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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8114440 | Pharmaceutical compositions for the administration of aptamers Pharmaceutical compositions comprising an aptamer and an amino acid ester or amide or an aptamer; a divalent metal cation; and a carboxylic acid, a phospholipid, a phosphatidyl choline, or a sphingomyelin. Methods of treating or preventing a condition in an animal c... | 02/14/2012 |
| 7989003 | Method and composition for delivering zinc to the nasal membrane A viscous gel for delivering minor effective amounts of active substances through the nasal membrane into the body. ... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7887848 | Nutraceutical treatments for diabetic and non-diabetic wound healing In an embodiment of the present invention, a nutraceutical formula comprising a combination of chromium, zinc, berry extract, Polygonum cuspidatum extract, aloe vera, chlorophyll and L-arginine combined synergistically to reduce inflammation in mammals suffer... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7867523 | Pharmaceutical composition A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of colds and influenza. The pharmaceutical composition is a mixture of: acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, dextromethorphan, arabinogalactan, vitamin C, zinc, olive leaf extract, resveratrol and elderberry extract. ... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7687077 | Method to reduce stool odor of companion animals A method is provided for reducing stool odor of a companion animal such as a cat or dog. The method comprises causing the animal to ingest a composition comprising a stool odor reducing effective amount of a zinc ion source, for example zinc acetate. ... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7563461 | Zinc salt compositions for the prevention of dermal and mucosal irritation The present invention relates to methods and compositions which employ low concentrations of combinations of zinc salts to prevent the irritation of skin or mucous membranes that may be caused by therapeutic agents, by personal hygiene products, or by various physic... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7524517 | Methods and compositions for P2X receptor calcium entry channels and other calcium entry mechanisms This invention relates generally to a method of increasing cytosolic Ca2+ levels in mammalian cells comprising contacting P2X receptor Ca2+ entry channels or any and all other Ca2+ entry channels or mechanisms on the cell with an eff... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7438931 | Methods and compositions for the treatment of angiogenic diseases Provided are agents that can bind to copper, and form a tripartite complex with protein, and the use of these agents in the prevention and treatment of diseases with a vascular component, such as solid tumors. Compositions and methods for combination therapy of thes... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7435429 | Zinc salt compositions for the prevention of dermal and mucosal irritation The present invention provides for compositions and methods that may offer protection from irritants, as well as antimicrobial protection. Preferred embodiments of the invention include topical antimicrobial compositions comprising two or more water-soluble zinc sal... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7419680 | Calcium phosphate-based materials containing zinc, magnesium, fluoride and carbonate Compositions useful in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and for bone and fracture repair. Slow-releasing calcium phosphate-based materials are disclosed, incorporating Mg, Zn, F and carbonate, which will promote bone formation and inhibit bone resorption... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7399487 | High-concentration aqueous dispersions comprising hydrophilic microfine metal oxide particles and dispersion auxiliaries Aqueous dispersions comprising microfine metal oxide particles and dispersion auxiliaries, wherein, as dispersion auxiliaries, at least one of the compounds of the general formula (I) in which M is hydrogen, mo... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7390511 | Compositions containing vitamin E and saw palmetto Mineral additives for preparing tablet compositions that comprise Vitamin E and optionally saw palmetto. The compositions are preferably formulated with a zinc compound and a selenium compound. ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7390509 | Compositions and methods for nutrition supplementation The present invention relates to compositions comprising various vitamins and minerals and methods for using these compositions for nutritional supplementation in, for example, pregnant or lactating subjects. ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7387799 | Anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungus composition, its preparation and use The present invention relates to an anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungus composition, its preparation and use. The composition of the present invention mainly includes the following three ingredients in an adequate ratio: (A) a metal compound having catalytic... | 06/17/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7381686 | Composite for inhibiting algae growth and use therof A composite for inhibiting algae growth comprising a polypore base carrier and a nano-metal mixture coated on the carrier, wherein the mixture comprising a nano-metal particle and a substance for fixing the particle on the carrier. ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7368132 | Glyoxal/zinc fixative This invention provides compositions and methods for fixing a biological sample, particularly fecal samples for diagnosis of parasitic infection. The fixative composition of the present invention comprises glyoxal (pyruvate aldehyde) and zinc sulfate and permits sta... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7368131 | Method and composition for treating hypopigmentation of the hair and skin A method of treating disorders marked by a loss of pigmentation, comprising the step of administering vitamin B12, copper, folic acid, and vitamin C to a patient suffering from a loss of pigmentation. Additionally, an effective amount of both pantothenic acid and zi... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7357956 | Tea beverage with improved flavor The invention is directed to beverages with improved flavor. The beverages are not sour and have a monoprotic acidulant with a pKa of less than about 2.6 and/or a polyprotic acidulant with a pKa1 of less than about 2.6 and a pKa2 of less than a... | 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 |
| 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 |
| 7348360 | Method and composition for delivering zinc to the nasal membrane A viscous gel for delivering minor effective amounts of active substances through the nasal membrane into the body. ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7323194 | Hydrophilic antimicrobial composition for an air conditioner evaporator of a vehicle The present invention relates to a hydrophilic antimicrobial coating composition for an air conditioner evaporator of a vehicle with improved durability. In one embodiment of the present invention, the antimicrobial composition comprises a hydrophilic organic polyme... | 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 |
| 7304038 | Therapeutic composition and method of supporting the immune system Disclosed is a therapeutic nutritional compound for treating and supporting the immune response in a mammal, particularly a human baby or child, and the treatment method. Additionally, the therapeutic nutritional compound can be used in conjunction with a vaccine or... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7288271 | Chlorogenic acid and an analog thereof for immune system stimulation The present invention relates to a preparation for stimulating or enhancing an immune system comprising one or more agents that stimulate T-lymphocytes in vivo. Such a preparation can be sued in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of a medical condition. The invention ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7267830 | Composition and methods for inhibiting the progression macular degeneration and promoting healthy vision The present invention provides improved dietary supplements and methods for inhibiting the progression of macular degeneration and promoting healthy vision. The dietary supplements of the invention contain cobeadlets comprising vitamin E and carotenoids in the form ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7264671 | Sulfur-modified zinc oxide The present invention relates to particles or powders of a compound of formula Zn1−yMyO1−xSx, wherein x has a value in the range from 0.01 to 0.08, M represents a divalent metal and y has a value in the range from 0 to... | 09/04/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7255882 | Enkephalinase inhibitor and GABA precursor loading as anti-anxiety compositions Benzodiazepine withdrawal induced anxiety is treated by administration of an enkephalinase inhibitor, and a gamma-aminobutyric acid (“GABA”) precursor, or an endorphin or enkephalin releaser. These components promote restoration of normal neurotransmitter functi... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7252846 | Topical composition and method for the treatment and prophylaxis of dermal irritations A composition and method for the prevention and therapeutic treatment of skin conditions and disorders are disclosed. The composition and method of the invention are particularly directed to the treatment and prevention of dermal irritations. These irritations inclu... | 08/07/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7250178 | Antimicrobial ceramic glaze An antimicrobial ceramic glazing composition comprising zinc borate for imparting antimicrobial characteristics to numerous ceramic products. A method for producing the antimicrobial glazing composition and ceramic products incorporating the antimicrobial glazing co... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7232575 | Nutrient supplements and methods for treating autism and for preventing the onset of autism Provided by the present invention are novel and non-obvious nutrient supplements that preferably comprise minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and agents capable of delivering cysteine in vivo. The nutrient supplements desirably are capable of promoting metallothioneins... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7232579 | Composition containing a marine-derived inorganic substance and chitin/chitosan, and method of producing the composition A composition contains an inorganic substance obtained as a residue after incinerating skins of marine organisms, and chitin/chitosan. The composition is obtained by incinerating the skins of the marine organisms at a temperature within a range between 600° C. and ... | 06/19/2007 |
