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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 |
| 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 |
| 7094428 | Hemostatic compositions, devices and methods A hemostatic composition which comprises at least one procoagulant metal ion, such as silver (I) or mercury (II), and at least one procoagulant biopolymer, such as collagen, thrombin, prothrombin, fibrin, fibrinogen, heparinase, Factor VIIa, Factor VIII, Factor IXa,... | 08/22/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6630172 | Microbicidal composition containing potassium sodium tartrate Disinfectant formulations are described which are preferably ecologically friendly and non-toxic to mammals and plants, and are highly effective against a broad spectrum of detrimental pathogenic microorganisms. The microbicidal formulation contains compl... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6579541 | Oxidative fluorinator compounds as antimicrobials The invention relates to a method and composition for destroying or inhibiting proliferation of microbes using oxidative fluorinator compounds. Fluoride salts that do not dissociate completely in aqueous solutions, such as tri- or tetravalent transition m... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6521265 | Method for applying a blood clotting agent A method of arresting the flow of blood and other protein containing body fluids flowing from an open wound and for promoting wound healing. In the method, a substantially anhydrous compound of a salt ferrate is provided for a unique use which, when hydra... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6426093 | Synergistic biocidal activity if ternary complexes of negatively-charged biocides (component A), transition metal ions (component B), and neutral chelators (component C) A biocidal composition composed of a ternary complex of a negatively-charged biocide, a transition metal ion and chelator has synergistic biocidal effects as compared with a composition of each of the components alone. The chelator is preferably a neutral... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6242009 | 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... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6071542 | Antibacterial zeolite causing little discoloration and method of the production thereof The present invention provides antibacterial zeolite exhibiting a less discoloring action, obtained by treating the surface of zeolite supporting an antibacterial metal with 0.5 to 20% by weight, based on said zeolite, of a composition comprising (A) 100 ... | 06/06/2000 |
| 5916356 | Preservatives for wood and other cellulosic materials This invention relates to preservative compositions which comprise a biocidal metal compound and an fungicidal compound containing a triazole group. Methods of treating wood with the composition are also described.... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5662886 | Adhesive amalgam system A modified amalgam composition forming an adhesive bond with tooth structure treated with a dental adhesive. The modified amalgam can be prepared by admixing particulate additives into conventional amalgam alloy powder to form a modified alloy powder and ... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5441746 | Electromagnetic wave absorbing, surface modified magnetic particles for use in medical applications, and their method of production This invention describes an electromagnetic wave-absorbing surface modified magnetic particle for use in medical applications. The magnetic particles are coated with an amphipathic organic compound and an amphipathic vesicle forming lipid. These particles... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5413789 | Antimicrobial composition of aluminosilicate coated silica gel The invention provides a novel antibacterial compound and a process for producing it. Futhermore, the invention provides a novel antibacterial polymer composite comprising a polymer and the antimicrobial compositon.... | 05/09/1995 |
| 5389377 | Solid care therapeutic compositions and methods for making same A liposome composition which comprises a substantially uniform sized inorganic core coated with an amphipathic organic compound and further coated with a second amphipathic vesicle forming lipid. Also disclosed are novel phenyl lipid compounds which serve... | 02/14/1995 |
| 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 |
| 5208042 | Stabilized mercuric oxide ointment compositions Oleaginous ointment compositions for topical antibacterial treatment containing about 0.5 to about 1.5% yellow mercuric oxide by weight and additionally containing organic acids selected from the group consisting of alkanoic acids of formula CH3 | 05/04/1993 |
| 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 |
| 5094836 | Mixed Hg-Ni reagents for screening diagnosis of cancer There is disclosed a composition and method for detecting the presence of cancer in humans. The method includes contacting a sample of human urine with a composition which reacts with the urine to form a colored precipitate to indicate the presence of can... | 03/10/1992 |
| 4950487 | Treatment, method and composition for treating fungus diseases of deciduous trees A method and composition for treating fungus diseases of deciduous trees which comprises introducing into the vascular system of the tree, a small but treating effective amount of an active composition of methanol in combination with a soluble inorganic m... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4906464 | Method for preparing dispersions containing antibiotic power A method for preparing a dispersion containing antibiotic powder comprises mixing the antibiotic powder and a dispersing medium at a temperature at which the dispersing medium is in the form of a liquid under a reduced pressure of not more than 470 Torr. ... | 03/06/1990 |
| 4656038 | Animal repellent and method of manufacture of same A composition of matter for repelling animals comprising the mixture of a metallic metal, a quantity of a soil that has been extracted from the earth, a nutrient source, and water. The soil is the type having a plurality of metallic metal metabolizing org... | 04/07/1987 |
| 4612193 | Sty ointment and method of using the same Ointment compositions for the treatment of styes and related infectious conditions of the eyelid. The ointments contain an emollient base, including white petrolatum, mineral oil and microcrystalline wax, as well as boric acid, wheat germ oil and mercuric... | 09/16/1986 |
| 4404146 | Metal oxyalkylates and method of making same Metal oxyalkylates are made by reacting a metal, a carboxylic acid, and hydrogen peroxide in aqueous reaction mixture. The metal oxyalkylate is precipitated and removed from the reaction mixture in high yield and with high purity. The compound is effectiv... | 09/13/1983 |
