Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Essential oils inhibit mold on wood
- Patent Title (中): 精油在木材上抑制霉菌
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Application No.: US12163497Application Date: 2008-06-27
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Publication No.: US08986757B2Publication Date: 2015-03-24
- Inventor: Vina W. Yang , Carol A. Clausen
- Applicant: Vina W. Yang , Carol A. Clausen
- Applicant Address: US DC Washington
- Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
- Current Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
- Current Assignee Address: US DC Washington
- Agent John D. Fado; Lesley D. Shaw; Janet I. Stockhausen
- Main IPC: A61K36/33
- IPC: A61K36/33 ; A61K36/537 ; A61K36/53 ; A61K36/185 ; A61K36/23
Abstract:
Methods of treating wood lumber to inhibit growth of mold fungi by surface treating the wood lumber with an essential oil, diluted or undiluted, being geranium Egyptian, thyme, dill weed or rosemary. Various surface treatments include dipping, spraying, brushing and vapor exposure.
Public/Granted literature
- US20090017142A1 Essential Oils Inhibit Mold on Wood Public/Granted day:2009-01-15
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