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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7816410 | Pesticidal compositions A pesticidal composition comprising (i) one or more essential oils selected from tagetes oil or a thymol containing oil such as thyme oil, or a mixture thereof, or components thereof which have insect repellent or deterrent properties, which have insect repellent or... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7674832 | Compositions for promoting wound healing and treating psoriasis The present invention relates to compositions and methods for promoting healing of cutaneous, mucosal and/or mucocutaneous lesions associated with the presence of a mycoplasma and one or more non-mycoplasma microorganisms. The compositions and methods of the inventi... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7404973 | Bowman-Birk inhibitor soy protein concentrate composition A Bowman-Birk Inhibitor Concentrate (BBIC) that has a high protein content. The BBIC is made from conventional soybeans using ultrafiltration, without acid or alcohol extraction or acetone precipitation. ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7371418 | Method for controlling the yield and purity of proteinase inhibitor II during extraction The present invention provides a method for adjusting the yield and purity of a proteinase inhibitor extract from plant tissue, preferably potato tubers. The extraction and isolation of the proteinase inhibitor from potatoes begins with the addition of an organic ac... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7368481 | Pet anti-aging wellness supplement for cats A health and nutrition supplement dosage for pets, particularly feline pets, consisting essentially of anti-oxidant vitamins, B complex vitamins, bioflavonoids, chelated minerals, digestive enzymes, herbs, nutrients, and essential fatty acids and amino acids. ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7341751 | Eggplant extract for medical treatments An extract is made by cooking the fruit of an eggplant for about 15 to 30 minutes at about 120 to about 250° C., extracting the juice from the cooked fruit, and adding an oxidant to the juice that reacts with a component in it and changes its color from beige to bl... | 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 |
| 7306815 | Compositions enriched in phenolic compounds and methods for producing the same Provided are processes for the preparation of compositions enriched in phenolic compounds from a crude plant extract. One process includes a novel column purification step using a polymer resin that releasably adsorbs the phenolic compounds but does not retain polar... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7300913 | Systems and methods for cleaning materials Systems and methods for cleaning a material by applying a cleaning composition having biosurfactants and enzymes to said carpet; and bonnet cleaning the material. ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7291585 | Systems and methods for spot cleaning materials Systems and methods for cleaning a material by applying a spot cleaning composition having biosurfactants and enzymes to said carpet, wherein said spray bottle maintains lubricant inside its piston and protected from the composition. ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7285293 | Methods of isolating amyloid-inhibiting compounds and use of compounds isolated from and related plants Assay-guided affinity fractionation and reverse phase high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) methodology to isolate, test and characterize the most active water-soluble ingredients within Cat's Claw, or Uncaria tomentos. These components appear to account... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7279151 | Herbal oro-dental care composition and process for preparing the same This invention relates to novel dental compositions and methods for preventing dental plaque and caries formation and generally for inhibiting tooth decay and brightening/whitening teeth. The compositions of this invention comprise herbs such as Citrus karna ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7235257 | Drugs for relieving hemicrania comprising 1-menthol and essential oils This invention relates to external drugs for dermal application which have a migraine-alleviating effect, in more detail ointments and patches comprising in mixing l-menthol and an essential oil into a base containing a hydrophilic high-molecular weight compound, a ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7208519 | Pesticidal compounds and compositions The invention includes a pesticidal compound comprising at least one organic phenolic compound and at least one salt comprising a divalent cation. Preferably, the organic phenolic compound is chosen from Carvacrol, thymol or combinations thereof; and is derived from... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7169819 | Pharmaceutical compositions of fenretinide having increased bioavailability and methods of using the same A pharmaceutical composition for parenteral delivery, comprising a retinide such as fenretinide in combination with a solvent capable of dispersing or solubilizing the retinide. The solvent comprises an alcohol, such as ethanol, in combination with an alkoxylated ca... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7153498 | Water-in-oil emulsion and its use as a cosmetic A composition, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, an aqueous phase dispersed in an oily phase by means of an emulsifier of at least one oligomer or one polymer derived from a polyolefin, comprising a polyolefinic apolar component comprising at least... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7138129 | Skin care compositions The invention provides materials and methods for making skin care compositions that contain dried or fresh fruit particles, and also can contain suspending agents, surfactants, emollients, emulsifiers, and/or cationic polymers. The basic fruit components typically a... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7048960 | High lignan flaxseed product and product by process The present invention includes a high lignan concentrate (3% to 5% or greater) flax seed product, and product by process, which can be produced by 1) supplying a uniformly colored quantity of flax seeds with less than 5 percent visually darker seeds; 2) milling the ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7012096 | Composition for pain mediation and apparatus and method of use thereof The present invention is directed to a composition for treating burns. The composition comprises a therapeutically effective amount of one or more weak organic acid compatible with human skin, in a pharmacologically effective carrier delivered at a pH of about 2.5â€... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7001877 | Organic laundry detergent and method of producing the same The present invention is a laundry detergent or powder and method of making the same utilizing natural components such as but not limited to milk, beeswax, sodium hydroxide or lye, vegetable or soy oil, sugar, baking soda, and corn starch. It is still further contem... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6996919 | Process for obtaining dry extracts under mild conditions The invention concerns a method for obtaining dry plant extracts under mild conditions, in which a liquid plant extract is introduced into a vacuum drying equipment having a multi-shaft stirrer extending through a cylindrical mixing and drying chamber and with its o... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6977081 | Facial cream composition containing allantoin The present invention provides emollient creams composed of sulfur, sodium sulfacetamide and a botanically-derived anti-inflammatory ingredient. The creams are alcohol-free and have a pH at or above 7.0. ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6974841 | Pet anti-aging wellness supplement A health and nutrition supplement dosage for pets, particularly canine pets, consisting essentially of anti-oxidant vitamins, B complex vitamins, bioflavonoids, chelated minerals, digestive enzymes, herbs, nutrients, and essential fatty acids amino acids and hormone... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6960360 | Efficient method for producing compositions enriched in total phenols This invention provides a process for the preparation of compositions enriched in total phenols from a crude plant extract. The process includes a novel column purification step using a brominated polystyrene resin. This invention also includes compositions enriched... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6949262 | Skin and mucosal treatment formulation A treatment composition for use in providing relief of dryness of the nasal tissues and other dry skin, and particularly to providing such relief without the use of petroleum products. ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6946144 | Transdermal delivery system The present invention relates to the discovery of a transdermal delivery system that can deliver high molecular weight pharmaceuticals and cosmetic agents to skin cells. A novel transdermal delivery system with therapeutic and cosmetic application and methods of use... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6933291 | Cholesterol lowering supplement The invention provides a composition and a method for lowering blood serum cholesterol levels or for preventing elevated blood serum cholesterol levels, as well as suitable composition comprising (a) one or more phytosterols and/orphytostanols or a mixture thereof c... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6929808 | Methods of isolating amyloid-inhibiting compounds and use of compounds isolated from Uncaria tomentosa and related plants Assay-guided affinity fractionation and reverse phase high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) methodology to isolate, test and characterize the most active water-soluble ingredients within Cat's Claw, or Uncaria tomentos. These components appear to account... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6900240 | Method of preparing and using compositions extracted from vegetable matter for the treatment of cancer A composition is prepared by extracting and isolating phytochemical fractions from plant matter for treatment of cancer and especially for breast, prostate, skin, colon, urinary and bladder cancer. The composition is enriched preferably with two or more different ph... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6887899 | Method for controlling house dust mites with a composition comprising phenylethyl propionate Pesticidal compositions for the control of dust mites containing one or more plant essential oils. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling dust mites by applying a pesticidally-effective amount of the above pesticidal compositions ... | 05/03/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6844369 | Pesticidal compounds and compositions The invention includes a pesticidal compound comprising at least one organic phenolic compound and at least one salt comprising a divalent cation. Preferably, the organic phenolic compound is chosen from Carvacrol, thymol or combinations thereof; and is derived from... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6838431 | Nutritional intervention composition containing a source of proteinase inhibitor extending post meal satiety The invention relates to a nutritional intervention composition in powder form that is taken before a meal and that extends post meal satiety. The compositions of the invention are comprised of at least one protein, C12-18 fatty acids, preferably oleic ac... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6821530 | Polymer composite compositions The invention relates to methods of treating mixtures containing polymeric materials, e.g., collagen, to form a polymer that intercalates into the polymeric material. The treatment provides greater tensile strength to the mixture, among other advantages. The polymer... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6797290 | Compositions for appetite control and related methods The present invention is directed to a composition for oral administration that includes chitosan and GMP, wherein the chitosan and GMP are in other than a cationic gum or polysaccharide/protein complex. Also included herein are methods for controlling appetite in h... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6767566 | Method of enhancing the extraction of proteinase inhibitors The present invention provides a method for the extraction of a proteinase inhibitor from plant tissue. The extraction of the proteinase inhibitor begins with the addition of an alcohol-free, aqueous solution of an organic acid and a salt to plant tissue. The extrac... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6761903 | Clear oil-containing pharmaceutical compositions containing a therapeutic agent The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for improved solubilization of triglycerides and improved delivery of therapeutic agents. Compositions of the present invention include a carrier, where the carrier is formed from a combination... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6761912 | Composition for increasing bone density A composition and a method for administering an improved supplement to prevent bone density loss. The composition combines a calcium compound with inulin, and optionally magnesium, Vitamin D3, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and may combine a soy isoflavone, all in... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6759065 | Extraction method, pharmaceutical composition and a cosmetic composition A compound is extracted from vegetable material, wherein the vegetable material is reduced and treated with a solvent. According to the invention, the vegetable material is frozen using a liquid nitrogen and in frozen condition reduced in size. According to two impo... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6756341 | Natural herbicide for weed removal A natural herbicide for selectively removing weeds from desirable grass/turf, the active components of the natural herbcide being sodium bicarbonate, cinnamon, and wheat flour, with a color indicator included to identify the natural herbicide coverage area. ... | 06/29/2004 |
