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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7168797 | Ink container An ink container includes an ink container body and a memory attached to the ink container body for storing predetermined information. The memory is bonded to a part of the surface of the ink container body at its surface opposed to the surface of the ink container ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7166281 | Pharmaceutical composition and method for relieving itch, pain and swelling resulting from insect bites and stings A pharmaceutical composition for relieving the itch, pain, and swelling resulting from insect bites and stings, and methods for producing and using the composition. The method preferably comprises topically applying to the affected area the composition which contain... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7166719 | Fluorinated photosensitizers related to chlorins and bacteriochlorins for photodynamic therapy Provided herein are compounds for detection, diagnosis and treatment of target tissues or target compositions, including hyperproliferative tissues such as tumors, using photodynamic methods. In particular, photosensitizer compounds that collect in hyperproliferativ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7157097 | Penetration enhancing and irritation reducing systems This invention lies in the technology of transdermal and topical drug delivery. In particular, the present invention relates to enhancement of the penetration of transdermally or topically applied drugs and with the reduction of skin irritation that often accompanie... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7153522 | Sorbefacients and preparations for percutaneous absorption containing the same Percutaneous sorbefacients comprising hexylene glycol and 1-menthol, more particularly, percutaneous sorbefacients for female hormones or derivatives thereof; and preparations for percutaneous absorption which comprise a styrene/isoprene/styrene block copolymer and/... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150881 | Adhesive mixture for transdermal delivery of highly plasticizing drugs Transdermal drug delivery patches and methods of their production are described. The patches can be made such that the accommodate highly plasticizing drugs such as selegiline and/or the use of protonated forms of various drugs. ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7147471 | Use of moulding compounds for producing treatment devices A method for treating hard tissue infection in a site-specific manner, comprising preparing a negative mold of the hard tissue using an impression material which contains a diagnostic additive which generates an identifiable signal on contact with infected tissue; a... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7147799 | Methods of using an oxygen scavenger An oxygen scavenging packet containing an iron-based oxygen scavenger and an electrolyte is set forth in which the rate of uptake of oxygen is increased by virtue of the introduction into the packet of an oxygen uptake accelerator containing water. Methods of increa... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7138458 | Method for preparing a two-phase water-absorbent bioadhesive composition A method is provided for preparing an adhesive composition that contains both a hydrophobic phase and a hydrophilic phase, wherein the hydrophobic phase is composed of a crosslinked hydrophobic polymer composition and the hydrophilic phase is a water-absorbent blend... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7138135 | Bioadhesive, closed-cell foam film, sustained release, delivery devices and methods of making and using same Bioadhesive, closed-cell foam film, sustained release, delivery devices for administering an active agent or combination of active agents to a subject are provided. Methods for making such delivery devices and methods for using such delivery devices offering the con... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7134236 | Gelatinous elastomer compositions and articles for use as fishing bait A non-tacky fishing bait made from a soft gelatinous elastomer composition comprising one or more of a linear, radial or multiblock copolymer(s) and in combination with one or more of a low and high viscosity plasticizers in sufficient amounts to achieve a gel rigid... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7129300 | Bioabsorbable adhesive compounds and compositions Bioabsorbable compounds which include a polyalkylene oxide backbone with two or more isocyanate substituents are useful as one component adhesives. Absorbable compositions useful as a two component adhesive contain a) a polyethylene oxide having two or more amine su... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7128899 | Bleaching device comprising a barrier layer and a bleaching composition comprising polyvinylpyrrolidone A dental bleaching composition comprises a dental bleaching agent and a polyvinylpyrrolidone thickening agent. The bleaching composition may include water, flavoring agents, a basic substance and desensitizing agents, as desired. Polyvinylpyrrolidone avoids acid etc... | 10/31/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7128412 | Printing processes employing intermediate transfer with molten intermediate transfer materials A block of intermediate transfer material for use in a printing apparatus having an intermediate transfer member, said intermediate transfer member being equipped with a heater to heat said intermediate transfer member to a temperature of at least about 40° C., sai... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7118761 | Method for producing a silver-containing wound care device Wound care devices having a topically applied silver-based antimicrobial finish are provided. The finish comprises at least one silver ion-containing compound and at least one binder compound. The finish may be applied to a target substrate, such as a fiber, fabric,... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7114422 | Method and device for producing a product made of strip tape, especially a medical product and/or a product containing active substances as well as fillable receptacles or pouches whose edges can be sealed A process for manufacturing a product from strip tape starting from a broad web of material includes the step of separating the web into individual strips with a vacuum roll, conveying each strip in a vacuum conveyor channel, turning the strips on their way to the c... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7115276 | Patch with reduced cold flow The present invention refers to a flat self-adhering plaster having a multi-layer construction and reduced cold flow, characterized in that the layer of adhesive possesses a core of adhesive being a flowable adhesive and a ring of adhesive being an adhesive having r... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7109233 | Protease inhibitors This invention relates in general to certain substituted substituted 1,1,4-1l6-trioxo[1,2]thiazepan-4-ylamides of formula I as defined herein which are protease inhibitors. ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7108873 | Gelatinous food elastomer compositions and articles A soft gelatinous food elastomer composition and article useful as simulated food formed from one or a mixture of two or more of a thermoplastic elastomer block copolymer(s) and one or more plasticizers and a food or components of food. The plasticizers being in suf... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7097853 | Matrix for transdermal drug delivery A transdermal drug delivery device involving a macromonomer-containing acrylate or methacrylate copolymer, a softener, and a drug. Also a pressure sensitive skin adhesive involving a macromonomer containing acrylate or methacrylate copolymer and a softener. ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7096544 | Wrap-it An organizational device devised for the wrapping of articles. The device includes an elongate continuous elastic loop fabric strap. A hook fastener is imported at one end of the strap. The hook fastener is attachable to the strap at any location therealong. Once at... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7094256 | Coatings for implantable medical device containing polycationic peptides Coatings for implantable medical devices and methods for fabricating the same are disclosed. The coatings include carboxylated acrylates and polycationic peptides, for example R7. ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7094422 | Topical delivery of antifungal agents The present invention provides a topical drug delivery system which comprises: a therapeutically effective amount of an antifungal agent; at least one dermal penetration enhancer, which is a safe skin-tolerant ester sunscreen ester; and a volatile liquid. The invent... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7094421 | Plaster containing 4-biphenylacetic acid It is provided the plaster of anti-inflammatory and analgesic, improving the sustained releasing of 4-biphenylacetic acid from the base adhesive material and low skin irritation, by using more than two kinds of resolvent for 4-biphenylacetic acid having low solubili... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7087240 | Device and method for the treatment of erectile dysfunction Devices and methods for treatment of erectile dysfunction and methods of manufacture and of use are provided. The devices include filmogenic material, a therapeutic agent, a permeation enhancer, and other ingredients. An embodiment of the device includes a backing a... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7087035 | Device and method for enhancing skin piercing by microprotrusions A device and method for enhancing skin piercing by microprotrusions involves pre-stretching the skin to enhance pathway formation when the microprotrusions are pressed into the skin. An expandable device includes skin engaging opposite ends that contact the skin sur... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7087241 | Compositions and methods for minimizing adverse drug experiences associated with oxybutynin therapy The present invention provides compositions and methods for administering oxybutynin while minimizing the incidence and or severity of adverse drug experiences associated with oxybutynin therapy. In one aspect, these compositions and methods provide a lower plasma c... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7084150 | Analogs and prodrugs of buprenorphine Disclosed are prodrugs and analogs of buprenorphine. ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7084171 | Compounds and therapies for the prevention of vascular and non-vascular pathologies The invention provides a method of treating a mammal having, or at risk of, an indication associated with a TGF-beta deficiency comprising administering one or more agents that is effective to elevate the level of TGF-beta. The invention also provides novel compound... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7083781 | Film forming polymers, methods of use, and devices and applications thereof Compositions and methods for delivering active agents to the skin of a subject, including a polymer, an active ingredient and a solvent are disclosed, the compositions being capable of delivery by rolling, spreading, aerosol or in droplets and of forming a film in c... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7081250 | Compositions and methods for minimizing adverse drug experiences associated with oxybutynin therapy The present invention provides compositions and methods for administering oxybutynin while minimizing the incidence and or severity of adverse drug experiences associated with oxybutynin therapy. In one aspect, these compositions and methods provide a lower plasma c... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7081251 | Compositions and methods for minimizing adverse drug experiences associated with oxybutynin therapy The present invention provides compositions and methods for administering oxybutynin while minimizing the incidence and or severity of adverse drug experiences associated with oxybutynin therapy. In one aspect, these compositions and methods provide a lower plasma c... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7081252 | Compositions and methods for minimizing adverse drug experiences associated with oxybutynin therapy The present invention provides compositions and methods for administering oxybutynin while minimizing the incidence and or severity of adverse drug experiences associated with oxybutynin therapy. In one aspect, these compositions and methods provide a lower plasma c... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7081249 | Compositions and methods for minimizing adverse drug experiences associated with oxybutynin therapy The present invention provides compositions and methods for administering oxybutynin while minimizing the incidence and or severity of adverse drug experiences associated with oxybutynin therapy. In one aspect, these compositions and methods provide a lower plasma c... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7074981 | Wound dressings and wound treatment compositions In various embodiments, a wound dressing includes a wound treatment composition including at least one absorbent or adsorbent compound contained within a sheath having an operatively inner and an operatively outer wall. A surface of the operatively inner wall of the... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7076282 | Bioadhesive compositions and biomedical electrodes containing them Bioadhesive Compositions which comprise a hydrophobic polymer wherein the concentration of the polymer at the surface of the adhesive is greater than its concentration in the bulk of the adhesive are described; and biomedical electrodes, fixation products and wound ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7074982 | Modular bandage A modular bandage for treating wounds located on highly contoured, non-planar regions of a person includes a standoff for placement near the wound, and a sheet of material for forming a sealed environment over the wound in conjunction with the standoff. The modular ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7074234 | Steam generator There is provided a steam generator for a sustained supply, in a simple and easy way and without displacement, of steam that is as safe as in a steamed towel to the body skin or mucosa. The steam generator has a steam generation portion composed of a steam-generatin... | 07/11/2006 |
