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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6180127 | Slow release insect repellents This invention discloses slow release formulations for use in application of volatile insect repellents. A copolymer of polyvinyl pyrrolidone and an alkyl group of 4-30 carbons provides the slow release properties. The formulations are characterized by hi... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6177072 | Soy hydrolysate and use in insect control Soy hydrolysate compositions are produced by a process utilizing multiple enzymes. The soy hydrolysate compositions provide insect attractant and repellent properties. Methods of using the soy hydrolysate compositions for insect control are also disclosed... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6162454 | Insect repellent article providing low contact wetness The present invention provides a portable, disposable article for repelling insects. The article includes a fibrous substrate which can be impregnated with the insect repellent. In one embodiment, the fibrous substrate is disposed intermediate a porous co... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6159474 | Animal repellant containing oils of black pepper and/or capsicum A repellant composition for repelling both domesticated and wild animals which comprises between 0.05% and 2% by weight of an essential oil of either black pepper or capsicum and between 0.1% and 10% by weight of an oleoresin of either black pepper or cap... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6147091 | Arthropod repellant The present invention relates to compositions for repelling arthropods, these compositions being based on piperidine derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R represents alkyl or alkoxy, together with fatty acids and/or fatty acid deriv... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6130255 | 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 rep... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6130252 | Insecticide and insect repellant compositions A non-toxic, environmentally safe and easily employable insecticide and insect repellant is achieved by providing an aqueous composition incorporating ethanolamine based compounds, either independently or in combination with the ethanolamine based compoun... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6130241 | Insect-repellent formulations The invention provides an insect- or acarid-repellent formulation comprising a compound of formula (I), wherein R represents straight or branched chain C2-10 alkyl, straight or branched chain C2-10 alkenyl, or straight or branched ch... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6124275 | Methods and compositions for controlling a pest population The invention is directed to a method for controlling a pest population using a composition comprising a benzyl ester of an aromatic acid or aliphatic acid or a salicylate. Methods and compositions for controlling a pest population are provided. The compo... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6123955 | Cockroach repellent A cockroach repellent comprising 2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzyl (1R)-trans-3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate {transfluthrin} as its active ingredient and a method for repelling cockroaches by using transfluthrin.... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6093413 | Article for release of repellents and insecticides An article for placement on a surface and having a carrier body of cork in which a quantity of a repellent or insecticidal agent is stored for vaporization over a duration. The carrier body is provided with an electrostatic retainer or an adhesive strip f... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6071973 | Repellent for ants A method has been discovered for repelling ants by treating objects or areas with effective amounts of compositions that include (a) one or more C6 to C8 carboxylic acids; (b) one or more C6 to C14 alcohols; (c)... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6051233 | All natural soil treatment and insecticide composition containing plant extract heat components This invention encompasses a chemical composition comprising heat components, mustard oil, lemon extract, vegetable oil, and surfactants. The invention also encompasses a method of using said chemical composition as a soil treatment, insecticide, commodit... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6048867 | Biologically active rupununines A method of therapy wherein there is administered to a person in need of such therapy a pharmacologically effective amount of a rupununine having the formula: ##STR1##... | 04/11/2000 |
| 6027740 | Method for protecting surfaces from arthropod infestation Disclosed is a method for protecting surfaces from arthropod infestation which involves treating the surface with an effective amount of finely divided calcined kaolins, hydrophobic calcined kaolins, hydrous kaolins, hydrophobic hydrous kaolins, hydrophob... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6015570 | Slow-release insect-repellent compositions and uses A slow-release insect repellent composition comprising an insect repellent, an oleophilic chemical soluble in the insect repellent, and a carbohydrate matrix wherein the combination of the insect repellent and oleophilic chemical is entrapped in the matri... | 01/18/2000 |
| 6013669 | Pest repellent compositions The instant invention provides a pest repellent composition that provides an effective repelling of pests by applying said pest repellent composition onto the skin of animals or people, in addition to repelling pests by utilizing said pest repellent compo... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5998475 | Insecticide and insect repellant compositions A non-toxic, environmentally safe and easily employable insecticide and insect repellant is achieved by providing an aqueous composition incorporating ethanolamine based compounds, either independently or in combination with the ethanolamine based compoun... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5972983 | Pest repellent A pest repellent comprising improthrin as an active ingredient and inert carrier has excellent effect for repelling arthropod, mollusca and annelida. It is especially useful for repelling cockroaches.... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5948423 | 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... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5948424 | Coiled insect fumigant Disclosed herein are mosquito coils having an enlarged outer portion for providing quick coverage of an insect control ingredient in a space that previously had none. The coil is provided with urea for greater breakage resistance and kerosene and peanut s... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5935554 | Concentrated aerosol space spray that is not an emulsion A dispenser for space spraying an aerosol composition comprising a container for containing the aerosol composition and a metering device for space spraying a metered amount of he composition. The composition comprises active ingredient and propellant whe... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5929113 | Compositions comprising EMU oil or active fractions thereof and methods of using these compositions as insect repellents This invention provides a method for repelling biting insects such as mosquitoes, ticks, and biting flies by topically applying to the skin of a subject emu oil, fractions of emu oil obtained by flash chromatography or a composition comprising emu oil or ... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5914098 | Aerosol composition for forming a hydrated membrane, and applications thereof The present invention relates to an aerosol composition for forming a preferably hydrated membrane which after vaporizing comprises as least one hydrophobic phase containing at least one film-forming polymer at least partly solubilized in an organic solve... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5894020 | Soap composition containing antifungal agent A compound and method for treating tinea pedis. An antifungal agent, such as melaleuca alternifolia extract oil, is added to the ingredients of soap in a concentration that is great enough to treat tinea pedis when the skin is washed with the soap. As a r... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5891914 | Bioactive topical siloxane compositions having enhanced performance and safety Methods and compositions that provide for the long-term adhesion and slow-release of various bioactive agents on the surface of human skin utilize siloxane bridging agents activated for reaction with the skin surface which bind the bioactive agent to the ... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5879694 | Transparent gel candles Transparent stiff gel candles comprising a hydrocarbon oil, a wick, and one or more triblock, radial block or multiblock copolymer of a thermoplastic rubber, and optionally a diblock copolymer.... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5879688 | Hydroxy-acid cosmetics 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... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5871765 | Non-aqueous controlled release pest and air care gel composition Controlled release non-aqueous air care gels comprising from about 1 to about 50 percent on a weight basis of diblock, triblock, multiblock and/or radial block copolymers based on synthetic thermoplastic rubbers. The ratio of the diblock to triblock, mult... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5866152 | Shampoo composition The present invention provides a shampoo composition effective for control of ectoparasites, particularly for extermination of lice. The shampoo composition may contain 0.001% to 5% by weight of pyriproxyfen, 10% to 70% by weight of an anionic surfactant,... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5858345 | In vivo polymerizable ophthalmic compositions Ophthalmic compositions containing biocompatible, bioadhesive polymerizable amphipathic mesophase materials useful for repairing retinal tissue tears or retinal detachments are disclosed. In one embodiment, the polymerizable materials, which comprise subs... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5859057 | Cockroach repellent A cockroach repellent comprising a non-toxic, non-noxious, non-corrosive compound that is substantially odorless to humans and organisms except to cockroaches, wherein the present invention provides an environmentally safe cockroach repellent that consist... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5855903 | Use of dimethyl substituted oxymethyl cyclohexane derivatives for their insect repellency properties Described is a method of repelling Musca domestica L.(Diptera:Muscidae), Aedes aegypti, Culex nigripalpus, Aedes atlanticus, Culex salinarius, Aedes vexans, Culex spp., Simulium spp., Psoroferia ferox, Aedes infirmatus, Drosophila melanogaster, Coccinelli... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5849317 | Methods and compositions for repelling ants, wasps, and termites with repellents Disclosed are methods and compositions for retarding the movement of ants, wasps, and/or termites to a specific locus by use of farnesol or a farnesol related compound.... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5843215 | Insect repellent coatings Coatings which comprise a water-based or water soluble resin and plant secondary compounds are described. The plant secondary compounds useful in the present invention consist of those compounds which have insecticidal characteristics. The coatings of the... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5814325 | Process for repelling and killing insects and compositions to effect the same comprising a monoterpene Closely related formulations of GRAS food additives serve as insect repellents, insecticides and larvicides. The ingredients of the repellent, insecticide and larvicide also exhibit useful disinfectant properties against vector-borne pathogenic micro-orga... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5807539 | Insecticidal and acaricidal smoke fumigant compositions An insecticidal and acaricidal smoke fumigant formulation obtained by mixing granules A having a bulk specific gravity of 0.3 to 0.9 and containing a pyrethroid compound as an active ingredient, an inflammable substance and an organic blowing agent, with ... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5801194 | Termite and boring insect ground barrier for the protection of wooden structures A method and device are disclosed which prevent the intrusion of insects onto wood structures by using a controlled release device capable of releasing insecticide. In the disclosed method, the device maintains a minimal effective level of insecticide for... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5801196 | Methods of using emu oil and active fractions thereof as an insect repellent This invention provides a method for repelling biting insects such as mosquitoes by topically applying to the skin of a subject fractions of emu oil obtained by flash chromatography. Also provided are methods for repelling biting insects by topically appl... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5798385 | Insect repellent composition and method of using same to repel insects Described is a composition which is both an insect repellent and a perfume containing: Para-isopropylcyclohexanol; 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-al; 5,9-dimethyl-4,8-decadienal; p-mentha-1,8-diene; o-methyl-betaphenylethyl alcohol; and 4-cyclooctenyl methyl carbonate... | 08/25/1998 |
