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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7897575 | Treatment and prevention of vascular dementia The invention relates to compositions and methods for treating or preventing vascular dementia in a mammal comprising mucosal administration of an amount of E-selectin polypeptide sufficient to induce bystander immune tolerance in the mammal. Another aspect of the i... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7332528 | DRI nasal sprays There are provided safe, tasteless, odorless, non-aqueous liquid spray compositions formulated for administration to the nasal cavity consisting essentially of pharmacologically acceptable non aqueous liquid carrier in which said bioactive material is directly insol... | 02/19/2008 |
| 6960350 | Antifungal fragrance composition An antifungal fragrance composition containing as its active ingredients: (a) at least one type of fragrance component selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic or aromatic aldehyde having 5 to 16 carbon atoms and an aliphatic or aromatic alcohol having 5 t... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6685969 | Treatment for ectoparasites Ectoparasites, such as fleas, ticks, mites and lice, are removed from a human or animal host after applying a composition that causes the temperature of the treated area to become higher or lower than normal. In one embodiment, treatment is effected by ap... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6645532 | Compositions and method for relieving discomfort in the ears Generally, the method for preventing or relieving discomfort in the ears arising from congestion and/or obstruction of in the eustachian tubes comprising or changes in middle ear pressure relative to atmospheric pressure arising from environmental conditi... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6616917 | Transparent or translucent emulsions, process for preparing them and cosmetic use thereof The invention relates to a transparent or translucent cosmetic emulsion comprising an aqueous phase, a fatty phase and a surfactant, the said fatty phase containing a miscible mixture of at least one cosmetic oil and of at least one volatile fluoro compou... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6602489 | Compact hairspray product consisting of hairspray concentrate, container and fine spray pump with pre-pressurization The compact hair spray product includes a pressure-tight and diffusion-proof container containing a hair spray concentrate and equipped with a fine-spray pump with a cylindrical region made of a material that resists swelling by organic solvents. The fine... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6558618 | Anti-infection formulation and delivery method A method of dispersing, in water vapor, an anti-infective therapeutic composition (10) into the air in a room (36), in order to treat or prevent transmission of upper respiratory infections, includes: adding to a reservoir of liquid water in a vaporizer (... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6503479 | Cosmetic aerosol composition for fixing and sheen of keratin substances, and processes The present invention relates to a cosmetic aerosol-pressurized composition for treating keratin substances, in particular the hair, comprising (a) a fluid comprising at least one fixing polymer and at least 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of t... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6500465 | Disinfecting and sporocidal composition and process for decontaminating buildings The present invention relates to a volatile, residue free peroxide antimicrobial composition, which can be applied as a penetrating and durable, fine aerosol, that has superior strength with respect to decontaminating buildings infected with bacteria, fun... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6464960 | Water-containing aerosol hair spray with a reduced content of volatile organic compounds The aerosol hair spray composition contains a hair-setting polymer in a solvent/propellant system containing a C1 to C4 alcohol, water, a cosolvent selected from among acetone and methyl acetate or a mixture thereof, and aerosol prop... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6461591 | Medical aerosol formulations A pressure-liquefied propellant mixture for aerosols, comprising a fluorinated alkane, in particular 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane and/or 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane, and carbon dioxide, makes possible an improvement of the wetting properties of pharmace... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6447816 | Methods and apparatus to prevent colds, flus, and infections of the human respiratory system Strong vapors from eucalyptus oil and tea tree oil are inhaled periodically to prevent the infection of the human respiratory system by pathogens that cause colds, influenza, pneumonia, and tuberculosis. Apparatus suitable for the periodic inhalation of s... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6440406 | Attractant for monitoring and control of adult scarabs The present invention provides a composition for attracting scarabs. Liquid and solid formulations are provided, along with methods for their use, for controlling or eliminating scarabs, and/or protecting plants susceptible to scarab damage.... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6436367 | Aerosol formulations for buccal and pulmonary application A mixed micellar aerosol pharmaceutical formulation includes a micellar proteinic pharmaceutical agent, an alkali metal lauryl sulphate, at least three micelle forming compounds, a phenol and a propellant. The micelle forming compounds are selected from t... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6419909 | Transparent or translucent emulsions, process for preparing them and cosmetic use thereof The invention relates to a transparent or translucent cosmetic emulsion comprising an aqueous phase, a fatty phase and a surfactant, the said fatty phase containing a miscible mixture of at least one cosmetic oil and of at least one volatile fluoro compou... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6395775 | Combating pest insects The present invention relates to the use of a sex pheromone, E8,E10-dodecadien-1-ol, in combination with one or more behavioral antagonists or behavioral synergists for control of codling moth by mating disruption or attraction & killing.... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6344191 | Chemical attractants for moths Compositions and lures are described which provide synthetic chemical attractants which function as highly effective attractants for male and female moths, primarily moths of the family Noctuidae. In one aspect, the attractants provide an effective attrac... | 02/05/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6242489 | Malodorant compositions The malodorant compositions provided by the invention are formed from ingredients comprised of at least a malodorant compound and a carrier liquid, the compositions having a toxicity category rating of at least III. Preferred malodorant compounds suitable... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6190653 | Chemical attractants for moths Compositions and lures are described which provide synthetic chemical attractants which function as highly effective attractants for male and female moths, primarily moths of the family Noctuidae. In one aspect, the attractants provide an effective attrac... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6153173 | Propellant mixture for aerosol formulation This invention relates to aerosol formulations of use in the administration of medicaments by inhalation. In particular, the formulations comprise (a) 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane or 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoro-n-propane or mixtures thereof as propellant, (b) ... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6113883 | Hair styling compositions comprising silicone-containing copolymers The present invention relates to hair styling compositions and in particular to hair spray compositions. These compositions comprise a silicone containing adhesive copolymer, having a weight average molecular weight from about 10,000 to about 5,000,000, a... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6106821 | Fly attractant compositions The invention relates to fly attractant compositions that comprise at least one volatile short chain carboxylic acid, at least one organic sulfide and at least one nitrogen heterocycle. In a preferred embodiment the composition additionally comprises at l... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6086904 | Essential oil solid compositions Solid composition including a gum material and an tea tree oil and optionally another essential oil wherein the solid composition releases vapor containing the essential oil when exposed to an effective flow of gas. A method of diffusing tea tree oil into... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6060045 | Vitaminized air freshener and room deodorizer pad Wicks or pads for use in vitaminized air fresheners and room deodorizer devices are disclosed, which permit devices occupants to directly receive and enjoy the benefits of vitamins with little or no effort intra-nasally as they breath the released volatil... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6007794 | Clear aerosol hair spray formulations containing a sulfopolyester in a hydroalcoholic liquid vehicle This invention relates to an aerosol hair spray formulation containing 0.5 to 15 weight percent of a water-dispersible or water-dissipatible, linear sulfopolyester having a Tg of 40° C. to 50° C. and an inherent viscosity of 0.24 to 0.60 dl/g which cont... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5955057 | Effervescing or foaming bath shape or solid This invention is directed to a novel effervescing foaming bath shape or solid composition. More particularly, this invention pertains to a novel effervescing or foaming bath ball composition which has rapid mixing and production time, and antiseptic and ... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5900229 | Use of a vinyl lactam-derived terpolymer as a foaming agent in compositions forming an aerosol foam The invention relates to the use as sole or additional foaming agent in aqueous compositions for treating the skin or the hair, which are packaged in an aerosol device and are capable of forming a foam after expansion into the air, of a terpolymer consist... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5891427 | Vitaminized air freshner and room deodorizer Vitaminized air fresheners and room deodorizers are disclosed which permit occupants to directly receive and enjoy the benefits of vitamins with little or no effort intra-nasally. A method for the continuous release of a vitamin containing composition for... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5853701 | Clear aerosol hair spray formulations containing a sulfopolyester in a hydroalcoholic liquid vehicle This invention relates to an aerosol hair spray formulation containing 0.5 to 15 weight percent of a water-dispersible or water-dissipatible, linear sulfopolyester having a Tg of 40° C. to 50° C. and an inherent viscosity of 0.24 to 0.60 dl/g which cont... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5840280 | Silicone copolyol formulated hairspray compositions A hairspray composition is provided with improved combability, spray efficiency and anti-foaming properties. The hairspray includes a film-forming resin, a carrier such as ethanol and a small level of a propoxylated non-ethoxylated silicone copolyol.... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5830440 | Aqueous aerosol hair spray The present invention provides an aerosol hairspray lacquer containing a film forming resin, plasticizing agent, water and dimethylether.... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5759521 | Method of altering perception of relative space of an area The present invention provides a method for altering a person's perception of a confined or open space by administering an odorant substance to the person.... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5759522 | Innovative-type hair spray concentrate capable of delivering reduced VOC spray particles An innovative-type hair spray concentrate of defined Brookfield viscosity and solids content which is capable of delivering reduced VOC spray particles of acceptable quality under the Innovative Product Clause Regulations in combination with a suitable re... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5723439 | Pharmaceutical aerosol composition and application thereof for treatment and prophylaxis of viral diseases The composition contains as the active substance an inhibitor of proteinases selected from the group of aprotinin, a derivative thereof, or an aprotinin-like substance in the form of an aqueous solution or solid micronized particles or a size in the range... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5707609 | Apparatus and method for administering minerals An apparatus and process for administering minerals to the human body by mixing pre-selected particulated minerals with graphite and coal tar to form a bar (10a), vaporizing the bar (10a) to form a mineral rich vapor, and directing the vapor to a patient'... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5674479 | Clear aerosol hair spray formulations containing a linear sulfopolyester in a hydroalcoholic liquid vehicle This invention relates to an aerosol hair spray formulation containing 0.5 to 15 weight percent of a water-dispersible or water-dissipatible, linear sulfopolyester having a Tg of 40° C. to 50° C. and an inherent viscosity of 0.24 to 0.60 dl/g which cont... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5662893 | Clear pump hair spray formulations containing a linear sulfopolyester in a hydroalcoholic liquid vehicle This invention relates to a pump hair spray formulation containing 0.5 to 15 weight percent of a water-dispersible or water-dissipatible, linear sulfopolyester having a Tg of 40° C. to 50° C. and an inherent viscosity of 0.24 to 0.60 dl/g which contains... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5660816 | Clear hair spray formulations containing a linear sulfopolyester A clear hair spray formulation which exhibits less than 30 NTU's and contains a linear sulfopolyester and a water-soluble polymer wherein the formulation is in water or a water/alcohol mixture. The sulfopolyester has a glass transition temperature of 40°... | 08/26/1997 |
