Patents by Inventor Michael Steve Klicek

Michael Steve Klicek 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).

  • Electrosurgical generator power control circuit and method
    Patent number: 6251106
    Abstract: A constant power control circuit for an electrosurgical generator and a method for maintaining the electrical power output of an electrosurgical generator at a generally constant value throughout a given tissue impedance range are disclosed. The constant power control circuit and the method recognize and use the unique and simple linear characteristics associated with certain electrosurgical generator designs to monitor and control the electrical power output without having to calculate or monitor the actual output power. The constant power control circuit includes a current sampling circuit, a linear conversion circuit, and a feedback correction circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Sherwood Services AG
    Inventors: Daniel J. Becker, Michael Steve Klicek
  • Electrosurgical generator power control circuit and method
    Patent number: 5772659
    Abstract: A constant power control circuit for an electrosurgical generator and a method for maintaining the electrical power output of an electrosurgical generator at a generally constant value throughout a given tissue impedance range are disclosed. The constant power control circuit and the method recognize and use the unique and simple linear characteristics associated with certain electrosurgical generator designs to monitor and control the electrical power output without having to calculate or monitor the actual output power. The constant power control circuit includes a current sampling circuit, a linear conversion circuit, and a feedback correction circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignee: Valleylab Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Becker, Michael Steve Klicek