Patents by Inventor Brian M. Soares

Brian M. Soares 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).

  • Tools and methods for programming an implantable valve
    Patent number: 8038641
    Abstract: A two-part tool for reading and adjusting an implantable valve, and methods of use. The tool includes a locator-indicator component that, when placed matingly on the patient's skin over the valve, provides magnetic reading of the valve setting. The tool also includes an adjustor component that couples to the locator-indicator component and is rotatable to change a valve setting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian M. Soares, LiJuan He, Allison H. Bedwinek, Kyle Jarger
  • Tools And Methods For Programming An Implantable Valve
    Publication number: 20100249690
    Abstract: A two-part tool for reading and adjusting an implantable valve, and methods of use. The tool includes a locator-indicator component that, when placed matingly on the patient's skin over the valve, provides magnetic reading of the valve setting. The tool also includes an adjustor component that couples to the locator-indicator component and is rotatable to change a valve setting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: CODMAN & SHURTLEFF, INC.
    Inventors: Brian M. Soares, LiJuan He, Allison H. Bedwinek, Kyle Jarger