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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 7323201 | Highly soluble form of tricalcium citrate, and methods of its making and use We report herein a composition comprising tricalcium citrate, wherein the tricalcium citrate has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising peaks at 2-theta (2θ) values of about 8.236, about 16.02, about 17.97, about 19.75, about 21.42, about 25.74, and about 2... | 01/29/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7179478 | Anemone killing mixture and method for aquariums A method of killing Aiptasia and Majana anemones in aquariums comprises filling a dispenser with an anemone killing mixture, comprising purified water, and effective amounts of calcium hydroxide and non-iodized salt, placing a tip of the filled dispens... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7063865 | Composition and method for substantially reducing the deleterious effects of alcohol on the body A composition that will substantially reduce the deleterious effects of alcohol on the body and substantially reduce the side effects associated with hangovers (i.e. headaches, dizziness, nausea, dry mouth, etc) when taken as recommended. The composition includes an... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7052725 | Calcium-supplemented beverages and method of making same Methods for making artificially sweetened calcium fortified beverages and beverage concentrates, and the stable beverage and beverage concentrates formed thereby; calcium-supplemented beverages and beverage concentrates comprising a unique blend of calcium salts. | 05/30/2006 |
| 7029703 | Composition for promoting healthy bone structure A dietary supplement for benefitting human bone health includes a calcium source, a source of vitamin D activity, and an osteoblast stimulant. A preferred calcium source is microcrystalline hydroxyapatite, which also contains protein (mostly collagen), phosphorus, f... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6943197 | Topical administration of pharmacologically active bases in the treatment of inflammatory dermatoses Provided are methods and topical pharmaceutical formulations for the treatment of inflammatory dermatoses. The invention involves the topical administration of a pharmacologically active base in a formulation having a pH of about 7.5 to about 13.0, preferably about ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6908909 | Liquid oral compositions comprising a calcium compound and an acidulant Acidic oral compositions having reduced tooth erosion characteristics, especially acid beverages such as fruit juice drink concentrates, or oral healthcare products such as mouthwashes, are prepared by adding a calcium compound to the acid composition so that the mo... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6881424 | Highly acidic metalated organic acid A highly acidic metalated organic acid composition and its preparation. The acidic composition can be prepared by mixing a monovalent or polyvalent cation and an organic acid in the presence of a strong oxyacid, wherein the resultant acidic composition is less corro... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6863829 | Anti-bacteria agent made from shell, and methods for purifying and desalinating water and for washing agricultural products with use thereof For providing an anti-bacteria which is made from a natural material, therefore harmless if it is absorbed in the human body, can be produced in mass production with low cost, and shows a high anti-bacteria effect, the anti-bacteria agent is obtained by heating a sh... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6846837 | Topical administration of basic antifungal compositions to treat fungal infections of the nails Methods and topical pharmaceutical formulations are provided for the treatment of nail fungus (onychomycosis). The invention involves a pharmacologically active antifungal agent, plus a pharmaceutically acceptable base in a formulation having a pH of 7.5 to about 13... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6841172 | Method for iron delivery to a patient by transfer from dialysate The invention relates to methods and compositions for delivering iron to an iron-deficient patient, more particularly, to methods whereby an iron complex comprising divalent or trivalent ionic iron complexed with one or more low molecular weight anions is administer... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6827766 | Decontaminating systems containing reactive nanoparticles and biocides Improved area decontamination products and methods of use thereof are provided which include reactive nanoparticles (e.g., metal oxides, hydroxides and mixtures thereof) with one or more biocides and a liquid carrier for the nanoparticles and biocide(s). The product... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6719963 | Liquid oral compositions comprising a calcium compound and an acidulant Acidic oral compositions having reduced tooth erosion characteristics, especially acid beverages such as fruit juice drink concentrates, or oral healthcare products such as mouthwashes, are prepared by adding a calcium compound to the acid composition so that the mo... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6692775 | Bactericidal gel and method for treating burns and dermal lesions A gel formulation is combined with a bactericidal concentrate which is a liquid mixture of about 1000 parts by volume of ultra pure water having an electrical resistance of 16-26 megohms, total dissolved solids of less than 0.04 parts per million and a sp... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6689392 | Methods and compositions for controlling plant pathogen A composition for controlling growth of pathological organisms on a plant, said composition comprises an effective amount of one or more of metal ion(s); one or more of chelating agent(s); and phosphorous acid, and/or salt or hydrate thereof, said composi... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6685969 | Treatment for ectoparasites Ectoparasites, such as fleas, ticks, mites and lice, are removed from a human or animal host after applying a composition that causes the temperature of the treated area to become higher or lower than normal. In one embodiment, treatment is effected by ap... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6627229 | Antiviral agent and method of producing the same An antiviral agent of an antiviral ability against various viruses and a method of producing the same are provided. A heat treatment is applied to a calcium-containing substance represented by calcium carbonate-containing substances originating from the a... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6572843 | Method for treating hair A method for treating hair, combining permanent dyeing and straightening of hair, without significantly damaging the hair. According to the method of the present invention the hair is treated by chemically reducing covalent disulfide linkages in the hair,... | 06/03/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6541040 | Mixture for use as wound dressing The invention relates to a mixture for use as wound dressing, which comprises: a) paraffins complying with DAB and/or synthetic waxes selected from the group consisting of montan waxes, petroleum waxes, Fischer-Tropsch waxes, polyolefin waxes, petrolatum,... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6541421 | Buffered phosphorus containing solution This invention relates to a buffered phosphorus containing solution comprising at least one phosphorus compound selected from the group consisting of phosphorous acid, hypophosphorous acid, polyphosphorous acid polyhypophosphorous acid, and salts thereof.... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6541038 | Method for treating wood with a metal-containing treating agent and wood treated thereby A method for treating wood, characterized by impregnating wood with a metal-containing treating agent containing lignin and/or lignin derivatives and a metal, a metal compound, and/or a metal ion and oxidizing and/or macromolecularizing of the lignin and/... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6475528 | Preparation for regenerating collagen A preparation which comprises calcium hydroxide, a dihydric or polyhydric alcohol and a fixed oil of vegetarian [sic] or animal origin and, where appropriate, pharmaceutically acceptable excipients; the production of a preparation of this type, the use of... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6447809 | Composition for promoting healthy bone structure A dietary supplement for benefitting human bone health includes a calcium source, a source of vitamin D activity, and an osteoblast stimulant. A preferred calcium source is microcrystalline hydroxyapatite, which also contains protein (mostly collagen), ph... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6423348 | Anticoagulant compositions What is shown is an animal blood anticoagulant compound useful in the meat packing industry generally, and in slaughterhouse operations, particularly. The anticoagulant is effective when diluted with water at higher dilution ratios than earlier anticoagul... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6416790 | Bactericidal concentrate and method for treating burns and dermal lesions The concentrate is a liquid mixture of about 1000 parts by volume of ultra pure water having an electrical resistance of 16-26 megohms, total dissolved solids of less than 0.04 parts per million and a specific conductance of less than 0.10 microhmo to abo... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6322821 | Veterinary pharmaceutical composition A composition for preventing and treating milk fever in freshening cows, and a method of administering the composition. The basic composition is a mixture of water, calcium chloride, propylene glycol, B vitamins and minerals. The calcium content is lower ... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6287607 | Potassium calcium citrate compositions and methods therefor A composition useful as a dietary supplement for providing potassium, calcium, and citrate is presented, as well as processes for producing the composition, and methods for using the composition as a dietary supplement. Administration of the composition c... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6254388 | Method for whitening teeth A method for whitening teeth which utilizes laser light to activate bleaching agents applied to the teeth. The mouth is first prepared so that the soft tissues of the gums are protected and only the teeth are exposed. The teeth are cleaned to remove any m... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6197815 | Amino acid chelates to reduce still births and increase birth weight in non-human animals Metal amino acid chelates for animals are beneficial for facilitating and promoting growth by increasing desired metallic ion uptake. The present invention is directed to a process for providing an animal fed additive by preparing metal amino acid chelate... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6193891 | Methods for the selective separation of organic components from biological fluids The present invention pertains to improved methods for the selective separation of organic components from biological fluids. More particularly, the present invention pertains to methods for the selective separation of organic components from biological f... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6132701 | Method for reducing oral malodor A method for reducing oral malodor associated with halitosis includes containing the oral cavity of a person with an aqueous solution containing calcium hydroxide. The method includes the steps of mixing approximately one-half ounce of pure lime with ever... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6086923 | Method for inhibiting plant disease The present invention is directed to a method of inhibiting the growth of disease organisms on and in plants by directly applying an aqueous solution comprising urea and at least one water-soluble salt of a divalent cation and a monovalent anion to the se... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6083527 | Breath mint with tooth decay and halitosis prevention characteristics A candy-like confection which contains a natural sweetener is provided. The confection preferably includes XYLITOL as the natural sweetener and calcium hydroxide which increases the pH level of the saliva in the mouth to reduced the presence of bacteria i... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6071500 | Breath spray with tooth decay and halitosis prevention characteristics A candy-like sprayable liquid confection which contains a natural sweetener is provided. The spray confection preferably includes XYLITOL as the natural sweetener and calcium hydroxide which raises the pH level of the saliva in the mouth to reduced the pr... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6039953 | Highly concentrated mineralised natural complex for the integration of mineral oligoelements and method for its production The invention concerns a highly concentrated mineralised natural complex, characterised by at least one main mineral element quantified with nutritional and/or dietetic integrator properties and by other mineral elements obtained in the complex from the m... | 03/21/2000 |
| 5958464 | Veterinary pharmaceutical composition A composition for preventing and treating milk fever in freshening cows, and a method of administering the composition. The basic composition is a mixture of water, calcium chloride, propylene glycol, B vitamins and minerals. The calcium content is lower ... | 09/28/1999 |