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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7357921 | Electrophilic monomers for treating the hair The present invention relates to the use, for treating the hair, of a composition containing, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one monomer capable of polymerizing by anionic polymerization in the presence of a nucleophilic agent. ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7144738 | Materials for enhancing staining of biopolymers in matrices Methods for detecting biopolymers such as proteins, peptides, and nucleic acids in a matrix are provided, in which the methods include contacting the matrix with a sensitizing reagent that includes a substituted heteroaromatic compound; contacting the matrix with a ... | 12/05/2006 |
| RE39150 | Composition for creating vascular occlusions A composition including 2-hexyl cyanoacrylate and goal is useful in treating arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and other body lumens to be blocked. ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7025871 | Reference electrode having a microfluidic flowing liquid junction A flowing junction reference electrode exhibiting heretofore unattainable potentiometric characteristics is described, comprising a microfluidic liquid junction member that is situated between a reference electrolyte solution and a sample solution. This microfluidic... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7019031 | Anticancer agents based on regulation of protein prenylation Oncoproteins such as Ras and RhoB are known to induce cell division in an unrestrained manner when such proteins are localized at the inner surface of a cancer cell membrane. The localization is effected by the prenylation reaction, whereby a hydrophobic group (e.g.... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7008545 | Synergistic biocidal mixtures Synergistic mixtures of biocides and their use to control the growth of microorganisms in aqueous systems are disclosed. The method of using the synergistic mixtures entails adding an effective amount of a nitrogenous compound activated by an oxidant and at least on... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6958220 | Inhibitors of proteasomal activity for stimulating hair growth This inventions relates to compounds that inhibit the activity of the proteasome and both promotes hair growth and stimulates the production of hair follicles. The compounds provided herein are thus useful in stimulating hair growth, including hair density, in subje... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6902721 | Inhibitors of proteasomal activity for stimulating bone growth The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit the activity of the proteasome or the production of proteasomal proteins and promote bone formation and are thus useful in treating osteoporosis, bone fracture or deficiency, primary or secondary hyperparathyro... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6903052 | Nematicidal compositions and methods The invention concerns the use of certain compounds related to fatty acids to control nematodes that infest plants or the situs of plants. Nematodes that parasitize animals can also be controlled using the methods and composition of this invention. Certain of the us... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6875427 | Light energized tissue adhesive Consistent with the present invention, tissue adhesive compositions and an associated laser exposure system are provided for bonding or sealing biological tissues. The compositions are comprised of chemically derivatized soluble collagen which is formulated to conce... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6548086 | Pharmaceutical composition comprising extract from plant Cryptolepis buchanani for treating immunodeficiency Pharmaceutical composition and a method useful for treating immunodeficiency in animals or human beings, said composition comprising effective amount of the extract obtained from any part of plant Cryptolepis buchanani, either as such or its individual co... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6545043 | Compounds related to natural sources and their use as biopesticides A method for suppressing target pests, comprising exposing the pests to an effective biopesticidal amount of a composition, the composition comprising a carrier and a purified glucosinolate breakdown product having a hydroxyl group attached, wherein a sta... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6538026 | Compositions useful for remodeling body spaces A composition comprising of a monomer component comprised of at least one alkyl cyanoacrylate and at least one inhibitor, and a second component comprised of a resultant aggregate structure formed from an alkyl cyanoacrylate monomer, an alkyl esterified f... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6476070 | Compositions useful for remodeling body spaces A composition comprising of a monomer component comprised of at least one alkyl cyanoacrylate and at least one inhibitor, and a second component comprised of a resultant aggregate structure formed from an alkyl cyanoacrylate monomer, an alkyl esterified f... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6476069 | Compositions for creating embolic agents and uses thereof A composition useful as an embolic agent that selectively creates an embolic blockage in the lumen of a blood vessel, duct, fistula or other like body passageways by combining a monomer component and a second component wherein, said monomer component comp... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6313106 | Phospholipid derivatives of valproic acid and mixtures thereof The present invention relates to compounds, which are phospholipid derivatives of valproic acid, to compositions comprising said compounds and their use for treating epilepsy, migraine, bipolar disorders and pain.... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6207705 | Biopesticides related to natural sources The present invention provides novel biopesticides which can replace commercial pesticides and biopesticides which have been banned, restricted, or are being phased out, including, but not limited to chloropicrin, dichlorvos and methyl bromide. Many of th... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6114382 | Methods for treating inflammatory bowel disease The present invention provides novel compositions and methods relating to the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease ("IBD"), most notably, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis and Diverticulitis. The invention relates to the discovery of a paras... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6037366 | Composition for creating vascular occlusions A composition including 2-hexyl cyanoacrylate and gold is useful in treating arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and other body lumens to be blocked.... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6001383 | Cyanogen fumigants and methods of fumigation using cyanogen A fumigant, comprising cyanogen (C2 N2) provides a viable alternative to conventional fumigants such as methyl bromide, phosphine and carbonyl sulphide. Cyanogen (C2 N2) can be used as such a fumigant in the con... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5945091 | Photo-stable cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations containing UV-filters A method of using compounds of formula I ##STR1## in which the C.dbd.C double bond is present in E and/or Z configuration and the variables have the following meanings: R1 denotes COOR5, COR5, CONR5 R6 | 08/31/1999 |
| 5942240 | Antimicrobial preservative composition The antimicrobial preservative composition consisting essentially of (a) from 0.5 to 20 wt. % dihalogenated butane having terminal cyano groups and (b) from 80 to 99.5 wt. % of a heterocyclic poly(hydroxy lower alkylamide) in a weight ratio of between 0.5... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5767152 | Composition and methods for stimulating hair growth A method for regulation of hair growth in an adult mammal, in which a trichogenic composition is applied to the skin. Also disclosed are methods for inducing skin differentiation and stimulating hair growth, wherein a formulation of a trichogenic composit... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5763482 | Biocidal composition and use An antimicrobial composition and method for controlling the growth of microbes in an aqueous system is disclosed, the composition comprising an amount, effective for the purpose of a 2-bromo-2- (bromomethyl)-glutaronitrile and a quaternary ammonium compou... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5714514 | 2-Cyano-3-mercaptocrotonamides The present invention relates to 2-cyano-3-mercaptocrotonamide derivatives, a process for their preparation, and their use the treatment of immune disorders, carcinomatous disorders, rejection reactions in transplantations and skin disorders or allergy.... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5700834 | Synergistic antimicrobial composition of 1,2-dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutaneand alkylguanidine compounds Synergistic antimicrobial combinations comprising 1,2-dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane and an alkylguanidine compound, preferably dodecylguanidine hydrochloride, are disclosed. Methods for inhibiting microbial growth using these synergistic antimicrobial combina... | 12/23/1997 |
| 5641808 | Synergistic antimicrobial composition of 1,2-dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane and esters of parahydroxybenzoic acid Synergistic antimicrobial combinations comprising 1,2-dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane and at least one ester of parahydroxybenzoic acid are disclosed. Methods for using these synergistic combinations to inhibit microbial growth are also disclosed.... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5464851 | Biocide composition and use A composition which contains a 2-halo-2-halomethyl glutaronitrile and a 4,5-polymethylene-4-isothiazolin-3-one. The compositions exhibit anti-microbial activity and certain combinations of isothiazolinones together with the glutaronitrile are surprisingly... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5444088 | Synergistic anti-microbial compositions comprising 2-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)-glutaronitrile and 2-bromo-2-nitro-propane-1,3-diol This invention relates to methods and compositions for obtaining synergistic anti-microbial (biocidal) activity using a combination of 2-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)-glutaronitrile and 2-bromo-2-nitro-propane-1,3-diol. The methods and compositions of the in... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5416108 | Synergistic antimicrobial compositions containing 2-(2-bromo-2-nitroethenyl)furan Synergistic compositions for inhibiting microbial growth contain synergistic mixtures including 2-(2-bromo-2-nitroethenyl)furan ("BNEF") and a compound selected from the group consisting of beta-nitrostyrene ("NS"), beta-bromo-beta-nitrostyrene ("BNS"), m... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5364874 | Biocide composition and use A composition which contains a 2-halo-2-halomethyl glutaronitrile and a 4,5-polymethylene-4-isothiazolin-3-one. The compositions exhibit anti-microbial activity and certain combinations of isothiazolinones together with the glutaronitrile are surprisingly... | 11/15/1994 |
| 5304567 | Biocidal combinations containing 4,5-dichloro-2-cyclohexyl-3-isothiazolone and certain commercial biocides Synergistic microbicidal compositions are disclosed, comprising 4,5-dichloro-2-cyclohexyl-3-isothiazolone and one or more known microbicides for more effective, and broader control of microorganisms in various systems.... | 04/19/1994 |
| 5302592 | Use of substituted 3-thioacryloyl compounds as antimicrobial agents Use as microbicides of thioacryloyl compounds of the formula ##STR1## Compounds and compositions are also disclosed.... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5212170 | Psychotropic piperidinylmethyl benzodioxans The compounds ##STR1## in which Z is ##STR2## where R4 is --H or alkyl; q is one of the integers 0, 1 or 2; Y is H2 or O; or Z, taken with R1 forms ##STR3## R1 is hydrogen or alkyl or combine... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5198445 | Composition and use of substituted 3-thio-2-propynenitriles as industrial antimicrobials Substituted 3-thio-2-propynenitriles are prepared which correspond to the formula: R--S--C.tbd.C--C.tbd.N wherein R is an alkyl, cyclic alkyl, aryl, or heterocyclo group. These compounds have been found to exhibit a high degree of antimicrobial activity in ind... | 03/30/1993 |
| 5194426 | Method for nerve growth induction A composition comprising nerve growth factor and 2-amino-1,1,3-tricyano-1-propene useful for the induction, stimulation, and maintenance of nerve growth, and methods of potentiating choline O-acetyltransferase and tyrosine hydroxylase by 2-amino-1,1,... | 03/16/1993 |
| 5126349 | Composition and use of substituted 3-thio-2-propynenitriles as an industrial antimicrobial Substituted 3-thio-2-propynenitriles are prepared which correspond to the formula: R--S--C.tbd.C--C.tbd.N wherein R is an alkyl, cyclic alkyl, aryl, or heterocyclo group. These compounds have been found to exhibit a high degree of antimicrobial activity in ind... | 06/30/1992 |
| 5124355 | Synergistic microbiocidal composition of 2-(decylthio)ethaneamine and 1,2-dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane The present invention is directed to a combination of two types of biocidal materials that give rise to synergistic effects against microorganisms in aqueous systems such that the extent to which the microorganisms are killed exceeds that which one would ... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5120322 | Method and apparatus for treatment of fibrotic lesions A method of controlling scar formation in humans by applying a force to tissue in an amount to create a wound; applying a lathyrogenic agent to the wound; forming the wound into a predetermined stationary or moveable beneficial configuration; and maintaining the wo... | 06/09/1992 |
| 5114970 | Use of 3-iodo-2-chloro-2-propenenitrile as an antimicrobial The present invention is directed to a method of using a compound corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## as an antimicrobial agent comprising contacting a microorganism or a habitat thereof with an antimicrobially effective amount of the compound. ... | 05/19/1992 |
