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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6984377 | Oral care products comprising calcium metasilicates Disclosed is an oral care composition comprising a calcium metasilicate having an aspect ratio (average major axial diameter/average minor axial diameter) of from about 1:1 to about 2.5:, and an oil absorption of from about 20 ml/100 g to about 220 ml/100 g. Also di... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6942877 | Method for producing antibiotic composites A method for producing antibiotic composites is described, which is characterized in that a salt, which can be subjected to plastic deformation and which consists of at least one cationic component of a protonated antibiotics base from the groups of aminoglycoside a... | 09/13/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6756060 | Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial uses for bioactive glass compositions Compositions and methods for treating wounds to significantly reduce the healing time, reduce the incidence of scar formation, improve the success of skin grafts, reduce the inflammatory response and providing anti-bacterial treatments to a patient in need thereof, ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6689392 | Methods and compositions for controlling plant pathogen A composition for controlling growth of pathological organisms on a plant, said composition comprises an effective amount of one or more of metal ion(s); one or more of chelating agent(s); and phosphorous acid, and/or salt or hydrate thereof, said composi... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6627229 | Antiviral agent and method of producing the same An antiviral agent of an antiviral ability against various viruses and a method of producing the same are provided. A heat treatment is applied to a calcium-containing substance represented by calcium carbonate-containing substances originating from the a... | 09/30/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6565891 | Nutritional supplement for children A multinutrient nutritional supplement is provided that is designed to be most effective in optimizing health, increasing the immunity and decreasing the instances and severity of infection particularly among children.... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6562378 | Nutritional supplement for adolescents A multinutrient nutritional supplement is provided that is designed to be most effective in optimizing health, increasing the immunity and decreasing the instances and severity of infection particularly among adolescents.... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6495168 | Nutritional supplements formulated from bioactive materials This invention relates, generally, to nutritional supplements which contain bioactive glass. These supplements are useful in both veterinary and human contexts. The compositions of the subject invention can be used to achieve a number of advantageous resu... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6423343 | Bioactive glass treatment of inflammation in skin conditions This invention relates to a method for treating inflammatory symptoms such as burning, redness, itching, swelling and pain which accompany skin disorders other than wounds of the skin. The method comprising topical application of a topical medicinal compo... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6331540 | Pharmaceutical compositions containing a fluoroquinolone antibiotic drug and xanthan gum Pharmaceutical compositions containing a fluoroquinolone antibiotic drug, xanthan gum and a water-soluble calcium salt in an amount sufficient to make the fluoroquinolone antibiotic drug and xanthan gum compatible are disclosed.... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6147070 | Methods and compositions for controlling iron stores to treat and cure disease states Methods and compositions of matter are provided that enable a phased reduction of body iron stores to near a iron deficiency level, and thereafter maintain the body iron stores at that level by reducing further iron accumulation. In a first phase, a patie... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6086923 | Method for inhibiting plant disease The present invention is directed to a method of inhibiting the growth of disease organisms on and in plants by directly applying an aqueous solution comprising urea and at least one water-soluble salt of a divalent cation and a monovalent anion to the se... | 07/11/2000 |
| 5762940 | Methods and compositions for inhibiting or destroying viruses or retroviruses This invention relates to a method and composition for inhibiting or destroying viruses or retroviruses in a mammalian host. The method comprises contacting the viruses or retroviruses with a composition. The composition comprises an active ingredient cap... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5718924 | Fluoride releasing biomaterials A fluoride releasing dental composition comprising a polymer, a monomer and a metal fluoride. The polymer may be an acrylate polymer, a methacrylate polymer or a copolymer thereof. The monomer may be a monomeric heterocyclic acrylic ester, a monomeric het... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5616324 | Pro-inflammatory composition comprising at least two members of the group consisting of DL. phenylalanine, ruta graveolans and corydalis bulbosda A synergistic mixture particularly suitable for the treatment of animals whic consists of at least two of the group consisting of DL.Phenylalanine, Ruta Graveolans and Corydali Bulbosa together with a carrier to make up a required volume, the mixture havi... | 04/01/1997 |
| 5458889 | Methods and compositions for inhibiting or destroying viruses or retroviruses This invention relates to a method and composition for inhibiting or destroying viruses or retroviruses in a mammalian host. The method comprises contacting the viruses or retroviruses with a composition. The composition comprises an active ingredient cap... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5182114 | Sugar compositions with molasses-containing fraction of cane sugar as a source of fluoride ion Non-cariogenic sugar composition comprising 2 to 10 ppm fluoride, and preferably 50 to 400 mg/100 g each of calcium ion and phosphate (calculated as P) and 5 to 50 mg/100 g magnesium. The composition is made by blending a composition deficient in fluoride... | 01/26/1993 |
| 5130146 | Fluoride colloid and oral composition A colloidal solution comprises a fluoride(s) being difficultly soluble in water comprises colloidal particles of the fluoride having a particle size of 0.005 to 1 micron, said fluoride having a fluoride ion concentration of 1 to 10,000 ppm in the state of... | 07/14/1992 |
| 5049375 | Oral compositions containing colloidal fluoride A colloidal solution comprises a fluoride(s) being difficultiy soluble in water comprises colloidal particles of the fluoride having a particle size of 0.005 to 1 micron, said fluoride having a fluoride ion concentration of 1 to 10,000 ppm in the state of... | 09/17/1991 |
| 4889725 | Means to promote the neutralization reaction between particulate calcium carbonate and ionized phosphate A means for promoting the neutralization reaction between particulate calcium carbonate and ionized phosphate by adding a material formed by the reaction of particulate calcium carbonate and dilute hydrofluoric acid. The products of this invention are use... | 12/26/1989 |
| 4663165 | Method for counteracting the adverse effects of sodium chloride A composition comprising at least one compound containing a cation of magnesium, calcium, or strontium and an anion of bivalent negative sulfur or selenium, and at least one compound containing a cation of lithium or potassium and an anion of bivalent neg... | 05/05/1987 |
| 4622220 | Preparation for oral hygiene A composition for oral hygiene with improved efficacy against dental plaque, said composition containing zinc aspartate and/or copper aspartate, preferably in an amount of 0.05 to 5% by weight based on the total weight of the composition.... | 11/11/1986 |
| 4556561 | Compositions and methods for topically fluoridating and/or mineralizing dental tissue Solutions, gels, and substantially nonaqueous dispersions that form dicalcium phosphate dihydrate under appropriate conditions are disclosed, as well as methods for their use. These compositions are useful in topically fluoridating and/or mineralizing den... | 12/03/1985 |
| 4419346 | Method and composition to inhibit the growth of Streptococcus mutans by the use of saccharin/fluoride combination A method and composition for treating teeth to reduce dental caries is provided wherein the teeth are contacted with a synergistic combination of a saccharin material, and a fluoride material, for example, as contained in a chewing gum composition, the co... | 12/06/1983 |