Topical insect repellent

Details Topical insect repellent Topical insect repellent

2007-12-14

2009-08-18

Tate, Christopher R. (Department: 1655)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Plant material or plant extract of undetermined constitution...

Containing or obtained from palmaceae

C424S770000, C424S725000

Reexamination Certificate

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07575765

ABSTRACT:
An “all-natural” topical insect repellent formulation having a long shelf life. The formulation includes a carrier base of fractionated coconut oil, and an effective amount of at least one essential oil with insect repellent capabilities. As active ingredients the essential oils cedarwood oil, citronella oil and lemongrass oil may be employed, with a total concentration of these active ingredients of 15.3% by weight.

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Photograph of WHUP-A-BUG® product embodying applicant's previous formulation (specification paragraph [0005]). Originally introduced Feb. 2000 as BUG-OFF, and orginally in Africa. Name changed to WHUP-A-BUG® in Jan. 2003.

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