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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7651680 | Methods and compositions for preventing and treating sensitive and dry skin Compositions for preventing and/or treating sensitive and/or dry skin include at least an effective amount of at least one agent and at least an effective amount of at least one divalent inorganic cation, wherein the at least one agent includes at least one member s... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7442369 | Compositions of minoxidil Novel compositions comprising minoxidil, a thickening agent, and a pharmaceutically acceptable solvent are presented. Also presented is a process for making a novel gel composition comprising minoxidil, and methods for using the novel compositions for treating and p... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7425322 | Responsive biomedical composites A responsive polymeric system including a responsive polymeric component capable of undergoing a transition that results in a sharp increase in viscosity in response to a triggering effected at a predetermined body site. The system includes a solid non-ceramic reinf... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7425323 | Treatment and composition for achieving skin anti-aging benefits by corneum protease activation Novel methods and compositions for treating aged and environmentally damaged skin are disclosed which provide improvements in the skin's visual appearance, function and clinical/biophysical properties by activating at least one proteolytic enzyme in the skin's strat... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7393911 | Organosilicon fine particles and method of producing same Organosilicon fine particles with polysiloxane network structure made of siloxane units of specified kinds at specified ratios and having a circular ring shape as a whole and average outer and inner diameters within specified ranges such that their difference is als... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7393520 | Decorative cosmetic and dermatological products The invention provides decorative cosmetic and dermatological compositions comprising at least one copolymer obtained by free-radical copolymerization of A) acryloyld imethyltaurine and/or acryloyld imethyltaurates, B) optionally, one or mo... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7381404 | Treatment for dry macular degeneration The present invention relates to altering the physical and/or chemical properties of at least part of at least one tissue in the eye. In a specific embodiment, it relates to the treatment of any eye disorder, although in particular embodiments the individual has a t... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7374754 | Use of placental alkaline phosphatase to promote skin cell proliferation Methods for stimulating proliferation of cells in the epidermis and dermis of mammalian skin are disclosed. The methods comprise the step of administering to an area of the skin a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of human placental alkaline ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7371407 | Use of Emu Oil and its various fractions as a carrier for antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral medications and preparations An animal-derived lipid is disclosed that is useful as a carrying agent for anti-microbial formulations. Pharmaceutical and other preparations including Emu Oil are also described as profoundly useful components in anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral treatme... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7371369 | Polymeric interpenetrated network carrier and serial polymerization involving a crosslinked polymer network This invention relates to a highly stable, dense interpenetrated crosslinked polymer network (ICPN) containing (a) a crosslinked, network-forming primary polymer containing vinyl lactam and/or acrylic acid moieties, and (b) a secondary, optionally crosslinked, disti... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7364722 | Pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions comprising plgf-1 The invention relates to the preparation of placental growth factor (PLGF)-comprising therapeutic and cosmetic compositions capable of increasing angiogenesis of the cutaneous, subcutaneous and internal organ connective tissue. Such compositions are suitable for the... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357937 | Perfluorocarbon emulsions with non-fluorinated surfactants A stable FC emulsion is described. The FC emulsion of the present invention comprises a continuous FC immiscible hydrophilic liquid phase and a dispersed phase comprising FC suspended as droplets within the continuous phase. The emulsion further comprises an emulsif... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7351417 | Silky feel cosmetic emulsion chassis A cosmetic composition is provided which includes a high level of glycerin, a copolymer which is preferably a C10-C18 acrylates crosspolymer, and a crystalline gel structurant comprising a surfactant and co-surfactant, the structurant having an... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347938 | Use of hydrophobically modified copolymers based on N-vinyl monomers for the production of membranes The present invention relates to the use of copolymers A containing a) from 50 to 99% by weight of at least one N-vinyllactam or N-vinylamine selected from the group consisting of N-vinylpyrrolidone, N-vinylpiperidone, N-vinylcapro... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7338928 | System for releasing encapsulated active ingredients The present invention relates to a controlled release system that can be incorporated in cosmetic, personal care, and household products to effectively encapsulate wide range of active ingredients and sensory markers and release them in response to moisture or over ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7335645 | Effectors of dipeptidyl peptidase IV for topical use The invention relates to compounds for topically influencing the activity of dipeptidyl peptidase of the general formula wherein A is an amino acid having at least one f... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7332470 | Methods and compositions for treating ocular disease The use of collectins and/or surfactant proteins for the treatment and prevention of ocular disease. ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7329701 | Superabsorbent polymers and method of manufacturing the same Superabsorbent polymer (SAP) particels containing a clay are disclosed. The clay is added to an SAP hydrogel prior to SAP neutralization to provide particles having improved fluid acquisition rates and an improved permeability of a fluid through the swollen SAP-clay... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7323163 | Film-forming compositions and methods Film-forming compositions, as well as methods of making and using, wherein the compositions include an optional active agent, water, a surfactant, and a water-soluble or water-dispersible vinyl polymer comprising amine group-containing side-chains and a copolymerize... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320957 | Rinse-aid composition comprising a magnesium salt and zinc salt mixture Rinse-aid composition comprising a polyalkoxylated trisiloxane surfactant and a non-ionic solubilising system having a cloud point above room temperature and an acidifying agent wherein the rinse-aid composition has a pH of from about 1 to about 4.5. ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7320962 | Hemoactive compositions and methods for their manufacture and use Dried hemoactive materials comprise both a cross-linked biologically compatible polymer and a non-cross-linked biologically compatible polymer. The cross-linked polymer is selected to form a hydrogel when exposed to blood. The non-cross-linked polymer is chosen to s... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7316815 | Polyamino acid derivatives and use thereof in compositions for treating keratin fibers The invention concerns the use in a cosmetic composition of at least a poly-aminoacid of general formula (I) in which X is —O—, —S— or —NR3; R1 represents in particular a hydrogen atom or a C1-C40 alkyl radical; ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7316814 | Cosmetic composition comprising a silicone-containing compound and a fatty acid ester The present application relates to an anhydrous cosmetic composition comprising at least one silicone-containing compound and a specific fatty acid ester. This composition may be used as a care product and/or a make-up product for the skin and/or for keratinous mate... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7314612 | Cosmetic compositions containing at least one heteropolymer and at least one gelling agent and methods of using the same The invention relates to a physiologically acceptable composition, in particular a cosmetic composition, containing at least one liquid fatty phase comprising at least one structuring polymer comprising a polymer skeleton having hydrocarbon-based repeating units con... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7303757 | Biocompatible phase invertable proteinaceous compositions and methods for making and using the same Biocompatible phase invertable proteinaceous compositions and methods for making and using the same are provided. The subject phase invertable compositions are prepared by combining a proteinaceous substrate and a cross-linker. The proteinaceous substrate includes o... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7300663 | Adhesion and sealing of tissue with compositions containing polyfunctional crosslinking agents and protein polymers Proteinaceous polymers having repetitive units from naturally occurring structural proteins are employed as backbones for functionalities for crosslinking to provide strongly adherent tissue adhesives and sealants. Particularly, block copolymers of elastin and fibro... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7300678 | Method for obtaining an active principle with immediate skin-tightening effect and resulting active principle The invention concerns an active principle with instant skin-tightening effect useable in cosmetics, the method for obtaining same and compositions comprising said active principle. The source material consists of a white almond press cake. ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7294652 | Autoimmune conditions and NADPH oxidase defects The invention relates to methods and materials involved in diagnosing and treating autoimmune conditions. In particular, the invention relates to methods and materials involved in diagnosing arthritis conditions that are accompanied by an NADPH oxidase deficiency, m... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7285578 | Water-in-oil emulsion composition for forming silicone elastomer porous material A water-in-oil emulsion composition for forming a silicone elastomer porous material contains a liquid silicone rubber material which forms a silicone elastomer upon curing, a silicone oil material which has a surface activation function, and water. ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7285580 | Methods of using primer molecules for enhancing the mechanical performance of tissue adhesives and sealants The present invention concerns novel methods for enhancing the mechanical performance of tissue adhesives and sealants which comprises employing a primer molecule in association with a tissue adhesive or sealant, wherein the primer molecule serves to enhance the str... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7282216 | Biocompatible polymer blends and uses thereof The present invention relates to a novel series of polymers which have been prepared by blending hydrophobic biocompatible, biodegradable polymers or copolymers, such as poly(lactide-co-glycolide), and a biocompatible, amphipathic copolymer having a water absorption... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7276250 | Sustained release formulations of oxymorphone Sustained release formulations of oxymorphone or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; methods for making the sustained release formulations of oxymorphone or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; and methods for using the sustained release formulations of... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7256227 | Polymer modified gypsum membrane and uses therefor A composition which is applied to substrate surfaces to form a membrane to provide structural reinforcement thereto and prevent the release of gases and moisture from the substrate. The composition consists of polymer resin binders and gypsum. Further provided is a ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7250445 | Anti-oxidant suppository for treating radiation proctopathy and other anorectal disorders A method for treating anorectal disorders, comprising a step of providing a suppository containing between 1000 and 500,000 IU of an antioxidant selected from the group of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E; and a step of placing the suppository within the rectal cavit... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7226615 | Expandable foam-like biomaterials and methods Liquid, injectable, aqueous solutions are transformed in situ to an expandable foam-like, space filling, and adherent biomaterial. Preferably, the foam-like biomaterial is the reaction product of a two-part liquid system to achieve the in situ formation thereof. The... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7226581 | Bodywashes containing additives The invention encompasses bodywashes containing an additive. The additive may contain a sunscreen. The additive may contain 2, 3, or more than three sunscreens. Optionally, one or more of the sunscreens may be encapsulated. The invention further encompasses methods ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7226952 | Gel composition and its use in cosmetic compositions and the like A gel composition and cosmetic composition and the like that can excel in pigment and/or filler uniformity and stability and can have a good outer appearance even when further comprising a relatively large amount of pigments. A gel composition is formed by combining... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7226582 | Sunscreen compositions and methods of use The invention encompasses additives for addition to a bodywash, where the additives contain one or more sunscreens, and where a bodywash which contains the additive imparts to the skin an SPF of at least about 2, in some cases at least about 5, or 10, or 15. Also de... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7223387 | Antiviral formulations comprising propylene glycol and an isopropyl alkanoic acid ester A topical composition comprising an antiinflammatory glucocorticoid and a nucleoside analogue antiviral agent in a pharmaceutical carrier characterized in that the carrier comprises about 15 to about 25 weight % propylene glycol and about 10 to about 25 weight perce... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7223383 | Stabilized sunscreen composition having a particulate inorganic sunscreen There is provided a composition. The cosmetic composition has the following: one or more particulates; a neutralized, carboxylic acid polymer selected from the group consisting of a carbomer, acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, and any combinati... | 05/29/2007 |