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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8084063 | Magnolia extract containing compositions Disclosed is a method of increasing firmness or elasticity or reducing the appearance of sagginess in the periorbital area of a person's skin, comprising topically applying to the skin in need thereof a composition comprising magnolia extract and citrus grandis | 12/27/2011 |
| 7972635 | Polymer coatings containing phytochemical agents and methods for making and using same This invention relates to compositions comprising a polymer base incorporating antifouling compositions suitable for use in aquaculture, marine and architectural systems as paints, structures or coatings. In particular, the present invention relates to a polymer bas... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7939115 | Dietary supplement and related method A composition including a unique combination of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and optionally vitamins, minerals and specialty ingredients. The composition can include a fruit ingredient, a vegetable ingredient and an herbal ingredient, wherein the fruit ingredient is a... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7871649 | Antimicrobial compositions containing synergistic combinations of quaternary ammonium compounds and essential oils and/or constituents thereof The present invention relates to compositions comprising quaternary ammonium compounds and essential oils or individual constituents thereof which exhibit enhanced antimicrobial effects. Such combinations may be comprised in lotions, gels, creams, soaps, etc. for ap... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7687084 | Cool-pet system Included is an invention that deals with animal and pet nuisance, behavior control, obedience training, urinary and potty training, and repellent/discouragement method where a solution having vinegar and flavors being dispensed from a spray bottle is found to be eff... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7588786 | Eutectic-based self-nanoemulsified drug delivery system A eutectic-based self-nanoemulsified drug delivery system (SNEDDS) is formulated from polyoxyl 35 castor oil (Cremophor), medium chain mono- and diglycerides (capmul), essential oils, and a pharmacologically effective drug or nutraceutical or dietary supplement. The... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7588787 | Medicated production for local use based on natural materials The subject of the invention is a medicated product for local use based on natural materials which said product is suitable for alleviating respectively eliminating pain of different locomotor complaints of the body applying the product through the skin surface. The... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7438936 | Dietary supplement and related method A dietary supplement including a unique combination of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and optionally vitamins, minerals and specialty ingredients. The supplement can include a fruit ingredient, a vegetable ingredient and an herbal ingredient, wherein the fruit ingredien... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7429395 | Anti-diabetic extract isolated from and , and method of using same This invention provides a process for extracting a pharmaceutically active fraction from the foliage (leaves and stems) and/or roots of Rauvolfia vomitoria and the fruit of Citrus aurantium. In one aspect, the process requires extracting from a boiled ... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7416749 | Dietary supplement and related method A dietary supplement including a unique combination of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and optionally vitamins, minerals and specialty ingredients. The supplement can include a fruit ingredient, a vegetable ingredient and an herbal ingredient, wherein the fruit ingredien... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7416750 | Composition to provide maintenance and nutritional support in glycemic control deficits A Composition to provide nutritional support for mammals having glycemic control and deficit concerns, and assist in managing glycemic controls deficits, with a synergistic combination of natural ingredients. ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7361366 | Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing plant essential oils Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing synergistic and residual mixtures of plant essential oils and/or their constituents, plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with known active pesticidal compounds or plant essential oil... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7348033 | Cold-remedy food supplement for simultaneously lowering blood pressure and sustaining blood sugar Dietary food supplement compositions which promote the ability to quell adverse common cold symptoms while simultaneously reducing blood pressure and sustaining blood sugar equilibrium. Food supplement compositions comprising specially-formulated combination of ingr... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7344728 | Insect repellent with sun protection factor An insect repellent composition that includes a blend of either all natural oils or synthetic ingredients, a sunscreen vitamin F, volatile silicones to extend the effective repellent life of the spray and a film forming polymer to resist water wash off. The natural ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7342045 | Stabilized ascorbic acid solutions; use thereof; process for their obtention; and formulations comprising the same This invention relates to improved solutions comprising ascorbic acid (vitamin C). These solutions may comprise as much as 15% ascorbic acid; they are stable for at least two years, without no significant development of yellowish coloration and no substantial (not m... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7304089 | Preparation for improved dietary utilisation Food, feed or drug preparations are described that contain conjugated trans/cis-octadecatrienoic acid, and processes are described for their production. Inventive preparations preferably comprise calendic acid. The invention also relates to the use of the preparatio... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7291351 | Citrus-derived cosmetic and medicinal composition and associated methods A method for making a nutritional and medicinal citrus-based cream that is all-natural and highly stable includes the steps of grinding citrus peel into a puree consistency and adding water to the ground citrus peel to form a mixture. The mixture is then pH adjusted... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7285284 | Cosmetic composition, method of use and method of making A cosmetic composition for use as scrubbing agent or a mask uses vitamin C particles or crystals in an oil base, whereby the particles are insoluble in the oil so that they remain as suspended scrubbing particles. ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7282150 | Method of extracting and method of purifying an effective substance A method for extracting a hydrophobic group-containing water-soluble organic compound, comprising the step of bringing an aqueous solution containing the hydrophobic group-containing water-soluble organic compound and a saccharide into contact with a polar organic s... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7279151 | Herbal oro-dental care composition and process for preparing the same This invention relates to novel dental compositions and methods for preventing dental plaque and caries formation and generally for inhibiting tooth decay and brightening/whitening teeth. The compositions of this invention comprise herbs such as Citrus karna ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7279129 | Method and apparatus for control of chemical or biological warfare agents Metal oxide area decontamination apparatus (10) is provided which is designed for rapid, emergency situation decontamination of areas contaminated with potentially harmful or lethal chemical and/or biological warfare agents or other hazardous substances. The ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7273606 | Solubilized CoQ-10 and carnitine The present invention is directed to compositions and methods of delivery of CoQ-10 and an amino acid solubilized in monoterpenes. Use of monoterpenes as dissolving agents, greatly effects the ability to incorporate greater amounts of bioactive CoQ-10 and the amino ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7270840 | Antioxidative compositions This invention relates to a composition that contains quercetin, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, caffeine, epigallocatechin gallate, epicatechin, epicatechin gallate, epigallocatechin, and polypheron E. ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7258878 | Anti-microbial composition and methods of use thereof The present invention is directed to anti-microbial compositions and methods for treating fungal and yeast infections. ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7247325 | Crude drug compositions and the process for preparing them The present invention provides a crude drug composition comprising extracts of radish and tea leaf and additionally comprising an extract extracted from at least one crude drug selected from a group consisting of Daucus carota var sativa, Aurantii nobilis ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7241806 | Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing plant essential oils with enzyme inhibitors Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing synergistic and residual mixtures of plant essential oils in admixture with enzyme inhibitors, with or without other compounds not previously used as active ingredients in pesticidal formulations. In additi... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7238726 | Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing plant essential oils with enzyme inhibitors Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing synergistic and residual mixtures of plant essential oils in admixture with enzyme inhibitors, with or without other compounds not previously used as active ingredients in pesticidal formulations. In additi... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7238376 | Black tea extract for prevention of disease Compositions and methods for preventing and treating disease are provided. The compositions are extracts of black tea that include a mixture of theaflavin-3-gallate and theaflavin-3′-gallate. ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7234931 | Functional food composition having effects of relieving alcohol-induced hangover symptoms and improving liver function Disclosed is a functional food composition, which is effective in relieving alcohol-induced hangover symptoms and improving liver function. The composition includes 6–18% by dry weight of Polygonati Rhizoma, 10–40% by dry weight of Astragalus membranaceus | 06/26/2007 |
| 7230027 | Anti-first-pass effect compounds Compositions, methods, etc. for addressing the first-pass effect. ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7230033 | Pest control compositions and methods for their use Compositions and methods for controlling an arthropod pest population that include an eremophilane sesquiterpene pest control agent (such as, nootkatone or 13-hydroxy-valencene) and a dialkyl-substituted phenol pest control agent (such as, carvacrol) are disclosed. ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226583 | Composition containing leukocyte extract for the whitening or lightening of skin Cosmetic compositions intended for topical application to the skin for lightening and/or brightening the skin are provided. The subject compositions are characterized by the presence of leukocyte extract in combination with one or more secondary skin whitening or br... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7214507 | Plant enzymes for bioconversion The invention provides a method for converting sesquiterpene. The method includes reacting a sesquiterpene substract with a sesquiterpene converting enzyme. The enzyme is from a species or organism containing sesquiterpenes. The sesquiterpene substrate is not natura... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7208180 | Method and preparation for the preventing and/or treating vascular disorders and secondary disorders associated therewith The present invention relates to a method for the prevention and/or treatment of vascular disorders and/or secondary disorders associated therewith, such as depression. The method according to the invention comprises the oral administration of a preparation which co... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7201928 | Extracts of orange peel for prevention and treatment of cancer Compositions and methods of inhibiting tumor cell growth and treating and preventing cancer are provided based on administration of an orange peel extract either alone or in combination with other phytochemicals. ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7201926 | Environmentally safe insect repellent composition An insect repellent composition containing citronella oil, D-limonene, 2 or more synergists, and 3 or more essential oils as the active ingredients. The preferred essential oils are geranium oil, rosemary oil and peppermint oil, but other essential oils may be used.... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7157106 | Topical analgesic and methods of use Topical analgesics, generally comprising calendula oil and cornmint oil, and methods of use. ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7147875 | Method and composition for relieving symptoms of arthritis and gout using fruit of miracles A method and composition for treating gout and arthritis, particularly gouty arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The composition is a liquid mixture of the liquid portion of three different suspensions. Each suspension is a mixture of alcohol solvent and either appl... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7141252 | Composition for the treatment of burns, sunburns, abrasions, ulcers and cutaneous irritation A topical composition and method of preparation is disclosed wherein olive oil, bees wax, lemon juice and boric acid is combined to yield a cream for application to burns. The composition makes the patient more comfortable and has been shown to promote more rapid he... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7138129 | Skin care compositions The invention provides materials and methods for making skin care compositions that contain dried or fresh fruit particles, and also can contain suspending agents, surfactants, emollients, emulsifiers, and/or cationic polymers. The basic fruit components typically a... | 11/21/2006 |
