	US 12,310,372 B1
	Water-based insect repellent composition
Chyree S. Batton, West Allis, WI (US)
Assigned to S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC., Racine, WI (US)
Filed by S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC., Racine, WI (US)
Filed on Mar. 14, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/121,471.
Application 18/121,471 is a continuation of application No. 17/836,897, filed on Jun. 9, 2022, granted, now 11,653,654.
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. A01N 65/28 (2009.01); A01N 25/24 (2006.01); A01N 31/02 (2006.01); A01N 31/16 (2006.01); A01N 65/08 (2009.01); A01N 65/22 (2009.01); A01N 65/44 (2009.01); A01P 17/00 (2006.01)

CPC A01N 65/28 (2013.01) [A01N 25/24 (2013.01); A01N 31/02 (2013.01); A01N 31/16 (2013.01); A01N 65/08 (2013.01); A01N 65/22 (2013.01); A01N 65/44 (2013.01); A01P 17/00 (2021.08)]

20 Claims

1. A composition for repelling insects, the composition comprising:

i. an active component comprising:

a) from about 0.1 wt. % to about 1.0 wt. % of clove oil;

b) from about 1.0 wt. % to about 5.0 wt. % of geranium oil; and

c) from about 3.0 wt. % to about 6.0 wt. % of peppermint oil;

ii. a solubilizer;

iii. a carrier; and

iv. an emulsifier,

wherein all weight percentages are percent by weight of the total composition.