26th week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210196523 | MOLDED MULTI-COMPONENT GOGGLE OUTRIGGER - Manufacturing methods are described for a goggle having an outrigger system where each outrigger includes a first segment coupled to a second segment at a fixed joint. Portions of the first segment may interlock or join with complementary portions of the second segment, such as through interlocking shapes, a solid friction lock, or via co-molding. The joining portions of the first and second segments may include complementary shapes that interlock together to secure the first and second segments together. The second segment may be molded onto or around at least a portion of the first segment, or vice versa, to secure the first and second segments together. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196524 | Methods For Manufacturing And Assembling Dual Material Tissue Interface For Negative-Pressure Therapy - A dressing for treating tissue with negative pressure may be a composite of dressing layers, including a release film, perforated gel layer, a perforated polymer film, a manifold, and an adhesive cover. A method of manufacturing the dressing may comprise providing a first layer, such as the gel layer, on a substrate, perforating the first layer on the substrate to create a plurality of apertures in the first layer, and creating an index of the plurality of apertures in the first layer. A laser can be calibrated based on the index. A second layer, such as the polymer film, may be coupled to the first layer, and a plurality of slots can be cut in the second layer with the laser. Each of the slots can be cut through one of the apertures in the first layer based on the index. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196525 | NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND DRESSING - A dressing for negative pressure wound therapy includes an absorbent layer comprising a gelling absorbent material for absorbing exudate, a peripheral adhesive skin contact layer comprising a hydrocolloid adhesive and defining a window through which the absorbent layer is able to contact a wound, and a cover layer that is water impermeable and air permeable. The cover layer defines an aperture to be used with a pump assembly to provide negative pressure to a wound site. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196526 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR MAKING ELASTOMERIC LAMINATES WITH ELASTIC STRANDS UNWOUND FROM BEAMS - The present disclosure relates to methods for assembling elastomeric laminates, wherein elastic material may be stretched and joined with either or both first and second substrates. A first beam is rotated to unwind a first plurality of elastic strands from the first beam in the machine direction. The first plurality of elastic strands are positioned between the first substrate and the second substrate to form the elastomeric laminate. Before the first plurality of elastic strands are completely unwound from the first beam, a second beam is rotated to unwind the second plurality of elastic strands from the second beam. Subsequently, the advancement of the first plurality of elastic strands from the first beam is discontinued. Thus, the elastomeric laminate assembly process may continue uninterrupted while switching from an initially utilized elastic material drawn from the first beam to a subsequently utilized elastic material drawn from the second beam. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196527 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ABSORBENT BODY AND DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING ABSORBENT BODY - An absorbent member manufacturing method of the invention is a method for manufacturing an absorbent member ( | 2021-07-01 |
20210196528 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - The present invention relates to a device for insertion into a human or animal cavity, the device comprising an internally wearable plug comprising a pharmaceutically active composition; an externally wearable anchor element; and a sheath joining the plug to the anchor element such that a wearer's finger can be received in the sheath to assist insertion. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196529 | REMOTE MONITORING OF ABSORBENT ARTICLE - In one example, a sensor system of a patient monitoring system includes a voiding sensor that includes an electrical circuit configured to be transitioned from a first impedance state to a second impedance state in response to a voiding event in an absorbent region of an absorbent article worn by a patient. The sensor system also includes one or more processors configured to: determine, based on whether the impedance state of the electrical circuit is open or closed, that the voiding event has occurred; and generate, based at least in part on the occurrence of the voiding event, patient status data of the patient. The sensor system also includes a communication module configured to wirelessly transmit, via a relay module, the patient status data to a remote monitoring device that is distinct from the relay module. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196530 | Absorbent Articles - The present invention relates to an absorbent article comprising: topsheet; a backsheet; an absorbent core disposed in the central region of the absorbent between the top sheet and the backsheet; at least one elongate liquid response barrier member provided on an interior surface of the absorbent article in the peripheral region of the absorbent article and positioned along an outer edge of the absorbent article, either adjacent to or spaced apart from said outer edge, the at least one elongate liquid response barrier member comprising absorbent material and being configured and arranged such that the absorbent material expands upon absorbing liquid and upon expansion of the absorbent material the at least one elongate liquid response barrier member forms a barrier or a seal between the at least one elongate liquid response barrier member and a portion of the body of a wearer of the absorbent article; and wherein the absorbent article further comprises at least one elongate liquid conducting member extending from the central region of the absorbent article to the at least one elongate liquid response barrier member. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196531 | ABSORBENT CORE HAVING SWELLING CHAMBER - An absorbent article includes a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, an absorbent core being disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, wherein the absorbent core include san absorbent material disposed in an absorbent deposition area and enclosed in a core wrap. The core further includes a swelling chamber disposed in between two external zones. The absorbent material comprises superabsorbent polymer. One or more permanent seals separate the chamber from each of the two external zones. The swelling chamber consists of absorbent material immobilized by water-responsive bonds, wherein said water-responsive bonds deteriorate upon exposure to water such that the absorbent material is flowable in the wet state; and the two external zones comprise absorbent material that is immobilized by thermoplastic adhesive, such that the absorbent material is immobilized in the wet state. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196532 | Patient Transport Apparatus With Adjustable Handles - A patient transport apparatus includes a support structure. The support structure includes a base, a frame, and a patient support surface to support a patient. One or more handle assemblies are coupled to the frame to maneuver the patient transport apparatus. The handle assemblies include one or more handles to be manipulated by a user. The handles are capable of being adjusted to facilitate maneuvering of the patient transport apparatus, such as pushing/pulling the patient transport apparatus along a floor surface, lifting the patient transport apparatus over obstacles, loading the patient transport apparatus into an emergency vehicle, and/or unloading the patient transport apparatus from the emergency vehicle. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196533 | Patient Transport Apparatus With Auxiliary Wheel Control Systems - A patient transport apparatus for transporting a patient over a floor surface is described herein. The patient transport apparatus includes a throttle assembly, an auxiliary wheel assembly including an auxiliary wheel, an auxiliary wheel drive system, and a control system for operating the auxiliary wheel drive system based on user commands received from the throttle assembly. The control system includes a controller configured to detect a position of the throttle assembly, determine a desired rotational speed value associated with a current operating throttle position, determine a current rotational speed of the auxiliary wheel, select an acceleration rate based on the current rotational speed of the auxiliary wheel, generate an output signal based on the selected acceleration rate, and transmit the generated output signal to the motor control circuit to operate the motor to rotate the auxiliary wheel at the selected acceleration rate. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196534 | Patient Transport Apparatus With Crash Detection - A patient transport apparatus with a support structure having a base, a support frame, and a patient support deck defining a support surface. An inertial sensor is coupled to the support structure and generates a signal representing a change in velocity of the support structure. A controller in communication with the inertial sensor has a processor and a non-transitory storage medium having stored thereon a program that monitors the signal generated by the inertial sensor for changes relative to a predetermined threshold. In response to an event in which the signal exceeds the predetermined threshold, the program is further configured to: generate a waveform based on the signal received from the inertial sensor; store the waveform at an overwritable address in the non-transitory storage medium; and generate an entry in an event log stored in the non-transitory storage medium, the entry comprising one or more parameters associated with the waveform. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196535 | Patient Containment Systems For Use With Patient Transport Apparatuses - A patient containment system for securing a patient to a patient transport apparatus, comprising a first lower strap and a second lower strap. Each of the first lower strap and the second lower strap have a thigh region, a waist region, and a connection region arranged between the thigh region and the waist region. A first connector is coupled to the connection region of the first lower strap. A second connector is coupled to the connection region of the second lower strap, and is configured to releasably attach to the first connector to at least partially limit movement of the first lower strap relative to the second lower strap. The connection region defines a connection width, and the thigh region defines a thigh width larger than the connection width. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196536 | Track Assembly For Patient Transport Apparatus - A track assembly for a patient transport apparatus, comprising a rail defining a first end and a second end, an axle defining an axis, a roller supported about the axis, and a belt engaging roller and arranged for movement relative to the rail in response to rotation of the roller. A guide supports the axle for movement. A keeper coupled to the axle is operable between a disengaged configuration to permit movement of the axle, and an engaged configuration to restrict movement. A brace is operatively attached to the rail adjacent to the guide. A tensioning cam coupled to the axle defines a plurality of relief catches arranged for engagement with the brace. The relief catches are each shaped to remain in selective engagement with the brace effected by concurrent movement of the axle and the tensioning cam to tension the belt against the roller in the disengaged configuration. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196537 | Patient Transport Apparatus User Interface - A patient transport apparatus operable by a user for transporting a patient along stairs. A seat section is coupled to a support structure supporting a track assembly having a belt. A motor selectively generates torque to drive the belt. A user interface is arranged for engagement by the user, and has a direction input control for selecting a drive direction of the motor, and an activation input control for operating the motor to drive the belt. A controller in communication with the motor and the user interface is configured to limit operation of the motor in response to user engagement of the activation input control preceding engagement of the direction input control to prevent driving the belt, and to permit operation of the motor in response to user engagement of the activation input control following engagement of the direction input control to drive the belt in a selected drive direction. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196538 | Patient Transport Apparatus With Multiple Mode Handle Assembly - A patient transport apparatus for transporting patients in a stair configuration and in a chair configuration. A multiple mode handle assembly is provided for user engagement, and is movable between a first handle configuration, a second handle configuration, and a third handle configuration. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196539 | Patient Transport Apparatus Drive Systems - A patient transport apparatus operable by a user for transporting a patient along stairs. A seat section is coupled to a support structure. A track having a belt is attached to the support structure and is arranged for selective operation between: a retracted position, and a deployed position to engage stairs. A drive system with a motor is disposed in rotational communication with the belt to control movement along stairs in the deployed position. A user interface us arranged for engagement to selectively adjust operation of the drive system between: an active state for controlling movement of the belt with the motor, and an inactive state. A braking controller is configured to sense movement of the belt in the inactive state, and to control the motor to limit movement of the belt in the inactive state to effect corresponding limited movement of the patient transport apparatus along stairs. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196540 | CHAIR - A chair includes a frame unit including a seat frame, a leg rest that is pivotally mounted to the seat frame, and a rest adjusting mechanism that is connected between the leg rest and the seat frame. The rest adjusting mechanism is convertible between an unlocked state, where the leg rest is permitted to pivot relative to the seat frame, and a locked state, where the leg rest is not permitted to pivot relative to the seat frame. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196541 | Wheelchair Safety Device - A device that can be quickly and easily mounted on a wheelchair for assisting a wheelchair user to safely exit or enter a wheelchair that includes a support having a horizontal top rail, the top rail having a first end and a second end, a first leg depending downwardly from the first end, and a second leg arranged opposite and parallel to the first leg, the second leg depending downwardly from the second end. The device further includes a bracket attached to the wheelchair, the bracket is constructed to engage with a bottom of the first leg such that when the bracket and bottom of the first leg are engaged, the device may be used to enter or exit the wheelchair. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196542 | Patient Support Apparatus With Hydraulic Oscillation Dampening - A patient transport apparatus with a base, a litter comprising a support surface, and a lift mechanism to facilitate arranging the litter at different heights relative to the base between a plurality of lift configurations including a fully-retracted configuration and a fully-extended configuration. The lift mechanism includes an actuator including a cylinder, fluid reservoir, and a pump driven by a motor to direct hydraulic fluid from the fluid reservoir to the cylinder. A sensor outputs a signal indicative of a magnitude of pressure in the cylinder. A user interface with an input control is provided. A controller determines a target parameter for the motor and, in response to user engagement with the input control, drives the motor at the target parameter to effect movement of the litter relative to the base at a predetermined rate irrespective of a weight of a patient supported on the litter. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196543 | PATIENT LIFT DEVICE AND METHOD - A patient lift for lifting and lowering a patient. Cable or rope may be used as the lifting element. The spool winds the lifting element in successive adjacent winds. The operator lifts the patient by pushing up on the carry bar, patient or lifting element, and lowers the patient by pushing down on such elements. The lift includes automatic loading and unloading for transition on or off the bed. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196544 | SMART SLING DEVICE USING PNEUMATICALLY DRIVEN GROWTH MECHANISM - A smart sling device includes a body; a support rod installed at the body; and a sling member installed at the support rod and inserted under a patient to support the patient therebelow, and the sling member includes an expanding unit having an accommodation space for accommodating air therein, the expanding unit expanding due to a pneumatic pressure generated by the accommodated air to support the patient therebelow; and an expansion limiting unit installed at the expanding unit to limit expansion of the expanding unit in one direction. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196545 | Patient Support Apparatus With Lift Mechanism - A patient support apparatus supports a patient and includes a litter. A base is disposed below the litter. A lift mechanism is configured to move the litter and the base relative to one another between extended and collapsed positions. The lift mechanism includes first and second frame assemblies each including an outer frame member and an inner frame member arranged to move within the outer frame member. First and second rollers and first and second slide members are disposed between the outer and inner frame members. The first and second rollers are arranged to roll along at least one of the outer and inner frame members with a load exerted on the lift mechanism from the litter. The first and second slide members are arranged to slide along at least one of the outer and inner frame members with a load exerted on the lift mechanism from the base. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196546 | Patient Support Apparatus With Powered Unloading Dynamic Weigh Adjustment - A system for loading a patient transport apparatus into a vehicle is described. The system includes a loading and unloading system including a track and a trolley supporting a receiver movable between locked and unlocked configurations. The system also includes a patient transport apparatus for attachment to the loading and unloading system including a base, a litter, and a lift mechanism to facilitate arranging the litter at different heights relative to the base with an actuator movable between fully-retracted and fully-extended configurations, a coupler for engaging the receiver to secure the patient transport apparatus, first and second sensors configured to output a first signal and second signal and a controller to determine a target lift configuration during unloading from the emergency based on first and second values and to drive the actuator to the target lift configuration to limit relative movement between the patient transport apparatus and the trolley. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196547 | INTELLIGENT MOBILITY ASSISTANCE DEVICE - A device providing intelligent assistance in mobility for disabled people and others includes a mobility device and a lifting device detachably mounted on the mobility device. The lifting device includes a base frame, a retractable bracket structure, several wheels, a sitting pad, and a backrest. The wheels are mounted on a lower surface of the base frame and drive the lifting device to move. The retractable bracket structure is mounted on an upper surface of the base frame. The sitting pad is detachably mounted on the retractable bracket structure, and the backrest is rotatably mounted on the retractable bracket structure. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196548 | Patient Transport Apparatus With Controlled Auxiliary Wheel Speed - A patient transport apparatus for transporting a patient over a floor surface is described herein. The patient transport apparatus includes an auxiliary wheel assembly including an auxiliary wheel, an auxiliary wheel drive system, and a control system for operating the auxiliary wheel drive system based on user commands. The control system includes a processor that is programmed to receive a user command to operate the auxiliary wheel drive system in a drive mode and responsively operate a motor control circuit to transmit power signals to a motor to rotate the auxiliary wheel. The processor is also programmed to receive a user command to operate the auxiliary wheel drive system in a free wheel mode and responsively operate the motor control circuit to enable the auxiliary wheel to rotate relatively freely with the auxiliary wheel in a deployed position. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196549 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING AND/OR POSITIONING A PATIENT BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER A MEDICAL PROCEDURE - A system for supporting or positioning a patient before, during, or after a medical procedure can include a platform configured to support at least a portion of a patient. A support column can be positioned beneath the platform. A base can be positioned beneath the support column and configured to support the support column. The base can include at least one drive wheel configured to contact a ground surface and move the platform with respect to the ground surface. A drive assist user interface module can be operatively connected to the at least one drive wheel. The drive assist user interface module can be configured to permit an operator of the system to selectively control movement of the at least one drive wheel. The drive assist user interface module can be part of or be attached to an attachment that includes a plate having a top surface. In one configuration, the top surface of the plate can be configured to extend parallel with a top surface of the platform when the attachment is attached to the platform. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196550 | RELOCATION MODULE AND METHODS FOR SURGICAL EQUIPMENT - An anesthetic equipment storage and waste air management module configured to housing electronic and electromechanical surgical equipment including a system to measure and record administration of one or more IV medications or fluids for IV administration. The module can include a housing having a lower section and a tower-like upper section, wherein the lower section is configured to house unrelated waste heat-producing electronic and electromechanical surgical equipment. The module can also include a cowling that substantially confines waste heat generated by the unrelated waste heat-producing electronic and electromechanical surgical equipment, and can include a system for measuring and recording the administration of the one or more IV medications and fluids. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196551 | Leg Support Apparatus - A leg support apparatus for elevating and exercising an injured leg includes a base. A pair of vertical support legs is coupled to the base. Each support leg has an articulation bracket positioned on a top end thereof. A pair of thigh rods is pivotably coupled to the articulation bracket of the pair of support legs. A gluteal bar and a plurality of thigh straps extend between the thigh rods. A pair of calf rods is pivotably coupled to the articulation bracket. A foot bar extends between a front distal end of each of the foot rods. A plurality of calf straps extends between the calf rods. A pair of pistons is coupled to the pair of support legs and extends to the pair of calf rods to support the pair of calf rods in a horizontal position. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196552 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING AIR PRESSURE ON A PORTION OF THE BODY OF AN INDIVIDUAL - A system is provided by applying pressure to a portion of a body of an individual in a chamber having an aperture along a vertical axis for receiving the portion of the body of the individual. A pressure sensor is coupled to the chamber for measuring a pressure inside the chamber. A negative feedback control system, calibrates, adjusts and maintains the pressure inside the chamber. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196553 | Percussive Adjusting Instrument - A percussive adjusting instrument is provided which includes a percussive instrument head and a traversing arm that couples to the percussive instrument head. The percussive instrument head is movable with respect to the traversing arm. A vertical arm supports the traversing arm. The vertical arm also pivots the traversing arm and the percussive instrument head about an axis. A pivot assembly allows movement of the vertical arm and the percussive instrument head. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196554 | FORCE ANCHORING DEVICE - A tendon actuated hand enhancer ( | 2021-07-01 |
20210196555 | WEARABLE ROBOT FOR ASSISTING UPPER LIMB MOVEMENT BY USING ARTIFICIAL MUSCLE - Disclosed is a wearable robot for assisting a wrist, including: a plurality of flexible actuators; and a control unit configured to control any one of the plurality of flexible actuators to be contracted or relaxed according to a wrist movement of a wearer. Each of the plurality of flexible actuators includes: a driving part which is contractively deformed by a current or transfer heat applied from the control unit or is relaxed when the heat is lost, and a refrigerant circulating part which is implemented to surround the driving part and circulates a refrigerant so that the contractively deformed driving part is cooled under control of the control unit. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196556 | MASSAGE HEAD AND MASSAGE EQUIPMENT EMPLOYING SUCH A HEAD - This massage head includes a housing, having two active members emerging from the lower surface thereof, having its free lower edge, opposite to the housing, intended to be in contact with a patient's skin. One at least of said active members is formed of a flap hinged within the housing and capable of being pivoted to bring the lower edges of said active members closer to each other or draw them away from each other, the relative displacement of said at least one flap being ensured by means of a rotary cam formed within the housing, the rotation axis of the cam being oriented substantially parallel to the displacement direction of said at least one flap. The cam includes at least one cam track formed on its periphery, intended to cooperate with the flap support(s), having one or their ends hinged in the housing. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196557 | HANDHELD COSMETIC DEVICE THAT OPERATES AT MULTIPLE FREQUENCIES - A personal care appliance is provided that includes an applicator head that includes at least a first applicator surface and a second applicator surface, each being configured to contact a skin surface of a user; an appliance body having a motor assembly for oscillating the applicator at a first frequency corresponding to the first applicator surface and a second frequency corresponding to the second applicator surface. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196558 | PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPENING AN AIRWAY - The present invention provides a device with a pressure control system and methods for controlling the application of negative pressure to an external surface of an individual for creating and/or maintaining patency of the upper airway passage. The device is configured to fit under the chin of a subject at an external location corresponding approximately with the subject's internal soft tissue associated with the neck's anterior triangle. The pressure control system contains control module elements that may include circuit board elements, digital output barometer elements, sensor elements, processing elements and memory elements to optimize device function and safety of the device through regulation of the flow rate of the air pump. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196561 | DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF THE PEYRONIE'S DISEASE - A device for treatment of the Peyronie's disease, containing a hollow cylindrical body placed in the bed of a fixed base plate for precision positioning of the penis with respect to the center of the plaque in its subcutaneous tissue, wherein adjacent to the cylindrical body is the face of the shock wave generator firmly connected to a supporting rigid navigation frame with the possibility of travel in three mutually orthogonal directions and three rotations in three mutually perpendicular planes to ensure the localization of the highest shock wave energy level in the second focal point of the shock wave generator which is identical to the position of the center of the plaque, and the space between the inner and outer walls of the cylindrical body is filled with degassed water with a temperature close to the patient's temperature. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196562 | PERCUSSIVE MASSAGE DEVICE - A percussive massage device, including a massage head, a base and a motor, the massage head is fastened and connected to the base, and further including an eccentric wheel, an eccentric bracket, a movable member and an elastically deformable guider. The base, the guider and the movable member are arranged from the front to the rear in sequence and are fixedly connected. The movable member is provided with a supporting shaft. The motor, the eccentric wheel and the eccentric bracket are linked arranged in sequence. The eccentric bracket is provided with a first mounting hole at the front end. The supporting shaft penetrates into the first mounting hole through a first bearing. Since the base and the massage head can move horizontally forward or backward, and the guider elastically deforms forward or backward at the same time, thereby the human body can be quickly and gently massaged by tapping. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196563 | Releasable battery assembly of massage gun - A percussive massage gun includes a handle; a battery assembly including an upper shell, a lever, a tab formed with the lever, two first biasing members, a battery, a second biasing member biased between the tab and the battery, and a lower shell; and a connection member formed with the handle and releasably secured to the battery assembly. The battery is releasably fastened in the upper and lower shells. The upper shell includes a slot with the lever disposed through, and a through hole. The lever includes two pegs. The first biasing members are put on the pegs to push the lever through the through hole. The lower shell includes two bossed holes for complementarily receiving the pegs. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196564 | DEVICE FOR CARDIOPULMONARY MASSAGE AND/OR RESUSCITATION - In a device for cardiopulmonary massage and/or resuscitation of a patient, which has a massage device arranged on a support board and comprising a reversibly drivable massage stamp that can be positioned at a desired contact area on the thoracic cage of the patient for performing cardiopulmonary massage, the invention includes a retention plate element which can be positioned on the thoracic cage of the patient at the desired contact area and which, by means of at least three clamping elements engaging on its circumference, can be fixed, in particular can be connected to and braced by the support board. This has the effect that the mechanical cardiopulmonary massage can be maintained upright even during difficult transport manoeuvres, since the relative position of the patient with respect to the massage device is not appreciably changed by its being clamped between the support board and the retention plate element. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196565 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AURICULAR ACUPUNCTURE - The present application relates to devices, systems and methods for auricular acupuncture. The devices suitably include an ear retention device that substantially contacts a patient's auricular surface, so as to allow sufficient energy from an optical or electric source to stimulate auricular acupuncture sites. The devices and systems are useful in various methods of treatment of patient conditions and presenting symptoms. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196566 | Apparatus for Monitoring the Content of a Container and Method Therefor - Methods and apparatus for monitoring the content of a chamber of a container via electrical capacitive tomography (ECT) or acoustic imaging are presented. The three-dimensional volume of the chamber and its content are imaged by developing a map of permittivity or acoustic impedance by (1) applying a stimulus signal between each of a plurality of electrode pairs of a plurality of electrodes that is arranged about the chamber and (2), for each stimulus signal applied, measuring a response signal at each of the remaining electrodes of the plurality. Once the map of permittivity or acoustic impedance is established, the number and type of tablets (or liquid) within the chamber is determined. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196567 | CARTRIDGE PORTION OF TRANSDERMAL DRUG DELIVERY APPARATUS AND METHODS - A cartridge, which may be suitable for use as a portion of a transdermal drug delivery apparatus, may include a body at least partially defining an interior for containing fluid for being delivered by the transdermal drug delivery apparatus. The body may also at least partially define first and second openings to the interior of the body, wherein the first and second openings are respectively proximate opposite first and second ends of the body. The cartridge may also include a self-sealing member at least partially closing the first opening, and a movable member at least partially closing the second opening, wherein at least a portion of the movable member is for being urged into the interior of the body for increasing pressure within the interior of the body. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196568 | LYOPHILIZED FORMULATION SEALED IN GLASS CONTAINER - The present invention provides a lyophilized formulation containing a therapeutic agent and a surfactant sealed in a glass container, wherein an inner surface of the glass container is sulfur-treated or VIST-treated. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196569 | PRESERVATIVE REMOVAL FROM EYE DROPS - A particulate plug for removing a preservative from a solution, suspension, or emulsion comprising a drug is presented. The plug comprises microparticles of a hydrophobic polymer/fatty acid blend. The microparticles of hydrophobic polymer/fatty acid blend selectively absorb preservative allowing the drug to remain in solution for delivery. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196570 | MULTI-CHAMBER BAG FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES AND METHOD FOR RECOGNITION OF THE STATE OF A SEPARABLE SEAM OF A MULTI-CHAMBER BAG FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES - The invention relates to a multi-chamber bag | 2021-07-01 |
20210196571 | DEVICE FOR TRANSFERRING A LIQUID FROM A FIRST VIAL TO A SECOND VIAL - A device for transferring a liquid from a first vial to a second vial is disclosed having a dome portion configured to create an air flow when activated by compression and re-expansion, and a support body tightly supporting the dome portion to form a chamber with air therein. The support body includes first and second vial seats, and a transfer conduit. The first and second vial seats are arranged to receive the first and second vials. When the first and second vials are received in the first and second vial seats, the transfer conduit is arranged to establish a fluid connection between the first vial and the second vial. Upon activation of the dome portion, air is delivered into the first vial, thereby creating a pressure rise in the first vial which causes the liquid to transfer from the first vial to the second vial through the transfer conduit. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196572 | PRODUCING EROSION-CONTROLLED RELEASE DEVICES - In an example implementation, a method of producing an erosion-controlled release device includes accessing erosion-controlled release input data, and translating the input data into an erosion-controlled release print file. The method includes executing the erosion-controlled release print file to control a 3D printing system to produce an erosion-controlled release device that comprises an active ingredient release profile based on the erosion-controlled release input data. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196573 | METERING DEVICE - A metering device for a drinking vessel for dispensing a liquid from the drinking vessel, with a control device which detects and/or controls the delivery of the liquid. Furthermore, the invention relates to a drinking bottle having such a metering device. The drinking bottle is particularly suitable for administering a Levodopa suspension for the high-frequency treatment of idiopathic Parkinson's disease. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196574 | PILL DISPENSER - A pill dispenser comprises a housing having first and second opposing interior generally flat surfaces and an exterior circumferential edge. A circular carousel is disposed to rotate within the housing. The carousel extends beyond the edge and outwardly facing recesses disposed on the carousel line up with an opening disposed through the edge. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196575 | TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD USING INJECTION PROBE - A system and method for tracking medical articles, each medical article having an RFID tag. The medical articles are located in an EM shielded container that includes an injection probe that injects RFID activation energy into the container. The injection probe comprises a main conductive element having capacitive coupling forming an electric field in the container and comprises spacing above a ground plane to form a magnetic field in the container, both fields being located in the interior of the container to activate RFID tags located therein. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196576 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING ADHERENCE FOR MEDICAL DEVICES - A system and method for detecting adherence to a medical device including obtaining a usage schedule of the medical device, obtaining device status data of the medical device, and calculating a predicted adherence score based on the usage schedule and the device status data. The predicted adherence may be calculated using a machine learning algorithm that may be patient specific, device type specific, or disease specific. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196577 | NASOGASTRIC TUBE - A system comprising a nasogastric tube comprising a feeding mechanism, a suction mechanism configured to sealingly draw an inner wall of an esophagus against said nasogastric tube, and a gastric decompression mechanism. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196578 | LOCKING ENTERAL FEEDING SYSTEM - A fluid delivery device and system is operable to fluidly couple a pair of fluid delivery conduits. One embodiment includes a fluid delivery device sized to meet ANSI/AAMI ID54:1996(R) 2005 and not mate with ANSI/HIMA MD70.1 or ISO 594/1 and ISO 594/2 standards for intravenous ports and connectors to prevent accidental intravenous delivery of fluids intended for enteral delivery. The system includes at least one of a locking tab and a stop flange configured to not mate with matching connectors not configured to satisfy the enteral feeding standards and not specifically configured to mate with the fluid delivery device. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196579 | FLUORESCENT GLAZING COMPOSITION FOR A DENTAL ZIRCONIA ARTICLE, PROCESS OF SINTERING AND KIT OF PARTS - The invention relates to a glazing composition for a porous dental zirconia article, the glazing composition comprising liquid, glass particles, fluorescing component(s) comprising europium, optionally hydrophilic silica nano-particles, and optionally hydrophobic silica nano-particles, wherein the fluorescing component(s) can be contained in the glass particles or as separate component. The invention also relates to a process for sintering a porous dental zirconia article with a glazing composition on its surface. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196580 | DENTAL FLUOROALUMINOSILICATE GLASS POWDER - One aspect of the present invention relates to a dental fluoroaluminosilicate glass powder, a 50th percentile volume diameter of which is 5.0 pm or more and 9.0 pm or less, and a 10th percentile volume diameter of which is 2.4 pm or more. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196581 | Oral Care Compositions Comprising Fluoride Ions - Oral care compositions and/or unit-dose oral care compositions with a fluoride ion source. Oral care compositions and/or unit-dose oral care compositions with a high average fluoride ion uptake. Oral care compositions with one or more web forming materials, a calcium ion source, and a fluoride ion source with a high average fluoride uptake. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196582 | METAL EXTRACTION SHEET, MASK PACK INCLUDING SAME AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE METAL EXTRACTION SHEET - The present disclosure relates to a metal material extraction sheet. According to an aspect of the disclosure, the metal material extraction sheet having a predetermined area may be provided, wherein dopamine whose color is changed when reacting with a metal material is provided on at least a part of the outer surface of the metal material extraction sheet. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196583 | FOAMING COMPOSITION COMPRISING OIL - The present invention relates to a foaming composition comprising: (a) at least one cationic polysaccharide; (b) at least one crosslinker having three or more acid groups or salt thereof; (c) at least one oil; and (d) at least one physiologically acceptable volatile medium, wherein the amount of the (c) oil(s) in the composition is 10% by weight or more, preferably 15% by weight or more, and more preferably 20% by weight or more, relative to the total weight of the composition. The composition according to the present invention can form a foam which is stable over time. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196584 | NOVEL COMPLEX AND EMULSION COMPOSITION - The purpose of the present invention is to provide a novel agent having emulsifying capability. A composite which is formed by combining an amide alcohol ester and a carboxyl group-containing polymer exhibits emulsifying power. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196585 | BIODEGRADABLE MICROBEADS - An exfoliant composition including:
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20210196586 | SKIN TIGHTENING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - A skin tightening composition including about 2 to about 35 wt. % of at least one thickener selected from polyamide-8, styrene ethylene/propylene copolymer, nylon-611/dimethicone crosspolymer, VP/EICOSENE copolymer, fumed silicas, hydrophobically modified silica, silica silylate, clays and a combination thereof; about 1.5 to about 13 wt. % of at least one filler; about 5 to about 45 wt. % of at least one hydrophobic film former; and about 20 to about 85 wt. % of at least one volatile hydrocarbon, wherein a weight ratio of the at least one hydrophobic film former c) to the at least one thickener a) is 1:2 to 8:1 (hydrophobic film former c):thickener a)), and all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the skin tightening composition. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196587 | Oral Compositions Comprising Zinc Citrate and/or Tocopherol Agents - Methods and oral compositions for reducing one or more of plaque, tartar, caries, dentinal sensitivity, malodor, and/or inflammation are provided. The composition comprise an active ingredient that comprises a zinc salt. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196588 | Oral Care Compositions and Methods of Use - The invention relates to oral care compositions comprising a first stannous ion source, a second stannous ion source, wherein the second stannous ion comprises stannous pyrophosphate, and a source of zinc selected from zinc oxide, zinc citrate, zinc lactate, and combinations thereof, and a humectant system comprising glycerin and sorbitol, and a thickening system, as well as to methods of using and making these compositions. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196589 | COMPOSITIONS, DISPENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SENSORIAL AND AESTHETIC BENEFITS TO ACNE PRONE SKIN - A cosmetic composition includes at least one beta hydroxy acid selected from -n-octanoylsalicylic acid, salicylate, sodium salicylate, willow extract, beta hydroxybutanoic acid, tropic acid, and trethocanic acid present in a hydroalcoholic gel dispersion that includes at least one C2-C5 alcohol, (ii) a blend of at least two powders selected from inorganic powders and organic powders, and (iii) at least one polymer. The cosmetic composition may be dispensed using a porous applicator and is applied as an on-the-go skin refresher that is especially good for acne-prone skin. The cosmetic composition can be used throughout the day to control shine and minimize skin imperfections and discourage acne and is suitable for use alone or over or under make up. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196590 | COSMETIC SKINCARE COMPOSITIONS - According to the present invention there is provided a cosmetic composition comprising: (i) a salicylic acid compound; (ii) monoammonium glycyrrhizate; and (iii) a polyphenolic antioxidant agent. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196591 | NATURE-BASED COMPOSITIONS, DISPENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SENSORIAL AND AESTHETIC BENEFITS TO ACNE PRONE SKIN - A cosmetic composition includes at least one beta hydroxy acid selected from -n-octanoylsalicylic acid, salicylate, sodium salicylate, willow extract, beta hydroxybutanoic acid, tropic acid, and trethocanic acid present in a hydroalcoholic gel dispersion that includes at least one C2-C5 alcohol, (ii a blend of at least two powders selected from at least one inorganic powder and at least one nature-based organic powder, and (iii) at least one nature-based polymer that excludes synthetic organic polymers. The cosmetic composition may be dispensed using a porous applicator and is applied as an on-the-go skin refresher that is especially good for acne-prone skin. The cosmetic composition can be used throughout the day to control shine and minimize skin imperfections and discourage acne and is suitable for use alone or over or under make up. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196592 | ANTIPERSPIRANT COSMETIC PRODUCT WITHOUT CYCLIC SILICONE OILS - The present disclosure concerns an antiperspirant cosmetic composition which provides a good skin feeling without cyclic silicone oils. The antiperspirant cosmetic composition may include ethylhexyl palmitate, isopropyl myristate and/or isopropyl palmitate, and at least one C9-C12 alkane. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196593 | POLYACRYLATE OIL GEL COMPOSITION - Provided are personal care compositions comprising a polyacrylate oil gel composition comprising (a) hydrophobic ester oil, and (b) one or more polymers comprising polymerized units derived from (i) 85 to 100 weight % of C | 2021-07-01 |
20210196594 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR EYELASHES - The disclosure relates to mascara compositions and methods for making up the eyelashes. The compositions comprise at least one polyphenol or combinations of at least one polyphenol and at least one film forming polymer or at least one polyphenol, at least one film forming polymer, and at least one thickener. The methods comprise applying the mascara compositions to the eyelashes. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196595 | SANITIZING SOAP PREPARATIONS CONTAINING QUATERNARY AMMONIUM CHLORIDE AGENTS - Anti-microbial compositions for cleaning and sanitizing skin are disclosed. The anti-microbial compositions preferably comprises at least one quaternary ammonium chloride active and results in low irritation cleansing and sanitizing products that allow more frequent application. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196596 | METHOD OF ENHANCING HAIR GROWTH - Methods and compositions for stimulating the growth of hair are disclosed wherein said compositions include a cyclopentane heptanoic acid, 2-cycloalkyl or arylalkyl compound represented by the formula I | 2021-07-01 |
20210196597 | DEODORANT AND PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITIONS - Deodorant compositions include a halo active aromatic sulfanomide compound of Formula (I): deodorant | 2021-07-01 |
20210196598 | Specific Co-Aggregation Inhibition by Arginine - Methods of selectively inhibiting co-aggregation of commensal and pathogenic bacteria in a population of bacteria that comprises commensal and pathogenic bacteria, such as in an individual's oral cavity are disclosed. Methods of reducing biofilm in an individual's oral cavity are disclosed. Methods of inhibiting biofilm formation in a population of bacteria that comprises commensal and pathogenic bacteria are disclosed. Methods of identifying a compound or composition that enhances the selective inhibition of coaggregation of commensal and pathogenic bacteria by arginine or an arginine oligomer are also disclosed. Methods of identifying a compound or composition that enhances the selective inhibition of biofilm formation of commensal and pathogenic bacteria by arginine or an arginine oligomer are disclosed. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196599 | SKIN LIGHTENING AGENT - The object is to provide a skin whitening agent having an excellent skin whitening effect. A compound expressed by the following Formula (1), or an acid addition salt thereof is used as an active ingredient of the skin whitening agent: | 2021-07-01 |
20210196600 | COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING HAIR - The present disclosure relates to hair treatment compositions comprising at least one amino acid, at least one carboxylic acid, and monoethanolamine. The disclosure also relates to methods of using the hair treatment compositions. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196601 | ORAL CARE COMPOSITIONS FOR PROMOTING GUM HEALTH - Oral care compositions comprising an amino acid and stannous ion source, especially in the absence of zinc ion source, are provided for promoting Gum Health of a user. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196602 | ORAL CARE COMPOSITIONS FOR PROMOTING GUM HEALTH - Oral care compositions comprising a neutral amino acid and stannous ion source are provided for promoting Gum Health of a user. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196603 | TABLET INCLUDING ABRASIVE FOR DENTAL CLEANING - Consumable abrasive-containing oral hygiene tablets are described. The tablets include glycine as an abrasive. The glycine average (Mv) particle size may be greater than 45 μm. The tablets may be used with an oral irrigator and, when placed in the irrigator's fluid flow path, may disintegrate, release the abrasive, and improve the cleaning efficacy of the irrigator. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196604 | COSMETIC CLEANSING COMPOSITIONS - According to the present invention there is provided a cosmetic composition comprising a cosmetically acceptable carrier and a surfactant system consisting of: (i) an anionic surfactant; (ii) an amphoteric surfactant; and (iii) a non-ionic surfactant, wherein the anionic surfactant is present in an amount of from about 0.5% to about 25% by weight of the surfactant system, wherein the amphoteric surfactant is present in an amount of from about 0.5% to about 50% by weight of the surfactant system, wherein the non-ionic surfactant is present in an amount of from about 0.5% to about 45% (e.g. 43%) by weight of the surfactant system, and wherein the total amount of the surfactant system present in the cosmetic composition is from about 1.5% to about 25% by weight of the composition. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196605 | METHOD OF USE OF PERSONAL CLEANSING COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides a method of using a personal cleansing composition, said personal cleansing composition comprising, in an aqueous continuous phase: (i) from 5 to 30% by weight of one or more anionic cleansing surfactants; (ii) from 0.1 to 10% by weight of discrete, dispersed droplets of emulsified silicone with a mean diameter (D3,2) of 4 micrometres or less; (iii) from 0.1 to 5% by weight of microcapsules in which a core comprising benefit agent is encapsulated in a polymeric shell, and (iv) from 0.1 to 0.5% by weight of a combination of cationic polymers comprising: (a) at least one cationic polygalactomannan having a mean charge density at pH7 from 0.2 to 2 meq per gram; and (b) at least one acrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride/acrylamide copolymer having a mean charge density at pH7 from 1 to 3 meq per gram; wherein the method comprises the steps of—applying the personal cleansing composition to a substrate selected from hair and skin;—drying the substrate; and—shearing the microcapsules to release the benefit agent after a period of from 24 h to 2 weeks. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196606 | COMPOSITIONS FOR IMPARTING COLOR AND TONE TO THE HAIR - The present disclosure relates to compositions for altering the tone or color of the hair, the compositions comprising at least one amino acid, at least one carboxylic acid, monoethanolamine, and at least one hair coloring agent. The disclosure also relates to methods of using the compositions. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196607 | COMPOSITION FOR IMPROVING SKIN WHITENING OR AMELIORATING THERMAL SKIN AGING COMPRISING 8-METHOXYBUTIN - The present invention relates to a composition for improving skin whitening or thermal aging comprising 8-methoxybutin or an acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient. The composition has no cytotoxicity, increases the expression of heat shock protein 70 (HSP70)—to prevent thermal aging, and inhibits the melanogenesis by decreasing level of tyrosinase gene expression involved in skin pigmentation. Therefore, the composition including 8-methoxybutin or an acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient can be effectively used as a cosmetic composition, dermatologic agent, health functional food, and the like for improving skin whitening or thermal aging. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196608 | METHOD OF CONTINUOUSLY PRODUCING CANNABINOL FROM CANNABIS PLANT AND USES THEREOF - Provided are: a method of preparing a | 2021-07-01 |
20210196609 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR STYLING HAIR - The instant disclosure relates to compositions and methods for styling hair. The compositions comprise at least one polyphenol or a combination of at least one polyphenol and at least one film forming polymer. The methods comprise applying the compositions to hair. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196610 | COMPOSITION FOR PROMOTING HAIR GROWTH COMPRISING ADIPONECTIN-DERIVED PEPTIDE - The present invention relates to a composition comprising adiponectin-derived peptide fragments and, more specifically, to a cosmetic composition and pharmaceutical composition for promoting hair growth comprising, as an active ingredient, one or more adiponectin-derived peptides selected from the group consisting of amino acid sequences of SEQ ID NOS: 1 to 21. The adiponectin-derived peptides activate the cell division of dermal papilla cells and outer root sheath cells of hair follicles, promote hair growth in the hair follicles, and also increase the expression of hair growth factors in the dermal papilla cells, and thus a composition of the present invention comprising the adiponectin-derived peptides can be effectively used to promote hair growth and inhibit hair loss. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196611 | PUMPKIN SEED PROTEIN NANOPARTICLES, METHODS FOR PREPARING AND USING THEREOF - The present invention provides a method for preparing an high internal phase of pumpkin seed protein nanoparticles, including dissolving pumpkin seed protein powder in water and adjusting pH to approximately 8 to 11 to obtain a pumpkin seed protein solution; adding the pumpkin seed protein solution through a peristaltic pump into an ethanol solution with stirring for 4 hours to obtain a first solution; performing a centrifugation to the first solution and collecting precipitates; diluting the precipitates with water and performing a freeze-drying to obtain the pumpkin seed protein nanoparticles. The present invention first uses an anti-solvent method to prepare pumpkin seed protein nanoparticles, which have excellent emulsifying properties and can stabilize the high internal phase emulsion. In addition, the resulting pumpkin seed protein nanoparticles can stabilize the high internal phase emulsion independently without compounding with other substances. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196612 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION CONTAINING NICOTINAMIDE MONONUCLEOTIDE - PROBLEM: To provide a cosmetic composition that has a moisturizing effect that gives lasting moisture to a skin, an effect that prevents or improves aging symptoms, such as wrinkles and sags, and similar effect. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196613 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING COATING - Provided is a method for forming a coating comprising fibers having an excellent adhesivity to the skin, comprising directly electrostatically spraying on the skin. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196614 | ANTIDANDRUFF COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE - An aqueous anti-dandruff shampoo composition which comprises: (I) a cleansing surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactant, zwitterionic or amphoteric surfactant and nonionic surfactant; (II) suspended particles of an anti-dandruff agent, (III) an anti-settling, thickening polymer, wherein the anti-settling, thickening polymer, comprises: (a) 40 to 74.5 wt % of structural units of C | 2021-07-01 |
20210196615 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION FOR SKIN WHITENING - Disclosed is a cosmetic composition for skin whitening. The cosmetic composition for skin whitening contains a whitening component having a specific functional group capable of covalently bonding with a protein residue on the skin surface so as to form a covalent bond without damaging the skin, thereby semi-permanently providing a desired whitening effect. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196616 | METHOD FOR DYEING KERATINOUS MATERIAL, COMPRISING THE USE OF AN ORGANOSILICON COMPOUND, A DYEING COMPOUND AND A SILICON OIL - The subject of the present disclosure is a process for dyeing keratinous material, in particular human hair. In one example, the process includes applying an agent (a) to the keratinous material. The agent (a) includes at least one organic silicon compound. An agent (b) is applied to the keratinous material. The agent (b) includes at least one colorant compound selected from the group including pigments and/or direct dyes. An agent (c) is applied to the keratinous material. The agent (c) includes at least one silicone oil. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196617 | DEODORANT COMPOSITIONS - A deodorant stick comprising: at least about 25% of a liquid triglyceride; at least one antimicrobial; a primary structurant with a melting point of at least about 50° C.; and less than 8% of secondary structurants having a melting point of at least about 60° C.; said stick being free of an aluminum salt; and said stick having a hardness from about 80 mm*10 to about 140 mm*10, as measured by penetration with ASTM D-1321 needle. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196618 | TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS COMPRISING PLANT EXTRACTS - A topical skin composition is disclosed. The topical skin composition can include a | 2021-07-01 |
20210196619 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING ABIES SIBIRICA OIL FOR STRENGTHENING SKIN BARRIER - One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a composition for enhancing the skin barrier containing | 2021-07-01 |
20210196620 | TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS COMPRISING PLANT EXTRACTS - A method for treating skin of a person is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin of the person a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from | 2021-07-01 |
20210196621 | ALCOHOL-FREE BOTANICAL ORAL CARE PRODUCTS - The present technology relates to alcohol-free botanical oral care compositions that are stable, natural, non-irritating and effective against oral pathogens. In various embodiments, these compositions can be in the form of an oral rinse, a toothpaste, an oral patch, an oral spray, a dental floss, or a lozenge. The present technology also relates to methods of treating a wound, and methods of coating a medical device, using any of the compounds discussed herein. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196622 | SHARK TEETH BIOCERAMICS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to bioceramics obtained from shark teeth, either from tooth enamel, dentine, or a mixture of both, for its use in the treatment of hard tissue injuries or pathologies. The invention can also be used in a dentifrice or mouthwash for the prevention of dental caries, remineralization of teeth or to inhibit dental sensitivity. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196623 | NOVEL PARENTERAL CARBAMAZEPINE FORMULATION - The present invention is directed to a carbamazepine-cyclodextrin inclusion complex useful for the parenteral administration of carbamazepine. The carbamazepine-cyclodextrin inclusion complex is prepared by the admixture of a modified cyclodextrin and carbamazepine in a physiologically acceptable fluid. Modified cyclodextrins include 2-hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin and sulfoalkyl cyclodextrins. More particularly, the sulfoalkyl cyclodextrins are those described and disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,134,127 and 5,376,645. A physiologically acceptable fluid includes sterile isotonic water, Ringer's lactate, D5W (5% dextrose in water), physiological saline, and similar fluids suitable for parenteral administration. | 2021-07-01 |
20210196624 | IMPLANTABLE NANOCHANNEL DELIVERY DEVICES - An implantable device comprising a nanochanneled membrane is described. The device uses nanofluidics to control the delivery of diagnostic and/or therapeutic agents intratumorally. The devices can be used for chemotherapy, radiosensitization, immunomodulation, and imaging contrast. | 2021-07-01 |