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...that the x-ray was discovered purely by accident? When German physicist Wilhelm Konrad von Roentgen was experimenting with cathode rays in 1895, he put an activated Crookes tube in a book and went out to lunch. When he returned, he discovered that a key that had also been placed in the book showed up as an image on the developed film!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8119113 | Coenzyme Q—containing composition There is provided a coenzyme Q10-containing composition having a high coenzyme Q10 content and excellent stability and bioavailability of coenzyme Q10, without using synthetic emulsifiers such as glycerin fatty acid esters, polyglyce... | 02/21/2012 |
| 7993635 | Menthol-containing formulation It is known that L-menthol controls smooth muscle contraction. In order to use L-menthol in practice as a digestive tract contraction inhibiting agent in digestive tract endoscopy, it is required to devise means of giving a formulation in which an L-menthol-containi... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7811554 | Horse liniment The horse liniment is a veterinary composition for topical application for the relief of muscle and joint pain in horses. The composition contains, by weight, about 49% alcohol, 20% olive oil, 10% arnica, 14% creosote, 1% iodine, 2% turpentine, 2% camphor, an... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7569213 | Immunotherapeutic agent The invention relates to a compound which is an ester of 1,2,3-propanetriol with one or more C11 to C24 fatty acids, wherein at least one fatty acid has at least one double bond. The compound is useful in the treatment of chronic inflammatory d... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7419657 | Treatment of atherosclerotic disorders The present invention relates to the identification of lipid oxidizing abzymes as a key pathogenic factor in atherosclerotic disorders. Methods and means for the reduction of abzyme mediated lipid oxidation in the vascular system are provided as therapeutic approach... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7332470 | Methods and compositions for treating ocular disease The use of collectins and/or surfactant proteins for the treatment and prevention of ocular disease. ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7294647 | Kappa agonist compounds and pharmaceutical formulations thereof Compounds having kappa opioid agonist activity, compositions containing them and 5 method of using them as analgesics and pruritic agents are provided. The compounds of formulae I, II, III and IV have the structure: ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7288622 | Composition for treatment of burns and wounds A composition is provided to heal burns, wounds and other skin traumas of mammals. The composition is useful to treat sepsis and to improve skin formation as well. The composition comprises an antimicrobial peptide having amino acid sequence FAKKFAKKFKKFAKKFAKFAFAF.... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7244706 | Antimicrobial/endotoxin neutralizing polypeptide The present invention provides a therapeutic method for treating or preventing a disease resulting from a microbial infection in an individual using an antimicrobial polypeptide. The present invention also provides a method of potentiating the therapeutic action of ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7238680 | Topical compositions for veterinary uses A method of treating a non-human dermatological disorder, wherein the method comprises topically administering to a non-human dermatological disorder a therapeutically effective amount of a topical composition containing: (1) an active component comprising at least ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7229648 | Homeopathic formulations useful for treating pain and/or inflammation Homeopathic formulations (a) comprising tinctures and/or diluted extracts preferably subjected to potentization of at least 8 or 9 herbs selected from Bellis Perennis, Calendula Officinalis, Hamamelis Virginiana, Arnica Montana, Hypericum Perforatum, Aconitum Nap... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7220432 | Vegetable substitute for lanolin Lanolin-free lanolin substitute compositions comprising: A) from about 5 to about 95% by weight, of at least one plant sterol fatty acid ester; B) from about 1 to about 20% by weight, of at least one polyglyceryl d... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7217432 | Vegetable substitute for lanolin Lanolin-free lanolin substitute compositions comprising: A) from about 50 to about 95% by weight, of at least one plant sterol fatty acid ester; B) from about 1 to about 10% by weight, of at least one polyglyceryl di-polyhydroxy fatty acid ester; C) from about 1 to ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7186755 | Nimesulide gel systems for topical use The present invention relates to nimesulide topical formulations comprising a carboxyvinylpolymer neutralized as a gel-forming agent or a polyacrylamide-isoparaffin and a solvent selected from the group consisting of ethanol, isopropanol and diethylene glycol monoet... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7179475 | Anhydrous topical skin preparations The present invention provides anhydrous compositions for topical delivery of a medicament comprising (A) a penetration enhancer/solvent selected from the group consisting of alcohol, propylene glycol, or a combination thereof; (B) a humectant/solvent selected from ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7169814 | Guanidinium transport reagents and conjugates Transport reagents and conjugates of therapeutic agents linked to transport reagents are described. In particular, the transport reagents have a plurality of guanidinium moieties that are either contiguous or spaced along a backbone, but are sufficiently removed fro... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7160924 | Protein conjugates with a water-soluble biocompatible, biodegradable polymer The present invention broadly relates to the field of protein modification, and, more specifically, to conjugates of proteins or analogs thereof to a water-soluble biocompatible polymer and methods of making and using the same. ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7157218 | Photothermographic material A photothermographic material contains a support having thereon an image forming layer containing a photosensitive silver halide, a non-photosensitive organic silver salt, a reducing agent and a binder, and a non-photosensitive outermost layer on a side of the suppo... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7157217 | Photothermographic material A photothermographic material comprising, on a support, an image forming layer containing at least a photosensitive silver halide, a non-photosensitive organic silver salt, a reducing agent and a binder, and a non-photosensitive outermost layer at a surface side of ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7132452 | Topical formulation having effects on alleviating pain/inflammation caused by herpes virus infection The present invention provides a topical formulation containing NSAID, particularly diclofenac. The topical formulation is particularly useful for alleviating pain/inflammation associated with infection caused by herpes virus, especially herpes simplex virus (HSV) a... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7105172 | Treatment of rosacea Disclosed herein are methods for the treatment or prevention of rosacea in a patient, including administering a compound that inhibits one or more components of the bradykinin activation pathway in an amount sufficient to reduce or prevent one or more symptoms of ro... | 09/12/2006 |
| RE39218 | Anhydrous and water-resistant cosmetic compositions An anhydrous, water-resistant cosmetic composition comprising silicone-containing materials, fillers and pigments. This composition may be used as a make-up product or as a hair product. ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7078055 | Method of attenuating swelling or inflammation The present invention provides a method of attenuating swelling or inflammation in the tissue of a patient via applying a composition comprising a hydrophilic foam substrate and a polymeric hydrophilic agent capable of absorbing water to a portion of the surface of ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7078056 | Method of attenuating bruise formation The present invention provides a method of attenuating the formation or reducing the severity of a bruise in the tissue of a patient via applying a composition comprising a hydrophilic foam substrate and a polymeric hydrophilic agent to a portion of the surface of t... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7029663 | Stable ointment containing acetylsalicylic acid A substantially anhydrous stable ointment containing Aspirin which is characterized in using gelation hydrocarbon and/or vaseline as a base. The ointment is superior in stability and can be stored for a long term. ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6994863 | Pharmaceutical and cosmetic carrier and composition for topical application A pharmaceutical or cosmetic carrier or composition for topical application characterized by rheological properties which render the carrier or composition semi-solid at rest and a liquid upon application of shear forces thereto. The composition or carrier are prepa... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6989150 | Cosmetic preparation of active substances with a synergistically increased radical protection factor The inventive cosmetic preparation of active substances, as such as well as in combination with other active substances, protects the skin against free radical aggression in a particularly effective manner. The preparation consists of a bark extract of quebracho ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6964782 | Stable hydrogen peroxide compositions, products and methods of use Disclosed are several preferred embodiments of hydrogen peroxide which are packaged with ease of use and extended shelf-life in mind. The embodiments include foam, mist, gel, and disposable towelette forms of H2O2. Optional ingredients of topic... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6960612 | Kappa agonist compounds, pharmaceutical formulations and method of prevention and treatment of pruritus therewith Methods for prevention or treatment of pruritus are provided. The methods comprise administering to a patient an effective amount of a kappa opioid receptor agonist compound. The involved kappa opioid receptor agonist compounds are of the type represented by the fol... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6949249 | Skin protectant spray compositions A liquid, water-repellent, substantially anhydrous, spray-pumpable skin protectant composition is disclosed. The composition is designed for spraying directly onto skin, has suitable adherence to the skin, and resists running. The composition contains one or more ac... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6949500 | Fabric softener compositions containing a mixture of cationic polymers as rheology modifiers An aqueous fabric softening composition is described having its rheological properties of flow elasticity and viscosity capable of being readily modified as needed independently of each other to satisfy a consumer preference, said composition comprising: | 09/27/2005 |
| 6946145 | Block copolymers based on poly(ortho esters) containing amine groups Block copolymers based on poly(ortho esters) containing amine groups. These block copolymers have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic blocks. They form micelles in aqueous solution, making them suitable for encapsulation or solubilization of hydrophobic or water-insolu... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6932976 | Enzyme blocking skin protectant cream The present inventions relate to novel skin protectant creams and the use of such creams to cleanse, treat, and protect skin. The skin protectant creams can be topically applied to protect skin from irritants, to block the action of irritants such as enzymes, and to... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6916851 | Skin care cosmetic methods of sebum control using carboxyalkylates of branched alcohols and/or alkoxylates thereof Cosmetic skin care methods of using and process of making carboxyalkylates of branched alcohols and/or alkoxylates thereof and process of making same. The compounds and compositions provide control of sebum secretion from sebocytes, improved oil control and improved... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6905692 | Topical compositions containing probiotic bacillus bacteria, spores, and extracellular products and uses thereof The present invention discloses compositions derived from an isolated Bacillus species, spores, or an extracellular product of Bacillus coagulans comprising a supernatant or filtrate of a culture of said Bacillus coagulans strain, suitable for t... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6890544 | Gel composition for the topical treatment of poison ivy and other forms of contact dermatitis Composition for topical administration comprising (a) a corticosteroid, and (b) a drying agent. ... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6833353 | Use of immunosuppressants for MMP mediated diseases A new use of immunosuppressant for treating or preventing MMp-medicated diseases is provided. The preferred immunosuppresants are tacrolimus, cyclosporing A or 33-epi-chloro-33-desoxyascomycin (pimecrolimus). Particularly, preferable MMP-mediated diseases are the di... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6822000 | Bioerodible poly (orthoesters) from dioxolane-based diketene acetals Bioerodible poly(orthoesters) useful as orthopedic implants or vehicles for the sustained delivery of pharmaceutical, cosmetic and agricultural agents contain hydrogen bonding groups and α-hydroxy acid-containing groups. ... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6818208 | Use of a flavonoid extract of ginkgo biloba substantially devoid of terpenes, in the dentibuccal field, and composition containing such extract A cosmetic composition containing a flavonoid extract of ginko biloba leaves comprising 28 to 35% by weight of flavonoid glycosides and a maximum of 1% by weight of terpenes. ... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6812254 | Pain reliever and method of use A composition containing capsaicin together with other ingredients to neutralize the discomfort resulting from the application of capsaicin to the ski enabling treatment of many types of discomforts, including arthritis pain, neuropathy, post surgical scarring, hemo... | 11/02/2004 |
