Acyclic Patents (Class 514/711)
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Patent number: 12161643Abstract: The disclosure relates to stable topical pharmaceutical compositions of SHR0302 (also known as ARQ-250). In certain embodiments, pharmaceutical compositions of SHR0302 having a pH of less than about 4.6 have improved stability and do not exhibit crystal formation of the API. In certain embodiments, pharmaceutical compositions of SHR0302 comprising about 20% to about 30% dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) have improved stability and do not exhibit crystal formation of the API. The improved formulations of SHR0302 can exhibit acceptable commercial product shelf life and do not exhibit loss of potency of the API after prolonged storage.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2022Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: ARCUTIS BIOTHERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Herbert R. Brinkman, Jason Michael Carbol
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Patent number: 12083083Abstract: The present invention is directed to antiviral compositions that provide efficacy against non-envelope viruses such as noroviruses. The antiviral compositions comprise an alkyl 2-hydroxycarboxylic acid and an effective amount of a sulfonated surfactant. The composition may be used as a topical on human skin, as a hand sanitizer or as a hard surface cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2022Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Daniel E. Pedersen, Hilina Emiru, Carter M. Silvernail
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Patent number: 12062453Abstract: Disclosed herein are bacterial protease-activated prodrug compositions and methods of their use for the treatment and prevention of bacterial infection. Also disclosed are methods of reducing or eliminating defiant bacterial populations. An exemplary prodrug composition includes a cationic antimicrobial peptide conjugated to an anionic peptide with a protease cleavable linker substrate, wherein the antimicrobial peptide is inactive while it is in conjugation with the anionic peptide. Upon cleavage by the protease, the cationic AMP is released from the anionic peptide and can act upon bacteria. The protease is specific to the bacteria that are present in the sample or the subject, creating an auto-titrating mechanism wherein the AMP is released from the peptide only when there is bacteria present.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2019Date of Patent: August 13, 2024Assignee: GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATIONInventors: Brandon Holt, Gabriel Kwong
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Patent number: 11707066Abstract: An anticoccidial disinfection formulation containing a compound represented by general formula (I) below as an active ingredient: R1—N?C?S ??(I) [In formula (I), R1 represents an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms or the like] This compound has a high sporulation inhibitory activity against coccidian oocysts and is thus effective for eradicating coccidians and for disinfecting rearing facilities and rooms of host animals, such as a livestock barn and a poultry house.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL FOODS CORPORATIONInventors: Ryoji Kamimura, Kazuhisa Ohkawa
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Patent number: 11369558Abstract: Multi-component pharmaceutical compositions perform various functions and confer various benefits, but often with reduced benefits resulting from interference and cancellation effects between components. To avoid this problem multi-component pharmaceutical compositions can include three separate compositions, each differing by at least one component, or in which all components differ. Doses from each composition are taken over a given period of time, such as a day. One dose from a first composition is taken in the morning, a dose from a second composition is taken at mid-day, and a dose from a third composition is taken at night, for example. Methods of preventing, treating, and mitigating various diseases and disorders, including Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, autism spectrum disorders, cancer, and thrombosis also appear.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2021Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Inventor: Gene S. Rosen
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Patent number: 10398723Abstract: Disclosed herein is inter alia a composition comprising hyaluronan and methylsulfonylmethane. The composition is useful for the mitigation and/or prevention of inflammation and/or pain.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Viscos, LLCInventor: Deborah A. Ecksten
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Publication number: 20150148393Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical composition in combination with suitable carriers for topical use, comprising a mixture consisting of methyl sulfonyl methane and at least one compound belonging to the class of 4-alkyl cyclohexanols, which is useful in the treatment of various inflammatory conditions such as rosacea. The composition can act to simultaneously hinder both the release of chemical mediators which are up-regulated in rosacea and their action of causing the activation of TRPV receptors. The composition can reduce the effect of ultraviolet radiations on a skin already affected by an inflammatory process, and particularly, it can reduce the erythema induced by ultraviolet radiations on a skin already affected by an inflammatory process.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: GENERAL TOPICS S.R.L.Inventor: Gianfranco De Paoli Ambrosi
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Publication number: 20150105473Abstract: An antibacterial composition includes at least one surfactant that is less than 6.0 weight percent of the composition and at least one antibacterial active that is less than 0.2 weight percent of the composition. The composition also has a pH between 6.0 and 6.5. The composition also exhibits an efficacy characteristic that results in a logarithmic reduction of at least 2.0 of a bacterial population based on measurements taken from of a user's hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: The Dial CorporationInventors: Kanani Crider, Chris Luciow, Janice L. Fuls, Nancy D. Rodgers
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Patent number: 8999400Abstract: An aqueous disinfecting solution having a pH of from about 0.5 to about 6 consists essentially of hydrogen peroxide in a concentration of from about 0.05 to about 8 w/w % of the total solution, at least one anionic surfactant in a concentration of from about 0.02 to about 8 w/w % of the total solution, and at least one additional ingredient chosen from benzyl alcohol, an alcohol comprising one to six carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof, in a concentration of from about 0.1 to about 10 w/w % of the total solution.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2012Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Virox Technologies Inc.Inventors: Jose A. Ramirez, Navid Omidbakhsh
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Publication number: 20140363507Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel compound classes of dendritic polyglycerol sulfates and sulfonates as well as to their production and use for the treatment of diseases, particularly inflammatory diseases, and to their use as selectin inhibitors and selectin indicators. The dendritic polyglycerol sulfates and sulfonates are also suitable for imaging diagnostics, particularly with respect to inflammatory diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Applicant: FREIE UNIVERSITAT BERLINInventors: Rainer HAAG, Jens DERNEDDE, Rudolf TAUBER, Gesche BERNHARD, Sven ENDERS, Heidemarie WEINHART, Arne VON BONIN, Ulrich ZÜGEL, Holger TÜRK
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Publication number: 20140348759Abstract: A structured surfactant system with a very high degree of clarity. The system comprises water and a mixture of at least one surfactant having a HLB (Hydrophilic Lipophilic Balance) value of less than 10, and at least one surfactant having an HLB value of 10 or greater. The structured surfactant system forms multilamellar vesicles and has suspending properties without added electrolytes, carbohydrates, or polymeric thickeners. This makes the structured surfactant system particularly useful in personal care compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: John Hawkins, Emilie Pace, Laetitia Lebert
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Patent number: 8883131Abstract: A synergistic composition, or the use of that composition in the manufacture of a medicament, or a method of treatment including the use of that composition, for the treatment of hair loss and baldness, for combined, sequential or simultaneous administration, in any form, via any biological route. In its optimal embodiment the composition consists, in the form of a lotion: 1600-2400 IU/mL Vitamin A Palmitate, 0.64%-0.96% Thiamine Hydrochloride, 0.64%-0.96% Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, 4.8%-7.2% Niacinamide, 2.85%-5.2% D-Panthenol, 1.6%-2.4% L-Arginine, 3.6%-4.4% Methyl Sulphonyl Methane (MSM), 0.08%-0.12% Ginger Oil, 0.08%-0.12% Cinnamon Oil, 0.0996%-0.1494% Oleoresin Capsicum, 1.3%-1.95% Magnesium, 2.4%-3.6% Zinc, 0.192%-0.288% Manganese, 2.6%-3.9% Urea, 2.4%-3.6% Sodium Glycerophosphate, 4.8%-7.2% L-Lysine HCl, plus Preservatives, Co-solvent (Propylene Glycol), Fragrances, Anti-Oxidant, Cooling agent (Menthol), Emulsifier, and Vehicle (Purified water).Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2010Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Inventors: Robert Peter Taylor, Kartar Singh Lalvani, Ajit Lalvani
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Patent number: 8808755Abstract: A skin disinfectant in ready-to-use concentrated liquid or dry powdered form. Ready-to-use liquid forms have a pH of from about 2 to about 6 and include: (a) hydrogen peroxide in a concentration of from about 0.01 to about 4% w/w of the solution; (b) at least one surfactant chosen from imidazoline derivatives, alkyl betaines, alkyl amidopropyl betaine amides, alkyl amidopropyl betaines, alkylsulfo betaines, amine oxides and derivatives thereof in a concentration of from about 0.01 to about 15% w/w of the solution; (c) at least one hydrogen peroxide stabilizer in a concentration of from about 0.01 to about 4% w/w of the solution; (d) at least one member chosen from cyclic carboxylic acids and salts thereof in a concentration of from about 0.01 to about 4% w/w of the solution; and (e) at least one skin conditioning agent in a concentration of from about 0.01 to about 10% w/w of the solution.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2011Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Virox Technologies Inc.Inventor: Navid Omidbakhsh
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Patent number: 8809311Abstract: A process for improving the health of a subject, the process comprising orally administering a composition comprising hydroxytyrosol to the subject to provide the subject with a daily dose of about 0.1 to about 750 ?g hydroxytyrosol per kg of body weight, and a dietary supplement in dosage unit form for oral administration, the dosage unit form comprising a composition containing about 1 microgram to about 50 milligrams hydroxytyrosol or an ester or salt thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2010Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Inventor: Darlene McCord
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Publication number: 20140227201Abstract: Disclosed herein are formulations comprising an N-halogenated or N,N-dihalogenated amine compound dispersed in a water-swellable polymer, wherein the compound is 90% stable for at least 30 days at about 25° C. Also disclosed are methods of treating or preventing infections caused by a bacterial, a microbial, a sporal, a fungal or a viral activity using such formulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2013Publication date: August 14, 2014Inventors: Lu Wang, Azar Najafi, Bahram Memarzadeh, Kuldeepak Sharma, Kim Phuong Ho
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Publication number: 20140212407Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the treatment, e.g. reduction, of body fat mass levels for example in overweight and obese subjects. The present disclosure also relates to weight control in a subject where obesity should be avoided. Disclosed herein are methods of reducing body fat mass e.g. reducing obesity or preventing weight gain and agents used in such methods whereby the agents inhibit a sulphur containing amino acid. Also included in the present disclosure include, without being limited to, methods for determining regimes for the treatment of obesity as well as other subject matter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: Isis Innovation LimitedInventors: Amany ELSHORBAGY, Helga Margareta REFSUM
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Publication number: 20140212373Abstract: A multi-vinylsulfone containing molecule is described herein. The multi-vinylsulfone containing molecule can be formed by dissolving a water soluble polymer containing a hydroxyl group in an aqueous solution to form a polymer solution; adding a molecule containing two vinylsulfone groups to the polymer solution; and forming a modified polymer by controlling a number of the vinylsulfone groups that are added to the polymer. A hydrogel is also described herein that can include the multi-vinylsulfone containing molecule and a multi-thiol containing molecule. The hydrogel can be formed from an aqueous solution that includes the multi-vinylsulfone containing molecule and the multi-thiol containing molecule by undergoing gelatation upon delivery to a site in the body. Also described is a drug delivery system that employs the hydrogel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2012Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: THE HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Ying Chau, Yu Yu
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Patent number: 8759398Abstract: The present invention relates to oral pharmaceutical products which are useful for binding phosphorus in ingesta, and inhibiting absorption of phosphorus from the gastrointestinal tract of subjects. A method for binding phosphorus in ingesta and inhibiting its absorption from the gastrointestinal tract is also provided. The pharmaceutical products and methods of the present invention are particularly useful in the treatment of hyperphosphatemia of chronic uremia and reducing serum phosphorus levels in patients requiring such therapy.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2013Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Biolink Life Sciences, Inc.Inventor: Deanna J. Nelson
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Patent number: 8637085Abstract: An aqueous disinfecting solution having a pH from about 0.5 to about 6 and consisting essentially of hydrogen peroxide in a concentration from about 0.05 to about 8 w/w % of the total solution; at least one anionic surfactant in a concentration from about 0.02 to about 8 w/w % of the total solution, selected from sulfonated C12 to C22 carboxylic acids and alkali metal, ammonium, calcium and magnesium salts thereof; naphthalene sulfonic acids and alkali metal, ammonium, calcium and magnesium salts thereof; C8 to C22 alkyl sulfonic acids and alkali metal, ammonium, calcium and magnesium salts thereof; and alkyl or alkenyl esters or diesters of sulfosuccinic acids in which the alkyl or alkenyl groups independently contain from six to eighteen carbon atoms and alkali metal, ammonium, calcium and magnesium salts thereof; and benzyl alcohol in a concentration from about 0.1 to about 10 w/w % of the solution.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Virox Technologies Inc.Inventors: Jose A. Ramirez, Navid Omidbakhsh
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Publication number: 20130338130Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to the use of compositions comprising methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), and one or more therapeutic agents, for the treatment of drug-sensitive and drug resistant microorganisms. In several embodiments, such compositions are effective in treating drug resistant infectious diseases, for example, MRSA.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: Biogenic Innovations, LLCInventors: Rodney Benjamin, Anthony L. Keller, Jeffrey Varelman
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Publication number: 20130302412Abstract: Compositions containing therapeutically effective amounts of transfer factor and one or more compounds selected from glucosamine salts, dimethyl glycine, chondroitin, montmoril-lonite, curcumin, hyaluronic acid, boswellic acid, superoxide dismutase, methyl sulfonyl methane and glucans. Methods of treating inflammation and arthritis with the compositions of the present invention are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventor: Joseph C. Ramaekers
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Patent number: 8529928Abstract: Biodegradable polymers incorporating biomolecules and methods of their use are provided. Certain aspects provide biomolecules crosslinked with diglycidyl esters. The disclosed compositions have numerous applications including cellular regeneration, wound healing, and cellular differentiation.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2007Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Georgia Tech Research CorporationInventors: Yadong Wang, Blaine Zern, Christiane Gumera
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Publication number: 20130065967Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of use of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) to modulate microbial activity, such as to enhance or inhibit the activity of microorganisms. In one example, MSM (such as about 0.5% to 5% MSM) is used to enhance fermentation efficiency, such as to enhance fermentation efficiency associated with the production of beer, cider, wine, a biofuel, dairy product or any combination thereof. Also disclosed are in vitro methods for enhancing the growth of one or more probiotic microorganisms and methods of enhancing growth of a microorganism in a diagnostic test sample. Methods of inhibiting microbial activity are also disclosed. In one particular example, a method of inhibiting microbial activity includes selecting a medium that is susceptible to H1N1 influenza contamination; and contacting the medium with MSM at a concentration of about 10% to about 16% of weight by volume, thereby inhibiting H1N1 influenza microbial activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventors: Rodney L. Benjamin, Jeffrey Varelman, Anthony L. Keller
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Publication number: 20130052175Abstract: A molded food product is provided that has a high fat and protein content and a low carbohydrate content. The food product is suitable for human or animal consumption. The food product can serve as a snack or as a carrier for active ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, herbs and other food additives.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicants: MAABAROT PRODUCTS LTD., ANLIT LTD., BIOPET LTD.Inventor: Gil Ben Yosef
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Publication number: 20130018059Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to formulations comprising dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) to treat behavioral disorders, communication delays, and developmental delays. Several formulations disclosed herein are useful for treating broad autism phenotype disorders, including autism spectrum disorders (e.g., autism).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2011Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: ABELA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Stanley Jacob, Jesse Cozean, Colette Cozean
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Patent number: 8293801Abstract: A skin lightening method for lightening the natural skin tone of a user, or for treating disorders of hyperpigmentation, includes delivering an effective amount of methyl sulfonyl methane (MSM) to an individual in need of skin lightening, until an noticeable lightening of skin tone is observed. Delivery may be accomplished by topical application, oral ingestion, or a combination of the foregoing. The skin lightening effect may be enhanced by application of an exfoliate during the treatment period. A transdermal patch may be used to deliver MSM to specific skin areas. A lightening of skin tone equivalent to one or two Fitzpatrick skin type classes may be achieved in about three to six months. After cessation of treatment, skin returns to its natural, genetically-determined tone.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2005Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Inventor: Thienna Ho
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Publication number: 20120264726Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to formulations comprising methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) and one or more therapeutic agents, and uses of such formulations to treat, inhibit and/or sensitize infectious diseases. In several embodiments, such formulations are effective to treat, inhibit and/or sensitize drug-resistant bacterial microorganisms, for example, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventors: Rodney L. Benjamin, Anthony L. Keller, Jeffrey Varelman
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Publication number: 20120220667Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of use of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) to modulate microbial activity, such as to enhance or inhibit the activity of microorganisms. In one example, MSM (such as about 0.5% to 5% MSM) is used to enhance fermentation efficiency, such as to enhance fermentation efficiency associated with the production of beer, cider, wine, a biofuel, dairy product or any combination thereof. Also disclosed are in vitro methods for enhancing the growth of one or more probiotic microorganisms and methods of enhancing growth of a microorganism in a diagnostic test sample. Methods of inhibiting microbial activity are also disclosed. In one particular example, a method of inhibiting microbial activity includes selecting a medium that is susceptible to H1N1 influenza contamination; and contacting the medium with MSM at a concentration of about 10% to about 16% of weight by volume, thereby inhibiting H1N1 influenza microbial activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Inventors: Rodney L. Benjamin, Jeffrey Varelman, Anthony L. Keller
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Publication number: 20120207827Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to the use of formulations comprising DMSO and MSM to treat arthritis (such as osteoarthritis), pain, inflammation, and/or degeneration. DMSO and MSM formulations are administered orally and/or topically in several embodiments and provide effective treatment of both chronic and acute symptoms of arthritis (e.g., osteoarthritis), pain, inflammation, and/or degeneration. Solid forms of DMSO are provided in several embodiments.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2010Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: Abela Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Colette Cozean, Jesse Cozean, Rodney Benjamin, Anthony Keller
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Patent number: 8217085Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to the use of compositions comprising methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), and one or more therapeutic agents, for the treatment of drug-sensitive and drug resistant microorganisms. In several embodiments, such compositions are effective in treating drug resistant infectious diseases, for example, MRSA.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2012Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Biogenic Innovations, LLCInventors: Rodney Benjamin, Jeffrey Varelman, Anthony Keller
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Publication number: 20120149672Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to the use of compositions comprising methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), and one or more therapeutic agents, for the treatment of drug-sensitive and drug resistant microorganisms. In several embodiments, such compositions are effective in treating drug resistant infectious diseases, for example, MRSA.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: Rodney Benjamin, Jeffrey Varelman, Anthony Keller
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Publication number: 20120087964Abstract: The present disclosure relates to water dispersible granular pesticide compositions, and methods of making and using the compositions. The pesticide compositions include an inner layer including a first pesticide coated on to a substrate, and an outer layer comprising a second pesticide coated on the inner layer. The outer layer increases the water dispersibility of the granular composition, and protects the first pesticide against hydrolysis and photolysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Victor F. Man, Yvonne M. Killeen, Susan M. Viall
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Patent number: 8153165Abstract: The invention describes novel preparations and their use for reducing the acute damaging effect of ammonia in organisms living in the keeping water of aquariums, garden ponds, or aquaculture systems. The preparations consist of adducts of sodium hydrogen sulfite at an aliphatic aldehyde of the general formula X—(CH2)n—CO—H, wherein n means the numbers 0 to 3, and X means an —OH, —COOH, or —CO—H group, wherein X cannot be —OH, if n=0. The preparations are used in the keeping water with a concentration of 10 to 140 mg/l.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2007Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Tetra GmbHInventor: Günter Ritter
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Publication number: 20110250259Abstract: Breast cancer is a common cancer in women. Early diagnosis and treatments are vital for better outcomes. This formula consists of a liquid anti-disease anti-cancer formula that can be delivered to the source where breast cancer begins. Method of treating breast disease, including cancer, with a formula and a means of delivery with a topical, intraductal, ductal, and/or intraductal infusion to prevent the formation of cancer or precursors to cancer or atypia or other form of abnormal breast tissue or to treat breast diseases of all kinds. May include homeopathic remedies to be used topically or inside the breast with a delivery method to those regions and may be processed with or without photonic programming or an ionic delivery system for greater effectiveness and use against degenerative diseases or cancerous or precancerous diseases, precursors of breast disease, inflammatory breast disease, or accumulation of toxins in the breast tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2010Publication date: October 13, 2011Inventor: Kevin Buckman
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Patent number: 8003570Abstract: A composition for and a method to kill nematodes, weeds, weed seeds and weed rhizomes in soils.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2006Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Agro-K CorporationInventor: A. Harry J. Rajamannan
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Patent number: 7999009Abstract: Strontium salts of the sulphonic acids of formula (I): A-B—SO3H??(I), wherein: A represents a group selected from OH, NH2, SO3H and CO2H, B represents an arylene group or an optionally substituted linear or branched C1-C12alkylene chain wherein one or more carbon atoms of the alkylene chain may be optionally replaced by an oxygen atom, by a nitrogen atom or by an SO2 group. Medicinal products containing the same which are useful in the treatment of osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2007Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Les Laboratoires ServierInventors: Francois Lefoulon, Yves Rolland
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Publication number: 20110152231Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to the use of compositions comprising methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), and one or more therapeutic agents, for the treatment of drug-sensitive and drug resistant microorganisms. In several embodiments, such compositions are effective in treating drug resistant infectious diseases, for example, MRSA.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: Rodney Benjamin, Anthony L. Keller, Jeffrey Varelman
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Publication number: 20110105623Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of use of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) to modulate microbial activity, such as to enhance or inhibit the activity of microorganisms. In one example, MSM (such as about 0.5% to 5% MSM) is used to enhance fermentation efficiency, such as to enhance fermentation efficiency associated with the production of beer, cider, wine, a biofuel, dairy product or any combination thereof. Also disclosed are in vitro methods for enhancing the growth of one or more probiotic microorganisms and methods of enhancing growth of a microorganism in a diagnostic test sample. Methods of inhibiting microbial activity are also disclosed. In one particular example, a method of inhibiting microbial activity includes selecting a medium that is susceptible to H1N1 influenza contamination; and contacting the medium with MSM at a concentration of about 10% to about 16% of weight by volume, thereby inhibiting H1N1 influenza microbial activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: Rodney L. Benjamin, Jeffrey Varelman, Anthony L. Keller
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Publication number: 20110054039Abstract: An alkyl sulphate or sulphonate having a carbon chain length of 11 or greater, for use in the treatment of a condition which is caused by, transmitted by and/or exacerbated by propionibacterial activity, in particular acne.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Elizabeth A. Eady, Andleeb Qureshi, Scott Seville
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Publication number: 20110034519Abstract: A process for improving the health of a subject, the process comprising orally administering a composition comprising hydroxytyrosol to the subject to provide the subject with a daily dose of about 0.1 to about 750 ?g hydroxytyrosol per kg of body weight, and a dietary supplement in dosage unit form for oral administration, the dosage unit form comprising a composition containing about 1 microgram to about 50 milligrams hydroxytyrosol or an ester or salt thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventor: Darlene McCord
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Publication number: 20100331377Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions for and methods of repairing the stratum corneum, compositions and methods for inhibiting excessive transepidermal water loss, compositions for and methods of treating skin that is distressed or wounded as a result of a disease or other biological condition or process (as distinguished from wounds resulting from trauma), compositions for and methods of treating chronic wounds, and compositions for the inhibition and treatment of necrosis and extended quiescence that result in cellular necrosis instead of normal proliferationType: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: Darlene McCord
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Publication number: 20100272814Abstract: A method of producing bronchorelaxation in the lungs of a human or animal affected by airway obstruction comprises administration of a pharmacologically effective amount to the body or to the intestine of said human or animal of an agent capable of binding mercury in elemental, ionic and/or organic form present in the body or in the intestinal lumen to enhance its excretion via the feces and/or the urine. A corresponding use of the agent and its use for the manufacture of a medicament are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2008Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: Pharmalundensis ABInventor: Staffan Skogvall
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Publication number: 20100256243Abstract: The present invention provides for improved dosing regimens for the provision of sulfonyl fluorides, such a methanesulfonyl fluoride (MSF) to subjects suffering from Alzheimer's Disease (AD). The methods rely on an alternating day dosing scheme that avoids toxicity associated with a daily dosing regimen.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventors: Federica Pericle, Enrico Braglia
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Patent number: 7803407Abstract: A non-toxic environmentally friendly aqueous disinfectant is disclosed for specific use as prevention against contamination by potentially pathogenic bacteria and virus. The aqueous disinfectant is formulated by electrolytically generating silver ions in water in combination with a citric acid. The aqueous disinfectant may include a suitable alcohol and/or a detergent. The aqueous disinfectant has been shown to be very effective at eliminating standard indicator organisms such as staphylococcus aureus, salmonella cholerasuis and pseudomonas aeruginosa.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2003Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Pure BioscienceInventor: Andrew B. Arata
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Publication number: 20100234379Abstract: The endocannabinoid transporter and FAAH are sites of modulation that allow pharmacological enhancement of protective endocannabinergic signals. Selective inhibitors of the transporter and inhibitors of FAAH caused additive augmentation of endogenous signaling events mediated by the cannabinoid CB1 receptor. Disruption of such signals has been shown to prevent neuronal maintenance processes and increase vulnerability to brain damage. Here, blocking endocannabinoid inactivation enhanced cannabinergic activity and ameliorated cellular disturbances associated with excitotoxicity. Modulating the endocannabinoid system in this way also prevented excitotoxic behavioral abnormalities including memory impairment. Collectively, these results indicate that increasing endocannabinoid responses by inhibiting the endocannabinoid transported and/or the inhibiting FAAH leads to molecular, cellular, and functional protection against excitotoxic insults like stroke and traumatic brain injury.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2006Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventors: Ben A. Bahr, Alexandros Makriyannis, David A. Karanian
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Patent number: 7754761Abstract: Therapeutic compounds and methods for inhibiting amyloid deposition in a subject, whatever its clinical setting, are described. Amyloid deposition is inhibited by the administration to a subject of an effective amount of a therapeutic compound comprising an anionic group and a carrier molecule, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, such that an interaction between an amyloidogenic protein and a basement membrane constituent is inhibited. Preferred anionic groups are sulfonates and sulfates. Preferred carrier molecules include carbohydrates, polymers, peptides, peptide derivatives, aliphatic groups, alicyclic groups, heterocyclic groups, aromatic groups and combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2007Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Bellus Health (International) LimitedInventors: Robert Kisilevsky, Walter A. Szarek, Donald F. Weaver
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Publication number: 20100087546Abstract: A method for reducing elevated levels of homocysteine in a subject comprising the steps of measuring the level of homocysteine in a subject; detecting an elevated level of homocysteine in the subject; and responsive to said step of detecting, administering to said subject a nutritional supplement comprising dimethyl sulfone (MSM).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2009Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: BIOGENIC INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Jeremy E. Appleton
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Publication number: 20100086495Abstract: The present invention provides transmucosal pharmaceutical or nutraceutical compositions and methods for enhancing transmucosal delivery of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical ingredients through use of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) as a transmucosal delivery enhancer. In particular, the invention provides transmucosal compositions comprising an active agent selected from a non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID); an analgesic; a migraine medication; a menopause medication; a sleep disorder medication; an erectile dysfunction medication, an appetite suppressant, a vitamin, a food supplement and a macromolecule. In certain particular exemplary formulations the appetite suppressant is DL-phenylalanine, and the vitamin is B12.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2008Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: DERMA-YOUNG LTD.Inventor: Yosef Rubinstein
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Patent number: 7632523Abstract: An enhanced activity aqueous disinfecting solution having a pH of from about 0.5 to about 6 and consisting essentially of (i) hydrogen peroxide in a concentration of from about 0.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2006Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Virox Technologies Inc.Inventors: Jose A. Ramirez, Navid Omidbakhsh
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Patent number: RE41279Abstract: The mastitis control teat dip composition having a visible indicator aspect of the invention provides a softening, soothing, smoothing, relaxing property, a rapid initial kill, a useful highly pseudoplastic rheology, a barrier/film-forming capacity, a unique antimicrobial composition that is stable over an extended period of time, and unexpected long term microbial control when compared to the prior art materials disclosed in patents and used in the marketplace. The indicator aspect provides ease of visually detecting the material on the animal skin and can indicate efficacy of the material. The compositions of the invention are made by combining an aqueous liquid composition containing the visual indicator combined with the organic components which can be combined with a simple aqueous solution of a salt of chlorous acid, preferably an alkali metal chlorite.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2006Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: David D. McSherry, Francis L. Richter