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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7325358 | Weather protected deer and animal repellent container A device for displaying an odorous animal repellent. The device comprises a housing having a chamber adapted for receiving the animal repellent. The device further comprises a retainer on the underside of the housing which allows permeation of the scent of the anima... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7052708 | Compositions and methods of crop protection The invention is an animal repellant composition containing one or more toxins, including for example one or more alkaloids isolated from for example, one or more members of the family Narcissus, and optionally containing one or more polymers, including for example ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6926901 | Suberization of a polymeric sustain release matrix for animal repellancy The invention is an animal repellant composition containing one or more plant derived toxins, including for example one or more alkaloids isolated from for example, one or more members of the family Narcissus, and optionally containing one or more polymers, i... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6635287 | Anti proliferative preparations A dormant preparation (DC) is provided which is capable of inhibiting proliferation of various kinds of cells. The preparation comprises an extract which is obtained from cells or tissue originating in an organism capable of entering a phase of dormancy i... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6565867 | Animal repellent compositions and methods of use thereof The invention is an animal repellant composition containing one or more plant derived toxins, including for example one or more alkaloids isolated from for example, one or more members of the family Narcissus, and optionally containing one or more polymer... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6428791 | Lubrication composition A lubricating composition for use in mucosal areas is provided to enhance sexual performance. The composition contains combination of a compound which enhances blood circulation to body parts and/or increase nitrous oxide levels at the site of administrat... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6342254 | Anti-proliferative preparations A dormant preparation (DC) is provided which is capable of inhibiting proliferation of various kinds of cells. The preparation comprises an extract which is obtained from cells or tissue originating in an organism capable of entering a phase of dormancy i... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6296859 | Synergistic composition comprising a compound of lipoamino acid structure and a water lily extract Composition characterized in that it comprises, as active principle, at least one compound of formula (I): ##STR1## its topically acceptable salts, which R represents the characterizing chain of a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched fatty acid co... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6248343 | Therapeutic antimicrobial compositions Antimicrobial alcohol-containing compositions and methods of using the compositions to disinfect surfaces and provide therapeutic benefits are disclosed.... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6221372 | Cosmetic cleansing and skin care preparation containing plant and algae extracts The invention relates to a cosmetic cleansing and skin care preparation which is particularly suitable for extremely greasy pubertal skin and exhibits very good sebostatic effectiveness. The preparation contains 0.25-5 wt. % of a combination comprising 5-... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6184004 | Process for the preparation of galanthamine and its derivatives The subject invention pertains to a process for preparing a compound having a formula (4) or (5), in either optically-enriched or racemic form, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are independently selected from hydrogen,... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6149912 | Method to enhance innate immunity defense mechanisms by treatment with plant-derived alkaloids The present invention relates to a method for enhancing innate immunity defense mechanisms of vertebrate animals including humans. In accordance with the present invention, innate immunity defenses are enhanced by the administration of plant-derived immun... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6117428 | Ruminant repellant composition and method for making same Ruminant repellent compositions consisting essentially of active ingredients derived from, or equivalent to, chemicals found in plants in the Amaryllidaceae family. Particularly, ruminant repellent compositions consisting essentially of at least one of: M... | 09/12/2000 |
| 5891433 | Extracting soluble substances from subdivided solids with a water-base liquid extraction medium Small particles and fines included along with larger subdivided solids are treated with water base liquid extraction medium to extract soluble solids therein in a process using milli-screens with milli-sized openings of less than about 0.095 inches across... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5738851 | Method of repelling deer A deer repellant composition is derived from certain plants in the Amaryllidaceae family, using a solvent extraction and concentration method from comminuted plant material, in particular bulbs. Active ingredients extracted by the method are applied by sp... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5639459 | Compositions for treatment of the hair The invention provides a composition for the treatment for the hair, scalp and skin to improve condition and to assist in hair regrowth which comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable oxalate of a group Ia or Ia or ammonium oxalate metal disposed in a pharm... | 06/17/1997 |
| 4961774 | Process for the cultivation of aquatic plants, the resulting plants, and their uses In the process for the hydroponic cultivation of aquatic plants and, in particular, water hyacinth, the plants are cultivated in a nutrient aqueous solution containing at least one nitrogen compound and elements such as P, K, Ca, Mg, S and Fe. The nitroge... | 10/09/1990 |
| 4251508 | Process for extracting valuable nutrients from the leaves of the water lily or water hyacinth plant An extract containing in 100 grams about 31.641 mg. vitamin A calculated as carotene, 0.32 mg. vitamin B1, 1.14 mg. vitamin B2, 4.7 mg. niacin in addition to 23.2 g. protein, 4-8 g. chlorophyll, 2.30 g. crude fiber, 3.20 g. crude fat... | 02/17/1981 |