Patents by Inventor Luiz Barroca Da Silva

Luiz Barroca Da 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).

  • Self-limiting Optical Disinfecting Catheter
    Publication number: 20160243334
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an implanted catheter that reduces infection by heating a portion of the catheter wall. Light absorption within the wall is used to heat the surface. A thermochromic layer can be used to limit temperatures and accurately control the temperature distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2015
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Luiz Barroca Da Silva, Donald M Cohen