62results about How to "Reduce perspiration" patented technology

Disclosed is a solid particulate antiperspirant salt comprising a mixture (or complex) of an enhanced efficacy aluminum-zirconium chlorohydrex-amino acid and a neutralizing salt. The particulate antiperspirant salt, when measured as an aqueous solution at a concentration of 15% by weight at 25° C., has a pH greater than 4.5, preferably about 4.6 to about 5.3. Also disclosed is a topical antiperspirant composition comprising the aforementioned particulate antiperspirant salt and a method of reducing perspiration from human skin by applying the aforementioned antiperspirant composition. In addition, there is disclosed a method of preparing the aforementioned particulate antiperspirant salt.

A pillow is provided for use with a respiratory mask, comprising first and second members, wherein the first member is made from a first material and the second member is made from a second material and wherein the first material is different from the second material. The first member or second member may define a plurality of apertures extending at least partially therethrough.

A lipid layer enhancing composition containing: (a) from about 40 to 99% by weight of a fatty alcohol; and (b) from about 1 to 60% by weight of an active substance selected from the group consisting of a fatty acid, an oil component, a fat, a wax, a silicone compound, a partial glyceride, a biogenic active system, and mixtures thereof, with the proviso that the active substance has a solubility in water at 20° C. of less than 1 g / l.

A tactile input apparatus comprising ring-shaped elements configured to conform to a user's fingers, tactile capacitance sensors operably affixed to periphery of the ring-shaped elements, and a control unit, is provided. Each tactile capacitance sensor is positioned parallel to the underside of each finger and reads a change in capacitance on contacting the user's thumb or palm. The control unit, in wired or wireless electronic communication with each tactile capacitance sensor and with the user's computing device, continuously transmits capacitance readings multiple times per second to a software on the computing device. The software monitors and processes the capacitance readings from the control unit and controls output to the computing device. The software determines logic and then enacts single or multiple custom outputs. The positioning of the tactile capacitance sensors on the periphery of the ring-shaped elements prevents confinement of the user's fingers and allows mobility of the user's fingers.

Antiperspirant compositions herein comprise an antiperspirant active, a carrier and a structurant for the carrier which comprises an effective concentration of a combination of at least one sterol and at least one sterol ester, to form a solid or a soft solid. The compositions can be anhydrous and in the form of a suspension of antiperspirant active, or can comprise aqueous emulsions.A particularly suitable sterol comprises beta sitosterol and a particularly preferred sterol ester comprises oryzanol. Preferably the mole ratio of sterol to sterol ester is in the range of 3:1 to 1:2.

A cooling garment is disclosed that enhances the comfort of an exercising, working, or resting individual by reducing overheating, perspiration, dehydration, and electrolyte loss. A vascular distribution system delivers water to the garment, and evaporation cools the individual. Wetness can be concentrated where needed and moderated by water absorbent materials such as gel polymers. Water flows under gravity, by capillary action, pumping, or air pressurization. The garment can include inner layers that improve comfort, absorb perspiration, keep the individual at least partly dry, and / or include metallic and / or polymeric and / or other materials that conduct heat. Cooling can be enhanced by garment texture that increases evaporative surface area. Water can be chilled before it is delivered to the fabric, and ports can be included to allow a water bottle or other water source to be temporarily connected, and / or allow the individual to drink the water and / or pressurize a water container.

Antiperspirant compositions herein comprise an antiperspirant active, together with a carrier and a structurant for the carrier which comprises an organic wax having a melting point of from 40 to 90° C. of which at least 60% of the weight of the wax is provided by at least one aliphatic ester satisfying the formula:in which n is from 9 to 39 and m is from 0 to 35 to form a solid or a soft solid. The compositions can be anhydrous, in the form of a suspension of antiperspirant active, or can comprise aqueous emulsions.The formulations structured by the selected waxes provide lower visible deposits on topical application compared with conventional wax-structured formulations and the waxes are effective at structuring / thickening at a proportion below that in conventional wax-structured formulations.It is especially desirable to employ emulsion formulations comprising a continuous phase which comprises from 10 to 35% volatile silicone oil, and from 5 to 15% non-volatile hydrophobic oil, from 40 to 75% of ta disperse aqueous phase which contains from 1 to 35% of an antiperspirant or deodorant active, from 7 to 25% of a wax structurant, from 0.1 to 10% of an emulsifier, and preferably contains up to 5% insoluble particulate materials, % s being by weight based on the composition.

Cosmetic preparations are disclosed, containing: (a) extracts of Waltheria indica and (b) ascorbic acid, ferulic acid and / or kojic acid.

An emulsifier mixture for use in a wax-based opacifier composition is comprised of: (a) an alkyl and / or alkenyl oligoglycoside; (b) a fatty acid partial glyceride and optionally (c) at least one amphoteric surfactant, with the proviso that the ratio by weight of (a) and optionally (c) to (b) is between 6:1 and 3:1 and wherein the composition is free from anionic surfactants.

An odor reducing article of apparel and the method of making same which includes perspiration shields that are strategically located contiguous to areas of perspiration which not only effectively absorb perspiration, but also significantly reduce perspiration odor. More particularly, the perspiration shields of the invention are constructed from interwoven wicking and silver coated yarn that functions to substantially eliminate odor causing bacteria contained within the perspiration of the wearer.

A garment such as a sports shirt has concealed ventilation channels; which provide a continuous air channel between permanent openings. In one embodiment, the channels are flexible and non-intrusive and the openings are maintained by springy eyelets The eyelets and channels are attached to the main fabric of the garment providing a robust and a streamlined construction. Another embodiment incorporates active ventilation structures within the channels the structures having a natural vibration frequency matched to a motion frequency spectrum of the wearer. In a further embodiment, the ventilation channels are made of shape memory polymer and change shape in response to changes in temperature.

The disclosed invention relates to an emulsifier composition containing hydrophilic and lipophilic emulsifiers, characterized in that the hydrophilic emulsifier is selected from at least one of the compounds of group (A) which consists of (A.1) products of the addition of 8 to 30 moles ethylene oxide onto C16-22 fatty alcohols, (A.2) products of the addition of 5 to 60 moles ethylene oxide onto C12-18 fatty acid triglycerides, (A.3) products of the addition of 10 to 30 moles ethylene oxide onto sorbitan mono-C12-18-fatty acid esters, (A.4) products of the addition of 10 to 30 moles ethylene oxide onto C8-18 fatty acid partial glycerides, and (A.5) products of the addition of 1 to 10 moles ethylene oxide and 1 to 5 moles propylene oxide onto C10-18 fatty alcohols; and the lipophilic emulsifier is selected from at least one of the compounds of group (B) which consists of (B.1) mono- and diesters of C16-18 fatty acids with glycerol and (B.2) C16-22 fatty alcohols, with the proviso that, based on the total quantity of hydrophilic emulsifier, at least 38% by weight of the compounds selected from group (A) are emulsifiers formed by addition of at least 20 moles ethylene oxide and that the hydrophilic emulsifier is present in a quantity of 65 to 80% by weight, based on the total quantity of hydrophilic and lipophilic emulsifiers. The disclosed invention also includes a microemulsion containing the emulsifying agent. The emulsifying agent and emulsifiers containing it can be used, particularly, in cosmetic preparations and in the production of deodorizing compositions.

A brassiere or body garment with breast separation feature comprises a pair of cup and front-wrap regions. The independent front-wrap sections and cup components are connect approximately near the side or back regions of the brassiere. The independence results in breast separation resulting in reduced perspiration, and additionally provides improved breast support, and increased comfort and freedom of movement.

An apparatus worn on the hands to prevent the formation of a conventional fist and instead promote the optimal posture / position for making a structurally superior fist—the A-Fist in the CoreFIST Training Method. The apparatus and method aligns the fingers to create Correct Bone Alignment through the fingers, hands, wrists, arms & shoulders enabling the user to throw harder, more powerful punches with less chance of injury. The Method for using such apparatus helps align the bones of the fingers and hands to engage in more effective punching / striking and walking / running exercise as well as many traditional calisthenics.

A water-cooling apparatus is disclosed that significantly improves the comfort of an individual by reducing overheating, perspiration, dehydration, odors, and electrolyte loss. A vascular distribution system attachable either directly to the individual or to a shirt or other garment worn by the individual delivers water that cools the individual by evaporation. A source of water can be included, and water can be pumped and / or squeezed from the source, pushed by air pressure, or drawn through the vascular system by gravity or capillary action. A chiller can cool the water before it is delivered, and the vascular system and / or water source can be in thermal contact with the individual. A connecting port can be included to allow the water source to be temporarily connected, and a drinking port can be included to allow the individual to drink the water and / or force water into the vascular system by blowing into the port.

Disclosed is a non-flowable anhydrous topical antiperspirant composition comprising a first portion and a second portion contiguous with the first portion. The first portion is semi-opaque to opaque and comprises a first hydrophobic carrier vehicle and a first gellant and has a particulate antiperspirant active suspended therein. The second portion is translucent to transparent and comprises a second hydrophobic carrier vehicle and a second gellant. Preferably, the second hydrophobic carrier vehicle has an average refractive index that approximately matches the refractive index of the second gellant. Ideally, for greater translucency the second portion will be substantially free of antiperspirant salt and / or other opacifying materials. Preferably, the first hydrophobic carrier vehicle also has an average refractive index that approximately matches the refractive index of the first gellant. Even more preferably, the second hydrophobic carrier vehicle and second gellant are comprised of substantially the same materials in substantially the same proportions as the first hydrophobic carrier vehicle and first gellant.

This invention provides an effective, dermatologically safe composition based on partially carbonated magnesium hydroxide for use in cosmetic formulations.

The footpad of the present invention has multiple holes through which air flows to ventilate a wearer's feet while the wearer walks, runs, or jumps. The present invention provides sufficient support to the wearer and traction control to be used as the sole in a shoe or sandal. The present invention has a belt that slides to open or restrict the multiple holes through which air flows to ventilate the feet. Thus, for example, the wearer can open the holes for ventilation during warm weather and close the holes to restrict ventilation during cold weather.

A support garment includes a support band extending laterally around the wearer's torso and two cups. Each cup includes a form-fitting enclosure and a cantilevered support form secured to the support band. Each support form has a first and second lateral appendage; a first and second fulcrum; and a medial support structure. The first fulcrum joins an inferior end of the first lateral appendage with a first end of the medial support structure and the second fulcrum joins an inferior end of the second lateral appendage with the second end of the medial support structure. The weight of the breast is transferred by rotational force around each fulcrum through each lateral appendage to the support band across the back of the wearer by way of tension.

A training glove or a strap comprising a rubberized fixture affixed to said palmar side of each of the said glove or strap to enable the player to securely grasp a ball thrown towards the palms of at said player, wherein the thumb is substantially not connected with any other finger of the player, either in the strap or glove embodiment, wherein the rubberized fixture is a protrusion to allow the fingers of each palm of the player to engage the ball to curl substantially to grasp the ball thrown at the player.

An odor reducing article of apparel and the method of making same which includes perspiration shields that are strategically located contiguous to areas of perspiration which not only effectively absorb perspiration, but also significantly reduce perspiration odor. More particularly, the perspiration shields of the invention are constructed from interwoven wicking and silver coated yarn that functions to substantially eliminate odor causing bacteria contained within the perspiration of the wearer. The perspiration shields also include a protective membrane that protects the clothing from perspiration stains.

A nano technology process for the manufacture of a fabric that comprises fibers, such as man-made fibers, cotton fibers or cellulose fibers, which are essentially hydrophilic, with improved moisture-management performance, in which the fibers are individually encapsulated with a nano chemistry water-repellant surface.

Cushion members for a back support are provided on various articles such as a rucksack and a chair to better ventilate between a user's back and the back support, so that the perspiration and heat generation by the user can considerably be reduced. The cushion member for a back support includes a base made from hard plastic material; and a plurality of cushioning elements provided on one side of the base where the user's back contacts, wherein each of the cushioning elements includes a plurality of ribs forming an internal space therein and a plurality of holes formed by the neighboring ribs and communicated with the internal space.

Personal care compositions containing active ingredients and an anti-irritant combination of aloe and taurine are disclosed. Methods of preparing the personal care composition and uses of the personal care composition are also disclosed.

Provided is a personal cleansing composition for application to the skin which comprises a zinc X halide present in an amount to provide at least 0.36 weight % of the composition of zinc, and a surfactant, wherein X is an amino acid or trimethylglycine. Methods of making and using the compositions are also provided. The zinc X halide is can be used to deliver zinc salts to reduce or prevent sunburn, kill bacteria, or reduce perspiration.