Patents by Inventor Brian Strauss

Brian Strauss 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).

  • Metallic coils enlaced with fibers for embolization of a body cavity
    Patent number: 8267955
    Abstract: A vaso-occlusive device is provided for reducing blood flow in a patient. The device can include a coil, a stretch resistant member, and a plurality of fibers. The coil can define a lumen and be sized for insertion to a point of use in a vascular network of the patient. The stretch resistant member can have a first end fixedly attached to the first end of the coil. Further, the plurality of fibers can be configured with each of the fibers in direct contact with the stretch resistant member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: William R. Patterson, Earl Slee, Tom Wilder, Thomas McCarthy, Brian Strauss, Hermann Monstadt, Hans Henkes
  • METALLIC COILS ENLACED WITH FIBERS FOR EMBOLIZATION OF A BODY CAVITY
    Publication number: 20110118777
    Abstract: The invention provides for vaso-occlusive coils comprising fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: MICRO THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: William R. Patterson, Earl Slee, Tom Wilder, Thomas McCarthy, Brian Strauss, Herman Monstadt, Hans Henkes
  • Metallic coils enlaced with biological or biodegradable or synthetic polymers or fibers for embolization of a body cavity
    Patent number: 7896899
    Abstract: The invention provides for vaso-occlusive coils comprising fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Micro Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Patterson, Earl Slee, Tom Wilder, Thomas McCarthy, Brian Strauss, Herman Monstadt, Hans Henkes
  • Metallic coils enlaced with biological or biodegradable or synthetic polymers or fibers for embolization of a body cavity
    Publication number: 20060036281
    Abstract: The invention provides for vaso-occlusive coils comprising fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Applicant: Micro Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: William Patterson, Earl Slee, Tom Wilder, Thomas McCarthy, Brian Strauss, Herman Monstadt, Hans Henkes
  • Cardioplegia monitoring system, flow cell cassette, variable ratio valve, and method
    Patent number: 5837905
    Abstract: A system and method for delivery of cardioplegic solution to the heart of a patient incorporates novel venturi flow cells individually adapted for insertion in the blood and crystalloid solution lines together with transducers for measuring a pressure drop across each venturi flow cell and transmitting it to a microprocessor to calculate flow rate for display on a monitor. The novel self-venting and self-priming transducers and venturi flow cells are incorporated in a disposable cassette. The transducers in the disposable cassette are removably snap connected to a hand set or plug housing which communicates with the computer or microprocessor and monitor. A novel variable ratio valve permits infinitely variable ratios of blood and crystalloid solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: Gish Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Strauss, George W. White, Kenneth M. Galt
  • Antegrade/retrograde cardioplegia method and system
    Patent number: 5466216
    Abstract: An antegrade/retrograde cardioplegia valve, system and method are provided. The valve includes conduits for entry of blood and cardioplegic solution, for pressure sensing, and for delivery of blood and cardioplegic solution to the aortic root by means of an aortic root cannula for antegrade infusion or to the coronary sinus by means of a coronary sinus cannula for retrograde infusion. Within the valve a cylindrical sliding member slides axially within an inner cylindrical chamber for selection of retrograde or antegrade infusion. An independent conduit communicates with the coronary sinus cannula for continuous coronary sinus pressure monitoring. A method and system incorporating the valve are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1995
    Assignee: Gish Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack W. Brown, Brian Strauss, George W. White
  • Combined cardiotomy/venous/pleural drainage autotransfusion unit with filter and integral manometer and water seal
    Patent number: 5158533
    Abstract: A combined cardiotomy and venous reservoir with filtration for autotransfusion of cardiotomy blood and venous blood during surgery and for postoperative wound site pleural drainage of shed blood for continued autotransfusion using the same unit. Vacuum regulation in the form of a manometer combined with a water seal are integral with the unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1992
    Assignee: Gish Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Strauss, Jack Brown