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).

  • Publication number: 20090099554
    Abstract: Torque shafts and other related systems and methods are described herein. In one embodiment, the torque shafts are both flexible and capable of transmitting torque. An apparatus for transmission of torque includes an elongate body, comprising a plurality of joint segments, each joint segment configured to pivot with respect to an adjacent segment and being further configured to have at least two link elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: David C. Forster, Alex T. Roth, Brian Beckey, Brandon G. Walsh, Scott Heneveld
  • Publication number: 20080009746
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Applicant: AORTX, INC., A California Corporation
    Inventors: David C. Forster, Brian Beckey, Brandon Walsh, Scott Heneveld
  • Publication number: 20070203560
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Applicant: CARDIACMD, INC., A California Corporation
    Inventors: David Forster, Scott Heneveld, Brandon Walsh, Brian Beckey
  • Publication number: 20070203575
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Applicant: CARDIACMD, INC., A California Corporation
    Inventors: David Forster, Scott Heneveld, Brandon Walsh, Brian Beckey
  • Publication number: 20070203561
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Applicant: CARDIACMD, INC. A California Corporation
    Inventors: David Forster, Scott Heneveld, Brandon Walsh, Brian Beckey
  • Publication number: 20070073387
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventors: David Forster, Brian Beckey, Brandon Walsh, Scott Heneveld, Alex Roth