Advanced Multi-Active Insecticidal Composition Technology
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Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a dual-active insecticidal composition for aerosol applications, but its limitations were confined to a specific industry and use case. This new invention addresses the need for adaptable, effective, and targeted pest control solutions across various sectors, including agricultural settings, public health environments, forestry management, and food storage facilities.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious applications of the dual-active insecticidal composition technology, expanding its scope beyond aerosol applications to address specific challenges in various industries. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the technology's potential for broader use, coupled with the development of targeted solutions for each new application.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of this invention could include variations in the composition's formulation, such as adjusting the ratio of transfluthrin to imiprothrin or incorporating additional active ingredients. Other variations might involve different application methods, such as using drones or autonomous systems for targeted delivery in agricultural or forestry settings.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
This invention has significant commercial potential across various industries, including agricultural pest control, public health, forestry management, and food storage. The targeted solutions offered by this technology can help reduce the environmental impact of pest control, improve public health outcomes, and increase crop yields, ultimately leading to increased market share and revenue growth.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A01 | A01N43/50 |
| A | A01 | A01N25/06 |
| A | A01 | A01N25/16 |
| A | A01 | A01N37/10 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Insecticide formulation and pest control technologies, specifically focusing on aerosol-based insecticidal compositions with synthetic pyrethroid active ingredients for insect knockdown and elimination
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A chemical engineer or formulation specialist with expertise in pesticide development, familiar with synthetic pyrethroid chemistry, aerosol delivery systems, and agricultural/public health pest management techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the dual-active transfluthrin and imiprothrin composition disclosed in the source patent provides a versatile technological platform with inherent adaptability across multiple pest control contexts. The fundamental chemical mechanism of these synthetic pyrethroids enables straightforward translation from aerosol applications to targeted delivery systems in agriculture, public health, and facility management. Given the well-established principles of integrated pest management, extending the composition's utility to specific environmental contexts represents a predictable technological progression.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,856,954 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dual active insecticidal compositions |
| Assignee(s) | S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC. |