Patents by Inventor Lester Silver

Lester Silver 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).

  • Device and method for introducing different embouchures
    Patent number: 11176913
    Abstract: A device has a plurality of different mouthpieces that can be mounted on an elongate body. Each mounted mouthpiece is spaced from the central axis of the elongate body. In order to introduce different embouchures, a music student can blow into successive ones of the plurality of different mouthpieces. The student can hold the elongate body when using the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Inventor: Lester Silver
  • Device and Method for Introducing Different Embouchures
    Publication number: 20200265811
    Abstract: A device has a plurality of different mouthpieces that can be mounted on an elongate body. Each mounted mouthpiece is spaced from the central axis of the elongate body. In order to introduce different embouchures, a music student can blow into successive ones of the plurality of different mouthpieces. The student can hold the elongate body when using the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: RS Berkeley Musical Instruments, Inc.
    Inventor: Lester Silver
  • Enhanced soft tissue flap survival in reconstructive surgery
    Patent number: 4599340
    Abstract: A method for reducing soft tissue flap necrosis in a patient undergoing reconstructive surgery is disclosed. The method comprises administering to such patient an effective amount of a calcium channel blocking drug or a pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic salt thereof to reduce said necrosis of said flap. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions suitable for use in reducing soft tissue flap necrosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1986
    Assignee: Miles Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Lester Silver, Barry Goldenberg