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...that the x-ray was discovered purely by accident? When German physicist Wilhelm Konrad von Roentgen was experimenting with cathode rays in 1895, he put an activated Crookes tube in a book and went out to lunch. When he returned, he discovered that a key that had also been placed in the book showed up as an image on the developed film!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7374770 | Topical composition for follicular delivery of an ornithine decarboxylase inhibitor Polyethylene glycol ethers of alkyl alcohols having the general formula CH3(CH2)xCH2(OCH2CH2)nOH wherein x is 8 to 20 (of which ceteareth-20, steareth-20 and steareth-100 are preferred), po... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7357923 | Topical medicament for skin injuries and disorders A topical product for the application to the skin or mucosal surfaces comprises yellow beeswax in an oleaginous base of, e.g., olive oil, sunflower oil, almond oil, cod liver oil, castor oil, along with an excipient vehicle. The product is useful in connection with ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7223724 | Use of vascular endothelial growth factor to treat photoreceptor cells The present invention is directed to VEGF-2 polynucleotides and polypeptides and methods of using such polynucleotides and polypeptides. In particular, provided are methods of treating retinal disorders with VEGF-2 polynucleotides and polypeptides. ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7214381 | Composition for transdermal and/or transmucosal administration of active compounds that ensures adequate therapeutic levels The present invention refers to a pharmaceutical composition suitable for the transdermal or transmucosal administration of one or more active agents, in form of a gel or a solution, comprising as a permeation enhancers a combination of: a) saturated fatty alcohol o... | 05/08/2007 |
| RE39573 | Antimutagenic compositions for treatment and prevention of photodamage to skin A method of improving DNA repair and reducing DNA damage and for reducing mutation frequency in skin for the purpose of reducing consequences of exposure to solar or ultraviolet radiation is disclosed. The methods comprise administering to the skin a composition con... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7199159 | Use of biguanide derivatives for making a medicine having a wound healing effect The present invention relates to the use of biguanide derivatives of general formula I below: in which: the groups R1 and R2 represent, independently of each other, a hydrogen a... | 04/03/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7045496 | Use of vascular endothelial growth factor to treat photoreceptor cells The present invention is directed to VEGF-2 polynucleotides and polypeptides and methods of using such polynucleotides and polypeptides. In particular, provided are methods of treating retinal disorders with VEGF-2 polynucleotides and polypeptides. ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6989163 | Arrangement to enhance a woman's sexual sensitivity by a combination of phytoestrogens, L-arginine and menthol A treatment to induce urothelial sensory nerve re-growth in the female vulvae, comprising a compound of menthol, L-arginine and a phytoestrogen. ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6919320 | Pharmaceutical compositions containing deoxyribonucleosides for wound healing The invention relates to compositions comprising 2′-deoxyribonucleosides. The invention also relates to methods of accelerating the healing of wounds, abrasions, cuts, incisions, and superficial burns induced by heat, sunlight, chemical agents, or infections, and ... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6881756 | Method for treating skin disorders The present invention relates to a method for reducing inflammation in the skin and/or treating inflammatory skin disorders, pain, or pruritis by topically applying a composition comprising totarol or a pharmaceutically-acceptable ester thereof. ... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6846837 | Topical administration of basic antifungal compositions to treat fungal infections of the nails Methods and topical pharmaceutical formulations are provided for the treatment of nail fungus (onychomycosis). The invention involves a pharmacologically active antifungal agent, plus a pharmaceutically acceptable base in a formulation having a pH of 7.5 to about 13... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6797260 | Bleeding control and healing aid compositions and methods of use A composition is disclosed which has been shown to stop or control bleeding and seal open small blood vessels while accelerating the healing process of abraded oral “gum” and other “skin” (epithelial) tissues. The composition is preferably in the form of a p... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6733794 | Topical composition for antiseptic and analgesic purposes A composition for topical analgesic and antiseptic use which consists essentially of a approximately equal proportions of alcohol, turpentine, and eucalyptus oil. ... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6730329 | Zinc containing compositions for anti-viral use One aspect of the invention relates to anti-viral composition containing at least one zinc compound and at least one phenolic antioxidant (and optionally other ingredients such as at least one analgesic) at least one hydrocarbyl containing compound, and water. Anoth... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6723349 | Polyoxometalate materials, metal-containing materials, and methods of use thereof The invention relates to a polyoxometalate topical composition for removing a contaminant from an environment, comprising a topical carrier and at least one polyoxometalate, with the proviso that the polyoxometalate is not H5PV2Mo10O... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6720012 | Boric acid analgesic composition and method of treatment using the same An analgesic composition that can be applied topically comprises boric acid and a suitable carrier. The inventive analgesic composition can be used to provide pain relief to a person suffering from arthritis and any general pain associated with muscles or joints. | 04/13/2004 |
| 6660776 | Composition and method for lubricating and protecting the oral cavity using flavored petroleum jelly A composition and method for lubricating and protecting the oral cavity generally and specifically the teeth, gums and tongue using a flavored petrolatum. In the preferred embodiment, the composition contains about 96%-98% (w/w) of petrolatum and about 2%... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6660283 | Use of cinnamic acid, or of at least one of its derivatives in a cosmetic composition The invention relates to the use of cinnamic acid, or of at least one of its derivatives, in a cosmetic composition as an agent for promoting the synthesis of the skin's total lipids. The invention also relates to a cosmetic composition comprising an effe... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6652874 | Pharmaceutical preparations and methods for their regional administration Formulations have been developed for regional delivery of drugs, for example, into a cavity such as the pelvic region, peritoneal region, or directly on organs of interest. Regional delivery increases comfort and bioavailability of the drug, resulting in ... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6627603 | Method for releasing an active principle contained a multiple emulsion A method for the controlled release of an active principle contained in a multiple water-in-oil-in-water emulsion characterized in that the multiple emulsion comprises an invert emulsion Ei with an aqueous phase A1 containing at least a hydrophilic active... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6617356 | Gel system for oral and topical administration of water insoluble and/or water intolerant drugs and supplements Suspensions, emulsions or dispersions of therapeutically active agents which are water insoluble or water intolerant such as nutritional supplements, herbal products, drugs, bacteria, yeast, vitamins and minerals are prepared as suspensions in edible vege... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6579541 | Oxidative fluorinator compounds as antimicrobials The invention relates to a method and composition for destroying or inhibiting proliferation of microbes using oxidative fluorinator compounds. Fluoride salts that do not dissociate completely in aqueous solutions, such as tri- or tetravalent transition m... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6551619 | Pharmaceutical cyclosporin formulation with improved biopharmaceutical properties, improved physical quality and greater stability, and method for producing said formulation The invention relates to solid, particulate lipid-based excipients which are loaded with cyclosporine. Said excipients have improved biopharmaceutical properties for cyclosporines in vivo, are of a better quality (in terms of fineness, homogeneity of the ... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6515029 | Absorbent article having a hydrophilic lotionized bodyside liner An absorbent article having a bodyside liner includes a hydrophilic lotion formulation on the outer bodyfacing surface thereof. The hydrophilic lotion formulation comprises from about 10 to about 90 weight percent of a hydrophilic solvent, from about 5 to... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6497895 | Hyperbranched polymeric micelles for encapsulation and delivery of hydrophobic molecules Polymeric micelles for encapsulation of hydrophobic molecules are provided. Methods and formulations for delivering hydrophobic molecules to a host via these micelles are also provided. Methods of stabilizing liposomes or lipid based formulations by addit... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6488965 | Synergistic antimicrobial preparations containing chlorite and hydrogen peroxide Antimicrobial/pharmaceutical preparations (e.g., solutions, gels, ointments, creams, sustained release preparations, etc.) which comprise chlorite (e.g., a metal salt of a chlorite) in combination with a peroxy compound (e.g., hydrogen peroxide), and meth... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6475526 | Zinc containing compositions for anti-viral use One aspect of the invention relates to anti-viral composition containing at least one zinc compound and at least one phenolic antioxidant (and optionally other ingredients such as at least one analgesic) at least one hydrocarbyl containing compound, and w... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6471973 | Flavonoide esters and their use notably in cosmetics The invention relates to a flavonoid ester. This flavonoid ester results from the reaction product of at least one flavonoid selected from the group consisting of a flavonoid with a ketone group in the 4-position, a salt, ester or ether of such a flavonoi... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6465440 | Antimutagenic compositions for treatment and prevention of photodamage to skin A method of improving DNA repair and reducing DNA damage and for reducing mutation frequency in skin for the purpose of reducing consequences of exposure to solar or ultraviolet radiation is disclosed. The methods comprise administering to the skin a comp... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6465442 | Topical application of muscarinic and opioid agents for treatment of tinnitus The present invention relates to a compositions and methods for treating tinnitus. In preferred embodiments of the invention, muscurinic and/or opioid agents are administered to the affected ear in amount effective to relieve one or more tinnitus symptoms... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6447806 | Pharmaceutical compositions comprised of stabilized peptide particles Particles of a substantially water insoluble biologically active substance, such as Cyclosporin, are loaded with a charged glyceryl ester as an electrostatic stabilizer which imparts to the particles a zeta potential and having an active substance:stabili... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6440428 | Podophyllotoxin preparation containing triglycerides The invention refers to new pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of psoriasis and condyloma acuminata, and containing podophyllotoxin in combination with a liquid triglyceride.... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6433003 | Method for treating hyperhidrosis in mammals This invention is directed to methods for treating hyperhidrosis in mammals. Specifically, the methods of this invention involve the topical administration of glycopyrrolate compounds to humans.... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6416778 | Pharmaceutical preparations and methods for their regional administration Formulations have been developed for regional delivery of drugs, for example, into a cavity such as the pelvic region, peritoneal region, or directly on organs of interest. Regional delivery increases comfort and bioavailability of the drug, resulting in ... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6417170 | Antimutagenic compositions for treatment and prevention of photodamage to skin A method of improving DNA repair and reducing DNA damage and for reducing mutation frequency in skin for the purpose of reducing consequences of exposure to solar or ultraviolet radiation is disclosed. The methods comprise administering to the skin a comp... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6406721 | Salve for treating burns A salve for treating burns for reducing pain and scarring to burned skin. The salve for treating burns includes combining 3 parts of pork fat with 2 parts of chopped Hydrangea plant by weight to form a mixture. Heating the mixture at a temperature of 175 ... | 06/18/2002 |
