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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8146298 | Fire-resistant structures, fire-resistant insulations and a method for fire-protection Fire-resistant structures, fire-resistant insulations and a method for fire-proofing and fire-protection of permanent or temporary structures or objects. The fire-resistant insulation withstands temperatures between 1200° C. and 2000° C. on the exterior side of th... | 04/03/2012 |
| 7819126 | Miniature dental flossing packet A miniature dental flossing packet suitable for single use unobtrusive flossing. The miniature dental floss packet comprising a length of dental floss stored within and unremovably attached to a dental floss holder. A method for forming, fabrication and manufacturin... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7772228 | Method for treatment of bacterial infections with once or twice-weekly administered rifalazil A method for treatment of bacterial infections with rifalazil administered once-weekly, or twice-weekly. A method for treatment of tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, infections caused by Mycobacterium avium complex, infections caused by... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7744916 | Coated vaginal device for delivery of anti-migraine and anti-nausea drugs A vaginal device for delivery of an anti-migraine or anti-nausea drug to the uterus and/or to the general circulation through vaginal mucosa. The device is at least partially coated with one or several layers of fluid impermeable material forming a cap, film, foam, ... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7560432 | method for treatment and repair of meniscal injuries A method for in situ repair of meniscal injuries comprising induction of meniscal repair and regeneration by introducing an adhesive collagen-polyethylene glycol (PEG) hydrogel to a site of injury alone, supplemented with a synovial tissue or in conjunction with a s... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7537780 | Method for preparing and implanting a cartilage construct to treat cartilage lesions Neo-cartilage constructs for growth and surface coating for the de novo formation of a superficial cartilage layer. A method for generation of the neo-cartilage and the neo-cartilage construct. A method for repair and restoration of the injured, damaged, diseased or... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7468192 | Method for repair of cartilage lesions A method for treatment of injured, damaged, diseased or aged articular cartilage using neo-cartilage constructs implanted into a joint cartilage lesion in situ. The implantation of the construct initiates and achieves incorporation of neo-cartilage into a native sur... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7452524 | Method for improvement of tolerance for therapeutically effective agents delivered by inhalation A method for improvement of tolerance for therapeutically effective agents delivered by inhalation comprising a pretreatment of a patient with a nebulized lidocaine or a lidocaine-like compound administered immediately or up to about thirty minutes before administra... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7452523 | Targeted delivery of lidocaine and other local anesthetics and a method for treatment of cough and tussive attacks An anti-tussive nebulized solution for targeted delivery of lidocaine into conducting and central airways. A method for treatment of cough and tussive attacks or episodes using said lidocaine solution. A nebulized lidocaine solution administered in daily dose from a... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7427633 | Inhalable aztreonam lysinate formulation for treatment and prevention of pulmonary bacterial infections A method and a composition for treatment of pulmonary bacterial infections caused by gram-negative bacteria suitable for treatment of infection caused by Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Klebsiella oxytoca, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Haemophilus influenzae, ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7217294 | Acellular matrix implants for treatment of articular cartilage, bone or osteochondral defects and injuries and method for use thereof An acellular matrix implant for treatment of defects and injuries of articular cartilage, bone or osteochondral bone and a method for treatment of injured, damaged, diseased or aged articular cartilage or bone, using the acellular matrix implant implanted into a joi... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7214364 | Inhalable aztreonam lysinate formulation for treatment and prevention of pulmonary bacterial infections A method and a composition for treatment of pulmonary bacterial infections caused by gram-negative bacteria suitable for treatment of infection caused by Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Klebsiella oxytoca, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Haemophilus influenzae, ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7208141 | Inhalable aztreonam aerosol for treatment and prevention of pulmonary bacterial infections A method and a composition for treatment of pulmonary bacterial infections caused by gram-negative bacteria suitable for treatment of infection caused by Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Klebsiella oxytoca, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Haemophilus influenzae, ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7157428 | Method for treatment and repair of meniscal injuries A method for repair of meniscal injuries comprising induction of meniscal regeneration by introducing a strongly adhesive collagen-polyethylene glycol (PEG) hydrogel to a site of injury. ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7138419 | Process for manufacturing bulk solutions and a lyophilized pure α-aztreonam lysinate A process for manufacturing bulk solutions and lyophilized pure α-aztreonam lysinate for large scale production of an inhalable aztreonam is disclosed, as is a pure α-aztreonam lysinate for inhalation. A dry powder or lyophilized pure α-aztreonam lysinate composi... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7135325 | Short enzyme donor fragment Short enzyme donor fragments of β-galactosidase are provided of not more than 40 amino acids, where the short fragments are used as a label and may be substituted with a wide variety of organic compounds, particularly polypeptides having independent functional acti... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7100324 | Insert trap comprising a tapered bag attachment A flexible bag and attachment mechanism is provided that may be used in a variety of applications where it is desirable to attach a flexible bag to a device or machine. Some examples of such device may include an insect trap, a grinder, volumetric or weight based fi... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7074826 | R-NSAID esters and their use The present invention concerns esters of R-enantiomers of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, which is substantially free from the S-enantiomer. The compounds of the invention may be used in treating a disease or illness in a mammal. To this end, a composition c... | 07/11/2006 |
| 6982091 | Vaginal delivery of chemotherapeutic agents and inhibitors of membrane efflux systems for cancer therapy Devices, methods, and compositions for cancer therapy by administration of chemotherapeutic agents and/or inhibitors of membrane efflux systems to the vagina for topical and systemic tumor targets. ... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6949252 | Method for preparing an implantable multilayer tissue construct The present invention relates to compositions and methods for preparing tissues or tissue constructs. In selected embodiments, the invention relates to the construction of a multi-layered biological structure (i.e. system) that includes a cellular support matrix see... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6905701 | Formulations for transmucosal vaginal delivery of bisphosphonates Devices, methods, and improved formulation for transmucosal vaginal delivery of bisphosphonates. A targeted site delivery of bisphosphonates to the systemic circulation using a vaginal device comprising an improved bisphosphonate formulation for transmucosal deliver... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6780818 | Quantitative organic vapor-particle sampler The present invention concerns a quantitative organic vapor-particle sampler which can efficiently sample both semi-volatile organic gases and particulate components through the use of a unique sorbent resin coating and process. The sampler of the present inv... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6759044 | Cryptopain antibodies for prophylaxis, treatment, diagnosis and detection of Cryptosporidium species Vaccines, antibodies, proteins, DNAs and RNAs for diagnosis, prophylaxis, treatment and detection of Cryptosporidium species or Cryptosporidium species infections. Cryptosporidium species antigen and DNAs and RNA encoding the Cryptosporidium antigen and fragments th... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6753154 | Human AZU-1 gene, variants thereof and expressed gene products A human AZU-1 gene, mutants, variants and fragments thereof. Protein products encoded by the AZU-1 gene and homologs encoded by the variants of AZU-1 gene acting as tumor suppressors or markers of malignancy progression and tumorigenicity reversion. Identification, ... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6716596 | Agents for replacement of NAD+/NADH system in enzymatic reactions Novel agents acting as co-factors for replacement of NAD(P)+/NAD(P)H co-enzyme systems in enzymatic oxido-reductive reactions. Agents mimicking the action of NAD(P)+/NAD(P)H system in enzymatic oxidation/reduction of substrates into reduced or ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6660249 | Inhalable dry powder aztreonam for treatment and prevention of pulmonary bacterial infections A method and a composition for treatment of pulmonary bacterial infections caused by gram-negative bacteria suitable for treatment of infection caused by Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Klebsiella oxytoca, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Haemophilus infl... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6594947 | Multi-component device for capturing or repelling insects or insect pests A three-dimensional collapsible multi-component device and assembly. The device comprises a mountable housing for mounting under a shelf, or a wall or the like in an unobtrusive or discreet manner. The housing has a first flat configuration for transporta... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6572849 | Self-preserved antibacterial nasal, inhalable, and topical ophthalmic preparations and medications Self-preserved nasal, inhalable and topical ophthalmic preparations and medications which destroy, inhibit or therapeutically significantly limit microbial growth within said preparations or medications. The nasal, inhalable, and topical ophthalmic prepar... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6572874 | Vaginal delivery of bisphosphonates Devices, methods, and compositions for vaginal delivery of bisphosphonates. A targeted site delivery of bisphosphonates to the vagina using a medicated intravaginal device comprising a bisphosphonate composition formulated for transvaginal delivery. A met... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6566354 | Method for treatment of bacterial infections with once or twice-weekly administered rifalazil A method for treatment of bacterial infections with rifalazil administered once-weekly or twice-weekly. A method for treatment of tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, infections caused by Mycobacterium avium complex, infections caused by Chl... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6552103 | Biomimetic hydrogel materials Novel biomimetic hydrogel materials and methods for their preparation. Hydrogels containing acrylamide-functionalized carbohydrate, sulfoxide, sulfide or sulfone copolymerized with a hydrophilic or hydrophobic copolymerizing material selected from the gro... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6528049 | Bisexual attractants, aggregants and arrestants for adults and larvae of codling moth and other species of lepidoptera Novel bisexual attractants for lepidopterous insect pests isolated from pears or apples. A method for monitoring and control of codling moth and other species of Lepidoptera comprising a lure and kill, mating disruption or mass trapping strategy. A method... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6528052 | Method for in vivo ex vivo and in vitro repair and regeneration of cartilage and collagen and bone remodeling A method for in vivo, ex vivo and in vitro regeneration of cartilage and collagen. In vivo, ex vivo and in vitro regeneration and de novo formation of articular cartilage and collagen by intermittently applied hydrostatic pressure. The application of exte... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6516558 | Insect trap and assembly for capturing and monitoring insects A three-dimensional collapsible insect trap and assembly for capturing and monitoring insects comprising a collapsible carton container coated externally and internally. The carton container, collapsed for shipping and storing, is easily assembled into a ... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6514697 | Methods for detection of Crytosporidium species and isolates and for diagnosis of Cryptosporidium infections Cryptosporidium GP900, P68 and cryptopain antigens, antibodies, DNA or RNA for detection of Cryptosporidium in biological and environmental samples. A method for diagnosis of cryptosporidiosis. Kits and assays for the detection of Cryptosporidium comprisi... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6516294 | Nuclear receptor for 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 useful for selection of vitamin D3 ligands and a method therefor The nuclear receptor for the steroid hormone 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3, its ligand binding domain, three-dimensional model thereof and a method for selection of suitable vitamin D3 binding to the 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D | 02/04/2003 |
| 6433136 | Cell density signal protein suitable for treatment of connective tissue injuries and defects Identification, isolation and partial sequencing of a cell density protein produced by fibroblastic cells. The cell density signal protein comprising a 14 amino acid peptide or a fragment, variant, mutant or analog thereof, the deduced cDNA sequence from ... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6416779 | Device and method for intravaginal or transvaginal treatment of fungal, bacterial, viral or parasitic infections Devices, methods, and compositions for treating vaginal fungal, bacterial, viral and parasitic infections by intravaginal or transvaginal administration of therapeutic and/or palliative antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral or parasiticidal drugs to the va... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6393760 | Kairomone and kill-bait containing insect trap An insect trap for capturing flying insects. The trap comprises a capture top dome, a capture reservoir, a kairomone lure dispenser and kill-bait. The method for capturing, killing and monitoring flying insect. The trap is useful for corn, peanuts and lea... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6379899 | Isothermal exponential RNA amplification in complex mixtures Methods and compositions are provided for performing isothermal amplification of a nucleic acid target employing probes characterized by having a masked RNA polymer promoter unable to bind to a complementary initiator oligonucleotide and RNA polymerase an... | 04/30/2002 |
