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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7975732 | Device for holding sacks and bags open A device (1) for holding sacks open, with a frame (2), wherein the frame (2) forms the opening (5) of the device (1) for holding sacks open, and the opening (5) can be closed by means of a cover element (3), which is ... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7900747 | Balloon landing pad A balloon landing pad having multiple layers, each layer having its own cushioning properties, wherein the cushioning is provided by the materials of the pad in conjunction with a positive gas pressure within the pad, while offering a gradient of resistance as layer... | 03/08/2011 |
| D549347 | Body part dressing | 08/21/2007 |
| D542585 | Pillow | 05/15/2007 |
| 7048913 | Antifungal composition and method for human nails An antifungal composition for the treatment of fungal infections in, around and under human nails, the composition comprising an aqueous solution of a wetting agent such as alcohol and a source of fluoride ions sufficient to establish a pH ranging from about 2.8 to ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6989159 | Pharmaceutical compositions containing lithium carbonate Once daily pharmaceutical compositions containing lithium carbonate in the form of coated granules. ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6936686 | Cross-linked silicone gels; products containing the same; and methods of manufacture thereof A polymerization product of an polyorganohydrosiloxane having a molecular weight of about 3500 to about 4000 and 6-7 Si—H bonds per molecule with a lower alkylene terminated polydimethylsiloxane having a molecular weight of about 20,000 to about 25,000 in the pres... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6803456 | Process for the production of arginine-silicate complex A method of making an arginine silicate-containing complex and its use in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis and as a dietary supplement are claimed. The arginine silicate complex is synthesized by combining arginine, potassium silicate and inositol. | 10/12/2004 |
| 6703412 | Method of treating sleeplessness with melatonin on an acute basis A method of treating sleeplessness in a human comprising administering to said human suffering from said sleeplessness an effective sleep-inducing amount of not greater than about 5 mg of melatonin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, said admin... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6676953 | Antifungal composition and method for human nails An antifungal composition for the treatment of fungal infections in, around and under human nails, the composition comprising an aqueous solution of a wetting agent such as alcohol and a source of fluoride ions sufficient to establish a pH ranging from ab... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6409982 | Process for production of potassium carbonate sesquihydrate This invention provides a process for the production of dry free-flowing potassium carbonate sesquihydrate. The process involves the controlled hydration of high purity anhydrous potassium carbonate. The product of the process has at least about 90 percen... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6386245 | Reduction or prevention of container deformation due to solutions contained therein A method of preventing a deformable container from deforming when it contains a solution, which solution contains a dissolved gas or a species which under storage conditions is capable of generating a gaseous species is disclosed. The method is to provide... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6355229 | Oral composition containing cetylpyridinium chloride and guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride and method of using the same An oral composition comprises an antibacterial effective amount of cetylpyridinium chloride, an effective amount of guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, sufficient to bind to compounds which undesirably bind to cetylpyridinium chloride thereby enabling t... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6284724 | Powder laundry detergent product with improved cold water residue properties This invention provides a powder carbonate-based laundry detergent which can be utilized in cold water fabric laundering with a minimized remainder of undissolved detergent residue in the wash water. An essential aspect of the laundry detergent formulatio... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6274545 | Laundry detergent product with improved cold water residue properties This invention provides a high carbonate-low phosphate powder laundry detergent formulation which can be utilized in cold water fabric laundering with a minimized remainder of undissolved detergent residue in the wash water. An essential aspect of the lau... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6269764 | Timing device A timing device for visually determining the passage of a preselected period of time including an inverted U-shaped tube having opposed ends with at least one of the opposed ends having a reservoir for storing a reactant or an indicator, transport means e... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6265369 | High carbonate-low phosphate powder laundry detergent product with improved cold water residue properties This invention provides a high carbonate-low phosphate powder laundry detergent formulation which can be utilized in cold water fabric laundering with a minimized remainder of undissolved detergent residue in the wash water. An essential aspect of the lau... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6239089 | Aqueous cleaning solutions containing elevated levels of N-alkyl-2-pyrrolidone Aqueous cleaning solution concentrates with elevated levels of N-alkyl-2-pyrrolidone solubilized therein, comprising a surfactant formulation incorporating at least one N-alkyl-2-pyrrolidone, the alkyl group of which has 6 to 12 carbon atoms, and a C... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6191094 | Aqueous cleaning composition for cleaning substrates and method of using same An alkaline aqueous cleaning composition for cleaning a substrate contaminated with industrial-type soil contaminants contains (i) an aqueous portion and (ii) an active-ingredient portion composed of (A) an alkalinity-providing agent and (B) a surfactant ... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6124253 | Aqueous composition for low-temperature metal-cleaning and method of use An alkaline, aqueous metal-cleaning composition capable of effectively removing industrial-type soil contaminants from a metal surface at temperatures as low as ambient temperature and in the absence of substantial agitation contains (A) an active-ingredi... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6034045 | Liquid laundry detergent composition containing a completely or partially neutralized carboxylic acid-containing polymer A liquid aqueous, laundry detergent composition which has a pH in the range of about 7.0 to about 12.2 and comprises at least one active surfactant; an at least partially neutralized polymer of an ,ଲ-monoethylenically unsaturated carboxylic a... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6017863 | Aqueous cleaning solution and method for removing uncured adhesive residues An alkaline, aqueous cleaning solution which is capable of removing at least a substantial portion of uncured adhesive residues, e.g., epoxy-based adhesives, from a substrate, preferably a metal stencil substrate, contains water, an alkalinity-providing a... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5759270 | Correction tape adhesiver for correcting mistyped letters This invention relates to a correction tape adhesiver for correcting a mistyped letter comprising a rotatable tape guider which may turn its direction according to the gripping posture and/or using direction of the user. Said tape guider is formed separat... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5755893 | Flux removing compositions An aqueous flux removing composition is provided comprising alkali metal carbonate salts, an alkali metal silicate corrosion inhibitor and a surfactant formulation which comprises an N-alkylpyrrolidone. The N-alkylpyrrolidone is added in amounts sufficien... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5712236 | Alkali metal cleaner with zinc phosphate anti-corrosion system A metal cleaning composition useful in an aqueous solution comprises an alkali metal salt and a corrosion inhibitor. The corrosion inhibitor is provided in the form of zinc phosphate compounds such as zinc orthophosphate.... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5681205 | Method of using abrasive blast media containing corrosion inhibitor A blast media is provided for cleaning a metal surface by wet blasting and which comprises a particulate abrasive such as sodium bicarbonate and a corrosion inhibitor comprising an alkali metal phosphate. The corrosion inhibitor has been found to greatly ... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5676933 | Stable sodium percarbonate formulation This invention provides a stable hydrogen peroxide-releasing formulation in liquid or gel form, having a content of sodium percarbonate which is stabilized by a specific proportion of deionized water. The formulation ingredients can be incorporated in det... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5669945 | Abrasive blast media containing corrosion inhibitor A blast media is provided for cleaning a metal surface by wet blasting and which comprises a particulate abrasive such as sodium bicarbonate and a corrosion inhibitor comprising an alkali metal phosphate. The corrosion inhibitor has been found to greatly ... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5650385 | Aqueous metal cleaner A metal cleaning composition useful in aqueous solution comprises an alkalinity providing agent and a combination of surfactants comprising an ethoxylated thiol surfactant and a nitrogen-containing surfactant which reduces the odor of the thiol-containing... | 07/22/1997 |
| 5650143 | Deodorant cosmetic stick composition This invention provides a deodorant cosmetic stick product which has a translucent or transparent light transmitting appearance. The cosmetic stick has a content of ingredients such as propylene glycol, sodium stearate, dimethicone copolyol, Triclosan, Pe... | 07/22/1997 |
| 5650142 | Bicarbonate-containing deodorant cosmetic stick compositions This invention provides a deodorant cosmetic stick product which has a translucent or transparent light transmitting appearance. The cosmetic stick has a content of ingredients such as sodium bicarbonate, propylene glycol, sodium stearate, Poloxomer 407, ... | 07/22/1997 |
| 5650141 | Bicarbonate salt-containing deodorant cosmetic stick product This invention provides a deodorant cosmetic stick product which has a translucent or transparent light transmitting appearance. The cosmetic stick has a content of ingredients such as sodium bicarbonate, propylene glycol, sodium stearate, Steareth-100, P... | 07/22/1997 |
| 5650140 | Deodorant cosmetic stick product This invention provides a deodorant cosmetic stick product which has a translucent or transparent light transmitting appearance. The cosmetic stick has a content of ingredients such as sodium bicarbonate, propylene glycol, sodium stearate, dimethicone cop... | 07/22/1997 |
| 5645840 | Ultrafine sodium bicarbonate powder This invention provides alkali metal bicarbonate powder consisting of a narrow size distribution range of ultrafine particles. The ultrafine powder has a large surface area, and provides enhanced reactivity in applications such as deodorization or neutral... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5631013 | Cosmetic deodorant products containing encapsulated co-micronized bicarbonate ingredient This invention provides cosmetic stick, roll-on and cream deodorant and deodorant-antiperspirant products. The cosmetic products consisting of an organic matrix having a dispersed phase of encapsulated particles of a co-micronized crystallite blend of ino... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5628990 | Anhydrous cosmetic product containing deodorant and desiccant ingredients This invention provides cosmetic deodorant stick, roll-on and cream formulations. An invention deodorant product comprises an organic matrix having a dispersed solids phase which includes discrete crystallites of bicarbonate salt ingredient and particulat... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5618517 | Chewing gum product with dental care benefits The present invention provides a chewing gum product which has a content of one or more active ingredients for improved dental health. In one embodiment a present invention chewing gum product has a content of ingredients which include a gum base, dispers... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5614179 | Cosmetic deodorant products containing a polymer/fragrance-encapsulated bicarbonate ingredient This invention provides deodorant and antiperspirant-deodorant cosmetic stick and roll-on products with an organic matrix having a dispersed particle phase of an encapsulated bicarbonate salt ingredient such as sodium bicarbonate. The particle surfaces ar... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5614027 | Metal cleaner with novel anti-corrosion system A metal cleaning composition useful in aqueous solution comprises an alkalinity providing agent and a corrosion inhibitor comprising magnesium ions, zinc ions or both. The corrosion inhibitor is provided in the form of magnesium or zinc compounds such as ... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5605491 | Blast media with defoamers A blast media for use in wet blasting to clean contaminants from a substrate surface comprises abrasive particles, at least one surfactant and a defoaming agent so as to reduce the amount of foam which is produced during the wet blasting process.... | 02/25/1997 |
