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Bait insecticide for carpenter ants
Assignee: Cornell Research Foundation Inc
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Filing: 1975-08-28
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Granted: 1976-06-08
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Expires: 1995-08-28
Abstract
Abstract A toxic bait for pest species of insects which feed on sweet, water-based solutions, in which the bait contains suspended recrystallized Mirex in a sweet, aqueous solution.
Inventors
- 👤 William L. Brown, Jr.
- 👤 Barbara Brunhuber de Perez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-05 18:49
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01N; A01N25/00; A01N25/002; A01N25/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A liquid bait insecticide for ants of the species Camponotus herculeanus, Camponotus noveboracensis and Camponotus pennyslvanicus which comprises the product obtained by sonicating a solution of recrystallized Mirex in xylene, in the presence of an emulsifier, said Mirex being present in a ratio of 1 gm. recrystallized Mirex to 9 ml. xylene, thereby forming a suspension, diluting the suspension with water in the ratio of 1 part suspension to 10 parts water, and mixing said diluted suspension with a honey - water mixture such that the product obtained contains 50-60% of the honey-water mixture, said Mirex being present in the amount of from 0.005 to 0.1% of the total weight of the product.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A liquid bait insecticide for ants of the species Camponotus herculeanus, Camponotus noveboracensis and Camponotus pennyslvanicus which comprises the product obtained by sonicating a solution of recrystallized Mirex in xylene, in the presence of an emulsifier, said Mirex being present in a ratio of 1 gm. recrystallized Mirex to 9 ml. xylene, thereby forming a suspension, diluting the suspension with water in the ratio of 1 part suspension to 10 parts water, and mixing said diluted suspension with a honey - water mixture such that the product obtained contains 50-60% of the honey-water mixture, said Mirex being present in the amount of from 0.005 to 0.1% of the total weight of the product.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3220921A
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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) | 1979-06-08 | 1979-12-08 | 1980-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-08 | 1983-12-08 | 1984-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-08 | 1987-12-08 | 1988-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |