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Method and apparatus for making a drink hop along a bar or counter
A method for generating a drink which appears to hop from a remote spot on the bar or counter and take one or more leaps, before landing in a patron's glass.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6984667 | Synergistic proteoglycan compositions for inflammatory conditions Compositions with synergistic anti-inflammatory effect in inflammatory diseases resulting from activation and consequent degranulation of mast cell and followed by secretion of inflammatory biomolecules from the activated mast cells, composed of a heavily sulfated, ... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6890543 | Composition for lipstick The present invention provides a lipstick composition which drastically improves the color development and also is superior in terms of spreadability, gloss, and long-lastingness The present invention also provides a lipstick composition with superior a shape... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6858201 | Methods for treating fingernails and toenails Fingernail and toenail growth and repair are stimulated using an ionic metal-peptide complex. This also improves nail smoothness, strength and esthetic beauty. The peptide-ionic metal complex is comprised of an ionic metal selected from copper (II) or tin (II) and s... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6753007 | Controlled release composite A composite is disclosed having a controlled rate of dissolution. The composite includes (a) a first region that includes a first composition that includes calcium sulfate, the first region exhibiting a first rate of dissolution; and (b) a second region that include... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6743417 | Method of treating onychomycosis with urea and an antioxidant A method of treating onychomycosis is described which includes administration of a topical formulation containing an effective amount of urea and an antioxidant to an infected area around a nail of a patient. ... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6740330 | Method of treating acne vulgaris and composition An article for use in the treatment of acne vulgaris comprises a cloth pledgette impregnated with a composition comprising benzoyl peroxide and an amount of acetone sufficient to solubilize the benzoyl peroxide. In a preferred embodiment, the article is packaged in ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6726917 | Fiber-containing cosmetic composition The invention provides a cosmetic composition, particularly useful as a mascara, containing fibers, pigments, and at least two film formers: at least one tacky film former soluble or dispersible in water and at least one tacky film former soluble in oil chosen from ... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6726915 | Cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition in solid form comprising bis-acyl-amides The present application relates to a composition, in particular a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition, which is in solid form, comprising an oily phase and at least one compound of formula (I) below: R—CO—NH—A—NH—CO—R′ | 04/27/2004 |
| 6726900 | Long wearing composition for making up eyes, skin, and lips A composition for making up the eyes and skin comprised of a liquid carrier containing at least one film forming polymer, and dispersed therein at least one organic pigment forming the main color component of the composition as well as a method for improving the wea... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6726933 | Rod-shaped mesoporous powder, humectant adsorbing powder, and cosmetic preparation using the same A rod-shaped mesoporous powder which is mainly composed of silicon oxide and has homogenous pore, and obtained by a process comprises, a dissolution step wherein a concentration of 0.3-1.2M of a silicate which is in the range of 0 | 04/27/2004 |
| 6723307 | Cosmetic lip product with sour flavor Methods for making a sour tasting cosmetic lip product containing one or more acids dissolved in a base composition, and the products formed thereby, are disclosed. The products possess a pleasing sour taste while not producing irritation or burning on the lips or m... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6723330 | Powdered composition for cosmetic effervescent cleansing pillow An article for cleansing body surfaces is provided which includes an effervescent cleansing composition capable of generating a foam upon contact with water and a pouch for housing the composition. The composition is a substantially dry flowable powder which include... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6719987 | Antimicrobial bioabsorbable materials The invention provides bioabsorbable materials with antimicrobial coatings or powders which provide an effective and sustainable antimicrobial effect. Specifically, this invention provides bioabsorbable materials comprising a bioabsorbable substrate associated with ... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6709674 | Injectable pamidronate disodium The invention includes a packaged liquid composition of a pamidronate alkaline salt in a sealed storage vessel having an inner surface which is non-reactive with the pamidronate alkaline salt composition. ... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6709665 | Functionalized fiber material and method for manufacturing the same The present invention aims at providing a functionalized fiber material having a skin care effect enabling to sustainedly discharge a skin care component by an action of a fat and oil component such as sebum present on a skin surface of the human body, without losin... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6703003 | Manicure composition for nail A manicure composition for nail, which contains: a cyanoacrylate composition; and a natural oil extracted from a plant, the proportion of the natural oil being from 0.01 to 10 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the cyanoacrylate composition.... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6696067 | Cosmetic compositions containing dispersion polymers A cosmetically acceptable composition for treating hair, skin and nails comprising from about 0.001 to about 25 weight percent, based on polymer solids, of a stable dispersion in an aqueous salt solution of a cationic, anionic or nonionic polymer having a... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6696049 | Cosmetic compositions The invention relates to cosmetic compositions comprising a combination of non-emulsifying and emulsifying crosslinked siloxane elastomers.... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6696070 | Stable emulsions useful for skin care wipes The invention relates to a wet wipe product comprising a substrate and an emulsion. The emulsion comprising: an acrylate/C10 -C30 alkyl acrylate cross polymer emulsifier; salicylic acid; a nonionic surfactant; and a lipophillic compo... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6692730 | Washing composition comprising particles of aluminum oxide, at least one conditioning agent and at least one detergent surfactant The present invention relates to a composition for washing keratinous materials, in particular hair, which comprises, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, particles essentially consisting of aluminium oxide and having a mean primary size in numerical term... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6682755 | Food energy inhibitor for ants A method for controlling insects, such as ants, comprising orally administering to the insects an effective amount of a food energy inhibitor consisting essentially of cellulose spent grain in a particulate form, mixed with an attractant without the addit... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6676953 | Antifungal composition and method for human nails An antifungal composition for the treatment of fungal infections in, around and under human nails, the composition comprising an aqueous solution of a wetting agent such as alcohol and a source of fluoride ions sufficient to establish a pH ranging from ab... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6660251 | Galenic formulation containing biotin The invention relates to galenic formulations which contain a) one or more compounds selected from biotin, its physiologically compatible salts, biotin esters and the steroisomeric forms of these compounds; and b) one or more compounds selected from urea ... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6656486 | Compositions forming film solidifying in water and nail-care products and nail-care method with the use of the same The object of the present invention is to provide a film composition which is solidified in water of which a painted film is rapidly solidified and also has proper usabilities for use as a manicure. To accomplish the object a film composition of the prese... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6656483 | Cosmetic compositions containing polyurethane There is provided a cosmetic composition, preferably in the form of a nail polish, comprising a primary film former, one or more high-molecular weight polyurethanes, and, optionally, one or more arylsulfonamide epoxy resins.... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6641823 | Make-up composition for the skin A make-up cosmetic composition for the skin comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, at least one film-forming polymer, at least one nonionic surfactant, and at least one pulverulent coloring matter, wherein said at least one nonionic surf... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6641826 | Wipe with improved cleansing The present invention relates to a liquid formulation for a baby wipe. The preferred formulation has cocamidopropyl betaine, and PEG-80 glyceryl cocoate/PEG-30 glyceryl cocoate.... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6635283 | Aerodynamically light particles for pulmonary drug delivery Improved aerodynamically light particles for drug delivery to the pulmonary system, and methods for their synthesis and administration are provided. In a preferred embodiment, the aerodynamically light particles are made of biodegradable material and have... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6627181 | Single and multi layered nail lacquers An enamel base coat layer and a nail repair and adhesive layer are contained as a two layered solution in a single nail polish type bottle. The nail repairing and strengthening layer is the lower layer has both higher viscosity and higher specific gravity... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6627182 | Topical treatment for skin and nails The juice from a spider plant is useful in treating skin and nails. A useful composition preferably includes an admixture of the extract from the spider plant in combination with ALOE VERA. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with th... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6620420 | Gel creams in the form of O/W emulsions containing one or more ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vinylpyrrolidone copolymers Cosmetic or dermatological gel creams of the oil-in-water type, comprising (i) up to 90% by weight of a water phase, (ii) up to 20% by weight of a lipid phase, based on the total weight of the preparations, (iii) up to 5% by weight of one or more emulsi... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6613339 | Nail cosmetics An object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic for nail that suppresses dryness of nails, that makes nails hard to fracture, that makes nails glossy as they are, that keeps or improves healthiness of nails, and that is highly safe. The cosmet... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6613338 | Cosmetic and skin care sticks with high water contents Lipsticks, antiacne sticks, sunscreen sticks and eyeshadow sticks, with a high water content, characterized in that they comprise (a) a lipid phase, which comprises (a1) at least one oil component (a2) at least one wax component (a3) optionally othe... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6610314 | Antimicrobial formulations Antimicrobial formulations, which may be essentially free of an antimicrobial active, comprising one or more proton donating agents and an alkyl phosphate anionic surfactant comprising a mono alkyl phosphate having the chemical structure: ##STR1## wh... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6592850 | Sildenafil citrate chewing gum formulations and methods of using the same Methods and chewing gum formulations for delivering a medicament, namely sildenafil citrate, to an individual are provided. Further, an improved dosage form and method of treating erectile dysfunction are provided. Methods of treating esophageal spasms, d... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6589543 | Herbal ointment A HERBAL OINTMENT for soothing aches and pains includes a mixture of clove oil, ginger oil, wintergreen oil, peppermint oil, ginger root powder, cayenne powder and petroleum jelly.... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6585963 | Nail compositions and methods of administering same Nail compositions and methods of use thereof are disclosed. Additionally, nail kits comprising a nail composition and pre-treatment compositions are disclosed. Further, supportive devices such as bandages for use in the administering a nail composition ar... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6585988 | Reaction product of arginine and p-aminobenzoic acid, cosmetic, and human and animal health compositions thereof A method of controlling the regulatory mechanism in humans that governs cell division in a damaged cell structure which comprises reactivating the proliferative phase regulated by DNA, to enable the damaged cell to redifferentiate itself according to its ... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6565835 | Nail enamel compositions containing aluminum platelets Nail enamel compositions of the present invention for coating natural or synthetic human nails broadly include the ingredients of one or more film forming components, one or more solvents and aluminum particles in the form of platelets. The resulting comp... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6562356 | Nanoemulsions comprising at least one amphiphilic lipid, at least one oil, and at least one polyethylene glycol (PEG) ester, and uses thereof Oil-in-water nanoemulsions comprising oil globules with an average size of less than 150 nm and comprising at least one oil, at least one amphiphilc lipid, and at least one polyethylene glycol (PEG) derivative chosen from PEG esters and PEG ethers chosen ... | 05/13/2003 |
