Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Designated organic active ingredient containing – Phosphorus containing other than solely as part of an...
Reexamination Certificate
1999-01-04
2001-10-09
Dees, Jose′ G. (Department: 1616)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Designated organic active ingredient containing
Phosphorus containing other than solely as part of an...
C424S195110, C424S405000, C424SDIG001, C514S052000, C514S276000, C514S277000, C514S345000, C514S474000, C514S728000, C514S918000, C514S919000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06300324
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
Most commercial insect repellents contain, as the primary active component, the chemical diethytoluamide (DEET). Recently, however, many concerns have been raised regarding the topical administration of compositions containing DEET, particularly among children. These concerns have resulted in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announcing that it is now banning manufacturers from claiming any DEET-containing composition to be “safe for kids.” Even when used properly by adults, DEET has been known to cause rashes, seizures and irritability. Accordingly, DEET-free insect repellents are finding favor with consumers.
The instant invention relates generally to topically applied compositions for repelling insects and more specifically to compositions made from natural products for repelling ticks.
2. Description of the Related Art
Compositions for repelling or killing insects are known in the art. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,759,930 (Granirer, M. S. et al., Jul. 26, 1988) discloses an insecticidal composition which contains pyrethrum, rotenone, or both, and one or more of the following: eucalyptus, rosemary, peppermint and boric acid.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,466,459 (Wilson, W. R., Nov. 14, 1995) discloses an insecticidal composition having capsaicin as its active ingredient, in a refined wax base.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,589,181 (Bencsits, F., Dec. 31, 1996) discloses an insect repelling composition containing at least one fatty acid alkyl ester and at least one fatty alcohol in a fatty oil carrier.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,594,029 (Bencsits, F., Jan. 14, 1997) discloses the use of a coconut fatty acid as an insect repelling agent.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,635,174 (Warren, C. B., et al., Jun. 3, 1997) discloses an insect repelling composition containing geraniol in combination with citronellol and/or nerol. This patent further discloses the use of lavender absolute in an insect-attracting composition.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is concerned with a topically applied composition for repelling insects and more specifically to compositions made from natural products for repelling ticks.
A primary object of the present invention is to provide an insect and tick repelling composition which is free of DEET and other irritating, synthetic chemicals.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an insect and tick repelling composition which contains, as the active components therein, a combination of natural and naturally-derived substances.
An additional object of the present invention is to provide an insect and tick repelling composition which contains, as the active components therein, a combination of plant-derived materials.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an insect and tick repelling composition which contains, as the active components therein, one or more plant-derived materials selected from lavender, aloe vera, rosemary, thyme, eucalyptus, agrimony, wormwood, mugwort, pennyroyal, sweet woodruff, tansy, geraniol and marigold.
A further object of the present invention is to provide an insect and tick repelling composition which contains lecithin.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an insect and tick repelling composition which contains one or more vitamins selected from Vitamin B
1
, Vitamin B
6
, Vitamin B
12
and Vitamin C.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an insect and tick repelling composition which is non-irritating and safe for adults, children and animals when topically applied to the skin, fur or clothing.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an insect and tick repelling composition which is easy to use and economical to manufacture.
The foregoing and other objects, advantages and characterizing features will become apparent from the following description of certain illustrative embodiments of the invention.
The novel features which are considered characteristic for the invention are set forth in the appended claims. The invention itself, however, both as to its construction and its method of operation, together with additional objects and advantages thereof, will be best understood from the following description of the specific embodiments when read and understood in connection with the accompanying drawings. Attention is called to the fact, however, that the drawings are illustrative only, and that changes may be made in the specific construction illustrated and described within the scope of the appended claims.
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patent: 4759930 (1988-07-01), Granierer et al.
patent: 5246693 (1993-09-01), Grollier et al.
patent: 5362425 (1994-11-01), Schrier
patent: 5466458 (1995-11-01), Wilson
patent: 5518736 (1996-05-01), Magdassi et al.
patent: 5589181 (1996-12-01), Bencsits
patent: 5594029 (1997-01-01), Bencsits
patent: 5635174 (1997-06-01), Warren et al.
patent: 198 00 982-A1 (1999-07-01), None
U.S. Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) (http://tess.uspto.gov), PhytoShield®, p. 1.*
Phytoshield®, Skin Care Essentials (http://www.abratherapeutics.com/ingredients/essentials.html), pp. 1,2.
Choi Frank
Dees Jose′ G.
Kroll Michael I.
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