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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7638144 | Composition, apparatus and method for skin rejuvenation A composition including a base and a plurality of abrasive particles. An apparatus including a head, and an applicator coupled to the head, the applicator having dimensions suitable for contacting localized areas of human skin. A method including applying a composit... | 12/29/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7294349 | Wrinkle cream An emulsion comprising: water; hydrophilic particles; and hydrophobic particles; wherein the hydrophilic and hydrophobic particles form shells encapsulating a gas that are suspended in the water, said shells comprising an external layer of hydrophilic particles and ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7226608 | Topical use of microfine calcined alumina Dispersions containing from about 0.5% to about 30% by weight dispersed microfine calcined alumina, stainless steel, or gold particles typically having particle size of less than about 5μ, more narrowly 1μ or less, suspended in a cosmetically acceptable carrier ar... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7189708 | Topical composition for skin A topical skin composition containing a dipeptide compound represented by formula (1) or a salt of the dipeptide: wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkanoyl group, or —CH(R | 03/13/2007 |
| 7179152 | Composition suitable for application to human skin An apparatus including an applicator having a first end for mating with a device capable of manipulation by a human hand and a second end having an abrasive surface suitable for contacting areas of human skin, such as, to rejuvenate human skin. There may also be a c... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7172770 | Mesoporous compositions for use in drug delivery The present invention encompasses novel mesoporous compositions comprising vitamin E and alumina, and methods for their synthesis. The mesoporous compositions of the present invention have applications as drug-delivery vehicles. ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7037512 | Topical use of microfine calcined alumina Dispersions containing from about 0.5% to about 30% by weight dispersed microfine calcined alumina, stainless steel, or gold particles typically having particle size of less than about 5μ, more narrowly 1μ or less, suspended in a cosmetically acceptable carrier ar... | 05/02/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6958159 | Pharmaceutical gel composition The present invention relates to an improved pharmaceutical composition useful for the topical treatment of burns, cuts, wounds, abrasions and the like, and to methods of treatment of injured body surfaces such as skin. ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6942649 | Microdermabrasion fluid appplication system and method A growth factor delivery system for use in connection with microdermabrasion includes a source of growth factors. The growth material may be dry and thus mixed in with the abrasion media. The dry growth material would therefore be applied to the target skin area sim... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6911031 | Single-hand operable microdermabrasion device A microdermabrasion device is disclosed for removing cells from a patient's skin. The device includes a partial vacuum channel for drawing skin into intimate contact with an abrasive surface and drawing away removed skin cells. ... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6827766 | Decontaminating systems containing reactive nanoparticles and biocides Improved area decontamination products and methods of use thereof are provided which include reactive nanoparticles (e.g., metal oxides, hydroxides and mixtures thereof) with one or more biocides and a liquid carrier for the nanoparticles and biocide(s). The product... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6767548 | Gel inhibited liquid carrier for a biocide containing a carbodiimide and an emulsifier mixture This invention relates to a biocidal composition resistant to the formation of a gel and to the method for stabilizing a concentrate containing, in addition to the biocide, a carbodiimide, a lipophilic/hydrophilic emulsifier mixture having a HLB of 6 to 20 and optio... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6743269 | Granules based on pyrogenically produced aluminium oxide, process for the production thereof and use thereof Granules based on aluminium oxide having the characteristics: Average grai... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6723349 | Polyoxometalate materials, metal-containing materials, and methods of use thereof The invention relates to a polyoxometalate topical composition for removing a contaminant from an environment, comprising a topical carrier and at least one polyoxometalate, with the proviso that the polyoxometalate is not H5PV2Mo10O... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6713076 | Methods for removing a contaminant by a polyoxometalate-modified fabric or a polyoxometalate-modified cellulosic fiber and fabrics thereof The invention relates to a method for removing a contaminant from a gas phase or a liquid phase by contacting an article composed of (1) a fabric or cellulosic fiber and (2) a polyoxometalate, wherein the polyoxometalate is incorporated in the fabric or cellulosic f... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6692775 | Bactericidal gel and method for treating burns and dermal lesions A gel formulation is combined with a bactericidal concentrate which is a liquid mixture of about 1000 parts by volume of ultra pure water having an electrical resistance of 16-26 megohms, total dissolved solids of less than 0.04 parts per million and a sp... | 02/17/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6685969 | Treatment for ectoparasites Ectoparasites, such as fleas, ticks, mites and lice, are removed from a human or animal host after applying a composition that causes the temperature of the treated area to become higher or lower than normal. In one embodiment, treatment is effected by ap... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6652888 | Method for skin rejuvenation with buffing cream A cream moisturizer for resurfacing human skin is provided with a suspension of microcrystals of alumina (Al2 O3) in a ratio of approximately 14 grams per ounce of moisturizer cream. The cream moisturizer is buffed into the epidermal... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6541038 | Method for treating wood with a metal-containing treating agent and wood treated thereby A method for treating wood, characterized by impregnating wood with a metal-containing treating agent containing lignin and/or lignin derivatives and a metal, a metal compound, and/or a metal ion and oxidizing and/or macromolecularizing of the lignin and/... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6475631 | Antimicrobial agent, antimicrobial resin composition and antimicrobial artificial marble The present invention provides an antimicrobial agent consisting of glass which comprises 50 to 60 mole % of ZnO, 20 to 30 mole % of at least one member selected from the group consisting of B2 O3 and P2 O5, 1 t... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6423350 | Antimicrobial composition supported on a honeycomb shaped substrate An inorganic antimicrobial composition has the formula AB2 O4, wherein A and B are low temperature far infrared irradiating metals, A is Mg, Zn, Mn, Ni, Co, or Fe(II), B is Al, Cr(III), Mn(III) or Fe(III), and O is oxygen. An antimic... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6416790 | Bactericidal concentrate and method for treating burns and dermal lesions The concentrate is a liquid mixture of about 1000 parts by volume of ultra pure water having an electrical resistance of 16-26 megohms, total dissolved solids of less than 0.04 parts per million and a specific conductance of less than 0.10 microhmo to abo... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6355275 | Embolization using carbon coated microparticles Described are methods of embolization using an embolizing agent composition that includes microparticles with carbon surfaces, and comprising a contrast agent. Preferred microparticles include a permanently radiopaque particle substrate and a pyrolytic ca... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6350474 | Phosphate composition and its utilization The invention deals with phosphate water solution with cold solidification capacity. Phosphate composition containing iron oxide solution in acid, water, advantages from the following properties; it contains orthophosphorus acid and in addition metal powd... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6280744 | Use of inorganic aerogels in pharmacy The invention relates to the use of inorganic aerogels as an auxiliary and/or excipient for pharmaceutical active compounds and/or preparations.... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6251417 | Antimicrobial composition supported on a honeycomb-shaped substrate An inorganic antimicrobial composition has the formula AB2 O4, wherein A and B are low temperature far infrared irradiating metals, A is Mg, Zn, Mn, Ni, Co, or Fe(II), B is Al, Cr(III), Mn(III) or Fe(III), and O is oxygen. An antimic... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6194007 | Rodent control Disclosed herein are compositions which are highly effective rodenticides. The compositions include a plurality of glass whiskers which rodents are naturally attracted to for purposes of nest building, or are otherwise induced to pick up in their mouths. ... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6191167 | Pharmaceutical compositions containing hydroxycarboxylic acid and/or ketocarboxylic acids and methods of using the same Preventive as well as therapeutic treatment to alleviate cosmetic conditions and symptoms of dermatologic disorders with amphoteric compositions containing alpha hydroxyacids, alpha ketoacids, related compounds or polymeric forms of hydroxyacids is disclo... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6190654 | Light reflecting fish exciter and attractant comprised of mica flakes A light reflecting fish attractant comprised of mica flakes is provided. The mica flakes are cast into the water where they slowly sink to the bottom. During their descent, they cascade wildly with the eddies and currents of the water. The light which fil... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6162469 | Medical powder A safe medical powder with excellent performances which is a magnetosensitive powder for diagnosis, therapy, or drug delivery and which, even when placed in the body for a prolonged period, neither suffers a decrease in magnetic sensitivity nor releases i... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6051246 | Antimicrobial composition supported on a honeycomb-shaped substrate An inorganic anticmirobial composition has the the formula AB2 O4 wherein A and B are low temperature far infrared irradiating metals, A is Mg, Zn, Mn, Ni, Co, or Fe(II), B is Al, Cr(III), Mn(III) or Fe(III), and O is oxygen. An anti... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6001348 | Non-virulent Mycoplasma synoviae and vaccine thereof The present invention provides NAD-independent Mycoplasma synoviae of strain MS1. The invention also refers to microbiological cultures comprising Mycoplasma synoviae of this strain. Next to this, the invention refers to live vaccines derived from these s... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5914135 | Liquid antacid compositions Calcium carbonate liquid antacid compositions containing one or more pH adjusting agents to maintain the pH above 9.0, preferably above 9.5. The resultant antacid liquid possesses superior resistance to microbial attack and enhanced taste properties.... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5874065 | Oral anti-acid paste and methods of use The invention describes an oral anti-acid paste comprising anti-acid compound in a slow releasing carrier medium which disperses the anti-acid, and releases the anti-acid from the paste upon contact with the aqueous media such as saliva. The paste can be ... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5833969 | Aqueous cosmetic composition containing stably solubilized uric acid and amphoteric surfactant and method for stably solubilizing uric acid in aqueous cosmetic composition An aqueous cosmetic composition containing uric acid in a stably solubilized state together with 0.01 to 1.3% by weight of one or more amphoteric surfactants selected from the group consisting of (a) lauric acid amide propyl betaine, (b) alkyl carboxymeth... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5760094 | Hydrolyzed gelatin as a flavor enhancer in a chewable tablet Hydrolyzed gelatin has been found to provide an improvement in taste and mouthfeel when incorporated in small amounts into chewable tablets containing ingredients requiring taste masking. Medicinals and nutritional supplements may now be prepared as chewa... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5707646 | Taste masking pharmaceutical composition A composition for oral preparations, having a complex formed by dispersing or dissolving an unpleasantly tasting basic drug and a functional polymer compound in a substance having a low melting point, 10 to 70% by weight, based on the composition, of suga... | 01/13/1998 |
