Patents by Inventor Jean-Michel Karam

Jean-Michel Karam 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).

  • Patent number: 7572222
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for analysing the physico-chemical properties of a cutaneous surface comprising: a group of sensors which are assembled at an acquisition zone (4), opposite which the cutaneous surface to be analysed is positioned; and a processing unit (1) which is interfaced with the group of sensors, said unit being equipped with analysis means that can be used to determine certain physico-chemical properties of the cutaneous surface to be analysed using signals produced by said group of sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignees: MEMSCAP, Laboratoires La Licorne
    Inventors: Jean-Michel Karam, Eric Viviant
  • Patent number: 6838970
    Abstract: An inductor assembly for use in RF and microwave circuits wherein the inductor is formed of a first spiral wound metal strip that is mounted on a flat surface of a quartz substrate. A metal strip is formed of copper and has a height above the flat surface that is about 30 microns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignees: Memscap, Planhead-Silmag PHS
    Inventors: Laurent Basteres, Ahmed Mhani, François Valentin, Jean-Michel Karam
  • Publication number: 20040199058
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for analysing the physico-chemical properties of a cutaneous surface comprising: a group of sensors which are assembled at an acquisition zone (4), opposite which the cutaneous surface to be analysed is positioned; and a processing unit (1) which is interfaced with the group of sensors, said unit being equipped with analysis means that can be used to determine certain physico-chemical properties of the cutaneous surface to be analysed using signals produced by said group of sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicants: MEMSCAP, Laboratoires La Licorne
    Inventors: Jean-Michel Karam, Eric Viviant
  • Patent number: 6548365
    Abstract: A monolithic integrated circuit (1) incorporating an inductive component (2) and comprising: a semiconductor substrate layer (2); a passivation layer (4) covering the substrate layer (2); metal contact pads (5) connected to the substrate (2) and passing through the passivation layer (4) in order to be flush with the upper face (6) of the passivation layer (4); which circuit also includes a spiral winding (20) which forms an inductor and lies in a plane parallel to the upper face (6) of the passivation layer (4), said winding (20) consisting of copper turns (21-23, 27, 28) having a thickness of greater than 10 microns, the winding ends forming extensions (12) which extend below the plane of the winding (20) and are connected to the contact pads (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Memscap S.A. and Planhead-Silmag PHS, S.A.
    Inventors: Laurent Basteres, Ahmed Mhani, François Valentin, Jean-Michel Karam
  • Publication number: 20020186114
    Abstract: An inductive component (1), especially intended to be incorporated into a radiofrequency circuit, comprising:
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Applicant: Memscap
    Inventors: Laurent Basteres, Ahmed Mhani, Francois Valentin, Jean-Michel Karam
  • Publication number: 20020160576
    Abstract: A monolithic integrated circuit (1) incorporating an inductive component (2) and comprising:
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Applicant: Memscap S.A.
    Inventors: Laurent Basteres, Ahmed Mhani, Francois Valentin, Jean-Michel Karam
  • Patent number: 6459135
    Abstract: A monolithic integrated circuit (1) incorporating an inductive component (2) and comprising: a semiconductor substrate layer (2); a passivation layer (4) covering the substrate layer (2); metal contact pads (5) connected to the substrate (2) and passing through the passivation layer (4) in order to be flush with the upper face (6) of the passivation layer (4); which circuit also includes a spiral winding (20) which forms an inductor and lies in a plane parallel to the upper face (6) of the passivation layer (4), said winding (20) consisting of copper turns (21-23, 27, 28) having a thickness of greater than 10 microns, the winding ends forming extensions (12) which extend below the plane of the winding (20) and are connected to the contact pads (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Memscap S.A.
    Inventors: Laurent Basteres, Ahmed Mhani, François Valentin, Jean-Michel Karam
  • Patent number: 6456183
    Abstract: An inductor assembly for use in RF and microwave circuits wherein the inductor is formed of a first spiral wound metal strip that is mounted on a flat surface of a quartz substrate. The metal strip is formed of copper and has a height above the flat surface that is about 30 microns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Memscap and Planhead-Silmag PHS
    Inventors: Laurent Basteres, Ahmed Mhani, François Valentin, Jean-Michel Karam
  • Patent number: 6429764
    Abstract: Apparatus and Method relating to a microcomponent such as an inductor in which copper segments are mounted in parallel channels of a non-conductive substrate so that the top surfaces of the segments are coplanar with the top surface of the substrate. A core material is placed over the top surface of the substrate and conductive arches are arranged to connect one end of each segment with the opposite end of an adjacent segment to form a coil that encircles the core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Memscap & Planhead-Silmag PHS
    Inventors: Jean-Michel Karam, Laurent Basteres, Ahmed Mhani, Catherine Charrier, Eric Bouchon, Guy Imbert, Patrick Martin, François Valentin
  • Publication number: 20020097975
    Abstract: Device allowing the end (4) of an optical fiber (3) to be positioned and held in place inside a substrate (1), wherein:
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Applicant: MEMSCAP
    Inventors: Arnaud Delpoux, Jean-Michel Karam, Marie-Ange Iannello, Nan Zhang, Gary Nault