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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7193084 | Polymorphic form of itraconazole The present invention provides a polymorphic form of itraconazole. ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7177487 | Determination of particle size by image analysis The present invention provides a method for determining a particle size. The process includes the steps of: (i) positioning a particle on a flat surface; (ii) recording a digital image of the particle on the flat surface wherein the digital image is recorded with an... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7112340 | Compositions of and method for preparing stable particles in a frozen aqueous matrix The present invention discloses a composition of a stable suspension of a poorly water soluble pharmaceutical agent or cosmetic in the form of particles of the pharmaceutical agent or cosmetic suspended in a frozen aqueous matrix and method for its preparation. The ... | 09/26/2006 |
| D527331 | Wheel | 08/29/2006 |
| D524217 | Wheel | 07/04/2006 |
| 7009169 | Method for measuring particle size distribution of a population of particles The present invention provides for measuring a particle size distribution of a population of particles using a light scattering particle sizing instrument having a plurality of selectable imaginary component values of the refractive index. The particles each having ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6977085 | Method for preparing submicron suspensions with polymorph control The present invention provides a method for preparing a suspension of a pharmaceutically-active compound, the solubility of which is greater in a water-miscible first organic solvent than in a second solvent which is aqueous. The process includes the steps of: (i) d... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6942883 | Enhancing commercial poultry operations with litter having citrus byproduct An improved poultry bedding litter composition is used which includes byproduct or waste material from citrus juice extraction. The citrus peel byproduct or waste preferably is in a dried and flaked state. Such bedding litter compositions improve poultry characteris... | 09/13/2005 |
| 4467588 | Separated packaging and sterile processing for liquid-powder mixing Provided is a process for preparing an aseptic container for separately storing a sterilized powdered component and a sterilized liquid component under clean conditions. The container includes two sealed chambers having a frangible, sterilized connection ... | 08/28/1984 |
| 4302418 | Process for surface finishing insoluble plastics A fluid medium is used in a process for polishing all surfaces of plastic components made of a material which is insoluble or inert within that fluid medium unless subjected to a temperature at which the insoluble plastic would deform. The process, which ... | 11/24/1981 |
| 4229407 | Tear path products, method and apparatus Polymer sheets or films are provided with tear paths that are substantially indistinguishable from the remainder of the polymer sheet or film in outward appearance and in chemical properties. Throughout the tear path, molecular chains of the polymer are o... | 10/21/1980 |
| 4031006 | Vortex coagulation means and method for wastewater clarification Raw wastewater to be clarified is routed in an apparatus which directs the wastewater in an improved upwardly directed vortex path that is above and open to a source of dense microbubbles. Impurities within the wastewater are urged toward the periphery of... | 06/21/1977 |
| 4027400 | Fluid removal in food processing, method and apparatus A food processing method and apparatus removes surface and absorbed fluids from individual food items during the commercial processing of continuous supplies or batches thereof. The food items are continuously and simultaneously tumbled and contacted with... | 06/07/1977 |
| 4015538 | Carcass transfer method and device An improved carcass transfer method and device are provided by which a single operator can readily raise, lower, and transport a whole beef carcass or other carcass to facilitate movement of the carcass both off of and onto overhead rail systems conventio... | 04/05/1977 |
| 4012319 | Waste water treatment Waste water containing suspended particles such as mineral oil, fats, proteins, fibers, and biodegradable materials, etc., is clarified by passing said water over a plurality of electrode banks whereby gradient current density zones and gradient energy zo... | 03/15/1977 |
| 4004037 | Peanut butter manufacture Peanut butter is prepared that has an improved flavor and an increased shelf life. The peanuts are ground in the presence of solid carbon dioxide to reduce oxidation of the peanut oil during grinding and also to reduce the amount of oxygen that is dissolv... | 01/18/1977 |
| 4001480 | Encapsulation process utilizing microorganisms and products produced thereby Substances such as dyes, drugs, condiments, flavors, aromas, chemicals, vitamins, adhesives, and the like are provided as encapsulated within the cells of microorganisms. Microorganisms such as yeasts, fungi, molds, and protozoa are grown in a medium so a... | 01/04/1977 |
| 3999821 | Suspension and display device and method for articles An improved device and method for displaying and suspending packaged articles is provided. The device includes at least one arm from which articles may be hung, preferably within a display case. The method includes contacting such suspended articles with ... | 12/28/1976 |
| 3993220 | Flexible container opener and dispenser A device is provided for opening a flexible container and dispensing its contents in a convenient, efficient manner. Gripping means secure one end of the container. A serrated edge lies along the opposite end of the container. A scraper is mounted along t... | 11/23/1976 |
| 3985651 | Method of treating wastewater with flowable flocculants A fluidized flocculant being a dispersion of from about 5 to 60 weight percent of finely ground polyacrylamides in a fluid, water soluble polyhydric alcohol carrier. The fluidized flocculant is prepared as a dispersion having a particle size of less than ... | 10/12/1976 |
| 3975269 | Purification of industrial waste waters by flotation A method of purifying industrial waste water wherein microbubbles consisting primarily of oxygen, hydrogen, or air having certain micron sizes and of sufficient number and volume wherein formed particles with or without the use of a coagulant in the water... | 08/17/1976 |
| 3969245 | Electrocoagulation system for removing pollutants from wastewater Wastewater is treated by a method and an apparatus in which a wastewater flow passes through an electrocoagulation cell having rod-shaped electrodes longitudinally disposed therein. The electrodes are oriented in one or more circles or portions of circles... | 07/13/1976 |
| 3969514 | Combination food product having discrete phases of nut spread and of a second food spread A spreadable combination food product includes a discrete spreadable nut component phase containing about 60-98% ground nuts, having a fat content of about 50-65% by weight, and a water content of about 2-6% by weight, in combination with a discrete phase... | 07/13/1976 |
| 3959131 | Apparatus and method for removing pollutants from wastewater A flow of polluted raw wastewater may first be treated with a coagulant, then it is rapidly mixed with very fine bubbles supplied beneath the wastewater flow and may then be treated with a flocculant, after which the pollutants are separated from the wate... | 05/25/1976 |
| 3942222 | Poultry, partially disjointed Poultry is prepared for marketing to consumers such that it is in the form of a whole carcass yet is easily separable by the consumer into sections or individual piece servings. The method of preparation includes making selected incisions into specific lo... | 03/09/1976 |
| 3941739 | Flowable flocculants for water treatment A fluidized flocculant being a dispersion of from about 5 to 60 weight percent of finely ground polyacrylamides in a fluid, water soluble polyhydric alcohol carrier. The fluidized flocculant is prepared as a dispersion having a particle size of less than ... | 03/02/1976 |
