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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7378449 | Poly(bromoaryl)alkane additives and methods for their preparation and use An additive mixture useful as a flame retardant is described. The mixture is comprised of (i) a poly(bromophenyl)alkane having in the molecule in the range of 13 to 60 carbon atoms and in the range of two to four aryl groups and (ii) a poly(bromophenyl)bromoalkane h... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7255927 | Laminate composition This invention concerns a thermosetting resin system that is useful in the manufacture of high performance prepreg, laminate and composite materials as well as, prepregs, laminates and composites made from the thermosetting resin composition. ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7220784 | Substituted stilbenes and their reactions The present invention relates to stilbene and quinone compounds related to combretastatin A-4 and their use as anticancer compounds and prodrugs. The compounds include those with an alkyl group on the double bond of cis or trans-stilbenes, compounds with one or more... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7094550 | Method to determine TGF-beta A method for treating or preventing cardiovascular pathologies by administering a compound of the formula (I): wherein Z is C═O or a covalent bond; Y is H or O(C1–C4)alkyl, R1 | 08/22/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6743825 | Poly(bromoaryl)alkane additives and methods for their preparation and use An additive mixture useful as a flame retardant is described. The mixture is comprised of (i) a poly(bromophenyl)alkane having in the molecule in the range of 13 to 60 carbon atoms and in the range of two to four aryl groups and (ii) a poly(bromophenyl)bromoalkane h... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6323211 | Compositions and methods for treating sexual dysfunctions The present invention describes methods for preventing and treating sexual dysfunctions in patients by orally administering at least one -adrenergic receptor antagonist and at least one compound that elevates endogenous nitric oxide or endothelium-... | 11/27/2001 |
| 5993780 | Contrast media The invention provides low viscosity iodinated aryl compounds, useful as X-ray contrast agents, of formula I ##STR1## (wherein n is 0 or 1, and where n is 1 each C6 R5 moeity may be the same or different; each group R is a hydro... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5882628 | Contrast media The invention provides low viscosity iodinated aryl compounds, useful as X-ray contrast agents, of formula I ##STR1## (wherein n is 0 or 1, and where n is 1 each C6 R5 moeity may be the same or different; each group R is a hydro... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5846515 | Calixarene conjugate diagnostic agents for computerized tomography and method for using same Calixarene conjugates useful for imaging, particularly magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) are described. Said calixarene conjugates comprise (i) a calixarene backbone, and (ii) at least one imaging moiety linked thereto, and may... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5746998 | Targeted co-polymers for radiographic imaging A radiographic imaging agent including a plurality of block copolymers forming a micelle, the block copolymers including a hydrophilic polymer linked to a hydrophobic polymer, and the hydrophobic polymer including a backbone incorporating radiopaque molec... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5658912 | Apoptosis regulating composition An object of the invention is to provide an apoptosis regulating composition. According to the invention, an apoptosis regulating composition is provided which comprises, as an active ingredient, at least one carbostyril derivatives of general formula (1)... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5654343 | Method of treating a nitric oxide-associated disease with phenanthrene derivatives This invention provides a nitric oxide synthesis inhibitor composition comprising, as an active ingredient, at least one member of the group consisting of various phenanthrene derivatives, typically represented by the following general formula (1), and sa... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5578292 | Long-lasting aqueous dispersions or suspensions of pressure-resistant gas-filled microvesicles and methods for the preparation thereof One can impart outstanding resistance against collapse under pressure to gas-filled microvesicle used as contrast agents in ultrasonic echography by using as fillers gases whose solubility in water, expressed in liter of gas by liter of water under standa... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5573751 | Persistent gaseous bubbles as ultrasound contrast media Disclosed herein are agents for enhancing the contrast in an ultrasound image. These agents are extremely small bubbles, or "microbubbles," comprised of specially selected gases. The microbubbles described herein exhibit long life spans in solution and ma... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5567410 | Composotions and methods for radiographic imaging A radiographic imaging agent including a plurality of block copolymers forming a micelle, the block copolymers including a hydrophilic polymer linked to a hydrophobic polymer, and the hydrophobic polymer including a backbone incorporating radiopaque molec... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5558854 | Ultrasound contrast media comprising perfluoropentane and perfluorohexane gas Ultrasound contrast media comprising gaseous perfluoropentane and gaseous perfluorohexane are disclosed.... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5401493 | Perfluoro-1H,-1H-neopentyl containing contrast agents and method to use same Organic compounds for diagnostic imaging which contain at least one aryl group which has been derivatized to contain at least one perfluoro-1H,1H-neopentyl moiety are provided. The perfluoro-1H,1H-neopentyl groups produce a single magnetic resonance to ... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5393524 | Methods for selecting and using gases as ultrasound contrast media Disclosed herein are agents for enhancing the contrast in an ultrasound image. These agents are extremely small bubbles, or "microbubbles," comprised of specially selected gases. The microbubbles described herein exhibit long life spans in solution and ma... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5015666 | Triarylcyclopropanes as antiestrogens and antitumor agents Triarylcyclopropane derivatives in which one or more of the aryl groups includes a hydroxy as a substituted or unsubstituted or alkoxy or side chain substituent. The compounds are useful as antiestrogens and anti-tumor agents.... | 05/14/1991 |
| 4879315 | Cyclopropyl analogs as anti-estrogenic, anti-tumor and female fertility agents Anti-estrogenic cyclopropyl analogs such as 1,1-dichlorocis-2,3-diphenylcyclopropane, when administered to a subject function as anti-tumor agents to prevent the development of estrogen-dependent tumors in the subject and substantially arrest the gro... | 11/07/1989 |
| 4808762 | Insecticidal cyclopropyl-substituted di(aryl) compounds Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, naphthyl, or thienyl; Z is oxygen, sulfur, or methylene; and Ar' is 2-methyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-yl, 3-phenoxyphenyl, 4-fluoro-3-phenoxyphenyl, or 6-phenoxy-2-pyr... | 02/28/1989 |
| 4623666 | Pharmacological applications of diphenylhalonium ion Methods are disclosed for employing diphenylhalonium ion to elicit sodium nitroprusside-like effects in vivo, and to enhance cardiac contractility.... | 11/18/1986 |
| 4452818 | Extraocular method of treating the eye with liquid perfluorocarbons Extraocular ophthalmic preparations useful as therapeutic, lubricating or protective agents are disclosed. Liquid perfluorocarbons and substituted derivatives are the active components of the ophthalmic preparations. The neat perfluorocarbon liquids are n... | 06/05/1984 |
| 4229445 | Synergistic arthropodicidal compositions and methods of use A synergistic arthropodicidal composition comprising (a) a benzodioxole derivative of the formula ##STR1## in which R represents alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl or aralkyl, plus (b) at least one compound selected from (A) carbamates, (B) carboxylic aci... | 10/21/1980 |
| 4087554 | Method for improving growth rate and feed efficiency The disclosure relates to a method for use in the practice of animal husbandry which comprises the oral administration to non-ruminant animals of an iodonium salt. Solid or liquid compositions of said iodonium salts for use in the said method are also dis... | 05/02/1978 |
| 4057647 | Araliphatic dihalogen compounds and process for their preparation Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and are F, Cl or Br; Q is --CH(CH3)-CH2 --, --C(OH) (CH3)-CH2 -- or --C(CH3) .dbd.CH--; Y is COOH, C... | 11/08/1977 |
| 4036989 | Anti-inflammatory composition and method containing 2-fluoro-4-isopropylbiphenyl Novel substituted aromatic hydrocarbons and ethers, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them, are described. They have pharmaceutical activity, e.g. as anti-inflammatory agents.... | 07/19/1977 |
| 4027041 | Ethyl- and vinylbenzenes as antithrombotic agents A method of treating vascular thrombosis in warm-blooded animals, employing an ethyl- or vinylbenzene as the active antithrombotic agent.... | 05/31/1977 |
| 4024284 | Ethyl- and vinylbenzenes as anti-inflammatory agents A method of treating inflammation in warm-blooded animals, employing an ethyl- or vinylbenzene as the active anti-inflammatory agent.... | 05/17/1977 |