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20120232539 | Radiation-Based Dermatological Devices and Methods - A self-contained, hand-held device for providing a dermatological treatment includes a device body configured to be handheld by a user; a radiation source supported in the device body, the radiation source including a beam source configured to generate an energy beam; an application end configured to be manually moved across the surface of the skin during a treatment session; electronics configured to pulse the radiation source during the treatment session such that the beam source emits pulsed energy beams to the skin; and a displacement control system including a displacement sensor configured to determine a displacement of the device relative to the skin, and electronics configured to control at least one operational parameter of the device based on the determined displacement of the device relative to the skin. | 09-13-2012 |
20120283709 | Devices and Methods for Radiation-Based Dermatological Treatments - A self-contained, hand-held device for providing a dermatological treatment includes a radiation source configured to generate one or more radiation beams, and an optical system configured to deliver the one or more radiation beams to the skin to provide a dermatological treatment. Each radiation beam includes a first axis beam profile and an orthogonal second axis beam profile. The optical system includes a first axis optic configured to influence the first axis beam profile of each radiation beam by a greater extent than the second axis beam profile of each radiation beam, and a second axis optic configured to influence the second axis beam profile of each radiation beam by a greater extent than the first axis beam profile of each radiation beam. | 11-08-2012 |
20120283711 | Devices and Methods for Radiation-Based Dermatological Treatments - A device for providing a dermatological treatment, the device includes a device body, a radiation delivery system for delivering radiation to the skin to provide a dermatological treatment, and a situation-specific control system. The control system includes a plurality of sensors and control electronics programmed to receive signals from the plurality of sensors; determine whether to initiate radiation delivery by the radiation delivery system based on a comparison of the signals received from the plurality of sensors to a first condition; and once radiation is initiated, determine whether to continue radiation delivery by the radiation delivery system based on a comparison of the signals received from the plurality of sensors to a second condition that is different than the first condition. | 11-08-2012 |
20120283712 | Devices and Methods for Radiation-Based Dermatological Treatments - A hand-held device for providing a dermatological treatment by scanning a laser beam to form a pattern of treatment spots on the skin includes a laser source that generates an input beam, an automated scanning system, and a treatment spot control system. The automated scanning system includes a rotating multi-sector scanning element configured to repeatedly scan the input beam, each scan providing an array of output beams corresponding to the multiple sectors of the scanning element and forming a scanned row of treatment spots on the skin. The scanning element is configured such that each sector provides a constant-angular-direction output beam as that sector rotates through the input beam. The treatment spots of each scanned row are spaced apart from each other by areas of non-irradiated skin. The treatment spot control system provides a distance between adjacent rows of treatment spots in a direction of manual movement of the device. | 11-08-2012 |
20120289948 | Devices and Methods for Radiation-Based Dermatological Treatments - A device for treating an area of skin by scanning radiation to form a pattern of treatment spots on the skin may include a radiation source that generates an input beam, and a scanning system that scans the input beam to provide a sequential series of reflected output beams that form a pattern of treatment spots on the skin. The scanning system may include a rotating scanning element including a plurality of reflection surfaces, each configured to reflect the input beam in an angular direction to provide one of the reflected output beams, such that as the rotating scanning element rotates about an axis, the input beam is sequentially reflected by different reflection surfaces to provide the sequential series of reflected output, beams, wherein a first reflection surface is offset from a second reflection surface in a direction generally along the axis of rotation of the rotating scanning element. | 11-15-2012 |
20130030423 | Devices and Methods for Radiation-Based Dermatological Treatments - A light engine for a hand-held dermatological treatment device includes a heat sink, a laser package mounted to the heat sink, the laser package including a laser chip having at least one emitting edge or surface, a pair of lateral structures associated with the heat sink, and an elongated optical element positioned in front of the at least one emitting edge or surface of the laser chip. The elongated optical element extends between the pair of lateral structures associated with the heat sink, and is secured to each of the lateral structures at respective end of the elongated optical element. | 01-31-2013 |
20130103017 | Devices and Methods for Radiation-Based Dermatological Treatments - A device for treating an area of skin by scanning radiation to form a pattern of treatment spots on the skin includes an automated scanning system configured to receive an input beam generated by a radiation source and scan the received input beam to provide a sequential series of output beams that form a pattern of treatment spots on the skin, the automated scanning system including a generally cup-shaped scanning element configured to rotate about a rotational axis. The generally cup-shaped scanning element may include a plurality of lenslets arranged around the rotational axis, each lenslet configured to provide one of the output beams, such that as the rotating scanning element rotates about the rotational axis, the input beam is sequentially reflected by different lenslets surfaces to provide the sequential series of output beams. | 04-25-2013 |
20130190845 | Edge-Lit Apparatus and Methods for Providing Light-Based Therapy - An edge-lit device for providing light-based dermatological treatment is provided. The device may include a panel having internally reflective properties for reflecting light, the panel defining a front surface, a rear surface, a perimeter, and one or more edges extending along one or more portions of the perimeter. A rear reflector may be disposed adjacent the rear surface. The device may include one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) positioned along at least one of the panel edges and configured to emit light into the panel such that at least a portion of the LED-emitted light reflects off the rear reflector and projects out of the panel through the panel front surface. The wavelength of the LED-emitted light may be suitable for dermatological treatment, such that LED-emitted light projecting out through the front surface of the panel may be useful for providing dermatological treatment to a user. | 07-25-2013 |
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20150230863 | INTERNET CONNECTED DERMATOLOGICAL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS - A dermatological treatment and analysis system includes a handheld treatment device having a handheld body, a treatment radiation source that delivers a dermatological treatment to the skin, and skin sensor(s) configured to generate signals indicative of one or more skin properties. A wireless transmitter is integrated in the handheld treatment device or in a docking/charging station that receives the handheld treatment device. The wireless transmitter is configured to receive skin-related data comprising the signals from the at least one skin sensor and/or information derived from such signals, and to wirelessly transmit the received skin-related data for analysis of the skin-related data by a remote data analysis system, which may analyze the received skin-related data to generate skin analysis data, and communicate the skin analysis data as feedback to the user of the handheld treatment device, e.g., via a website or application hosted on an internet-connected device of the user. | 08-20-2015 |
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20140262051 | PASSIVE FEEDER CARTRIDGE DRIVEN BY PICKUP HEAD - A pick-and-place machine and method includes use of a passive component feeder cartridge including a feeder gear. Rotation of the feeder gear causes a component-bearing tape to be fed through the feeder cartridge. A pickup head includes a vacuum nozzle to pick up the components from the tape and a rack gear to engage and drive the feeder gear of the feeder cartridge via translational motion of the pickup head when operatively disposed with respect to a selected feeder cartridge. | 09-18-2014 |
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20140267682 | LINEAR/ANGULAR CORRECTION OF PICK-AND-PLACE HELD COMPONENT AND RELATED OPTICAL SUBSYSTEM - A pick-and-place machine and method includes use of a passive component feeder cartridge including a feeder gear. Rotation of the feeder gear causes a component-bearing tape to be fed through the feeder cartridge. A pickup head includes a vacuum nozzle to pick up the components from the tape and a rack gear to engage and drive the feeder gear of the feeder cartridge via translational motion of the pickup head when operatively disposed with respect to a selected feeder cartridge. | 09-18-2014 |
20140270473 | VIRTUAL ASSEMBLY AND PRODUCT INSPECTION CONTROL PROCESSES - A pick-and-place machine and method includes use of a passive component feeder cartridge including a feeder gear. Rotation of the feeder gear causes a component-bearing tape to be fed through the feeder cartridge. A pickup head includes a vacuum nozzle to pick up the components from the tape and a rack gear to engage and drive the feeder gear of the feeder cartridge via translational motion of the pickup head when operatively disposed with respect to a selected feeder cartridge. | 09-18-2014 |
20140271082 | PICK-AND-PLACE FEEDER MODULE ASSEMBLY - A pick-and-place machine and method includes use of a passive component feeder cartridge including a feeder gear. Rotation of the feeder gear causes a component-bearing tape to be fed through the feeder cartridge. A pickup head includes a vacuum nozzle to pick up the components from the tape and a rack gear to engage and drive the feeder gear of the feeder cartridge via translational motion of the pickup head when operatively disposed with respect to a selected feeder cartridge. | 09-18-2014 |
20150100183 | AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENT AND BACKUP POWER THEREFOR PROVIDED BY MAGNETO P-LEAD - An aircraft instrument includes an engine display area providing aircraft engine parameters simultaneously with an electrical system display area that selectively provides one of a plurality of aircraft electrical system parameter displays. In the event of an aircraft electrical power supply failure, the instrument may be automatically powered by otherwise unused energy safely harvested from one or all magneto P-leads of an aircraft via an energy harvesting circuit. | 04-09-2015 |
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20080241078 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING HAIR LOSS USING C16-C20 AROMATIC TETRAHYDRO PROSTAGLANDINS - A method for treating hair loss in mammals uses compositions containing prostaglandin F analogs. The compositions can be applied topically to the skin. The compositions can arrest hair loss, reverse hair loss, and promote hair growth. | 10-02-2008 |
20090220445 | HAIR CARE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING HAIR DIAMETER AND DELIVERING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS - Disclosed in a hair care composition comprising: a hair care composition comprises: A) a hair diameter increasing agent comprising: a xanthine compound; a vitamin B3 compound; and a panthenol compound; B) an additional benefit agent, such additional benefit is selected from the group consisting of hair volume-up, hair conditioning, hair strengthening, scalp sensation, hair color, scent, and mixtures thereof; and C) a carrier. The hair care compositions of the present invention increase hair diameter, and also provide: motivation to consumers to use such compositions for a longer period of time so that consumers can obtain hair diameter increase benefit; and/or at least one additional benefit, while not-compromising the penetration of the hair diameter increasing agent. | 09-03-2009 |
20090220448 | HAIR CARE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING HAIR DIAMETER AND FOR IMMEDIATE FULLER/THICKER HAIR APPEARANCE - Disclosed in a hair care composition comprising: (i) a deposition agent which is in a solid particulate form on the hair; (ii) an adhesive agent which adhere the deposition agent to the hair; and (iii) an carrier; wherein either or both of the deposition agent and the adhesive agent comprises an agent which increases hair diameter; and wherein, when the deposition agent is the hair diameter increasing agent, such agents are those being substantially soluble in the composition and forming solid particulate on the hair. The hair care compositions of the present invention provide an increase of hair diameters and provide an immediate increase of the fullness and/or thickness of hair appearance. | 09-03-2009 |
20090264449 | HAIR CARE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING HAIR DIAMETER - Disclosed in a hair care composition comprising: (i) a hair diameter increasing agent comprising a xanthine compound, a vitamin B3 compound, and a panthenol compound; and (ii) an carrier comprising water and monohydric alcohols having 1 to 6 carbons; wherein the monohydric alcohol is present in the composition at a level by weight of from about 10% to about 90%, preferably from about 30% to 90%, and wherein the composition may further comprises a substantially soluble silicone conditioning agent and/or a thickener. The hair care compositions of the present invention provide improved hair diameter increase benefit. The hair care compositions of the present invention also provide improved feel during usage and/or after usage, while not-compromising the penetration of the hair diameter increasing agent. | 10-22-2009 |
20090274642 | Hair Care Compositions for Preventing Oxidative Damage to Hair, Methods of Use, and Methods of Marketing Such Compositions - Hair care compositions, methods, and methods of marketing that can prevent oxidative damage to hair. Such compositions comprise a follicular fungi reduction agent (“FFRA”) and can be applied to any areas where the appearance of less oxidative damage is desired, such as the scalp or face. The present invention also relates to methods of using and marketing such compositions. | 11-05-2009 |
20090286769 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING HAIR LOSS USING NON-NATURALLY OCCURRING PROSTAGLANDINS - A method for treating hair loss in mammals uses compositions containing prostaglandin F analogs. The compositions can be applied topically to the skin. The compositions can arrest hair loss, reverse hair loss, and promote hair growth. | 11-19-2009 |
20100120871 | HAIR CARE COMPOSITIONS, METHODS, AND ARTICLES OF COMMERCE THAT CAN INCREASE THE APPEARANCE OF THICKER AND FULLER HAIR - Hair care compositions, methods, and articles of commerce that can increase the appearance of thicker and fuller hair. Such compositions can be applied to any areas where a thicker and fuller hair appearance is desired, such as the scalp or face. The present invention also relates to methods of marketing such compositions. | 05-13-2010 |
20120093752 | Use of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors to Improve Epithelial Biology - The invention provides a method for improving hair biology, e.g., hair growth. The method comprises administering to a subject a monoamine oxidase inhibitor and a vasodilator, a zinc salt of a carboxylic acid, a xanthine compound, pyrithione or a salt thereof, saponin, tritapene, crataegolic acid, celastrol, asiatic acid, an inhibitor of 5-alpha-reductase, 1,4-methyl-4-azasteroid, an androgen receptor antagonist, azelaic acid or a derivate thereof, cyclosporin, triiodothyronine, diazoxide, retinoic acid, a prostaglandin analogue, aminexil, carnitine tartrate, apigenin, procapil, or adenosine, in an amount effective to achieve a desired effect. The invention further provides a method of reducing or delaying the appearance of an age-related skin imperfection. The method comprises administering to the subject a composition comprising an MAO inhibitor. A kit for improving hair growth also is provided. | 04-19-2012 |
20120157478 | Hair Care Compositions and Methods to Improve Hair Appearance - Hair care compositions and methods that can increase the appearance of healthier hair by increasing the appearance of thicker and fuller hair, longer hair, and/or delayed emergence of gray hair. Such compositions can be applied to any areas where healthier hair appearance is desired, such as the scalp or face. | 06-21-2012 |
20120258074 | Systems, Models and Methods for Identifying and Evaluating Skin-Active Agents Effective for Treating Dandruff/Seborrheic Dermatitis - Methods and systems for determining functional relationships between a skin-active agent and a skin condition of interest, and methods and systems for identifying cosmetic agents effective for treatment of dandruff, as well as the use of agents identified by such methods and systems for the preparation of cosmetic compositions, personal care products, or both are provided. Methods for developing in vitro models of skin disease and models for specific skin diseases are also provided. | 10-11-2012 |
20120258185 | HAIR CARE COMPOSITIONS, METHODS, AND ARTICLES OF COMMERCE THAT CAN INCREASE THE APPEARANCE OF THICKER AND FULLER HAIR - Hair care compositions, methods, and articles of commerce that can increase the appearance of thicker and fuller hair. Such compositions can be applied to any areas where a thicker and fuller hair appearance is desired, such as the scalp or face. The present invention also relates to methods of marketing such compositions. | 10-11-2012 |
20120283112 | Systems and Methods for Identifying Cosmetic Agents for Skin Care Compositions - Provided are methods and systems for determining functional relationships between a cosmetic agent and a skin tissue condition of interest. Also provided are methods and systems for identifying cosmetic agents that affect a skin aging tissue condition, as well as the use of agents identified by such methods and systems for the preparation of cosmetic compositions, personal care products, or both. | 11-08-2012 |
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20130331342 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING COSMETIC AGENTS FOR HAIR/SCALP CARE COMPOSITIONS - Provided are methods and systems for determining functional relationships between a cosmetic agent and a hair biology condition of interest. Also provided are methods and systems for identifying cosmetic agents that affect a hair biology condition, as well as the use of agents identified by such methods and systems for the preparation of cosmetic compositions, personal care products, or both. | 12-12-2013 |
20150292017 | Systems For Identifying Cosmetic Agents For Skin Care Compositions - A system for identifying connections between a cosmetic agent and at least one gene associated with a skin aging condition. The system includes a computer readable medium having stored thereon a plurality of instances and a skin aging gene expression signature. Each instance comprises an ordered list of identifiers representing a plurality of differentially expressed genes generated as a result of contact between the cosmetic agent and a human fibroblast cell or a human keratinocyte cell. The computing device includes computer-readable instructions for accessing the plurality of instances and the skin aging gene expression signature stored on the computer readable medium, comparing each of the instances to the skin aging gene expression signature, and assigning a connectivity score to each of the instances based on the comparison. | 10-15-2015 |
20150292018 | METHOD OF MAKING SKIN CARE COMPOSITIONS - A method for making a skin care composition by identifying connections between cosmetic agents and genes associated with one or more skin aging conditions. The method includes accessing a plurality of instances and at least one skin aging gene expression signature, comparing the at least one skin aging gene expression signature to the plurality of the instances, assigning a connectivity score to each instance based on the comparison and incorporating the cosmetic agent into a skin care composition when the connectivity score of the instance associated with the cosmetic agent has a negative correlation. | 10-15-2015 |