Did You Know...
...that the Eveready Battery began as an invention called the "electric flowerpot," which was a tube with a battery and light bulb inside? The idea was to fasten this gizmo to the side of a flowerpot so it would illuminate the flowers from the bottom. The idea died on the vine and the businessman who licensed the flower pot, Conrad Huber, was left with a pile of useless tubes -- until he found a way to market them as batteries to light the world!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7378449 | Poly(bromoaryl)alkane additives and methods for their preparation and use An additive mixture useful as a flame retardant is described. The mixture is comprised of (i) a poly(bromophenyl)alkane having in the molecule in the range of 13 to 60 carbon atoms and in the range of two to four aryl groups and (ii) a poly(bromophenyl)bromoalkane h... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7329402 | Methods of imaging and treatment Novel ultrasound methods comprising administering to a patient a targeted vesicle composition which comprises vesicles comprising a lipid, protein or polymer, encapsulating a gas, in combination with a targeting ligand, and scanning the patient using ultrasound. The... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7307071 | RAF-MEK-ERK pathway inhibitors to treat cancer Materials and methods for treating certain cancers are described, preferably cancers that result from the up-regulation of the RAF-MEK-ERK pathway, and more preferably chronic myelogenous leukemia, and which cancer is preferably resistant to the inhibition of the Bc... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7201920 | Methods and compositions for deterring abuse of opioid containing dosage forms This invention relates to an abuse deterrent dosage form of opioid analgesics, wherein an analgesically effective amount of opioid analgesic is combined with a polymer to form a matrix. ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7083572 | Therapeutic delivery systems Targeted therapeutic delivery systems comprising gas- or gaseous precursor-filled lipid microspheres comprising a therapeutic are described. Methods for employing such microspheres in therapeutic delivery applications are also provided. Targeted therapeutic d... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7078015 | Ultrasound imaging and treatment Methods of and apparatus for preparing temperature activated gaseous precursor-filled liposomes are described. Gaseous precursor-filled liposomes prepared by these methods are particularly usefull for example, in ultrasonic imaging applications and in therapeutic dr... | 07/18/2006 |
| 6998107 | Composition comprising low density microspheres Low density microspheres, methods for preparing same, and use of same as contrast agents are described. The microspheres have a void having a volume that comprises at least about 75% of the total volume of the microspheres, and which contains a gas or the vapor of a... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6894079 | Method for reducing free-radical induced injury Disclosed are methods for reducing the injury to tissues, cells, microorganisms or lipids caused by free radicals. The method comprises exposing a composition comprising perfluorocarbon to the tissue, cell, microorganism or lipids in need of such a treatment. Perflu... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6835386 | Collar containing a novel gel formulation to control arthropod infestation of animals The present invention provides a device, preferably a collar or ear tag, capable of the controlled, sustained release of an effective amount of an active ingredient that can protect an animal against arthropod pests, comprising a reservoir containing a novel gel for... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6743825 | Poly(bromoaryl)alkane additives and methods for their preparation and use An additive mixture useful as a flame retardant is described. The mixture is comprised of (i) a poly(bromophenyl)alkane having in the molecule in the range of 13 to 60 carbon atoms and in the range of two to four aryl groups and (ii) a poly(bromophenyl)bromoalkane h... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6537527 | Skin lightening compositions This invention relates to compositions, compounds, and methods for lightening skin, using active compounds having the general structure: ##STR1## wherein each X is halo; m is 1 to 4; each R' and R" is independently selected from hydrogen, halo, C1 | 03/25/2003 |
| 6486170 | Phospholipase A2 inhibitors as mediators of gene expression A signaling pathway is identified that involves the activation of phospholipase A2 and protein kinase C in human cells, which in turn confers x-ray induction of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) gene. Inhibition of phospholipase A2 abolishes radiati... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6436996 | Modulation of nitric oxide production A method of treating cells that carry at least one APOE4 allele comprises increasing nitric oxide levels in the cells (e.g., by administering an exogenous source of nitric oxide to the cells) by an amount sufficient to combat the decrease of nitric oxide ... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6224851 | Use of a volatile polyfluorinated solvent as an antitransfer agent in cosmetic products The present invention provides a process for making transfer resistant make-up or sun-screen cosmetic compositions containing particles, which process includes introducing at least one volatile polyorganohalogen solvent, the halogen atom being fluorine, a... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6159999 | Antimicrobial and antiseptic methods using antimicrobial composition An antimicrobial composition is provided in which the skin irritation of isothiazolone type compound is decreased and the injection operation properties thereof is improved by forming it as an uniform solution. The composition contains isothiazolone type ... | 12/12/2000 |
| 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 |
| 5874113 | Shelf life improvement for ethylene oxide sterilant mixes A method of increasing the shelf life of a sterilant mixture of ethylene oxide and one or more halocarbons when the mixture is in contact with iron oxide on the surface of a storage vessel. Sufficient carbon dioxide is added to the mixture to reduce the r... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5859068 | Acceleration of tissue growth using fluorocarbon liquid A method for the acceleration of tissue growth using continuous fluorocarbon liquid-based positive pressure is disclosed, whereby significant increase in tissue growth is achieved.... | 01/12/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5635539 | Stable emulsions of highly fluorinated organic compounds Stable emulsions of highly fluorinated organic compounds for use as oxygen transport agents, "artificial bloods" or red blood cell substitutes and as contrast agents for biological imaging. The emulsions comprise a highly fluorinated organic compound, an ... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5614562 | Method of treating drug resistant tumor cells using organoselenones Organoselenones of the formula R1 --Se(O2)--(CH2)n --X wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of aryl, vinyl, acetylenyl, and aralkyl, n is an integer equal to 2 to 6 and X is a leaving group sel... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5500420 | Metabotropic glutamate receptor agonists in the treatment of cerebral ischemia Administration of metabotropic glutamate receptor agonists protect neuronal cells from death from cerebral ischemia. Examples of agents are L(+)-2-amino-4-phosphonobutyric acid, trans-amino cyclopentane dicarboxylic acid, (1S,3R)-amino cyclopentane dicarb... | 03/19/1996 |
| 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 |
| 5439944 | Red blood cell substitute emulsions containing alkyl- or alkylglyucerophosphoryl choline surfactants and methods of use Oil and water emulsions containing alkylphosphoryl choline or alkylglycerophosphoryl choline surfactants are disclosed. The surfactants have the following general structures: ##STR1## In the above general structures, R1, R2 or R... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5403575 | Highly fluorinated, chloro-substituted organic compound-containing emulsions and methods of using them This invention relates to compositions comprising highly fluorinated, chloro-substituted, non-cyclic organic compounds having 7 to 9 carbon atoms and to processes of making and using them. More particularly, this invention relates to emulsions comprising ... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5141739 | Delivery of x-ray contrast agents using receptor mediated endocytosis The invention provides a method of targeting an x-ray contrast agent to a specific population of cells or organ. Targeting may be accomplished by forming a complex of a radiopaque label with a saccharide capable of interacting with a cell receptor. The re... | 08/25/1992 |
| 5077036 | Biocompatible stable fluorocarbon emulsions for contrast enhancement and oxygen transport comprising 40-125% wt./volume fluorocarbon combined with a phospholipid Biocompatible fluorcarbon emulsions having fluorocarbon in concentrations of from 75% weight per volume to 125% weight per volume have small, biocompatible particle size stability through heat sterilization with one emulsifying agent, including phospholip... | 12/31/1991 |
| 4956390 | Gas transport employing perfluorobutyldecalin Novel compositions of matter are disclosed having the formula: ##STR1## wherein the carbon rings are fully fluorinated to remove all hydrogens and olefinic character. The compositions have utility as heat transfer agents, hydraulic fluids, vapor phas... | 09/11/1990 |
| 4942179 | Single-phase composition containing a perfluorinated oil and one or more surfactant(s), useful as an excipient for cosmetic and dermatologic formulations, as well as for biomedical applications A single-phase, either isotropic or anisotropic formulation is disclosed, which contains perfluorinated oil and one or more surfactant(s), is useful as an excipient for cosmetic and dermatologic formulations and is characterized in that at least one surfa... | 07/17/1990 |
| 4900732 | Method of treating American and Oriental cockroaches Infestation of cockroaches in buildings and houses are treated and effectively eliminated by determining the location of the eggs or the young, immature insects and treating them with a suitable insecticide before the insects emerge and begin to migrate t... | 02/13/1990 |
| 4895876 | Concentrated stable fluorochemical aqueous emulsions containing triglycerides A stable concentrated aqueous emulsion of perfluorochemical, a phospholipid and a triglyceride of fatty acids has been demonstrated which has enhanced stability, diminished particle size and heightened tolerance by biological systems. The emulsion has uti... | 01/23/1990 |
| 4866096 | Stable fluorochemical aqueous emulsions A stable aqueous emulsion of perfluorochemical, a phospholipid and a triglyceride of fatty acids has been demonstrated which has enhanced stability, diminished particle size and heightened tolerance by biological systems. The emulsion has utility as an ox... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4560553 | Use of eucalyptol for enhancing skin permeation of bio-affecting agents Eucalyptol is used to enhance skin permeation of bio-affecting agents.... | 12/24/1985 |
| 4547366 | Aqueous wood preservative A wood preservative which consists of an aqueous solution containing both an alkyd resin and a fungicidal or insecticidal active ingredient, namely 2,5-dimethylfuran-3-carboxylic acid N-methoxy-N-cyclohexylamide, tributyl-tin benzoate, tributyl-tin naphth... | 10/15/1985 |
| 4490351 | Methods of treating disorders of an eye with liquid perfluorocarbons Liquid perfluorocarbons and substituted derivatives thereof are used as fluid substitutes for the vitreous or the aqueous of the eye. These liquids are also used to transparentize the cornea or lens when either becomes opacifed due to degeneration or cata... | 12/25/1984 |
| 4479968 | Control of ectoparasitic infestations of pigs The invention concerns a method for the control of ectoparasitic infestations of pigs. An insecticidal composition is applied to a localized area of the pig's body surface. The composition comprises a pesticide admixed with an aliphatic hydrocarbon oil.... | 10/30/1984 |
| 4452818 | Extraocular method of treating the eye with liquid perfluorocarbons Extraocular ophthalmic preparations useful as therapeutic, lubricating or protective agents are disclosed. Liquid perfluorocarbons and substituted derivatives are the active components of the ophthalmic preparations. The neat perfluorocarbon liquids are n... | 06/05/1984 |
| 4443480 | Artificial blood and other gas transport agents Gas transport agents such as artificial blood containing a perfluorocyclocarbon and an amine oxide are disclosed. These compositions have been found to provide transparent emulsions or solutions for use in oxygen transport, particularly in animals. Large ... | 04/17/1984 |
| 4294852 | Skin treating compositions The invention relates to a composition for treatment and control of excessively thickened, inflexible and scaly stratum corneum which often fissures into the dermis resulting in foci of bleeding and inflammation which are symptomatic of numerous altered s... | 10/13/1981 |
| 4201791 | Pesticide powders, their use and preparation An at least partially water insoluble powder containing a pesticide in admixture with an inert diluent wherein the pesticide is incorporated within the powder during its formation. The powder can be manufactured by directly admixing the pesticide, i.e., a... | 05/06/1980 |
