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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120107485 | GLOVE COATING AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS This invention relates to an elastomeric article with improved lubricity and donnablity and reduced stickiness/tackiness. According to the methods of the invention, the internal surface of the elastomeric article is coated with a polyisoprene coating. The coating of the... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120082637 | Lacquer Composition Comprising a Monomer with a Polyalicyclic Structure Element A transparent lacquer composition that can be used as a protective and gloss lacquer for surface coating is described. The lacquer composition can be a dental material and a method for preparing a lacquer composition is also described. Also described are novel polymeriz... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20120071580 | Suturable Hybrid Superporous Hydrogel Keratoprosthesis for Cornea The present invention features a hybrid superporous hydrogel scaffold for cornea regeneration and a method for producing the same. The hybrid hydrogel is composed of a superporous poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (PHEMA) and poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) copolymer m... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120052292 | NOVEL MEDICAL DEVICE COATINGS The present invention relates to coatings comprising polyethylene glycol and at least one polyphenolic polymer. In particular, the polyphenolic polymer could be selected from the group consisting of tyrosine-derived polyarylates, linear polyesteramides, dihydroxybenzoat... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120029089 | PREPARING BIODEGRADABLE HYDROGEL FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATION Biodegradable dextran based hydrogel suitable for biomedical application is produced by subjecting polysaccharide substituted with unsaturated moiety, e.g. dextran methacrylate, in aqueous medium to UV or visible light irradiation in the precense of riboflavin/L-arginin... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120028021 | MATERIAL FOR THE PREVENTION OF BEDSORES A method for manufacturing a protective layer for protecting skin and tissues in a vicinity of the skin includes the steps of: forming a mixture comprising approximately 15% of dimethyl-vinyl-terminated polydimethylsiloxane with a viscosity greater than 20,000 mPa.s, ap... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120015008 | ANTI-ADHESIVE COMPOSITION, SOLID PREPARATION, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME An adhesion of a preparation 1 to an inner wall of an oral cavity is prevented by applying an anti-adhesive composition containing a water-soluble cellulose ether (e.g., an HPMC) and an anionic polymer (e.g., a carboxyvinyl polymer) to a gel-forming layer 4 | 01/19/2012 |
| 20110307041 | COOLING EYE MASK An eye pack for evaporative cooling of the face proximate to one or more eyes is provided. In one aspect, an eye pack is disclosed comprising a gelatinous foam impregnated with an aqueous solution of polyvinyl alcohol embedded therein, and a barrier affixed to at least ... | 12/15/2011 |
| 20110280957 | Use of Finely Dispersed Metal Particles in a Material, a Skin Patch and an Orthopedic Article The invention relates to a material which is provided for use in direct contact with the skin of a user and which contains a percentage in silver that is finely dispersed in said material. The material is provided with a content in another metal that is finely dispersed... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110280937 | HARD CAPSULE The object of the invention is to provide a hard capsule that is excellent in stability even when filled with a solvent for dissolving a poorly soluble pharmaceutical active ingredient, and that has excellent mechanical strength in a low-humidity environment. The invent... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110275733 | THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE COMPRISING, AS PLASTICIZER, GLYCEROL ESTERIFIED WITH AT LEAST ONE ALIPHATIC CARBOXYLIC ACID The invention provides a thermoplastic polyurethane with at least one plasticizer, where at least one first plasticizer (i) is based on glycerol, and at least one hydroxy group of the glycerol has been esterified with a monocarboxylic acid (ii) which comprises 1, 2, 3, ... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110264080 | Medical Devices Having Extremely High Radiopacity Containing Ytterbium Compound A medical device, such as a catheter, exhibiting high radiopaque properties as well as optical transparency is disclosed. Further, radiopaque materials and process conditions to produce such a material as well as a medical device, such as a catheter, exhibiting high rad... | 10/27/2011 |
| 20110251300 | SOFT SHAPEABLE ADHESIVE PASTE The present invention relates to a pressure sensitive paste composition for skin application. The paste comprises 10-50% (w/w) based on the total paste formulation of a blend of polar polyethylene copolymer(s) and polar oil.... | 10/13/2011 |
| 20110245351 | MEDICAL ADHESIVE FOR SURGERY The invention relates to novel rapidly-curing adhesives made from hydrophilic polyisocyanate prepolymers for application in surgery.... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110230587 | FLAVORED POLYMERIC ARTICLES The present invention relates to articles comprising flavored polymeric compositions. More specifically, the invention relates to articles comprising flavored polymeric compositions comprising “flavor enhancing agents” alone, or in combination with, other flavorants... | 09/22/2011 |
| 20110229421 | SURFACE-TREATED CALCIUM PHOSPHATE PARTICLES SUITABLE FOR ORAL CARE AND DENTAL COMPOSITIONS Calcium phosphate particles are described comprising a surface treatment wherein the surface treatment comprises at least one sugar alcohol, at least one glycerophosphoric acid compound, or mixture thereof. Also described are various oral care compositions comprising su... | 09/22/2011 |
| 20110223254 | FUNCTIONALIZED DIPHENOLICS AND ABSORBABLE POLYMERS THEREFROM The present invention relates to dephenolic compounds, an example of which is shown below, which are functionalized, and polymers formed from the same. Polymers formed from the functionalized diphenolics are ... | 09/15/2011 |
| 20110223565 | Moldable resin for dental use The present invention includes a novel shapeable material or resin, specifically for dental use. It is an improvement over conventional dental resins because it is strong, safe, does not encourage the propagation of bacteria and contains no bisphenol A (BPA). Also, it i... | 09/15/2011 |
| 20110207843 | Polymer-Bioceramic Composite Implantable Medical Devices Methods and devices relating to polymer-bioceramic composite implantable medical devices are disclosed.... | 08/25/2011 |
| 20110189475 | MEDICAL DEVICES CONTAINING ORIENTED FILMS OF POLY-4-HYDROXYBUTYRATE AND COPOLYMERS Continuous processing methods for making absorbable polymeric films with one or more of the following properties: high toughness, low modulus, high tensile strength, and thickness less than 10 mm, more preferably less than 1 mm, and more preferably less than 100 μm, ha... | 08/04/2011 |
| 20110177352 | ONE-COMPONENT, AMBIENT CURABLE WATERBORNE COATING COMPOSITIONS, RELATED METHODS AND COATED SUBSTRATES Disclosed are coating compositions that can be one-component, ambient curable, and waterborne. The coating compositions comprise acrylic copolymer resin particles comprising carbonyl functional groups and a crosslinking agent comprising functional groups, such as hydraz... | 07/21/2011 |
| 20110178201 | Phospholipid Copolymers The present disclosure provides copolymers including a first monomer including at least one phospholipid possessing at least one hydroxyl group and a second monomer including a cyclic monomer. Compositions, medical devices, and coatings including such copolymers are als... | 07/21/2011 |
| 20110167571 | Method and composition for preventing coloring of the skin adjacent the hairline when dying a person's hair The present invention relates to a method of dying a person's hair and especially to a method and composition for preventing coloring of the skin adjacent the hairline when dying a person's hair. The composition for applying to a person's skin adjacent the hairline to p... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110166249 | POLYMERS HAVING LIPOPHILIC HYDROCARBON AND BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERIC SEGMENTS The present invention pertains, among other things, to polymers having one or more lipophilic hydrocarbon segments and one or more biodegradable polymeric segments, to methods of making such polymers and to products formed using such polymers.... | 07/07/2011 |
| 20110160331 | AMINO ACID MIMETIC COPOLYMERS AND MEDICAL DEVICES COATED WITH THE COPOLYMERS Biocompatible polymers are manufactured to include an amino acid mimetic monomer and one or more hydrophobic acrylate monomers. The amino acid mimetic monomers are selected to mimic the side chain of the amino acids asparagine or glutamine. The amino acid mimetic monome... | 06/30/2011 |
| 20110152815 | Biodegradable And Breathable Film Breathable and biodegradable polymeric film materials of the invention are highly suitable for use in personal care absorbent articles and other articles. The film includes a biodegradable polymer resin, a thermoplastic starch, a filler and optionally, a protein. The br... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20110152803 | COMPOSITIONS FOR REPELLING FLUID AND USES THEREOF Provided are compositions for repelling fluids comprising a volatile liquid carrier, a powder-feel agent and less than 5 weight % of an ester selected from the group consisting of formula I, formula II, formula III, and combinations of two or more thereof: 06/23/2011 | |
| 20110152399 | SURFACE TREATMENT OF BIOMEDICAL DEVICES A surface modified biomedical device is provided comprising a biomedical device having a coating on at least a portion thereof, the coating comprising a polymer or copolymer having one or more repeating units of the formula: 06/23/2011 | |
| 20110152398 | COMPOSITIONS FOR REPELLING FLUID AND USES THEREOF Provided are compositions for repelling fluids comprising a volatile liquid carrier, a powder-feel agent and less than 5 weight % of an ester selected from the group consisting of formula I, formula II, formula III, and combinations of two or more thereof: 06/23/2011 | |
| 20110124769 | Tissue Products Including a Temperature Change Composition Containing Phase Change Components Within a Non-Interfering Molecular Scaffold Wiping products, such as facial tissues, contain a temperature change composition that can provide a cooling sensation when contacted with the skin of a user. The temperature change composition includes a phase change material and a non-interfering molecular scaffold. T... | 05/26/2011 |
| 20110091513 | WATER-DISPERSIBLE AND MULTICOMPONENT FIBERS FROM SULFOPOLYESTERS Disclosed are multicomponent fibers derived from a blend of a sulfopolyester with a water non-dispersible polymer wherein the as-spun denier is less than about 6 and wherein the water dispersible sulfopolyester exhibits a melt viscosity of less than 12,000 poise measure... | 04/21/2011 |
| 20110060072 | POLYMER COMPOSITES HAVING PARTICLES WITH MIXED ORGANIC MODIFICATIONS The present invention relates to polymer composites prepared from a host polymer and particles. Specifically, this invention is concerned with the organic modification of the particles. More specifically, the particles are organically modified with at least two organic ... | 03/10/2011 |
| 20110060065 | REMOVABLE COLOR GEL BASECOAT FOR ARTIFICIAL NAIL COATINGS AND METHODS THEREFORE The present disclosure relates generally to compositions for natural and artificial nail coatings, and particularly, but not by way of limitation, to polymerizable compositions and adhesion-promoting basecoats polymerized therefrom. The disclosure further relates to met... | 03/10/2011 |
| 20110052633 | MULTI-PHASE EMULSIONS BASED ON AMPHIPHILIC BLOCK COPOLYMERS An composition comprises (a) a continuous aqueous phase; (b) an oily phase; and (c) an amphiphilic emulsifying system comprising a block copolymer having the formula (A)p-(B)q-(C)r, in which (B)q is a hydrophilic block and (C)r is a hydrophobic block; wherein p, q and r... | 03/03/2011 |
| 20110054065 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENT, MEDICAL MATERIAL, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF THE MEDICAL INSTRUMENT AND MEDICAL MATERIAL Disclosed are a medical instrument and a medical material each comprising an aliphatic polyester resin composition, which are hardly reduced in strength and impact resistance upon the sterilization by ionizing radiation or have excellent shape-retaining properties after... | 03/03/2011 |
| 20110054064 | Hydrogel Compositions and Methods of Preparation Thereof A block copolymer includes a hydrophobic block and a hydrophilic block, wherein the hydrophobic block and the hydrophilic block include repeating units derived from ring opening polymerization of one or more cyclic carbonate monomers. The one or more cyclic carbonate mo... | 03/03/2011 |
| 20110053116 | DENTAL COMPOSITION CONTAINING A POLYFUNCTIONAL (METH)ACRYLATE COMPRISING URETHANE, UREA OR AMIDE GROUPS, METHOD OF PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF The invention relates to a dental composition comprising a) a hardenable compound (A1), b) a filler (B1), c) an initiator (C1) being able to initiate curing of compound (A1), compound (A1) having the structure A-(-S1-U-S2-MA)n, with A being a connector elemen... | 03/03/2011 |
| 20110044916 | DENTAL FLOSS The present invention is directed to a dental floss comprising a basic amino acid or salt thereof.... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110045983 | Gel composition A gel, comprising: an ester and a polymer having at least one of the following rigid block groups; polystyrene, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, and phenolics as well as one elastic block that is a member of the group consisting of ethylene/butadiene copolymers, polyis... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110046258 | OPHTHALMIC AND OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGICAL DEVICE MATERIALS Disclosed are soft, high refractive index, acrylic device materials. The materials contain a copolymeric additive for glistening resistance.... | 02/24/2011 |
