US4178384A
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Pyrethroid insect repellent
Assignee: FMC Corp
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Filing: 1977-01-13
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Granted: 1979-12-11
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Expires: 1997-01-13
Abstract
Abstract The pyrethroid insecticide, 3-phenoxybenzyl 3-( beta , beta -dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate, is a potent repellent for a variety of insect pests, including acarids. This pyrethroid provides long-lasting protection when incorporated as the active component in repellent compositions and applied to areas from which it is desired to exclude such insect pests. The repellency extends to a broad range of species, including cockroaches, true bugs, flies, mites, aphids, and beetles, as well as mature and immature moths and butterflies.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth J. Ensing, deceased
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:22
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01N; A01N53/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S424/00; Y10S424/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
A method of repelling a species of insect from a locus to which said species of insect is normally attracted which comprises depositing on said locus a non-toxic effective insect repellent amount of a formulation consisting essentially of no more than about 0.2% by weight 3-phenoxybenzyl 3-(β,β-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate and no other cyclopropanecarboxylate or synergist therefor in intimate admixture with a carrier or diluent therefor.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
63 words
A method of repelling a species of insect from a locus to which said species of insect is normally attracted which comprises depositing on said locus a non-toxic effective insect repellent amount of a formulation consisting essentially of no more than about 0.2% by weight 3-phenoxybenzyl 3-(β,β-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate and no other cyclopropanecarboxylate or synergist therefor in intimate admixture with a carrier or diluent therefor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein the formulation contains about 0.3 to 1250 parts per million of 3-phenoxybenzyl 3-(β,β-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein the formulation is a solution, dust, granular formulation or emulsion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method according to claim 3, wherein the formulation contains about 0.3 to 1250 parts per million of 3-phenoxybenzyl 3-(β,β-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein the formulation is a liquid solution or emulsion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method according to claim 5, wherein the formulation contains about 0.3 to 1250 parts per million of 3-phenoxybenzyl 3-(β,β-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate.
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) | 1982-12-10 | 1983-06-11 | 1983-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-10 | 1987-06-11 | 1987-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-10 | 1991-06-11 | 1991-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |