Patents by Inventor Thomas Silva

Thomas 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: 20240130841
    Abstract: A shielding barrier (32) is carried by one or more electrodes (22) of a cleaning and/or treatment unit (12) for an oral care device, and arranged for interposing contact of an exposed conductive portion (25) of the electrodes (22) by other components or external objects. The shielding barrier is arranged such that the exposed conductive portion is still at least partially open to the environment surrounding the electrodes (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Priscilla BRANDAO SILVA, Lutz Christian GERHARDT, Mark Thomas JOHNSON, Bart GOTTENBOS
  • Publication number: 20240067758
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies binding to IL13 and IL22. The invention provides novel multi-specific antibodies that bind to both IL13 and IL22 and compositions comprising an antibody that binds to IL13 and an antibody that binds to IL22. The invention further relates to therapeutic uses of the combination of anti-IL13 and anti-IL22 antibodies and multi-specific antibodies that bind to both IL13 and IL22.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Michael David RASTRICK, John Paul SILVA, Daniel John LIGHTWOOD, Ralph ADAMS, Roger Thomas PALFRAMAN, Kerry Louise TYSON, Peter Charles ELLIOTT, Seema MAYANK, Andrea Julie CROSBY, Emily Mary Cairistine BARRY, Seppe Frans Roman LEYSEN, Zainab AHDASH
  • Patent number: 10049710
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory cell includes: a first fixed magnetic layer; a first nonmagnetic electrode disposed on the first magnetic layer; a memory storage layer disposed on the first nonmagnetic electrode; a tunnel barrier layer disposed on the memory storage layer; a second fixed magnetic layer disposed on the tunnel barrier layer; and a second nonmagnetic electrode disposed on the second fixed magnetic layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignees: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE, UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
    Inventors: Thomas Silva, Justin Shaw, Eric Edwards, Xin Fan, Hans Nembach
  • Publication number: 20180090194
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory cell includes: a first fixed magnetic layer; a first nonmagnetic electrode disposed on the first magnetic layer; a memory storage layer disposed on the first nonmagnetic electrode; a tunnel barrier layer disposed on the memory storage layer; a second fixed magnetic layer disposed on the tunnel barrier layer; and a second nonmagnetic electrode disposed on the second fixed magnetic layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas Silva, Justin Shaw, Eric Edwards, Xin Fan, Hans Nembach
  • Publication number: 20100146961
    Abstract: An engine includes a liquid reservoir and a wheel mounted for rotation about a central shaft. Float members are supported symmetrically about the wheel for rotational movement and for movement toward or away from the central shaft. Each float member is coupled with a diametrically opposed float member on an opposite side of the wheel by a connecting rod. A camming surface urges passing float members toward the central shaft, and simultaneously urges a diametrically opposed float member away from the central shaft. The wheel rotates as a result of an imbalance in the buoyant forces created by the float members. Magnetic forces can supplement the camming surface for moving the float members toward and away from the central shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventor: Thomas A. Silva
  • Publication number: 20040261600
    Abstract: A C-clamp capo comprises a string press for clamping down on the strings of a string-instrument against a front side of a fretboard. An extension arm curves behind and has an idler clamp with a first pivot attachment. Such enables a clamping action against a backside of the fretboard. A continuous insert having a positioning bumper that ensures consistent positioning against the fretboard is disposed all along an inside surface of the string press from a distal end across the first pivot attachment bridging over to an inside surface of the idler clamp and out to its distal end. A locking lever has a second pivot attachment to the extension arm behind the first pivot attachment, and provides a locking action against a backside of the idler clamp. A setscrew disposed in the locking lever provides an adjustable locking action between the idler clamp and the locking lever, e.g., for a range of thicknesses of the fretboard to be accommodated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Lowell Thomas Silva
  • Patent number: 6835880
    Abstract: A C-clamp capo comprises a string press for clamping down on the strings of a string-instrument against a front side of a fretboard. An extension arm curves behind and has an idler clamp with a first pivot attachment. Such enables a clamping action against a backside of the fretboard. A continuous insert having a positioning bumper that ensures consistent positioning against the fretboard is disposed all along an inside surface of the string press from a distal end across the first pivot attachment bridging over to an inside surface of the idler clamp and out to its distal end. A locking lever has a second pivot attachment to the extension arm behind the first pivot attachment, and provides a locking action against a backside of the idler clamp. A setscrew disposed in the locking lever provides an adjustable locking action between the idler clamp and the locking lever, e.g., for a range of thicknesses of the fretboard to be accommodated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Lowell Thomas Silva
  • Publication number: 20030144048
    Abstract: A game and method of gaming including a triangular display. The triangular display includes at least three rows and at least six blocks, each of which includes markings (e.g., stock symbols). In one aspect a game of chance includes a triangular display, a selecting module configured to randomly select at least one winning block from the blocks in the triangular display and means for receiving a wager on one or more of the blocks in the triangular display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas Silva