Patents by Inventor Robert J. Berkenes

Robert J. Berkenes 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).

  • PENILE IMPLANT
    Publication number: 20230248523
    Abstract: According to an aspect, an implant includes a sheath defining a lumen, a cable member disposed within the lumen defined by the sheath, and a tensioner. The tensioner is configured to engage the cable to apply tension to the sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Mark Edward DiLoreto, Karl Alan Jagger, Thomas Skoog, Robert J. Berkenes, Alex Alden Peterson
  • Penile implant
    Patent number: 11654026
    Abstract: According to an aspect, an implant includes a sheath defining a lumen, a cable member disposed within the lumen defined by the sheath, and a tensioner. The tensioner is configured to engage the cable to apply tension to the sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Edward DiLoreto, Karl Alan Jagger, Thomas Skoog, Robert J. Berkenes, Alex Alden Peterson
  • Implantable penile prosthesis
    Patent number: 10729547
    Abstract: The present application is generally directed to an expandable sleeve component of an implantable penile prosthesis, to a prosthesis containing the sleeve, and to related methods of preparation and use. More specifically, the present application is directed to an implantable penile prosthesis having a cylindrical polymeric (e.g., extruded, molded, etc.) sleeve for controlling cylinder expansion upon placement of the prosthesis within a corpus cavemosum and expansion during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Darnell, Robert J. Berkenes, Robert L. Rykhus
  • PENILE IMPLANT
    Publication number: 20200229929
    Abstract: According to an aspect, an implant includes a sheath defining a lumen, a cable member disposed within the lumen defined by the sheath, and a tensioner. The tensioner is configured to engage the cable to apply tension to the sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Mark Edward DiLoreto, Karl Alan Jagger, Thomas Skoog, Robert J. Berkenes, Alex Alden Peterson
  • Penile implant
    Patent number: 10653525
    Abstract: According to an aspect, an implant includes a sheath defining a lumen, a cable member disposed within the lumen defined by the sheath, and a tensioner. The tensioner is configured to engage the cable to apply tension to the sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Edward DiLoreto, Karl Alan Jagger, Thomas Skoog, Robert J. Berkenes, Alex Alden Peterson
  • PENILE IMPLANT
    Publication number: 20190008644
    Abstract: According to an aspect, an implant includes a sheath defining a lumen, a cable member disposed within the lumen defined by the sheath, and a tensioner. The tensioner is configured to engage the cable to apply tension to the sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Mark Edward DiLoreto, Karl Alan Jagger, Thomas Skoog, Robert J. Berkenes, Alex Alden Peterson
  • IMPLANTABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS
    Publication number: 20180271656
    Abstract: The present application is generally directed to an expandable sleeve component of an implantable penile prosthesis, to a prosthesis containing the sleeve, and to related methods of preparation and use. More specifically, the present application is directed to an implantable penile prosthesis having a cylindrical polymeric (e.g., extruded, molded, etc.) sleeve for controlling cylinder expansion upon placement of the prosthesis within a corpus cavemosum and expansion during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Ryan Darnell, Robert J. Berkenes, Robert L. Rykhus
  • Implantable penile prosthesis
    Patent number: 9999508
    Abstract: The present application is generally directed to an expandable sleeve component of an implantable penile prosthesis, to a prosthesis containing the sleeve, and to related methods of preparation and use. More specifically, the present application is directed to an implantable penile prosthesis having a cylindrical polymeric (e.g., extruded, molded, etc.) sleeve for controlling cylinder expansion upon placement of the prosthesis within a corpus cavernosum and expansion during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Darnell, Robert J. Berkenes, Robert L. Rykhus, Jr.
  • IMPLANTABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS
    Publication number: 20150272739
    Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods useful in Implantable Penile Prosthesis, including an expandable polymeric sleeve that may be positioned over an inner inflatable body to limit a maximum expansion of the inner body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Ryan Darnell, Robert J. Berkenes, Robert L. Rykhus
  • Book molding system
    Patent number: 7524185
    Abstract: A book molding system including a bottom mold portion, a top mold portion, a core retainer bar and a hinge mechanism. At least one of the bottom mold portion and the top mold portion has a molding recess formed therein. The hinge mechanism pivotally attaches the bottom mold portion, the top mold portion and the core retainer bar so that the core retainer bar is intermediate the bottom mold portion and the top mold portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Robert J. Berkenes, Tom Roy Skoog
  • Book Molding System
    Publication number: 20070218162
    Abstract: A book molding system including a bottom mold portion, a top mold portion, a core retainer bar and a hinge mechanism. At least one of the bottom mold portion and the top mold portion has a molding recess formed therein. The hinge mechanism pivotally attaches the bottom mold portion, the top mold portion and the core retainer bar so that the core retainer bar is intermediate the bottom mold portion and the top mold portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert J. Berkenes, Tom Roy Skoog