elastic member for attachment to a moving substrate, the elastic member being stretchable in at least a longitudinal direction and said elastic member in an essential non-stretched condition comprising an initial length along said longitudinal direction, the method comprising the steps of: (1) providing the elastic member in essentially non-stretched condition to a set of repitching members with an initial supply pitch, said set of repitching members comprising at least a first repitching member and a second repitching member, and optionally one or more repitching members arranged between said first and said second repitching member; (2) receiving said elastic members arranged in non-stretched condition between said set of repitching members, whereby the distance between the first and the second repitching member corresponds to the initial length of the elastic member; (3) moving at least said first and said second repitching members following trajectories diverging from each other, thereby stretching said elastic members arranged between the repitching members to an application length which is longer than the initial length and which corresponds to the length of said elastic member in elastically stretched condition, whereby said repitching members are moved with selectively variable velocity when transferring said elastic members to selectively vary the application pitch of said elastic member in stretched condition on said substrate, the variation of the speed of said repitching members determining the application pitch of said elastic member in stretched condition on said substrate, characterized in that during step (3), said set of elastic members are rotated around a common rotation axis while the elastic member is being stretched from the initial length to the application length. Additionally, the invention concerns a method and apparatus for stretching and repitching an elastic member for attachment to a moving substrate whereby the elastic members are held by repitching members, which are rotated at an essentially constant rotational speed around rotation axes in trajectories, said trajectories being defined by having a different radial distance from the rotation axis to the repitching member rotating around said rotation axis at the application position where the elastic member is attached to the substrate, than at the initial position where the elastic member is received by the repitching members, thereby changing the pitch of the elastic members. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179179 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING ABSORBENT ARTICLES - The present disclosure relates to methods for assembling elastic laminates that may be used to make absorbent article components. Particular aspects of the present disclosure involve a spreader mechanism operating to activate an elastic material by stretching the elastic material in to a first elongation. The elastic material is then consolidated to a second elongation, wherein the second the elongation is less than the first elongation. The consolidated elastic material is then joined to one or more substrates. In some configurations, the substrates may be nonwovens, and the elastic material may be an elastic film and/or an elastic laminate. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179180 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING STRETCHABLE LAMINATE FOR WEARABLE ARTICLE - There are disposed, in a width direction of an anvil roll, a plurality of first projections for producing joint portions where a pair of sheets are jointed to each other; each of the first projections extends in a circumferential direction of the anvil roll and includes a carrying groove carrying an elastic member while the elastic member has entered in the groove; and between one first projection and another first projection adjacent to each other in the width direction, at least one receiving part for receiving the pair of sheets is arranged. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179181 | MALE INCONTINENCE GUARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A MALE INCONTINENCE GUARD - A male incontinence guard has a fluid-impermeable backsheet, a fluid-permeable topsheet facing a user and an absorbent body arranged between the backsheet and the topsheet. The guard has a longitudinal extension along a longitudinal axis and a transverse extension along a transverse axis. The transverse axis divides the guard into an upper and a lower region. The upper region has a greater maximum extension along the transverse axis than the lower region. The absorbent body has primary and secondary cores arranged in a stacked configuration. The primary core has a greater area in an XY plane than the area of the secondary core. The secondary core has side edges that are at least partly generally parallel to the longitudinal axis. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing the male incontinence guard. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179182 | MALE INCONTINENCE GUARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A MALE INCONTINENCE GUARD - A male incontinence guard having a fluid-impermeable backsheet, a fluid-permeable topsheet facing the user and an absorbent body arranged between the backsheet and the topsheet. The guard has a longitudinal extension along a longitudinal axis and a transverse extension along a transverse axis. The transverse axis divides the guard into an upper region and a lower region. The transverse axis extends between first and second lower corner points which define the two outermost points of the guard, which define a first width. The upper region has an inwardly recessed curvature portion extending between first and second upper corner points. The upper corner points define a second width such that the first width is greater than the second width. The corner points are connected by their respective outer side edges. A method for manufacturing a male incontinence guard is disclosed. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179183 | ELASTICATED MATERIAL WITH NON-CONTINUOUS CHANNELS - Elasticated materials and methods of forming elasticated materials are disclosed. In one embodiment, an elasticated material may comprise a first layer of material, a second layer of material bonded to the first layer of material by a plurality of bonds arranged in bond groupings aligned in bond grouping rows, and an elastomeric strand extending in the lateral direction and disposed between the first layer and the second layer, the elastomeric strand extending between a first bond and a second bond of a first bond grouping with the first bond and the second bond of the first bond grouping being spaced apart in the longitudinal direction a distance less than an un-tensioned diameter of the elastomeric strand. A portion of a second bond grouping may laterally overlap the first bond grouping with the second bond grouping disposed row that is longitudinally adjacent to the row containing the first bond grouping. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179184 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH UNITARY HOOK FASTENERS, AND METHODS OF MAKING SUCH ARTICLES - This disclosure includes embodiments of disposable absorbent articles and methods of making disposable absorbent articles that include closures with a web of material and hook fasteners that are unitary with the web. For example, some of the present disposable absorbent articles include diapers or briefs with closure members, such as back ears or front ears, defined at least in part by a nonwoven web with hook fasteners that are unitary with the nonwoven web. Use of such unitary hook fasteners allows simpler construction of such articles and/or softer closure members for improved fit and user comfort, and/or other benefits. Certain embodiments of the present methods can manufacture such absorbent articles with fewer manufacturing steps or processes and/or fewer raw materials, relative to those required to manufacture prior art absorbent articles with hook fastener patches that are added by application of a separate piece of material that includes the hook fasteners. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179185 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES COMPRISING SENSORS - A sensor system for detecting a property of or within an absorbent article may comprise an absorbent article and a sensor. The absorbent article may comprise a garment-facing layer and an absorbent assembly. The sensor may be disposed in and/or on the absorbent article. The sensor may be separable from the absorbent article. The sensor may be configured to sense a change in condition within the absorbent article. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179186 | METHODS AND TOOLING FOR MAKING THREE-DIMENSIONAL SUBSTRATES FOR ABSORBENT ARTICLES - Methods and tooling for making three-dimensional substrates and/or apertured substrates are provided. The three-dimensional substrates and/or apertured substrates may be used in absorbent articles, such as diapers and pants, for example. The methods and tooling may be used on an absorbent article manufacturing line. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179187 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article comprising a polymer sheet | 2020-06-11 |
20200179188 | ADHESIVE ATTACHMENT FOR ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article having improved adhesive attachment means to secure the absorbent article in the crotch region of a garment. The adhesive attachments means of this invention consists of an adhesive exhibiting reduced migration. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179189 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH WAISTBAND - A disposable absorbent article is disclosed that includes a first waist region, a second waist region, a crotch region disposed between the first waist region and second waist region, a waist edge in the first waist region, at least one waistband in the first waist region adjacent the waist edge, at least one fastener in the second waist region, and a waist assembly in the first waist region, wherein the waist assembly has a Corrugation Regularity greater than about 75%. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179190 | SYSTEM HAVING AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH SEPARATE FASTENER - The present invention relates to a system for providing skin protection for premature infants where the system includes a rectangular absorbent article and a detached fastener. The rectangular absorbent article includes an outer layer, an inner, skin facing layer and an absorbent structure located between the outer layer and the inner, skin facing layer. The length of the rectangular absorbent article is less than 310 mm and the width of the rectangular absorbent article is less than 200 mm. The detached fastener has two, lateral end portions; each of the lateral end portions includes an engagement material. The length of the engagement material is less than 35 mm and the width of the engagement material is less than 45 mm. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179191 | Patient Support Apparatus Deployment Mechanisms - A patient support apparatus includes a litter that includes a support structure articulable between seated and supine configurations. The support structure includes a seat section and a leg section coupled to the seat section and articulable relative to the seat section around a seat axis between first and second angular positions corresponding to the seated and supine configurations, respectively. The apparatus includes a steerable wheel assembly coupled to and rotatable relative to the leg section around a steering axis, and a wheel system including a deployment frame coupled to and rotatable relative to the leg section around a pivot axis and a wheel coupled to and rotatable relative to the deployment frame around a wheel axis parallel to the seat axis. The apparatus includes a wheel deployment mechanism configured to rotate the deployment frame around the pivot axis when the leg section articulates between the first and second angular positions. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179192 | BACKBOARD HAVING A TILTABLE ASSEMBLY - A backboard is a device for the manual transport of a patient in need of medical care. The backboard with a tiltable assembly has a rigid body with an adjustable tilt assembly engaged to the upper portion. The adjustable tilt assembly is capable of being set in various positions, and is configured to elevate the torso of an accident victim. It allows first responders to have a consistent way to elevate a patient's head and/or torso in the CPR process (or other medical procedure) while the patient is still on the backboard and being transported. Because the elevation has been shown to increase the chance of the return of spontaneous circulation. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179193 | STRETCHER PROTECTIVE COVER - A protective cover for stretchers and gurneys is provided that offers protection from the elements and a measure of privacy to a patient lying on a stretcher. The protective stretcher cover is readily formed from a cross member with a pair of pivoting arms that deploy from opposing ends of the single cross member, the pivoting arms having a shielding material extending therebetween. The shielding material extending far enough from the first side of the stretcher to either form an arcuate cover over a portion of the stretcher surface, or join with a complementary cross member extending from an opposing side of the stretcher. Regardless of whether a single cross member or opposing pair thereof are used, the distal edge of the shielding material, pivot arms, or combination thereof includes a securement to retain the arcuate form of a deployed shield. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179194 | Elevated Height Wheelchair - Embodiments of the present disclosure include a wheelchair configured to reposition an occupant between a lowered and a raised position. The wheelchair can include a frame, a seat moveable relative to the frame, a drive wheel, and one or more pairs of arm assemblies. The arm assembly includes a wheel configured to move from a first spatial location when the wheel chair is operating on flat, level ground to a second spatial location that is different than the first spatial location. Arm limiters can selectively engage the arm assembly based on at least one of a seat position, position of the arm assembly and surface conditions of ground surface. The arm limiters can limit the range of motion of the arm assembly and sometimes other operational aspects of the chair. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179195 | WHEELCHAIR - A wheelchair comprises a chair frame, two armrest support rods, two armrests, a plurality of wheels, and at least one pedal mechanism. The two armrest support rods connect the chair frame in a telescopic manner, and located at two sides of the chair frame, respectively. The two armrests connect the two armrest support rods, respectively, and can be moved forward and backward relative to the connected armrest support rods in a horizontal direction. The plurality of wheels connects a base portion of the chair frame. The at least one pedal mechanism includes a connecting rod and a foot pedal. The connecting rod is pivotally mounted at a front side of the chair frame, and the foot pedal is pivotally connected to the connecting rod, so that the connecting rod may drive the foot pedal to pivot about the pivotally connected end. Similarly, the foot pedal can also pivot relative to the connecting rod. Through the above design, the wheelchair can be adjusted according to the user's physique and requirement. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179196 | SEAT ASSIST DEVICE - A seat assist device is described. The seat assist device includes a base, a lift platform having a front portion and a rear portion, with the front portion of the lift platform being pivotally connected with the base. A lifting arm is connected with the rear portion of the lift platform. The lifting arm extends from the lift platform to project beyond the front portion of the lift platform, with the lifting arm terminating in handles for grasping by a user. A lift bar is pivotally connected between the base and the lifting arm, whereby a user sitting upon the seat assist device can press downward on the handles to cause the rear portion of the lift platform to rise and, in doing so, assist the user in rising from a seated position. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179197 | Sit to Stand Stair Chair - A stair chair for use in transporting a patient in a seated position along stairs comprising a base, an upright coupled to the base, and a track assembly extending from the base for traversing stairs. A seat section is operatively attached to the upright and arranged for movement relative to the base between a plurality of vertical configurations including a first vertical configuration where the seat section is spaced from the base at a first distance for supporting the patient in the seated position, and a second vertical configuration where the seat section is spaced from the base at a second distance greater than the first distance. A lift mechanism is interposed between the base and the seat section to move the seat section between the plurality of vertical configurations. The lift mechanism moves the seat section to facilitate transitioning the patient to a standing position from the seated position. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179198 | PORTABLE ASSISTIVE DEVICE FOR USE IN SITTING AND STANDING - A portable assistive device that is primarily for use with chairs that do not have armrests, such as kitchen or dining room chairs, comprising at least two support members, with at least one support member removably attachable to either side of the chair. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179199 | Patient Support Apparatus Having Removable Litter And Base With Foot Deck Section - A patient support apparatus comprises a litter and a base configured to receive and support the litter when the litter is docked to the base in a docked state. A foot end extension is coupled to a foot end of an intermediate frame of the base, with the foot end extension defining an extended position wherein at least a portion of the foot end extension extends outwardly beyond the foot end of the litter in a direction opposite the head end of the intermediate frame when the litter and base are in the docked state. The foot end extension includes a top surface that is axially aligned with a substantially flat configuration of the litter in the extended position. The foot end extension can be fixedly coupled in the extended position or movably coupled to the intermediate frame and movable between the extended position and a non-extended position. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179200 | APPARATUS FOR A PROTECTIVE PAD FOR BEDS WITH RAILS - A protective bumper pad for placing over a bed railed presented. The protective bumper pad includes an outer frame, a body pad and an inner pad. The outer frame is rigid or semi-rigid so that when the apparatus is completed it is secure and strong so that a patient will not easily break it. The body pad and inner pad are a soft, flexible but sturdy material that can protect a patient when they contact it without causing any injury to the patient. The elastic material allows for a tight fit with the bed rails and connecting ports allow a more secure installation. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179201 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A BATHER SUPPORT SYSTEM - A bather support system is presented. The system has a walk-in tub which has a seat, integral to the walk-in tub. The seat has a telescopic post, the telescopic post being controlled by a controller and a motor. The motor is coupled to the seat and the control has settings being changeable by a user and the control being coupled to the seat, the controller adjusting the seat accordingly. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179202 | Mover Device for Persons with Reduced Mobility - A mover device for the body of persons with reduced mobility, suitable and configured for being positioned above an installation. The device comprises a frame and a motor-driven operating portion at least partially overhanging the installation, which comprises a plurality of support elements movable according to at least one degree of freedom and configured for at least partially supporting the weight of a person, for moving at least a respective part of the person's body with respect to the remaining parts of the body. The device also comprises at least one housing and gripping element to house and grip parts and/or joints of a body which can be engaged by a respective support element and configured for operating at least between a rest condition wherein it can engage a part of a body and a grip condition wherein it engages a part of a body. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179203 | 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 output. The pocket further includes a first layer of material having at least a first aperture, wherein the first aperture is positioned entirely within the first layer of material, a second layer of material having at least a second aperture in fluid communication with the first aperture, wherein the second aperture is positioned entirely within the second layer of material. The first aperture and the second aperture are in fluid communication with the entrance opening and the cavity such that airflow passes through the valve by flowing from the entrance opening into the pocket, and out of the pocket and into the cavity through at least one of the first aperture or the second aperture. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179204 | SYSTEM FOR MOVING A USER - A system for moving a user from side to side is presented. The system has an elongated body that has an upper end and a lower end. The elongated body has an elongated arm that extends from the upper end of the elongated body. The system also has a base that is coupled to the lower end of the elongated body. A computer is attached to the elongated body of the system, but is removable. The system further has a sling that extends from the upper end of the elongated arm and the sling is placed around the body area of a user. The elongated arm may be retractable. Further, the system may be remotely controlled via wireless technologies. The system is securely configured for the base to fit under a bed while the sling is above the bed. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179205 | HYDROGEN-CONTAINING GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM AND HYDROGEN HOUSE - A hydrogen-containing gas supply system includes one or more hydrogen-containing gas suppliers, one or more acquirers, and a controller. The one or more hydrogen-containing gas suppliers supply a hydrogen-containing gas to one or more areas in a building. The one or more acquirers acquire information indicating that a person is present in the one or more areas. When it is determined that a person is present in a certain area of the one or more areas in accordance with the information acquired by the acquirers, the controller causes at least one of the one or more hydrogen-containing gas suppliers to supply the hydrogen-containing gas to the certain area. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179206 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A THERMOREGULATED ENVIRONMENT - Various systems and devices are provided for determining a weaning readiness for weaning a patient from a thermoregulated microenvironment. In one example, a method includes receiving a plurality of current patient parameters of a patient housed in a thermoregulated microenvironment, applying a weaning model to the plurality of current patient parameters to generate a weaning index representing a likelihood that the patient will be successfully weaned from the microenvironment if weaned at that time, the weaning model trained to correlate the current patient parameters with the likelihood based on historical data of prior patients and known outcomes for those prior patients, and outputting the weaning index for display on a display device and/or for storage in a medical record of the patient. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179207 | BIRTH ASSISTING MODULE AND BIRTHING FURNITURE - A birth assisting module for being arranged in a region of a birth furniture where a pelvis of a mother is intended to be placed during birth, includes a pelvis mobilization support, a movement mechanics and a drive unit. The pelvis mobilization support is coupled to the movement mechanics. The movement mechanics is adapted to induce a controlled cadenced displacement of the pelvis mobilization support. The controlled cadenced displacement moves the pelvis mobilization support by at least 1 cm or at least 3 cm and preferably by at least 5 cm. The drive unit is connected to the movement mechanics to actuate the movement mechanics. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179208 | CABLE ARRANGER - Catheterization employing a cable extending from the catheter to a fixed point of attachment is performed by providing a sensor to detect rotation of the catheter about its longitudinal axis, the rotation causing the cable to form a twist. The cable extends through a cable arranger that operates to remove the twist. A controller receives signals from the sensor and generates control signals to actuate the cable arranger responsively to the signals from the sensor. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179209 | DENTAL LASER UNIT WITH COMMUNICATION LINK TO ASSISTANCE CENTER - A medical treatment apparatus includes a power and control (PAC) device. The PAC device provides electrical power through a cable to a laser handpiece assembly to electrically power a laser source within the handpiece assembly. The PAC device controls operation of the handpiece assembly and detects an identification of the handpiece assembly. The PAC device also monitors data relating to operation of the handpiece assembly. The PAC device uploads, through a communication network to a user assistance center remote from the PAC device, the handpiece assembly identification and the monitored data. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179210 | ASSISTED REHABILITATION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an assisted rehabilitation system comprising a device with static-bicycle movement, and devices that automatically sense and manipulate body performance parameters, allowing the rehabilitation response process of a user to be optimised. In particular, the sensing devices measure the pedalling rate, the pedalling resistance and the user's pulse rate, allowing the optimum exercising range to be configured, depending on the data acquired from the patient and on the level of effort required from him or her. The system also comprises two motors. One motor drives a flywheel that allows the user to experience a variation in the pedalling rate while using the device. A second motor provides different levels of pedalling resistance, allowing muscular strength to be developed. When starting the activity, the user enters, on a touchscreen, the preliminary parameters for the desired pedalling rate and resistance level, which are analysed by a processing unit that calculates a suitable rehabilitation plan. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179211 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE - Disclosed is a device that positions the foot with respect to one or more surfaces to manipulate the foot and, optionally, the ankle and lower leg for stretching and strengthening of the muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. The device includes a base configured to provide support for the device against a surface. The device also includes one or more of a first portion having a first surface shaped to compliment a heel of the at least one foot, with the heel against the first surface; a second portion having a second surface shaped to position a forefoot of the at least one foot in plantar flexion with the forefoot against the second surface; and one or more of a third portion having a third surface shaped to position one or more toes of the at least one foot in extension with the one or more toes against the third surface. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179212 | MULTI-ACTIVE-AXIS, NON-EXOSKELETAL ROBOTIC REHABILITATION DEVICE - A robotic device for operation in association with a body of a user, wherein the body of the user comprises a torso and a limb, the robotic device comprising: a base; an arm having a first end and a second end, the first end of the arm being mounted to the base; an endpoint device having a first end and a second end, the first end of the endpoint device being mounted to the second end of the arm; and a grip configured to be gripped by a limb of a user, wherein the grip is mounted to the second end of the endpoint device, and further wherein the grip is adjustable relative to the endpoint device along a pitch axis, a yaw axis and a roll axis. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179213 | UPPER TORSO AUGMENTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An upper torso augmentation system configured to augment a native strength of an arm of the user by aiding movement of the arm. The upper torso augmentation system including a body chassis configured to be worn around a torso of the user, the shoulder assembly pivotably coupled to the body chassis, and an upper arm assembly pivotably coupled to the shoulder assembly, the upper arm assembly including an assisted force mechanism, wherein an output of the assisted force mechanism is adjustable via a first adjustment mechanism and a second adjustment mechanism thereby enabling the output to approximate a determined minimum assist force required for the user to move their arm through a desired range of motion, so as to minimize any excess torque produced by the upper torso augmentation system. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179214 | FOLDABLE WALKER - A foldable walker has a connecting rod, two flipping members and two side frames. When the walker is folded, the knob is of the flipping member is rotated to achieve the positioning and disengagement state of the limiting shaft, and the folding/unfolding operation is simple and convenient which greatly improves the practicability of the structure. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179215 | PROPORTIONAL JOINT-MOMENT CONTROL FOR POWERED EXOSKELETONS AND PROSTHESES - Lower-limb exoskeletons used to improve free-living mobility for individuals with neuromuscular impairment must be controlled to prescribe assistance that adapts to the diverse locomotor conditions encountered during daily life, including walking at different speeds and across varied terrain. This system employs an ankle exoskeleton control strategy that instantly and appropriately adjusts assistance to the changing biomechanical demand during variable walking. Specifically, this system utilizes a proportional joint-moment control strategy that prescribes assistance as a function of the instantaneous estimate of the ankle joint moment | 2020-06-11 |
20200179216 | MOTION ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A motion assistance apparatus includes a proximal frame configured to support a proximal part of a user, a connecting frame rotatably connected to the proximal frame, a distal frame rotatably connected to the connecting frame and configured to support a distal part of the user, and a power transmitter including a slider configured to slide along the proximal frame, a pusher rotatably connected to the distal frame and the slider, and a coupler configured to connect the slider and the pusher and positioned closer to the proximal part of the user than a rotation axis of the connecting frame in the whole range of motion. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179217 | A WEARABLE DEVICE FOR PREVENTING THE FALL OF A USER - The present invention refers to the field of wearable robotic devices, and in particular it concerns a wearable robotic device adapted to be connected with the lower limbs of a user subject, to detect a potentially dangerous balance loss, probably causing a fall, and consequently activate appropriate strategies to sustain the same user and recover the balance, avoiding the fall to the ground. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179218 | POWER ASSIST SUIT - A power assist suit includes a harness worn at least around hips of a wearer, an assist unit, a power unit, and a bearing roller. The assist unit includes an arm and a thigh-worn part. A rail is provided at a part of the arm in a longitudinal direction. The rail includes channel-shaped parts extending along the longitudinal direction. The thigh-worn part is connected to sliding movable parts or integrated with at least a portion of the sliding movable parts. The bearing roller is disposed between each of the channel-shaped parts in the rail and each of inner wall surfaces of the sliding movable parts facing the respective channel-shaped parts. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179219 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE - A lower body negative pressure device is provided. The lower body negative pressure device includes an internal frame that surrounds a patient's lower body when the patient is in the lower body negative pressure device. The lower body negative pressure device includes a flexible cover covering the internal frame to receive the patient and provide a sealable environment. The lower body negative pressure device includes a pressure device coupled to the sealable environment to generate and regulate a negative pressure in the sealable environment when the sealable environment is sealed. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179220 | CUPPING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FACIAL AND SKIN TREATMENT - A vacuum suction handheld device with a cup attachment at the end that contacts the skin with negative pressure and light and gently glides across the treatment area. The goal of this is to relieve muscle tension, encourage lymphatic drainage, and soften fine lines/wrinkles by opening up blood vessels under the skin creating a plumping effect. The device can also have red or blue light technology, vibration and hot/cold added to it. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179221 | Posture Correction Device - A posture correcting device using vibration or emitted electrical pulses in a pre-determined time sequence that may be adjusted in timing, intensity or strength, and a device for securing said posture correcting device to a body of a wearer. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179222 | Massage tool with electrotherapy - The present invention relates to the combination of both an instrument or tool meant for massage or instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and electrotherapy. Current tools do not allow for simultaneous use of the two modalities. This tool is coated with an epoxy-based powder coat that is often used in electrical components. This provides insulation from the electricity that is being run through the tool to the patient. There is also a location for the insertion of a wire that will connect to the electrotherapy device. The use of the two together will allow for the practitioner to combine the benefits of both instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and electrotherapy while saving time. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179223 | Container For Personal Health Compositions - A container for personal health compositions with melatonin. The container has a polyester and a colorant composition with at least two dyes and a pigment. The container can filter out the wavelengths of visible light that contribute to the photodegradation of melatonin during storage in normal factory or home light conditions. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179224 | PERITONEAL DIALYSIS SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a peritoneal dialysis system comprising at least one peritoneal dialysis machine and at least one organization system that is configured to carry the peritoneal dialysis machine and/or one or more functional elements that are connected to the peritoneal dialysis machine or are connectable thereto, wherein the organization system can be folded for purposes of transport or storage and can be set up, starting from the folded state, into its functional state for the purpose of carrying out the peritoneal dialysis treatment, with the organization system having one or more carrier elements for carrying the peritoneal dialysis machine itself and/or the functional element or elements at least in its set up functional state. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179225 | DRUG MIXING DEVICE - A drug mixing device is disclosed. The drug mixing device comprises a first container for holding a fluid component of a drug to be mixed and a second container, and a transfer member configured to provide a fluid pathway between the first container and the second container. The transfer member is configured to minimise the hydraulic resistance to the movement of the fluid component when the fluid component flows from the first container to the second container. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179226 | DRY INTRAVENOUS POWDER COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - A pre-loaded sterile container in a storage configuration includes a sterile container that defines a recess with a dry powder composition therein. The dry powder composition includes sterile electrolytes and/or dextrose. The pre-loaded container is configured to allow for the introduction of a prescribed amount of sterile water in the recess for agitation with the dry powder composition when needed by a medical patient. After introduction of the sterile water, the pre-loaded container is in a patient dispensing configuration and contains an IV fluid. The dry powder composition in the sterile container results when an IV fluid in the recess of the sterile container undergoes one or more processes such as sterile filtration, spray drying, lyophilization, and/or gamma radiation. The pre-loaded sterile containers are lightweight and have a long shelf-life as compared to containers or bags that simply hold an IV fluid. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179227 | DRUG MIXING DEVICE - A method of transferring a mixed drug from a drug mixing device in which drug has been mixed to a drug administration device id disclosed. The method comprises the steps of establishing a fluid coupling in an initial configuration between the drug mixing device and the drug administration device to create an assembly comprising the drug mixing device and drug administration device, wherein the drug administration device is located above the drug mixing device. The method includes the step of inverting the assembly to position it in an inverted configuration such that the drug administration device is located below the drug mixing device. The method includes the step of causing a flow of the mixed drug from the drug mixing device to the drug administration device when the assembly is in the inverted configuration. Also described is a drug mixing device comprising a container for holding a mixed drug and an exit transfer member fluidly connected to the container, the exit transfer member for transferring at least some of the mixed drug to a drug administration device. The exit transfer member is arranged such that fluid flow of the mixed drug between the drug mixing device and the drug administration device can occur only when the fluid transfer assembly is placed substantially in a specified orientation. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179228 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING MICROTABLETS - Embodiments provide methods and apparatus for manufacturing a microtablet from a precursor material such as a pharmaceutical powder. Various embodiments provide a method which includes compressing the powder to form a compressed mass of a selected density and repeatedly compacting the compressed mass to increase the density of the compressed mass and form a microtablet. Related methods and apparatus are provided. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179229 | PILL DISPENSERS, SYSTEMS AND/OR METHODS - Pill dispenser devices, systems and methods are shown and/or described herein. Include are a method, device or system for pill delivery including disposing a pill at a known location; contacting the pill with a pick-up member; and, moving the pill from the known location by movement of the pick-up member. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179230 | PERSONAL PRESCRIPTION DISPENSER - Disclosed is a method and apparatus for transporting and dispensing medications for a patient according to a medication schedule for the patient. A smart container from a pharmacy is received at the patient's site and the container is checked to make sure that the container was delivered to the correct patient site. The smart container contains a memory device that contains identification information of the patient, dosage and treatment instructions for the patient. This information and the medication were checked for compatibility before the smart container was delivered. The identity of the patient at the patient's site is then checked and the patient performs on or more biometric tests before the medication is dispensed by the smart container. Upon taking the medication and providing video proof thereof, the smart container is returned to the pharmacy. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179231 | MEDICATION DISPENSING SYSTEM - A medication dispensing system is provided with several cooperating components which help to accommodate the responsible handling of medications. These systems include a user interface to receive input from the user and to present appropriate information/notices/alarms. Further, physical controls and multiple sensors are provided to detect tampering, misuse, and attempts to inappropriately access medications contained within the dispensing system. This misuse can thus be detected, and appropriate notifications can be provided, where appropriate. Further, by adding network communications capabilities, notices can be widely communicated to others, and operation of the medication dispensing system can be controlled and/or monitored remotely. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179232 | Combined Infant Feeding and Pacifier Retention Device - A combined infant feeding and pacifier retention device is an apparatus used to retain and distribute breastmilk or other fluids. The apparatus is also configured to store a pacifier for selective use. The apparatus comprises a liquid retention chamber, a pacifier retaining mechanism, and a feeding spout. The liquid retention chamber is a contained volume that enables transportation of inserted liquids, particularly milk or breastmilk. The pacifier retaining mechanism is a unit that enables storage of any of a variety of pacifiers. The feeding spout is a unidirectional valve that enables fluid transfer from the liquid retention chamber. The feeding spout is preferably made of any of a variety of soft, bisphenol A-free (BPA-free) materials that effectively operates when utilized as a mouthpiece for an infant. The general configuration of the aforementioned components allows the apparatus to efficiently and effectively store and distribute fluids to users. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179233 | SYSTEM FOR STORAGE, COOLING AND MONITORING OF BREAST MILK - A system for storing breast milk includes a container having a top opening and a bottom recess extending into an interior of the container towards the top opening. A container cap is configured to attach to the container and cover the top opening. The container cap includes a probe thermometer having a sensing tip positioned above the bottom recess when the container cap is attached to the container. A non-insulated cooling base has a protrusion configured to mate within the recess when the container is resting on the base. An insulated shell assembly includes a top and bottom configured to connect to each other, wherein the shell assembly is configured to at least partially encapsulate the container, the container cap and the cooling base. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179234 | TUBIE VENT GASTROSTOMY VENTING UNIT - A gastrostomy or nasogastric tube venting unit has a containment vessel for measuring fluids expelled with gastric gas before, during, after, or independent from feeding. The venting unit is particularly well-suited for pediatric or extremely weak patients who have difficulty producing sufficient pressure to expel gas through a fluid-filled feeding tube, including babies weighing less than 2000 grams. The venting unit includes a handle for suspending from an IV pole, a car or infant seat, stroller, a coat hook, or other support structures that might be used for travel. The containment vessel has a splash guard in the form of mesh material or screen covering or molded within the upper opening of the vessel, and can be capped temporarily for ease of transportation. The cap can be reopened when the patient is secured in a car seat or other means for travel, so that venting can resume. The splash-guard screen prevents spilling, spraying or splashing of liquids when gastric contents are explosively expelled along with gas. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179235 | PACIFIER TO TRAIN PROPER TONGUE POSITION - A pacifier including a shield having a first side, a second side, a top portion, and a bottom portion, and a handle. The handle extends from the first side of the shield and defines a longitudinal axis. A nipple extends from the second side of the shield, wherein the nipple is inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis and extends downwardly from the longitudinal axis. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179236 | METHOD AND PRODUCT FOR CARIES TREATMENT - The present invention provides new dental care products comprising self-assembling peptides (SAP) that are capable of undergoing self-assembly at a certain pH for use in dental care, e.g. preventing and/or treating a tooth lesion such as a caries lesion, remineralising a tooth surface, increasing smoothness or shine or increasing hardness of a tooth surface. The dental care products may be administered following a simple protocol involving multiple steps, e.g., comprising tooth brushing with a sonic tooth-brush such as an ultrasonic toothbrush and/or use of an oral irrigator, thereby enabling non-targeted treatment of a plurality of teeth in a subject, independent of the diagnosis of active caries, i,e., not previously successfully treated caries. The invention also relates to said method as well as kits and devices suitable therefor. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179237 | SELF-ADHESIVE DENTAL COMPOSITE RESIN - The present invention provides a self-adhesive dental composite resin maintaining mechanical strength, showing excellent storage stability, undergoing little change in transparency and properties of the paste during long-term storage, and having a small solidification risk during long-term storage. The present invention relates to a self-adhesive dental composite resin comprising: an acid group-containing (meth)acrylic polymerizable monomer (a); a polyfunctional (meth)acrylic polymerizable monomer (b) containing no acid group; a photopolymerization initiator (c); and a filler (d), wherein the filler (d) is treated with a surface treatment agent and has an average particle diameter of 0.01 to 50.0 μm, the surface treatment agent comprises a silane coupling agent (A) represented by the following general formula (1): | 2020-06-11 |
20200179238 | TOOTH-SURFACE-MEMBRANE-FORMING POWDER CONTAINING SINTERED APATITE - In order to provide a film-forming powder using hydroxyapatite which is a main component of teeth, or hydroxyapatite in which a color tone adjuster is blended, the powder being used in a jet-device for forming a film on a surface of a tooth by spraying the powder on the tooth, and being suitable for forming a film having a high hardness and extremely low solubility in acid in a short period of time, and suitable for forming a film of a powder conforming to the color tone of a tooth in a short period of time; a hydroxyapatite powder calcined in an inert gas atmosphere at 600 to 1350° C., a powder obtained by applying to the hydroxyapatite powder calcined at 600 to 1350° C. plasma irradiation, or plasma irradiation and mechanical energy, and additionally a film-forming powders obtained by blending color tone adjusters into these hydroxyapatite powders are produced. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179239 | INORGANIC-ORGANIC COMPOSITE MEDICAL MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING INORGANIC-ORGANIC COMPOSITE MEDICAL MATERIAL - An inorganic-organic composite medical material includes a two-phase co-continuous structure of an inorganic substance having open pores and an organic polymer filling the open pores, wherein the open pores have an average pore diameter of 1 nm or more and 100 nm or less, and the inorganic substance has a specific surface area of 100 m | 2020-06-11 |
20200179240 | NATURAL COSMETIC CLEANSER WHICH IS SOLID AT ROOM TEMPERATURE - In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a cosmetic cleanser that is solid at about 25° C. includes—respectively with respect to its weight—from about 5% to about 90% by weight of an alkali salt of fatty acid (soap); from about 2% to about 50% by weight of an acyl glutamate as well as a natural polymer that has not been chemically modified. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179241 | TRANSPARENT SOLID COMPOSITION - To provide a transparent solid composition having a high ultraviolet ray blocking effect, as well as superior moldability and stability. A transparent solid composition includes: (a) 12-hydroxystearic acid in an amount within a range from 1 to 15% by mass; (b) an oil having a refractive index within a range from 1.5 to 1.7; (c) an oil having a refractive index of 1.3 or greater and less than 1.5; and (d) one type or two or more types of an ultraviolet ray absorbing agent in an amount within a range from 5 to 50% by mass. The refractive index of the transparent solid composition is within a range from 1.47 to 1.55. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179242 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION SHOWING A NATURAL AND A HEALTHY-LOOKING APPEARANCE - This invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one microcapsule comprising at least: —a core, —a first laminated coating surrounding said core comprising at least 45% by weight of the total weight, of a microcapsule of multilayer interference particles comprising at least one iron oxide, and —a second laminated coating surrounding said first coating, comprising between 10 and 40% by weight of titanium dioxide relative to the total weight of a microcapsule, said multilayer interference particles being released from said microcapsule(s) only when said composition is applied on a keratin material such as keratin fibers or the skin. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179243 | TOPICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING THEREOF - Disclosed herein are topical compositions for the administration of active agents. The compositions can comprise zeolite nanoparticles dispersed in a topically acceptable carrier. The zeolite nanoparticles can further comprise an effective amount of an active agent adsorbed on the zeolite nanoparticles, encapsulated within the zeolite nanoparticles, or a combination thereof. Also provided sunscreen agents and antimicrobial agents, as well as compositions comprising sunscreen agents and antimicrobial agents. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179244 | HOLLOW PARTICLES AND COSMETIC - The hollow particles according to the present invention has a balloon structure which includes a cavity inside a shell, and include convex portions with a size of 3 to 100 nm on the surface. The particles have a true specific gravity of 0.3 to 3.0 g/cm | 2020-06-11 |
20200179245 | HIGH EFFICIENCY SUNSCREEN COMPOSITION - Disclosed herein are oil-in-water dispersions and sunscreen compositions that contain them, which exhibit high in vivo sun protection factor (SPF) efficiency due to the ability of the dispersions to both absorb and scatter ultraviolet (UV) light. These high efficiency sunscreen compositions include discrete oil particles that are enclosed within a solid coating and dispersed in an aqueous phase, wherein each oil particle contains an organic ultraviolet A (UVA) and/or an organic ultraviolet B (UVB) absorbing compound, and optionally a photostabilizer. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179246 | OIL-IN-WATER MICROEMULSIONS AND THE PREPARATION THEREOF - The invention relates to transparent, stable, film-forming oil-in-water microemulsions, and the use of the microemulsions in leave-on products or wash-off products of hair care application. The microemulsions contain an aminoalkyl-functional organopolysiloxane, a silicone resin, optionally a low viscosity oil, and a surfactant composition, are storage stable, and form coherent crosslinked films upon drying. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179247 | PERFUMES IN THE FORM OF AQUEOUS MICROEMULSIONS - An oil-in-water microemulsion including, in weight percentages: between 70% and 94% of water; between 1% and 15% of at least one perfumed hydrophobic substance; between 4% and 20% of at least one preferably volatile solvo-surfactant, which is a monoalkylated glycerol derivative of formula (I); and between 0.1% and 15% of at least one anionic surfactant and at least one alkyl glucoside as a hydrotropic agent. The microemulsion can therefore be used to produce a fine fragrance composition or a cosmetic or personal hygiene composition. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179248 | SOLVENT-FREE METHOD OF ENCAPSULATING A HYDROPHOBIC ACTIVE - Present disclosure relates to a solvent-free method of encapsulating a hydrophobic active in personal care, hydrophobic active in crop protection or a hydrophobic active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in polymeric nanoparticles. The method includes mixing the hydrophobic active in a polymer melt, wherein the polymer melt comprises a melt of a block co-polymer, wherein the polymer melt acts as a solvent for the hydrophobic active. The method further includes maintaining the polymer melt in water for sufficient time to allow self-assembly of the block co-polymer to encapsulate the hydrophobic active therein. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179249 | METHODS AND KITS FOR REMOVING CALCULUS USING A NON-ENZYMATIC, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE DECOMPOSITION CATALYST - Methods and kits for removing calculus from a tooth, wherein the method can include applying a component A to the tooth, wherein component A comprises a hydrogen peroxide or a precursor thereto; applying a component B to the tooth, wherein component B comprises a non-enzymatic, hydrogen peroxide decomposition catalyst for generating oxygen gas; wherein components A and B are applied simultaneously or sequentially to the tooth, thereby generating oxygen gas to soften and/or loosen at least part of the calculus on the tooth; and removing at least a part of the calculus from the tooth. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179250 | METHODS AND COMPOUNDS FOR INCREASING VIRUCIDAL EFFICACY IN HYDROALCOHOLIC SYSTEMS - A topical sanitizing composition for reducing the concentration of non-enveloped viruses on the skin is provided. The topical sanitizing composition includes one or more pH adjusters, at least one carbomer, and at least about 50 wt. % of one or more C | 2020-06-11 |
20200179251 | Skin Care Products - A cosmetic skin care product that includes an applicator and a skin care composition. The applicator includes a substrate with a magnetic array embedded therein. The skin care composition includes an effective amount of a glycerin active. | 2020-06-11 |
20200179252 | COMPOSITION WITH STABILIZED TASTE AND ODOR (II) - Suggested is a composition with stabilized taste and/or odor, comprising (a) at least one acetophenone derivative of formula (I) wherein R | 2020-06-11 |
20200179253 | NATURAL COSMETIC CLEANSER WHICH IS SOLID AT ROOM TEMPERATURE - The present disclosure provides a cosmetic cleanser that is solid at about 25° C., including—with respect to its weight—from about 5% to about 90% by weight of alkali salts of fatty acids (soaps); from about 2% to about 50% by weight of acyl glutamate(s); and from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of betaine (N,N,N-trimethylammonioacetate or N,N,N-trimethylglycine). | 2020-06-11 |
20200179254 | IMPROVED CONDITIONING HAIR TREATMENT PRODUCT WITH WASHOUT PROTECTION - Hair treatment products comprising, in relation to its weight, from about 0.001 to about 10% by weight of at least one amine salt, of a carboxylic acid, at least one bivalent or trivalent metal salt and at least one organic acid, which lead to improved structural reinforcement of keratin fibres and improved hair care, and which reduce or prevent colour washout in dyed hair. | 2020-06-11 |