"The abolishment of pain in surgery is a chimera. It is absurd to go on seeking it...knife and pain are two words in surgery that must forever be associated in the consciousness of the patient."
Dr. Alfred Velpeau, French surgeon ; 1839
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6949504 | Composition comprising at least one liquid fatty phase structured by at least one semi-crystalline polymer A composition comprising at least one liquid fatty phase structured by at least one semi-crystalline polymer having a low melting point and an organic structure, wherein said polymer is solid at ambient temperature, has a melting temperature of less than 50° C., an... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6911478 | Nitric oxide-releasing amidine- and enamine-derived diazeniumdiolates, compositions and uses thereof and method of making same The present invention relates to nitric oxide-releasing amidine- and enamine-derived diazeniumdiolates, compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds and compositions, and to a method for the preparation of nitric oxide-releasing amidine- a... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6750254 | Nitric oxide-releasing amidine—and enamine-derived diazeniumdiolates, compositions and uses thereof and method of making same The present invention relates to nitric oxide-releasing amidine- and enamine-derived diazeniumdiolates, compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds and compositions, and to a method for the preparation of nitric oxide-releasing amidine- a... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6669966 | Compositions for facilitating skin growth and methods and articles using same Skin-growth-enhancing compounds and compositions including a therapeutically effective amount of at least one electron active compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, that has at least two polyvalent cations, at least one of which ha... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6488941 | Oil-in-water emulsions containing high wax content and a softpaste oily phase A composition in the form of an oil-in-water (o/w) emulsion containing an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase, which contains a mixture of nonionic emulsifiers, the mixture being liquid at ambient temperature and having an HLB ranging from about 6 to... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6485755 | Methods of using electron active compounds for managing cancer The present invention provides methods for preventing, treating, and/or managing one or more cancerous conditions in a patient, such as a human. A multivalent metal oxide, such as Ag(I,III), Cu(I,III), Pr(III,IV), and Bi(III,V) oxides or a pharmaceuticall... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6387414 | Method for preparing hydroxyapatite composite and biocompatible material A method for preparing a hydroxyapatite composite is disclosed. This method comprises alternately soaking a matrix which has been made hydrophilic at least on its surface, in a calcium ion aqueous solution containing calcium ions and substantially free of... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6379683 | Nanocapsules based on dendritic polymers The present invention relates to nanocapsules consisting of a lipid core forming or containing a lipophilic active principle, and of a water-insoluble continuous envelope comprising at least one dendritic polymer of polyester type containing optionally modified ter... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6287552 | Cosmetic or dermatological topical compositions comprising dendritic polyesters The present invention relates to cosmetic or dermatological compositions capable of being applied to the skin, the keratinous fibers, the nails, the semimucous membranes and/or the mucous membranes, and which includes a dendritic polyester polymer having ... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6165456 | Shaving compositions An improved self-foaming shaving gel is provided which includes water, a water-soluble soap component, and a self-foaming agent, plus a hydrogenated polyisobutene in combination with a fluorosurfactant.... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6117419 | Delivery system for oil soluble actives in cosmetic/personal care products Described herein is a method for making a flake for use in a topical application. The flake is formed by contacting a liquid phase waxy material that may contain pigments, fragrance, plasticizer, hydrophilic modifier with a pseudoplastic hydrophilic gel, ... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6103249 | Cosmetic composition in the form of a soft paste and process of preparing it The present application relates to an extruded cosmetic composition, provided in the form of a soft paste, comprising, in a fatty phase, at least one compound having a high melting temperature. The invention also relates to a process for preparing the composit... | 08/15/2000 |
| 5932230 | Topical analgesic formulation containing fruits, oils and aspirin An analgesic cosmetic formulation in the form of an ointment, salve or cream which is applied to the skin, including the hands and feet for the treatment of such conditions as redness, swelling, itching and soreness of the skin. The cosmetic formulation c... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5914105 | Petroleum based pest bait Novel fat-like petroleum based, water-free, insecticidal compositions are described which are particularly effective against insect pests such as cockroaches, ants, termites, flies, etc. The compositions may be used in various forms depending on the targe... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5897869 | Cosmetic composition in the form of a soft paste and process of preparing it The present application relates to an extruded cosmetic composition, provided in the form of a soft paste, comprising, in a fatty phase, at least one compound having a high melting temperature. The invention also relates to a process for preparing the composit... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5843866 | Pesticidal compositions comprising solutions of polyurea and/or polyurethane A pesticidal composition including isocyanate capped high molecular weight diols, triols and polyols. A pesticide and water are combined with hydrophilic isocyanate end-capped prepolymers in order to significantly improve the efficacy of the pesticide. Th... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5693343 | Microparticle carriers of maximal uptake capacity by both M cells and non-M cells In a solvent extraction process for preparing microspheres of a biodegrade polymer, the improvement comprising: preparing a homogenized antigen-sucrose matrix and adding a solvent to the sucrose-antigen matrix to form a solution; preparing a solution of ... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5580547 | Stimulation of tanning by DNA fragments or single-stranded DNA A method of increasing pigmentation in mammalian skin, as well as protecting mammalian skin against ultraviolet damage, is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of increasing pigmentation in mammalian cells, as well as a method of enhancing melanin produc... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5384130 | Spherical seed cores, spherical granules and process for production thereof Pharmacologically inactive spherical seed cores comprising at least 50% by weight of microcrystalline cellulose having an average degree of polymerization of 60 to 375, wherein the spherical seed cores have an average particle size of 100 to 1000 μm, a t... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5352682 | Compositions containing salts of bile acid-aminosalicylate conjugates Disclosed are compositions containing bile acid-aminosalicylate conjugates having the formula, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof ##STR1## wherein R1 is OH either the or the ଲ position; R2 is OH; R3 | 10/04/1994 |
| 5312627 | Transdermal therapeutic system for the administration of drugs having bronchodilating activity A transdermal therapeutic system in polymer matrix for the administration of bronchodilator drugs is described, in which the matrix comprises a mixture of medium and high molecular weight polyisobutylene in a ratio comprised between 1 and 2.3.... | 05/17/1994 |
| 5202352 | Intravascular embolizing agent containing angiogenesis-inhibiting substance The present invention relates to an intravascular embolizing agent containing an angiogenesis-inhibiting substance and an intravascular embolizing substance. The agent strengthens the antitumor effect of an angiogenesis-inhibiting substance and serves to ... | 04/13/1993 |
| 4751075 | Anhydrous cosmetic compositions for thermal skin treatments The invention comprises compositions for cosmetic skin treatment utilizing the application of heat to the skin. The compositions include between 30 and 70 percent by weight of petrolatum, between 20 and 68 percent by weight of triglycerides, preferably ca... | 06/14/1988 |
| 4725657 | Synthetic resin product containing compound included in cyclodextrin and process for the production of the same A synthetic resin product which contains various substances such as perfumes, insectifuges/insecticides, rust preventives, mold/mildes-proofing or anti-fungi agents which are inactivated by forming an inclusion compound thereof in cyclodextrin and coated ... | 02/16/1988 |
| 4372944 | Cosmetic cream formulation A novel cosmetic skin cream formulation is described which is non-irritating and non-stinging.... | 02/08/1983 |
| 4272519 | Cosmetic lotion formulation A skin lotion formulation, which is one of four components used in a cosmetic regime, is disclosed. Applying the regime to the skin increases epidermal cell turnover without skin irritation. The other three components used in the regime are a cleanser, a ... | 06/09/1981 |
| 4164563 | Non-greasy compositions Compositions for topical application to skin are provided wherein greasy, occlusive viscous bases are made non-greasy while remaining occlusive. The compositions comprise a mixture of from about 40 to 90%, and preferably from about 60 to 90%, by weight of... | 08/14/1979 |
| 4164564 | Ointment and cream bases capable of withstanding elevated temperatures Non-rancid absorption ointment bases are provided which have a high capacity for water absorbability and are capable of withstanding elevated temperatures and are formed of gelled mineral oil and an ester of non-rancid isostearic acid such as sorbitan tri... | 08/14/1979 |