Did You Know...
...that the Eveready Battery began as an invention called the "electric flowerpot," which was a tube with a battery and light bulb inside? The idea was to fasten this gizmo to the side of a flowerpot so it would illuminate the flowers from the bottom. The idea died on the vine and the businessman who licensed the flower pot, Conrad Huber, was left with a pile of useless tubes -- until he found a way to market them as batteries to light the world!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7875301 | Agent for increasing granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor The provision of a GM-CSF increasing agent or a TNF-α modulator, which is a composition comprising Cucurbita moschata, Carthamus tinctorius, Plantago asiatica and Lonicera japonica; or a health food, nutritional supplementary food, or the like for inc... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7815948 | Method of obtaining a firming active principle, active principle thus obtained and uses thereof The invention relates to a method of obtaining a firming active principle resulting from the solubilization of Cucurbita pepo seed meal treated by means of enzymatic hydrolysis. The invention also relates to the active principle thus obtained and to the uses ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7381435 | Composition for treating hepatitis C By administering a composition comprising pumpkin seed, safflower, plantain and honeysuckle, subjective symptoms (for example, general malaise and abdominal swelling) of a patient with chronic hepatitis C can be eliminated and, moreover, objective symptoms diagnosed... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7371389 | Methods and products for enhancing energy and nutrition in human beings Methods for increasing energy in men and women include ingesting internally, twice a day, products that include, for women, multivitamins, multiminerals, high-calcium bone support products, high-ORAC super food products, and enzymes, and, for men, multivitamins, mul... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7344738 | Herbal composition for treatment of immunocompromised conditions A pharmaceutical or medicinal preparation comprising a combination of two herbal compositions to be administered together. The first herbal composition comprises a mixture of the following herbs: Asparagus racemosa, Curcuma longa, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Momordica ch... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341751 | Eggplant extract for medical treatments An extract is made by cooking the fruit of an eggplant for about 15 to 30 minutes at about 120 to about 250° C., extracting the juice from the cooked fruit, and adding an oxidant to the juice that reacts with a component in it and changes its color from beige to bl... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7306818 | Method for preventing and/or treating viral infection in aquatic animals The present invention provides a preferred method for preventing and/or treating a virus infection in aquatic animals, including the steps of: (i) providing a composition including trichoanguin protein; (ii) adding the composition to an aqueous solution including aq... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7238377 | Use of an oil of the gourd family for inhibiting 5 alpha-reductase activity The invention concerns the use of at least an oil derived from the seeds of the gourd family selected from the group consisting of Lagenaria, Luffa and Momordica, for preparing a composition designed to inhibit 5α-reductase activity, and the use of sa... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7226583 | Composition containing leukocyte extract for the whitening or lightening of skin Cosmetic compositions intended for topical application to the skin for lightening and/or brightening the skin are provided. The subject compositions are characterized by the presence of leukocyte extract in combination with one or more secondary skin whitening or br... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7153529 | Adult-onset diabetes treatment method Methods of inducing weight loss and treating adult-onset diabetes in a mammal in need thereof by administering to the mammal Momordica lectin or pokeweed mitogen chloroform precipitatable fraction. Lectin pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed. ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150870 | Anti-tumor agent The invention prevents or treats a tumor, inhibiting tumor growth and malignant progression by providing an antitumor agent containing a treated SOD as the active ingredient, especially a melon SOD coated with gliadin. The invention also applies to a method of preve... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7147877 | Method for treating lesions caused by estrogen deficiency with extract of cucumber The present invention is directed to an aromatase activating agent containing a plant selected from among mulberry bark, ginseng, cucumber, and phellodendron bark; or chlorella; or an extract of any of these ingredients. The aromatase activating agent ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7132118 | Cucumis melo extract coated and/or microencapsulated in a fat-soluble agent based on a fatty substance The present invention relates to a composition comprising an active plant extract containing superoxide dismutase, said extract being coated and/or microencapsulated in a fat-soluble agent based on a fatty substance. It also relates to its method of manufactu... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7122213 | Supplement foods and pharmaceuticals The present invention provides effective supplement foods and safe pharmaceuticals, each having a hypotensive effect and anti-diabetic effect and no adverse effects. The supplement foods and pharmaceuticals of the present invention comprise squash extract mixed with... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7108872 | Use of odorants to alter blood flow to the vagina, and article of manufacture thereof A non-invasive method of altering vaginal blood flow in a female individual to augment or lessen sexual arousal is provided. The method involves administering an individual odorant or odorant mixture for inhalation that is sufficient to alter vaginal blood flow of t... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7067162 | Use of odorants to alter blood flow to the vagina A non-invasive method of altering vaginal blood flow in a female individual to augment or lessen sexual arousal is provided. The method involves administering an individual odorant or odorant mixture for inhalation that is sufficient to alter vaginal blood flow of t... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7022350 | Dietary supplement A dietary supplement for treating or preventing prostate disease and/or vascular disease including saw palmetto, d-alpha tocopherol, d-gamma tocopherol, d-delta tocopherol, d-beta tocopherol, selenium, lycopene, zinc, folic acid, vitamin B12, and vitamin ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7005306 | Accurate thickness measurement of thin conductive film The thickness of a thin conductive film is accurately measured without direct knowledge of the temperature of the sample. A coulometer measurement during deposition of the conductive film on a substrate, along with other data such as the plated surface area, the ele... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6989163 | Arrangement to enhance a woman's sexual sensitivity by a combination of phytoestrogens, L-arginine and menthol A treatment to induce urothelial sensory nerve re-growth in the female vulvae, comprising a compound of menthol, L-arginine and a phytoestrogen. ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6866874 | Tryptophan source from plants and uses therefor Compositions are described comprising at least partially defatted meal from a plant source containing protein-bound tryptophan, preferably squash seeds, and, optionally, a carbohydrate source provided in an amount capable of facilitating transport of in vivo generat... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6811796 | Preventive or therapeutic agent for pollen allergy, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, asthma or urticaria, or health food for prevention or improvement or reduction of symptoms thereof A method for prevention or therapy of pollen allergy, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, asthma or urticaria by administration of two kinds of crude drugs—seeds of Cucurbita moschata and flowers of Carthamus tinctorius—and at least one crude dru... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6780444 | Method of making cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and dermatological compositions and compositions made according to the method The invention concerns cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical and/or dermatological compositions and methods for preparing them. The composition is characterized in that it comprises a mixture called base mixture, consisting of a liquid extracted from a mixture (M) of tomat... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6761913 | Extracts of celery seed for the prevention and treatment of pain, inflammation and gastrointestinal irritation Biologically active extracts of celery seed are produced by controlled ethanolic extraction, distillation and drying, and further processing by supercritical fluid extractions (SFE), and may be further fractionated by column fractionation, distillation, LiAlH reduct... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6761914 | Immunogenic formulations comprising oil bodies The present invention provides novel adjuvants which comprise oil bodies. The invention also provides vaccine formulations comprising oil bodies and an antigen and methods for preparing the vaccines and the use of the vaccines to elicit an immune response. ... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6656473 | Tryptophan source from plants and uses thereof Compositions are described comprising at least partially defatted meal from a plant source containing protein-bound tryptophan, preferably squash seeds, and, optionally, a carbohydrate source provided in an amount capable of facilitating transport of in v... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6596287 | Products for topical applications comprising oil bodies The present invention provides novel emulsion formulations which comprise oil bodies. The invention also provides a method for preparing the emulsions and the use of the emulsions in products for topical application to the skin. The products are very mild... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6576274 | Extracts of celery seed for the prevention and treatment of pain, inflammation and gastrointestinal irritation Biologically active extracts of celery seed are produced by controlled ethanolic extraction, distillation and drying, and further processing by supercritical fluid extractions (SFE), and may be further fractionated by column fractionation, distillation, L... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6503543 | Tryptophan source from plants and uses therefor Compositions are described comprising at least partially defatted meal from a plant source naturally containing tryptophan, preferably squash seeds, and a carbohydrate source provided in an amount capable of facilitating transport of the tryptophan across... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6461627 | Skin preparations for external use Skin preparations for external use and cosmetics which contain a fermented soybean extract prepared by extracting with an organic solvent a fermentation product obtained by treating a soybean extract with one or more microorganisms selected from bifidobac... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6432383 | Method for administering insulin A mixed micellar pharmaceutical formulation includes a micellar proteinic pharmaceutical agent, an alkali metal lauryl sulphate, alkali metal salicylate, a pharmaceutically acceptable edetate and at least one absorption enhancing compounds. The absorption... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6391307 | Composition comprising the lower, no-branch culm portion of bamboo An anticancer drug of which the main ingredient is bamboo powder. In particular, the bamboo powder is of lower no-branch culm portions of three-year-old and older bamboos, or is of bamboos cut down during the period of three months before the season of ba... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6379718 | Use of plant extracts for treatment of acne and furuncle Novel herbal extracts provide potent efficacy in the treatment of acne and furuncle. The formulated extracts of Momordica charantia L. are from either the whole plant or parts of the plant. The extracts have been formulated into aqueous solution, pads, an... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6352728 | Extracts of celery seed for the prevention and treatment of pain, inflammation and gastrointestinal irritation Biologically active extracts of celery seed are produced by controlled ethanolic extraction, distillation and drying, and further processing by supercritical fluid extractions (SFE), and may be further fractionated by column fractionation, distillation, L... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6350432 | Pressurized container having an aerosolized pharmaceutical composition A pharmaceutical composition solubilized in a propellant that can be administered buccally or to the lungs using a metered dose dispenser is provided. The composition comprises a pharmaceutical agent; glycerin and/or polyglycerin; phenol and/or methyl phe... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6315984 | Pressurized container having an aerosolized pharmaceutical composition A pressurized container with an aerosol pharmaceutical formulation, and a process for making the formulation, are provided. The formulation comprises a pharmaceutical agent, a phenol, glycerin or polyglycerin, and an additional ingredient such as an alkal... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6312737 | Method of inducing apoptosis in cancer cells using an extract of Melothria indica Lou The invention includes a method of inducing apoptosis in cancer cells by administering an extract of Melothria indica Lou to the cancer cells. The invention also includes a method of using an extract of Melothria indica Lou to induce apoptosis in cancer c... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6312665 | Aerosol formulations for buccal and pulmonary application A mixed micellar aerosol pharmaceutical formulation is provided. The formulation comprises a pharmaceutical agent, an alkali metal alkyl sulphate, at least three micelle-forming compounds, a phenol and a propellant. The propellant provides enchanced absor... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6261607 | Composition for promoting prostate health containing selenium and herbal extracts An herbal composition which can help promote prostate health in men is prepared from saw palmetto, green tea, pumpkin seed oil, ginger, dual urtica root extracts, selenium, watermelon and rosemary. The composition contains therapeutically effective amount... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6241987 | Dietary supplement containing saw palmetto, pumpkin seed, and nettle root A dietary supplement and method for supporting and maintaining normal prostrate gland function is described. The dietary supplement of the present invention provides a unique combination of herbal extracts including saw palmetto, pumpkin seed, and nettle ... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6235286 | Adult-onset diabetes treatment method Methods of inducing weight loss and treating adult-onset diabetes in a mammal in need thereof by administering to the mammal Momordica lectin or pokeweed mitogen chloroform precipitatable fraction. Lectin pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed.... | 05/22/2001 |
