Patents by Inventor Reay H. Brown

Reay H. 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: 20210045917
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a delivery device for implanting an intraocular stent. In one embodiment, the delivery device may include a guide and a fiber optic cable. The guide may be configured to receive at least a portion of the intraocular stent thereon. The fiber optic cable may engage the guide and be configured to receive at least a portion of the intraocular stent thereon. The guide may have an elongated shape defining a first longitudinal axis, the fiber optic cable may have an elongated shape defining a second longitudinal axis, and the first longitudinal axis may be coaxial with the second longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Reay H. Brown, Jun Ueda
  • Patent number: 10568762
    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: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mary G. Lynch, Reay H. Brown
  • Patent number: 10492950
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: GLAUKOS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mary G. Lynch, Reay H. Brown
  • Publication number: 20190247232
    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: April 23, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Mary G. Lynch, Reay H. Brown
  • Publication number: 20180104102
    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 22, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Mary G. Lynch, Reay H. Brown
  • Patent number: 9827143
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Glaukos Corporation
    Inventors: Mary G. Lynch, Reay H. Brown
  • Publication number: 20170216095
    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 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Mary G. Lynch, Reay H. Brown
  • Patent number: 9492320
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Glaukos Corporation
    Inventors: Mary G. Lynch, Reay H. Brown
  • Publication number: 20150148730
    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: June 26, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Mary G. Lynch, Reay H. Brown
  • Patent number: 8771217
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Glaukos Corporation
    Inventors: Mary G Lynch, Reay H Brown
  • Patent number: 8388568
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Glaukos Corporation
    Inventors: Mary G. Lynch, Reay H. Brown
  • Patent number: 8152752
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Glaukos Corporation
    Inventors: Mary G. Lynch, Reay H. Brown
  • Publication number: 20110196281
    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: December 13, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: GLAUKOS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mary G. Lynch, Reay H. Brown
  • Patent number: 7985180
    Abstract: A device to retract the eyelids for ophthalmic surgery or other procedures by contacting the inner surfaces of the upper and lower eyelids with a frame that applies point contact to the tissue in at least three non-linear locations across the upper lid. The upper and lower retractor frames are connected to distensible arms with a means to allow the frames to move from a first insertion position to a second retracted position for use. The eyelid retractor may further be provided with one or more suture retaining cleats to removably secure stay sutures placed for added surgical exposure without the need to tie or otherwise manipulate such sutures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Inventor: Reay H Brown
  • Patent number: 7850637
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Glaukos Corporation
    Inventors: Mary G. Lynch, Reay H. Brown
  • Publication number: 20100234791
    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: May 21, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: Glaukos Corporation
    Inventors: Mary G. Lynch, Reay H. Brown, Guido Smeets
  • Publication number: 20100004580
    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: May 7, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: GLAUKOS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mary G. Lynch, Reay H. Brown
  • Publication number: 20090177138
    Abstract: An improved indwelling shunt device for use in treating glaucoma is provided, comprising a flexible plate for placement on the eye, a tube for draining aqueous fluid from the anterior chamber of the eye, said tube having a proximal end and a distal end; and an adjustment element in moveable communication with the proximal region of said tube, adapted to allow modification of the length of the tube extending therefrom. An improved device for engaging the superior and lateral rectus muscles is also provided, comprising a handle; a first hook sized and shaped to engage a rectus muscle; and a second hook sized and shaped to engage a rectus muscle, wherein said second hook is moveable with respect to said first hook.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: Reay H. Brown, Mary Gerard Lynch
  • Publication number: 20080108879
    Abstract: A device to retract the eyelids for ophthalmic surgery or other procedures by contacting the inner surfaces of the upper and lower eyelids with a frame that applies point contact to the tissue in at least three non-linear locations across the upper lid. The upper and lower retractor frames are connected to distensible arms with a means to allow the frames to move from a first insertion position to a second retracted position for use. The eyelid retractor may further be provided with one or more suture retaining cleats to removably secure stay sutures placed for added surgical exposure without the need to tie or otherwise manipulate such sutures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventor: Reay H. Brown
  • Patent number: 7220238
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: GMP Vision Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary G. Lynch, Reay H. Brown, Stuart Ball