Patents by Inventor Ralph Silva

Ralph 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).

  • Publication number: 20040255415
    Abstract: An invention is presented that guides plumbers snake cables into and out of snake cable machines, permitting the user to set the direction of snake travel and providing positive control of the snake cable. This invention is made from two single pieces of metal with drilled piston holes, said piston holes containing pistons that control cams grasping the cable, determining the cable movement. The entire guide is controlled with two simple control levers and is self-lubricating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventor: Ralph Silva
  • Patent number: 4504431
    Abstract: This application discloses a process of making electrically conductive fiber glass articles whereby carbon black is mixed with the resin to provide the desired value of electrical conductivity. A large amount of titanium dioxide is added to counteract the black color resulting from the carbon black addition. The resulting paste is added to fiber glass and the resin is cured thus resulting in a light gray or other gray tones. It is important that the carbon black, titanium and resin be thoroughly mixed to disperse the carbon and other pigments, and the mixing may be accomplished by means of a high intensity mixer or ball mill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1983
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1985
    Assignee: Molded Fiber Glass Companies
    Inventors: Robert E. Mollman, Ralph Silva
  • Patent number: 4438059
    Abstract: This application discloses a process of making electrically conductive fiber glass articles whereby carbon black is mixed with the resin to provide the desired value of electrical conductivity. A large amount of titanium dioxide is added to counteract the black color resulting from the carbon black addition. The resulting paste is added to fiber glass and the resin is cured thus resulting in a light gray or other gray tones. It is important that the carbon black, titanium and resin be thoroughly mixed to disperse the carbon and other pigments, and the mixing may be accomplished by means of a high intensity mixer or ball mill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1984
    Assignee: Molded Fiber Glass Companies
    Inventors: Robert E. Mollman, Ralph Silva