Impregnated Or Coated Food Or Edible Simulative Of Food (e.g., Bait, Poison, Etc.) Patents (Class 424/410)
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Patent number: 7276232Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing different stages of pathogenic protozoans in a gel and to their use for controlling rodents.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2001Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Bayer CropScience AGInventors: Jochen Kalbe, Thomas Böcker, Stefan Endepols, Thomas Jäkel, Sermasakdi Hongnark
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Patent number: 7264827Abstract: Weather resistant granular baits containing an attractant system are disclosed. Methods of making and using the baits are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2006Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Nisus CorporationInventors: Tracy D. Malone, Ronald T. Schwalb, Kevin L. Kirkland
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Patent number: 7238365Abstract: The present invention provides formulations which greatly improve the physical and chemical stability of pesticides such as insect growth regulators, in liquid feeds, and liquid feed supplements. The present invention prevents or reduces stratification in liquid feeds and liquid feed supplements.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2005Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: Wellmark InternationalInventors: Dennis Lee Murphy, Jeanne Ann Witte, Kim Wenn Yang, Joe Doyle McDaniel, Jr.
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Patent number: 7192600Abstract: A method of preparing a rapid acting bait composition which is water based and contains a water-sensitive insecticide as an active ingredient is described. The composition is easily applied into cracks and crevices and voids or other pest harborage areas to rapidly kill insect pests, particularly cockroaches. A kit is also described for preparation of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2002Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: S. John Barcay, Douglas G. Anderson, Thomas D. Nelson
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Patent number: 7182952Abstract: Nitrogen containing compounds are effective as subterranean termite feeding stimulants/aggregants and as masking agents for concealing the presence of other compounds which are repellents to termites, when they are used in low concentrations, less than or equal to about 1000 ppm (0.1%, by weight). The nitrogen containing compounds may be formulated alone, or optionally in a bait or in combination with other compounds effective for controlling or marking subterranean termites.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2004Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Guadalupe M. Rojas, Juan A. Morales-Ramos, David R. Nimocks, III
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Patent number: 7169403Abstract: The present invention relates generally to polymer devices impregnated with semiochemical 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: March 19, 2003Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Nan-Yao Su
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Patent number: 7163687Abstract: The present invention provides a shelf-life extending pesticide formulation, and methods of making and methods of use. The present invention prolongs the shelf-life many fold. In addition, methods of controlling insects on cattle are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2004Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: Wellmark InternationalInventors: Dennis Lee Murphy, Jeanne Ann Witte, Kim W. Yang
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Method for controlling a population of social insects using 1-arylpyrazoles or 1-heteroarylpyrazoles
Patent number: 7138422Abstract: A method for controlling a population of social insects such as ants, wasps or cockroaches by administering to a minor fraction of the population an effective amount of a composition that includes a bait and a 1-phenylpyrazole-type compound, particularly 5-amino-3-cyano-1-[2,6-dichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-4-[(trifluoromethyl)sulphinyl]-1H-pyrazole.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2003Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: BASF Agro B.V., Arnhem (NL)- Wādenswil BranchInventor: Louis Zangiacomi -
Patent number: 7122176Abstract: The present invention utilizes the pre-sporulation (preconidial) mycelial stage of entomopathogenic fungi as insect attractants and/or pathogens. The fungus can be cultivated on grain, wood, agricultural wastes or other cellulosic material, attracting the insect and optionally introducing insect-specific pathogenic fungi. More than one fungus and substrate can be used in combination. The matrix of preconidial fungi can optionally be dried, freeze-dried, cooled and/or pelletized and packaged and reactivated for use as an effective insect attractant and/or biopesticide. Attractant extracts of the preconidial entomopathogenic mycelium are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2001Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Mycosys, LLCInventor: Paul Edward Stamets
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Patent number: 7067142Abstract: A packaged animal poison includes a binder/rodenticide/bait mix molded into a cellulosic housing. The housing is covered with a removable cover. The housing defines an internal cavity in which the rodenticide is disposed, a lower wall extending laterally beyond the cavity, and an outer lower surface with adhesive at its underside. The package itself may also contain rodent attractant material and/or a human aversion agent.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2002Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: James W. Yonker, Nathan R. Westphal, Michael J. Skalitzky, Brian T. Davis, Dingwen Li
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Patent number: 7045139Abstract: An efficient, simple, high yielding, eco-friendly process for the manufacture of tosylates quaternary ammonium salts of cinnamidoalkylamines and/or benzamidoalkylamines (Formula I) has been described. These compounds are substantive UV-absorbers. They are useful in making fabric care products and personal care products. The scope of this methodology has been demonstrated by converting water soluble organic sunscreen quaternary halides to their corresponding tosylates of Formula VI.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2003Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Galaxy Surfactants LimitedInventors: Nirmal Madhukar Koshti, Shubhangi Dattaram Naik, Bharat Bhikaji Parab, Tanaji Shamrao Jadhav, Subhash Shivling Nashte
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Patent number: 7045182Abstract: A sulphur dioxide generator (10) is disclosed which comprises two composite sheets (12, 14). First stage release of sulphur dioxide is from a coating (26) of the composite sheet (14). The coating (26) is between a paper sheet (22) and a weldable coating (24). The coating (26) incorporates a substance which, in the presence of moisture, generates sulphur dioxide. Second stage release is from sulphur dioxide generating powder which is in pockets (30). The composite sheet (12) comprises a paper layer (16) and a weldable layer (18). The layers (24, 18) are sealed together along a series of longitudinal and transverse lines to form the pockets (30).Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2001Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Grapetek (Proprietary) LimitedInventors: Dennis Charles Clemes, Petrus Johannes Van Der Westhuyzen, Pieter Johannes Van Der Merwe
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Patent number: 7045138Abstract: A composition including a bait and a borate is used to mitigate a population of target insects and/or mollusca. The composition may include attractive by-products of agriculture and manufacturing with or without semiochemicals or biopesticides prepared as point source units (such as pellets or microcapsules). The by-products attract insects and/or mollusca to a food source for the purpose of mitigating the target organism. The bait is combined with borates and is pelletized and/or encapsulated into micron size particles. The pelletized and/or encapsulated particles are broadcast (spread) over areas infested with the target insect. The insects ingest the composition and regurgitate the composition to the remainder of the insect population. Significant mitigation of the population of the target insects results with little to no effect on the environment. The composition is also passed on to the next generation due to cannibalism of the target insects.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2001Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: American Natural Technology Sciences, Inc.Inventors: John Wayne Kennedy, Patrick Kennedy
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Patent number: 7037494Abstract: A composition is disclosed from controlling an insect population including an insect food stuff and an insecticidally effective amount of at least one Gram negative bacteria, viable, dead or alive, and/or an extract thereof, where the composition is applied to an area accessible to the insects and results in insect death. The compositions are ideally suited for the control of fire ants, cockroaches, carpenter ants and termites. For fire ant and cockroach control, the food stuff is a carbohydrate rich material, while for carpenter ant and termite control, the food stuff is a cellulosic rich material. The composition is applied to the area as a single treatment or as a periodic treatment in an amount have from about 5×109 to about 1×1013 bacteria or extracts from that number of bacteria.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2002Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas SystemInventors: Stephen J. Mattingly, David L. Johnson
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Patent number: 7022349Abstract: An extraction process and composition produced thereby for use as an antihistamine is disclosed. The composition comprises an extraction of Loranthus, which is derived from a species of Loranthus known to possess quantities of quercetin and avicularin, which may be administered orally in an amount up to 300 mg per day, and preferably between 100 to 300 mg per day. The extraction process comprises forming an ethanol extraction from raw Loranthus, filtering the extract, and passing the filtered product through a separation column, eluting, distilling and concentrating the resultant extract and thereafter applying a vacuum to remove water and solvents to produce a concentrated powdered form of the extract.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2005Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: East West Medical Research InstituteInventor: Wu Wen Feng
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Patent number: 6969512Abstract: This invention relates to devices, kits, and methods for eliminating termite colonies. The kits, devices, and methods employ a termiticidal bait matrix containing a) a termiticide selected such that the termiticide causes death to about 50 to about 100% of termites within about 24 to about 84 days after the termites begin to ingest the termiticide or the bait matrix comprising the termiticide, b) a cellulose containing material, and c) water. The termiticidal bait matrix can be used in a bait station installed in the ground. The kits are suitable to be used by consumers in their homes.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2002Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: The University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Philip Frederick Brode, III, Garry Steven Garrett, Leo Timothy Laughlin, Randall Stryker Matthews
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Patent number: 6916469Abstract: Ant foods mixed together in a matrix suitable to be used as baits for ants are provided. This ant matrix is preferred by ants over naturally-occurring foods such as other known ant matrices. It comprises protein, carbohydrate, fat and sterol as ant-preferred nutrients and uric acid as a bait enhancing agent is carried in a unique gel system that is specifically attractive to insects. Methods of controlling ants using such matrices to deliver ant toxins are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2003Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Waterbury Companies, Inc.Inventors: Maria Guadalupe Rojas, Juan A. Morales-Ramos, Ligia M. Hernandez, Jonathan D. Peters
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Patent number: 6882284Abstract: The invention encompasses an electrical apparatus. Such apparatus includes RFID circuitry on a first substrate, and sensor circuitry on a second substrate. A receiving structure is associated with one of the RFID circuitry and the sensor circuitry, and at least one connecting structure is associated with the other of the RFID circuitry and the sensor circuitry. The at least one connecting structure is removable received within the receiving structure. The invention also encompasses a method of forming an electrical apparatus. A first substrate and a second substrate are provided. The first substrate has RFID circuitry thereon, and the second substrate has sensing circuitry thereon. A receptacle is joined with one of the RFID circuitry and the sensor circuitry, and has at least one orifice extending therein. At least one prong is joined with the other of the RFID circuitry and the sensor circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2003Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Rickie C. Lake, Mark E. Tuttle
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Patent number: 6872386Abstract: This invention features an oral vaccine that includes a multiple-cell organism for use as food for an aquatic animal to be vaccinated, and a single-cell organism fed to, and as a result, bioencapsulated by, the multiple-cell organism. The single-cell organism has been transformed to express a recombinant antigen that induces an immune response in the aquatic animal and thereby vaccinates the aquatic animal (e.g., a fish or a shrimp).Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2001Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignee: Academia SinicaInventors: Huey-Lang Yang, James Chein-Chih Yu, John Han-You Lin
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Patent number: 6852329Abstract: An effective, readily ingested molluscicidal bait poison includes a mollusc bait and a second component. The second component can contain a transition metal compound and a complexing agent, and/or the complex of a transition metal compound and a complexing agent. The complexing agent is preferably iminodisuccinic acid (IDS), including sodium IDS (IDS Na-Salt), iminodifumaric acid (IDF), iminoditartaric acid (IDT), iminodimaleic acid (IDMAL), ethylenediaminedifumaric acid (EDDF), ethylenediaminedimalic acid (EDDM), iminodimalic acid (IDM), ethylenediamineditartaric acid (EDDT), ethylenediaminedimaleic acid (EDDMAL), and salts thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2002Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: W. Neudorff GmbH KGInventors: George S. Puritch, Andreas Prokop, David S. Almond, Robert Matson
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Patent number: 6852327Abstract: The invention is a composition and a method for agriculture. The composition is a semisynthetic mixture (a) which includes (1) an organic compound which is essentially emitted in the fermentation of vegetable parts of the palm tree or related plant, (2) a vegetable material obtained from the palm tree or related plant and which has been ground, fermented, and stabilized, and (3) an organic compound emitted in minor quantity during the fermentation of the vegetable parts of the palm tree or related plant; and (b) a pheromone which is appropriate to control for the target insect. The method includes the application of the composition to a plantation of palm trees and related plants to be protected.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1998Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Instituto Nacional de Investigacion y Tecnologia Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA)Inventors: José Rafael Esteban Duran, José Luis Tadeo Lluch, Francisco Beitia Crespo, Antonio Jimenez Alvarez, Consuelo Sanchez-Brunete Palop
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Patent number: 6849266Abstract: The present invention provides a method for controlling ectoparasites of small rodents, thereby preventing the transmission of diseases by arthropod vectors. The invention further provides an enclosure having openings for entry of rodents, and having arranged therein one or more applicators which are configured to contact rodents entering the chamber and having an ectoparasiticide on the applicator for application to the rodents.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2002Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: Centers for Disease Control & PreventionInventors: Gary O. Maupin, Marc C. Dolan
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Patent number: 6844006Abstract: The present invention provides improved chlortetracycline-containing animal feed compositions and processes and apparatuses for their preparation. In certain embodiments, raw fermentation broth comprising chlortetracycline is divided into two portions. The first portion is mixed with a compound that complexes chlortetracycline. The second portion is acidified and the solids are removed. The acidified liquid is treated with a complexing agent to produced a chlortetracycline complex. The first and second portions thus treated are then mixed and the mixture is passed on to a filter press or other means for separation of the solids to produce a wet cake comprising complexed chlortetracycline. In alternative embodiments, the second portion may be acidified and filtered and admixed with the first portion prior to the complexing step. The resulting mixture is passed on to a filter press or other means for separation of the solids.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2001Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Assignee: Pennfield Oil CompanyInventor: Willis L. Winstrom
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Patent number: 6843993Abstract: A non-food anti-microbial-adhesion and aggregation composition comprising a suitable carrier and an effective amount of an adhesion inhibitory fraction isolated from juice from berries of the Vaccinium plant genus. In an embodiment the anti-aggregation and adhesion fraction is isolated from cranberry juice. It is characterized as being polymeric and having a molecular weight ?14,000; an elemental analysis of carbon 43-51%, hydrogen 4-5%, no nitrogen, no sulfur and no chlorine; a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) line spectrum as set forth in FIGS. 2A and 2B; and an ultraviolet spectrum with an absorption peak at 280 nm in neutral or acidic pH solution which is absent in alkali solutions. This fraction exhibits adhesion inhibitory activity against P fimbriated bacteria, oral bacteria and Helicobacter pylori.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2001Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Assignee: Ramot at Tel-Aviv University, Ltd.Inventors: Itzhak Ofek, Ervin Weiss, Yoel Kashman, Janina Goldhar, Nathan Sharon
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Patent number: 6841165Abstract: Disclosed are novel strains of Xenorhabdus bovienii deposited with NCIMB under accession numbers NCIMB 40985 and NCIMB 40986 which are a source of orally acting pesticides. Also disclosed are pesticidal agents which are (i) obtainable from a X. bovienii strains; (ii) have oral insecticidal activity against one or more species of insect of the order Lepidoptera, Coleoptera or Homoptera; (iii) are substantially heat stable to 50° C.; and (iv) act synergistically with B. thuringiensis cells as an oral insecticide. The invention further makes available nucleic acids encoding these and variant toxins, plus vectors, host cells and plants transformed with the same. Also disclosed are insecticidal polypeptides (and antibodies raised to them) and compositions, plus methods of using all of these materials for the control of pests, particularly insects.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1999Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Assignee: Horticulture Research InternationalInventors: Paul Jarrett, James Alun Wynne Morgan, Debbie Ellis
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Publication number: 20040259836Abstract: A particulate composition comprises from 40 to 80% by weight of a water-soluble saccharide, from 1.5 to 10% by weight of a finely particulate amorphous hydrophobic silica having a surface area in the range of from 80 to 300 m2/g and water. The composition is in the form of fine particles of an aqueous solution of the water-soluble saccharide, the surfaces of which fine particles of aqueous solution are coated with a coating of the finely particulate amorphous hydrophic silica.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2004Publication date: December 23, 2004Inventor: Roland Twydell
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Publication number: 20040253288Abstract: An effective gelled poison bait is provided for the control of such objective insect as cockroaches, wherein the bait comprises 1-methyl-2-nitro-3-[(tetrahydrofuryl)methyl]guanidine, carrageenan, polyvinyl alcohol, at least one selected from fats and fatty oils and water.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2004Publication date: December 16, 2004Applicant: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITEDInventors: Satoshi Sembo, Kenya Okada
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Publication number: 20040247638Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling harmful rodents on agricultural premises, using rodenticides.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: Stefan Endepols, Karl-Ludwig Ziebell, Sonja Nicole Ziebell, Horst Karl Ziebell, Anna Lene Ziebell, Nicole Klemann
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Patent number: 6827930Abstract: A sport fishing system having: a rod and reel, including fishing line; at least one fishing lure or natural bait; and a controlled released fish attractant for applying to the fishing lure or natural bait. The system may further include an applicator for applying the controlled released fish attractant to the fishing lure or natural bait. In the preferred embodiment, the controlled release fish attractant includes: an attractant and a substantially hydrophobic, film forming release agent.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2002Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: Carolina Lunker Sauce, L.L.C.Inventors: Stephen Russell Cobb, Michael D. Jacobson, Joseph A. Lupia
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Patent number: 6824787Abstract: Nitrogen containing compounds are effective as subterranean termite feeding stimulants/aggregants and as masking agents for concealing the presence of other compounds which are repellents to termites, when they are used in low concentrations, less than or equal to about 1000 ppm (0.1%, by weight). The nitrogen containing compounds may be formulated alone, or optionally in a bait or in combination with other compounds effective for controlling or marking subterranean termites.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2000Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Guadalupe M. Rojas, Juan A. Morales-Ramos, David R. Nimocks, III
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Patent number: 6821526Abstract: The subject invention pertains to compositions and devices for controlling insects and, in particular, houseflies. Insecticidal compositions of the present invention comprise spinosad and, optionally, insect foodstuffs and attractants. The devices of the invention are directed to a housefly bait device that includes an insecticidal composition of the present invention. The invention also concerns methods for controlling insects, such as houseflies, using the present compositions and devices.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2003Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Dow Agrosciences, LLCInventor: Xinpei Huang
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Publication number: 20040213824Abstract: Termites can be controlled by applying a composition comprising N-(2,6-difluorobenzoyl)-N′-[2 -chloro-3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]urea and dried yeast.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2004Publication date: October 28, 2004Applicant: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITEDInventor: Takaaki Itoh
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Publication number: 20040197366Abstract: An aqueous sucrose-containing insect bait formulation may be stabilized against short term degradation or loss of sweetness by incorporating borax in the aqueous bait formulation. Stabilization against degradation or loss of sweetness at higher temperatures can be achieved by incorporating borax and an antimicrobial agent in the aqueous bait formulation. Preferably, borax is present in an amount ranging from approximately 0.1 to 10% by weight and an antimicrobial agent is present in an amount of approximately 0.2% by weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2003Publication date: October 7, 2004Applicant: Whitmire Micro-Gen Research Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Terrence R. Burke, Robin L. Kern, Brian Potts, Ronald O. Richardson
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Publication number: 20040180071Abstract: The invention relates to a bait matrix which includes a gelling agent and a pesticide. The bait matrix is useful for controlling pests by attracting and poisoning them. The gel matrix is substantially weatherproof and hence can be used when exposed to the weather.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2003Publication date: September 16, 2004Applicant: Kiwicare Corporation LimitedInventor: Robert John Marshall
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Publication number: 20040170662Abstract: Natural, biodegradable compositions are described as well as methods for their manufacture. Fishing lures and other items made of the biodegradable materials disintegrate over time in fresh or salt water to reduce pollution. The materials are digestable by fish and other aquatic animals, reducing potential harm to the animal from ingesting a fishing lure or other item made from the natural biodegradable materials disclosed. Because the material is digestable, it can also be used as a food source or supplement for fish and aquatic animals.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2004Publication date: September 2, 2004Inventors: Howard D. Ollis, Salvador Diaz Verson, Leonard N. Bell, Jean O. Weese, Cheng I. Wei, Russell A. Wright
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Publication number: 20040170661Abstract: This invention relates to devices, kits, and methods for eliminating termite colonies.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2004Publication date: September 2, 2004Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Philip Frederick Brode, Steven Garren, Leo Timothy Laughlin, Randall Stryker Matthews, Dale Edwin Barker, Daniel James Kinne, Gary Eugene McKibben, Christopher Miles Miller, Timothy Robert Probst
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Publication number: 20040166138Abstract: Ant foods mixed together in a matrix suitable to be used as baits for ants are provided. This ant matrix is preferred by ants over naturally-occurring foods such as other known ant matrices. It comprises protein, carbohydrate, fat and sterol as ant-preferred nutrients and uric acid as a bait enhancing agent is carried in a unique gel system that is specifically attractive to insects. Methods of controlling ants using such matrices to deliver ant toxins are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2003Publication date: August 26, 2004Inventors: Maria Guadalupe Rojas, Juan A. Morales-Ramos, Ligia M. Hernandez, Jonathan D. Peters
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Patent number: 6780507Abstract: A method is described for the formation of microcapsules which contain a liquid composition in the core, which is surrounded by a polymeric shell, membrane, or coating. The microcapsules are produced by simultaneously extruding the liquid core material along with a polymerizable liquid through concentrically-aligned nozzles to form spherically-layered biliquid droplets, followed by energy input in the form of heat or light which causes polymerization of the outer layer. The capsules formed by this method are capable of containing a variety of liquid materials having a composition ranging from completely aqueous to completely non-aqueous.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2001Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: Analytical Research Systems, Inc.Inventors: William Toreki, Ara Manukian, Rudolph Strohschein
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Patent number: 6773717Abstract: The present invention provides improved chlortetracycline-containing animal feed compositions and processes and apparatuses for their preparation. In certain embodiments, raw fermentation broth comprising chlortetracycline is divided into two portions. The first portion is mixed with a compound that complexes chlortetracycline. The second portion is acidified and the solids are removed. The acidified liquid is treated with a complexing agent to produced a chlortetracycline complex. The first and second portions thus treated are then mixed and the mixture is passed on to a filter press or other means for separation of the solids to produce a wet cake comprising complexed chlortetracycline. In alternative embodiments, the second portion may be acidified and filtered and admixed with the first portion prior to the complexing step. The resulting mixture is passed on to a filter press or other means for separation of the solids.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2003Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Pennfield Oil CompanyInventor: Willis L. Winstrom
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Patent number: 6761899Abstract: A medicated animal feed additive in a solid particulate or granular form having improved resistance to powdering and good fracture toughness is provided. The animal feed additive according to the present invention does require a compression or compacting step to achieve its solid structural form. The present invention also provides a method of producing animal feed compositions. In a further embodiment, the present invention relates to a method of combating microbial infection in animals comprising orally administering to said animals a prophylactic or therapeutic amount of an animal comestible composition comprising a medicated feed supplement according to the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1999Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Assignee: Pennfield Oil CompanyInventors: Andrew Lee Winstrom, Willis L. Winstrom
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Patent number: 6753004Abstract: Natural, biodegradable compositions are described as well as methods for their manufacture. Fishing lures and other items made of the biodegradable materials disintegrate over time in fresh or salt water to reduce pollution. The materials are digestable by fish and other aquatic animals, reducing potential harm to the animal from ingesting a fishing lure or other item made from the natural biodegradable materials disclosed. Because the material is digestable, it can also be used as a food source or supplement for fish and aquatic animals.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2002Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: Auburn UniversityInventors: Howard D. Ollis, Salvador Diaz-Verson, Jr., Leonard N. Bell, Jean O. Weese, Cheng I. Wei, Russell A. Wright
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Patent number: 6737077Abstract: This invention relates to chewable objects for animals which contain, as a dentally therapeutic ingredient, one or more cationic substances. The inventive therapeutic animal chews are of sufficient durability to allow for a chewing cycle long enough for the release of the aforementioned cationic substances into saliva. Furthermore, the inventive animal chews may contain an effective amount of a counter-ionic compound, such as an alkali metal salt, to allow for rapid solubilization of said cationic antimicrobial substance into the saliva of an animal chewing thereupon, especially when delivered or carried on a carrier having a negatively charged surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1999Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Assignee: Oraceutical Innovative Properties LLCInventor: Robert E. Montgomery
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Publication number: 20040088901Abstract: A sport fishing system having: a rod and reel, including fishing line; at least one fishing lure or natural bait; and a controlled released fish attractant for applying to the fishing lure or natural bait. The system may further include an applicator for applying the controlled released fish attractant to the fishing lure or natural bait. In the preferred embodiment, the controlled release fish attractant includes: an attractant and a substantially hydrophobic, film forming release agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2002Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventors: Stephen Russell Cobb, Michael D. Jacobson, Joseph A. Lupia
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Patent number: 6726940Abstract: The invention concerns the use in a cosmetic composition or for preparing a pharmaceutical composition of at least a plant extract of the genus Chrysanthemum for stimulating skin and/or hair pigmentation. The invention also concerns a composition containing at least one active principle and an extract of at least a plant of the genus Chrysanthemum.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2001Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: Societe L'Oreal S.A.Inventors: Richard Martin, Béatrice Belcour-Castro
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Publication number: 20040076655Abstract: A non-toxic insecticide or arachnicide comprises insecticide or arachnicide in finely divided form comprising:Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2003Publication date: April 22, 2004Applicant: NATROCELL TECHNOLOGIES LTD.Inventor: Joseph Howard Henshaw
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Patent number: 6723336Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of gastrointestinal disease and/or cancer, and a method of weight gain, via the ingestion of polymeric compositions in humans, animals or birds in need of said treatment. The invention provides methods for the treatment of cancer, the treatment and/or prevention of gastrointestinal disease and/or infection and/or diarrhea and a method for increasing weight gain in humans, animals or birds comprising administering to said humans, animals or birds an effective amount of a pharmaceutical or veterinary composition or feed additive, comprising an effective amount of a polymer and/or copolymer, having the repeating polymeric unit (I) wherein R is H or alkyl, usually C1 to C4, or this unit in hydrated, hemiacetal or acetal form, together with a pharmaceutically or veterinarally acceptable carrier, diluent, adjuvant, excipient and/or controlled release system.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 1997Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: Chemeq Ltd.Inventor: Graham John Hamilton Melrose
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Publication number: 20040071750Abstract: An insecticidal composition comprising at least one attractant (0.05 to 95% w/w), at least one insecticide (0.05 to 1% w/w) and at least one stabilizer (0.1 to 5% w/w). The insecticidal composition may be used together with a suitable carrier to efficiently control flying insects. The viscous composition after being placed within a suitable carrier interacts with naturally occurring humidity whereby the outer layer of the composition loses its viscosity, diffuses downwards and occupies the entire area of the trap or suitable carrier, thereby releasing a small amount of composition. Control of flying insects using the composition together with a suitable carrier is comparable to spraying. Only small amounts of insecticide are needed which are released slowly by the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Inventor: Nimrod Israely
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Publication number: 20040062785Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2003Publication date: April 1, 2004Applicant: W. NEUDORFF GMBH KGInventor: Diana L. Parker
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Publication number: 20040057977Abstract: Compositions, methods-of-preparing, and methods-of-use of a water-based rapid acting insecticidal bait containing a stabilized water-sensitive insecticide as an active ingredient are described. Also described is a storage stable composition containing the water-sensitive insecticide and an insecticide stabilizer, such as boric acid or a nanoparticle. The composition can be easily applied into cracks, crevices, voids, or other pest harborage areas to rapidly kill insect pests, particularly cockroaches.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2003Publication date: March 25, 2004Applicant: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: James P. Gardner, S. John Barcay, Emory H. Matts, Steven J. Lange, Thomas R. Mohs, Robert D. Hei
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Publication number: 20040057976Abstract: Disclosed are insect baits for attracting insects such as ants, flies and cockroaches. The baits include amino acids and a sugar. The baits can be combined with an insect toxicant to effectively control and eliminate insect populations. Methods for controlling insects using an insect bait of the invention are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2003Publication date: March 25, 2004Inventors: Jack Richard Warner, Rudolf H. Scheffrahn