...that the first rickshaw was invented in 1869 by an American Baptist minister, the Rev. E. Jonathan Scobie, to transport his invalid wife around the streets of Yokohama?
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6743513 | Tape cast multi-layer ceramic/metal composites The invention described herein is a bioactive composite material comprising thin layers of bioactive glass reinforced with thin ductile metallic layers, and the use of this material in bone replacement procedures. ... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6517863 | Compositions and methods for treating nails and adjacent tissues Compositions and methods for treating nails and adjacent tissues are disclosed. The compositions include non-interlinked particles of bioactive glass, alone or in combination with therapeutic agents, hydrophilic polymers, and other optional components. Th... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6495168 | Nutritional supplements formulated from bioactive materials This invention relates, generally, to nutritional supplements which contain bioactive glass. These supplements are useful in both veterinary and human contexts. The compositions of the subject invention can be used to achieve a number of advantageous resu... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6428800 | Composition and method for acceleration of wound and burn healing A method for treating wounds including contacting a wound with an effective wound healing amount of bioactive glass and topical antibiotic and composition for the accelerated healing of wounds and burns including particulates of bioactive glass and at lea... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6423343 | Bioactive glass treatment of inflammation in skin conditions This invention relates to a method for treating inflammatory symptoms such as burning, redness, itching, swelling and pain which accompany skin disorders other than wounds of the skin. The method comprising topical application of a topical medicinal compo... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6344496 | Biodegradable implant material comprising bioactive ceramic Biodegradable polymeric therapeutic substantially nonporous implant materials incorporating bioactive ceramics such as Bioglass.RTM. ceramic are provided. These implants provide increased mechanical properties and pH control, enabling the use of these mat... | 02/05/2002 |
| 5977204 | Biodegradable implant material comprising bioactive ceramic Biodegradable polymeric therapeutic implant materials incorporating bioactive ceramics such as Bioglass.RTM. ceramic are provided. These implants provide increased mechanical properties and pH control, enabling the use of these materials to design porous ... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5735942 | Compositions containing bioactive glass and their use in treating tooth hypersensitivity A novel silica based bioactive glass composition that can be used in conjunction with a delivery agent such as a toothpaste, gel saliva, etc. having a particle size range | 04/07/1998 |