Patents by Inventor Philip S. Kim

Philip S. 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).

  • SELECTIVE PERIPHERAL NERVE PLEXUS IMPLANTABLE INFUSION DEVICE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20090312690
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a closed system and method for selectively infusing anesthetics into a peripheral nerve or plexus. A method of providing long term pain management is disclosed herein. In the method, a catheter is surgically implanted to create an infusion site at a peripheral neural structure. An implantable pump and reservoir are surgically implanted in subcutaneous tissue. The pump is then operated to deliver a predetermined dosage of medication through the catheter into the infusion site, whereby pain management is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventor: Philip S. Kim
  • Selective peripheral nerve plexus implantable infusion device and method
    Publication number: 20040073197
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a closed system and method for selectively infusing anesthetics into a peripheral nerve or plexus. A method of providing long term pain management is disclosed herein. In the method, a catheter is surgically implanted to create an infusion site at a peripheral neural structure. An implantable pump and reservoir are surgically implanted in subcutaneous tissue. The pump is then operated to deliver a predetermined dosage of medication through the catheter into the infusion site, whereby pain management is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventor: Philip S. Kim