Patents by Inventor Jason McNally

Jason McNally 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).

  • MRI compatible programmable valve pump
    Patent number: 7828792
    Abstract: An implantable drug delivery system utilizing a non-magnetic valve/accumulator metering assembly is disclosed. The solenoids of the prior art, which respond to magnetic fields, are replaced by Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) wires and associated control electronics. By exploiting the inherent characteristics of SMA wires, which can expand and contract based on their temperature, the movements required to actuate the metering assembly can be achieved. This configuration retains the benefits associated with the prior art, while eliminating the major drawback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Medasys Incorporated
    Inventors: Jason McNally, David Morrison, Constantin Matchey
  • MRI compatible programmable valve pump
    Publication number: 20100021311
    Abstract: An implantable drug delivery system utilizing a non-magnetic valve/accumulator metering assembly is disclosed. The solenoids of the prior art, which respond to magnetic fields, are replaced by Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) wires and associated control electronics. By exploiting the inherent characteristics of SMA wires, which can expand and contract based on their temperature, the movements required to actuate the metering assembly can be achieved. This configuration retains the benefits associated with the prior art, while eliminating the major drawback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Jason McNally, David Morrison, Constantin Matchey