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...that the Eveready Battery began as an invention called the "electric flowerpot," which was a tube with a battery and light bulb inside? The idea was to fasten this gizmo to the side of a flowerpot so it would illuminate the flowers from the bottom. The idea died on the vine and the businessman who licensed the flower pot, Conrad Huber, was left with a pile of useless tubes -- until he found a way to market them as batteries to light the world!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7416719 | Sunscreen compositions The present invention is a sunscreen composition that has at least one sunscreen agent and at least one glucoside emulsifier. The composition also has water. Preferably, the sunscreen composition also has at least one of the following additional components: an emuls... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7348016 | Self-reversible reverse microlatex, process for preparing the same and cosmetic and industrial uses thereof A self-reversible reverse microlatex composition comprising an oil phase, an aqueous phase, at least one W/O surfactant, at least one O/W surfactant, and a branched or a crosslinked polyelectrolyte, wherein the W/O surfactant and the O/W surfactant mixture have a HL... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7282197 | Antiperspirant gel A cosmetic or dermatological composition for preventing excessive odor and sweat secretion by skin, comprising an optically translucent to transparent, substantially alcohol-free oil-in-water type emulsion gel which comprises a polyethoxylated and/or a polypropoxyla... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7282196 | Antiperspirant product based on microemulsions The present invention is an antiperspirant product, comprising: (a) an oil-in water microemulsion including an oil phase and a water phase and being substantially free of alcohol, said microemulsion further comprising: ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7235249 | Methods for regulating the condition of mammalian keratinous tissue via topical application of vitamin Bcompositions The present invention relates to methods for regulating the condition of mammalian keratinous tissue wherein the methods each comprise the step of topically applying to the keratinous tissue of a mammal needing such treatment, a safe and effective amount of a skin c... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7153525 | Microemulsions as precursors to solid nanoparticles The preparation of novel microemulsions to be used as precursors for solid nanoparticles is described. The microemulsion precursors consist of either alcohol-in-fluorocarbon microemulsions, liquid hydrocarbon-in-fluorocarbon microemulsions, or liquid hydrocarbon-in-... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7101928 | Polymeric thickeners for oil-containing compositions Novel thickeners for oil-containing compositions are crystalline polymers, preferably side chain crystalline polymers, which (a) have a crystalline melting point, Tp, and an onset of melting temperature, To, such that Tp−To | 09/05/2006 |
| 7094395 | Pigment dispersion and related method of manufacture A method for producing a colored cosmetic composition having inorganic pigments resistant to agglomeration in an oil-in-water emulsion. The method includes the following: preparing an oil dispersion by adding inorganic pigments directly to an oil; preparing an aqueo... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7015279 | Composition and method for preparing novel cationic thickeners A composition and method for a linear or crosslinked cationic polyelectrolyte, involving copolymerization of at least one cationic monomer with at least one neutral monomer and at least one nonionic surfactant monomer. ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6995209 | Thermally reversible water in oil in water emulsions A thermally reversible water in oil in water (W/O/W) emulsion including a thermally reversible viscosifying polymer in the continuous aqueous phase of the emulsion. The thermally reversible viscosifying polymer of the W/O/W emulsion includes a block copolymer having... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6989417 | Polymeric thickeners for oil-containing compositions Thickeners for oil-containing compositions, particularly cosmetic and personal care compositions, are side chain crystalline polymers which are uniformly dispersed as a crystallized solid in the oil. ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6984691 | W/O/W composite emulsion A W/O/W type composite emulsion, wherein a W/O type emulsion containing water, an oil ingredient and a lipophilic emulsifier each in a proportion expressed in term of mass ratio falling within a range enclosed with bold lines in FIG. 1 is dispersed in an exte... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6977171 | Detoxification and decontamination using nanotechnology therapy A particle with two regions, the first region contains a detoxifying enzyme and a second region that partitions toxic compounds. The particle may be a nanoparticle. ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6946426 | Process to prepare aqueous formulations Provided is a method of formulating hydrophobic pesticides comprising emulsifying an aqueous phase and a water-immiscible phase to form a formulation; wherein the aqueous phase is comprised of water and optionally a freeze/thaw agent, one or more emulsifiers, or com... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6896897 | Flexible applicator for applying oil-in-water emulsion with improved stability A flexible applicator for applying an oil-in-water emulsion comprises: (1) an allantoin-containing oil-in-water emulsion; and (2) a flexible element that adsorbs or absorbs the emulsion such that the emulsion is applied to the skin of a patient on whom the flexible ... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6881414 | Mild cosmetic composition with stabilized retinoids A cosmetic composition containing a retinoid and having an improved stability and mildness. Especially preferred compositions also include retinoid boosters and a polyhydric alcohol humectant. ... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6864274 | Allantoin-containing skin cream An allantoin-containing skin cream composition can comprise allantoin and at least one anionic or nonionic emulsifier that is substantially hydrophilic and is soluble in water. The pH of the composition is in a range of from about 3.0 to about 6.0; preferably, the p... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6858200 | Sunscreen formulations Disclosed are formulations for topical application, the formulation comprising a C15 branched polyalphaolefin, an aqueous phase, a non-aqueous phase, and at least one sunscreen active agent, alone or in combination with an insect repellant. ... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6831107 | Emulsification systems and emulsions Personal care or cosmetic oil in water emulsions include an oil emulsifier and a combination of a Xanthan polysaccharide and a polyglucomannan polysaccharide to provide enhanced stability even at low emulsifier stabiliser levels. The emulsifier stabiliser system pro... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6830746 | Sunscreen compositions The present invention is a sunscreen composition that has at least one sunscreen agent and at least one glucoside emulsifier. The composition also has water. Preferably, the sunscreen composition also has at least one of the following additional components: emulsifi... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6828352 | Neutralization of phosphate esters, compositions based upon and methods using same The present invention relates to synthetic, novel, preferably fatty phosphoric acid esters which, when neutralized with a neutralizing agent, is revealed as a new surface active agent. Formulations are presented which demonstrate a method for using the disclosed sur... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6783766 | Process for preparing a cosmetic formulation The present invention is a process of preparing an advanced cosmetic product by combining a high internal phase ratio (HIPR) emollient-in-water emulsion with a partial cosmetic formulation that typically contains water, fragrance, a rheology modifier, or a pH adjust... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6730329 | Zinc containing compositions for anti-viral use One aspect of the invention relates to anti-viral composition containing at least one zinc compound and at least one phenolic antioxidant (and optionally other ingredients such as at least one analgesic) at least one hydrocarbyl containing compound, and water. Anoth... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6696048 | Sunscreen composition Described is a method for preparing sunscreening compositions that contain chlorphenesin as a biocidal preservative, wherein the chlorphenesin is dissolved in water-insoluble components.... | 02/24/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6673826 | Methods for treatment of inflammatory diseases An improved method of treating skin diseases comprises applying to the skin of a patient suffering such a skin disease an allantoin-containing composition in a therapeutically effective quantity. The allantoin-containing composition is a water-in-oil emul... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6649194 | Topical analgesics and methods of use Topical analgesics, generally comprising calendula oil and cornmint oil, and methods of use.... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6576248 | Pigmented vitamin C composition There is provided an emulsion having a substantially non-aqueous phase, a substantially aqueous phase, a vitamin C component and a pigment. Such an emulsion is both cosmetically and aesthetically acceptable.... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6576678 | W/O emulsion bases The invention relates to emulsion bases containing (a) polyol poly-12-polyhydroxystearates, (b) polyol esters selected from the group consisting of sorbitan esters, oligoglycerol esters and partial glycerides, (c) citric acid esters, (d) waxes and (e) metal soaps. ... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6562372 | Tocotrienol-containing powder, a process for preparing it and a tablet comprising compressed said powder into a tablet form A tocotrienol-containing powder prepared by a process wherein an oil containing a tocotrienol is treated with a lecithin, a cellulose and an emulsifying agent in water to form an emulsion, a powder substance is mixed with the formed emulsion to form a sus... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6558683 | Emulsifier-free finely dispersed systems of the oil-in-water type Emulsifier-free cosmetic or dermatological preparations, which are finely dispersed systems of the oil-in-water type, comprising 1. an oil phase, 2. an aqueous phase and 3. one or more types of micronized, inorganic pigments which a) have an average particle size o... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6555121 | Pesticidal compositions containing mineral oil and/or soybean oil Pesticidal compositions for quick knockdown, kill and control of household pests, the composition contains mineral oil and/or soybean oil, with and without other plant essential oils. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controll... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6548557 | Neutralization of phosphate esters, compositions based upon and methods using same The present invention relates to synthetic, novel, preferably fatty phosphoric acid esters which, when neutralized with a neutralizing agent, is revealed as a new surface active agent. Formulations are presented which demonstrate a method for using the di... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6541018 | Nanoemulsion based on glycerol fatty esters, and its uses in the cosmetics, dermatological and/or ophthalmological fields The present invention provides a nanoemulsion, that includes: an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase; and at least one glycerol fatty ester surfactant which is solid at a temperature of less than or equal to 45° C.; wherein the oily phase includes oil globule... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6531500 | Methods for treatment of inflammatory diseases An improved method of treating skin diseases comprises applying to the skin of a patient suffering such a skin disease an allantoin-containing composition in a therapeutically effective quantity. The allantoin-containing composition is a water-in-oil emul... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6517816 | Sunscreen emulsion composition and method of use There is provided a sunscreen emulsion composition. The composition has an inner discontinuous phase and an outer continuous phase. The inner discontinuous phase and/or outer continuous phase has a sunscreen active therein. The inner discontinuous phase i... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6514508 | Itch reducing device and method An itch reducing device and method for reducing the itch of a mosquito bite. The itch reducing device and method includes a pad comprising an absorbent material. An itch reducing ointment generally saturates the pad. A package has an upper layer and a low... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6488946 | Stable water-in-oil emulsions containing an emulsifier on oleyl-and/or isostearyl-glycoside The present invention relates to novel stable emulsions containing 5 to 70% by weight of an aqueous phase 20 to 90% by weight of a fatty phase; and 3 to 25% by weight of an emulsifier comprising 10 to 90% by weight, preferably 10 to 50% by weight a... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6475526 | Zinc containing compositions for anti-viral use One aspect of the invention relates to anti-viral composition containing at least one zinc compound and at least one phenolic antioxidant (and optionally other ingredients such as at least one analgesic) at least one hydrocarbyl containing compound, and w... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6472438 | Active topical skin protectants containing S-330 A topical skin protectant formulation containing a barrier cream and a reactive moiety for protecting warfighters and civilians against all types of harmful chemicals, specifically chemical warfare agents (CWA's). The topical skin protectant offers a barr... | 10/29/2002 |
