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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7294345 | Otorhinological delivery device The invention relates to an otorhinological delivery device comprising at least one pharmaceutically active agent. According to the invention the device comprises a core comprising said at least one pharmaceutically active agent wherein said core is made of an elast... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7279457 | Rapid acting drug delivery compositions Drug formulations for systemic drug delivery with improved stability and rapid onset of action are described herein. The formulations may be administered via buccal administration, sublingual administration, pulmonary delivery, nasal administration, subcutaneous adm... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7252838 | Drug releasing elastic band and method A ligating band according to the present invention comprises an elastomeric layer and an inner drug releasing layer. The inner drug releasing layer includes a therapeutic agent, for example a chemotherapeutic agent for treating a mucosa, polyp or other growth. A lig... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7235257 | Drugs for relieving hemicrania comprising 1-menthol and essential oils This invention relates to external drugs for dermal application which have a migraine-alleviating effect, in more detail ointments and patches comprising in mixing l-menthol and an essential oil into a base containing a hydrophilic high-molecular weight compound, a ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7087249 | Treatment of mucosal membranes The invention relates to the use of one or more antimicrobial metals preferably selected from silver, gold, platinum, and palladium but most preferably silver, formed with atomic disorder, and preferably in a nanocrystalline form, for reducing inflammation or infect... | 08/08/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7008647 | Treatment of acne The invention relates to the use of one or more antimicrobial metals selected from silver, gold, platinum, and palladium but most preferably silver, preferably formed with atomic disorder, and preferably in a nanocrystalline form, for the treatment of a acne. The na... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7005135 | Glass scaffolds with controlled resorption rates and methods for making same The present invention relates to resorbable glass scaffolds for use in biological applications and methods for making same. Specifically, these scaffolds are composed of phosphate glass fibers, where the rate of dissolution into biological fluids is controlled by th... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6939569 | Medical device having anti-infective and contraceptive properties There is disclosed a medical device for implantation that acts to prevent transmission of infectious agents. Specifically, the present invention provides implantable devices, such as catheters or living skin matrices or wound dressings, for insertion into various bo... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6903053 | Agricultural items and agricultural methods comprising biodegradable copolymers An agricultural item comprising a biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer comprising two randomly repeating monomer units. The first randomly repeating monomer unit has the structure: wherein R1 is H or... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6841574 | Topical stabilized prostaglandin E compound dosage forms Compounds of prostaglandin E group (PGE compounds) are stabilized as non-aqueous compositions that include the compound together with a bulking agent that can be a non-aqueous liquid or a solid in a sheet, film or powder form. The composition can optionally include ... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6743437 | Implant device with a retinoid for improved biocompatibility An implant device is provided which incorporates a retinoid for improving the biocompatibility of the device in tissue. The device may be bioerodible for the purpose of systemically or locally releasing a therapeutic agent in tissue or it may be a permanent implant ... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6719993 | Calcium phosphate cements prepared from silicate solutions Methods are provide for producing flowable compositions, e.g. pastes, that set into calcium phosphate products. In the subject methods, dry reactants that include a calcium source and a phosphate source are combined with a solution of a soluble silicate, e.g. sodium... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6660292 | Rapidly disintegrating flavored film for precooked foods An improved rapidly disintegrating flavored film that quickly and completely disintegrates on food items, including precooked food items, such as hamburgers, chicken, and pizza, includes a hydroxypropyl cellulose, a modified starch and a flavor ingredient... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6646014 | Organic compounds The present invention concerns a method for the control of various diseases in bee-hives by applying to the bee-hives an effective amount of an essential oil in a slow-release formulation whereby the term oils embraces but is not limited to oils extractab... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6627600 | Compressed microparticles for dry injection The invention relates to a pharmaceutical implant for controllably releasing a drug in a subject and methods for manufacturing and administering the implant. The implant is made of associated microparticles of a drug dispersed in a biodegradable polymer. ... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6589511 | Composition for forming solid particles The composition for forming solid particles of the present invention comprises a biodegradable polymer, a solvent, a polyhydric alcohol, a viscosity-increasing agent, and an active drug, wherein the composition is in the form of an emulsion comprising a c... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6572872 | Method and apparatus for providing long term protection from intrusion by insects and other cold blooded animals Controlled release devices are shaped and placed in locations through which insects and/or other cold blooded animals generally enter an area or a structure sought to be protected. The controlled release devices include a polymeric matrix and a pesticide ... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6537566 | Compositions and methods for the non-invasive treatment of uterine fibroid cells The proliferation of uterine fibroid leiomyoma cells is inhibited by certain Fibroid Cell Growth Inhibitor (FGI) agents. The pharmacological doses of these FGI agents in the milieu of uterine fibroid cells can be made high enough to not only inhibit proli... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6500464 | Bilayered collagen construct This invention describes a collagen construct uniquely suited as a substrate for production of biologically active wound dressings, skin equivalents or skin substitutes. The collagen construct of the invention comprises a porous collagen sponge and a cell... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6488963 | Hot-melt extrudable pharmaceutical formulation The present invention relates to pharmaceutical formulations comprising a hot-melt extrudable mixture of a therapeutic compound and a high molecular weight poly(ethylene oxide) in an essentially non-film like preparation. In some embodiments, the formulat... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6471987 | Drug releasing elastic band and method A ligating band according to the present invention comprises an elastomeric layer and an inner drug releasing layer. The inner drug releasing layer includes a therapeutic agent, for example a chemotherapeutic agent for treating a mucosa, polyp or other gr... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6451348 | Method of manufacturing porous matrix-type controlled release systems using emulsion technique A method of manufacturing a porous matrix-type drug delivery system is provided. It comprises the steps of: dispersing, stirring, and emulsifying an aqueous solution of a drug in an organic solvent having a polymer compound and a surface active agent solv... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6391326 | Stable emulsions, preparation methods and applications The invention concerns stable emulsions, a method for preparing said emulsions and the elastomer films containing them. Said stable emulsions of at least one chemical substance x in an elastomer solution, to be used for preparing an elastomer film, compri... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6375971 | Medicament dosing ballistic implant of improved accuracy Solid dose ballistic projectile for medicating animals which comprises a biologically compatible projectile casing which defines an interior cavity having a wall with a frictionally engagement enhanced surface. A medicament payload, slightly oversized wit... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6331308 | Method and apparatus for providing long term protection from intrusion by insects and other cold blooded animals Controlled release devices are shaped and placed in locations through which insects and/or other cold blooded animals generally enter an area or a structure sought to be protected. The controlled release devices include a polymeric matrix and a pesticide ... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6326022 | Slow-release disposable elastomeric buccal devices Low-cost disposable elastomeric devices are conveniently insertable to grip between teeth and are easily removable. The devices contain substances such as odorants or medications which slowly permeate into the mouth. The preferred embodiment has a mushroo... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6319511 | Termite and boring insect barrier for the protection of wooden structures A method and device are disclosed which prevent the intrusion of insects into structures by using a controlled release device capable of releasing insecticide. In the disclosed method, the device maintains a minimal effective level of insecticide for a pr... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6309661 | Solid polysaccharide materials for use as wound dressings Solid, bioabsorbable materials for use as wound dressings comprise at least 50% by weight of a mixture of xanthan and at least one galactomannan, such as guar gum or locust bean gum. The weight ratio of xanthan: total galactomannans is in the range 1:99 t... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6306913 | Container for 4-allylanisole and analog scolytid pesticides A projectile can be used to administer pesticides such as one or more from the group consisting of 4-allylanisole, anisole, allylbenzene, 4-isopropylanisole, p-anisaldehyde, ethylbenzene, cumene, 4-methoxyacetophenone, 4-methylstyrene, 2-propylphenol, phe... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6306426 | Implant device with a retinoid for improved biocompatibility An implant device is provided which incorporates a retinoid for improving the biocompatibility of the device in tissue. The device may be bioerodible for the purpose of systemically or locally releasing a therapeutic agent in tissue or it may be a permane... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6303156 | Noninvasive method for increasing or decreasing the body temperature of a patient The present invention is directed to a method for changing the body temperature of a patient by having them hyperventilate a gas mixture containing sulfur hexafluoride and oxygen. The method may be applied to cool patients in any clinical situation where ... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6262127 | Polymeric matrices and their uses in pharmaceutical compositions This invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising polymeric matrices, especially those comprising IL-6 as an active ingredient. Specific novel poly(ethylene carbomate) polymers are also provided for more general use as matrix materials in sus... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6203813 | Pharmaceutical delivery device and method of preparation therefor The present invention provides an opiate antagonist implant which is an admixture of an opiate antagonist, in either acid or base form, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The admixture is uniformly compressed into a subcutaneously implantable pell... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6193994 | Locally administrable, biodegradable and sustained-release pharmaceutical composition for periodontitis and process for preparation thereof This invention relates to locally administrable, biodegradable and sustained-release pharmaceutical composition for periodontitis and process for preparation thereof, which can show continuous drug effect for a long time by controlling the release time an... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6120790 | Thermoplastic resin composition Purpose: the purpose of the present invention is to offer resin compositions which have antimicrobial/fungistatic properties which show outstanding dispersion and outstandingly durable performance. Constitution: thermoplastic resin compositions characteri... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6074664 | Medicament form for the delivery of collagenase to wounds and process for the preparation thereof An administration form for the release of collagenase to wounds is characterised in that it exhibits a combination of specific properties as hereinbelow: a. it is coherent, flat-shaped and deformable; b. it has a superficial extension that is equal to or small... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6066338 | Method of using lectins for contraception In order to prevent conception and/or the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STD's) one or more lectins capable of binding sperm and/or the pathogenic microorganisms responsible for STD's are administered to the vagina prior to sexual intercourse. T... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6060076 | Method and apparatus for providing long term protection from intrusion by insects and other cold blooded animals Controlled release devices are shaped and placed in locations through which insects and/or other cold blooded animals generally enter an area or a structure sought to be protected. The controlled release devices include a polymeric matrix and a pesticide ... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6042845 | Anti fungal treatment of nails There is disclosed a method for the treatment of fungal diseases in nails, which comprises the topical administration to the nail and, if desired, also to the surrounding skin, of (1) a sulfhydryl containing amino acid or a derivative thereof, the pharmac... | 03/28/2000 |
