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Comic actor Danny Kaye received patent D166,807 for the co-design of "Blowout Toy or the Like". It's similar to one of those toys that unravels when you blow into at a birthday party except Kaye's has three blowouts going in different directions, not just one.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| RE41998 | Compositions and methods of treatment of sympathetically maintained pain Sympathetically maintained pain is treated topically by administering to the site where sympathetically maintained pain is present an α-1-adrenergic antagonist, α-2-adrenergic agonist, or other drug that depletes or blocks synthesis of sympathetic norepinephrine, ... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7157106 | Topical analgesic and methods of use Topical analgesics, generally comprising calendula oil and cornmint oil, and methods of use. ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7090866 | Opioid agonist in a fast dispersing dosage form This invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for oral administration comprising a carrier and, as active ingredient, an opioid (μ receptor) agonist, such as fentanyl, or a salt thereof, characterized in that the composition is in the form of a fast-disper... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7041705 | Injectable aqueous dispersions of propofol Irritation upon injection of a formulation containing propofol is reduced or substantially eliminated by administering a stable, sterile, and antimicrobial aqueous dispersion comprising a water-insoluble microdroplet matrix of mean diameter from about 50 nm to about... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7030100 | Isoform specific inhibition for treatment of pain and reduction of anesthetic threshold Several lines of evidence have shown a role for the nitric oxide (NO)/cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) signaling pathway in the development of spinal hyperalgesia. However, the roles of effectors for cGMP are not fully understood in the processing of pain in th... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7029711 | Mixture of and method of making a trancutaneous pain relief composition A transcutaneous pain relief composition for applying to the skin, comprising a mixture of dimethyl sulfoxide, stearic acid, emulsifying wax, glycerine, emu oil, sal butter, glucosamine, coconut oil, white beeswax, active calendula oil, slippery elm oil, Chamomile o... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6946145 | Block copolymers based on poly(ortho esters) containing amine groups Block copolymers based on poly(ortho esters) containing amine groups. These block copolymers have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic blocks. They form micelles in aqueous solution, making them suitable for encapsulation or solubilization of hydrophobic or water-insolu... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6921541 | Formulations and methods for providing prolonged local anesthesia A formulation and methods for inducing sustained regional local anesthesia in a patient comprising a substrate comprising a local anesthetic and an effective amount of a biocompatible, biodegradable, controlled release material prolonging the release of the local an... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6894078 | Alcohol based topical anesthetic formulation and method A method for applying a topical anesthetic to an area of skin comprising the steps of a) incorporating an anesthetic in a lipophilic base into a volatile solvent, to form a homogeneous solution; b) applying the homogeneous solution into the area of skin to be treate... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6881756 | Method for treating skin disorders The present invention relates to a method for reducing inflammation in the skin and/or treating inflammatory skin disorders, pain, or pruritis by topically applying a composition comprising totarol or a pharmaceutically-acceptable ester thereof. ... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6825234 | Compositions and methods for amelioration of human female sexual dysfunction The invention provides compositions and methods suitable for ameliorating female sexual dysfunction, and in particular, female sexual arousal disorder. In one embodiment, the invention provides a semisolid composition suitable for topical application comprising: an ... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6797260 | Bleeding control and healing aid compositions and methods of use A composition is disclosed which has been shown to stop or control bleeding and seal open small blood vessels while accelerating the healing process of abraded oral “gum” and other “skin” (epithelial) tissues. The composition is preferably in the form of a p... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6790855 | Topical anesthetic/opioid formulations and uses thereof Many chemical and pharmaceutical compositions are known to produce antinociceptive effects that are helpful in relieving pain and inflammation. Both opioids and local anesthetics serve an important function in providing peripheral pain relief. Topical administration... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6780426 | Method and apparatus for improved heat controlled administration of pharmaceuticals The present invention features methods and apparatus'for improving administration of drugs through the use of specifically controlled heat and other physical means. The present invention relates to the use of heat and other physical means in conjunction with special... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6774131 | Remedies for endothelin-induced diseases A pharmaceutical composition for therapeutically treating prostate cancer, the pharmaceutical composition containing N-[6-methoxy-5-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-2-(2-pyrimidinyl)-4-pyri midinyl]-2-phenylethenesulfoneamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as the e... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6737068 | Wipe formulation The present invention relates to a liquid formulation for a feminine wipe. The preferred formulation has an anti-irritant agent, a pH adjuster namely citric acid, and at least one preservative. ... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6733794 | Topical composition for antiseptic and analgesic purposes A composition for topical analgesic and antiseptic use which consists essentially of a approximately equal proportions of alcohol, turpentine, and eucalyptus oil. ... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6713527 | Anaesthetic bone cement The invention relates to surgical bone cement compositions and more particularly to bone cement compositions having aneasthetic properties, and to methods for producing analgesia. ... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6709663 | Multivesicular emulsion drug delivery systems A topical delivery composition which employs a multivesicular emulsion in combination with a pharmaceutically/pharmacologically active agent is disclosed. The multivesicular emulsion is formed from a quaternary amine salt emulsifier such as behentrimonium methosulfa... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6689339 | Viscous compositions containing carbon dioxide A carbon dioxide-containing viscous composition wherein carbon dioxide bubbles are retained in an aqueous viscous composition. Use of the composition makes it possible to treat or ameliorate itching accompanying mucocutaneous diseases or mucocutaneous dis... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6680071 | Opioid agonist in a fast dispersing dosage form This invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for oral administration comprising a carrier and, as active ingredient, an opioid (μreceptor) agonist, such as fentanyl, or a salt thereof, characterized in that the composition is in the form of a f... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6652840 | Bleeding control and healing aid compositions and methods of use A composition is disclosed which has been shown to stop or control bleeding and seal open small blood vessels while accelerating the healing process of abraded oral "gum" and other "skin" (epithelial) tissues. The composition is preferably in the form of ... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6638981 | Topical compositions and methods for treating pain Topical compositions and methods for treating pain. The invention provides oil-in-water emulsions comprising an antidepressant; an NMDA-receptor antagonists; a lipophilic component; water; and a surfactant. The compositions induce a local-anesthetic effec... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6638966 | Use of melatonin analogues for induction of general anesthesia Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine), or its biologically active analogues, are used to induce anesthesia.... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6613350 | Electrical apparatus for heating to a desired temperature for improved administration of pharmaceutically active compounds Methods and apparatus for improving administration of drugs through the use of heat and other physical means. The present invention relates to the use of heat and other physical means in conjunction with specially designed dermal drug delivery systems, co... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6562326 | Topical composition for burn healing A method of treating skin includes applying a topical composition to an affected area of skin, such as a burn, irritation, blister, rash or other similar skin condition. The topical composition has as the active ingredients an anesthetic and a surfactant.... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6562855 | Anaesthetic formulation comprising an NMDA-antagoinst and an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist A pharmaceutical composition is described. The composition comprises a formulation. The formulation comprises an NMDA antagonist and an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist. In a preferred aspect, there is provided an improved anaesthetic comprising an NMDA antagon... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6552064 | Use of melatonin for induction of general anesthesia Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine), or its biologically active analogues, are used to induce anesthesia.... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6534048 | Topical clonidine preparation An aqueous gel in unit dose form and suitable for topical delivery of clonidine and comprising clonidine, a water-gelling amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable gelling agent and having a pH value in the range of about 6 to about 8.5. Clonidine is presen... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6528086 | Methods and apparatus for drug delivery involving phase changing formulations This invention relates to an apparatus and method of drug delivery on a human body surface. The formulation comprises a drug, a conversion agent capable of converting the formulation from a less solid phase to a coherent, soft, solid phase, and a vehicle ... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6521259 | Formulations and methods for providing prolonged local anesthesia A formulation and methods for inducing sustained regional local anesthesia in a patient comprising a substrate comprising a local anesthetic and an effective amount of a biocompatible, biodegradable, controlled release material prolonging the release of t... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6509028 | Methods and compositions for treating pain of the mucous membrane Compositions useful for long-lasting pain relief from mucosal damage, such as mucosal inflamation, abrasions, ulcerations, lesions, trauma and incisions, without significant systemic absorption. The compositions of the invention are particularly suitable ... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6461600 | Topical pain relief composition and carrier A cream carrier is provided which has use as a cream-type carrier for topical delivery of medicaments including analgesics. The carrier comprises a mixture of: squalane NF, an emulsifier such as Tween 80, glycerin, cetyl alcohol NF, glyceryl monostearate,... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6429228 | Local anesthetic for external use A local anesthetic for external use is prepared by blending a) an active ingredient selected from lidocaine, prilocaine, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; b) a percutaneous absorption accelerator, c) ethanol and/or isopropyl alcohol, and d) w... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6413987 | Dermal anesthetic agents The present invention relates to new aminoindane piperidine compounds, the method of using aminoindane compounds as local anesthetics, said compounds having particularly valuable properties as dermal and topical anesthetics in mammals, including man, as w... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6379713 | Method of treating an itch with iodine A method of treatment for a mammal in need of analgesia from an itching skin comprising applying by directional friction against the skin proximate to the itch a composition consisting essentially of dry elemental iodine in the form of an amorphous conden... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6365131 | Pharmaceutical dental formulation for topical application of metronidazole benzoate, chlorhexidine gluconate and local anesthetic Pharmaceutical dental gel preparation comprising of metronidazole benzoate, chlorhexidine gluconate, and local anesthetic as the active ingredient; glycol as the solvent medium; a carboxyvinyl polymer, cross-linked polymer of acrylic acid copolymerized wi... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6361319 | Acid resistant film forming dental composition and method of use A method of decreasing the permeabilty of dentin by the application of an effective amount of oxalic acid potassium salt, dihydrate in an aqueous solution at a pH of about 2.0 to 4.0 to the dentin.... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6355705 | Anaesthetic bone cement A polymethacrylate or other bone cement composition having analgesic properties is described. Bone cements containing up to 5% by weight of a local anaesthetic agent, such as lidocaine, have been demonstrated to elute sufficient lidocaine to provide an an... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6350465 | Headache treatment and method A method of treating headaches by blocking the sphenopalatine ganglion comprises using a first device to anesthetize a front portion of the nasal cavity. A second device is used to anesthetize a rear portion of the nasal cavity. After these priming anesth... | 02/26/2002 |
