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...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4071624 | Androst-4-en-19-ones for the enhancement of libido The present invention concerns androst-4-en-19-ones which are useful in the enhancement of libido and related pyschic attitudes.... | 01/31/1978 |
| 4061744 | Stable preparation of water-soluble salts of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate for parenteral administration A water-soluble salt of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate is dissolved in an aqueous solution of a compound selected from the group consisting of dextran, macrogol, a neutral amino acid, a basic amino acid, an alkali metal salt of a weak acid, a solid amine,... | 12/06/1977 |
| 4055641 | Method of treating benign prostatic hypertrophy Compounds of the following general formula are useful in treating benign prostatic hypertrophy: ##STR1## wherein R is --CHO or --CH2 OR1 ; each of R1 and R2 is hydrogen, alkylcarbonyl wherein the alkyl moie... | 10/25/1977 |
| 4054651 | Method of contraception A method of contraception which comprises administering a compound of the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is --CHO or --CH2 OR1 ; each of R1 and R2 is hydrogen, alkylcarbonyl wherein the alkyl... | 10/18/1977 |
| 4049805 | Steroidal erythropoietic agents and therapeutic compositions and methods The stimulation of erythropoiesis in humans and other warm-blooded animals is produced by administration of an effective amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of 3-hydroxy-5ଲ-estrane-17-one, 3ଲ-hydroxy-5ଲ-es... | 09/20/1977 |
| 4049804 | Novel pregnanoic acid derivatives Pregnanoic acid derivatives of general formula ##STR1## wherein is a single bond or a double bond; X is hydrogen, fluorine or methyl; Y is hydrogen, fluorine or chlorine; Z is ଲ-hydroxymethylene, ଲ-acyloxymethylene, ଲ-fluoromethyl... | 09/20/1977 |
| 4039669 | Composition for topical application and use thereof A composition for topical treatment of dermatological conditions associated with androgenic stimulatory influences, e.g. acne, which comprises 17-R-androst-4-en-17ଲ-ol-3-one or an ester thereof in an appropriate pharmaceutical formulation; an... | 08/02/1977 |
| 4038389 | Medroxyprogesterone acetate compositions A pharmaceutical vehicle for parenteral administration of medroxyprogesterone acetate is disclosed comprising an aqueous solution of sodium sulfate, quaternary ammonium wetting agent, and a member selected from glycerin, propylene glycol, polyethylene gly... | 07/26/1977 |
| 4029778 | Cortical steroid nitrogen mustard compositions and treatment therewith New 21-esters of corticoid steroid hormones, the esters having an antitumor activity, are prepared by reacting a reactive derivative of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R1 can be hydrogen, lower alkyl, halogen, or lower alkoxy, X ... | 06/14/1977 |
| 4029779 | 1-Hydroxy steroids 1-Oxysteroid of the formula ##STR1## wherein R1 is methyl or ethyl, R2 and R3 each are hydrogen or alkanoyl of 1-8 carbon atoms, and R4 is hydrogen or hydrocarbon of 1-4 carbon atoms, Are progestestionally act... | 06/14/1977 |
| 4018919 | Sequential contraceptive method using two types of progestational agents Sequential administration of specified progestational agents to a female mammal during the follicular and luteal phases of the sexual cycle provides a novel and effective method of contraception.... | 04/19/1977 |
| 4016270 | Method for treating dysmenorrhea with a uterine therapeutic system A method for treating dysmenorrhea is disclosed. The method comprises administering to the uterus of a warm blooded animal having dysmenorrhea controlled and continuous low dosage amounts of a progestational hormone to impart symptomatic relief from dysme... | 04/05/1977 |
| 4014988 | Method for treating hypermenorrhea with uterine therapeutic system A method for treating hypermenorrhea is disclosed. The method comprises continuously administering controlled low dosage amounts of a progestational hormone to the uterus to impart relief from hypermenorrhea.... | 03/29/1977 |
| 4013762 | Growth promotion A method of promoting the growth of ruminants and poultry without concommitant adrogenizing effects using the following compound: ##STR1## wherein R is --CHO or --CH2 OR1 ; each of R1 and R2 is hydrogen, al... | 03/22/1977 |
| 4012510 | Novel methylene steroids Methylene steroids of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is H, F or CH3 ; Y is hydroxymethylene, alkanoyloxymethylene or carbonyl; R1 is H, OH or alkanoyloxy; and R2 is H, OH or esterified OH, possess topical anti-inflamm... | 03/15/1977 |
| 4008313 | Novel corticoids Corticoids of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is ଲ-hydroxymethylene or carbonyl, and 21-esters thereof with physiologically acceptable acids possess topical anti-inflammatory activity with relatively little systemic activity.... | 02/15/1977 |
| 4008321 | Composition for a topical preparation and a process for producing the same A composition for a topical preparation which comprises a steroid, crotamiton, propylene glycol and a carboxyvinyl polymer in an aqueous medium, said composition having been neutralized with an organic amine, and a process for producing the same which com... | 02/15/1977 |
| 4005200 | Method for improving the maturity of the parturient canal and the sensitivity to oxytocin A new use of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate or its salt as a parturient canal conditioning agent is disclosed. The maturity of the parturient canal and the sensitivity of uterine musculature to oxytocin are improved resulting in normal parturition by admi... | 01/25/1977 |
| 4004005 | Steroidal erythropoietic agents and therapeutic compositions and methods The stimulation of erythropoesis in humans and other warm-blooded animals is produced by administration of an effective amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of 3-hydroxy-5ଲ-estrane-17-one and the 3-esters and 3-ethers ... | 01/18/1977 |
| 4002746 | Synthesis of gon-4-enes 1. A therapeutic composition having progestational activity comprising as active ingredient a 17-aliphatic carboxylic acid ester of 17-ethynyl-18-methyl-19-nortestosterone and a pharmaceutical carrier for said compound.... | 01/11/1977 |
| 4002747 | Novel ester of 19-nor-testosterone The invention relates to a novel di-ester of 19-nor-testosterone and the preparation thereof. The novel di-ester, i.e. the 2',2" -oxydiacetate, is a strong anabolic agent.... | 01/11/1977 |
| 3997664 | Substituted carbinol derivatives The compounds are steroidal 17-propadienyl carbinols and derivatives thereof. The compounds have estrogenic/progestational activity.... | 12/14/1976 |
| 3994937 | 15,16-Methylene-4-estren-17ଲ-ols 15,16-METHYLENE-4-ESTREN-17ଲ-OLS OF THE Formula ##SPC1## Wherein R1 is lower alkyl, R2 is hydrogen or an acyl residue, R3 is hydrogen or a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated monovale... | 11/30/1976 |
| 3988447 | Pharmaceutical preparations The invention relates to pharmaceutical preparation containing a 17a-acyloxy-6-methyl-16-methylene-pregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione compound as an active ingredient, and to the use of such preparations for the palliative treatment and control of certain types ... | 10/26/1976 |
| 3984544 | Retinoic acid esters of steroids of the pregnane series, their use in the treatment of acne and pharmaceutical formulations useful therefor Novel retinoic acid esters of anti-inflammatory steroids of the pregnane series are described and their use in the treatment and control of acne vulgaris via the topical or intralesional route. A preferred mode of the invention comprises treating acne by ... | 10/05/1976 |
| 3962430 | Sterilization of solid non-electrolyte medicinal agents employing sodium chloride Sterilization of solid non-electrolyte medicinal agents by heating in an aqueous suspension which contains excess sodium chloride.... | 06/08/1976 |
| 3960757 | Process for encapsulation of medicaments Encapsulated medicaments are prepared by dissolving a wall material for capsules in at least one organic solvent poorly miscible with water which has a boiling point of less than 100°C., a vapor pressure higher than that of water and a dielectric constan... | 06/01/1976 |
| 3961053 | Substituted carbinol derivatives 13-alkyl-17 -propadienylgona-4,9-dien-17ଲ -ol-3-ones and their 17ଲ -oxygenated derivatives are useful in control of fertility and estrus or the menstrual cycle in warm blooded animals.... | 06/01/1976 |
| 3951959 | 1,3-Oxygenated 8-estratrienes 8-Estratrienes of the formula ##SPC1## Wherein R is lower alkyl and X is an oxygen atom, a ଲ-hydroxy or ଲ-hydroxy--substituted or unsubstituted saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group, and the esters and ethers thereof, posses... | 04/20/1976 |
| 3937827 | Therapeutic composition and method of treating advanced or disseminated mammary cancer Compounds of the formula: ##SPC1## Wherein R is hydrogen prepared in unit dosage form with appropriate pharmaceutical carrier for oral and parenteral administration and process of producing regression in subjects with advanced or disseminated mammary ... | 02/10/1976 |
