Did You Know...
...that the Eveready Battery began as an invention called the "electric flowerpot," which was a tube with a battery and light bulb inside? The idea was to fasten this gizmo to the side of a flowerpot so it would illuminate the flowers from the bottom. The idea died on the vine and the businessman who licensed the flower pot, Conrad Huber, was left with a pile of useless tubes -- until he found a way to market them as batteries to light the world!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7491411 | Multiple compartment bag assembly for dialysis fluid The invention concerns a multiple compartment flexible bag assembly including a first predetermined volume of an aqueous sodium bicarbonate component solution contained in at least one of the multiple compartments and a second predetermined volume of an aqueous acid... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7309503 | Methods for the preparation of concentrated aqueous bromine solutions and high activity bromine-containing solids The invention includes convenient methods of preparing: (1) highly concentrated liquid bromine-containing biocidal solutions, (2) highly concentrated mixed halogen liquid bromine and chlorine-containing biocidal solutions, and (3) high-activity bromine-containing bi... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7186420 | Multi-part substitution infusion fluids and matching anticoagulants A multi-part substitution infusion fluid for an extracorporeal blood treatment and methods for using same are provided. Generally, the multi-part substitution fluid comprises a first solution composed of electrolites but without divalent cations and a second solutio... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7105183 | Chlorite in the treatment of neurodegenerative disease The invention features methods of treating a macrophage-associated neurodegenerative disease such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer's disease (AD), or multiple sclerosis (MS) in a subject by administering chlorite in an amount effective to decrease b... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7087251 | Control of biofilm A method of eradicating or at least substantially reducing biofilm on a surface in contact with water, or which comes in contact with water, which method comprises introducing into such water a concentrated aqueous biocidal composition formed from bromine chloride a... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7029705 | Nasal hygiene method and composition A method is disclosed of practicing nasal hygiene comprising the steps of applying to a person's nostril a non-irritating hygienic composition consisting essentially of a product of compounding under homogenizing conditions water, 0.01% to 5% by weight, as chlorine ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7011855 | Biochemically balanced peritoneal dialysis solutions A peritoneal dialysis solution that is biochemically balanced to correct metabolic acidosis associated with chronic renal failure in a more physiological manner. The peritoneal dialysis solution has a physiological pH, e.g., pH of 7.0 to 7.4, and contains bicarbonat... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6982097 | Biocidal compositions and methods of using same This invention relates to biocidal compositions and methods of using same. Also provided is a process for the manufacturing of a biocidal composition in the form of a tablet and a method of using the biocidal compositions for the disinfection of water that may conta... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6962714 | Critical fluid antimicrobial compositions and their use and generation The present invention relates to antimicrobial compositions including a critical, near critical, or supercritical (densified) fluid and an antimicrobial agent, to methods of forming these compositions, and to methods employing these compositions. An antimicrobial ag... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6932966 | Topically applied reconstituted ocean water mixture and method of producing and using the mixture A skin treatment mixture for treating pierced skin such as that resulting from a body piercing procedure includes sea salt, lysozyme and reconstituted ocean water. The reconstituted ocean water preferably is the product of reverse osmosis of water. The skin treatmen... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6908628 | Disinfectant and antiseptic composition Wide spectrum disinfecting and antiseptic composition for use in the fields of human medicine, veterinary science and industry, characterized because it includes: Hydrogen peroxide, lactic acid and halogen salts (Br, I) and/or salts of heavy metals (for examp... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6855328 | Antimicrobial and antiviral compositions containing an oxidizing species An improved antimicrobial composition is described as a liquid concentrate. The liquid concentrate includes a complex resulting from an in-situ reaction of a cation source, an oxidant, a halide source having at least one iodine atom, and a non-mineral acid, or a mix... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6841172 | Method for iron delivery to a patient by transfer from dialysate The invention relates to methods and compositions for delivering iron to an iron-deficient patient, more particularly, to methods whereby an iron complex comprising divalent or trivalent ionic iron complexed with one or more low molecular weight anions is administer... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6814984 | Frozen biocidal compositions and methods of use thereof The present invention is directed to frozen biocidal compositions. Specifically, the biocidal compositions comprise a frozen aqueous solution of a plurality of ions selected from the group consisting of halide and oxyhalide ions. The frozen biocidal compositions are... | 11/09/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6770305 | Electrolyte gels for maintaining hydration and rehydrating A gel rehydration electrolyte composition provides a convenient and effective way of replenishing lost fluid and electrolytes. The gel rehydration electrolyte composition masks unpleasant tastes of electrolyte and is readily consumed by young children and elderly wh... | 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 |
| 6743191 | Substitution infusion fluid and citrate anticoagulation The invention relates to a substitution infusion fluid for hemofiltration of a specific composition. The use of said substitution infusion fluid significantly reduces the risk of the occurrence of abnormalities in a patient undergoing pure hemofiltration. The invent... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6737083 | Topically applied synthetic ocean water mixture and method of using same A reconstituted ocean mixture comprising, sea salt, and the purified product of reverse osmosis of water. A method is provided for treating a pierced area of a person's skin comprising applying to the pierced area a reconstituted ocean water mixture of sea salt and ... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6680305 | Physiologically acceptable aqueous solutions and methods for their use Physiologically acceptable aqueous solutions and methods for their use are provided. The subject solutions comprise: electrolytes; a dynamic buffering system and an oncotic agent; and do not comprise a conventional biological buffer. The subject solutions... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6664289 | Nasal solution containing a broad spectrum microbicide and a method for its use The invention provides for a nasal spray which is an aqueous solution containing a broad spectrum microbicide which may be applied in nasal passages in the manner of a decongestant type nose spray in the event of known or suspected exposure of the individ... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6663902 | Method and composition for the generation of chlorine dioxide using Iodo-Compounds, and methods of use The present invention relates to a biocidal composition, designed for the generation of chlorine dioxide, comprising at least one iodo-compound having at least one iodine atom and a source of chlorite ions. The molar ration of chlorite ions to iodine atom... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6660307 | Process for generating stabilized bromine compounds Active bromine-containing solutions are produced and stabilized by reacting bromate and bromide salt solutions with an amino-complexing agent, such as sulfamic acid or sulfamate salt. The reaction is performed at a pH of less than 1 to create a complexed ... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6652889 | Concentrated aqueous bromine solutions and their preparation and use Described is a process of producing a concentrated liquid biocide formulation. Mixed together are (a) bromine chloride or bromine and (b) an aqueous solution of alkali metal salt of sulfamic acid having a pH of at least about 7, in amounts such that (i) t... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6572898 | Electrolyte gels for maintaining hydration and rehydration A gel rehydration electrolyte composition provides a convenient and effective way of replenishing lost fluid and electrolytes. The gel rehydration electrolyte composition masks unpleasant tastes of electrolyte and is readily consumed by young children and... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6569444 | Ruminant feed material with decreased rumen digestibility A method of preparing a ruminant feed material with decreased nitrogen solubility, comprising mixing a liquid feed product containing a salt with a protein feedstuff. The protein feedstuff contains crude protein in an amount from 30% to 70% by weight. The... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6534075 | Antimicrobial and antiviral compositions and treatments for food surfaces An antimicrobial and antiviral composition in powder form or in the form of a two part liquid concentrate for washing and sanitizing foods, food surfaces, food ware, process waters, animal quarters, and animal carcasses is described. The composition may a... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6511682 | Concentrated aqueous bromine solutions and their preparation Described is a process of producing a concentrated liquid biocide formulation. Mixed together are (a) bromine chloride or bromine and (b) an aqueous solution of alkali metal salt of sulfamic acid having a pH of at least about 7, in amounts such that (i) t... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6506737 | Antimicrobial phosphonium and sulfonium polyhalide compositions An oxidizing species is described herein as a reaction product through an in situ preparation combining a protonizable phosphorus or sulfur compound, and a halide source at controlled proportions in an aqueous, non-aqueous, gel, aerosol, solid-phase or po... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6506418 | Concentrated aqueous bromine solutions and their preparation Concentrated liquid biocide compositions are produced by: A) feeding (a) bromine atoms and chlorine atoms in the form of (i) one or more of BrCl, (ii) Br2, and (iii) Cl2 into (b) water containing sulfamate anions, or feeding each of ... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6495169 | Concentrated aqueous bromine solutions and their preparation Described is a process of producing a concentrated liquid biocide formulation. Mixed together are (a) bromine chloride or bromine and (b) an aqueous solution of alkali metal salt of sulfamic acid having a pH of at least about 7, in amounts such that (i) t... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6440901 | Calcium chloride fruit blossom thinning agent A process and composition for thinning fruit blossoms with a calcium chloride solution is provided. The calcium chloride is a common salt, often referred to as CaCl, but having the chemical formula CaCl2 and is preferably applied to the blooms ... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6368637 | Method and composition for topical treatment of viral lesions A process for treating active viral lesions, such as herpes lesions and warts, on persons or animals, in which an active lesion containing a virus is scrubbed or debrided, an aqueous reagent solution containing neutral red and free chlorine is applied to ... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6352725 | Continuous processes for preparing concentrated aqueous liquid biocidal composition The process involves (a) continuously forming bromine chloride from separate feed streams of bromine and chlorine by maintaining said streams under automatic feed rate control whereby the streams are continuously proportioned to come together in equimolar... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6333054 | Topical, non-cytotoxic, antimicrobial hydrogel with thixotropic properties A thixotropic, non-cytotoxic, topical hydrogel that contains a proven safe and effective, broad spectrum, antimicrobial agent based on a unique electrolytically derived sodium hypochlorite solution.... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6322822 | Biocidal applications of concentrated aqueous bromine chloride solutions Methods for disinfecting surfaces and for sanitizing bodies of water using a single-feed, bromine-based biocide are described. These methods use concentrated liquid biocide compositions comprising biocidally active bromine as the biocide. Also described i... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6287548 | Treatment of acne, seborrheic dermatitis and other skin diseases with salt solution containing NACL The present invention provides a composition of matter which has been demonstrated to be a very effective treatment for acne, seborrheic dermatitis and related skin diseases when applied to and contacted with affected skin areas, while avoiding the disadv... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6271260 | Prevention/retardation of hair growth A composition and method for retarding or preventing hair growth, wherein the composition includes a) citric acid, b) an electrolyte, and c) a cosmetically acceptable aqueous vehicle which includes a film forming agent.... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6207201 | Sodium hypochlorite based disinfectant and sterilizer for medical-surgical instruments A first embodiment of the present invention is directed to an aqueous disinfectant solution comprising an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal hypochlorite, an amount of base sufficient to raise the pH of the solution to at least 12, and water. A second e... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6197815 | Amino acid chelates to reduce still births and increase birth weight in non-human animals Metal amino acid chelates for animals are beneficial for facilitating and promoting growth by increasing desired metallic ion uptake. The present invention is directed to a process for providing an animal fed additive by preparing metal amino acid chelate... | 03/06/2001 |
