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Comic actor Danny Kaye received patent D166,807 for the co-design of "Blowout Toy or the Like". It's similar to one of those toys that unravels when you blow into at a birthday party except Kaye's has three blowouts going in different directions, not just one.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7923003 | Adhesive for medical applications and means for haemostasis The invention relates to a kit comprising the following individual components: (a) polymers comprising at least one free amino group, (b) bridge molecules selected from the group consisting of monocyclic ortho-dihydroxyaromates, mono-cyclic para-dihydroxyaromates, b... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7700085 | Method for treating symptoms of diabetes The present invention provides a method for treating symptoms of diabetes in a diabetic subject which comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an agent which inhibits binding of advanced glycation endproducts to any receptor for a... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7604797 | Compositions and methods for treating burns The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating burns comprising administering to a burn area of a subject in need thereof of a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising an anti-cytokine or anti-inflammatory agent or a functio... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7566446 | Wound healing and treatment of fibrosis Compositions for use in the treatment of wounds and fibrosis comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound that modulates actin assembly and organization intracellularly and/or extracellularly and a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle; such a compound ... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7393522 | Physiologically balanced, ionized, acidic solution and methodology for use in wound healing Described herein is a physiologically-balanced, acidic solution. Typically the solution is prepared by a chemical reactions or by the electrolysis of a solution comprising a mixture of an inorganic salt to form a physiologically balanced solution. This invention als... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7371871 | Inhibitors of glutaminyl cyclase The present invention relates to compounds that act as inhibitors of QC including those represented by the general formulae 1 to 9: and combinations thereof for the treatment of neuronal disorders, especially Alzheimer's di... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7368576 | Dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitors and their uses as anti-cancer agents The present invention provides new uses of DPIV-inhibitors of the present invention, and their corresponding pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt forms, for treating conditions mediated by DPIV or DPIV-like enzymes, such as cancer and tumors. In a more pre... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7357923 | Topical medicament for skin injuries and disorders A topical product for the application to the skin or mucosal surfaces comprises yellow beeswax in an oleaginous base of, e.g., olive oil, sunflower oil, almond oil, cod liver oil, castor oil, along with an excipient vehicle. The product is useful in connection with ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7337592 | Porous poly(vinyl acetal) resin body having a high degree of cleanliness, a process of preparing the same, and a method of storing the same A process of preparing and a method of storing porous poly (vinyl acetal) resin body. A method of storing the porous body involves keeping the porous body wet and free of contamination with organic substances, dissolved ions, and other fine particles. The storing me... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7320325 | Method and apparatus for creating intrauterine adhesions An apparatus and method of use or treatment are disclosed for creating intrauterine adhesions resulting in amenorrhea. In particular, the apparatus relates to an easily deployed intrauterine implant that readily and consistently reduces or eliminates abnormal intrau... | 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 |
| 7288622 | Composition for treatment of burns and wounds A composition is provided to heal burns, wounds and other skin traumas of mammals. The composition is useful to treat sepsis and to improve skin formation as well. The composition comprises an antimicrobial peptide having amino acid sequence FAKKFAKKFKKFAKKFAKFAFAF.... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7238680 | Topical compositions for veterinary uses A method of treating a non-human dermatological disorder, wherein the method comprises topically administering to a non-human dermatological disorder a therapeutically effective amount of a topical composition containing: (1) an active component comprising at least ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7223386 | Preparations for topical skin use and treatment Topical preparations for release of an active agent and to methods of making and using the topical preparations are provided. The preparations may have an internal phase dispersed within an external phase. The internal phase may be a hydrophilic carrier and an activ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7202230 | Use of hyaluronic acid derivatives in the preparation of biomaterials with a physical haemostatic and plugging activity The present invention describes the use of polysaccharide derivatives for the preparation of biocompatible and biodegradable biomaterials with absorbent properties for body fluids and physical hemostatic activity, to be used in both venous and arterial vascular anas... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7189773 | Plastisol composition, gelled film and article A plastisol composition of the present invention comprises a polyalkylene glycol and/or a polyalkylene glycol derivative (X) and polymer particles (Y). This composition uses non-halogen based polymer particles with no halogen atoms, which do not emit materials such ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7186416 | Foamable pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating a disorder Novel compositions of matter comprising a foamable delivery system are provided. Novel methods for treating a disease, disorder, or condition using the novel compositions are further provided. Novel methods for making and delivering a foamable pharmaceutical composi... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7175895 | Glove with medicated porous beads An elastomeric article includes a substrate body formed from an elastomeric material, and a plurality of porous beads capable of containing a treatment within the pores of the beads and dispensing the treatment to an end user. ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7151139 | Antimicrobial polymeric surfaces Bactericidal compositions are disclosed that comprise a polymeric compound immobilized on a material. Medical devices are also disclosed which comprise such a bactericidal composition. Methods are disclosed for covalently derivatizing the surfaces of common material... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7147873 | Antiseptic compositions and methods Antiseptic compositions, as well as methods of making and using, wherein the compositions include: an antimicrobial agent selected from the group consisting of iodine (I2), an iodophor, and a combination thereof, wherein the antimicrobial agent is present... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7144856 | Inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase I The present invention relates to specific inhibitors of the cysteine protease dipeptidyl peptidase I (DP I)which can be used in the treatment of malignant cell degeneration, immune diseases impaired wound healing and metabolic diseases of humans and are represented ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7119123 | Antimicrobially active 4-methyl-4-aryl-2-pentanols, their preparation and use Antimicrobially active 4-methyl-4-aryl-2-pentanols of the Formula 1 below, methods for the preparation of these compounds and their use as antimicrobial active compounds are described. Surprisingly, compounds of th... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7112342 | Enriched platelet wound healant An improved platelet gel wound healant, and methods of preparation and use thereof for healing wounds are disclosed. The improved wound healant comprises a therapeutically effective amount of activated growth factors and ascorbic acid with optional one or more addit... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7112320 | Solid wound healing formulations containing fibronectin A concentrated solution of a wound healing promoter, in particular fibronectin, is used to develop solid wound dressings. The solid wound dressings containing fibronectin are easy to apply, easy to remove, and deliver fibronectin in a range of physiologically active... | 09/26/2006 |
| RE39298 | Supplemented and unsupplemented tissue sealants, methods of their production and use This invention provides methods for the localized delivery of supplemented tissue sealants, wherein the supplemented tissue sealants comprise at least one composition which is selected from one or more antibodies, analgesics, anticoagulants, anti-inflammatory compou... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7109347 | Dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitors and their uses as anti-cancer agents The present invention provides new uses of DPIV-inhibitors of the present invention, and their corresponding pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt forms, for treating conditions mediated by DPIV or DPIV-like enzymes, such as cancer and tumors. In a more pre... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7101857 | Crosslinkable biological material and medical uses A method for promoting angiogenesis in a patient comprising providing crosslinkable biological solution to the target tissue, wherein the crosslinkable biological solution is loaded with at least one angiogenic agent. In one embodiment, the at least one angiogenic a... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7082948 | Method of and apparatus for automatically coating the human body In a system for coating human skin, a chemical composition, such as a cosmetic or medical formulation, is uniformly coated over the entire body or selected parts of the body of the person being coated. The system includes atomization of the coating composition, cont... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7078055 | Method of attenuating swelling or inflammation The present invention provides a method of attenuating swelling or inflammation in the tissue of a patient via applying a composition comprising a hydrophilic foam substrate and a polymeric hydrophilic agent capable of absorbing water to a portion of the surface of ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7078056 | Method of attenuating bruise formation The present invention provides a method of attenuating the formation or reducing the severity of a bruise in the tissue of a patient via applying a composition comprising a hydrophilic foam substrate and a polymeric hydrophilic agent to a portion of the surface of t... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7041089 | Automated system for coating the human body: virtual motion In a system for coating human skin, a coating composition, such as a cosmetic or medical formulation, is uniformly coated over the entire body or selected parts of the body of the person being coated. The system includes atomization of the coating composition, conta... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7041868 | Bioabsorbable wound dressing A wound dressing includes a first layer located adjacent the wound and which comprises a material that is bioabsorbable, porous and adapted for serving as a scaffold for cell attachment and proliferation; and a second layer which is in contact with the first layer a... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7037527 | Bifunctionalized polyester material for surface treatment and biomodification The invention features a method of treating polyester material to generate functional carboxylic acid and amine groups. These functional groups can be used as sites for covalent bond formation to attach chemical or biological moieties. This bifunctionalized polyeste... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7005031 | Pressure sensitive adhesives having quaternary ammonium functionality, articles, and methods A pressure sensitive adhesive composition is provided that includes a pressure sensitive adhesive polymer. The polymer includes: at least one copolymerized monoethylenically unsaturated (meth)acrylic acid ester monomer, wherein the (meth)acrylic acid ester monomer, ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6994863 | Pharmaceutical and cosmetic carrier and composition for topical application A pharmaceutical or cosmetic carrier or composition for topical application characterized by rheological properties which render the carrier or composition semi-solid at rest and a liquid upon application of shear forces thereto. The composition or carrier are prepa... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6989152 | Compound for the amelioration of pseudofolliculitis A compound for reducing the incidence of pseudofolliculitis combines a mild skin astringent, an oil based epidermal softener, and a hair stiffener. One embodiment of the compound combines refined powdered oatmeal and emollient of the compound combines refined powder... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6979441 | Method for topical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome This invention relates to the topical treatment of the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by the use of a selected protein kinase C inhibitor and an effective penetrating agent selected from lecithin organogel or poloxamer 407 lecithin organogel. The protein kinase C inhibitors... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6977045 | Process for the fractionation of polymers A process for the purification or fractionation of aqueous soluble polymers using an aqueous two-phase system is described. The concentrations of the polymer to be fractionated and of an aqueous soluble salt, and the temperature of the aqueous fractionation medium a... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6974585 | Durable multi-component antibiotic formulation for topical use Disclosed are methods and formulations for the treatment or prevention of infections on mammalian tissues such as skin. Specifically, the methods of this invention involve the in situ formation of a polymeric cyanoacrylate film containing mixed antibiotics over mamm... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6967023 | Pharmaceutical and cosmetic carrier or composition for topical application A pharmaceutical or cosmetic carrier or composition for topical application characterized by rheological properties which render the carrier or composition semi-solid at rest and a liquid upon application of shear forces thereto. The composition or carrier are prepa... | 11/22/2005 |
