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...that several people are credited with the invention of the flush toilet? Most people have heard of Thomas Crapper (1837-1910), the sanitary engineer who invented the valve-and-siphon arrangement that made the modern toilet possible. Another claimant to "the throne" was British inventor Alexander Cumming who patented a toilet in 1775. Then there's a nameless Minoan (a native of ancient Crete) who lived 4,000 years ago who supposedly was ahead of his time and created the first flush toilet!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7338673 | Medicated patch for treating bee and wasp stings A medicated patch for extracting bee/wasp sting toxins from the human skin includes a flexible substrate layer that has a planar adhesive surface and an annular shape. An annular receptacle is centrally registered on the adhesive surface and is permanently affixed t... | 03/04/2008 |
| 6939568 | Treatment of inflammatory skin conditions The invention relates to the use of one or more antimicrobial metals, most preferably silver, preferably formed with atomic disorder, and preferably in a nanocrystalline form, for the treatment of inflammatory skin conditions. The nanocrystalline antimicrobial metal... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6756060 | Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial uses for bioactive glass compositions Compositions and methods for treating wounds to significantly reduce the healing time, reduce the incidence of scar formation, improve the success of skin grafts, reduce the inflammatory response and providing anti-bacterial treatments to a patient in need thereof, ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6462016 | Method for screening agonist or antagonist of the maxadilan receptor participating in vasodilating action, and compound found by the method There are provided a method to screen agonist or antagonist of the maxadilan receptor participating in vasodilating action, wherein a receptor of maxadilan is used, compounds which specifically bind to the receptor, and a tissue preparation having the rec... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6423343 | Bioactive glass treatment of inflammation in skin conditions This invention relates to a method for treating inflammatory symptoms such as burning, redness, itching, swelling and pain which accompany skin disorders other than wounds of the skin. The method comprising topical application of a topical medicinal compo... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6419940 | Denver's sting stopper A composition of neutralizing the venom of bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets and other sting any hymenoptera insects. The composition comprises a proteclytic enzyme with a carrier suitable for topical application to the skin. In a preferred embodiment the e... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6410034 | Dermal absorption-promoting agent A dermal absorption-promoting agent comprising p-methane-3,8-diol and 1,3-butylene glycol as well as a topical formulation containing the same; and a dermal absorption-promoting agent further comprising 1,3-butylene glycol, as well as a topical formulatio... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6379713 | Method of treating an itch with iodine A method of treatment for a mammal in need of analgesia from an itching skin comprising applying by directional friction against the skin proximate to the itch a composition consisting essentially of dry elemental iodine in the form of an amorphous conden... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6372765 | Parasiticidal formulations that can be applied dermally The present invention relates to formulations for the dermal control of parasitic insects of animals, having the following composition agonists or antagonists of the nicotinergic acetylcholine receptors of insects in a concentration of from 1 to 20% by weight ... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6303651 | Synergistic antioxidant veterinary compositions A composition and method of treating cutaneous infection and resulting inflammation in animals known as hot spots and mange, respectively, as well as related veterinarian dermatological conditions. The composition includes L-glutathione and a source of se... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6300348 | Pesticide for parasitic insects and acarids on humans The present invention relates to formulations for the dermal control of parasitic insects on humans, having the following composition agonists or antagonists of the nicotinergic acetylcholine receptors of insects in a concentration of from 0.0001 to 12.5% by w... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6261544 | Poly(hydroxy acid)/polymer conjugates for skin applications A method for alleviating the symptoms of a cosmetic or dermatologic skin condition is described. An effective amount of a poly(hydroxy acid)/polymer conjugate in a pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable vehicle is provided. Topical compositions of th... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6251371 | Treatment of skin or mucosa inflammation by topical treatment with preparation containing dichlorobenzyl alcohol The present invention relates to use of dichlorobenzyl alcohol for preparing a preparation for topical treatment of inflammation and the preparation for this purpose. It is known to use dichlorobenzyl alcohol (2,4-DCBA) as an agent against bacteria and fu... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6221403 | Topical composition A topical composition for impregnating a bandage comprises zinc oxide in a stable oil in water emulsion. The emulsion comprises one or more fats or oils, one or more emulsifying agents, at least one water soluble gum and water. No preservative is required... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6217885 | Antipruriginous cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions consisting of one or several light local anaesthetics and one or several astringent substances The present invention relates to antipruritic cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions for use on human or animal skin, comprising one or more mild local anesthetics, one or more astringents and/or, if appropriate, a substance having an antiinflammator... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6133327 | Aerosol preparation An aerosol preparation which when sprayed forms a sherbet-like solid, which comprises a concentrate containing a lower alcohol having 1 to 3 carbon atoms and a higher alcohol having at least 12 carbon atoms and a propellant containing a liquefied gas. Sai... | 10/17/2000 |
| 5879688 | Hydroxy-acid cosmetics A method for alleviating the symptoms of a cosmetic or dermatologic skin condition is described. An effective amount of a poly(hydroxy acid)/polymer conjugate in a pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable vehicle is provided. Topical compositions of th... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5874474 | Topical application for relief of adverse skin condition for animals This invention is a composition and a method for treating animal skin ailments by a topical application of the composition to the animal in which the composition is a liquid or gel having potassium formate, sodium formate, or cesium formate in water in an... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5854291 | Pain reliever and method of use A composition containing capsaicin together with another ingredient to neutralize the discomfort resulting from the application of capsaicin to the skin can be used to treat many types of discomforts, including arthritis pain, hemorrhoid pain and itching,... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5840320 | Method of applying magnesium-rich calcium montmorillonite to skin for oil and organic compound sorption A method of increasing the bulk density and improving the water-dispersibility, oil sorption capacity, and body dirt and oil removability by compacting and/or shearing a magnesium rich calcium montmorillonite clay. In an optional embodiment of the present... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5712143 | Flea protease proteins, nucleic acid molecules, and uses thereof The present invention relates to flea serine protease and aminopeptidase proteins; to flea serine protease and aminopeptidase nucleic acid molecules, including those that encode such proteins; to antibodies raised against such proteins; and to compounds t... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5684037 | Composition and process for prevention and treatment of cutaneous immediate hypersensitivity reactions A process and pharmaceutical composition for the prevention and treatment of cutaneous Type I hypersensitivity reactions in humans is disclosed. The pharmaceutical composition comprises of a chromone compound of the following formula, or a pharmacological... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5684038 | Composition and process for prevention and treatment of cutaneous immediate hypersensitivity reactions A process and pharmaceutical composition for the prevention and treatment of cutaneous Type I hypersensitivity reactions in humans is disclosed. The pharmaceutical composition comprises of a chromone compound of the following formula, or a pharmacological... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5618850 | Hydroxy-acid cosmetics A method for alleviating the symptoms of a cosmetic or dermatologic skin condition is described. An effective amount of a poly(hydroxy acid)/polymer conjugate in a pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable vehicle is provided. Topical compositions of th... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5543149 | Treatment for insect bites A method and compositions for reducing the itch associated with the bite of a blood-feeding insect such as a mosquito or black fly are disclosed. The method entails applying a topical pharmaceutical formulation of papain, pancreatin or subtilisin, optiona... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5543148 | Stick delivery system for topical application of a treatment agent The invention presented relates to a stick delivery system for the topical application of a treatment agent. The inventive stick delivery system includes a solvent such as a polyhydric alcohol; a gelling agent which can be an alkali metal stearate, an alk... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5532270 | Composition and process for prevention and treatment of cutaneous immediate hypersensitivity reactions A process and pharmaceutical composition for the prevention and treatment of cutaneous Type I hypersensitivity reactions in humans is disclosed. The pharmaceutical composition comprises of a chromone compound of the following formula, or a pharmacological... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5356622 | Flea midgut-supernatant vaccines A vaccine for protecting avian and mammalian subjects against flea infestation comprises the supernatant fraction of flea midgut, or the antigenic components thereof. This also has the effect of reducing flea populations in the environment of the subject.... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5151269 | Topical anesthetic composition comprising a capped polyoxyalkylene alcohol A composition for external use contains at least one active ingredient and a capped ethoxylated alcohol of the formula RO(EO)x R1 where R and R1 are both hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon and x is at least two. R is p... | 09/29/1992 |
| 5011689 | Composition of matter and method for treating poison ivy The invention comprises a method of reducing rash formation and itching of skin caused by poison ivy. The method comprises breaking up a plant of the genus Plantago, preferably broadleaf Plantain, to release the sap therein and to form a fibrous pulp cont... | 04/30/1991 |
| 4963591 | Cosmetic compositions Skin care cosmetic formulations which include a cellulosic polymer/solvent system capable of dispersing thin, substantive films on the skin are disclosed.... | 10/16/1990 |
| 4868192 | Pharmaceutical compositions and methods using certain 4H-pyrano (3,2-g) quinoline compounds A pharmaceutical composition comprising, as active ingredient, 9-ethyl-6,9-dihydro-4,6-dioxo-10-propyl-4H-pyrano(3,2-g)quinoline-2,8-dica rbo xylic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof in admixture with a pharmaceutical acceptable adjuv... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4708964 | Lipoxygenase inhibitors This invention provides methods of using a number of compounds for the inhibition of lipoxygenase in humans. Pathological conditions which may be treated by the compounds described herein include psoriasis, cellular proliferation, skin allergies, insect b... | 11/24/1987 |
| 4443472 | Method of treating mammals for effects of neuro- and cardiovascular toxins Methods of treating mammals, including man, for poisonous snake and insect bites, E. coli endotoxins, botulism and other neurotoxins and cardiovascular toxins by administering therapeutic quantities of physiologically active compounds of the formula: ... | 04/17/1984 |
| 4439443 | Snake bite therapy A method of reducing local hemorrhage and tissue necrosis resulting from the bite or sting of a venomous animal whereby an envenomated mammal is treated with a compound of the formula ##STR1## or a corresponding disulfide wherein n is 1, 2 or 3; Z is... | 03/27/1984 |
| 4430343 | Benzimidazole derivatives, process for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical composition containing the same Novel benzimidazole derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R1 is an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, allyl group, propargyl group, or phenyl group; R2 is hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms; a... | 02/07/1984 |
| 4394381 | Method for the relief of pain There is disclosed an improved method for the relief in humans of pain which is susceptible to topical treatment comprising the topical application to the distressed areas of a person of an amount of an anesthetic composition effective to relieve said pai... | 07/19/1983 |
| 4310547 | Control of parasitic ticks Certain amines are highly effective in controlling parasitic ticks.... | 01/12/1982 |
| 4083965 | Method of and composition for relieving itch, pain and swelling resulting from insect stings and bites and skin contact with noxious plants A method of relieving itch, pain, and swelling resulting from insect stings, insect bites, and areas of skin contact with noxious plants, comprises topically applying to the affected area a composition containing at least either arrowroot, a calcium phosp... | 04/11/1978 |
