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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7384647 | Composition and method for repelling moles, voles and gophers The present invention is a composition and method for repelling moles, voles, gophers, chipmunks and armadillos by applying a composition comprising castor oil, yellow grease and sodium lauryl sulfate to plant materials. ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7179455 | Pesticide in gel form 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. | 02/20/2007 |
| 7067142 | Packaged rodenticide 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 ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6867232 | Gel-like resin molded article contained in volatilization control container A gel-like resin molded article contained in a volatilization control container is provided. A gelled drug containing allyl isothiocyanate and a resin base is contained in a container, and the container is provided with an opening portion which occupies a contact ar... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6749862 | Method and composition of disrupting feeding patterns of woodpeckers A method and composition for deterring wood damage, such as caused by woodpeckers. The method includes blending Isophorone with an epoxy resin and acrylic based sealant to form a resin composition and mixing the resin composition with a solvent resistant epoxy harde... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6652870 | Wildlife controllant and methods of using the same An animal controllant comprises a shellfish waste material mixed with a binding agent and applied to plants such that the controllant repels or attracts animals therefrom, depending on the animal desired to be controlled. The shellfish waste material typi... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6641830 | Deer repellent A deer repellent to deter deer from eating trees, shrubs and plants. The deer repellent is a mixture of milk, eggs, corn oil and sodium lauryl sulfate. The mixture is blended and applied to the foliage with a sprayer to prevent unwanted deer browse.... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6635266 | Animal repellent and method An animal repellent formulation particularly suited to deer and geese, and a method for warding off the animals from a vegetated area. The formulation is an admixture of water, Rosemary oil emulsion and mint oil emulsion. Additional agents can be added, s... | 10/21/2003 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6468554 | Sensorially active substance embedded in plastic Denatonium benzoate (Bitrex™) dissolves in molten flexible polyvinyl chloride, imparting a bitter flavor to the plastic which discourages rats from gnawing on it. Denatonium benzoate can in all likelihood be added to polymers other than polyvinyl chlori... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6436423 | Product and method for improving avian health A product and method for reducing and preventing the ingestion of substrates by avians wherein the substrates are disposed within an avian house. The product is a bird repellent in combination with a substrate disposed within an avian house. As a result o... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6399073 | Capsicum lachrymator The present invention provides a capsicum containing lachrymator. The lachrymator comprises a nonflammable carrier and capsicum. The nonflammable carrier comprises propylene glycol, ethyl alcohol and water. In one preferred embodiment the lachrymator comp... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6395290 | Sustained release animal repellents Compositions and methods for repelling an animal from an area or object are described. The compositions include an animal repellent dissolved or dispersed in a polymer where the repellent is released from the polymer over a period of time in an amount eff... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6383508 | Animal repellent and method A deer and geese repellent formulation and method for warding off geese or deer from a shrub or plant. The formulation is an admixture of water, Rosemary oil emulsion, mint oil emulsion, a thickener, white distilled vinegar and dried eggs. The formulation... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6337081 | Rodent repellent system A rodent repellent system for repelling rodents within enclosed areas while simultaneously providing a pleasant scent. The inventive device includes a container having an opening, a drawstring within the opening of the container, cellulose fiber such as c... | 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 |
| 6328986 | Method of deterring birds from plant and structural surfaces A method for deterring birds from perching, roosting or loafing on plant and structural surfaces by applying to the surfaces a non-toxic composition. The non-toxic composition is one that triggers a physiological aversion mechanism in birds by a visual cu... | 12/11/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6254880 | Deer repellent and method A deer repellent formulation and method for warding off a deer from a shrub or plant. The formulation is an admixture of water, eggs, adhesive and animal blood. Hot peppers can also be added to the formula. The formulation can be applied to a support medi... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6184254 | Methods of identifying modulators of perivascular sensory nerve Ca2+ receptors Methods of identifying compounds that relax or stimulate arterial tension through their action on perivascular sensory nerve calcium receptors are described. Compounds identified through such methods are useful for the treatment of hypertension, hypotensi... | 02/06/2001 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5997894 | Animal resistant coating composition and method of forming same A flexible coating composition of hard ceramic particles, a binder and a polymer, and a method of making the same is disclosed. The coating composition can withstand an animal attack with pressuresࣙ22,000 psi.... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5994298 | Proteins for cancer cell specific induction of apoptosis and method for isolation thereof The present invention provides the methods to isolate the proteins specifically induced apoptosis (programmed cell death) in prostate cancer cells (LNCAP), leukemia cells (HL-60), and breast cancer cells (MCF-70), but without effect in normal human lung f... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5885604 | Method for protecting seeds from birds A method for deterring birds from damaging planted seeds by applying to the seeds before planting or to the surface of the ground overlying the planted seeds a non-toxic solid coating material which (1) is repellent to the taste of birds and (2) absorbs l... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5783204 | Deer repellent and method A deer repellent formulation and method for warding off a deer from a shrub or plant. The formulation is an admixture of water, eggs, thiram and an adhesive. The formulation can be applied to a support medium such as clay or a length of rope and then asso... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5756113 | Liquid formulations containing fluorinated acrylic copolymer Active ingredient containing liquid formulations wherein the active ingredient is made water and oil resistant after application thereof to a substrate by the addition to the formulation of a fluorinated acrylic copolymer. The substrate can be either an a... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5741553 | Pet repellants A pet repellant for use on furniture, rugs, upholstery and other water-safe surfaces to deter household pets from chewing, licking, scratching and urinating on the above mentioned surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to a non-volatil... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5705199 | Animal control substance and method of use A substance produced from a combination of acid based ingredients and a mole attracting herb. Placement of the substance into a mole tunnel attracts the mole and upon contact with the substance becomes repelled by the acid taste.... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5698180 | Piper nigrum and acetic acid lachrymator Disclosed is a nontoxic piper nigrum and acetic acid liquid lachrymator solution that can be used defensively when dispensed as a spray to reliably fend off and temporarily incapacitate an attacker or lawbreaker without subjecting the targeted individual ... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5690964 | Non-toxic rodent deterrent A non-toxic rodent deterrent made from dried fecal matter and/or dried urine from mammals of the Mustelidae Family (e.g. weasels, ferrets, minks, martens, etc.). The rodent deterrent material may be used in its bulk from or this material may be placed in ... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5618565 | Composition for exterminating fire ants A composition of matter for exterminating fire ants. A dry powder composition of matter which consists essentially of sodium bicarbonate, a powdered acid, an ant attracant, and a deterrent for animals, birds and insects other than fire ants, such as red c... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5464624 | Method for loading a delivery system for a chemical repellant composition A method is provided for loading a delivery system for a chemical repellant composition. An aqueous mixture comprising one part water-soluble isothiuronium salt and two parts weak base is prepared. Capsaicin is added to the aqueous mixture before it is lo... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5464625 | Non-toxic methods of repelling rodents from materials susceptible to rodent consumption Methods of effectively repelling vertebrates, especially rodents, from consuming or utilizing materials otherwise susceptible to such consumption or utilization, using at least one non-toxic rodent repellent compound selected from the group comprising ace... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5456916 | Microcapsules containing capsaicine compound and their production The present invention provides a resin molding composition for preventing gnawing damage by the animal, a microcapsule filled with a capsaicine compound, and a process for producing the capsaicine compound and the microcapsule.... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5411735 | Pastille for facilitating the ingestion of medicinal tablets by pets Pastille for facilitating the ingestion of tablets, in particular medicinal tablets, by pets, in particular dogs or cats, characterized in that it consists of a matrix (1) which is made of a material which the animal finds appetizing and comprises two pri... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5405599 | Method and composition for deterring criminals A sprayable composition for deterring criminals, e.g., muggers, robbers, rapists, etc., consists essentially of a sprayable lachrymatory agent, such as MACE (chloroacetophenone) or orthochlorobenzyl-malononitrile dissolved in N,N-dimethyl formamide or N,N... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5364626 | Repelling material for animals A repelling material for animals retaining a great amount of a repellent and also having an excellent sustained release property can be obtained by adsorbing the repellent and at least one substance of phthalic acid esters, citric acid esters and glycols.... | 11/15/1994 |
