Patents by Inventor Keith J. Kimble

Keith J. Kimble 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).

  • Probe stimulator
    Patent number: 9554713
    Abstract: A muscle stimulator that may be used during ARM surgeries is disclosed that may be constructed from (1) a widely available low cost (e.g., $200 per unit) peripheral nerve stimulators or similar stimulator and (2) a relatively simple, handheld surgical probe to provide a low cost muscle stimulator that is adequate for ARM surgeries. These two components could provide a low cost solution to allow doctors in developing countries feasibly perform ARM surgeries with relatively minimal manufacturing and inexpensive maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Global Pediatric Surgical Technology and Education Project, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Kent Frykman, Keith J. Kimble
  • PROBE STIMULATOR
    Publication number: 20160256061
    Abstract: A muscle stimulator that may be used during ARM surgeries is disclosed that may be constructed from (1) a widely available low cost (e.g., $200 per unit) peripheral nerve stimulators or similar stimulator and (2) a relatively simple, handheld surgical probe to provide a low cost muscle stimulator that is adequate for ARM surgeries. These two components could provide a low cost solution to allow doctors in developing countries feasibly perform ARM surgeries with relatively minimal manufacturing and inexpensive maintenance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: Global Pediatric Surgical Technology and Education Project, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Kent Frykman, Keith J. Kimble