Michael J Weber

US Patent:

6351011, Feb 26, 2002

Filed:

Jan 12, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/481927

Inventors:

Stephen J. Whitney - Lake Zurich IL
Jeffrey S. Niew - Burr Ridge IL
Michael J. Weber - Wheeling IL

Assignee:

Littlefuse, Inc. - Desplaines IL

International Classification:

H01L 2362

US Classification:

257355, 257787, 257659

Abstract:

A number of integrated circuit dies having on board protection against electrical overstress (EOS) transients are provided. Generally, the devices have an integrated circuit die with an outer periphery and a functional die area. A plurality of conductive input/output pads are formed on the integrated circuit die. Typically, a first conductive guard rail is disposed on the integrated circuit die and forms a gap between each one of the input/output pads. A voltage variable material is disposed in the gaps between the conductive guard rail and the input/output pads. Typically, a plurality of electrical leads are electrically connected to a respective one of the plurality of conductive input/output pads. At normal operating voltages, the voltage variable material is non-conductive. However, in response to an EOS transient, the voltage variable material switches to a low resistance state, providing a conductive path between the conductive guard rail and the input/output pads.

US Patent:

6432101, Aug 13, 2002

Filed:

Jan 5, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/478172

Inventors:

Paul J. Weber - Fort Lauderdale FL
Luiz B. DaSilva - Danville CA
Michael Robert Weber - Clearwater FL

Assignee:

Pearl Technology Holdings, LLC - Tampa FL

International Classification:

A61B 1818

US Classification:

606 2, 606 9

Abstract:

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 comprises of a hollow undermining shaft with specially designed tip that can safely separate tissue planes and lyse fibrous tissue. Laser light can be delivered down the shaft to heat and cause tissue contraction. Device can also include a temperature sensor that can be used to control laser power. Optionally the device can also use ultrasound or electrosurgical energy to improve tissue lysing.

US Patent:

6440121, Aug 27, 2002

Filed:

Dec 30, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/475635

Inventors:

Paul J. Weber - Fort Lauderdale FL
Luiz B. Da Silva - Danville CA
Michael Robert Weber - Palm Harbor FL

Assignee:

Pearl Technology Holdings, LLC. - Tampa FL

International Classification:

A61B 1818

US Classification:

606 2, 606 9, 606 13

Abstract:

The human face is efficiently and precisely dissected while radioifrequency energy is applied to controllably release target tissue bonds and alter surrounding tissues in such a fashion that these facial tissues contract and tighten in response to the energy application while automatically excluding vital nerves and vessels. Tightening will be most dramatic in younger patients between 45 and 55 years of age such that the surgeon may not have to cut-out or stretch skin for a desirable effect in most of this population. The device is inserted through only 3 relatively small 1 cm incisions allowing energy to be applied to the upper subcutaneous, lower dermal and platysmal face-lift layers. The procedures take less than 15 minutes following anesthesia and the effects will last for at least several years. The special arrangement of protrusions and recessions on the tip of the instrument allows the surgeon to efficiently force the device through face-lift planes with instantaneous knowledge of the location and progress simply by the âfeelâ of the apparatus. Vibrational energy and optional ultrasonic means will yield speed enhancement and tip debris and char reduction.

US Patent:

6582647, Jun 24, 2003

Filed:

Sep 30, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/408645

Inventors:

Tom J. Hall - Arlington Heights IL
Michael J. Weber - Arlington Heights IL

Assignee:

Littelfuse, Inc. - Des Plaines IL

International Classification:

B29C 7100

US Classification:

264345, 264340

Abstract:

The present invention provides a method for heat treating a polymer PTC composition to increase the peak resistivity of the composition making it especially well suited for high voltage applications. A polymer PTC composition having a melting point temperature T is provided. The temperature of the polymer PTC composition is increased at a rate, r , to a temperature greater than T. The temperature of polymer PTC composition is held at the temperature greater than T for a predetermined period of time. Then the temperature of the polymer PTC composition is decreased to a temperature less than T at a rate, r , wherein r is greater than r.

US Patent:

6699237, Mar 2, 2004

Filed:

Dec 31, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/037053

Inventors:

Paul J. Weber - Fort Lauderdale FL
Michael Robert Weber - Palm Harbor FL
Luiz B. Da Silva - Danville CA

Assignee:

Pearl Technology Holdings, LLC - Livermore CA

International Classification:

A61B 1818

US Classification:

606 2, 606 9, 606 13

Abstract:

A device is described that can be used by surgeons to provide accurate tissue-lifting and tightening maneuvers that uses minimal external incisions, enhances accuracy, reduces inadvertent consequences while speeding the procedure. The device is comprised of a shaft with a relatively planar but possibly lenticulate or even slightly curved tip that can divide and energize various tissue planes causing net contraction via the fibrous tissue modification. Various forms of energy can also be delivered to cause desirable tissue alterations.

US Patent:

20030040679, Feb 27, 2003

Filed:

Aug 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/939979

Inventors:

Christopher Weber - Fort Lauderdale FL, US
Dane Oleson - Lees Summit MO, US
Gale Oleson - Lees Summit MO, US
Michael Weber - Palm Harbor FL, US
Paul Weber - Fort Lauderdale FL, US
Luiz Da Silva - Danville CA, US

Assignee:

Pearl Technology Holdings, LLC

International Classification:

A61B005/00

US Classification:

600/549000, 600/301000

Abstract:

A device is described that can be easily used to warn an athlete of potential risk of hyperthermia due to an elevated core body temperature. The mouth guard device continually monitors the users internal or core body temperature and emits an alarm signal when body temperature exceeds a preset value. This invention can protect the physical well being of an athlete as well as improve overall team performance.

US Patent:

20070287690, Dec 13, 2007

Filed:

Jun 8, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/760198

Inventors:

Lawrence Solomon - Boca Raton FL, US
Michael Weber - New York NY, US

International Classification:

A61K 31/57
A61K 31/549

US Classification:

514171000, 514223500

Abstract:

The invention relates to low dose combinations of a thiazide diuretic and a mineralocorticoid inhibitor and methods for the treatment of hypertension and related disorders. Methods and compositions for administering a thiazide diuretic, such as chlorthalidone, and an mineralocorticoid inhibitor such as spironolactone or eplerenone in a dose range of between 3 mg and 12 mg or eplerenone in a dose range of between 3 mg and 25 mg each,

US Patent:

55380140, Jul 23, 1996

Filed:

Oct 18, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/324699

Inventors:

Dorothy E. Wilson - Fort Lauderdale FL
James W. Wilson - Fort Lauderdale FL
Michael R. Weber - Tampa FL

International Classification:

A61B 1900

US Classification:

128863

Abstract:

A transparent, flexible and deformable face shield that adaptably fits and conforms to the contours of the wearer's face to protect the wearer's eyes, contact lenses, face, etc. from hair spray products or other products containing contaminants. The face shield includes an inwardly projecting mouthpiece which is gripped between the wearer's teeth to hold the shield in sealing engagement over the wearer's face, leaving both of the wearer's hands free to perform hairstyling or other functions. The face shield may also include additional attachments for covering the forehead, ears or cheeks when the mask falls short of these areas.