Patents by Inventor Chad M. Brummett

Chad M. Brummett 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).

  • Anesthetic methods and compositions
    Patent number: 8410140
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods use in pain reduction, including but not limited to, peripheral nerve blocks. In particular, the present invention relates to compositions and methods for the administration of perineural dexmedetomidine and ropivacaine in combination for increased antinociception in peripheral nerve blocks. In addition, this invention relates to any use of dexmedetomidine alone or in combination with other agents for the purpose of decreasing inflammation around peripheral nerves, thereby decreasing the potential for peripheral nerve injury. Further, the invention relates to the use of dexmedetomidine to reduce inflammation in the muscle to lessen or prevent muscle damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventor: Chad M. Brummett
  • ANESTHETIC METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20100305160
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods use in pain reduction, including but not limited to, peripheral nerve blocks. In particular, the present invention relates to compositions and methods for the administration of perineural dexmedetomidine and ropivacaine in combination for increased antinociception in peripheral nerve blocks. In addition, this invention relates to any use of dexmedetomidine alone or in combination with other agents for the purpose of decreasing inflammation around peripheral nerves, thereby decreasing the potential for peripheral nerve injury. Further, the invention relates to the use of dexmedetomidine to reduce inflammation in the muscle to lessen or prevent muscle damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventor: Chad M. Brummett