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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7993633 | Cyclohexylethyl carboxylic acid ester compositions and method for using the same for reducing malodors The present invention pertains to a method of counteracting a malodor by introducing a malodor counteracting effective amount of an enantiomeric compound selected from the group consisting of (1R)-1-cyclohexylethyl butyrate and (1S)-1-cyclohexylethyl acetate. ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7371518 | Universal collection medium This invention provides a novel universal collection medium for cell collection. The medium allows for the first time the ability to perform cytology and direct molecular analysis on cells preserved in a single sample. This invention also provides novel methods for ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7368132 | Glyoxal/zinc fixative This invention provides compositions and methods for fixing a biological sample, particularly fecal samples for diagnosis of parasitic infection. The fixative composition of the present invention comprises glyoxal (pyruvate aldehyde) and zinc sulfate and permits sta... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7311927 | Antiseptic solutions containing silver chelated with polypectate and EDTA A liquid antiseptic and cleanser having improved long-term stability includes at least the following principal ingredients: deionized water; silver ion, polypectate, and ethylenediaminetetraaceticacid (EDTA). Presently preferred embodiments of the technology also in... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7229612 | Compositions for eliminating human and animal excrement smells and a method for use therein The present invention related to compositions (deodorizing or not) for human and animal excrement, especially pest and livestock, comprised of acidic agents and water soluble polymers, wherein the acidic agents are base neutralizers for the ammonia and indolic amine... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7204959 | Stabilized powdered formaldehyde According to an aspect of the invention, a polymerized form of formaldehyde is available in granular form containing a polymerized form of formaldehyde, such as paraformaldehyde, a buffer, such as sodium phosphate dibasic anhydrous, and a stabilizer, such as hydroxy... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7128903 | Pharmaceutical preparations useful for treating tumors and lesions of the skin and the mucous membranes and methods and kits using same A pharmaceutical preparation useful for treating a skin or mucous membrane lesion is provided. The pharmaceutical preparation including, as active ingredients, a therapeutically effective amount of trichloroacetic acid and hydrochloric acid, or trichloroacetic acid ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7052683 | Composition to detoxify formaldehyde in gaseous state, in aqueous solutions, and to protect human cell lines against formaldehyde A chemical compound is disclosed herein for performing a complex enzymatic neutralization and fixation of formaldehyde, providing a method for instantaneous neutralization of formaldehyde vapors and offering a complete and rapid control of incidental releases, and a... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6969585 | Universal collection medium This invention provides a novel universal collection medium for cell collection. The medium allows for the first time the ability to perform cytology and direct molecular analysis on cells preserved in a single sample. This invention also provides novel methods for ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6967189 | Buffered lubricant for conveyor system A method of lubricating a moving surface is herein described wherein the lubricant composition contains a fatty acid, a neutralization agent, a pH buffer, and a carrier. Also described are compositions in both concentrate and dilute form. The compositions may also c... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6821763 | Process for producing microbial transglutaminase Disclosed are a protein having a transglutaminase activity, which comprises a sequence ranging from serine residue at the second position to proline residue at the 331st position in an amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID No. 1 wherein the N-terminal amino acid... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6635263 | Beauty method The present invention relates to a beauty method in which a sound skin condition can be maintained or created and/or deep relaxation can be appreciated, wherein a comfort-stimulating means capable of acting on the mind is introduced in addition to a care ... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6521221 | Methods and compositions to enable the safe and effective harvesting of tissues and organs Disclosed are methods and compositions capable of rapidly preparing mammalian tissue and organs for harvesting and subsequent transplantation while minimizing the potential for infection of the harvested tissues and organs. This invention is also directed... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6387360 | Anti-jaundice composition for corpses and method An anti-jaundice composition for providing coloration to a corpse, comprising a bleaching agent, a coloring agent, and a fixing agent, mixed and stored at room temperature, and administered internally to a corpse for providing uniform, controlled colorati... | 05/14/2002 |
| 5998483 | Glyoxal-containing preservative compositions Methods are provided to prepare a variety of tissues in a pathology-stable form keyed to the use of an aqueous solution of C2-6 dialdehyde and/or dialdehyde addition products, including the group consisting of glyoxal and/or glutaraldehyde in a... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5976829 | Dual purpose tissue fixative A dual purpose tissue fixative is described. The fixative comprises a cross-linking aldehyde, alcohol, a chelating agent and a non-amine buffer. More particularly, the tissue fixative comprises 0.1-2% w/v formaldehyde, 45-90% w/w alcohol, 1-10 mM of a che... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5977153 | Solid aldehyde and antimicrobial compositions useful as fixatives, preservatives and embalming agents Stable solid forms of preservative and embalming compositions are described which can be prepared by adding a sufficient amount of a chemical or chemicals containing at least one polar group capable of forming hydrogen and Van der Waal bonds with the reac... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5968497 | Compositions containing dialkyl (C1 -C6)-ketone peroxide for the preservation of animal and human dead tissues The compositions for the preservation of organic tissues are comprised of a mixture from 12 to 70% of at least one dialkyl (C1 -C6)-keton peroxide, from 10 to 15% of glycerine, from 10 to 70% of at least one alcohol and, optionally, ... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5948397 | Skin care treatment for embalmed bodies This is a two-part system to protect the skin of deceased individuals. It includes a moisturizing composition that provides both moisture and protein to the surface of the skin. After moisturization, a sealer composition is applied to prevent further mois... | 09/07/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5837159 | Chemical detoxifier for embalming solutions A chemical composition is disclosed herein for performing a complex neutralization and fixation of embalming fluids, providing a method for the rapid neutralization of formaldehyde vapors, the control of incidental releases, detoxification and disposal of... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5827511 | Preservative and embalming fluid An improved preservative and embalming fluid and method has been developed. The embalming fluid is a mixture including glutaraldehyde, an aromatic ether of ethanol, e.g. phenoxyethanol, at least one alcohol, and a polyhydric alcohol humectant. The formula... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5679333 | Formaldehyde-free tissue preservative compositions Formaldehyde-free tissue preservative compositions are useful in the fields of mortuary science and histology. The compositions disinfect and preserve animal (including human) tissues and remains, yet avoid the use of formaldehyde and formalin--potentiall... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5656420 | Method for employing the delta opioid dadle to extend tissue survival time during ischemia This invention concerns a method for extending the survival time of mammalian lung tissue subjected to ischemia, by which said tissue is perfused with a preservation solution comprising a therapeutic dose of the delta opioid DADLE ([D-Ala2,D-Le... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5622696 | Safe dialdehydes useful as embalming agents A group of dialdehydes is disclosed having an even number of atoms in the shortest backbone chain connecting the two aldehyde groups which are useful as decontaminants, fixatives, preservatives, and embalming agents. Compared to conventional aldehydes hav... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5622695 | Anatomical and biological preservative and method An improved preserving fluid and method has been developed. The fluid is a mixture including glutaraldehyde, an aromatic ether of ethanol e.g. phenoxyethanol, at least one alcohol, and a polyhydric alcohol humectant. The formulation has no formaldehyde.... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5607668 | Embalming composition and method An improved embalming composition and method has been developed. The embalming fluid is a mixture including glutaraldehyde, an aromatic ether of ethanol, e.g. phenoxy-ethanol, at least one alcohol, and a polyhydric alcohol humectant. The formulation has n... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5525522 | Method for fixing a biological preparation Biological preparations or specimens are treated for a subsequent microscopic inspection. For this purpose it is necessary that the inner structure that is to be studied does not change prior to and during inspection. It is thus necessary to subject the s... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5439667 | Method for preserving tissue for microscopic examination using an osmotically controlled glyoxal solution Methods are provided to prepare a variety of tissues in a pathology-stable form for microscopic examination by preserving the tissue with an aqueous solution of C2-6 dialdehyde and/or dialdehyde addition products, including glyoxal and/or gluta... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5429797 | Safe dialdehydes useful as decontaminants, fixatives, preservatives and embalming agents A group of dialdehydes is disclosed having an even number of atoms in the shortest backbone chain connecting the two aldehyde groups which are useful as decontaminants, fixatives, preservatives, and embalming agents. Compared to conventional aldehydes hav... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5405606 | Embalming composition and method An improved embalming composition and method has been developed. The embalming fluid is a mixture including glutaraldehyde, an aromatic ether of ethanol phenoxyethanol, at least one alcohol, and a polyhydric alcohol humectant. The formulation has no forma... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5350670 | Composition for preserving non-living animal bodies This invention relates to a composition for preserving animals as specimens. The composition is a three-in-one composition which is prepared by combining Formaldehyde Solution and Alcohol with particles made from Boric Acid, NaCl and Phenol, and it not on... | 09/27/1994 |
| 5271930 | Benzoate esters of polyalkoxylated block copolymers Benzoic acid esters of a polyalkoxylated block copolymer, i.e. PLURONICS, exhibit enhanced characteristics that make these esters ideally suited for skin and hair care compositions. These esters demonstrate enhanced capabilities as foam boosters, emollien... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5196182 | Tissue fixative Tissue fixatives, such as diazolidinyl urea, which are free of aldehydes and toxic chemicals are described. When used, either in aqueous or alcoholic solutions, good tissue preservation is attained. In addition, tissue antigens are retained which makes th... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5192211 | Method of making animal specimen A method of making animal specimen, of which the processing steps include a dead animal as a specimen body to be directly soaked in a 3-in-one mixed liquid for a given period of time; the 3-in-one mixed liquid comprises granular boric acid, NaCl, phenol, ... | 03/09/1993 |
| 5192542 | Tissue sealant product and method A product and method of treating tissue particularly during the embalming process. The product is produced by drying and finely grinding plants from the Plantain family to a powder. The method involves applying the powder to wounds, incisions and the like... | 03/09/1993 |
| 5091174 | Preservative for biological specimens An embalming fluid. A chemical composition comprising chemicals that are, generally, non-hazardous to humans in the concentrations used. Also, specimens preserved in the composition look and feel more life-like than specimens preserved in formaldehyde bas... | 02/25/1992 |
| 4946669 | Histological fixatives A mercury and formaldehyde free histological fixative. The fixative employs standard non-toxic components comprising one or more alkanols, one or more diols and triols such as ethylene glycol, and one or more acids such as acetic and formic acid in an aqu... | 08/07/1990 |
| 4615880 | Dressing for wounds and the method for manufacturing thereof An absorbing dressing for wounds consists of spherical particles of regenerated cellulose of the size 0.05-0.5 mm and a macroporous structure characterized by the cyclohexane regain of the dry material at least 0.2 ml/g. The dressing is prepared from the ... | 10/07/1986 |
| 4404181 | Extended-life tissue fixative composition and method of using the same Extended-life aqueous tissue fixative compositions or solutions are provided for use in histopathology work and the like. The compositions include glutaraldehyde at controlled pH, a boric acidtetraborate buffer, buffer stabilizer and complexing agent. The... | 09/13/1983 |
