Patents by Inventor Eric Brandner

Eric Brandner 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: 20250339177
    Abstract: Example medical devices for performing treatment under magnetic resonance imaging and related methods are described. An example medical device includes a cannula and a plug. The cannula has a proximal end, a distal end, a first portion, a second portion, and a main body that defines a lumen and a passageway. The first portion extends from the distal end toward the proximal end. The second portion extends from the first portion toward the proximal end. The first portion is formed of first material. The second portion is formed of a second material that is different than the first material. The plug is disposed within the passageway and has a main body that defines a passageway in fluid communication with the lumen defined by the cannula. The plug is formed of a third material that is different than the second material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2025
    Publication date: November 6, 2025
    Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Neal Fearnot, Sean D. Chambers, Gary L. Neff, Ram H. Paul, Eric Brandner
  • Publication number: 20250312102
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides positional aid devices useful in imaging procedures such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures. In certain embodiments the positional aid devices comprise a flexible layer structure having a first side and a second side opposite the first side; and the flexible layer structure defining a plurality of thru-passages demarked by material that is visible in images produced by the imaging procedure. Medical products such as kits and combination products including the positional aid devices, and methods of manufacture and use, are also described. MRI systems and related methods are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2025
    Publication date: October 9, 2025
    Applicant: Muffin Incorporated
    Inventors: Jesse Roll, Elyssia Wellington, Nathan Ooms, Eric Brandner, Orville Bramwell
  • Publication number: 20250295324
    Abstract: Example medical devices and systems for performing treatment under magnetic resonance imaging and related kits and methods are described. An example medical system includes a first medical device, a second medical device, and a marker. The first medical device is formed of a first material. The first material has a first magnetic susceptibility. The second medical device is formed of a second material. The second material has a second magnetic susceptibility. The marker is disposed on the second medical device and is formed of a third material. The third material has a third magnetic susceptibility that is different than the first magnetic susceptibility and the second magnetic susceptibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2025
    Publication date: September 25, 2025
    Applicant: Muffin Incorporated
    Inventors: Eric D. Anttila, Sean D. Chambers, Grant M. Baker, Eric Brandner, Neal E. Fearnot, David C. Gross, Joshua Krieger, Ram H. Paul, JR., Andrew Robison, Jesse Roll
  • Publication number: 20250160887
    Abstract: Example access devices, treatment devices, and kits useful in performing treatment under magnetic resonance imaging and related methods are described. An example access device includes an elongate tubular member formed of an MRI compatible material and moveable between a first, unexpanded configuration and a second, expanded configuration. The elongate tubular member has a central lengthwise axis, a proximal end, a distal end, an axial length, and a main body that defines a circumferential wall, a lumen, a proximal opening, a distal opening, and a main body opening. The main body opening is arranged in a spiral relative to the lengthwise axis and extends circumferentially along the circumferential wall. The main body opening extends along the entire axial length of the elongate tubular member from the proximal end to the distal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Applicants: Cook Medical Technologies LLC, Muffin Incorporated dba Cook Advanced Technologies
    Inventors: Neal Fearnot, Sean D. Chambers, Eric Brandner, Ram H. Paul, JR., Gary L. Neff, Creasy Clauser Huntsman
  • Publication number: 20250152032
    Abstract: Example medical systems useful in performing treatment under magnetic resonance imaging and related devices, kits, and methods are described. An example medical system includes a first medical device and a second medical device. The first medical device has a first passive marker. The first passive marker is formed of a first material that has a first magnetic susceptibility. The second medical device has a second passive marker. The second passive marker is formed of a second material that has a second magnetic susceptibility. The second passive marker creates an image artifact under MRI. The image artifact created by the second passive marker is altered under MRI when the first passive marker overlaps the second passive marker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2023
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Applicants: Cook Medical Technologies LLC, Muffin Incorporated dba Cook Advanced Technologies
    Inventors: Eric D. Anttila, Grant M. Baker, Eric Brandner, Sean D. Chambers, David C. Gross, Joshua F. Krieger, Ram H. Paul, Andrew J. Robison, Jesse Roll
  • Patent number: 12201321
    Abstract: Example access devices, treatment devices, and kits useful in performing treatment under magnetic resonance imaging and related methods are described. An example access device includes an elongate tubular member formed of an MRI compatible material and moveable between a first, unexpanded configuration and a second, expanded configuration. The elongate tubular member has a central lengthwise axis, a proximal end, a distal end, an axial length, and a main body that defines a circumferential wall, a lumen, a proximal opening, a distal opening, and a main body opening. The main body opening is arranged in a spiral relative to the lengthwise axis and extends circumferentially along the circumferential wall. The main body opening extends along the entire axial length of the elongate tubular member from the proximal end to the distal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignees: Cook Medical Technologies LLC, Muffin Incorporated
    Inventors: David Gross, Neal Fearnot, Sean D. Chambers, Eric Brandner, Ram H. Paul, Jr., Gary L. Neff, Creasy Clauser Huntsman
  • Publication number: 20230248241
    Abstract: Example medical systems for performing treatment under magnetic resonance imaging and related devices, kits, and methods are described. An example medical system includes a first medical device, a second medical device, and a marker. The first medical device is formed of a first material. The first material has a first magnetic susceptibility. The second medical device is formed of a second material. The second material has a second magnetic susceptibility. The marker is disposed on the second medical device and is formed of a third material. The third material has a third magnetic susceptibility that is different than the first magnetic susceptibility and the second magnetic susceptibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Eric D. Anttila, Grant M. Baker, Eric Brandner, Sean D. Chambers, Neal Fearnot, David C. Gross, Joshua F. Krieger, Ram H. Paul, JR., Andrew J. Robison, Jesse Roll
  • Publication number: 20220218389
    Abstract: Example medical devices for performing treatment under magnetic resonance imaging and related methods are described. An example medical device includes a cannula and a plug. The cannula has a proximal end, a distal end, a first portion, a second portion, and a main body that defines a lumen and a passageway. The first portion extends from the distal end toward the proximal end. The second portion extends from the first portion toward the proximal end. The first portion is formed of first material. The second portion is formed of a second material that is different than the first material. The plug is disposed within the passageway and has a main body that defines a passageway in fluid communication with the lumen defined by the cannula. The plug is formed of a third material that is different than the second material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Neal Fearnot, Sean D. Chambers, Gary L. Neff, Ram H. Paul, JR., Eric Brandner
  • Publication number: 20220218317
    Abstract: Example tissue removal devices and kits useful in performing treatment under magnetic resonance imaging and related methods are described. An example tissue removal device includes an elongate member and a tubular member partially disposed over the elongate member. The elongate member has a lengthwise axis and a main body that defines a lumen, a proximal portion, a coil member, and a sharp edge. The coil member extends around a portion of the lengthwise axis in a first direction. The coil member extends from the away from the lengthwise axis and away from the proximal portion. The tubular member has a proximal end, a distal end, and a main body that defines a lumen and a slot. The slot extends from the distal end of the tubular member toward the proximal end of the tubular member. The slot is sized to receive a portion of the coil member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Neal Fearnot, Gary L. Neff, Eric Brandner, Sean D. Chambers, Ram H. Paul, JR., Creasy Clauser Huntsman
  • Publication number: 20220218392
    Abstract: Example access devices, treatment devices, and kits useful in performing treatment under magnetic resonance imaging and related methods are described. An example access device includes an elongate tubular member formed of an MRI compatible material and moveable between a first, unexpanded configuration and a second, expanded configuration. The elongate tubular member has a central lengthwise axis, a proximal end, a distal end, an axial length, and a main body that defines a circumferential wall, a lumen, a proximal opening, a distal opening, and a main body opening. The main body opening is arranged in a spiral relative to the lengthwise axis and extends circumferentially along the circumferential wall. The main body opening extends along the entire axial length of the elongate tubular member from the proximal end to the distal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: David Gross, Neal Fearnot, Sean D. Chambers, Eric Brandner, Ram H. Paul, JR., Gary L. Neff, Creasy Clauser Huntsman
  • Publication number: 20190224239
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition derived from a platelet concentrate, methods of making the composition, and culture medium supplemented with the composition. Preferred methods of making the composition include heat treating a platelet lysate composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Applicant: Cook Regentec LLC
    Inventors: Jennifer Rodenberg, Eric Brandner, Hayley Steidinger, Amanda F. Taylor