Patents by Inventor Signe Erickson Varner

Signe Erickson Varner 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).

  • Publication number: 20170172794
    Abstract: A delivery device that allows for the sustained release of an agent, particularly useful for the sustained release of a therapeutic agent to limited access regions, such as the posterior chamber of the eye and inner ear. The delivery device is minimally invasive, refillable and may be easily fixed to the treatment area. The delivery device includes a hollow body with an inlet port at its proximal end for insertion of the agent, a reservoir for holding the agent and a delivery mechanism for the sustained delivery of the agent from the reservoir to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Signe Erickson Varner, Eugene de Juan, JR., Aaron Christopher Barnes, Terry Harrison Shelley, Michael J. Cooney
  • Patent number: 9522082
    Abstract: A delivery device that allows for the sustained release of an agent, particularly useful for the sustained release of a therapeutic agent to limited access regions, such as the posterior chamber of the eye and inner ear. The delivery device is minimally invasive, refillable and may be easily fixed to the treatment area. The delivery device includes a hollow body with an inlet port at its proximal end for insertion of the agent, a reservoir for holding the agent and a delivery mechanism for the sustained delivery of the agent from the reservoir to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Signe Erickson Varner, Eugene de Juan, Jr., Aaron Christopher Barnes, Terry Harrison Shelley, Michael J. Cooney
  • Publication number: 20160184134
    Abstract: A delivery device that allows for the sustained release of an agent, particularly useful for the sustained release of a therapeutic agent to limited access regions, such as the posterior chamber of the eye and inner ear. The delivery device is minimally invasive, refillable and may be easily fixed to the treatment area. The delivery device includes a hollow body with an inlet port at its proximal end for insertion of the agent, a reservoir for holding the agent and a delivery mechanism for the sustained delivery of the agent from the reservoir to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Signe Erickson Varner, Eugene de Juan, JR., Aaron Christopher Barnes, Terry Harrison Shelley, Michael J. Cooney
  • Patent number: 9180046
    Abstract: A delivery device that allows for the sustained release of an agent, particularly useful for the sustained release of a therapeutic agent to limited access regions, such as the posterior chamber of the eye and inner ear. The delivery device is minimally invasive, refillable and may be easily fixed to the treatment area. The delivery device includes a hollow body with an inlet port at its proximal end for insertion of the agent, a reservoir for holding the agent and a delivery mechanism for the sustained delivery of the agent from the reservoir to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
    Inventors: Signe Erickson Varner, Eugene De Juan, Aaron Christopher Barnes, Terry Harrison Shelley, Michael J. Cooney
  • Publication number: 20140243795
    Abstract: A delivery device that allows for the sustained release of an agent, particularly useful for the sustained release of a therapeutic agent to limited access regions, such as the posterior chamber of the eye and inner ear. The delivery device is minimally invasive, refillable and may be easily fixed to the treatment area. The delivery device includes a hollow body with an inlet port at its proximal end for insertion of the agent, a reservoir for holding the agent and a delivery mechanism for the sustained delivery of the agent from the reservoir to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
    Inventors: Signe Erickson Varner, Eugene de Juan, JR., Aaron Christopher Barnes, Terry Harrison Shelley, Michael J. Cooney
  • Publication number: 20130304031
    Abstract: A delivery device that allows for the sustained release of an agent, particularly useful for the sustained release of a therapeutic agent to limited access regions, such as the posterior chamber of the eye and inner ear. The delivery device is minimally invasive, refillable and may be easily fixed to the treatment area. The delivery device includes a hollow body with an inlet port at its proximal end for insertion of the agent, a reservoir for holding the agent and a delivery mechanism for the sustained delivery of the agent from the reservoir to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Signe Erickson Varner, Eugene De Juan, Aaron Christopher Barnes, Terry Harrison Shelley, Michael J. Cooney
  • Patent number: 8486052
    Abstract: A delivery device that allows for the sustained release of an agent, particularly useful for the sustained release of a therapeutic agent to limited access regions, such as the posterior chamber of the eye and inner ear. The delivery device is minimally invasive, refillable and may be easily fixed to the treatment area. The delivery device includes a hollow body with an inlet port at its proximal end for insertion of the agent, a reservoir for holding the agent and a delivery mechanism for the sustained delivery of the agent from the reservoir to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Inventors: Signe Erickson Varner, Eugene Dejuan, Aaron Christopher Barnes, Terry Harrison Shelley, Michael J. Cooney
  • Publication number: 20110098686
    Abstract: A delivery device that allows for the sustained release of an agent, particularly useful for the sustained release of a therapeutic agent to limited access regions, such as the posterior chamber of the eye and inner ear. The delivery device is minimally invasive, refillable and may be easily fixed to the treatment area. The delivery device includes a hollow body with an inlet port at its proximal end for insertion of the agent, a reservoir for holding the agent and a delivery mechanism for the sustained delivery of the agent from the reservoir to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Signe Erickson Varner, Eugene Dejuan, Aaron Christopher Barnes, Terry Harrison Shelley, Michael J. Cooney
  • Patent number: 7883717
    Abstract: A delivery device that allows for the sustained release of an agent, particularly useful for the sustained release of a therapeutic agent to limited access regions, such as the posterior chamber of the eye and inner ear. The delivery device is minimally invasive, refillable and may be easily fixed to the treatment area. The delivery device includes a hollow body with an inlet port at its proximal end for insertion of the agent, a reservoir for holding the agent and a delivery mechanism for the sustained delivery of the agent from the reservoir to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Signe Erickson Varner, Eugene Dejuan, Aaron Christopher Barnes, Terry Harrison Shelley, Michael J. Cooney
  • Patent number: 7485113
    Abstract: Devices and devices for the treatment of the eye are disclosed. Preferred devices of the invention include a piercing member that is inserted into the eye to create a pathway for a cannula. The cannula is slidably mounted to the piercing member and is adapted to reach a treatment site within the eye at which material is injected into and/or withdrawn from the eye. The outer diameter of the piercing member is small enough to allow for self-sealing of the insertion site of the device upon the device's withdrawal therefrom. Also disclosed are methods for the utilizing the devices to treat the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Signe Erickson Varner, Eugene Dejuan, Jr., Terry Harrison Shelley
  • Publication number: 20080154204
    Abstract: Devices and methods for the treatment of the eye are disclosed. Preferred devices of the invention include a piercing member that is inserted into the eye to create a pathway for a cannula. The cannula is slidably mounted to the piercing member and is adapted to reach a treatment site within the eye at which material is injected into and/or withdrawn from the eye. The outer diameter of the piercing member is small enough to allow for self-sealing of the insertion site of the device upon the device's withdrawal therefrom. Also disclosed are methods for the utilizing the devices to treat the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Signe Erickson Varner, Eugene DeJuan, Terry Harrison Shelley
  • Patent number: 6719750
    Abstract: An therapeutic agent delivery device that can allows is particularly suitable for delivery of a therapeutic agent to limited access regions, such as the posterior chamber of the eye and inner ear. Preferred devices of the invention are minimally invasive, refillable and may be easily fixed to the treatment area. Preferred delivery devices of the invention also include those that comprise a non-linear shaped body member body housing one or more substances and a delivery mechanism for the sustained delivery of the one or more substances from the non-linear shaped body member to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Signe Erickson Varner, Eugene DeJuan, Jr., Terry Shelley, Aaron Christopher Barnes, Mark Humayun
  • Publication number: 20030014036
    Abstract: A delivery device that allows for the sustained release of an agent, particularly useful for the sustained release of a therapeutic agent to limited access regions, such as the posterior chamber of the eye and inner ear. The delivery device is minimally invasive, refillable and may be easily fixed to the treatment area. The delivery device includes a hollow body with an inlet port at its proximal end for insertion of the agent, a reservoir for holding the agent and a delivery mechanism for the sustained delivery of the agent from the reservoir to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: Signe Erickson Varner, Eugene Dejuan, Aaron Christopher Barnes, Terry Harrison Shelley, Michael J. Cooney
  • Publication number: 20020198511
    Abstract: Devices and devices for the treatment of the eye are disclosed. Preferred devices of the invention include a piercing member that is inserted into the eye to create a pathway for a cannula. The cannula is slidably mounted to the piercing member and is adapted to reach a treatment site within the eye at which material is injected into and/or withdrawn from the eye. The outer diameter of the piercing member is small enough to allow for self-sealing of the insertion site of the device upon the device's withdrawal therefrom. Also disclosed are methods for the utilizing the devices to treat the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Signe Erickson Varner, Eugene Dejuan, Terry Harrison Shelley
  • Publication number: 20020026176
    Abstract: An therapeutic agent delivery device that can allows is particularly suitable for delivery of a therapeutic agent to limited access regions, such as the posterior chamber of the eye and inner ear. Preferred devices of the invention are minimally invasive, refillable and may be easily fixed to the treatment area. Preferred delivery devices of the invention also include those that comprise a non-linear shaped body member body housing one or more substances and a delivery mechanism for the sustained delivery of the one or more substances from the non-linear shaped body member to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventors: Signe Erickson Varner, Eugene DeJuan, Terry Shelley, Aaron Christopher Barnes, Mark Humayun