...that Robert Adler has the dubious distinction of being the Father of the Couch Potato? Back in 1955 Adler was employed by what was then Zenith Radio Corp., where he was charged to invent something that would allow viewers to turn down the TV volume without leaving their chairs. After a series of flops (such as a wired contraption that people tripped over), Adler hit on the idea of using sound waves. Thus the Remote Control was born...
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7442368 | Delivery of stimulants through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of stimulants through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing stimulants that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a stimulant is delivered to a patien... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7442383 | Use of xenon for the control of neurological deficits associated with cardiopulmonary bypass The present invention relates to methods of controlling neurological deficits in patients who have undergone cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) by administering xenon to said patients. ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7410635 | Aerosol formulations and aerosol delivery of scopolamine A liquid aerosol formulation comprising at least one thermally stable active ingredient selected from the group consisting of butalbital, lorazepam, ipratropium, baclofen, morphine, scopolamine, pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof and derivatives th... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7335371 | Combinations for the treatment of inflammatory disorders The invention features methods and compositions for the treatment of immunonflammatory disorders. ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7325548 | Smoker's requisite A smoker's requisite embodies a substance selected from pharmaceutical products, food supplements, natural products and combinations thereof. The substance is embodied in the requisite such that, when the requisite is lit and smoked by a smoker, a quantity of the su... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7323452 | Method for the accelerated in vivo removal of ethanol A method for accelerating the process of removing ethanol from the blood through the use of certain additives that accelerate the metabolic oxidation of ethanol, and others which in addition act as catalysts or “pseudo” enzymes for the oxidation. These additives... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7235264 | Cerebral protection with a gas comprising xenon Xenon or xenon-containing gases and, where appropriate, an NO source are employed as medicament for cerebral protection. Cerebral protection is defined as reducing or preventing impairments of cerebral function of various causes, but especially secondary to perfusio... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7217409 | Alkanoic acid derivatives A method for treating respiratory disorders comprises administering to a patient a pharmaceutical aerosol formulation comprising: (i) a compound of formula (I) or a salt or solvate thereo... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7186402 | Medicinal aerosol compositions with an amide and/or ester containing excipient compound The invention comprises a medicinal aerosol composition comprising a propellant, an excipient comprising an acid or amine end-group and at least one and no more than two amide and/or ester functional groups, and a drug. The invention also comprises particulate medic... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7169378 | Delivery of opioids through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of opioids through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing opioids that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an opioid is delivered to a patient throug... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7115250 | Delivery of erectile dysfunction drugs through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of erectile dysfunction drugs through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing erectile dysfunction drugs that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an e... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7108847 | Delivery of muscle relaxants through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of muscle relaxants through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing muscle relaxants that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a muscle relaxant is del... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7094392 | Delivery of antihistamines through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of antihistamines through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing antihistamines that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an antihistamine is delivere... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7090830 | Drug condensation aerosols and kits The present invention provides novel condensation aerosols for the treatment of disease and/or intermittent or acute conditions. These condensation aerosols have little or no pyrolysis degradation products and are characterized by having an MMAD of between 1–3 mic... | 08/15/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7087216 | Delivery of sedative-hypnotics through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of sedative-hypnotics through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing sedative-hypnotics that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a sedative-hypnotic ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7087217 | Delivery of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing NSAIDs that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an NSA... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7087218 | Delivery of diazepam through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of compounds for the treatment of anxiety disorders and symptoms of such disorders through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing diazepam that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method as... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7078019 | Delivery of drug esters through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of drug esters through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing drug esters that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a drug ester is delivered to a pat... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7078017 | Delivery of sedative-hypnotics through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of sedative-hypnotics through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing sedative-hypnotics that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a sedative-hypnotic ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7078018 | Delivery of opioids through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of opioids through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing opioids that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an opioid is delivered to a patient throug... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7078020 | Delivery of antipsychotics through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of antipsychotics through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing antipsychotics that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an antipsychotic is delivere... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7070763 | Delivery of diphenhydramine through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of diphenhydramine through an inhalation route. In a composition aspect of the present invention, a composition of a diphenhydramine condensation aerosol is presented. In a method aspect of the present invention, diphenh... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7070765 | Delivery of drug esters through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of drug esters through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing drug esters that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a drug ester is delivered to a pat... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7070764 | Delivery of analgesics through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of analgesics through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing acetaminophen, orphenadrine or tramadol that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an anal... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7070761 | Delivery of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing NSAIDs that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an NSA... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7070766 | Delivery of physiologically active compounds through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of physiologically active compounds through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing physiologically active compounds that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present inv... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7070762 | Delivery of analgesics through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of analgesics through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing acetaminophen, orphenadrine or tramadol that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an anal... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7067114 | Delivery of antihistamines through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of antihistamines through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing antihistamines that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an antihistamine is delivere... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063832 | Delivery of muscle relaxants through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of muscle relaxants through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing muscle relaxants that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a muscle relaxant is del... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7063830 | Delivery of anti-migraine compounds through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of anti-migraine compounds through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing lidocaine, verapamil, diltiazem, isometheptene, or lisuride that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7063831 | Delivery of erectile dysfunction drugs through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of erectile dysfunction drugs through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing erectile dysfunction drugs that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an e... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7060254 | Delivery of antidepressants through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of antidepressants through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing an antidepressant that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an antidepressant is adm... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7052679 | Delivery of antipsychotics through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of antipsychotics through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing antipsychotics that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an antipsychotic is delivere... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7052680 | Delivery of compounds for the treatment of Parkinsons through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of antiparkinsons drugs through an inhalation route. In a method aspect of the present invention, an antiparkinsons drug is administered to a patient through an inhalation route. The method comprises: a) heating a thin l... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7048908 | Particles for inhalation having sustained release properties The invention generally relates to a method for pulmonary delivery of therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic agents to a patient wherein the agent is released in a sustained fashion, and to particles suitable for use in the method. In particular, the invention rel... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7048909 | Delivery of beta-blockers through an inhalation route The present invention relates to aerosols containing of atenolol, pindolol, esmolol, propranolol, or metoprolol that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, of atenolol, pindolol, esmolol, propranolol, or metoprolol is administer... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7045152 | Treating pulmonary disorders with gaseous agent causing repletion of GSNO Pulmonary disorders in which the GSNO pool or glutathione pool in the lung is depleted and where reactive oxygen species in lung are increased, are treated by delivering into the lung as a gas, agent causing repletion or increase of the GSNO pool or protection again... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7045119 | Delivery of diazepam through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of compounds for the treatment of anxiety disorders and symptoms of such disorders through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of t... | 05/16/2006 |