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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7709535 | Curcumin analogues and uses thereof The present invention relates to compounds capable of acting as androgen receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical formulations containing the same, and methods of use thereof. Such uses include, but are not limited to, use as antitumor agents, particularly for the treat... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7595346 | Curcumin analogues and uses thereof The present invention relates to compounds capable of acting as androgen receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical formulations containing the same, and methods of use thereof. Such uses include, but are not limited to, use as antitumor agents, particularly for the treat... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7390837 | Germicidal compositions containing phenylmalonaldehyde-type compounds, or mixtures of phenylmalonaldehyde-type compounds and phthalaldehydes, and methods of using such compositions for disinfection or sterilization Germicidal compositions containing phenylmalonaldehyde-type compounds, or mixtures of phenylmalonaldehyde-type compounds and phthalaldehydes, and methods of using such compositions for killing bacteria, disinfection, or sterilization, are disclosed. In one aspect, a... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7368132 | Glyoxal/zinc fixative This invention provides compositions and methods for fixing a biological sample, particularly fecal samples for diagnosis of parasitic infection. The fixative composition of the present invention comprises glyoxal (pyruvate aldehyde) and zinc sulfate and permits sta... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7291649 | Forming germicidal aromatic dialdehydes with acetals Methods of forming germicidal aromatic dialdehydes by hydrolyzing acetals are disclosed. Compositions and kits including both germicidal aromatic dialdehydes and acetals that are capable of being converted to germicides are disclosed. In one aspect, an acetal may be... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7262222 | Synergistic mixtures of o-phenylphenol and other nitrogen and aldehyde microbiocides Ortho phenylphenol or its sodium salt is shown to form synergistic antimicrobial mixtures with nitrogen and aldehyde-containing microbiocides. ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7041631 | Surface-active compositions comprising a mixture of diphenyl ether and o-phenyl pheno A surface-active composition is described which comprises (a) from 0.01 to 90% by weight of a mixture of a microbicidal active ingredient of (a1) a diphenyl ether compound and (a2) a phenol der... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7019031 | Anticancer agents based on regulation of protein prenylation Oncoproteins such as Ras and RhoB are known to induce cell division in an unrestrained manner when such proteins are localized at the inner surface of a cancer cell membrane. The localization is effected by the prenylation reaction, whereby a hydrophobic group (e.g.... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7008545 | Synergistic biocidal mixtures Synergistic mixtures of biocides and their use to control the growth of microorganisms in aqueous systems are disclosed. The method of using the synergistic mixtures entails adding an effective amount of a nitrogenous compound activated by an oxidant and at least on... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6949682 | Cinnamaldehyde derivatives inhibiting growth of tumor cell and regulating cell cycle, preparations and pharmaceutical compositions thereof The present invention relates to cinnamaldehyde derivatives inhibiting growth of tumor cell and regulating cell cycle, the method for preparation and the pharmaceutical composition thereof. The cinnamaldehyde derivatives of the present invention can be effectively u... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6872716 | Antipsychotic sulfonamide-heterocycles, and methods of use thereof One aspect of the present invention relates to heterocyclic compounds comprising a sulfonamide moiety. A second aspect of the present invention relates to the use of the heterocyclic compounds comprising a sulfonamide moiety to treat diseases, afflictions or maladie... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6734204 | Serotonin potentiation by oleamide analogs Analogs related to oleamide are employed for potentiating the 5-HT2A and 5-HT1A responses to serotonin (5-HT). With respect to the potentiation of the 5-HT2A receptor response, it is disclosed that, of the naturally occurring fatty a... | 05/11/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6703383 | Antipsychotic sulfonamide-heterocycles, and methods of use thereof One aspect of the present invention relates to heterocyclic compounds comprising a sulfonamide moiety. A second aspect of the present invention relates to the use of the heterocyclic compounds comprising a sulfonamide moiety to treat diseases, afflictions... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6649567 | Controlled release microbiocide for porous surfaces Algal defacement of coated and non-coated porous masonry and wood construction materials is prevented by pre-treatment of the construction material with an aqueous composition of a copolymer that releases 2-propenal (acrolein) over time.... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6538027 | Compositions comprising ratite oil or active fractions thereof and methods of using these composition as insect repellents This invention provides compositions for repelling insects, particularly biting insects, such as mosquitoes, ticks, and biting flies comprising ratite oil, active fractions of ratite oil obtained by flash chromatography or compositions comprising mixtures... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6525101 | Ready-to-use glutaraldehyde concentrates This invention relates to disinfectant concentrates having improved biocidal activity containing an aldehyde, such as glutaraldehyde, a glycol and a lithium based buffer.... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6369104 | Biocidal compositions and use thereof containing a synergistic mixture of glutaraldehyde and 2,2-dibromo-3 nitrilo propionamide A microbial inhibiting composition and method are disclosed. The composition comprises an amount, effective for the intended purpose, of glutaraldehyde and 2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide. The method comprises administering between about 0.1 and 200 par... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6277889 | Molluscicide formulation A molluscicide containing a non-toxic animal repellant and metaldehyde, in which the molluscicidal efficacy of the molluscicide greater than that of the molluscicide if it did not contain repellant. The repellant may be an anthranilate compound or d-puleg... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6251931 | Inhibitors of gap junction communication Oleamide is an endogenous fatty acid primary amide that possesses sleep-inducing properties in animals and has been shown to effect seratonergic systems and block gap junction communication in a structurally specific manner. Certain agents can serve both ... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6201026 | Volatile aldehydes as pest control agents Pest infestations of plant materials are controlled by the application of vaporized organic aldehydes of 3 or more carbon atoms, with at least the initial part of the exposure being performed under a subatmospheric pressure.... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6139830 | Methods for reducing deposit formation on surfaces A method for reducing formation of deposits on a surface in contact with an aqueous system includes applying to the surface a composition comprising a polyoxypropylene-polyoxyethylene block copolymer and a biocide. The composition optionally may also incl... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6043287 | Disinfectant composition and a disinfection method using the same This invention provides a disinfectant composition which is suited to the disinfection of confined spaces such as the interior of an ambulance or the like. It is prepared extemporaneously by blending a highly concentrated alcohol with glutaraldehyde and a... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6040283 | Concentrated alkaline glutaraldehyde-phenolic disinfectant A high level disinfectant and sterilant solution that is useful to disinfect and sterilize heat-sensitive medical, dental and veterinary devices. The disinfectant solution is a two-part system for mixing just prior to use. The first part comprises glutara... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6034138 | Disinfectant composition The present invention comprises a concentrated solid or semi-solid disinfectant or sterilant composition for use in an aqueous disinfecting or sterilizing solution, comprising an oxidant and a protected glutaraldehyde such as a glutaraldehyde bisulfite ad... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6020382 | Method of treating diabetes and related disease states The instant invention is concerned with acetylphenols which are useful as antiobesity and antidiabetic compounds. Compositions and methods for the use of the compounds in the treatment of diabetes and obesity and for lowering or modulating triglyceride le... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5998483 | Glyoxal-containing preservative compositions Methods are provided to prepare a variety of tissues in a pathology-stable form keyed to the use of an aqueous solution of C2-6 dialdehyde and/or dialdehyde addition products, including the group consisting of glyoxal and/or glutaraldehyde in a... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5977153 | Solid aldehyde and antimicrobial compositions useful as fixatives, preservatives and embalming agents Stable solid forms of preservative and embalming compositions are described which can be prepared by adding a sufficient amount of a chemical or chemicals containing at least one polar group capable of forming hydrogen and Van der Waal bonds with the reac... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5891922 | Cleaning and disinfectant biocide composition, and method for cleaning animal husbandry surfaces A phase-stable, biocide concentrate and/or solution composition is provided for disinfecting surfaces such as in animal husbandry applications, food processing, medical purposes, and the like. In the concentrate form, the composition comprises a quaternar... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5863547 | Glutaraldehyde plus alcohol product An aqueous formula is disclosed that combines a relatively low concentration of glutaraldehyde with very low concentrations of alcohol in a stabilizing alkaline buffer system. This formula is sporicidal within 10 hrs. at 20° C., and bactericidal, fungici... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5736032 | Stabilization of biowastes Biowaste treatment agents for treating biowastes in a manner which: (a) keeps noxious and toxic substances from being released from the biowaste, and (b) neutralizes such substances released during the course of stabilizing the biowaste. The treatment age... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5668182 | Method of calming or sedating an animal with a hydroxy benzaldehyde compound Various hydroxy benzaldehyde derivatives including Vanillin, a natural product derived from the vanilla bean that is commonly used as a flavoring agent, is administered by injection (i.v., i.m., s.c., and the like) or intravenous infusion in an effective ... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5651996 | Method and compositions for the production of chlorine dioxide The present invention relates to a method for producing chlorine dioxide (ClO2) disinfecting solution which preferably minimizes the amount of residual chlorite ion (ClO2 --) so that the disinfecting solution can be used in a number ... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5635196 | Method for preparing a disinfecting and gelling composition and resulting composition The method of disinfecting and solidifying an aqueous liquid medical waste containing microorganisms is provided in which dry glutaraldehyde is used as the disinfectant. In preparing the product for use in the method dry glutaraldehyde is mixed with a sup... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5587157 | Stabilization of biowastes Biowaste treatment agents for treating biowastes in a manner which: (a) keeps noxious and toxic substances from being released from the biowaste, and (b) neutralizes such substances released during the course of stabilizing the biowaste. The treatment age... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5580857 | Use of gibberellins for the treatment of prostatitis The use of active gibberellins for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of prostatitis. The method results in a decrease in prostate mass.... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5512289 | Spermicidal anti-viral lubricant composition and method of using same A personal lubricant composition containing an antiviral, alkylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol spermicide, a water soluble polymer gel matrix and a solubilizer which permits the spermicide to be compatible with the gel matrix. Preferably, a polyethoxylated compo... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5439943 | Non-steroid and non-prostanoid inhibitors of steroid and prostaglandin transforming enzymes Compounds such as 1-(4'-nitrophenyl)-2-propen-1-ol are disclosed which are non-steroidal mechanism-based inactivators of rat liver 3-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase. The corresponding ketones are time dependent inactivators of cyclooxygenase (PGH... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5407949 | Sterilant composition A biocidal, aqueous composition for killing bacteria, spores, fungi, and viruses on nonabsorbent surfaces comprises at least one quaternary ammonium compound, at least one aliphatic dialdehyde having from two to six carbon atoms, and at least one aliphati... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5352444 | Stabilization of biowastes Biowaste treatment agents for treating biowastes in a manner which: (a) keeps noxious and toxic substances from being released from the biowaste, and (b) neutralizes such substances released during the course of stabilizing the biowaste. The treatment age... | 10/04/1994 |
