Patents by Inventor Brian C. A. Fernandes

Brian C. A. Fernandes 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).

  • BIODEGRADABLE INSERTION GUIDE FOR THE INSERTION OF A MEDICAL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120277544
    Abstract: The present invention includes an insertion guide configured to be inserted in combination with a stylet wherein the insertion guide is left in the brain after the stylet is removed. The insertion guide then provides a path way for the stimulation lead, catheter, or other medical device to be placed into the brain to allow for the application of stimulation or therapeutic fluids to be administered. The insertion guide is further made of biodegradable material such that, after the lead is inserted through the insertion guide, the material forming the insertion guide biodegrades and is absorbed by the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Brian C. A. Fernandes, Frans L. H. Gielen, Peter Appenrodt
  • Implantable medical device with enhanced biocompatibility and biostability
    Patent number: 7658727
    Abstract: An implantable medical device comprising a drug-loaded polymer overlaid with a fabric that promotes tissue ingrowth is useful in a wide variety of tissue engineering applications. The invention includes, for example, prosthetic heart valves, annuloplasty rings, and grafts, having enhanced biocompatibility and biostability. Methods of making and using the implantable medical devices of the invention are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc
    Inventors: Brian C. A. Fernandes, Maura G. Donovan, Randall V. Sparer, Jesus W. Casas-Bejar, Mark W. Torrianni
  • Stimulation for delivery of molecular therapy
    Patent number: 6810286
    Abstract: Provided are novel stimulatory device for the controlled production of angiogenic growth factors. More specifically, a subthreshold pulse generator is used for the local production of vascular endothelial growth factor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc
    Inventors: Maura G. Donovan, Orhan Soykan, D. Curtis Deno, Lawrence J. Mulligan, Brian C. A. Fernandes
  • Subthreshold stimulator for angiogenesis
    Publication number: 20020010492
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel stimulatory device for the controlled production of angiogenic growth factors. More specifically, the present invention provides a subthreshold pulse generator for the local production of vascular endothelial growth factor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Publication date: January 24, 2002
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Maura G. Donovan, Orhan Soykan, D. Curtis Deno, Lawrence J. Mulligan, Brian C. A. Fernandes