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Glam girl Heddy Lamar may have used her good looks to good effect on the silver screen, but she put her smarts to better use as an inventor. During World War II, she co-patented a frequency-switching system for torpedo guidance that was considered years ahead of its time.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7101928 | Polymeric thickeners for oil-containing compositions Novel thickeners for oil-containing compositions are crystalline polymers, preferably side chain crystalline polymers, which (a) have a crystalline melting point, Tp, and an onset of melting temperature, To, such that Tp−To | 09/05/2006 |
| 7097849 | Injectable aqueous dispersions of propofol Irritation upon injection of a formulation containing propofol is reduced or substantially eliminated by administering a stable, sterile, and antimicrobial aqueous dispersion comprising a water-insoluble microdroplet matrix of mean diameter from about 50 nm to about... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7094395 | Pigment dispersion and related method of manufacture A method for producing a colored cosmetic composition having inorganic pigments resistant to agglomeration in an oil-in-water emulsion. The method includes the following: preparing an oil dispersion by adding inorganic pigments directly to an oil; preparing an aqueo... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7081253 | Use of nanodispersions in pharmaceutical 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 pharmaceutical end for... | 07/25/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7067153 | Microcapsule powder A process for making hydrophobicized powders of micro- and/or nanocapsules involving the steps of: (a) providing an aqueous polymer solution containing at least one active ingredient and at least one hydrophilic polymer; (b) providing an oil component heated to a te... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7041705 | Injectable aqueous dispersions of propofol Irritation upon injection of a formulation containing propofol is reduced or substantially eliminated by administering a stable, sterile, and antimicrobial aqueous dispersion comprising a water-insoluble microdroplet matrix of mean diameter from about 50 nm to about... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7041305 | Stable water in oil aminophylline emulsions A water in oil emulsion system and a process for preparing such a emulsion has been provided for topically applying aminophylline for reducing cellulite conditions. ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7029656 | Methods and formulations for the efficient delivery of water-insoluble drugs by nebulizer Formulations, methods and devices for producing formulations and methods for nebulizer delivery of formulations of water-insoluble drugs are provided. Also provided are methods for minimizing wastage of drugs administered by nebulizer, and for the achievement of qua... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7018980 | Method for preparation of orally administrated insulin formulation The invention relates to the method for preparation of orally administrated insulin oil formulation comprising: dissolving an amount of insulin in an acidic aqueous buffer(A); adding A to liquid surfactant, the HLB value of which is between 10 and 20, with agitation... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7019036 | Environmentally friendly pesticide compositions Pesticidal compositions which are environmentally safe, consisting essentially of a minimum risk pesticide in combination with one or more inert ingredients are disclosed. ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7008535 | Apparatus 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... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6995209 | Thermally reversible water in oil in water emulsions A thermally reversible water in oil in water (W/O/W) emulsion including a thermally reversible viscosifying polymer in the continuous aqueous phase of the emulsion. The thermally reversible viscosifying polymer of the W/O/W emulsion includes a block copolymer having... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6989417 | Polymeric thickeners for oil-containing compositions Thickeners for oil-containing compositions, particularly cosmetic and personal care compositions, are side chain crystalline polymers which are uniformly dispersed as a crystallized solid in the oil. ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6984691 | W/O/W composite emulsion A W/O/W type composite emulsion, wherein a W/O type emulsion containing water, an oil ingredient and a lipophilic emulsifier each in a proportion expressed in term of mass ratio falling within a range enclosed with bold lines in FIG. 1 is dispersed in an exte... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6982282 | Emulsion vehicle for poorly soluble drugs An emulsion of α-tocopherol, stabilized by biocompatible surfactants, as a vehicle or carrier for therapeutic drugs, which is substantially ethanol free and which can be administered to animals or humans via various routes is disclosed. Also included in the emulsio... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6979456 | Anticancer compositions Pharmaceutical dosage forms for anticancer drugs, and paclitaxel in particular, are described in which the active drug is formulated as storage stable self-emulsifying preconcentrate. ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6977171 | Detoxification and decontamination using nanotechnology therapy A particle with two regions, the first region contains a detoxifying enzyme and a second region that partitions toxic compounds. The particle may be a nanoparticle. ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6977081 | Facial cream composition containing allantoin The present invention provides emollient creams composed of sulfur, sodium sulfacetamide and a botanically-derived anti-inflammatory ingredient. The creams are alcohol-free and have a pH at or above 7.0. ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6974435 | Method for enriching a bodily fluid with a gas A system utilizes an oxygenation device to generate a gas-enriched physiologic fluid and to combine it with a bodily fluid to create a gas-enriched bodily fluid. The oxygenation device may take the form of a disposable cartridge, which is placed within an enclosure.... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6964772 | Chitosan-xanthan based polyionic hydrogels for stabilization and controlled release of vitamins A thermo- and photo stable composition comprising a chitosan/xanthan hydrogel including at least one thermo- or photo-sensitive substance chosen among the following: vitamins, amino-acids, nucleic acids, and polypeptides. The hydrogel can be adapted to release the t... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6960563 | Spontaneous emulsions containing cyclosporine A pharmaceutical composition contains cyclosporine as the active ingredient. More specifically, the composition is an orally administered pharmaceutical formulation in the form of a spontaneous emulsion comprising cyclosporine, ethanol ethyl oleate and polyoxyethyle... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6958157 | Triiodomethane thickener conjugates, a method for their production and their use as disinfectant cleaners and hygiene products The invention relates to a new conjugate, based on triiodomethane, which also contains at least one natural organic and/or modified natural organic and/or inorganic thickener. Cellulose ethers or starch ethers are particularly suitable for use as the thickener. Said... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6955818 | Pour-on formulations A non-irritant topically acceptable carrier selected from the group consisting of: a) i) at least one of tripropylene glycol methyl ether and dipropylene glycol methyl ether, and ii) at least one of alcohol, wool grease and propylene glycol, wherein (i) is present i... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6951642 | Water-in-oil emulsions with anionic groups, compositions, and methods Water-in-oil emulsions, compositions, and methods that include a vinyl polymer having a pKa of less than 4 that includes anionic group-containing side chains and alkyl-Y-containing side chains, wherein Y is O or NR, wherein R is hydrogen or methyl, and wherein the a... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6946426 | Process to prepare aqueous formulations Provided is a method of formulating hydrophobic pesticides comprising emulsifying an aqueous phase and a water-immiscible phase to form a formulation; wherein the aqueous phase is comprised of water and optionally a freeze/thaw agent, one or more emulsifiers, or com... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6936221 | Method of forming gas-enriched fluid A method for forming a gas-enriched fluid is provided. The method includes a step of providing a mixing chamber having a first inlet, a second inlet, and an outlet. A first fluid is delivered into the mixing chamber via the first inlet and flows vertically. A second... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6896889 | Immediate effect anti-wrinkle composition, based on an aqueous dispersion, of at least one mineral filler The invention relates to a cosmetic composition having an immediate anti-wrinkle effect, containing an effective amount of at least one mineral filler, with the exclusion of any mixed silicate, the mineral filler being in the form of colloid particles in a stable di... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6896890 | Oil-in-water emulsion formulation containing free and entrapped hydroquinone and retinol An oil-in-water emulsion formulation containing hydroquinone and retinol, which comprises an oil-in-water emulsion containing free hydroquinone, hydroquinone entrapped in absorbent micro-agglomerates and/or impregnated in porous microparticles; and retinol-impregnat... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6881414 | Mild cosmetic composition with stabilized retinoids A cosmetic composition containing a retinoid and having an improved stability and mildness. Especially preferred compositions also include retinoid boosters and a polyhydric alcohol humectant. ... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6881415 | Emulsifier-free finely dispersed water-in-oil type systems Cosmetic or dermatological preparations which are finely disperse systems of the water-in-oil type, comprising 1. an oil phase, 2. a water phase, 3. at least one modified phyllosilicate which exhib... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6864274 | Allantoin-containing skin cream An allantoin-containing skin cream composition can comprise allantoin and at least one anionic or nonionic emulsifier that is substantially hydrophilic and is soluble in water. The pH of the composition is in a range of from about 3.0 to about 6.0; preferably, the p... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6858200 | Sunscreen formulations Disclosed are formulations for topical application, the formulation comprising a C15 branched polyalphaolefin, an aqueous phase, a non-aqueous phase, and at least one sunscreen active agent, alone or in combination with an insect repellant. ... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6849577 | Agrochemical formulation A storage-stable aqueous agrochemical concentrate formulation comprises a) an agrochemical electrolyte such as glyphosate b) a water-insoluble agrochemical system such as diuron c) an alkylglycoside and d) a co-surfactant which interacts with the alkylglycoside to f... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6849276 | Liquid composition with fungicide, bactericidal and bacteriostatic activity The invention concerns a phytosanitary fungicide, bactericidal or bacteriostatic composition comprising at least a mineral salt, a copper oxide or hydroxide suspended in an aqueous emulsion of at least a terpene derivative. ... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6844009 | Media in the form of complex dispersions, method for preparing same and uses The invention concerns novel media in the form of complex dispersions, method for preparing same and their uses. Said media consist of a first medium in the form of droplets wherein is dispersed a phase containing organized double layers of surfactants, preferably i... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6830746 | 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: emulsifi... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6821524 | Cosmetic skin care compositions Cosmetic skin care compositions containing thymosin beta 4 are provided. The compositions improve the appearance of aged or damaged skin. ... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6805871 | Cosmetic and dermatological light protection formulations in the form of O/W macroemulsions or O/W microemulsions containing shea butter Sprayable oil-in-water emulsions, in particular O/W microemulsions, comprising inorganic pigments [lacuna] emulsifiers whose lipophilicity is dependent either on the pH or on the temperature, and one or more film formers chosen from the group of silicone emulsifiers... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6800293 | Cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations A composition containing an emulsifier component having: (a) a hydroxycarboxylic acid alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside ester; and (b) a fatty alcohol. ... | 10/05/2004 |
