John M Gross

US Patent:

8387745, Mar 5, 2013

Filed:

Oct 24, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/279499

Inventors:

John David Gross - Vista CA, US

Assignee:

Environmentally Smart Products, Inc. - Vista CA

International Classification:

A61B 7/02

US Classification:

181131, 181137

Abstract:

A cover for a stethoscope to prevent microbes from transferring from a patient to a stethoscope is disclosed. In one embodiment, a stethoscope cover comprises an antimicrobial barrier having a first and second surface, image forming material disposed on the antimicrobial barrier first surface, and an adhesive layer disposed on the second surface of the antimicrobial barrier to attach the antimicrobial barrier to a stethoscope. In some embodiments, the image forming material is configured to depict an image of a product. In some embodiments, the image forming material is configured to depict an image of an animal or character, to evoke feelings of happiness in a young patient.

US Patent:

8042646, Oct 25, 2011

Filed:

Mar 24, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/409930

Inventors:

John David Gross - Vista CA, US

Assignee:

Environmentally Smart Products, Inc. - Vista CA

International Classification:

A61B 7/02

US Classification:

181131, 181137

Abstract:

A cover for a stethoscope to prevent microbes from transferring from a patient to a stethoscope is disclosed. In one embodiment, a stethoscope cover comprises an antimicrobial barrier having a first and second surface, image forming material disposed on the antimicrobial barrier first surface, and an adhesive layer disposed on the second surface of the antimicrobial barrier to attach the antimicrobial layer to a stethoscope. In some embodiments, the image forming material is configured to depict an image of a product. In some embodiments, the image forming material is configured to depict an image of an animal or character to evoke feelings of happiness in a young patient.

US Patent:

58574077, Jan 12, 1999

Filed:

May 8, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/853052

Inventors:

John D. Gross - Vista CA
Zeno P. Traub - Vista CA

International Classification:

B30B 904
B30B 932

US Classification:

100125

Abstract:

An oil filter crusher includes an elongated triangular frame, a threaded drive screw, and a ram assembly, but does not include any actuator for driving the screw. Rather, a first end of the drive screw has a drive head to which a user may couple a conventional wrench, such as a pneumatic impact wrench of the type commonly used in automotive service centers. A thrust bearing assembly couples the second end of the drive screw to the ram assembly. A threaded portion of the drive screw engages a threaded opening in a portion of the frame. The ram assembly thus moves in an axial direction in response to rotation of the drive screw with respect to the frame. Rotating the drive screw in one direction moves it toward the filter to be crushed, and rotating it in the opposite direction moves it away from the filter.

US Patent:

58991417, May 4, 1999

Filed:

Aug 25, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/140299

Inventors:

John D. Gross - Vista CA
Zeno P. Traub - Vista CA

International Classification:

B30B 932
B30B 123
B30B 904

US Classification:

100 37

Abstract:

An oil filter crusher includes a frame, a threaded drive screw, and a ram assembly, but does not include any actuator for driving the screw. Rather, a first end of the drive screw has a drive head to which a user may couple a conventional wrench, such as a pneumatic impact wrench of the type commonly used in automotive service centers. A thrust bearing assembly couples the second end of the drive screw to the ram assembly. A threaded portion of the drive screw engages a threaded opening in a portion of the frame. The ram assembly thus moves in an axial direction in response to rotation of the drive screw with respect to the frame. Rotating the drive screw in one direction moves it toward the filter to be crushed, and rotating it in the opposite direction moves it away from the filter.

US Patent:

50577727, Oct 15, 1991

Filed:

May 29, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/531077

Inventors:

David A. Bruno - San Diego CA
John T. Gross - San Diego CA

Assignee:

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. - Portland OR

International Classification:

G01R 2704

US Classification:

324158P

Abstract:

A system (100) performs concurrent testing and lead verification of an electronic component (104) having two leads (126 and 128). The system includes circuitry (114 and 116) for determining a sum of amounts of contact resistances between first (132) and second (134) probes and one of the leads by producing a current (I. sub. 1) that propagates through the first probe, the lead of the component, and the second probe. The sum of the contact resistances is proportional to the difference in voltage between the leads. If the difference exceeds a limit, then the sum of the amount of contact resistances is excessive. The system also includes circuitry (110) for determining a value of a parameter of the component while the sum of the amounts of contact resistances is being determined. The circuit for determining the sum of the contract resistances and the circuitry for determining the value of the parameter are electrically isolated from each other so that they do not influence each other.

US Patent:

48258520, May 2, 1989

Filed:

Jun 7, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/205554

Inventors:

Carmen E. Genovese - Encinitas CA
David B. Patch - San Diego CA
David A. Westerfield - San Diego CA
John T. Gross - San Diego CA
Christopher C. Dumas - Poway CA

Assignee:

Sutter Biomedical, Inc. - San Diego CA

International Classification:

A61H 102

US Classification:

128 25R

Abstract:

A continuous passive motion device comprises a base and femoral and tibial supports which rotate about a first pivot point located at the knee, the femoral support also rotating about a pivot point which comprises an extension of the base and is located adjacent the patient's hip. The motor is located in the base beyond the end of the travel of drive rods which extend from the base to the tibial support. The motor drives the foot of these rods forward and backward along the base. The drive rods move from a nearly horizontal positon relative to the base up to a vertical positon and past this vertical position. A camming mechanism is provided coupling the upper end of the drive rods to the tibial support, the camming mechanism being engaged when the drive rods are nearly vertical, to provide additional rotational force to the tibial support which is conveyed to the knee joint. In this way, a powerful bending force is conveyed to the knee, to thereby provide the necessary rehabilitating force to the knee joint. A specially designed hinge to provided at the joint between the femoral and tibial support to mimic the motion of the knee joint to make the use of this device more comfortable.