Patents by Inventor Mario Scifoni

Mario Scifoni 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).

  • Additive for Otto cycle engines and fuel mixture so obtained
    Patent number: 4499267
    Abstract: The additive for Otto cycle engines according to the present invention consists of a mixture of water, ethanol, methanol and butanol to which is added a determined quantity of a liquid obtained by pressing prickly pear leaves. Added in a small percentage to the fuel, gasoline, LP or methane, this additive prevents the oxidation associated with the use of water and/or alcohols in Otto cycle engines, lowers fuel consumption and allows the use of low octane fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1985
    Inventor: Mario Scifoni