Patents by Inventor J. David Brown
J. David Brown 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: 20220125638Abstract: Devices can be implanted in an eye to treat glaucoma and/or dry eye. The devices described herein include a body defining a lumen and having first and second ends and external and lumenal surfaces. The body has a length sufficient to provide fluid communication between the anterior chamber and tear film of the eye through the lumen when the device is implanted in the sclera. The body can include a radiused distal edge. A distal end portion of the body can be laterally flared. The body can include a mid-body portion that is laterally narrower than distal and proximal end portions of the body. Methods of treating glaucoma and/or dry eye, wherein the device is implanted in the sclera of an afflicted eye, are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2022Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: J. David Brown, Christopher Clark Pulling, Roy Christian Martin, Edward Aaron Cohen
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Publication number: 20210219878Abstract: A method for monitoring glucose concentration in aqueous humor can include inserting an implantable device into an eye and determining glucose concentration as a function of glucose sensed at the implantable device. The method can optionally include optically detecting glucose concentration as a function of polarimetry and/or fluorescence. A system for monitoring glucose concentration can include devices described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Roy Christian Martin, Christopher Clark Pulling, Christopher Thomas Martin, J. David Brown
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Publication number: 20210220172Abstract: Devices can be implanted in an eye to treat a dry eye condition. The devices include a body defining a lumen and having first and second ends and external and lumenal surfaces. The body has a length sufficient to provide fluid communication between the anterior chamber and tear film of the eye through the lumen when the device is implanted in the sclera. In some embodiments, the device is filterless. In some embodiments, a filter is included. The dry eye treatment devices provided herein prevent bacterial ingress, provide outflow resistance to retain a normal intraocular pressure, and provide moisture (e.g., aqueous humor) to an otherwise dry eye. Methods of treating a dry eye condition wherein the device is implanted in the sclera of an afflicted eye are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventor: J. David Brown
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Patent number: 10987033Abstract: A method for monitoring glucose concentration in aqueous humor can include inserting an implantable device into an eye and determining glucose concentration as a function of glucose sensed at the implantable device. The method can optionally include optically detecting glucose concentration as a function of polarimetry and/or fluorescence. A system for monitoring glucose concentration can include devices described herein.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2016Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: MicroOptx Inc.Inventors: Roy Christian Martin, Christopher Clark Pulling, Christopher Thomas Martin, J. David Brown
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Patent number: 10980667Abstract: Devices can be implanted in an eye to treat a dry eye condition. The devices include a body defining a lumen and having first and second ends and external and lumenal surfaces. The body has a length sufficient to provide fluid communication between the anterior chamber and tear film of the eye through the lumen when the device is implanted in the sclera. In some embodiments, the device is filterless. In some embodiments, a filter is included. The dry eye treatment devices provided herein prevent bacterial ingress, provide outflow resistance to retain a normal intraocular pressure, and provide moisture (e.g., aqueous humor) to an otherwise dry eye. Methods of treating a dry eye condition wherein the device is implanted in the sclera of an afflicted eye are also described.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2016Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: MicroOptx Inc.Inventor: J. David Brown
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Publication number: 20200330272Abstract: Devices can be implanted in an eye to treat glaucoma. The devices described herein include a body defining a lumen and having first and second ends and external and lumenal surfaces. The body has a length sufficient to provide fluid communication between the anterior chamber and tear film of the eye through the lumen when the device is implanted in the sclera. By the strategic selection of particular materials of construction, and/or by controlling the configuration and size of the lumen, in some embodiments, the device is a filterless construct. In some embodiments, a filter is included. The glaucoma treatment devices as provided herein are designed to prevent bacterial ingress and to provide the required level of outflow resistance to achieve a desired intraocular pressure. Methods of treating glaucoma wherein the device is implanted in the sclera of an afflicted eye are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventor: J. David Brown
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Publication number: 20200315846Abstract: Devices can be implanted in an eye to treat glaucoma. The devices described herein include a body defining a lumen and having first and second ends and external and lumenal surfaces. The body has a length sufficient to provide fluid communication between the anterior chamber and tear film of the eye through the lumen when the device is implanted in the sclera. By the strategic selection of particular materials of construction, and/or by controlling the configuration and size of the lumen, in some embodiments, the device is a filterless construct. In some embodiments, a filter is included. The glaucoma treatment devices as provided herein are designed to prevent bacterial ingress and to provide the required level of outflow resistance to achieve a desired intraocular pressure. Methods of treating glaucoma wherein the device is implanted in the sclera of an afflicted eye are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventor: J. David Brown
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Patent number: 10736778Abstract: Devices can be implanted in an eye to treat glaucoma. The devices described herein include a body defining a lumen and having first and second ends and external and lumenal surfaces. The body has a length sufficient to provide fluid communication between the anterior chamber and tear film of the eye through the lumen when the device is implanted in the sclera. By the strategic selection of particular materials of construction, and/or by controlling the configuration and size of the lumen, in some embodiments, the device is a filterless construct. In some embodiments, a filter is included. The glaucoma treatment devices as provided herein are designed to prevent bacterial ingress and to provide the required level of outflow resistance to achieve a desired intraocular pressure. Methods of treating glaucoma wherein the device is implanted in the sclera of an afflicted eye are also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2015Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: MicroOptx Inc.Inventor: J. David Brown
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Publication number: 20200078215Abstract: Devices can be implanted in an eye to treat glaucoma and/or dry eye. The devices described herein include a body defining a lumen and having first and second ends and external and lumenal surfaces. The body has a length sufficient to provide fluid communication between the anterior chamber and tear film of the eye through the lumen when the device is implanted in the sclera. The body can include a radiused distal edge. A distal end portion of the body can be laterally flared. The body can include a mid-body portion that is laterally narrower than distal and proximal end portions of the body. Methods of treating glaucoma and/or dry eye, wherein the device is implanted in the sclera of an afflicted eye, are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2017Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: MicroOptx Inc., J. David BROWN, Christopher Clark PULLING, Roy Christian MARTIN, Edward Aaron COHEN
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Publication number: 20180333085Abstract: A method for monitoring glucose concentration in aqueous humor can include inserting an implantable device into an eye and determining glucose concentration as a function of glucose sensed at the implantable device. The method can optionally include optically detecting glucose concentration as a function of polarimetry and/or fluorescence. A system for monitoring glucose concentration can include devices described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2016Publication date: November 22, 2018Applicant: MicroOptx Inc.Inventors: Roy Christian Martin, Christopher Clark Pulling, Christopher Thomas Martin, J. David Brown
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Publication number: 20180280195Abstract: Devices can be implanted in an eye to treat a dry eye condition. The devices include a body defining a lumen and having first and second ends and external and lumenal surfaces. The body has a length sufficient to provide fluid communication between the anterior chamber and tear film of the eye through the lumen when the device is implanted in the sclera. In some embodiments, the device is filterless. In some embodiments, a filter is included. The dry eye treatment devices provided herein prevent bacterial ingress, provide outflow resistance to retain a normal intraocular pressure, and provide moisture (e.g., aqueous humor) to an otherwise dry eye. Methods of treating a dry eye condition wherein the device is implanted in the sclera of an afflicted eye are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventor: J. David Brown
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Publication number: 20170367888Abstract: Devices can be implanted in an eye to treat glaucoma. The devices described herein include a body defining a lumen and having first and second ends and external and lumenal surfaces. The body has a length sufficient to provide fluid communication between the anterior chamber and tear film of the eye through the lumen when the device is implanted in the sclera. By the strategic selection of particular materials of construction, and/or by controlling the configuration and size of the lumen, in some embodiments, the device is a filterless construct. In some embodiments, a filter is included. The glaucoma treatment devices as provided herein are designed to prevent bacterial ingress and to provide the required level of outflow resistance to achieve a desired intraocular pressure. Methods of treating glaucoma wherein the device is implanted in the sclera of an afflicted eye are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2015Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventor: J. David BROWN
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Patent number: 9023484Abstract: Method and apparatus for forming aluminum ingot having shaped ends to avoid alligatoring during rolling.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2008Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Tri-Arrows Aluminum Inc.Inventors: Gyan Jha, J. David Brown, Shridas Ningileri, Weimin Yin, Randall Bowers
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Patent number: 8381385Abstract: Method and apparatus for forming aluminum ingot having shaped ends to avoid alligatoring during rolling.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2008Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Tri-Arrows Aluminum Inc.Inventors: Gyan Jha, J. David Brown, Shridas Ningileri, Weimin Yin, Randall Bowers
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Patent number: 8381384Abstract: Method and apparatus for forming aluminum ingot having shaped ends to avoid alligatoring during rolling.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2008Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Tri-Arrows Aluminum Inc.Inventors: Gyan Jha, J. David Brown, Shridas Ningilcri, Weimin Yin, Randall Bowers
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Publication number: 20100168644Abstract: A device for treating glaucoma in an eye is described. The device includes a body defining a lumen and having first and second ends and external and lumenal surfaces, wherein the body has a length sufficient to provide fluid communication between the anterior chamber and tear film of the eye through the lumen when the device is implanted in the sclera. The device further includes a filter membrane capable of providing outflow resistance to aqueous humor flowing through the lumen. The device further includes a debris filter positioned either at the first end or between the first end and the filter providing outflow resistance. Methods of treating glaucoma wherein the device is implanted in the sclera of an afflicted eye are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventor: J. David Brown
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Publication number: 20090000346Abstract: Method and apparatus for forming aluminum ingot having shaped ends to avoid alligatoring during rolling.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2008Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventors: Gyan Jha, J. David Brown, Shridas Ningileri, Weimin Yin, Randall Bowers
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Publication number: 20080295921Abstract: Method and apparatus for forming aluminum ingot having shaped ends to avoid alligatoring during rolling.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Gyan Jha, J. David Brown, Shridas Ningileri, Weimin Yin, Randall Bowers
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Publication number: 20080263851Abstract: Method and apparatus for forming aluminum ingot having shaped ends to avoid alligatoring during rolling.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: Gyan Jha, J. David Brown, Shridas Ningilcri, Weimin Yin, Randall Bowers
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Patent number: 6881198Abstract: A device for treating glaucoma in an eye is described. The device includes a body defining a lumen and having first and second ends and external and lumenal surfaces, wherein the body has a length sufficient to provide fluid communication between the anterior chamber and tear film of the eye through the lumen when the device is implanted in the sclera. The device further includes a filter membrane capable of providing outflow resistance to aqueous humor flowing through the lumen. The device further includes a debris filter positioned either at the first end or between the first end and the filter providing outflow resistance. Methods of treating glaucoma wherein the device is implanted in the sclera of an afflicted eye are also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2003Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Inventor: J. David Brown