Patents by Inventor Basil B. Travis

Basil B. Travis has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method for testing gasoline for water and alcohol in the presence or absence of the other
    Patent number: 5229295
    Abstract: An environmentally compatible method for field testing gasoline, and other liquid hydrocarbons, for the presence of water and/or alcohol in the presence or absence of the other utilizing colorimetric reagents comprising methylene blue dye, anhydrous sodium borate and gentian violet dye in suspension with mineral oil. When alcohol is present a volumetric test using dilute nitric acid is further described to measure its percentage in the fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Inventor: Basil B. Travis
  • Diagnostic test reagents and method for testing liquid petroleum fuels
    Patent number: 4676931
    Abstract: A composition of matter comprising three chemical reagents in combination with a three-step micro extraction method for testing flammability, oil and moisture content of liquid petroleum fuels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1987
    Inventor: Basil B. Travis