James M Gross

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.

US Patent:

D2672820, Dec 14, 1982

Filed:

Oct 9, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/195709

Inventors:

James R. Gross - Bartlett IL

Assignee:

Abbott Laboratories - North Chicago IL

International Classification:

D0705

US Classification:

D32 51

US Patent:

D2702827, Aug 23, 1983

Filed:

Oct 9, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/195450

Inventors:

James R. Gross - Bartlett IL

Assignee:

Abbott Laboratories - North Chicago IL

International Classification:

D2402

US Classification:

D24 54

US Patent:

43490239, Sep 14, 1982

Filed:

Oct 9, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/195448

Inventors:

James R. Gross - Bartlett IL

Assignee:

Abbott Laboratories - North Chicago IL

International Classification:

A61M 2500

US Classification:

1282144

Abstract:

A device which will permit the introduction of a length of catheter tubing through a needle and into the epidural space of a patient wherein the chance of the tubing being kinked is substantially reduced. In one version, an adapter having two opposing protruding sections is provided with one protrusion fitting inside the hub cavity of an epidural needle and the other extending outwardly to provide a finger engaging orifice surface. With one of the protruding sections placed in the needle hub cavity a continuous passageway is provided from the outwardly protruding section having the finger engaging surface and through the passageway of the adapter which will be aligned with the passageway in the epidural needle ultimately communicating with the needle. In an alternative embodiment, a protruding section extends from the hub of an epidural needle and a continuous passageway is provided therethrough to the needle as well as the protrusion providing a finger engaging surface so that the small diameter tubing can be easily fed therein.

US Patent:

D3138674, Jan 15, 1991

Filed:

Dec 12, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/283898

Inventors:

Robert S. Fremont - Deerfield IL
James R. Gross - Geneva IL

Assignee:

Juno Lighting, Inc. - Des Plaines IL

US Classification:

D26 63

US Patent:

D2695499, Jun 28, 1983

Filed:

Oct 9, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/195449

Inventors:

James R. Gross - Bartlett IL

Assignee:

Abbott Laboratories - North Chicago IL

International Classification:

D2404

US Classification:

D24 54

US Patent:

50530151, Oct 1, 1991

Filed:

Aug 30, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/400859

Inventors:

James R. Gross - Geneva IL

Assignee:

The Kendall Company - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61M 5178

US Classification:

604167

Abstract:

A unitary adapter is disclosed for placing a catheter in fluid communication with a syringe or other source of liquid medication. The adapter has a catheter connector for releasably securing the proximal end of a catheter extending from a patient's body and a connector releasably engaging the liquid medication source, the connectors being attached to one another and movable between an open position for inserting the catheter end and a closed position for securing the catheter end within the connector. The adapter is designed to prevent accidental opening and the resulting falling out of the catheter when the connectors are in the closed position.

US Patent:

42600901, Apr 7, 1981

Filed:

May 14, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/038747

Inventors:

James R. Gross - Bartlett IL

International Classification:

G07B 1500
B65D 9100
A47G 2900

US Classification:

224277

Abstract:

A holder for documents, such as traffic parking violation citations includes a hollow elongated housing having a small opening therein to permit a rolled-up or folded-over document to be inserted therethrough and thus into the interior of the housing away from the small opening to trap the document within the housing. A door is swingably mounted over a larger opening in the housing for permitting access to the interior thereof to facilitate the removal of the document therefrom. A lock is provided for maintaining the door in its closed position so that the document or documents confined in the housing may be removed by authorized personnel only. A mounting device connected to the housing enables the holder to be attached fixedly to a surface of a vehicle. At least one fastening device secures fixedly the mounting device in position.