Patents Issued in April 12, 2007
  • Publication number: 20070081918
    Abstract: A composition comprising an aromatic carbonate polymer and an amount of at least one solid cyclic aliphatic alcohol stabilizing compound sufficient to inhibit yellowing of the composition upon exposure to a sterilizing radiation, wherein said stabilizing compound is selected from the group consisting of 2,2,4,4-tetramethylcyclobutane-1,3-diol, 1,4-cyclohexanediol, and wherein said stabilizing compound is present in said composition in an amount of at least about 0.2 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of said aromatic carbonate polymers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Dibakar Dhara, Katherine Glasgow, Vikram Kumar
  • Publication number: 20070081919
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a device for generating aqueous chlorine dioxide solutions when the device is contacted with liquid water. The device comprises an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal chlorite, e.g., sodium chlorite, and a chemical reagent comprising an acid or a material capable of releasing an acid upon exposure to liquid water, e.g., sodium bisulfate. The chlorite and the reagent are either combined as a mixture or are disposed as separate components adhered to the surface of one or more substrates. Upon exposure to liquid water, the chlorite and the reagent produce boundary layers. The chlorite and the reagent are disposed upon, and adhered to, the surface(s) of the substrates in a manner such that upon exposure to liquid water, the chlorite boundary layer comes into contact with the reagent boundary layer to thereby produce an aqueous chlorine dioxide solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: ENGELHARD CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gerald Koermer, Barry Speronello, Linda Hratko
  • Publication number: 20070081920
    Abstract: A hand-held optoelectronic test system comprising a cartridge including at least one light source and sensors prealigned to permit acquisition of electro-optic data from a fluid sample reacted with a reagent, such as upon a test membrane in a reaction zone, and a reader which processes the acquired data to identify a physical change in the fluid sample. The cartridge and reader are operable for separate predetermined or controllable finite numbers of tests before becoming disposable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: R. Murphy, Robert Yi, Brenton Baugh, Robert Wilson
  • Publication number: 20070081921
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of luminescent and conductive polymer compositions having chromophores, and particularly solid films of these compositions exhibiting increased luminescent lifetimes, quantum yields and amplified emissions. These desirable properties can be provided through polymers having rigid groups designed to prevent polymer reorganization, aggregation or ?-stacking upon solidification. These polymers can also display an unusually high stability with respect to solvent and heat exposures. The invention also relates to a sensor and a method for sensing an analyte through the luminescent and conductive properties of these polymers. Analytes can be sensed by activation of a chromophore at a polymer surface. Analytes include aromatics such as heterocycles, phosphate ester groups and in particular explosives and chemical warfare agents in a gaseous state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Timothy Swager, John Amara
  • Publication number: 20070081922
    Abstract: A Reactor (1) for solid phase synthesis comprises a vessel (2), a plurality of filters (3) arranged in the vessel (2) and a plurality of filtrate outlets (4) for evacuating the filtrate out of the filters (3). Each filter (3) is connected to one filtrate outlet (4). The reactor (1) comprises means (3, 4) for delivering a gas into the vessel (2) in a region of the vessel (2) near to the bottom (24) of the vessel (2) and beside the filters (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Martin Blum, Gerald Zieres
  • Publication number: 20070081923
    Abstract: A stack type reactor that can adjust a length of channel (reaction time) to react raw substances with each other for a sufficient time and mix completely raw substances to maximize the reaction efficiency. The stack type reactor comprises an upper block with at least two inlets that introduce different kinds of raw substances and a lower channel fluidly connected to the inlets and formed at a lower surface thereof; a unit block including an upper channel corresponding to the lower channel of the upper block and formed on an upper surface thereof, the unit block including a lower channel formed at a lower surface thereof and fluidly connected with the upper channel via a connecting flow passage. The upper block and unit block form a flow path for the raw substances by connecting to the lower channel of the upper block to the upper channel of the unit block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Jae Choe, Jung Choi, Young Kwon, Kwang Park, Jung Seo, Jun Cho, Yoo Kim, Kwang Song
  • Publication number: 20070081924
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for Scrubbing exhaust streams to approach Zero Emissions with utility in Coal Fired Electricity Generation. The Scrubbing “Ionized” Rainstorm Tunnel (S.I.R.T.) a.k.a. Natural State Hydrologic Cycle Emulator comprises a tunnel that sprays exhaust streams with “ionized” water, cost effectively scrubbing toxic constituents mimicking the atmospheric and hydrologic cycle. Various tunnel configurations greatly increase dwell times beyond that of other methods to any chosen scrubbing agent allowing for more complete absorption of all toxic emissions i.e. sulfates, nitrates, heavy metals and volatile organic compounds produced by combustion of coal or other dirty fuels. The design incorporates advantageous removal points for further micro and nano effluent treatment and simplified sequestration of Carbon Dioxide if desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Ian Hood, Steven Poulos
  • Publication number: 20070081925
    Abstract: An exhaust gas system for an internal combustion engine includes a depth filter for removing soot from the exhaust gas. The depth filter includes a catalyst material, which promotes the oxidation of soot. An internal pore structure of the depth filter is provided with a catalyst material, which is liquid beyond a temperature of approximately no higher than 400° C. and more preferably no higher than approximately 350° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Markus Widenmeyer
  • Publication number: 20070081926
    Abstract: A holding sealer for keeping a exhaust gas processing device, in which comprises a sheet member including inorganic fibers, the inorganic fibers are oriented in a predetermined angle except parallel against a direction of a thickness of a sheet member within at least a portion of the sheet member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: IBIDEN CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Takahiko Okabe
  • Publication number: 20070081927
    Abstract: The invention provides a catalytic converter cover which consists of an upper cover and a lower cover surrounding a catalytic converter. Each of the upper cover and the lower cover has an arc-shaped cross-section that extends a predetermined length in a flow direction of exhaust gas passing through the catalytic converter cover. Each of the upper cover and lower cover has a plurality of overlapping plates with different thicknesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Woon-Suck Baek
  • Publication number: 20070081928
    Abstract: The invention relates to a component of an exhaust system for an internal combustion engine, having a tubular body and an insulation body which is arranged on the outside of the tubular body, forming an annular space which is arranged radially between the tubular body and the insulation body and surrounds the tubular body in the circumferential direction. The insulation body is attached to the tubular body at least on one of its axial ends with at least one welded joint on the tubular body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Rainer Linsler
  • Publication number: 20070081929
    Abstract: The invention relates to a thin micro reforming apparatus used in a fuel cell system with decreased back pressure in an evaporator thereof. In the reforming apparatus, a substrate has a flow path therein and a fuel inlet portion for introducing fuel into the flow path of the substrate. An evaporator includes a gas expansion part which gasifies the liquid fuel and a back pressure accommodation part which accommodates back pressure during the gasification to block the influence of the back pressure to the fuel inlet portion. A reformer has a flow path formed downstream of the evaporator, reforming fuel into hydrogen gas via heat absorption reaction. A CO remover has a flow path formed downstream of the reformer, removing CO gas contained in the hydrogen gas via heat generation reaction. A cover is attached to an upper part of the substrate to seal the substrate from the external environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Jae Gil, Jae Jang, Sung Kim
  • Publication number: 20070081930
    Abstract: A unique waste processing method provides a simple solution to complex mix of waste streams using a molten sodium/potassium bath to thermalize waste. The process offers sterilization, volumetric reduction, energy or oil recovery, and complete molecular fragmentation of hazardous chemicals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Harry Menian
  • Publication number: 20070081931
    Abstract: A cerium oxide powder for one-component CMP slurry, which has a specific surface area of 5 m2/g or more, and a ratio of volume fraction of pores with a diameter of 3 nm or more to that of pores with a diameter less than 3 nm of 8:2˜2:8. A method for preparing the same, a one-component CMP slurry comprising the same as an abrasive material, and a method of shallow trench isolation using the one-component CMP slurry are also disclosed. The CMP slurry causes no precipitation of the cerium oxide powder even if it is provided as a one-component CMP slurry, because the CMP slurry uses, as an abrasive material, cerium oxide powder that is obtained via a low-temperature calcination step, optionally a pulverization step, and a high-temperature calcination step and has a high pore fraction and low strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Seung Cho, Jun Nho, Dong Shin, Jong Kim, Myoung Oh, Jang Kim, Eun Choi, Min Ko
  • Publication number: 20070081932
    Abstract: An improved method and composition for producing aluminum hydroxide crystals in a Bayer process pregnant liquor, involve the addition of an emulsified crystallization modifier comprising a C8-C10 fatty acid, precursors, salts or blends thereof. The alkyl chain of the fatty acid crystallization modifier is free of functional groups. The modifier yields a commercially viable product in the presence and absence of a hydrocarbon oil which dissolves the fatty acid. Further, the modifier, prepared in either an emulsified form or as a fatty acid neat, facilitates formation of oxalate aggregates greater than 200 ?m which may be readily screened out with minimum trihydrate loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Jianjun Liu, James Counter, Dmitri Kouznetsov, David Slinkman
  • Publication number: 20070081933
    Abstract: There is provided a process for reducing formaldehyde content of a gas comprising the step of contacting the gas with an aqueous oxidizing solution comprising at least one cation, a base, and H2O2 so as to oxidize at least a part of the formaldehyde contained in the gas into formic acid. Thus, a gas having a reduced content in formaldehyde as compared to the gas before the process and a solution comprising formic acid, are so-obtained. Such a process can be particularly useful for treating various types of gases containing formaldehyde.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Stephane Chabot, Martin Beaulieu, Yves Charest, Dominique Le Bel
  • Publication number: 20070081934
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for reducing NOx in exhaust gas flows of a motor vehicle, by means of a catalyst. The method is characterized in that an NOx absorbing material is provided in the catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicants: GM Global Technology, Inc., Fiat Auto S.p.A.
    Inventors: Stefan Hubig, Ronny Monnig, Helmut Oswald, Peter Zima
  • Publication number: 20070081936
    Abstract: A method of removing SO3 from a flue gas stream includes providing a reaction compound selected from the group consisting of sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium sesquicarbonate, and mixtures thereof. The reaction compound is injected into the flue gas stream. The temperature of the flue gas is between about 500° F. and about 850° F. The reaction compound is maintained in contact with the flue gas for a time sufficient to react a portion of the reaction compound with a portion of the SO3 to reduce the concentration of the SO3 in the flue gas stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: John Maziuk
  • Publication number: 20070081937
    Abstract: The present invention relates to high-purity niobium monoxide powder (NbO) produced by a process of combining a mixture of higher niobium oxides and niobium metal powder or granules; heating and reacting the compacted mixture under controlled atmosphere to achieve temperatures greater than about 1800° C., at which temperature the NbO is liquid; solidifying the liquid NbO to form a body of material; and fragmenting the body to form NbO particles suitable for application as e.g., capacitor anodes. The NbO product is unusually pure in composition and crystallography, highly dense, and can be used for capacitors and for other electronic applications. The method of production of the NbO is robust, does not require high-purity feedstock, and can reclaim value from waste streams associated with the processing of NbO electronic components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Charles Motchenbacher, James Robison, Brian Higgins, Thomas Fonville
  • Publication number: 20070081938
    Abstract: A titanium dioxide powder which has a rutile content of 80% or more and a BET surface area of 30 m2/g or more; and a method for producing the titanium dioxide powder wherein a titanium tetrachloride gas, an oxygen gas, a hydrogen gas, and steam are reacted in a gas phase, which comprises supplying the steam in the chemically equivalent amount necessary for oxidizing all of the titanium tetrachloride gas or more. The titanium dioxide powder is suitably used as a coating material for a glass substrate and a filler. The method can be employed for arbitrarily producing a titanium dioxide powder which is composed of fine particles having a great specific surface area and also has a very high rutile content or an anatase type titanium dioxide powder having a high specific surface area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: TOHO TITANIUM CO., LTD
    Inventor: Hideki Sakai
  • Publication number: 20070081939
    Abstract: A packaging system and method are disclosed for delivering a solid fuel component in pre-measured quantities for hydrogen generation. Each quantity may be contained in a sealed blister pack or in a plurality of blister packs connected in series for indexing through a solid fuel dispenser. The solid fuel may be a metal borohydride that is stored in its dry form and mixed with a liquid, as needed. The liquid may include water. The solid fuel component may be provided in various forms, including granules, pellets and powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Grant Berry, Ian Eason, Keith Fennimore, Leonard Hesse, Thomas Hesse, Richard Mohring
  • Publication number: 20070081940
    Abstract: The present invention provides an integral source material, the integral source material has at least one nuclide that is an integral source material having at least one nuclide that is activatable by exposure to radiation, the nuclide is a chemically bound constituent of a polymer of the integral source material, wherein the integral source material is configured before activation to provide a device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Fearghus O'Foghludha
  • Publication number: 20070081941
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Halogenated amino acid analogues for use in diagnosis, which compounds have the general formula wherein: R is (C1-C6)alkyl optionally substituted with thioether or ether oxygen atom when n=0, or a substituted aromatic or heteraromatic ring when n=1-6; and m=0 or 1; and X is a halogen atom. The invention further relates to precursor compounds for these analogues, to a method of preparing these analogues, to a pharmaceutical composition comprising these analogues and to the use of these analogues and compositions in the diagnosis of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: MALLINCKRODT INC.
    Inventor: John Mertens
  • Publication number: 20070081942
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to antibodies or antigen binding fragments thereof that specifically bind to the cancer specific antigen, C35. This invention also relates to a polynucleotide encoding the antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof as well as vectors and host cells comprising the polynucleotide. The present invention further relates to a composition comprising the antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof or further comprising a chemotherapeutic agent, specifically taxol. The invention is also directed to therapeutic and diagnostic methods of using antibodies against C35, preferably more than one anti-C35 antibody in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent, to treat C35 associated cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: University of Rochester
    Inventors: Maurice Zauderer, Elizabeth Evans, Melinda Borrello
  • Publication number: 20070081943
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a screening mechanism for identifying members of the general population at increased risk for alcoholism and premenstrual syndrome. The screening mechanisms may be used to measure the expression of the ?4?2? GABAA receptors, in order to identify members of the general population as having an increased sensitivity to lower concentrations alcohol coupled with a decrease sensitivity to higher concentrations of alcohol, a scenario frequently found in patients suffering from alcoholism and premenstrual anxiety. Methods of screening for drugs which decrease expression of the ?4?2? subunit of GABAA are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Sheryl Smith, Keith Williams
  • Publication number: 20070081944
    Abstract: An iontophoresis device includes an active electrode assembly including an active electrode element and at least one active agent reservoir. Active agents include one or more polypeptides, or fusion polypeptides, having antigenic determinants derived from or related to M. tuberculosis antigens and suitable for detection of tuberculosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Steven Reed
  • Publication number: 20070081945
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents, and methods of making and use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Megan Blackwell, Bruce Rosen, Christian Farrar, Wellington Pham
  • Publication number: 20070081946
    Abstract: Assembly comprising a gas-filled microvesicle and a structural entity which is capable to associate through an electrostatic interaction to the outer surface of said microvesicle (microvesicle associated component—MAC), thereby modifying the physico-chemical properties thereof. Said MAC comprises a targeting ligand a diagnostic agent or any combination thereof. Optionally a bioactive agent can further be associated to the MAC. The assembly of the invention can be formed from gas-filled microbubbles or microballoons and a MAC having preferably nanometric dimensions, e.g. a micelle, and is used as an active component in diagnostically and/or therapeutically active formulations, in particular for enhancing the imaging in the field of ultrasound contrast imaging, including targeted ultrasound imaging, ultrasound-mediated drug delivery and and other imaging techniques such as molecular resonance imaging (MRI) or nuclear imaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: Bracco Research S.A.
    Inventors: Michel Schneider, Philippe Bussat, Feng Yan, Anne Senente
  • Publication number: 20070081947
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel solid active substance formulations comprising solid active substances, dispersants, and polymers which together result in a fine-particle, predominantly amorphous mixture, to a process for the preparation thereof and to the use thereof for application of the contained bioactive active substances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: Bayer Technology Service GmbH
    Inventors: Axel Eble, Peter Baur, Karl Reizlein
  • Publication number: 20070081948
    Abstract: Manufacture of Pharmaceutical Compositions The present invention relates to particles and to methods of making particles. In particular, the invention relates to methods of making composite active particles comprising a pharmaceutically active material for pulmonary inhalation, the method comprising a jet milling process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: Vectura Limited
    Inventors: David Morton, David Ganderton, John Staniforth, Mike Tobyn, Stephen Eason, Quentin Harmer
  • Publication number: 20070081949
    Abstract: A lozenge is provided that has stable pH and stable levels of active ingredient over time. It comprises a combination of (i) at least one gum and (ii) at least one non-crystallising sugar or non-crystallising sugar alcohol in a matrix designed for controlled buccal delivery of a drug. The lozenge also contains water and optional components selected from flavourings, taste masking agents, colourings, buffer components, pH adjusting agents, excipients, stabilizers and sweeteners. Methods of preparing the lozenge are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: Arrow No. 7 Limited
    Inventors: Anders Dam, Janos Major, Peter Tasko
  • Publication number: 20070081950
    Abstract: The present invention provides a solid, oral toolh whitening composition comprising a tooth whitening agent comprising calcium pyrophosphate present in an amount between 0.5% and 9% by weight of the composition, excluding any coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Edith Sorensen
  • Publication number: 20070081951
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods to improve the dental health of an animal, comprising inhibiting dental plaque and calculus on the teeth of a dental plaque- and calculus-forming animal, comprising contacting said teeth with a food product comprising an amount of an antimicrobial agent effective to inhibit dental plaque and inhibit the development of gingivitis in the oral soft tissue of said animal, and with or without an acidulent amount of phosphoric acid, and an amount of a polycarboxylic acid sequestering agent effective to inhibit dental calculus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: George Stookey
  • Publication number: 20070081952
    Abstract: A composition suitable for treating bad breath and including a carrier material, at least one enzyme sulphite oxidase, an enzyme for breaking down the starch and/or cellulose present in the oral cavity to give glucose, an enzyme oxidoreductase, a source of halogen or pseudohalogen ions, and an enzyme peroxidase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Christiaan Cardon
  • Publication number: 20070081953
    Abstract: A use of mixtures of surfactants which form multilamellar liquid-crystalline structures, where the surfactants are chosen from at least two of the following groups formed from isethionates, taurates, sarcosinates, acyl lactylates, acyl glutamates, fatty acid-protein condensates, PEG stearates, PEG distearates with an HLB value of less than 10, alkyl polyglycosides and betaines for reducing the skin irritant action of cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical formulations which are applied to the skin, and for improving hair structure is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: IFAC GmbH & Co.KG
    Inventor: Gerd Dahms
  • Publication number: 20070081954
    Abstract: The present patent application relates to novel dispersions of particles of a polymer which is stabilized at the surface, in a nonaqueous medium, in which dispersions the polymer exhibits a specific glass transition temperature. Another aspect of the present disclosure is a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising the said dispersion in a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable medium. The present disclosure also relates to a method for the cosmetic treatment of keratinous substances employing the presently disclosed composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Nathalie Mougin, Gwenaelle Jegou, Franck Giroud, Henri Samain
  • Publication number: 20070081955
    Abstract: A blister pack comprised of a card having a product to be used in a stepwise process for grooming the nails blistered thereto wherein the card contains indicia noting the step of the stepwise nail grooming process the blistered product is to be used in; a retail display where nail care products to be used in a stepwise process for grooming the nails are found in separate corresponding sections of the display; and a method for selling nail care products to be used in a stepwise process for grooming the nails in a retail store environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Heather Sopczynski
  • Publication number: 20070081956
    Abstract: C-glycoside compounds having the formula (I): are useful for depigmenting/whitening the skin and/or for the anti-browning thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Anne Rolland
  • Publication number: 20070081957
    Abstract: A deodorant includes a powder of an amine salt of a phosphorus inorganic acid, the powder having an average particle diameter of 0.1 to 30 ?m. The amine salt of a phosphorus inorganic acid is preferably an ammonium salt. Deodorant products including the deodorant such as an adhesive, a paint and a foamed material can be substantially reduced in formaldehyde emission therefrom, and can deodorize formaldehyde existed in the environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: IDEMITSU TECHNOFINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Toshiharu Taguchi, Atsuhiko Ubara, Shigeru Oyama
  • Publication number: 20070081958
    Abstract: The invention relates to a body care product containing porous particles made of metal containing silver and having an average diameter size of between 1 and 100 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Thorsten Bechert, Michael Wagener, Peter Steinrucke
  • Publication number: 20070081959
    Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing at least one branched oligo-?-olefin, characterized in that the side chains at one branch point at least are ethyl, propyl or longer branched alkyl chains, the branched oligo-?-olefin being obtainable by oligomerization of a) at least one branched ?-olefin containing 5 to 18 carbon atoms, b) at least one linear ?-olefin containing 4 to 10 carbon atoms, c) a mixture of a branched ?-olefin containing 4 to 18 carbon atoms and a linear ?-olefin containing 3 to 18 carbon atoms or d) a mixture of various branched ?-olefins containing 4 to 18 carbon atoms and linear ?-olefins containing 3 to 18 carbon atoms in the presence of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of organic acids, cationic ion exchangers, silica gels, layer silicates, inorganic acids or Lewis-acid-based catalysts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Karl Schmid, Alfred Westfechtel, Achim Ansmann, Markus Dierker, Stefan Bruening
  • Publication number: 20070081960
    Abstract: This invention relates to the use of a composition comprising a polysaccharide and a botulinum toxin for reducing a skin wrinkle. In some embodiments, the polysaccharide comprises disaccharides. In some embodiments, the average molecular weight of a disaccharide unit of the polysaccharide is between about 345 D and about 1,000 D.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventor: Terrence Hunt
  • Publication number: 20070081961
    Abstract: A process for a cell culture wherein the cells are grown on a substrate, the improvement comprising the step of growing the cells on collagen substrate with the collagen having been extracted from an animal selected from the group consisting of a marine mamal and a bony fish. Preferred embodiments include those wherein the collage is either from salmon or a seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Adrien Beaudoin
  • Publication number: 20070081962
    Abstract: The present invention contemplates methods and compositions for removing a tattoo. In one aspect, the present invention contemplates the use of a macrophage cell disrupter, optionally with an IRM for removing a tattoo. Both the IRM and the macrophage cell disrupter may be admixed with an adhesive. In one aspect the present invention contemplates a composition comprising an adhesive and an IRM. Such composition can be found in a kit for removal of a tattoo. In any of the embodiments herein, low dose IRMs are preferred.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Amit Munshi
  • Publication number: 20070081963
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a skin condition-improving composition for topical application to the skin, comprising human growth hormone as an active ingredient, and a method for improving skin conditions using the same. The disclosed composition exhibits various skin conditioning effects, such as acne treatment, wrinkle improvement, dark spot removal, skin elasticity improvement, hair growth stimulation, skin aging prevention, skin moisturization and the proliferation of skin epidermal stem cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: REGERON, INC.
    Inventors: Dahl OH, Sang BAIK, Kyung LEE
  • Publication number: 20070081964
    Abstract: Use of polymers of 30-65% by weight of N-vinylcaprolactam, 35-65% by weight of a monomer mixture of N-vinylimidazole and vinylpyrrolidone, where the weight ratio of N-vinylimidazole to vinylpyrrolidone is between 0.085 and 0.30, 0-15% by weight of a nitrogen-containing quaternizable monomer (A), which is different from N-vinylimidazole, where the sum of monomer (A) and N-vinylimidazole is less than 18% by weight, in cosmetic preparations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: BASF Aktiengesellschaft Patents, Trademarks and Licenses
    Inventors: Gabi Müller, Peter Hossel, Claudia Wood
  • Publication number: 20070081965
    Abstract: Rinse-off hair conditioning compositions with improved opacity and reflectivity are disclosed which comprise, in addition to water, C16 to C22 alkyl trimethylammonium salt, C16 to C22 dialkoylethyl dimethylammonium salt, C12 to C22 fatty material and alkali metal halide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Nancy Daou, Gaelle Frere, Wei-Mei Sun
  • Publication number: 20070081966
    Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to the use of alcohols ethoxylated by hydroxy-carboxylic acid esters as moisture dispensers for the skin in cosmetics, especially in preparations containing a surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Ansgar Behler, Hans-Udo Kraechter, Hermann Hensen
  • Publication number: 20070081967
    Abstract: The present invention relates to composition and method for revitalizing hair growth, rebuilding and restoring the natural integrity of the hair follicles wherein a first treatment formulation containing active ingredients comprising of vinpocetine, niacin, proanthocyanidins, azelaic acid, isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol, and water is applied to the scalp as a liquid suspension, lotion, gel or cream, following, a second treatment formulation containing active ingredients comprising of total parenteral nutrition or hyperalimentation, folic acid, propylene glycol, and water is applied to the scalp as a liquid suspension, lotion, gel, or cream, and lastly, a third treatment formulation for men containing sal palmetto, niacin, vinpocetine, folic acid, pantothenic acid, Vitamin A, Vitamin B-6, Zinc, PABA, grape seed extract, thiamine, and biotin, and a third treatment formulation for women comprising of niacin, vitamin A, thiamine, vitamin B-6, pantothenic acid, biotin, PABA, zinc, vitamin e, citrus bioflavono
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: John Cerullo, Willard Louey
  • Publication number: 20070081968
    Abstract: The present invention consists in a composition comprising a mixture of extracts of saw palmetto and swertia, of derivatives thereof and of active components being part of said extracts. The composition may comprise additional agents and/or extracts, for example, irritating agents, extracts for hair invigoration, hair nourishment agents, antidandruff anti-proliferative compounds, extracts with an antimicrobial, extracts with an antifungal, extracts with anti-inflammatory agents, extracts with a steroid, extracts with a nitric oxide donor and extracts with minoxidil. The concentration of saw palmetto extract in the composition is suitably 0.01-100%. The composition may comprise a suitable carrier, solvent and/or emulgent. The composition may be, for example, an internally ingested tablet, a capsule, drops or a suspension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Avi Dascalu