Did You Know...
...that the inventor of the electric motor was a blacksmith named Thomas Davenport? Described as "a brilliantly unsuccessful inventor", Davenport invented the first rotary electric motor. In 1836 he headed out -- on foot -- from his Vermont home to file a patent application at the Patent Office in Washington, D.C. By the time he got there, he had squandered away his money and couldn't afford the $30 filing fee so he turned around and went home. When he later mailed in his application with money he'd raised, the Patent office was destroyed in a fire. He did finally get credit for his invention on Feb. 5, 1837.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8148325 | Methods for enhancing the quality of life of a senior animal Methods for enhancing the quality of life of a senior or super senior animals by feeding the animal a composition comprising at least one omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid and various combinations of amino acids, minerals, and antioxidants in amounts effective to e... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8053469 | Stabilized ascorbic acid solutions; method of use thereof; process for their obtention; and compositions 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... | 11/08/2011 |
| 7985771 | Furanone derivatives The invention relates to a method of treating with furanone derivatives and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, one or more conditions of the skin, in particular regulating skin condition, regulating signs of skin aging, treating a number of conditions su... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7863326 | Pharmaceutical compositions comprising ascorbic acid for the treatment of fungal superinfections and fungal recurrences Method for prevention and treatment of vaginal fungal infections by administering a formulation comprising ascorbic acid or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof to a patient in need of such prevention or treatment. The formulation is administered after completi... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7842723 | Ascorbic acid—natural sugar lactone esters for comprehensive skin and scalp care This invention relates to esters of ascorbic acid with natural sugar lactones [formula (I)], which are useful for the treatment of skin condition, including age spots, acne, loss of cellular antioxidants, collagen loss, loss of skin pliability, loss of skin supplene... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7834055 | Compositions and methods for the treatment of skin An ascorbic acid-based composition and related method for the treatment of aging, photo-damaged or inflamed skin is disclosed. The composition includes water and ascorbic acid, at least a portion of which has generally been pretreated by being dissolved under relati... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7816402 | Compositions and methods for the treatment of skin An ascorbic acid-based composition and related method for the treatment of aging, photo-damaged or inflamed skin is disclosed. The composition includes water and ascorbic acid, at least a portion of which has generally been pretreated by being dissolved under relati... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7718694 | Compositions and methods for therapy for diseases characterized by defective chloride transport Compositions and methods for therapy of cystic fibrosis, asthma, and other conditions characterized by defective chloride transport are provided. The compositions comprise one or more compounds such as flavones and/or isoflavones, ascorbate and/or derivatives thereo... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7691903 | Oxidation-sensitive hydrophilic active principle containing composition and use thereof The invention relates to a composition for topical use containing at least one oxidation sensitive hydrophilic active principle and at least one maleic anhydride copolymer, comprising one or more maleic anhydride comonomers and one or more comonomers selected from t... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7666904 | 3-aryl-4-hydroxyfuranone compounds and the human and animal health use thereof The present invention provides a compound of formula I and the use thereof for the inhibition of bacterial cell wall biosynthesis and for the therapeutic treatment of bacterial infection or disease in a patient in need thereof. The present invention also provides th... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7649017 | Compositions intended for the treatment of peripheral neuropathies, preparation thereof and uses of same The invention relates to the technical fields of biology, pharmacology and medicine. The invention is suitable for use in particular in the human and animal health fields. More specifically, the invention relates to the use of a cAMP modulator in the preparation of ... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7521477 | Vitamin C derivatives with peptide, preparation method thereof and composition comprising the same Disclosed are vitamin C derivatives linked with a peptide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a method of preparing the same, and a composition comprising the same. ... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7495027 | 3-aryl-4-hydroxyfuranone compounds and the human and animal health use thereof The present invention provides a compound of formula I and the use thereof for the inhibition of bacterial cell wall biosynthesis and for the therapeutic treatment of bacterial infection or disease in a patient in need thereof. The present invention also provides th... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7438896 | Method of skin care using lipoic and ascorbic acids Methods for the prevention of skin damage arising from exposure to ultraviolet or solar radiation, using lipoic acid and asorbic acid and/or ascorbic acid derivative in a dermatologically acceptable carrier that can be topically applied to the skin areas. Tocotrieno... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7419655 | Skin care products The invention provides compositions and methods for conditioning the skin and reversing the effects of aging on the skin. ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7417037 | Compositions and methods of treatment for inflammatory diseases Inflammatory bowel diseases are represented by two idiopathic disorders, which include ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Ulcerative colitis is restricted to the colon and involves uncertain and inflammation of the lining (mucosa) of the large intestine. Crohn'... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7399784 | Tocopherol and tocotrienol anti-obesity medicaments Anti-obesity compositions include medicaments comprising predetermined amounts of a phytyl substituted chromanol and an obesity-promoting drug, wherein: said medicament is in unit dosage form suitable for pharmaceutical administration; said phytyl substituted chroma... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7399755 | Formulations comprising multiple dietary and endogenously made antioxidants and B-vitamins and use of same The invention is directed to formulations comprised of multiple dietary and endogenously made antioxidants and B-vitamins and the use of these formulations in preventing and treating coronary artery disease. ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7390509 | Compositions and methods for nutrition supplementation The present invention relates to compositions comprising various vitamins and minerals and methods for using these compositions for nutritional supplementation in, for example, pregnant or lactating subjects. ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7381427 | Seborrheic keratosis treatment The subject of the present invention is seborrheic keratosis removal and prevention utilizing safe dependable effective biocompatible treatments with no scarring, bleeding, burning, freezing, shocking, and hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation. ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7368131 | Method and composition for treating hypopigmentation of the hair and skin A method of treating disorders marked by a loss of pigmentation, comprising the step of administering vitamin B12, copper, folic acid, and vitamin C to a patient suffering from a loss of pigmentation. Additionally, an effective amount of both pantothenic acid and zi... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7361684 | Screening of compounds for treatment of atherosclerosis and heart attack Transgenic animals that do not express functional SR-BI and ApoE develop severe atherosclerosis, by age four weeks in transgenic mice. Moreover, these animals exhibit progressive heart dysfunction by as early as age four weeks, and die by age nine weeks. This animal... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7351715 | Unit dosage forms for the treatment of herpes simplex The components of this invention are chosen because of their complementarity for the prevention or treatment of diseases caused by the herpes simplex virus. L-Lysine favorably increases the physiologic immunomodulation necessary for defense against this virus. Zinc ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7335384 | Nutrient compositions for the treatment and prevention of inflammation and disorders associated therewith The present disclosure describes a novel composition for the treatment and/or prevention of neurogenic inflammation. Such composition is also useful in the treatment and/or prevention of disease states and conditions associated with neurogenic inflammation. Such dis... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7323452 | Method for the accelerated in vivo removal of ethanol A method for accelerating the process of removing ethanol from the blood through the use of certain additives that accelerate the metabolic oxidation of ethanol, and others which in addition act as catalysts or “pseudo” enzymes for the oxidation. These additives... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320803 | Crystalline choline ascorbate Crystalline ascorbate, in particular choline ascorbate in the form of crystals free from water of crystallization, processes for its preparation, and its used are described. ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7303771 | Alfalfa sprout powder based supplement The present disclosure relates to the novel nutritional methods and compositions containing essential alfalfa sprouts powder which reduces certain risk factors of cardiovascular disease specifically an individual's C-reactive protein, LDL-cholesterol, homocysteines ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7304038 | Therapeutic composition and method of supporting the immune system Disclosed is a therapeutic nutritional compound for treating and supporting the immune response in a mammal, particularly a human baby or child, and the treatment method. Additionally, the therapeutic nutritional compound can be used in conjunction with a vaccine or... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7288265 | Treating viral infection at smallpox vaccination site An adhesive patch is provided wherein the patch includes a porous backing having a front side and a back side. The patch also includes a therapeutic formulation located on the front side of the backing. The backing includes a flexible sheet of water insoluble porous... | 10/30/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7282597 | Ascorbic acid derivatives and skin-whitening cosmetics It is an object to provide an L-ascorbic acid derivative which can keep the L-ascorbic acid stable to heat and light and thus has a long shelf life, which is high in permeability into the skin, which can be quickly hydrolyzed by phosphatase, an enzyme that is ubiqui... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7268148 | Compositions and methods for use against acne-induced inflammation and dermal matrix-degrading enzymes Acne-affected skin has been found to be accompanied by the presence of matrix-degrading enzymes such as MMPs and neutrophil elastase, induction of neutrophils, and a reduction in procollagen biosynthesis. This invention treats scarring and inflammation accompanying ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7267830 | Composition and methods for inhibiting the progression macular degeneration and promoting healthy vision The present invention provides improved dietary supplements and methods for inhibiting the progression of macular degeneration and promoting healthy vision. The dietary supplements of the invention contain cobeadlets comprising vitamin E and carotenoids in the form ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7268139 | Methods of promoting osteogenesis The invention is directed to methods of bone healing by administering a p38 MAP kinase inhibitor. The invention is directed to methods of treating bone fractures, bone diseases, bone grafting, especially enhancing bone healing following facial reconstruction, maxill... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7262224 | Cosmetic rejuvenating and healing product, method of its manufacture and uses thereof A cosmetic composition is shown for rejuvenating the appearance of skin with reduced or minimal potential for skin irritation, in the form of a lotion or cream which includes as a major component aloe vera as well as vitamins A, B, C, D and E. ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7258875 | Compositions and methods for topical treatment of skin infection The present invention describes an extremely effective, simple, novel, inexpensive, safe and quick method to treat both acne and warts, each with a different etiology and different clinical symptoms, by topically applying an effective amount of one or more polyvalen... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7255882 | Enkephalinase inhibitor and GABA precursor loading as anti-anxiety compositions Benzodiazepine withdrawal induced anxiety is treated by administration of an enkephalinase inhibitor, and a gamma-aminobutyric acid (“GABA”) precursor, or an endorphin or enkephalin releaser. These components promote restoration of normal neurotransmitter functi... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7253212 | Retinol derivative and cosmetic composition comprising the same The present invention relates to a novel retinol derivative and a cosmetic composition comprising the same, in particular, to a novel retinol derivative represented by the formula (I) exhibiting the effects from both L-ascorbic acid and retinol as well as being free... | 08/07/2007 |
