Celebrity Inventors
Glam girl Heddy Lamar may have used her good looks to good effect on the silver screen, but she put her smarts to better use as an inventor. During World War II, she co-patented a frequency-switching system for torpedo guidance that was considered years ahead of its time.
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7080117 | System and method for exchanging creative content System and method for exchanging intellectual capital. The present invention provides an exchange that matches buyers and sellers of knowledge and ideas. A reputation rating system is provided so that buyers (i.e., clients) can obtain the highest average quality of ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7235542 | Diagnosis and treatment of human kidney diseases Kidney disease is diagnosed by measuring urinary catalytic iron in humans. Progressive kidney disease is treated by administering an iron chelator to humans. In particular, the progression of kidney disease essentially can be halted and the severity of kidney diseas... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7118763 | Microencapsulated 3-piperidinyl-substituted 1,2-benzisoxazoles and 1,2-benzisothiazoles Sustained-release microparticle composition. The microparticle composition can be formulated to provide multi-phasic release. In one aspect, the composition includes microparticles having more than one rate of release. In another aspect, the composition includes mic... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7090846 | Method for preparing polycation based bioconjugates suitable for transporting different kinds of active substances within the body Polycation bioconjugates and a method for producing them. The polycations are capable of transporting active substances of different types. The polycations function as carrier molecules that transport enhancer molecules, thereby enhancing the biological effectivenes... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7089681 | Method and apparatus for filtering and drying a product The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for filtering and drying a product. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus comprises a container having a plurality of porous walls and a plurality of solid walls that divide the container into a plurality of... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7074832 | Compositions containing antimicrobials and urea for the treatment of dermatological disorders and methods for their use Topical compositions which include urea and an antimicrobial agent, particularly sulfacetamide or metronidazole, are described. Sulfacetamide compositions further including sulfur are also described. Methods for treating dermatological disorders using the compositio... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7074883 | Acid end group poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) copolymers with high glycolide content Copolymers of lactide and glycolide with high glycolide content. The average glycolate block length is less then about 3, which allows the copolymer to be soluble in slightly polar solvents such as methylene chloride. ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7071692 | Radio frequency shield for nuclear magnetic resonance procedures An apparatus and method for providing RF shielding for performing nuclear magnetic resonance (“NMR”) procedures, comprising a radio-opaque holder in combination with radio-opaque magnet components to form an RF shield around a patient undergoing an NMR procedure... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7067556 | Compositions containing antimicrobials and urea for the treatment of dermatological disorders and methods for their use Topical compositions which include urea and an antimicrobial agent, particularly sulfacetamide, are described. Sulfacetamide compositions further including sulfur are also described. Methods for treating dermatological disorders using the compositions are also descr... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7032593 | Inhalation device and method Inhaler and associated method for facilitating inhalation of dry powder medicaments by a patient. The inhaler is light and compact, allowing for convenient storage and portability by a patient. Additionally, a minimal number of steps are required by the patient to u... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7008644 | Method and apparatus for producing dry particles Method and apparatus for producing dry particles. Two liquid components are combined in a static mixer, atomized into droplets, and the droplets dried to form dry particles. Use of the static mixer enables incompatible liquid components to be rapidly and homogeneous... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6986896 | Method of treating fungal conditions of the skin Methods of treating fungal conditions and onychomycosis are described which include administration of a safe and effective amount of urea in a topical formulation to an affected area on the skin or around a nail of a patient in need of treatment. ... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6979463 | Stable extended release oral dosage composition A film-coated extended release solid oral dosage composition containing a nasal decongestant, pseudoephedrine or salt thereof, e.g., pseudoephedrine sulfate in a core effective to provide a geometric maximum plasma concentration of pseudoephedrine of about 345 ng/mL... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6972676 | Method and apparatus for remotely monitoring a site The present invention is directed to providing systems and methods for remotely monitoring sites to provide real time information which can readily permit false alarms to be distinguished, and which can identify and track the precise location of an alarm. In exempla... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6959522 | System for filling containers Method and apparatus for providing a precisely controlled amount of dry material to a container. In one embodiment, a system is provided for automated container filling. The system includes a container handling mechanism that includes a container block defining a co... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6960615 | Carbamide peroxide compositions for the treatment of dermatological disorders and methods for their use Topical compositions which include urea and carbamide peroxide are described. Compositions having a pH in the acidic range, particularly in the range of about 2.5 to about 9 are also described. Methods for treating dermatological disorders using the composition are ... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6947544 | Telephone number area code preprocessor This invention provides an apparatus and method for processing telephone numbers that assists telephone subscribers in reaching the desired destination when the area code is unknown or has changed. The invention can be integrated into a telephone unit, implemented a... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6939033 | Method and apparatus for preparing microparticles using in-line solvent extraction Apparatus and method for preparing microparticles using in-line solvent extraction. An emulsion is formed by combining two phases in a static mixer. The emulsion is combined with an extraction liquid in a blending static mixer. The outflow of the blending static mix... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6936290 | Enzyme treated maple syrup and shelf stable products containing enzyme treated maple syrup A method for producing a shelf stable, high viscosity maple syrup product is provided, which comprises adding a sucrose-cleaving enzyme to maple syrup and incubating the resulting solution. Also provided is a shelf stable, spreadable maple syrup product with a consi... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6916614 | Gene detecting chip, detector, and detecting method A detecting chip (2) comprising a body (5) and a frame (4) both detachable from each other. A large number of projecting pin electrodes (10) are arranged in a matrix inside the body (5). Oligonucleotide consisting of different gene... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6917288 | Method and apparatus for remotely monitoring a site The present invention is directed to providing systems and methods for remotely monitoring sites to provide real time information which can readily permit distinguishing false alarms, and which can identify and track the precise location of an alarm. In embodiments,... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6893824 | Gene detection system, gene detection device comprising same, detection method, and gene detecting chip A gene detection system for detecting a target gene upon hybridization with a probe comprising a probe-immobilizing support on which a probe is immobilized, and heating and cooling means disposed in contact with another location different from the surface of the pro... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6884372 | Method for preparing microparticles using liquid-liquid extraction Method and apparatus for preparing microparticles using liquid-liquid extraction. A first phase and a second phase are combined to form an emulsion. A portion of the second phase is separated from the emulsion (solvent rich), and the solvent is extracted from the se... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6863523 | Crossflow air heater bypass A boiler system includes combustion air conduit for directing the flow of combustion air through a first air heater (e.g., A-side heater) to a boiler and flue gas conduit for directing the flow of flue gas generated by the boiler to a second air heater (e.g., B-side... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6863906 | L-ergothioneine, milk thistle, and S-adenosylmethionine for the prevention, treatment and repair of liver damage This invention provides therapeutic compositions and combinations for the protection, treatment and repair of liver tissue. The invention relates to novel compositions and combinations comprising two or more compounds selected from the group consisting of S-adenosyl... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6861016 | Apparatus and method for preparing microparticles Apparatus and method for preparing microparticles. An emulsion is formed by combining two phases in a static mixing assembly. The static mixing assembly preferably includes a preblending static mixer and a manifold. The emulsion flows out of the static mixing assemb... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6830737 | Apparatus for preparing microparticles using liquid-liquid extraction Method and apparatus for preparing microparticles using liquid-liquid extraction. A first phase and a second phase are combined to form an emulsion. A portion of the second phase is separated from the emulsion (solvent rich), and the solvent is extracted from the se... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6827943 | Dermatological composition containing urea Described are dermatological compositions for treating, protecting and re-epitheliazing cutaneous wounds and damaged skin, such compositions including about 21 to about 40% urea and trace amounts of zinc, copper and manganese in the form of their respective pharmace... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6824822 | Residual solvent extraction method and microparticles produced thereby Methods for preparing microparticles having reduced residual solvent levels. Microparticles are contacted with a non-aqueous washing system to reduce the level of residual solvent in the microparticles. Preferred non-aqueous washing systems include 100% ethanol and ... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6821406 | METHOD FOR SURFACE TREATMENT OF GOLD-PLATED BODY AND SURFACE-TREATED PRODUCT, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING GOLD-PLATED BODY AND GOLD-PLATED BODY, AND METHOD FOR IMMOBILIZATION OF SULFUR-CONTAINING MOLECULES The present invention provides a gold-plated body, a method for surface treatment of a gold-plated body, a surface-treated product, and an immobilization method which make it possible to immobilize a large number of sulfur-containing molecules. With the surface trea... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6803055 | Microencapsulated 3-piperidinyl-substituted 1,2-benzisoxazoles and 1,2-benzisothiazoles Sustained-release microparticle composition. The microparticle composition can be formulated to provide multi-phasic release. In one aspect, the composition includes microparticles having more than one rate of release. In another aspect, the composition includes mic... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6800663 | Crosslinked hydrogel copolymers The present invention relates to crosslinked polymers, synthesized through ring-opening polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated epoxides, in combination with α-hydroxy acids using a hydrophilic macroinitiator, such as poly(ethylene glycol), to form substituted ... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6797289 | Use of anabolic agents, anti-catabolic agents, antioxidant agents, and analgesics for protection, treatment and repair of connective tissues in humans and animals The present invention relates to compositions for the protection, treatment and repair of connective tissues in humans and animals comprising any or all of anabolic, anti-catabolic, anti-oxidant and analgesic agents, including aminosugars, S-adenosylmethionine, arac... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6766799 | Inhalation device Inhalation device and associated method for facilitating inhalation by a patient of powder medicaments contained in a receptacle. The inhalation device has a chamber for receiving the receptacle. A ring is circumferentially coupled to an inner surface of the chamber... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6756067 | Thick maple syrup product Methods for producing (1) a shelf stable, spreadable maple syrup product with a consistency of clear honey and (2) a shelf stable, thick, pourable maple syrup product with a viscosity of common table syrup are provided, which comprises adding a sucrose-cleaving enzy... | 06/29/2004 |
| D491608 | Display apparatus | 06/15/2004 |
| 6749731 | Gene detection chip and detection device A detection chip capable of detecting large amounts of genes with high sensitivity is provided. The gene detection chip comprises a plurality of pins 12 as measurement electrodes, a common electrode 22 as a counter electrode therefor, and a tabu... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6743417 | Method of treating onychomycosis with urea and an antioxidant A method of treating onychomycosis is described which includes administration of a topical formulation containing an effective amount of urea and an antioxidant to an infected area around a nail of a patient. ... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6732732 | Inhalation device and method Inhalation device and associated method for facilitating inhalation by a patient of powder medicaments contained in a receptacle. The inhalation device has a chamber for receiving the receptacle. A ring is circumferentially coupled to an inner surface of the chamber... | 05/11/2004 |
