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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5330748 | Dentifrices containing zinc oxide particles Zinc oxide particles, preferably agglomerated, are added to dentifrices such as toothpastes, gels, or tooth powders. The dentifrices may contain other conventional ingredients such as thickeners, flow aids, flavoring and/or sweetening agents, anti-calculu... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5324523 | Controlled release pharmaceutical preparation and process for preparing same Controlled release pharmaceutical preparations are prepared by homogenizing an organic or inorganic pharmaceutical active substance such as an opium alkaloid or its salts, an opium antagonist or its salts, an aliphatic or aromatic amine derivative or its ... | 06/28/1994 |
| 5324525 | Anti-adhesion agent to water borne organisms Disclosed is an agent for preventing the adhesion of water borne organisms, in which a calcium phosphate-based compound is made to carry, by adsorption and/or ion exchange, preferably not more than 15% by weight of at least one metal or metal ion selected... | 06/28/1994 |
| 5320843 | Method for improving antibacterial properties of ophthalmic solutions A method for improving the antibacterial efficacy of an ophthalmic solution, particularly a solution for the care of contact lenses, comprises providing an article molded from a plastic resin including an inorganic carrier retaining antibacterial metal io... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5310546 | Mouthrinse and method of preparation A mouthrinse preparation having between about 0.25% and about 0.65% hydrogen peroxide, between about 0.005% and about 0.1% zinc chloride, at least about 0.012% sodium citrate, at least about 0.03% sodium lauryl sulfate at least about 0.006% citric acid an... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5308627 | Nutritional supplement for optimizing cellular health A nutritional supplement, functioning as a food for special dietary use, enhances diets and assists persons recovering from addiction to health damaging substance(s). Since cellular damage and deficiencies occur and continue to exist even after the person... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5298252 | Antimicrobial composition having resistance to heat and weathers A silica gel based heat-resistant and weatherproof antimicrobial composition having an aluminosilicate layer on the surfaces of pores in the silica gel as substituted by silver and an optional antimicrobial metal, said composition containing ion-exchangea... | 03/29/1994 |
| 5294606 | Isotonic energy composition and method to use same This invention relates to an isotonic energy composition including the carbohydrates, fructose and maltodextrin, the electrolytes, zinc, chromium, calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium, and the nutrients vitamin C, citric acid and beta carotene. The elect... | 03/15/1994 |
| 5292731 | Methods of treatment using methotrexate compositions Compositions containing metal salts of methotrexate and methotrexate derivatives or analogs are disclosed. Such compositions comprise a metal salt, preferably a zinc salt, of methotrexate or a methotrexate derivative or analog and a carrier suitable for d... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5270053 | Parenterally administerable liposome formulation comprising synthetic lipid The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions in the form of parenterally, especially intravenously, administrable liposome dispersions or dry preparations, especially lyophilisates, that can be used therefor, comprising the zinc-phthalocyanine com... | 12/14/1993 |
| 5266534 | Antibacterial calcium phosphate ceramic A calcium phosphate ceramic such as hydroxyapatite or calcium tertiary phosphate or calcium carbonate is used as a carrier, and the carrier is caused to carry silicon in addition to silver, or silicon and zinc in addition to silver. The result is an antib... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5256390 | Biocidal zeolite particles A method of producing zeolite particles with reduced carbonate species so that the zeolite particles are ion exchangeable with biocidal metal ions.... | 10/26/1993 |
| 5244651 | Method of desensitizing hypersensitive dentin A method of desensitizing hypersensitive dentin is disclosed. The method comprises treating teeth of patients suffering from hypersensitive dentin with a colloid produced by mixing (a) a salt of polyvalent metal and (b) a polyol phosphate and/or a water-s... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5244667 | Silica-gel based antimicrobial composition having an antimicrobial coat of aluminosilicate on the surface of silica gel The present invention provides a novel antimicrobial composition and a process for preparing the composition which composition is useful as antimicrobial and/or bactericidal material. The antimicrobial composition of the invention comprises silica gel and... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5232698 | Psyllium drink mix compositions Psyllium husk-containing drink mix compositions comprising small particle size psyllium husk and edible, water soluble salts. The edible, water soluble salts are present at a level sufficient to reduce the gellation rate of the psyllium husk when disperse... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5232691 | Protective gel composition A protective gel composition for coating skin surfaces, prior to covering skin with standard surgical gloves of other covers. The protective gel composition comprises controlled proportions in mixture by weight of the following components: (a) a water-ins... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5232709 | Calcium and trace mineral supplements comprising estrogen Nutritional mineral supplements comprising calcium citrate malate and salts of manganese, copper and zinc are disclosed. These supplements, which provide at least 25% RDA of the minerals, are used in addition to the normal diet. These supplements are usef... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5215750 | L-glutamine and vitamin-containing compositions effective for inducing weight loss and for weight control Compositions comprising L-glutamine in combination with vitamins, minerals, choline, and flavonoids are disclosed. Such compositions can be administered to effect weight reduction, or to aid in weight control.... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5188820 | Method of inhibiting plaque on teeth by applying an oral composition Oral compositions such as dentifrices with an improved anti-plaque efficacy are obtained by inclusion therein of a mixture of a stannous salt such as stannousfluoride or stannouspyrophosphate and a zinc salt such as zinc citrate.... | 02/23/1993 |
| 5187194 | Wood preservatives containing polymeric nitrogen compounds Wood preservatives which contain a mixture of an N-organyldiazeniumdioxy-metal salt and a complex-forming polymeric nitrogen compound are used for preserving wood.... | 02/16/1993 |
| 5186947 | Wood preservative based on polymeric nitrogen compounds and metal-fixing acids Water-soluble wood preservatives which contain mixtures of a metal compound, a metal-fixing acid and a complexing polymeric nitrogen compound, and methods for protecting wood with such mixtures.... | 02/16/1993 |
| 5174990 | Mouthrinse and method of preparation A mouthrinse preparation having between about 0.25% and about 0.65% hydrogen peroxide, between about 0.005% and about 0.1% zinc chloride, at least about 0.012% sodium citrate, at least about 0.03% sodium lauryl sulfate, at least about 0.006% citric acid a... | 12/29/1992 |
| 5165914 | Oral compositions containing zinc lactate complexes Ammonium and alkali metal zinc lactate complexes used in oral compositions such as gingival and subgingival irrigating solutions, dentifrices, mouthwashes, and the like as well as in other preparations for treating oral lesions.... | 11/24/1992 |
| 5156852 | Composition and method for combating macular degeneration In accordance with the present invention, a composition is provided with Vitamins C and E, zinc acetate, copper, selenium, manganese, and at least one of L-cysteine, pyridoxine, and riboflavin. The Vitamins C and E serve as antioxidants, while the zinc ac... | 10/20/1992 |
| 5154932 | Antimicrobial positively charged particles Formulations or products are caused to be active antimicrobials by the addition thereto of at least one effective amount of at least one crystalline mixed metal hydroxide (MMOH) conforming substantially to the formula Lim Dd T(OH) (m... | 10/13/1992 |
| 5151274 | Calcium and trace mineral supplements Nutritional mineral supplements comprising calcium citrate malate and salts of manganese, copper and zinc are disclosed. These supplements, which provide at least 25% RDA of the minerals, and used in addition to the normal diet. These supplements are usef... | 09/29/1992 |
| 5151122 | Process for producing an antibacterial ceramic material An antibacterial ceramic material wherein at least one ceramic selected from the group consisting of hydroxyapatite, calcium phosphate, calcium hydrogen phosphate, calcium carbonate, calcium silicate and zeolite is made to absorb and tightly retain at lea... | 09/29/1992 |
| 5147686 | Method of making titanium oxide powder having antimicrobial metal supported thereon Antimicrobial powders are obtained by suppporting at least one antimicrobial metal of copper, zinc and alloys thereof on the surface of hydrous titanium oxide or titanium oxide particles by electroless plating, vapor deposition, compression mixing, mixing... | 09/15/1992 |
| 5143717 | Burn foam and delivery system An antibiotic formulation useful in the treatment of burns and abrasions and adapted for topical application as a clinically water soluble foam, the process for preparing the formulation and a special dispenser system for applying same.... | 09/01/1992 |
| 5128147 | Heat intensifier and localizer for radiofrequency thermotherapy A sterile injectable mixture which intensifies and localizes radio frequency thermotherapy; the injectable mixture contains finely ground ferrite particles in a viscid aqueous suspension, the ferrite being matched for maximum radio frequency absorption at... | 07/07/1992 |
| 5112974 | Mixed ligand complexes and uses thereof as binding agents to DNA This invention concerns a coordination complex or salt thereof which is spectroscopically or photoactively determinable when bound to DNA having the formula ##STR1## wherein M is a suitable transition metal and each of R1, R2 an... | 05/12/1992 |
| 5110592 | Method of increasing live births to female animals and animal feed blend suitable for same A method for increasing the number of live births to a female animal by feeding the female animal beginning at least one week before the expected time of birth of the female animal's offspring, an edible flaxseed composition comprising ground flaxseed. Th... | 05/05/1992 |
| 5104644 | Mouthrinse composition A mouthrinse preparation containing about 0.5 to about 3% hydrogen peroxide, zinc chloride, sodium lauryl sulfate, and sodium citrate in amounts sufficient to provide antiplaque, antibacterial, astringent, and anticoagulant properties.... | 04/14/1992 |
| 5102910 | Pharmaceutical preparation and method of treatment for liver dysfunction A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of a liver disorder, comprising as an effective agent against liver dysfunction, a mixture in effective amounts of the components: (a) L-Asparaginic acid; (b) L-Cysteine; (c) L-Glutaminic acid; (d) sodium selenate... | 04/07/1992 |
| 5102670 | Method for treating eye disorders by reducing 12(R)-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid and 12(R)-dihydroxyeicosatrienoic acid levels The invention relates to a method for treating or preventing ocular swelling and corneal-conjunctival inflammation. This is accomplished by administering to the eye of a subject, either before or after exposure to an ocular swelling stimulus, an amount of... | 04/07/1992 |
| 5095035 | Flavor stable zinc acetate compositions for oral absorption Thermally, chemically and flavor stable compositions for oral absorption by a human containing zinc acetate with a consumable, sweet pharmaceutical carrier and prepared in the form of a pleasant testing lozenge, powder, liquid or chewable composition for ... | 03/10/1992 |
| 5094845 | Oral compositions containing zinc gluconate complexes Alkali metal zinc gluconate complexes used in oral compositions such as gingival and subgingival irrigating solutions, dentifrices, mouthwashes, and the like as well as in other preparations for treating oral lesions.... | 03/10/1992 |
| 5093099 | Flaky powder of zinc oxide and its composition for external use Flaky fine particles of zinc oxide have an average particle diameter of 0.1 to 1 micron, an average particle thickness of 0.01 to 0.2 micron and a mean platy ratio (aspect ratio) of at least 3. They are useful as an ingredient for an external composition ... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5084482 | Methods for inhibiting inflammatory ischemic, thrombotic and cholesterolemic disease response with methionine compounds This invention concerns novel methods employing compositions containing as an active antioxidant or antiinflammatory agent the amino acid methionine, and/or one or more related compounds including certain metabolic precursor compounds, for treating or inh... | 01/28/1992 |
| 5075116 | Composition and method for treatment of macular degeneration In accordance with the present invention, a composition is provided with Vitamins C and E, zinc, copper, selenium, manganese, and at least one of L-cysteine, pyridoxine, and riboflavin. The Vitamins C and E serve as antioxidants, while the zinc, copper, s... | 12/24/1991 |
