Did You Know...
...that the Eveready Battery began as an invention called the "electric flowerpot," which was a tube with a battery and light bulb inside? The idea was to fasten this gizmo to the side of a flowerpot so it would illuminate the flowers from the bottom. The idea died on the vine and the businessman who licensed the flower pot, Conrad Huber, was left with a pile of useless tubes -- until he found a way to market them as batteries to light the world!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8106013 | ABC transporter ligand GATX1 Compositions and methods of using scorpion venom peptide that is a ligand for ABC transporters. One aspect provides a peptide having at least 80% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 1. The peptide Is believed to have a molecular mass of about 3.7 kDa and specifically in... | 01/31/2012 |
| 7341744 | Method of treating secretory diarrhea with enteric formulations of proanthocyanidin polymer Pharmaceutical compositions containing a proanthocyanidin polymer composition which are useful for the treatment and prevention of secretory diarrhea are provided. The invention specifically relates to pharmaceutical formulations of a proanthocyanidin polymer compos... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7335664 | Colon cleansing composition and method A composition and method for cleansing a colon prior to endoscopic procedure. More particularly, a combination of bisacodyl, metoclopramide, sodium, and/or a phosphorus containing composition administered in sequential doses for preparing a colon prior to colonoscop... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7323195 | Enteric formulations of proanthocyanidin polymer antidiarrheal compositions Pharmaceutical compositions containing a proanthocyanidin polymer composition which are useful for the treatment and prevention of secretory diarrhea are provided. The invention specifically relates to pharmaceutical formulations of a proanthocyanidin polymer compos... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7309713 | Use of the non-opiate analgesic drug flupirtine for the treatment of overactive bladder and associated diseases including urge incontinence, urinary flow problems as a result of prostate hyperplasia and irritable bowel syndrome The present invention is directed to the prevention, reversal and medical treatment of lower urinary tract dysfunction including bladder instability and other related diseases as described below including urinary flow problems, urgency and incontinence as a result o... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7135197 | Stable pharmaceutical composition useful for treating gastrointestinal disorders The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one pharmaceutically acceptable bismuth-containing compound, at least one pharmaceutically acceptable non-clay-derived suspending agent, and water. The suspension exhibits reduced upward... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7109166 | Sustained release formulation of a peptide This invention is directed to a sustained release composition comprised of Compound (A) having the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a copolymer comprised of poly-(I)-lactic-glycolic-tart... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7049319 | Colon cleansing composition and method A composition and method for cleansing a colon prior to endoscopic procedure. More particularly, a combination of bisacodyl, metoclopramide, sodium, and/or a phosphorus containing composition administered in sequential doses for preparing a colon prior to colonoscop... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7030147 | Combinations comprising an antidiarrheal agent and an epothilone or an epothilone derivative Epothilone derivatives are co-administered with an antidiarrheal agent, e.g., a DPP-IV inhibitor, in the treatment of a proliferative disease. ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6916495 | Preparation for regulating lower bowel function A preparation is described which is intended for regulation of lower bowel function. It comprises a mixture of bentonite and/or kaolin and aloe fibers. The aloe fibres are reduced to a dry powder before being mixed with the bentonite and/or kaolin. ... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6835398 | Method of administering high-dose, oral magnesium for treatment of chronic pain syndrome of erythromelalgia A method of treating patients, particularly for pain and/or symptoms of erythromelalgia, and other neurovascular or neuropathic disorders, etc. involves administering high doses of magnesium. The magnesium is introduced through several daily administrations, totalin... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6793945 | Aqueous anti-apoptotic compositions The present invention provides methods for extracting anti-apoptotic compositions from various protein isolates and/or lipid mixtures with aqueous solutions not containing organic solvents. The compositions extracted by the methods can be used for a variety of purpo... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6761911 | Use of chlorate ion or preparations thereof for reduction of food borne pathogens The invention provides a method and compositions for controlling food borne enteric bacterial pathogens in animals. Populations of enteropathogenic bacteria may be substantially reduced or eliminated by treatment of animals with an effective amount of the compound X... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6663874 | Composition to alleviate pain and topical method of applying same A composition for use by animals, including humans, to alleviate pain and/or inflammation around a painful joint, joint replacement surgery site, muscle, tendon, and/or ligament. A method to ameliorate pain and/or inflammation in or around a joint, muscle... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6613362 | Herbal formulation which acts as an intestinal bowel soother An herbal formulation which acts as an intestinal bowel soother is disclosed which comprises: slippery elm bark; German chamomile flower; fenugreek seed; fennel seed; skullcap herb; cranberry fruit; peppermint leaf; a mixture of Chinese herbs, comprising ... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6610673 | Solid dose forms containing bismuth A swallowable, solid dose form composition for treating upper gastrointestinal tract distress containing bismuth subsalicylate, carbonate or bicarbonate salt, disintegrating agent, anionic or nonionic surfactant, and microcrystalline cellulose is describe... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6540993 | Method of treating inflammatory bowel disease using a topical formulation of IL-11 Provided by the present invention are topical formulations of Interleukin-11 and methods for treating a variety of disorders, including inflammatory bowel diseases (e.g., Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, indeterminate colitis, and infectious colitis),... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6503883 | Pharmaceutical preparations for the targeted treatment of crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis The invention relates to a pharmaceutical preparation, which contains an immunosuppressive active agent in dissolved form in a starch capsule, or hard or soft gelatin capsule which has been coated with one or several polymer films. The invention further r... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6495567 | Triaryl methane compounds and their use in the treatment of diarrhea and scours A method and product for treating and preventing diarrhea and scours is provided. The method involves treating a subject who has diarrhea, or scours, or is at risk of getting diarrhea or scours with an aromatic compound of the invention. The products of t... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6479500 | Agents for alleviating side effects The present invention provides an agent for alleviating side effects caused by use of an anti-tumor agent, which contains 5-chloro-6-(2-iminopyrrolidin-1-yl)methyl-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidi nedione (1) represented by formula (1): ##STR1## or a pharmaceutic... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6475533 | Substance containing proteins and insoluble dietary fibers derived from the germinated seed of a grass family plant and uses thereof There is provided a substance which was isolated from the germinated seed of a grass family plant and which contains proteins and insoluble dietary fibers. There are also provided a pharmaceutical composition comprising as an active ingredient said substa... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6465435 | Treatment of C. difficile toxin B associated conditions This invention relates to prevention and/or treatment of antibiotic associated diarrhea, including Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea (CDAD), pseudomembranous colitis (PMC) and other conditions associated with C. difficile infection, using oligosac... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6348221 | Substance originating in germinating seeds of gramineous plant and containing proteins and insoluble dietary fibers and use thereof There is provided a substance which was isolated from the germinated seed of a grass family plant and which contains proteins and insoluble dietary fibers. There are also provided a pharmaceutical composition comprising as an active ingredient said substa... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6291435 | Treatment of diarrhea caused by enteropathogenic Escherichia coli This invention relates to compositions and methods useful to treat diarrhea, especially diarrhea and related conditions initiated or mediated by enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC), using oligosaccharide compositions. This invention also relates to compositio... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6291449 | Use of 11-phenyl-dibenzazepine compounds to treat diarrhea or scours A method and product for treating and preventing diarrhea and scours is provided. The method involves treating a subject who has diarrhea, or scours, or is at risk of getting diarrhea or scours with an aromatic compound of the invention. The products of t... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6281233 | Method of treating gastrointestinal motility disorders The present invention relates to a novel method for treating a mammal suffering from gastrointestinal motility disorders.... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6281232 | Method of treating gastrointestinal motility disorders The present invention relates to a novel method for treating a mammal suffering from gastrointestinal motility disorders.... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6280768 | Berberine alkaloids as a treatment for chronic protozoally induced diarrhea A method for the treatment or prevention of chronic diarrhea caused by protozoa, especially microsporidia and cryptosporidia, in a patient is disclosed which method comprises administering to the patient an effective amount of a berberine alkaloid. The ad... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6187317 | Natural anti-diarrheal composition and method A safe and very effective orally administered homeopathic anti-diarrheal composition and method that can be used by persons of any age, including an infant, a child, an adult or the elderly. Useful for even severe diarrhea. Normal bowel movement is resume... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6126933 | Methods of treating inflammatory bowel diseases by administering IL-11 Provided by the present invention are topical formulations of Interleukin-11 and methods for treating a variety of disorders, including inflammatory bowel diseases (e.g., Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, indeterminate colitis, and infectious colitis),... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6117913 | Intestinal juice level regulator An intestinal juice level regulator comprising, as the active ingredient, creosote or phenolic derivatives constituting creosote. As having the activities to promote the absorption of intestinal juices and/or to retard the secretion of intestinal juices, ... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6071953 | Sulfonamide-substituted chromans, processes for their preparation, their use as medicament or diagnostic aid, and medicament comprising them Chromans of formula I ##STR1## with the meanings of R(A), R(B) and R(1) to R(8) stated in the specification are suitable for producing a medicament for blocking the K+ channel that is opened by cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP); ... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6066341 | Composition for the treatment of scours in calves A composition for use in the rehydration and treatment of scours in calves. The composition includes fiber, electrolytes and three energy sources. The energy sources are sugar, medium chain triglycerides and glycine, present in a combined amount of about ... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6024959 | Pharmaceutical composition containing pectin and a phospholipid used as an antidiarrheal and antiulcer agent Agent for treatment and prevention of diarrhoea and gastric ulcers in animals and humans, consisting of a mixture of a pectinaceous plant fibre material with a phospholipid, said agent being obtained by adding to the plant fibre material prior to the admi... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5962533 | Hydroxy polyamines Disclosed are polyamines having the formula: ##STR1## or salts or stereoisomers thereof wherein R1 -R4 and ALK1 -ALK3 are as defined in the specification. Pharmaceutical compositions and therapeutic methods... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5958898 | Process for altering the function and composition of gut associated lymphoid tissue in an animal A process for feeding an animal a diet which alters the function and composition of gut associated lymphoid tissue (GALT) by increasing the proportion of T cells in the GALT is provided. The diet includes fermentable fibers which have an organic matter di... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5952380 | Method for treating diarrhea A pharmaceutical composition for treating diarrhea comprising an anti-diarrhea effective amount of conagenin or a salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The pharmaceutical composition is particularly useful against diarrhea caused by the... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5948402 | Method of using IL-11 for treating antibiotic induced diarrhea Provided by the present invention are methods of treating a variety of disorders including AIDS, arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, spondyloarthropathies), antibiotic induced diarrheal diseases (Clostridium difficile), multiple sclerosis, os... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5919760 | Method for treating acute and severe diarrhea The invention provides a method for treating acute and severe diarrhea such as that which accompanies chemotherapy and rapid narcotic detoxification. The method includes administering octreotide in an amount sufficient to alleviate the diarrhea without pr... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5914114 | Method of raising antibodies against E. coli of the family CS4-CFA/I A consensus poptide of 36 amino acids has been designed which acts as an immunogen raising antibodies against the proteins of all members of the E. coli family CS4-CFA/1. While the N-terminus of members of this family of organisms shows a high degree of i... | 06/22/1999 |
