Patents by Inventor Beda B.G. Ruefer

Beda B.G. Ruefer 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).

  • Surgical Implant for Supporting Tissue Following Pelvic Organ Prolapse
    Publication number: 20230363880
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process of making an expanded fluoropolymer, e.g., PTFE, article. The article is formed from a PTFE resin, calendered, and then expanded (e.g., multiaxially) at an elevated temperature. After cooling, the article is used to form a surgically implanted device, e.g., a surgical prosthetic patch. The article may be used in certain surgical procedures, such as those concerning pelvic organ prolapse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Rebecca U. Ruefer, Beda B.G. Ruefer
  • PROSTHETIC SURGICAL SLING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20220226092
    Abstract: Disclosed are versions of a prosthetic sling manufactured using an expanded fluoropolymer, e.g., PTFE. In some versions, a tubular ePTFE extrusion is, after initially processing, subjected to moderate temperatures and pressures to flatten the tubular extrusion such that it has rounded edges. In other versions a multiaxially expanded ePTFE strip is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Beda B.G. Ruefer, Rebecca U. Ruefer
  • PROSTHETIC SURGICAL SLING
    Publication number: 20220226093
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process of making an expanded fluoropolymer, e.g., PTFE, article is disclosed. The article is formed from a PTFE resin, calendered, and then expanded (e.g., uniaxially, multiaxially, etc.) at an elevated temperature. After cooling, the article is used to form a surgically implanted device, e.g., a surgical prosthetic sling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Beda B.G. Ruefer, Rebecca U. Ruefer
  • PROSTHETIC SURGICAL SLING
    Publication number: 20220226091
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process of making an expanded fluoropolymer, e.g., PTFE, article is disclosed. The article is formed from a PTFE resin, calendered, and then expanded (e.g., multiaxially) at an elevated temperature. After cooling, the article is used to form a surgically implanted device, e.g., a surgical prosthetic sling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Beda B.G. Ruefer, Rebecca U. Ruefer
  • Drinking water delivery system and method
    Patent number: 9422068
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for providing drinking water. First, a body of water is selected that has a geothermal floor creating a substantial range of depths where temperatures remain homogeneous, and an oxic to anoxic transition level at about 150 meters depth. Next, a conduit or other device is used to remove water from below the transition level. The removed water is then bottled or otherwise packaged for marketing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Inventor: Beda B.G. Ruefer
  • Drinking Water Delivery System And Method
    Publication number: 20140174030
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for providing drinking water. First, a body of water is selected that has a geothermal floor creating a substantial range of depths where temperatures remain homogeneous, and an oxic to anoxic transition level at about 150 meters depth. Next, a conduit or other device is used to remove water from below the transition level. The removed water is then bottled or otherwise packaged for marketing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventor: Beda B.G. Ruefer