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Advanced Dual-Active Insecticidal Composition Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856954_0006_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Dual-Active Insecticidal Composition Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856954_0006_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856954_0006_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,856,954.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed dual active insecticidal compositions comprising transfluthrin and imiprothrin. However, these compositions had limitations, including variable efficacy, potential environmental impact, and user inconvenience. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing novel enhancements that improve the overall performance, safety, and user experience of these compositions.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention's novelty lies in the introduction of microencapsulation, electrostatic charging, plant-derived oils, metered valve dispensers, and sensor systems, which are not disclosed in the original patent. The inventive step is the recognition of the need for these enhancements and the development of practical solutions to address the limitations of the original compositions.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention include using different types of microencapsulation systems, electrostatic charging mechanisms, plant-derived oils, and sensor systems. Variations of the invention may also include different formulations of the dual active composition, different propellants, and different dispensing mechanisms.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in the pest control industry, particularly in the development of more effective, safer, and more environmentally friendly insecticidal products. The invention may be targeted towards various industries, including household pest control, agricultural pest control, and public health pest control.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01N43/50
A A01 A01N25/06
A A01 A01N25/16
A A01 A01N37/10

Field of Art

Insecticidal composition technology, specifically aerosol-based insect control formulations with synthetic pyrethroid active ingredients, focusing on chemical engineering, pest management, and formulation science

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A chemical engineer or formulation scientist with expertise in pesticide development, knowledge of synthetic pyrethroids, understanding of solvent systems, propellant technologies, and insect control mechanisms

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's dual-active insecticidal composition, applying standard engineering techniques to enhance delivery, efficacy, and user experience. The proposed modifications represent incremental improvements using known technologies in the pest control domain. Each variation addresses inherent limitations in the original composition through standard problem-solving approaches common in chemical formulation and delivery systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Dual active ingredient composition of transfluthrin and imiprothrin
PTD Variation
Microencapsulation system for controlled release
Obviousness Reasoning
Microencapsulation is a known technique for modifying release characteristics of active ingredients, representing a predictable solution for improving sustained insecticidal performance
Source Patent Element
Aerosol-based insecticidal composition
PTD Variation
Electrostatic charging system for enhanced surface deposition
Obviousness Reasoning
Electrostatic spray technologies are well-established in coating and application sciences, providing a predictable method to improve particle distribution and surface coverage
Source Patent Element
Composition devoid of synergists
PTD Variation
Plant-derived oils with potential synergistic effects
Obviousness Reasoning
Exploring natural synergistic additives is a standard approach in formulation science for enhancing active ingredient performance
Source Patent Element
Propellant-based aerosol delivery system
PTD Variation
Metered valve dispensing with precise control mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Precision dispensing represents an obvious design improvement for user control and waste reduction in aerosol technologies
Source Patent Element
Insecticidal composition for insect control
PTD Variation
Integrated sensor system for monitoring efficacy
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding monitoring capabilities through sensor technologies is a predictable enhancement in modern pest control systems, representing an obvious application of IoT principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856954, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art, representing predictable combinations of known techniques in insecticidal composition technology. The proposed modifications constitute routine engineering solutions that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner, thereby rendering potential derivative claims obvious and non-patentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,954
TitleDual active insecticidal compositions
Assignee(s)S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.