Saint Paul, MN, United States of America

Brian D Soltis

This inventor holds 72 USPTO granted patents and 11 published patent applications and 32 EPO patents, primarily in Implantable Medical Devices (CPC class A61N). Top assignees: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc., Cvrx, Inc., Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.. Active years: 2000-2026.

USPTO Granted Patents = 72 (Patent Applications = 11)

% Patents Active = 75.0

EPO Patents = 32 (Patent Applications = 22)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.2

ph-index = 16

Forward Citations = 799(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 683(Dec 10, 2025)

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Location History:

Saint Paul, MN (US) (2000 - 2023)
St Paul, MN (US) (2020 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

63 out of 4,110

Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

patents

Years Active: 2000-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

High Density Mapping

Ablating Catheters

Electrode Design

Minimally Invasive Procedure

Leadless Cardiac Devices

Implantable Medical Devices

Extraction Devices

Baroreceptor Stimulation

Delivery Systems

Suture Fixation

Current Steering

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72 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12691280 - Current steering to achieve spatial selectivity for his bundle pacing (2026-07-28),

2. 12582470 - Architectures for high density mapping and ablating catheters using flexible circuit boards (2026-03-24),

3. 12496439 - Implant tool and improved electrode design for minimally invasive procedure (2025-12-16),

4. 12427286 - Directional enhancement feature for articulation catheter (2025-09-30),

5. 12090319 - Implantable medical devices and methods for making and delivering implantable medical devices (2024-09-17),

6. 11918764 - Directional enhancement feature for articulation catheter (2024-03-05),

7. 11819682 - Implant tool and improved electrode design for minimally invasive procedure (2023-11-21),

8. 11541245 - Delivery devices and methods for leadless cardiac devices (2023-01-03),

9. 11389649 - Delivery devices and methods for leadless cardiac devices (2022-07-19),

10. 11383080 - Implantable medical devices and methods for making and delivering implantable medical devices (2022-07-12),

11. 11338145 - Current steering to achieve spatial selectivity for his bundle pacing (2022-05-24),

12. 11123570 - Implantable medical device for vascular deployment (2021-09-21),

13. 11058869 - Implant tool and improved electrode design for minimally invasive procedure (2021-07-13),

14. 10960216 - Extraction devices configued to extract chronically implanted medical devices (2021-03-30),

15. 10905465 - Delivery devices and wall apposition sensing (2021-02-02),

Title: Innovations in Medical Devices by Brian D. Soltis

Introduction

Brian D. Soltis, based in Saint Paul, MN, has made significant contributions to the field of medical devices, holding an impressive total of 67 patents. His work focuses on developing advanced implantable medical devices and innovative methods for their application, playing a crucial role in enhancing patient care and treatment methodologies.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations are patents related to implantable medical devices. These patents include details about a range of medical devices designed to improve functionality and patient outcomes. One notable patent elaborates on an implantable pacing member composed of a housing and a lead input, where the lead is engineered to extend along the pericardial space and engage with heart chambers. Another recent patent discusses an implant tool and an improved electrode design aimed at minimally invasive procedures. This implantable baroreflex activation system features a control system within an implantable housing, paired with an electrical lead and an electrode structure. This configuration is designed for effective implantation on blood vessels, delivering baroreflex therapy via a monopolar electrode.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Brian D. Soltis has worked with prominent companies such as Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. and Cvrx, Inc. His expertise and groundbreaking inventions have set benchmarks in the medical device industry, particularly in improving techniques for cardiac therapies.

Collaborations

Soltis has collaborated with notable colleagues including Bruce Alan Tockman and Allan Charles Shuros. These partnerships have fostered the exchange of ideas and knowledge, further advancing the development of medical technology.

Conclusion

Brian D. Soltis's extensive portfolio of patents and collaborations exemplifies his commitment to innovation in medical devices. His latest inventions not only reflect his ingenuity but also have the potential to significantly enhance therapeutic procedures, improving quality of life for countless patients.