Stabilized insect nematode compositions

Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000

United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5401506
SERIAL NO

07930484

Stats

ATTORNEY / AGENT: (SPONSORED)

Importance

Loading Importance Indicators... loading....

Abstract

See full text

An insecticidal composition comprising a first composition having an effective amount of at least one species of entomopathogen distributed in a matrix. A second composition selected from vegetable oil, crop oil and partially hydrogenated oil containing mono- and di-glycerides surrounds the first composition and significantly prolongs nematode viability. The matrix is a nematode-containing macrogel or paste of partially hydrogenated oils containing mono- and di-glycerides. The macrogel matrix is selected from a continuous polymer macrogel or microcapsule-containing macrogel. Partially hydrogenated oils containing mono- and di-glycerides, (e.g., Crisco.RTM. shortening), can also be mixed with free nematodes to produce a paste formulation. Trapping nematodes in a Crisco.RTM. matrix formulation along with a water retentive polymer results in increased protection against desiccation and significantly prolongs viability during storage. An insect feeding stimulant, such as raffinose, may also be added to the mix.

Loading the Abstract Image... loading....

First Claim

See full text

Family

Loading Family data... loading....

Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddress
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY - OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIABROAD & OXFORD STREETS PHILADELPHIA PA 19122

International Classification(s)

  • [Classification Symbol]
  • [Patents Count]

Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chang, Frank N Dresher, PA 18 170
Gehret, Michael J Lebanon, PA 15 399

Cited Art Landscape

Load Citation

Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cite Landscape

Load Citation