Patents by Inventor Sungyul D. Kim

Sungyul D. 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).

  • Catheter and method for its use
    Patent number: 9126008
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a catheter and method of using a catheter with two balloons and at least one inlet opening located on the proximal end of the catheter. The two balloons are adapted to retain the catheter within the body cavity and facilitate the flow of gases and fluids into one or more inlet openings. The invention also provides inlet openings located at different levels of the catheter tube to allow for complete drainage of fluid from the body cavity. The unique design of the present invention provides complete drainage of a body cavity and reduces damage and trauma to the body cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Inventor: Sungyul D Kim
  • CATHETER AND METHOD FOR ITS USE
    Publication number: 20130331824
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a catheter and method of using a catheter with two balloons and at least one inlet opening located on the proximal end of the catheter. The two balloons are adapted to retain the catheter within the body cavity and facilitate the flow of gases and fluids into one or more inlet openings. The invention also provides inlet openings located at different levels of the catheter tube to allow for complete drainage of fluid from the body cavity. The unique design of the present invention provides complete drainage of a body cavity and reduces damage and trauma to the body cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Sungyul D. Kim