Patents by Inventor Brian Soltis
Brian Soltis 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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Patent number: 11918764Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure may be directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a medical device including an elongate body having a proximal portion, a distal portion, and three mutually perpendicular planes. The medical device may include a first steering line and a second steering line and a first stiffening material and a second stiffening material. The first stiffening material and the second stiffening material may be configured to maintain planarity of deflection of at least the distal portion of the elongate body.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Brian Soltis, David Benjamin Joda, Raymond David Gessler, III, Seth Stomberg, Leonard Roldan Jimenez, Kyle Logan Lemke
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Publication number: 20240033504Abstract: Devices and methods of use for introduction and implantation of an electrode as part of a minimally invasive technique. An implantable baroreflex activation system includes a control system having an implantable housing, an electrical lead, attachable to the control system, and an electrode structure. The electrode structure is near one end of the electrical lead, and includes a monopolar electrode, a backing material having an effective surface area larger than the electrode, and a releasable pivotable interface to mate with an implant tool. The electrode is configured for implantation on an outer surface of a blood vessel and the control system is programmed to deliver a baroreflex therapy via the monopolar electrode to a baroreceptor within a wall of the blood vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Adam CATES, Eric LOVETT, Loren MURNEY, Kip LUDWIG, Paul PIGNATO, Brian SOLTIS
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Patent number: 11819682Abstract: Devices and methods of use for introduction and implantation of an electrode as part of a minimally invasive technique. An implantable baroreflex activation system includes a control system having an implantable housing, an electrical lead, attachable to the control system, and an electrode structure. The electrode structure is near one end of the electrical lead, and includes a monopolar electrode, a backing material having an effective surface area larger than the electrode, and a releasable pivotable interface to mate with an implant tool. The electrode is configured for implantation on an outer surface of a blood vessel and the control system is programmed to deliver a baroreflex therapy via the monopolar electrode to a baroreceptor within a wall of the blood vessel.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2021Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: CVRx, Inc.Inventors: Adam Cates, Eric Lovett, Loren Murney, Kip Ludwig, Paul Pignato, Brian Soltis
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Patent number: 11541245Abstract: Delivery devices, systems, and methods for delivering implantable leadless pacing devices are disclosed. An example delivery device may include an intermediate tubular member and an inner tubular member slidably disposed within a lumen of the intermediate tubular member. A distal holding section may extend distally of a distal end of the intermediate tubular member and define a cavity therein for receiving an implantable leadless pacing device. The device may be configured to enable fluid flushing of the delivery device prior to use, to remove any air from within the device as well as providing the option of fluid flow during use of the delivery device.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2020Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Brian Soltis, Benjamin J. Haasl, James P. Goodman, Vincent P. Hackenmueller
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Publication number: 20220296882Abstract: Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include an implantable medical device. The implantable medical device may include an implantable pacing member having a housing and a lead input. A lead may be coupled to the lead input. The lead may be designed to extend along a pericardial space, epicardium, or both and engage a heart chamber. A passageway may be defined along a portion of the length of the lead.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Applicant: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Alan Tockman, Lili Liu, Brendan Early Koop, Brian Soltis, Arthur J. Foster, G. Shantanu Reddy
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Publication number: 20220257948Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods for pacing a HIS bundle of a patient. The apparatuses, systems, and methods may include applying stimulation energy through one or more of a plurality of electrodes to direct a stimulation locus and pace a HIS bundle of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Pramodsingh H. Thakur, Allan C. Shuros, Brian Soltis, Juan G. Hincapie, Qi An, Yinghong Yu, Keith R. Maile
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Patent number: 11389649Abstract: Delivery devices, systems, and methods for delivering implantable leadless pacing devices are disclosed. An example delivery device may include an intermediate tubular member and an inner tubular member slidably disposed within a lumen of the intermediate tubular member. A distal holding section may extend distally of a distal end of the intermediate tubular member and define a cavity therein for receiving an implantable leadless pacing device. The device may further include a handle assembly including at least an intermediate hub portion affixed adjacent to the proximal end of the intermediate tubular member and a proximal hub portion affixed adjacent to the proximal end of the inner tubular member. A longitudinally extending groove having a proximal end and a distal end may be disposed in the intermediate hub portion. A first locking mechanism may be configured to releasably couple the intermediate hub portion and the proximal hub portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2019Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Brian Soltis, Benjamin J. Haasl, Allan C. Shuros, Brian L. Schmidt, James P. Goodman
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Patent number: 11383080Abstract: Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include an implantable medical device. The implantable medical device may include an implantable pacing member having a housing and a lead input. A lead may be coupled to the lead input. The lead may be designed to extend along a pericardial space, epicardium, or both and engage a heart chamber. A passageway may be defined along a portion of the length of the lead.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Alan Tockman, Lili Liu, Brendan Early Koop, Brian Soltis, Arthur J. Foster, G. Shantanu Reddy
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Publication number: 20220193367Abstract: An electrophysiology catheter comprising a tubular shaft, the shaft having a proximal portion, a distal portion having a distal end and a deflection region, the shaft defining a longitudinal axis and including an outer tubular jacket, and articulation member disposed within the jacket in the deflection region, the articulation member comprising a plurality of longitudinally-arranged tubular segments, a plurality of first connecting segments, and a plurality of second connecting segments, wherein adjacent tubular segments are joined by respective ones of the first and second connecting segments, and wherein all of the first and second connecting segments are disposed in a first plane extending through the longitudinal axis. A first reinforcing member and a second reinforcing member extend through the plurality of first and second connecting segments, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2021Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: David Benjamin Joda, Raymond David Gessler, III, Poorva Milind Rajguru, Emily Rose Whitwam, Brian Paul Edison, Colin Patrick Dunphy, Joseph Nelsen, Brian Soltis
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Patent number: 11338145Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods for pacing a HIS bundle of a patient. The apparatuses, systems, and methods may include applying stimulation energy through one or more of a plurality of electrodes to direct a stimulation locus and pace a HIS bundle of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Pramodsingh H. Thakur, Allan C. Shuros, Brian Soltis, Juan G. Hincapie, Qi An, Yinghong Yu, Keith R. Maile
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Publication number: 20210308447Abstract: Devices and methods of use for introduction and implantation of an electrode as part of a minimally invasive technique. An implantable baroreflex activation system includes a control system having an implantable housing, an electrical lead, attachable to the control system, and an electrode structure. The electrode structure is near one end of the electrical lead, and includes a monopolar electrode, a backing material having an effective surface area larger than the electrode, and a releasable pivotable interface to mate with an implant tool. The electrode is configured for implantation on an outer surface of a blood vessel and the control system is programmed to deliver a baroreflex therapy via the monopolar electrode to a baroreceptor within a wall of the blood vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Adam Cates, Eric Lovett, Loren Murney, Kip Ludwig, Paul Pignato, Brian Soltis
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Patent number: 11123570Abstract: A leadless pacing device may include a housing having a proximal end and a distal end, and a set of one or more electrodes supported by the housing. The housing may include a first a distal extension extending distally from the distal end thereof. The distal extension may include a retractable and/or rotatable distal electrode. The distal electrode may be configured to be delivered to and pace at the Bundle of His. The leadless pacing device may be releasably coupled to an expandable anchor mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Brendan Early Koop, Benjamin J. Haasl, Allan Charles Shuros, James O. Gilkerson, Lili Liu, Keith R. Maile, Brian Soltis, Brandon Christopher Fellows
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Publication number: 20210260340Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure may be directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a medical device including an elongate body having a proximal portion, a distal portion, and three mutually perpendicular planes. The medical device may include a first steering line and a second steering line and a first stiffening material and a second stiffening material. The first stiffening material and the second stiffening material may be configured to maintain planarity of deflection of at least the distal portion of the elongate body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Brian Soltis, David Benjamin Joda, Raymond David Gessier, Seth Stomberg, Leonard Roldan Jimenez, Kyle Logan Lemke
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Patent number: 11058869Abstract: Devices and methods of use for introduction and implantation of an electrode as part of a minimally invasive technique. An implantable baroreflex activation system includes a control system having an implantable housing, an electrical lead, attachable to the control system, and an electrode structure. The electrode structure is near one end of the electrical lead, and includes a monopolar electrode, a backing material having an effective surface area larger than the electrode, and a releasable pivotable interface to mate with an implant tool. The electrode is configured for implantation on an outer surface of a blood vessel and the control system is programmed to deliver a baroreflex therapy via the monopolar electrode to a baroreceptor within a wall of the blood vessel.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2019Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: CVRx, Inc.Inventors: Adam Cates, Eric Lovett, Loren Murney, Kip Ludwig, Paul Pignato, Brian Soltis
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Patent number: 10960216Abstract: Extraction devices for extracting chronically implanted devices such as leadless cardiac pacemakers (LCP). In some cases, the extraction devices may be configured to cut or tear through at least some of the tissue ingrowth around and/or over the chronically implanted device such that a retrieval feature on the chronically implanted device may be grasped for removal of the chronically implanted device.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Allan Charles Shuros, Brian Soltis, Arjun D. Sharma
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Patent number: 10905465Abstract: A delivery device for delivering an implantable leadless pacing device may include a catheter shaft a distal holding section for receiving the implantable leadless pacing device. In some cases, the delivery device may include a flow-sensing device to determine a pressure or flow-rate of a fluid within the distal holding section. Also included may be a handle assembly and a deployment mechanism to deploy the implantable leadless pacing device.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2017Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Allan Charles Shuros, Brian Soltis, Yinghong Yu, Arjun D. Sharma
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Patent number: 10894162Abstract: Delivery devices, systems, and methods for delivering implantable leadless pacing devices are disclosed. An example delivery device may include an intermediate tubular member and an inner tubular member slidably disposed within a lumen of the intermediate tubular member. A distal holding section may extend distally of a distal end of the intermediate tubular member and define a cavity therein for receiving an implantable leadless pacing device. At least a portion of the lumen of the inner tubular member may be bifurcated to form a first lumen and a second lumen.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Brian Soltis, Ronald W. Kunkel, Kurt G. Koubal, James P. Goodman
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Patent number: 10894167Abstract: A leadless pacing device may include a housing having a proximal end and a distal end, and a set of one or more electrodes supported by the housing. The housing may include a first a distal extension extending distally from the distal end thereof. One or more electrodes may be supported by the distal extension. The leadless pacing device may be releasably coupled to an expandable anchor mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Brendan Early Koop, Benjamin J. Haasl, Allan Charles Shuros, James O. Gilkerson, Lili Liu, Keith R. Maile, Brian Soltis, Brandon Christopher Fellows
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Publication number: 20200368539Abstract: Delivery devices, systems, and methods for delivering implantable leadless pacing devices are disclosed. An example delivery device may include an intermediate tubular member and an inner tubular member slidably disposed within a lumen of the intermediate tubular member. A distal holding section may extend distally of a distal end of the intermediate tubular member and define a cavity therein for receiving an implantable leadless pacing device. The device may be configured to enable fluid flushing of the delivery device prior to use, to remove any air from within the device as well as providing the option of fluid flow during use of the delivery device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: BRIAN SOLTIS, BENJAMIN J. HAASL, JAMES P. GOODMAN, VINCENT P. HACKENMUELLER
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Patent number: 10806931Abstract: Delivery devices, systems, and methods for delivering implantable leadless pacing devices are disclosed. An example delivery device may include a tubular member and a distal holding section extending distally of a distal end of the tubular member and defining a cavity therein for receiving an implantable leadless pacing device. The delivery device may facilitate vascular delivery of the pacing device to a left side of a patient's heart. In one example, a distal tip portion may extend distal of the distal holding section and may be actuated between a closed and an opened position. When in the closed position, the distal tip portion may have a tip that can puncture or engage an opening in a septum between a left atrium and a right atrium of a patient's heart. Actuating the distal tip portion to an opened position may be utilized to dilate the puncture or opening in the septum.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Allan C. Shuros, Arjun D. Sharma, James V. Kauphusman, Brendan E. Koop, Brian Soltis