Impregnated Or Coated Food Or Edible Simulative Of Food (e.g., Bait, Poison, Etc.) Patents (Class 424/410)
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Patent number: 11666049Abstract: A rat attractant composition is disclosed which includes one or more isolated additives. The composition is attractive to at least rats of the species Rattus norvegicus. Devices including the rat attractant composition and methods of using a rat attractant composition are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Inventors: Gerhard Gries, Stephen Joseph Takacs, Regine Gries
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Patent number: 11434347Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of processing shell material. Shell material processed in accordance with the methods disclosed herein may be biodegradable and may further represent a new type of useful material. By way of example, the processed shell material may be useable as a material to make useful materials, items, objects and/or tools.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2018Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: ALTERWASTE LTDInventor: Martina Zupan
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Patent number: 10653141Abstract: Compositions and methods for affecting dipteran hematophagous parasites. The compositions contain at least one dipteran semiochemical and at least one phagostimulant. The compositions may further include a pesticide. The semiochemical may be a floral attractant and the phagostimulants may be sugar-based. The compositions may be useful in attracting mosquitoes and/or repelling sand flies.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2017Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Inventors: Agenor Mafra-Neto, Rodrigo Oliveira Da Silva, Carmem R. Bernardi
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Patent number: 10335443Abstract: The present invention relates to orodispersible films comprising a plant extract and to film forming suspensions comprising a plant extract. Further, the present invention relates to processes for preparing the orodispersible films and the film forming suspensions.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2015Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: HEXAL AGInventor: Andreas Krekeler
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Patent number: 9867388Abstract: The present invention includes a nutritional supplement composition that may be used for livestock and the like, as well as to a livestock feed mixture containing same. Also included are methods of preparing the nutritional supplement composition, the livestock feed mixture, as well as methods of providing nutrition to livestock and the like. The livestock feed composition comprises: (a) a solid particulate livestock feed material and (b) a solidified particulate mixture of (i) free fatty acid and (ii) a calcium salt of a fatty acid, the calcium salt of a fatty acid being present in a molar ratio amount in the range of from about 25% to about 55% of the amount of the free fatty acid. The preferred mixture is a solid having an onset melt point of between about 140 and 170 degrees Fahrenheit, and a hardness of from about 5 to about 15 Shore A units at 170 degrees Fahrenheit.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2015Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: MILK SPECIALTIES COMPANYInventor: Trevor Tomkins
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Patent number: 9700039Abstract: Rodenticidal soft bait compositions are provided which consist of a mixture, in the form of a paste, comprising vegetable flour, a fat which is not completely liquid at a temperature of 35° C. and at least one rodenticidally-active substance. The vegetable flour is present in the mixture in an amount of at least 60%, preferably 62 to 78%, by weight based on the total weight of the mixture. The weight ratio of the vegetable flour to fat in the mixture is 4:1 to 8:1, preferably 5:1 to 7.5:1. The soft bait compositions are extremely palatable to rodents such that rodents are encouraged to consume a sufficient amount to deliver a lethal dose of rodenticide in a single sitting. Also provided is a method for manufacturing the soft bait composition of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2014Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: BASF Agro B.V.Inventors: Roland Stephen Twydell, Sharon Hughes, Holger Dutzig
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Patent number: 9538740Abstract: A red palm weevil control system for retaining and exterminating red palm weevils in palm trees is disclosed. The control system may include one or more light detection systems, one or more light emitting devices positioned such that light emitted from the light emitting device can be detected by the light detection system, and one or more red palm weevil food materials that is configured to block light emitted from the light emitting device from being sensed by the light detection system. In use, once a red palm weevil has eaten the food, the light detection system senses the light emitted from the light emitting device, signifying the presence of red palm weevils. The red palm weevil food material may also include a magnetic material and an antimicrobial material.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2012Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNIVERSITYInventor: Yousef Haik
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Patent number: 9492354Abstract: Provided are methods, systems and apparatuses for producing delivery devices, for example, for oral intake of an agent. In the broadest aspect, the method can include assembling one or more layers including one or more materials with an agent or an agent-releasing formulation to form an integrated, for example a laminated, device; folding the integrated delivery device to form a folded integrated delivery device; and at least partially enclosing the fold delivery device to a form suitable for oral delivery. The integrated device can include a first external layer of a first material; a frame of a second material mounted on the first external layer; an agent-releasing formulation housed within the frame; and a second external layer of the first material mounted on the frame.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2014Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: INTEC PHARMA LTD.Inventors: Moshe Tsabari, Avner Balshey, Erez Yofe, Michael Friedman
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Patent number: 9167811Abstract: The invention relates to bait formulations comprising at least one iron salt, at least one component selected from among methyl glycine-N,N-diacetic acid, glutamine-N,N-diacetic acid, and the alkali metal, alkaline earth metal and ammonium salts thereof; and at least one starch-containing component. The invention also relates to the use of said bait formulation for controlling terrestrial slugs and snails and to a method for controlling terrestrial slugs and snails using the bait formulation of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2011Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Compo GmbHInventors: Otto Schweinsberg, Arthur Ziegler
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Patent number: 9155306Abstract: Methods are provided for the production of granular composite compositions including at least two pesticidally active ingredients in combination such as insecticidally active and herbicidally active ingredients and to the composite combination products produced thereby.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2007Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.Inventors: Robert M. A. Radabaugh, Jonathan C. Raistlin Newton
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Patent number: 9044009Abstract: A molluscicidal composition, comprising: a molluscicide; a molluscicidal activity promoting additive comprising a calcium-containing salt of ethylene disuccinic acid or calcium ions and ethylenediamine disuccinic moieties, having at least 1 mole of calcium per mole of ethylenediamine disuccinic acid; and a carrier material edible to molluscs.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2010Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: W.NEUDORFF GMBH KGInventors: Nicholas John Dixon, Derek Bassett, Reinhard Arndt, Andreas Prokop, Diana Parker, Tianye Chen
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Patent number: 8881448Abstract: A composition in compacted form for use for termite monitoring and control comprises a cellulose material which may be purified cellulose or microcrystalline cellulose as a base bait, the composition being compacted to an optimum density of not less than approximately 1.033 g/cc. Also disclosed is a method for monitoring and controlling termite infestations which comprises the steps of a) preparing such a composition; b) placing the composition in a bait station; c) monitoring the station at periodic time intervals for termites; and d) upon observing termite infestation in the bait station, replacing the above composition with a bait composition containing a termite killing agent.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: BASF CorporationInventors: Jeffery A. Martin, Ronald O. Richardson
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Patent number: 8865197Abstract: An encapsulated formulation for food and bioactive agent delivery to aquatic animals includes various combinations of nutrients, a digestion enhancer, bioactive agents, and a local absorption enhancer. The bioactive agents and absorption enhancer may be encapsulated within a delay layer for targeted release at an area of the digestive tract distinct from the region of nutrient release. The bioactive agents and absorption enhancer may be coated with a sticky coating so that they tend to adhere to the inner surfaces of the wall of the digestive tract, thereby localizing their release and enhancing their effect. Instead of bioactive agents themselves, precursors may be delivered so as to generate the bioactive agents locally. The encapsulated precursors of a specific bioactive agent are separately contained in capsules which themselves can be adhesive to one another.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2005Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research Ltd.Inventors: Amos Tandler, William Koven, Shalom Zemach
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Patent number: 8840909Abstract: Subject of the present invention is a solid ant bait comprising an insecticide and a bait composition. Another subject is a process for the preparation of said ant bait, comprising extruding a mixture, which contains the insecticide and the bait composition. Yet another subject is a method for controlling ants, comprising offering to said ants the ant bait according to the invention. Finally, a subject is a use of the ant bait according to the invention for controlling ants.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2009Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Claude Taranta, Thomas Bork, Gerhard Schnabel, Helmut Müller, Sarah Thompson, Clark D. Klein, Nigel Armes, Tiffany Hennessey
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Patent number: 8834909Abstract: The invention is directed at a ready-to-use granule bait composition, its preparation and use for the control of house flies inside houses and animal stalls, fodder stores and sanitary installations.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2004Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Ferenc Jozsef Rakoczi, Jean-Louis Hug
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Publication number: 20140255460Abstract: The present invention relates to baits, especially baits to be used in humane methods for controlling feral omnivore populations. The invention also relates to methods of manufacturing the baits.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Invasive Animals Ltd.Inventors: Linton Drew Staples, Steven Lapidge, Brendan Cowled, Simon Humphrys
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Publication number: 20140234386Abstract: The present invention provides feed-through pesticide formulation suitable for hydrophobic active ingredients. The formulation comprises a hydrophobic active ingredient on a solid carrier, with a hydrophilic coating and an optional hydrophobic coating contacting the hydrophilic coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventors: C. Jason Hunter, JEANNE PARKER
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Patent number: 8808721Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for attracting bed bugs with novel attractants and new and improved methods to enable their use to attract, monitor or trap bed bugs for surveying, monitoring, mitigation and management purposes. Known mammal pheromones were discovered to be useful as bed bug kairomone attractants. A method of delivering non-volatile attractants by using the attractive heat source to heat and volatilize the attractants was discovered to be the optimal method to disseminate the kairomones. A new method of generating low levels of carbon dioxide is disclosed, and the combination of kairomones, carbon dioxide and heat is shown to attract bed bugs.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: SpringStar Inc.Inventors: Michael Gilbert Banfield, Elizabeth Joy Schaafsma
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Patent number: 8784856Abstract: Particular aspects provide methods for converting glucosinolate in a glucosinolate-containing plant material to glucosinolate breakdown products (GBPs), comprising: providing an amount of processed glucosinolate-containing plant material, the processed material being depleted of oil and glucosinolate converting enzyme activity by virtue of said processing; providing an amount of glucosinolate converting enzyme activity; mixing the processed material with the amount enzyme activity; hydrating the mixture; and incubating the hydrated mixture, wherein the glucosinolates are enzymatically converted to GBPs. Preferably, the processed plant material comprises a oilseed-derived seedmeal material (e.g., meadowfoam seedmeal) from which the oil has been removed by the processing (e.g., solvent extraction and/or heat treatment). In particular embodiments, the glucosinolate converting enzyme activity comprises at least one of a myrosinase activity and a nitrile-forming activity.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2008Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: The State of Oregon Acting by and Through the State Boad of Higher Education on Behalf of Oregon State UniversityInventors: Jan F. Stevens, Stephen Machado, Ralph Reed, Michael S. Martinez
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Patent number: 8778372Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dual-action pest control formulation for controlling rodents and arthropods, the formulation including: a rodenticide; an insecticide; an optional attractant; and a carrier matrix. The present disclosure also provides a method of controlling rodents and arthropods, the method including: applying the dual action pest formulation to a target area.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Nisus CorporationInventors: Jeffrey D. Lloyd, John T. Murphy, David Ashley Ezell
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Patent number: 8753658Abstract: A termite bait includes a plurality of cellulosic food material pieces palatable to termites embedded within a water resistant polyurethane foam matrix. Another termite bait includes a plurality of cellulosic food material pieces embedded within a water-absorbent polyurethane foam matrix. Yet another termite bait includes at least one cellulosic food material piece encapsulated within a water resistant polyurethane foam coating. Such termite baits can be used alone or in a monitoring device or other termite control device. Another termite control device includes a container, a cellulosic food material within the container and a water resistant polyurethane foam positioned to separate the food material from its environment. The container can contain a termite bait as described above or can include a chamber containing a cellulosic food material and at least one pocket containing a polyurethane foam barrier to reduce intrusion of water through the pocket to the food material.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Dow AgroSciences, LLC.Inventors: Joseph Edward Eger, Jr., Donald E. Williams, III, Sol M. Mirasol, Mike P. Tolley, Joseph J. DeMark, Matthew T. Messenger, Phillip J. Howard
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Patent number: 8734807Abstract: Schistosomiasis mansoni is caused by flukes called Schistosoma(es) that enters the human body through the skin in Schistosoma infested waters. The Schistosomes travel from the skin into human blood vessels where they mate, produce antigen containing eggs that travel from the blood vessels into the small intestines, where they are released in the human feces. Male and female Schistosome mates in human blood vessels, male Schistosomes secrete a protein called TGR ? protein to the Trk receptor sites on the females Schistosomes membranes. The process stimulates the formation of chemical SmInAct in female Schistosomes, a chemical necessary for the female Schistosomes to produce eggs. This novel technique describes new methods to inhibit Trk receptor sites on female Schistosome membranes using Trk inhibitor agent to prevent TGR ? proteins from binding to the Trk receptor sites. Thus, preventing SmInAct from being created in female Schistosomes, preventing production of eggs and Schistosomiasis.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2013Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Inventor: Gabriel Langlois-Rahme
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Patent number: 8720108Abstract: A composition in compacted form for use for termite monitoring and control comprises a cellulose material which may be purified cellulose or micro-crystalline cellulose as a base bait, the composition being compacted to an optimum density of not less than approximately 1.033 g/cc. Also disclosed is a method for monitoring and controlling termite infestations which comprises the steps of a) preparing such a composition; b) placing the composition in a bait station; c) monitoring the station at periodic time intervals for termites; and d) upon observing termite infestation in the bait station, replacing the above composition with a bait composition containing a termite killing agent.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2006Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: BASF CorporationInventors: Jeffrey A. Martin, Sr., Ronald O. Richardson
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Patent number: 8709459Abstract: The present disclosure provides a triple-action pest control formulation for controlling rodents, insects, and terrestrial mollusks, the formulation including: a first active ingredient which is a rodenticide; a second active ingredient which is both an insecticide and a molluscicide; an optional attractant; and a carrier matrix. The present disclosure also provides a method of controlling rodents, insects, and terrestrial mollusks by applying the triple action pest control formulation to a target area or supplying the formulation in a bait station.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2007Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Nisus CorporationInventors: Jeffrey Douglas Lloyd, Janet Louise Kintz-Early
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Patent number: 8691218Abstract: The present invention provides a mimetic egg comprising lysozyme, a salt or biological fragment thereof or a lysozyme-related peptide and an active ingredient in its base material mimicking an egg of a vermin; and a vermin exterminating method using the mimetic egg.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: National University Corporation Okayama UniversityInventors: Kenji Matsuura, Takashi Tamura, Norimasa Kobayashi
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Publication number: 20140044767Abstract: A chemical composition to kill a plurality of cockroaches comprising: boric acid, where the boric acid is utilized to kill the cockroaches; flour, where the flour serves as a binding agent; sugar, where the sugar baits and attracts the cockroaches; and water, where the water combines the boric acid, the flour, and the sugar to create a mixture and then the mixture is placed in a specific location where cockroaches are anticipated to be. The sugars used may be powered sugar or brown sugar to attract the cockroaches.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventors: DEBRA PENNINGTON, Riana Rowe
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Patent number: 8637061Abstract: A composition for administration to a subject, such as oral administration to a subject, for example, has been provided. Such a composition may comprise at least one magnesium-counter ion compound. A magnesium-counter ion composition described herein may be useful for any of a variety of applications provided herein, such as maintaining, enhancing, and/or improving health, nutrition, and/or another condition of a subject, and/or cognitive, learning, and/or memory function. A magnesium-counter ion composition provided herein may be useful for administration to a subject presenting magnesium deficiency, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ALS, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, migraine, anxiety disorder, mood disorder, and/or hypertension. A kit, method, and other associated technology are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Magceutics, Inc.Inventors: Guosong Liu, Fei Mao
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Patent number: 8603510Abstract: The present invention relates generally to polymer devices impregnated with semichemical attractants for termites. The materials for delivering the semiochemicals are preferably cellulose-free. Devices of the subject invention are placed in soil and provide a slow-release and permeation of the semiochemicals into the adjacent soil so that termites tunneling in the vicinity are directed toward the chemical sources. Because the semiochemicals are impregnated in the polymer, the device also protects the semiochemicals so that they do not degrade rapidly under field conditions. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention comprises a durable station housing, preferably with a removable bait, wherein the body of the station housing itself is impregnated with a semiochemical attractant.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2006Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Nan-Yao Su
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Patent number: 8591928Abstract: A pesticide granule is provided that includes a base carrier particle. A liquid pesticide coating is applied to the particle surface. The coating may contain adjuvants. The coating has sufficient tack to adhere a second powdered pesticide to the carrier particle. The usage of tackifying agents to render the particle surface tacky enough to adhere powdered pesticide is reduced or eliminated. The powdered pesticide is sized to a mean diameter of less than 10% of the carrier diameter to promote adhesion. The synergistic rapid acting pesticide delivery associated with the granule results in the usage of less pesticide to control a given pest with reduced environmental impact. Bifenthrin is a representative of the liquid pesticide.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: The Andersons, Inc.Inventors: Timothy D. Birthisel, James R. Lynch, Matthew G. Johnston
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Patent number: 8568759Abstract: The present invention provides an environmentally compatible, pesticidal composition and method for the control of insect pests. The composition includes two components. The first component is a chelating agent, a metal complex of a chelating agent, and mixtures thereof, and the second component is preferably a carrier material.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2010Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: W. Neudorff GmbH KGInventor: Diana L. Parker
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Publication number: 20130276352Abstract: A termite bait includes a plurality of cellulosic food material pieces palatable to termites embedded within a water resistant polyurethane foam matrix. Another termite bait includes a plurality of cellulosic food material pieces embedded within a water-absorbent polyurethane foam matrix. Yet another termite bait includes at least one cellulosic food material piece encapsulated within a water resistant polyurethane foam coating. Such termite baits can be used alone or in a monitoring device or other termite control device. Another termite control device includes a container, a cellulosic food material within the container and a water resistant polyurethane foam positioned to separate the food material from its environment. The container can contain a termite bait as described above or can include a chamber containing a cellulosic food material and at least one pocket containing a polyurethane foam barrier to reduce intrusion of water through the pocket to the food material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventor: Dow AgroSciences LLC
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Patent number: 8557268Abstract: Disclosed are a pest control agent, a method for preparing a pest control agent, and a method for controlling a pest. Generally, the pest control agent is formed by providing a porous starch and an active control agent absorbed within the porous starch, and compressing the porous starch in the presence of heat to form discrete plural particles. Preferably, one or more binders are employed, as are one or more secondary absorbents/fillers. In highly preferred embodiments of the invention, the pest control agent is prepared via pelletizing in a commercial pellet mill. The particles so prepared should be sufficiently durable to withstand bulk transport, such as by rail car or bag shipment. The particles should, however, release the control agent quickly upon contact with water, such that, for instance, the control agent may be released when the pest control agent is introduced to standing water. It is contemplated that the control agent is preferably a mosquito control agent.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2011Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Grain Processing CorporationInventors: Kevin H. Schilling, Richard E. Castle, Sarjit Johal, Laura E. Chavez
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Patent number: 8506977Abstract: An insect bait comprising particles of an insect-killing compound onto which a coating of insect attracting material has been applied, and the method by which this bait is prepared.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2010Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Inventor: David Lynn Cameron
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Patent number: 8486430Abstract: A vegetation culture active agent delivery medium is provided that includes dense mineral granules, comparatively less dense cellulosic granules, and an active agent in simultaneous contact with the mineral granules and the cellulosic granules, the active agent present from 1×10?5 to 10 total weight percent of the medium. A formulation of an active agent is applied to one type of granule as a mixture thereof. Through control of the relative amounts of mineral and cellulosic granules, a controlled medium density is readily adjusted between 35 and 60 pounds per cubic foot.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2007Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: The Andersons, Inc.Inventors: Matthew G. Johnston, James R. Lynch, Timothy D. Birthisel
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Patent number: 8470352Abstract: A composition for administration to a subject, such as oral administration to a subject, for example, has been provided. Such a composition may comprise at least one magnesium-counter ion compound. A magnesium-counter ion composition described herein may be useful for any of a variety of applications provided herein, such as maintaining, enhancing, and/or improving health, nutrition, and/or another condition of a subject, and/or cognitive, learning, and/or memory function. A magnesium-counter ion composition provided herein may be useful for administration to a subject presenting magnesium deficiency, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ALS, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, migraine, anxiety disorder, mood disorder, and/or hypertension. A kit, method, and other associated technology are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2012Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Magceutics, Inc.Inventors: Guosong Liu, Fei Mao
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Publication number: 20130156839Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the control and management of wildlife populations (including domesticated animals) and pests such as birds including geese, deer and other herbivore such as rabbits, ground hogs, raccoons, moose and elk, tunneling animals such as moles, voles and gophers and insects, carnivores and other organisms. Specifically provided are geraniol oil-based formulations which may be applied to natural or artificial surfaces. Also provided are pest control systems incorporating the use of repellent or attractant formulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Inventors: James J. Messina, James D. Messina
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Patent number: 8454985Abstract: A termite bait includes a plurality of cellulosic food material pieces palatable to termites embedded within a water resistant polyurethane foam matrix. Another termite bait includes a plurality of cellulosic food material pieces embedded within a water-absorbent polyurethane foam matrix. Yet another termite bait includes at least one cellulosic food material piece encapsulated within a water resistant polyurethane foam coating. Such termite baits can be used alone or in a monitoring device or other termite control device. Another termite control device includes a container, a cellulosic food material within the container and a water resistant polyurethane foam positioned to separate the food material from its environment. The container can contain a termite bait as described above or can include a chamber containing a cellulosic food material and at least one pocket containing a polyurethane foam barrier to reduce intrusion of water through the pocket to the food material.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2009Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Dow AgroSciences, LLCInventors: Joseph Edward Eger, Jr., Donald E. Williams, III, Sol M. Mirasol, Mike P. Tolley, Joseph J DeMark, Matthew T. Messenger, Phillip J. Howard
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Patent number: 8404259Abstract: An inert dispersible granular substrate is suitable for use as a carrier for chemical agents. The granular substrate is comprised of one or more mineral components, the one or more mineral components having a bulk density of greater than about 70 pounds per cubic foot, one or more dispersibility additives; and one or more water soluble binders. The granular substrate has a bulk density of from greater than 55 pounds pcf to about 70 pcf, a water dispersibility of less than 5 minutes, a pH of from 6 to 8, and sufficient strength to survive formulation processing after 3 days of continuous exposure to a temperature of approximately 75° F. and a relative humidity of approximately 95%. Preferably, an active pesticide is applied to the dispersible granular substrate. The water dispersible granular substrates may be produced by forming a granular substrate admixture, pelletizing the admixture to form granular substrates, and drying the granular substrates.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2006Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignees: The National Lime and Stone Co., The Andersons, Inc.Inventors: James W. Welshimer, Timothy D. Birthisel
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Patent number: 8361487Abstract: The present invention provides an excellent ant controller for protecting wooden materials such as trees, board fences, sleepers, etc. and structures such as shrines, temples, houses, outhouses, factories, etc. from termites, and for controlling ants doing harm to crops or humans, which contains as active ingredient thereof a hydrazine derivative represented by general formula (I) [wherein A represents one of formulas (II), (III), (IV), and (V), (wherein R4 and R5 are H, C1-C6 alkyl, etc.; X is 1 to 5 substituents selected from H, halogen and (halo) C1-C6 alkyl); R1 is H or C1-C6 alkyl; R2 and R3 are H, OH, C1-C6 alkyl, phenylcarbonyl, etc.; Y is 1 to 5 substituents selected from H, halogen, nitro and cyano; Z is halogen, cyano, C1-C6 alkyl, etc.; and W is O or S]; and a method for application of the ant controller.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2000Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Kazuhiro Takagi, Yasuhiro Wada, Rikio Yamaguchi
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Patent number: 8354118Abstract: Novel materials for controlling molluscs, such as snails and slugs, using carbohydrates including celluloses, hemicellulose complexes, and/or lignin, for inducing death in molluscs. The materials are non-toxic, will not contaminate a drinking water supply, will not harm fish, birds or wild life, will not cause any harmful effects if swallowed or absorbed through the skin, will not harm children or pets, and can be safely eaten by domestic animals and livestock that may consume such dead molluscs. The materials may be applied in various formulations at various water contents. The materials do not provide nutrition to the molluscs, and disrupt normal bodily functions resulting in death. An attractant may be included to encourage ingestion by the molluscs.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2009Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Sci Protek, Inc.Inventor: Nigel M. Grech
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Patent number: 8337898Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising a plurality of nanoceria particles, a sufficient amount of at least one inhibitor of human carbonic anhydrase II associated with said plurality of nanoceria particles, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier containing said plurality of nanoceria particles with associated inhibitor. One preferred inhibitor of human carbonic anhydrase II comprises 4-carboxybenzene sulfonamide. The disclosed composition is useful in treatment of glaucoma.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2011Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Sudipta Seal, Swanand D. Patil, Manas K. Haldar, Sanku Malik
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Patent number: 8293797Abstract: The subject invention relates in part to the oral administration of ecdysteroids for controlling subterranean termites. Preferred ecdysteroids for use according to the subject invention are ecdysone, certain ecdysone analogs, and 20-hydroxyecdysone, for example. In some preferred embodiments, one or more of these compounds is used in a termite bait in combination with one or more chitin synthesis inhibitors. Thus, the subject invention also relates in part to controlling termites by the use of a chitin synthesis inhibitor (CSI), such as hexaflumuron and/or noviflumuron, together with an ecdysteroid (and analogs thereof) or molt-accelerating compound (MAC), such as halofenozide. The subject invention also relates to mixtures comprising these two active ingredients. The MAC/ecdysteroid analog induces a preliminary molting event in termite workers (they could not complete the molting), which then allows the CSI to further disrupt the molt and cause mortality.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2011Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Nan-Yao Su, James Edward King, Paul Allen Neese
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Publication number: 20120263773Abstract: The present invention utilizes a fatty acid as an attractant in a method of attracting whiteflies. By using a fatty acid as a whitefly attractant, it is possible to attract whiteflies to a desired location. The fatty acid can be used in a lure or other propagator to provide a dispersion of fatty acid in the air, the variation in the concentration of the fatty acid in the air being such that a whitefly is attracted to the lure as the source of the fatty acid. The use of a fatty acid as an attractant results in significantly higher levels of attraction, as measured by the number of whiteflies attracted to a sticky trap, as compared to the use of colour alone.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: KEELE UNIVERSITYInventor: James Gordon Campbell Hamilton
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Patent number: 8178118Abstract: A composition for administration to a subject, such as oral administration to a subject, for example, has been provided. Such a composition may comprise at least one magnesium-counter ion compound. A magnesium-counter ion composition described herein may be useful for any of a variety of applications provided herein, such as maintaining, enhancing, and/or improving health, nutrition, and/or another condition of a subject, and/or cognitive, learning, and/or memory function. A magnesium-counter ion composition provided herein may be useful for administration to a subject presenting magnesium deficiency, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ALS, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, migraine, anxiety disorder, mood disorder, and/or hypertension. A kit, method, and other associated technology are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2008Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Magceutics, Inc.Inventors: Guosong Liu, Fei Mao
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Patent number: 8178132Abstract: A composition for administration to a subject, such as oral administration to a subject, for example, has been provided. Such a composition may comprise at least one magnesium-counter ion compound. A magnesium-counter ion composition described herein may be useful for any of a variety of applications provided herein, such as maintaining, enhancing, and/or improving health, nutrition, and/or another condition of a subject, and/or cognitive, learning, and/or memory function. A magnesium-counter ion composition provided herein may be useful for administration to a subject presenting magnesium deficiency, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ALS, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, migraine, anxiety disorder, mood disorder, and/or hypertension. A kit, method, and other associated technology are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2008Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Magceutics, Inc.Inventors: Guosong Liu, Fei Mao
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Patent number: 8178133Abstract: A composition for administration to a subject, such as oral administration to a subject, for example, has been provided. Such a composition may comprise at least one magnesium-counter ion compound. A magnesium-counter ion composition described herein may be useful for any of a variety of applications provided herein, such as maintaining, enhancing, and/or improving health, nutrition, and/or another condition of a subject, and/or cognitive, learning, and/or memory function. A magnesium-counter ion composition provided herein may be useful for administration to a subject presenting magnesium deficiency, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ALS, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, migraine, anxiety disorder, mood disorder, and/or hypertension. A kit, method, and other associated technology are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2008Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Magceutics, Inc.Inventors: Guosong Liu, Fei Mao
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Publication number: 20120114723Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling fire ants with a single step application of a combination of a bait and a controlled release treatment composition, and to the novel bait/controlled release treatment composition combination used in the method of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventor: Victor Bruce Steward
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Patent number: 8163301Abstract: A composition for administration to a subject, such as oral administration to a subject, for example, has been provided. Such a composition may comprise at least one magnesium-counter ion compound. A magnesium-counter ion composition described herein may be useful for any of a variety of applications provided herein, such as maintaining, enhancing, and/or improving health, nutrition, and/or another condition of a subject, and/or cognitive, learning, and/or memory function. A magnesium-counter ion composition provided herein may be useful for administration to a subject presenting magnesium deficiency, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ALS, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, migraine, anxiety disorder, mood disorder, and/or hypertension. A kit, method, and other associated technology are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2008Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Magceutics, Inc.Inventors: Guosong Liu, Fei Mao
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Patent number: 8142803Abstract: A composition for administration to a subject, such as oral administration to a subject, for example, has been provided. Such a composition may comprise at least one magnesium-counter ion compound. A magnesium-counter ion composition described herein may be useful for any of a variety of applications provided herein, such as maintaining, enhancing, and/or improving health, nutrition, and/or another condition of a subject, and/or cognitive, learning, and/or memory function. A magnesium-counter ion composition provided herein may be useful for administration to a subject presenting magnesium deficiency, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ALS, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, migraine, anxiety disorder, mood disorder, and/or hypertension. A kit, method, and other associated technology are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2008Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Magceutics, Inc.Inventors: Guosong Liu, Fel Mao
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Patent number: 8124117Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling fire ants with a single step application of a combination of a bait and a controlled release treatment composition, and to the novel bait/controlled release treatment composition combination used in the method of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2004Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Bayer CropScience LPInventor: Victor Bruce Steward