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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7416741 | Copper lowering treatment of inflammatory and fibrotic diseases The present invention relates generally to the field of prophylaxis and therapy for inflammatory and/or fibrotic diseases which include responses to injuries. In particular, the present invention is related to agents that can bind or complex copper such as thiomolyb... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7390832 | Dinuclear copper-based compound and ligand for nucleic acid scission and anticancer treatment The present invention is related to a novel method for oxidizing or splitting nucleic acids at specific points on a complementary nucleic acid segment using a dinuclear copper-based compound of Formula I. Additionally, the present invention is related to a novel tre... | 06/24/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7297349 | Copper-containing formulation for plant disease control The present invention relates to a copper-containing formulation for plant disease-control which comprises divalent copper and polyphosphate residues, wherein the amount of the polyphosphate residues per one chemical equivalent of the divalent copper is higher than ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7288264 | Contact-killing antimicrobial devices Contact killing antimicrobial articles, devices and formulations are described which kill microorganisms on contact. The articles, devices or formulations contain a non-leaching antimicrobial material which is a unique combination of an organic matrix having biocida... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7285292 | Trace elements The invention discloses a trace element solution, which comprises at least one metal selected from the group comprising selenium, copper, zinc, manganese and chromium and which comprises a concentration of the metal(s) of at least 60 mg/ml. The solution further comp... | 10/23/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7220426 | Metal complexes of alpha amino dicarboxylic acids Neutral alpha amino diacid complexes of trace minerals and their use for animal nutrition. ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7208519 | Pesticidal compounds and compositions The invention includes a pesticidal compound comprising at least one organic phenolic compound and at least one salt comprising a divalent cation. Preferably, the organic phenolic compound is chosen from Carvacrol, thymol or combinations thereof; and is derived from... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7147799 | Methods of using an oxygen scavenger An oxygen scavenging packet containing an iron-based oxygen scavenger and an electrolyte is set forth in which the rate of uptake of oxygen is increased by virtue of the introduction into the packet of an oxygen uptake accelerator containing water. Methods of increa... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7147824 | Method for suppressing growth of mycobacteria in metalworking fluids A method for suppressing the growth of mycobacteria associated with hypersensitivity pneumonitis, in particular Mycobacterium immunogenum, in metalworking fluids is described. The method uses antimicrobial or biocidal compositions which include a metal comple... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7147872 | Environmentally compatible processes compositions and materials treated thereby Environmentally friendly processes for prevention of qualitative deterioration and quantitative loss of plant matter and foodstuffs, during all stages of storage and handling, including pre- and post-harvest, pre- and post-planting, distribution and marketing involv... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7141605 | Method of controlling animal pests and disinfecting inanimate surfaces A method of treating plant and animal systems and inanimate surfaces for the purposes of controlling plant pests, introducing pesticides and nutrients into plants, mitigating frost damage to plants, increasing crop yields, controlling certain plant diseases, control... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7084171 | Compounds and therapies for the prevention of vascular and non-vascular pathologies The invention provides a method of treating a mammal having, or at risk of, an indication associated with a TGF-beta deficiency comprising administering one or more agents that is effective to elevate the level of TGF-beta. The invention also provides novel compound... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7049339 | Composition for the treatment of diseases which affect animals' hooves A composition for treating a disease affecting the hoof of an animal comprising an active ingredient and a colloid former is described. The active ingredient may comprise zinc sulphate, copper sulphate, an organic acid, an alkali metal salt or a mixture thereof. The... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7029703 | Composition for promoting healthy bone structure A dietary supplement for benefitting human bone health includes a calcium source, a source of vitamin D activity, and an osteoblast stimulant. A preferred calcium source is microcrystalline hydroxyapatite, which also contains protein (mostly collagen), phosphorus, f... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7022737 | Manipulating nitrosative stress to kill pathologic microbes, pathologic helminths and pathologically proliferating cells or to upregulate nitrosative stress defenses Mammals are treated for infections or for conditions associated with pathologically proliferating mammalian cell growth by administration of a manipulator of nitrosative stress to selectively kill or reduce the growth of the microbes or helminths causing the infecti... | 04/04/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7008663 | Feedstuff composition for replacing antibiotics The present invention an antibiotic-free fodder composition for domestic animals. According to the present invention, by adding germanium biotite instead of antibiotic to assorted fodder commonly used in the livestock industry, it is possible to produce domestic ani... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7005145 | Antibacterial and fungicidal polymer dispersions and polymer solutions The invention relates to polymer dispersions or polymer solutions that are given antibacterial and fungicidal properties by metal ions of group Ib of the Periodic table. According to the invention, a) the polymer dispersions or polymer solutions are not produced usi... | 02/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6979468 | Oral composition and method for the treatment of inflammatory cutaneous disorders A method and composition for the treatment of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea, and other inflammatory skin conditions comprises the oral administration of a composition comprising a dose of nicotinamide delivered at levels substantially in excess of normal dietary level... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6951618 | Method for suppressing growth of mycobacteria in metalworking fluids A method for suppressing the growth of mycobacteria associated with hypersensitivity pneumonitis, in particular Mycobacterium immunogenum, in metalworking fluids is described. The method uses antimicrobial or biocidal compositions which include a metal comple... | 10/04/2005 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6930125 | Airway alkalinization as a therapy for airway diseases The present invention relates to a method of treating asthma by raising the pH of the airways of an individual. The effect can be mediated directly by administering a pharmaceutically acceptable basic solution or alternatively, the effect can be mediated by enhancin... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6926846 | Methods of using an oxygen scavenger An oxygen scavenging packet containing an iron-based oxygen scavenger and an electrolyte is set forth in which the rate of uptake of oxygen is increased by virtue of the introduction into the packet of an oxygen uptake accelerator containing water. Methods of increa... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6927205 | Compositions and methods for treatment of psoriasis A method for treating psoriasis of the skin of a patient employs topically applying to the affected skin a composition comprising at least one peptide copper complex. In other embodiments, the present invention is directed to such a method where the composition used... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6927206 | Compositions and methods for treatment of rosacea A method for treating rosacea of the skin of a patient employs topically applying to the affected skin a composition comprising at least one peptide copper complex. In other embodiments, the present invention is directed to such a method where the composition used t... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6911215 | Treating arthritis in animals with dietary supplements The invention is a dietary supplement for animals, especially dogs, for treating arthritis and joint discomfort. A biscuit form of the supplement may be in the form of a conventional carrier composition of, for example, typical dog biscuit materials including cereal... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6896908 | Wood preservative concentrate This invention relates to a leach-resistant borate preservative for lignocellulosic-based products, providing resistance against insect and fungal attack for use in exterior and ground contact applications. The preservative compositions of this invention may be prov... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6863904 | Compositions and methods for prophylactic and therapeutic supplementation of nutrition in subjects The present invention relates to compositions without added iron and methods for prophylactic nutritional supplementation and therapeutic nutritional supplementation. Specifically, the method involves administering to an individual a composition comprising carotenoi... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6855340 | Copper lowering treatment of inflammatory and fibrotic diseases The present invention relates generally to the field of prophylaxis and therapy for inflammatory and/or fibrotic diseases which include responses to injuries. In particular, the present invention is related to agents that can bind or complex copper such as thiomolyb... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6846494 | Nutritional composition for the treatment of pressure ulcers A nutritional booster composition suitable for the treatment of pressure ulcers, comprising proteins, carbohydrates and fats and, in a daily unit dose: 3-15 g of arginine or equivalents thereof, 180-840 mg of ascorbic acid equivalents, 50-400 mg of α-tocopherol equ... | 01/25/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6784319 | Synthesis of (±)-2-((dimethylamino)methyl)-1-(aryl)cyclohexanols Compositions comprising (±)-2-((dimethylamino)methyl)cyclohexanone, a transition-metal salt, and an organic solvent and methods of preparing (±)-cis-2-((dimethylamino)methyl)-1-(aryl)cyclohexanols, in particular (±)-cis-2-((dimethylamino)methyl)-1-(3-methoxypheny... | 08/31/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6765104 | Transition metal complexes of n, n',n″trialkyl-cis-1,3,5-triaminocyclohexane and related compositions and methods of synthesis and use The present invention provides transition metal complexes of N,N′,N″-trialkyl-cis,cis-1,3,5-triaminocyclohexane and related compositions and methods of synthesis and use in vitro and in vivo, such as a therapeutic agent or a delivery/imaging agent. ... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6759544 | Antimicrobially active acesulfame complexes, process for their preparation and their use Complex compounds containing acesulfame have good antimicrobial action, in particular antibacterial action, and are distinguished by the fact that they are complex compounds of metallic elements such as zinc, copper, silver, or nonmetallic quaternary ammonium cation... | 07/06/2004 |
