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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8056726 | Method and apparatus for repairing a surface defect A repair kit (10) includes a sealed package (12) having a plurality of isolated compartments (32, 42, 44) for holding substances (50, 52) that, when mixed together, form an adhesive, and for holding a flexible substrate (54). Pull ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 7726487 | Complementary personal lubricant compositions This invention relates to novel compositions and methods of use by which the compositions of this invention are applied topically to one or more body parts of at least two individuals who bring said body parts into contact with the other individual and, when said bo... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7658288 | Bisulfite conversion reagent Disclosed, among other things, are packaged bisulfite solutions comprising bisulfite reagent in an oxygen-impermeable container and methods. ... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7357265 | Container made of a transparent material having an insert in a side wall The invention discloses a container made of a transparent material. The container is of the type comprising, in one wall, a reserve into which is fixed a hollow sealed insert (4) containing a fluid in which particles can move. The container is characterized i... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7351145 | Method and apparatus for accumulating betting data in games of chance A gaming method and apparatus enabling a casino to track the average amount that a player bets at a gaming table, the total amount of player bets at a gaming table (handle) and the players win/loss experience, by measuring and recording into an electronic file each ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7275640 | Packaging for imparting anti-microbial properties to a medical device Packaging for medical devices that impart anti-microbial properties to the surfaces of a medical device is disclosed. In one embodiment, a first compartment stores a medical device and a second compartment stores an anti-microbial agent. When the medical device is r... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270233 | Package for separate compounds to be mixed A pail (50) for dry contents (32) with an inner container (20) for liquid contents (34). The inner container (20) has a lip (24) that overlays a lip (51) of the pail (50) for sealing of both the pail (50... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7240797 | Packaging and dispensing system for sandwich food products A sealed dispensing apparatus suitable for packaging and dispensing a single service portion of a food product. The food product is contained within an inner container cavity formed by an outer cover and a center member. Draw means are provided for transferring a fo... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7223420 | Powder mixture for resorbable calcium phosphate biocements The present invention relates to a powder mixture for resorbable calcium phosphate biocements, which mixture consists of 40–99% by volume of powder having a particle size of 0.1–10 μm, 1–20% by volume of powder having a particle size of 10–43 μm and 0–59... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7208521 | Selective inhibitors of the urokinase plasminogen activator The present invention relates to novel selective inhibitors of the urokinase plasminogene activator (uPA, EC3,4.21.31) of the aryl guanidine type. ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7207717 | Package having a fluid actuated closure The package generally includes at least one front and back panel joined at least partially together to define an interior accessible through an access opening. The interior is capable of storing and dispensing product and other objects or materials. Further, at leas... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204959 | Stabilized powdered formaldehyde According to an aspect of the invention, a polymerized form of formaldehyde is available in granular form containing a polymerized form of formaldehyde, such as paraformaldehyde, a buffer, such as sodium phosphate dibasic anhydrous, and a stabilizer, such as hydroxy... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7188725 | Kits for preparing transition metal carbonyl complexes The present invention relates to kits including compounds that may be used as a carbon monoxide source and optionally as a reducing agent in the preparation of transition metal carbonyl complexes. ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7172066 | Device for storing and mixing pasty materials The invention relates to a device for storing and mixing especially pasty materials, preferably dental materials, such as filler materials. The invention comprises at least one compartment (7) that receives the substance, said at least one compartment (7 | 02/06/2007 |
| 7142933 | Apparatus for determining performance-indicating numbers in sports games, particularly in ice-hockey A system and method for determining a performance-indicating statistic for a goal based sports game, the sports game involving time, the method comprising: storing at least one sports game box score, the at least one box score representing a performance in the sport... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7083043 | Multi-compartment container assembly system A container assembly system for storing multiple components of a formulation in separate individual container assembly units (10, 30, 30′, 130, 130′, 230, 230′) that can be assembled easily into a single multi-compartment container. The components of a ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7048898 | Apparatus for preparing a fluid for a medical procedure The invention provides an apparatus for preparing a fluid for a medical procedure by mixing of at least one medicament in the form of powder with water, the medicament is held in a vessel which defines a bottom, a side wall, and a top opening which is closed by an m... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6986867 | Apparatus, systems and methods for processing and treating a biological fluid with light Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for treating a biological fluid with light. A container of biological fluid is introduced into a fluid treatment chamber where it is contacted with light provided by one or more light sources in proximity to the fluid tre... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6976578 | Dispensing lid closure for beverage container and method of making and using the closure A lid closure for dispensing a fluent material into a hot or cold beverage container comprises a one-piece molded lid closure with one or more sealed compartments containing the fluent material and an integrally molded conical recess associated with each compartment... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6959807 | Multi-compartment container assembly system A container assembly system for storing multiple components of a formulation in separate individually sealed assembly units or containers that can be assembled into a single multi-compartment container. The components of a formulation may be stored in each of the in... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6957909 | Blister pack Blister packaging unit (10) for at least two components packed in separate individual packages, at least one of which has a pulverulent or granular consistency, which are to be prepared before use with the further packaged component(s) in a mixer or applicato... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6953801 | Melanin concentrating hormone receptor ligands: substituted 1-benzyl-4-aryl piperazine analogues Melanin concentrating hormone receptor ligands (especially 1-benzyl-4-aryl-piperazines, 1-benzyl-4-aryl-piperidines and related compounds), capable of modulating MCH receptor activity, are provided. Such ligands may be used to modulate MCH binding to MCH receptors i... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6951275 | Complex packaging device Packaging device allowing two or more products that are mixed at the time of use thereof to be expended in a single package, including a package differentiated in two or more enclosures, one of them provided with an openable stopper, separated by a movable stopperin... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6875796 | Methods of using primer molecules for enhancing the mechanical performance of tissue adhesives and sealants The present invention concerns novel methods for enhancing the mechanical performance of tissue adhesives and sealants which comprises employing a primer molecule in association with a tissue adhesive or sealant, wherein the primer molecule serves to enhance the str... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6843368 | Device for introducing a predetermined dose of additive into a packaged liquid The invention relates to an apparatus for introducing an additive material (131) in the form of a liquid or granulated solid into a liquid (40) stored in a first container (150). The additive component (131) is stored separately from the ... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6725801 | Multiple mount fingerprint ink dispenser A fingerprint ink dispenser includes a one-piece clamshell pocket sized case including base and pivotal lid that overlies the base. The base holds a fingerprint inkpad and includes provisions for mechanically, frictionally and magnetically mounting the case on a var... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6708822 | Compositions and kits for compounding pharmaceuticals The invention provides compositions and methods for the convenient compounding of pharmaceuticals. Single and multiple unit of use kits are provided which contain all the necessary components required for preparing a compounded pharmaceutical. ... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6703393 | (Oxo-pyrazolo[1,5a]pyrimidin-2-yl) alkyl-carboxamides Disclosed are compounds of the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof where the variables R1, R2, A, R4, R5, R6, R6 ', n, and W are defined herein. These compoun... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6673802 | Compounds specific to adenosine A3 receptor and uses thereof The subject invention provides a compound having the structure: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a method for treating a disease associated with the A3 adenosine receptor by administering a therapeutically effective amount of the... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6663829 | Method and apparatus for reducing the degradation of heat sensitive components in medical substances during heat sterilization Methods and apparatus are disclosed for reducing the degradation of heat sensitive components contained in a medical substance during heat sterilization of a heat sterilizable container including a first chamber including a first amount of a first medical... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6655524 | Assembly for mixing at least two products An assembly for separately packaging two products for extemporaneous mixing comprises a first container and a second container. The first container contains a first product and delimits a first opening. A removable stopper is associated with the first ope... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6655527 | Kit for removing mildew The kit for removing mildew includes a premeasured amount of sodium perborate and a premeasured amount of non-ionic detergent. The premeasured amount of sodium perborate, the premeasured amount of non-ionic detergent and water combine to form an aqueous s... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6607696 | Apparatus and method for controlled delivery of a gas Disclosed are apparatus for delivery of a gas, e.g., carbon dioxide and/or chlorine dioxide, and methods of its use and manufacture. The apparatus includes an envelope, and a sachet within the envelope that contains reactant, which generates a gas in the ... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6583259 | Two-component material for chemical fixing means The two-component composition for chemical fastenings consists of a first component and a second component separate from the first component. The first component contains a free-radical-curable synthetic resin, which is a mono-acrylate or monomethacrylate... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6576685 | Methods of using primer molecules for enhancing the mechanical performance of tissue adhesives and sealants The present invention concerns novel methods for enhancing the mechanical performance of tissue adhesives and sealants which comprises employing a primer molecule in association with a tissue adhesive or sealant, wherein the primer molecule serves to enha... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6572729 | Imidazole derivative-catalyzed polyurethane formulations based on hydroxylated polybutadiene Polyurethane formulations based on hydroxylated polybutadiene are catalyzed by an N-substituted imidazole derivative. This type of catalysis advantageously replaces the conventional catalysts based on mercury salt. The catalysis does not pose an environme... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6569861 | Melanin concentrating hormone receptor ligands Disclosed are compounds of the formula: ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein Q, X, Y, Z, and R1 R9, and R12 -R19 are defined herein. These compounds are selective modulators of MCH 1 rec... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6547063 | Article for the delivery of foam products An article for the delivery of personal care foams including a package comprising a container having flexible, deformable walls, an opening portion, a first sponge and a foaming composition. The package also includes at least one temperature changing elem... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6548176 | Hydroxide-catalyzed bonding A method of bonding substrates by hydroxide-catalyzed hydration/dehydration involves applying a bonding material to at least one surface to be bonded, and placing the at least one surface sufficiently close to another surface such that a bonding interface... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6543645 | Device and method for sampling and mixing products A device is provided for mixing at least two products to form a mixture. The device may include a first compartment configured to contain a first product, a second compartment configured to contain a second product, and a sealing arrangement isolating the... | 04/08/2003 |
