With Organic Oxygen Containing Compound Patents (Class 514/72)
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Patent number: 8821878Abstract: The disclosure features methods of making compositions that include a human lipid. The methods can include: obtaining whole human milk; separating the milk into a cream portion and a skim portion; processing the cream portion; and pasteurizing the processed cream portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2013Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Prolacta Bioscience, Inc.Inventors: Elena M. Medo, Scott Eaker
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Publication number: 20140242138Abstract: Method for the preparation of microencapsulated essential oils or a formulation thereof for various non-agricultural applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: BOTANOCAP LTD.Inventors: Amnon Kritzman, Arie Markus, Pnina Strongin, Charles Linder
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Patent number: 8729052Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for prevention and treatment of alopecia or for hair growth, comprising a phytosphingosine-1-phosphate derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient. Also, a medicine comprising the composition and a quasi-drug comprising the composition are provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2009Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Phytos Co., Ltd.Inventors: Myeong Jun Choi, Joo Hyun Cho
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Patent number: 8715704Abstract: The invention relates to a lure for attracting, and in some circumstances, killing dust mites, especially house dust mites. The lure comprises neryl formate and/or limonene and is usually arranged in powder form to allow it to be shaken over an area containing the mites. What about liquid that dries.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2009Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignees: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Rothamsted Research LimitedInventors: Amanda Skelton, Mary Cameron, Michael Alexander Birkett, John Anthony Pickett
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Patent number: 8377445Abstract: The disclosure features methods of making compositions that include a human lipid. The methods can include: obtaining whole human milk; separating the milk into a cream portion and a skim portion; processing the cream portion; and pasteurizing the processed cream portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2007Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Prolacta Bioscience, Inc.Inventors: Elena M. Medo, Scott Eaker
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Publication number: 20120269877Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition comprising 100 parts by weight of an olefin-based polymer, and 0.01 to 100 parts by weight of a C1-10 alcohol and 0.01 to 200 parts by weight of a releasable active compound different from said alcohol, per 100 parts by weight of said olefin-based polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 25, 2009Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITEDInventor: Shizuto Yamakoshi
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Publication number: 20120258158Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition comprising 100 parts by weight of an olefin-based polymer, and 0.01 to 100 parts by weight of a branched fatty acid and 0.01 to 200 parts by weight of a releasable active compound per 100 parts by weight of said olefin-based polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 25, 2009Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITEDInventors: Shizuto Yamakoshi, Tatsuhiro Nagamatsu
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Publication number: 20120171127Abstract: Certain surfactants suitable for use alone to dissolve a water-insoluble component in compositions is described for providing VOC-free compressed gas aerosol compositions. The compositions include water-insoluble component(s), a surfactant and water. The water-insoluble component(s) can be active agent(s), such as fragrance(s) and/or an insecticide(s). The surfactant is present as a single surfactant which, in the absence of a solvent, dissolves or disperses the water-insoluble component(s) and provides a homogenous blend in water which provides a stable compressed gas emulsion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2012Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: Richard S. VALPEY, III, Paul A. CLARK, Jessica A. HEISER
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Publication number: 20120157317Abstract: The invention provides a composition in concentrated form (“the concentrate”) for dilution with water in the preparation of an agricultural composition for application to crops, soil or animals, comprising a carbohydrate-based pH modifying agent and a pH indicator. The agricultural composition comprises an agricultural chemical whose agricultural activity varies with the pH of the water. The proportions of the pH indicator and the pH modifying agent in the concentrate are selected so that when the concentrate is diluted with an appropriate amount of water, the pH indicator indicates visually by colouration of the composition, whether or not the pH of the water is suitable for acceptable agricultural activity of the chemical. The invention also provides a process for preparing the agricultural composition by mixing the concentrate with water, and adding the agricultural chemical to the composition, if it is not already present in the concentrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: NUTRIAG LTDInventors: Kelly S.E. Tanaka, Martin David Bloomberg
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Publication number: 20110312496Abstract: Concentrated microemulsions comprising: 1) 10-25 parts by weight of a pesticide with a solubility in water at 20° C. lower than 1% l by weight and having a melting point from 10° C. to 60° C.; 2) 8-25 parts by weight of one or more solvents containing oxygen atoms, having a solubility in water at 20° C. lower than 5% by weight and the Hildebrand solubility parameter in the range 16-21 MPa1/2; 3) 10-20 parts by weight of a polyol; 4) 10-25 parts by weight of one or more non ionic surfactants having a HLB value from 9 to 15; 5) 2-10 parts by weight of one or more anionic surfactants; 6) water up to 100 parts by weight; wherein—the ratio by weight between 2) and 1) ranges from 0.8:1 to 1.5:1;—the ratio by weight between 4) +5) and 1) is in the range 0.5:1-3:1;—the ratio by weight between 4) and 5) ranges from 1:1 to 4.1.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: SIPCAM S.P.A.Inventors: Marco BERNARDINI, Francesca BORGO, Luigi CAPUZZI, Pietro DOMENICHINI, Giorgio FRESCHI
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Publication number: 20110251067Abstract: Three types of trisiloxane surfactants having the basic formula: MDM? are described wherein the substituents on the differing M and M? groups, in conjunction with pendant polyalkylene oxide substituents on the D group render the surfactant resistant to hydrolysis under either basic or acidic conditions outside the pH range of 6.0 to 7.5. The compositions are useful in agricultural, household and cosmetic applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2011Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.Inventors: George A. Policello, Mark D. Leathermani, Wenqing Peng, Suresh K. Rajaraman, Sophia Xia
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Patent number: 7618645Abstract: Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing synergistic and residual mixtures of plant essential oils and/or their constituents, plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with known active pesticidal compounds or plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with other compounds not previously used as active ingredients in pesticidal formulations, such as, for example, so called signal transduction modulators. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling pests by applying a pesticidally effective amount of the above synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions to a locus where pest control is desired.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2007Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Ecosmart Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Bessette, Myron A. Beigler
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Patent number: 7537777Abstract: Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing synergistic and residual mixtures of plant essential oils and/or their constituents, plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with known active pesticidal compounds or plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with other compounds not previously used as active ingredients in pesticidal formulations, such as, for example, so called signal transduction modulators. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling pests by applying a pesticidally effective amount of the above synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions to a locus where pest control is desired.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2007Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Ecosmart Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Bessette, Myron A. Beigler
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Patent number: 7534447Abstract: Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing synergistic and residual mixtures of plant essential oils and/or their constituents, plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with known active pesticidal compounds or plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with other compounds not previously used as active ingredients in pesticidal formulations, such as, for example, so called signal transduction modulators. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling pests by applying a pesticidally effective amount of the above synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions to a locus where pest control is desired.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2007Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: Ecosmart Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Bessette, Myron A. Beigler
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Patent number: 7531189Abstract: Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing synergistic and residual mixtures of plant essential oils and/or their constituents, plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with known active pesticidal compounds or plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with other compounds not previously used as active ingredients in pesticidal formulations, such as, for example, so called signal transduction modulators. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling pests by applying a pesticidally effective amount of the above synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions to a locus where pest control is desired.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2007Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Ecosmart Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Bessette, Myron A. Beigler
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Patent number: 7476397Abstract: Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing synergistic and residual mixtures of plant essential oils and/or their constituents, plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with known active pesticidal compounds or plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with other compounds not previously used as active ingredients in pesticidal formulations, such as, for example, so called signal transduction modulators. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling pests by applying a pesticidally effective amount of the above synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions to a locus where pest control is desired.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2005Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: EcoSmart Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Bessette, Myron A. Beigler
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Patent number: 7361366Abstract: Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing synergistic and residual mixtures of plant essential oils and/or their constituents, plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with known active pesticidal compounds or plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with other compounds not previously used as active ingredients in pesticidal formulations, such as, for example, so called signal transduction modulators. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling pests by applying a pesticidally effective amount of the above synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions to a locus where pest control is desired.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2005Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: Ecosmart Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Bessette, Myron A. Beigler
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Patent number: 7351420Abstract: Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing synergistic and residual mixtures of plant essential oils and/or their constituents, plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with known active pesticidal compounds or plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with other compounds not previously used as active ingredients in pesticidal formulations, such as, for example, so called signal transduction modulators. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling pests by applying a pesticidally effective amount of the above synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions to a locus where pest control is desired.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2005Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: Ecosmart Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Bessette, Myron A. Beigler
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Patent number: 7320966Abstract: Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing synergistic and residual mixtures of plant essential oils and/or their constituents, plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with known active pesticidal compounds or plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with other compounds not previously used as active ingredients in pesticidal formulations, such as, for example, so called signal transduction modulators. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling pests by applying a pesticidally effective amount of the above synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions to a locus where pest control is desired.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2005Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: Ecosmart Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Bessette, Myron A. Beigler
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Patent number: 7250175Abstract: Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing synergistic and residual mixtures of plant essential oils and/or their constituents, plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with known active pesticidal compounds or plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with other compounds not previously used as active ingredients in pesticidal formulations, such as, for example, so called signal transduction modulators. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling pests by applying a pesticidally effective amount of the above synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions to a locus where pest control is desired.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2005Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Ecosmart Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Bessette, Myron A. Beigler
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Patent number: 7026285Abstract: Methods and products for inducing IL-2 secretion, inducing IL-10 secretion, activating T cells, suppressing IgG antibody response to specific antigen, promoting allograft survival, reducing postoperative surgical adhesion formation, and protecting against abscess formation associated with surgery, trauma or diseases that predispose the host to abscess formation are provided. The methods of the invention are accomplished using an immunomodulator which is a polymer having at least two repeating charge motifs separated by at least a certain minimum distance.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2004Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: The Bingham and Women's Hospital, Inc.Inventors: Arthur O. Tzianabos, Dennis L. Kasper, Andrew B. Onderdonk, Julia Ying Wang
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Patent number: 6958146Abstract: Various exemplary compounds, compositions and methods are disclosed. An exemplary composition includes an insecticide comprising a formula weight greater than approximately 220 and a compound comprising an insect stimulant and a formula weight less than approximately 220. An exemplary method includes applying an insecticide comprising a formula weight greater than approximately 220 and applying a compound comprising an insect stimulant and a formula weight less than approximately 220. Exemplary compounds optionally include semiochemicals of insects, plants and/or animals. Other exemplary compounds, compositions and/or methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2003Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Assignee: Bug Buster Ltd.Inventors: Leonard R. Askham, Charles F. Dunham, Leonard D. Felix, Jr.
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Patent number: 6849614Abstract: Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing synergistic and residual mixtures of plant essential oils and/or their constituents, plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with known active pesticidal compounds or plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with other compounds not previously used as active ingredients in pesticidal formulations, such as, for example, so called signal transduction modulators. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling pests by applying a pesticidally effective amount of the above synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions to a locus where pest control is desired.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1999Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: Ecosmart Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Bessette, Myron A. Beigler
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Publication number: 20030073667Abstract: A solvent system for pyrethroids and pyrethrins comprises a terpene or a terpene derivative such as a terpene alcohol, aldehyde or ketone. In a preferred embodiment, the solvent system further comprises an alkylene glycol ether. Compositions comprising pyrethroids and/or pyrethrins in such a solvent system do not crystallize at cold temperatures and have increased efficacy compared to formulations containing conventional solvents.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2002Publication date: April 17, 2003Applicant: Schering-Plough Veterinary CorporationInventors: Richard G. Endris, Wayne B. Rose, Shirley Maxine Rose
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Publication number: 20030040504Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for killing mammalian ectoparasites and eggs. The present invention provides compositions comprising active ingredients, such as, for example, terpenes, such as dipentene and/or D limonene; and/or terpene-ols, such as, for example, terpineol and 1-terpinen-4-ol; and/or 1,2,3,4,-tetrahydronaphthalene; and/or aromatic alcohols; and/or essential oils. The present invention also provides, compositions and methods for killing mammalian ectoparasites and eggs which are resistant to ingredient(s) in established insecticides, such as for example, malathion, permethrin and/or lindane.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Eugene H. Gans, Nicholas F. Schmidt, John M. Clark
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Publication number: 20020106348Abstract: The instant invention discloses methods and compositions for the treatment of cancer. The invention relates methods and compositions for specifically targeting free radical accumulation as a means of preferentially eliminating neoplastic cells. The combination of an SOD inhibitor (2-methoxyestrdiol) with free radical-producing agents results in a means of eliminating tumor cells through the accumulation of intracellular superoxide anion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2001Publication date: August 8, 2002Inventors: Peng Huang, William K. Plunkett, Li Feng
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Patent number: 6399612Abstract: Heteroaryl butyric acid compounds and derivatives are described as well as methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical compositions of same, which are useful as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases, particularly gelatinase A, collagenase-3, and stromelysin-1 and for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, atherosclerotic plaque rupture, aortic aneurism, heart failure, restenosis, periodontal disease, corneal ulceration, treatment of burns, decubital ulcers, wound healing, cancer, inflammation, pain, arthritis, osteoporosis, or other autoimmune or inflammatory disorders dependent upon tissue invasion by leukocytes or other activated migrating cells, acute and chronic neurodegenerative disorders including stroke, head trauma, spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cerebral amyloid angiopathy, AIDS, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, prion diseases, myasthenia gravis, and Duchenne's muscular dystrophy.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2000Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: Claude Forsey Purchase, Jr., Bruce David Roth, Gerald Paul Schielke, Lary Craswell Walker, Andrew David White
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Patent number: 6090795Abstract: Pure peptide products, derived from either human glioma cell line U-105MG or human peripheral blood mononuclear leukocytes are provided; the products have a molecular mass of about 8,400 daltons, and the products exhibit optimal monocyte chemotactic activity at a concentration of 1 nM. Methods of treating infection and neoplasms in a human body with the peptide products are additionally provided, as well as pharmaceutical compositions for the peptide products.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 1991Date of Patent: July 18, 2000Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human ServicesInventors: Teizo Yoshimura, Elizabeth A. Robinson, Ettore Appella, Edward J. Leonard
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Patent number: 5804553Abstract: Peptide-based compounds containing multiple proline residues are useful as preservatives and in preventing, treating, or ameliorating microbial infection, especially Gram-negative bacterial infection in animals and plants, in treating conditions characterized by the presence of LPS. These compounds are of the formula ##STR1## including the N-terminal acylated and/or C-terminal amidated or esterified forms thereofwherein each of A.sub.1, A.sub.5, A.sub.10, A.sub.14 and A.sub.20 is independently Ala, Gly or Ser;each of A.sub.2, A.sub.4, A.sub.7, A.sub.9, A.sub.11, A.sub.12, A.sub.13, A.sub.16, A.sub.17, A.sub.19 and A.sub.22 is independently a hydrophobic amino acid selected from the group consisting of Ile, Leu, Val, Phe and Met;each of A.sub.3 and A.sub.8 is independently a neutral polar amino acid selected from Asn and Gln or is a hydrophobic amino acid selected from the group consisting of Ile, Leu, Val, Phe and Met;each of A.sub.6, A.sub.18 and A.sub.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 1994Date of Patent: September 8, 1998Assignee: University of CaliforniaInventors: Vladimir N. Kokryakov, Sylvia S. L. Harwig, Robert I. Lehrer
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Patent number: 5679662Abstract: In an insecticidal formulation containing Pyrethrum, addition of appropriate amounts of azadirachtin and clarified neem oil can significantly synergize the Pyrethrum activity while reducing or eliminating the need for Pipronyl butoxide as an agent to augment Pyrethrum activity. The disclosed formulations represent a significant cost advantage when compared to existing Pyrethrum/Pipronyl butoxide formulations.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: October 21, 1997Assignee: Thermo Trilogy CorporationInventors: Pauley Fei-Zan Chang, James F. Walter, Jerrold R. Harris
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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: 5334585Abstract: Stable pyrethroid microemulsion compositions having from 0.1% to 95% by weight/weight of at least one pyrethroid in liquid form; from 2% to 90% by weight/weight of a three-component surfactant system having at least one anionic surfactant, at least one nonionic surfactant and at least one co-surfactant chosen from aliphatic alcohols, cycloaliphatic alcohols, arylaliphatic alcohols, ether-alcohols and aliphatic carboxylic acids; and water.The ratio by weight of anionic surfactant/nonionic surfactant is from 10/90 to 90/10, and the ratio by weight of co-surfactant/anionic and nonionic surfactants is from 0.1 to 1.5.The microemulsion compositions are applied directly or after dilution with water to plants (crops) or wood for controlling insects.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 1992Date of Patent: August 2, 1994Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc ChimieInventors: Paul-Joel Derian, Gilles Guerin
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Patent number: 5292504Abstract: Ovicidal/pediculicidal anti-lice compositions comprising a mixture of actives wherein the ratio of synthetic pyrethroids to natural pyrethrins is from about 6:1 to about 10:1. Said active mixtures are incorporated into hair treatment compositions, such as shampoos, lotions and conditioners, which are stable at high storage temperatures, effective, safe and easy to use.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 1992Date of Patent: March 8, 1994Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Caroline W. Cardin, David W. Peter
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Patent number: 5155199Abstract: Disclosed is a makeup material for human use containing a shape memory polymer shaped into fine spheres. The shape memory polymer used is a polyurethane that is obtained by polymerizing with the prepolymer method a composition of a bifunctional diisocyanate, a bifunctional polyol, and a bifunctional chain extender with active hydrogen groups in the mole ratio of diisocyanate:polyol:chain extender=2.00-1.10:1.00:1.00-0.10. The polyurethane is preferred to have approximately equal amounts of NCO groups and OH groups at its ends, and a glass transition point above the human body temperature, and a crystallinity value between 3 to 50 wt %.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 1989Date of Patent: October 13, 1992Assignee: Mitsubishi Jukogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Shunichi Hayashi
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Patent number: 4824663Abstract: The present invention relates to new macroemulsions which contain0.001 to 60 percent by weight of at least one active compound from the class comprising the phosphates and/or carbamates,0 to 50 percent by weight of aromatic diluents,0.001 to 20 percent by weight of polyvinyl alcohol having a mean molecular weight of between 5,000 and 150,000 and a content of acetate groups of between 2 and 30 mol %, and/or0.001 to 20 percent by weight of a nonlphenol/propylene oxide/ethylene oxide adduct of the formula ##STR1## in which X represents integers from 10 to 50 andY represents integers from 15 to 65,and/or0.001 to 20 percent by weight of ethylene oxide/propylene oxide/ethylene oxide block copolymers having a mean molecular weight of between 2,000 and 8,000 and HLB values of between 8 and 30,and water and, if appropriate, additives, andin which the oil phase is dispersed in the aqueous phase in the form of droplets having a mean particle diameter of 0.1 to 3.0 .mu.m.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1986Date of Patent: April 25, 1989Assignee: Bayer AktiengesellschaftInventors: Wolfgang Wirth, Heinz J. Niessen, John W. S. Goossens, Hans Schulze
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Patent number: 4814167Abstract: A macroemulsion which is stable to separation and crystallization over a wide range of temperature is disclosed. These macroemulsions contain:0.0001 to 30% by weight of at least one solid pyrethroid,0.0005 to 50% by weight of an aromatic diluent,0.0001 to 15% by weight of polyvinyl alcohol having a mean molecular weight of between 5,000 and 60,000 and a content of acetate groups of between 2 and 30 mol %, if appropriate as a mixture with polyvinyl alcohol having a mean molecular weight of between 70,000 and 150,000 and a content of acetate groups of between 2 and 30 mol %,and water and acid and, if appropriate, further additives in which the oil phase is dispersed in the aqueous phase in the form of droplets having a mean particle diameter of 0.1 to 3.0 .mu.m.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1986Date of Patent: March 21, 1989Assignee: Bayer AktiengesellschaftInventors: Wolfgang Wirth, Heinz J. Niessen, Bernd Klinksiek