Did You Know...
...that Robert Adler has the dubious distinction of being the Father of the Couch Potato? Back in 1955 Adler was employed by what was then Zenith Radio Corp., where he was charged to invent something that would allow viewers to turn down the TV volume without leaving their chairs. After a series of flops (such as a wired contraption that people tripped over), Adler hit on the idea of using sound waves. Thus the Remote Control was born...
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8039027 | Treatment of autoimmune diseases with American ginseng extract Use of ginseng extracts designated CVT-E002, PQ2, PQ2A, PQ2B, PQ2C, PQ2D, and PQ223 in the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition suitable for treating an autoimmune disease. ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7919127 | spp. extracts effective in brain function This invention relates to Pulsatillae Radix extract for improving brain functions. More specifically, this invention relates to Pulsatillae Radix extract, its active fractions and a pharmaceutical product and a health food containing the same respectively having a p... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7854948 | Use of tropical root crops in dietary intervention strategies This invention relates to an effective dietary intervention plan. In one aspect all food is withheld for a period of at least 5 days, except for tropical root crops. In another aspect the invention relates to the treatment of various symptoms, conditions or diseases... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7824718 | Extract of thunb showing neuronal cell-protecting activity for treating memory loss The present invention relates to a composition comprising an extract of Dioscorea opposita having neuron-protective activity for preventing and treating brain disease. The extracts from Dioscorea opposita show potent neuronal cell protective activity b... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7749550 | Fluid konjak material and its production and use A fluid konjak material, which can be mixed with any other edible material uniformly at a high concentration while sufficiently keeping the gelling power and the biological effect intrinsic to konjak mannan, is provided by swelling and dissolving konjak flour in wat... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7709032 | Anti-allergic agent containing both ground lotus and/or extract and lactic acid bacterium The present invention relates to an anti-allergic agent, an anti-allergic food additive and an anti-allergic food each containing both ground lotus and/or extract and a lactic acid bacterium. The anti-allergic agent, anti-allergic food additive and anti-allergic foo... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7611739 | Method of using guava extract and composition including guava extract A method of using guava extract is disclosed that includes administering alcohol to a mammal, and administering guava extract within no greater than about 12 hours of administering of the alcohol. A composition is also disclosed that includes a pharmaceutically acce... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7582316 | Ketone-steroid extracts from the Cissus Quadrangularis plant and methods thereof A method and composition made from extraction of the roots of Cissus Quadrangularis Linn plant is disclosed. The method comprises washing, drying and grinding the roots to provide a powdered root. A first solvent is added to the powdered root to extract a mix... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7569238 | Antitussive agent and method for making the same An antitussive agent. A composition for relieving, preventing and/or treating cough includes a sufficient amount of Cynanchi Atrati Radix extract as an active component. The effective Cynanchi Atrati Radix extract is prepared by extracting Cynanchi Atrati Radix with... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7553506 | Herbal compositions for prevention and treatment of rheumatic and inflammatory diseases and method of preparing the same This invention provides two novel herbal compositions. The first herbal composition contains Radix Clematidis, Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii, Radix Saposhnikoviae, Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae. The second herbal composition contains Radi... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7534457 | Hemostatic mistura of ipomoea balatas leaves, methods of preparation and use thereof Jinshuye styptic compositions, preparation methods and applications thereof are disclosed. A Jinshuye styptic composition is a plant preparation made by extracting leaf and stem of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas, Jinshu), by purification and water extraction t... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7510733 | Epimerdinoside a oral pharmaceutics containing the same and preparatory and determination methods Epimeredinoside A extracted from Epimeredi indica root, oral pharmaceutics made up with the Epimeredi indica root extract and at least one pharmaceutical adjuvant, and preparatory method for the oral pharmaceutics. The root extract is the extracta sicc... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7501137 | Process for controlling fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation A process and composition for controlling fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation in animals such as cats and rabbits is provided and includes feeding the animal a composition comprising from about 10 to about 42 wt % crude protein, from about 4 to about 30 ... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7491415 | Fungicides compositions comprising the extract of and a novel sesquiterpene compound isolated from them A fungicidal composition for agricultural use, containing Chloranthus henryi extract or a sesquiterpene compound separated from Chloranthus henryi extract as an active ingredient, the composition having a antifungal activity against phytopathogenic fun... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7438935 | Pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases The present invention discloses a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases which comprises Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae extract 5.0%-70.0%, Radix Notoginseng extract 10.0%-85.0%, Radix Astragali extract 5.0%-70.0%, a... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7431946 | Method for producing extracts of thunberg or for hepatitis treatment A pharmaceutical mixture for the treatment of hepatitis and its preparation method are disclosed. The method includes the following steps: pulverize the plants, macerate and extract the plant with water, concentrate the aqueous extract as the first concentrate; add ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7425343 | Process and composition for controlling fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation A process and composition for controlling fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation in animals such as cats and rabbits is provided and includes feeding the animal a composition comprising from about 10 to about 42 wt % crude protein, from about 4 to about 30 ... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7422760 | Plant-based medicament for the treatment of Hepatitis C The present invention relates to a botanical drug or dietary supplement for use in the treatment of patients suffering from Hepatitis C virus infection. More particularly, it relates to a botanical drug consisting essentially of four botanical drug substances, optio... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7419690 | Method for enhancing proliferation of bone marrow cells or spleen cells with an ethanol-insoluble extract of A method for enhancing proliferation of bone marrow cells or spleen cells with an alcohol-insoluble extract of a Dioscorea plant tuber obtained by stepwise treatment of an aqueous extract of Dioscorea plant tuber with aqueous-alcohol solvents. ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7419689 | Plant-based formulations for improving liver health The present invention is directed to plant based formulations for improving liver health by protecting the liver from alcohol and chemical insults and/or by inducing phase II enzymes. Formulations according to the present invention include wasabi root fiber powder, ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7419688 | Use of plant extracts for tinting the skin as a function of its phototype A method for tinting, for coloring skin, or for increasing the tanned appearance of skin comprising the use of an extract of a plant from the family of Compositae or Asteraceae, preferably an extract of chicory (Cichorium intybus L.), and a method of screenin... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7416748 | Arthritis phyto-nutraceutical synergistic composition A Phytoceutical composition for the prevention and treatment of arthritis is provided. A specific combination of extracts of plants and nutraceuticals is taught, as well as principles for varying the formulations based on categorizing plants and nutraceuticals into ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7410658 | Use of in cosmetics and compositions thereof The present invention describes compositions and methods for improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating excess accumulation or production of subcutaneous fat, such as cellulite, or conditions relat... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7404947 | Hair treatment lotion The invention provides a hair treatment lotion of green tea, gentian, and geranium in aqueous solution, and methods for using this lotion to prevent or treat hair loss. ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7404974 | Medicament, in particular for the treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2 The present invention relates to a medicament, comprising plant material of Mascagnia eggersiana, subspecies, ecotypes or a combination thereof, or, respectively, comprising active compounds obtainable therefrom. The medicament is in particular suitable for t... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7399491 | Health promoting functional foods fortified with herbs The present invention provides a novel herbal composition, which promotes the proven pharmacological activities such as anti-oxidant, anti-stress and adaptogenic activities. Composition(s) comprises of plant juices or extracts together with the conventional recipien... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7390512 | Multiple sclerosis synergistic phyto-nutraceutical composition A Phytoceutical composition for the prevention and treatment of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and symptoms is provided. A specific combination of extracts of plants and nutraceuticals is taught, as well as principles for varying the formulations based on categorizing plan... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7387806 | Method of using geranium oil and sophora root extracts as a supporting composition in cancer treatments A method of administering an herbal composition, comprising geranium oil and extracts from roots of the plants of the genus Sophora to mammalian animals undergoing cancer treatments that induce bone marrow suppression side effect, such as chemotherapy and rad... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7378112 | Herbal composition to improve psychological functions as an anxiolytic, tranquilizer, and non-narcotic sedative, as well as other physiological functions A pharmaceutical or medicinal preparation comprising a mixture of herbs including Bacopa monniera, Convolvulus pluricaulis, Nardostachys jatamansi, Valerian wallichi, Myristica fragrans, Centella asiatica, Withania somnifera, Ocimum sanctum, Acorus calamus, Boerh... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7374786 | Bioimmune-aggressin composition for suppression of xanthomonad infections in agriculture crops A composition for treating Xanthomonas spp. infections in agriculture crops wherein the treatment composition is an admixture of T. harzianum, Y. schidigera root extract, Y. schidigera leaf extract, and X. spp. extract. The composition is... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7371418 | Method for controlling the yield and purity of proteinase inhibitor II during extraction The present invention provides a method for adjusting the yield and purity of a proteinase inhibitor extract from plant tissue, preferably potato tubers. The extraction and isolation of the proteinase inhibitor from potatoes begins with the addition of an organic ac... | 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 |
| 7364760 | Compositions for the treatment of acquired immunodeficiency disease This invention relates to compositions for the treatment of acquired immunodeficiency diseases, especially human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and its simian and feline counterparts (simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV), and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV)), and ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7364764 | Soluble roasted chicory having high inulin content The soluble roasted natural chicory in powder form with a high content of inulin and fructo oligosaccharides (FOS) about from 50% to 60% by weight relative to the dry matter. Its color index as measured by the absorbance of a 1% solution at 500 nm lies in the range ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7364759 | Skin whitening compositions containing black cohosh extract A skin whitening composition includes an extract of black cohosh obtained by sequentially exposing the black cohosh to two or more solvents of varying solvent strengths. The root of the black cohosh can be separately used to obtain the extract. The composition can b... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7361372 | Active preparation containing plant extracts for cosmetics The invention relates to an active ingredient composition used in cosmetic products, said composition containing vegetable extracts and combating in particular free radicals. The active ingredient composition is an alcohol-based mixture of vegetable extracts that is... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7350331 | Method for producing metabolites from plants cultivated in soil-less medium A method for producing molecules from plants, characterized in that the plants are cultivated in soil-less conditions and are supplied with a nutrient solution and/or sprayed with a leaching liquid, the solution and/or the liquid being subsequently recovered and tre... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7341745 | Method for decreasing nicotine and other substance use in humans A method for decreasing nicotine and other substance use in humans is disclosed. Tetrahydroberberine (THB) and its analogs, l-Tetrahydropalmatine (l-THP) and l-Stepholidine (l-SPD), are present in and can be isolated from several plants in the Magnoliidae superorder... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7341746 | Chinese herbs extract This application relates to a material which is suitable for the treatment of atopic disease, non-atopic eczema or psoriasis. The material can be extracted from a freeze-dried decoction of a mixture comprising the following Chinese herbs: Radix Ledebouriella, Fru... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7332185 | Complex mixtures exhibiting selective inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 A novel formulation is provided that serves to specifically inhibit the COX-2 mediated inflammation response in animals. The formulation comprises comprising an effective amount of component I selected from the group consisting of alpha acids and beta acids and an e... | 02/19/2008 |
