Patents by Inventor Joel Huebner

Joel Huebner 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).

  • Radiolucent medical devices with radiopaque markers
    Publication number: 20050085723
    Abstract: A medical device includes a body comprised substantially of radiolucent material and a radiopaque marker. The radiolucent material does not obscure images or radiographs during fluoroscopic visualization. The radiopaque marker is detectable during radiological imaging. The radiopaque marker may produce a readily identifiable image according to the type of medical device. The marker may further be configured to produce a magnetic field or transmit signals for noninvasive detection using a sensor. The field and signals may be unique for each type of medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventor: Joel Huebner
  • Recovery of aluminum and/or fluoride values from used aluminum chlorofluorides
    Patent number: 5663478
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for treating used aluminum chlorofluoride catalyst either alone or mixed with organics. It involves forming a solution of the catalyst in water or an aqueous acid and then adjusting the pH and/or composition of the aqueous phase formed to precipitate compounds containing the aluminum and/or fluorine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1997
    Assignee: E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: William Henry Gumprecht, William Joel Huebner