...that "patent leather" got its name because the process of applying the polished black finish to leather was once patented?
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6231888 | Local delivery of non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) to the colon as a treatment for colonic polyps A composition and method for the treatment of polyp and colon cancer is described, such composition and method providing for the colonic delivery and/or preferential metabolism of a drug or desired agent, especially an NSAID, in the colon of the patient i... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6197331 | Pharmaceutical oral patch for controlled release of pharmaceutical agents in the oral cavity The invention is directed to a controlled-release solid composition for the oral cavity or "pharmaceutical oral patch" that adheres to hard dental surfaces, such as teeth and dentures, and releases an active pharmaceutical agent into the oral cavity. Rele... | 03/06/2001 |
| 5849266 | Dental composition for hypersensitive teeth The invention relates to an oral composition for the treatment and prevention of dental hypersensitivity comprising an anti-hypersensitivity agent embedded in a sustained release carrier such as a cellulosic or hydrophobic polymer, and a method for the us... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5840332 | Gastrointestinal drug delivery system A gastrointestinal delivery system is provided. The system comprises a drug in combination with a core material, the core being surrounded by a water-insoluble or relatively water-insoluble coating material in which particulate water-insoluble material is... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5425953 | Polymer composition for tooth bleaching and other dental uses thereof A unique storage stable liquid polymer composition is described containing a water-soluble, low viscosity cellulosic polymer, bleaching agent and vehicle. Also, described are uses of this composition for the bleaching of teeth, treatment of dental plaque,... | 06/20/1995 |