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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7910137 | Metal carnitine chelates Metal carnitine chelates comprising carnitine chelated to a nutritionally relevant metal can be used for general nutrition as well as well as to treat a variety of health related problems and symptoms. For example, metal carnitine chelates can be used to maintain go... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7862836 | Phosphorus binder for treatment of kidney disease The present invention relates to oral compositions which are useful for binding phosphorus in ingesta, and inhibiting absorption of phosphorus from the gastrointestinal tract of subjects. A method for binding phosphorus in ingesta and inhibiting its absorption from ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7833551 | Inhibition of biogenic sulfide production via biocide and metabolic inhibitor combination Biogenic sulfide production is synergistically inhibited by treating sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) with a biocide and a metabolic inhibitor. The biocide directly kills a first portion of the SRB. The metabolic inhibitor inhibits sulfate-reducing growth of a second... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7758897 | Method for the production of metal complexes The invention relates to a process for preparing metal complexes containing carbene ligands by reacting metal compounds with ligand precursors II and/or III and to the use of the thus obtained metal complexes as catalysts. ... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7727559 | Inhibition of reactive oxygen species and protection of mammalian cells Methods and compositions useful for neuronal protection in retinal cells in vitro and the protection of mammalian cells from reactive oxygen species in vivo are provided. Ultrafine nano-size cerium oxide particles, less than 10 nanometers in diameter, have been prov... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7588782 | Rare earth metal compositions for treating hyperphosphatemia and related methods Rare earth metal compounds, particularly lanthanum, cerium, and yttrium, are formed as porous particles and are effective in binding metals, metal ions, and phosphate. A method of making the particles and a method of using the particles is disclosed. The particles m... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7534453 | Cerium oxide nanoparticles and use in enhancing cell survivability Novel, nonagglomerated, engineered, ultra fine Cerium Oxide particles the size of approximately 2 to approximately 10 nm and methods for preparation of the particles. The resultant particles enhance the longevity of cells in culture. Applications of the particles in... | 05/19/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7422759 | Anti-microbial compositions and methods of making and using the same Anti-microbial compositions and devices comprising anti-microbial compositions are disclosed. Methods of making and using anti-microbial compositions and devices are also disclosed. ... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7416737 | Antimicrobial lenses, processes to prepare them and methods of their use This invention relates to solutions for packaging ophthalmic devices comprising at least one antimicrobial metal salt which prevent the loss of said antimicrobial metal salt during autoclaving and storage. ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7404967 | Topical product formulations containing strontium for reducing skin irritation Topical formulations containing aqueous-soluble divalent strontium cation in a suitable topical formulation vehicle, and methods of using these formulations to inhibit skin irritation, are disclosed. ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7384981 | Preparation for improving the action of receptors The present invention relates to the use of polyunsaturated fatty acids and one or more components which have a beneficial effect on total methionine metabolism selected from the group consisting of vitamin B12 and precursors thereof, vitamin B6 and derivatives ther... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7371411 | Methods for production of the oxidized glutathione composite with CIS-diamminedichloroplatinum and pharmaceutical compositions based thereof regulating metabolism, proliferation, differentiation and apoptotic mechanisms for normal and transformed cells The present invention relates to a composite for the treatment of a variety of medical conditions, the composite comprising an oxidized glutathione-based compound, which has a disulfide bond, and a metal material, in particular where the metal is either platinum or ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7364757 | Methods of treating vascular disease The present invention relates to a method of treating patients suffering from, or at risk for, intimal hyperplasia and/or arteriosclerosis. The treatment includes administering a pharmaceutical composition that includes carbon monoxide to the patient. ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7358380 | Ru-substituted polyoxometalates and process for their preparation The invention relates to polyoxometalates represented by the formula (An)m+[R2(H2O)6X2W20O70]m− or solvates thereof, wherein A represents a cation, n is the number o... | 04/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7354928 | Small molecule inhibitors targeted at Bcl-2 The present invention relates to small molecule antagonists of Bcl-2 family proteins such as Bcl-2 and/or Bcl-XL. In particular, the present invention provides non-peptide cell permeable small molecules (e.g., tricyclo-dibenzo-diazocine-dioxides) that bin... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354605 | Antimicrobial medical device According to the present invention there are provided antimicrobial catheters and other medical devices having controlled release of an antimicrobial metal or metal ion. Specifically, antimicrobial catheters and other medical devices manifest antimicrobial propertie... | 04/08/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7351405 | Long-lasting cosmetic composition for application to human hair, such as eyelashes and eyebrows The invention relates to mascara compositions. In one embodiment, it relates to a dye-free and wax-free mascara composition that lasts more than one day when applied to eyelashes, is resistant to water, and does not noticeably thicken eyelashes on application. In an... | 04/01/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7316738 | Milled submicron chlorothalonil with narrow particle size distribution, and uses thereof A method of milling chlorothalonil to form a sub-micron product having a narrow particle size distribution is presented. The milling involves wet milling of the chlorothalonil with high density milling media having a diameter between 0.1 mm and 0.8 mm, preferably be... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7311927 | Antiseptic solutions containing silver chelated with polypectate and EDTA A liquid antiseptic and cleanser having improved long-term stability includes at least the following principal ingredients: deionized water; silver ion, polypectate, and ethylenediaminetetraaceticacid (EDTA). Presently preferred embodiments of the technology also in... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309579 | Method for screening for activators of soluble guanylate cyclase having oxidized heme iron The invention relates to methods for detecting a soluble guanylate cyclase whose heme iron is in the trivalent oxidation state, and to methods for finding chemical substances which stimulate the activity of a soluble guanylate cyclase when the heme iron of at least ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7300672 | Titanium-group metal containing high-performance water, and its producing method and apparatus Produce titanium-group metal micro-dispersion water that contains ion vapor of titanium-group metal in micro-dispersed state and that can be used as a material for health products, medical products, cosmetics, etc., by using an apparatus comprising a water tank, a h... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7285290 | Hydrophilized powder and a composition comprising the same The present invention is hydrophilized powder, wherein the powder is surface treated with polyether-modified silicone having a hydrolyzable silyl group according to the formula (1), R1aR2bR3c | 10/23/2007 |
| 7282152 | Selenium removal method The present invention provides a method for removing selenium from an aqueous stream by passing the aqueous stream, in combination with a quaternary amine compound, through a filter and recovering a treated aqueous stream which is depleted in selenium content relati... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7273942 | Water-soluble group III polyether acid salt complexes and thin films from same A water-stable and water-soluble ceramic precursor is provided, containing at least one Group III element. Also, a metal acid salt complex is provided comprising (1) bismuth, lanthanum, and titanium, and (2) a polyether acid. In addition, methods are provided for pr... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7268161 | Comprehensive pharmacologic therapy for treatment of obesity including cysteine The comprehensive pharmacologic therapy for treatment of obesity including Cysteine is a procedure which involves the administration of a desired therapeutic range of Diethylpropion and/or Phentermine in combination with a SSRI medication and nutritional supplementa... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7258875 | Compositions and methods for topical treatment of skin infection The present invention describes an extremely effective, simple, novel, inexpensive, safe and quick method to treat both acne and warts, each with a different etiology and different clinical symptoms, by topically applying an effective amount of one or more polyvalen... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7244452 | Member excellent in antibacterial antimold and/or antialgae effects and process for producing the same Disclosed is a member which is superior in anti-fungus property and anti-alga property, and is coated with a surface treatment coating comprising at least a layer having anti-fungus property and/or anti-alga property laminated between a topmost surface functional la... | 07/17/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7214427 | Composite beads comprising magnetizable substance and electro-conductive substance This invention relates generally to the field of moiety or molecule isolation, detection and manipulation and library synthesis. In particular, the invention provides a bead, which bead comprises: a) a magnetizable substance; and b) an electrically conductive substa... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7208519 | Pesticidal compounds and compositions The invention includes a pesticidal compound comprising at least one organic phenolic compound and at least one salt comprising a divalent cation. Preferably, the organic phenolic compound is chosen from Carvacrol, thymol or combinations thereof; and is derived from... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7201872 | System and method for determining the presence of a substance in-vivo The present invention relates to a method and system for the in vivo determination of the presence and/or concentration of biological and/or chemical substances in body lumens. The system of the invention comprises a solid support, the support being inserted into a ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7201925 | Treatment of ungual and subungual diseases The treatment of ungual and subungual diseases is disclosed. ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7192609 | Use of rare earth compounds for the prevention of kidney stone disease Conditions such as kidney stones, which are characterized by undesired absorption of oxalate from the intestinal tract are conveniently treated using nontoxic salts of rare earth metal ions. ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7192598 | Wet-skin treatment compositions The invention provides wet skin treatment compositions for use during bathing. The compositions are activated by water and retained efficiently on skin. The compositions impart desirable benefits to skin, are perceived to absorb quickly on wet skin, and leave the sk... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7182948 | Topical veterinary compositions and methods for the treatment and prevention of infection The present invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of infection in a subject. More particularly, the invention provides a therapy for the treatment or prevention of mammary infections, such as bovine mastitis, comprising the topical administra... | 02/27/2007 |
