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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7347850 | Adhesion barriers applicable by minimally invasive surgery and methods of use thereof Biocompatible crosslinked polymers, and methods for their preparation and use with minimally invasive surgery applicators are disclosed. The disclosure includes compositions and methods for in situ formation of hydrogels using minimally invasive surgical techniques.... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7338664 | Color changing matrix as wear indicator A sustained-release matrix for dental application includes either an anti-microbial agent or a colorant that is released from the matrix when the matrix contacts water. The preferred matrices include a water-soluble polymer and a water-insoluble support resin. ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7336362 | Arsenic meter A field test-kit for analyzing arsenic concentration in water samples is provided. The kit includes a portable infrared beam photometer for measuring light absorbance in aqueous specimens. An infrared light emitting diode is configured to direct a beam of light thro... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7315375 | Reagents for arsenic meter A formulation for preparing water samples for determining arsenic concentration by colorimetry is provided. The chemical reagents in the formulation may be provided as premeasured and premixed tablets or pills. The chemical reagents include sulfamic acid, an oxidize... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7220747 | Method for preventing damage to or rejuvenating a cellular blood component using mitochondrial enhancer This invention provides methods for treating cellular blood components and other cells containing mitochondria to improve vital qualities of the cells by contacting the cells with a mitochondrial enhancer to the cells. Mitochondrial enhancers prevent damage to and r... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7163918 | Iodothyronine compositions The present invention relates to compositions comprising thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). More specifically, the invention relates to thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) compositions that include a peptide carrier and thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronin... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7094378 | Method and apparatus for inactivation of biological contaminants using photosensitizers Methods and apparatuses for treating fluids to inactivate microorganisms which may be present therein, said fluid containing one or more components selected from the group consisting of protein, blood and blood constituents are provided. The methods comprise adjusti... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7067142 | Packaged rodenticide A packaged animal poison includes a binder/rodenticide/bait mix molded into a cellulosic housing. The housing is covered with a removable cover. The housing defines an internal cavity in which the rodenticide is disposed, a lower wall extending laterally beyond the ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7060708 | Active agent delivery systems and methods for protecting and administering active agents The present invention relates to active agent delivery systems and more specifically to compositions that comprise amino acids, as single amino acids or peptides, covalently attached to active agents and methods for administering conjugated active agent compositions... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7062312 | Combination and method including a visual marker for determining compliance with a medication regimen A method and combination including a visual marker for monitoring a patient to determine compliance with a medication regimen. An orally administrable medication composition is provided in combination with a visual marker. When the combination is orally ingested, th... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7049110 | Inactivation of West Nile virus and malaria using photosensitizers Methods and apparatuses are provided for inactivation of microorganisms in fluids or on surfaces. Preferably the fluids contain blood or blood products and comprise biologically active proteins. Preferred methods include the steps of adding an effective, non-toxic a... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7009034 | Biocompatible crosslinked polymers Biocompatible crosslinked polymers, and methods for their preparation and use, are disclosed in which the biocompatible crosslinked polymers are formed from water soluble precursors having electrophilic and nucleophilic functional groups capable of reacting and cros... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7008632 | Combination of biological and chemical agents to combat rodents The present invention relates to compositions comprising sporocysts of at least one parasitic single-cell organism and at least one anticoagulant, and to their use for controlling harmful rodents. ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6982090 | More easily visualized punctum plug configurations An improved punctum plug is more easily visualized when positioned within a punctual canal of a recipient. The body of the plug features an outwardly exposed surface when properly positioned, and a substance causing at least the outwardly exposed surface to contrast... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6946086 | Chemical compositions comprising crystalline colloidal arrays Crystalline colloidal arrays (CCA) which have been encapsulated in a polymer matrix to produce more robust polymerized crystalline colloidal arrays (PCCA) are provided. The PCCA's of the present invention can be in the form of a hydrogel which can be compatible for ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6924147 | Method of making a polymeric food spoilage sensor A polymeric food spoilage sensor comprises a polymer containing a polyazamacrocyclic transition metal complex. The complex selectively binds biogenic amines, such as cadaverine, putrescine and histamine, which are released by food spoilage microorganisms. The polyme... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6593142 | Polymeric food spoilage sensor A polymeric food spoilage sensor comprises a polymer containing a polyazamacrocyclic transition metal complex. The complex selectively binds biogenic amines, such as cadaverine, putrescine and histamine, which are released by food spoilage microorganisms.... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6544537 | Opacified aqueous composition for toilets A toilet system is provided having a receptacle, into which human waste is discharged, the receptacle contains an aqueous disinfectant composition which has an opacifier dispersed therein to reduce the light transmittance of the composition.... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6303102 | Cutaneously applied biodegradable tell-tale having controllable clearing time The instant invention provides a biodegradable tell-tale composition which is applied cutaneously or subcutaneously to a human or animal subject for aiding in the determination of instillation or application of a medicament, vaccine or the like; and furth... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6270783 | Cosmetic strips with liquid crystal temperature dependent color change An adhesive cosmetic strip is provided which includes a flexible water-insoluble substrate, an adhesive composition deposited onto the substrate, a liquid crystal thermochromic substance, and an agent interactive with water to ensure a temperature rise of... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6106836 | Container with freeze-dried vaccine components The present invention relates to a vaccine container that contains one or more freeze-dried vaccine components. The vaccine component or components are present in two or more freeze-dried bodies, at least one of which is a lyosphere. Furthermore, the inve... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6004536 | Lipophilic cyanine dyes with enchanced aqueous solubilty The present invention relates to a family of cyanine dyes possessing lipophilic alkyl chains and either one or more reactive functional groups, bromo or chloro, or phenyl, sulfophenyl or polysulfophenyl substituents or combinations thereof. The dyes of th... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5897852 | Container with freeze-dried vaccine components The present invention relates to a vaccine container that contains one or more freeze-dried vaccine components. The vaccine component or components are present in two or more freeze-dried bodies, at least one of which is a lyosphere. Furthermore, the inve... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5885550 | Ophthalmic whitening solution The invention consists of an aqueous ophthalmic solution comprising a particular amount of blue or bluish dye which increases the apparent whiteness of the sclera, or the white portion of the eyeball.... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5882627 | Methods and compositions for in-vivo detection of oral cancers precancerous conditions A method for in-vivo detection of premalignant oral lesions and oral carcinomas includes the step of applying to oral tissue a non-toxic dye other than toluidine blue O, selected from compounds having structure ##STR1## and ionic derivatives thereof,... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5788974 | Helicobacter pylori treatment compliance pack A pharmaceutical dispensing container which holds multiple dosage units for aiding in the compliance in the eradication/treatment for Helicobater pylori and subsequent/related gastric maladies in relation to said bacterial infection using a repetative dos... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5702684 | Method of use of compositions of biocides and fluorescent indicators to control microbial growth A concentration of microbiocides added to fluid systems is monitored by a fluorescence emission method which is based upon the measurement of the fluorescence intensity of an inert fluorescent additive which is added to the microbiocide composition prior ... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5685262 | Colorizing disinfectant especially for milk animals Disinfectant with colorizer as positive visual indicator of its application to skin, such as udders of milking animals, especially those whose milk production is BST-stimulated, to preclude mastitis. Iodine-free aqueous solution of a permanganate as color... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5527688 | Rapid assays for protein kinase activity A method of measuring enzymatic activity of a protein kinase is disclosed. The method is an improvement to existing methodology which involves phosphorylating a peptide substrate, adsorbing the phosphorylated peptide to a solid phase, washing the phase to... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5502081 | Water-insoluble derivatives of hyaluronic acid and their methods of preparation and use This invention describes a method for preparing water-insoluble biocompatible gels, films and sponges by reacting hyaluronic acid, or a salt thereof, with a carbodiimide in the absence of a nucleophile or a polyanionic polysaccharide. The water-insoluble ... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5482654 | Safety indicator system A method for use in warning about wet flooring conditions is disclosed. The method comprises the use of an indicator composition containing from about 90 to about 50 wt. % of basic compound; and from about 10 to about 50 wt. % of a compound selected from ... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5405599 | Method and composition for deterring criminals A sprayable composition for deterring criminals, e.g., muggers, robbers, rapists, etc., consists essentially of a sprayable lachrymatory agent, such as MACE (chloroacetophenone) or orthochlorobenzyl-malononitrile dissolved in N,N-dimethyl formamide or N,N... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5064635 | Cleaner and disinfectant with dye A cleaning composition for surfaces which contains a disappearing dye which can include a germicide. The composition is packaged airtight. The dye is pH sensitive so that upon exposure to air the dye disappears. The delivery of the cleaner gives a visual ... | 11/12/1991 |
| 5057303 | Cleaner and disinfectant with dye A cleaning composition for surfaces which contains a disappearing dye which can include a germicide. The composition is packaged airtight. The dye is pH sensitive so that upon exposure to air the dye disappears. The delivery of the cleaner gives a visual ... | 10/15/1991 |
| 4965063 | Cleaner and disinfectant with dye A cleaning composition for surfaces which contains a disappearing dye which can include a germicide. The composition is packaged airtight. The dye is pH sensitive so that upon exposure to air the dye disappears. The delivery of the cleaner gives a visual ... | 10/23/1990 |
| 4847066 | Method of treating a consumable product and packaging for consumable products to indicate the presence of contamination A method is described for treating consumable products, such as foods, drugs or dietary supplements, for example drugs enclosed in capsules, to detect contamination. A colorimetric indicator, which can react with a contaminating substance such as cyanide,... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4803047 | Method for neutralizing offensive chemicals A method is described for neutralizing urushiol on surfaces (e.g., wearing apparel, skin, tools, pets, etc.) with an aqueous solution comprising a water-soluble chlorine-containing compound which is a stable solid at room temperature. The solutions are al... | 02/07/1989 |
| 4793988 | Germicide and dye composition A composition for use in disinfecting a surface for personal use, such as a public restroom facility or telephone. The composition and delivery of the composition provides for the placement of a thin layer of disinfectant which includes a dye. The dye dis... | 12/27/1988 |
| 4678658 | Aerosol germicide and dye An aerosol spray for use in disinfecting a surface for personal use, such as a public restroom facility or telephone. The composition and delivery of the composition provides for the placement of a spray of disinfectant which includes a dye. The dye disap... | 07/07/1987 |
| 4594239 | Method for neutralizing offensive chemicals A technique is described for neutralizing unishiol. The technique involves contacting urushiol with a chlorine-containing compound in a liquid medium. In one embodiment the chlorine-containing compound is sodium or calcium hypochlorite in an aqueous solut... | 06/10/1986 |
