Patent US4299818A successfully refreshed from Google Patents.
US4299818A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Control of insects with 3,3,7-trimethyl-2,9-dioxatricyclo[3.3.1.04,7 ]nα-pinene
Assignee: Borregaard Industries Ltd
•
Filing: 1980-07-24
•
Granted: 1981-11-10
•
Expires: 2000-07-24
Abstract
Abstract A combination of lineatin, ethanol and optionally other naturally occurring components in trees which are normally attacked by Ambrosia beetles, and the use thereof as an attractant for combatting Ambrosia beetles (Trypodendron), particularly T. lineatum.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean P. Vite
- 👤 Alf Bakke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:19
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01N; A01N43/00; A01N43/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
25 words
A composition for attracting Ambrosia beetles of the genus Trypodendron, comprising lineatin and ethanol in a combined amount which is effective to attract the beetles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
25 words
A composition for attracting Ambrosia beetles of the genus Trypodendron, comprising lineatin and ethanol in a combined amount which is effective to attract the beetles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A composition according to claim 1, wherein the relative amounts of the lineatin and ethanol in the composition are such that, under the conditions in which the composition is used to attract the beetles, the lineatin and ethanol will both become fully depleted at approximately the same time.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A composition according to claim 1, further comprising a terpene selected from the group consisting of α-pinene, β-pinene and myrcene, the combined amount of the lineatin, ethanol and terpene being effective to attract the beetles.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
A composition according to claim 3, wherein the relative amounts of the lineatin, ethanol and terpene in the composition are such that, under the conditions in which the composition is used to attract the beetles, the lineatin, ethanol and terpene will all become fully depleted at approximately the same time.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
A composition according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the terpene is α-pinene.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
33 words
A method of attracting Ambrosia beetles of the genus Trypodendron, which comprises exposing the beetles to a composition comprising lineatin and ethanol in a combined amount which is effective to attract the beetles.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
33 words
A method of attracting Ambrosia beetles of the genus Trypodendron, which comprises exposing the beetles to a composition comprising lineatin and ethanol in a combined amount which is effective to attract the beetles.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
48 words
A method according to claim 6, wherein the relative amounts of the lineatin and ethanol in the composition are such that, under the conditions in which the composition is used to attract the beetles, the lineatin and ethanol will both become fully depleted at approximately the same time.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method according to claim 6, wherein the composition further comprises a terpene selected from the group consisting of α-pinene, β-pinene and myrcene, the combined amount of the lineatin, ethanol and terpene being effective to attract the beetles.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
50 words
A method according to claim 8, wherein the relative amounts of the lineatin, ethanol and terpene in the composition are such that, under the conditions in which the composition is used to attract the beetles, the lineatin, ethanol and terpene will all become fully depleted at approximately the same time.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the terpene is α-pinene.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-11-09 | 1985-05-11 | 1985-11-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-09 | 1989-05-11 | 1989-11-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-09 | 1993-05-11 | 1993-11-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |