Patents by Inventor Brian Beckey
Brian Beckey 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).
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Publication number: 20190217129Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a method for acoustically modulating activity of cells comprising a targeted tissue portion of a patient. An implantable probe system may be utilized for delivering acoustical energy to a targeted tissue portion of a patient, comprising a plurality of substrate portions, each substrate portion comprising at least one acoustical emitter; a probe body portion having proximal and distal ends and being movably coupled to the plurality of substrates and configured to at least partially encapsulate the plurality of substrates; and a distal end portion coupled to the distal end of the probe body portion, the distal end portion comprising at least one guiding feature configured to redirect a path of at least one of the substrate portions as such substrate portion is extended through and past the distal end portion by moving the plurality of substrates relative to the probe body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Applicant: Circuit Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Brian Andrew Ellingwood, Brian Beckey, Christopher L. Towne, Dan Andersen
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Publication number: 20190217128Abstract: One embodiment is directed to an implantable probe system for delivering acoustical energy to a targeted tissue portion of a patient, comprising: a plurality of substrate portions, each substrate portion comprising at least one acoustical emitter; a probe body portion having proximal and distal ends and being movably coupled to the plurality of substrates and configured to at least partially encapsulate the plurality of substrates; and a distal end portion coupled to the distal end of the probe body portion, the distal end portion comprising at least one guiding feature configured to redirect a path of at least one of the substrate portions as such substrate portion is extended through and past the distal end portion by moving the plurality of substrates relative to the probe body portionType: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Applicant: Circuit Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Brian Andrew Ellingwood, Brian Beckey, Christopher L. Towne, Dan Andersen
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Patent number: 10159825Abstract: A surgical or wound closure device utilizes a slide fastener for rapidly closing a surgical incision or wound with precise apposition of the sides of the incision. The surgical closure devices are configured for linear incisions, shaped incisions, such as used for wedge biopsy or excisional biopsy, and long incisions, such as used for laparotomy or surgical removal of redundant skin. The surgical closure device may be adhered to the patient's skin prior to making an incision and is subsequently used for closing the incision.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2015Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: ZipLine Medical, Inc.Inventors: Amir Belson, Brian Beckey, James J. Leary
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Publication number: 20180311508Abstract: One embodment is directed to a probe for illuminating a target tissue of a patient, comprising: a plurality of optical fibers; a probe body portion having proximal and distal ends, the probe body portion being moveably coupled to the plurality of fibers and configured to at least partially encapsulate the plurality of fibers; a distal end portion coupled to the distal end of the probe body portion, the distal end portion comprising at least one guiding feature configured to redirect a path of at least one of the optical fibers comprising the plurality of optical fibers as such at least portion of one of the optical fibers is extended through and past the distal end portion by moving the plurality of fibers relative to the probe body portion. The probe further may comprise an ejector portion configured to move the plurality of fibers relative to the probe body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Applicant: Circuit Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Brian Andrew Ellingwood, Brian Beckey, Ethan Berry, Bruce Modesitt, Dan Andersen, David Angeley, Michael Drews, T.D. Barbara Nguyen-Vu, Laura Leung, Andrei T. Popescu
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Patent number: 10010710Abstract: A surgical or wound closure device utilizes a slide fastener for rapidly closing a surgical incision or wound with precise apposition of the sides of the incision. The surgical closure devices are configured for linear incisions, shaped incisions, such as used for wedge biopsy or excisional biopsy, and long incisions, such as used for laparotomy or surgical removal of redundant skin. The surgical closure device may be adhered to the patient's skin prior to making an incision and is subsequently used for closing the incision.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2015Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: ZipLine Medical, Inc.Inventors: Amir Belson, Brian Beckey, James J. Leary
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Publication number: 20160114146Abstract: A surgical or wound closure device utilizes a slide fastener for rapidly closing a surgical incision or wound with precise apposition of the sides of the incision. The surgical closure devices are configured for linear incisions, shaped incisions, such as used for wedge biopsy or excisional biopsy, and long incisions, such as used for laparotomy or surgical removal of redundant skin. The surgical closure device may be adhered to the patient's skin prior to making an incision and is subsequently used for closing the incision.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2015Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Amir Belson, Brian Beckey, James J. Leary
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Publication number: 20160106931Abstract: A surgical or wound closure device utilizes a slide fastener for rapidly closing a surgical incision or wound with precise apposition of the sides of the incision. The surgical closure devices are configured for linear incisions, shaped incisions, such as used for wedge biopsy or excisional biopsy, and long incisions, such as used for laparotomy or surgical removal of redundant skin. The surgical closure device may be adhered to the patient's skin prior to making an incision and is subsequently used for closing the incision.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: Amir Belson, Brian Beckey, James J. Leary
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Publication number: 20160095597Abstract: A surgical or wound closure device utilizes a slide fastener for rapidly closing a surgical incision or wound with precise apposition of the sides of the incision. The surgical closure devices are configured for linear incisions, shaped incisions, such as used for wedge biopsy or excisional biopsy, and long incisions, such as used for laparotomy or surgical removal of redundant skin. The surgical closure device may be adhered to the patient's skin prior to making an incision and is subsequently used for closing the incision.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: Amir BELSON, Brian BECKEY, James J. LEARY
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Patent number: 9179914Abstract: A surgical or wound closure device utilizes a slide fastener for rapidly closing a surgical incision or wound with precise apposition of the sides of the incision. The surgical closure devices are configured for linear incisions, shaped incisions, such as used for wedge biopsy or excisional biopsy, and long incisions, such as used for laparotomy or surgical removal of redundant skin. The surgical closure device may be adhered to the patient's skin prior to making an incision and is subsequently used for closing the incision.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2012Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: ZIPLINE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Amir Belson, Brian Beckey, James J. Leary
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Publication number: 20140316517Abstract: Prosthetic valves and their component parts are described, as are prosthetic valve delivery devices and methods for their use. The prosthetic valves are particularly adapted for use in percutaneous aortic valve replacement procedures. The delivery devices are particularly adapted for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures. The preferred delivery device includes a catheter having a deployment mechanism attached to its distal end, and a handle mechanism attached to its proximal end. A plurality of tethers are provided to selectively restrain the valve during deployment. A number of mechanisms for active deployment of partially expanded prosthetic valves are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: CARDIACMD, INC.Inventors: David C. Forster, Scott Heneveld, Brandon G. Walsh, Brian Beckey
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Publication number: 20140235361Abstract: Torque shafts and other related systems and methods are described herein. The torque shafts are both flexible and capable of transmitting torque. The torque shafts are useful for procedures that require torque and pushability to drive or deploy a device. The flexibility and pushability of the torque shafts enable them to curve along a tortuous path, and the torque transferring capability of the shafts enable them to transmit torque along the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventors: David C. Forster, Brian Beckey, Brandon G. Walsh, Scott Heneveld, Alex Roth
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Publication number: 20140155991Abstract: Prosthetic valves implantation methods and systems, especially as related to preparing the native site of a native stenotic or incompetent aortic valve for receipt of a prosthetic replacement valve are described. The subject tools and associated site preparation techniques may be employed in percutaneous aortic valve replacement procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Inventors: David C. FORSTER, Brian BECKEY, Brandon WALSH, Scott HENEVELD
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Publication number: 20140074156Abstract: A biopsy incision closure device includes a base having a frame incorporated therein. Together, the base and frame define an opening for performing a biopsy incision when the device is placed over a tissue surface. The base is typically composed of an elastomeric material and the frame comprises resilient inelastic members which can be used to close the opening in a highly uniform manner with minimum distortion and stress introduced into the tissue edges being drawn together.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: ZipLine Medical, Inc.Inventors: Amir Belson, Eric Storne, Brian Beckey
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Patent number: 8585594Abstract: Devices and methods for assessing the size, shape, and topography of vessel lumens and hollow portions of organs are described. The devices and methods are particularly adapted for determining the size, shape, topography, and compliance of the native heart valves to facilitate the later implantation of a prosthetic heart valve. The devices are typically catheter-based having an assessment mechanism fixed to a distal end of the catheter. The assessment mechanism generally includes an expandable member, such as a balloon. The assessment mechanism may also include an imaging member, a physical assessment member, an electronic mapping construction, an alignment mechanism, a valvuloplasty balloon, or any combinations thereof. The methods typically comprise deploying the balloon percutaneously to a target location, expanding the balloon, and determining one or more physical parameters associated with the target location.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2006Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Phoenix Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: David C. Forster, Brian Beckey, Brandon Walsh, Scott Heneveld
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Patent number: 8500799Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for operation of a prosthetic valve support structure (32) having additional reinforcement coupled with panels (36). Multiple support members (620) are distributed across the inner surface of the valve support structure (32) at regular intervals. Each support member (620) can include a looped portion (621) to act as a hinge (52). Each looped portion (621) is in a location coincidental with the interlace between adjacent panels (36).Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2007Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: CardiacMD, Inc.Inventors: David C. Forster, Brian Beckey, Brandon Walsh, Scott Heneveld
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Patent number: 8439945Abstract: A biopsy incision closure device includes a base having a frame incorporated therein. Together, the base and frame define an opening for performing a biopsy incision when the device is placed over a tissue surface. The base is typically composed of an elastomeric material, and the frame comprises resilient inelastic members which can be used to close the opening in a highly uniform manner with minimum distortion and stress introduced into the tissue edges being drawn together.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2011Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Zipline Medical, Inc.Inventors: Amir Belson, Eric Storne, Brian Beckey
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Publication number: 20130085566Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for operation of a prosthetic valve support structure (32) having additional reinforcement coupled with panels (36). Multiple support members (620) are distributed across the inner surface of the valve support structure (32) at regular intervals. Each support member (620) can include a looped portion (621) to act as a hinge (52). Each looped portion (621) is in a location coincidental with the interlace between adjacent panels (36).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2012Publication date: April 4, 2013Inventors: David C. Forster, Brian Beckey, Brandon Walsh, Scott Heneveld
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Patent number: 8403981Abstract: Prosthetic valves and their component parts are described, as are prosthetic valve delivery devices and methods for their use. The prosthetic valves are particularly adapted for use in percutaneous aortic valve replacement procedures. The delivery devices are particularly adapted for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures. The preferred delivery device includes a catheter having a deployment mechanism attached to its distal end, and a handle mechanism attached to its proximal end. A plurality of tethers are provided to selectively restrain the valve during deployment. A number of mechanisms for active deployment of partially expanded prosthetic valves are also described.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2006Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: CardiacMC, Inc.Inventors: David C. Forster, Scott Heneveld, Brandon Walsh, Brian Beckey
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Publication number: 20130066365Abstract: A surgical or wound closure device utilizes a slide fastener for rapidly closing a surgical incision or wound with precise apposition of the sides of the incision. The surgical closure devices are configured for linear incisions, shaped incisions, such as used for wedge biopsy or excisional biopsy, and long incisions, such as used for laparotomy or surgical removal of redundant skin. The surgical closure device may be adhered to the patient's skin prior to making an incision and is subsequently used for closing the incision.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: ZipLine Medical, IncInventors: Amir Belson, Brian Beckey, James J. Leary
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Patent number: 8376865Abstract: Torque shafts and other related systems and methods are described herein. The torque shafts are both flexible and capable of transmitting torque. The torque shafts are useful for procedures that require torque and pushability to drive or deploy a device. The flexibility and pushability of the torque shafts enable them to curve along a tortuous path, and the torque transferring capability of the shafts enable them to transmit torque along the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2007Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: CardiacMD, Inc.Inventors: David C. Forster, Brian Beckey, Brandon Walsh, Scott Heneveld, Alex T. Roth