...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7241807 | Prodrugs of propofol, compositions and uses thereof The present invention provides propofol prodrugs, methods of making propofol prodrugs, pharmaceutical compositions of propofol prodrugs and methods of using propofol prodrugs and pharmaceutical compositions thereof to treat or prevent diseases or disorders such as m... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7227043 | 2-phenyl-2-substituted-1,3-diketones The invention relates to novel phenyl-substituted cyclopentane- and cyclohexane-1,3-dione derivatives of the formula (I) in which W, X, Y, Z, A, B, Q1, Q2, Q3 | 06/05/2007 |
| 7034174 | Mono-, oligo- and polymers comprising a 2,6-azulene group and their use as charge transport materials Conjugated mono-, oligo- and polyazulenes are suitable for use as semiconductors or charge transport materials in optical, electrooptical or electronic devices including field effect transistors, electroluminescent, photovoltaic and sensor devices, and as field effe... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6992105 | Dipeptide derivatives Compounds of the formula wherein R, R1, COOR2, R3–R7, alk, and X have meaning as defined, such being useful as dual inhibitors of angiotensin converting enzyme and neutral e... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6831196 | Urokinase inhibitors The invention relates to a highly active, highly specific urokinase inhibitor which is suitable for therapeutic applications and can be synthesized in an extremely simple manner. Surprisingly, it was found that amidino benzylamine derivatives, especially 4-amidino-b... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6465647 | Oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen substituted cyclohexene and cyclohexane derivatives having retinoid-like biological activity Compounds of the Formula 1, Formula 2, Formula 3 and Formula 4 wherein the symbols have the meaning assigned to them in the disclosure have retinoid-like biological activity. ##STR1##... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6465457 | Carbonate, carbamate, thiocarbonate dithiocarbonate and thiocarbomate derivatives useful as fungicides Fungicidal compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein W is CH3 O.CH.dbd.CCO2 CH3, CH3 ON.dbd.CCONR3 R4 or CH3 ON.dbd.CCO2 CH3 and stereoisomers thereof; n i... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6166236 | Vinyl carbonate and vinyl carbamate contact lens material monomers Novel monomers of the general formula ##STR1## where b is 0 or 1, a is 1, 2, 3 or 4, R2 is a monovalent alkyl radical and R is an organic radical. The novel monomers may be employed to produce novel copolymers useful as hydrogel, soft non-... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6147240 | Isocyanoalkyl carbonic acid derivatives, their conversion into secondary amidoalkyl carbonic acid derivatives by isocyanide-multicomponent reactions, as well as these secondary amidoalkyl carbonic acid derivatives The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein A is a group of the formula ##STR2## and Z is an O or S atom, to the further processing thereof to form novel sec-amidoalkylcarbonic acid derivatives and to tho... | 11/14/2000 |
| 5981778 | Process of producing ether-type thio-phospholipids A method of producing an ether-type thio-phospholipid of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: n is an integer of 13 to 17; A is C14 -C20 acyl group; G is a group selected from the group consisting of: ##STR2## which is useful as s... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5777162 | Intermediates for the preparation of fungicides Described herein are compounds of Formula (XX) and Formula (XXIV), shown below, and processes of making same. ##STR1## wherein p is 0 ##STR2## wherein p is 1, and Y is chlorine or bromine.... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5770731 | Improvements relating to prodrugs A prodrug of the general formula FTLi-(PRT)m, where m is an integer from 1 to 5; FTLi is a ras inhibitor such as a farnesyltransferase inhibitor compound, such as Ia, Ib, Ic; and PRT represents m protecting groups or a precursor thereof, such as compound ... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5767141 | Substituted propane derivatives, a process for their preparation and the use of the compounds for treating diseases Substituted propane derivatives, a process for their preparation and the use of the compounds for treating diseases Propane derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## in which the radicals have the meanings stated in the description, a process for the pre... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5523325 | Amidrazones and their use as pesticides This invention relates to amidrazones, insecticidal amidrazone compositions, and methods of using such compositions.... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5476944 | Derivatives of cyclic phenolic thioethers The present invention relates to derivatives of cyclic phenolic thioethers of the formula: ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are inhibitors or stimulators of superoxide generation, and which may also inhibit cyclo... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5468870 | Dyes and dye-donor elements for use in thermal dye sublimation transfer Dye-donor element for use according to thermal dye sublimation transfer comprising a support having thereon a dye layer containing a dye corresponding to the following formula ##STR1## wherein Z represents CN, COOR1 or CONR2 R | 11/21/1995 |
| 5403948 | 5-substituted-2,4-diphenylpyrimidine derivatives, their production and use A compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom, or a halogen atom, a (C1 to C3)-alkyl group, a halo-(C1 to C3)-alkyl group, a (C1 to C6)-alkox... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5401868 | Aryloxymethylcarbonochloridate ester intermediates for use in synthesizing pro drugs and their use therefor The present invention relates to hitherto unknown intermediate of formula, in which R1 stands for hydrogen or a straight or branched aliphatic C1 -C20 carbon chain or an aryl or aralkyl group, aryl and "ar" meaning an arom... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5286859 | Method of forming a photographic washout coupler (BARC) using a strong base A method of forming a photographic coupler (A) having the formula: (SOL)x --COUP--(R1)y --(R2)z --BLEACH comprising: (a) providing a coupler (B) having a coupling-off group represented by the formula: ##ST... | 02/15/1994 |
| 5250568 | Acylated aminophenol derivatives There are described cycloalkyl-carboxanilides of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which X, Hal, Y1, Y2, Y3 and Z have the meaning given in the description, and a process for their preparation. The compounds of the formula (I) a... | 10/05/1993 |
| 5214181 | Amino acid derivatives This invention relates to novel compounds of the formula [I], which are useful for treatment of various diseases such as immunodeficiency and autoimmune diseases caused by immune disorders, processes for preparing the compounds and compositions containing... | 05/25/1993 |
| 5142089 | Dyes and dye-donor elements for use in thermal dye sublimation transfer Dye corresponding to the following formula - ##STR1## wherein Z represents CN, COOR1 or CONR2 R3 ; R1, R2 and R3 each independently represents hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, ... | 08/25/1992 |
| 5021453 | 3-keto HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors Compounds of formula (I) and (II): ##STR1## are HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors.... | 06/04/1991 |
| 4983770 | Substituted hydroxylamine ester stabilizers Substituted hydroxylamine ester stabilizers corresponding to the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 0-2, X is a direct bond, --S-- or --CH2 S--, R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, R3 ... | 01/08/1991 |
| 4968829 | Novel substituted aromatic compounds Substituted phenoxy, phenylthio and anilino compounds, intermediates therefor, synthesis thereof, and their use for the control of pests.... | 11/06/1990 |
| 4916156 | Aromatic derivatives, their preparation and their use as antimicrobial agents The present invention relates to aromatic derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## in which: n represents an integer between 2 and 10; R1 and R2 are identical or different and represent a cycloalkyl containing 3 to 6 carbon atoms or an a... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4895970 | Poly(alkylene carbonate) monoahls and polyahls useful as surfactants Poly(alkylene carbonate) monoahls and polyahls useful as non-ionic surfactants having a poly(alkylene carbonate) backbone are prepared by reacting an oligomeric poly(alkylene carbonate) with a compound having mono- or difunctional active hydrogen moieties... | 01/23/1990 |
| 4888444 | Substituted hydroxylamine ester stabilizers Substituted hydroxylamine ester stabilizers corresponding to the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 0-2, X is a direct bond, --S-- or --CH2 S--, R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, R3 ... | 12/19/1989 |
| 4797505 | Process for the preparation of substituted diphenyl ethers This invention relates to certain phenoxybenzoates having excellent selective herbicidal properties. The compounds of the present invention are defined by the formula ##STR1## wherein L, M and N are independently hydrogen, halogen, trihalomethyl, ... | 01/10/1989 |
| 4746678 | Phenanthrene derivatives The invention relates to new phenanthrene derivatives wherein R stand for C1-10 alkylamino; C1-10 alkylthio; C1-5 alkoxy; or phenyl or phenylamino, the two latter groups being optionally substituted on the phenyl ring by o... | 05/24/1988 |
| 4737518 | Lipid derivatives, their production and use Novel lipid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## [wherein R1 is alkyl or alkylcarbamoyl; R2 is hydrogen, hydroxy which may be substituted, amino which may be substituted or cyclic amino; R3 is a chemical binding or alk... | 04/12/1988 |
| 4715882 | Substituted phenoxypropionaldehyde derivates and their use as herbicidal agents The invention relates to certain substituted phenoxypropionaldehyde derivatives, formulations of said derivatives and the use thereof for preemergence or postemergence control of noxious plants, i.e., weeds.... | 12/29/1987 |
| 4672139 | Benzoylurea compounds Benzoylurea compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein the meaning of each of the symbols is described in the specification.... | 06/09/1987 |
| 4665174 | Production of cyclopentenone derivatives A process for preparing cyclopentenone derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkenyl, R2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstitute... | 05/12/1987 |
| 4661149 | Substituted phenoxypropionaldehyde derivatives useful as herbicides The invention relates to certain substituted phenoxypropionaldehyde derivatives, formulations of said derivatives and the use thereof for preemergence or postemergence control of noxious plants, i.e., weeds.... | 04/28/1987 |
| 4661515 | Compounds having angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitory activity and diuretic activity Novel compounds possessing both angiotensin enzyme inhibitory activity and diuretic activity are disclosed. The compounds are represented by the general formula ##STR1## in which X is ##STR2## in which R1, R2, R3 | 04/28/1987 |
| 4623658 | Pesticidal benzoylurea compounds Pesticidal benzoylurea compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents a moiety --C(O)OR1 or --NR2 R3, and the meanings of each of the other symbols is described in the specification.... | 11/18/1986 |
| 4622131 | Ore flotation In an ore flotation process for recovering copper values from an aqueous slurry the improvement comprises a depressant composition of an amino-substituted carboxylic acid derivative or a mercapto-substituted carboxylic acid derivative in combination with ... | 11/11/1986 |
| 4622408 | Vinyl phenylthiocarbonate The novel reagent, vinyl phenylthiocarbonate, is prepared. It is useful for the introduction of the vinyloxycarbonyl protecting group which is a valuable protecting group for amines, amino acids, peptides, proteins and phenols.... | 11/11/1986 |
| 4571430 | Homocysteine and homocysteinamide derivatives Novel homocysteine thiolactone bifunctional chelating agents useful for chelating radionuclides to produce a radiodiagnostic agent for use in vivo imaging and a method for producing this chelating agent.... | 02/18/1986 |