...that to encourage use of his new invention, the shopping cart, market owner Sylvan Goldman hired fake shoppers to push the carts around his store in Oklahoma City? Seems his customers were reluctant to give up their hand-carried baskets.
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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120128748 | Organic-Inorganic Composite Particles, Process for Producing the Same, Dispersion Containing the Particles, and Cosmetic Containing the Particles Organic-inorganic composite particles includes inorganic oxide particles each of which has a cationic charge on the particle surface and polymer gel molecules which are derived from a natural substance, have an anionic functional group and one or more hydroxyl groups in... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120107410 | PRODUCT FOR THE PREPARATION OF DERMATOLOGICAL, COSMETIC OR COSMECEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS INTENDED FOR SKIN TREATMENT The present invention relates to a product obtained from gastropod spawn, to be used to prepare dermatological, cosmetic or cosmeceutical compositions designed for skin care; said product has the capacity to activate and mobilise skin stem cells, as well as prevent the ... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120070505 | FUNCTIONAL AMPHIPILIC MOLECULE OR MACROMOLECULE FORMULATIONS WITH MULTIPLE COMPARTMENTS The invention relates to novel functional amphiphilic molecule or macromolecule formulations with multiple compartments for transporting or targeting at least one therapeutic agent, in particular an antitumor agent, as well as to a method for preparing such formulations... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120052135 | Phosphate Adsorbent Subject of the present invention are compositions comprising a mixture of calcium, magnesium and iron salts for use as a pharmaceutical preparation for adsorbing phosphate, especially for use as pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of hyperphosphataemia, chroni... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120045518 | ENHANCING COAGULATION OR REDUCING FIBRINOLYSIS Methods for controlling bleeding (e.g., enhancing coagulation and reducing fibrinolysis) in a subject are disclosed. The methods include selecting a subject in need of enhanced coagulation or reduced fibrinolysis, and administering to the subject a carbon monoxide relea... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120039796 | Novel method for creating, suspending and stabilizing electronically modified oxygen derivatives, along with creating, suspending and stabilizing electronically modified reaction intermediates, in a bio compatible fluorocarbon suspension, for the purpose of inducing a cascading immune response in mammalian patients A bio compatible free radical suspension, comprising of oxygen and electronically modified reaction intermediates, where a fluorocarbon is used as an inert medium for stabilization of reaction intermediates. A stabilized bio compatible electronically modified derivative... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120034201 | COMPOSITION FOR REGULATING LIPID METABOLISM This invention concerns a nutraceutical and/or food composition for regulating, among other things, lipid metabolism in humans and animals, and methods of use of said nutraceutical and/or food composition.... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120034286 | STABILIZATION OF BIOSOLIDS USING IRON NANOPARTICLES This invention discloses a stabilized biosolids composition and a method for the stabilization of biosolids. It entails the use of a chemically and biologically reactive material, in the form of ultrafine iron particles. The nanometer-sized iron particles are capable of... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120034177 | METHOD OF WHITENING SKIN Disclosed are: a skin whitening agent comprising, as an active ingredient, a complex of carbonic acid and/or bicarbonic acid, a metal and an LF, a decomposition product of the complex, or a complex of carbonic acid and/or bicarbonic acid, a metal and a decomposition pro... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120027832 | USE OF EDDS AND CALCIUM IONS AS ENHANCERS OF MOLLUSCICIDAL ACTIVITY A molluscicidal composition, comprising: a molluscicide; a molluscicidal activity promoting additive comprising a calcium-containing salt of ethylene disuccinic acid or calcium ions and ethylenediamine disuccinic moieties, having at least 1 mole of calcium per mole of e... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120021010 | ANTIPLATELET AGENT AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for inhibiting platelet aggregation in a patient in need thereof. The compositions and methods use superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs), which are shown to inhibit aggregation of platelets. Such methods are us... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120015047 | CHOLINE-SILICIC ACID COMPLEX WITH OSMOLYTES AND DIVALENT TRACE ELEMENTS The invention relates to a biological preparation comprising orthosilicic and silicic acid, a primary (“constant/first”) osmolyte choline and a weak alkalinizing agent without free hydroxyl groups and to a method for preparing the preparation, comprising: i) hydroly... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20120004531 | Innately Multimodal Nanoparticles A gold-coated iron oxide nanoparticle, method of making thereof, and method of using thereof is disclosed. The nanoparticle is substantially toxin free (making it clinically applicable), easily functionalized, and can serve as a contrast agent for a number of imaging te... | 01/05/2012 |
| 20110318321 | CONTROLLED RELEASE PHARMACEUTICAL OR FOOD FORMULATION AND PROCESS FOR ITS PREPARATION The present invention relates to a controlled release pharmaceutical or food formulation comprising at least one active pharmaceutical or food ingredient dispersed in a mixture of a glycogen with a polysaccharide, and the process for its preparation. The invention also ... | 12/29/2011 |
| 20110311650 | MULTIPLEXED BIOMARKERS OF INSULIN RESISTANCE The invention, in some aspects, relates to methods for characterizing glucose-related metabolic disorders. In some aspects, the invention relates to methods and kits useful for diagnosing, classifying, profiling, and treating glucose-related metabolic disorders. In some... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110305642 | MICRONUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT A micronutrient supplement the supplement being characterized by having at least two types of distinct dosage units wherein said distinct dosage units which physically separate nutritional, vitamin or mineral supplements which are known or proven to be negatively intera... | 12/15/2011 |
| 20110293737 | FEED COMPOSITION COMPRISING A MINERAL COMPLEX AND METHODS OF USING THE MINERAL COMPLEX The invention provides a mineral complex comprising about 40 wt. % to about 60 wt. % SiO2, about 6 wt. % to about 16 wt. % Fe2O3, about 4 wt. % to about 12 wt. %. CaO, and about 2 wt. % to about 8 wt. % MgO. The invention also provides a... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110280851 | Compositions Comprising Cranberry Extract and Methods of Use Thereof Described herein are compositions that comprise cranberry extract and are potent and low in calories. Methods of preventing or treating infections by administering the described compositions are also provided.... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110280958 | Active Compound Combinations The present invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a fungicide composition, which comprises (A) a dithiino-tetracarboximide of formula (I) and a metal salt (B). Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively c... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110280921 | ANTIBACTERIAL HYDROGEL AND USE THEREOF IN ORTHOPEDICS The present invention relates to hydrogels endowed with antibacterial properties, to be used for injection in damaged bones or in the production of antibacterial coatings of prostheses for implant in the human or animal body, obtained by loading with antibacterial agent... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110280927 | COMPOSITION AND DRESSING WITH NITRIC OXIDE A dressing composition for use as a skin dressing comprises an elastomeric-adhesive composition, and a zeolite comprising releasably adsorbed nitric oxide. The zeolite may comprise a transition metal cation such as Co, Fe, Mn, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ag or a mixture thereof as an e... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110268818 | NGAL-BINDING SIDEROPHORES AND USE THEREOF TO TREAT IRON DEFICIENCY AND IRON OVERLOAD The invention provides compositions comprising a lipocalin, such as NGAL, and a mammalian siderophore that are useful as iron chelators and iron donors. The invention also provides mammalian siderophore compounds of Formula (I): The invention further provides, methods o... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110268672 | Ferrate(VI)-Containing Compositions and Methods of Using Ferrate(VI) Compositions containing ferrate(VI) are disclosed. Also, methods are disclosed that utilize ferrate(VI).... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110262560 | Pigmented Emulsion Makeup Compositions With Gemstones A pigmented emulsion composition comprising a water phase, an oil phase, and a plurality of gemstones in particulate form, and a method for providing a glow to the skin and ameliorating the appearance of wrinkles, lines, and skin discoloration by applying a pigmented em... | 10/27/2011 |
| 20110256194 | PEARLESCENT PIGMENT The present invention relates to a pearl pigment obtained by coating the surface of a flaky powder with a colored metal or a colored metal oxide and further coating the surface of the above colored metal- or colored metal oxide-coated flaky powder with a colorless metal... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110251067 | Hydrolysis Resistant Organomodified Trisiloxane Surfactants Three types of trisiloxane surfactants having the basic formula:
are described wherein the substituents on the differing M and M′ groups, in conjunction with pend... | 10/13/2011 |
| 20110244057 | COMBINATION THERAPIES WITH TOPIRAMATE FOR SEIZURES, RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME, AND OTHER NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS The invention provides compositions and methods of treating various conditions, including neurological conditions, with pharmaceutical compositions including a sulfamate (e.g., topiramate) and magnesium.... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110236504 | VERSATILE DISINFECTANT The invention relates to a versatile disinfectant containing as main components, a metal ion having an antimicrobial action, L-cysteine and L-ascorbic acid, characterized in that it contains a surfactant excluding a nonionic surfactant in addition to these main componen... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110236505 | CARBOHYDRATE BAR The present invention generally relates to the field of nutrition, in particular performance nutrition. In particular, the present invention relates to a novel carbohydrate bar comprising glucose and fructose in a ratio in the range of 3:1 to 1:1. The carbohydrate bar o... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110236430 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING TOXICITY OF METALLIC PARTICLE AND LOW-TOXICITY COMPOSITE OF METALLIC NANOPARTICLE AND INORGANIC CLAY The present invention provides a method for controlling toxicity of metallic particles and a low-toxicity composite of metallic nanoparticles and inorganic clay. The metallic nanoparticles are effective in preventing infection and in skinning over, and thus suitable for... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110223260 | Mazindol Combindation In The Treatment Of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity The present invention relates to the filed of human health, and more particularly to the treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with mazindol. The latter can be administered as monotherapy or in combination with one or more compounds, including psy... | 09/15/2011 |
| 20110212188 | PREVENTING AND/OR TREATING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AND/OR ASSOCIATED HEART FAILURE Methods are provided for reducing copper values for, by way of example, treating, preventing or ameliorating tissue damage such as, for example, tissue damage that may be caused by (i) disorders of the heart muscle (for example, cardiomyopathy or myocarditis) such as id... | 09/01/2011 |
| 20110206747 | Multiplication of the efficacy of anti-infectious agents by a composition further comprising a dispersing agent together with a metal activating agent The present invention relates to a composition inhibiting or destroying at least one living or unicellular organism, which comprises at least one anti-infectious agent and at least one activating agent containing at least one metal element, together with at least one di... | 08/25/2011 |
| 20110195108 | ANTIVIRAL AGENT An antiviral agent is provided which can inactivate a wide range of viruses. Products that include such an antiviral agent are also provided. The present invention provides an antiviral agent that contains as an active ingredient a particle... | 08/11/2011 |
| 20110189250 | GREEN APPROACH IN METAL NANOPARTICLE-EMBEDDED ANTIMICROBIAL COATINGS FROM VEGETABLE OILS AND OIL-BASED MATERIALS The present invention generally relates to a method of making nanoparticles and uses thereof. In particular, the invention relates to methods of making metal nanoparticles (MNPs). The invention also relates to antimicrobial uses of the nanoparticles.... | 08/04/2011 |
| 20110190566 | POLYMER MICROGEL BEADS The present invention relates to polymer microgel beads having a polymeric matrix with nanomagnetic particles dispersed substantially uniformly therethrough, wherein a steric stabiliser is associated with the particles, the steric stabiliser being a polymeric material t... | 08/04/2011 |
| 20110183006 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING OSTEOARTHRITIS The present invention provides compositions and methods for treatment of abnormal conditions in a subject, wherein the abnormal condition affects the musculoskeletal joints of the subject.... | 07/28/2011 |
| 20110177172 | MONO (IRON HYDROXYPYRONE) AND COMBINATION (IRON HYDROXYPYRONE AND GI INFLAMMATION INHIBITING AGENTS) COMPOSITIONS FOR ANAEMIA OR H. PYLORI INFECTIONS There is provided a composition or kit of parts comprising: one or more compounds capable of treating and/or preventing an inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract: and an iron hydroxypyrone, for increasing the level of iron in a patient's bloodstream and/or t... | 07/21/2011 |
| 20110171188 | NON-THERMAL PLASMA FOR WOUND TREATMENT AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS AND METHOD The invention relates to a non-thermal plasma for treatment of a surface, particularly for the treatment of a wound (1), wherein the plasma comprises a partially ionized carrier gas and at least one additive, which preferably has a sterilizing effect on the treat... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110171193 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING PULMONARY HYPERTENSION Provided herein are methods and materials for treating pulmonary hypertension (PH) in a subject. Also provided herein is a method of diagnosing whether a has PH by detecting a PH marker. A PKG pulmonary hypertension marker has been identified and may be useful in predic... | 07/14/2011 |