US2742736A
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Treatment of citrus trees infested with nematodes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1954-07-06
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Granted: 1956-04-24
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Expires: 1974-07-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Grace A Mackay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:54
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01N; A01N59/00; A01N59/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
IN THE TREATMENT OF CITRUS TREES INFESTED WITH NEMATODES AND ACCOMPANIED BY SUCH SYMPTOMS AS SHRIVELING AND LOSS IN YIELD OF FRUIT, DEFOLIATION, LACK OF NEW GROWTH, DRYING AND DYING OF BRANCHES FOLLOWED BY EVENTUAL DEATH, THE PROCESS WHICH COMPRISES THOROUGHLY SATURATING THE SOIL AROUND SUCH AN AFFLICTED TREE WITH A HIGHLY DILUTE AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF IODINE HAVING A CONCENTRATION RANGING FROM ABOUT 0.005% UP TO BUT BELOW CONCENTRATIONS TENDING TO DAMAGE THE TREE AND WASHING THE IODINE INTO THE SOIL WITH WATER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
IN THE TREATMENT OF CITRUS TREES INFESTED WITH NEMATODES AND ACCOMPANIED BY SUCH SYMPTOMS AS SHRIVELING AND LOSS IN YIELD OF FRUIT, DEFOLIATION, LACK OF NEW GROWTH, DRYING AND DYING OF BRANCHES FOLLOWED BY EVENTUAL DEATH, THE PROCESS WHICH COMPRISES THOROUGHLY SATURATING THE SOIL AROUND SUCH AN AFFLICTED TREE WITH A HIGHLY DILUTE AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF IODINE HAVING A CONCENTRATION RANGING FROM ABOUT 0.005% UP TO BUT BELOW CONCENTRATIONS TENDING TO DAMAGE THE TREE AND WASHING THE IODINE INTO THE SOIL WITH WATER.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1959-04-24 | 1959-10-24 | 1960-04-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1963-04-24 | 1963-10-24 | 1964-04-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1967-04-24 | 1967-10-24 | 1968-04-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |