Patents by Inventor Robert Marc Clement

Robert Marc Clement 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).

  • Publication number: 20110004151
    Abstract: The apparatus is arranged to supply a flow of substantially pure oxygen to a person, and comprises a source of substantially pure oxygen gas, means for release of the substantially pure oxygen gas from the source into an ambient atmosphere; and means for cooling the substantially pure oxygen gas released from the source to a temperature below that of the ambient atmosphere. The substantially pure oxygen gas when cooled by the cooling means can be allowed to sink under ambient pressure by convection into a zone including the ambient atmosphere, the zone being beneath, and in convective communication with, the cooled substantially pure oxygen gas, whereby the cooled and sunken substantially pure oxygen gas can come into contact with the skin of a person in that zone. At least one parameter (such as temperature, oxygen concentration, sound or vibration) is monitored in the zone and operation of the release means is only permitted when the parameter is in a predetermined range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Henry Fritz Simonsen, Michael Kiernan, Robert Marc Clement, Jan Simonsen, Hanne Simonsen
  • Patent number: 7795819
    Abstract: At least one electric discharge lamp capable of generating a broadband output pulse of a range of wavelengths in the visible spectrum, the output pulse having a predetermined time interval and a predetermined total electrical energy input for the pulse, has a drive circuit for delivering energy pulses to the electrical discharge lamp, as well as a sensor for sensing an optical output from the discharge lamp; and a control mechanism for operating the drive circuit in response to variations in optical output detected by the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Cyden Limited
    Inventors: Michael Noel Kiernan, Jan Simonsen, Robert Marc Clement
  • Publication number: 20100087898
    Abstract: The apparatus comprises a removable coating formulation for a surface of a vertebrate animal body (such as an aqueous coating formulation); with at least two light-emitting diodes which can be secured to the surface by the formulation such that illumination therefrom can be directed towards tissue in the animal body. The light-emitting diodes are such that, when connected to an electrical power supply, they have an illumination power output substantially in the range causing photochemical effects in the animal tissue, and they are provided with a connection to an electrical power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: CYDEN LTD.
    Inventors: Robert Marc Clement, Michael Noel Kiernan, Gareth Ian Stockman
  • Publication number: 20080290810
    Abstract: At least one electric discharge lamp capable of generating a broadband output pulse of a range of wavelengths in the visible spectrum, the output pulse having a predetermined time interval and a predetermined total electrical energy input for the pulse, has a drive circuit for delivering energy pulses to the electrical discharge lamp, as well as a sensor for sensing an optical output from the discharge lamp; and a control mechanism for operating the drive circuit in response to variations in optical output detected by the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Noel Kiernan, Jan Simonsen, Robert Marc Clement
  • Patent number: 6881212
    Abstract: Wrinkles are cosmetically removed from a superficial area of mammalian skin tissue having an epidermal layer, a basal layer, and a dermal layer, by irradiating the dermal layer through the basal layer, the irradiation having an energy density in the range 5J/cm2 or less, and being selected to be absorbed by a chromophore in the dermal layer such that collagen present in the dermal layer is heated, while the basal layer remains intact so as to substantially inhibit contact of the dermal layer with ambient air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: ICN Photonics Limited
    Inventors: Robert Marc Clement, Michael Noel Kiernan
  • Patent number: 6833525
    Abstract: Glazing panels such as vehicle glazing panels bonded to a supporting frame are released by firstly arranging light energy delivery means adjacent the panel and subsequently transmitting light energy from the delivery means through the panel thereby to effect release of the panel from the frame. The light may be pulsed according to a predetermined regime and may be delivered by a discharge lamp having rapidly attenuating intensity. The mechanism of panel release may be by thermal degradation of the bonding material, cleavage of material at a surface of, or within the body of the panel, or a combination of such mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: Carglass Luxembourg Sarl-Zug Branch
    Inventors: Robert Marc Clement, Christopher Davies, Michael Noel Kiernan
  • Publication number: 20040166129
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the cosmetic treatment of a skin condition (particularly Acne Vulgaris). Illuminating radiation (including radiation of a predetermined wavelength) is directed toward a target zone in accordance with a predetermined delivery regime. A plurality of interactions are effected at the target zone including a reaction leading to at least partial disabling or eradication of the cause of the skin condition, and non-ablative heating of tissue stimulating an inflammatory response to a degree sufficient to effect collagen production. The two-fold interaction system effected by the illuminating radiation provides an extremely effective cosmetic effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Robert Marc Clement, Michael Noel Kiernan
  • Patent number: 6770838
    Abstract: Glazing panels such as vehicle windscreens bonded to a supporting frame are released by firstly arranging light energy delivery means adjacent the panel and subsequently transmitting light energy from the delivery means through the panel thereby to effect release of the panel from the frame. The light may be pulsed according to a predetermined regime and may be delivered by a discharge lamp having rapidly attenuating intensity, or quasi continuous wave pulsed laser. The mechanism of panel release may be by thermal degradation of the bonding material, cleavage of material at a surface of, or within the body of the panel, or a combination of such mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Carglass Luxenbourg Sarl-Zug Branch
    Inventors: Robert Marc Clement, Christopher Davies, Michael Noel Kiernan
  • Publication number: 20040098069
    Abstract: Light from solid state devices is applied to an area of skin under conditions that produce an improvement in the appearance of an area of skin, without significantly damaging the skin. Preferred light sources are light emitting diodes (LEDs) and diode lasers, preferably selected to produce at least a substantial portion of their output in with a narrow band of wavelengths between 570 and 600 nm, more preferably within a wavelength band no greater than 15 nm, and most preferably including a substantial portion of their output at about 585 nm. A controller drives the light sources in at least one of a banked, overpulsed, and super pulsed modes. Pulsing is preferably accomplished using a pulse width of between about 1 &mgr;sec and 1 msec.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2004
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Robert Marc Clement, Michael Noel Kiernan
  • Patent number: 6605083
    Abstract: Vascular blemishes are reduced by directing pulsed laser radiation to converge toward the blemishes in a plurality of directions, each beam of radiation being derived from a primary radiation source or from a separate radiation source, thereby to cause selective thermolysis of blood vessels in the blemishes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Inventors: Robert Marc Clement, Michael Noel Kiernan
  • Publication number: 20030127442
    Abstract: Glazing panels such as vehicle windscreens bonded to a supporting frame are released by firstly arranging light energy delivery means adjacent the panel and subsequently transmitting light energy from the delivery means through the panel thereby to effect release of the panel from the frame. The light may be pulsed according to a predetermined regime and may be delivered by a discharge lamp having rapidly attenuating intensity, or quasi continuous wave pulsed laser. The mechanism of panel release may be by thermal degradation of the bonding material, cleavage of material at a surface of, or within the body of the panel, or a combination of such mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Applicant: Carglass Luxembourg Sarl-Zug Branch
    Inventors: Robert Marc Clement, Christopher Davies, Michael Noel Kiernan
  • Patent number: 6558493
    Abstract: Bonded screens such as vehicle windscreens (1) bonded to a supporting frame (5) by homogeneous bonding material (6) are released by firstly arranging energy delivery means (9) adjacent the screen and subsequently transmitting energy from the delivery means through the screen thereby to effect release of the screen (1) from the frame (5) by either causing degradation of some of the homogeneous bonding material and/or cleavage or degradation of the screen material. The energy delivered may, for example, be ultrasonic or laser radiation, and is preferably arranged to be concentrated at a predetermined localized region to enhance the release mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Carglass Luxembourg Sarl-Zug Branch
    Inventors: Neville Richard Ledger, Christopher Davies, Robert Marc Clement
  • Publication number: 20030075279
    Abstract: A hand-held operator manipulatable applicator device is used for dispensing adhesive bonding material to bond a panel (such as an automotive glazing panel). The device has a body containing a delivery channel for delivering adhesive to an outlet nozzle and a heating system disposed within the body for heating the bonding material in the channel to produce a substantially uniform outlet dispensing temperatures via the nozzles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Robert Marc Clement, Christopher Davies
  • Publication number: 20030037869
    Abstract: A glazing panel is fitted in a frame by placing the glazing panel in register with the frame with soft state bonding material interposed. An energy field is then set up to act upon the bonding material the energy field acting to promote curing of the bonding material. Preferably a microwave energy field is set up and the energy is applied for a predetermined period, typically less than 60 seconds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventors: Christopher Davies, Robert Marc Clement
  • Patent number: 6443946
    Abstract: Wrinkles are cosmetically removed from a superficial area of mammalian skin tissue having an epidermal layer, a basal layer, and a dermal layer, by irradiating the dermal layer through the basal layer, the irradiation being selected to be absorbed by a chromophore in the dermal layer such that collagen present in the dermal layer is heated, while the basal layer remains intact so as to substantially inhibit contact of the dermal layer with ambient air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: ICN Photonics Limited
    Inventors: Robert Marc Clement, Michael Kiernan
  • Patent number: 6398801
    Abstract: Vascular lesions are treated by using an apparatus which comprises a dye laser, one or more flashlamps, and at least one pulse generating circuit for driving the flashlamps, the pulse generating circuit arranged to produce driving current pulses having a risetime of less than 100 microseconds resulting in corresponding laser output pulses, having a risetime of less than 100 microseconds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: ICN Photonics Limited
    Inventors: Robert Marc Clement, Michael Noel Kiernan, Kelvin Donne
  • Publication number: 20020045891
    Abstract: Wrinkles are cosmetically removed from a superficial area of mammalian skin tissue having an epidermal layer, a basal layer, and a dermal layer, by irradiating the dermal layer through the basal layer, the irradiation being selected to be absorbed by a chromophore in the dermal layer such that collagen present in the dermal layer is heated, while the basal layer remains intact so as to substantially inhibit contact of the dermal layer with ambient air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Inventors: Robert Marc Clement, Michael Kiernan
  • Publication number: 20020019624
    Abstract: Mammalian hair is depilated by pulsing a laser source emitting radiation in the range 600 to 1500 nm, each pulse having a duration of 1 &mgr;sec to 200 msec, and a radiation exposure dose of 2 to 25 J/cm2, so as to irradiate successive zones of a treatment area of a patient's skin and thereby destroy subdermal biological material associated with hair growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Inventors: Robert Marc Clement, Michael Noel Kiernan
  • Publication number: 20020013578
    Abstract: Vascular blemishes are reduced by directing pulsed laser radiation to converge toward the blemishes in a plurality of directions, each beam of radiation being derived from a primary radiation source or from a separate radiation source, thereby to cause selective thermolysis of blood vessels in the blemishes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 1999
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Inventors: ROBERT MARC CLEMENT, MICHAEL NOEL KIERNAN
  • Patent number: 6277111
    Abstract: Mammalian hair is depilated using a laser source capable of emitting pulse radiation, each pulse having a duration of 1 microsecond to 1 millisecond, and having a wavelength in the range of 600 to 1500 nanometers. The radiation exposure dose is preferably between 2 and 25 J/cm2. A selected area of a subject's skin is irradiated by the pulsed radiation, the area having a plurality of irradiation zones. The laser source is successively pulsed so as to irradiate successive zones of the treatment area with the radiation, so as to destroy subdermal biological material associated with hair growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: ICN Photonics Limited
    Inventors: Robert Marc Clement, Michael N. Kiernan