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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7989002 | High gloss gel-based lipstick Gel-based lipstick compositions are disclosed comprising an ester terminated poly(ester-amide) (ETPEA) polymeric gellant, a first wax component having a melting point above the sol-gel transition temperature of the ETPEA gellant, a second wax compositions having a m... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7976873 | Extracellular polysaccharide solvating system for treatment of bacterial ear conditions Chronic otitis media and other bacterial ear conditions may be treated by applying a solvating system containing a metal ion sequestering agent and surfactant to a bacterial biofilm in the middle or inner ear. The solvating system disrupts the biofilm and aids in it... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7931920 | Method for the isolation of nucleic acids from any starting material A composition suitable for the isolation of a nucleic acid from a material containing the nucleic acid contains at least one buffer with a chaotropic component; at least one proteolytic enzyme; at least one buffer with an non-chaotropic component; at least one alcoh... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7906151 | Cosmetic preparation containing a stabilized preservative Cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising potassium sorbate and at least one stabilizing agent selected from microcrystalline cellulose, talc and a lipid having an interfacial tension of at least about 10 mN/m. ... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7897181 | Method for photothermal therapy using porous silicon and near infrared radiation The present invention relates to an agent for photodynamic therapy (PDT) containing porous silicon (PSi) and a method of quantitative measurement of reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced therefrom. Particularly, it is expected that the present invention will contri... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7883725 | Citrate-based dialysate chemical formulations The present invention constitutes dialysate formulations that are suitable for use in preparing dialysate solutions for use in batch and/or proportioning systems and for improving dialysis efficiency by reducing or preventing clotting of the dialysis flow paths. The... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7858123 | Inorganic materials for hemostatic modulation and therapeutic wound healing The invention provides compositions, methods and devices relating to a silaceous oxide that generates a reduced heat of hydration upon contact with blood. By reducing the heat of hydration, the compositions provide a hemostatic agent that attenuates a tissue burning... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7838042 | Hypoallergenic metal amino acid chelates and metal amino acid chelate-containing compositions Hypoallergenic metal amino acid chelate compositions, hypoallergenic formulations containing hypoallergenic metal amino acid chelates, methods of preparing hypoallergenic metal amino acid chelate, and methods of administering hypoallergenic metal amino acid chelates... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7713552 | Radiopaque implantable collagenous biomaterial device Disclosed is a medical device (5) and more particularly, an implantable biomaterial. The biomaterial comprises a radiopaque (22) collagenous biomaterial (10). ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7700133 | Antimicrobial formulations and methods of using the same Formulations and blends are described comprising zinc, silver, bismuth and copper in non-toxic amounts that are useful as treatments of a wide variety of conditions and diseases promoted by bacteria or other microorganisms. ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7541051 | Nuclear spin polarized rare gas production device and polarized rare gas production method using this A device which can produce polarized rare gas further improved in polarization rate with the gas kept flowing, which has flat sheet surfaces facing each other via a gap, and which comprises, a flat-surface flow cell unit for allowing a mixture gas of rare gas and op... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7537788 | Post-biopsy cavity treatment implants and methods A post-biopsy cavity treatment implant includes a radiopaque element, a core portion and a shell portion. The core portion is coupled to the radiopaque element, and includes a first porous matrix defining a first controlled pore architecture. The shell portion is co... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7534452 | Post-biopsy cavity treatment implants and methods A method of treating a cavity created by a percutaneous excisional procedure carried out through an incision includes steps of providing a post-procedure cavity implant, the post-procedure cavity implant including: a radiopaque element; a core portion coupled to the... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7465465 | Pharmaceutical formulation comprising lanthanum compounds This invention relates to a chewable lanthanum formulation comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of a lanthanum compound; and at least one chewable pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. This invention also relates to a pharmaceutical formulation in a table... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7435380 | Pseudo-plastic or thixotropic liquid deodorant product for ostomy pouches A pseudo-plastic or thixotropic carrier having anti-malodorous components dissolved or suspended therein is sprayed on the internal surfaces of an ostomy bag or pouch. The viscoelastic properties of the carrier allow the composition to be conveniently dispensed from... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7416735 | Emulsion compositions The present invention relates to particle stabilizing compositions suitable for use in fabric care products, home care products, diapers, incontinence articles, feminine care products, pharmaceuticals, oral care products, antiperspirants, deodorants, personal cleans... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7410633 | Measurement of protein synthesis rates in humans and experimental systems by use of isotopically labeled water Provided herein are methods for measuring protein biosynthesis by using 2H2O or radioactive 3H2O and applicable uses thereof. ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7407666 | Linear silicone resins in personal care applications The present invention relates to the use in personal care products of a series of novel silicone polymers (referred to as linear silicone resin) that by are made by the hydrosilylation reaction of a terminal vinyl silicone and a terminal silanic hydrogen polymer. Th... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7390508 | Use of xenon with hypothermia for treating neonatal asphyxia The present invention relates to the use of xenon in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of neonatal asphyxia in a neonatal subject, wherein said medicament is for use in combination with hypothermia. ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7357913 | Methods for detecting, prognosing, or monitoring a disorder by comparing relative flux rates of two or more biological molecules in vivo The invention relates to techniques for measuring and comparing relative molecular flux rates of different biological molecules by administering isotope-labeled water to one or more tissues or individuals and comparing the molecular flux rates of two or more biologi... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7357937 | Perfluorocarbon emulsions with non-fluorinated surfactants A stable FC emulsion is described. The FC emulsion of the present invention comprises a continuous FC immiscible hydrophilic liquid phase and a dispersed phase comprising FC suspended as droplets within the continuous phase. The emulsion further comprises an emulsif... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7344726 | Preparation of articles having a contact biocidal property In a process for the preparation of an article having a contact biocidal property, there is provided a polymer solution which contains atomic/metallic silver in suspension or complexed with the polymer and/or which contains a silver compound in solution, in suspensi... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341734 | Personal care compositions comprising semiconductor nanocrystals and methods of making and using the same A personal care composition that includes a personal care ingredient and semiconductor nanocrystals. A method of protecting at least a portion of a body against ultraviolet radiation by applying a personal care composition is also provided. ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338540 | Decomposition of organic azides A method of decomposing an organic azide is provided and comprises allowing an organic azide to contact a catalytic metal halide, main group halide, mixed metal-main group halide, or mixture thereof. Organic azide fuel sources comprising an organic azide/catalyst co... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7335181 | Nitric oxide decontamination of the upper respiratory tract A method of topically treating the respiratory tract of a mammal with nitric oxide exposure includes the steps of providing a source of nitric oxide containing gas and delivering the nitric oxide containing gas nasally to the upper respiratory tract of the mammal. A... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7335383 | Generation of nitric oxide in vivo from nitrite, nitrate or nitrosothiols endogenous in blood A material includes a surface and a reactive agent that is located at the surface of the material, covalently attached to a backbone of the material, and/or located within the material. The reactive agent has nitrite reductase activity, nitrate reductase activity, a... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7326740 | Natural products composites Disclosed are natural products composites protected against the deleterious effects of microorganisms comprising at least one natural product, at least one thermoplastic resin, and an effective amount of an antifungal agent. The composites are further advantageously... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7323184 | Compositions and methods for the treatment of wounds and the reduction of scar formation The present invention relates to methods and compositions for inhibiting scar formation on wound region. In certain embodiments, the methods include administering an alkalinization agent in combination with hyaluronic acid to a wound site to reduce the formation of ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7323452 | Method for the accelerated in vivo removal of ethanol A method for accelerating the process of removing ethanol from the blood through the use of certain additives that accelerate the metabolic oxidation of ethanol, and others which in addition act as catalysts or “pseudo” enzymes for the oxidation. These additives... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7303739 | Prodrugs for liver specific drug delivery The present invention is directed towards novel cyclic phosph(oramid)ate prodrugs of alcohol-, amine-, and thiol-containing drugs, their preparation, their synthetic intermediates, and their uses. Another aspect of the invention is the use of the prodrugs to treat d... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7291345 | Formable and settable polymer bone composite and method of production thereof A composite osteoimplant. The osteoimplant includes a polymer and bone-derived particles. The composite is adapted and constructed to be formable during or immediately prior to implantation and to be set after final surgical placement. ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7276255 | Wound and ulcer treatment with super-oxidized water Super-oxidized water based on hypochlorous acid, such as is obtained by the electrochemical treatment of a saline solution, may be used in the treatment of leg ulcers or other open wounds. Preferably, the pH of the super-oxidized water is in a range of 4 to 7, and t... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7273607 | Health enhancement method A health enhancement system establishing a health enhancement program through which may be provided a group of natural products, vitamins and minerals, amino acids, herbs and essential oils that may be helpful in aiding the body in fighting the growth of cancers and... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7270833 | Cardioplegic solution Use of potassium for the production of a cardioplegic solution for the prevention of stone heart development during acute cardiac ventricular fibrillation in connection with cardiopulmonary resuscitation is described, as well as a cardioplegic solution comprising po... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7255880 | Treatment of endothelin-related disorders Endothelin-related disorders in mammals can be alleviated by administration to such patients of one or more aliquots of mammalian blood subjected to two or more stressors selected from temperature stressors, electromagnetic emissions and oxidative environments. ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7252843 | Composition for cleaning contained bodies of water A composition and method for cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining contained bodies of water such as swimming pools, wading pools, fountains, ornamental ponds, etc. The composition includes pre-determined percentages of copper sulfate, zinc sulfate, and aluminum sulf... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7235264 | Cerebral protection with a gas comprising xenon Xenon or xenon-containing gases and, where appropriate, an NO source are employed as medicament for cerebral protection. Cerebral protection is defined as reducing or preventing impairments of cerebral function of various causes, but especially secondary to perfusio... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7232571 | Methods for reducing cholesterol using spores, systems and compositions The invention describes therapeutic compositions including a lactic acid-producing bacteria, such as isolated Bacillus coagulans, in combination with a bifidogenic oligosaccharides or other cholesterol-reducing agents for use in reducing LDL cholesterol and s... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7223414 | Silica-calcium phosphate bioactive composite for improved synthetic graft resorbability and tissue regeneration A resorbable silica-calcium phosphate bioactive composite that finds utility for drug delivery. The bioactive composite is loaded with a pharmaceutical composition and releases a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition for periods of up the ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7223413 | Organ arrest, protection and preservation The present invention relates to a method for arresting, protecting and/or preserving an organ which includes administering effective amounts of (i) potassium channel opener or agonist and/or an adenosine receptor agonist and (ii) local anaesthetic to a subject in n... | 05/29/2007 |
