Patents by Inventor Leonard E. Laufe

Leonard E. Laufe 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).

  • Antithrombotic/thrombolytic suture and methods of making and using the same
    Patent number: 4841968
    Abstract: The controlled first-order release of either an antithrombotic or thrombolytic agent from a sutures at an anastomosis site is disclosed which prevents postoperative thrombosis and improves vascular patency in animals. A suitable polymer, such as polycaprolactone, is blended with prostacyclin or analogues of prostacyclin to form the suture material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1989
    Assignees: Southern Research Institute, Texas Health Science Center
    Inventors: Richard L. Dunn, John W. Gibson, Carlton A. Eddy, Leonard E. Laufe
  • Povidone-iodine dispensing fiber
    Patent number: 4582052
    Abstract: A fibrous article is formed of a polymer composition which incorporates povidone-iodine and provides for its sustained release.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1986
    Assignee: Repromed, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Dunn, Danny H. Lewis, Leonard E. Laufe
  • Surgical instrument for use in reversible sterilization or permanent occlusion procedures
    Patent number: 4267839
    Abstract: A forcep-like instrument is provided for mounting and ejecting either an elastic band or a hood for an occlusion procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1981
    Assignee: Repromed, Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard E. Laufe, Robert G. Wheeler