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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8178132 | Magnesium-containing food compositions A composition for administration to a subject, such as oral administration to a subject, for example, has been provided. Such a composition may comprise at least one magnesium-counter ion compound. A magnesium-counter ion composition described herein may be useful f... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8178133 | Magnesium compositions and uses thereof A composition for administration to a subject, such as oral administration to a subject, for example, has been provided. Such a composition may comprise at least one magnesium-counter ion compound. A magnesium-counter ion composition described herein may be useful f... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8158159 | Pharmaceutical formulation for treating tinea of feet and hands and preparation thereof A pharmaceutical formulation for treating tinea of feet and hands is disclosed, which is composed of Fructus Gleditsia, Alumen and Borneol. Also disclosed is a cream preparative method of the pharmaceutical formulation, which comprises Fructus Gleditsia is decocted ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8137704 | Method of manufacturing digestible powder that generates hydride ion (H-) A method of manufacturing digestible powder that generates a hydride ion (H−) when dissolved in water is provided. A vacuum oven system that can reach 600° C. and 10−5 torr is used within this method. The method according to this current a... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8017160 | Enhancement of magnesium uptake in mammals Disclosed are methods and complexes for increasing magnesium uptake in mammals. Increasing magnesium uptake in mammals is accomplished by concurrently administering one or more magnesium salts with one or more quaternary amines and/or phosphatides and one or more di... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7879367 | Metallic implant which is degradable in vivo The invention relates to a medical implant made of a metallic material. After fulfilling its temporary support function, the implant is degraded by corrosion at a predetermined rate. Negative long-term effects are thus avoided. ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7758900 | Multi-part substitution infusion fluids and matching anticoagulants A multi-part substitution infusion fluid for an extracorporeal blood treatment and methods for using same are provided. Generally, the multi-part substitution fluid comprises a first solution composed of electrolites but without divalent cations and a second solutio... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7704532 | Method for altering allergenic protein in the environment Described are compositions and methods for use thereof for prevention or mitigation of allergic reactions in humans and animals. Novel compositions comprised of, e.g., an acidic salt solution of aluminum, calcium or magnesium, are provided for topical or contact app... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7429392 | Coating material with biocide microcapsules The invention relates to a coating material for protection against microorganism invasion on surfaces which are exposed to the effects of damp or water. The coating material has either a pH-value of at least 11.0 or is provide with a base material for the coating wh... | 09/30/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7404960 | Multivalent vaccine composition having increased stability of capsular polysaccharide A vaccine composition comprising two valences is provided: (i) a first valence which is adjuvant-enhanced with aluminum hydroxide and (ii) a second valence which contains a polysaccharide of bacterial capsule comprising one or more o-acetyl groups and which is not a... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7402323 | Compositions and methods for treating skin conditions A skin treatment composition containing ionic calcium and a dermatologically acceptable water-soluble, water-miscible or water-based carrier is provided for treating a skin condition in a mammal, such as dry skin, dry scalp, a burn, sunburn, irritation or minor woun... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7390509 | Compositions and methods for nutrition supplementation The present invention relates to compositions comprising various vitamins and minerals and methods for using these compositions for nutritional supplementation in, for example, pregnant or lactating subjects. ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7384981 | Preparation for improving the action of receptors The present invention relates to the use of polyunsaturated fatty acids and one or more components which have a beneficial effect on total methionine metabolism selected from the group consisting of vitamin B12 and precursors thereof, vitamin B6 and derivatives ther... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7371409 | Bone graft substitute composition A bone graft substitute composition can include essentially of calcium sulfate, a mixing solution, and a plasticizing substance. A bone graft substitute composition can include calcium sulfate, demineralized bone matrix, cancellous bone, a plasticizing substance, an... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7371410 | Bone graft substitute composition A bone graft substitute composition can include essentially of calcium sulfate, a mixing solution, and a plasticizing substance. A bone graft substitute composition can include calcium sulfate, demineralized bone matrix, cancellous bone, a plasticizing substance, an... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7371408 | Bone graft substitute composition A bone graft substitute composition comprising calcium sulfate; a mixing solution selected from the group consisting of sterile water, sodium chloride, phosphate buffered saline, potassium chloride, and sodium sulfate; and a plasticizing substance selected from the ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7371389 | Methods and products for enhancing energy and nutrition in human beings Methods for increasing energy in men and women include ingesting internally, twice a day, products that include, for women, multivitamins, multiminerals, high-calcium bone support products, high-ORAC super food products, and enzymes, and, for men, multivitamins, mul... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7345029 | Solution for peritoneal dialysis The present invention relates to a solution for peritoneal dialysis, consisting of at least two single solutions which are combined after a heat sterilization and are administered to a patient, the first single solution containing an osmotic and the second single so... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341734 | Personal care compositions comprising semiconductor nanocrystals and methods of making and using the same A personal care composition that includes a personal care ingredient and semiconductor nanocrystals. A method of protecting at least a portion of a body against ultraviolet radiation by applying a personal care composition is also provided. ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7335384 | Nutrient compositions for the treatment and prevention of inflammation and disorders associated therewith The present disclosure describes a novel composition for the treatment and/or prevention of neurogenic inflammation. Such composition is also useful in the treatment and/or prevention of disease states and conditions associated with neurogenic inflammation. Such dis... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7332177 | Method and formulation for treating resistance to antihypertensives and related conditions A method for the prevention or treatment of symptoms of hypertension in a patient who is resistant to antihypertensive effects of an antihypertensive compound administered in the absence of melatonin comprises administering to said patient melatonin in an amount eff... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7323200 | Calcium fortified, soy based, infant nutritional formulas Disclosed are calcium fortified, soy-based, infant nutritional formulas, including powder, liquid, or concentrate embodiments comprising per 100 kcal of formula (A) lipid, preferably up to about 8.0 g, (B) carbohydrate, preferably from about 8.0 g to about 16.0 g, (... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7323471 | Topical azathioprine for the treatment of oral autoimmune diseases A method for treating or preventing symptoms associated with oral autoimmune diseases comprises treating a patient with an oral topical formulation of azathioprine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The azathioprine formulation may be used in the form of... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7306814 | Method of growing crystals A composition is provided comprising a substance of interest encapsulated by a continuous layer of a plurality of salt crystals which layer is impermeable to the substance of interest. Also provided is a method of producing a continuous layer of a plurality of salt ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7303767 | Personal care compositions comprising coated/treated metal silicate absorbent particles Coated particles of metal (such as calcium) silicate that exhibit excellent odor neutralization and sebum absorption properties when present within certain cosmetic and/or personal care formulations and suspensions are provided. Uncoated calcium silicate exhibits a ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7303766 | Coated/treated metal silicate absorbent particles Coated particles of metal (such as calcium) silicate that exhibit excellent odor neutralization and sebum absorption properties when present within certain cosmetic and/or personal care formulations and suspensions are provided. Uncoated calcium silicate exhibits a ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7291179 | Bone graft substitute composition Bone graft substitute compositions and methods of making the compositions are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method of making a composition includes contacting a mixing solution with a first mixture having calcium sulfate hemihydrate and a plasticizing material t... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7279183 | Method of reducing thrombosis and complications after arterial angioplasty using stent coated with magnesium-based compound Treatment with magnesium produces a inhibition of acute stent thrombosis under high-shear flow conditions without any hemostatic or significant hemodynamic complications. ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7279479 | Method for the treatment of heart failure A combination therapy for the treatment of heart failure, particularly acute heart failure, comprises administering a combination of levosimendan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a calcium ion source and/or an intracellular calcium increasing agent ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7255882 | Enkephalinase inhibitor and GABA precursor loading as anti-anxiety compositions Benzodiazepine withdrawal induced anxiety is treated by administration of an enkephalinase inhibitor, and a gamma-aminobutyric acid (“GABA”) precursor, or an endorphin or enkephalin releaser. These components promote restoration of normal neurotransmitter functi... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7252706 | Inhibition of calcium and magnesium precipitation from wood preservatives A wood preservative that contains a copper salt complex and a precipitation inhibitor is provided. The wood preservative may contain copper carbonate, an alkanolamine such as monoethanolamine and precipitation inhibitor such as a phosphonate or ethylene diamine comp... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7241461 | Compositions for alleviating inflammation and oxidative stress in a mammal An antioxidant-promoting composition that increases antioxidant defense potential in a subject is disclosed comprising Bacopa monniera extract; milk thistle extract, ashwagandha powder, green tea extract, Gotu kola powder, Ginko biloba leaf extr... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7226608 | Topical use of microfine calcined alumina Dispersions containing from about 0.5% to about 30% by weight dispersed microfine calcined alumina, stainless steel, or gold particles typically having particle size of less than about 5μ, more narrowly 1μ or less, suspended in a cosmetically acceptable carrier ar... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7223414 | Silica-calcium phosphate bioactive composite for improved synthetic graft resorbability and tissue regeneration A resorbable silica-calcium phosphate bioactive composite that finds utility for drug delivery. The bioactive composite is loaded with a pharmaceutical composition and releases a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition for periods of up the ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7198804 | Crude drug composition for preventing and treating gastrointestinal dyskinetic diseases The present invention is related to a crude drug composition essentially comprising herbs of Sinapis Semen Alba, Ginseng Radix, Zingiberis Rhizoma Siccus, Amomi Fructus, Myristicae Semen, Saussureae Radix, Cyperi Rhizoma, Magnoliae Cortex, Arecae Semen, Crataegi ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7192599 | Mattifying oil-in-water emulsion The present invention relates to cosmetic and pharmaceutical oil-in-water emulsions which have a mattifying effect when applied to the skin. The invention comprises a hydrophilic, non-organically modified magnesium aluminum silicate or a bentonite clay and a polyol ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7186420 | Multi-part substitution infusion fluids and matching anticoagulants A multi-part substitution infusion fluid for an extracorporeal blood treatment and methods for using same are provided. Generally, the multi-part substitution fluid comprises a first solution composed of electrolites but without divalent cations and a second solutio... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7182937 | Anhydrous dentrifice formulations for the delivery of incompatible ingredients A composition for reducing dentinal hypersensitivity and remineralizing exposed dentinal surface and open dentinal tubules, comprising a non-aqueous carrier and a desensitizing amount of a desensitizing/remineralizing agent which consists essentially of a water solu... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7115283 | Preparations for sustained release of nutraceuticals and methods of controllably releasing nutraceuticals Preparations for the sustained release of a nutraceutical are described that include a solid matrix coated with a methylcellulose-containing coating. The solid matrix contains a polyphenol and the nutraceutical. Methods of controllably releasing a nutraceutical are ... | 10/03/2006 |
