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 |
| 8013022 | Stabilized products, process and devices for preparing same Disclosed is a multi-compartment medical device useful in the storage, processing and extended shelf life of perishable products, especially pharmaceutical, food and biological products. Particular biological materials processed according to the present methods are ... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7431937 | Compositions comprising at least one aminated C5-C7 saccharide unit, and their use for the protection and/or repair of keratinous fibers Compositions, optionally heat-activated, methods and kits for protecting keratinous fibers from extrinsic damage or repairing keratinous fibers damaged by extrinsic conditions by applying to keratinous fibers a composition comprising at least one compound comprising... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7416719 | Sunscreen compositions The present invention is a sunscreen composition that has at least one sunscreen agent and at least one glucoside emulsifier. The composition also has water. Preferably, the sunscreen composition also has at least one of the following additional components: an emuls... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7390431 | Stable organic peroxide compositions Organic peroxide compositions are stabilized against decomposition by the use of antioxidants, resulting in increased shelf life of products made using the compositions. ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7387790 | Pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions containing nanoparticles useful for treating targeted tissues and cells Nanoparticles made from a select group of lipids and optionally containing a therapeutically active agent are employed in pharmaceutical compositions for delivery to targeted tissues and/or cells for the treatment or diagnosis of such diseases as cancer. ... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7387795 | Cosmetic compositions organophosphonic acid coated particulates and methods for producing the same The invention provides cosmetic compositions containing powders that are surface treated with organophosphonic acid compounds, where the surface treated particulates are simultaneously hydrophobic and lipophilic. The invention also provides (a) methods for preparing... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7381423 | Use of nanodispersions in cosmetic end formulations A description is given of the use of a nanodispersion, which comprises (a) a membrane-forming molecule, (b) a coemulsifier and (c) a lipophilic component, in cosmetic end formulation, which nanodispersion is obtainabl... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7357937 | Perfluorocarbon emulsions with non-fluorinated surfactants A stable FC emulsion is described. The FC emulsion of the present invention comprises a continuous FC immiscible hydrophilic liquid phase and a dispersed phase comprising FC suspended as droplets within the continuous phase. The emulsion further comprises an emulsif... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7341735 | Method for using an adjuvant composition with herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, ovicides and fungicides to control pests, insects and fungi An adjuvant is disclosed for use with systemic herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, ovicides and fungicides for application on animals, birds, trees, plants, fruits and vegetables to enhance the action and effect of the systemic herbicides, pesticides, insecticides... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7297717 | Emulsion cosmetic An oil-in-water type emulsion cosmetic which contains (A) a hydrophilic surface active agent, (B) an oily component and (C) water, and weight ratio of the component (B) is 10 or more based on 1 of the component (A). ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7294341 | Method using an insecticide and fungicide on fruits and vegetables Insecticide and fungicide, and method of application on trees and plants, fruits and vegetables to enhance the growth thereof and to effectively control insects and fungi comprising at least one surfactant and at least one high terpene containing natural oil. ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7294278 | Method for oxygenating wastewater A method and apparatus creates gas-enriched fluid that is used to treat wastewater. In one embodiment, the wastewater is withdrawn from a supply of wastewater to be treated, and the wastewater is delivered in an atomized manner to a vessel pressurized with gas to fo... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7282197 | Antiperspirant gel A cosmetic or dermatological composition for preventing excessive odor and sweat secretion by skin, comprising an optically translucent to transparent, substantially alcohol-free oil-in-water type emulsion gel which comprises a polyethoxylated and/or a polypropoxyla... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7282196 | Antiperspirant product based on microemulsions The present invention is an antiperspirant product, comprising: (a) an oil-in water microemulsion including an oil phase and a water phase and being substantially free of alcohol, said microemulsion further comprising: ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7261878 | Reduction of hair growth A topical composition useful for reducing in hair growth includes α-difluoromethylornithine and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle comprising at least 4% by weight of a polyoxyethylene ether having the chemical formula R(OCH2 CH2)b | 08/28/2007 |
| 7261903 | Lipid emulsions in the treatment of systemic poisoning Lipid emulsion compositions and methods of using such composition via intravenous infusion to reduce the bioavailability and toxicity of poisonous agents in the bloodstream. ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7235248 | Pharmaceutical compositions comprising cyclosporins Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cyclosporin, e.g. Ciclosporin or [Nva]2-Ciclosporin, in “microemulsion pre-concentrate” and microemulsion form. The compositions typically comprise (1.1) a C1-5alkyl or tetrahydrofurfuryl di- or part... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7235249 | Methods for regulating the condition of mammalian keratinous tissue via topical application of vitamin Bcompositions The present invention relates to methods for regulating the condition of mammalian keratinous tissue wherein the methods each comprise the step of topically applying to the keratinous tissue of a mammal needing such treatment, a safe and effective amount of a skin c... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7226584 | Preparations with deodorizing action comprising the zinc salt of ricinoleic acid and at least one amino functional amine acid Preparations with deodorizing action are provided. The preparations include the zinc salt of ricinoleic acid; amino-functional amino acids; solubility promoters; organic and/or inorganic acids; and, optionally, water. ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7226932 | Self-emulsifying drug delivery system Oral pharmaceutical formulation which improves the bioavailability of pharmaceuticals which are substantially water and oil insoluble is disclosed. In addition to the pharmaceutical, the formulation includes an emulsifier, an oil and an solubilizer. Alternatively, t... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7220726 | Antifungal pimaricin compositions and therapeutic methods employing same An antifungal composition suitable for parenteral administration to a mammal includes an amount of pimaricin or an antifungal derivative thereof that is effective to inhibit the growth of a fungal infection in a mammal; a pharmaceutically acceptable dipolar aprotic ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7220428 | Pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions containing nanoparticles useful for treating targeted tissues and cells Nanoparticles made from a select group of lipids and optionally containing a therapeutically active agent are employed in pharmaceutical compositions for delivery to targeted tissues and/or cells for the treatment or diagnosis of such diseases as cancer. ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7208143 | Antiperspirant compositions What is described herein is an antiperspirant composition including an active antiperspirant ingredient, and a phenylethyl, benzyl or substituted benzyl ester as additive therein, which is an aryl carboxylic ester of 2-phenylethyl alcohol, 1-phenylethyl alcohol or b... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204976 | High efficacy gel with low glycol content The invention is a clear, elastomer-free, gel composition comprising: (a) 14–30 weight % of an antiperspirant active having a low metal to chloride ratio; (b) 7–23.3 weight % of one or more cyclomethicones having a flash point of 100 degrees C. or less; (c) 0.6... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7205279 | Pharmaceutical compositions This invention provides a microemulsion pre-concentrate comprising a difficultly soluble active agent and a carrier medium comprising 1) a hydrophilic phase which comprises dimethylisosorbide and/or a lower alkyl alkanoic ester, 2) a lipophilic phase, and 3) a surfa... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7198179 | System for storing and dispensing a gas-solubilized product A packaged gas-solubilized product is described. The gas-solubilized product contains a first gas with a first pressure. The product is placed into a flexible inner container made of a gas-impermeable material. The inner container is hermetically disposed inside an ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7192599 | Mattifying oil-in-water emulsion The present invention relates to cosmetic and pharmaceutical oil-in-water emulsions which have a mattifying effect when applied to the skin. The invention comprises a hydrophilic, non-organically modified magnesium aluminum silicate or a bentonite clay and a polyol ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7192572 | Compound delivery systems A composition comprising (a) from 0.005% to 0.5% by weight of a cooling compound; (b) from 0.1% to 10% by weight of an emulsifiable substance; (c) from 0.15% to 15% by weight of a surfactant; ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7179449 | Enhanced ultrasound detection with temperature-dependent contrast agents Methods and devices for enhanced ultrasound detection based upon changing temperature and ultrasound reflectivity of a temperature-dependent contrast agent bound to an ultrasound target are disclosed. The methods and devices can be used for enhanced imaging alone or... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7179880 | Cosmetic preparation containing polycarbonates A cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical composition containing: (a) a polycarbonate having a molecular weight of from about 300 to 100,000; (b) optionally, an oil component; (c) optionally, an emulsifier; and (d) optionally, water. ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7175836 | Oil continuous phase cosmetic emulsions with conjugated linoleic acid A cosmetic water-in-oil composition is provided which includes a water-in-oil emulsifying silicone surfactant, crosslinked silicone elastomer and conjugated linoleic acid. The conjugated linoleic acid functions to improve radiance on facial surfaces to which the com... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7175835 | Cosmetic emulsions with inorganic sunscreens stabilized with conjugated linoleic acid A cosmetic water-in-oil composition is provided which includes a water-in-oil emulsifying silicone surfactant, an ultrafine titanium dioxide and conjugated linoleic acid. The presence of conjugated linoleic acid stabilizes the composition against color degradation a... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7172727 | Apparatus for blood oxygenation An apparatus and method for blood oxygenation are provided. The apparatus includes a chamber having a first inlet to receive a fluid, e.g., physiologic saline; a second inlet to receive a gas, e.g., oxygen, from a gas supply; and an outlet coupled to a capillary ass... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7172754 | Cosmetic emulsions with sunscreens and conjugated linoleic acid A cosmetic water-in-oil composition is provided which includes a water-in-oil emulsifying silicone surfactant, organic sunscreen agent and conjugated linoleic acid. The conjugated linoleic acid functions to moderate shine on facial surfaces to which the organic suns... | 02/06/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7166276 | Silicone elastomer emulsion cosmetic composition comprising colorant inclusive internal phase The present invention relates to silicone elastomer emulsion cosmetic compositions that comprise an internal phase the further includes a colorant. These compositions are intended to deliver such colorant ingredients to the skin of the user in such a manner as to pr... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7153838 | Pharmacologically acceptable solvent vehicles An antifungal composition suitable for parenteral administration to a mammal includes an amount of pimaricin or an antifungal derivative thereof that is effective to inhibit the growth of a fungal infection in a mammal; a pharmaceutically acceptable dipolar aprotic ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7135168 | Hair color compositions and methods for coloring hair A hair color composition comprising, in a polar solvent, association structures having contained therein at least one water soluble or water dispersible dye that is operable to impart color to the hair when contacted therewith and a method for coloring hair. ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7132097 | Sunscreen compositions A sunscreen composition which includes at least one UV-B active ingredient therein, optionally with a UV-A active, and a phenylethyl or benzyl ester in an amount sufficient to boost the SPF rating of the UV-B active therein. ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7109247 | Stabilized particle dispersions containing nanoparticles In one aspect, the invention provides a stable dispersion comprising a continuous phase comprising a continuous liquid phase and a plurality of organic nanoparticles; and a dispersed phase comprising particles dispersed in the continuous phase. ... | 09/19/2006 |
