Patents by Inventor Wayne A. Morris

Wayne A. Morris 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).

  • Field test for methaqualone and mecloqualone
    Patent number: 4313736
    Abstract: A method for indicating the presence of methaqualone and/or mecloqualone is disclosed comprising the steps of adding seven drops of 85% solution of formic acid to the substance suspected of containing methaqualone or mecloqualone. Thereafter, adding five drops of five percent aqueous solution of sodium nitrite, and six to ten drops of chloroform. A positive indication of the presence of methaqualone or mecloqualone results in a yellow color in the chloroform and a clear water-white color in the aqueous solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1982
    Inventors: John F. Fischer, Wayne A. Morris