Did You Know...
...that several people are credited with the invention of the flush toilet? Most people have heard of Thomas Crapper (1837-1910), the sanitary engineer who invented the valve-and-siphon arrangement that made the modern toilet possible. Another claimant to "the throne" was British inventor Alexander Cumming who patented a toilet in 1775. Then there's a nameless Minoan (a native of ancient Crete) who lived 4,000 years ago who supposedly was ahead of his time and created the first flush toilet!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6761123 | INFUSION OF COMBUSTION GASES INTO BALLAST WATER PREFERABLY UNDER LESS THAN ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE TO SYNERGISTICALLY KILL HARMFUL AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES BY SIMULTANEOUS HYPERCAPNIA, HYPOXIA AND ACIDIC PH LEVEL Aquatic nuisance species (ANS) in ship's ballast water are killed by permeating to equilibrium a gaseous mixture consisting essentially of, preferably, ≧84% nitrogen, ≧11% carbon dioxide and ≦4% oxygen through ship's ballast water until the ballast water itsel... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6753349 | Method of preparing valproinic acid compounds The invention relates to a method for producing compounds which contain at least one molecule valproic acid salt and at least one molecule valproic acid. The valproic acid salt represents alkali or alkaline earth salt. Valproic acid is directly converted with the ca... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6750253 | Aminobenzophenones as inhibitors of il-1β and tnf-α The present invention relates to compounds of the formula wherein R1 independently represents one or more, same or different substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, mercapto, trifl... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6749869 | Acidic aqueous chlorite teat dip providing shelf life, sanitizing capacity and tissue protection The mastitis control teat dip composition of the invention provides rapid initial kill, a useful highly pseudoplastic rheology, a barrier/film-forming capacity, a unique antimicrobial composition that is stable over an extended period of time, and unexpected long te... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6740327 | Oligosaccharide aldonic acids and their topical use Compositions comprising oligosaccharide aldonic acids are useful for general care, as well as for treatment and prevention, of various cosmetic conditions and dermatological disorders, including those associated with intrinsic and/or extrinsic aging, as well as with... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6740319 | Chemical attractants for yellowjacket wasps A combination of volatile components which act synergistically to effectively attract yellowjackets in the Vespula species group is provided. A preferred formulation includes (E)-2-hexenal and linalool in the first component (A) and acetic acid and isobutanol in the... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6734214 | Remedies for diabetes The object of the present invention is to provide a medicament for prevention and/or treatment of diabetes or diabetes complications, which has an action of reducing the blood sugar level. The present invention provides a medicament for prevention and/or treatment o... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6730329 | Zinc containing compositions for anti-viral use One aspect of the invention relates to anti-viral composition containing at least one zinc compound and at least one phenolic antioxidant (and optionally other ingredients such as at least one analgesic) at least one hydrocarbyl containing compound, and water. Anoth... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6730308 | Tazarotene and alpha hydroxy acid treatment for psoriasis and/or photodamage The present invention relates to a method of treating psoriasis and/or photo damage in humans with tazarotene in a topical composition from 0.01 to 15% by weight tazarotene, and an alpha or beta-hydroxy acid in a topical composition comprising from 1 to 25% by weigh... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6727279 | Arylsulphonamides and analogues The present invention relates to novel arylsulphonamides and analogues, to processes for their preparation and to their use for the prophylaxis and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, in particular for the treatment of cerebral apoplexy, craniocerebral trauma,... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6727284 | Postsurgical treatment with dichloroacetate A method is described relating to the field of cardiovascular disease and in particular the prevention and treatment of poor cardiac function following surgery. An optimum dose of dichloracetate is described, permitting the continuous maintenance of blood therapeuti... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6723352 | Useful boron compounds from calcium borate ores A method for producing products for treating wood and other cellulose products to improve the flame retardancy, and the insecticidal and fungicidal properties of the products. A calcium borate ore, such as colemanite, is reacted first with an acid such as acetic aci... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6723336 | Chemotherapeutic compositions The present invention relates to the treatment of gastrointestinal disease and/or cancer, and a method of weight gain, via the ingestion of polymeric compositions in humans, animals or birds in need of said treatment. The invention provides methods for the treatment... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6723749 | Fatty acid synthase inhibitors This invention relates to the use of compounds as inhibitors of the fatty acid synthase FabH. ... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6720355 | Sodium dodecyl sulfate compositions for inactivating prions An antiseptic composition useful in destroying the infectivity of infectious proteins such as prions is disclosed. The antiseptic composition is preferably maintained at either a low pH of 4.0 or less or a high pH of 10.0 or more either of which allows for an enviro... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6719988 | Antiseptic compositions for inactivating prions An antiseptic composition useful in destroying the infectivity of infectious proteins such as prions is disclosed. The antiseptic composition is preferably maintained at a pH of 4.0 or less which allows for an environment under which the active component destroys in... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6716457 | Effects of bactericide (peracetic acid-hydrogen peroxide-water combination) to agricultural chemicals in bacteria control when they are in contact with one another The present invention relates to a process for inhibiting or eliminating the growth of microorganisms in pesticide suspensions. More particularly, the process of the present invention includes the addition of a combination of peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, and w... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6716877 | Method to treat chronic heart failure and/or elevated cholesterol levels A method for treating a patient having congestive heart failure by administering a therapeutically effective amount of 3′,3,5-triiodothyropropionic acid (TRIPROP) or 3,5,3′,5′-tetraiodothyropropionic acid (TETRAPROP). Also described is a method to lower choles... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6716818 | Caspase inhibitors and the use thereof The present invention is directed to novel dipeptide thereof, represented by the general Formula I: where R1-R3, X and Y are defined herein. The present invention also relates to the discovery that ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6713513 | Method for treating cartilage related diseases The present invention relates to a method for preventing or treating of cartilage related diseases, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, articular cartilage damage, multiple chondritis, osteochondrosis, etc., which comprises administering an effective amoun... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6710076 | Hydroxy-kojic acid skin peel The subject of the present invention is a hydroxy-kojic acid skin peel. ... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6710066 | Photochemotherapeutic method using 5-aminolevulinic acid and other precursors of endogenous porphyrins Methods of detecting and treating rapidly growing exogenous cells, such as Protista, or parasites, that preferentially accumulate a photoactivatable porphyrin in which 5-aminolevulinic acid or precursor thereof is administered to the patient, or contacted to the exo... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6709681 | Acidified nitrite as an antimicrobial agent The present invention provides a dosage form for the treatment of bacterial, viral or fungal conditions which comprises, a pharmaceutically acceptable acidifying agent in an amount sufficient to reduce the pH at an environment of use to below pH4, and a pharmaceutic... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6706762 | Methods for the use of inhibitors of co-repressors for the treatment of neoplastic diseases In accordance with the present invention, it has been discovered that histone deacetylase associates with hormone receptor complexes and contributes to the repression thereof. It has further been discovered that exposure of a repressed system to histone deacetylase ... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6706290 | Methods for eradication of nanobacteria Nanobacteria contribute to pathological calcification in the human and animal body, including diseases such as kidney stones, salivary gland stones, dental pulp stones and atherosclerosis. The present invention provides methods for sterilizing articles contaminated ... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6703030 | Amino fruit acid composition and method for the treatment of skin A composition for the treatment of skin consists essentially of a carboxylated, acidic amino acid obtained by acidifying an acidic amino acid with a carboxylic acid. The resultant material, which is also referred to as a tricarboxylic acid or an amino fru... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6699510 | Acidic aqueous chlorite teat dip with improved visual indicator stability, extended shelf life, sanitizing capacity and tissue protection The mastitis control teat dip composition having a visible indicator aspect of the invention provides a softening, soothing, smoothing, relaxing property, a rapid initial kill, a useful highly pseudoplastic rheology, a barrier/film-forming capacity, a uni... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6699906 | Method of administering lactic acid salts to reduce or prevent exertion-related muscle discomfort A method of reducing exertion related muscle discomfort in a mammal is provided, in which a supplement containing a lactic acid salt is administered a specified period of time before exercising. A method of marketing a lactic acid salt supplement is also ... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6696484 | Method and compositions for regulation of 5-alpha reductase activity Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating androgen related disorders. The pharmaceutical compositions may include a 5-reductase inhibitor, such as natural and synthetic flavanoids, catechols, curcumin-related substances, quinones, catech... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6692757 | Multi-component, safe biocidal complex A novel composition has been discovered for decontaminating biofilm-contaminated surfaces (the "Biocidal Complex"). The novel composition both kills bacteria and destroys at least a part of the biofilm. The composition comprises an effective amount of a f... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6693133 | Methods of cardioprotection using dichloroacetate in combination with an inotrope The present invention provides compositions and methods for maintaining cardiac function by administering dichloroacetate (DCA) in combination with an inotrope.... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6689392 | Methods and compositions for controlling plant pathogen A composition for controlling growth of pathological organisms on a plant, said composition comprises an effective amount of one or more of metal ion(s); one or more of chelating agent(s); and phosphorous acid, and/or salt or hydrate thereof, said composi... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6689393 | Solution, in particular for hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis and a method of preparing same A solution, in particular for hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis that permits attaining a desired glucose concentration without affecting the concentrations of other components in the solution. The solution consists of at least three individual solutions... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6689810 | Method for treating pulmonary disease states in mammals by altering indigenous in vivo levels of nitric oxide The present invention pertains to a method for treating a pulmonary disease state in mammals by altering indigenous in vivo levels of nitric oxide in mammalian cells. The method comprises contacting the mammalian cells with a therapeutically effective amo... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6683112 | Gabapentin prodrugs and formulations The present invention relates to novel prodrugs of gabapentin and to pharmaceutical formulations and sustained release formulations containing the prodrugs.... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6680342 | Methods and compositions for inhibiting the proliferation of prostate cancer cells The invention provides for methods of monitoring the proliferation of cultured prostate cancer cells in the presence of quercetin, methods of treating an individual with prostate cancer or at risk of developing prostate cancer, and methods of reducing the... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6673376 | Method of preparing a solution, in particular a dialysis or infusion solution A method of preparing a solution is described, in particular a dialysis or infusion solution, and a storage system for preparing such a solution. An acid-reacting component comprising a solid acid and/or a solid salt which is water-soluble and is not hygr... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6664289 | Nasal solution containing a broad spectrum microbicide and a method for its use The invention provides for a nasal spray which is an aqueous solution containing a broad spectrum microbicide which may be applied in nasal passages in the manner of a decongestant type nose spray in the event of known or suspected exposure of the individ... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6664292 | Methods for the treatment of nail fungus and other microbial and mycotic conditions and compositions useful therefor In accordance with the present invention, there are provided methods for treatment of pathological conditions of the nail, said method comprising topically applying to the affected area an effective amount of a composition comprising an optionally substit... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6652921 | Wood containing fixed sorbic acid or sorbic acid salts The present invention relates to wood which contains a sorbic acid store and to processes for producing the sorbic acid store in the wood or on the surface of the wood. The present invention also relates to a process for using sorbic acid and its salts fo... | 11/25/2003 |
