Patents


The table below provides a guide to some of The Beta Group's patents. When available, there will be a picture of an example device incorporating the patented technology. If you click on the patent number for an invention, you will be linked to the first page of the issued US patent. The description column provides a very brief description of the invention. The market column shows the market in which the patent is or can be used. Clicking on the market name will link you to a full description of the patent market, technology, commercialization strategy, and related patents.

Patent No. Description Market
US04556050 An artificial sphincter which includes an implantable clamp. Incontinence Control
US04645489 A unitary disposable IV with an externally controlled flow-control valve. Drug Delivery
US04713063 A tube for use in a flow controller of an IV or other slow flow control apparatus. Drug Delivery
US04731069 A tube for use in a flow controller of an IV or other slow flow control apparatus. Drug Delivery
US04757978 An apparatus for setting and resetting a portion of a shape memory alloy part. Eyeglass Frames
US04772112 Eyeglass frames which have optimized elastic properties. Eyeglass Frames
US04895438 Eyeglass frames which have optimized elastic properties. Eyeglass Frames
US04896955 Eyeglass frames which have optimized elastic properties. Eyeglass Frames
US04925132 An improved design for wide-body aircraft. Wide-body Aircraft
US05395193 A fastener for attaching components of an eyeglass frame together. Eyeglass Frames
US05409460 An intra-luminal expander assembly for use with a catheter. Incontinence Control
US05584631 A fastener for attaching components of an eyeglass frame together. Eyeglass Frames
US05807190 A striking face for golf clubs which includes zones made from "pixels", arranged to produce a desired effect on the ball. Golf Club Faces
US05899818 A golf club head with an impact surface formed of a shape memory alloy. Golf Club Faces

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