Patents by Inventor Hannah Shu Kim

Hannah Shu Kim 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).

  • Device and method for selectively removing a thrombus filter
    Patent number: 6416530
    Abstract: A thrombus filter which can be securely fixed in a selected location in the vascular system of a patient and removed when no longer required. The thrombus filter includes a plurality of struts which radiate from a body portion to form the generally conical shape of the thrombus filter. The thrombus filter includes anchor members joined to the free end of each strut. The thrombus filter includes an insulating layer substantially covering the thrombus filter including the body portion, the struts and the anchor members. The insulating layer includes an opening proximate the anchor members. The opening in the insulating layer creates a conductive path between the thrombus filter and the patient's body. When removal of the thrombus filter is desired, a first electrical conductor forms an electrical connection with the body portion of the thrombus filter. A second electrical conductor forms an electrical connection with the patient's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert B. DeVries, Hannah Shu Kim, Naroun Soun, Forrest D. Whitcher, Mark W. Wolfson
  • Device and method for selectively removing a thrombus filter
    Patent number: 6342063
    Abstract: A thrombus filter which can be securely fixed in a selected location in the vascular system of a patient and removed when no longer required. The thrombus filter includes a plurality of struts which radiate from a body portion to form the generally conical shape of the thrombus filter. The thrombus filter includes anchor members joined to the free end of each strut. The thrombus filter includes an insulating layer substantially covering the thrombus filter including the body portion, the struts and the anchor members. The insulating layer includes an opening proximate the anchor members. The opening in the insulating layer creates a conductive path between the thrombus filter and the patient's body. When removal of the thrombus filter is desired, a first electrical conductor forms an electrical connection with the body portion of the thrombus filter. A second electrical conductor forms an electrical connection with the patient's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2002
    Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert B. DeVries, Hannah Shu Kim, Naroun Soun, Forrest D. Whitcher, Mark W. Wolfson
  • Device and method for selectively removing a thrombus filter
    Publication number: 20010039431
    Abstract: A thrombus filter which can be securely fixed in a selected location in the vascular system of a patient and removed when no longer required. The thrombus filter includes a plurality of struts which radiate from a body portion to form the generally conical shape of the thrombus filter. The thrombus filter includes anchor members joined to the free end of each strut. The thrombus filter includes an insulating layer substantially covering the thrombus filter including the body portion, the struts and the anchor members. The insulating layer includes an opening proximate the anchor members. The opening in the insulating layer creates a conductive path between the thrombus filter and the patient's body. When removal of the thrombus filter is desired, a first electrical conductor forms an electrical connection with the body portion of the thrombus filter. A second electrical conductor forms an electrical connection with the patient's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2001
    Publication date: November 8, 2001
    Applicant: SciMed Life systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert B. DeVries, Hannah Shu Kim, Naroun Soun, Forrest D. Whitcher, Mark W. Wolfson