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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7767232 | Control of nitric oxide bioactivity by perfluorocarbons Perfluorocarbons are used to control nitric oxide metabolism, either to inhibit nitric oxide activity or to potentiate the effects of nitric oxide. Perfluorocarbons can be used, for example, to treat hypotension and vasoplegia in septic shock, to protect against myo... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7452556 | Compositions for the treatment of pilosebaceous gland inflammations comprising aluminum fluoride The present invention relates to compositions for the treatment of pilosebaceous gland inflammations, especially of the hair follicle and its appendages, in particular of Acne Vulgaris and Folliculitis, comprising as active ingredient AIF or chemical compounds which... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7419680 | Calcium phosphate-based materials containing zinc, magnesium, fluoride and carbonate Compositions useful in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and for bone and fracture repair. Slow-releasing calcium phosphate-based materials are disclosed, incorporating Mg, Zn, F and carbonate, which will promote bone formation and inhibit bone resorption... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7201163 | Method for altering the body temperature of a patient using a nebulized mist Methods for changing the body temperature of a patient by having them breathe a mist created by nebulizer. The temperature of the mist is adjusted using a heat exchanger. The methods may be used to either cool or warm patients for a variety of clinical reasons. In a... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7141251 | Pharmacologically active strong acid solutions A composition and therapeutic methods therefore for pharmacologically strong acid solutions comprising a mixture of strong and weak acids. ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7115252 | Therapeutic compositions and methods of use thereof A method and composition for the restoration and maintenance of gingival and periodontal health are provided. The composition includes a potassium as an essential ingredient, which acts as an anti-bacterial agent. In some embodiments, the compositions include an osm... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7078059 | Treatment of bone diseases The invention provides a method for enhancing bone formation, inhibiting osteoclastic differentiation and/or activating osteoblastic differentiation whereby to manage, treat or achieve prophylaxis of bone disease which comprises administering to a human or animal su... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7074434 | Process for the separation of a mixture comprising at least one hydrofluoroalkane and hydrogen fluoride, processes for the preparation of a hydrofluoroalkane and azeotropic compositions Process for the separation of a mixture comprising at least one hydrofluoroalkane and hydrogen fluoride, according to which a hydrofluoroalkane/hydrogen fluoride mixture is reacted with at least one chlorinated or chlorofluorinated precursor of the hydrofluoroalkane... | 07/11/2006 |
| 6962714 | Critical fluid antimicrobial compositions and their use and generation The present invention relates to antimicrobial compositions including a critical, near critical, or supercritical (densified) fluid and an antimicrobial agent, to methods of forming these compositions, and to methods employing these compositions. An antimicrobial ag... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6932966 | Topically applied reconstituted ocean water mixture and method of producing and using the mixture A skin treatment mixture for treating pierced skin such as that resulting from a body piercing procedure includes sea salt, lysozyme and reconstituted ocean water. The reconstituted ocean water preferably is the product of reverse osmosis of water. The skin treatmen... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6814984 | Frozen biocidal compositions and methods of use thereof The present invention is directed to frozen biocidal compositions. Specifically, the biocidal compositions comprise a frozen aqueous solution of a plurality of ions selected from the group consisting of halide and oxyhalide ions. The frozen biocidal compositions are... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6764692 | Method to treat laminitis and reduce dietary intake for horses A method of treating laminitis in a horse is disclosed, comprising administering to the horse a naturally chelated trace mineral composition; promoting healthy skin, hair and hoof tissue. A method of reducing dietary intake is also disclosed, comprising administerin... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6737083 | Topically applied synthetic ocean water mixture and method of using same A reconstituted ocean mixture comprising, sea salt, and the purified product of reverse osmosis of water. A method is provided for treating a pierced area of a person's skin comprising applying to the pierced area a reconstituted ocean water mixture of sea salt and ... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6716458 | Nutritional supplement The is invention is directed to a composition useful for assisting in supplying a warm-blooded animal with many of its nutritional needs. More specifically, this invention is directed to a composition whereby many of the vitamins, minerals, amino acids and cofactors... | 04/06/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6565891 | Nutritional supplement for children A multinutrient nutritional supplement is provided that is designed to be most effective in optimizing health, increasing the immunity and decreasing the instances and severity of infection particularly among children.... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6562378 | Nutritional supplement for adolescents A multinutrient nutritional supplement is provided that is designed to be most effective in optimizing health, increasing the immunity and decreasing the instances and severity of infection particularly among adolescents.... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6361761 | Foamable dental fluoride composition A dental fluoride foam composition comprising a foamable fluoride containing composition that is packaged in a foam generating container, the composition being comprised mainly of, an aqueous solution of a water soluble fluoride ion releasable salt, a tau... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6303156 | Noninvasive method for increasing or decreasing the body temperature of a patient The present invention is directed to a method for changing the body temperature of a patient by having them hyperventilate a gas mixture containing sulfur hexafluoride and oxygen. The method may be applied to cool patients in any clinical situation where ... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6123926 | Silica containing dentifrice compositions The level of fluoride ions in a sodium fluoride containing low pH dentifrice remains stable when the silica has a moisture content of less than about 11% by weight of the silica.... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6093423 | Reduced absorption of fatty acids A chemical agent for use in binding to and insolubilizing the solubilized products of fat digestion in order to prevent absorption of fat from the diet.... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6086855 | Methods for making scalloped dental trays for use in treating teeth with sticky dental compositions The present invention discloses high viscosity sustained release dental compositions, such as tooth bleaching or fluoride compositions, for treating tooth surfaces. For maximum results, an improved dental tray having reservoirs for holding the dental comp... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6036943 | Methods for treating a person's teeth using sticky dental compositions in combination with passive-type dental trays Sticky dental compositions which include a sticky, glue-like matrix material for treating a variety of tooth or gum ailments and methods for using such compositions. For maximum comfort, an improved dental tray that is thin-walled, flexible and lightweigh... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6017554 | Composition for treating abnormal conditions of the epithelium of bodily orifices A stable solution cream, salve, or spray composition containing activated stabilized chlorine dioxide and phosphates, such as disodium hydrogen phosphate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, trisodium phosphate, and sodium monofluorophosphate, is disclosed for t... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5985249 | Sticky dental compositions for adhering a passive-type dental tray over a person's teeth Sticky dental compositions which include a sticky, glue-like matrix material for treating a variety of tooth or gum ailments, and methods for treating teeth using such compositions. For maximum comfort, an improved dental tray that is thin-walled, flexibl... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5980873 | Additive for cosmetics and other topically applied materials A keratin composition which incorporates a metallic salt of fluoric acid increases the permeability of the user's skin allowing greater affect by the active agent. The affect of the salt of hydrofluoric acid is increased through the use of either water or... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5939049 | Chewing stick made from natural fibers A natural fiber chewing stick including a plurality of strips of treated natural fibers bonded together, said strips including flavor and other compositions added during processing. Typically, the individual strips used are of jute, but other natural fibe... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5935592 | Method for treating vaginitis and endometriosis A stable solution, cream, salve, or spray composition containing activated chlorine dioxide and phosphates, such as disodium hydrogen phosphate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, trisodium phosphate, and sodium monofluorophosphate, is disclosed for the treatme... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5908640 | Veterinary compositions for treating epidermal irritations A method and treatment is described for treating epidermal irritations due to insect bites and parasitic manifestations by applying a non-toxic composition of the chemical compound stannous fluoride.... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5902575 | Method for treating the epithelium of bodily orifices with chlorine dioxide and a phosphate compound A stable solution, cream, salve, or spray composition containing chlorine dioxide and a phosphate, such as disodium hydrogen phosphate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, trisodium phosphate, and sodium monofluorophosphate, is disclosed for the prevention and t... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5874065 | Oral anti-acid paste and methods of use The invention describes an oral anti-acid paste comprising anti-acid compound in a slow releasing carrier medium which disperses the anti-acid, and releases the anti-acid from the paste upon contact with the aqueous media such as saliva. The paste can be ... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5871715 | Stannous fluoride gel with improved stand-up The present invention relates to a stannous fluoride-containing gel comprising from about 0.3% to about 1.0% (by weight) stannous fluoride, from about 1.0% to about 10% (by weight) silica thickening agent and anhydrous glycerin. Preferably, these gels als... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5869539 | Emulsions of perfluoro compounds as solvents for nitric oxide (NO) The present invention involves perfluoro compound emulsions including nitric oxide, their preparation and their use. These emulsions provide a new source of nitric oxide. Such nitric oxide-containing emulsions may be used for the administration of nitric ... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5849266 | Dental composition for hypersensitive teeth The invention relates to an oral composition for the treatment and prevention of dental hypersensitivity comprising an anti-hypersensitivity agent embedded in a sustained release carrier such as a cellulosic or hydrophobic polymer, and a method for the us... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5847009 | Prophylaxis in the parenteral administration of particulate dispersions in fluorocarbon emulsions Methods for preventing or ameliorating the transient adverse physiological response to particulate dispersions (TAPR response) when these dispersions are administered parenterally to a patient. The methods comprise the administration of a prophylactic ant... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5846522 | Fluoridation and refluoridation of water based compositions A bottled fluoridated water based drinking composition for the prevention and control of dental decay includes in a substantially non-fluoride reactive bottle containing therein at least one additional fluoride compound selected from a group consisting es... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5834003 | Method for oxidatively consuming volatile sulfur compounds at bodily orifices A method for oxidatively consuming volatile sulfur compounds selected from the group consisting of dimethylsulfide, hydrogen sulfide, and methylmercaptan at the epithelial barrier of the rectal, vaginal, urethral, oral, nasal, ocular, and auditory canal o... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5811115 | Composition for treating abnormal conditions of the epithelium of bodily orifices A stable solution, cream, salve, or spray composition containing chlorine dioxide and phosphates, such as disodium hydrogen phosphate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, trisodium phosphate, and sodium monofluorophosphate, is disclosed for the prevention and tr... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5807541 | NSAID/fluoride periodontal compositions and methods A method for preventing dental caries by administering fluoride and, at the same time controlling periodontal bone loss precipitated by the fluoride, by providing a combination of fluoride and NSAID is disclosed. Topical medicament compositions including ... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5800838 | Composition that inhibits or destroys at least one unicellular living organism containing fluorine F- and Lithium li+ The invention is directed to a composition and a method for using the same which composition inhibits or destroys unicellular living organisms. The composition is particularly effective in combating sexually transmitted diseases and as an antiseptic agent... | 09/01/1998 |
