Did You Know...
...that when IBM conducted a market study of Chester Carlson's invention in 1959, the company concluded that it would take only 5000 units of his new product to saturate the market? IBM therefore declined to be part of the new product introduction. Too bad for IBM. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, and his new product was the beginning of the Xerox Corporation. It is estimated that every day, worldwide, 3,000,000,000 copies are made!!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7195781 | Method for treatment of skin disorders This invention relates to a method for the natural topical treatment of portions of skin of a person afflicted with a skin disorder such as dry skin, eczema, itchy skin, red skin, itchy eczema, inflamed skin, and/or cracked skin for the removal of itch and the resto... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7008963 | Urushiol induced contact dermatitis solution A solution for urushiol induced contact dermatitis is provided for in a topical solution. According to the invention, a method is provided for applying a composition of substances to the affected area, working the composition into the affected area, and removing the... | 03/07/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6911436 | Pharmaceutical composition of complex carbohydrates and essential oils and methods of using the same The invention discloses the discovery that a pharmaceutical composition containing complex carbohydrates and natural or synthetic essential oils can work effectively as a topical pharmaceutical composition. Such pharmaceutical compositions reduce inflammation, assis... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6890544 | Gel composition for the topical treatment of poison ivy and other forms of contact dermatitis Composition for topical administration comprising (a) a corticosteroid, and (b) a drying agent. ... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6867238 | Compositions for the treatment and prevention of cancer Compositions are provided for the topical treatment of cancer consisting of lotions, creams, sprays, suppositories or slow-release transdermal patches containing lipid-soluble, skin-penetrating organic selenium compounds in combination with inert carriers in therape... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6790849 | Methods and compositions using optically pure (-) cetirizine in combination with leukotriene inhibitors or decongestants Methods and pharmaceutical compositions employing (+) cetirizine, (−) cetirizine, or racemic cetirizine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a leukotriene inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or decongestant for the treatment, m... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6756060 | Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial uses for bioactive glass compositions Compositions and methods for treating wounds to significantly reduce the healing time, reduce the incidence of scar formation, improve the success of skin grafts, reduce the inflammatory response and providing anti-bacterial treatments to a patient in need thereof, ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6723349 | Polyoxometalate materials, metal-containing materials, and methods of use thereof The invention relates to a polyoxometalate topical composition for removing a contaminant from an environment, comprising a topical carrier and at least one polyoxometalate, with the proviso that the polyoxometalate is not H5PV2Mo10O... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6692775 | Bactericidal gel and method for treating burns and dermal lesions A gel formulation is combined with a bactericidal concentrate which is a liquid mixture of about 1000 parts by volume of ultra pure water having an electrical resistance of 16-26 megohms, total dissolved solids of less than 0.04 parts per million and a sp... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6667026 | Allergic contact dermatitis treatment and composition therefor A topical composition is disclosed for reducing a urushiol-induced allergic response and the dermatitis associated therewith. The composition is a preparation having an acorn derivative and a nontoxic dermatologically acceptable aqueous dispersion materia... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6663874 | Composition to alleviate pain and topical method of applying same A composition for use by animals, including humans, to alleviate pain and/or inflammation around a painful joint, joint replacement surgery site, muscle, tendon, and/or ligament. A method to ameliorate pain and/or inflammation in or around a joint, muscle... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6506387 | Method for preparing aloin by extraction The invention concerns a method for preparing aloin which consists in extracting from a substance containing aloe, in particular the yellow sap of aloe or a derived product, in the presence of an aliphatic diol or triol with low molecular weight, for inst... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6479058 | Composition for the topical treatment of poison ivy and other forms of contact dermatitis Composition for topical administration comprising (a) a corticosteroid, and (b) a drying agent.... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6440978 | Therapeutic agent for dermatitis The present invention provides a therapeutic agent for dermatitis, particularly a therapeutic agent for atopic dermatitis, which is very safe and which shows few adverse side-effects in comparison to, for example, steroidal agents. The present invention r... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6423746 | Urushiol induced contact dermatitis and method of use A treatment for urushiol induced contact dermatitis is provided for in a topical treatment. According to the invention, a method is provided for applying a composition of substances to the effected area, working the composition into the effected area, and... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6423343 | Bioactive glass treatment of inflammation in skin conditions This invention relates to a method for treating inflammatory symptoms such as burning, redness, itching, swelling and pain which accompany skin disorders other than wounds of the skin. The method comprising topical application of a topical medicinal compo... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6416790 | Bactericidal concentrate and method for treating burns and dermal lesions The concentrate is a liquid mixture of about 1000 parts by volume of ultra pure water having an electrical resistance of 16-26 megohms, total dissolved solids of less than 0.04 parts per million and a specific conductance of less than 0.10 microhmo to abo... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6399108 | Compositions and methods for the treatment of skin disorders The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for treating skin disorders. The present invention is easily administered and can be used for both humans and animals. The compositions of the present invention comprise borate compounds and pr... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6391282 | Antihistamine sprays and ointments for relief of delayed contact dermatitis It has been found that certain antihistamines can mediate the delayed dermatitis and in particular that caused by poison ivy and poison sumac or poison oak. Especially useful are antihistamines having a high degree of intrinsic activity as shown by their ... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6384038 | Methods and compositions using cetirizine in combination with leukotriene inhibitors or decongestants Methods and pharmaceutical compositions employing (+) cetirizine, (-) cetirizine, or racemic cetirizine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a leukotriene inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or decongestant for the tre... | 05/07/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6338837 | Compositions and methods for inhibiting nematocyst discharge Compositions for inhibiting nematocyst or polar capsule discharge are provided in the form of an effective amount of antihistamine, an effective amount of antihistamine and an effective amount of at least one cation, or an effective amount of at least one... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6309675 | Therapeutic composition including plantain and aloe vera for treatment of arthritis and other afflictions A therapeutic composition having plantain and aloe vera constituents is useful in the treatment of the symptoms of arthritis and other afflictions. The therapeutic composition may have only plantain and aloe vera constituents, wherein the plantain constit... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6294205 | Botanical composition for soothing skin A botanical composition for soothing irritated skin and method of producing the composition. The composition includes 90-97% by weight aloe juice; 1-5% by weight grapefruit seed and pulp extract; and 1-5% by weight vegetable glycerine. The aloe juice, gra... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6287552 | Cosmetic or dermatological topical compositions comprising dendritic polyesters The present invention relates to cosmetic or dermatological compositions capable of being applied to the skin, the keratinous fibers, the nails, the semimucous membranes and/or the mucous membranes, and which includes a dendritic polyester polymer having ... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6284233 | Antiwrinkle composition comprising a combination of tightening polymers of synthetic and/or natural origin and of dendritic polyesters The present invention relates to an antiwrinkle composition that includes, in a physiologically acceptable medium: a dispersion of a film-forming polymeric system containing at least one polymer capable of forming a film permeable to water vapor, having a ... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6251371 | Treatment of skin or mucosa inflammation by topical treatment with preparation containing dichlorobenzyl alcohol The present invention relates to use of dichlorobenzyl alcohol for preparing a preparation for topical treatment of inflammation and the preparation for this purpose. It is known to use dichlorobenzyl alcohol (2,4-DCBA) as an agent against bacteria and fu... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6228892 | Antiallergic agents An antiallergic agent which is characterized in containing at least one compound selected from a group consisting of 4,5-dihydroxy-2-cyclopenten-1-one represented by the following formula [I] and an optically active substance and a salt thereof as an effe... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6171593 | Method of treating skin disorders using an extract of mullein A method of treating skin disorders using a extract from the plant Mullein (genus Verbascum) and a composition including an extract from the plant Mullein (genus Verbascum) are described. The extract is obtained by cooking the leaves and roots of the plan... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6132747 | Compositions and methods for inhibiting nematocyst discharge Compositions for inhibiting nematocyst or polar capsule discharge are provided in the form of an effective amount of antihistamine or an effective amount of antihistamine and an effective amount of at least one cation. The compositions can be in the form ... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6113929 | Composition of matter and method for removing plant resins from skin Plant resin exuded by poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac and other plant resins are removed from the skin by successive applications of an alkaline cleanser and acidic stripper. The skin is first thoroughly washed with the alkaline cleanser. After rinsi... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6110475 | Compostion, barrier film, and method for preventing contact dermatitis The present invention relates to a composition, and a method for preventing or reducing contact dermatitis. The composition contains a polysaccharide; a low molecular weight, synergistic saccharide; a solvent; and optionally an additive material. The pres... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6063406 | Skin care compositions The present invention includes a process and composition for treating skin disorders. The composition of the present invention comprises 94.0 to 99.2 percent by weight of cation-free water, 0.1 to 1.0 percent by weight of Calcium chloride, 0.0 to 2.0 perc... | 05/16/2000 |
| 5958397 | Method and composition for protecting against jellyfish stings The present invention is directed towards a method, a composition and an article of manufacture for protecting the skin from jellyfish stings. The method comprises topically contacting the skin with a composition containing polymeric quaternary ammonium s... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5912018 | Methods for treatment of muscle spasm, edema and dermatological conditions using epidermal gel secretion from an arabian gulf catfish The present invention provides an epidermal gel secretion of Arabian Gulf catfish which is useful in enhancing wound healing, alleviating muscle spasms and pain, and treating dermatological disorders.... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5888520 | Composition, barrier film, and method for preventing contact dermatitis The present invention relates to a composition, and a method for preventing or reducing contact dermatitis. The composition contains a polysaccharide; a low molecular weight, synergistic saccharide; a solvent; and optionally an additive material. The pres... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5855922 | Antiseptic composition and process for prophylaxis and therapeutic treatment of dermal disorders Compositions and processes for the prophylaxis and therapeutic treatment of wounds, chronic non-healing wounds, burns, disease and other dermal disorders are disclosed. The compositions of the present invention comprise aqueous solutions of a metal chlori... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5854291 | Pain reliever and method of use A composition containing capsaicin together with another ingredient to neutralize the discomfort resulting from the application of capsaicin to the skin can be used to treat many types of discomforts, including arthritis pain, hemorrhoid pain and itching,... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5851540 | Composition, barrier film, and method for preventing contact dermatitis The present invention relates to a composition, and a method for preventing or reducing contact dermatitis. The composition contains a polysaccharide; a low molecular weight, synergistic saccharide; a solvent; and optionally one or more additives. The pre... | 12/22/1998 |
