Patents by Inventor Gerard G. Skebe
Gerard G. Skebe 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).
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Patent number: 9572506Abstract: The present invention relates to a physiological recording electrode, a method, and apparatus for attaching the physiological electrode to a subject. The physiological electrode comprises a substrate having an upper and a lower surface, and at least one penetrator(s) protruding from the upper surface of the substrate. The penetrator(s) is capable of piercing through the stratum corneum or outer layer of the skin, and transmitting an electric potential from the lower layers of the epidermis through the penetrator(s) which can be measured, or detecting agents from the lower layers of the epidermis primarily the stratum germinativum layer. At least one epidermis stop may be provided resulting in the formation of detritus troughs interposed between adjacent penetrator(s) and epidermis stops. The physiological electrode is attached to a subject by means of the apparatus and method for attaching same. The present invention also includes a method of sensing biopotentials in the skin.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2010Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Orbital Research Inc.Inventors: Robert N. Schmidt, Frederick J. Lisy, Gerard G. Skebe, Troy S. Prince
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Patent number: 7881764Abstract: The present invention relates to a dry physiological recording electrode that can be used without skin preparation or the use of electrolytic gels. The dry physiological recording electrode comprising a substrate having an upper and a lower surface, and at least one penetrator(s) protruding from the upper surface of the substrate. The penetrator(s) is capable of piercing through the stratum corneum or outer layer of the skin, and transmitting an electric potential from the lower layers of the epidermis through the penetrator(s) which can be measured, or detecting agents from the lower layers of the epidmermis primarily the stratum germinativum layer. At least one epidermis stop may be provided resulting in the formation of detritus troughs interposed between adjacent penetrator(s) and epidermis stops. The present invention also includes a method of sensing biopotentials in the skin.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2008Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Orbital Reseach Inc.Inventors: Robert N. Schmidt, Frederick J. Lisy, Gerard G. Skebe, Troy S. Prince
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Patent number: 7489959Abstract: The present invention relates to a dry physiological recording electrode that can be used without skin preparation or the use of electrolytic gels. The dry physiological recording electrode comprising a substrate having an upper and a lower surface, and at least one penetrator(s) protruding from the upper surface of the substrate. The penetrator(s) is capable of piercing through the stratum corneum or outer layer of the skin, and transmitting an electric potential from the lower layers of the epidermis through the penetrator(s) which can be measured, or detecting agents from the lower layers of the epidmermis primarily the stratum germinativum layer. At least one epidermis stop may be provided resulting in the formation of detritus troughs interposed between adjacent penetrator(s) and epidermis stops. The present invention also includes a method of sensing biopotentials in the skin.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2007Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: Orbital Research Inc.Inventors: Robert N. Schmidt, Frederick J. Lisy, Gerard G. Skebe, Troy S. Prince
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Patent number: 7286864Abstract: The present invention relates to a dry physiological recording electrode that can be used without skin preparation or the use of electrolytic gels. The dry physiological recording electrode comprising a substrate having an upper and a lower surface, and at least one penetrator(s) protruding from the upper surface of the substrate. The penetrator(s) is capable of piercing through the stratum corneum or outer layer of the skin, and transmitting an electric potential from the lower layers of the epidermis through the penetrator(s) which can be measured, or detecting agents from the lower layers of the epidermis primarily the stratum germinativum layer. At least one epidermis stop may be provided resulting in the formation of detritus troughs interposed between adjacent penetrator(s) and epidermis stops. The present invention also includes a method of sensing biopotentials in the skin.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2006Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Orbital Research, Inc.Inventors: Robert N. Schmidt, Frederick J. Lisy, Gerard G. Skebe, Troy S. Prince
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Patent number: 7032302Abstract: The present invention relates to a dry physiological recording electrode that can be used without skin preparation or the use of electrolytic gels. The dry physiological recording electrode comprising a substrate having an upper and a lower surface, and at least one penetrator(s) protruding from the upper surface of the substrate. The penetrator(s) is capable of piercing through the stratum corneum or outer layer of the skin, and transmitting an electric potential from the lower layers of the epidermis through the penetrator(s) which can be measured, or detecting agents from the lower layers of the epidmermis primarily the stratum germinativum layer. At least one epidermis stop may be provided resulting in the formation of detritus troughs interposed between adjacent penetrator(s) and epidermis stops. The present invention also includes a method of sensing biopotentials in the skin.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2004Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: Orbital Research Inc.Inventors: Robert N. Schmidt, Frederick J. Lisy, Gerard G. Skebe, Troy S. Prince
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Patent number: 7032301Abstract: The present invention relates to a dry physiological recording electrode that can be used without skin preparation or the use of electrolytic gels. The dry physiological recording electrode comprising a substrate having an upper and a lower surface, and at least one penetrator(s) protruding from the upper surface of the substrate. The penetrator(s) is capable of piercing through the stratum corneum or outer layer of the skin, and transmitting an electric potential from the lower layers of the epidermis through the penetrator(s) which can be measured, or detecting agents from the lower layers of the epidmermis primarily the stratum germinativum layer. At least one epidermis stop may be provided resulting in the formation of detritus troughs interposed between adjacent penetrator(s) and epidermis stops. The present invention also includes a method of sensing biopotentials in the skin.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2004Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: Orbital Research IncInventors: Robert N. Schmidt, Frederick J. Lisy, Gerard G. Skebe, Troy S. Prince
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Patent number: 6785569Abstract: The present invention relates to a dry physiological recording electrode that can be used without skin preparation or the use of electrolytic gels. The dry physiological recording electrode comprising a substrate having an upper and a lower surface, and at least one penetrator(s) protruding from the upper surface of the substrate. The penetrator(s) is capable of piercing through the stratum corneum or outer layer of the skin, and transmitting an electric potential from the lower layers of the epidermis through the penetrator(s) which can be measured, or detecting agents from the lower layers of the epidmermis primarily the stratum germinativum layer. At least one epidermis stop may be provided resulting in the formation of detritus troughs interposed between adjacent penetrator(s) and epidermis stops. The present invention also includes a method of sensing biopotentials in the skin.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2001Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: Orbital ResearchInventors: Robert N. Schmidt, Frederick J. Lisy, Gerard G. Skebe, Troy S. Prince
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Patent number: 6782283Abstract: The present invention relates to a dry penetrating device, one embodiment of which can be used as a physiological recording electrode that can be used without skin preparation or the use of electrolytic gels. The dry physiological recording electrode comprising a substrate having an upper and a lower surface, and at least one penetrator(s) protruding from the upper surface of the substrate. The penetrator(s) are capable of piercing through the stratum corneum or outer layer of the skin, and transmitting an electric potential from the lower layers of the epidermis through the penetrator(s) which can be measured, or detecting agents from the lower layers of the skin primarily the stratum germinativum layer. At least one epidermis stop may be provided resulting in the formation of detritus troughs interposed between adjacent penetrator(s) and epidermis stops. The present invention also includes a method of sensing biopotentials in the skin.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2001Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Inventors: Robert N. Schmidt, Frederick J. Lisy, Gerard G. Skebe, Troy S. Prince
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Patent number: 6743021Abstract: The present invention is further directed to a refreshable display system with a flexible surface, with one application being a refreshable Braille display systems for use as a monitor for computer systems.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2002Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: Orbital Research Inc.Inventors: Troy S. Prince, Gerard G. Skebe, Frederick J. Lisy, Robert N. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20030050548Abstract: The present invention relates to a dry penetrating device, one embodiment of which can be used as a physiological recording electrode that can be used without skin preparation or the use of electrolytic gels. The dry physiological recording electrode comprising a substrate having an upper and a lower surface, and at least one penetrator(s) protruding from the upper surface of the substrate. The penetrator(s) are capable of piercing through the stratum corneum or outer layer of the skin, and transmitting an electric potential from the lower layers of the epidermis through the penetrator(s) which can be measured, or detecting agents from the lower layers of the skin primarily the stratum germinativum layer. At least one epidermis stop may be provided resulting in the formation of detritus troughs interposed between adjacent penetrator(s) and epidermis stops. The present invention also includes a method of sensing biopotentials in the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2001Publication date: March 13, 2003Inventors: Robert N. Schmidt, Frederick J. Lisy, Gerard G. Skebe, Troy S. Prince
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Publication number: 20030050550Abstract: The present invention relates to a dry physiological recording electrode that can be used without skin preparation or the use of electrolytic gels. The dry physiological recording electrode comprising a substrate having an upper and a lower surface, and at least one penetrator(s) protruding from the upper surface of the substrate. The penetrator(s) is capable of piercing through the stratum corneum or outer layer of the skin, and transmitting an electric potential from the lower layers of the epidermis through the penetrator(s) which can be measured, or detecting agents from the lower layers of the epidmermis primarily the stratum germinativum layer. At least one epidermis stop may be provided resulting in the formation of detritus troughs interposed between adjacent penetrator(s) and epidermis stops. The present invention also includes a method of sensing biopotentials in the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2001Publication date: March 13, 2003Inventors: Robert N. Schmidt, Frederick J. Lisy, Gerard G. Skebe, Troy S. Prince
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Publication number: 20020106614Abstract: The present invention is further directed to a refreshable display system with a flexible surface, with one application being a refreshable Braille display systems for use as a monitor for computer systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2002Publication date: August 8, 2002Inventors: Troy S. Prince, Gerard G. Skebe, Frederick J. Lisy, Robert N. Schmidt
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Patent number: 5907163Abstract: A substrate (10) of a semiconductor device includes a power section (12) and a control section (14). The power section includes doped regions (16, 18, 20) and terminals (22, 24, 26) which define power devices such as transistors or SCRs. The control region also includes doped areas including a parasitic collector (32). A minority carrier current (62) flows from the doped regions of the power section to the collector of the control section when the power device to substrate junction is forward-biased. A self-biased moat assembly (40) includes a first doped region (42) between the doped regions of the power and control sections under which the parasitic minority carrier current flows. An electrical connection (46) connects the moat first doped region (42) with a moat second doped region (44). The self-biased moat assembly is isolated from ground such that it is self-biased negative in accordance with internal operating conditions of the semiconductor device.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1997Date of Patent: May 25, 1999Assignee: Reliance Electric Industrial CompanyInventors: Gerard G. Skebe, Steven M. Galecki
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Patent number: 5610079Abstract: A substrate (10) of a semiconductor device includes a power section (12) and a control section (14). The power section includes doped regions (16, 18, 20) and terminals (22, 24, 26) which define power devices such as transistors or SCRs. The control region also includes doped areas including a parasitic collector (32). A minority carrier current (62) flows from the doped regions of the power section to the collector of the control section when the power device to substrate junction is forward-biased. A moat assembly (40) includes a first doped region (42) between the doped regions of the power and control sections. An electrical connection (46) connects the moat first doped region (42) with a moat second doped region (44). The self-biased moat assembly is isolated from ground such that it is self-biased negative in accordance with internal operating conditions of the semiconductor device. The minority charge carriers are collected by the moat first doped region.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 1995Date of Patent: March 11, 1997Assignee: Reliance Electric Industrial CompanyInventors: Gerard G. Skebe, Steven M. Galecki