US3761584A
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Phenethyl propionate and eugenol, a potent attractant for the japanese beetle (popillia japonica newman)
Assignee: United States Department of Agriculture
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Filing: 1970-12-09
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Granted: 1973-09-25
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Expires: 1990-12-09
Abstract
Abstract Phenethyl propionate when formulated with eugenol was up to 8.7 times more attractive than phenethyl butyrate and eugenol (9:1), the standard survey lure in present use.
Inventors
- 👤 Govern T Mc
- 👤 M Beroza
- 👤 T Ladd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:38
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01N; A01N31/00; A01N31/08; A01N31/16; A01N37/00; A01N37/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
20 words
An attractant for Japanese beetles consisting of a mixture of seven parts of phenethyl propionate and three parts of eugenol.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
17 words
An attractant for Japanese beetles consisting of one part of phenethyl propionate and nine parts of eugenol.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
30 words
A method of attracting Japanese beetles comprising baiting a trap with an effective attractant amount of a mixture consisting of nine parts of phenethyl propionate and one part of eugenol.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
30 words
A method of attracting Japanese beetles comprising baiting a trap with an effective attractant amount of a mixture consisting of seven parts of phenethyl propionate and three parts of eugenol.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
30 words
A method of attracting Japanese beetles comprising baiting a trap with an effective attractant amount of a mixture consisting of one part of phenethyl propionate and nine parts of eugenol.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB597822A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-09-24 | 1977-03-26 | 1977-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-24 | 1981-03-26 | 1981-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-24 | 1985-03-26 | 1985-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |