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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6548469 | Cleaning compositions The present invention relates to cleaning compositions which comprise the insect repellent ethyl 3-(N-butylacetamino)propionate and the use of this insect repellent in all types of cleaning compositions for repelling insects. This invention furthermore re... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6538027 | Compositions comprising ratite oil or active fractions thereof and methods of using these composition as insect repellents This invention provides compositions for repelling insects, particularly biting insects, such as mosquitoes, ticks, and biting flies comprising ratite oil, active fractions of ratite oil obtained by flash chromatography or compositions comprising mixtures... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6534099 | Pesticidal compositions containing menthyl salicylate Pesticidal compositions against pests comprising menthyl salicylate. Pesticidal compositions for the control of household insects containing menthyl salicylate with one or more plant essential oils. In addition, the present invention is directed to a meth... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6534078 | Micro-encapsulated pepper-mustard composition and methods of using the same A micro-encapsulated pepper-mustard composition which comprises positioning pepper and mustard mixtures within a cluster of surfactant molecules, i.e. micelles, dispersed in water. This micro-encapsulation process involves first forming the micelles in wa... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6534097 | Pest repellent A pest deterrent compound includes water, calcium carbonate and hydrogen sulfide. The compound is successful in deterring white flies and other destructive insects from attacking plants. The plant is protected by pouring a liquid solution onto the plant a... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6528078 | Pest repellent composition Pest repellents are provide that contain a pest repellent composition comprising carane-3,4-diol as an active ingredient, a non-porous round polyethylene powder, and a solvent. Preferably, the provided pest repellent compositions comprise (i) about 3-50% ... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6506397 | Pest controlling The present invention features a sustained-release microcapsule for long-term pest controlling. In general, a microcapsule has a capsule core including active pest-control ingredients and diluents, and a capsule shell which physically separates the capsul... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6488916 | Skin care compositions Disclosed are skin care compositions that are emulsion formulations comprising an aqueous phase, an oil phase, at least one emulsifier, and an epichlorohydrin cross-linked glyceryl starch.... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6479046 | Attractants and repellants for colorado potato beetle A method has been discovered for attracting Colorado potato beetles to an area of object or area, which method involves treating the object or area with a Colorado potato beetle attracting composition (with or without an insecticide) containing a carrier ... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6475504 | Pest repellent compositions and articles and a method for preparing the same What is disclosed is a method for the formation of unique poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogels, articles that are made from such hydrogels, unique odor-providing pest repellent compositions and their uses to repel pests.... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6475479 | Terpenes for reducing the effect of pheromone on lepidoptera The use of terpenes for reducing the pheromone action on Lepidoptera and a method which allows terpenes to act on the habitat of the Lepidoptera are described.... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6471975 | Microspheres as a delivery vehicle for bio-active agents useful in agricultural applications A plurality of releasably loaded elastomeric microspheres comprising a plurality of elastomeric microspheres loaded with at least one releasable agriculturally active agent within the optical boundaries of the elastomeric microspheres and post-polymerizat... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6451844 | Use of menthyl-2 pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate as an insect repellent The use of menthyl 2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate as an insect repellent, usually by application to a substrate or into an air space. The menthyl 2-pyrrolidone-5-arboxylate can be used as a composition, which may be perfumed. A useful composition comprises a... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6447801 | Anti-parasitic action of N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide (deet) and formulations that prolong its activity in the skin Novel formulations of DEET are provided which comprise liposomes and other carriers. Methods and materials for preventing Schistomiasis and other parasitic and microbial diseases are also provided. Also provided are improved materials and methods for repe... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6444216 | Natural insect repellent A topical insect repellent with extended duration of protection was obtained from mixtures of molecules based on two or more volatile repellent organic molecular species occurring naturally on the human skin surface. The novel repellent comprises mixtures... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6437001 | Method of repelling insects A method of repelling an insect pest such as a tick, mosquito or cockroach comprises applying to a subject or substrate, in an amount effect to repel the insect pest, a compound of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein R is C4-C20 linear or branched alkyl. Particul... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6419898 | Insect coil An insect coil having an extended, burnable body. The body has multiple treated zones bearing a volatilizable insect control active ingredient at insect controlling levels separated by spacing zones bearing a level of insect control active ingredient less... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6413530 | Pesticidal peptides The subject invention pertains to novel pest control compounds. Specifically exemplified herein are peptides having 2 to 5 amino acids. The subject peptides are useful against a variety of pests, including pests of agricultural crops.... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6395776 | Pesticides New pesticidal compositions which comprise at least one signal substance, at least one UV absorber which is only sparingly miscible with water, at least one unsaturated oil which is only sparingly miscible with water and, if desired, pesticidally active compounds a... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6395289 | Hydrophilic polymer blends used to prevent cow skin infections The invention discloses a mammalian teat dip for controlling mastitis, a method for preparing the composition and a method of treatment of mammals. The composition contains a film-forming polymer blend, at least one antimicrobial and a sodium bicarbonate ... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6391290 | Skin care compositions Disclosed are skin care compositions that are emulsion formulations comprising an aqueous phase, an oil phase, at least one emulsifier, and an epichlorohydrin cross-linked glyceryl starch.... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6375969 | Broadcast carriers for pesticides and their use This invention relates to certain natural diatomaceous earth granule compositions which can be broadcast, i. e., dry spread on the soil to deliver a pesticide or fertilizer. The granules retain their physical integrity when spread, and have the unique pro... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6372242 | Collar containing a novel gel formulation to control arthropod infestation of animals The present invention provides a device, preferably a collar or ear tag, capable of the controlled, sustained release of an effective amount of an active ingredient that can protect an animal against arthropod pests, comprising a reservoir containing a no... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6372804 | Noxious-insect repellent Disclosed is a method of repelling noxious insects comprising the step of exposing said noxious insects to a composition containing from 0.1 to 90 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition, of at least one of 2-(1-hydroxyalkyl)cycloalkanols repr... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6355264 | Insect repellent composition A novel insect repellent composition is provided that contains about 0.8 wt % to about 0.12 wt % oil of citronella, about 20 wt % to about 40 wt % emollient, and up to about 15 wt % C12 to C15 alkyl benzoate in an alcohol-containing ... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6346261 | Pesticidal composition A pesticidal composition which comprises an insect growth regulating compound (for example, pyriproxyfen) and carane-3,4-diol (for example 1S,3S,4S,6R-carane-3,4-diol) as an active ingredient. The pesticidal composition is highly effective for pests, espe... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6342253 | Use of essential oils to repel and treat head lice Natural compositions of three essential oils effective as both a head lice repellent and treatment of pediculosis capitis. The compositions comprise essential anise oil present in an amount of about 3.5% to 50% by volume, essential tea tree oil present in... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6337080 | Insect control mat An insect control mat having a heatable substrate; an insect control active material; and an aversion material in an amount effective to cause a person to avoid retaining the mat in the person's mouth. A method of controlling insects by use of such a mat ... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6337078 | Controlled delivery compositions and processes for treating organisms in a column of water or land Controlled release compositions of matter are disclosed comprising complexes for treating a population of one or more aquatic organisms in a column of water. The complexes comprise at least one system wherein the system comprises at least one bioactive ag... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6306415 | Natural insect and arthropod repellent A topical insect repellent with extended duration of protection was obtained from mixtures of molecules based on two or more volatile repellent organic molecular species occurring naturally on the human skin surface. The novel repellent comprises mixtures... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6306913 | Container for 4-allylanisole and analog scolytid pesticides A projectile can be used to administer pesticides such as one or more from the group consisting of 4-allylanisole, anisole, allylbenzene, 4-isopropylanisole, p-anisaldehyde, ethylbenzene, cumene, 4-methoxyacetophenone, 4-methylstyrene, 2-propylphenol, phe... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6306905 | Stable aqueous formulation of 3-(N-butylacetamino)-propionic acid ethyl ester The present invention relates to stable aqueous formulations of the insect repellent ethyl 3-(N-butyl-acetamino)propionate.... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6296866 | Insect combatant controlled/prolonged delivery device Device for insecticidal treatment including a transparent plastic container in the form of a dish whose open face has a flat flange; a plastic sheet impervious to liquids and permeable to the vapors of essential oils at ambient temperature, this sheet bei... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6294577 | Repellent for ants A method and composition has been discovered for repelling ants by treating objects or areas with effective amounts of compositions that includes at least one C3 -C10 dicarboxylic acid diester and a carrier.... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6294571 | Method for using neem extracts and derivatives for protecting wood and other cellulosic composites Disclosed are novel methods for a protecting or preserving wood, wood composites and other cellulosic materials, and in addition, disrupting the feeding behavior and growth cycle of termites, wood-borers and other insects, by applying certain compositions... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6277889 | Molluscicide formulation A molluscicide containing a non-toxic animal repellant and metaldehyde, in which the molluscicidal efficacy of the molluscicide greater than that of the molluscicide if it did not contain repellant. The repellant may be an anthranilate compound or d-puleg... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6271174 | Method of and products for promoting improved growth of plants and more water-efficient growing soilor other media and the like with antzeolite crystals treated with preferably water-based plant-derived nutrient extractions and the like Improved cation exchange zeolite crystalline and zeolite-like plant bed structures are disclosed, preferably saturated with water-based extracts of particular plant/herb materials exhibiting plant growth acceleration properties and synergistically providi... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6261544 | Poly(hydroxy acid)/polymer conjugates for skin applications A method for alleviating the symptoms of a cosmetic or dermatologic skin condition is described. An effective amount of a poly(hydroxy acid)/polymer conjugate in a pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable vehicle is provided. Topical compositions of th... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6258857 | Internal liquid composition contained as internal liquid in a releasing container and releasing container product The invention relates to an internal liquid composition contained in a releasing container such as an aerosol container, and a releasing container product containing such composition. The following three types are proposed as the composition. The first ty... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6255356 | Method for inhibiting from feeding, cockroaches Described is a method for inhibiting from feeding German cockroaches (Blattella germanica) from a surface or volume inhabited by said Blattella germanica consisting of the step of applying to said surface or said volume a Blattella germanica-anti-feedant ... | 07/03/2001 |
