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Systems and methods for managing discussion threads based on ratings

System and method for removing threads from discussion groups based on ratings of the individual posts within the thread. If a user takes the time to rate a post positively, then the post (and the thread) is considered to be useful to the entire community and should not be deleted. To rate the post, a window is displayed to the user whenever the post is open and queries the user whether the post is useful. A positive rating rates a delete date associated with the post. If there is not positive rating of a post, the thread may be considered useful if the originator of a post marks the post as being answered, in which case delete clock is reset. If however, none of the posts within the thread are rated positively, then the thread is considered not be useful and deleted.
Owner:MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC

Treatment apparatus with electromagnetic energy delivery device and non-volatile memory

An apparatus for cooling a skin surface includes a support structure coupled to an electromagnetic energy delivery device. The electromagnetic energy delivery device is configured to be coupled to an electromagnetic energy source. A cooling member is coupled to the electromagnetic energy delivery device and is configured to create a reverse thermal gradient through a skin surface. A memory is coupled to the electromagnetic energy delivery device and is positioned at the support structure or the electromagnetic energy delivery device. The memory is configured to store information to facilitate operation of at least one of the cooling member, and the electromagnetic energy source. Resources are coupled to the cooling member to permit different levels of cooling at different times of treatment.
Owner:THERMAGE INC

Wafer carrier for minimizing contacting area with wafers

A wafer carrier is provided. The wafer carrier includes a storage holding member for storing a plurality of wafers and includes a plurality of open portions. The wafer carrier further includes a front fixing plate and a rear fixing plate disposed at a front and a rear end of the storage holding member, respectively. The front and rear fixing plates each face a side of at least one of the plurality of wafers. Moreover, left and right edges of the plurality of wafers stored in the storage holding member are exposed by the plurality of open portions.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Cooling system for a photo cosmetic device

Photocosmetic device for use in medical or non-medical environments (e.g., a home, barbershop, or spa), which can be used for a variety of tissue treatments. Radiation is delivered to the tissue via optical systems designed to pattern the radiation and project the radiation to a particular depth. The device has a variety of cooling systems including phase change cooling solids and liquids to cool treated skin and the radiation sources. Contact sensors and motion sensor may be used to enhance treatment. The device may be modular to facilitate manufacture and replacement of parts.
Owner:PALOMAR MEDICAL TECH

System and method for analysis of light-matter interaction based on spectral convolution

InactiveUS20090245603A1Facilitates timely skin condition assessment skin skinFacilitates skin skin regimen recommendation skin regimenImage analysisCharacter and pattern recognitionPattern recognitionDigital image
In embodiments of the present invention, systems and methods of a method and algorithm for creating a unique spectral fingerprint are based on the convolution of RGB color channel spectral plots generated from digital images that have captured single and / or multi-wavelength light-matter interaction.
Owner:MYSKIN

Methods and apparatus for generating and modulating white light illumination conditions

InactiveUS20050040774A1Color temperature be affectMechanical apparatusPoint-like light sourceComputer scienceIngested food
Methods and apparatus for generating and modulating white light illumination conditions. Examples of applications in which such methods and apparatus may be implemented include retail environments (e.g., food, clothing, jewelry, paint, furniture, fabrics, etc.) or service environments (e.g., cosmetics, hair and beauty salons and spas, photography, etc.) where visible aspects of the products / services being offered are significant in attracting sales of the products / services. Other applications include theatre and cinema, medical and dental implementations, as well as vehicle-based (automotive) implementations. In another example, a personal grooming apparatus includes one or more light sources disposed in proximity to a mirror and configured to generate variable color light, including essentially white light, whose color temperature may be controlled by a user.
Owner:COLOR KINETICS

Skin diagnostic imaging method and apparatus

A method and apparatus is provided for identifying imperfections in a person's facial, forearm or hand skin and for recommending an appropriate remedial cosmetic. The method includes providing an apparatus having a programmable computer, a camera connected to the computer, at least one visible wavelength light source for separately generating at least two different color images and at least one ultraviolet wavelength light source for an ultraviolet light image. Further, the method includes placing the ultraviolet and color images into a program of the computer and processing the images for pinpointing areas of skin requiring preventative treatment including those with skin damage. A remedial set of cosmetic products can thereby be recommended.
Owner:UNILEVER HOME & PERSONAL CARE USA DIV OF CONOPCO IN C

Method for treating skin and underlying tissue

A method for treating a tissue site couples an energy delivery surface of an electromagnetic energy delivery device with a skin surface. An underlying tissue area beneath the skin surface is created. The cooling creates a reverse thermal gradient, where a temperature of the skin surface is less than a temperature of the underlying tissue area. Energy is delivered from the energy delivery device to the underlying tissue area. The energy delivery modifies the underlying tissue area and decreases irregularities of the skin surface.
Owner:THERMAGE INC

RF electrode assembly for handpiece

An RF device has a support structure. An RF electrode, coupled to the support structure, includes conductive and dielectric portions. A cooling member, coupled to the support structure, is configured to cool a back surface of the RF electrode. The cooling member is distanced from the back surface of the RF electrode.
Owner:THERMAGE INC

Skin beautification cosmetic system using iontophoresis device, ultrasonic facial stimulator, and cosmetic additive

A skin beautification cosmetic system comprising an iontophoresis device, an infrared (including far infrared) generator, an ultrasonic vibrator, and a cosmetic composition is disclosed. The system ensures effective action of moisturizing and whitening cosmetics without causing any problem in the skin. By specifying the type of cosmetic to be used, the system can ensure a more effective beautification action, can improve dry skin and aging skin which adversely affect the female skin, and can decompose and remove melanin. Moisturizing and / or whitening cosmetic components such as hydrophilic gel and ultrafine gel are applied to the face or skin or impregnated in a skin contact member section, following which iontophoresis high frequency vibration is applied to the face or skin for a prescribed period of time using an ultrasonic vibrator 3 with built-in high ionization iontophoresis device 2 and infrared generator 9.
Owner:JAPAN NATURAL LAB

Electrophoretic display

The present invention is directed to a transdermal delivery system for delivering a medicinal or cosmetic agent through the skin of a subject, which delivery system comprises (a) one or more display cells comprising partition walls and top-openings; (b) a liquid composition filled in the display cells wherein said liquid composition comprises the medicinal or cosmetic agent; and (c) a sealing layer to enclose the liquid composition within the microcups wherein said sealing layer is hardened in situ.
Owner:E INK CALIFORNIA

Method for efficiently utilizing radio resources in a mobile telecommunication system providing VoIP service

A method for efficiently utilizing radio resources by reducing a size of a PDU of an RLC layer in a mobile communication system supporting a VoIP service. In the method, an RLC PDU is framed without inserting information regarding a start point and an end point of a voice packet, or existence or absence of padding, such that a size of overhead according to transmission of the voice packet can be reduced. Consequently, restricted radio resources can be efficiently used.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

System and method for face and body treatment

Arrangements and packaging of multi-device, face-and-body-treatment systems are presented, for adapting these systems to self-application and to home use. In particular, a multi-device, face-and-body-treatment laptop-like kit is described, for beauty treatment “on the go.” Additionally, a multi-device, face-and-body-treatment system built into a dresser is taught, for beauty treatment in the home. Other arrangements are also described.
Owner:ENGII 2001

System and method for a unified and blended search

A system, method, and computer-accessible medium for a unified search of disparate resources are provided. The system and method determine the most relevant disparate resources in which to search and blend the most relevant results from the search for presentation to the user in an integrated manner.
Owner:MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC

Methods of manufacturing a three-dimensional semiconductor device and semiconductor devices fabricated thereby

A method of fabricating a three-dimensional semiconductor device is provided along with a three-dimensional semiconductor device fabricated thereby. The method includes forming a heat conductive plug to channel heat away from devices on a substrate, while high temperature processes are performed on a stacked semiconductor layer. The ability to use high temperature processes on the stacked semiconductor layer without adversely effecting devices on the substrate allows the formation of a high quality single-crystalline stacked semiconductor layer. The high quality single-crystalline semiconductor layer can then be used to fabricate improved thin film transistors.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Facial mask

The present invention features a facial mask comprising a water-insoluble substrate sized and shaped to lie against and substantially coincident with a face of a human user. The water-insoluble substrate includes separation features that form laterally-extending tabs capable of overlapping the facial mask, improving its adaptability and fit. Methods of treating the skin using facial masks are also provided.
Owner:JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER COPANIES

Cooling system for a photocosmetic device

Photocosmetic device for use in medical or non-medical environments (e.g., a home, barbershop, or spa), which can be used for a variety of tissue treatments. Radiation is delivered to the tissue via optical systems designed to pattern the radiation and project the radiation to a particular depth. The device has a variety of cooling systems including phase change cooling solids and liquids to cool treated skin and the radiation sources. Contact sensors and motion sensor may be used to enhance treatment. The device may be modular to facilitate manufacture and replacement of parts.
Owner:PALOMAR MEDICAL TECH

Apparatus and method for the precision application of cosmetics

One or more reflectance modifying agent (RMA) such as a pigmented cosmetic agent is applied selectively and precisely with a controlled spray to human skin according to local skin reflectance or texture attributes. One embodiment uses digital control based on the analysis of a camera images. Another embodiment, utilizes a calibrated scanning device comprising a plurality of LEDs and photodiode sensors to correct reflectance readings to compensate for device distance and orientation relative to the skin. Ranges of desired RMA application parameters of high luminance RMA, selectively applied to middle spatial frequency features, at low opacity or application density are each be significantly different from conventional cosmetic practice. The ranges are complementary and the use of all three techniques in combination provides a surprisingly effective result which preserves natural beauty while applying a minimum amount of cosmetic agent.
Owner:TCMS TRANSPARENT BEAUTY LLC

Treatment of skin with an apparatus and a benefit agent

The invention features a method of administering a skin benefit agent to an expanse of skin, wherein the method includes: (a) contacting the expanse of skin with an apparatus, the apparatus including: (i) a skin-contactable element having a skin-contactable surface; (ii) a motor; and (iii) a transfer member for transferring mechanical energy from the motor to the skin-contactable element in order to provide periodic motion to the skin-contactable surface; and (b) after contacting the expanse of skin with the apparatus has ceased, further contacting the expanse of skin with a benefit agent, wherein the benefit agent is selected from the group consisting of retinoids, copper moieties, skin-firming agents, depigmentation agents, and combinations thereof.
Owner:JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER COPANIES

Headgear apparatus

To this end, the present invention comprises a headgear apparatus comprising a sleeve, a first strap portion and a second strap portion. The sleeve comprises a chin portion and a top portion. The top portion is integrally connected to the chin portion. The first strap portion is connected to a first part of the sleeve near the top portion. The second strap portion is connected to a second part of the sleeve near the chin portion. A nosepiece may be fastened to the headgear apparatus via the first strap portion and the second strap portion.
Owner:RUIZ SHERRIE E +1

Vibrating mascara applicator, suitable compositions and method of use

ActiveUS20060032512A1Improved mascara applicatorChange performanceCarpet cleanersBrush bodiesControl mannerEngineering
The present invention is mascara applicator with vibrating applicator head. The head is caused to vibrate in a controlled manner through electromechanical urging. The frequency, amplitude and geometry of the vibrating head are sufficient to significantly alter the rheological properties of thixotropic and anti-thixotropic mascara compositions, including an effect that persists after the vibration has stopped. The present invention allows the mascara to be manipulated for improved results, greater flexibility in formulation, benefits in manufacture, as well as other benefits.
Owner:ELC MANAGEMENT LLC

RF device with thermo-electric cooler

An RF device includes a support structure. An RF electrode is coupled to the support structure and includes conductive and dielectric portions. A thermo-electric cooler is coupled to the support structure and is configured to cool a back surface of the RF electrode.
Owner:THERMAGE INC

Apparatus and methods for selecting, formulating, mixing & dispensing custom hair coloring products for a user

Graphical interfaces are provided to a customer enabling her to identify her existing hair color and to select a desired change to that hair color, based upon which there is produced hair dyes and / or intensive toners in which the intermediates (developer and coupler) and the direct dyes are dissolved in liquid or creamy carrier masses that are mixed together by a computer-controlled device based on recipes stored in a computer. Using packaged dyes and chemicals, there is formulated, mixed, packaged and dispensed to the customer a custom hair colorant.
Owner:HCD

Dispenser and cosmetic or dermatological preparation comprising an auxiliary for use with dispenser

The present invention is a cosmetic or dermatological preparation for use with a dispenser that includes an auxiliary to keep the dispenser operating smoothly. The auxiliary is selected from the group consisting of (i) polyols having 2 to 6 carbon atoms and 2 to 6 hydroxyl or alkoxy groups and (ii) surfactants that reduce the surface tension of the preparation to less than 30 mN / m. The preparation is particularly suitable with a dispenser comprising a container and an inner container wall for housing a cosmetic or dermatological preparation; a follow-up plunger on a base side of the dispenser, which is capable of being slidably displaced on the inner container wall under the pressure of the ambient atmosphere; a head section on a top end of the dispenser that can be slidably displaced in relation to the container and that comprises a dispensing channel, the dispensing channel capable of being connected in a communicating manner to the container; a manually actuable delivery device comprising a variable-volume delivery chamber, a delivery element that can be displaced longitudinally in relation to the container and the head section, comprising a delivery plunger that can be slidably displaced within the delivery chamber and a delivery stem connected to the delivery plunger, and a delivery channel circumferentially enclosed by the delivery stem and comprising a delivery-channel inlet opening communicating with the delivery chamber and a delivery-channel outlet opening. The delivery channel outlet opening is capable of being moved into an open position relative to the dispensing channel by displacing the delivery element.
Owner:BEIERSDORF AG
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