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Compositions containing bacillus thuringiensis toxin toxic to beetles of the order coleoptera, and uses thereof
Assignee: Mycogen Corp
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Filing: 1985-03-22
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Granted: 1988-08-16
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Expires: 2005-03-22
Abstract
Abstract The subject invention concerns a novel and useful insecticide with activity against insect pests of the order Coleoptera. Pests in this order do heavy damage to crops, e.g., corn. The insecticide of the subject invention is a novel B. thuringiensis microbe given the specie designation M-7. The spores or crystal of this microbe are useful to control Coleoptera pests in various environments.
Inventors
- 👤 Corinna Herrnstadt
- 👤 George G. Soares, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:16
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01N; A01N63/00; A01N63/20; A01N63/22; A01N63/23; C; C12; C12N; C12N1/00; C12N1/20; C12N1/205; C12R; C12R2001/00; C12R2001/01; C12R2001/07; C12R2001/075; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S435/00; Y10S435/8215; Y10S435/822; Y10S435/832
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
34 words
A process for controlling the insect pests Diabrotica undecimpunctata or Tenebrio molitor which comprises contacting said insect pests with an insect-controlling effective amount of B. thuringiensis M-7, having the identifying characteristics of NRRL B-15939.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
34 words
A process for controlling the insect pests Diabrotica undecimpunctata or Tenebrio molitor which comprises contacting said insect pests with an insect-controlling effective amount of B. thuringiensis M-7, having the identifying characteristics of NRRL B-15939.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
A process, according to claim 1, wherein said insect pest is contacted with an insect-controlling effective amount of B. thuringiensis M-7, by incorporating said B. thuringiensis M-7 into a bait granule and placing said granule on or in the soil when planting seeds of a plant upon which plants said insect pests are known to feed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A process for controlling Diabrotica undecimpunctata which comprises (1) preparing a bait granule comprising B. thuringiensis M-7 spores or crystals; and (2) placing said bait granule on or in the soil.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A process for controlling Diabrotica undecimpunctata which comprises (1) preparing a bait granule comprising B. thuringiensis M-7 spores or crystals; and (2) placing said bait granule on or in the soil.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A process, according to claim 3, wherein said bait granule is applied at the same time corn seed is planted in the soil.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A composition of matter comprising B. thuringiensis M-7 spores or crystal in association with an insecticide carrier.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A composition of matter comprising B. thuringiensis M-7 spores or crystal in association with an insecticide carrier.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A composition of matter, according to claim 5, wherein said carrier comprises the beetle stimulant cucurbitacin or other attractants.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A composition of matter comprising B. thuringiensis M-7 spores or crystals in association with formulation ingredients suitable for use as a seed coating.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A composition of matter comprising B. thuringiensis M-7 spores or crystals in association with formulation ingredients suitable for use as a seed coating.
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) | 1991-08-16 | 1992-02-15 | 1992-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-08-16 | 1996-02-15 | 1996-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-08-16 | 2000-02-15 | 2000-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |