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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 7282221 | Antiviral product, use and formulation thereof An antiviral product is comprised of at least three dosages forms, each of which has a different release profile, with the Cmax for the antiviral product being reached in less than about twelve hours. In one embodiment, there is an immediate release dosag... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7276534 | Carbon-substituted diketopiperazine delivery systems Compositions useful in the delivery of active agents are provided. These delivery compositions include (a) an active agent; and (b) a carrier of at least one mono-C-substituted or di-C-substituted diketopiperazine. Methods for preparing these compositions and admini... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7252842 | Induced phase transition method for the production of microparticles containing hydrophilic active agents Microparticles and a method for their production is described. The process of the present invention provides a simple, quick, and efficient one-pot process for the production of microparticles containing a hydrophilic active agent of various and uniform morphologies... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7229559 | Dual-action decontamination method Hydrophobic polymer particles (e.g., granules or fragments) employed as filter media, e.g., for filtering runoff water, include an antimicrobial compound on exterior surfaces and can reduce proliferation of microbial organisms as well as sorb chemical contaminants f... | 06/12/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7125823 | Methods of making dual-action decontamination media Hydrophobic polymer particles (e.g., granules or fragments) employed as filter media, e.g., for filtering runoff water, include an antimicrobial compound on exterior surfaces and can reduce proliferation of microbial organisms as well as sorb chemical contaminants f... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7098237 | Remedies for ischemia reperfusion injury A composition for treating or preventing ischemia reperfusion injury which contains an sPLA2 inhibitor as an active ingredient. ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7041844 | Irreversible non-steroidal antagonist compound and its use in the treatment of prostate cancer The present invention relates to an antiandrogen compound and a method of treating prostate cancer in a patient utilizing the compound. The present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition which includes the compound. ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7008647 | Treatment of acne The invention relates to the use of one or more antimicrobial metals selected from silver, gold, platinum, and palladium but most preferably silver, preferably formed with atomic disorder, and preferably in a nanocrystalline form, for the treatment of a acne. The na... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6989156 | Therapeutic treatments using the direct application of antimicrobial metal compositions Therapeutic treatments using the direct application of selected structures of antimicrobial metals in free-standing powder form, solution form and/or suspension form in therapeutically effective amounts. The selected structures of antimicrobial metals serve as an an... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6939566 | Microbicidal formulations and methods to control microorganisms Microbicidal formulations are described which are preferably ecologically friendly and non-toxic to mammals, and are highly effective against a broad spectrum of detrimental pathogenic microorganisms. The microbicidal formulation contains complexes having the formul... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6939568 | Treatment of inflammatory skin conditions The invention relates to the use of one or more antimicrobial metals, most preferably silver, preferably formed with atomic disorder, and preferably in a nanocrystalline form, for the treatment of inflammatory skin conditions. The nanocrystalline antimicrobial metal... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6833362 | Method and composition for the accelerated in vivo removal of ethanol A composition for accelerating the disposal of ethanol from bodily fluid. Certain additives can accelerate the metabolic oxidation of ethanol, and others in addition act as catalysts or “pseudo” enzymes for the oxidation. Additives include the oxidant Nicotinami... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6770674 | Mollusc repellent A mollusc repellent, which includes a substantially insoluble metal oxalate and a suitable carrier therefor, which exhibits prolonged efficacy. The mollusc repellent is environmentally friendly, being both non-phytotoxic and harmless to non-target animals, and is th... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6764692 | Method to treat laminitis and reduce dietary intake for horses A method of treating laminitis in a horse is disclosed, comprising administering to the horse a naturally chelated trace mineral composition; promoting healthy skin, hair and hoof tissue. A method of reducing dietary intake is also disclosed, comprising administerin... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6638431 | Formulation and method for treating wetted surface elements in climate control systems A formulation and method to treat and control microbial growth present in the water of climate control systems such as air conditioner air handlers, dehumidifiers, and humidifiers, which formulation can be entrained and dispersed into to living space air.... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6630172 | Microbicidal composition containing potassium sodium tartrate Disinfectant formulations are described which are preferably ecologically friendly and non-toxic to mammals and plants, and are highly effective against a broad spectrum of detrimental pathogenic microorganisms. The microbicidal formulation contains compl... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6569896 | Selective androgen receptor modulators and methods of use thereof This invention provides a novel class of androgen receptor targeting agents (ARTA). The agents define a new subclass of compounds which are tissue-selective androgen receptor modulators (SARM), which are useful for oral testosterone replacement therapy, m... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6541514 | Process for the manufacture of 117Sn diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acids Novel methods are provided for the manufacture of 117m Sn(Sn4+) DTPA. The method allows the use of DTPA, a toxic chelating agent, in an approximately 1:1 ratio to 117m Sn(Sn4+) via either aqueous conditions, or ... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6521265 | Method for applying a blood clotting agent A method of arresting the flow of blood and other protein containing body fluids flowing from an open wound and for promoting wound healing. In the method, a substantially anhydrous compound of a salt ferrate is provided for a unique use which, when hydra... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6462079 | Pharmaceutical composition and method of using the same A pharmaceutical composition is provided for systemically treating a living mammal or avian. The composition preferably comprises an alkyl-dimethyl-benzyl-ammonium chloride, an alkyl-dimethyl-ethylbenzyl-ammonium chloride, and an organotin compound in ... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6420421 | Pharmaceutical composition and of using the same A pharmaceutical composition is provided for systemically treating a living mammal or avian. The composition preferably comprises an alkyl-dimethyl-benzyl-ammonium chloride, an alkyl-dimethyl-ethylbenzyl-ammonium chloride, and an organotin compound in ... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6395774 | Carbon-substituted diketopiperazine delivery systems Compositions useful in the delivery of active agents are provided. These delivery compositions include (a) an active agent; and (b) a carrier of at least one mono-C-substituted or di-C-substituted diketopiperazine. Methods for preparing these compositions... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6331531 | Method for controlling harmful organisms in crops of useful plants Method for controlling harmful organisms in genetically modified cotton plants which contain a gene derived from Bacillus thuringiensis which encodes and expresses an insecticidally active protein, which comprises applying an insecticisally effective amou... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6242009 | Microbicidal formulations and methods to control microorganisms Microbicidal formulations are described which are preferably ecologically friendly and non-toxic to mammals, and are highly effective against a broad spectrum of detrimental pathogenic microorganisms. The microbicidal formulation contains complexes having... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6139879 | Fungicidal and bactericidal compositions for plants containing compounds in the form of heavy metal chelates The present invention relates to heavy metal chelate compositions, which are used as fungicides and bactericides, and methods of using the compositions. In particular, the present invention relates to a chelate, that is an EDDHA (copper-ethylenediamine-di... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6133259 | Alkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl chrysamine G derivatives for inhibition of cell degeneration and toxicity associated with amyloid deposition Amyloid binding compounds which are non-azo derivatives of Chrysamine G, pharmaceutical compositions containing, and methods using such compounds to identify Alzheimer's brain in vivo and to diagnose other pathological conditions characterized by amyloido... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6124336 | Fungicide mixtures Fungicidal mixtures, comprising a1) a carbamate of the formula I ##STR1## where T is CH or N, n is 0, 1 or 2 and R is halogen, C1 -C4 -alkyl or C1 -C4 -haloalkyl, it being possible for the radicals ... | 09/26/2000 |
| 5955111 | Methods and compositions for inducing production of stress proteins The present invention relates to compositions and methods of production of stress proteins using tin or zinc metal ions. The invention relates to methods of protecting a mammal against injury caused by a noxious condition by administering to the mammal ti... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5939357 | Fungicide compositions This invention provides a novel fungicide composition which has a bicarbonate-containing inorganic salt ingredient which enhances the efficacy of a fungicide ingredient for the treatment of cultivated crops. An invention fungicide composition also contain... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5916356 | Preservatives for wood and other cellulosic materials This invention relates to preservative compositions which comprise a biocidal metal compound and an fungicidal compound containing a triazole group. Methods of treating wood with the composition are also described.... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5902825 | Composition and method for the palliation of pain associated with diseases of the bone and bone joints A therapeutic composition and method of using the same for the palliation or relief of pain in patients having diseases which affect the bone and bone joints including metastatic bone cancer, arthritis, and other inflammatory arthropathies. The therapeuti... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5897673 | Fine metallic particles-containing fibers and method for producing the same Fine metallic particles-containing fibers with various fine metallic particles therein, which have fiber properties to such degree that they can be processed and worked, and which can exhibit various functions of the fine metallic particles, such as antib... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5858993 | Starch-metal complexes for skin and hair Methods are provided for preparing compositions suitable for protecting irritated or damaged skin from further oxidative and biochemical damage and thus permitting natural healing processes to progress, for accelerating the rate of healing of burns and su... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5855654 | Pyridazinones as marine antifouling agents Disclosed is a method of inhibiting the growth of marine organisms on a marine structure, by applying dihydropyridazinone and pyridazinone compounds onto or into the marine structure. These compounds may be directly incorporated into the marine structure ... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5853463 | Marine antifouling agent Disclosed is a method of inhibiting the growth of marine organisms on a marine structure, by applying diphenyldiones. These compounds may be directly incorporated into the marine structure during manufacture, directly applied to the structure, or applied ... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5849723 | Fungicides for the control of take-all disease of plants A compound and method for controlling Take-all disease of plants are disclosed by applying a fungicide of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Z1 and Z2 are carbons of a benzene ring; A is selected from the group consisting of --C(X)-a... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5840760 | materials and methods for controlling methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus microbes The subject invention concerns a novel process for controlling methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) microbes. The process comprises the use of organostannane-modified poly(vinyl alcohol) and naturally occurring small and large oxygen and/or ... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5833742 | Phenylamides as marine antifouling agents Disclosed is a method of inhibiting the growth of marine organisms on a marine structure, by applying onto or into the marine structure a phenylamide compound. These compounds may be directly incorporated into the marine structure during manufacture, dire... | 11/10/1998 |
