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| 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 |
| 7387799 | Anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungus composition, its preparation and use The present invention relates to an anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungus composition, its preparation and use. The composition of the present invention mainly includes the following three ingredients in an adequate ratio: (A) a metal compound having catalytic... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7368121 | Process for controlling moss and liverwort A process for eradicating moss and liverwort which includes applying sodium percarbonate; and irrigating the moss. In some cases the process includes applying lime to control the pH of the moss and thereby constrain development of additional moss and said sodium per... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7323161 | Patch for tooth whitening The patch for tooth whitening of the present invention includes a tooth-adhering layer (1) containing erodible polymer complexes formed by hydrogen bonding of a polymer with a carboxyl group (—COOH) and a polymer with a carbonyl group (—C═O) or ether gr... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7265098 | Polyacid/polyalkylene oxide gels and methods for their delivery The present invention relates to improved methods for delivering bioadhesive, bioresorbable, anti-adhesion compositions. Antiadhesion compositions can be made of intermacromolecular complexes of carboxyl-containing polysaccharides, polyethers, polyacids, polyalkylen... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7192984 | Compositions of polyacids and polyethers and methods for their use as dermal fillers The present invention relates to improved methods for filling the skin for cosmetic or medical purposes. Compositions comprising carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), polyethylene oxide (PEO) and calcium ions can be made and have physical properties that depend on the amou... | 03/20/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7074042 | Tray-like dental bleaching devices having a barrier layer and a substantially solid bleaching composition Dental bleaching devices in the shape of a dental tray or tray-like form include an outer barrier layer and an inner bleaching layer. The bleaching layer comprises a substantially solid dental bleaching composition that has increased adhesiveness to teeth when moist... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7067116 | Fast dissolving orally consumable solid film containing a taste masking agent and pharmaceutically active agent at weight ratio of 1:3 to 3:1 Physiologically acceptable films, including edible films, are disclosed. The films include a water soluble film-forming polymer, such as pullulan, and a taste masked pharmaceutically active agent, such as dextromethorphan. The taste masking agent is preferably a sul... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7059858 | Universal tray design having anatomical features to enhance fit A tray-shaped dental treatment device includes a moisture-resistant barrier layer having a front side wall and a bottom wall, and a dental treatment composition. In addition, the tray-shaped dental treatment device includes at least one of the following anatomical f... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7059857 | Substantially solid desensitizing compositions and devices having a tray-like configuration and methods of manufacturing and using such compositions and devices Dental desensitizing compositions are in the shape of a dental tray or tray-like configuration, optionally in combination with a protective barrier layer. Shaped desensitizing compositions comprise a substantially solid dental desensitizing composition that has incr... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7056118 | Compositions and devices having a tray-like configuration for delivering a medicament and methods of manufacturing and using such compositions and devices Medicament compositions are in the shape of a dental tray or tray-like configuration, optionally in combination with a protective barrier layer. Shaped medicament compositions comprise a substantially solid medicament layer that has increased adhesiveness to teeth a... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7052275 | Kits and methods for bleaching and desensitizing teeth Kits for bleaching and desensitizing a person's teeth include 1) at least one dental bleaching composition or device in the shape of a dental tray or having a tray-like configuration and 2) at least one dental desensitizing composition or device in the shape of a de... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7048543 | Substantially solid bleaching composition in a tray-like configuration Dental bleaching compositions are in the shape of a dental tray or tray-like configuration, optionally in combination with a protective barrier layer. Shaped bleaching compositions comprise a substantially solid dental bleaching composition that has increased adhesi... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7040897 | Thin, flexible membrane dental trays and systems and methods utilizing such trays A dental treatment system comprises membrane treatment tray that is self-conforming to a person's own teeth when used with a sticky dental treatment composition and a support skeleton. The support skeleton maintains the flexible membrane tray in the form of tray pri... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7011523 | Bleaching compositions and devices having a solid adhesive layer and bleaching gel adjacent thereto Dental bleaching compositions in the shape of a dental tray or tray-like form include a substantially solid adhesive layer and a dental bleaching gel. A barrier layer may be included on an outer surface of the adhesive layer to form a dental bleaching device. The ad... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7004756 | Pre-shaped dental trays and treatment devices and methods that utilize such dental trays Pre-shaped, non-custom dental trays are either preloaded with bleaching gel or filled with a dental treatment composition just prior to placement over a person's teeth. The pre-shaped dental tray is thin and flexible, which allows it to be placed over a person's tee... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6997708 | Treatment compositions and strips having a solid adhesive layer and treatment gel adjacent thereto Treatment compositions in the shape of a strip or patch include a substantially solid adhesive layer and a treatment gel. A barrier layer may be included on an outer surface of the adhesive layer to form a treatment strip. The adhesive layer comprises a substantiall... | 02/14/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6649148 | Reductant rinse for use with ozone treatment of dental caries A reductant rinse including xylitol prevents buildup in ozone carrying lines in apparatus for the treatment of dental caries.... | 11/18/2003 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6277815 | Solution for peritoneal dialysis A solution for peritoneal dialysis or for infusion comprises two single solutions which, after heat sterilization, are brought together and dispensed, with the first single solution containing calcium ions, additional electrolytic salts and glucose in an ... | 08/21/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6066341 | Composition for the treatment of scours in calves A composition for use in the rehydration and treatment of scours in calves. The composition includes fiber, electrolytes and three energy sources. The energy sources are sugar, medium chain triglycerides and glycine, present in a combined amount of about ... | 05/23/2000 |
| 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 |
| 5945129 | Process for the production of an infusion or dialysis solution containing bicarbonate The invention relates to a process for the production of an infusion or dialysis solution containing bicarbonate and having a physiologically tolerable pH. In order to retain a solution with a stable physiologically tolerable pH even after heat treatment ... | 08/31/1999 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5762940 | Methods and compositions for inhibiting or destroying viruses or retroviruses This invention relates to a method and composition for inhibiting or destroying viruses or retroviruses in a mammalian host. The method comprises contacting the viruses or retroviruses with a composition. The composition comprises an active ingredient cap... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5718924 | Fluoride releasing biomaterials A fluoride releasing dental composition comprising a polymer, a monomer and a metal fluoride. The polymer may be an acrylate polymer, a methacrylate polymer or a copolymer thereof. The monomer may be a monomeric heterocyclic acrylic ester, a monomeric het... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5618550 | Method for treatment of 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 ... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5573769 | Method for suspending particulates in liquids and products resulting therefrom A method for coating finely divided particles with one or more hydrophobic materials, such as waxes, in order to envelope each particle with a thin layer of material that entraps air adhering to the surface of the particle. Because of the entrapped air, t... | 11/12/1996 |
