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 |
| 8119114 | Polymer conjugates of mutated neublastin A dimer comprising a mutated neublastin polypeptide coupled to a polymer is disclosed. Such dimers exhibit prolonged bioavailability and, in preferred embodiments, prolonged biological activity relative to wild-type forms of neublastin. ... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8017109 | Endosomolytic poly(acrylate) polymers The present invention is directed to membrane active polymers useful for cellular delivery of compounds. Described are polyconjugates systems that incorporate targeting, anti-opsonization, anti-aggregation, and transfection activities into small biocompatible in viv... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7985406 | Membrane active heteropolymers The present invention is directed to a class of membrane active polymers useful for cellular delivery of compounds. Conjugation of the described membrane active polymers to targeting, anti-opsonization, and anti-aggregation agents provides polymers suitable for in v... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7662365 | Polymer conjugates of opioid antagonists The invention provides polymer conjugates of opioid antagonists comprising a polymer, such as poly(ethylene glycol), covalently attached to an opioid antagonist. The linkage between the polymer and the opioid antagonist is preferably hydrolytically stable. The inven... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7465440 | Process for preparing water-soluble or water-dispersible polyether-containing polymers and the use thereof as coating agents, binders and/or film-forming excipients in pharmaceutical dosage forms or packaging materials or as additives in cosmetic, dermatological or hygienic preparations A process for preparing graft copolymers of polyvinyl esters by polymerization of a) at least one vinyl ester of aliphatic C1-C24-carboxylic acids in the presence of b) polyethers which are solid at room temperature an... | 12/16/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7420029 | Tissue-specific transporter inhibitor The present invention is to provide a tissue-specific transporter inhibitor which is not absorbed through the digestive tract and can prevent deterioration in the QOL of a patient caused by diet therapy, and a therapeutic drug for tissue dysfunction diseases and a t... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7332477 | Photocleavable DNA transfer agent The present invention provides visible light sensitive and ultraviolet (UV) light sensitive composition for DNA transfer comprising acid sensitive polyacetals developed as DNA/RNA delivery agents, a photoacid generator and optionally a photosensitizer. ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7316816 | Temperature and pH sensitive copolymers The invention is directed to a copolymer comprising at least three types of monomeric units, said three types of monomeric units comprising: a temperature-sensitive unit, a hydrophilic unit, and a ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7316811 | Multi-arm polypeptide-poly (ethylene glycol) block copolymers as drug delivery vehicles The invention provides a multi-arm block copolymer for use in delivering a variety of bioactive agents. The copolymer of the invention contains a central core from which extend multiple (3 or more) copolymer arms. Each copolymer arm possesses an inner polypeptide se... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7285289 | Nanoparticle vaccines The present invention relates to nanoparticle vaccines comprised of a carrier, particularly polymerized lipids, having multiple copies of an antigen or combinations of different antigens displayed on the carrier. Such antigen-displaying nanoparticles may also displa... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7279131 | Method and apparatus for mass analysis of samples The present invention comprises an apparatus and a method for mass analyses of an array of samples contained in distinct sample holders. The sample holders are placed on a plurality of sensors which preferably comprise an array of microbalances providing output sign... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7261880 | Methods of treating Syndrome X with aliphatic polyamines The invention relates to a method for treating Syndrome X, or inhibiting the onset of symptoms of Syndrome X in a patient, and includes administering a therapeutically effective amount of a salt of at least one alkylated and cross-linked polymer, or a copolymer ther... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7252706 | Inhibition of calcium and magnesium precipitation from wood preservatives A wood preservative that contains a copper salt complex and a precipitation inhibitor is provided. The wood preservative may contain copper carbonate, an alkanolamine such as monoethanolamine and precipitation inhibitor such as a phosphonate or ethylene diamine comp... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7220414 | Degradable polyacetal polymers Degradable polyacetal polymers and functionalized degradable polyacetal polymers have properties favorable for use in pharmaceutical and biomedical applications. The degradable polyacetal polymers are relatively stable at physiological pH with favorable biodistribut... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7208012 | Covalently-bound, hydrophilic coating compositions for surgical implants Covalently-bound, hydrophilic copolymer coatings for implants are disclosed. The copolymer coatings comprise a hydrophobic aryl acrylic monomer, a hydrophilic monomer selected from the group consisting of hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylates, n-vinyl pyrrolidone and acrylam... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7189761 | Nitric oxide donor composition and method for treatment of anal disorders A pharmaceutical composition contains a nitric oxide donor and advantageously an optional corticosteroid and/or topical anesthetic. The composition is useful in a method for treating anal disorders such as anal fissure, anal ulcer, hemorrhoidal disease, levator spas... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7166413 | Enabling chain scission of branched photoresist By using a branched long chained chain scission polymer as a photoresist for EUV and 157 nanometer applications, a relatively higher molecular weight polymer with good mechanical properties may be achieved. In addition, by using chain scission technology, line edge ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7157538 | Covalently-bound, hydrophilic coating compositions for surgical implants Covalently-bound, hydrophilic copolymer coatings for implants are disclosed. The copolymer coatings comprise a hydrophobic aryl acrylic monomer, a hydrophilic monomer selected from the group consisting of hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylates, n-vinyl pyrrolidone and acrylam... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7153494 | Dibenzoylmethane sunscreen compositions photostabilized with amphiphilic block copolymers Topically applicable photostable sunscreen/photoprotective compositions contain at least one dibenzoylmethane UV-sunscreen and an effective photostabilizing amount therefor of at least one amphiphilic block copolymer which comprises at least one nonionic hydrophilic... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7153498 | Water-in-oil emulsion and its use as a cosmetic A composition, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, an aqueous phase dispersed in an oily phase by means of an emulsifier of at least one oligomer or one polymer derived from a polyolefin, comprising a polyolefinic apolar component comprising at least... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7144573 | Latent reactive blood compatible agents A reagent and related method for use in passivating a biomaterial surface, the reagent including a latent reactive group and a bifunctional aliphatic acid (e.g., fatty acid), in combination with a spacer group linking the latent reactive group to the aliphatic acid ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7125547 | Poly(diallylamine)-based bile acid sequestrants The present invention relates to a method for removing bile acids from a patient and certain polymers of use in the method. The method comprises the step of administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a polymer composition which includes a a p... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7105153 | Thickener-rheology modifier system for personal care compositions A thickener-rheology modifier system for use in hair care and skin care compositions comprising: a) a hydrophobically modified, alkali-soluble copolymer thickener comprising an aqueous emulsion copolymer of: ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7101643 | Polymeric electrolytes based on hydrosilyation reactions New polymer electrolytes were prepared by in situ cross-linking of allyl functional polymers based on hydrosilation reaction using a multifunctional silane cross-linker and an organoplatinum catalyst. The new cross-linked electrolytes are insoluble in organic solven... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7087700 | Polymeric urethane ester tertiary amines and related personal care formulations The present invention is directed to compositions comprising polymeric tertiary amines of urethane esters and salts thereof. The compositions are generally derived from linear or branched chain compounds of synthetic or natural origin, preferably from trialkalnolami... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7081246 | Stable hydroalcoholic compositions A hydroalcoholic lotion is disclosed which comprises (a) a lower alcohol and water in a weight ratio of about 35:65 to 100:0, and (b) between at least 0.5% and 8% by weight thickener system comprised of at least one emulsifier present in at least 0.05% by weight whe... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7060259 | Hydrolytically degradable carbamate derivatives of poly(ethylene glycol) Poly(ethylene glycol) carbamate derivatives useful as water-soluble prodrugs are disclosed. These degradable poly(ethylene glycol) carbamate derivatives also have potential applications in controlled hydrolytic degradation of hydro... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7056500 | Polymer conjugates of opioid antagonists The invention provides polymer conjugates of opioid antagonists comprising a polymer, such as poly(ethylene glycol), covalently attached to an opioid antagonist. The linkage between the polymer and the opioid antagonist is preferably hydrolytically stable. The inven... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7041280 | Aryl boronate functionalized polymers for treating obesity Disclosed are polymers comprising one or more phenyl boronate ester, boronamide or boronate thioester groups. The phenyl boronate ester, boronamide and boronate thioester groups are represented by one of the following structural formulas: | 05/09/2006 |
| 7041818 | DDS compound and method for measurement thereof A DDS compound comprising a carboxy(C1-4)alkyldextran polyalcohol modified with a saccharide compound and a residue of drug compound bound to the carboxy(C1-4)alkyldextran polyalcohol, and a method for measuring a DDS compound in which a polyme... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7034061 | Non-thrombogenic and anti-thrombogenic polymers Polymers having non-thrombogenic properties can be prepared by copolymerizing monomers of at least three classes selected from (a) monomers having sulphate groups, (b) monomers having sulphonate groups, (c) monomers having sulphamate groups, (d) monomers having poly... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7030127 | Composition and medical devices utilizing bioabsorbable polymeric waxes The present invention is directed to medical devices, pharmaceutical or agricultural compositions, and seeds, each containing a synthetic, bioabsorbable, biocompatible polymeric wax that is the reaction product of a polybasic acid or derivative thereof, a polyol and... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7022318 | Kit of parts for treating urinary incontinence in mammals Disclosed are methods for treating urinary incontinence in a mammal wherein a composition comprising a biocompatible polymer, a biocompatible solvent, and a contrast agent is delivered to the periurethral tissue of the mammal. ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7018644 | Liquid air freshener and insecticidal compositions and device for using same A non-aqueous, single phase, non-thickened liquid air freshener or insecticidal composition having a flashpoint of greater than about 62° C. is provided. The composition contains: a) a polar solvent; b) up to about 10 wt % of a non-polar aliphatic hydrocarbon solve... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7008628 | End modified thermal responsive hydrogels A pharmaceutic composition includes a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, comprising a reverse thermally viscosifying polymer. The polymer includes a linear block copolymer, wherein at least one block comprises a poloxamer; and at least one block comprises a biocom... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6994846 | Composition for cosmetic or dermatological use containing a triblock polymer The present patent application relates to a cosmetic and/or dermatological composition comprising at least one aqueous phase including at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer, of triblock structure B-A-B in which A is an ionic water-soluble polymer b... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6956083 | Single ion conductor cross-linked polymeric networks Single ion conductors comprising polymer electrolytes prepared by grafting a salt compound onto a comb-branch polymer or dendrimer are disclosed having superior properties. ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6946145 | Block copolymers based on poly(ortho esters) containing amine groups Block copolymers based on poly(ortho esters) containing amine groups. These block copolymers have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic blocks. They form micelles in aqueous solution, making them suitable for encapsulation or solubilization of hydrophobic or water-insolu... | 09/20/2005 |
