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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7364756 | Anti-virus hydrophilic polymeric material The invention provides a method for imparting antiviral properties to a hydrophilic polymeric material comprising preparing a hydrophilic polymeric slurry, dispersing an ionic copper powder mixture containing cuprous oxide and cupric oxide in said slurry and then ex... | 04/29/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7332026 | Cementitious compositions containing interground cement clinker and zeolite Methods and compositions for wellbore treating fluids, especially cementitious compositions that include interground cement clinker and zeolite, with and without gypsum. ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7326291 | Cementitious compositions containing interground cement clinker and zeolite Methods and compositions for wellbore treating fluids, especially cementitious compositions that include interground cement clinker and zeolite, with and without gypsum. ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7323188 | Composition for controlling harmful bio-organisms and method for controlling harmful bio-organisms using the same A composition for controlling harmful bio-organisms comprising (a) at least one imidazole compound represented by formula (I): wherein R represents a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group; and n represents an... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7311766 | Method and use of nanoparticles to bind biocides in paints This invention relates to the use of a combination of selected substances in paint to prevent the settlement and growth of different biofouling organisms with a reduced negative effect on the ecosystems compared to present methods. ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7303015 | Cementitious compositions containing interground cement clinker and zeolite Methods and compositions for wellbore treating fluids, especially cementitious compositions that include interground cement clinker and zeolite, with and without gypsum. ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7297349 | Copper-containing formulation for plant disease control The present invention relates to a copper-containing formulation for plant disease-control which comprises divalent copper and polyphosphate residues, wherein the amount of the polyphosphate residues per one chemical equivalent of the divalent copper is higher than ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7285292 | Trace elements The invention discloses a trace element solution, which comprises at least one metal selected from the group comprising selenium, copper, zinc, manganese and chromium and which comprises a concentration of the metal(s) of at least 60 mg/ml. The solution further comp... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7285164 | Fluid loss additives for cement slurries Methods for cementing in a subterranean zone, which use a cement composition that includes zeolite, cementitious material, proportioned fluid loss control additives and a mixing fluid. Cement compositions containing proportioned fluid loss control additives, and met... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7273567 | Energy-activated compositions for controlled sustained release of a gas A composition for energy-controlled generation and release of at least one gas, which includes an energy-activated catalyst capable of being activated by electromagnetic energy, and a solid or a liquid containing anions capable of being oxidized by the activated cat... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7179799 | (3) and (6) substituted estrogenic compounds Novel estrogenic compounds of Formula I are provided. wherein the bond represented by the wavy line may be a single or double bond such that when the wavy line is a single bond, R1 is selected from the... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7175741 | Reducing odor in absorbent products Hydrogen sulfide is removed or reduced in absorbent products by the use of a particulate material attached to pulp fiber by a retention aid. The particulate material can remove or reduce the hydrogen sulfide in the environment surrounding the fiber. Suitable materia... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7169402 | Antimicrobial and antiviral polymeric materials The invention provides an antimicrobial and antiviral polymeric material, having microscopic particles of ionic copper encapsulated therein and protruding from surfaces thereof. ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7147872 | Environmentally compatible processes compositions and materials treated thereby Environmentally friendly processes for prevention of qualitative deterioration and quantitative loss of plant matter and foodstuffs, during all stages of storage and handling, including pre- and post-harvest, pre- and post-planting, distribution and marketing involv... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7147067 | Zeolite-containing drilling fluids Methods and compositions for wellbore treating fluids, especially drilling fluids, that comprise zeolite and a carrier fluid. ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7140439 | Zeolite-containing remedial compositions Methods and compositions for wellbore treating fluids, especially remedial compositions such as pills, that include zeolite and at least one carrier fluid. ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7097859 | Indium supplement compositions and methods therefor A tablet for oral administration of nutritional indium comprises about 10–50 mg indium sulfate, about 4–20 mg caffeine, about 2–10% by weight cocoa powder, and about 5–10% by weight ethyl cellulose, in combination with about 50–150 μg of each of zinc oxid... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7060658 | Roofing granules Use of internal gas-forming compound to adjust coating porosity to control copper release rates in algae-retardant roofing granule products. ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7029703 | Composition for promoting healthy bone structure A dietary supplement for benefitting human bone health includes a calcium source, a source of vitamin D activity, and an osteoblast stimulant. A preferred calcium source is microcrystalline hydroxyapatite, which also contains protein (mostly collagen), phosphorus, f... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7026150 | Overexpression of phytase genes in yeast systems The present invention relates to a method of producing a heterologous protein or polypeptide having phytase activity in a yeast system. The invention also provides proteins having phytase activity which have increased thermostability. Yeast strains which produce a h... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7008647 | Treatment of acne The invention relates to the use of one or more antimicrobial metals selected from silver, gold, platinum, and palladium but most preferably silver, preferably formed with atomic disorder, and preferably in a nanocrystalline form, for the treatment of a acne. The na... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7005145 | Antibacterial and fungicidal polymer dispersions and polymer solutions The invention relates to polymer dispersions or polymer solutions that are given antibacterial and fungicidal properties by metal ions of group Ib of the Periodic table. According to the invention, a) the polymer dispersions or polymer solutions are not produced usi... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6992075 | C(14) estrogenic compounds The present invention relates to novel estrogenic compounds. The present invention also relates to methods of treating estrogen deprivation in a subject comprising administering novel estrogenic compounds. Additionally, the present invention relates to methods of sy... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6989156 | Therapeutic treatments using the direct application of antimicrobial metal compositions Therapeutic treatments using the direct application of selected structures of antimicrobial metals in free-standing powder form, solution form and/or suspension form in therapeutically effective amounts. The selected structures of antimicrobial metals serve as an an... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6979468 | Oral composition and method for the treatment of inflammatory cutaneous disorders A method and composition for the treatment of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea, and other inflammatory skin conditions comprises the oral administration of a composition comprising a dose of nicotinamide delivered at levels substantially in excess of normal dietary level... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6942714 | Nano diatomite and zeolite ceramic crystal powder A nano diatomite and zeolite ceramic crystal powder which is a new environmental material made by combining high-quality natural diatomite and zeolite together and by using most advanced nano technology, wherein the ceramic crystal powder has the capability of produ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6939568 | Treatment of inflammatory skin conditions The invention relates to the use of one or more antimicrobial metals, most preferably silver, preferably formed with atomic disorder, and preferably in a nanocrystalline form, for the treatment of inflammatory skin conditions. The nanocrystalline antimicrobial metal... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6926912 | Metal compounds, mixed or sulphated, as phosphate binders A non-aluminum containing mixed metal compound for pharmaceutical use, which may, for example, be a mixed metal hydroxy carbonate containing magnesium and iron, and may have a hydrotalcite structure, preferably a non-aged hydrotalcite structure. Other metals, includ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6921754 | Compositions containing folic acid and reduced folate Compositions are proposed which comprise folic acid in combination with 5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid, and also compositions which comprise folic acid, 5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid and/or 5-methyltetrahydrofolylpolyglutamate and also comprise a dietary component and/... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6896908 | Wood preservative concentrate This invention relates to a leach-resistant borate preservative for lignocellulosic-based products, providing resistance against insect and fungal attack for use in exterior and ground contact applications. The preservative compositions of this invention may be prov... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6863904 | Compositions and methods for prophylactic and therapeutic supplementation of nutrition in subjects The present invention relates to compositions without added iron and methods for prophylactic nutritional supplementation and therapeutic nutritional supplementation. Specifically, the method involves administering to an individual a composition comprising carotenoi... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6849276 | Liquid composition with fungicide, bactericidal and bacteriostatic activity The invention concerns a phytosanitary fungicide, bactericidal or bacteriostatic composition comprising at least a mineral salt, a copper oxide or hydroxide suspended in an aqueous emulsion of at least a terpene derivative. ... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6726937 | Antifungal composition The present invention provides use of a composition containing 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and N-n-butyl-1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one for providing antifungal efficacy to a wood preservative containing copper oxide or a copper salt and a fungicidal azole. It also p... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6692774 | Synergistic mixtures of selected amino acids Novel synergistic fungicidal compositions used for protecting seeds, plants and other vegetative material against fungi contain a mixture of one or more compounds selected from group A and one or more compounds selected from group B. Compounds from group ... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6689392 | Methods and compositions for controlling plant pathogen A composition for controlling growth of pathological organisms on a plant, said composition comprises an effective amount of one or more of metal ion(s); one or more of chelating agent(s); and phosphorous acid, and/or salt or hydrate thereof, said composi... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6669966 | Compositions for facilitating skin growth and methods and articles using same Skin-growth-enhancing compounds and compositions including a therapeutically effective amount of at least one electron active compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, that has at least two polyvalent cations, at least one of which ha... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6663877 | Antibacterial solid surface materials with restorable antibacterial effectiveness A solid surface material with a filler and an antibacterial agent in a thermoset or thermoplastic matrix, which has antibacterial effectiveness that can be restored when lost or diminished with time and use.... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6653519 | Reactive nanoparticles as destructive adsorbents for biological and chemical contamination Compositions and methods for destroying biological agents such as toxins and bacteria are provided wherein the substance to be destroyed is contacted with finely divided metal oxide or hydroxide nanocrystals. In various embodiments, the metal oxide or met... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6645531 | Multivalent electron active compositions and methods of making and using same The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions that include a therapeutically effective amount of at least one electron active compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, that has at least two polyvalent cations, at le... | 11/11/2003 |
