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...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8088419 | Sulfur-containing proanthocyanidin oligomer composition and production method thereof Provided are: method of producing a sulfur-containing proanthocyanidin oligomer by reducing the molecular weight of proanthocyanidin in plants so that they can be readily absorbed through the intestine of an organism; and a health food composition and a pharmaceutic... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8084066 | 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 vitis vin... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8075929 | Grape extract, dietary supplement thereof, and processes therefor The present invention relates to a novel grape extract, and processes for making such, that is useful for, inter alia, treating pre-hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome and/or the conditions that comprise Metabolic Syndrome. The processes of the present invention produc... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7955628 | Methods of using nonpolar grape seed extracts to stimulate tyrosinase expression or melanin synthesis The present invention relates to methods of increasing tyrosinase synthesis, expression, or activity in a cell comprising administering to the cell at least one non polar grape seed extract, for example, a nonpolar grape seed extract obtained using hexane as an extr... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7939116 | Sulfur-containing proanthocyanidin oligomer composition and production method thereof Provided are: method of producing a sulfur-containing proanthocyanidin oligomer by reducing the molecular weight of proanthocyanidin in plants so that they can be readily absorbed through the intestine of an organism; and a health food composition and a pharmaceutic... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7875302 | Methods of using grape seed extract to stimulate tyrosinase gene expression The present invention relates to methods of increasing tyrosinase synthesis, expression, or activity in a cell comprising administering at least one grape seed extract to the cell. The grape seed extract may be obtained by any extraction process including solvent se... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7838051 | Method for manufacture of polyphenols by using seeds as starting material To provide a method for the manufacture of polyphenols that enables industrial manufacture of polyphenols containing water-soluble proanthocyanidins from grape seeds. The seeds of grape berries dried after squeezing out the juice are separated into grape seeds and p... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7833553 | Sulfur-containing proanthocyanidin oligomer compositon and process for producing the same Provided are: method of producing a sulfur-containing proanthocyanidin oligomer by reducing the molecular weight of proanthocyanidin in plants so that they can be readily absorbed through the intestine of an organism; and a health food composition and a pharmaceutic... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7799357 | In vitro resveratrol-rich callus tissues derived from Sieb. et Zucc and method for producing the same The present invention provides an in vitro resveratrol-rich callus tissue of Vitis thunbergii Sieb. et Zucc. which is a callus tissue developed from a tissue culture system containing one or more plant growth regulators (PGRs) and cultured from a stem or a pe... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7767235 | Grape extract, dietary supplement thereof, and processes therefor The present invention relates to a novel grape extract, and processes for making such, that is useful for, inter alia, treating pre-hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome and/or the conditions that comprise Metabolic Syndrome. The processes of the present invention produc... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7718203 | Protecting and regenerating composition The invention relates to a protecting and regenerating composition. This composition comprises an association of a first cosmetically active ingredient comprising a dried vine shoot extract, and a second cosmetically active ingredient comprising a component o... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7550163 | Herbal soft drink The invention provides a novel herbal soft drink comprising decoction of plants selected from Sida sps., Vitis vinifera, Withania somnifera, Boerhaavia diffusa and Tinospora cordifolia for the protection and prevention of health and in particula... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7435432 | Combined marine and plant extract compositions A composition comprising cartilage extract, grape seed extract and tomato extract was found to have remarkable anti-oxidant effect and free-radical inhibition. The tomato extract comprises lycopene. The composition which comprises a hydrophilic antioxidant, a lipoph... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7393549 | Defructosylation method The present invention is directed to a defructosylation enzyme originating from a plant, a method of defructosylating a fructosylated peptide or protein through use of the enzyme, and a method of measuring a fructosylated peptide or protein. ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7374748 | Pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions for the protection of the skin from damages induced by sun radiations Pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions for the protection of the skin from damages induced by sun radiations, containing ingredients of vegetable origin, in addition to conventional sun filters and excipients. ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7354573 | Shaving, after-shave, and skin conditioning compositions A skin care composition comprising about 20% to about 85% by weight water, about 2% to about 40% by weight stearic acid and about 2% to about 40% by weight glycerin, diglycerin, grapeseed oil or a combination thereof is described. The composition is particularly use... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354610 | Pharmaceutical and cosmetic composition against skin aging Pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions for the prevention of skin aging, containing phospholipid complexes of extracts of Vitis vinifera, and phospholipid complexes of standardized extract from Centella asiatica. ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7348034 | Plant based formulations for improving skin moisture, texture, and appearance The present invention relates to formulations of ingredients that are useful for improving the appearance, texture and/or moisture of skin. In particular, the formulations of the present invention stimulate collagen, elastin, and lipid synthesis and/or inhibit or mi... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7288272 | Method for manufacture of polyphenols by using grape seeds as starting material To provide a method for the manufacture of polyphenols that enables industrial manufacture of polyphenols containing water-soluble proanthocyanidins from grape seeds. ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7270838 | Composition for treating chronic venous insufficiencies using an extract of red vine leaves The invention relates to a dietary supplement consisting of an aqueous extract of red vine leaves and an acceptable carrier which prevents and reduces the discomfort relating to mild-to-moderate chronic venous insufficiency of the legs. ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7261908 | Composition based on natural substances useful in the maintenance of the correct hydration of the skin A composition based on natural substances, intended for oral administration, useful in the maintenance of the correct skin hydration and in the prevention and/or the treatment of the effects of skin ageing, in particular wrinkles, is described. The composition compr... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7250445 | Anti-oxidant suppository for treating radiation proctopathy and other anorectal disorders A method for treating anorectal disorders, comprising a step of providing a suppository containing between 1000 and 500,000 IU of an antioxidant selected from the group of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E; and a step of placing the suppository within the rectal cavit... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7229651 | Dietary supplements containing natural ingredients The invention provides a dietary supplement comprising at least one flavonoid source and an enzyme, that is effective for inhibiting in vivo platelet activity and LDL cholesterol oxidation in a mammal at a dosage of about 30 mg/Kg or less. The supplement may contain... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226627 | Grapeseed, cold-pressed grape oil, crushed grape and grape flour The present application relates to a process for preparing cold-pressed grape seed oil, and to food, food supplements, food additives, animal food, animal food supplements, medicaments and cosmetics comprising the cold-pressed grape seed oil prepared by said process... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7214395 | Pharmaceutical and cosmetic composition against skin aging Pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions for the prevention of skin aging, containing phospholipid complexes of extracts of Vitis vinifera, and phospholipid complexes of standardized extract from Centella asiatica. ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7201931 | Oral compositions for the treatment of scalp disorders Pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic compositions for the treatment and the prevention of scalp disorders, containing as active components extracts of Serenoa repens and of Vitis vinifera. ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7198807 | Inhibition of using botanical extracts Compositions for the treatment of acne have an active ingredient in an amount sufficient to inhibit the growth of Propionibacterium acnes and, optionally, at least one inactive ingredient, where the active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of g... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7163961 | Drugs, foods and oral compositions containing stilbene-type compounds The present invention provides a composition for preventing or treating diseases accompanied by a decrease in bone weight, hypertension and diseases resulting from hypertension, the composition containing, as an active component, at least one member selected from th... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7060306 | Skin formulation The skin formulation is a non-alcoholic composition for treating and alleviating skin disorders, including dermatitis, rough skin, cracking, itching and psoriasis. The formulation includes only natural ingredients. All oils in the formulation are unadulterated or mi... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7037535 | Method and composition for neutralizing house dust mite feces Methods for neutralizing dust mite feces are disclosed. In one embodiment, a botanical extract having a BAPNA-Trypsin Inhibition (IC50×10−3 (%, v/v or w/v) of from about 0.01 to about 500 and a sufficient solubility in water is introduced in... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6991816 | Composition for treating chronic venous insufficiencies using an extract of red vine leaves The invention relates to a dietary supplement consisting of an aqueous extract of red vine leaves and an acceptable carrier which prevents and reduces the discomfort relating to mild-to-moderate chronic venous insufficiency of the legs. ... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6989160 | Therapeutic/edible compositions comprising herbal ingredients and methods for treating hyperglycemia A therapeutic or an edible composition comprising at least three of the five herbs selected from Prunus amygdales, Ocimum sanctum, Azadirachta indica, Aegle marelose and Vitus vinefera, is provided for the treatment of hyperglycemia, especially for non... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6967032 | Product An orally ingestible composition comprising a coated spray-dried material comprising at least four anthocyanins, at least one of which is a monosaccharide and at least one of which is a disaccharide and a process for its production. ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6902739 | Methods for treating joint inflammation, pain, and loss of mobility This invention provides methods and formulations for treating an inflammatory disease or reducing an inflammatory reaction comprising administering a fortified formulation comprising stabilized rice bran derivative and a fortification agent. Preferred rice bran deri... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6855347 | Composition for treating gastric ulcer and a process for preparing the same The present invention relates to a novel synergistic herbal composition for the treatment of gastric ulcer, a method for preparing said synergistic herbal composition and a process for the treatment of gastric ulcer using said composition and more particularly, the ... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6835401 | Method of treating diseases caused by over-production of free-radicals The invention relates to a method for improving the cell protection which comprises the administration of a combination of the extracts of the plants Vitis vinifera and Lycopersicon esculentum with the vitamins C, E, beta-carotene and optionally seleni... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6821533 | Antimicrobial lees The lees or “dregs” produced during wine making are rich sources of antioxidants. Unexpectedly, these materials show significant antibacterial properties as well as antioxidant properties. The lees of red wine which consist of tannins and plant pigments precipit... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6818233 | Dietary supplements containing natural ingredients The invention provides a dietary supplement comprising at least one flavonoid source and an enzyme, that is effective for inhibiting in vivo platelet activity and LDL cholesterol oxidation in a mammal at a dosage of about 30 mg/Kg or less. The supplement may contain... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6814958 | Food compositions, compositions for oral cavity and medicinal compositions for preventing or treating periodontosis and method for preventing or treating periodontosis Food compositions, oral compositions and pharmaceutical compositions for preventing or treating periodontosis, the compositions comprising (A) one or more extracts containing natural polyphenol; and (B) one or more members selected from the group consisting of vitam... | 11/09/2004 |
