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...that power steering was invented by independent inventor Francis W. Davis? As chief engineer in the 1920s of the truck division of the Pierce Arrow Motor Car Company, he saw how hard it was to steer heavy vehicles. So that he would be able to keep the profits from his future invention, Davis left his job, rented a small engineering shop in Waltham, Mass., and developed a hydraulic power steering system that led to power steering.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| RE42377 | 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. ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7598292 | 4-((phenoxyalkyl)thio)-phenoxyacetic acids and analogs The invention features 4-((phenoxyalkyl)thio)-phenoxyacetic acids and analogs, compositions containing them, and methods of using them as PPAR delta modulators to treat or inhibit the progression of, for example, dyslipidemia. ... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7351427 | Pharmaceutical composition, a method of preparing it and a method of treatment by use thereof Pharmaceutically acceptable liposome-encapsulated busulphan formulations for parenteral administration are provided, as well as such formulations furthermore comprising glutathione and/or at least one glutathione precursor and a process for manufacture of the prepar... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7341716 | Occlusive composition The present invention provides an occlusive composition comprising: a) a poly(2-cyanoacrylate) monomer of the following formula (I): wherein n≧2 and R is an organic moiety; and b) a visualization agent. The present invent... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7317179 | Systems and methods to shape laser light as a homogeneous line beam for interaction with a film deposited on a substrate Systems and methods are disclosed for shaping and homogenizing a laser beam for interaction with a film. The shaping and homogenizing system may include a lens array and a lens that is positioned to receive laser light from the lens array and produce a respective el... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7301050 | 4-((phenoxyalkyl)thio)-phenoxyacetic acids and analogs The invention features 4-((phenoxyalkyl)thio)-phenoxyacetic acids and analogs, compositions containing them, and methods of using them as PPAR delta modulators to treat or inhibit the progression of, for example, dyslipidemia. ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7277188 | Systems and methods for implementing an interaction between a laser shaped as a line beam and a film deposited on a substrate Systems and methods are disclosed for focusing a beam for an interaction with a film deposited on a substrate wherein the focused beam defines a short axis and a long axis. In one aspect, the system may include a detecting system to analyze light reflected from the ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7183318 | Substituted cyclic compounds, preparation method and pharmaceutical compositions containing them The invention concerns compounds of formula (1): R-A-R′ wherein: A is as defined in the description; R represent a group (V), (VI), (VII), or (VIII), where E, Q, R1, R2, R3, v and R4 are as defined in the description; Râ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7138441 | Bioabsorbable blends and surgical articles therefrom Blends made of bioabsorbable materials including glycolide, lactide, caprolactone, dioxanone, trimethylene carbonate, alkylene glycols, esteramides, etc., and polymers and copolymers thereof with cyanoacrylates are described. Processes for making the polymers and su... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7077836 | Methods and apparatus for sclerosing the wall of a varicose vein A preferred apparatus for delivering an intravascular drug such as a sclerosing agent (or a microfoam sclerosing agent) to a varicose vein includes a catheter having three concentric tubes. The innermost tube has a guide wire lumen and an inflation lumen. The distal... | 07/18/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6995180 | Glycinenitrile-based inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase IV and methods A compound of the formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined herein. Further provided are methods of u... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6977278 | Cyanoacrylate compositions curable to flexible polymeric materials A cyanoacrylate composition comprising (i) at least one lower cyanoacrylate monomer component selected from ethyl cyanoacrylate or methoxy ethylcyanoacrylate; (ii) at least one higher cyanoacrylate monomer component than in an amount greater than 12% by weight based... | 12/20/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6579916 | Methods for sterilizing cyanoacrylate compositions Disclosed are methods for sterilizing cyanoacrylate prepolymer compositions under visible light irradiation conditions wherein the prepolymer remains in polymerizable form after sterilization.... | 06/17/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6512023 | Stabilized monomer adhesive compositions An adhesive composition includes a polymerizable adhesive monomer, at least one vapor phase stabilizer, and at least one liquid phase stabilizer. The combination of at least one vapor phase stabilizer and at least one liquid phase stabilizer provides supe... | 01/28/2003 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6303653 | Carboxylic acids and derivatives thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing them In accordance with the present invention, there are provided therapeutically effective compounds comprising an amphipathic carboxylate of the formula R--COOH, or a salt or an ester or amide of such compound, where R designates a saturated or unsaturated a... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6245804 | Nonsteroidal gestagens This invention describes the new, nonsteroidal gestagens of general formula I ##STR1## in which A, B, Ar, R1, R2 and R3 have the meanings that are indicated in more detail in the description. The new compounds show a very ... | 06/12/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6143805 | Electron beam sterilization of liquid adhesive compositions A method for sterilizing a liquid adhesive composition includes subjecting the composition to electron beam irradiation while it is enclosed in a container.... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6071888 | Composition for treating cancer The present invention is directed to compositions containing beta-alanine which are useful for treating cancer. The composition preferably comprises a ribose compound, L-beta-alanine, ascorbic acid, and nicotinic acid. The present invention is particularl... | 06/06/2000 |
| 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 |
| 5998472 | Mixed cyanoacrylate ester compositions Disclosed are mixed alkyl cyanoacrylate compositions which are specifically formulated for topical application onto intact or broken human skin, preferably without the addition of a plasticizing agent to the composition.... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5957877 | Methods for draping surgical sites using peripheral cyanoacrylate drapes Disclosed are methods for draping a surgical site prior to surgery. Specifically, the methods of this invention involve the in situ formation of a cyanoacrylate polymeric drape on the skin surface of a patient peripheral to the surgical site. Surgery is t... | 09/28/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5753699 | Methods for treating non-suturable, superficial wounds by use of cyanoacrylate ester compositions comprising an antimicrobial agent Antimicrobial cyanoacrylate compositions are applied to non-suturable, superficial wound surfaces. In situ polymerization of the cyanoacrylate ester provides for a polymeric film over the wound which promotes wound healing and retards infection of the wou... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5684042 | 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 ... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5530037 | Sterilized cyanoacrylate adhesive composition, and a method of making such a composition A curable cyanoacrylate adhesive composition intended for medical and/or veterinary uses is sterilized in liquid form by gamma irradiation. The composition comprises a) a cyanoacrylate monomer b) a combination of an anionic stabilizer and a free-radical stabil... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5358963 | 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... | 10/25/1994 |
| 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 |
| 5196423 | Unsaturated cyclohexylacetic acid derivatives, and crop-protection agents containing same Unsaturated cyclohexylacetic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where U is.dbd.NOCH3, .dbd.CHOCH3, .dbd.CH2, .dbd.CH--CH3, .dbd.CH--CH2 --CH3, .dbd.N--NH--CH3 or .db... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5190937 | Lactam derivatives Novel compounds of formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; their preparation; compositions containing them; and their use in the treatment of conditions in which degradation of connective tissue and other proteinaceous components of th... | 03/02/1993 |
| 4797418 | Antibacterial cyanomethyl carboxylates A one step process for the preparation of certain cyanomethyl carboxylates is disclosed which comprises reacting an appropriate acyl compound with a water soluble metal cyanide such as sodium cyanide or potassium cyanide and an aldehyde such as formaldehy... | 01/10/1989 |
| 4689344 | Long-chain ,ω-dicarboxylic acids and derivatives thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing them A novel class of compounds has been found to be effective in blocking cholesterol and neutral lipid synthesis in-vivo without adversely affecting energy metabolism, useful for the treatment of obesity, hyperlipidemia and maturity-onset diabetes. The activ... | 08/25/1987 |
| 4447450 | 2,2-Bis(haloalkenyl)-1-cyano-1-alkoxycarbonylethylene fungicides The 1,1-bis(haloalkenyl)-1-cyano-1-alkoxy-carbonylethylene compounds of this invention are effective fungicides. Additionally, some of the compounds of this invention are especially effective against Grape Downy Mildew and Rice Blast.... | 05/08/1984 |
