James L Gross

US Patent:

6742295, Jun 1, 2004

Filed:

Jun 20, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/175011

Inventors:

James R. Gross - Gurnee IL 60031-2057

International Classification:

A47G 106

US Classification:

40711, 40777

Abstract:

Disclosed is a novel system for suspending artwork, photographs, documents and other planar material for display in which one edge (the top edge of the material) instead of being attached to hinges, is positioned between opposed magnetic materials having a strong reciprocal force tightly gripping the planar material therebetween whereby the planar article is releasably mounted for display. One of each set of opposed magnetic materials is seated within a recessed area of a mounting board providing a backing for the artwork or other planar article; while the other magnetic material is seated within a mat or other planar material designed to be positioned over the face of the artwork or other planar material to be displayed. It is particularly useful for mounting for display priceless artwork and archival documents which can suffer irreversible degradation from the hinging techniques heretofore employed for such priceless planar materials.

US Patent:

7562607, Jul 21, 2009

Filed:

Jan 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/700096

Inventors:

James R. Gross - Richmond IL, US

Assignee:

Teleflex Medical Incorporated - Limerick PA

International Classification:

B25B 23/14

US Classification:

81467, 81471, 81472, 81473

Abstract:

Example embodiments of the present invention relate to a torque-limiting tool which includes a central cam having a receiver component, at least one cam holder component surrounding the central cam, propelled by a driving member or a tool handle, wherein the cam holder component includes first portions that substantially complement an external surface of the central cam and at least two second portions providing space for rotation of the cam holder component relative to the central cam, and at least one connection controlling element around the cam holder component having a bending strength to enable the cam holder component positioned to interact with the movement of the cam holder component.

US Patent:

D549888, Aug 28, 2007

Filed:

Sep 27, 2005

Appl. No.:

29/239157

Inventors:

James R. Gross - Richmond IL, US

International Classification:

3007

US Classification:

D30123

US Patent:

20040181209, Sep 16, 2004

Filed:

Mar 14, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/389621

Inventors:

James Gross - Richmond IL, US

International Classification:

A61M025/16

US Classification:

604/533000

Abstract:

The invention described herein relates to a multiple port catheter or medical tubing connector comprising a generally elongate central housing portion having a closed first end and open second end; a central lumen running along a longitudinal axis within said housing portion, said central lumen terminating at an open second end of the housing portion; a plurality of individual side ports extending from said central housing portion, each side port having an open end in communication with a port lumen within, and each port lumen individually converging in communication with said central lumen; and a transparent planar viewing window located on the side of said housing portion. The multiple port catheter connector can be used in a variety of scenarios within the medical field which require coordination and attachment of a plurality of catheters to conjoin into a unified efflux or exit flow, such as multiple site drainage or patients requiring multiple intravenous administration.

US Patent:

20060064051, Mar 23, 2006

Filed:

Sep 21, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/231665

Inventors:

James Gross - Richmond IL, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/30

US Classification:

604019000, 604246000

Abstract:

The invention described herein relates to a multiple port catheter or medical tubing connector comprising a generally elongate central housing portion having a closed first end and open second end; a central lumen running along a longitudinal axis within said housing portion, said central lumen terminating at an open second end of the housing portion; a plurality of individual side ports extending from said central housing portion, each side port having an open end in communication with a port lumen within, and each port lumen individually converging in communication with said central lumen; and a transparent planar viewing window located on the side of said housing portion. The multiple port catheter connector can be used in a variety of scenarios within the medical field which require coordination and attachment of a plurality of catheters to conjoin into a unified efflux or exit flow, such as multiple site drainage or patients requiring multiple intravenous administration.

US Patent:

20070261868, Nov 15, 2007

Filed:

Aug 31, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/513052

Inventors:

James R. Gross - Richmond IL, US

International Classification:

E21B 15/04

US Classification:

173 2, 173176

Abstract:

In a torque-limiting device, a first end engages a fastener, a second end receives an applied torque, and a magnetic torque limiter transmits the applied torque from the second end to the first end to rotate the first end in conjunction with the second end when the applied torque is less than a predetermined limit.

US Patent:

20080092337, Apr 24, 2008

Filed:

Sep 15, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/521370

Inventors:

James R. Gross - Richmond IL, US

International Classification:

B25G 1/10
B25G 1/00

US Classification:

16430, 81489

Abstract:

An ergonomic tool handle is disclosed, for applications including surgical hand tools. The tool handle includes a body centered about a rotational axis and having opposite end portions. The body includes an outer gripping surface between the end portions. The outer gripping surface is defined by three contoured side surfaces having a convex radial and longitudinal shape with respect to the rotational axis. The body defines a longitudinal cross-section bounded by the three contoured side surfaces, the cross-section being shaped substantially as a circular triangle having three rounded apices.

US Patent:

44327595, Feb 21, 1984

Filed:

Apr 26, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/371643

Inventors:

James R. Gross - Bartlett IL
Albert F. Bujan - Waukegan IL

Assignee:

Abbott Laboratories - North Chicago IL

International Classification:

A61M 500

US Classification:

604411

Abstract:

A connecting device for medical liquid administration sets, particularly for use in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis comprises a tubular port extending from a medical liquid container. The tubular port has a pierceable diaphragm positioned within and sealing the same. A hollow tubular piercing pin having a sharpened tip is used for penetrating the pierceable diaphragm. A length of flexible tubing extends from the piercing pin and is connected to a catheter positioned in the peritoneum of the patient. A locking mechanism is utilized for selectively retaining the piercing pin within the tubular port following insertion, and for asepticizing the connection. The locking mechanism comprises a tubular clasp which closes around the piercing pin and telescopes over the tubular port. A plurality of ratchets on the inside of the clasp lock the pin and port together following connection.