Patents by Inventor Paul J. Weber
Paul J. Weber 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: 6416800Abstract: An edible fiberoptic light source is combined with confectioneries, in particular candy, to form a safe edible material possessing unusual combinations of internally generated colors and optical images. The basic design consists of a edible food pipes that may be placed within various confectioneries or foodstuffs that elicits light of various colors and intensities while standing untouched and even as the product is ingested. Digestible optical fibers act as light pipes to carry light into confectioneries where different colors and patterns of light are generated as the candy is reduced in size. Indigestible fiberoptics may see use delivering light energy into areas of digestible fiberoptic or digestible optic carriage. The light source and edible fiber optics not only has uses in candies of all types, especially lollipops and hard candy, but also is suitable for frozen food products (Popsicles), cakes and pies with lettering and decorations that emit light.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2000Date of Patent: July 9, 2002Assignee: Pearl Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Paul J. Weber, Brian D. Andresen
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Publication number: 20020077371Abstract: Formulations or compositions which are especially suitable to be contained in a water soluble or water dispersible bag containing a water dispersible organic gel. This gel is a continuous system comprised of effective amounts of hazardous product, a water soluble or water dispersible surfactant which contains a non ionic surfactant and optionally an anionic or amphoteric surfactant. This gel further consists of a gelling agent having, when it is solid, a particle size less than 100 microns.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 1994Publication date: June 20, 2002Applicant: Rhone Poulenc AC CompanyInventors: SAMUEL T. GOUGE, LEONARD E. HODAKOWSKI, PAUL J. WEBER, CHI-YU R. CHEN
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Publication number: 20020070852Abstract: A system is described that improves highway safety by preventing drivers from viewing a display or entering data while the vehicle is in motion. The system monitors the state of the vehicle and enables or disables the different system components that may include microphones, speakers, display screens and input devices such as keyboards, a mouse or a touchscreen. The system allows the vehicle to communicate with cell phones, Internet providers, Bluetooth enabled devices, and other vehicles. The system allows the driver to request information or data when the vehicle is stopped that can be downloaded and stored for later viewing when the vehicle is moving.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2000Publication date: June 13, 2002Applicant: Pearl I, LLCInventors: Kenneth B. Trauner, Paul J. Weber, Luiz B. Da Silva
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Patent number: 6391023Abstract: A device is described that can be used by surgeons to provide quick and accurate face-lifting maneuvers that minimize the amount of tissue that has to be removed. The device comprised of a hollow undermining shaft with specially designed tip that can safely separate tissue planes and lyse fibrous tissue. Thermal radiation can be delivered down the shaft to heat and cause tissue contraction. The device can also include a temperature sensor that can be used to control the thermal radiation. Optionally, the device can also use ultrasound or electro surgical energy to improve tissue lysing.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2000Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: Pearl Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Paul J. Weber, Luiz B. Da Silva, Alexander M. Rubenchik
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Publication number: 20020058952Abstract: Tissue resurfacing is accomplished by propelling biocompatible, non-toxic materials at the tissue with sufficient velocity to cause destruction or loosening of tissues to a desired depth. The biocompatible materials are generated by abrading a solid frozen unit and propelling the abraded material onto the surface of the skin or tissue to be treated. A vacuum line near the delivery tip may used to remove excess materials or reaction by-products that build up on the surface of the skin. The treatment system generally consists of a control unit, a handheld particle generator and a cable that connects the control unit to the particle generator. The control unit can include user controls to select particle temperature, particle flux, particle velocity and vacuum. The handheld particle generator contains a mechanism to push the frozen biocompatible material against a rotating grinding wheel that produces small particles, which are propelled against tissue being treated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2001Publication date: May 16, 2002Applicant: Pearl Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Paul J. Weber, Luiz B. Da Silva, Alexander M. Rubenchik
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Patent number: 6344038Abstract: A surgical anti-friction device for use with highly flexible, reinforced swan neck liposuction cannulas. The flexible cannulas are constructed of metal and plastic, with the metal cannulas having diameters of between 2.0 and 3.5 mm, and with the plastic cannulas having diameters greater than 3.5 mm (i.e., 3.5 to 6.0 mm), and are inserted through the surgical anti-friction device. These long shaft flexible cannulas, when utilized in combination with a reinforced neck, allow the cannula point of entry to act as a fulcrum (with an optional interposed insert) in concert with the surgeon's guiding hand to deflect the cannulas. The surgical anti-friction device protects the incision through which the cannula passes.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2000Date of Patent: February 5, 2002Inventor: Paul J. Weber
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Patent number: 6341831Abstract: The human body is decorated with highly detailed, multicolored, personalized designs using Wirejet™ or electronically controlled ink ejection or similar printing technology. The designs are applied to the epidermal and upper dermal skin layers and last for at least several weeks. The decoration is produced by a print head comprising Wirejet™ nozzles, which spray biocompatible inks or dyes onto the skin. The Wirejet™ may be connected to a scanning mechanism to scan in one, two, or three directions. The decorations can be applied to contoured skin surfaces following flattening against a screen of intersecting wires, by robotic arm, or using z-axis technology. A computer stores the desired design and controls the firing of the Wirejet™ to produce the desired decoration or tattoo.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 1999Date of Patent: January 29, 2002Inventors: Paul J. Weber, Luiz B. Da Silva, Michael R. Weber
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Patent number: 6306119Abstract: Biocompatible materials are propelled at the skin with sufficient velocity to cause desired resurfacing of skin layers to the desired penetration depth. The materials, such as dry ice or water ice, are harmonious with the human body and thus eliminate foreign body reactions. Various materials may be used in combination, including local anesthetics and vasoconstrictors in solid or liquid form. The biocompatible solid or liquid particles are suspended in a cold carrier fluid and propelled through an insulated delivery system to the surface of the skin. The treatment of diseased skin lesions may be accomplished using the present invention as a drug delivery system.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 1999Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Assignee: Pearl Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Paul J. Weber, Michael R. Weber, Luiz B. Da Silva
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Publication number: 20010025190Abstract: A device is described that can be used by surgeons to provide quick and accurate face-lifting maneuvers that minimize the amount of tissue that has to be removed. The device is comprised of a shaft with a relatively planar but possibly lenticulate and even slightly curved tip that can divide and energize various tissue planes causing contraction especially via the fibrous tissues. Various forms of energy can be delivered down the shaft to heat and cause desirable tissue contraction. The device can also include a temperature sensor that can be used to control power output.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2000Publication date: September 27, 2001Applicant: Pearl Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Paul J. Weber, Luiz B. Da Silva, Alexander M. Rubenchik
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Patent number: 6289240Abstract: Positive or negative biofeedback is provided by an apparatus using jets of fluid, such as a compressed gas, directed at a targeted area of a body to produce a positive or negative tactile sensation. A stimulus unit is connected to a fluid supply and is positioned on the body, such as the abdomen or back. A sensor unit connected to the stimulus unit is activated, such as by relaxed muscle position or other behavior, which then activates the stimulus unit to open release valves and deliver bursts of small jets of gas to the body. The sensor unit may be remote from the stimulus unit, whereby signals are sent remotely through a control unit to the stimulus unit to activate the release valves.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1999Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: Pearl Technology Holdings, LLC.Inventors: Paul J. Weber, Michael R. Weber, Luiz B. Da Silva, Christopher P. Weber
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Patent number: 6286517Abstract: Inkjet printing technology is used to apply selected designs on fingernails or toenails. The nail-printing device applies highly detailed, customized, multicolored designs that are scaled to precisely fit within the boundary of each individual nail. The device comprises an ink jet print head, a holder for aligning the digits or nails, a camera to image the nails, a computer to acquire, store and analyze the image, and a control system that directs the ink jet print head to apply the scaled design to the nails.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2000Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: Pearl Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Paul J. Weber, Michael R. Weber, Luiz B. Da Silva
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Patent number: 6226996Abstract: A device is described that uniformly cools a surface to a specified temperature using a mist of cryogenic fluid. The device comprises a cryogenic fluid reservoir, a valve for controllably releasing the fluid through an atomizing nozzle, a non-contact temperature sensor, and a control unit to display the measured temperature and optionally pre-set the desired surface temperature and control the valve. The application of mist can be controlled manually or electronically. This invention provides a portable tool for safely cooling skin for dermatological applications.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1999Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Inventors: Paul J. Weber, Robert S. Bader, Luiz B. Da Silva
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Patent number: 6203540Abstract: A device for separating subcutaneous tissue and for tightening and contracting internal dermal tissue. In particular, the device uses an elongated hollow shaft having a distal end that has an ultrasonic energy source that projects ultrasonic energy outward at the distal end of the device to lyse through the subcutaneous fat tissue, and associated fiber optics and lens that projects laser beams outward to irradiate the internal dermal tissue.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 1998Date of Patent: March 20, 2001Assignee: Pearl I, LLCInventor: Paul J. Weber
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Patent number: 6144550Abstract: An inflatable and collapsible display screen for electronic devices such as portable computers, TV screens, LCD and the like, which provides a screen area of approximately the size of conventional and comparable portable computer monitor screens, and the like. Upon deflation, the display screen may be folded into a small package for storage and/or transport.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 1998Date of Patent: November 7, 2000Inventors: Paul J. Weber, Marianne Weber, Christopher P. Weber, Michael Weber
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Patent number: 6120519Abstract: A liposuction apparatus is provided which contains a shaft having a reinforced swan neck structure. The apparatus has a suction channel for removing fatty tissue and a channel for introducing cooling fluid material. Optionally, the tip of the shaft has a bezel for better separation of tissue and a sonic or ultrasonic generator.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1998Date of Patent: September 19, 2000Inventors: Paul J. Weber, Michael R. Weber
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Patent number: 6114348Abstract: A method and composition for topically treating non-metastasizing skin eruptions of warts with tazarotene in a suitable pharmaceutical composition. The compositions can include corticosteroids or fluorouracil.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 1999Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Inventors: Paul J. Weber, Luiz B. Da Silva, Michael R. Weber
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Patent number: 6090121Abstract: The flexible cannulas are constructed of metal and plastic, with the metal cannulas having diameters of between 2.0 and 3.5 mm, and with the plastic cannulas having diameters greater than 3.5 mm (i.e., 3.5 to 6.0 mm). These long shaft flexible cannulas, when utilized in combination with a reinforced neck, allow the cannula point of entry to act as a fulcrum (with an optional interposed insert) in concert with the surgeon's guiding hand to deflect the cannulas. The cannula tip is preferably highly beveled with an adjacent set of three openings, and the cannula easily penetrates fibrous fat and may reach fat deposits relatively distant from the entrance wounds. The long shaft, highly flexible, reinforced swan neck cannulas move in an easily controllable manner within the subcutaneous tissue below the dermal envelope in an arciform fashion. Benefits include a reduced need to move a patient's body position intraoperatively.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1999Date of Patent: July 18, 2000Inventors: Paul J. Weber, Luiz B. DaSilva, Michael R. Weber
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Patent number: 6067996Abstract: Inkjet printing technology is used to apply a selected design on a fingernail or toenail. The nail printing device applies highly detailed, customized, multicolored designs that are scaled to the size and shape of the individual nail. The device comprises an ink jet print head; a holder for aligning the digit or nail, and a control system that contains the nail designs in an electronic digital form, scales and corrects the designs to the individual nail size and shape, and directs the ink jet print head to apply the scaled design to the nail.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1999Date of Patent: May 30, 2000Assignee: Pearl I. LLCInventors: Paul J. Weber, Luiz B. Da Silva, Michael R. Weber
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Patent number: 5931166Abstract: The invention provides a method and an apparatus for decorating or coloring fingernails or toenails. According to the method, a subject's fingernail is scanned to obtain an image and the image is transferred to a computer. The computer then maps out the fingernail surface and scales a selected image or design to fit on the fingernail. This information is then used by the computer to activate an inkjet assembly to print out the stored image on the fingernail surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1998Date of Patent: August 3, 1999Inventors: Paul J. Weber, Michael R. Weber, Luiz B. Da Silva
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Patent number: 5782249Abstract: There is provided an improved process and apparatus for cutting and/or fingernails. The process includes the step of providing laser radiation to cut or score the nails, and optionally cooling the site of administration of the laser beam. The nails can be coated with colored lacquers to provide a multicolored design when melted by the laser.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1996Date of Patent: July 21, 1998Inventors: Paul J. Weber, Michael R. Weber, Robert Weber