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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7399755 | Formulations comprising multiple dietary and endogenously made antioxidants and B-vitamins and use of same The invention is directed to formulations comprised of multiple dietary and endogenously made antioxidants and B-vitamins and the use of these formulations in preventing and treating coronary artery disease. ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7341736 | Aerosol spray resistant to discoloration Aerosol insecticidal sprays are disclosed that contain butylhydroxytoluene, limonene, and sodium benzoate, in addition to water, hydrocarbon solvent, propellant, surfactant, and insecticidal active. The sprays are resistant to discoloration even during long term sto... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7335384 | Nutrient compositions for the treatment and prevention of inflammation and disorders associated therewith The present disclosure describes a novel composition for the treatment and/or prevention of neurogenic inflammation. Such composition is also useful in the treatment and/or prevention of disease states and conditions associated with neurogenic inflammation. Such dis... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7294651 | Inhibition of exoprotein production using isoprenoid compositions Methods and compositions for inhibiting the production of exotoxins are disclosed. The compositions include an effective amount of an isoprenoid inhibitory compound to substantially inhibit the production of exotoxins by Gram positive bacteria. ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7279180 | Stable emulsions and dry powders of mixtures of fat-soluble vitamins, their preparation and use The present invention relates to stable emulsions and dry powders of mixtures of fat-soluble vitamins, and to processes for their preparation and to their use. ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7267830 | Composition and methods for inhibiting the progression macular degeneration and promoting healthy vision The present invention provides improved dietary supplements and methods for inhibiting the progression of macular degeneration and promoting healthy vision. The dietary supplements of the invention contain cobeadlets comprising vitamin E and carotenoids in the form ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7262034 | Process for the fermentative preparation of D-pantothenic acid and/or salts thereof The invention provides a process for the fermentative preparation of D-pantothenic acid and/or salts thereof or feedstuffs additives comprising these by fermentation of microorganisms of the Bacillus group, in particular those which already produce D-pantothenic aci... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7258880 | Composition for use in animal nutrition comprising a controlled release lipid matrix, method for preparing the composition and method for the treatment of monogastric animals The present invention relates to a composition for use in animal nutrition comprising a controlled release matrix and to a method for preparing said composition. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method for the treatment of monogastric animals in which sa... | 08/21/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7141247 | Intravenous valproate for acute treatment of migraine headache The present invention features a novel therapy for effecting acute treatment of migraine headache. The therapy involves intravenous administration of valproate and is equal to and in some respects superior to previously-known therapies for abortive treatment of prol... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7084128 | Method for reducing intraocular pressure The present invention is directed to a method of reducing intraocular pressure. The method comprises administering to a subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of a purinerginic receptor ligand, which is a mononucleoside polyphosphate or ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 6979470 | Curcuminoid compositions exhibiting synergistic inhibition of the expression and/or activity of cyclooxygenase-2 Compositions comprising an effective amount of a curcuminoid species and an effective amount of a diterpene lactone species, a triterpene species or derivatives thereof that have a synergistic effect on specific inhibition of inducible COX-2 activity and have minima... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6974833 | Synergistic compositions comprising ascobate and lysine for states related to extra cellular matrix degeneration Methods for the treatment of diseases or pathological states related to the degradation of the extracellular matrix, such as degenerative diseases atheriosclerosis, cancer, infection or other inflammatory diseases are disclosed, comprising administering compositions... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6955804 | Dermatological compositions and methods Disclosed are methods and compositions for regulating the melanin content of mammalian melanocytes; regulating pigmentation in mammalian skin, hair, wool or fur; treating or preventing various skin and proliferative disorders; by administration of various compounds,... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6914051 | Penetrating antibiotic gel for soft tissue diseases A penetrating antibiotic gel for treating pain, inflammation and other pathological conditions affecting musculoskeletal tissues and other soft tissues of the body. The composition includes an antibiotic compound and a mobilizing agent in an amount sufficient to ena... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6863904 | Compositions and methods for prophylactic and therapeutic supplementation of nutrition in subjects The present invention relates to compositions without added iron and methods for prophylactic nutritional supplementation and therapeutic nutritional supplementation. Specifically, the method involves administering to an individual a composition comprising carotenoi... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6858646 | Neuroprotective composition and uses thereof A neuroprotective composition for protecting neuronal cells against oxidative stress and methods for using and preparing the same. More particularly, the neuroprotective composition of the invention comprises a mixture of pyruvate, antioxidant, and lipid(s) such as ... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6849276 | Liquid composition with fungicide, bactericidal and bacteriostatic activity The invention concerns a phytosanitary fungicide, bactericidal or bacteriostatic composition comprising at least a mineral salt, a copper oxide or hydroxide suspended in an aqueous emulsion of at least a terpene derivative. ... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6797729 | Therapeutic glutamine and N-actyl-cysteine composition Compositions comprising glutamine in combination with other ingredients such as N-acetyl-cysteine are disclosed. Such compositions can be administered to treat patients with certain conditions of the body. ... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6784211 | Ant spray containing d-limonene and methods of making and using the same A food-grade insecticidal composition effective in controlling insects, such as ants, aphids, mealy bugs, white flies, spider mites, leaf hoppers, cabbage loopers, leaf eating beetles and caterpillars, cockroaches, flies, wasps, body and head lice but which is non-t... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6773727 | Use of gossypol and related terpenes for control of urban and agricultural pests Low concentrations of gossypol and related phyllophage toxins from cotton improve the effectiveness of insecticidal agents against social insects, including cockroaches, and particularly termites and ants. Levels of gossypol and other cotton phyllophage toxins which... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6756045 | Topically applied idebenone-containing agent with protective and regenerative effect A regenerative or protective topical skin preparation includes idebenone (6-(10-hydroxydecyl)-2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-1,4-benzochinol) or a derivative of idebenone. ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6716459 | Composition for inhibiting increase of blood sugar level or lowering blood sugar level A composition for inhibiting an increase in, or lowering, a blood sugar level, which comprises, as a main component, a concentrate of a hot water or alcohol extract of leaves of Lagerstroemia speciosa, Linn. or Pers. and has an corosolic acid content of 0.01 ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6664300 | Process for producing carotenoid emulsion A process for producing a carotenoid emulsion which comprises heating a suspension of the carotenoid in a high boiling organic liquid, by passing the suspension through a conduit of 0.1 to 50 mm inside diameter heated to a temperature in the range of 120 ... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6660288 | Insect repellents The use of specific perfume ingredients, e.g. tricyclodecenyl allyl ether, to repel insects. The perfume ingredients may be used in a composition comprising from 0.1 to 40 percent by weight of one or more of the perfume ingredients. Preferably at least on... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6623724 | Dermatological compositions and methods Disclosed are methods and compositions for regulating the melanin content of mammalian melanocytes; regulating pigmentation in mammalian skin, hair, wool or fur; treating or preventing various skin and proliferative disorders; by administration of various... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6599527 | Preparation of pharmaceutical compositions A substantially homogeneous composition for human administration comprises a biologically active lipophilic compound dissolved in or associated with at least one micelle-forming lipid. For example, cyclosporin A is dissolved or dispersed in the mixture of... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6589535 | Nutritional supplement based on blackcurrent seed oil The present invention relates to the use of a composition comprising an oil with a high content of essential fatty acids of ω3 and ω6 type, preferably blackcurrant seed oil, and at least one compound selected from ଲ-carotene, lycopene, tocopherol ... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6565891 | Nutritional supplement for children A multinutrient nutritional supplement is provided that is designed to be most effective in optimizing health, increasing the immunity and decreasing the instances and severity of infection particularly among children.... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6562378 | Nutritional supplement for adolescents A multinutrient nutritional supplement is provided that is designed to be most effective in optimizing health, increasing the immunity and decreasing the instances and severity of infection particularly among adolescents.... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6548085 | Insecticidal compositions and method of controlling insect pests using same A synergistic insecticide is provided by the addition of sodium lauryl sulfate or lecithin to an essential oil, preferably an essential oil which has been deregulated by the Environmental Protection Agency, to enable independently inactive or relatively i... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6531162 | Adrenergically-mediated weight loss product This invention discloses a new and unique combination of octopamine, yohimbine, bergenin and decaffeinated green tea extract useful as an oral supplement for increasing weight loss in humans.... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6518314 | Pharmaceutical agents that impede the initiation and progression of primary and secondary DMS disruptions Compositions comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of a compound that impedes disruption of intact dense microspheres (DMS) by acting on DMS either to prevent disruption, or if disrupted, act on pre-disrupted DMS in such a way that, when the comp... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6509030 | Cultured fish carotenoid and polyphenol added feed for improving fish body color tone and fish meat brilliance An inexpensive cultured fish feed contains a prescribed amount of proanthocyanidin to thereby make an addition amount of carothenoid small. Proanthocyanidin is added by 0.004-0.04 weight percent to a culture feed containing crothenoid.... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6485760 | Method for inhibiting increase of blood sugar level or lowering blood sugar level with a lagerstroemia extract A composition for inhibiting an increase in, or lowering, a blood sugar level, which comprises, as a main component, a concentrate of a hot water or alcohol extract of leaves of Lagerstroemia Speciosa, Linn. or Pers. and has an corosolic acid content of 0... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6455586 | Topical immunomodulating compositions for treatment of aids, Hepatitis B & C, other infectious diseases, and cancer Topical drug compositions, containing contact sensitizing agents as the active components of the subject patent compositions, can provide a pharmacological action that induces a delayed hypersensitization reaction resulting in stimulation of cell mediated... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6451844 | Use of menthyl-2 pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate as an insect repellent The use of menthyl 2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate as an insect repellent, usually by application to a substrate or into an air space. The menthyl 2-pyrrolidone-5-arboxylate can be used as a composition, which may be perfumed. A useful composition comprises a... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6444700 | Product and method to reduce stress induced immune suppression In its broadest aspect, the present invention is directed to the discovery of immunonutritional products that are useful in reducing the immunological system suppression that results from stress. The stress may be in the form of physical exertion, mental ... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6440406 | Attractant for monitoring and control of adult scarabs The present invention provides a composition for attracting scarabs. Liquid and solid formulations are provided, along with methods for their use, for controlling or eliminating scarabs, and/or protecting plants susceptible to scarab damage.... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6420435 | Method for treating gastrointestinal disorders Methods of treating gastrointestinal disorders (e.g. heart bum, GERD, and gastric indigestion) comprising orally administering therapeutically effective amounts of limonene are described herein.... | 07/16/2002 |
