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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7364667 | Slurry for CMP and CMP method A CMP slurry comprising polishing abrasives containing mixture abrasives of silica and alumina is used. In CMP using the slurry comprising mixture abrasives of silica and alumina as polishing abrasives, a down force-dependency of a polishing rate is high and an incr... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357949 | Encapsulated inorganic antimicrobial additive for controlled release The invention relates to a microcapsule comprising an inorganic antimicrobial agent coated with a hydrophilic polymer. The hydrophilic polymer is able to absorb sufficient water as to enable the action of the encapsulated antimicrobial agent. These microcapsules are... | 04/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7342006 | Substituted 8-heteroaryl xanthines Selective antagonists of A2B adenosine receptors like those of formula I are provide. The compounds and compositions are useful as pharmaceutical agents. ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7339015 | Multifunctional self-decontaminating surface coating A coating having an adhesive hydrophilic polymer and an amphiphilic additive. The amphiphilic additive has a hydrophilic chain, a biocidal functional group bonded to the hydrophilic chain, and a hydrophobic moiety bonded to the hydrophilic chain or to the biocidal f... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7326683 | Treatment of membrane-associated diseases and disorders using lantibiotic containing compositions Compositions useful for treating membrane-associated diseases, conditions, and disorders, including inflammatory diseases, dry mouth, primary ciliary dyskinesia and platelet aggregating disorders, are disclosed which comprise at least one lantibiotic compound. Also ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7323201 | Highly soluble form of tricalcium citrate, and methods of its making and use We report herein a composition comprising tricalcium citrate, wherein the tricalcium citrate has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising peaks at 2-theta (2θ) values of about 8.236, about 16.02, about 17.97, about 19.75, about 21.42, about 25.74, and about 2... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7303756 | Multiphase system The invention relates to a preparation comprising a carrier phase and at least one further phase which cannot be mixed with the carrier phase or only partially mixed therewith, wherein the change in ambient conditions alters the viscosity of the carrier phase. The i... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7287643 | Tooth care device, kit and method of use A tooth care device, a kit for a tooth care device and an associated method of using same are described for providing a convenient and hygienic way of transporting and using a tooth care product. The device includes a base, a gelcap, and a cover. The base has a plur... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7282211 | Pest treatment composition The present invention provides a pediculicidal and ovicidal composition with an extraordinarily lethal effectiveness that can also be used to remove parasites, such as lice. The pediculicidal and ovicidal composition contains a purified terpene agent such as citrone... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7273887 | Topical anesthetic formulation The topical anesthetic formulation of the present invention is typically a solution that preferably includes lidocaine, USP as the active anesthetic ingredient with benzyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol. This invention deals with problems commonly associated with top... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7270803 | High-cleaning, low abrasion, high brightness silica materials for dentrifices Unique abrasive materials that are in situ generated compositions of precipitated silicas and silica gels are provided. Such compositions exhibit different beneficial, particularly simultaneously high pellicle film cleaning properties and moderate dentin abrasion le... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267814 | High-cleaning/low abrasive silica and materials and dentifrice containing such materials Unique abrasive and/or thickening materials that are in situ generated compositions of precipitated silicas and silica gels are provided. Such compositions exhibit different beneficial characteristics depending on the structure of the composite in situ generated mat... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7255852 | Precipitated silica product, dentifrices containing same, and processes Precipitated silica comprising porous silica particles having a cumulative surface area for all pores having diameters greater than 500 Å of less than 8 m2/g, as measured by mercury intrusion, and a percentage cetylpyridinium chloride (% CPC) Compatibil... | 08/14/2007 |
| RE39705 | Method of treating glutathione deficient mammals Glutathione (GSH) is a tripeptide of extreme importance as a catalyst, reductan, and reactant. It can be depleted intra-cellularly either by forming a direct complex with an electrophilic agent (accomplished investigationally by agents such as bromobenzene or diethy... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7226726 | Aqueous surfactant solution for developing coating film layer The developer of the present invention is used in a method where a water-soluble resin coating layer is applied on a resist pattern formed by the conventional method, and the coating layer is crosslinked by an acid supplied from the resist, and the uncrosslinked are... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7226766 | S-methylcysteine, S-ethylcysteine, and related S-alkylthiols as antagonists to the effects of S-nitrosothiols and nitric oxide A method of inhibiting the actions of S-nitrosothiols and nitric oxide which often occur in conditions such as septic shock, chronic or acute pain syndromes, uterine hypotonus, or certain gastrointestinal disorders. The method involving inhibiting the cellular bindi... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7220404 | Enzyme containing oral composition having enhanced stability An oral care composition having enhanced oral hygiene and antiplaque properties which comprises an orally acceptable vehicle containing a combination of an enzyme, cetylpyridinium chloride and a reducing agent. ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7214262 | Temporary cosmetic dental surface coating A temporary cosmetic dental coating has a transparent resin matrix containing embedded glass microspheres. The refractive index of the microspheres is at least 0.03 greater than the refractive index of the transparent resin matrix. Incoming light is reflected back i... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7195753 | Alcohol free non-foaming mouthwash A non-foaming periodontic composition for treating gum diseases or used in bleaching teeth which are alcohol free. The composition is a mixture of an isoalkyl amine oxide and an antimicrobial betaine compound. The composition is useful for treating gum disease and w... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7192572 | Compound delivery systems A composition comprising (a) from 0.005% to 0.5% by weight of a cooling compound; (b) from 0.1% to 10% by weight of an emulsifiable substance; (c) from 0.15% to 15% by weight of a surfactant; ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7189760 | Physiological cooling compositions containing highly purified ethyl ester of N-[[5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl) cyclohexyl] carbonyl]glycine The present invention provides, in one aspect, a substantially pure ethyl ester of N-[[5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl]carbonyl]glycine. In another aspect, disclosed is a method for producing substantially pure ethyl ester of N-[[5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclo... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7182937 | Anhydrous dentrifice formulations for the delivery of incompatible ingredients A composition for reducing dentinal hypersensitivity and remineralizing exposed dentinal surface and open dentinal tubules, comprising a non-aqueous carrier and a desensitizing amount of a desensitizing/remineralizing agent which consists essentially of a water solu... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7177518 | Clips for holding fiber optic cables of a security fence A clip for holding a first section of fiber optic cable to a second section of fiber optic cable is useful in forming a weave pattern in a fiber optic security fence. The fiber optic security fence is constructed by forming a zigzag pattern in a fiber optic cable an... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7169408 | Bandage composition containing phage associated lytic enzymes useful for treating dermatological infections The present invention discloses a composition for dermatological infections by the use of a lytic enzyme in a carrier suitable for topical application to dermal tissues. The method for the treatment of dermatological infections comprises administering a composition ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7166234 | Dialdehyde assay A composition, method, and device for quantitatively determining the concentration of a dialdehyde in a sample are disclosed. The device includes a test pad having a suitable carrier matrix incorporating an indicator reagent composition capable of interacting with a... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7166272 | Oral preparation An oral composition comprising 0.5 to 10% by weight of an abrasive precipitated silica having a 50 percentile (d50) of particle diameter being 5 μm or less, a 90 percentile (d90) of particle diameter being 15 μm or less and an RDA value of 120 or more, and 0.01 to... | 01/23/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7153499 | Vaccine immunotherapy for immune suppressed patients The present invention provides a formulation for inhibiting metastasis which includes 150–600 units of IL-2, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and cyclophosphamide. The present invention further provides a formulation for inhibiting metastasis that in... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7153493 | Clear oral compositions containing potassium salt The subject invention provides compositions useful in oral cavity, comprising an effective amount of a soluble potassium salt, a sodium (C2–C24) alkylsulfate in an amount effective to remove or loosen debris and/or stains from a surface, and ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7147888 | Emulsion impregnated rawhide chews A wide range of aqueous based soaking operations can be employed to impregnate substantially throughout various rawhide pet chews; suitable substances for release into the oral cavity of pets during chewing include emulsions, surfactants, conditioners, flavorants an... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7138129 | Skin care compositions The invention provides materials and methods for making skin care compositions that contain dried or fresh fruit particles, and also can contain suspending agents, surfactants, emollients, emulsifiers, and/or cationic polymers. The basic fruit components typically a... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7118732 | Tooth-whitening compositions comprising silicone polymer and methods therefor Tooth-imparting whiteness to fluids comprising a particulate whiteness-imparting particles such as hydroxyapatite and an organosiloxane polymer are disclosed. Methods of use of the fluids are also disclosed. ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7105478 | Water-soluble container having at least two openings A water-soluble container containing a composition, the container comprising a member having at least two openings positioned on different sides of the member, each opening being closed by a film. ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7094394 | Methods and compositions for controlling biofilm development A method of cleaning or protecting surfaces by treatment with compositions comprising N-(3-oxododecanoyl)-L-homoserine lactone (OdDHL) blocking compounds and/or N-butyryl-L-homoserine lactone (BHL) analogs, either in combination or separately. ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7094393 | Tooth bleaching compositions The present invention relates to improved dental compositions and methods for bleaching teeth. More specifically, this invention is directed towards hydrogen peroxide-containing compounds that are maintained at a substantially constant pH range of 6.0–10.0 during ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7090832 | Cooling agents, pharmaceutical compositions having cooling agents and processes for making and using same The invention pertains to cooling agents comprising N-substituted p-menthane-3-carboxamides, menthyl acetate and solubilizer, and methods for making the cooling agents. The invention also concerns pharmaceutical compositions comprising the cooling agents, including ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7091166 | Acidic, phosphate-free plastic cleaner composition with reduced mild steel equipment etch for cleaning plastic parts An aqueous liquid composition comprising water; at least one acid selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acids, hydroxycarboxylic acids, and inorganic acids other than phosphoric acid wherein the at least one acid is present in an amount from about 1.0 to ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7087249 | Treatment of mucosal membranes The invention relates to the use of one or more antimicrobial metals preferably selected from silver, gold, platinum, and palladium but most preferably silver, formed with atomic disorder, and preferably in a nanocrystalline form, for reducing inflammation or infect... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7070773 | Chemical and/or biological decontamination system The present invention provides compositions effective in decontaminating either biological pathogens or both chemical and biological pathogens. These compositions are particularly suitable for the decontamination of biological warfare agents or both chemical and bio... | 07/04/2006 |
