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Arthropod maturation inhibitors
Assignee: United States Department of Agriculture
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Filing: 1975-03-24
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Granted: 1976-08-31
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Expires: 1995-03-24
Abstract
Abstract A number of terpenoid compounds and their epoxides were synthesized and found to prevent insect maturation when applied to insects in an immature stage of growth.
Inventors
- 👤 Meyer Schwarz
- 👤 Philip E. Sonnet
- 👤 Nobel Wakabayashi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:05
CPC Classifications
C; C07; C07C; C07C255/00; C07C271/00; C07C271/06; C07C271/08; C07C271/10; C07C271/12; C07D; C07D303/00; C07D303/02; C07D303/12; C07D303/32; C07D303/36; C07D303/38; C07D303/46; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S424/00; Y10S424/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
26 words
A method of preventing the maturation of Tenebrio molitor pupae comprising applying to the pupae a maturation inhibiting amount of a compound of the formula ##EQU2##
Claim 2
Independent Claim
26 words
A method of preventing the maturation of Tenebrio molitor pupae comprising applying to the pupae a maturation inhibiting amount of a compound of the formula ##EQU2##
Claim 3
Independent Claim
26 words
A method of preventing the maturation of Tenebrio molitor pupae comprising applying to the pupae a maturation inhibiting amount of a compound of the formula ##EQU3##
Claim 4
Independent Claim
26 words
A method of preventing the maturation of Tenebrio molitor pupae comprising applying to the pupae a maturation inhibiting amount of a compound of the formula ##EQU3##
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-08-31 | 1980-03-01 | 1980-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-31 | 1984-03-01 | 1984-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-31 | 1988-03-01 | 1988-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |