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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6509311 | Propylene glycol alginate gels A gel system comprising propylene glycol alginate and basic aluminum acetate salt. Also, disclosed is a personal care formulation comprising a room deodorant gel employing said gel system.... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6509040 | Fast dispersing dosage forms essentially free of mammalian gelatin The present invention relates to fast dispersing solid dosage forms that preferably dissolve in the oral cavity within sixty (60), more preferably within thirty (30), most preferably within ten (10) seconds. A novel feature of the solid dosage forms accor... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6509039 | Crosslinked products of biopolymers containing amino groups The invention relates to cross linked products of chitosan or gelatin and of a carboxylic acid di- or polyanhydride. These products form hydrogels with a wide variety of applications, preferably in the medical/pharmaceutical sector.... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6509037 | Sustained release pharmaceutical matrix tablet of pharmaceutically acceptable salts of diclofenac and process for preparation thereof The present invention provides a novel sustained release composition and method for making such a composition of diclofenac and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The composition of the present invention provides a sustained release formulation of dic... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6503553 | Processed dairy products A range of products and methods are based on a creamy base of cream, artificial cream, thickened cream, cream cheese, mixtures thereof and mixtures with compatible incidental ingredients, the creamy base being aerated while cold and intimately mixed with ... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6503534 | Pharmaceutical compositions for prolonged peptide release and preparation method Solid or semisolid pharmaceutical composition comprising a gellable and water-soluble peptide salt optionally combined with an appropriate excipient, said pharmaceutical composition being characterized in that the peptide salt has a high specific surface ... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6500463 | Encapsulation of sensitive components into a matrix to obtain discrete shelf-stable particles A solid active, sensitive encapsulant and/or a liquid encapsulant component which contains an active, sensitive encapsulant, is admixed with at least one plasticizable matrix material, a matrix component which is substantially non-plasticizable at tempera... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6500456 | Compressed nitroglycerin tablet and its method of manufacture The present invention is directed to a stable nitroglycerin containing pharmaceutical composition, preferably a tablet which is prepared by direct compression technology. The formulation closely replicates the properties of nitroglycerin molded sublingual... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6497904 | Treatment of oncologic tumors with an injectable formulation of a golgi apparatus disturbing agent Novel pharmaceutical formulations for treating a cellular proliferative disease are provided comprising: a therapeutically effective amount of a Golgi apparatus disturbing agent; a biocompatible carrier; and a solvent. In preferred formulations, the Golgi... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6497903 | Hydrolysable hydrogels for controlled release The present invention relates to a biodegradable hydrogel comprising bonds which are hydrolysable under physiological conditions. More particularly, the hydrogel consists of two interpenetrating polymer networks interconnected to one another through hydro... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6497899 | Rapidly disintegrating and fast-dissolving solid dosage form Described are non-friable, rapidly disintegrating, fast-dissolving solid dosage forms that are produced from pharmaceutically acceptable steam extruded polymers. The solid dosage forms dissolve in the mouth and are particularly useful for subjects that re... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6497891 | Make-up compositions Cosmetic compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one film-forming polymer and at least one water-superabsorbent polymer in the form of water-swelled particles, the mean size of which is at least about 0.5 mm. Procedures for ... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6495165 | Eplerenone compositions having improved bioavailability The invention relates to oral pharmaceutical compositions useful as aldosterone receptor blockers comprising the active agent micronized eplerenone in an amount of about 10 mg to about 1000 mg and one or more carrier materials.... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6491952 | Cholesterol lowering composition The present invention concerns a composition containing a cholesterol lowering component such as ଲ-sitosterol and/or ଲ-sitostanol in a monomolecular, low associated or "cluster" form, where a melt and/or solution of the said components are dis... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6491950 | Controlled release pharmaceutical composition A controlled release pharmaceutical formulation is disclosed. The formulation comprises a construct having a matrix of a material selected from the group comprising (a) a high melting point fatty acid ester, (b) an oil, (c) a polymeric cellulose derivativ... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6488965 | Synergistic antimicrobial preparations containing chlorite and hydrogen peroxide Antimicrobial/pharmaceutical preparations (e.g., solutions, gels, ointments, creams, sustained release preparations, etc.) which comprise chlorite (e.g., a metal salt of a chlorite) in combination with a peroxy compound (e.g., hydrogen peroxide), and meth... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6485945 | Polysaccharide compositions and uses thereof An entirely aqueous method for concentrating water soluble polysaccharides having molecular weights of at least about 50 kDa. The method comprises evaporating a water soluble polysaccharide-containing solution until surface film formation occurs, and harv... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6482446 | Astringent composition and method of use The invention provides for astringent compositions comprising from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of an astringent and between about 0.1% to 10% by weight of alcohol. The compositions have viscosity values of at least about 5,000 centipoise. The invent... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6482433 | Encapsulation of active ingredients A process for preparing free-flowing and, during handling, dust-free microparticles. The particles are at least 90% by weight, have a diameter of 100-400 μm, and contain one or more active ingredients in a glassy matrix. Generally, the process of the inv... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6475521 | Biphasic controlled release delivery system for high solubility pharmaceuticals and method A biphasic controlled release delivery system for pharmaceuticals which have high water solubility, such as the antidiabetic metformin HCl salt, is provided which provides a dosage form that has prolonged gastric residence so that a dosing regimen of at l... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6472379 | Angiogenesis inhibition Angiogenesis is inhibited by the local administration of a pharmaceutical preparation formed from the reaction of hyaluronic acid, carboxymethylcellulose and a carbodiimide. The preparation, which can be in the form of a film or a gel, is advantageously a... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6471992 | Dosage form exhibiting rapid disperse properties, methods of use and process for the manufacture of same A rapidly dispersing dosage form is described, which releases its active ingredients within a period of less than about ninety seconds. These dosage forms exhibit a three-dimensional shape that is retained for adequate storage but is readily dispersed in ... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6468668 | Cellulosic composite product and a method of producing the same The present invention relates to a cellulose derivative having biodegradability, recycling properties, excellent mechanical strength and mold processability. The cellulose derivative is a product of a monosaccharide derivative or oligosaccharide derivativ... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6468961 | Gel composition and methods Methods and compositions for systemically or locally administering by implantation a beneficial agent to a subject are described, and include, for example, compositions having burst indices of 8 or less for systemic applications and systems releasing 10% ... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6465009 | Water soluble polymer-based rapidly dissolving tablets and production processes thereof The invention provides for novel compressed tablets capable of rapidly disintegrating in aqueous solutions, comprising at least one non-saccharide water soluble polymer, which are free of organic solvent residues, and methods of making such pharmaceutical... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6465001 | Treating medical conditions by polymerizing macromers to form polymeric materials Water soluble macromers are modified by addition of free radical polymerizable groups, such as those containing a carbon-carbon double or triple bond, which can be polymerized under mild conditions to encapsulate tissues, cells, or biologically active mat... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6462237 | Cyclodextrin stabilized pharmaceutical compositions of bupropion hydrochloride An inclusion complex of bupropion hydrochloride with beta cyclodextrin that stabilizes the bupropion hydrochloride against degradation. A method of preparing an inclusion complex of bupropion hydrochloride with beta cyclodextrin that stabilizes the buprop... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6462093 | Method for converting sparingly water-soluble medical substance to amorphous state A process for producing a solid dispersion of a sparingly water-soluble medical substance which comprises subjecting the sparingly water-soluble medical substance, an amorphous state-inducing agent and an amorphous state-stabilizing agent to heat treatmen... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6461650 | Preparation for supplementing a beverage and method for enriching a beverage in calcium and magnesium The invention concerns a preparation for supplementing a beverage as a combined product for simultaneous or separate use or to be formed in situ comprising an efficient dose of calcium carbonate or of magnesium hydroxycarbonate in a Ca/Mg weight ratio ran... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6458387 | Sustained release microspheres Methods for forming sustained release microspheres and the products produced thereby are provided. The microspheres have a smooth surface that includes a plurality of channel openings that are less than 1000 angstroms in diameter.... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6458386 | Medicaments based on polymers composed of methacrylamide-modified gelatin The present invention relates to a composition comprising a biopolymer matrix comprising cross-linked vinyl-derivatives of gelatin, or co-polymerized methacrylamide modified gelatin with vinyl-modified polysaccharides, or cross-linked vinyl-substituted po... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6458375 | Malleable paste with allograft bone reinforcement for filling bone defects The invention is directed toward a sterile malleable bone composition for application to a bone defect site to promote new bone growth at the site comprising a mixture of demineralized osteogenic bone powder with a particle size ranging from about 250 to ... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6455068 | Dietary fiber delivery system A delivery system and method for delivering soluble dietary fibers in a chewable tablet form which is palatable and demonstrates a high degree of consumer acceptability.... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6455053 | Quickly soluble solid preparations An orally administrable uncompressed rapidly dissolving molded dosage form comprises a drug and either one or more saccharides or one saccharide and polyvinylpyrrolidone. Saccarides are chosen and used in proportion based on their solubilities. Methods fo... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6447804 | Dry solid medium for storage and analysis of genetic material A dry solid medium for storage of a sample includes a solid matrix of sorbing genetic material thereon and a mechanism for preserving and protecting the genetic material applied to the matrix. A method for storing the sample genetic material includes the ... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6436442 | Process of manufacturing compositions comprising cyclodextrin A process of manufacturing a composition suitable for capturing unwanted molecules comprising the steps of: (a) providing cyclodextrin, a cyclodextrin-compatible material, and a cyclodextrin-incompatible material; (b) combining said cyclodextrin-compatibl... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6436441 | Hydrogel-forming sustained-release preparation The invention provides a hydrogel-type sustained-release preparation comprising (1) at least one drug, (2) an additive which insures a penetration of water into the core of the preparation and (3) a hydrogel-forming polymer, wherein said preparation is ca... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6432442 | Chewable product The present invention is directed to a gelatin matrix which contains a pharmaceutically active ingredient. In a preferred embodiment, a hydrocolloid is added to the gelatin matrix to improve the physical properties, taste and mouthfeel of the gelatin matr... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6428805 | Powdery nasal compositions A powdery nasal composition comprising a drug and colloidal cellulose is provided. The composition is a nasal composition providing a superior absorption activity for the drug.... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6426087 | Orally administrable immediate-release and prolonged-release galenic form comprising an absorption-promoting agent and use of this absorption-promoting agent The present invention relates to an orally administrable galenic form allowing improved absorption by the transmembrane or paracellular route in the gastrointestinal tract of active ingredients which are hydrophilic or ionizable in physiol. media, compris... | 07/30/2002 |
