US4187290A
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Carrier and dispersal mechanism for a microorganic larvicide
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1979-04-18
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Granted: 1980-02-05
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Expires: 1999-04-18
Abstract
Abstract A method of controlling mosquito larvae, by using a spore-forming bacillus ONR-60A obtained from screening clonal isolates from soil samples of known mosquito larval breeding sites. A larvicide comprising the bacillus and a carrier is formulated as a buoyant colloidal suspension which stabilizes just under the surface of the water to concentrate in the feeding zone of many varieties of mosquito larvae.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard J. Goldberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:49
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01N; A01N63/00; A01N63/20; A01N63/22; A01N63/23
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
A carrier for dispersing spores of a microbial entomotoxin employed as an oral bacterial larvicide comprising: (a) dioxane; (b) oleaginous liquid, said liquid being dissolved in said dioxane; (c) microbial entomotoxin admixed with said solution of dioxane and said oleaginous liquid such that said oleaginous liquid nucleates about said spores upon introduction of water to admixture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
A carrier for dispersing spores of a microbial entomotoxin employed as an oral bacterial larvicide comprising: (a) dioxane; (b) oleaginous liquid, said liquid being dissolved in said dioxane; (c) microbial entomotoxin admixed with said solution of dioxane and said oleaginous liquid such that said oleaginous liquid nucleates about said spores upon introduction of water to admixture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The formulation of claim 1 wherein said microbial entomotoxin is WHO/CCBC 1897.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The formulation of claim 1 wherein said oleaginous liquid has specific gravity less than 1.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The formulation of claim 1 wherein said oleaginous liquid is non-mineral derived.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The formulation of claim 1 wherein said oleaginous liquid is hydrophilic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The formulation of claim 1 wherein said oleaginous liquid is jojoba oil derived from the jojoba plant.
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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) | 1983-02-04 | 1983-08-06 | 1984-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-04 | 1987-08-06 | 1988-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-04 | 1991-08-06 | 1992-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |