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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8187626 | Wound dressings containing complexes of transition metals and alginate for elastase-sequestering Transition metal (e.g., silver and copper) derivatized phosphorylated polysaccharides (cellulose, starch, gauze) provide antimicrobial and elastase sequestration properties to wound dressings, and the wound dressing have enhanced water sorption and elastase sequestr... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8187625 | Cross-linked gelatin composition comprising a wetting agent Disclosed is a biocompatible, hemostatic, cross-linked gelatin composition comprising a biocompatible material comprising cross-linked gelatin and a sufficient amount of wetting agent to permit uniform wetting of the sponge in the presence of an aqueous solution. | 05/29/2012 |
| 8182833 | Method and kit for reducing the symptoms of peripheral vascular disease with topical progesterone A method for reducing the symptoms of peripheral vascular disease and for improving peripheral circulation wherein a progestin is administered to a subject in need thereof. ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8173153 | Skin-care compositions In certain embodiments provided are composition suitable for cleansing or treating the skin, the composition comprising: (i) at least 90% water; (ii) a non-ionic surfactant; (iii) one or more hydrophobic emollients present in a concentration from about 200 parts per... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8168215 | Alginate coated, collagen matrix cellular device, preparative methods, and uses thereof The present invention is directed to cellular devices comprising a collagen matrix, cell layer, and gelled alginate layer, processes for producing the devices, methods of implanting the devices, and methods of treatment thereof. ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8137692 | Solid deodorizer for ostomy pouches A solid deodorizer (14) for use on the inside surface (12) of an ostomy pouch (10). The solid deodorizer include a deodorizing mixture (24) and a carrier (16) by which the deodorizer is attached to the inside of the pouch. The carr... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8133504 | Tissue-adhesive materials This invention related to a tissue-adhesive sheet comprising a homogeneous, preformed and cross-linked matrix formed from one or more polymers, and having at least one surface that, in use, is exposed, at least one of said one or more polymers being a synthetic poly... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8110215 | Personal care products and methods for inhibiting the adherence of flora to skin The present invention relates to methods and personal care products, such as wipes and absorbent articles, capable of providing a skin health benefit when used in the intended fashion. More specifically, the products described herein comprise at least one fructose p... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8110216 | Methods of making porous bioresorbable dressing comprising casing comprising microspheres Methods, system and compositions for making and using a bioresorbable linked dressing made of bioresorbable microspheres in various configurations are provided for use in applying reduced pressure to a wound site. The methods include manufacture of a bioresorbable d... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8101202 | Gentle process for conversion of cystine in keratin-containing materials to lanthionine Useful materials are produced from keratin containing raw materials by a process that includes gentle lanthionization of cystine disulfide bonds. Hydratable materials are produced for use in medical and cosmetic applications. ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8097273 | Biodegradable film having honeycomb structure The invention relates to a honeycomb film made of a biodegradable polymer which has biodegradation properties as an anti-adhesion membrane for preventing adhesion after an operation, is excellent in handling properties, and exhibits a satisfactory adhesion preventiv... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8097272 | Layered materials for use as wound dressings The invention provides a wound dressing comprising a layered material comprising a hydrophilic foam layer formed from a first polyurethane and a hydrogel layer formed from a second polyurethane, wherein the hydrogel layer is laminated to the hydrophilic foam layer. ... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8097274 | Skin substitutes, preparation methods and uses thereof Provided herein are skin substitutes suitable for use in a living subject for purpose of repairing damaged tissues, methods of producing the skin substitutes and their uses. A biocomposite membrane comprising poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and at least one material sel... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8084055 | Collagen preparation and method of isolation Collagen compositions, methods for preparing those collagen compositions, and graft compositions formed from those collagen compositions are provided. In particular, methods of isolating collagen that exhibits an enhanced rate of polymerization and enhanced microstr... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8071123 | Process for producing edible orally administered agent of laminate film form and compression bonding apparatus Two resin films each provided with an orally administrable edible agent layer are joined so that administrable agent layers face each other, drawn into a nip between a pair of press rolls, pressurized at back surfaces to bond the administrable agent layers together,... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8062660 | Methods compositions and devices utilizing stinging cells/capsules for delivering a therapeutic or a cosmetic agent into a tissue A delivery device including at least one stinging capsule and methods of use are described. ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8048447 | Topical medicament New topical medicaments are provided. The medicaments comprise menthol and camphor, preferably provided as part of a base gel, supplemented with potassium and a source of oxygen. The most preferred base gel is sold under the name SOMBRA, while the most preferred sou... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8048446 | Electrospun blends of natural and synthetic polymer fibers as tissue engineering scaffolds Non-woven fibrous scaffolds made by electrospinning from the synthetic biodegradable polymer such as, for example, poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) and natural proteins, such as, for example, gelatin (denatured collagen) and elastin and a method of making thereo... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8025898 | Enhanced drug delivery in transdermal systems A composition for transdermal administration resulting from an admixture includes: a therapeutically effective amount of a drug that includes a parent drug and a prodrug; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the parent drug and prodrug are individually... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8021683 | Wound dressing A composition comprising a non-volatile silicone fluid in admixture with fumed silica, a volatile diluent and a silicone elastomer. ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8021684 | Haemostatic composition comprising hyaluronic acid The present invention relates to a haemostatic composition comprising a biologically absorbable material and hyaluronic acid or a derivative thereof, methods of producing such compositions and the use of these compositions. In particular the method of producing said... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8017145 | Exfoliating personal care wipe article containing an array of projections A wipe article is provided for cleansing and providing gentle exfoliation. The article is a water-insoluble substrate laden with a fluid cosmetic composition that includes a skin benefit agent delivered in a carrier. The substrate is a woven or non-woven fibrous web... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7998503 | Form of administration for controlling primary headaches The invention relates to a nasally applied, film-shaped, bioadhesive pharmaceutical form of administration containing at least one agent-containing layer that is based on crosslinked hydrophilic polymers comprising up to 60 percent by weight of Lidocaine, the percen... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7993670 | Medical pad, and method for making and using A germicidal absorptive material for use in surgical packings, wound bandages, sanitary tampons and bed sore prevention and/or treatment uses is provided by a foam-like matrix of hydrophilic polyurethane polymer to which application-specific loads of a germicidal di... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7976864 | Film preparation and process for preparing the same An object is to provide a film preparation comprising a polymer harmless to living bodies and being highly adhesive to the skin; and a film preparation further containing a pharmaceutically active oily ingredient and being highly adhesive to the skin. More specifica... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7976865 | Medical tape preparation A medical tape preparation which comprises a support and, superposed on one side thereof in the following order, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and a release liner. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer can contain a large amount of an oleophilic oily matter. T... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7968113 | Liquid bandages A method is provided to treat skin to restore barrier homeostasis and to promote normal stratum corneum function by applying to the skin a liquid composition which forms a phase inversion membrane. The amount of solids in the liquid composition is varied so as to pr... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7943165 | Saline nose wipe and methods of manufacture and use The present invention generally relates to a wet wipe or sheet that is suitable for contacting the skin and removing mucus from the skin. More specifically, the present invention relates to a wet wipe having an aqueous saline component suitable for dissolving and re... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7935364 | Patterned gradient wound dressing and methods of using same to promote wound healing The present invention provides a wound dressing that includes a patterned gradient of immobilized growth factor molecules that promote directed migration of cells during dermal wound healing. Growth factor is immobilized on a support substrate to present a gradient ... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7935363 | Composite material for tissue repair The present disclosure provides a biocompatible composite and method for its use in repairing tissue defects, including defects in cartilage. The biocompatible composite includes a fibrous polymeric component and a polymerizable agent, which is capable of forming th... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7914812 | Wound care dressing and method using same A wound care dressing is disclosed. The wound care dressing comprises one or more nonwoven blankets, where each nonwoven blanket comprises a plurality of fibers, where each of the plurality of fibers are formed from one or more saccharides in optional combination wi... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7910128 | Use of a mixture of two or more enteric materials to regulate drug release via membrane or matrix for systemic therapeutics Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions, particularly oral dosage forms, which comprise two or more enteric coating materials, either as a coating or as part of a matrix dosage form, and methods of making and using the same. The compositions are characterized by h... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7910129 | Carbodiimide crosslinking of functionalized polyethylene glycols A synthetic composition is provided which includes an acid-functional polymer having at least one pendant acid group, an amine-functional polymer having at least one pendant amine group, and a coupling agent. The synthetic composition can be used in human and animal... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7901707 | Biodegradable biocompatible implant and method of manufacturing same Formulations or delivery systems are provided for controlled release of therapeutically active agents. The delivery systems are composed of polymer and lipid materials and may be prepared as a gel, paste, solution, film, implant or barrier depending on the intended ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7897170 | Medical devices having improved mechanical performance According to an aspect of the present invention, implantable or insertable medical devices are provided that contain at least one covalently crosslinked polymeric region, which contains at least one block copolymer comprising at least one low Tg block and at least o... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7897171 | Medical devices having improved mechanical performance According to an aspect of the present invention, implantable or insertable medical devices are provided that contain at least one covalently crosslinked polymeric region, which contains at least one block copolymer comprising at least one low Tg block and at least o... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7879350 | Method for reducing odor using colloidal nanoparticles A method for reducing odors is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises contacting a substrate containing a thin coating of colloidal nanoparticles with an odorous compound. The colloidal nanoparticles have an average size of less than about 500 nanometers,... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7871640 | Surface cross-linked superabsorbent polymer particles and methods of making them Superabsorbent polymer particles with improved surface cross-linking and their use in absorbent articles. The superabsorbent polymer particles comprise polymer chain segments, wherein at least a part of the polymer chain segments are covalently cross-linked to each ... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7867510 | Material having antimicrobial activity when wet An article is applied to the body of an animal (including humans) to provide both absorbency and antimicrobial activity. The article may comprise a water absorbent material; and a composition that reacts with water to produce molecular iodine. The composition provid... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7858111 | Bioactive fiber products The invention relates to a bioactive fiber product that, as a bioactively effective constituent, contains only one polyester fiber, which is largely or exclusively made of a polyester having links, which are condensed therewith and which contain phosphorous. The bio... | 12/28/2010 |
