Long-acting nanoencapsulated coumarin arthropod repellent formulations and methods of use thereof
US8999362B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2982
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to novel nanoencapsulated compositions, methods for making such compositions, and methods of repelling insects and other arthropod pests away from animals, including humans. The present invention has particular, though not sole, application to repelling insects including flies and mosquitoes. The inventive compositions may be used to repel arthropods from animals, humans, plants, soil, or building structures. The formulations also prevent illness and disease caused by insect/pest-borne vectors, and provide safer, more effective alternatives to existing repellents.
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