Patents by Inventor Fidel Silva

Fidel Silva 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).

  • Endotracheal tube splitter
    Patent number: 5906593
    Abstract: An endotracheal tube splitter and a method for removing an endotracheal tube are disclosed. The endotracheal tube splitter includes a handle portion, a cutting edge for cutting the endotracheal tube as it is withdrawn from a patient, and a support member for preventing the cutting edge from turning to either side and for maintaining the cutting edge at least a minimum desired distance from the face of the patient. The endotracheal tube splitter allows the more rapid replacement of the endotracheal tube, and allows a bronchoscope to be used as the guide for placing the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Assignee: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Patrick Schafer, Dwayne Westenskow, Fidel Silva
  • Endotracheal tube splitter
    Patent number: 5873858
    Abstract: An endotracheal tube splitter and a method for removing an endotracheal tube are disclosed. The endotracheal tube splitter includes a handle portion, a cutting edge for cutting the endotracheal tube as it is withdrawn from a patient, and a support member for preventing the cutting edge from turning to either side and for maintaining the cutting edge at least a minimum desired distance from the face of the patient. The endotracheal tube splitter allows the more rapid replacement of the endotracheal tube, and allows a bronchoscope to be used as the guide for placing the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Assignee: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Patrick Schafer, Dwayne Westenskow, Fidel Silva
  • Disposable breathing system and components
    Patent number: 4883051
    Abstract: An anesthetic system and a transportation ventilation system include a breathing circuit which is isolatable from ventilator machines and anesthesia machines. The breathing circuit is connectable to the patient and includes a respiration bag within an actuator bag which is translucent and inelastic. The ventilation machine supplies signals so that the respiration bag collapses and expands within the actuator bag through a multi-port valve structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1989
    Assignee: Summa Vest, Inc.
    Inventors: Dwayne R. Westenskow, Fidel Silva