Patents by Inventor Mutsuo Oi

Mutsuo Oi 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).

  • Starch compositions and method for controlling pests
    Patent number: 5882669
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for controlling pests, comprising a pregelatinized starch and at least one surfactant selected from a group consisting of dialkyl sulfosuccinate type surfactant, silicone type surfactant and acetylene glycol type surfactant and, if necessary, a carrier such as mineral carrier, a surfactant other than above-mentioned surfactant, a plasticizer and other auxiliary agents. The present invention also provide a method for controlling pests, which comprises treating with the above composition.According to the present invention, various pests can be effectively controlled. Also, in the agricultural/horticultural field, pests can be controlled without causing a phytotoxicity of crops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited
    Inventors: Masaru Hondo, Mutsuo Oi