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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6444221 | Methods of treating chronic inflammatory diseases using carbonyl trapping agents These and other objects of this invention are achieved by providing a novel method and compositions for the clinical treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases. This invention involves use of systemically administered compositions which include primary am... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6368629 | Colon-specific drug release system A system for releasing a drug specifically in the colon of the gastrointestinal tract, which comprises a drug (b) coated with an organic acid-soluble polymer material (a), and a saccharide (c) which rapidly generates an organic acid by the action of enter... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6331295 | Composition for prevention skin irritation caused by fecal enzymes Skin irritation, such as diaper rash, appearing when the skin is allowed to remain in contact with proteolytic enzymes found in feces is prevented by inactivating the fecal proteolytic enzymes by contact with organophilic clays. The organophilic clays are... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6322813 | Compact member, method of manufacturing and use thereof The invention relates to a compact member comprising a plurality of porous cellulose matrices (PCMs), and providing extended release of an active compound located in the pores of said PCMs together with a release modifying agent. The friability of the com... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6316016 | Method and composition for creating a protective barrier A method for creating a barrier to protect wood materials for house construction or wooden structures such as houses from humidity, moisture and/or biological attacks, such as wood decaying fungi and termites, is disclosed. The method is to treat wood its... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6312726 | Gastric remaining preparation, swollen molding, and production process A gastric remaining preparation having a configuration entirely different from that of the conventional ones. It comprises a swollen molding having a mesh-like cross-section and an apparent density of less than 1, containing an acid-resistant polymer comp... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6309628 | Pearlescent cosmetic preparations containing dialkyl ethers, silicone compounds and emulsifier A pearlescent composition containing: (a) a dialkyl ether corresponding to formula (I): R1 --O--R2 wherein R1 and R2, independently of one another, represent linear or branched alkyl and/or alkenyl groups having from... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6309630 | Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory ophthalmic suspensions Compositions for topical ophthalmic application comprising an aqueous mixture of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent. The compositions are formulated with a pH and concentration of agent chosen to maintain at least some of the therapeutic agent of the... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6306413 | Stable aqueous formulation and use Stable aqueous dispersions of 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one containing Xanthan gum which is substantially free from organic solvents.... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6306382 | Keratotic plug remover A keratotic plug remover composition comprising a polymer compound having a salt forming group is disclosed. The composition according to the invention can effectively remove keratotic plugs in the skin pores, so that the conspicuousness of the skin pores... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6306422 | Compositions and devices for controlled release of active ingredients A method for the controlled release of a biologically active agent wherein the agent is released from a hydrophobic, pH-sensitive polymer matrix is disclosed and claimed. In one embodiment, the polymer matrix swells when the environment reaches pH 8.5, re... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6303134 | Pharmacotherapeutic process and composition for central nervous system disorders Methods and compositions are disclosed for providing prolonged release of therapeutic agents by way of in situ stereotaxic implantation in specific loci, including pathways, to treat known disorders. One or more microstructures comprising therapeutic agen... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6300427 | Inhibiting scale in vinyl monomer polymerization Disclosed is a method of inhibiting the formation of scale on reactor surfaces in contact with a polymerizing vinyl monomer comprising contacting said monomer with a terpolymer which comprises the condensation reaction product of (A) an aromatic compound ... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6299892 | Composition of matter having bioactive properties Particles of coordinated complex comprising a basic, hydrous polymer and a capacitance adding compound, as well as methods for their production, are described. These complexes exhibit a high degree of bioactivity making them suitable for a broad range of ... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6296865 | Insecticide compositions made from polymers The present invention relates to insecticidal compositions based on polymers, processes for their preparation and their use for controlling insects which occur in interior rooms.... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6294162 | Gel air freshner and method of making the same A transparent gel air freshener and method of preparing the same. The gel composition comprises an aqueous gel, a fragrance, a surfactant and a co-solvent. The gel is transparent and free from visible particles and inhomogeneities, has a uniform texture a... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6294163 | Polymers containing guanidinium groups as bile acid sequestrants The present invention relates to a method for sequestering bile acids in a patient and to particular polymers for use in the method. The method comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of a guanidinium moiety-containing polymer compositi... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6290981 | Use of nitric oxide-releasing agents to treat impotency A method of treatment for impotency is provided. The method involves the administration of nitric oxide by a nitric oxide-releasing agent capable of providing a penile erection-inducing amount of nitric oxide to the corpus cavernosum of the penis of an im... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6284280 | Microparticles containing active ingredients, agents containing these microparticles, their use for ultrasound-controlled release of active ingredients, as well as a process for their production The invention relates to new microparticles containing active ingredients, which contain at least one gas or a gaseous phase in addition to the active ingredient(s), agents containing these particles (microparticulate systems), their use for ultrasound-co... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6274156 | Agrochemical compositions in the form of dispersable granules A solid concentrated agrochemical composition comprising a homogeneous mixture of: (1) one (or a number of) concentrated compositions A in the form of dispersible granules, each granule containing at least one active material and not containing an efferve... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6274130 | Hair conditioning composition A rinse off hair conditioning composition comprising: (a) about 0.05 to about 5% by weight of cationic surfactant, (b) 0.01 to 10% by weight of an emulsion polymerised dimethiconol nonionic conditioning polymer having the formula: HO--Si(CH3)2... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6271268 | Compositions and methods for decreasing sebum production A method of treating diseases caused by sebaceous gland disorders, in humans and animals, which comprises administering to said humans and animals a composition comprising a sebaceous gland secretion inhibiting amount of an active compound comprising an a... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6268356 | Flocculated suspension of megestrol acetate A novel oral pharmaceutical composition in the form of a stable flocculated suspension in water is described as comprising: megestrol acetate; at least one compound selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerol, and... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6264961 | Oil-water emulsifiers The invention relates to new liquid and readily pumpable o/w emulsifiers containing a1) alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycosides, a2) fatty acid N-alkyl polyhydroxyalkylamides and/or a3) acyl glutamates and b) polyol polyhydroxystearates, with the proviso that the rati... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6261574 | Cream formulation for topical application A cream formulation for topical application to an external portion of a human body. A one ounce preparation of such cream formulation includes active ingredients consisting essentially of a predetermined weight of an aloe vera gel compound present in the ... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6261594 | Chitosan-based nitric oxide donor compositions A chitosan-based polymeric nitric oxide donor composition comprising a modified chitosan polymer and a nitric oxide [N2O2] dimer, wherein the nitric oxide [N2O2] dimer is bonded directly to the backbone of the modified chitosan polymer without further bin... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6258350 | Sustained release ophthalmic formulation Sustained release formulations for topical ophthalmic administration are disclosed. The formulations comprise a basic active, a polyanionic polymer and a poly(styrenedivinyl) benzene cation exchange resin having a degree of cross-linking from about 4 to a... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6251435 | Hydrogels containing absorbable polyoxaamides The present invention describes a crosslinked aliphatic polyoxaamide polymer and blends thereof that may be used to produce hydrogels, surgical devices such as catheters, molded devices, and the like. The crosslinked aliphatic polyoxaamide of the present ... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6251369 | Dental fluoride foam Foamable dental fluoride compositions containing a water-soluble fluoride component in an amount sufficient to provide from about 0.5 to about 10% by weight available fluoride are disclosed. The compositions include an oil in water emulsion which is prefe... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6252012 | Method for producing a diffusion barrier and polymeric article having a diffusion barrier A method of forming a diffusion barrier on an article of a polymer blend of (i) a high surface energy polymer and (ii) a low surface energy polymer. Most commonly the low surface energy polymer is an organosilicon polymer, as a polysilane or a polysiloxan... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6245356 | Sustained release heterodisperse hydrogel systems-amorphous drugs Sustained release oral solid dosage forms comprising agglomerated particles of a therapeutically active medicament in amorphous form, a gelling agent, an ionizable gel strength enhancing agent and an inert diluent, as well as processes for preparing and u... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6245340 | Method of improving the immune response and compositions therefor Method for enhancing the immune system of a patient by orally administering to the patient safflower seeds or an extract of safflower seeds in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle.... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6241980 | Sample processing method using ion exchange resin The present invention relates to methods in which ion exchange resins are used to reduce the amount of substances which interfere with nucleic acid hybridization in samples. The methods also stabilize the samples. Kits containing the ion exchange resins r... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6238673 | Method of producing high flavonol content polyphenol compositions Disclosed is a method of producing a polyphenol-containing composition derived from grapes, the method including: preparing a liquid grape extract which includes polyphenols; contacting the liquid extract with a separation medium which fractionates the co... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6238689 | Intestinal absorption of nicotine to treat nicotine responsive conditions A delayed and sustained release composition of an additive and/or toxic agent such as nicotine is delivered systemically in therapeutic amounts while avoiding the peak plasma levels which gives rise to addiction and/or toxic side effects. The composition ... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6231848 | Topical Products as prophylactic of curative agents for bacterial skin infections The present invention relates to topical products intended for use as prophylactic or curative agents for bacterial skin infections, containing at least one polymeric complex substantially consisting of hydrogen peroxide, a suitable polymer for the comple... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6231847 | Method of treating vascular proliferative responses This invention relates to a method of treating vascular proliferative responses in a patient that comprises intravenously administering to the patient a proliferative response inhibiting amount of poly(arginine).... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6224883 | Process and composition for therapeutic cisplatin (CDDP) An improved diluent for the preparation of cisplatin suspensions from a lyophilized powder is provided. The diluent contains a pharmaceutically acceptable nonionic surfactant, which improves the accuracy and homogeneity of the therapeutic formulation. The... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6221811 | Siloxane nonionic blends useful in agriculture Disclosed are compositions of nonionic siloxane alkoxylates with aminopolyalkyleneoxide surfactants which are useful in treating plants, for instance as adjuvants for pesticides including in particular herbicides. These compositions overcome the antagonis... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6214331 | Process for the preparation of aqueous dispersions of particles of water-soluble polymers and the particles obtained The invention is a process for the preparation of crosslinked water-swellable polymer particles. First, an aqueous polymer solution containing a water-soluble polymer having at least one functional group or charge, is combined with aqueous medium. The aqu... | 04/10/2001 |
