US3873725A
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Insect repellent composition containing C{HD 6{B -C{HD 8 {B alkyl monoethers of triethylene glycol
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1973-01-29
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Granted: 1975-03-25
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Expires: 1993-01-29
Abstract
Abstract Topically applied compositions containing C6-C8 alkyl monoethers of triethylene glycol afford extended protection to man against attack by mosquitoes. Protection is also afforded by said compositions against other insects such as biting flies and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 W A Skinner
- 👤 Howard L Johnson
- 👤 Jr Joseph T Degraw
- 👤 Vernon H Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:17
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01N; A01N25/00; A01N25/02; A01N31/00; A01N31/08; A01N31/14; A01N31/02; A01N37/00; A01N37/18; A61; A61Q; A61Q17/00; A61Q17/02; A01N2300/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S424/00; Y10S424/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
26 words
A METHOD OF PROTECTING MAN AGAINST ATTACK BY MOSQUITOES WHICH COMPRISES TOPICALLY APPLYING TO EXPOSED SKIN AREAS A MOSQUITO-REPELLING AMOUNT OF N-HEXYL MONOETHER OF TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
26 words
A METHOD OF PROTECTING MAN AGAINST ATTACK BY MOSQUITOES WHICH COMPRISES TOPICALLY APPLYING TO EXPOSED SKIN AREAS A MOSQUITO-REPELLING AMOUNT OF N-HEXYL MONOETHER OF TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
26 words
A method of protecting man against attack by mosquitoes which comprises topically applying to exposed skin areas a mosquito-repelling amount of n-heptyl monoether of triethylene glycol.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
26 words
A method of protecting man against attack by mosquitoes which comprises topically applying to exposed skin areas a mosquito-repelling amount of n-heptyl monoether of triethylene glycol.
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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) | 1978-03-24 | 1978-09-23 | 1979-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-24 | 1982-09-23 | 1983-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-24 | 1986-09-23 | 1987-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |