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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 |
| 7189761 | Nitric oxide donor composition and method for treatment of anal disorders A pharmaceutical composition contains a nitric oxide donor and advantageously an optional corticosteroid and/or topical anesthetic. The composition is useful in a method for treating anal disorders such as anal fissure, anal ulcer, hemorrhoidal disease, levator spas... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7175895 | Glove with medicated porous beads An elastomeric article includes a substrate body formed from an elastomeric material, and a plurality of porous beads capable of containing a treatment within the pores of the beads and dispensing the treatment to an end user. ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7144922 | Method and compound for the prophylaxis or treatment of an immunodeficiency condition, such as AIDS A method and compound for the prophylaxis or treatment of an immunodeficiency condition, such as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) includes a glycol derivative. More specifically, the glycol derivative includes diethylene glycol dibenzoate. ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7129035 | Method of preserving tissue This invention relates to the sterilization and preservation of tissue for storage. More specifically, the invention relates to a method of using a solution to form a preserved tissue. The solution includes a radical scavenger at a concentration believed to reduce t... | 10/31/2006 |
| 6951642 | Water-in-oil emulsions with anionic groups, compositions, and methods Water-in-oil emulsions, compositions, and methods that include a vinyl polymer having a pKa of less than 4 that includes anionic group-containing side chains and alkyl-Y-containing side chains, wherein Y is O or NR, wherein R is hydrogen or methyl, and wherein the a... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6939569 | Medical device having anti-infective and contraceptive properties There is disclosed a medical device for implantation that acts to prevent transmission of infectious agents. Specifically, the present invention provides implantable devices, such as catheters or living skin matrices or wound dressings, for insertion into various bo... | 09/06/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6555656 | Covalent modification of abnormal prion protein A prion-physiological structure and associated method of formation. A provided abnormal prion has a transforming power over a normal prion to convert the abnornal prion into defective prion that mimics the abnormal prion. A linker molecule is then bonded ... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6479725 | Method of treatment of a wound or incision A method for forming an incision or wound dressing. First, second, and third layers 2-octyl cyanoacrylate adhesive 18, 20, and 22 are applied to a wound or incision site 14, with each layer covering the site 14 and extending to at least about five millime... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6395289 | Hydrophilic polymer blends used to prevent cow skin infections The invention discloses a mammalian teat dip for controlling mastitis, a method for preparing the composition and a method of treatment of mammals. The composition contains a film-forming polymer blend, at least one antimicrobial and a sodium bicarbonate ... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6171583 | Powdery iodine complexes Complexes in powder form of iodine and a crosslinked polymer based on N-vinyl compounds are obtainable by dry heating of iodine and a polymer which is obtained by polymerization of monovinyl compounds (monomers A) whose vinyl group is bonded to a nitrogen... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6102205 | Prepolymer compositions comprising an antimicrobial agent Disclosed are biocompatible prepolymer compositions comprising a compatible antimicrobial agent and, in particular, a compatible iodine containing antimicrobial agent. These compositions provide for in situ formation of an antimicrobial polymeric film on ... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6001345 | Application of cyanoacrylate/anti-microbial compositions to the peri-wound or peri-mucosal area Disclosed are methods for the application of a cyanoacrylate/anti-microbial composition over mammalian skin surfaces to peri-wound and peri-mucosal areas. The composition can also be applied over medicament that has been applied onto the skin surface.... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5945032 | Polymer/hydrogen peroxide complexes Polymer complexes which comprises hydrogen peroxide, a polymer suitable for complex formation with hydrogen peroxide, and at least one metal colloid and/or metal salt are prepared as described and used in bactericidal compositions, disinfectant systems, h... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5919907 | Preparation and utilization of a novel sterile albumin A method of preparing a novel, sterile, receptor rich-albumin molecule which utilizes the disinfecting properties of iodine by reacting an iodine donating material or solution with a pure preparation of albumin, and preferably subsequently removing the io... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5811091 | Cyanoacrylate compostions comprising an antimicrobial agent Disclosed are cyanoacrylate compositions comprising a compatible antimicrobial agent and, in particular, a compatible iodine containing antimicrobial agent. These compositions provide for in situ formation of an antimicrobial polymeric cyanoacrylate film ... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5783177 | Cyanoacrylate compositions comprising an antimicrobial agent Disclosed are cyanoacrylate compositions comprising a compatible antimicrobial agent and, in particular, a compatible iodine containing antimicrobial agent. These compositions provide for in situ formation of an antimicrobial polymeric cyanoacrylate film ... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5731009 | Iodophore composed of poly-N-vinyllactam and dextrin Iodophore containing a) 20-71% by weight of PVP or poly-N-vinylcaprolactam, b) 20-71% by weight of dextrin of DE 2-40, c) 6-25% by weight of elemental iodine, d) 3-12.5% by weight of iodide ions, and process for its preparation are disclosed.... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5716611 | Emollient antimicrobial formulations containing povidone iodine Novel topical formulations an anti-microbially effective amount of povidone iodine and a water-washable emollient, as well as, methods for their preparation, are disclosed.... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5698190 | Polymeric compounds The invention provides a physiologically acceptable polymer comprising a backbone to which are attached guanidino groups, the polymer having a minimum molecular weight of 10,000. The invention also extends to foodstuffs and pharmaceutical compositions com... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5667492 | Use and composition of an anti-sexually transmitted diseases formulation The present invention provides a composition and use of a composition comprising a bioadhesive cross-linked polycarboxylic acid polymer formulation that enables the use of relatively low mounts of anti-STD infectants, such as N-9, to be used to prevent in... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5660823 | Fast drying, film forming iodine release solution This invention relates to a fast drying iodine complex solution having film forming capability and skin substantivity which solution consists essentially of: (a) between 1 and 25 wt % polyvinyl pyrrolidone/iodine (PVP/I) complex; (b) between 5 and 15 wt % viny... | 08/26/1997 |
| 5609866 | Radiation sterilizable antimicrobial ointment and process to manufacture Sterilized povidone-iodine (polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine) in an ointment form is obtained by preparation of a mixture of purified water, povidone-iodine, a non-ionic gelling agent, and a non-ionic low suds surfactant. The ointment is a liquid in the temper... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5529770 | Viscous liquid conditioning topical germicides Improved, highly viscous film-forming protective germicidal formulations are provided which include water, a germicidal agent (preferably complexed iodine) together with an organic thickener, a skin conditioning agent and a minor amount of polyvinyl pyrro... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5492692 | Coated products with potent anti-HIV and antimicrobial properties A composition which has potent anti-HIV activity. The composition is a high energy coprecipitate of nonoxynol-9 oligomers, polyvinyl-pyrrolidone (PVP) and iodine or PVP-I and shows a pronounced synergistic, anti-HIV effect between the compounds of the com... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5409697 | Biocidal composition A stable organic iodophor composition including an iodophor wherein the ratio or organic iodine solubilizing compound to iodine is less than 5:1 by weight, and a process for the production of an iodophor composition which process includes dissolving an or... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5407670 | Topical ointment for the treatment of epidermal trauma A topical ointment for the treatment of epidermal traumas such as burns, wounds, rashes lesions, and decubital ulcers (bed sores). The ointment includes a mixture of polymyxin, bacitracin, neomycin, iodine and sugar. The preferred polymyxin is polymyxin B... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5380523 | High energy coprecipitate of nonoxynol oligomer, PVP and iodine having contraceptive and potent anti-HIV properties A composition which is a contraceptive with potent anti-HIV activity. The composition is a high energy coprecipitate of nonoxynol-9 oligomers, polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and iodine or PVP-I and shows a pronounced synergistic, anti-HIV effect between the c... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5312619 | Aqueous stable complex of a strongly swellable, moderately crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone and hydrogen peroxide A free-flowing, fine white powder of a substantially aqueous stable complex of a strongly swellable, moderately crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) having an aqueous gel volume of about 15 to 150 ml/g of PVP and a Brookfield viscosity in 5% aqueous sol... | 05/17/1994 |
| 5302392 | Polyurethane sponge having rapid iodine release A polyurethane composition has particles of solid polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine complex evenly distributed throughout the polyurethane matrix so that the complex does not associate with the polyurethane to any appreciable extent. In one embodiment of the ... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5252320 | PVP-HI-I2 complexes having a partition coefficient above 300, and process for making same PVP-HI-I2 complexes having a partition coefficient above 300 were prepared by oxidizing a PVP-HI intermediate in air and light at room temperature. These complex products were light in color, water soluble and stable.... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5244666 | Presurgical skin scrub and disinfectant A preoperative surgical skin scrub and wound disinfectant is provided wherein a quaternary ammonium compound and substituted phenolic compound are combined for enhanced microbial activity along with skin conditioners, detergents, emulsifiers, foaming agen... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5238679 | Diorganopolysiloxane dosage forms for the controlled release of iodine values Silicone dosage forms adapted for the continuous and controlled release of iodine values, notably to domestic water supplies for the treatment of the various disease states attributed to iodine deficiency, are shaped from (A) a diorganopolysiloxane matrix... | 08/24/1993 |
| 5209922 | Water soluble polymers having antifungal properties This invention relates to an antifungal block copolymer of poly(vinyl lactam) having the formula ##STR1## where m has a value of from 1 to 3 and from about 15 to about 25 wt. % of a quaternized amino alkyl acrylamide comonomer wherein the quaternizin... | 05/11/1993 |
| 5152987 | Process for preparing water-insoluble PVP-iodine product A process for preparing a water-insoluble PVP-iodine product which comprises intimately mixing water-insoluble PVP, about 10 to 20% by weight of iodine powder and about 0.05 to 1% by weight of isopropanol, heating the reaction mixture at a mixing temperat... | 10/06/1992 |
| 5137718 | Infection fighting composition for topical application A composition for a topically applied therapeutic cream or ointment having effective activity against one or a combination of sources of viral, bacterial, yeast and fungus infections characterized by the ability to penetrate beneath the epidermal layer of... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5126127 | Stabilized PVP-I solutions Povidone-Iodine (PVP-I) solutions stable according to U.S.P. standards and a method for preparing the same are disclosed. The PVP-I solution includes a microbicidal effective amount of available iodine and an alkalinizing agent in an effective amount to m... | 06/30/1992 |
| 5078987 | Iodine microbicide composition A substantially non-aqueous iodine microbicide composition comprising (a) a povidone-iodine in an amount of from 0.0005% to 1.0% by weight based on the total amount of the composition, and (b) a solvent comprising a lower alcohol having from 1 to 3 carbon... | 01/07/1992 |
| 5051256 | Biocidal complex and dressing formed therefrom A novel complex of polypyrrolidone, also known as nylon-4, and iodine is disclosed. The complex has biocidal properties exhibiting especially the fungicidal and bactericidal properties of free iodine but not its irritating and toxic properties. The comple... | 09/24/1991 |
| 5035883 | Composition and method for treating human disorders susceptible to antimicrobial treatment An antimicrobial composition for the treatment of non-oral and non-periodontal human disorders due to infectious microorganisms susceptible to antimicrobial treatment and wherein the composition is an aqueous or aqueous alcoholic solution of povidone iodi... | 07/30/1991 |
