US3791839A
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Wax emulsions for controlling transpiration in plants
Assignee: Mobil Oil AS
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Filing: 1972-05-25
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Granted: 1974-02-12
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Expires: 1992-05-25
Abstract
Abstract Transpiration in plants, particularly during growth in dry climates, transplantation or shipment, is controlled by application to the plant surface of wax emulsion compositions comprising paraffin wax, petrolatum, emulsifier and water.
Inventors
- 👤 D Cushman
- 👤 E Oberright
- 👤 R Edwards
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:19
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01N; A01N61/00; A01N61/02; C; C08; C08K; C08K5/00; C08K5/01; C08K5/04; C08K5/05; C08K5/053
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
34 words
The emulsion of claim 1 wherein said emulsion comprises, by weight, from about 20 to about 30% paraffin wax; from about 10 to about 20% petrolatum and from about 4 to about 8% emulsifier.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
14 words
The emulsion of claim 1 wherein said emulsion contains a minor amount of formalin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A wax emulsion composition comprising, approximately, by weight, 25.5% of 125/127 AMP refined paraffin wax; 14.5% petrolatum; 2.5% sorbitan monooleate; 2.3% polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate; 1.0% hydrogenated marine oil fatty acids; 0.35% triethanolamine; 0.1% formalin; and water in an amount sufficient to form the emulsion.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-02-11 | 1977-08-13 | 1978-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-11 | 1981-08-13 | 1982-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-11 | 1985-08-13 | 1986-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |