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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7335384 | Nutrient compositions for the treatment and prevention of inflammation and disorders associated therewith The present disclosure describes a novel composition for the treatment and/or prevention of neurogenic inflammation. Such composition is also useful in the treatment and/or prevention of disease states and conditions associated with neurogenic inflammation. Such dis... | 02/26/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7279597 | Phenyl amine carboxylic acid compounds and compositions for delivering active agents Phenyl amine carboxylic acid compounds and compositions for the delivery of active agents are provided. Methods of administration and preparation are provided as well. ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7169424 | Mold inhibitor having reduced corrosiveness A mold inhibitor is described which is a combination of a salt of propionic acid and an essential oil. The essential oil is selected from the group that includes but is not limited to cinnamon oil, eucalyptus oil, lemongrass oil, palmrosa oil, rosemary oil, sage oil... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7129274 | Phenoxy carboxylic acid compounds and compositions for delivering active agents Phenoxy carboxylic acid compounds and compositions for the delivery of active agents are provided. Methods of administration and preparation are provided as well. ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7097858 | Polyoxometalate materials, metal-containing materials, and methods of use thereof Polyoxometalate topical compositions for removing contaminants from an environment and methods of use thereof are disclosed. An embodiment of the polyoxometalate topical composition includes a topical carrier and at least one polyoxometalate, with the proviso that t... | 08/29/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7081247 | Composition and method for inhibiting polar capsule discharge and protecting a subject from nematocyst sting The present invention provides compositions comprising at least one cation selected from the group consisting of Ga+3 and La+3, that effectively inhibit the discharge of nematocysts or polar capsules. The compositions described herein are effec... | 07/25/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7063865 | Composition and method for substantially reducing the deleterious effects of alcohol on the body A composition that will substantially reduce the deleterious effects of alcohol on the body and substantially reduce the side effects associated with hangovers (i.e. headaches, dizziness, nausea, dry mouth, etc) when taken as recommended. The composition includes an... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7048940 | Alpha-pyrone compositions for controlling craving and as a substitute for alcohol Administered anticraving compositions are disclosed for treating patients addicted to alcohol comprising an effective amount of at least one alpha-pyrone compound formulated into a physiologically acceptable carrier medium. Additionally, a method of oral administrat... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7041699 | Nutrient pharmaceutical formulation comprising polyphenols and use in treatment of cancer A nutrient pharmaceutical formulation composition useful for treating cancer comprising ascorbic acid, L-lysine, L-proline and at least one polyphenol compound selected from the group consisting of epigallocatechin gallate, epicatechin gallate, epigallocatechin, epi... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7034012 | Composition and method for prevention and treatment of arrhythmias A composition of biochemical substances for the treatment of arrhythmia in a human susceptible to arrhythmia, and its method of administration, comprising at least one ascorbate compound selected from the group consisting of ascorbic acid, pharmaceutically acceptabl... | 04/25/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7014871 | Iodine preparation composition An iodine preparation composition suitable for use on wounds comprising an iodide source, an oxidant and a buffer characterized in that the iodide is held separately from the oxidant until the point of use, and that the buffer is capable of maintaining the pH of the... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7001612 | Composition for the relief of heat stress A composition for the relief of heat stress, particularly for restoration of electrolyte balance due to passive exposure to heat resulting in excessive transpiration/perspiration, without strenuous physical activity, contains predetermined levels of selected electro... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6995166 | Method and composition for supplementation of nutritional deficiencies in renal patients The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating the nutritional deficiencies observed in patients suffering from renal disease and associated disorders. Specifically, the method involves administering to a renal patient a composition comprisin... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6980999 | Method and system for providing dietary information An apparatus, method and data structure for procuring, analyzing, and communicating dietary information, particularly information regarding the research, evaluation and selection of dietary products. The system provides a comprehensive combination of dietary informa... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6943197 | Topical administration of pharmacologically active bases in the treatment of inflammatory dermatoses Provided are methods and topical pharmaceutical formulations for the treatment of inflammatory dermatoses. The invention involves the topical administration of a pharmacologically active base in a formulation having a pH of about 7.5 to about 13.0, preferably about ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6939566 | Microbicidal formulations and methods to control microorganisms Microbicidal formulations are described which are preferably ecologically friendly and non-toxic to mammals, and are highly effective against a broad spectrum of detrimental pathogenic microorganisms. The microbicidal formulation contains complexes having the formul... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6924273 | Chondroprotective/restorative compositions and methods of use thereof The instant invention provides a method of treating or preventing osteoarthritis, joint effusion, joint inflammation and pain, synovitis, lameness, post operative arthroscopic surgery, deterioration of proper joint function including joint mobility, the reduction or... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6923952 | Enhanced efficacy antiperspirant compositions containing strontium or calcium Disclosed are enhanced efficacy antiperspirant compositions containing a strontium salt and/or a calcium salt. In particular, there is disclosed an antiperspirant composition comprising a dermatologically acceptable carrier vehicle, about 8% to about 22% (USP) of an... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6919330 | Formulations of drugs The treatment of psychiatric or neurological disorders using selenium in combination with drugs used conventionally to treat such disorders is disclosed. The daily dose of selenium is between 10 μg and 2000 μg per day. ... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6902723 | Enhanced efficacy antiperspirant compositions containing strontium The present invention relates to enhanced efficacy antiperspirant salts containing strontium and an amino acid or a hydroxy acid and particularly to stabilized aqueous solutions of such salts. The present invention also embraces methods of making these antiperspiran... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6884415 | Antioxidation food product, antioxidation preparation and antioxidation method The antioxidation food product of the present invention is produced by fermenting a food product containing bacteria having catalase activity, such as Lactobacillus plantarum, in the presence of a manganese-containing natural material. The antioxidation food ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6881424 | Highly acidic metalated organic acid A highly acidic metalated organic acid composition and its preparation. The acidic composition can be prepared by mixing a monovalent or polyvalent cation and an organic acid in the presence of a strong oxyacid, wherein the resultant acidic composition is less corro... | 04/19/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6833362 | Method and composition for the accelerated in vivo removal of ethanol A composition for accelerating the disposal of ethanol from bodily fluid. Certain additives can accelerate the metabolic oxidation of ethanol, and others in addition act as catalysts or “pseudo” enzymes for the oxidation. Additives include the oxidant Nicotinami... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6831103 | Composition comprising theanine The present invention relates to a composition for suppressing or ameliorating a symptom accompanying diminished homeostasis, comprising theanine; and a mineral composition comprising theanine and a mineral. According to the present invention, there can be provided ... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6827943 | Dermatological composition containing urea Described are dermatological compositions for treating, protecting and re-epitheliazing cutaneous wounds and damaged skin, such compositions including about 21 to about 40% urea and trace amounts of zinc, copper and manganese in the form of their respective pharmace... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6790463 | Uses of targeted oxidative therapeutic formulation in arteriosclerosis The use of a pharmaceutical formulation in treating coronary arteriosclerosis and a two-component pharmaceutical formulation. The pharmaceutical formulation contains peroxidic species or reaction products resulting from oxidation of an alkene, such as geraniol, by a... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6774111 | Carbohydrate system and a method for providing nutrition to a diabetic The two carbohydrate mixture of this invention utilizes a source of fructose in combination with at least one readily digestible glucose polymer source. The addition of the fructose significantly decreases the glycemic response when compared to the digestible glucos... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6770307 | Medicinal herbal compounds for the prevention and treatment of diabetes The invention is directed to a herbal medicinal composition for preventing or treating type II diabetes. The composition is comprised of extracts from Pterocarpus marsupium, Morus alba, Orthosiphon aristatus, Opiophogon japonicus, Rosa rugosa, Commelina communis,... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6764692 | Method to treat laminitis and reduce dietary intake for horses A method of treating laminitis in a horse is disclosed, comprising administering to the horse a naturally chelated trace mineral composition; promoting healthy skin, hair and hoof tissue. A method of reducing dietary intake is also disclosed, comprising administerin... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6746523 | Metal salt-fatty amine complex wood protection A composition for protecting wood from weathering which comprises the complex from an acidic water soluble metal salt combined with fatty amine in a weight ratio of from 1 to 10 to 10 to 1 metal salt to fatty amine wherein the metal salt is chosen from the group com... | 06/08/2004 |
