Patents by Inventor J. David Brown

J. David Brown 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).

  • Bypass for glaucoma drainage device
    Publication number: 20040162545
    Abstract: Aqueous humor flow control for managing intraocular pressure in an eye. Excessive pressure due to formation of a fibrous capsule and valve resistance is relieved by bypassing the valve element or by providing a secondary discharge port. Removal of resistance is enabled by physical manipulation, external stimulus, chemical action or biological action. A resistor inserted in an intake conduit provides a predetermined resistance to flow and thus, a desired intraocular pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: J. David Brown, Tingrui Pan, Babak Ziaie
  • Glaucoma treatment device and method
    Publication number: 20040073156
    Abstract: A device for treating glaucoma in an eye is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventor: J. David Brown
  • Glaucoma treatment device and method
    Patent number: 6595945
    Abstract: A device for treating glaucoma in an eye is described. The device includes a body defining a lumen and having first and second ends and external and lumenal surfaces, wherein the body has a length sufficient to provide fluid communication between the anterior chamber and tear film of the eye through the lumen when the device is implanted in the sclera. The device further includes a filter capable of providing outflow resistance to aqueous humor flowing through the lumen. Methods of treating glaucoma wherein the device is implanted in the sclera of an afflicted eye are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Inventor: J. David Brown
  • Glaucoma treatment device and method
    Publication number: 20020169468
    Abstract: A device for treating glaucoma in an eye is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventor: J.David Brown