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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8178116 | Methods and compositions for treating ectoparasite infestation Compositions and methods for killing ectoparasites on a subject. Compositions containing a fatty acid ester, e.g., isopropyl myristate, effective for killing ectoparasites is described. Also described are compositions containing a fatty acid ester and a siloxane (e.... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8178117 | Liquid water based agrochemical formulations The present invention relates to a formulation comprising (a) at least one pesticide; and (b) at least one non-ionic surfactant of formula (I): R1—O-(AO)x—(H); wherein R1 represents straight-chain or branched alkyl having 4 to 20... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8173147 | Gentle, non-irritating, non-alcoholic skin disinfectant The present invention relates to leave-on antimicrobial compositions that provide a substantial reduction in Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria without the use of alcohol as either a vehicle or a secondary active ingredient. ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8158139 | Topical gel formulation comprising organophosphate insecticide and preparation thereof The present invention provides a topical gel pharmaceutical formulation of insecticide suitable for treating an ectoparasite in a mammal, comprising: a) about 0.1-10% by weight of an insecticide; b) at least about 75% by weight of an organic solvent selected from th... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8158140 | Silver polyamide composite A polymer composite comprising a thermoplastic polyamide polymer compounded with an organo-disulfide additive and a silver-based antimicrobial agent is disclosed. The organo-disulfide additive inhibits undesirable discoloration of the thermoplastic polyamide polymer... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8153145 | Formulations of bifenthrin and enriched cypermethrin The present invention is directed to novel insecticidal compositions comprising bifenthrin and enriched cypermethrin, the compositions are physically stable when diluted with water. ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8147856 | AXMI-031, AXMI-039, AXMI-040 and AXMI-049, a family of novel delta-endotoxin genes and methods for their use Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a delta-endotoxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8128948 | Compositions and methods for attracting species A composition containing suspensolide and optionally at least one of γ-hydroxy acid of epianastrephin, γ-hydroxy acid of anastrephin, 2,6-dimethyl-6-vinyl-cyclohexeneacetic acid, β-D-glucopyranosyl 2,6-dimethyl-6-vinyl-cyclohex-1-ene-1-acetoate, or mixtures there... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8124113 | Hydrophilic coating An antimicrobial coating slurry includes about 15.5 wt % of a wetting agent, about 6.0 wt % of an insolubilizer, about 1.1 wt % of a biocide agent, and about 7.8 wt % of an inorganic material that includes lithium oxide and the balance water. The slurry is applied t... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8124114 | Fragranced polymer with malodor counteractant A malodor counteractant composition comprising beads of a water absorbent polymer and an aromachemical comprising at least two aldehydes. Optional ingredients include a solvent for the aromachemical and one or more surfactants. ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8124116 | Pesticide strips for control of mites in honeybees Pesticide strips used to control parasitic mites in honeybees. The pesticide strips are designed to have a lifetime or period of existence, after which the strip no longer exists in its original form. The strip breaks down, such as by disintegration, dissolving, dec... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8124115 | Alcoholic pump foam An alcoholic foam composition, which can be dispensed as a foam via a pump-foam system contains a) at least 52 to ≦99 wt % of an alcohol or mixture of alcohols, b) a surfactant or a surfactant mixture, c) at least one polyalkylene glycol, d) optionally, at least o... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8105620 | Bed bug insecticide The insecticide comprises an insecticide particularly for killing bed bugs comprising nanospheres and primary ingredients of Organic Andirobia, Orange, Citronella, Organic Neem and Australian Myrtle oils. The insecticide can further comprise Isopropyl Alcohol as a c... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8105619 | Antimicrobial medicotechnical product, process for its production and use The invention relates to a medicotechnical product having an antimicrobial finish consisting of a complex material of metal nanoparticles and macromolecules, the macromolecules being at least partially formed from amphiphilically modified polyamino acids which conta... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8097265 | Foam disinfectant The invention relates to an aqueous foam disinfectant comprised of a special surfactant system, which consists of non-ionic and amphoteric surfactants, and of a synergistic disinfectant constituent, which consists of an antimicrobial agent having amino groups and of... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8097266 | Solvent systems for pour-on formulations for combating parasites This invention relates to pharmaceutical and veterinary formulations providing enhanced solvency and stability for pharmaceutical and veterinary agents for administration to animals, especially ruminants. In addition, the invention relates to pour-on formulations fo... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8092817 | Biorational insecticide and fungicide and method of application A biorational insecticide and fungicide and method of application on trees and plants, fruits and vegetables to enhance the growth thereof and to effectively control insects and fungi comprising at least one surfactant and at least one high terpene containing natura... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8092816 | Insecticidal compositions for control of general household pests The present invention relates to an insecticidal composition comprising a pyrethroid and a second insecticide selected from the group consisting of imidacloprid, nithiazine, thiamethoxam, dinotefuran, nitenpyram, thiacloprid, clothianidin and chlorfenapyr, with sign... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8088400 | Disinfectant with quarternary ammonium polymer and copolymers An alcohol-soluble, water-insoluble, disinfectant composition and a method of using the same for disinfecting and for providing a prolonged antimicrobial property to a variety of surfaces, including skin. The composition comprises an antimicrobial polymer that is ca... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8084052 | Chemical composition for controlling insects The invention herein provides for an improved pesticide that includes at least one attractant, at least one plant growth stimulator and an insecticide. The pesticide eradicates fire ants and promotes the destruction of empty nests by subsequent plant growth. ... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8084418 | Methods of inhibiting insects by treatment with a complex comprising a insecticidal protein and one or two enhancer proteins The subject invention relates to the surprising discovery that toxin complex (TC) proteins, obtainable from Xenorhabdus, Photorhabdus, and Paenibacillus, can be used interchangeably with each other. In particularly preferred embodiments of the subject ... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8071116 | Combination product for controlling parasites on animals The invention relates to novel compositions for controlling parasites on animals, comprising an N-arylpyrazole and also a pyrethroid in a formulation comprising aliphatic cyclic carbonates and aliphatic cyclic or acyclic polyethers. ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8062650 | Biologically inhibiting material a method of producing said material as well as the use of said material for inhibiting live cells Method for inhibiting live cells including eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells on an item utilized outside the human or animal body. The method includes the step of providing on the item a biologically inhibiting material including an anode material and a cathode mater... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8062651 | Attractant pheromone for the male pink hibiscus mealybug, (Green) (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae) A composition for attracting male pink hibiscus mealybugs which contains a carrier material or carrier and effective amount of (R)-lavandulyl (S)-2-methylbutanoate and (R)-maconelliyl (S)-2-methylbutanoate. Also a method for attracting male pink hibiscus mealybugs t... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8062649 | Hydroalcoholic compositions thickened using polymers An antimicrobial hydroalcoholic composition comprising hydroalcoholic solvent system comprising a lower alcohol and water in a weight ratio of at least about 50:50; a thickener system comprising at least one cationic or nonionic polymeric thickener that is solid at ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8057812 | Medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid compositions The present invention relates to compositions including medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid, methods for making these compositions, and methods for reducing the population of a microorganism. The compositions can include advantageously high levels of the medium chain... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8052985 | Storage-stable compositions containing hydrogen cyanamide and propionic acid An aqueous storage-stable composition comprises from about 10 to about 35% by weight hydrogen cyanamide, from about 3 to about 25% by weight propionic acid, potassium propionate or ammonium propionate, and water, and has a pH of from about 2.5 to about 4, wherein th... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8052984 | Increased effectiveness of allylamine drug compounds for topical treatment of fungal infections of the skin and skin appendages The invention is an increased effectiveness of allylamine drug compounds for topical treatment of fungal infections of skin and skin appendages. The allylamine active ingredient is prepared in an acidic environment; the acidic environment altering the physiochemical... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8048435 | Preparation of concentrated aqueous bromine solutions and biocidal applications thereof A process of producing a concentrated liquid biocide formulation is described. Mixed together are (a) bromine and (b) an aqueous solution of alkali metal salt of sulfamic acid having a pH of at least about 12, in amounts such that (i) the active bromine content of t... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8043626 | Fatty acid antimicrobial The novel antimicrobial composition is disclosed including from about 60 to 95% of a lipophilic polar solvent such as propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, or isopropanol and from about 0.5 to 5% of a mixture of C8 to C14 fatty acids. Other consti... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8039013 | Synergistic fungidical active substance combinations The present invention relates to novel active substance combinations which contain spiroxamine, which is known, a known azole and a known carboxamide and which are very suitable for controlling undesired phytopathogenic fungi. ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8039014 | 3′-alkoxyspirocyclopentyl-substituted tetramic and tetronic acids The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) in which W, X, Y, Z, A, B, D, Q1, Q2 and G are as defined above, to a plurality of processes for their preparation and to their use... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8029814 | Male produced pheromone in (F.) and (kirby) (coleoptera: cerambycidae) Described herein is (E)-6,10-dimethyl-5,9-undecadien-2-ol (geranyl acetol), termed here fuscumol, which has been identified as a male-produced pheromone emitted by Tetropium fuscum (F.) and Tetropium cinnamopterum. Also described are novel derivatives ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8029813 | Pesticides formulations Concentrated microemulsions comprising: 1) 10-25 parts by weight of a pesticide with a solubility in water 20° C. lower than 1% by weight and having a melting point from 10° C. to 60° C.; 2) 8-25 parts by weight of one or more solvents containing oxygen atoms, ha... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8012498 | Topical gel formulation comprising organophosphate insecticide and preparation thereof The present invention provides a topical gel pharmaceutical formulation of insecticide suitable for treating an ectoparasite in a mammal, comprising: a) about 0.1-10% by weight of an insecticide; b) at least about 75% by weight of an organic solvent selected from th... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8012499 | Anthranilamides for controlling invertebrate pests Disclosed are compounds of Formula (1), including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein R3 is —C(═B)C(═O)L or —C(R11R12)C(═O)L; R4 is, inter alia, H, C1-C4 al... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8007819 | Methods for deactivating allergens and preventing disease This invention relates to articles of manufacture containing liquid compositions of hypohalous acid or hypohalous acid salt for deactivating allergens and preventing diseases on hard surfaces, soft surfaces and in the air. The articles of manufacture contain usage i... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7985412 | Method of monitoring/controlling thysanoptera A method of monitoring/controlling Thysanoptera (hereafter thrips) by the use of a behavior modifying compound of Formula (1), wherein Formula (1) is:— where R1 is a monoterpenyl group and R2 ... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7981438 | Use of α-mangostin as a mosquito larvicide Methods of killing mosquito larvae and controlling an adult mosquito population by using α-mangostin, 3,6,8-yrihydroxy-2-methoxy-1,7-bis(3-methylbut-2-enyl)xanthen-9-one, or a salt, solute, hydrate or solvate thereof. Mosquito larvae are killed by contacting a leth... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7981436 | Hydrogels for the controlled release of bioactive materials The present invention relates to the formation of hydrogels based on guanosine hydrazide derivatives in the presence of cations. The hydrogels can be used as a carrier/delivery system for biologically active substances such as flavors, fragrances, insect attractants... | 07/19/2011 |