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| 7371888 | α-(Trifluoromethyl-substituted aryloxy, arylamino, arylthio or arylmethyl)-trifluoromethyl-substituted phenylacetic acids and derivatives as antidiabetic agents Compounds having a formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, are provided, and are useful for the treatment of metabolic disorders. ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7357937 | Perfluorocarbon emulsions with non-fluorinated surfactants A stable FC emulsion is described. The FC emulsion of the present invention comprises a continuous FC immiscible hydrophilic liquid phase and a dispersed phase comprising FC suspended as droplets within the continuous phase. The emulsion further comprises an emulsif... | 04/15/2008 |
| 6861451 | Carboxylic acid fluorides as pesticides Carboxylic acid fluorides having a boiling point of preferably less than 100° C. are suitable for use as pesticides. Acetyl fluoride is highly suitable, and Chlorodifluoroacetyl fluoride and trifluoroacetyl fluoride are also very useful. Mixtures of carboxylic acid... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6831104 | Insect pest eradication system An insect pest eradication system comprised of a non-lethal knockout agent and an insecticide. The present invention also relates to a method of eradicating insects, particularly those found in earthen colonies, by treating the insects with a non-lethal knockout age... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6653353 | Cosmetic and personal care compositions Cosmetic or personal care compositions comprise: a hair styling polymer having one or more groups selected from acidic functional groups, anionic groups derived from the acidic functional groups or a mixture of said groups; a partially or fully fluorinate... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6528545 | Preparations comprising a fluorocarbon or highly fluorinated compound and a lipophilic/fluorophilic organic compound, and their uses Fluorocarbon emulsions comprising a stabilizing, particle size controlling fluorophilic/hydrophilic compound which can have the formula RF1 --W--RH1 (I) wherein RF1 is a linear, branched or cyclic C... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6489367 | Semifluorinated alkanes and the use thereof The invention concerns semi-fluorinated alkanes of the general formulae RF RH or RF RH RF, RF being a linear or branched perfluoroalkyl group and RH being a linear or branched sa... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6420436 | Imaging contrast media and methods of use This invention relates to a non-aqueous fluorocarbon composition for use in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or radiographic imaging (X-ray or computed tomography), particularly imaging of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract; an improved fluorocarbon composit... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6262126 | Semi-fluorinated alkanes and their use The invention concerns semi-fluorinated alkanes of the general formulae RF RH and RF RH RF, RF being a linear or branched perfluoroalkyl group and RH being a linear or branched s... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6136331 | Cosmetic preparations containing fluorinated oils A cosmetic containing fluorine-containing oil represented by the following formula do not inhibit the oil repellency of powder treated with a fluorine-containing compound, is excellent in affinity for the skin, and is inexpensive. ##STR1##... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6127428 | Method for enhancing transport of gases to tissues A method is disclosed for the treatment of right to left shunt. The method comprises introducing, into the blood circulation of an individual, to be treated, a therapeutically effective amount of the stabilized microbubbles. In a preferred embodiment, oxy... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6008209 | Method of using vitamin D3 analogs with bis C-20 side chains This invention provides a method of treating or preventing neoplastic diseases. The method comprises adminstering to a host in need of such treatment or prevention an effective amount of a Vitamin D3 analog of the Formula I wherein: X is H... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5989918 | ADME analysis of mixtures A method for analyzing the ADME/PK properties of a mixture of compounds is (1) perfusing an animal or organ with a perfluorocarbon emulsion blood substitute, (2) administering the mixture of test compounds, (3) withdrawing an aliquot of the perfusate, (4)... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5869538 | Method for enhancing transport of gases to tissues Disclosed are methods of using stabilized microbubbles, such as those formulated from slowly permeating gas, to deliver or remove from tissue at least one gas selected from a respiratory gas, anesthetic gas, inert gas, or toxic gas. The methods comprise i... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5869539 | Emulsions of perfluoro compounds as solvents for nitric oxide (NO) The present invention involves perfluoro compound emulsions including nitric oxide, their preparation and their use. These emulsions provide a new source of nitric oxide. Such nitric oxide-containing emulsions may be used for the administration of nitric ... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5858389 | Squalene is an antiviral compound for treating hepatitis C virus carriers A method and composition for treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV), administered as two component treatment, involving 1) an orally administered squalene in combination with 2) the inhalation of squalene medication. Each medication component must be admini... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5851544 | Cosmetic skin or hair care compositions containing fluorocarbons infused with carbon dioxide Cosmetic skin or hair care compositions containing a liquid, inert, hydrophobic fluorocarbon infused with carbon dioxide. The compositions increase blood flow to the skin, thus increasing endogenous oxygen and nutrient delivery to the skin.... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5824703 | Method of assisting normal breathing in a mammal having a lung disorder A method of assisting a mammal having a lung disorder to breathe ambient gas normally, i.e., without the assistance of a ventilator. The method includes providing an animal having a lung disorder, such as surfactant deficiency, stiff lung, or hyperinflate... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5708032 | Fluoroalkenyl compounds and their use as pest control agents Fluorinated alkene compounds useful for and methods of controlling nematodes, insects, and acarids that prey on agricultural crops, these compounds having the structure: ##STR1## where Q is --(C.dbd.S)--R1 and R1 is --OR5 | 01/13/1998 |
| 5656673 | Method of reducing emissions from soils A method of reducing emissions from fumigant-injected soils wherein a potassium thiosulfate solution is applied to the soil surface. The method has been found to be effective for chloropicrin treated soils as well as soils treated with 1,3-dichloropropene... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5650165 | Percutaneous absorption preparation This invention provides a percutaneous absorption preparation for use in the percutaneous administration of drugs for percutaneous absorption into the living body for the purpose of preventing or treating various diseases, which has excellent adhesion to ... | 07/22/1997 |
| 5628930 | Stabilization of fluorocarbon emulsions Storage stable fluorocarbon emulsions having a continuous aqueous phase and a discontinuous fluorocarbon phase, in which the fluorocarbon phase comprises a major amount of a first fluorocarbon or fluorocarbon mixture, and a minor amount of a second fluoro... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5582813 | Iodine-containing fluorocarbon contrast agents The present invention relates to nonterminally iodinated fluorinated compositions. The compositions, including, dispersions, emulsions, microemulsions, and gels are useful for biomedical applications, particularly radiography and scintigraphy. The compoun... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5578292 | Long-lasting aqueous dispersions or suspensions of pressure-resistant gas-filled microvesicles and methods for the preparation thereof One can impart outstanding resistance against collapse under pressure to gas-filled microvesicle used as contrast agents in ultrasonic echography by using as fillers gases whose solubility in water, expressed in liter of gas by liter of water under standa... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5573751 | Persistent gaseous bubbles as ultrasound contrast media Disclosed herein are agents for enhancing the contrast in an ultrasound image. These agents are extremely small bubbles, or "microbubbles," comprised of specially selected gases. The microbubbles described herein exhibit long life spans in solution and ma... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5558854 | Ultrasound contrast media comprising perfluoropentane and perfluorohexane gas Ultrasound contrast media comprising gaseous perfluoropentane and gaseous perfluorohexane are disclosed.... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5480914 | Nonaqueous thixotropic drug delivery suspensions and methods of their use Nonaqueous thixotropic drug delivery vehicles for use in aqueous physiological systems are disclosed comprising a substantially homogeneous dispersion of at least one suspending aid in a nonaqueous perfluorocarbon or fluorinated silicone liquid carrier. P... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5441733 | Treatment agent for ophthalmology and use thereof A treatment agent for ophthalmology comprising a liquid perfluorinated compound (modified perfluorcarbon) of one of the types: ##STR1##... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5409688 | Gaseous ultrasound contrast media Disclosed herein are agents for enhancing the contrast in an ultrasound image. These agents are extremely small bubbles, or "microbubbles," comprised of specially selected gases. The microbubbles described herein exhibit long life spans in solution and ma... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5393524 | Methods for selecting and using gases as ultrasound contrast media Disclosed herein are agents for enhancing the contrast in an ultrasound image. These agents are extremely small bubbles, or "microbubbles," comprised of specially selected gases. The microbubbles described herein exhibit long life spans in solution and ma... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5064864 | Di- and tetra-fluoro analogs of squalene as inhibitors of squalene epoxidase This invention relates to certain novel di- and tetra-fluoro analogs of squalene and to their methods of use in lowering plasma cholesterol and in inhibiting squalene epoxidase in patients in need thereof.... | 11/12/1991 |
| 5011859 | Di- and tetra-fluoro analogs of squalene as inhibitors of squalene epoxidase This invention relates to certain novel di- and tetra-fluoro analogs of squalene and to their methods of use in lowering plasma cholesterol and in inhibiting squalene epoxidase in patients in need thereof.... | 04/30/1991 |
| 4997855 | Vinyl fluorides and pesticidal uses Nematodes and insects are controlled by application of vinyl fluorides of the formula ##STR1## where R is CH2 X--, CHX2 --, CX3 --, XCH.dbd.CH--, CH2 .dbd.CX-- or straight chain alkyl(C2 -C8... | 03/05/1991 |
| 4876285 | Vinyl fluorides and pesticidal uses Nematodes and insects are controlled by application of vinyl fluorides of the formula ##STR1## where R is CH2 X--, CHX2 --, CX3 --, XCH.dbd.CH--, CH2 .dbd.CX-- or straight chain alkyl(C2 -C8... | 10/24/1989 |
| 4849415 | Sustained release compositions Compositions capable of the sustained release of active organic agents are made from an aqueous dispersion of a water-insoluble cellulose ether which cellulose ether particles have reversibly diffused therein the active agent. The dispersions may be used ... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4839390 | Halogenoolefins as arthropocides and nematocides A method of combating arthropods and nematodes which comprises applying thereto, to a habitat thereof or to an area from which they are to be excluded an arthropodicidally or nematocidally effective amount of at least one long-chain halogenoolefine of the... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4828835 | Emulsifiable polymer concentrate A storage stable, water emulsifiable, substantially non-aqueous liquid or low melting solid concentrate adapted for on-site preparation of an aqueous emulsion of an agricultural chemical, consisting essentially of a solution, in (a) a liquid hydrophobic a... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4791139 | Diphenyl ether derivatives and their use as insecticides A compound of formula: ##STR1## wherein W represents one or more substituents selected from halo, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, haloalkyl and haloalkoxy or W represents a bidentate group linking adjacent carbon atoms selected from alkylene and alk... | 12/13/1988 |
| 4761247 | Phenol-stabilized microbiocidal compositions Solutions of microbiocides in cosolvents having alkanol moieties and concentrate compositions of carriers, microbiocides and cosolvents having alkanol moieties are stabilized against UV-catalyzed oxidation by the addition of phenolic antioxidants. The sol... | 08/02/1988 |
