Patents by Inventor Manuel Leon Karell

Manuel Leon Karell 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).

  • Laser apparatus for making holes and etchings
    Patent number: 5947956
    Abstract: The ONYCHOLASER.TM.--a microsurgical laser unit is used to make holes in tissue, especially nails of fingers and toes. Antifungals are then topically applied to these holes for the treatment of onychomycosis. It may also be used to produce etchings of logos, phrases, pictures, scenes, cartoons etc. in nails. It may also be used for making temporary tattoos.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Inventor: Manuel Leon Karell
  • Personal brewing filter device for coffee, tea and other brewable beverages
    Patent number: 5937737
    Abstract: The Personal Brewing Filter Device For Coffee, Tea and Other Brewable Beverages comprises a disposable filter device having a member to confine and a member to compress coffee grounds or tea leaves within the filter device. This enables controlled brewing while the device remains within the cup. The device may be permanently configured as a frame within a cup, or the device may be configured so as to have a rigid frame to be portable from cup to cup, using available disposable filters or single serving coffee or tea bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Inventor: Manuel Leon Karell