Patents by Inventor Cynthia Atterholt

Cynthia Atterholt has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Aqueous emulsion comprising biodegradable carrier for insect pheromones and methods for controlled release thereof
    Patent number: 6001346
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Michael Delwiche, John M. Krochta, Richard E. Rice, Cynthia Atterholt