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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7618656 | Method for use of lanthanum carbonate pharmaceutical compositions A method for treating hyperphosphatemia using lanthanum carbonate, including analytically determining the amount of an impurity in the lanthanum carbonate sample is provided. This X-ray diffraction method preferably uses the Rietveld refinement. ... | 11/17/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7381428 | Stabilized lanthanum carbonate compositions Stabilized lanthanum carbonate compositions containing a monosaccharide or disaccharide stabilizing agent are disclosed. Subjects having hyperphosphatemia can be treated by administering a pharmaceutical composition containing a therapeutically effective amount of t... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7374776 | Bone-filling composition for stimulating bone-forming and bone-consolidation comprising calcium sulfate and viscous biopolymers The present invention relates to a composition for bone-filling, more particularly, to a bone-filling composition for stimulating bone-formation and bone consolidation comprising calcium sulfate and viscous biopolymers. The composition of the present invention can e... | 05/20/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7347994 | Method and composition for attracting arthropods by volatilizing an acid The invention is a method for attracting mosquitoes by producing a volatilized acid by combining an acid precursor with water to produce the humidified vapor acid attractant, preferably hydrogen chloride. The humidified volatilized acid can be further combined with ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7323452 | Method for the accelerated in vivo removal of ethanol A method for accelerating the process of removing ethanol from the blood through the use of certain additives that accelerate the metabolic oxidation of ethanol, and others which in addition act as catalysts or “pseudo” enzymes for the oxidation. These additives... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7312199 | Process for the production of (−)-epigallocatechin gallate A process is provided for making (−)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) by subjecting a green tea extract to chromatography on a macroporous polar resin, eluting EGCG from the resin with a polar elution solvent, optionally concentrating the eluate, optionally regener... | 12/25/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7303755 | Pharmaceutical compositions with antibiotic activity The use of certain salts and aminoacids as stabilizer of the antibiotic Fosfomycin Tromethamol and pharmaceutical compositions containing them, is described. ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7270833 | Cardioplegic solution Use of potassium for the production of a cardioplegic solution for the prevention of stone heart development during acute cardiac ventricular fibrillation in connection with cardiopulmonary resuscitation is described, as well as a cardioplegic solution comprising po... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7241460 | Strontium compound for treatment of sub-dermal soft tissue pain The invention provides a method of treatment of a human or non-human subject to combat sub-dermal soft tissue pain therein, said method comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a physiologically tolerable strontium compound. ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7192609 | Use of rare earth compounds for the prevention of kidney stone disease Conditions such as kidney stones, which are characterized by undesired absorption of oxalate from the intestinal tract are conveniently treated using nontoxic salts of rare earth metal ions. ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7153492 | Effervescent solid composition of matter An effervescent solid composition of matter is provided, which comprises, as an active component, a substance selected from chitosan, its derivatives and salts thereof and a second component capable of releasing CO2 in an acidic environment. Also, methods... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7144588 | Method of preventing surgical adhesions The present invention relates to a method and composition for preventing surgical adhesions during surgery. Tissue surfaces and/or surgical articles involved in the surgery are separated by a biomaterial provided in the form of a non-crosslinked, decellularized and ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7108874 | Process for treating fresh fish The present invention provides a process for treating living fish having an improved meat quality or an elongated period of tasting time, or providing internal organs having an improved quality. According to the present invention, living fish are kept alive in an aq... | 09/19/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7078163 | Process for reducing mineralization of tissue used in transplantation A method of making a tissue-derived implantable medical device that includes contacting the tissue with a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent prior to implantation of the medical device. ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7011855 | Biochemically balanced peritoneal dialysis solutions A peritoneal dialysis solution that is biochemically balanced to correct metabolic acidosis associated with chronic renal failure in a more physiological manner. The peritoneal dialysis solution has a physiological pH, e.g., pH of 7.0 to 7.4, and contains bicarbonat... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6994873 | Multiparticulate formulations of lithium salts for oral administration suitable for once-a-day administration This invention refers to: multiparticulate formulations of Lithium salts for oral administration constituted by either modified release granules or mixtures of modified and conventional release granules, suitable for once-a-day adm... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6989159 | Pharmaceutical compositions containing lithium carbonate Once daily pharmaceutical compositions containing lithium carbonate in the form of coated granules. ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6974590 | Sublingual buccal effervescent A pharmaceutical dosage form adapted to supply a medicament to the oral cavity for buccal, sublingual or gingival absorption of the medicament which contains an orally administerable medicament in combination with an effervescent for use in promoting absorption of t... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6923937 | Emulsified soil biocides used in drip irrigation systems A soil biocide formulation for aqueous delivery comprising from about 50 to 99% by weight of the formulation of a fumigant preferably selected from the group consisting of methyl bromide, chloropicrin, 1-3 dichloropropene (Telone), propargyl bromide, dimethyl disulp... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6899900 | Composition of multipurpose high functional alkaline solution composition, preparation thereof, and for the use of nonspecific immunostimulator Disclosed are a multipurpose, high-functional, alkaline solution composition, preparation therefor and use thereof as a nonspecific immunostimulator. The composition comprises 1-25 parts by weight of borax (Na2B4O7.10H2O),... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6896908 | Wood preservative concentrate This invention relates to a leach-resistant borate preservative for lignocellulosic-based products, providing resistance against insect and fungal attack for use in exterior and ground contact applications. The preservative compositions of this invention may be prov... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6884440 | Composition of multipurpose high functional alkaline solution composition, preparation thereof, and for the use of nonspecific immunostimulator Disclosed are a multipurpose, high-functional, alkaline solution composition, preparation therefor and use thereof as a nonspecific immunostimulator. The composition comprises 1-25 parts by weight of borax (Na2B4O7.10H2O),... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6872408 | Method of treating bipolar disorders using deuterium-substituted carbonate The present invention provides a method for treating psychiatric disorders such as mania or depression in a patients, in particular, patients with a bipolar disorder, by providing substantially isotopically pure heavy water substantially free of protons, isotopicall... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6833362 | Method and composition for the accelerated in vivo removal of ethanol A composition for accelerating the disposal of ethanol from bodily fluid. Certain additives can accelerate the metabolic oxidation of ethanol, and others in addition act as catalysts or “pseudo” enzymes for the oxidation. Additives include the oxidant Nicotinami... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6830764 | Method for denaturing allergens Application of an alkaline earth metal salt selected from calcium and strontium salts can steadily denature the allergens those exist in the environment without any coloring trouble on the treated material. ... | 12/14/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6767559 | DASC compositions, process for preparing same and suspensions containing same The present invention provides DASC compositions, which upon introduction into aqueous solutions, form stable, non-gritty suspensions. The present invention also provides stable, non-gritty suspensions comprising the DASC compositions of the present invention admixe... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6682762 | Poultry and livestock feed additive A poultry and livestock feed additive composition containing 36 wt. % electrolytes, roughage and mineral oil to increase their dietary electrolyte balance. Addition of the electrolyte additive composition improves breeder hen performance as to egg product... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6676974 | Bioactive hexane fraction from Vetiveria zizanioides The present invention relates a hexane bioactive fraction and obtained from the roots of an aromatic plant named Vetiveria zizanioides commonly found in India for inhibiting the growth of drug resistant bacterial infections in humans and animals; also rel... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6673375 | Composition of multipurpose high functional alkaline solution composition, preparation thereof, and for the use of nonspecific immunostimulator Disclosed are a multipurpose, high-functional, alkaline solution composition, preparation therefor and use thereof as a nonspecific immunostimulator. The composition comprises 1-25 parts by weight of borax (Na2 B4 O7.10H.sub.2 | 01/06/2004 |
| 6663892 | Multiple portion tablet A solid orally administrable pharmaceutical dosage form for the treatment of gastric disorders includes a first portion containing a therapeutically effective amount of a histamine H2 -receptor antagonist, and a second portion immediately adjac... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6663902 | Method and composition for the generation of chlorine dioxide using Iodo-Compounds, and methods of use The present invention relates to a biocidal composition, designed for the generation of chlorine dioxide, comprising at least one iodo-compound having at least one iodine atom and a source of chlorite ions. The molar ration of chlorite ions to iodine atom... | 12/16/2003 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6482445 | Process for preparing stabilized liquid silicate carbonate antiseptic agents The present invention relates to a process for preparing a liquid silicate carbonate antiseptic agent. According to the present invention, the liquid silicate carbonate antiseptic agent is prepared by the process which comprises a step of dissolving 80-12... | 11/19/2002 |
