Robert A Webber

US Patent:

20080208266, Aug 28, 2008

Filed:

Jul 19, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/565262

Inventors:

Ronald P. Lesser - Baltimore MD, US
Robert S. Webber - Ellicott City MD, US

Assignee:

THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY - Baltimore MD

International Classification:

A61N 1/05

US Classification:

607 2

Abstract:

A system and method for treating nausea and vomiting are provided, including one or more electrodes () applied on or under the skin, the electrodes being connected to an external current source (). The electrodes can be implanted under the skin and connect to internal stimulator electronics (), which can form a magnetic inductive link to the external current source (). Alternatively, the electrodes can be placed on the skin and directly linked by wires to the external current source. As a further alternative, the vagus nerve can be directly stimulated in the neck, or the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, or intestines can be directly stimulated by magnetic stimulation. The electrodes can stimulate the vagus nerve in the neck to reduce nausea and vomiting, or can be arranged near the chest or abdomen, so as to stimulate the esophagus, stomach, duodenum or intestines. Because the current source is provided outside the body, it is not necessary to implant batteries or another power supply in the body.

US Patent:

44794606, Oct 30, 1984

Filed:

Nov 22, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/443601

Inventors:

Robert C. Webber - Indian River Shores FL

International Classification:

F01P 1118

US Classification:

123 4127

Abstract:

A coolant system for an internal combustion engine equipped with a radiator, involving the use of a reservoir utilized in a semi-hermetically sealed relationship with the engine and radiator, such that only rarely does additional coolant liquid need be added to the coolant system. This system has the safety of a pressure cap set to release in the pressure range of between 10 and 20 pounds per square inch, but no readmission valve is utilized in the cap, thus excluding unwanted atmospheric air from the coolant system. The reservoir is preferably insulated and of elongate configuration.

US Patent:

46336818, Jan 6, 1987

Filed:

Aug 19, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/767042

Inventors:

Robert C. Webber - Vero Beach FL

International Classification:

F25B 4106

US Classification:

62511

Abstract:

An expansion device for refrigeration systems replaces capillary tubes and automatic expansion valves. A housing is provided having an inlet tube for connection to the liquid line from the condenser and an outlet tube for connection to the evaporator. The outlet tube has a valve like seat in its inner end and orifice grooves formed in the seat. A steel ball is movably disposed in the housing such that liquid refrigerant during compressor operation forces the ball into the seat thereby forming an expansion orifice between the ball and the seat.

US Patent:

44149263, Nov 15, 1983

Filed:

Sep 23, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/304832

Inventors:

Robert C. Webber - Indian River Shores FL

International Classification:

F01P 1118

US Classification:

123 4115

Abstract:

An engine pressure-vacuum cooling system with a horizontal coolant storage tank wherein the cooling system is pressurized during engine operation and maintained under vacuum when the engine is inoperative. After filling the system with coolant, during the initial engine warm-up cycles air is purged through a one-way valve and the cooling system thereafter sealed against further entry of air. The storage tank includes a means for confining sludge and other debris to the tank and a means for warning when the system vacuum exceeds a pre-determined level.