Ultraviolet Light Stabilizer Containing Patents (Class 514/972)
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Patent number: 7566743Abstract: This invention relates to a system for and method for medical treatment of respiratory diseases. The system and method are particularly effective for the treatment of and protection from diseases associated with allergic inflammation. Suitable diseases for treatment include atopic asthma, rhinitis, sinusitis, and conjunctivitis.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2005Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Inventor: Mark Glazman
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Patent number: 7476699Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having the formula: in which R is hydrogen, hydroxy, halogen, C1-C20-alkyl, C4-C12cycloalkyl, C2-C20alkenyl, C2-C20alkynyl, C1-C20-alkoxy, C4-C12cycloalkoxy, C2-C20alkenoxy, C2-C20alkynoxy or C7-C13aralkyl; R1 and R2, independently, are hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl, C4-C12cycloalkyl, C7-C13 aralkyl, —C(?O)—R4 (in which R4 is C1-C20alkyl, C2-C20alkyl interrupted by 1 to 6 oxygen atoms, hetero-substituted C1-C20alkyl, C4-C12cycloalkyl, C2-C20alkenyl, C2-C20alkynyl, C1-C20-alkoxy, C4-C12cycloalkoxy, C2-C20alkenoxy, C2-C20alkynoxy, C6-C12 aryl, C6-C12 aryloxy or C7-C13 aralkyl), or —C(?O)—NH—R1 in which R1 has its previous significance; and R3 is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, C1-C20alkyl, C4-C12cycloalkyl, C2-C20alkenyl, C2-C20alkynyl, C1-C20-alkoxy, C4-C12cycloalkoxy, C2-C20alkenoxy, C2-C20alkynoxy, phenyl, C7-C13 aralkyl or —N(R1)(R2) in which R1 and R2 have their previous significance, or R1 and R2 together form a C4-C12 membered ring.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2007Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corp.Inventors: Dieter Reinehr, Georges Metzger, Peter Michaelis, Helmut Luther
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Patent number: 7125570Abstract: An antibacterial composition is provided which comprises a base, an antibacterial agent consisting of a silver-supporting inorganic compound and a water-soluble salt of a nitrogen atom-containing 6-membered heterocyclic compound. In the antibacterial composition, the silver component susceptible to discoloration is effectively stabilized by the use of the water-soluble salt of a nitrogen atom-containing 6-membered heterocyclic compound and therefore, the antibacterial composition never or hardly undergoes any discoloration with the lapse of time.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2003Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Sinanen Zeomic Co., Ltd.Inventors: Akio Taniguchi, Yasuo Kurihara, Masashi Uchida
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Patent number: 6936275Abstract: Disclosed herein is a oral extended release dosage form comprising a plurality of granules of an effective amount of a pharmaceutically active compound, at least one amino acid, and an intragranular polymer in which the granule is dispersed within a hydrophilic extragranular polymer matrix which is more rapidly hydrating than the intragranular polymer. The amino acid is selected for hydropathy characteristics depending on solubility characteristics of the active compound.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2003Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Scolr, Inc.Inventors: A. Reza Fassihi, Thomas Dürig
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Patent number: 6923990Abstract: The present invention relates to new silver-ion super-complex compositions. More particularly, the present invention describes silver-ion super-complex compositions comprising a silver-thiosulfate ion complex further complex with a primary, secondary or tertiary amine. These silver-ion super-complex compositions are stable in a saline environment and have improved solvent miscibility.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2003Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Inventor: Christopher Capelli
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Patent number: 6911473Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an organic preservative acid and a UV-active indicator substance for preserving wood and for detection of the sufficient preservation of wood.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2002Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Nutrinova Nutrition Specialties & Food Ingredients GmbHInventors: Nico N. Raczek, Ariane Wetzel
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Patent number: 6893658Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide soft capsule formulations of active vitamins D, well-suited to practical production with easy discrimination of active ingredient levels, in which stability of the active vitamins D3 to light and heat is ensured, and which material is highly safe to the human body. According to the present invention, soft capsule formulations of active vitamins D3 can be obtained-wherein the capsule shell contains a white pigment and yellow iron oxide and/or red iron oxide, or titanium oxide and caramel, or yellow iron oxide.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2000Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yoshimitsu Iida, Yutaka Ogawa
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Patent number: 6551605Abstract: A topical composition for skin treatment comprising about 60.001% to 1% by weight of a retinoid solubilizer and/or stabilized with preferably about 0.1% to about 50% by weight of a diester or polyester of a naphthalene dicarboxylic acid having compound formula (I), (II), (III) or mixtures: wherein R1 is an alkyl group, straight chain or branched, having 1 to 22 carbon atoms; wherein each R1, same or different, is an alkyl group having 1 to 22 carbon atoms, a diol having the structure HO—R2—OH, or a polyglycol having the structure HO—R3—(—O—R2—)m—OH wherein R2 and R3, same or different, are each an alkylene group, straight chain or branched, having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and wherein m and n are each 1 to about 100, or a mixture thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2001Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: Haarmann & ReimerInventor: Craig A. Bonda
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Patent number: 6540991Abstract: A stabilized insect mating disruption pheromone compositions comprising an insect pheromone and 2,2′-Methylenebis(6-t-butyl-p-cresol). Methods of use and microcapsules containing these compositions are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2001Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Darryl F. Klassen, David J. Muir
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Patent number: 6500415Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising titanium oxide coated with one or both of silica and alumina or zinc oxide coated with one or both of silica and alumina, and a thickening polymer having a carboxyl group in the side chain, preferably a carboxyvinyl polymer, wherein when 10% by mass of silica- and/or alumina-coated titanium oxide or silica- and/or alumina-coated zinc oxide is dispersed in an aqueous solution containing 0.133% by mass of a carboxyvinyl polymer, the viscosity after the passing of 100 hours is 50% or more of the initial viscosity. A cosmetic composition comprising titanium oxide coated with one or both silica and alumina or zinc oxide coated with one or both of silica and alumina, and a thickening polymer having a carboxyl group in the side chain of the invention, can maintain emulsion stability by thickening of polymer for a long period of time and can be widely and suitably used for ultraviolet shielding cosmetic materials or the like having preparation form stability.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2001Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: Showa Denko K.K.Inventors: Nobuaki Ishii, Junko Futami, Kouichi Wada, Michihiro Takama
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Patent number: 6500416Abstract: There are described a flowable composition for controlling harmful insects and representatives of the order Acarina, comprising at least one pesticidally active compound, one or more signal substances selected from the group consisting of pheromones, kairomones and attractants, a UV absorber or a UV absorber mixture and, if appropriate, one or more additives selected from the group consisting of viscosity-regulating thickeners, fillers, solvents and other formulation auxiliaries, which composition comprises 40 to 98% by weight of the UV absorber or the UV absorber mixture, 0.01 to 30% by weight of one or more signal substance(s) and 0.1 to 20% by weight of one or more pesticidally active compound(s) of the formulae (I) to (V) as specified, and a method of controlling harmful insects and representatives of the order Acarina using this composition.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2001Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc.Inventors: Dieter Hofer, Max Angst, Pierre-Joseph Charmillot
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Patent number: 6472424Abstract: This invention is directed to stabilized antimicrobial compositions comprising an iodopropynyl compound, and a benzylidene camphor.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2000Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Assignee: Troy Technology Corporation, Inc.Inventors: Kamlesh D. Gaglani, Meihua Yang
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Patent number: 6436375Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for obtaining improved photostability of a sunscreen composition that contains at least two sunscreen active ingredients, which are photo-unstable when formulated together, by microencapsulating at least one of said active ingredients in an encapsulating material suitable for holding the encapsulated active ingredient material, thus reducing or preventing its leaching out of the capsules; and adding other acceptable components and additives needed for the preparation of said composition. The sunscreen active ingredients can be selected from UVA and UVB absorbers, preferably a combination thereof. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention said active ingredients are encapsulated in separate sol-gel microcapsules.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2000Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Assignee: Sol-Gel Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Noa Lapidot, Shlomo Magdassi, David Avnir, Claudio Rottman, Orit Gans, Alon Seri-Levy
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Patent number: 6306905Abstract: The present invention relates to stable aqueous formulations of the insect repellent ethyl 3-(N-butyl-acetamino)propionate.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 1999Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft mit beschrankter HaftungInventors: Thekla Kurz, Sabine Hitzel, Dorothee Wille, Mohammad Jalalian
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Patent number: 6210657Abstract: Isoindolinone derivatives of the formula I, in which the variables have the following meanings: R1 is hydrogen, COOR4, COR4, CONR4R5, CN, C1-C20-alkyl, C2-C10-alkenyl, C3-C10-cycloalkyl, C3-C10-cycloalkenyl, aryl or heteroaryl, substituted or unsubstituted; R1 and R2 together are C7-C10-bicycloalkyl or C7-C10-bicycloalkenyl; R3 is hydrogen, C1-C20-alkyl, C2-C10-alkenyl, C3-C10-cycloalkyl, C3-C10-cycloalkenyl, C1-C12-alkoxy, C1-C20-alkoxycarbonyl, C1-C12-alkylamino, C1-C12-dialkylamino, aryl or heteroaryl, substituted or unsubstituted, substituents which confer solubility in water, selected from the group consisting of carboxylate, sulfonate or ammonium radicals; R4 and R5 independently of one another are hydrogen, C1-C20-alkyl, C2-C10-alkenyl, C3-C10-cycloalkyl, C3-C10-cycloalkenyl; aryl or heteroaryl, substituted or unsubstituted; are used as stabilizers for organic materials.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1998Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Thorsten Habeck, Sylke Haremza, Hubert Trauth, Volker Schehlmann, Horst Westenfelder
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Patent number: 6113950Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprising particles of biological pesticides and particles of durable TiO.sub.2 in an amount sufficient to substantially coat the particles of biological pesticides and process for the preparation thereof are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 1999Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventor: James Perry Foster
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Patent number: 6071542Abstract: The present invention provides antibacterial zeolite exhibiting a less discoloring action, obtained by treating the surface of zeolite supporting an antibacterial metal with 0.5 to 20% by weight, based on said zeolite, of a composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a hydrolyzable silane and/or oligomer thereof which comprises 10 to 100% by weight of a hydrolyzable silane and/or oligomer thereof having an aryl group; (B) 1 to 1000 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane having a basic nitrogen atom; and (C) 0.2 to 250 parts by weight of an acid which is soluble in water and which can form a salt with the aforesaid (B). The present antibacterial zeolite exhibits a remarkably less action of discoloring an organic polymer which contains the antibacterial zeolite when the polymer blend is placed under the influence of heat or the sunshine.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1997Date of Patent: June 6, 2000Assignee: Kanebo Ltd.Inventors: Takeo Tanimoto, Noboru Watanabe, Kazuhiko Nakashima, Ryuhei Matsuo, Manabu Nagata, Yuji Shingai, Tatsuo Otani
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Patent number: 6017556Abstract: The use of liposomogenic UV absorbers for protecting human hair from the damaging effect of UV radiation is described. The liposomogenic UV absorbers comprise a hydrophilic head group (=Z), a spacer (=W), a UV chromophore (Q) having an absorption in the range from 285 to 400 nm and at least one hydrophobic tail group (=A). They have the formula ##STR1## in which A.sub.1 and A.sub.2 independently of one another are a hydrophobic radical;Q is a UV chromophore;W is an organic radical;Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 independently of one another are a hydrophilic radical; n.sub.1 and n.sub.2 independently of one another are a number from 0 to 4, where n.sub.1 =n.sub.2 = is not included;p is 1 or 2;q is a number from 0 to 3;r.sub.1 is 1 or 2;r.sub.2 is 0 or 1; ands.sub.1 is a number from 1 to 3.The liposomogenic UV absorbers are capable of self-organization into bimolecular layers, and can as a result penetrate into the stratum corneum to a high degree and are extremely resistant to washing out there.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1997Date of Patent: January 25, 2000Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventors: Helmut Luther, Dietmar Huglin, Robert Hochberg
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Patent number: 6001346Abstract: A sprayable or solid biodegradable wax carrier for insect pheromones and a method for constant release rate of the pheromone from the biodegradable wax. A composition comprising a pheromone and paraffin wax formulated as an aqueous emulsion or a solid suitable for application to a surface of a tree or crop for mating disruption of insect pests. Pheromone is released by diffusion or by partitioning from the biodegradable wax carrier or by pheromone exposure due to the biodegradable wax carrier degradation.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1996Date of Patent: December 14, 1999Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Michael Delwiche, John M. Krochta, Richard E. Rice, Cynthia Atterholt
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Patent number: 5994266Abstract: The present invention relates to pesticidal compositions comprising an amount of a UV sensitive pesticide and a lignin as a UV sunscreen in an effective amount to protect the pesticide against inactivation by UV radiation for extending the persistence of the UV sensitive pesticide in the natural environment to control a pest and/or for reducing the amount of the pesticide typically needed to be a commercially effective pesticide. The present invention also relates to a method for protecting a UV sensitive pesticide against inactivation by UV radiation. The present invention further relates to a method for controlling a pest comprising exposing the pest to the pesticidal compositions of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1996Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Assignee: Abott LaboratoriesInventors: David G. Hobbs, Brian J. Campbell, William D. Lidster
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Patent number: 5958463Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the method for the production of liposomal microencapsulated boron-containing products to be used for agricultural formulations. More specifically, a new method of production of liposomal microencapsulated is disclosed for active agents such as pesticides. A lecithin is mixed with an organic solvent in a certain proportion so as to provide solutions with varied levels of solubilized lecithin. The particular solvent being used will depend on the amount of active agent (AA) desired in the final solution. The formulation of the lecithin/organic solvent mixture is then allowed to settle. After settling, the top layer is separated and saved, while the bottom layer is discarded. An AA is then added to form a concentrate that is added to water for vesicle formation. Boron-containing materials formulated according to the invention may now be applied to agricultural field crops and fruits.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 1996Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignee: Agri-Tek, Inc.Inventors: Christopher G. Milne, Paulus P. Shelby, Jr.
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Patent number: 5929053Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprising microcapsules, each microencapsulating an organophosphorus compound having a melting point of at least 15.degree. C., a proportion (A) of aromatic ring structure in microcapsule wall material being not more than 40% by weight, and a ratio of (A) to (average diameter/wall thickness) of the microcapsules being not less than 0, but not more than 0.8, causes less color change to applied area even if applied outdoors.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1996Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, LimitedInventors: Miwa Murakami, Masao Ogawa, Izumi Fujimoto, Toshiro Ohtsubo
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Patent number: 5925367Abstract: A composition for controlling harmful insects and representatives of the order Acarina, containing as biologically active components a) a substance that modifies the behavior of the pests and b) at least one pesticidally active compound, wherein the biologically active components are contained in a flowable or viscous non-hardening matrix that is resistant to water and weather, is protected against light and is suitable for distribution in the form of droplets or droplet-like units or spots that adhere to a substrate, by means of which matrix the behavior-modifying substance is protected against UV radiation and from which it is slowly released in a biologically effective amount over a prolonged period, and wherein the pesticidally active compound can be taken up in a pesticidally effective amount from the surface of the droplets or droplet-like units or spots by the pests to be controlled; as well as a method of controlling the said pests, especially plant-destructive insects.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 1995Date of Patent: July 20, 1999Assignee: Ciba-Geigy CorporationInventors: Max Angst, Fran.cedilla.ois Gugumus, Gunther Rist, Manfred Vogt, Jean Rody
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Patent number: 5922698Abstract: The invention relates to a pesticidal formulation having systemic activity and intended for application to a stem of a plant, which includes the compound methamidophos as an active ingredient, a suitable solvent for the active ingredient, and a colorant selected to impart an identifiable coloration to the formulation for a predetermined period of time related to the duration of the residual activity of the active ingredient. The solvent is preferably a non-volatile organic solvent selected for its low phytotoxicity and its low toxicity for humans, such as an aryl ethoxylate or a polyhydric alcohol. The colorant is preferably selected on the basis of its water solubility, having a limited solubility in water to be eluted gradually from the formulation over a period of time selected to coincide with the duration of the residual activity of the active ingredient. The formulation advantageously also includes an ingredient capable of screening ultra violet rays of the sun.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 1994Date of Patent: July 13, 1999Assignee: Gouws & Scheepers (Proprietary) LimitedInventors: Martin David Bloomberg, Coenraad Jacobus Beukes Scholtz, Ian Francois Brink
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Patent number: 5859057Abstract: A cockroach repellent comprising a non-toxic, non-noxious, non-corrosive compound that is substantially odorless to humans and organisms except to cockroaches, wherein the present invention provides an environmentally safe cockroach repellent that consists of various compositions of matter that includes a mixture of selective amounts of linoleic acid together with a suitable antioxidant preservative which creates a non-noxious vaporous pheromic substance that is repellent to cockroach presence and prevents subsequent infestation in a given area, the compound being synergistic in prolonging over time the desirable action of the invention, and whose vapors do not form a flammable mixture with air.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 1995Date of Patent: January 12, 1999Inventor: Alan M. Schwartz
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Patent number: 5788955Abstract: The invention relates to a screening cosmetic composition comprising, in a mixture, 0.5 to 10% by weight of metal oxide nanopigments chosen from titanium, zinc, cerium or zirconium oxide or mixtures thereof, with a mean diameter of less than 100 nm, and 0.1 to 10% by weight of 1,4-benzenedi(3-methylidene-10-camphosulfonic) acid or one of its alkali metal, ammonium, amine, alkanolamine, Ca, Zn, Mg, Ba, Al or Zr salts, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier.This composition is useful as composition for protecting the human epidermis or the hair against UV rays or as make-up.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1995Date of Patent: August 4, 1998Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Martine Eteve, Isabelle Hansenne
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Patent number: 5750467Abstract: The present invention provides pest control formulations which comprise lignin as well as methods of protecting pest control agents from environmental degradation through the use of lignin. A solubilized lignin solution is prepared by mixing water, lignin, and a pH adjuster to form a solubilized lignin solution having a pH of between about 7 and about 12, preferably between about 8 and about 11, and most preferably between about 9 and about 10. The solubilized lignin solution is then used to prepare the pest control formulation by mixing with pest control agent and a multivalent salt and drying to form a dispersible formulation. The dispersible formulation is mixed with water to form the pest control formulation having resistance to solar degradation.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1995Date of Patent: May 12, 1998Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Biotechnnology Research & Development CorporationInventors: Baruch S. Shasha, Michael R. McGuire, Robert W. Behle
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Patent number: 5718907Abstract: Organophilic particles of a metal oxide chosen from alumina Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, silica SiO.sub.2, transition metal oxides, especially titanium oxide TiO.sub.2, and rare-earth metal oxides, especially cerium oxide CeO.sub.2, are prepared by reacting an aqueous-alcoholic suspension (a) of metal Oxide particles which have no pores less than 5 nm in di-meter at their surface with an anhydrous alcoholic solution (b) comprising at least one alkoxysilane of formula (1)Si(OR).sub.x R'.sub.4-x (1)in which R represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R' represents a hydrocarbon group chosen from alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, arylalkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl groups containing at least one carbon atom and x is an integer from 1 to 3, the said alcohols, which may be identical or different, containing from 1 to 5 carbon atoms.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 1995Date of Patent: February 17, 1998Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc ChimieInventor: Dominique Labarre
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Patent number: 5698229Abstract: An antimicrobial composition, characterized by containing an inorganic compound on which silver ion is supported and a compound represented by the following formula ?2!: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or a lower alkyl group and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or an alkali metal.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 1993Date of Patent: December 16, 1997Assignee: Toagosei Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shuichi Ohsumi, Hideki Kato
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Patent number: 5695747Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a mixture, 0.10 to 15% by weight of metal oxide nanopigments chosen from titanium, zinc, cerium or zirconium oxide or mixtures thereof, with a mean diameter of less than 100 nm, and 0.001 to 2% by weight of melanin pigments derived from natural or synthetic sources with a mean diameter of between 10 and 20,000 nm, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier.This composition is useful as a composition for protecting the human epidermis or the hair against UV rays or as make-up.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 1995Date of Patent: December 9, 1997Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Serge Forestier, Isabelle Hansenne
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Patent number: 5683704Abstract: This invention is to provide a cosmetic composition which comprises dl-.alpha.-tocopheryl 2-L-ascorbyl phosphate phosphate and/or a salt thereof in stabilized condition. The cosmetic composition comprises one or more members of the group consisting of a polyhydric alcohol derivative, urea, and a sub-critical micelle concentration of a nonionic surfactant as formulated with said dl-.alpha.-tocopheryl 2-L-ascorbyl phosphate or salt thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 1995Date of Patent: November 4, 1997Assignee: Senju Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Mihoko Ohba, Haruo Ogawa, Wataru Tokue, Masahiro Matsuoka
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Patent number: 5597574Abstract: This invention relates to a sunscreen composition comprising between about 1 and about 40 wt. % of a hydrophobic aromatic compound having extended conjugation in its structure and selected from the group of ##STR1## or a mixture of one or more of the above and between about 99 and about 60 wt. % of a film forming water based mixture of from about 12 to about 60 wt. % of a C.sub.8 to C.sub.14 alkyl lactam and mixtures thereof, from about 8 to about 15 wt. % of an Na or K salt of an organic surface active sulfate or sulfonate, from about 5 to about 30 wt. % of a water insoluble C.sub.10 to C.sub.20 alpha-olefin/N-vinyl lactam copolymer and from about 15 to about 40 wt. % water, which composition can be added to a cosmetic or agrichemical to stabilize the formulation against UV deterioration.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1993Date of Patent: January 28, 1997Assignee: ISP Investments Inc.Inventors: Kolazi S. Narayanan, Robert M. Ianniello, David W. Pritchard
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Patent number: 5591727Abstract: The invention relates to an insecticidal composition which comprises at least one pyrethroid, at least one UV absorbing agent and at least one antioxidant from the group consisting of tocopherol derivatives and citric acid esters. This insecticidal composition can in particular be used as an emulsion or on a powdery carrier for the control of flying and crawling insects such as flies and cockroaches.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 1995Date of Patent: January 7, 1997Assignees: Perycut-Chemie AG, Franz BencsitsInventor: Franz Bencsits
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Patent number: 5560909Abstract: The invention concerns certain insecticidal compositions of ingestible insecticides selected from the group consisting of DNA viruses, RNA viruses and bacteria of the order Bacillus such as, for example, Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis entrapped by a suitable charged polymer. The invention also concerns a process for the preparation of and the use of such insecticidal compositions.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 1991Date of Patent: October 1, 1996Assignee: DowElancoInventors: Lisa J. Rheaume, Julia A. Gegner, James J. Jakubowski, Daniel H. Haigh, James Peters
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Patent number: 5496538Abstract: A sprayable cosmetic product is provided that includes a clear bottle capable of withstanding at least 10 psig fitted with a spray nozzle, and a clear, single-phase cosmetic composition. The cosmetic composition will contain a hydrocarbon propellant and a concentrate which may contain .alpha.-olefin sulphonate salts, alkyl polyglucosides and betaines as well as mixtures thereof. Upon activation of the spray nozzle, a thick, creamy mousse is expressed. The cosmetic compositions preferably will have a pH ranging from about 3.0 to 6.5. Best aesthetic appeal is achieved with a red dye which has been stabilized with a UV absorbing agent.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1994Date of Patent: March 5, 1996Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Amy C. Zimmerman, David A. Rosser
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Patent number: 5424301Abstract: Solid compositions of certain cholinergic compounds are stabilized in starch. Especially compositions of corn starch combined or mixed with the 0-substituted-1,2,5,6-tetrahydro-3-pyridine oxime ether, CI-979 HCl, a cognition activator, have been found stable in a heated environment of up to 60.degree. C. over 17 days such that no losses were detected by HPLC analysis. A solid peroral pharmaceutical formulation for the treatment of cognitive disorders is based on the bicomponent composition of active ingredient and stabilizer using appropriate amounts of other excipients or components known in the formulation art.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 1993Date of Patent: June 13, 1995Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: Hua-Pin Huang, Scott C. Wootton, Thomas N. Julian, Galen W. Radebaugh, Mahdi B. Fawzi
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Patent number: 5374663Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a cyanopsia-correctable intraocular lens, which process is characterized by, in polymerizing a monomer capable of forming a transparent lens material upon polymerization to obtain an intraocular lens, adding, as an essential component, at least one member of yellow, yellowish brown and orange colorants and, as an optional components, an U.V. absorber and a crosslinking monomer. The intraocular lens obtained by the present invention has a light absorption characteristic close to that of human crystalline lens and is effective for correction of cyanopsia.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 1993Date of Patent: December 20, 1994Assignee: Hoya CorporationInventors: Masanori Daicho, Yuuichi Yokoyama, Makoto Tsuchiya
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Patent number: 5290774Abstract: This invention relates to a photostabilizing method for ophthalmic solutions and the resulting ophthalmic solutions therefrom. The stabilization is attained by adding polyhydric alcohol and boric acid, and/or sodium borate to ophthalmic solutions which contain a drug substance unstable against light.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 1992Date of Patent: March 1, 1994Assignees: Eisai Co., Ltd., Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takakazu Morita, Shiro Mita, Yoichi Kawashima
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Patent number: 5266320Abstract: The use of an aminovinyl-substituted heterocyclic compound of the general formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 denotes hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, or halogen, and, if more than one radical R.sup.1 are present, these may be the same or different,R.sup.2 denotes cyano or C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkoxycarbonyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkoxycarbonyl,R.sup.3 denotes hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 -alkoxy, halogen, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkoxycarbonyl, or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkoxycarbonyl, and, if more than one radical R.sup.3 are present, these may be the same or different,X denotes NH, O or S,m is equal to 1 or 2, andn is an integer from 1 to 5,as a stabilizer for organic materials.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 1992Date of Patent: November 30, 1993Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Martin Holderbaum, Alexander Aumueller, Hubert Trauth
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Patent number: 5260067Abstract: A series of cytotropic heterogeneous molecular lipids (CHML) and the method of preparation thereof are disclosed in the invention. CHML provided by this invention is in molecular type, it is an activated molecular carrier of functions with orientionally penetrating into membranes or walls of the cells. It possesses the active site for binding anti-carcinogenic drugs which is water soluble, lipid soluble or gas soluble and possesses the activated portion for binding structure of membrane of cancer cells also.CHML can synergetically injure the carcinoma cells and varius verus, at the same time it can enhance the immunity of the body. These are ascertained by the animal tests and in vitro tests.CHML in this invention can kill the sarcoma cell S-180 within 50 min. and the cells of human squamous cell carcinoma of esophagus within 40 min.The rate of DNA and RNA depolymerizations in cancer cells and mortality of cancer cells are attained to 100%. These are evidenced in the vitro test also.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 1992Date of Patent: November 9, 1993Inventor: Xu Zheng
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Patent number: 5252344Abstract: The hardening agent contains a composition comprised of tannic acid and potassium aluminum sulfate in a ratio of tannic acid to potassium aluminum sulfate ranging from 10 to 1 to 1 to 50 and a stabilizing agent extracted from crude drugs of plants containing a phenol, flavon, flavonoid, catechin or a polycarboxylic acid.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 1991Date of Patent: October 12, 1993Assignee: Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Laboratory, Inc.Inventor: Zhao-Qi Shi
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Patent number: 5194456Abstract: The novel compound of the formula ##STR1## has been found to be useful as a UV absorber. A novel PMMA material has incorporated therein a UV absorbing amount of the novel UV absorber. Intraocular lenses and contact lenses are produced from PMMA having incorporated therein a UV absorbing amount of the novel UV absorber.Eyeglasses are produced having lenses of a polycarbonate material which has incorporated therein a UV absorbing amount of the novel UV absorbed.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1990Date of Patent: March 16, 1993Assignee: Ioptex Research, Inc.Inventor: Amitava Gupta
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Patent number: 5180747Abstract: Stabilized fat-soluble vitamin compositions are disclosed which comprise fat-soluble vitamins and carotenoids as a stabilizer. They are stable to light and have a wide range of applications such as medicines, veterinary medicines, food additives, feed additives, nutrient supplements or the like.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 1992Date of Patent: January 19, 1993Assignee: Nisshin Flour Milling Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yoshihisa Matsuda, Reiko Teroaka, Yukio Tanaka, Hisato Abe
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Patent number: 5178852Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions containing the derivatives of benzylidenecamphor of formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 denotes H, OH, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy, R.sub.3 denotes OH, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy, or else when R.sub.1 denotes H or OH, R.sub.3 can represent C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 denote H or OH, at least one of the radicals R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 representing OH.The compounds (I) are wide-band sunscreens and antioxidants, and are utilized in the treatment of cutaneous inflammations and allergies.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 1990Date of Patent: January 12, 1993Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Serge Forestier, Alain Lagrange, Gerard Lang, Andre Deflandre, Bernadette Luppi
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Patent number: 5147902Abstract: An ultraviolet light absorbing occular lens comprising a vinyl type copolymer containing from 0.01 to 0.5% by weight of a benzotriazole type ultraviolet light absorbing monomer as chemically bonded therewith, the ultravioleet light absorbing monomer having the formula: ##STR1## (wherein R.sub.1 is H or CH.sub.3 and n is 2 or 3).Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 1991Date of Patent: September 15, 1992Assignee: Menicon Co., Ltd.Inventors: Makoto Ichikawa, Kazuharu Niwa, Kazuhiko Nakada
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Patent number: 5089250Abstract: The cosmetic use is described, in particular for use as a UV filter, of benzotriazole diorganopolysiloxanes having either formula: ##STR1## where R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, phenyl or 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl, B is R or A, r=0-200, s=0-50, or formulas: ##STR2## where u=1-20, t=0-20 and t+u.gtoreq.3.A and/or B represent a benzotriazole C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 alkylene which may be substituted.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1990Date of Patent: February 18, 1992Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Serge Forestier, Gerard Lang, Herve Richard, Jean C. Grognet
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Patent number: 5047232Abstract: Non-aqueous waterproof oil-based topical compositions containing one or more water-in-oil emulsifiers having an HLB value of about 1 to about 7, e.g., sorbitan sesquioleate, and at least one cosmetic emollient, e.g., extra heavy mineral oil, as well as methods for making such compositions are disclosed. The waterproof compositions are particularly useful as vehicles for non-aqueous waterproof oil-based topical sunscreen compositions.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1986Date of Patent: September 10, 1991Assignee: Schering-Plough Healthcare Products, Inc.Inventor: Carl Kaplan
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Patent number: 5000945Abstract: A process for stabilizing a specific UVB absorbing compound which comprises adding to said UVB absorbing compound at least one specific UVA absorbing compound in an amount of 0.1-10 parts by weight based on 1 part by weight of UVB absorbing compound is disclosed and also a cosmetic composition and a UV absorber, both containing said specific UVB absorbing compound and said specific UVA absorbing compound, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1988Date of Patent: March 19, 1991Assignee: Ajinomoto Co., Inc.Inventors: Toru Kobayashi, Takeshi Miyoshi, Masahiro Takehara
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Patent number: 4996238Abstract: A skin protective composition for exhibiting enhanced water repellency and conditioning effects containing aliphatic waxes and hydrophobic silicones in a nonallergenic, non-toxic, cosmetically acceptable carrier. The composition is useful to protect mammals from solar radiation and in the treatment of diaper rash.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 1990Date of Patent: February 26, 1991Assignee: Neutrogena CorporationInventor: Peter Matravers
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Patent number: 4946671Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising sorbohydroxamic acid, or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, and an anti-inflammatory agent, which are useful for topical application to prevent damage to skin caused by acute or chronic UV exposure. Combinations of sorbohydroxamic acid and an anti-inflammatory agent together with tocopherol sorbate and/or sunscreens are also disclosed.Also disclosed is a method for using these compositions topically to prevent damage to skin caused by acute or chronic UV exposure.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1989Date of Patent: August 7, 1990Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Donald L. Bissett, Ranjit Chatterjee