US4216202A
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Sex attractant for corn earworm moths
Assignee: United States Department of Agriculture
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Filing: 1979-03-29
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Granted: 1980-08-05
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Expires: 1999-03-29
Abstract
Abstract A combination of (Z)-11-hexadecenal and (Z)-9-hexadecenal is an effective attractant for adult male corn earworm moth.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerome A. Klun
- 👤 Jack R. Plimmer
- 👤 Alton N. Sparks
- 👤 Barbara B. Leonhardt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:56
CPC Classifications
C; C07; C07C; C07C47/00; C07C47/20; C07C47/21; A; A01; A01N; A01N35/00; A01N35/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
51 words
An attractant for the adult male corn earworm moths comprising an effective amount of an effective attractant combination of (Z)-11-hexadecenal and (Z)-9-hexadecenal, said components being at least 99.0% pure, and combined at a ratio of about 115 to 2.25 on a weight basis, and an effective antioxidant amount of 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methyl phenol.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
51 words
An attractant for the adult male corn earworm moths comprising an effective amount of an effective attractant combination of (Z)-11-hexadecenal and (Z)-9-hexadecenal, said components being at least 99.0% pure, and combined at a ratio of about 115 to 2.25 on a weight basis, and an effective antioxidant amount of 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methyl phenol.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
56 words
A method of attracting adult male corn earworm moths comprising baiting a trap with an effective attractant amount of an effective attractant combination of (Z)-11-hexadecenal and (Z)-9-hexadecenal, said components being at least 99.0% pure, and combined at a ratio of about 115 to 2.25 on a weight basis, and an effective antioxidant amount of 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methyl phenol.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
56 words
A method of attracting adult male corn earworm moths comprising baiting a trap with an effective attractant amount of an effective attractant combination of (Z)-11-hexadecenal and (Z)-9-hexadecenal, said components being at least 99.0% pure, and combined at a ratio of about 115 to 2.25 on a weight basis, and an effective antioxidant amount of 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methyl phenol.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
62 words
A method of suppressing the population of corn earworms in infected areas comprising permeating the atmosphere in said area with an effective attractant amount of an effective attractant combination of (Z)-11-hexadecenal and (Z)-9-hexadecenal, said components being at least 99.0% pure, and combined at a ratio of about 115 to 2.25 on a weight basis, and an effective antioxidant amount of 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methyl phenol.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
62 words
A method of suppressing the population of corn earworms in infected areas comprising permeating the atmosphere in said area with an effective attractant amount of an effective attractant combination of (Z)-11-hexadecenal and (Z)-9-hexadecenal, said components being at least 99.0% pure, and combined at a ratio of about 115 to 2.25 on a weight basis, and an effective antioxidant amount of 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methyl phenol.
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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) | 1983-08-05 | 1984-02-04 | 1984-08-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-08-05 | 1988-02-04 | 1988-08-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-08-05 | 1992-02-04 | 1992-08-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |