38th week of 2020 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20200289322 | EYE MASK - Eye masks and associated processes are disclosed herein. These masks and associated processes may involve positioning a mask over the eyes and nearby glands of a user and applying heat and/or moisture. This treatment may provide therapeutic benefits, including therapy of Meibomian gland disease and other sources of dry eye. Other physical benefits can also include mechanically gently holding eyelids closed and promoting relaxation and reduction of stress. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289323 | A WELDING HELMET WITH A DETACHABLE WELDING VISOR - There is provided a welding helmet having a protective shield and a welding visor. The welding visor is detachably attachable to the protective shield by means of a bayonet coupling. The bayonet coupling has a first bayonet part and a second bayonet part. The first bayonet part is rotatably connected to the welding visor for a rotation between a release position, in which the bayonet coupling is disengaged, and an engage position, in which a disengagement of the bayonet coupling is disabled. The bayonet coupling further forms a pivot for pivoting the welding visor relative to the protective shield between a welding position, in which the welding visor covers the see-through window, and a non-welding position, in which the welding visor uncovers the see-through window. A locking member is provided that is switchable between a locked position and an unlocked position. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289324 | WELDING HELMET HAVING A FILTER ARRANGEMENT - A welding helmet having a filter arrangement is disclosed. The welding helmet is provided with a main filter and at least one auxiliary filter separate from and positioned next to the main filter. The at least one auxiliary filter comprises an electro-optic element adapted to attenuate the transmission of optical radiation incident on the auxiliary filter. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289325 | Medical Headgear - An earcup for a medical headgear includes a body and a gasket attached to the body and formed of an open-cell foam. The earcup with the body and the gasket is a frequency-dependent auditory filter providing sound attenuation generally increasing as a function of frequency. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289326 | Moisture sensing wound dressing - A wound dressing is disclosed, the wound dressing comprising a first adhesive layer with a proximal surface configured for attachment of the wound dressing to the skin surface of a user; an absorbent core layer; an electrode assembly comprising a plurality of electrodes arranged on a distal side of the absorbent core layer, the electrode assembly comprising a plurality of sensor points distributed along a distal surface of the absorbent core layer; and a top layer on a distal side of the electrode assembly. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289327 | DATA COLLECTION SCHEMES FOR A WOUND DRESSING AND RELATED METHODS - Data collection schemes for a wound dressing and related methods are disclosed. In an embodiment, a monitor device for a wound dressing system comprises a wound dressing. The wound dressing comprises an electrode assembly. The electrode assembly comprises a plurality of electrodes including a first set of first electrodes and a second set of second electrodes. The monitor device comprises: a processor, memory and a first interface. The first interface is connected to the processor and the memory. The first interface comprises a plurality of terminals including a first terminal and a second terminal and a data collector coupled to the first terminal and the second terminal. The first terminal is configured to form an electrical connection with a first primary electrode of the first set of first electrodes and the second terminal is configured to form an electrical connection with either a first secondary electrode of the first set of first electrodes or a second primary electrode of the second set of second electrodes. The data collector comprises a data collection controller and is configured to: collect data from the plurality of terminals according to a primary data collection scheme; and collect data from the plurality of terminals according to a secondary data collection scheme, wherein the primary data collection scheme is different from the secondary data collection scheme. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289328 | WOUND DRESSING WITH HUMIDITY COLORIMETER SENSOR - A wound dressing includes a superabsorbent pad, a drape layer, a humidity chamber, a wick, and a humidity colorimeter sensor. The superabsorbent pad is configured to absorb wound fluid and has a first side and a second, wound- facing side. The drape layer is coupled to the first side of the superabsorbe nt pad and has a first side and a second, wound- facing side. The drape layer is substantially impermeable to liquid and substantially permeable to vapor. The humidity chamber is coupled to the first side of the drape layer opposite the superabsorbent pad. The wick extends through the drape layer and is configured to wick moisture between the superabsorbent pad and the humidity chamber. The humidity colorimeter sensor is located within the humidity chamber and configured to change color responsive to a humidity level within the humidity chamber. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289329 | PH SENSING FOR SENSOR ENABLED NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND MONITORING AND THERAPY APPARATUSES - Embodiments of apparatuses, systems, methods for monitoring wound pH are disclosed. In some embodiments, a wound dressing includes one or more optical sensors configured to measure a change in color of a pH-sensitive adhesive that changes color in response to changes in wound exudate pH. In some embodiments, the wound dressing may further comprise hydrophilic channels that direct wound exudate to a pH-sensitive material over the optical sensors. Such dressings may also be used in combination with a negative pressure wound therapy system. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289330 | BANDAGE WITH UV DISINFECTANT AND MICRONEEDLES FOR ANTIMICROBIAL DELIVERY AND FLUID ABSORPTION FROM A WOUND - A bandage is formed of a film layer, an adhesive applied to the film layer, and an absorbent layer connected to the film layer. The absorbent layer comprises a compressed fabric soaked in a fluid. A permeable membrane is disposed over the absorbent layer and creates an electrical charge when fluid from the absorbent layer passes through the membrane. The electricity generated by the osmosis flows to a plurality of light emitting diodes that are connected to the membrane through a battery. The LEDs emit UV light to disinfect a wound when a bandage is applied to the wound. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289331 | BANDAGE - A bandage comprising a base substrate, a wound covering portion, a first side coupling member and a second side coupling member, and a first side and second side adhesive portion. The base substrate includes a central region, a first side region and a second side region, and comprises an elastic member. The wound covering portion is positioned over the central region. The first side coupling member extends over the first side region. The second side coupling member extending over the second region. The first side adhesive portion is positioned on the first side region. The second side adhesive portion positioned on the second side region. A method of use as well as a protective carrier are likewise disclosed. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289332 | ORTHOPEDIC FIXING MEMBER - A fixing member for medical treatment is provided which is constituted by filaments containing a thermoplastic resin and a filler. The filaments are entangled together to form a mesh structure. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289333 | DEVICE FOR SELECTING AN EVC ORTHOSIS - Method for selecting an elastic venous restraint orthosis intended to be slipped onto a lower limb of a patient. Acquisition of a photograph representing the skin of the limb and a calibration map including one or more calibration zones. The calibration map is placed on the limb in a position termed the “acquisition position.” Calibration of the photograph by the calibration zone or zones, in such a way that the representation of the skin on the photograph exhibits a calibrated colour. Selection, as a function of the calibrated colour, by computer and from a set of colours of a tone chart, of a tone chart colour, preferably of the tone chart colour closest to the calibrated colour, termed the “optimal colour,” and then determination, by computer, of an orthosis colour as a function of the tone chart colour selected. Selection of an orthosis exhibiting the orthosis colour. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289334 | MEDICAL BANDAGE WITH SUPPORT AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A medical bandage includes a bandage substrate having a portion designated to receive and underlie an arm of a patient as a non-sterile area. A flap attached longitudinally along one edge of the non-sterile area of the bandage substrate is positionable in: (i) an open position for insertion of the arm; and (ii) a closed position over top of the arm of the patient. The flap has an opening that exposes at least a forearm portion as a sterilizable area of the arm of the patient for therapeutic or diagnostic access to a blood vein. An inner adhesive layer is attached to an inner surface of the flap around the opening to releasably adhere to the arm of the patient. An access panel is sized to cover the opening. An outer adhesive layer attached to an outer surface releasably adheres to an outer annular area of the access panel. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289335 | ABSORBENT CORES AND METHODS FOR FORMING ABSORBENT CORES - Pulpless absorbent cores and methods of manufacture are disclosed. A method of forming an absorbent core may comprise moving a forming surface in a machine direction, creating a pressure differential across the forming surface, advancing a base carrier sheet on the forming surface in the machine direction, applying a first adhesive onto the base carrier sheet, and applying a first quantity of particulate material onto the first adhesive at a first cross-machine direction width. The method may further comprise depositing a matrix of material onto the first quantity of particulate material at a second cross-machine direction width, the matrix of material comprising a second quantity of particulate material and a second adhesive, wherein the second cross-machine direction width is smaller than the first cross-machine direction width, and wherein the second quantity of particulate material and the adhesive are pre-mixed prior to deposition onto the first quantity of particulate material. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289336 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING COMPOSITE STRUCTURE - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for forming a composite structure, preferably for use in an absorbent structure used within the personal hygiene industry, such as for instance feminine hygiene garments, baby diapers and pants and adult incontinence garments. The present invention preferably provides a method and apparatus for depositing and positioning particulate materials in a desired pattern onto a moving carrier layer. The method allows accurate forming of a pattern of particulate material clusters at high production speed having improved attachment properties, with reduced raw material usage and relative low cost. The present invention foresees in the need for improved thin, flexible, lightweight absorbent structure having optimal absorption, distribution and retention. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289337 | WETNESS INDICATOR FREE FROM HALOGEN-CONTAINING SPECIES - A hot melt wetness indicator comprising an adhesive base composition utilizing a halogen-free species, namely nitrazine yellow, to trigger color change in hygiene articles, such as disposable diapers, to serve as moisture or wetness indicator upon insult. In some embodiments of the invention, the wetness indicator turns from yellow to purple. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289338 | INCONTINENCE DETECTION PAD WITH LIQUID FILTER LAYER - An absorbent article has one or more fluid filter layers to inhibit electrode traces from being exposed to low volumes of fluid to reduce the number of false positives that are indicated by an RFID tag of the incontinence detection pad. An antenna inlay has a sacrificial trace portion to permit testing for proper operation of an RFID chip electrically coupled to the antenna inlay, After testing, the sacrificial trace portion is severed. A fluid barrier layer blocks fluid from reaching portions of electrode traces that are located on a backsheet outside a periphery of an absorbent core of an incontinence detection pad. The power at which an antenna transmits to wirelessly energize a passive RFID tag of an incontinence detection pad is controlled to reduce the number of false positives indicated by the RFID tag. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289339 | Configurable Absorbent Articles - Configurable absorbent articles are provided. The absorbent articles may comprise a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent articles may comprise a first waist region, a second waist region, a crotch region extending intermediate the first waist region and the second waist region, and an outer cover material joined to the backsheet and forming a portion of a garment-facing surface of the absorbent article. The absorbent articles may comprise a pair of leg cuffs and a fully removable fastening member. The fastening member may comprise a first fastener on a first surface of the fastening member and positioned proximate to a first end and a second fastener on the first surface and positioned proximate to a second end. The absorbent articles may also comprise a wetness guard. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289340 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A leak-proof cuff ( | 2020-09-17 |
20200289341 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article ( | 2020-09-17 |
20200289342 | ABSORBENT CORES AND METHODS FOR FORMING ABSORBENT CORES - Pulpless absorbent cores and methods of manufacture are disclosed. A first exemplary absorbent core may comprise a carrier sheet having a first edge region, a central region, and a second edge region and particulate material disposed on the carrier sheet through the first edge region, the central region, and the second edge region. The absorbent core may additionally have an absorbent core width and the central region may have a central region width, and the central width may comprise between 33% and 75% of the absorbent core width. Further, the central region may comprise an average basis weight of particulate material that is at least 110% of an average basis weight of particulate material within at least one of the left edge region and the right edge region. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289343 | ABSORBENT BODY AND ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent member ( | 2020-09-17 |
20200289344 | Feminine Hygiene Product Assembly - A feminine hygiene product assembly for fulfilling feminine hygiene requirements away from a home of a user includes a master kit, which in turn comprises a plurality of subkits. Each subkit comprises a plurality of hygienic products, such as tampons, compact tampons, sanitary napkins, panty liners, sanitary wipes, analgesic capsules, and analgesic tablets. Each hygienic product is positioned in an associated bag and has a respective function so that each subkit comprises hygienic products that have a variety of functions. The master kit is configured to provide a user a respective subkit to address associated hygienic requirements of the user. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289345 | Methods and Apparatus for a Dual-Use Disposable Sanitary Garment - An apparatus for a dual-use disposable sanitary garment according to various aspects of the present technology include an absorbent layer coupled to a wearable garment. The wearable garment is folded inward and sealed within a pouch portion adjacent to the absorbent layer. The wearable garment is enclosed within the pouch portion by a removable adhesive layer that is configured to either be kept in place allowing the entire garment to be used as a commonly known sanitary napkin or the adhesive can be removed thereby allowing the wearable garment to be unfolded and worn. The entire sanitary garment may then be disposed after use. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289346 | WOUND DRESSING WITH ELECTRODE MULTIPLEXING AND RELATED METHODS - A wound dressing is disclosed. A wound dressing comprises a first adhesive layer, an electrode assembly, a monitor interface and a multiplexer. The first adhesive layer comprises a proximal surface configured for attachment of the wound dressing to a skin surface of a user. The electrode assembly comprises a plurality of electrodes including a first set of first electrodes. The monitor interface is configured to form a mechanical and electrical connection with a monitor device. The monitor interface comprises a coupling part and a plurality of terminals including a first terminal. The multiplexer comprises a number of N input pins and a number of M output pins. The N input pins include a first set of first input pins for connection to first electrodes of the first set of first electrodes, the first set of first pins including a first primary input pin and a first secondary input pin, and the M output pins include a first output pin. The first primary input pin is connected to a first primary electrode of the first set of first electrodes and the first secondary input pin is connected to a first secondary electrode of the first set of first electrodes, and the first output pin is connected to the first terminal of the monitor interface. The multiplexer is configured to connect the first primary input pin to the first output pin in a first multiplexer configuration and to connect the first secondary input pin to the first output pin in a second multiplexer configuration. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289347 | POSITIONING OF SENSORS FOR SENSOR ENABLED WOUND MONITORING OR THERAPY - Embodiments of apparatuses and methods for determining a positioning of sensors in a wound dressing are disclosed. In some embodiments, a wound monitoring and/or therapy system can include a wound dressing and a plurality of sensors configured to measure one or more wound characteristics. The wound monitor system can also include at least one positioning device configured to indicate position and/or orientation in the wound of a sensor of the plurality of sensors. In some embodiments, a detector can be configured to determine, based on the positioning data, the position and/or orientation in the wound of the sensor of the plurality of sensors. In some embodiments, the plurality of sensors can be positioned on a strip or string of material in communication with the positioning device. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289348 | IFAK Package Assemblies - IFAK assemblies may include an outer shell having a first outer shell end. a second outer shell end, an outer shell interior extending between the first outer shell end and the second outer shell end, a first shell opening at the first outer shell end and a second shell opening at the second outer shell end. An interior sleeve may be removably deployed in the outer shell interior of the outer shell. The interior sleeve may be selectively removable from a selected one of the first shell opening and the second shell opening. A plurality of first aid items may be carried by the interior sleeve. A left tourniquet sleeve may be carried by a first side of the outer shell. The left tourniquet sleeve may have a left sleeve interior configured to contain at least one left tourniquet and a left tourniquet retrieval opening corresponding in position to the first outer shell end of the outer shell, At least one left sleeve compression hand may be provided in the left tourniquet sleeve. A right tourniquet, sleeve may be carried by a second side of the outer shell opposite the first side. the right tourniquet sleeve may have a right sleeve interior configured to contain at least one right tourniquet and a right tourniquet retrieval opening corresponding in position to the second outer shell end of the outer shell. At least one right sleeve compression hand may be provided in the right tourniquet sleeve. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289349 | Litter - A litter and a method for using the litter is provided. The litter includes a perimeter strap, one or more horizontal straps, one or more vertical straps, and a canvas forming a second layer, The litter can also include one or more shaping rods for quickly opening the litter. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289350 | Fold, Recline, And Tilt Mechanisms For A Personal Mobility Vehicle - A personal mobility vehicle, such as a stroller, has spaced apart side frame assemblies that each include a backrest portion and a seat frame portion. The backrest portion is moveable to several recline positions relative to the seat frame portion by actuating a latching mechanism. The backrest portion and the base frame are both moveable to a folded position relative to the seat frame by actuating the same latching mechanism. The side frame assembly further has a tilt mechanism that permits the backrest and seat frames to move as a unit relative to the base frame. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289351 | SYSTEM AND MATTRESS FOR PREVENTING PRESSURE WOUNDS - The present invention relates to a system ( | 2020-09-17 |
20200289352 | PERSON LIFT SYSTEMS - A person lift system includes a lift unit, a sling bar that is coupled to the lift unit, where the sling bar includes a plurality of attachment points each having coupling sensors and an electronic control unit that is communicatively coupled to the coupling sensors. The person lift system also includes a lifting accessory having a plurality of lifting points that are adapted to be selectively coupled to the plurality of attachment points of the sling bar. The electronic control unit comprises a processor and a computer readable and executable instruction set which, when executed by the processor detects with the coupling sensors whether the lifting accessory is installed in a proper manner and projects an indication when the lifting accessory is installed in the proper manner. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289353 | COMBINED TREATMENT AND EXERCISE APPARATUS - A combined treatment, exercise, and traction apparatus including a base coupled to a plurality of linkages, a support frame having a first end and opposing second end and pivotally coupled to the plurality of linkages, the support frame formed to pivot between a first orientation and a different second orientation, a treatment table having a first end and an opposing second end, the treatment table slidably mounted to the support frame, and a plurality of actuators coupled between the base and the plurality of linkages, wherein the treatment table slides between a first position and a second position along a plane of the support frame when a first actuator is activated. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289354 | RELOCATION MODULES AND METHODS FOR SURGICAL FIELD - Examples of a module for housing unrelated electronic and electromechanical equipment for use during surgery. The module can include a lower section and a tower-like upper section. The lower section can house unrelated electronic and electromechanical equipment. The tower-like upper section can be located on top of the lower section. A water-resistant cowling can enclose at least a portion of the lower section and the tower-like upper section. A cartridge containing one or more ultraviolet-C producing lights can be protectively housed within the tower-like upper section. The cartridge containing one or more ultraviolet-C producing lights can be configured to emerge upward from a top of the tower-like upper section to substantially seat itself on the top of the tower-like upper section when activated allowing the ultraviolet-C light to disinfect the patient and staff-contacting upper surfaces of the equipment in the operating room. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289355 | CUSHION FOR MEDICAL INSTRUMENT STAND - A cushion device is configured to be positioned upon a tray of a medical instrument stand such as a Mayo stand. The cushion device includes an upper portion, a front portion that connects to a front side of the upper portion and extends downward therefrom, and first and second side portions that connect to respective first and second longitudinal sides of the upper portion and extend downward therefrom. The inner surfaces of the upper portion, front portion, and side portions define a hollow receptacle that is configured in size and shape to receive a tray of a medical instrument stand so that the cushion device can be selectively positioned on the medical instrument stand. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289356 | OPTIMUM ELASTIC STRENGTH CALCULATION DEVICE, OPTIMUM ELASTIC STRENGTH CALCULATION SYSTEM, MOTION ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, OPTIMUM ELASTIC STRENGTH CALCULATION METHOD, AND OPTIMUM ELASTIC STRENGTH CALCULATION PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM - The present invention facilitates adjustment of the strength of an elastic orthotic that assists the movement of an orthotics user by whom the elastic orthotic is worn. This calculation device for calculating the optimum elastic strength of an elastic orthotic comprises a storage unit in which elastic strength and kinematic properties established through experiments in which a plurality of people wear elastic orthotics are stored in advance, and a mathematical optimization processing unit that calculates the optimal elastic strength on the basis of a prescribed evaluation index on the basis of the kinematic constraint condition of an orthotics user and the elastic strength and kinematic properties. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289357 | ASSIST APPARATUS - An assist apparatus includes: a shoulder harness; an actuator; a power transmission member connected to the actuator; a pulley support portion; a leg-side pulley; a knees-linking member; a left knee harness to be fitted to a left knee region of the wearer, the left knee harness being connected to a first end of the knees-linking member; a right knee harness to be fitted to a right knee region of the wearer, the right knee harness being connected to a second end of the knees-linking member; a posture detection device that detects a posture of the wearer; and a control device that controls the actuator based on information of the posture of the wearer, the posture being detected by the posture detection device. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289358 | MOTORIZED ROBOTIC WALKER GUIDED BY AN IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR HUMAN WALKING ASSISTANCE - A motorized robotic walker is capable of moving automatically with the user through an algorithmic process using a 3D camera image processing system. The image processing system can measure relative motion of the user versus the robotic walker and a microprocessor can generate PWM signal to drive motors of the robotic walker so that the robotic walker can follow the user's motion automatically and provide assistance if needed. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289359 | WEARABLE THERMOELECTRIC ARRAY AS A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE - A thermal display module configured to create a thermal pattern discerned by a visually impaired user to determine his or her surroundings. The thermal display module includes a plurality of thermoelectric modules, each of which are configured to cool or heat a pixel plate in close proximity to a user's skin. The cooling or heating of each of the thermoelectric modules create the thermal pattern discernable by the user. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289360 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ASSISTING BREATHING - The present invention provides, among other things, apparatus and methods of use for treating a subject in need of assistance with breathing. In some embodiments the subject suffers from airflow obstruction. In some embodiments, the subject suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289361 | Integrated Cold Therapy-Compression Therapy Assembly and Associated Treatment Protocols - A single integrated cold therapy-compression therapy assembly combines a cold therapy module designed to apply cold therapy in a continuous mode and a compression therapy module designed to apply compression therapy in an intermittent mode to select body parts of a user in accordance with associated integrated therapeutic treatment protocols. The body part selected for therapy is dependent on the particular needs of the user. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289364 | FASCIA GUN - The invention discloses a fascia gun, which comprises a case, a motor, an eccentric gear, a guide rail, a percussion stick, a massage head group and a circuit board. A rotating shaft of the motor is connected with the eccentric gear. The percussion stick comprises a connector, a guide seat and a connecting rod. An eccentric shaft of the eccentric gear is fitted in an oblong hole of the connector. The guide rail is fitted in an axle hole of the guide seat. One end of the connecting rod is connected with the guide seat, and the other end of the connecting rod is connected with the massage head group. The fascia gun disclosed by the invention has the advantages of simple structure, beautiful appearance, small size and low cost. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289365 | PERCUSSIVE THERAPY DEVICE - A percussive therapy device that includes a housing, an electrical source, a motor positioned in the housing, a switch for activating the motor, and a push rod assembly operatively connected to the motor and configured to reciprocate in response to activation of the motor. The housing includes first, second and third handle portions and a head portion that cooperate to define a handle opening. The first handle portion defines a first axis, the second handle portion defines a second axis and the third handle portion defines a third axis and the first, second and third axes cooperate to form a triangle. The motor is positioned in the head portion of the housing, and at least a portion of the push rod assembly extends outside of the head portion. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289366 | LIP AUGMENTATION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF SELECTIVELY PLUMPING SEGMENTS OF THE LIPS - A lip augmentation assembly and method of selectively plumping the lips provides a housing having a first end forming a grip, and a second end. The housing encases a motor and a vibrating member. A vibrating head snugly couples to the second end of the housing. The head engages the inner surface of the lips. The head has an irregular oval shape, opposing wide sidewalls, opposing narrow sidewalls, and a concave-shaped terminus. Vibration nodules are arranged in a grid-like pattern on the wide and narrow sidewalls of the head. The vibration nodules receive vibrations from the vibrating member. An epidermal cell growth serum is topically applied to the lips before, and after, engagement with the vibration nodules. Pressing the wide sidewall of the head against the inner surface of lips, applies a deeply focused pressure on the lip. Pressing the narrow sidewall against the lips augments selected segments of lips. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289367 | Automated Chest Compression Device - A device for compressing the chest of a cardiac arrest victim. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289368 | Plasma Storage Apparatus - An apparatus for storing blood plasma separated after fractionation from whole blood within a wrapped hematocrit (capillary) tube. The apparatus is large enough to receive and display a standard laboratory identification label. The apparatus stores plasma from a hematocrit tube that does not include thixotropic gel. The apparatus housing has an intended upright orientation, a central axis, a top end, a bottom end, and side walls defining an internal cavity. A wall with an upper surface and a lower surface divides the internal cavity into an upper cavity and a lower cavity. A reservoir is formed in the upper cavity. A removable cap seals the reservoir. The cap is movable between open and closed positions. A channel within the lower cavity extends axially from the bottom of the housing to the wall. The channel receives and supports the wrapped hematocrit tube while plasma is expelled therefrom and into the reservoir. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289369 | PEDIATRIC DOSING DISPENSER - A package that is configured to store and dispense fluids. The package includes a container and a dosing dispenser for closing an opening to the container. The dosing dispenser includes a closure removably coupled to the container and an anti-suction valve fixed to the container that is configured to minimize formation of a complete seal between a user's mouth and an upper surface of the anti-suction valve so that sufficient suction to remove fluid from the container is blocked. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289370 | FLUID TRANSFER DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to a device for transferring precise amounts of fluid from at least one source container to at least one target container. In some embodiments, the fluid is first transferred from the source container (e.g., a vial) through a connector to an intermediate measuring container (e.g., a syringe). In some embodiments air can pass through an air inlet and enter the vial to compensate for the volume of fluid withdrawn from the vial. An air check valve or a bag or a filter can prevent the fluid from escaping through the air inlet. The precisely measured amount of fluid can then be transferred from the intermediate measuring container to the target container (e.g., an IV bag). In some embodiments the connector can include a source check valve and a target check valve to direct fluid first from the source container to the intermediate measuring container and then from the intermediate measuring container to the target container. Some embodiments of the device can include a motor and a controller for automatically actuating a plunger of the syringe to transfer the desired amount of fluid. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289371 | SCALES AND INSTALLATION FOR PRODUCING A MEDICAL PREPARATION - The invention relates to a set of scales and to an installation for producing a medical composition using a set of scales. The set of scales comprise interchangeable securing means for a target container, the weight thereof being measured by the set of scales. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289372 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MEDICAL PREPARATION USING A PERISTALTIC PUMP - The invention relates to a method and a system for synthesizing a medical preparation, a peristaltic pump being used for pumping liquid from a plurality of source containers. According to the invention, micro-amounts are extracted only in the linear region of the peristaltic pump. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289373 | AUTOMATED DETECTION OF A PHYSICAL BEHAVIOR EVENT AND CORRESPONDING ADJUSTMENT OF A PHYSIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTIC SENSOR DEVICE - An automated medication dosing and dispensing system includes: gesture sensors to detect physical movement of a user; a measurement sensor to generate sensor data indicative of a physiological characteristic of the user; a measurement sensor processor to process the sensor data generated by the measurement sensor; computer-readable storage media comprising program code instructions; and at least one processor. The instructions are configurable to cause the at least one processor to perform a method that involves: detecting, based on analysis of gesture sensor readings obtained from the gesture sensors, an occurrence of a gesture-based physical behavior event; providing, to at least one of the measurement sensor and the measurement sensor processor, event information corresponding to the detected occurrence of the gesture-based physical behavior event; and adjusting an operating parameter of the at least one of the measurement sensor and the measurement sensor processor, in accordance with the provided event information. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289374 | MICRODISPENSING WEARABLE DEVICE - A system, device, and method for dispensing a topical medication to an animal are described. The system includes a computing device and a collar. The computing device includes information related to a treatment program for dispensing a topical medication. The collar includes a container configured to store a topical medication, a microdispenser positioned on an inside surface of the collar and fluidly connected to the container, wherein the microdispenser is configured to deliver bursts of the topical medication over a period of time, and a controller operably connected to the microdispenser. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289375 | PILL DISPENSING CANISTER - A pill dispending canister mountable onto a pill packaging device comprising a hopper, a bulk dispenser, and a discrete dispenser. The hopper preferably includes a reservoir and an initial passage. The bulk dispenser preferably includes a bulk dispensing base, a bulk dispensing disc, a bulk dispensing motor, a pill exit chute, and bulk dispensing sensor. The discrete dispenser preferably includes a discrete dispensing base, a pill sorter, a discrete dispensing disc, a discrete dispensing motor, a pill drop chute, a pill jam sensor, a discrete pill sensor, a pill gate, a gate motor, and a control board. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289376 | Nipple Shield with Port and Flap-Covered Channel to Supplement Lactation During Breastfeeding - Nipple shields can be used by breastfeeding mothers to facilitate the feeding process. The disclosed embodiments relate to nipple shields with a port through which liquid supplement can flow from a supply tube into an interior section of the shield. The liquid supplement can be drawn through ports in a tip of the shield in order to augment a naturally expressed flow of milk. A flap of material is bonded to an interior portion of the nipple shield over an optional channel formed in the interior portion so as to form a closed, flap-covered channel leading from an input port on a lower portion of the shield to a an interior location near the tip of the shield. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289377 | NASOGASTRIC TUBE STRUCTURE - A nasogastric tube structure is disclosed which comprises a first tube, a clamping member and a positioning member. The first tube has a front necking opening, a rear opening, a stopper ring on a wall thereof adjacent to the rear opening and an engaging groove on the wall thereof adjacent to the stopper ring. The clamping member comprises two corresponding positioning segments and a C-shaped clip portion for connecting the two positioning segments and engaging with the engaging groove. The positioning member is sleeved on the two positioning segments. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289378 | QUICK SET CEMENTS FOR DENTAL PULP CAPPING AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - A dental pulp capping composition can comprise a particulate base material which is non-toxic, and capable of forming a structural capping matrix; and a particulate setting material which is non-toxic, water-soluble, biocompatible, and capable of setting the composition. Optional growth factors can also be introduced into the composition to facilitate dental tissue repair. A complimentary method of restoring damaged tooth features can comprise removing diseased and/or damaged portions of the tooth to expose a prepared tooth region. Water can be added to the dental pulp capping composition to form a workable coherent paste. The workable coherent paste can be introduced into the prepared tooth region. The workable coherent paste can then be shaped within the prepared tooth region and then set to form a rigid biomimetic structure within the prepared tooth region. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289379 | ORAL CARE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The described invention relates, in part, to a water-free, toothbrush-free oral composition in the form of a tablet, comprising neem, xylitol, one or more polymers, optionally magnolia bark extract, and a coating, wherein the tablet is activated in situ by a chewing action and/or by contacting saliva, and methods of use. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289380 | COMPOSITE PARTICLES INCLUDING ANIONIC POLYMER AND CATIONIC POLYMER OR PEPTIDE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING COMPOSITE PARTICLES - A first problem is to provide a novel technique for forming hyaluronan into particles. Further, a second problem is to provide a novel technique suitable for production of a composite particle containing an anionic polymer and a peptide. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289381 | DMS (derma membrane structure) in Foam Creams - The invention relates to a foam formulation comprising an emulsion, comprising an oil phase and a water phase, the oil phase comprising at least one membrane-forming substance forming a lamellar membrane in the foam formulation. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289382 | EMULSIFYING COMBINATION FOR OBTAINING LOW VISCOSITY WATER-IN-OIL EMULSIONS - The present invention relates to an emulsifying combination, a composition comprising this combination, and the use of this emulsifying combination in small quantities to obtain a low viscosity water-in-oil emulsion. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289383 | NANOEMULSIONS WITH NEUTRALIZED FATTY ACID AND A METHOD PRODUCING THE SAME - The method for making a nanoemulsion is described. The method uses a neutralized fatty acid and does not require traditional surfactant in order to yield stable nanoemulsion having a diameter from 70 to 550 nm. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289384 | Method and Apparatus For Preventing Plaque, Calculus, And Hard Deposits In Body Cavities and the Mouth - A method and apparatus, for treating plaque and calculus in the mouth cavity—particularly on teeth—are disclosed. The apparatus—and accordingly the method—is comprised of introducing at least one first-component comprising a material with a redox potential for preventing anions precipitation; and introducing at least one second-component comprising a material with a redox potential for preventing cations precipitation. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289385 | USE OF CALCINED KAOLIN AS A MATTIFYING AGENT - The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition comprising a cosmetically acceptable carrier and at least 2.5% by weight of calcined kaolin relative to the total weight of the composition. It also relates to a cosmetic method for reducing the gloss of the skin and to the use of calcined kaolin as a mattifying agent in a cosmetic composition. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289386 | ANHYDROUS COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS AND USES - Described herein, an anhydrous cosmetic composition includes one or more water-absorbing components; a malodour-controlling component; a cosmetically acceptable carrier; wherein the anhydrous cosmetic composition has a burst resistance pressure greater than about 137.9 mBar (2 psi); wherein the anhydrous cosmetic composition has a water vapor sorption per 100 g of the composition from about 2.0 g to about 15 g; and wherein the anhydrous cosmetic composition is essentially free of aluminium-based antiperspirant actives. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289387 | COSMETIC KIT AND ITS USE AS A MAKE-UP PRODUCT - A cosmetic kit includes a skin staining composition of (i) a monovalent salt of alginic acid, a water-soluble colorant, and water and (ii) an activating composition of water and a cosmetically acceptable salt of calcium or magnesium. Also disclosed is a method for cosmetically treating or making up the human skin by using the cosmetic kit useful in making up lips, eyelids and eyebrows. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289388 | PREVENTION OF THE OXIDATION OF PERFUMERY RAW MATERIALS - The aspects presented herein provide methods and compositions for the reduction of the peroxide value of perfume ingredients, formulated perfumes, formulated body care products, essential oils, and natural extracts. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289389 | HAIR DYEING METHOD - A hair dyeing method including the following steps (I) and (II): step (I): mixing a first agent comprising an alkaline agent and an oxidation dye precursor, a second agent comprising an oxidizing agent, and a third agent comprising one or more dyes (A) selected from the group consisting of the following (A-1), (A-2), and (A-3), having a pH at 25° C. of 7.5 or more and 12 or less when diluted to be 10 times by mass with water; and step (II): applying a mixed solution prepared in step (I) on hair. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289390 | LIQUID HAIR DYE COMPOSITION - A liquid hair dye composition, comprising components (A) and (B), wherein the content (X) of component (A) in the composition is 1.5 mass % or more and 9.3 mass % or less, the content (Y) of component (B) in the composition is 9 mass % or more and 98.5 mass % or less, and the liquid hair dye composition satisfies the following formula (1) (with the proviso that a liquid hair dye composition which has the content of diol of 50 mass % or more and the content of water of 2 mass % or less is excluded), Y≥10.875X−10.875 (1), (A) an azo dye of the formula (A-1), and (B) a monoalcohol and/or a diol other than alkanolamines. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289391 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING GROWTH OF CARIES-, GINGIVITIS- AND HALITOSIS-CAUSING BACTERIA - The invention provides compositions and methods for topically inhibiting, reducing or preventing growth or biofilm formation of caries-, gingivitis- and/or halitosis-causing bacteria. The composition includes at least about 0.005% (w/v) of tea polyphenols, a pH modulating agent for maintaining a pH of the composition above about 6.5, and at least about 1% (w/v) of a 3-carbon to a 24-carbon sugar alcohol. Also provided are food products or supplements incorporating such compositions. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289392 | A MELANOGENESIS INHIBITOR COMPOSITION - A melanogenesis inhibitor combination is provided, comprising: a combination of (Z)—N-(4-hydroxybenzylidene)propan-2-amine oxide; and a compound of formula I | 2020-09-17 |
20200289393 | Oral Care Compositions Containing Deoxy Sugar Antimetabolites - Described herein are oral care compositions comprising a deoxy sugar antimetabolite and methods of inhibiting microbial biofilm formation and/or degrading a microbial biofilm in a subject. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289394 | METHOD FOR RESTORING HAIR FOLLICLES AND HAIR GROWTH - The disclosure provides methods of enhancing hair growth and hair follicle restoration using a siRNA or shRNA directed against a human Fidgetin like-2 nucleic acid. Specifically, the disclosure provides compositions comprising siRNA or shRNA against a human Fidgetin like-2 nucleic acid, and the methods of using the compositions. Further disclosed are siRNA sequences against a human Fidgetin like-2 nucleic acid and the formulations of the compositions. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289395 | Production, Composition And Application Of Preparations In A Two-Chamber Application Device For Neutralizing And Inactivating Oxidizing, Caustic And Irritating Chemicals On The Skin - A device and protective composition is described that is used in the context of first aid for skin contact with acids, bases, oxidizing agents, formaldehyde and fluorides serving to neutralize and inactivate the chemicals. The device comprises a two-chamber applicator that contains a first preparation in a first chamber, such as an antioxidant, and a second preparation in a second chamber, such as a solution that contains a buffer and a calcium salt. The two preparations are mixed just before application and are applied to the affected areas by the device. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289396 | ANHYDROUS COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS AND USES - Described herein, an anhydrous cosmetic composition includes a first water-absorbing component having a water vapor sorption greater than about 20 g per 100 g of the first water-absorbing component according to the Water Vapor Sorption Test Method as disclosed herein; a second water-absorbing component having a water vapor sorption from about 8.5 to about 19.9 g per 100 g of the second water-absorbing component according to the Water Vapor Sorption Test Method as disclosed herein; a malodour-controlling component; a cosmetically acceptable carrier; and wherein the anhydrous cosmetic composition is essentially free of aluminum-based antiperspirant actives. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289397 | HAIR CARE COMPOSITION - A hair care composition is disclosed comprising a copolymer, an ethoxylated alkyl sulfate anionic surfactant having a formula RO(CH | 2020-09-17 |
20200289398 | Long Wear Skincare Compositions - A cosmetic mask composition including a combination of acrylates/VA copolymer and acrylates copolymer. The cosmetic mask composition includes about 5% to 30% by weight of acrylates/VA copolymer, and about 0.2% to 2% by weight of acrylates copolymer. The ratio of acrylates/VA copolymer to acrylates copolymer is in the range of 15:1 to 25:1. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289399 | ANHYDROUS COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS AND USES - Described herein, an anhydrous cosmetic composition includes a first water-absorbing component comprising a mixture of a superabsorbent polymer and a polyquaternium; a second water-absorbing component selected from the group consisting of starch particles, a stearate component, and mixtures thereof; a malodour-controlling component; a cosmetically acceptable carrier; and wherein the anhydrous cosmetic composition is essentially free of aluminum-based antiperspirant actives. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289400 | OIL-IN-WATER TYPE EMULSION COSMETIC - An oil-in-water-type emulsion cosmetic contains an ultraviolet ray scattering agent and which has preparation stability in a system where a water-soluble alkyl-substituted polysaccharide derivative and another emulsifying agent coexist is further improved. The oil-in-water-type emulsion cosmetic containing (A) a water-soluble alkyl-substituted polysaccharide derivative, (B) a nonionic surfactant and (C) an ultraviolet ray scattering agent, wherein the blend ratio [(A)/(B)] of the water-soluble alkyl-substituted polysaccharide derivative (A) to the nonionic surfactant (B) is 1.54 or less, and the blend ratio [(A)/(C)] of the water-soluble alkyl-substituted polysaccharide derivative (A) to the ultraviolet ray scattering agent (C) is 0.02 or less. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289401 | TRANSPARENT PERSONAL CLEANSING COMPOSITIONS - A transparent personal cleansing composition for skin and hair care comprises non-ionic and anionic surfactants with hydrophobe of lauryl group in the vegetable oil which exhibit enhanced foaming and lather capacity in comparison to the marketed products. The personal care composition of the present invention avoids harsh or toxic anionic ether sulphate type surfactants, eco-toxic non-ionic fatty alcohol ethoxylates, fatty alkanol amides and a host of other ingredients that are not derived from renewable sources. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289402 | POUCH-TYPE ORALLY DISSOLVING FILMS WITH HIGH ACTIVE INGREDIENT CONCENTRATION - The invention relates to a dosage form for an active ingredient, to be dissolved in the oral cavity, comprising a first film layer and a second film layer that is arranged over the first film layer, wherein the composition of the first film layer can be identical to that of the second and comprises a water-soluble polymer, said first and the second film layers being interconnected by their overlapping edges so as to form at least one cavity and this cavity being filled with an active ingredient. In this configuration, the dosage form takes the form of a pouch made from two water-soluble film layers so that said film layers dissolve when the pouch is put in the mouth, and an active ingredient contained in said pouch can be released. This pouch configuration makes it possible to have a higher content of the active ingredient than comparable OTF films while avoiding thermal stress on said active ingredient during production of the dosage form. The advantageous properties of known thin-film dosage forms are substantially retained. The invention also relates to a method for producing the dosage form. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289403 | AVOIDING GAG REFLEX TO ENABLE SWALLOWING PILLS - Compositions and methods to avoid the gag reflex to enable swallowing of pills, by applying an edible coating to the pill that generates bubbles, so that the bubbles prevent direct contact of the pill with the back of the mouth, thereby avoiding the gag reflex. Preferably the coating generates bubbles from an acid-base reaction, from compressed bubbles entrapped in hard candy, or from any other manner for creating fizzing, effervescent or popping confectionery or other food products. Optionally the coating can have a strong taste, such as by being sour, to distract away from the gag reflex. Optionally, a time release envelope is provided to delay bubbling or to block atmospheric humidity. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289404 | BUCCAL, SUBLINGUAL AND INTRANASAL DELIVERY OF FOSPROPOFOL - Methods for buccally, sublingually, or intranasally administering a prodrug of propofol to a subject in need of treatment thereof in an amount sufficient to deliver a therapeutically effective amount of propofol to the subject are disclosed. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289405 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS UTILIZING POLY(VINYL ALCOHOL) AND/OR OTHER POLYMERS THAT AID PARTICLE TRANSPORT IN MUCUS - Particles, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. The compositions and methods may include, in some embodiments, modifying the surface coatings of particles including pharmaceutical agents that have a low water/aqueous solubility. In some embodiments, a surface coating includes a synthetic polymer having pendant hydroxyl groups on the backbone of the polymer, such as poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA). Such compositions and methods can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for administration routes involving the particles passing through a mucosal barrier. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289406 | FORMULATION FOR PARENTERAL ADMINISTRATION - The instant invention provides pharmaceutical formulations for a long acting injectable drug product comprising a suspension of doravirine for parenteral administration via intramuscular or subcutaneous routes. The drug product can be used for the treatment or prophylaxis of infection by HIV or for the treatment, prophylaxis, or delay in the onset of AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) or ARC (AIDS related complex). | 2020-09-17 |
20200289407 | CELL HOUSING DEVICE - The present disclosure provides a cell housing device and a method of manufacturing such a device that has an array of channels to increase the ratio of surface area to volume. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289408 | SOLID IMPLANT FORMULATION FOR DRUG DELIVERY - A biodegradable delivery device is disclosed that is implanted into patients to provide an extended release of one or more active pharmaceuticals for a therapeutic purpose. The delivery device comprises of: 1) an outer sheath that is composed of an inert biodegradable material that prevents the direct interactions of the core(s) with patient tissues and also facilitates the homogenous access of solvent to the surface area of the core to enable predictable core ingredient dissolution, depletion and safe and effective concentrations. 2) A Primary Core comprising one or more active ingredients plus excipients, including markers, that biodegrades and elutes all its ingredients before the sheath degrades. 3) A Secondary Core at the geometric center of the Primary core comprising a marker (including an active pharmacological or inactive ingredient that can be detected by bioanalysis, or a radio-opaque marker) that can signal when the secondary core is exposed, and excipients, which biodegrades and elutes its ingredients. 4) All elements have a marker excipient that renders the device observable remotely, including by x-ray detecting barium sulfate. The Secondary Core has a marker signal that can be distinguished from the Primary Core and Outer sheath. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289409 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR OPHTHALMIC AND/OR OTHER APPLICATIONS - Particles, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. The particles, compositions, and methods may be used, in some instances, for ophthalmic and/or other applications. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods may involve modifying the surface coatings of particles, such as particles of pharmaceutical agents that have a low aqueous solubility. Such compositions and methods can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for ophthalmic applications, and may be used for delivering pharmaceutical agents to the front of the eye and/or the back of the eye. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289410 | CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY DELIVERY - Described herein are methods and compounds for aiding in the performance of capsule endoscopy on an individual. The efficacy of the capsule endoscopy procedure is limited in at least in part by the power provided by the battery within the capsule. The methods and compounds described herein provide improved capsule endoscopies yielding valuable clinical data. In addition, the methods and compounds described herein provide for a more satisfying experience for the individual undergoing a bowel preparation related to a capsule endoscopy and thus increase compliance with the bowel preparation. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289411 | ORAL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION - The present invention provides an FTD and TPI-containing oral pharmaceutical composition which can be orally administered and is stable even under high humidity conditions. An oral pharmaceutical composition comprising α,α,α-trifluorothymidine and 5-chloro-6-(2-iminopyrrolidine-1-yl) methyl-2, 4(1H, 3H)-pyrimidine dione hydrochloride as an active ingredient; and being substantially free of an additive comprising a metal salt. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289412 | BIOENHANCED SPIRULINA LOZENGE FORMULATION - An oral dosage form of Spirulina aqueous extract is described here for delivering medications to alleviate symptoms of influenza virus. Most potent antiviral principles of spirulina being polysaccharides with molecular weight ranging from 100-300 kDa, there is need to provide permeation enhancers that help these polysaccharides in crossing the mucus membrane of oropharynx. Apart from enhancing the permeation, the formulation provides sustained effect to ameliorate symptoms of cold, cough, headache, fever related to influenza viral infection. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289413 | COMPOSITIONS USEFUL IN THE PREVENTION AND/OR TREATMENT OF DISORDERS OF THE ORAL CAVITY, UPPER AIRWAYS AND ESOPHAGUS - The present invention relates to compositions comprising at least one film-forming agent able to adhere in a stable way to the mucosa of the mouth, esophagus and upper airways, establishing a mechanical form of protection against attack on said mucosae. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289414 | Solid Solution Compositions and Use in Chronic Inflammation - The present specification discloses pharmaceutical compositions, methods of preparing such pharmaceutical compositions, and methods and uses of treating a chronic inflammation and/or an inflammatory disease in an individual using such pharmaceutical compositions. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289415 | RINSE-OFF COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF FOR DELIVERY OF ACTIVE AGENTS - The present application relates to a rinse-off composition comprising an oil phase and an aqueous surfactant matrix, wherein one or more active agents are dissolved in one or more non-polar, water-immiscible solvents, and the oil phase is dispersed in the aqueous surfactant matrix. The present application also relates to methods of delivering the active agent(s) to a subject in need thereof topically, for example to the skin, the hair, and scalp. The present application also relates to use of the rinse-off compositions to treat and/or prevent topical conditions such as dermatitis and psoriasis. In some embodiments, the rinse-off compositions of the present application are shampoo compositions. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289416 | DRUG DELIVERY VEHICLES FOR ATHEROSCLEROSIS NANOMEDICINE - Provided herein are peptide amphiphiles (PAs). In some embodiments, provided herein are targeting PAs comprising a PA backbone and a targeting moiety. In some embodiments, provided herein are therapeutic PAs comprising a PA backbone and a therapeutic agent. In some embodiments, the peptide amphiphiles are co-assembled into nanofibers. In some embodiments, the nanofibers may be used for the treatment of atherosclerosis or related disease. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289417 | DELIVERY METHOD OF TARGET MATERIAL INTO EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES USING EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCKWAVE - Provided are a method of delivering target materials into extracellular vesicles including exposing the target materials and the extracellular vesicles to extracorporeal shockwaves, a method of preparing target material-introduced extracellular vesicles, extracellular vesicles prepared by the method, drug delivery vehicles including extracellular vesicles, and a method of delivering target materials into cells. The present disclosure exposes extracellular vesicles derived from natural organisms such as animal cells, plant cells, and microorganisms including bacteria and eukaryotic bacteria as well as artificially produced extracellular vesicles to extracorporeal shockwaves extracellularly. Thus, the high-level energy extracorporeal shockwaves can be used to deliver the target material into the extracellular vesicle efficiently. When treating with extracorporeal shockwaves, the ability of target material-introduced extracellular vesicles to incorporate into target cells also increases. According to the method of the present disclosure, the target materials can be delivered into cells with high efficiency, being utilized in various fields. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289418 | METHOD FOR INCREASING BIOAVAILABILITY OF NATURAL BIOACTIVE MOLECULES USING BIO-POLYMER COMPLEXATION TECHNOLOGY - A method for increasing bioavailability of natural bioactive molecule using biopolymer complexation technology is provided. The method includes integrating the natural bioactive molecule in the form of nutraceuticals formulations, antioxidants, supplements, and herbs with the cellulose derivatives by modifying surface of the cellulose derivatives with the natural bioactive molecule through hydrogen bonding and ionic interaction between functional groups and forming a complex of natural bioactive molecule and cellulose derivatives. The complex of natural bioactive molecule and cellulose derivatives absorbed in to blood stream as a single entity and dissociates once it is absorbed that subsequently enhances the bioavailability of the natural bioactive molecule. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289419 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING DISORDERS AMELIORATED BY MUSCARINIC RECEPTOR ACTIVATION - Provided herein is an oral pharmaceutical composition, comprising a plurality of xanomeline beads having a core comprising xanomeline or a salt thereof; and a plurality of trospium beads having a core comprising a salt of trospium. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289420 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING DIABETES AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - An oral dosage form of a pharmaceutical composition for managing diabetes in a subject is provided, which comprises a core, a controlled membrane film, and an outer film. The core comprises a first antidiabetic agent. The controlled membrane film coats the core tablet and can realize a controlled release of the first antidiabetic agent from the core into a portion of a digestive tract of the subject corresponding to a stomach and an upper gastrointestinal tract after the pharmaceutical composition is orally administered to the subject. The controlled membrane film comprises at least one controlling polymer, each selected from an Eudragit polymer, an Aquacoat polymer, or an Ethocel polymer. The outer film comprises a second antidiabetic agent, and coats the controlled membrane film. A method for manufacturing an oral dosage form of a pharmaceutical composition is also provided. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289421 | IONIC LIQUIDS FOR INTERNAL DELIVERY - The technology described herein is directed to compositions comprising CAGE and at least one active compound, e.g., for oral or parenteral administration. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289422 | PULLULAN CAPSULES - The instant disclosure provides a capsule composition comprising pullulan, a setting system and a surfactant system that is a sucroglyceride or a sugar fatty acid ester, and methods for making such capsules. | 2020-09-17 |
20200289423 | Polymer and dosage form with sustained release properties and resistance against the influence of ethanol - A polymer is polymerized from a monomer mixture containing (a) 70 to 95% by weight of 2-ethylhexyl methacrylate (EHMA) and ethyl methacrylate (EMA) or 2-ethylhexyl methacrylate (EHMA) and methyl methacrylate (MMA), (b) 2.5 to 25% by weight of one or more C | 2020-09-17 |