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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7166303 | Anesthetic formulations Propofol solubilised in aqueous micellar preparations of poloxamers is stable at low concentrations and that such preparations are effective administration forms for Propofol. ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7166548 | Apatite glass ceramic based on siliceous oxyapatites Apatite glass ceramic which contains at least one glass phase and at least one apatite phase and is characterized in that at least one of the apatite phases is a phosphate- and fluorine-free siliceous oxyapatite phase. ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7163960 | Treatment and prevention of inflammatory disorders The invention relates to methods of treating and preventing disorders associated with elevated TNF-α and/or IL-1β by administering therapeutic amounts of stearidonic acid. Further provided are methods for down-regulating TNF-α and/or IL-1β and assays for determi... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7163689 | Intravenous valproate for acute treatment of migraine headache The present invention features a novel therapy for effecting acute treatment of migraine headache. The therapy involves intravenous administration of valproate and is equal to and in some respects superior to previously-known therapies for abortive treatment of prol... | 01/16/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7163688 | Osmotic implant with membrane and membrane retention means An osmotic delivery system for controlled delivery of a beneficial agent includes an implantable capsule containing a beneficial agent and an osmotic engine that swells on contact with water, thereby causing the release of the beneficial agent over time. The osmotic... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7163930 | Pharmaceutical compositions and methods relating to fucans Compositions, methods and the like comprising fucans such as fucoidan to treat surgical adhesions, arthritis, and psoriasis. ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7163691 | Bone graft An improved demineralized bone matrix (DBM) or other matrix composition is provided that has been mixed with a stabilizing agent that acts as (1) a diffusion barrier, (2) a enzyme inhibitor, (3) a competitive substrate, or (4) a masking moiety. A diffusion barrier a... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7163560 | Method for graftless spinal fusion A graftless spinal implant for mechanically attaching two adjacent vertebrae includes a body having first and second opposite surfaces. The first and second surfaces include at least one protruding member for securing the body to adjacent vertebrae, wherein the exte... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7160931 | Thermally reversible implant and filler The invention relates to the use of a thermal reversible gel, such as a copolymer composition, as a biological filler or implant. The gel has a semi-solid form at body temperature, but upon cooling to a temperature below a threshold level, the gel is liquefied and c... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7160551 | Injectable system for controlled drug delivery An injectable composition for delivery of a bioactive agent contains a biocompatible solvent, a hydrophobic polymer, and an amphiphilic block copolymer. The hydrophobic polymer may be a biodegradable polymer, and the block copolymer may contain a segment of poly(eth... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7160592 | Polymer coating for medical devices Coatings are provided in which surfaces may be activated by covalently bonding a silane derivative to the metal surface, covalently bonding a lactone polymer to the silane derivative by in situ ring opening polymerization, and depositing at least one layer of a poly... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7160867 | Rapamycin carbohydrate derivatives This invention provides modified rapamycins that have specific monosaccharide(s), oligosaccharide(s), pseudosugar(s) or derivatives thereof attached through a linker to create rapamycin carbohydrate derivatives having enhanced pharmacokinetic and/or pharmacodynamic ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7160333 | Reinforced small intestinal submucosa Bioprosthetic devices for soft tissue attachment, reinforcement, or construction are provided. The devices comprise a sheet of naturally occurring extracellular matrix and a sheet of synthetic mesh coupled to the naturally occurring extracellular matrix portion.... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7157096 | Coatings, coated articles and methods of manufacture thereof A multi-layer coating is particularly useful for the coating of implants such as orthopedic and dental implants, particularly metallic implants. The first layer comprises a bond coating of a dense material insoluble and inert in body fluids. The second layer compris... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7157102 | Multi-layered microcapsules and method of preparing same A multi-layered microcapsule containing one or more active ingredients and process for preparing the same is disclosed. The multi-layered microcapsule comprises an inner solid microparticle core, typically composed of a biodegradable polymer, and having one or more ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7157428 | Method for treatment and repair of meniscal injuries A method for repair of meniscal injuries comprising induction of meniscal regeneration by introducing a strongly adhesive collagen-polyethylene glycol (PEG) hydrogel to a site of injury. ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7156824 | System and method for delivering thermally sensitive and reverse-thermal gelation materials A catheter for injecting a thermally sensitive gelation material to remote sites within a patient's body by maintaining the thermally sensitive gelation material in a liquid state until it is delivered to a target area within the body. ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7153520 | Composition for sustained delivery of hydrophobic drugs and process for the preparation thereof A composition for the sustained delivery of a drug comprising an amphiphilic diblock copolymer; a poorly water-soluble drug; a biodegradable polymer; and liquid poly(ethylene glycol) or functional derivatives thereof and a process for preparing the composition are d... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7153518 | Processed soft tissue for topical or internal application Disclosed herein are novel injectable, biocompatible compositions, preferably, comprising a combination of particulate, processed tissue and a carrier. Specifically disclosed are compositions comprising acellular, pulverized dermis combined with at least one glycosa... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150879 | Neutral self-setting calcium phosphate paste The present invention provides a novel process for producing a calcium phosphate cement or filler which hardens in a temperature dependent fashion in association with an endothermic reaction. In the reaction a limited amount of water is mixed with dry calcium phosph... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7147865 | Artificial synapse chip Devices and methods are provided for administering a fluid to a neuronal site. The device comprises a reservoir, an aperture in fluid connection to the reservoir, and electrical means for moving to the fluid to or through the aperture. The electrical means may take ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7148210 | Method of treating bone metastasis The invention provides a drug combination for the treatment of diseases associated with bone metastasis. The combination provides adenosine or a derivative thereof, a bisphosphonate, and a targeting agent(s) to decrease the signs or symptoms associated with such dis... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7148211 | Formulation for lipophilic agents The invention relates to pharmaceutical formulations of lipophilic therapeutic agents in which such agents are solubilized in largely aqueous vehicles, and processes for preparing and using the same. ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7148269 | Interfacial polymer incorporation of nanotubes A method for producing a composite material containing nanotubes and an interfacial polymer, and a composite material made by the method. The method involves contacting two mutually insoluble monomer solutions, at least one of which contains nanotubes, to provide an... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7147860 | Composition for symptomatic relief of vaginitis Present invention relates to a method and composition for symptomatic relief of vaginitis. Until the treatment of underlying cause takes effect women suffer from unpleasant symptoms of vaginitis restricting daily routine activities. The symptoms of vaginitis may be ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7148209 | Composition and method for the repair and regeneration of cartilage and other tissues The present invention relates to a new method for repairing human or animal tissues such as cartilage, meniscus, ligament, tendon, bone, skin, cornea, periodontal tissues, abscesses, resected tumors, and ulcers. The method comprises the step of introducing into the ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7147846 | Prosthetic grafts An improved prosthetic graft for the bypass, replacement or repair of vessels and organs that are in contact with blood flow is disclosed. The prosthetic graft includes a porous prosthetic implant and adherent cells adhered to the outer surface of the implant. The a... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7147666 | Monolithic implants with openings A monolithic bioresorbable implant includes optimally designed openings to treat tissue disorders or drug delivery. Preferably, the implant is made from calcium salts. A method of filling a recipient treatment site includes the step of disposing the monolithic biore... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7147687 | Non-alloying core shell nanoparticles The present invention relates composite core/shell nanoparticles and a two-step method for their preparation. The present invention further relates to biomolecule-core/shell nanoparticle conjugates and methods for their preparation. The invention also relates to met... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7144428 | Method for surface treatment of implants or prosthesis made of titanium or other materials A section of the implant is treated successively and separately with three different acids—hydrofluoric, sulphuric and hydrochloric acid— to create evenly distributed peaks on the surface and sufficient surface area. Plasma rich in growth factors is then applied... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7144573 | Latent reactive blood compatible agents A reagent and related method for use in passivating a biomaterial surface, the reagent including a latent reactive group and a bifunctional aliphatic acid (e.g., fatty acid), in combination with a spacer group linking the latent reactive group to the aliphatic acid ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7144584 | S(+) desmethylselegiline and its use to treat narcolepsy The present invention provides novel compositions and methods for using the S(+) enantiomer of desmethylselegiline (N-methyl-N-(prop-2-ynyl)-2-aminophenylpropane), for the treatment of selegiline-responsive diseases and conditions. Diseases and conditions responsive... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7144976 | Coumarin endcapped absorbable polymers The present invention includes photocurable, liquid polymers incorporating coumarin ester endgroups into their molecular structure, which polymers are crosslinked upon irradiation with ultraviolet light by photochemically allowed [2+2] cycloaddition reactions among ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7141246 | Lubricious coating A lubricant coating vehicle for medical devices used to reduce the coefficient of friction of such devices upon exposure thereof to moisture. The lubricant coating vehicle allows the introduction of a pharmacological additive having a release rate that is within acc... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7141247 | Intravenous valproate for acute treatment of migraine headache The present invention features a novel therapy for effecting acute treatment of migraine headache. The therapy involves intravenous administration of valproate and is equal to and in some respects superior to previously-known therapies for abortive treatment of prol... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7138381 | Compositions containing nucleic acids and ligands for therapeutic treatment Preparations of conjugates of a receptor-binding internalized ligand and a cytocide-encoding agent and compositions containing such preparations are provided. The conjugates contain a polypeptide that is reactive with an FGF receptor, such as bFGF, or another hepari... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7138442 | Reduced exothermic bone replacement cement A bone cement having a dry component including a large constituent and a small constituent. The small constituent fills a substantial volume of the interstitial spaces between the particles of the large constituent. Therefore, only a second or minor interstitial spa... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7138132 | Hydrogel entrapping therapeutic agent and stent with coating comprising this A hydrogel forming system which comprises a hydrophobic macromer with unsaturated group terminated ends and a hydrophilic polymer which is a polysaccharide containing hydroxy groups which are reacted with unsaturated group introducing compound, is convertible by fre... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7135498 | Nitric oxide donors for inducing neurogenesis There is provided a method of promoting neurogenesis by administering a therapeutic amount of a nitric oxide donor compound to a patient in need of neurogenesis promotion. Also provided is a compound for providing neurogenesis having an effective amount of a nitric ... | 11/14/2006 |
