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A composition and method for treating a wound with an inherently antimicrobial dressing. The dressing is a hydrogel containing from about 15 to 95 percent, and preferably from about 61 to 90 percent, by weight of a cationic quaternary amine acrylate polymer prepared by the polymerization of acryloyloxyethyl(or propyl)-trialkyl(or aryl)-substituted ammonium salts or acrylamidoethyl(or propyl)-trialkyl(or aryl)-substituted ammonium salts. The antimicrobial hydrogels are non-irritating to the wound, absorb wound exudate, and, due to the inherently antimicrobial properties, enhance the sterile environment around the wound. The hydrogels have sufficient adhesive properties that loose contact with the wound is assured but can also be removed without leaving any gel residue on the wound. The wound dressings are preferably formed on a substrate, such as a web or patch, for ease in application to and removal from the wound. If desired, additional antimicrobial or other pharmaceutically active agents can also be incorporated into the hydrogel structure.

A wearable device may include: a strap including a substantially polygonal opening and a buckle formed at one end thereof; a buckle part configured to fasten opposite ends of the strap to each other by binding the opposite ends of the strap; and a body configured to be coupled to the opening by being fitted into the opening or decoupled from the opening. The body may include a front surface and a rear surface, and a display having a substantially polygonal shape when viewed from the top on the front surface, and a biometric sensor disposed on the rear surface.

Disclosed is a method and system for providing an energy gathering sheet to harness and provide energy to homes, businesses, and/or a utility grid. The energy gathering sheet is configured to receive solar or wind energy gathering devices or any combination thereof. The very small energy gathering devices (micrometer to nanometer range) are mounted onto a single installation sheet for the purposes of creating efficient and complimentary clean energy power to meet both small and large power demands. The single sheet of installable solar panels and/or wind turbines may be loosely rolled or stacked in sheets to protect the integrity of the solar panels and wind turbines. The single sheet is capable of being rolled out for efficient installations.

Topical treatments for neuropathy are described. The treatments include topical formulations of NMDA antagonists and one additional active ingredient. In one example, the formulation includes ketamine and gabapentin for the treatment of a subject's neuropathy. These transdermal or topical compositions provide a surprising degree of effective relief from the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy and can be administered to subjects to treat various neuropathies.

Spoon-shaped kitchen implement including a shallow bowl and a handle. The shallow bowl has a leading edge, a concave upper surface and a convex lower surface. The handle is attached to the bowl at a position substantially opposite the bowl's leading edge. The bowl also has a plurality of grating holes through it that present a rubbing zone that is sufficiently rough that a gratable foodstuff can be reduced to small particles by rubbing it on the zone. Two such implements can be pivotably joined at their handles, to form a pair of tongs.

Spoon-shaped kitchen implement including a shallow bowl (110) and a handle (120). The shallow bowl (110) has a leading edge (111), a concave upper surface and a convex lower surface. The handle (120) is attached to the bowl (110) at a position substantially opposite the bowl's leading edge (111). The bowl (110) also has a plurality of grating holes (112) through it that present a rubbing zone that is sufficiently rough that a gratable foodstuff can be reduced to small particles by rubbing it on the zone. Two such implements can be pivotably joined at their handles, to form a pair of tongs (200).

Apparatus for therapeutic or cosmetic photo-treatment comprises a flash lamp and a lamp operating circuit. The lamp is cooled by water in contact with the lamp which acts as an infra-red filter to reduce skin burning. Light from the lamp reaches the skin through a light guide which has a convex curved end to focus the light and to press away haemoglobin in the target area or has a concave end to reduce pressure on the skin depending on the desired treatment. Relatively long and low power square shaped power pulses drive the lamp to produce light output pulses adapted to the relaxation time of the target structure to maximize the heating of the target while minimizing heating of the skin surface. Target structures may be blood vessels or hair follicles. Automatic detection of a glass filter may be provided.

Bi- or multiphasic, clear or translucent silicone-containing lubricant compositions, and products including such compositions and methods of making such compositions and products are disclosed. The refractive index of each immiscible phase of the lubricant composition is matched to that of each other phase to make the composition clear or translucent. The compositions are highly lubricious, non-staining, and easily washable.

The invention relates to a process for making single phase dilution thickening compositions comprising electrolyte. By adding defined associative thickener to said compositions applicants have found one can lower level of salt/electrolyte required to obtain dilution thickening effect.