...that to encourage use of his new invention, the shopping cart, market owner Sylvan Goldman hired fake shoppers to push the carts around his store in Oklahoma City? Seems his customers were reluctant to give up their hand-carried baskets.
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| 7435380 | Pseudo-plastic or thixotropic liquid deodorant product for ostomy pouches A pseudo-plastic or thixotropic carrier having anti-malodorous components dissolved or suspended therein is sprayed on the internal surfaces of an ostomy bag or pouch. The viscoelastic properties of the carrier allow the composition to be conveniently dispensed from... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7378408 | Methods of treatment and formulations of cephalosporin Formulations containing an antibacterial alkali metal salt of a cephalosporin compound and methods of treating bacterial infections in dogs and cats. ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7368435 | Topical endoparasiticide and ectoparasiticide formulations A topical formulation having significant parasiticidal activity effective against endoparasites and/or ectoparasites such as heartworms, mites, fleas, ticks, flies is provided, which can be safe to use and avoids the many common deleterious side effects of conventio... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7368466 | Low-temperature-stable preservatives A liquid, cold-temperature-stabilized preservative is based on carbendazim or a salt thereof, which includes, as low-temperature stabilizer, at least one aromatic alcohol and/or at least one aromatic glycol ether and/or a pyrrolidone. ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7345092 | High concentration topical insecticides containing pyrethroids A topical insecticide preparation is provided which can be safe to use and avoids many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical insecticides. The topical insecticide contains a combination of a first pyrethroid insecticide effective for killing fleas,... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7306791 | Agent for preventing and/or treating multiple organ failure The present invention provides methods of preventing and/or treating multiple organ failure comprising the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of agent comprising tumor cytotoxic factor-II (TCF-II) or hepatocyte growth factor (HGF). Methods of t... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7261905 | Disinfectant and method of making A non-toxic environmentally friendly aqueous disinfectant is disclosed for specific use as prevention against contamination by potentially pathogenic bacteria and virus. The aqueous disinfectant is formulated by electrolytically generating silver ions in water in co... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7261907 | Compositions for the treatment of neurological disorders A non-stoichiometric clathrate of lipid and sulfur has been shown to effectively stabilize nerve cell membranes. As such, said compound has proven useful in a variety of neuropsychiatric disorders such as, addiction, depression, autism, Tourette's syndrome, and the ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7235263 | Processes for controlling microbial organic compound production Processes for preparing products comprising an oxygen-generating additive for reducing the amount of skin irritation and inflamation and odor are disclosed. Specifically, products such as training pants and diapers are disclosed which contain a carbohydrate-hydrogen... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7229647 | Chlorine dioxide gel and associated methods A method of making a composition having the property of being able to store chlorine dioxide includes mixing an aqueous chlorine dioxide solution with a superabsorbent, water-soluble polymer that is substantially unreactive with chlorine dioxide and permitting a mix... | 06/12/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7202208 | Erythropoietin composition The present invention relates to a liquid pharmaceutical composition consisting essentially of an erythropoietin protein, a multiple charged inorganic anion in a pharmaceutically acceptable buffer suitable to keep the solution pH in the range from about 5.5 to about... | 04/10/2007 |
| RE39497 | Storage of materials A material or mixture of materials which is not itself storage stable is rendered storage stable by incorporation into a water-soluble or swellable glassy or rubbery composition which can then be stored at ambient temperature. Recovery is by adding aqueous solution ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7169754 | Erythropoietin composition The present invention relates to a liquid pharmaceutical composition comprising an erythropoietin protein, a multiple charged inorganic anion in a pharmaceutically acceptable buffer suitable to keep the solution pH in the range from about 5.5 to about 7.0, and optio... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7166641 | Pharmaceutically acceptable salts containing local anesthetic and anti-inflammatory activities and methods for preparing the same The present invention provides pharmaceutically acceptable salts having local anesthetic and anti-inflammatory activities. The preferred pharmaceutically acceptable salt is a diclofenac salt of lidocaine. Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (“NSAI... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7157446 | Complex of ras-farnesyltransferase inhibitor, a cyclodextrin, and ethanol A ras-farnesyltransferase inhibitor complex formed from a ras-farnesyltransferase inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a substituted cyclodextrin, and ethanol is provided. The complex has unexpectedly high aqueous solubility of the ras-farnesyltr... | 01/02/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7141605 | Method of controlling animal pests and disinfecting inanimate surfaces A method of treating plant and animal systems and inanimate surfaces for the purposes of controlling plant pests, introducing pesticides and nutrients into plants, mitigating frost damage to plants, increasing crop yields, controlling certain plant diseases, control... | 11/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7132448 | High concentration topical insecticide containing insect growth regulator A topical insecticide is provided which can be safe to use and avoids many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical insecticides. The insecticide contains an insecticide and an insect growth regulator effective for killing fleas, flea larvae and flea ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7125570 | Antibacterial composition An antibacterial composition is provided which comprises a base, an antibacterial agent consisting of a silver-supporting inorganic compound and a water-soluble salt of a nitrogen atom-containing 6-membered heterocyclic compound. In the antibacterial composition, th... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7118761 | Method for producing a silver-containing wound care device Wound care devices having a topically applied silver-based antimicrobial finish are provided. The finish comprises at least one silver ion-containing compound and at least one binder compound. The finish may be applied to a target substrate, such as a fiber, fabric,... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7074824 | Pharmaceutical compositions containing beta-lapachone, or derivatives or analogs thereof, and methods of using same Beta-lapachone, which is poorly soluble in most pharmaceutically acceptable solvents, has demonstrated significant antineoplastic activity against human cancer lines. The present invention overcomes this significant limitation by teaching novel pharmaceutical compos... | 07/11/2006 |
| RE39150 | Composition for creating vascular occlusions A composition including 2-hexyl cyanoacrylate and goal is useful in treating arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and other body lumens to be blocked. ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7056951 | Stable solid dosage forms of amino acids and processes for producing same Pharmaceutical formulations, and processes for making same, comprising an amino acid which is liable to formation of an undesirable lactam, and a stabilizer comprising a volatile alcohol; a non-volatile alcohol; a water immiscible liquid or solid; a liquid with a re... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7045542 | Low-temperature-stable preservatives A liquid, cold-temperature-stabilized preservative is based on carbendazim or a salt thereof, which includes, as low-temperature stabilizer, at least one aromatic alcohol and/or at least one aromatic glycol ether and/or a pyrrolidone. ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7030086 | Stabilized liquid polypeptide-containing pharmaceutical compositions Stabilized liquid polypeptide-containing pharmaceutical compositions are provided. The compositions comprise an amino acid base, which serves as the primary stabilizing agent of the polypeptide, and an acid and/or its salt form to buffer the solution within an accep... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7022672 | Formulation, solubilization, purification, and refolding of tissue factor pathway inhibitor A method of modifying protein solubility employs polyionic polymers. These facilitate the solubilization, formulation, purification and refolding of proteins especially incorrectly folded proteins and aggregated proteins. Compositions are described that are suitable... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6984662 | High concentration topical insecticide containing insect growth regulator A topical insecticide is provided which can be safe to use and avoids many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical insecticides. The insecticide contains an insecticide and an insect growth regulator effective for killing fleas, flea larvae and flea ... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6982097 | Biocidal compositions and methods of using same This invention relates to biocidal compositions and methods of using same. Also provided is a process for the manufacturing of a biocidal composition in the form of a tablet and a method of using the biocidal compositions for the disinfection of water that may conta... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6969706 | Preserved pharmaceutical compositions comprising cyclodextrins A composition comprising a cyclodextrin, a guanidine-based cationic compound, and sorbic acid is disclosed herein. Preservatives and methods related thereto, and experimental results suggesting certain advantages related to these compositions, preservatives, and met... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6964782 | Stable hydrogen peroxide compositions, products and methods of use Disclosed are several preferred embodiments of hydrogen peroxide which are packaged with ease of use and extended shelf-life in mind. The embodiments include foam, mist, gel, and disposable towelette forms of H2O2. Optional ingredients of topic... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6962944 | Pharmaceutical compositions containing beta-lapachone, or derivatives or analogs thereof, and methods of using same Beta-lapachone, which is poorly soluble in most pharmaceutically acceptable solvents, has demonstrated significant antineoplastic activity against human cancer lines. The present invention overcomes this significant limitation by teaching novel pharmaceutical compos... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6956021 | Stable spray-dried protein formulations Spray-dried particles having improved protein stability are produced by spray-drying a mixture including a protein, a phospholipid and an organic-aqueous co-solvent. Spray-dried particles which include at least 1 weight % phospholipid, having a tap density of less t... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6956043 | Pharmaceutical compositions comprising 33-epi-chloro-33-desoxy-ascomycin solid dispersions A pharmaceutical composition in the form of a solid dispersion comprising a macrolide, e.g. a rapamycin or an ascomycin, and a carrier medium. ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6932985 | Azide method and composition for controlling deleterious organisms Disclosed is both a method and composition for controlling deleterious organisms, such as insects, nematodes and weeds by applying a compound comprised of a liquid medium comprising azide and amine. The azide can be selected from the group consisting of sodium azide... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6926913 | Composition containing molecular iodine The invention provides a composition of matter comprising molecular iodine and tetraglycol. ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6923990 | Stabilized silver-ion amine complex compositions and methods The present invention relates to new silver-ion super-complex compositions. More particularly, the present invention describes silver-ion super-complex compositions comprising a silver-thiosulfate ion complex further complex with a primary, secondary or tertiary ami... | 08/02/2005 |