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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 |
| 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 |
| 7220784 | Substituted stilbenes and their reactions The present invention relates to stilbene and quinone compounds related to combretastatin A-4 and their use as anticancer compounds and prodrugs. The compounds include those with an alkyl group on the double bond of cis or trans-stilbenes, compounds with one or more... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7012100 | Cell migration inhibiting compositions and methods and compositions for treating cancer Methods for treating an individual having cancer are provided. The method may include administering a cell migration inhibitor and a chemotherapeutic agent to the individual to inhibit migration of cancer cell. Inhibiting cell migration may increase cell division. I... | 03/14/2006 |
| RE38761 | Styryl compounds which inhibit EGF receptor protein tyrosine kinase A method of inhibiting cell proliferation in a patient suffering from such disorder comprising administering to said patient an effective amount of a composition comprising, in admixture with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, a compound, or a pharmaceutically a... | 07/19/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6436969 | Dialysis solutions and methods The present invention provides improved dialysis compositions and methods for dialysis comprising utilizing the disclosed AGE inhibitors, together with methods to reduce dialysis-related complications and disorders.... | 08/20/2002 |
| 5993780 | Contrast media The invention provides low viscosity iodinated aryl compounds, useful as X-ray contrast agents, of formula I ##STR1## (wherein n is 0 or 1, and where n is 1 each C6 R5 moeity may be the same or different; each group R is a hydro... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5882628 | Contrast media The invention provides low viscosity iodinated aryl compounds, useful as X-ray contrast agents, of formula I ##STR1## (wherein n is 0 or 1, and where n is 1 each C6 R5 moeity may be the same or different; each group R is a hydro... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5877209 | Hair follicle protective formulations The invention relates to hair protective formulations which can be administered to a subject in a manner so as to protect hair follicles against oxidative stress. Additionally, the instant invention relates to a test model for assessing oxidative damage t... | 03/02/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5654343 | Method of treating a nitric oxide-associated disease with phenanthrene derivatives This invention provides a nitric oxide synthesis inhibitor composition comprising, as an active ingredient, at least one member of the group consisting of various phenanthrene derivatives, typically represented by the following general formula (1), and sa... | 08/05/1997 |
| 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 |
| 5585403 | Sterilizing agent for preventing coccidiosis in animals A sterilizing agent comprising: (A) a dichlorobenzene; and (B) a dialkyldimethylammonium halide represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein X is bromine or chlorine, and, R1 and R2 each independently represent an alkyl group.... | 12/17/1996 |
| 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 |
| 5462589 | Synergistic wood preservative compositions The invention is directed to synergistic biocidal compositions that combine a copper salt and an organic biocide selected from the group of tribromophenol, its salts and chelates, and sodium-omadine, its salts and chelates. Wood treated with the preservat... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5401493 | Perfluoro-1H,-1H-neopentyl containing contrast agents and method to use same Organic compounds for diagnostic imaging which contain at least one aryl group which has been derivatized to contain at least one perfluoro-1H,1H-neopentyl moiety are provided. The perfluoro-1H,1H-neopentyl groups produce a single magnetic resonance to ... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5393776 | Tocotrienol analogs in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia This invention relates to structurally novel acyclic tocotrienol analogs, which are useful for cholesterol/lipid lowering in cases of hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia, and for atherosclerosis. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions and a met... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5290546 | Method for thermal vaporization of chemical The present invention provides a cordless thermal vaporizer of the liquid type wherein the body of the vaporizer has a heater for heating a wick for drawing up a chemical solution from a bottle, and a socket disposed under the heater and removably fittabl... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5124354 | Cosmetic composition containing an aryl-substituted ethylene A composition suitable for topical application to mammalian skin or hair for inducing, maintaining or increasing hair growth comprises: (i) a special protein tyrosine kinase inhibitor; and (ii) a cosmetically acceptable vehicle for the inhibitor.... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5104900 | Naphthalene based snake repellant A new use for naphthalene comprising a snake repellant in the form of granules comprising 8% naphthalene, 32% sulfur and 60% montmorillonite. The compound is spread in a strip across an area where snakes are to be repelled and is effective against venomou... | 04/14/1992 |
| 5047420 | 1,3-diaryl cyclopentanes and derivatives thereof as PAF antagonists Novel 1,3-diaryl cyclopentanes of the following general formula were prepared. ##STR1## These compounds were found to have potent and specific PAF (Platelet Activating Factor) antagonistic activities and as such useful in the treatment or amelio... | 09/10/1991 |
| 5019564 | Non-clay agricultural granule An agricultural granule capable of carrying and releasing incorporated biocidal or nutritional agricultural chemicals. The granule is formed by the agitative agglomeration of a plant fiber slurry and resembles a clay granule in all respects except for its... | 05/28/1991 |
| 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 |
| 4335124 | 1-Alkyl, 1-phenyl-butenes The compounds are 4-phenyl-4-lower alkyl-substituted-3-buten-2-ones, and -2-halo-1,3-butadienes, e.g., 2-(p-biphenylyl)-2-penten-4-one, and are useful as pharmaceuticals.... | 06/15/1982 |
| 4310520 | Solidified emulsifiable concentrate and method for application thereof This invention relates to the production of a solidified emulsifiable concentrate for agricultural uses or sanitary uses by adsorbing a liquid substance containing an active ingredient sparingly soluble or totally insoluble in water and emulsifier into po... | 01/12/1982 |
| 4185098 | Disinfectant Disinfectants which are characterized in that they contain a mixture of a compound of the formula I ##STR1## in which R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6,... | 01/22/1980 |
| 4130667 | Dermatological compositions Compositions for enhancing the penetration of pharmacologically active agents through skin comprising a sugar ester in combination with a sulfoxide or phosphine oxide.... | 12/19/1978 |
| 4024284 | Ethyl- and vinylbenzenes as anti-inflammatory agents A method of treating inflammation in warm-blooded animals, employing an ethyl- or vinylbenzene as the active anti-inflammatory agent.... | 05/17/1977 |