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...that while attempting to develop a super strong glue, 3M employee Spencer Silver accidentally developed a glue that was so weak it would barely hold two pieces of paper together? However, his colleague Art Fry needed the glue. Fry sang with his church choir and marked the pages of his hymnal with small scraps of paper that often fell out. He used Silver's glue to hold the papers in place. Today we call this invention Post-it Notes.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7566465 | Artemisinins in the clinical and veterinary management of kinetoplastid infections The invention relates to the treatment of kintoplastid infections by administering a pharmaceutical composition containing an extract from the plant Artemisia annua. The invention also relates to isolated, semi-synthetic and synthetic artemisinins that show i... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7357950 | Topical treatment for dyshidrosis (pompholyx) and dry skin disorders A topical herbal formulation for preventing and/or treating dyshidrosis (pompholyx), non-responsive to topical steroids. The formulation may also be used to treat contact dermatitis, eczema, palmoplantar pustulosis and skin infections incurred by invasive pathogens ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7300676 | Herbal composition for treatment of digestive and urinary disorders The present invention includes compositions and methods of treating and preventing prostate and urinary problems in human males. Additionally, methods of digestive system improvement, blood circulation system improvement, liver and kidney system improvement and urin... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7234931 | Functional food composition having effects of relieving alcohol-induced hangover symptoms and improving liver function Disclosed is a functional food composition, which is effective in relieving alcohol-induced hangover symptoms and improving liver function. The composition includes 6–18% by dry weight of Polygonati Rhizoma, 10–40% by dry weight of Astragalus membranaceus | 06/26/2007 |
| 7166307 | Herb medicine composition to be spread on sanitary napkin for female The present invention relates to a Galla Rhois-containing composition to be spread on sanitary napkin for female. Preferably, the present invention further comprises one or more herb medicine selected from a group consisting of Artemisia Folia, Sophorae, f... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7118770 | Artemisia extract for treating allergies A method of making a preparation having effect against allergic symptoms, more particularly a preparation which has proved to be effective for therapeutic and prophylactic relief or prevention of symptoms associated eith allergic rhinitis, asthmatic conditions and o... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7052700 | Cinnamomi and poria composition, method to prepare same and uses thereof This invention provides a method for identifying a composition of Cinnamomi and Poria. This invention further provides a composition comprising: Ramulus Cinnamomi, Poria Cortex, Moutan Radicis, Radix Paeonize Alba, and Semen Persicae. This invention provides various... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6933291 | Cholesterol lowering supplement The invention provides a composition and a method for lowering blood serum cholesterol levels or for preventing elevated blood serum cholesterol levels, as well as suitable composition comprising (a) one or more phytosterols and/orphytostanols or a mixture thereof c... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6923992 | Active compounds of Bao-Ji-Wan for anti-diarrhea and relieving gastrointestinal symptoms The invention provides methods for treating medical conditions caused by abnormal chloride ion flux with compositions containing active ingredients isolated from the traditional Chinese medicine Bao-Ji-Wan (BJW). The compositions comprise any one, two, or three of t... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6911119 | Simple portable mini distillation apparatus for the production of essential oils and hydrosols This invention relates to a simple, convenient, portable mini-distillation apparatus for the production of essential oils and hydrosols, said apparatus is useful to distill essential oils and hydrosols such as rose water, ajowain water from fresh and dried plant mat... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6808724 | Artemisolide compound isolated from the aerial parts of Artemisia sylvatica, isolation method, and use thereof The present invention relates to a novel compound isolated from Artemisia Sylvatica, expressed by the formula 1, a method of isolation, and its use thereof, and more particularly to a novel compound isolated from Artemisia Sylvatica, a method of isolat... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6685972 | Process for isolating artemisinin from Artemisia annua The present invention relates to a process for the isolation of artemisinin, an antimalarial agent from the herb of the Artemisia annua plant, comprising of extracting the herb with ethanol, partitioning of the extract between water and hexane, followed b... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6589514 | Cosmetic intensive repair serum with morinda citrifolia The present invention advances prior art intensive repair serums by providing an intensive repair serum formulated with Morinda citrifolia from the Indian Mulberry plant. The addition of Morinda citrifolia to the serum of the present invention serves to p... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6426098 | Herbal compositions for hepatic disorders Compositions for treating hepatic disorders via oral or parenteral administration include Salvia miltiorrhiza and Polyporus umbellatus in proportions of about 1:1 to about 5:1, and may comprise from about 6% to about 30% of the total weight of the composi... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6361806 | Composition for and method of topical administration to effect changes in subcutaneous adipose tissue Emollient compositions for topical administration consisting of hydrophilic:hydrophobic emulsions containing a polyacrylate carrier, a vehicle, a mixture of C16:0, C18:0, C18:1 fatty acids and derivatives as penetrants, a ... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6350478 | Artemisia judaica fractionation method Extracts of herbs of the Artemisia family, some of which have been known in traditional medicine to have anti-diabetic effects, are fractionated chromatographically to remove unacceptable mutagenetic properties while retaining effectiveness against Diabet... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6337095 | Process for the isolation of compound scopoletin useful as nitric oxide synthesis inhibitor The invention relates to a process for the isolation of compound scopoletin which is used as nitric oxide synthesis inhibitor from Artemisia annua and other plant families, said process comprising extraction of dried powdered material of different plant p... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6271174 | Method of and products for promoting improved growth of plants and more water-efficient growing soilor other media and the like with antzeolite crystals treated with preferably water-based plant-derived nutrient extractions and the like Improved cation exchange zeolite crystalline and zeolite-like plant bed structures are disclosed, preferably saturated with water-based extracts of particular plant/herb materials exhibiting plant growth acceleration properties and synergistically providi... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6254858 | Hair treatment composition containing loess, artemesia, brown algae and pine juices The present invention relates to hair treatment compositions and methods of manufacturing the compositions, which are capable of acting as a cosmetic, reducing alopecia, preventing alopecia, stimulating hair growth or any combination thereof. The hair tre... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6238707 | Herbal hormone balance composition The present invention comprises a selection of herbal, organic and inorganic materials with curative effects combined in a powdered form for human ingestion. The demonstrated benefits on human female hormone regulation or replacement include return from i... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6183749 | Dietary supplement containing herbal extracts which promotes healthy hair growth on the scalp A composition of a dietary supplement comprising MAMMALIA PLACENTA prepared from the placenta of a mammal, FRUCTUS LIGUSTRI LUCIDI, SALVIAE MILTIORRHIZAE, PAEONIAE RUBRA, CINNAMOMI CASSIAE, MOUTAN RADICIS, and ALISMATIS PLANTAGO-AQUATICA. For increased be... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6039954 | Herbal compositions for treatment of gastrointestinal disorders Herbal formulations are disclosed for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, in particular Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The compositions are formulated preferably with powdered herbs however combined extracts of herbs are also contemplated.... | 03/21/2000 |
| 5968518 | Composition and method for treating premenstrual syndrome An herbal composition is disclosed comprising as active ingredients chickweed, yarrow, wormwood, motherwort, pennyroyal, and dandelion in a vehicle of olive-oil and beeswax. The composition alleviates cramps, aches and pains, such as those associated with... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5955084 | Process for the simultaneous production of artemisnin and essential oil from the plant artemisia annua This invention relates to a novel process for the dual production of essential oil and artemisinin from the plant Artemisia annua, said process comprising extracting the plant with hexane, partitioning the hexane extract between hexane and acetonitrile, h... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5900387 | Method of and products for promoting improved growth of plants and more water-efficient growing soil or other media and the like with zeolite crystals treated with preferably water-based plant-derived nutrient extractions and the like Improved cation exchange zeolite crystalline and zeolite-like plant bed structures are disclosed, preferably saturated with water-based extracts of particular plant/herb materials exhibiting plant growth acceleration properties and synergistically providi... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5874084 | Using complex herbal formulations to treat hot flashes Hot flashes (intense heat sensation, flushing, profuse sweating, palpitations, and/or sense of anxiety) in a menopausal woman may be substantially eliminated or ameliorated by administering to a woman in need of treatment an effective amount of ingestible... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5792726 | Anti-microbial herb/plant extractions An anti-microbial herbal composition for living organisms and particularly as an herbal treatment for plant growth comprising a water solution of extracts of the type withdrawn at elevated temperature from Artemesia plants and the like, applicable to the ... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5725859 | Plant-based therapeutic agent with virustatic and antiviral effect A method of treating a patient infected with DNA virus of the herpes family or DNA hepatitis B or hepatitis C viruses, or suffering from chronic allergic rhino-sino-bronchitis, by administering to the said patient a pharmaceutical composition comprising a... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5702691 | Flavanonol derivatives and hair-nourishing, hair growing compositions containing the derivatives The present invention relates to flavanonol derivatives represented by formula (1): ##STR1## (wherein R1 represents an alkyl group, and each of R2 and R3 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group which may have a ... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5628998 | Method for improving amoxicillin absorption in mammals by administering the amoxicillin to the mammal in combination with Rosa roxburghii, Artemisiae argyi folium and/or Brassica oleracea var. capitata L. A method for improving amoxicillin absorption in mammals such as pigs by administering the amoxicillin to the mammal in combination with one or more of the following plant substances: Rosa roxburghii, Artemisiae argyi folium and Brassica oleracea var. cap... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5624671 | Method for increasing egg production rate, egg weight or eggshell strength by administering a composition containing the plants Rosa roxburghii, Artemisiae argyi folium and Brassica oleracea var. capitata L. A pharmaceutical composition or feed, which is useful for immunopotentiating and protecting an animal from infectious diseases, regulating a function of the digestive tract, improving antibiotic absorption, accelerating growth of an animal or improving eg... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5591435 | Insecticidal or insect behaviorally active preparations from aromatic plants Preparations from aromatic plants that are insecticidal or are insect behaviorally active, are used to control the development of insect populations. Leaves are milled or out drying to a small average particle size. Extracts and vapors may also be used. T... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5556624 | Method of immunopotentiating and protecting an animal from E. coli infections using a combination of Rosa roxburghii, Artemisiae argyi folium and Brassica oleracea var. capitata L. A method for immunopotentiating and protecting an animal from an infection caused by E. coli is described. The method comprises administering a composition containing Rosa roxburghii, Artemisiae argyi folium, and Brassica oleracea var. capitata L. to the ... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5556625 | Pharmaceutical composition comprising Rosa roxburghii, Artemisiae argyi folium and Brassica oleracea var. capitata L. used to reduce the symptoms of diarrhea A method of reducing the symptoms of diarrhea by administering to an animal a composition containing Rosa roxburghii, Artemisiae argyi folium, and Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5434122 | Root and systemic herbal treatment for improving the growth and/or yield of plants An herbal treatment for plant growth comprising a water solution of extracts of the type withdrawn at elevated temperature from Artemesia plants and the like, applicable to the root structure of plants and as an external spray.... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5411733 | Antiviral agent containing crude drug Antiviral agent containing a crude drug effective on a broad range of viruses.... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5306497 | Insecticidal or insect behaviorally active preparations from aromatic plants Preparations from aromatic plants that are insecticidal or are insect behaviorally active, are used to control the development of insect populations. The plants are harvested after leaf maturation. Leaves are removed in a random pattern both as to individ... | 04/26/1994 |
| 5276005 | Method of and root and systemic herbal treatment for improving the growth and/or yield of plants An herbal treatment for plant growth comprising a water solution of extracts of the type withdrawn at elevated temperature from Artemesia plants and the like, applicable to the root structure of plants and as an external spray.... | 01/04/1994 |
| 4842859 | Pharmaceutical compositions for reducing hyperlipidemia and platelet-aggregation The new pharmaceutical compositions and processes are provided for reducing both hyperlipidemia and platelet-aggregation (PHP). The fine-PHP is composed of following ingredients: Scoparone or Aurapten, Curcumin, Ferulic Acid, Yejuhua-flavonoid and additive ing... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4756755 | Rodent repellent liquids Rodent repellent liquids are disclosed which are comprised of thujone oil in pure form or in the form of cedar leaf oil in a suitable low odor liquid carrier such as mineral oil.... | 07/12/1988 |
