Repellent Patents (Class 514/918)

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  • Patent number: 8691253
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of use, of a mixture of chemical compounds for a shark repellent, as well as methods of protection garments in using such material(s). Generally, there are not many shark repellents. This shark repellent contains a mixture of chemical compounds that are highly toxic and trenchant, which will deter the shark from injured or non-injured humans or animals, once the mixture is immersed in water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Inventor: Rhonda Tracy
  • Patent number: 8680121
    Abstract: This document discloses molecules having the following formula (Formula One) and processes related thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences, LLC.
    Inventors: Negar Garizi, Maurice C. H. Yap, Tony K. Trullinger, CaSandra Lee McLeod, Paul Renee LePlae, Jr., Timothy C. Johnson, Ricky Hunter, John F. Daeuble, Sr., Ann M. Buysse
  • Patent number: 8642636
    Abstract: This invention provides for dimeric1-arylpyrazole compounds, of formulas (I), (II), and (III): or salts thereof, and the use of these compounds against ectoparasites such as insects, arthropods and acarina. The resulting compounds may be used in veterinary formulations such as, for example, spot-on and pour-on formulations, which may be used for treatment, controlling and preventing of parasitic infections in warm-blooded animals and birds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Merial Limited
    Inventor: Charles Q. Meng
  • Patent number: 8529970
    Abstract: Materials with high levels of unsaponifiable matter, such as extracts from plants, produce hydrolysates with unique properties. Properties that are sought in traditional saponification of natural oils are a result of low levels of unsaponifiables. These properties include high levels of aqueous surfactant activity, water-solubility or ready water-dispersability, activity as foaming agents, and the like. An objective of traditional saponification processes is to increase the water-solubility and surfactant activity of naturally occurring materials. It has been found that the application of a hydrolysis process to materials, particularly materials with a high level of unsaponifiables (e.g., at least 6 weight percent of the material), produces a product with properties significantly different from those products resulting from the conventional saponification of materials with less than 6 weight percent of unsaponifiables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: International Flora Technologies, Ltd.
    Inventors: James H. Brown, Lee Roy Copeland, Robert Kleiman, Melanie K. Cummings, Sambasivarao Koritala
  • Patent number: 7704519
    Abstract: A composition for application to exterior surfaces, such as trees, so as to prevent animal damage to the exterior surface, has asphalt and denatonium benzoate mixed together. The denatonium benzoate is 1% to 50% by weight of the total composition. The asphalt is between 50% and 60% of the total composition. Naphtha and dimethyl ether are further components of the total composition. The composition is sprayable onto the exterior surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Inventor: John Baldwin
  • Patent number: 7674476
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of aerogels as carrier materials for active substances in agriculture and/or veterinary medicine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Cabot Corporation
    Inventors: Fritz Schwertfeger, Andreas Zimmermann, Gerhard Frisch
  • Patent number: 7201915
    Abstract: Described for the purpose of application to an inanimate laminar substantially solid surface is a substantially hydrocarbon-free functional substance-providing stick article having consistently-maintained functional composition integrity comprising a stiff, substantially monophasic, thermally-reversible hydrocarbon-free composition consisting essentially of a mixture of: (a) a structural support polymer containing an ester-terminated polyamide and/or at least one tertiary amide-terminated polyamide; (b) a high concentration of a system-compatible functional composition which is one or more of a perfume composition, an insect repellant composition, an animal repellant composition, an anti-microbial composition, an insect attractant composition and/or an air freshener composition; and (c) at least one compatible operativeness organic acid ester and/or metal salt additive which enables the stick, prior to, during and subsequent to application thereof to the inanimate laminar substantially solid surface, to ha
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Alison Betz, Vikas M. Deshpande, Wijnanda Hendrika van Kippersluis, Richard M. Boden
  • Patent number: 6958146
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Bug Buster Ltd.
    Inventors: Leonard R. Askham, Charles F. Dunham, Leonard D. Felix, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6890525
    Abstract: cis-Jasmone has been discovered to be useful as a semiochemical that changes the behaviour of insects and/or the physiology of plants. It has direct signalling roles with plant-feeding aphids, in attraction of aphid predators and parasitoids, and may act as an airborne signal inducing production of volatile plant semiochemicals, including the monoterpene (E)-?-ocimene, that stimulate foraging by parasitoids. It is an extremely benign compound having, to human beings, a pleasant aroma and gives a long-lasting effect after removal of the stimulus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Plant Bioscience Limited
    Inventors: Alastair James Hick, John Anthony Pickett, Lester John Wadhams, Johnathan Andrew Napier
  • Patent number: 6867232
    Abstract: A gel-like resin molded article contained in a volatilization control container is provided. A gelled drug containing allyl isothiocyanate and a resin base is contained in a container, and the container is provided with an opening portion which occupies a contact area between the gelled drug and air in the proportion of 0.01 to 50%. Alternatively, the container is made of a thermoplastic resin film whose permeability to allyl isothiocyanate is from 0.05 to 10 mg/cm2 day. The molded article controls the volatilization rate and volatilization time period of allyl isothiocyanate by gelling allyl isothiocyanate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Dai-Ichi Kogyo Seiaku Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hironori Kataoka, Satoshi Hiratsuna
  • Patent number: 6770674
    Abstract: A mollusc repellent, which includes a substantially insoluble metal oxalate and a suitable carrier therefor, which exhibits prolonged efficacy. The mollusc repellent is environmentally friendly, being both non-phytotoxic and harmless to non-target animals, and is therefore suitable for use in sustainable agriculture, where the use of toxic chemicals is unacceptable. The mollusc repellent can be used in the form of a solid or as a coating composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Inventor: Colin Leslie Young
  • Patent number: 6646011
    Abstract: The present invention relates to insect repellant compositions containing, based upon the total weight of the composition, from about 6 to about 30 percent by weight of insect repellant active material having functionality selected from ester, amide, urethane or combinations thereof; from about 5 to about 30 percent by weight of alcohol, and from about 1 to about 10 percent by weight of nonionic surfactant. The compositions of the invention exhibit reduced rates of degradation of the active material in solution and are less drying and irritating to sensitive skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Danilo L. Lambino, Kennie U. Dee, Susan M. Niemiec
  • Patent number: 6599941
    Abstract: A non-toxic, environmentally safe and easily employable insecticide and insect repellent is achieved by providing an aqueous composition incorporating ethanolamine based compounds, either independently or in combination with the ethanolamine based compounds being selected from both simple compounds and conjugated compounds. In one preferred embodiment, a highly effective composition is attained for safe, effective, direct topical application to humans and animals by employing between about 10% and 70% by volume of the entire composition of the ethanolamine-based compound. In alternate preferred embodiments, the insecticide is formulated for application to plants, trees, crops, and other vegetation to provide a composition which effectively controls bothersome insects, while being completely safe and non-injurious to the plant, tree, or crop, as well as to the flowers or fruit thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Inventors: Lynn Sue James, Michael A. Siedman
  • Patent number: 6538002
    Abstract: The present in to s directed to compounds of the formula I: (wherein R1, R2, R3, R7, R8, X, Y, Z, x and y are defined herein) which are useful as modulators of chemokine receptor activity. In particular, these compounds are useful as modulators of the chemokine receptors CCR-5 and/or CCR-3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Paul E. Finke, Malcolm Maccoss, Sander G. Mills, Bryan Oates
  • Patent number: 6534078
    Abstract: A micro-encapsulated pepper-mustard composition which comprises positioning pepper and mustard mixtures within a cluster of surfactant molecules, i.e. micelles, dispersed in water. This micro-encapsulation process involves first forming the micelles in water by exceeding the given critical micelle concentration for either one, two, or three different surfactant types. The active ingredient, pepper and mustard, is then added to this mixture and subsequently emulsified into small liquid drops in order to facilitate swelling of the micelles by way of migration or diffusion of the active ingredient molecules through the water phase and into the micelles. The resulting encapsulated pepper and mustard is effectively stabilized by the surfactant molecules, and the resulting stabilized micro-encapsulated dispersion will not undergo phase separation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Natural Pest FX, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Strzemiemski, Fortunato J. Micale
  • Patent number: 6475504
    Abstract: What is disclosed is a method for the formation of unique poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogels, articles that are made from such hydrogels, unique odor-providing pest repellent compositions and their uses to repel pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Inventor: Howard Franklin Stewart
  • Patent number: 6471975
    Abstract: A plurality of releasably loaded elastomeric microspheres comprising a plurality of elastomeric microspheres loaded with at least one releasable agriculturally active agent within the optical boundaries of the elastomeric microspheres and post-polymerization addition and in-situ polymerization processes for preparing the releasably loaded elastomeric microspheres are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: John P. Banovetz, Kent E. Nielsen, Kai Li
  • Patent number: 6436423
    Abstract: A product and method for reducing and preventing the ingestion of substrates by avians wherein the substrates are disposed within an avian house. The product is a bird repellent in combination with a substrate disposed within an avian house. As a result of the reduced ingestion of substrates such as litter, healthier avians are achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Arkion Life Sciences
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Ballinger, Jr., Craig W. Henry
  • Publication number: 20020081326
    Abstract: A product and method for reducing and preventing the ingestion of substrates by avians wherein the substrates are disposed within an avian house. The product is a bird repellent in combination with a substrate disposed within an avian house. As a result of the reduced ingestion of substrates such as litter, healthier avians are achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 1999
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: KENNETH E. BALLLINGER, CRAIG W. HENRY
  • Patent number: 6410034
    Abstract: A dermal absorption-promoting agent comprising p-methane-3,8-diol and 1,3-butylene glycol as well as a topical formulation containing the same; and a dermal absorption-promoting agent further comprising 1,3-butylene glycol, as well as a topical formulation containing such dermal absorption-promoting agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Takasago International Corporation
    Inventors: Mitsuo Matsumoto, Makiko Fujii, Yasuhiro Takeda, Minuro Hanada
  • Patent number: 6399073
    Abstract: The present invention provides a capsicum containing lachrymator. The lachrymator comprises a nonflammable carrier and capsicum. The nonflammable carrier comprises propylene glycol, ethyl alcohol and water. In one preferred embodiment the lachrymator comprises about 0.3 percent by weight capsicum, about 14.7 percent by weight propylene glycol, about 35 percent by weight ethyl alcohol and about 50 percent by weight water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Defense Technology Corporation of America
    Inventor: Barry D. Pinkney
  • Patent number: 6395776
    Abstract: New pesticidal compositions which comprise at least one signal substance, at least one UV absorber which is only sparingly miscible with water, at least one unsaturated oil which is only sparingly miscible with water and, if desired, pesticidally active compounds and/or additives, a process for the preparation of the new compositions, and their use for controlling insects and undesirable representatives of the order Acarina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Peter Lösel, Gunther Penners, Maria-Giuliana Cianciulli-Teller
  • Patent number: 6342253
    Abstract: Natural compositions of three essential oils effective as both a head lice repellent and treatment of pediculosis capitis. The compositions comprise essential anise oil present in an amount of about 3.5% to 50% by volume, essential tea tree oil present in an amount of about 2.5% to 40% by volume, and essential lemon oil present in an amount of about 2% to 20% by volume, the active agent can be combined with a pharmaceutically and/or cosmetically acceptable carrier for topical administration, such as aqueous or alcohol solutions, a gel, or a cream and administered with or without additives such as preservatives, antioxidants, fragrances, agents increasing solubility or delaying release of active agents. The active agent in concentrated form can be added to shampoos, hair sprays, rinses, styling gels or other personal preference haircare products. The active agent can also be used to treat material such as bedding, hair bows, headbands, caps, hats, helmet liners, brushes, and combs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2002
    Inventor: Karen L. Whitledge
  • Patent number: 6337078
    Abstract: Controlled release compositions of matter are disclosed comprising complexes for treating a population of one or more aquatic organisms in a column of water. The complexes comprise at least one system wherein the system comprises at least one bioactive agent as a component selected for treating a population of aquatic organisms, at least one carrier component, and at least one coating component for regulating the controlled release rate and release profile of the bioactive agent in water or at least one bioactive agent and one joint-function component that can serve as both a carrier and coating to regulate the controlled release rate and release profile of the bioactive agent in water, with or without optional binder components and/or additional formulation materials. The components are selected to sink or float so that the complexes will permeate and/or remain in any planar or volumetric segment of a water column for a period of time that is sufficient to effectively treat a population of aquatic organisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2002
    Assignee: Lee County Mosquito Control District
    Inventor: Richard Levy
  • Patent number: 6300324
    Abstract: A composition (10) for repelling ticks and other insects contains a combination of plant extracts (14) in a topical liquid carrier (12). The plant extracts (14) include lavender (26), rosemary (30), thyme (32), aloe vera (28) and eucalyptus (34). The composition can further include one or more vitamins (18) such as Vitamin B1 (36), Vitamin B6 (38), Vitamin B12 (40) and Vitamin C (42). Lecithin (16) may be included as an additional insect repelling component and also to assist dispersion of the various active components in the liquid carrier (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Inventor: Scott E. Partelow
  • Patent number: 6277889
    Abstract: A molluscicide containing a non-toxic animal repellant and metaldehyde, in which the molluscicidal efficacy of the molluscicide greater than that of the molluscicide if it did not contain repellant. The repellant may be an anthranilate compound or d-pulegone which present at a concentration of up to 1%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Inventor: Ivor Bowen
  • Patent number: 6177072
    Abstract: Soy hydrolysate compositions are produced by a process utilizing multiple enzymes. The soy hydrolysate compositions provide insect attractant and repellent properties. Methods of using the soy hydrolysate compositions for insect control are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Inventors: Sadik Tuzun, Ismail Alp
  • Patent number: 6048867
    Abstract: A method of therapy wherein there is administered to a person in need of such therapy a pharmacologically effective amount of a rupununine having the formula: ##STR1##
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Inventor: Conrad Gorinsky
  • Patent number: 6013669
    Abstract: The instant invention provides a pest repellent composition that provides an effective repelling of pests by applying said pest repellent composition onto the skin of animals or people, in addition to repelling pests by utilizing said pest repellent compositions in certain locations. As such, the pest repellent compositions of the instant invention comprise 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-methylbenzyl 3-(2-chloro-2-fluorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate as an active ingredient and an inert carrier. In addition, the instant invention provides methods of repelling pests by utilizing 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-methylbenzyl 3-(2-chloro-2-fluorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited
    Inventor: Takao Ishiwatari
  • Patent number: 6013661
    Abstract: Process for the protection of crops against birds, characterized in that an effective amount of 1-phenylpyrazole compound is applied to the said crop or to the cultivated region comprising the said crop or to the seed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Agrochimie
    Inventor: Sinisa Dorontic
  • Patent number: 5994298
    Abstract: The present invention provides the methods to isolate the proteins specifically induced apoptosis (programmed cell death) in prostate cancer cells (LNCAP), leukemia cells (HL-60), and breast cancer cells (MCF-70), but without effect in normal human lung fibroblast cells (CCD 39 Lu). P-1 has no effect on breast cancer cells. Five proteins have been isolated from the conditioned media of culture cells: (1) Apogen P-1: the proteins (Apogen P-1a, Apogen P-1b and Apogen P-1c) isolated from the conditioned medium of XC cells are able to induce apoptosis in prostate cancer cells (LNCAP) without effect in normal human lung fibroblast (CCD 39 Lu), colon cancer (T84), breast cancer (MCF-7) and leukemia (HL-60) cells. (2) Apogen P-2: the protein isolated from the conditioned medium of C3H10T1/2 cells is able to induce apoptosis in prostate cancer cells (LNCAP) and breast cancer (MCF-7) without effect in normal human lung fibroblast (CCD 39 Lu) and colon cancer (T84) cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Inventors: David Tsai, Jenny Yu
  • Patent number: 5879696
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to preparations of birdseed treated with capsaicin or capsaicin derivatives or analogues thereof in an amount sufficient to be unpalatable to animals having capsaicin sensitive receptors, and more specifically to mammals such as rodents. These "hot" compounds, extracts or whole plant material containing these compounds may be coated on, impregnated in or combined (e.g., mixed) with birdseed to repel troublesome mammals which recognize these compounds as "hot". These "hot" compounds, in contrast, will not repel birds because birds do not recognize these compounds as "hot" since they do not have capsaicin sensitive receptors. The invention is further directed to a method of selectively repelling animals having capsaicin sensitive receptors, which comprises feeding the treated birdseed of the invention to birds, in an amount effective for repelling animals having capsaicin sensitive receptors, thereby discouraging said animals from eating the treated birdseed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventor: Peter M. Blumberg
  • Patent number: 5821269
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to preparations of birdseed treated with capsaicin or capsaicin derivatives or analogs thereof in an amount sufficient to be unpalatable to animals having capsaicin sensitive receptors, and more specifically to mammals such as rodents. These "hot" compounds, extracts or whole plant material containing these compounds may be coated on, impregnated in or combined (e.g., mixed) with birdseed to repel troublesome mammals which recognize these compounds as "hot". These "hot" compounds, in contrast, will not repel birds because birds do not recognize these compounds as "hot" since they do not have capsaicin sensitive receptors. The invention is further directed to a method of selectively repelling animals having capsaicin sensitive receptors, which comprises feeding the treated birdseed of the invention to birds, in an amount effective for repelling animals having capsaicin sensitive receptors, thereby discouraging said animals from eating the treated birdseed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventor: Peter M. Blumberg
  • Patent number: 5792468
    Abstract: Application of lime at a rate of 500 to 1500 kg/ha to plots desired to be protected from damage by avian and mammalian feeders has been shown to be quite effective. The lime may be administered to the plots in any form. Use of either powder or slurry form is preferred.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventors: Jerrold L. Belant, Richard A. Dolbeer
  • Patent number: 5705199
    Abstract: A substance produced from a combination of acid based ingredients and a mole attracting herb. Placement of the substance into a mole tunnel attracts the mole and upon contact with the substance becomes repelled by the acid taste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Inventor: Bill Maish
  • Patent number: 5700474
    Abstract: A liquid bird aversion solution having methyl anthranilate in an amount of from 15 to 50% by weight of a total weight of the solution; d-limonene in an amount of from 10 to 50% by weight of a total weight of the solution; and isopropyl myristate in an amount of from 10 to 50% by weight of a total weight of the solution. The liquid solution is lighter than water and forms a thin liquid film on a surface of a source when applied to the source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1997
    Assignee: PMC Specialties Group Inc.
    Inventors: Marvin F. Preiser, Peter F. Vogt
  • Patent number: 5698180
    Abstract: Disclosed is a nontoxic piper nigrum and acetic acid liquid lachrymator solution that can be used defensively when dispensed as a spray to reliably fend off and temporarily incapacitate an attacker or lawbreaker without subjecting the targeted individual to permanent injury or death as might otherwise occur had the individual been sprayed with a conventional capsicum lachrymator. In the preferred embodiment the nontoxic lachrymator solution of the present invention comprises an approximately 15% by weight solution of piper nigrum (black pepper), an approximately 49% by weight water reduced solution of acetic acid (vinegar), a solvent/preservative comprising approximately 35% by weight ethyl alcohol and a telltale marking/aiming agent comprising approximately 1% by weight yellow food color. The nontoxic liquid lachrymator solution of the present invention is nonflammable and comprises approximately 63% by weight water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Assignee: Gusty Winds Corporation
    Inventor: Michael W. Dixon
  • Patent number: 5696158
    Abstract: A pediculicidal composition is provided which is effective against both adult lice and lice eggs and additionally exhibits a strong repellent effect on adult lice. The active ingredient is piperonal which is generally used in solution at a concentration of at least 3%. An additional component of the composition is a film-forming material which is capable of holding the piperonal in contact with the host for at least two hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Assignee: Unicliffe Limited
    Inventor: William John Oliver
  • Patent number: 5681859
    Abstract: A non-toxic, environmentally safe and easily employable insecticide and insect repellant is achieved by providing an aqueous composition incorporating ethanolamine based compounds, either independently or in combination with the ethanolamine based compounds being selected from both simple compounds and conjugated compounds. In one preferred embodiment, a highly effective composition is attained for safe, effective, direct topical application to humans and animals by employing between about 10% and 70% by volume of the entire composition of the ethanolamine-based compound. In alternate preferred embodiments, the insecticide is formulated for application to plants, trees, crops, and other vegetation to provide a composition which effectively controls bothersome insects, while being completely safe and non-injurious to the plant, tree, or crop, as well as to the flowers or fruit thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1997
    Assignee: Lynn Sue James
    Inventors: Lynn Sue James, Michael A. Siedman
  • Patent number: 5679365
    Abstract: A method for preparing and a product made thereby for a bait insecticide composition that is toxic toward fire ants (Solenopsis saevissima v. richterii). Such a composition is comprised of an attractant agent (concord grape extract) mixed with a toxicant (organophosphorous compound) and an enhancing agent (salt). This present invention has the ability to control fire ants while remaining environmentally safe by being inert with regard to most other ants and nearly all other types of insects, rodents and mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Inventors: Dennis Mark Henderson, Robert Edwin Kluttz
  • Patent number: 5668184
    Abstract: A method of repelling soil borne pests, nematodes, insects and insect larvae includes applying a solution of naphthalene or precipitated flocculent naphthalene into or upon the soil where the naphthalene volatilizes and repels nematodes and soil pathogens. In another embodiment of the invention, micron size particles of naphthalene are encapsulated in a polymer which is injected into or applied to the surface of the soil. In a further embodiment of the invention, micron-sized particles of naphthalene are attached to a carrier strip which is applied to the surface of the soil as a mulch, applied below the surface of the soil, or attached to trees or plants for repelling pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Inventor: A. H. J. Rajamannan
  • Patent number: 5618565
    Abstract: A composition of matter for exterminating fire ants. A dry powder composition of matter which consists essentially of sodium bicarbonate, a powdered acid, an ant attracant, and a deterrent for animals, birds and insects other than fire ants, such as red chili powder or capsaicin, has been found to selectively kill fire ants, once eaten by the ants or taken into a warm, moist ant mound. The composition does not harm humans, cattle, horses, birds, rodents, etc., and also will not harm black, red, or sugar ants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1997
    Inventor: Michael H. Thomas
  • Patent number: 5569456
    Abstract: A rupununine, either in purified form or a derivative in which one or both of the hydroxyl groups is substituted, the rupununine having the formula: ##STR1## where R.dbd.--H or --CH.sub.3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1996
    Inventor: Conrad Gorinsky
  • Patent number: 5549902
    Abstract: A method of repelling birds from a source, comprising the step of applying to the source an aversely effective amount of a liquid bird aversion solution including a bird aversion agent in an amount of from 5 to 50% by weight of a total weight of the solution; a terpene chosen from terpene hydrocarbons, oxygenated terpenes and a mixture of terpene hydrocarbons and oxygenated terpenes in an amount of from 10% to 50% by weight of a total weight of the solution; and alkylesters chosen from saturated fatty acids having from 4-20 carbon atoms and unsaturated fatty acids having from 10-18 carbon atoms esterified with an alcohol having 1-8 carbon atoms in an amount of from 10 to 50% by weight of a total weight of the solution. The bird aversion agent can be selected from methyl anthranilate, ortho-amino acetophenone, 2-amino-1,5-dimethyl acetophenone, veratroyl amine, dimethyl anthranilate, cinnamic aldehyde or esters, and combinations of these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1996
    Assignee: PMC Specialties Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Marvin F. Preiser, Peter F. Vogt
  • Patent number: 5496852
    Abstract: A pediculicidal composition is provided which is effective against both adult lice and lice eggs and additionally exhibits a strong repellent effect on adult lice. The active ingredient is piperonal which is generally used in solution at a concentration of a least 3%. An additional component of the composition is a film-forming material which is capable of holding the piperonal in contact with the host for least two hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1996
    Assignee: Charwell Consumer Products, Ltd.
    Inventor: William J. Oliver
  • Patent number: 5464618
    Abstract: A gustatory stimulant composition for beetles of the sub-family Galerucinae comprising a dried and powdered Cucurbitaceae plant material, a lubricant, and an adherent, and a method of making the composition are disclosed. Methods for enhancing the effectiveness of an adulticide used against galerucinid beetles, for controlling a beetle population, and for stimulating the feeding of a beetle population with the composition of this invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1995
    Assignee: Ecogen Inc.
    Inventors: Charles C. Doane, Jack W. Jenkins, Dirk A. Ave
  • Patent number: 5453274
    Abstract: A hot pepper paper system comprising a sheet of paper in a rectangular configuration having long front and rear edges and having short side edges therebetween. The sheet of paper has a front side and a back side. Further included is a layer of an insect repelling material on the front side of the paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1995
    Inventor: Olive P. Green
  • Patent number: 5411735
    Abstract: Pastille for facilitating the ingestion of tablets, in particular medicinal tablets, by pets, in particular dogs or cats, characterized in that it consists of a matrix (1) which is made of a material which the animal finds appetizing and comprises two principal faces (2, 3) of which one (2) is provided with a recess (4) which, prior to being ingested, can receive a tablet (5) with a repellent smell and taste whilst the other, substantially smooth, face (3) is to be presented to the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1995
    Assignee: Sogeval S.A.
    Inventor: Jose Daoudal
  • Patent number: 5364626
    Abstract: A repelling material for animals retaining a great amount of a repellent and also having an excellent sustained release property can be obtained by adsorbing the repellent and at least one substance of phthalic acid esters, citric acid esters and glycols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: Osaka Gas Company Ltd.
    Inventors: Masamitsu Hasegawa, Yasuhisa Kuroda
  • Patent number: RE39682
    Abstract: Novel farnesyl derivatives which are inhibitors of the prenylated protein methyltransferase enzyme, and useful as anti-cancer drugs, have the following formula: wherein R1represents farnesyl, geranyl or geranyl-geranyl; Z represents C—R6 or N; R2 represents H, CN, the groups COOR7, SO3R7, CONR7R8 and SO2NR7R7, wherein R7 and R8 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, and the groups COOM and SO3M, wherein M is a cation; R3, R4, R5 and R6 are each independently hydrogen, carboxyl, alkyl, alkenyl, aminoalkyl, nitroalkyl, nitro, halo, amino, mono- or di-alkylamino, mercapto, mercaptoalkyl, azido, or thiocyanato; X represents O, S, SO, SO2, NH or Se; and the quaternary ammonium salts and N-oxides of the compounds of formula I wherein Z is N.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Ramot at Tel Aviv University Ltd.
    Inventor: Yoel Kloog