Did You Know...
...that the inventor of the electric motor was a blacksmith named Thomas Davenport? Described as "a brilliantly unsuccessful inventor", Davenport invented the first rotary electric motor. In 1836 he headed out -- on foot -- from his Vermont home to file a patent application at the Patent Office in Washington, D.C. By the time he got there, he had squandered away his money and couldn't afford the $30 filing fee so he turned around and went home. When he later mailed in his application with money he'd raised, the Patent office was destroyed in a fire. He did finally get credit for his invention on Feb. 5, 1837.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7431953 | Skin preparation for external use containing frass as the active ingredient It is an object of the present invention to provide anti-allergic agents, skin creams, dermatitis-blocking agents, pollinosis-alleviating agents, and bath agents that serve as antipruritics derived from natural products and that prevent, alleviate and treat various ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7404949 | Methods and compositions useful to prevent in-grown hair arising from shaving A method and composition is provided for managing in-grown hair which involves applying to those areas malonic acid or a salt thereof in a carrier. The method and composition allows for comfortable shaving of skin by minimizing the problem of in-grown hair. ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7351747 | Skin treatment for relief of itch A method for treating skin itch in an individual in need of such treatment, by topically administering an amount effective for relieving said itch of an additive selected from the group consisting of (a) aluminum chlorohydrates; (b) aluminum zirconium chlorohydrates... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7341746 | Chinese herbs extract This application relates to a material which is suitable for the treatment of atopic disease, non-atopic eczema or psoriasis. The material can be extracted from a freeze-dried decoction of a mixture comprising the following Chinese herbs: Radix Ledebouriella, Fru... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7332470 | Methods and compositions for treating ocular disease The use of collectins and/or surfactant proteins for the treatment and prevention of ocular disease. ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7329423 | Compositions comprising thylakoids useful in the modulation of inflammation process A thylakoid extract that is preferably stabilized and activable for treating inflammation is described. Different types of cell or tissue targets and inflammatory stimuli have been used to evaluate the performance of the extract, which, in all cases successfully mod... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7314634 | Use of polyphenols to treat skin conditions A composition is provided to treat and/or prevent for treating skin conditions including fine lines and wrinkles, acne rosacea, surface irregularities of the skin and hyper-pigmentation melasma of the skin, which includes use of a topically applied composition such ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7309688 | Topical anti-cancer compositions and methods of use thereof Described are skin-care compositions containing non denatured soy products and optionally other anti-cancer or anti-aging agents. The compositions can be applied topically to reduce the risk of UV-induced cutaneous tumors. ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7300666 | Mixture for transdermal delivery of low and high molecular weight compounds 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... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7276255 | Wound and ulcer treatment with super-oxidized water Super-oxidized water based on hypochlorous acid, such as is obtained by the electrochemical treatment of a saline solution, may be used in the treatment of leg ulcers or other open wounds. Preferably, the pH of the super-oxidized water is in a range of 4 to 7, and t... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7262179 | Wound care compositions Compositions for the treatment of wounds and skin injuries are described. The compositions, which include gellan gum, increases in viscosity once applied to the wound to form an immobile gel. The composition may be in sprayable form or dispersed in an aqueous soluti... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7238680 | Topical compositions for veterinary uses A method of treating a non-human dermatological disorder, wherein the method comprises topically administering to a non-human dermatological disorder a therapeutically effective amount of a topical composition containing: (1) an active component comprising at least ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7201919 | Mixture for transdermal delivery of low and high molecular weight compounds 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... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7186755 | Nimesulide gel systems for topical use The present invention relates to nimesulide topical formulations comprising a carboxyvinylpolymer neutralized as a gel-forming agent or a polyacrylamide-isoparaffin and a solvent selected from the group consisting of ethanol, isopropanol and diethylene glycol monoet... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7147864 | Methods for preventing photodamaged skin by administering selegiline or desmethylselegiline The present invention is directed to methods that can be used in the treatment of wounds, burns, and photodamaged skin. Methods can be used for both humans and animals and involve the administration of compositions containing selegiline and/or desmethylselegiline. | 12/12/2006 |
| 7115273 | Anti-viral lotion tissue, and methods for making and using the same A soothing anti-viral lotion composition and a lotioned tissue product having a surface with the lotion composition applied thereto, and methods for making and using the same. The lotion composition includes an anti-viral organic acid and a topical delivery system. ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7097861 | Method of treating livestock footbath solutions This invention relates to a method of treating a livestock footbath solution comprising adding an alkali metal bisulfate to the solution. The invention also relates to a method of treating a livestock footbath solution comprising adding to the solution a blend of an... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7097860 | Method and composition for treatment of inflammatory and inflammation-related disorders A method of reducing inflammation in a variety of disorders by using an intraperitoneal solution of magnesium. The solution can be used for treating inflammatory and inflammation-related disorders in animals and/or humans. Application of the solution reduces inflamm... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7087249 | Treatment of mucosal membranes The invention relates to the use of one or more antimicrobial metals preferably selected from silver, gold, platinum, and palladium but most preferably silver, formed with atomic disorder, and preferably in a nanocrystalline form, for reducing inflammation or infect... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7078060 | Solutions and aerosols of metal-containing compounds Solutions and aerosols of metal-containing compounds are disclosed. Methods of preparing and using the solutions and aerosols, particularly in the treatment of a subject having a condition, are also disclosed. The metal-containing material can be, for example, an an... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7029659 | Mousse composition A topical mousse composition including an occlusive agent; an aqueous solvent; and an organic cosolvent, wherein the occlusive agent is present in an amount sufficient to form an occlusive layer on the skin. ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7029704 | Anti-itch solution The anti-itch solution is a solution of hydrogen peroxide, sodium bicarbonate and apple cider vinegar applied to feet to prevent a common fungal infection of feet known as “athlete's foot”. ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7029663 | Stable ointment containing acetylsalicylic acid A substantially anhydrous stable ointment containing Aspirin which is characterized in using gelation hydrocarbon and/or vaseline as a base. The ointment is superior in stability and can be stored for a long term. ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7029706 | Composition for the treatment of cutaneous mycosis The inventions relates to the use of silica in the formulation of antifungal composition for the treatment of cutaneous mycoses, and method to manufacture an antifungal powder with boric acid and silica. ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7018661 | Aluminum-zirconium compound-based treatment for herpes simplex virus lesions Aluminum-zirconium compounds applied topically, usually in a cream, gel, or other base, to lesions caused by any strain or type of Herpes simplex virus in humans and in other animals, will lessen the symptoms of the lesions, speed their healing, and possibly make th... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7014871 | Iodine preparation composition An iodine preparation composition suitable for use on wounds comprising an iodide source, an oxidant and a buffer characterized in that the iodide is held separately from the oxidant until the point of use, and that the buffer is capable of maintaining the pH of the... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011854 | Method for treating a mammal by administration of a compound having the ability to release CO, compounds having the ability to release CO and pharmaceutical compositions thereof Several classes of in vivo carbon monoxide-releasing compounds are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, such as chronic inflammatory, e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, and of diseases with a strong inflammatory component, such as atherosclerosis, stroke... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7008647 | Treatment of acne The invention relates to the use of one or more antimicrobial metals selected from silver, gold, platinum, and palladium but most preferably silver, preferably formed with atomic disorder, and preferably in a nanocrystalline form, for the treatment of a acne. The na... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6984667 | Synergistic proteoglycan compositions for inflammatory conditions Compositions with synergistic anti-inflammatory effect in inflammatory diseases resulting from activation and consequent degranulation of mast cell and followed by secretion of inflammatory biomolecules from the activated mast cells, composed of a heavily sulfated, ... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6979454 | Biologically active composition A biologically active stick composition comprising a biologically active agent dissolved in a carrier system including an unsaturated fatty acid alcohol in mutual dissolution with an alkylene glycol as a solvent for said biologically active agent and a stiffening ag... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6979468 | Oral composition and method for the treatment of inflammatory cutaneous disorders A method and composition for the treatment of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea, and other inflammatory skin conditions comprises the oral administration of a composition comprising a dose of nicotinamide delivered at levels substantially in excess of normal dietary level... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6962720 | Triterpene compositions and methods for use thereof The invention provides novel saponin mixtures and compounds which are isolated from the species Acacia victoriae and methods for their use. These compounds may contain a triterpene moiety, such as acacic or oleanolic acid, to which oligosaccharides and monote... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6958159 | Pharmaceutical gel composition The present invention relates to an improved pharmaceutical composition useful for the topical treatment of burns, cuts, wounds, abrasions and the like, and to methods of treatment of injured body surfaces such as skin. ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6946145 | Block copolymers based on poly(ortho esters) containing amine groups Block copolymers based on poly(ortho esters) containing amine groups. These block copolymers have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic blocks. They form micelles in aqueous solution, making them suitable for encapsulation or solubilization of hydrophobic or water-insolu... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6943197 | Topical administration of pharmacologically active bases in the treatment of inflammatory dermatoses Provided are methods and topical pharmaceutical formulations for the treatment of inflammatory dermatoses. The invention involves the topical administration of a pharmacologically active base in a formulation having a pH of about 7.5 to about 13.0, preferably about ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6936288 | Method and composition for the treatment of shingles and related afflictions A method and composition for treating herpes zoster varicella and related afflictions is provided. The method is achieved by diagnosing an individual affected with the herpes varicella zoster virus or related afflictions and applying a medicine to the affected area.... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6932966 | Topically applied reconstituted ocean water mixture and method of producing and using the mixture A skin treatment mixture for treating pierced skin such as that resulting from a body piercing procedure includes sea salt, lysozyme and reconstituted ocean water. The reconstituted ocean water preferably is the product of reverse osmosis of water. The skin treatmen... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6926913 | Composition containing molecular iodine The invention provides a composition of matter comprising molecular iodine and tetraglycol. ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6921777 | Heteroethynylenic compounds and pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions containing them The invention relates to novel heteroethynylenic compounds having the general formula (I): as well as to the use of these compounds in pharmaceutical compositions intended for use in human or veterinary medicine (derma... | 07/26/2005 |
