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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8114426 | Granular turf safe mesotrione compositions A composition comprising herbicidal mixtures of mesotrione impregnated into or coated on the surface of a granular substrate material such as a fertilizer granule and/or a solid inert carrier material is provided for use to control weeds in turfgrasses without causi... | 02/14/2012 |
| 7534449 | Targeted and high density drug loaded polymeric materials Polymeric delivery devices have been developed which combine high loading/high density of molecules to be delivered with the option of targeting. As used herein, “high density” refers to microparticles having a high density of ligands or coupling agents, which i... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7534448 | Methods of treatment with drug loaded polymeric materials Polymeric microparticles have been developed which encapsulate therapeutic compounds such as drugs, cellular materials or components, and antigens, and can have targeting ligands directly bound to the microparticle surface. Preferred applications include use in tiss... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7423004 | Solid dispersion compositions Disclosed is a water-dispersible solid composition of a sparingly water-soluble compound in a particulatable lipidic carrier, methods for the preparation and use of the same. The compositions of this intention provide improved solubility and dissolution characterist... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7419687 | Delivery vehicle for silver ions A delivery vehicle for a silver ion source such as silver nitrate and the like, suitable for use in the treatment of menorrhagia, comprises a plurality of physiologically inert beads bearing a tissue cauterizing amount of a silver ion source. Preferably the beads ar... | 09/02/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7355019 | Cysteine-containing peptide tag for site-specific conjugation of proteins The present invention is directed to a biological conjugate, comprising: (a) a targeting moiety comprising a polypeptide having an amino acid sequence comprising the polypeptide sequence of SEQ ID NO:2 and the polypeptide sequence of a selected targeting protein; an... | 04/08/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7341739 | Small particle liposome aerosols for delivery of anti-cancer drugs The small particle liposome aerosol compounds and methods of treatment of the present invention involve lipid- or water soluble anti-cancer drugs incorporated into liposomes. The liposomes are administered in aqueous dispersions from a jet nebulizer to the respirato... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7311924 | Compositions and methods for treating cancer This invention provides compositions and methods for treating neoplasias in a mammal. In particular, the invention provides liposome-encapsulated vinca alkaloids, e.g., vinorelbine, and methods of treating a mammal using such compositions. ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7299587 | Method and apparatus for controlling pests A method of controlling pests, such as insects, by trapping and/or killing them wherein at least a part of a pest to be trapped or killed is exposed a composition comprising particles containing or consisting of at least one magnetic material. ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7285289 | Nanoparticle vaccines The present invention relates to nanoparticle vaccines comprised of a carrier, particularly polymerized lipids, having multiple copies of an antigen or combinations of different antigens displayed on the carrier. Such antigen-displaying nanoparticles may also displa... | 10/23/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7273567 | Energy-activated compositions for controlled sustained release of a gas A composition for energy-controlled generation and release of at least one gas, which includes an energy-activated catalyst capable of being activated by electromagnetic energy, and a solid or a liquid containing anions capable of being oxidized by the activated cat... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7273620 | Triggered release of liposomal drugs following mixing of cationic and anionic liposomes Methods and compositions for triggering the delivery of an encapsulated therapeutic agent from a liposome are provided. Liposomes of opposite charge and incorporating lipids which favor non-lamellar structures are contacted in vivo. At least one of the liposome enca... | 09/25/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7258868 | Volatile releasing substrates and methods for preparing them Substrates are provided for use in a heating and/or blowing device that dispenses volatile material. The substrates are a porous medium (such as porous ceramic) having their interior pores coated by a polymeric material (such as a polysiloxane). The substrate is imp... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7256000 | Preparation of spheres for diagnostic tests The invention relates to surfactant-free reagent spheres useful for biological tests particularly those involving antigen/antibody reactions. ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7247316 | Compositions and methods for treating lymphoma This invention provides methods for treating neoplasias in a mammal. In particular, the invention provides methods for treating various types of lymphomas, including relapsed forms of non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. These methods involve the administration of liposome-encap... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7244450 | Compositions and methods for treating lymphoma This invention provides methods for treating neoplasias in a mammal. In particular, the invention provides methods for treating various types of lymphomas, including relapsed forms of non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. These methods involve the administration of liposome-encap... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7238366 | Submicron liposome suspensions obtained from preliposome lyophilizates This invention provides an aqueous/t-butanol solvent-system, facile reconstitute, submicron-reconsitiute preliposome-lyophilaye and method of its preparation and use. In one embodiment this entails a modified method for the preparation of a submicron and stab... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7226608 | Topical use of microfine calcined alumina Dispersions containing from about 0.5% to about 30% by weight dispersed microfine calcined alumina, stainless steel, or gold particles typically having particle size of less than about 5μ, more narrowly 1μ or less, suspended in a cosmetically acceptable carrier ar... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7223415 | 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. ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7217427 | Polymersomes and related encapsulating membranes The present invention provides biocompatible vesicles comprising semi-permeable, thin-walled encapsulating membranes which are formed in an aqueous solution, and which comprise one or more synthetic super-amphiphilic molecules. When at least one super-amphiphile mol... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7205261 | Use of certain N-acylethanolamines to achieve ethylene- and cytokinin-like effects in plants and fungi N-acylethanolamines (NAEs) that can deliver an ethylene- or cytokinin-like effect to a plant, plant part or fungus are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of using the NAEs. ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7198797 | Process for making larvicidal evaporation suppressant powder A water-free process for converting initially non-larvicidal evaporation suppressant powder into a larvicidal variant possessing utility both for abatement of use by mosquitoes of an open water catchment as a successful breeding site, and for conserving water by sup... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7199082 | Methods for extending the freshness of cut flowers, ornamental trees, and plant cuttings Disclosed are compositions that comprise one or more N-acylethanolamine compounds for maintaining the freshness and appearance of cut flowers, floral products, decorative foliage, fruits, and other plant cuttings. More specifically, the present invention provides me... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7194980 | Automated carrier-based pest control system An automated carrier-based pest control system including a substantially automated sprayer. The system also includes a container in fluid communication with the substantially automated sprayer for holding a mixture of carrier-based ingredients, including one or more... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7196145 | Heterofunctional copolymers of glycerol and polyethylene glycol, their conjugates and compositions The present invention relates to heterofunctional copolymers of glycerol and polyethylene glycol, conjugates of these heterofunctional copolymers with bioactive agents, nanoparticles, hydrophobic polymers and/or lipids; and to compositions containing these conjugate... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7189677 | Rice seed coated with an agriculture chemical The invention provides a rice seed coated with an agricultural chemical, characterized in that a rice seed is deprived of husk and the surface of said rice seed is coated with a binder containing an agricultural chemical. The rice seed is suitable to be germinated b... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7179480 | Sustained release microcapsules A sustained release microcapsule comprises (a) an interfacially-polymerized polymer shell comprising at least one shell stabilizer; and (b) a fill composition comprising (1) at least one semiochemical and (2) at least one fill stabilizer. ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7163687 | Stabilized pesticide compositions The present invention provides a shelf-life extending pesticide formulation, and methods of making and methods of use. The present invention prolongs the shelf-life many fold. In addition, methods of controlling insects on cattle are also provided. ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7157094 | Granulated active ingredients Granulated forms of various active ingredients can be prepared with a small amount of a dissolvable polymer and a solvent for that polymer. The solvent dissolves at least a portion of the polymer. This dissolved polymer acts as a particle lubricant for the extrusion... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7128929 | Alginate foam compositions The specification discloses an alginate foam composition dressing which may be prepared with or without a backing. The foam dressing exhibits unique capability in including soluble or insoluble medicaments as part of the alginate foam composition, attributes not inh... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7125915 | Lipid-based nanotubules for controlled release of healing agents in golf ball layers A golf ball including a core and a layer disposed concentrically about the core; wherein at least one of the core or the layer is formed of a polymer composition including a lipid-based nanotubule-encapsulated healing agent; the healing agent being present in an amo... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7122176 | Mycoattractants and mycopesticides The present invention utilizes the pre-sporulation (preconidial) mycelial stage of entomopathogenic fungi as insect attractants and/or pathogens. The fungus can be cultivated on grain, wood, agricultural wastes or other cellulosic material, attracting the insect and... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7122553 | Liposomal formulation of irinotecan The present invention is for novel compositions and methods for treating cancer, particularly, for treating cancer in mammals and more particularly in humans. The therapeutic compositions of the present invention include liposome entrapped irinotecan in which the li... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7108861 | Environmentally benign crop protection agents Disclosed are environmentally benign crop protection compounds that interfere with the attachment of a broad range of plant pathogens to plant cells surfaces. ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7076914 | Insect control device A pest control device and a method of deploying the device. The device comprises a housing provided with at least one opening which is closed or sealed by a material arranged to degrade in an environment in which the device is located, thereby allowing eventual acce... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7070795 | Particles containing agricultural active ingredients One or more agricultural active ingredients (such as fungicides or insecticides) are entrapped in polymeric matrixes to form particles having a diameter in the range from about 0.2 to about 200 microns. The particles are applied to soil, to seeds, or to plants and r... | 07/04/2006 |
