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...that the Band-Aid Bandage was invented by a Johnson & Johnson employee whose wife had cut herself? Earl Dickson's wife was rather accident prone, so he set out to develop a bandage that she could apply without help. He placed a small piece of gauze in the center of a small piece of surgical tape, and what we know today as the Band Aid bandage was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7169409 | Method for preventing crystal formation in a dispersion of a liquid in a matrix An improved method for the manufacture of transdermal drug delivery devices comprising liquid dispersions of a liquid in an aqueous or nonaqueous matrix is disclosed. More particularly, the invention relates to preventing the formation of a crystalline structure in ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7074392 | Controllled delivery system of antifungal and keratolytic agents for local treatment of fungal infections A topical sustained release delivery system for delivery of antifungal agents to the finger or toenails achieving high penetration through the nails by combining the antifingal agent with a keratolytic agent and a humectant. The pharmaceutical sustained release topi... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7052712 | Animal feeds including actives and methods of preparing same Improved extrusion-processed daily ration animal feeds are provided which include minor amounts of actives to ensure that an animal consuming the feed receives quantities of the actives sufficient to establish and maintain substantially constant concentrations of th... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7048913 | 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 about 2.8 to ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7045137 | Sheet-type packs Sheet-type packs which exert a skin cleaning effect while maintaining an effect of appropriately moistening the skin and are excellent in the feel in using and safety to the skin. In particular, sheet-type packs containing fruit extracts. ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7037526 | Film preparation for biphasic release of pharmacologically active or other substances A polymer-based preparation in film form for biphasic release of substances present therein to liquid surroundings, is characterized in that the preparation comprises at least two polymer matrix layers which differ in terms of their construction from polymers, with ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7037514 | Sheet cosmetics Sheet cosmetics including a single-layered aqueous gel sheet having no supporting layer wherein the sheet of 1 mm in thickness has a light transmittance of 70% or more. These sheet cosmetics have high adhesion force to the skin, transparent appearance presenting no ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7029699 | Soft chewable tablets The present invention relates to a compressed, chewable tablet containing at least one active ingredient, a water-disintegratable, compressible carbohydrate and a binder. These components are dry blended and compressed into convex-shaped tablet having a hardness of ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7029698 | Acetaminophen compositions The invention herein provides for an oral pharmaceutical composition adapted for use in capsular dosage forms comprising acetaminophen and a lactate salt alone or in combination with an acetate salt. Compositions of the invention exhibit improved solubility characte... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7026374 | Injectable microdispersions for medical applications The present invention is directed to microdispersions and pharmaceutical compositions containing a synthetic, bioabsorbable, biocompatible liquid polymer that is the reaction product of a polybasic acid or derivative thereof, a polyol and a fatty acid, the liquid po... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7025977 | Compositions for the treatment of pigmentation disorders and methods for their manufacture The present invention addresses the problem of excessive discoloration in hydroquinone compositions of a neutral pH. Antioxidants in the hydroquinone phase and inorganic or amino acyl cationic salts of acidic ascorbyl esters, preferably sodium metabisulfite and magn... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7011821 | Cosmetic films The present invention includes a cosmetic film. The film includes butylphthalimide isopropylphthalimide, one or more primary film forming polymers and one or more secondary film forming resins. ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6998130 | Compositions for the treatment of pigmentation disorders and methods for their manufacture The present invention addresses the problem of excessive discoloration in hydroquinone compositions of a neutral pH. Antioxidants in the hydroquinone phase and inorganic or amino acyl cationic salts of acidic ascorbyl esters, preferably sodium metabisulfite and magn... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6998128 | 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... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6994865 | Ion triggerable, cationic polymers, a method of making same and items using same The present invention is directed to ion triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making ion triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present i... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6986897 | Alcohol-free anti-bacterial wipes An alcohol-free antibacterial wipe comprising a flexible fabric coated with a polymeric latex binder, and an aqueous antibacterial solution wherein the aqueous antibacterial solution is comprised of an effective amount of a cationic antibacterial agent and sufficien... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6986884 | Composition and method for treating soft nails A composition and method for treating soft nails, particularly soft fingernails, the composition including bisphosphonate, preferably alendronate sodium, in a vehicle effective for topical administration. ... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6984391 | Compositions and methods for delivery of skin cosmeceuticals New cosmetic compositions are disclosed that are effective both as moisturizers and skin sloughing agents. The compositions contain neutralized weak organic acids that when applied over time to the skin in appropriate formulations will gradually increase in acidity ... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6982076 | Nail care products The present invention relates to a nail-care composition. It is an object of the present invention to provide a solvent-based nail-care composition which can be easily applied to nails, provides a film (coating film) on the nail with excellent strength and gl... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6982077 | Liquid lipstick The invention provides a liquid cosmetic suitable for application to the lips which comprises about 60% to about 80% of an alcoholic solvent; about 2% to about 20% of a vinyl acetate copolymer; about 0.10% to about 5% of a non-toxic glycol; about 0.09% to about 10% ... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6979440 | Compositions and method for targeted controlled delivery of active ingredients and sensory markers onto hair, skin, and fabric The present invention is a controlled delivery system that can be incorporated in hair, skin, and fabric care products such as shampoos, conditioners, hair styling products, lotions, creams, liquid laundry detergents, fabric softener, and other hair, skin, and fabri... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6979463 | Stable extended release oral dosage composition A film-coated extended release solid oral dosage composition containing a nasal decongestant, pseudoephedrine or salt thereof, e.g., pseudoephedrine sulfate in a core effective to provide a geometric maximum plasma concentration of pseudoephedrine of about 345 ng/mL... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6979457 | Food supplement formulation A food supplement formulation consists essentially of flaxseed oil and lipase. ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6967025 | Articles with spores exhibiting antagonistic properties against pathogens and/or spores forming micro-organisms The present invention relates to disposable absorbent articles like sanitary napkins and pantiliners, which comprise spore-forming micro-organisms and/or spores which have the ability to germinate into microorganisms which exhibit antagonistic properties against und... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6967024 | 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... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6964776 | Compositions for the treatment of pigmentation disorders and methods for their manufacture The present invention addresses the problem of excessive discoloration in hydroquinone compositions of a neutral pH. Antioxidants in the hydroquinone phase and inorganic or amino acyl cationic salts of acidic ascorbyl esters, preferably sodium metabisulfite and magn... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6953582 | Skin-enhancing glove and method of manufacture A protective glove includes a coating of dehydrated material on its inside surface. The dehydrated material, in contact with perspiration from a hand wearing the glove, soothes the hand. Some methods of placing the coating onto the inside surface of the glove includ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6942868 | 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 a tap dens... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6939551 | Cosmetic films The present invention includes a cosmetic film. The film includes butylphthalimide isopropylphthalimide, one or more primary film forming polymers and one or more secondary film forming resins. ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6936268 | Sheet-form adhesive preparation A sheet-form adhesive preparation which gives a comfortable refreshing feeling in use, gives a wet feeling to the skin, and is usable a a cosmetic, medicinal, or quasi-drug preparation for the sake of skin adjustment and beauty. The preparation preferably has a quan... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6923984 | Cushioning wax beads for making solid shaped articles Biologically inactive cushioning beads comprise at least one compressible cushioning component consisting essentially of a microcrystalline hydrocarbon wax or a natural wax, the said wax being at least 30% by weight of the biologically inactive cushioning beads. Suc... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6921529 | Treatment modality and method for fungal nail infection A method of treatment of onychomychosis wherein a hydrogel is supersaturated with an antimycotic agent and supported on a backing. The assembly is placed over an infected nail for an extended period of time. The antimycotic agent diffuses through the nail to the und... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6919089 | Pucker resistant cosmetic sachet An article is provided for cleansing surfaces, the article includes a curvilinear pouch formed from a plurality of walls, at least one of the walls being water permeable, and at least one of the walls being formed from at least one web of non-woven entangled fibers,... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6916494 | Anti-hemorrhoid composition and process for its manufacture The composition and process for preparing an anti-hemorrhoid composition which comprises providing a predetermined effective amount of natural substances of the genera Glycyrrhizae Radix, Testudinis Carapax, Cervi Parvum Cornu, Rhei Rhizoma, Ephedrae Herba, Natri... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6911209 | Method of treating sick sinus syndrome with levosimendan Levosimendan, or (−)-[[4-(1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-4-methyl-6-oxo-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl]hydrazono]propanedinitrile, which has been previously suggested for the treatment of congestive heart failure is useful in the treatment of sick sinus syndrome and/or sinoatrial condu... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6905697 | Lotioned fibrous web having a short water absorption time A fibrous web, in particular tissue web treated with a lotion composition based on an O/W emulsion comprising: (A) at least one oil; (B) an (O/W) emulsifier or (O/W) emulsifier combination; and (C) 6 to 30 weight % of water; wherein the weight % values relate to the... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6896895 | Carotenoid esters, carotenoid-enriched feeds, and methods of pigmenting foods and foodstuffs The present invention is a method for pigmenting a food or foodstuff comprising combining in a source of feed, a carotenoid ester of formula I: wherein R is methyl, C3-16-alkyl, C3-16-alkenyl, or ... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6893648 | Composition and method for treatment of vaginal dryness Compositions in gel form or suppository are provided for treatment of vaginal dryness, wherein the composition comprises certain herbal compounds, with or without a vitamin such as, for example, vitamin A, C, D or E. The compositions may include an anti-bacterial ag... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6890559 | Directly compressible raw material for tablets The present invention relates to an improved method of producing agglomerates and compressed products containing isomaltulose and/or hydrogenated isomaltulose. ... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6891063 | Salts of asiatic and madecassic acid suitable for the preparation of pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions Salts of asiatic and madecassic acid with pharmaceutically acceptable organic bases, suitable for the preparation of pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions for the topical and systemic treatment of erithema, varicose ulcers, venous insufficiency, bedsores, delayed... | 05/10/2005 |
