Did You Know...
...that several people are credited with the invention of the flush toilet? Most people have heard of Thomas Crapper (1837-1910), the sanitary engineer who invented the valve-and-siphon arrangement that made the modern toilet possible. Another claimant to "the throne" was British inventor Alexander Cumming who patented a toilet in 1775. Then there's a nameless Minoan (a native of ancient Crete) who lived 4,000 years ago who supposedly was ahead of his time and created the first flush toilet!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8343524 | Extended release tablet and method for making and using same Provided are cap layer compositions and base layer compositions, providing quick and extended release of an active ingredient, respectively, when placed in water. Further provided are dual release compositions including a base composition and a cap composition. The ... | 01/01/2013 |
| 8329201 | Process for making multiparticulates using a roller compactor A process for manufacturing multiparticulate pharmaceutical compositions using a roller compactor. The process is particularly useful for producing minitablets without the need of the use of a tablet press. The roller compactor features rolls having depressions or m... | 12/11/2012 |
| 8263099 | Insect growth regulating composition A microencapsulated insect growth regulating composition comprising an insect growth regulation active ingredient in a wall formed of polyurethane or polyurea, having an average particle diameter of 1 to 40 μm, a wall thickness of 0.005 to 0.5 μm, a ratio of a wal... | 09/11/2012 |
| 8226967 | 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... | 07/24/2012 |
| 8067018 | Microencapsulated pyrethrin A microcapsule comprising a core material containing pyrethrin and a capsule shell wall which surrounds said core material, said shell wall material comprises gelatin and at least one polysaccharide selected from the group consisting of gum arabic and pectin is effe... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8025894 | Innovative formulation The present invention relates to a new formulation characterised by the presence of two components, one of which (A) possesses insecticidal, acaricidal, fungicidal, snailcidal or vermicidal activity and the other (B) exhibits synergistic activity with the first by e... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7981439 | Methods and compositions for deterring abuse of drugs susceptible to abuse and dosage forms thereof This invention relates to an abuse deterrent dosage form of opioid analgesics, wherein an analgesically effective amount of opioid analgesic is combined with a polymer to form a matrix. ... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7951390 | Slow-release microcapsule composition for safe delivery of agriculturally active material A slow-release microcapsule composition for the safe delivery of agriculturally active material is formed using an encapsulation process. A microencapsulated suspension of agriculturally active material includes an encapsulating agent formed from a graft copolymer o... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7871636 | Aqueous, flowable concentrate composition of pendimethalin The present invention relates to aqueous concentrate compositions of pendimethalin which are flowable, have improved storage stability and do not show a slowed release of active ingredient. The composition contains i. particles a) of microencapsulated pendimethalin,... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7658938 | Solid oral dosage form containing an enhancer The invention relates to a solid oral dosage form comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient in combination with an enhancer which enhances the bioavailability and/or the absorption of the active ingredient. Accordingly, a solid oral dosage form comprises a dru... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7615233 | Particulate construct comprising polyhydroxyalkanoate and method for producing it The invention provides a particulate construct comprising a polyhydroxyalkanoate to serve as microcapsules containing a drug, and serving a slow releasing preparation not associated with a practically unacceptable initial burst release but showing a practically acce... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7541046 | Nanoparticles for protein drug delivery The invention discloses the nanoparticles composed of chitosan, poly-glutamic acid, and at least one protein drug or bioactive agent characterized with a positive surface charge and their enhanced permeability for paracellular protein drug and bioactive agent delive... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7438924 | Dry granulated formulations of azithromycin This invention relates to a pharmaceutical formulation, in the form of a tablet, sachet or powder for suspension dosage form, which comprises dry granulated particles of a non-dihydrate form of azithromycin and, optionally, one or more pharmaceutically acceptable ex... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7435715 | Microcapsules Microcapsules for use in liquid detergents having a core and a polyelectrolyte complex shell in the form of a semipermeable membrane capable of withstanding a force before bursting of from about 20 mN to about 20,00 N and having a density of from about 900 Kg/m... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7427413 | Stable shaped particles of crystalline organic compounds The present invention provides storage stable, shaped particles of allotropic organic compounds. The particles of the present invention can be shaped according to the desired application. Preferred shapes of such particles are microspheres, particularly those having... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7425528 | Stabilization of granules The present invention relates to granules comprising a core matrix and one or more coatings, wherein the core matrix comprises: An active compound, a synthetic polymer, where the amount of polymer added is 0.1 to 10% by weight of the matrix and one or more antioxida... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7425342 | Odourless garlic supplement comprising an enteric coating and a deodorising layer A garlic supplement comprising: (a) one or more cores comprising garlic; (b) an enteric coating encasing the core(s) which is insoluble at pH less than about 5 but soluble at a pH greater than about 5; and (c) a deodorizer applied external of the core. ... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7416880 | genus microorganism and the method for controlling the soil pests using the same The present invention relates to a novel fungus of Metarhizium genus and a method for controlling soil pests using the same, more particularly to a novel Metarhizium anisopliae HY-2 and a microbial insecticide comprising the same and a method for contr... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7417109 | Polymers for delivering nitric oxide in vivo Disclosed are novel polymers derivatized with at least one —NOx group per 1200 atomic mass unit of the polymer. X is one or two. In one embodiment, the polymer is an S-nitrosylated polymer and is prepared by reacting a polythiolated polymer with a nitro... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7378104 | Delivering substances to invertebrate organisms Particles (10) for controlling, treating, feeding of aquatic invertebrate filter feeding organisms such as mussels, clams, oysters and insect larvae comprising a biologically active ingredient (13) embedded within or surrounded by an innocuous carrier ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7377968 | Blends of encapsulated biocides The present invention relates to blends of encapsulated biocides with free biocides. In particular, the present invention relates to blends of encapsulated 4,5-dichloro-2-n-octyl-3(2H)-isothiazolone (“DCOIT”) with free biocides. The invention also relates to mar... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7368123 | Pesticidal resin compositions and pesticidal products formed from the same According to the present invention, there is provided a pesticidal resin composition that contains (A) at least one resin selected from polyamide resins and polyacetal resins, (B) at least one compound selected from sulfone amide derivatives, sulfonic acid ester der... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7354596 | Anti-microbial agent delivery system A delivery system for delivering an anti-microbial agent to a surface in a time release manner. The delivery system includes one or more polymeric particles (e.g., microspheres, core/shell particles, latexes, porogens, cryogenically ground beads, condensation polyme... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350479 | System and method for controlling growth of aquatic plants utilizing bio-eroding means implanted in triploid grass carp An “implant and forget” device for interacting with biota after a pre-established time period. Preferably, the biota are fauna and more particularly fish. In select embodiments, the device comprises packaging enclosing apparatus for timing interaction via openin... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7351433 | Method for producing polymeric sol of calcium phosphate compound and method for coating the same on a metal implant Disclosed is a method for producing a transparent and homogenized polymeric sol of a calcium phosphate compound, containing apatite and having excellent wettability and bioactivity, according to a sol-gel synthesis, and a method for coating the polymeric sol on a me... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7338668 | Drug carrier pellet production process The invention provides a process for the production of drug carrier pellets comprising spray-drying a solution of a physiologically tolerable cellulosic binder containing a physiologically tolerable inert particulate carrier having a particle size D (v, 0.5) of less... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7326422 | Dissolvable oxides for biological applications Controllably dissolvable silica-xerogels prepared via sol-gel process and their use. A delivery device including controllably dissolvable silica-xerogel into which structure a biologically active agent is incorporated. Pharmaceutical preparations including this devi... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320967 | Cosmetic composition, method of cosmetic treatment and preparation of a composition for promoting the growth and/or preventing or delaying the loss of hair The invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing at least one 15-hydroxy-prostaglandin dehydrogenase inhibitor and cosmetically acceptable excipients. It also relates to a method of cosmetic treatment for promoting the growth and/or preventing or delaying ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7314635 | Briquettes A briquette, which is easily pierceable and supportable, comprises compacted particulate material and has an outer region (1) and an inner region (2), said inner region (2) being provided with a well (3) having a diameter which decreases ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7294343 | Biodegradable sorbents Disclosed is a sorbent that includes spent grain germ, seed meal, or a mixture thereof. The sorbent may be used to introduce a material into an environment. For instance, the sorbent may be used to introduce a control agent, such as an insecticide or larvicide, into... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7282221 | Antiviral product, use and formulation thereof An antiviral product is comprised of at least three dosages forms, each of which has a different release profile, with the Cmax for the antiviral product being reached in less than about twelve hours. In one embodiment, there is an immediate release dosag... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7282212 | Control of wood-destroying pests with thiamethoxam There are described a method for the control of wood pests which comprises applying to the pests or to their habitat a pesticidally active amount of a pesticidal composition comprising, as active ingredient, at least a compound of formula | 10/16/2007 |
| 7279597 | Phenyl amine carboxylic acid compounds and compositions for delivering active agents Phenyl amine carboxylic acid compounds and compositions for the delivery of active agents are provided. Methods of administration and preparation are provided as well. ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7279103 | Process for the purification of acidic metal-bearing waste waters to permissible discharge levels with recovery of marketable metal products Acidic metal-bearing wastewaters are treated to produce a finished water of sufficient purity to meet discharge standards while recovering metals removed in forms which are commercially valuable. The metals are selectively precipitated, either in a batch or in a con... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7276232 | Formulation of microorganisms for use in bait gels for rodent control The present invention relates to compositions containing different stages of pathogenic protozoans in a gel and to their use for controlling rodents. ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7273622 | Super absorption Coenzyme Q An improved soft gelatin formulation and process methodology that increases single Coenzyme Q10 molecules presented to the absorption channels of the small intestines by providing medium chain triglycerides, Vitamin E and natural beta carotene to Coenzyme... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7271142 | Process for making polymeric particles A particulate composition comprising particles which consist of a shell wall surrounding a hydrophilic core, wherein the shell wall is formed from a polymeric coacervate and wherein the particles comprise a polymeric amphipathic stabiliser. Also claimed is a process... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7271156 | Immunostimulatory nucleic acids The invention relates to immunostimulatory nucleic acid compositions and methods of using the compositions. The T-rich nucleic acids contain poly T sequences and/or have greater than 25% T nucleotide residues. The TG nucleic acids have TG dinucleotides. The C-rich n... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7264739 | Dendrimer fluid purification method A dendrimer complex comprising a dendrimer and an antimicrobial agent with the dendrimer complex placeable directly into a fluid to inhibit growth of microbes or rid the fluid of microbes. In a further embodiment of the invention the dendrimer complex is secured to ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7264827 | Weather resistant granular bait with synergistic broad spectrum attractant, system Weather resistant granular baits containing an attractant system are disclosed. Methods of making and using the baits are also disclosed. ... | 09/04/2007 |
