Patents by Inventor Reay Brown

Reay 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).

  • Publication number: 20070293807
    Abstract: A shunt is provided for the flow of aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye to Schlemm's canal and to other anatomical spaces of the eye. The shunt comprises at least one lumen and optionally has at least one anchor extending from a proximal portion of the shunt to assist in placement and anchoring of the device in the correct anatomic position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Mary Lynch, Reay Brown, Guido Smeets
  • Publication number: 20070088432
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel indwelling shunt implant and an associated surgical method for the treatment of glaucoma in which the implant device comprises at least one spiral body and/or grooved or corrugated body and is placed to divert aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye into Schlemm's canal, the collector channels, or the aqueous venous system or to distribute aqueous fluid within Schlemm's canal. The present invention is further directed to providing a permanent, indwelling shunt to provide increased egress of aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to Schlemm's canal, collector channels, or aqueous venous system for glaucoma management.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Inventors: Kenneth Solovay, Stephane Gobron, Mary Lynch, Reay Brown
  • Patent number: 6939298
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device and method for monitoring the flow of aqueous humor within the eye. The invention provides that the aqueous flow rate and/or pattern within the anatomical structures of the eye can be determined by monitoring a traceable component. Such determination provides diagnostic indications of the degree and location of ocular disease associated with aqueous outflow, such as glaucoma, and can further provide post-treatment indications of effectiveness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: GMP Vision Solutions, INC
    Inventors: Reay Brown, Mary G. Lynch
  • Publication number: 20050119601
    Abstract: The present invention provides a shunt for the flow of aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye to Schlemm's canal. The device comprises at least one lumen and optionally has at least one anchor extending from the proximal portion within the anterior chamber to assist in placement and anchoring of the device in the correct anatomic position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2002
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: Mary Lynch, Reay Brown, Stuart Ball
  • Publication number: 20050090806
    Abstract: Shunt devices and a method for continuously decompressing elevated intraocular pressure in eyes affected by glaucoma by diverting excess aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye into Schlemm's canal where post-operative patency can be maintained with an indwelling shunt device which surgically connects the canal with the anterior chamber. The shunt devices provide uni- or bi-directional flow of aqueous humor into Schlemm's canal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Inventors: Mary Lynch, Reay Brown
  • Publication number: 20050090807
    Abstract: Shunt devices and a method for continuously decompressing elevated intraocular pressure in eyes affected by glaucoma by diverting excess aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye into Schlemm's canal where post-operative patency can be maintained with an indwelling shunt device which surgically connects the canal with the anterior chamber. The shunt devices provide uni- or bi-directional flow of aqueous humor into Schlemm's canal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Inventors: Mary Lynch, Reay Brown
  • Publication number: 20050038334
    Abstract: The present invention provides a shunt for the flow of aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye to Schlemm's canal. The device comprises at least one lumen and optionally has at least one anchor extending from the proximal portion within the anterior chamber to assist in placement and anchoring of the device in the correct anatomic position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2004
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: Mary Lynch, Reay Brown, Stuart Ball
  • Publication number: 20030232015
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device and method for monitoring the flow of aqueous humor within the eye. The invention provides that the aqueous flow rate and/or pattern within the anatomical structures of the eye can be determined by monitoring a traceable component. Such determination provides diagnostic indications of the degree and location of ocular disease associated with aqueous outflow, such as glaucoma, and can further provide post-treatment indications of effectiveness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventors: Reay Brown, Mary G. Lynch
  • Publication number: 20030055372
    Abstract: The present invention provides a shunt for the flow of aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye to Schlemm's canal. The device comprises at least one lumen and optionally has at least one anchor extending from the proximal portion within the anterior chamber to assist in placement and anchoring of the device in the correct anatomic position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Mary G. Lynch, Reay Brown, Stuart Ball