Did You Know...
...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 |
| 7374770 | Topical composition for follicular delivery of an ornithine decarboxylase inhibitor Polyethylene glycol ethers of alkyl alcohols having the general formula CH3(CH2)xCH2(OCH2CH2)nOH wherein x is 8 to 20 (of which ceteareth-20, steareth-20 and steareth-100 are preferred), po... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7348360 | Method and composition for delivering zinc to the nasal membrane A viscous gel for delivering minor effective amounts of active substances through the nasal membrane into the body. ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7326420 | Benzoyl peroxide compositions having increased potency A benzoyl peroxide composition having increased potency includes benzoyl peroxide, a tertiary amine and/or a transition metal, and a base that increases radicals formed by the peroxide. ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7323185 | Methods of increasing the efficacy of peroxides This invention relates to methods of increasing the efficacy of peroxides such as benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of skin conditions such as acne. In a preferred embodiment, the invention relates to methods of increasing radicals formed by peroxides on/in the skin... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320968 | Pharmaceutical composition A pharmaceutical composition comprising: (A) an androgen; (B) a cyclic enhancer of the type used in the compositions and methods claimed by U.S. Pat. No. 5,023,252 to Hsieh; and (C) a thickening agent; including, for example, a composition in which the cyclic enhanc... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7303762 | Absorption enhancers The invention relates to the use of hydrophilic aromatic alcohols to enhance the uptake of molecules, including biologically active macromolecules, into the body across the intestinal wall from the lumen of the gut; to compositions for oral administration which cons... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7270834 | Pharmaceutical composition comprising dimethylsulfoxide and ozone A pharmaceutical composition to be externally applied as a topical preparation for treating several diseases, the composition comprising dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) and ozone. A method for obtaining the composition by ozonizing DMSO and a method for treating diseases b... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7256234 | Hybrid system for solubilizing pharmaceutically active substances in polymer matrices The present invention is directed to a hybridized polymer matrix, a method of making such, and products incorporating such a matrix. The hybridized polymer matrix comprises a solvent-free polymer matrix base, a hybridized matrix comprising one or more poly(1-vinyl-2... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7244447 | Transdermal administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs using hydroxide-releasing agents as permeation enhancers A method is provided for increasing the permeability of skin or mucosal tissue to transdermally administered nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The method involves use of a specified amount of a hydroxide-releasing agent, the amount optimized to increase... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7241460 | Strontium compound for treatment of sub-dermal soft tissue pain The invention provides a method of treatment of a human or non-human subject to combat sub-dermal soft tissue pain therein, said method comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a physiologically tolerable strontium compound. ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7179476 | Medical composition for external use for dermatosis The object of the present invention is to provide a dermal composition for external use which keeps skin healthy and demonstrates a sufficient effect in treating skin diseases. The present invention relates to a dermal composition for external use, which comp... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7144919 | Polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene vitamin E and process for preparation thereof The present invention relates to polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene (POE-POP) vitamin E, which is prepared from vitamin E by polyethoxylation and polypropoxylation, and a method for preparing the same. The POE-POP vitamin E has a high surface activity and an excellent... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7105571 | Prostaglandin compositions and methods of treatment for male erectile dysfunction The invention provides methods and compositions for treating erectile dysfunction. The methods include the step of placing within the fossa navicularis of the patient an effective erection-inducing amount of a vasoactive prostaglandin composition of a semi-solid con... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7087215 | Methods of administering and enhancing absorption of pharmaceutical agents Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a macromolecular pharmaceutical agent in mixed micellar form are disclosed. The mixed micelles are formed from an alkali metal alkyl sulfate, and at least three different micelle-forming compounds as described in the specificat... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7078060 | Solutions and aerosols of metal-containing compounds Solutions and aerosols of metal-containing compounds are disclosed. Methods of preparing and using the solutions and aerosols, particularly in the treatment of a subject having a condition, are also disclosed. The metal-containing material can be, for example, an an... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7029690 | Oral fluid absorbing compositions and system for application thereof in a method of dental arch treatment Disclosed are articles and oral compositions which enable positioning material(s) which absorb oral fluids into controlled, direct contact with at least one dental arch, or portion thereof, of a subject at the location where teeth emerge from dental arch gum tissue,... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7025972 | Allergen absorbent, blocking, and deactivating compositions and method An allergen and blocking sorbent for topical application to the skin comprising a surface-modified layered material, such as an intercalated clay, dispersed in a cosmetically acceptable solvent. The organic surface modifier is an organic molecule that contains a sub... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6989152 | Compound for the amelioration of pseudofolliculitis A compound for reducing the incidence of pseudofolliculitis combines a mild skin astringent, an oil based epidermal softener, and a hair stiffener. One embodiment of the compound combines refined powdered oatmeal and emollient of the compound combines refined powder... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6958153 | Skin penetration enhancing components The present invention relates to a topical formulation for the treatment of a dermatological condition which comprises a macrocyclic lactone antibiotic, immunosuppresive macrolide or a biologically active analogue, derivative or pro-drug thereof; characterized in th... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6946120 | Pharmaceutical composition A pharmaceutical composition for topical administration, including, as the pharmaceutically active component, at least 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition of a piperidinopyrimidine derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; an a... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6929800 | Nasal passage cleaning composition A nasal passage cleaning composition according to the invention comprises water and salt as a base, and contains a mucolytic agent such as alum and/or zinc sulphate to shrink the mucosa and allow sinus passage drainage, decreasing pressure in the infected sinus an a... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6914051 | Penetrating antibiotic gel for soft tissue diseases A penetrating antibiotic gel for treating pain, inflammation and other pathological conditions affecting musculoskeletal tissues and other soft tissues of the body. The composition includes an antibiotic compound and a mobilizing agent in an amount sufficient to ena... | 07/05/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6887906 | Compositions and methods for the delivery of oligonucleotides via the alimentary canal The present invention relates to compositions and methods which enhance the transport of nucleic acids, especially oligonucleotides at various sites in the alimentary canal of an animal. The methods and compositions enhance the transport of oligonucleotides across t... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6867229 | Antiparasitic composition for the treatment and protection of pets Composition which is useful in particular for the treatment and protection of domestic animals which are infested with parasites or are likely to be infested with them, these compositions comprising, in the form of a ready-to-use solution: ... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6855332 | Absorption promoting agent The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising polyoxyethylene glycol, fatty acid mono- and diglyceride ester as an absorption promoting agent and an absorption controlling agent together with a therapeutically, prophylactically and/or diagn... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6849263 | Pharmaceutical compositions for buccal delivery of pain relief medications Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a narcotic analgesic in mixed micellar form are disclosed. The mixed micelles are formed from an alkali metal alkyl sulfate, and other micelle-forming compounds as described in the specification. Micelle size ranges between abo... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6846837 | Topical administration of basic antifungal compositions to treat fungal infections of the nails Methods and topical pharmaceutical formulations are provided for the treatment of nail fungus (onychomycosis). The invention involves a pharmacologically active antifungal agent, plus a pharmaceutically acceptable base in a formulation having a pH of 7.5 to about 13... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6835392 | Dual enhancer composition for topical and transdermal drug delivery A permeation enhancer composition is provided for increasing the permeability of skin or mucosal tissue to topically or transdermally administered pharmacologically or cosmeceutically active agents. The composition is comprised of a hydroxide-releasing agent and a l... | 12/28/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6767901 | Ciclesonide contained pharmaceutical composition for application to mucosa The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for application to the mucosa to be used in drug therapy comprising a water-insoluble and/or water-low soluble substance, ciclesonide, and an aqueous medium, and having an osmotic pressure of less than 290 ... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6737070 | Methods of increasing the efficacy of peroxides This invention relates to methods of increasing the efficacy of peroxides such as benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of skin conditions such as acne. In a preferred embodiment, the invention relates to methods of increasing radicals formed by peroxides on/in the skin... | 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 |
| 6719986 | Hyaluronate lyase used for promoting penetration in topical agents The invention relates to an agent for treating skin diseases and/or functional disorders of the skin on the basis of different medicaments and/or auxiliary substances through promotion of penetration from topical formulations into the skin. According to the inventio... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6716441 | Compositions for efficient release of active ingredients The present invention relates to a novel composition for efficiently releasing hydrophilic or water-soluble skin care actives from an oleaginous composition. The substantially oleaginous composition of the present invention comprises: (1) at least one skin care acti... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6713461 | Pharmaceutical complex This invention relates to a complex of eletriptan and a sulphobutylether-beta-cyclodextrin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and to processes for the preparation of, pharmaceutical formulations including, and the uses of, such a complex. ... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6706666 | Enhancer composition for agricultural chemicals and agricultural chemical composition An enhancer composition for agricultural chemicals which can enhance the effectiveness of an agricultural chemical without causing any phytotoxicity to various crops, which comprises at least one nitrogen-containing compound selected from the group consisting of a t... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6692766 | Controlled release oral drug delivery system The present invention relates to a controlled release drug delivery system comprising a drug which is susceptible to enzymatic degradation by enzymes present in the intestinal tract; and a polymeric matrix which undergoes erosion in the gastrointestinal t... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6673365 | Formulation for treatment of thromboembolism A new pharmaceutical formulation comprising the thrombin inhibitor HOOC--CH2 --(R)-Cgl-Aze-Pab in combination with medium chain glycerides, a process for the preparation of such a pharmaceutical formulation, the use of a such formulation in the... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6673363 | Transdermal and topical administration of local anesthetic agents using basic enhancers Methods are provided for enhancing the permeability of skin or mucosal tissue to topical or transdermal application of local anesthetic agents. The methods entail the use of a base in order to increase the flux of the agent through a body surface while mi... | 01/06/2004 |
