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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7411005 | Compositions and methods for increasing milk production in animals The invention provides A composition for increasing milk production in an animal that includes an active compound chosen from calcium isopropyl cresol, calcium isopropyl-o-cresol, lactic acid, or combinations thereof, and calcium carbonate as a buffering agent. The ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7365099 | Animal body fat control A method for controlling body fat in a human or nonhuman animal includes the step of reducing lipoxygenase activity in an animal. Lipoxygenase activity can be reduced by reducing the enzyme activity or by lowering the enzyme level. Reduced lipoxygenase activity corr... | 04/29/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7226610 | Compositions and methods for the treatment and prevention of disease in plants Non-toxic, naturally derived and economical compositions for treating and preventing bacterial or fungal disease in plants, especially citrus canker, wherein such compositions include various combinations of d-limonene, wax and monohydric alcohol are provided. Metho... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7201854 | Active compound combinations for protecting animal hides and leather The present application relates to the use of active compound combinations containing phenolic active compounds and fungicidal active compounds for preserving animal hides and leather. ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7157078 | Devices and methods for eliminating termite colonies This invention relates to devices, kits, and methods for eliminating termite colonies. The kits, devices, and methods employ a termiticidal bait matrix containing a) a termiticide selected such that the termiticide causes death to ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7135600 | Phenethanolamine derivatives for treatment of respiratory diseases The present invention relates to novel compounds of Formula (I), to a process for their manufacture, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to their use in therapy, in particular their use in the prophylaxis and treatment of respiratory diseases. ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7109164 | Aniline-derived ligands for the thyroid receptor New thyroid receptor ligands are provided which have the general formula in which: X is —O—, —S—, —CH2—, —CO—, or —NH—; Y is —(... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7037945 | Method of inhibiting formation of and The present invention provides a method of inhibiting the formation of pseudorabies particles in a host cell. The method involves administering an effective amount of a poly-hydroxylated stilbene, particularly resveratrol, to a herpes virus infected host cell. The p... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6994798 | Phenolate-containing formulation with low freezing point The present invention discloses an aqueous phenolates-containing liquid formulation having a solidification point of less than or equal to −10° C. which is characterized by comprising the following components: a) 50–80% by wt.... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6992111 | Fungicide A fungicidal composition and method of treating plant diseases using a compound of formula I where X is flouro, chloro and trifluromethyl. ... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6943196 | NF-κB inhibitor comprising phenylmethyl benzoquinone as the active ingredient An NF-κB inhibitor having as an active ingredient a benzoquinone derivative represented by the general formula (1) wherein R1, R2, and R3 are each independently H, alkyl having 1 to 5 carbons, or alkoxy having 1 to 5 carbons; R... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6878751 | Administration of resveratrol to treat inflammatory respiratory disorders A method is provided for treating inflammatory respiratory disorders such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The method involves administration, preferably oral or pulmonary administration, of an active agent selected from the group consisti... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6855353 | Method for producing antioxidant and prevention of cancer A pharmaceutical composition for prevention and treatment of cancer, cardiovascular disease and antioxidation contains resveratol. The new method of process for producing resveratol is extracted resveratol from oil residue and stems of peanuts or stems of other chea... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6800605 | Aniline-derived ligands for the thyroid receptor New thyroid receptor ligands are provided which have the general formula in which: X is —O—, —S—, —CH2—, —CO—, or —NH—; Y is —(CH2)n— where n is an i... | 10/05/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6730294 | Method of forming a water soluble biocidal film on a solid surface A method of forming a water soluble biocidal film on a solid household, food preparation, or medical surface, which protects the solid surface against reinfection by microorganisms, includes providing a liquid biocidal composition comprised of, based on total weight... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6716421 | Devices and methods for eliminating termite colonies This invention relates to devices, kits, and methods for eliminating termite colonies. The kits, devices, and methods employ a termiticidal bait matrix containing a) a termiticide selected such that the termiticide causes death to about 50 to about 100% of te... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6703421 | Methods of using phenylmethylbenzoquinone and hydroquinone compounds for treatment of myocarditis, dilated cardiomyopathy and heart failure A method for prevention or treating myocarditis, dilated cardiomyopathy and heart failure comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment a NF-.kappa.B inhibitor in a therapeutically effective amount, wherein said NF-.kappa.B inhibitor is ... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6649193 | Prophylactic therapeutic and industrial antioxidant compositions enhanced with stabilized atomic hydrogen/free electrons and methods to prepare and use such compositions The invention is directed to therapeutic antioxidant compositions which are enhanced by the stabilized atomic hydrogen; one of the most potent antioxidants. Such products can be used for prophylactic and therapeutic purposes in treatment of cancer, diabet... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6610750 | Treatment of osteoarthritis A method of treating osteoarthritis, which is effective not only at targeting the symptoms of the disease, but also in interrupting, preventing, and controlling cartilage destruction, to thereby favorably alter the course of the disease, comprising the ad... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6475526 | 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 w... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6461591 | Medical aerosol formulations A pressure-liquefied propellant mixture for aerosols, comprising a fluorinated alkane, in particular 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane and/or 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane, and carbon dioxide, makes possible an improvement of the wetting properties of pharmace... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6455541 | Suppression, by 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors, of bone resorption The present invention focuses upon a method for inhibiting bone resorption. This method involves administering a 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor to a subject in an amount inhibiting the effects of an osteoclast-stimulating factor. When the production of the oste... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6448294 | Biphenyl compounds and their use as oestrogenic agents A method of treating symptoms linked to menopause in warm-blooded animals by administering to warm-blooded animals in need thereof an amount of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined as in the application sufficient to ... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6440391 | Management of snoring by oral administration of dimethyl sulfone A method of managing snoring is provided by the instillation orally of a solution containing 1-20% methylsulfonylmethane by weight dissolved in water so as to cover the mucous membranes of the orophyrnx. Preferably, the solution has between 10%-15% by wei... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6414037 | Pharmaceutical formulations of resveratrol and methods of use thereof A method is provided for preventing or treating skin conditions, disorders or diseases, such as may be associated with or caused by inflammation, sun damage or natural aging. The method involves administration, preferably topical administration, of an act... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6407142 | Use of stilbene derivatives substituted in position 3 as deodorant active agents in cosmetic compositions The present invention relates to the use of 3,5-dihydroxystilbene or 3-hydroxystilbene and/or derivatives thereof as deodorant active agents in the preparation of cosmetic compositions, to the deodorant cosmetic compositions containing these compounds, to... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6403652 | Method and composition A method for inhibiting methicillin drug resistant bacteria using a phenolic compound.... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6391925 | Liquid phenolic composition A liquid composition of phenolic compounds can be formed in the substantial absence of a solvent and a surfactant. This composition includes at least one substituted phenol and a halo-substituted phenol. In one embodiment, the composition includes benzylc... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6369115 | Stabilized powder formulations A dry powder formulation for treatment of pulmonary conditions, via inhalation, includes an effective amount of formoterol or a salt or solvate thereof, in a dry powder form, an effective amount of fluticasone, in a dry powder form, and an excipient. A me... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6365634 | Naturally occurring compounds and their derivatives as cyclooxygenase 2 and/or 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors This invention discloses methods for treating inflammation by inhibiting the production of pro-inflammatory metabolites via the cyclooxygenase and/or lipoxygenase pathways, comprising administering 4-cumylphenol or salts or solvates thereof.... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6361815 | Products comprising trihydroxystilbenes and derivatives thereof and methods for their manufacture and use Provided are products including trihydroxystilbenes and glycosylated derivatives thereof. Also provided are compositions containing these products with an aqueous solvent, particularly and alcohol-water mixture, and reverse phase chromatographic methods f... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6335004 | Odorless phenolic compositions Reduced odor or odorless antimicrobial phenolic compositions containing collagen amino acids and methods of use are disclosed. The compositions can be formulated for use as a soap, emollient or hard surface cleaner. In one particularly advantageous embodi... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6280707 | Oral prophalaxis paste An oral prophalaxis paste includes a preselected grade and amount of abrasive material such as pumice clay or diatimoceous earth. The abrasive material is moistened with water and a moisture retention agent such as glycerin is included. A curing system is... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6218431 | Substituted biphenyls Substituted biphenyls having glucagon receptor antagonistic activity. Claimed compounds have the formula ##STR1## wherein R1a and R1b independently represent (C1 -C6) alkyl; R2 represents (C1 | 04/17/2001 |
| 6147119 | Biphenyl compounds and use thereof as oestrogenic agents Compounds of formula (I), wherein [X] represents aromatic carbocyclic rings (A) and (B), where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are as defined in the description, salts thereof, a method... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6139879 | Fungicidal and bactericidal compositions for plants containing compounds in the form of heavy metal chelates The present invention relates to heavy metal chelate compositions, which are used as fungicides and bactericides, and methods of using the compositions. In particular, the present invention relates to a chelate, that is an EDDHA (copper-ethylenediamine-di... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6103753 | Intimal thickening inhibitory agent An intimal thickening inhibitory agent comprising, as an active ingredient, a compound represented by formula (1): ##STR1## wherein X represents an oxygen atom or a group of formula (2): ##STR2## wherein n represents an integer of from 0 to 2, R... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6103768 | Fatty acid based compositions and methods for the control of plant infections and pests The invention described here concerns the unique utility of fatty acids and their derivatives to eradicate existing fungal and bacterial infections in plants. Also, described herein are combination treatments whereby fatty acids are used to enhance or aug... | 08/15/2000 |
