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Sustained release formulations of insect repellent
Assignee: Scios LLC
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Filing: 1992-01-23
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Granted: 1993-06-22
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Expires: 2012-01-23
Abstract
Abstract A microsuspension system containing insect repellent is disclosed that includes lipospheres, that are solid, water-insoluble microparticles that have a layer of a phospholipid embedded on their surface. The core of the liposphere is a solid insect repellent, or an insect repellent dispersed in an solid vehicle, such as a wax. Insect repellents include compounds that repel insects, are insecticidal, or regulate or inhibit insect growth on humans and other animals and plants. Insect repellent lipospheres provide controlled release of insect repellents while minimizing absorption through the skin.
Inventors
- 👤 Abraham J. Domb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-05 17:37
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K9/00; A61K9/10; A61K9/127; A01; A01N; A01N25/00; A01N25/26; A61K9/14; A61K9/141; A61K9/145; A61K9/16; A61K9/1605; A61K9/1617; A61K9/167; A61K9/48; A61K9/50; A61K9/5005; A61K9/5015; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/29; Y10T428/2982; Y10T428/2984
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A liposphere comprising: a core formed of a hydrophobic material existing as a solid at a temperature of 25° C. and having insect repellent or insecticidal activity, and a phospholipid coating surrounding the core, wherein the hydrophobic ends of the phospholipid are embedded in the solid core and the hydrophilic ends of the phospholipid arm exposed on the surface of the liposphere, the combination forming a spherical structure having an average particle diameter between 0.35 and 250 microns.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A liposphere comprising: a core formed of a hydrophobic material existing as a solid at a temperature of 25° C. and having insect repellent or insecticidal activity, and a phospholipid coating surrounding the core, wherein the hydrophobic ends of the phospholipid are embedded in the solid core and the hydrophilic ends of the phospholipid arm exposed on the surface of the liposphere, the combination forming a spherical structure having an average particle diameter between 0.35 and 250 microns.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The liposphere of claim 1, wherein the repellent or retardant activity is produced by a compound incorporated into the hydrophobic core selected from the group consisting of insect repellents, insect growth regulators and insecticides.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
The liposphere of claim 1, wherein the repellent compound is selected from the group consisting of N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide, (S)-methoprene, pyrethrins, piperonyl butoxide, N-octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide, and 2,3:4,5-Bis (2-butylene) tetrahydro-2-furaldehyde, dimethyl phthalate, 1,3-ethyl hexanediol, 1-(3-cyclohexan-1-ylcarbonyl)-2-methylpiperidine, 1-(3-cyclohexan-1-ylcarbonyl)-2-piperidine, phosphorothioic acid O,O-diethyl O-[6-methyl-2-(I-methylethyl)-4-pyrimidinyl]ester, [plants oils,] 2-(2-methylamino-ethyl)-pyridine, 3-(methylaminomethyl)-pyridine, cadaverine, 1,8-diaminooctane, spermine, polyethyl eneimine, cypermethrin, permethrin, carbofuran, chlormequat, carbendazim, benomyl, fentinhydroxide, n-decanoic and dodecanoic carboxylic acids, polydogial and azadirctin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The liposphere of claim 2 in a composition further comprising a compound selected from the group consisting of plant fertilizers, fungicides, rodenticides, herbicides, skin care supplements, fragrances, antiperspirants and deodorants.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The liposphere of claim 4 wherein the solid core comprises the repellent in a vehicle for the repellent, which in combination with the repellent exists as a solid at 30° C.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The liposphere of claim 5 wherein the vehicle is selected from the group consisting of natural, regenerated and synthetic waxes, fatty acid esters, high molecular weight fatty alcohols, solid hydrogenated plant oils, solid triglyceride, and biodegradable natural and synthetic polymers.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The liposphere of claim 1 wherein the repellent is N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide in a concentration of between 1 and 50% by weight.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The liposphere of claim 1 in a carrier for topical administration to animals or to plants.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
83 words
A method for killing or repelling insects comprising administering lipospheres formed of a core formed of a hydrophobic material existing as a solid at 25° C. having insect repellent or insecticidal activity, and a phospholipid coating surrounding the core, wherein the hydrophobic ends of the phospholipid are embedded in the solid core and the hydrophilic ends of the phospholipid are exposed on the surface of the liposphere, the combination forming a spherical structure having an average particle diameter between 0.35 and 250 microns.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
83 words
A method for killing or repelling insects comprising administering lipospheres formed of a core formed of a hydrophobic material existing as a solid at 25° C. having insect repellent or insecticidal activity, and a phospholipid coating surrounding the core, wherein the hydrophobic ends of the phospholipid are embedded in the solid core and the hydrophilic ends of the phospholipid are exposed on the surface of the liposphere, the combination forming a spherical structure having an average particle diameter between 0.35 and 250 microns.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 9 wherein the repellent or insecticidal activity is produced by a compound incorporated into the hydrophobic core selected from the group consisting of insect repellents, insect growth regulators and insecticides.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
56 words
The method of claim 9 wherein the repellent compound is selected from the group consisting of N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide, (S)-methoprene, pyrethrins, piperonyl butoxide, N-octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide, and 2,3:4,5-Bis (2-butylene) tetrahydro-2-furaldehyde, phosphorothioic acid O,O-diethyl O-[6-methyl-2-(I-methylethyl)-4-pyrimidinyl]ester, [plants oils,] 2-(2-methyloamino-ethyl)-pyridine, 3-(methylaminomethyl)-pyridine, cadaverine, 1,8-diaminooctane, spermine, polyethyl eneimine, cypermethrin, permethrin, carbofuran, chlormequat, carbendazim, benomyl, fentinhydroxide, n-decanoic and dodecanoic carboxylic acids, polydogial and azadirctin.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 9 further comprising adding the lipospheres to a mixture comprising a compound selected from the group consisting of plant fertilizers, fungicides, rodenticides, herbicides, skin care supplements, fragrances, antiperspirants and deodorants.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 9 wherein the solid core includes the insect repellent and a vehicle for the repellent, which in combination with the repellent exists as a solid at 30° C.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 13 wherein the vehicle is selected from the group consisting of natural, regenerated and synthetic waxes, fatty acid esters, high fatty alcohols, solid hydrogenated castor and vegetable oils, solid triglyceride, and biodegradable
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 9 for insect control further comprising preparing a dispersion of the lipospheres in an aqueous solution and spraying the dispersion onto animals or plants.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 9 for insect control in an area further comprising dispersing the lipospheres throughout the area where insect populations are to be controlled.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 9 for repelling insects further comprising dispersing the lipospheres in a carrier for topical application to animals or plants.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 17 further comprising spreading the lipospheres on the skin of the animals to which the lipospheres are applied.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method of claim 9 further comprising preparing lipospheres by forming a non-aqueous liquid of the hydrophobic core material. adding phospholipid and an aqueous solution to the liquid core material, and mixing the liquid core material and phospholipid until a suspension of lipospheres is formed.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 19 further comprising sonicating and cooling the liquid core material and phospholipid after mixing to form the solid core.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 19 wherein the liquid core material and phospholipid are heated during mixing to a temperature equal to or greater than the melting temperature of the core material.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 19 where the liquid core material includes an organic solvent, further comprising evaporating the solvent while mixing the core material and phospholipid.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 22 further comprising adding an aqueous buffer to the evaporated core material-phospholipid mixture and mixing until a suspension of lipospheres is formed.
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