The invention relates to a flat wound care article having an essentially polygonal or ellipsoid base surface and at least one recess arranged on one side.

A cosmetic facial mask is described, having high fitting properties onto skin, an excellent skin tightening effect, and an excellent lift-up effect on a flaccid cheek or face line. The cosmetic facial mask includes a laminate in which a non-elastomeric fiber layer and an elastomer layer are integrated through lamination, and has stretchability in a vertical direction of a face.

Disclosed is a skin patch configured in a predefined shape and size that can fit generally over face, neck, and dcollet areas for anti-ageing, anti-wrinkle, and skin exfoliation applications. According to an embodiment, the skin patch includes a foam layer with a first surface and a second surface, a hydrocolloid layer with a top surface and an underside surface, the hydrocolloid layer is shaped and sized to conform to the shape and size of the foam layer, and wherein the top surface of the hydrocolloid layer is attached to the second surface of the foam layer, and a peel off layer shaped and sized to the shape and size of the hydrocolloid layer, wherein the peel off layer is removably attached to the underside surface of the hydrocolloid layer.

The present invention provides a device worn around the neck of an individual and comprises a concealed face mask for use in covering one's mouth to prevent the aerosolization of infectious droplets during coughing or sneezing. is disclosed. This device houses an impervious face mask that, during use, is properly positioned over the mouth and nose to most effectively trap infectious particles. When not in use, the device folds on itself, collapsing the face mask and protecting the individual's skin. The device is designed so that the individual can cover one's mouth and nose in order to contain expelled particles during coughing and sneezing without contaminating the surrounding air or the individual's hands.

An absorbent insert of compressed matrix of absorbent material, including a filler dispersed therein to improve stiffness/rigidity of the insert and controls the absorbency of the compressed absorbent material. The insert is pre-shaped and sized for inserting into a tooth cavity, such as a pulp chamber or a root canal space. The compressed insert expands or swells upon absorbing fluid within the tooth cavity, so as to more completely dry the tooth cavity. The absorbent insert also serve as a substrate of an applicator for medical agent to be applied to a tooth cavity. The absorbent insert is provided (e.g., coated or impregnated) with a medical agent, which medical agent is released into the tooth cavity as the absorbent material absorbs fluid in the tooth cavity.

Biodegradable facial pads for exfoliation purposes are disclosed. The facial pad includes a top layer and a bottom layer made of a hydro-entangled, non-woven fibrous material. A coarse fabric material that may have undulations to provide exfoliating effect is sandwiched between the top layer and the bottom layer. The coarse fabric layer is configured to provide stiffness to the pads so as to aid and facilitate exfoliation. The top layer, bottom layer and the coarse material layer are pinched together along the edges to form an exfoliating pad of specified weight. The top layer is configured to overlay the coarse fabric layer to incorporate the undulations in the coarse fabric layer. This may form exfoliating peaks and absorbent cotton valleys that are suitable for removal of dead cells from the skin when used for exfoliating purposes.

Provided are a cosmetic sheet including: a cosmetic layer configured in the form of a nanofiber web and melted by moisture by electrospinning a water-soluble polymer material and a functional material together; and a moisture retaining layer separably attached to the cosmetic layer and retaining the moisture of the cosmetic layer when wearing the cosmetic layer on the face and performing outdoor activities, to thus prevent moisture from drying out during the time the cosmetic layer is absorbed into the skin, when wearing the cosmetic sheet on the face and taking outdoor activities.

A prosthesis, radiation bolus, pre-surgical model, or burn mask formed using a rapid prototyping device, such as a three-dimensional printer. In some exemplary aspects, the prosthesis includes a scaffolding and a coating at least partially covering the scaffolding. Methods and systems for forming the prosthesis, radiation bolus, pre-surgical model, or burn mask are also provided.

A head and neck covering is cut from a flat sheet of foam material to form a body portion of the head and neck covering. The foam material has a first surface cut to form an eye region, mouth region and neck region. The foam material has a second surface opposite the first surface which is continuous other than an opening for intubation. The foam material is compliant so that the body portion conforms to contours of the head and neck of the anesthetized patient. A closure mechanism is attached to the body portion for securing the head and neck covering around the anesthetized patient. The foam material reduces a potential for trauma to the head and neck of the anesthetized patient. A plurality of channels is formed in the foam material. Warm fluid is circulated through the channels to reduce heat loss for the patient.

A method of making an absorbent insert for absorbing fluid in a root canal. Forming a body in a pre-compressed state prior to use, having a matrix of absorbent material. The matrix of absorbent material swells upon absorbing fluid after the body in the pre-compressed state has been inserted into the root canal. In the forming process, a sheet of absorbent material is compressed to form a compressed sheet, which is cut and shaped to form an insert. Cutting and shaping is by using complementary split mold halves which together define a cavity corresponding to the body of the insert and stamping the compressed sheet with the split mold halves to form the body of the insert.