...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 |
| 7972632 | Identification of Free-B-Ring flavonoids as potent COX-2 inhibitors The present invention provides a novel method for inhibiting the cyclooxygenase enzyme COX-2. The method is comprised of administering a composition containing a Free-B-Ring flavonoid or a composition containing a mixture of Free-B-Ring flavonoids to a host in need ... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7767661 | Diarylalkanes as potent inhibitors of binuclear enzymes The present invention implements a strategy that combines an enzyme inhibition assay with a chemical dereplication process to identify active plant extracts and the particular compounds—diarylalkanes and/or diarylalkanols within those extracts that specifically in... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7695743 | Formulation of a mixture of Free-B-Ring flavonoids and flavans for use in the prevention and treatment of cognitive decline and age-related memory impairments The present invention provides a novel method for preventing and treating memory and cognitive impairment resulting from oxidative stress, inflammation and the process of aging, as well as, neurodegenerative conditions. The method is comprised of administering a com... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7678772 | 7-hydroxy chromones as potent antioxidants The present invention describes the identification and purification of 7-hydroxychromes that exhibit potent antioxidant activity. In one embodiment the present invention includes a method for providing an antioxidant to a host in need thereof, comprising administeri... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7674830 | Formulation of a mixture of free-B-ring flavonoids and flavans as a therapeutic agent The present invention provides a novel composition of matter comprised of a mixture of two specific classes of compounds—Free-B-ring flavonoids and flavans—for use in the prevention and treatment of diseases and conditions mediated by the COX-2 and 5-LO pathways... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7531521 | Formulation for use in the prevention and treatment of carbohydrate induced diseases and conditions The present invention provides a novel method for inhibiting sugar-induced weight gain resulting from fructose and glucose driven lipogenesis. The method for inhibiting sugar-induced weight gain is comprised of administering a composition comprising a mixture of Fre... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7514469 | Formulation of a mixture of Free-B-ring flavonoids and flavans as a therapeutic agent The present invention provides a novel composition of matter comprised of a mixture of two specific classes of compounds—Free-B-ring flavonoids and flavans—for use in the prevention and treatment of diseases and conditions mediated by the COX-2 and 5-LO pathways... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7192611 | Identification of Free-B-Ring flavonoids as potent COX-2 inhibitors The present invention provides a novel method for inhibiting the cyclooxygenase enzyme COX-2. The method is comprised of administering a composition containing a Free-B-Ring flavonoid or a composition containing a mixture of Free-B-Ring flavonoids to a host in need ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7108868 | Isolation of a dual cox-2 and 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor from acacia The present invention provides a novel method for simultaneously inhibiting the cyclooxygenase COX-2 and 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO) enzymes. The method for the simultaneous dual inhibition of COX-2 and 5-LO is comprised of administering a composition containing an indivi... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7034060 | Polycosanols from wax The present invention provides a novel method for the preparation of a unique profile of primary aliphatic alcohols, having 24 to 30 carbon atoms, from the wax secreted by the insect Ericerus pela. Included in the present invention is the composition of matte... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6984666 | Polycosanols from wax The present invention provides a novel method for the preparation of a unique profile of primary aliphatic alcohols, having 24 to 30 carbon atoms, from the wax secreted by the insect Ericerus pela. Included in the present invention is the composition of matte... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6884783 | 7-Hydroxy chromones as potent antioxidants The present invention describes the identification and purification of 7-hydroxychromes that exhibit potent antioxidant activity. In one embodiment the present invention includes a method for providing an antioxidant to a host in need thereof, comprising administeri... | 04/26/2005 |