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Biotech Week via NewsEdge Corporation :

2007 OCT 31 - (NewsRx.com) — Your toothbrush may be the ultimate plaque fighting tool, but it also harbors millions of bacteria. A new survey from Philips Sonicare and GfK Roper reveals that more than half (54 percent) of Americans would re-use their toothbrush after it fell on the bathroom floor, despite voting the bathroom as the room with the most bacteria in the house (57 percent). In addition, nine percent of men admitted to reusing their toothbrush after it fell into the toilet!

These dirty little secrets are not the only thing your toothbrush is hiding, according to the same survey, which shows that half of Americans would share their toothbrush with others, including a family member, spouse/partner or friend. What’s more, one out of 20 males (five percent) would share it with a co-worker if needed!

“Patients who visit my practice are making an investment in their oral health, and there is no better way to protect that investment than good home care,” said Dr. Bill Dorfman, the featured aesthetic dentist on ABC’s show, “Extreme Makeover.” “Good home care extends beyond just the toothbrush you use; it’s also about how you safeguard your toothbrush from bacteria.”

Now Americans can clean up their toothbrush hygiene. Philips Sonicare, the number-one power toothbrush brand recommended by dental professionals, is expanding its product portfolio to include a UV Sanitizer that kills up to 99 percent of certain bacteria on the brush head. Specially engineered UV Clean technology sanitizes power toothbrush heads in just 10 minutes, safeguarding against bacteria. The stand-alone unit works with Philips Sonicare brush heads as well as with other premium power toothbrush brands (see also Philips Sonicare).

Along with its new, stand-alone UV Sanitizer, Philips Sonicare is also introducing FlexCare, its most advanced toothbrush ever and the only power toothbrush to come with an integrated UV Sanitizer charger base. FlexCare is clinically proven to remove more plaque than any other premium power toothbrush and features personalized care settings so users can select the brushing program that is best for them.

To expose the oral care secrets Americans are keeping, Philips Sonicare is bringing tooth brushing to the streets in major cities across the U.S., including San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, Minneapolis, Dallas and Philadelphia. Fully functioning sinks will be popping up on busy streets throughout the cities where brushers will be demonstrating the proper use and benefits of the new Philips Sonicare FlexCare toothbrush.

<<Biotech Week — 10/26/07>>

Biotech Week via NewsEdge Corporation :

2007 OCT 31 - (NewsRx.com) — Expanding its product offerings, BioCell Technology, LLC introduces a new taste-free version of BioCell Collagen II(R) for ready-to-drink formulations, chewables and functional foods (see also BioCell Technology, Llc).

To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/biocelltechnology/30099/

The 100% natural BioCell Collagen II Taste-Free (TF)(R) provides the same joint and skin health-promoting benefits as BioCell Collagen II in a highly soluble, palatable and odorless form. This makes it an ideal choice for new product development formulators of vitamin waters, cosmeceuticals, beauty supplement drinks, fortified foods and juices, liquid joint support beverages, chewable dietary supplements and additional products.

A naturally occurring matrix of orally absorbable hydrolyzed collagen type II, hyaluronic acid (HA) and chondroitin sulfate (CS); the clinically supported BioCell Collagen II improves joint comfort and mobility, renews cartilage and promotes healthy young looking skin.

“We’re proud to make BioCell Collagen II TF available to functional food and beverage and dietary supplement manufacturers to market under their own brand names or formulas,” said Suhail Ishaq, vice president of BioCell Technology, LLC. “The newly produced and engineered taste-free version allows manufacturers to provide all of the multi-dimensional nutritional support of our popular BioCell Collagen II, with the added benefit of improved solubility and palatability.”

Ishaq added, “This opens the door for companies to develop innovative new products for consumers using BioCell Collagen II TF as an active ingredient.” Collagen and HA have been studied by scientists for more than 40 years, with hundreds of published research studies showing their value to joint and skin health. Companies can make BioCell Collagen II TF a single active ingredient in their products, or combine it with additional active ingredients.

For a sample of BioCell Collagen II TF, call (714) 632-1231. To learn more about BioCell Technology, LLC, visit http://www.biocelltechnology.com/.

Founded in 1997, BioCell Technology, LLC owns the exclusive rights to license BioCell Collagen II TF under the United States Patents #6,025,327, 6,323,319, 6,780,841, other U.S. and foreign patents pending. BioCell Collagen II TF is a branded dietary ingredient that is available to dietary supplement and functional foods manufacturers to market under their own brand names or formulas. For more information on BioCell Collagen II TF, contact Suhail Ishaq at BioCell Technology, LLC at (714) 632-1231, or visit http://www.biocelltechnology.com/.

<<Biotech Week — 10/26/07>>

Israel Business Arena via NewsEdge Corporation :

Dead Sea Laboratories Ltd., the maker of Ahava branch cosmetics has postponed its planned IPO on London’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM). The company planned to raise $22 million at a company value of at least $60 million, before money. The company said that it would not go ahead with the offering at a lower value.

Dead Sea Laboratories CEO Yaacov Ellis said, Ahava is undergoing rapid development, with excellent business results. There is no reason for the company to compromise because of the market conditions in the US or UK. Postponing the IPO will enable the company to maximize its value at a better time on the market.

Ellis presumably knows his company well, but his statement raises questions about his flexibility vis-a-vis the markets, not only regarding this attempt at an IPO, but also for the next try.

Firstly, market conditions in the US or UK as Ellis put it, are not so sensitive that it is impossible to carry off a small to mid-sized offering, such as Dead Sea Laboratories’ IPO. This is even truer in the case of a company with excellent business results as Ellis claims. Secondly, an IPO at a time that will maximize the value of the company is not always an offering that creates value for investors who rush to buy shares, at least in the short term.

Ellis said, We are under no pressure to hold the IPO, and when we hold it, it’s important to us that we get the value that we think we deserve.

Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes.co.il - on October 24, 2007

Copyright of Globes Publisher Itonut (1983) Ltd. 2007

<<Israel Business Arena — 10/26/07>>

European Patents via NewsEdge Corporation :

Pub. Number EP0009464Appl. Data EP79810092 19790912Applicant Verband Aargauischer Käserei- und MilchgenossenschaftenInventor(s) Schmid, AlfonsAmrein, RomanMeier, ChristianTitle Foam bath compositionAbstract The use of whey in a foam bath composition results in baths witha soft, pleasant foam which are nutritious for the skin. This use makes itpossible to utilise beneficially a dairy by-product.If you would like to purchase a copy of this patent, please call MicroPatent at 800-648-6787.

<<European Patents — 10/25/07>>

European Patents via NewsEdge Corporation :

Pub. Number EP0009540Appl. Data EP79102236 19790703Applicant INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.Inventor(s) Schmitt, Frederick LouisTitle Fragrance compositionsAbstract Processes and compositions are described for theuse in perfume aroma augmenting, modifying, altering and enhancing compositionsand as perfume, cologne and per-fumed article aroma imparting materials ofmixtures of 3-methyl-1- phenyl-pentanol-5 and one or more butanoyl cyclohexanederivatives.If you would like to purchase a copy of this patent, please call MicroPatent at 800-648-6787.

<<European Patents — 10/25/07>>

European Patents via NewsEdge Corporation :

Pub. Number EP0016312Appl. Data EP80100301 19800122Applicant BASF AktiengesellschaftInventor(s) Boerzel, Paul, Dr.Bronstert, Klaus, Dr.Hovemann, Friedrich, Dr.Sandrock, Gerhard, Dr.Strohmeyer, Max, Dr.Title Process for the manufacture of polyisobutenes and use thereof inthe production of mineral-oil additivesAbstract Polyisobutenes having a mean degree of polymerisation P of 10-100and a content E of double bonds which can be reacted with maleic anhydride offrom 60 to 100%, where E = 100% corresponds to the calculated theoretical valuefor the case where each molecule of the polyisobutene contains one such doublebond, can be prepared by polymerising isobutene with from 1 to 20 mmol of borontrifluoride per mol of isobutene at from -50 to + 80°C with the meanpolymerisation duration limited to from 1 to 40 seconds, and can be used forthe production of mineral oil additives.If you would like to purchase a copy of this patent, please call MicroPatent at 800-648-6787.

<<European Patents — 10/25/07>>

European Patents via NewsEdge Corporation :

Pub. Number EP0002301Appl. Data EP78200323 19781130Applicant Technobiotic Ltd.Inventor(s) Kingsford, Ted I.Title Cosmetic packageAbstract The invention relates to a cosmetic packagecomprising a container (2) for a cosmetic composition (5), a closure (3) forthe container, a cosmetic applicator (6) which is attached to the closure (3)by a shaft (7) and a wiper (10) to wipe excess cosmetic from the applicator(6). In order to enable the user of the cosmetic package to retain on thecosmetic applicator (6) the quantity of cosmetic composition which is desiredfor a given purpose, the cosmetic package further comprises an adjusting means(13), (14), (15) to vary the cross- sectional area of the orifice (9) of thewiper (10).If you would like to purchase a copy of this patent, please call MicroPatent at 800-648-6787.

<<European Patents — 10/25/07>>

European Patents via NewsEdge Corporation :

Pub. Number EP0005618Appl. Data EP79300824 19790514Applicant UNILEVER PLCUNILEVER N.V.Inventor(s) Hooper, David CharlesJohnson, George ArthurPeter, DonaldRennie, George KerrTitle Deodorant products, preparation and use thereofAbstract A deodorant product comprises a deodorantcomposition and a carrier for the composition chosen from abrasive cleaners,bleaching agents, waxes, film-forming polymers or mixtures thereof, thedeodorant composition having a deodorant value of from 0.50 to 3.5 as measuredby the Deodorant Value Test. The deodorant active components are classifiedinto six classes consisting of: Class 1: phenolic substances Class 2: essentialoils, extracts, resins and synthetic oils Class 3: aldehydes and ketones Class4: polycyclic compounds Class 5: esters Class 6: alcohols provided that where acomponent can be classified into more than one class, it is placed in the loweror lowest numbered class; said components being so selected that (a) thedeodorant composition contains at least five components of which at least onemust be selected from each of Class 1, Class 2 and Class 4; (b) the deodorantcomposition contains components from at least 4 of the 6 classes; and (c) anycomponent present in the deodorant composition at a concentration of less than0,5% by weight of said composition is eliminated from the requirements of (a)and (b).If you would like to purchase a copy of this patent, please call MicroPatent at 800-648-6787.

<<European Patents — 10/25/07>>

European Patents via NewsEdge Corporation :

Pub. Number EP0015030Appl. Data EP80200123 19800214Applicant THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANYInventor(s) Tollet, Carol NorrisTitle Skin conditioning compositionsAbstract Skin conditioning compositions, especiallycompositions for the care of the face, comprising an emulsion which is about 8to 25% of skin moisturizing ingredients of which about 2.5 to 8% is a sterol,about 10 to 35% is a sugar or a hydroxy alcohol and 5 to 15% is lanolin fattyacids. An emulsifier is also present as a skin moisturizing ingredient. Otheroily, mois- turizing materials may make up the remainder of the mois-turizingfraction.If you would like to purchase a copy of this patent, please call MicroPatent at 800-648-6787.

<<European Patents — 10/25/07>>

European Patents via NewsEdge Corporation :

Pub. Number EP0012436Appl. Data EP79105144 19791213Applicant INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.Inventor(s) Trenkle, Robert WalterMookherjee, Braja DulalSchmitt,Frederick LouisVock, Manfred HugoVinals, Joaquin f.Kiwala, JacobTitle Process for hydrogenation of 2,6,6-trimethyl cyclohexenederivatives, products produced thereby and organoleptic uses of said productsAbstract Process for synthesizing compounds of the formula(II) wherein, in the cyclohexyl moiety of structure II, at least two of thedashed lines are carbon- carbon single bonds and the other of the dashed linesis either a carbon- car-bon double bond or a carbon-carbon single bond.If you would like to purchase a copy of this patent, please call MicroPatent at 800-648-6787.

<<European Patents — 10/25/07>>