...that power steering was invented by independent inventor Francis W. Davis? As chief engineer in the 1920s of the truck division of the Pierce Arrow Motor Car Company, he saw how hard it was to steer heavy vehicles. So that he would be able to keep the profits from his future invention, Davis left his job, rented a small engineering shop in Waltham, Mass., and developed a hydraulic power steering system that led to power steering.
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| 7947314 | Skin whitening cosmetic composition, pack containing the same, and preparation method thereof A skin whitening cosmetic composition having excellent whitening effects without causing any side effects, which includes a carbonized pine cone, as well as a pack containing the same. The skin whitening cosmetic composition includes natural substances, unlike prior... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7604822 | Injectable solution with anti-inflammatory effect and process for manufacturing the same An anti-inflammatory injectable solution is prepared from Symphytum officinale roots by cutting and drying of the vegetal material; calcining it at a temperature of 550-600° C., over a period of 3 to 4 hours; dissolving the ash obtained in distilled water at... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7416746 | Method for cancer therapy using herbal extracts A new method is described for the treatment of cancer. In one alternative, the method utilizes two main compositions. The first composition is Soma, a healing herb described in the Rig Veda, the sacred scriptures of the Hindus. The second composition is a composite ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7361373 | Antipyrotic and method of manufacturing the same The present invention relates to an antipyrotic having compositions excellent for treating burn and a normally used carrier in a fixed ratio, and a method of manufacturing the same. The antipyrotic of the present invention has, as its main composition, a carbonized ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7235266 | Facial pack and bathing compositions based on Hwangto (Korean loess) and preparation thereof Disclosed are a facial pack composition and a bathing composition based on loess, and methods for preparing the same. The bathing composition makes a user feel refreshed, prevents arteriosclerosis and fat accumulation in human bodies, is useful for the treatment of ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7201924 | Method for cancer therapy using herbal extracts A new method is described for the treatment of cancer. In one alternative, the method utilizes two main compositions. The first composition is Soma, a healing herb described in the Rig Veda, the sacred scriptures of the Hindus. The second composition is a composite ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7186711 | Flumazenil for the treatment of cocaine dependency The invention relates to the use of flumazenil to produce a medicament for the treatment of cocaine dependency. The flumazenil can be administered sequentially in small quantities at short intervals until a therapeutically effective quantity for the treatment of coc... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7166324 | Method, equipment, and material for creating a surface on a metal The invention relates to a method for surface treating the surface of a metal. The surface treatment is performed in a surfacing chamber, using a surfacing material, which is formed of one or more compounds and possible additives, and in which the surfa... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7147860 | Composition for symptomatic relief of vaginitis Present invention relates to a method and composition for symptomatic relief of vaginitis. Until the treatment of underlying cause takes effect women suffer from unpleasant symptoms of vaginitis restricting daily routine activities. The symptoms of vaginitis may be ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7001629 | Method and plant for solvent-free microwave extraction of natural products A microwave extraction method involves the steps of placing biological material in an enclosure without any solvent whatsoever and exposing the solvent-free biological material to microwave radiation to free at least some of the natural product, and then separating ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6929809 | Preparation of nutrient rich salt of plant origin The invention describes the preparation of nutrient-rich salt from high salt-accumulating and edible oil-bearing salt tolerant plants in a way that allows simultaneous recovery of both salt and oil, the plants are routinely irrigated with seawater and occasionally w... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6541163 | Process of powder for bath from natural plants The invention relates to a process for making medicated bath powder from natural plants. The process comprises multiple cycles of extraction with heating; combining the resulting extracts and concentrating, freezing drying or spraying drying them to form ... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6528062 | Functional aquarium water and a preparation method thereof Aquarium water and a preparation method thereof, including a fermented solution of a mixture of extract from leaves of a ginkgo tree, extract from ganoderma, extract from bark of a chestnut tree, extract from acorns, extract from leaves of an evergreen oa... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6485758 | Hangover treatment A cure for a hangover containing the active ingredient ephedrine in powdered form enclosed in a capsule. In a second embodiment this cure contains ephedrine and charcoal, while in a third embodiment, this cure contains Ephedra, charcoal and Vitamin B6. Th... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6475532 | Calcium channel antagonist possessing an inhibitory action against secretion of parathyroid hormones and a use thereof Disclosed is a calcium channel antagonist effective as a single substance for attaining dual purposes of inhibiting secretion of parathyroid hormones and of promoting absorption and utilization of calcium in human body as well as a process for preparing t... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6451354 | Natural product composition for decreasing IgE production and treating secondary allergic responses A salt-spice-herbal composition known as Amrita Bindu that is clinically useful for reducing IgE production and treating secondary allergic responses is disclosed.... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6403654 | Compositions for and method of treatment for psoriasis Improved compositions for treating psoriasis, including a body wash composition, spray composition and cream composition and the use of these novel compositions in a system or method of treating psoriasis.... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6368579 | Oat protein complex sunblock and method of use A composition containing enhanced colloidal oatmeal which utilizes other avena sativa ingredients to neutralize the discomfort, irritation and inflammation of the skin, as well as maintaining normal skin, and can be used to treat many types of discomforts... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6331320 | Process for producing aromatic compounds by supercritical water treatment The present invention provides a process for producing aromatic compounds or polymers thereof from a plant material in a short period of time and by a simple procedure. Concretely, the process treats the plant material with supercritical water or subcriti... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6319392 | Coal tar extract with reduced aromatic hydrocarbon content, method for obtaining same and dermatological and cosmetic compositions The invention concerns a coal tar extract with reduced polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon and benzo(a)pyrene content and a method for obtaining same using two sequentially linked distillation systems. The invention also concerns cosmetic and dermatological p... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6190665 | Calcium channel antagonist possessing an inhibitory action against secretion of parathyroid hormones and a use thereof Disclosed is a calcium channel antagonist effective as a single substance for attaining dual purposes of inhibiting secretion of parathyroid hormones and of promoting absorption and utilization of calcium in human body as well as a process for preparing t... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6187324 | Cosmetic composition comprising at least one of Kumazasa extract and medicinal carbon A cosmetic composition comprising at least one of Kumazasa extract and medicinal carbon. The cosmetic composition exhibits an excellent deodorizing effect and antibacterial effect, and is applied to toilet soap, facial cleansing cream, shampoo, rinse, etc... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6117913 | Intestinal juice level regulator An intestinal juice level regulator comprising, as the active ingredient, creosote or phenolic derivatives constituting creosote. As having the activities to promote the absorption of intestinal juices and/or to retard the secretion of intestinal juices, ... | 09/12/2000 |
| 5895625 | Funeral deodorant A funeral deodorant comprising an active deodorant component obtained from pyroligneous liquid is applied to a dead body for preventing and masking odors therefrom.... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5747042 | Method for producing carbon dioxide, fungicidal compounds and thermal energy Provided herein is a method and apparatus for producing carbon dioxide, fungicidal compounds and thermal energy. The method comprises the steps of: (a) introducing into a forced fire combustion chamber a first stream of ambient air and a second stream con... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5609858 | Method for treatment of androgenic alopecia A method of treatment for androgenic alopecia is disclosed wherein Liquor Carbonis Detergens is topically administered.... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5468493 | Food product containing antimicrobial composition prepared by dry distillation of bamboo The invention provides an antimicrobial composition of matter comprising a dry distillate of at least plant selected from the group consisting of beefsteak plant, bamboo, ginger, mugwort and garlic. The invention further provides shaped articles coining or car... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5229120 | Treatment for cocaine abuse A composition and method for the treatment of drug abuse which comprises the administration by means of inhalation of an effective amount of a therapeutic smoke from a composition derived from a mixture of natural ingredients, primarily from grain product... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5147651 | Hoof pack of polyolefin fiber and pine tar There is disclosed a composition useful for medicated treatment of hooves of live animals. The composition comprises a major portion of a carrier and hoof penetrant, a minor amount of a filler comprising chiefly polyolefin fibers, and an oil-in-water emul... | 09/15/1992 |
| 5098709 | Method of administrating a fused salt from natural substances, namely ginkgo, persimmon, pine, and bamboo in the treatment of inflammations A method of treating inflammation in a mammalian recipient by administrating to the mammalian recipient an effective amount of a fused salt from natural substances, namely Ginkgo, Persimmon, Pine, and Bamboo for the treatment of inflammations.... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5080900 | Treatment of skin ulcers with an aqueous extract of oak bark ash In a method of treating skin ulcers, an ointment is applied to the ulcer which contains an aqueous extract of oak bark ash.... | 01/14/1992 |
| 5069898 | Hair enrichment composition and method of use This invention provides a hair enrichment composition which includes a hair-sorbable bulking agent, a blood vessel dilator, and a scalp stimulant, together with a method of using the composition.... | 12/03/1991 |
| 5035888 | Therapeutically useful mineral composition The mineral composition is useful for treatment of blood acidosis, peritoneal ascites and anemia. It is a combination of particulate wood ash and calcium carbonate.... | 07/30/1991 |
| 4976970 | Pharmaceutical composition and method for treatment of digestive disorders This invention relates to a new pharmaceutical composition and method for treatment of digestive disorders.... | 12/11/1990 |
| 4931204 | Self-foaming oil compositions and process for making and using same The present invention relates to liquid, lotion-like aqueous oil-in-water dispersion compositions including emulsions containing large amounts of oil or oil/wax mixtures, a volatile organic foam-producing liquid and an anionic surface active agent or dete... | 06/05/1990 |
| 4915946 | Process for manufacturing a fused salt from Ginkgo, Persimmon, Pine, and Bamboo, and the composition produced thereby Bay salt with Ginkgo, Persimmon, Pine and Bamboo are used to form an initial mixture with bay salt in a ratio of about 200:1 by weight percent. The mixture is placed in a special furnace, and then burned by using firewood of Ginkgo, Persimmon, Pine and Ba... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4608258 | Medicament for treatment of diarrhea Creosote has a novel pharmaceutical efficacy for treatment of various diseases with diarrhea. The medicament according to the present invention usually contains creosote, coptidis rhizoma, glycyrrhizae radix pulverata, cyperi rhizoma, auranti pericarpium ... | 08/26/1986 |
| 4501730 | Deodorant compositions Potent, long acting deodorant compositions are produced from isolates of the theaceae plant which isolates are produced by dry-distillation of all or a part of said plant.... | 02/26/1985 |
| 4308293 | Antimicrobial treatment and preservation of animal feedstuffs Pyroligneous acid and pyroligneous acid complexes incorporating selective additives are employed as antifungal, antibacterial preservative agents for the treatment of animal feedstuffs.... | 12/29/1981 |
| 4102995 | Tar gel formulation A tar formulation used in the treatment of skin disorders containing tar, propylene glycol, ethyl alcohol and a gelling agent e.g. Carbopol 940.... | 07/25/1978 |