Did You Know...
...that Robert Adler has the dubious distinction of being the Father of the Couch Potato? Back in 1955 Adler was employed by what was then Zenith Radio Corp., where he was charged to invent something that would allow viewers to turn down the TV volume without leaving their chairs. After a series of flops (such as a wired contraption that people tripped over), Adler hit on the idea of using sound waves. Thus the Remote Control was born...
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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120128779 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING PROTEIN MICROPARTICLES The present invention relates to a process for producing protein microparticles in dilute organic acid solutions and in the absence of an alcohol such as ethanol. The microparticles are formed by dissolving a cereal prolamin protein in a concentrated organic acid soluti... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120128592 | SURFACE ENHANCED RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY (SERS) COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF THEIR PREPARATION A compound for detecting an analyte using Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) and a method of forming the compound is provided. The compound has Formula I: wherein W is selected from the group consisti... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120128780 | NANOPARTICULATE BISPHOSPHONATE COMPOSITIONS Nanoparticulate bisphosphonate compositions, having an effective average particle size of less than 2000 nm, are described. The compositions are useful in treating bone resorption in a mammal.... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120107407 | BONE GRAFT AND BIOCOMPOSITE FOR PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY A bone graft or biocomposite for treating osseous defects and neogenesis of bone which is a composite of a biodegradable polymer and granules of beta-tricalciumphosphate, further comprising as active ingredient and embedded in the biodegradable polymer a physiologically... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120082728 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL STEALTH NANOPARTICULES FOR BIOMEDICAL USE The present invention relates to the field of drug delivery nanosystems. More precisely, the present invention concerns a copolymer with advantageous properties for the outer coating of various nanoparticles. Said copolymer comprises at least three types of monomers wit... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20120070502 | METHODS OF TREATING CANCER The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) by administering a) a composition comprising nanoparticles that comprise paclitaxel and an albumin and b) a platinum-based agent (e.g., carboplatin). The present appl... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120052127 | EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE PARTICLES HAVING SKIN LAYER WITH SUPERIOR MOLDABILITY, METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME AND EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE MOLDED ARTICLE USING THE SAME Disclosed are an expanded polystyrene particle having a skin layer with superior moldability, a method for preparing the same, and an expanded polystyrene molded article using the same. Provided is an expanded polystyrene particle provided on the surface thereof with a ... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120021058 | PROCESS FOR MAKING DRY AND STABLE HEMOSTATIC COMPOSITIONS Described is a process for making a dry and stable hemostatic composition, said process comprising
| 01/26/2012 |
| 20120015037 | FUNCTIONALIZED NANOPARTICLE, METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME AND APPLICATION THEREOF The present invention relates to a new type of functionalized nanoparticles for drug delivery, comprising a type of polymer nanoparticles, a polymer stabilizer coating, and a drug, wherein said polymer stabilizer coating is coated on the surface of said type of polymer ... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20110318423 | Methods and Apparatus for Creating Particle Derivatives of HDL with Reduced Lipid Content The present invention is directed to systems, apparatus and methods for creating derivatives of at least one form of HDL without substantially affecting LDL. These derivatives of HDL are particles with reduced lipid content, particularly reduced cholesterol content. The... | 12/29/2011 |
| 20110311616 | TARGETING TUMOR ASSOCIATED MACROPHAGES USING BISPHOSPHONATE-LOADED PARTICLES Provided herein are compositions including particles that comprise a bisphosphonate compound and a tumor specific targeting peptide or peptidomimetic. Also provided herein are methods of reducing tumor associated macrophages and methods of treating cancer with said comp... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110305765 | PREPARATION AND METHODOLOGY OF SILK FIBROIN NANOPARTICLES Disclosed are nanoparticles for delivery of drugs and/or nutraceuticals that include a fibroin polypeptide and a drug or nutraceutical, wherein the nanoparticle has a diameter of about 1 nm to about 500 nm, and compositions of the nanoparticles. The nanoparticles may fu... | 12/15/2011 |
| 20110293728 | PHOTOSENSITIZER-METAL NANOPARTICLE COMPLEX AND COMPOSITION CONTAINING THE COMPLEX FOR PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY OR DIAGNOSIS Provided are a photosensitizer-metal nanoparticle complex and a composition for photodynamic therapy or diagnosis having the same. The complex includes a photosensitizer, a metal nanoparticle, and a backbone linking the photosensitizer with the metal nanoparticle. The b... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110280944 | FIBROUS MICROCAPSULES AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLY AND USE THEREOF The present invention relates to assembly of peptide amphiphiles and biopolymers into fibrous microcapsules, and uses thereof. In particular, the present invention provides devices, compositions, and methods for interfacial self-assembly of peptide amphiphiles and biopo... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110274761 | POLYMER CARRIER Compositions and methods for delivering bioactive agents, such as vitamins, hormones, nutrients and drugs, by stabilizing and or solubilizing these agents in a polymer matrix. The carrier polymers can be used in drug delivery and are useful for delivery of small molecul... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110268792 | SURFACE ACTIVE PROTEINS AS EXCIPIENTS IN SOLID PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS The invention relates to a use of surface active hydrophobins for applications in pharmaceutical technology, in particular as excipients for galenic use. Provided is a method for either admixture of hydrophobins to galenic compositions or for treating the surface of pha... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110268807 | Biodegradable Microspheres and Methods of Use Thereof The present invention provides biodegradable microspheres, compositions comprising a subject biodegradable microsphere, and methods of using a subject biodegradable microsphere for delivery of an agent to a site in an individual.... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110262546 | GOLD NANOPARTICLES COATED WITH POLYELECTROLYTES AND ALBUMIN It is described a gold nanoparticle coated with from two to five layers of a combination of a polyelectrolyte having amino functionality and a polyelectrolyte having sulfonic functionality, or with one single layer of said polyelectrolyte having amino functionality, pre... | 10/27/2011 |
| 20110256228 | Solid Forms for Tissue Repair Background of the Invention This invention provides coral-based scaffolds for cartilage repair, and instruments for insertion and utilization of same within a site of cartilage repair.... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110236466 | CHEMO VECTOR THERAPY TO DELIVER CHEMOTHERAPY MOLECULES TO SPECIFIC CELLS TO MANAGE BREAST CANCER, OTHER CANCERS AND INFLAMMATORY DISORDERS The innovative treatment strategy described here utilizes configurable microscopic medical payload delivery devices to act as a transport means to deliver chemotherapy molecules to specific cell types in the body. Utilizing probes present on the exterior of the transpor... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110236493 | POROUS MATERIALS A consumer care composition or a food composition comprising a mesoporous microparticulate material wherein at least some of the pores of the material are loaded with at least one ingredient and the loaded mesoporous microparticulate material is encapsulated by a cappin... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110206771 | Encapsulated functional fine particle composition capable of spraying and preparation method thereof Provided is an encapsulated functional fine particle composition capable of spraying that is useful for hemostasis and wound protection and allows a patient to treat the wound by oneself. Additionally, the composition can be rapidly applied on a large wound during an op... | 08/25/2011 |
| 20110195126 | PEPTIDE-COATED NANOPARTICLES WITH GRADED SHELL COMPOSITIONS A peptide-coated nanoparticle that includes a nanocrystal surrounded by a graded shell that is composed of at least two different semiconductor molecules. At least one peptide is attached to the surface of the graded shell to render the nanoparticle biocompatible. The n... | 08/11/2011 |
| 20110189299 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION CONTAINING SURFACE-COATED MICROPARTICLES The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition that can be used for efficient administration of low-molecular weight drugs and polymeric compounds such as peptides and proteins by methods other than injection, as well as a method for producing the composition. The ... | 08/04/2011 |
| 20110177153 | TARGETED NANOPARTICLE DRUG FOR MAGNETIC HYPERTHERMIA TREATMENT ON MALIGNANT TUMORS The present invention relates to a targeted magnetic nanoparticle drug and the preparation method thereof. The targeted magnetic nanoparticle drug comprises an effector molecule and a guidance molecule in a weight ratio of 1:0.0001-0.20. The aforesaid effector molecule ... | 07/21/2011 |
| 20110165255 | MALIGNANT TUMOR HEAT THERAPY KIT COMPRISING ANTI-REGULATORY T CELL ANTIBODY AND MAGNETIC FINE PARTICLES AND HEAT THERAPY METHOD THEREOF The present invention discloses a heat therapy kit for malignant tumor treatment that comprises a pharmaceutical agent containing anti-regulatory T cell antibody and a pharmaceutical agent containing magnetic fine particles, and a heat therapy method that uses that kit.... | 07/07/2011 |
| 20110165256 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF HYPERPLASIA In accordance with the present invention, there are provided methods for treating hyperplasia in a subject in need thereof. In another aspect of the invention, there are provided methods for reducing neointimal hyperplasia associated with vascular interventional procedu... | 07/07/2011 |
| 20110159103 | Novel Preparation of an Enteric Release System Hydrophobic liquids are microencapsulated by an enteric matrix in an environment substantially free of organic solvents. The process includes forming an emulsion of the enteric material and hydrophobic liquid in water, titrating the emulsion with an acid to form a parti... | 06/30/2011 |
| 20110151012 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING POORLY WATER SOLUBLE PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS AND ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS The present invention provides compositions comprising a poorly water soluble pharmaceutical agent, a carrier protein, and an antimicrobial agent, wherein significant microbial growth is inhibited in the composition. The amount of the antimicrobial agent in the composit... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20110123632 | Nanoscale Adjuvants and Related Pharmaceutical Compositions and Methods Described herein are nanoscale adjuvants for use in pharmaceutical compositions. In one embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition includes: (a) a vaccine; and (b) a nanoscale adjuvant including an aluminum compound in the form of clusters having a peak size in the sub-mi... | 05/26/2011 |
| 20110123438 | UNIVERSAL ANCHOR PEPTIDE FOR NANOPARTICLES The present invention provides a substantially non-lytic, non-cytotoxic anchor peptide that is capable of stably inserting into lipid membranes. In particular, the invention provides nanoparticles comprising stably inserted anchor peptides, which may be conjugated to a ... | 05/26/2011 |
| 20110117204 | IMMUNOLOGICALLY ACTIVE COMPOSITIONS This invention provides a microparticle carrier system comprising of one or more proteins, peptides, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids or other bioactive substances with or without targeting molecules attached. In addition, the invention also provides immune modulato... | 05/19/2011 |
| 20110111040 | POLYELECTROLYTE-ENCAPSULATED GOLD NANOPARTICLES CAPABLE OF CROSSING BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER A gold-creatine nanoparticle is described, preferably covered with albumin, together with a process for its preparation and its use as medicament, in particular for the treatment of stroke. Said gold nanoparticle is capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier.... | 05/12/2011 |
| 20110111021 | PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION The present invention provides a pharmaceutical preparation including a compartment containing a renin inhibitor as a pharmacologically active ingredient, and a compartment containing an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor as a pharmacologically active ingredient, wherein one c... | 05/12/2011 |
| 20110104069 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL BIODEGRADABLE PARTICLES FOR SELECTABLE TARGETING, IMAGING, AND THERAPEUTIC DELIVERY AND USE THEREOF FOR TREATING OCULAR DISORDERS In various embodiments, provided are multi-functional biodegradable particles for selectable targeting, imaging, and delivery of therapeutic agents. Also provided are methods of using the provided particles for treatment of ocular disorders, such as for the treatment of... | 05/05/2011 |
| 20110091562 | NANOGELS FOR CELLULAR DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTICS The various embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to nanogels for the cellular delivery of therapeutics and methods of using the same. More particularly, the various embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for the target... | 04/21/2011 |
| 20110059181 | METHODS FOR DRUG DELIVERY COMPRISING UNFOLDING AND FOLDING PROTEINS AND PEPTIDE NANOPARTICLES The present invention provides preparation methods of protein nanoparticles for in vivo delivery of pharmacologically active agents, wherein said methods are to encase pharmaceutically active agents into proteins or peptides to form nanoparticles by unfolding the protei... | 03/10/2011 |
| 20110052709 | NOVEL NANOPARTICLES FOR DELIVERY OF ACTIVE AGENTS Milled nanoparticles comprising a biologically active agent, at least one biopolymer and a coating containing at least one coating which is a polymer or ligand are produced using milling and coating techniques which have not previously been used for these applications.... | 03/03/2011 |
| 20110052708 | METHODS AND FORMULATIONS FOR THE DELIVERY OF PHARMACOLOGICALLY ACTIVE AGENTS In accordance with the present invention, novel formulations have been developed which are much more effective for the delivery of hydrophobic drugs to patients in need thereof than are prior art formulations. Invention formulations are capable of delivering more drug i... | 03/03/2011 |
| 20110054442 | Cell Membrane Translocation of Regulated Snare Inhibitors, Compositions Therefor, and Methods for Treatment of Disease Compositions and methods of modulating cellular function and treatment of disease in mammals comprising locally administering a regulated SNARE inhibitor and a translocating agent to the mammal. Regulated SNARE inhibitors include clostridial neurotoxins, tetanus neuroto... | 03/03/2011 |
