Patents Assigned to Leonard Bloom
  • Patent number: 5476664
    Abstract: A method of treating a patient having one or more warts includes the steps of: applying to the wart an amount of a composition consisting essentially of an anthralin active ingredient and a pharmaceutical carrier; covering the wart and skin areas peripheral to the wart with an adhesive tape, such that the adhesive tape adheres to peripheral skin areas, whereby the adhesive tape provides an occluding environment for the wart treated with the composition. The occluding environment is maintained for a desired period of time, and the adhesive tape is removed. For a number of times as desired, a fresh amount of anthralin-containing composition is applied, and a fresh piece of adhesive tape is applied to recreate the occluding environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Assignees: Leonard Bloom, Marvin S. Townsend
    Inventors: Howard N. Robinson, Neil F. Martin
  • Patent number: 5460391
    Abstract: A combination tray and wheeled cart (10) has three positions: an initial storage position with minimum space requirements; an intermediate carrying position configured as a conventional tray provided with an overhead handle for carrying to a job site, and a third erected operational position for mobile use on the job site. The combination tray and wheeled cart (10) is relatively lightweight, yet sturdy, and may be moved from one position into another position quickly and easily. Respective pairs of legs (20, 21) are pivotably mounted to the sides (12, 13) of a tray (11); and balls or casters (25) are provided on the ends of the individual legs (17). A shelf (27) is pivotably carried by one (21) pair of legs (17) and is releasably secured to the other (20) pair of legs (17), thereby structurally bracing the combination tray and wheeled cart (10) in its erected operational position. A variety of insert trays (39-44) adapt the combination tray and wheeled cart (10) for particular purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1995
    Assignee: Leonard Bloom
    Inventors: Carroll M. Gantz, William C. Sabram
  • Patent number: 5447318
    Abstract: A utility cabinet (10) has a plurality of vertically-adjustable shelves (13) for receiving a versatile mobile work station (16) and a plurality of insert trays (18-23) stored in the cabinet (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1995
    Assignee: Leonard Bloom
    Inventors: Carroll M. Gantz, William C. Sabram
  • Patent number: 5437656
    Abstract: An anti-infective coating for a sharp-edged metal instrument. The coating is insoluble in a biological medium and is bound to the metal instrument such as needles and scalpel blades. The coating is a biocompatible, non-hydrogel polymer. One embodiment is a coating on the metal which is complexed with an iodine solution to provide a programmed rapid release of iodine. A second embodiment is a solution of the biocompatible hydrogel polymer in which the iodine is dissolved and the solution containing iodine is coated in the sharp-edged metal instrument to provide a matrix having programmed sustained release of iodine. A coating with complexed iodine may be deposited over a coating with matrixed iodine to provide an anti-infective coating on a sharp-edged metal instrument with a rapid release and a sustained release of iodine over a period of weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1995
    Assignee: Leonard Bloom
    Inventors: Alain H. Shikani, Abraham J. Domb
  • Patent number: 5417713
    Abstract: A transesophageal defibrillating system includes a large area anterior patch electrode and a large area posterior patch electrode, as in some conventional exterior defibrillating systems. An esophageal probe has a pair of ring electrodes, one of which is carried at or near its distal end. The system is operatively arranged to supply defibrillation pulses between the large anterior patch electrode and either the distal electrode (carried by the probe) or the large posterior electrode, depending on which one of the latter two electrodes is connected or coupled by the clinician or paramedic to the defibrillating pulse source. The system includes a source of pacing pulses which may be supplied to the patient via the anterior patch electrode and at least one of the electrodes carried by the esophageal probe. The distal electrode is believed to be the more effective electrode to use for this purpose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Assignee: Leonard Bloom
    Inventor: Todd J. Cohen
  • Patent number: 5411512
    Abstract: A surgical scalpel (100) is provided with a retractable guard (107) for its cutting blade (106). The guard (107) is mounted on the handle (101) of the scalpel (100) for sliding movement between an advanced position in which the blade (106) is covered and a retracted position in which the blade (106) is exposed. The guard (107) may be moved with one hand, and without requiring the surgeon, nurse and/or assistant to take his or her eyes away from the patient or the instrumentation during a surgical procedure. A two-position resiliently-biased manually-releasable detent means (113) is provided between the handle (101) and the guard (107). A closed longitudinal slot (122, 123) on the guard (107) cooperates with a pin (121) on the handle (101) to limit the sliding movement of the guard (107)--independently of the detent action therebetween--and accommodates the mechanical loading forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1995
    Assignee: Leonard Bloom
    Inventors: Michael R. Abidin, Steven P. Lehmbeck
  • Patent number: 5409917
    Abstract: A method and composition for topically treating acne and acneiform dermal disorders includes applying an amount of a cephalosporin antibiotic effective to treat the acne and acneiform dermal disorders. The antibiotic is blended with a carrier suitable for topical application to dermal tissues. The carrier is selected from the group consisting of an aqueous liquid, an alcohol base, a water soluble gel, a lotion, an ointment, a nonaqueous liquid base, a mineral oil base, a blend of mineral oil and petrolatum, liposomes, a time-release patch, and a liquid-absorbed wipe. The cephalosporin can also be combined with benzoyl peroxide in a gel carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1995
    Assignees: Marvin S. Towsend, Leonard Bloom
    Inventors: Howard N. Robinson, Neil F. Martin
  • Patent number: 5400622
    Abstract: A simple and inexpensive locking device for preventing unauthorized access to a computer disk drive. The disk drive lock employs a pair of slats 10, 20 which are pivoted at a hinge 22 for jackknife folding, the slats 10, 20 both being formed with lock-holes 24, 26 spaced from the hinge 22 and alignable by unfolding the slats 10, 20 to an open position. The disk drive lock may be inserted into virtually any conventional computer disk drive. Once inserted, the slats 10, 20 may be pivoted open and a padlock 30 inserted through the aligned locking holes 24, 26 to lock the device in the open position, thereby preventing removal from the disk drive and thwarting unauthorized access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1995
    Assignee: Leonard Bloom
    Inventor: Thomas J. Harmon
  • Patent number: 5394713
    Abstract: Locking devices (10, 10', 10") are inserted within the disk drive (11) of a personal computer ("PC") 12 to prevent unauthorized use thereof. The locking devices (10, 10', 10") include a pair of pivoted plates (15) retained in their expanded position within the disk drive (11) by means of an externally-accessible padlock (20) or its equivalent. In one embodiment, the locking device (10) has respective pairs of pins (21, 22) which sandwich the front cover (13) of the disk drive (11). In another embodiment, the locking device (10') has respective teeth (25) which frictionally engage the respective spaced-apart side rails (26) of the disk drive (11). In yet another embodiment, the locking device (10") has both pins (21, 22) and teeth (25) and is provided with a torsion spring (30) constantly biasing the plates (15) into their expanded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1995
    Assignee: Leonard Bloom
    Inventor: Thomas J. Harmon
  • Patent number: 5390514
    Abstract: A locking device 100 is inserted within the disk drive (11) of a personal computer ("PC") 12 to prevent unauthorized use thereof. The locking device (100) includes a pair of pivoted plates (101, 102) retained in their expanded locking position within the disk drive (11) by means of an externally-accessible padlock (107) or its equivalent. Each of the plates (101, 102) carries a spring finger (109) which "bites" into the adjacent respective side rail (26) in the event that an attempt is made to remove the locking device (100). The locking device (100) is inserted into the disk drive (11) in a one-handed operation and in its locked position. In another embodiment, a key-operated lock is carried on one of the pivoted plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Assignee: Leonard Bloom
    Inventor: Thomas Harmon
  • Patent number: 5370654
    Abstract: A disposable guarded finger scalpel includes a frame having a forward transparent portion providing a guard for a blade. A pair of spring arms has a forward portion provided with a longitudinal lug received within a longitudinal slot on the blade. The spring arms are disposed rearwardly on the frame and extend laterally outwardly through respective openings in the side walls of the frame. A cap joins the rearward portions of the spring arms, and the cap abuts against a rear end wall of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Assignee: Leonard Bloom
    Inventors: Michael R. Abidin, Steven P. Lehmbeck
  • Patent number: 5361902
    Abstract: A sterile blade dispenser facilitates removal of dulled used blades, as well as the mounting of sharp unused blades, on a scalpel during a surgical procedure being conducted in an operating room or similar environment. Preferably, the scalpel has a sliding retractable guard, and the combination of the guarded scalpel and the blade dispenser precludes inadvertent cuts or nicks during the surgical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Leonard Bloom
    Inventors: Michael R. Abidin, Steven P. Lehmbeck
  • Patent number: 5352220
    Abstract: A surgical skin hook (11, 100) has a guard (12, 105) that may be advanced to cover the prongs or hooks (14, 103) or retracted to expose the prongs or hooks (14, 103) for use during 5 a surgical procedure. In its advanced or closed position, the guard (12, 105) prevents accidental contact with the hooks (14, 103) thereby preventing nicks or cuts and the risks associated with contracting infectious diseases, such as AIDS. An improved method of using the guarded skin hook involves clamping the patient's skin (129) between the guard (105) and the hook or hooks (103) such that the skin (129) will not inadvertently fall off of the hook or hooks (103) as the skin (129) is peeled or lifted away from an incision (128) previously made on the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Assignee: Leonard Bloom
    Inventors: Michael R. Abidin, Steven P. Lehmbeck
  • Patent number: 5345700
    Abstract: An athletic shoe for playing basketball and the like has an inner side portion with a pocket formed therein, and an integral unitary assembly is slidably received within the pocket and is retained therein by means of a flap carried by the shoe, the flap and shoe having cooperating hook-and-loop fasteners, respectively. The unitary assembly includes a board having a battery, microchip, audio speaker and on/off switch carried thereon and electrically connected together. A push button is carried by the shoe and overlays the switch when the unitary assembly is received in the pocket. The push button may be pushed to close the switch, so as to energize the microchip from the battery and generate an audible signal. One example of the audible signal is an inspirational message (such as "have a happy face, stay away from drugs").
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Assignee: Leonard Bloom
    Inventor: Vincent E. Norment
  • Patent number: 5344411
    Abstract: An anti-infective coating for a catheter or other medical device. The coating is insoluble in a biological medium and is bound to the surfaces of the catheter. The coating is a biocompatible, non-hydrogel polymer. One embodiment is a coating on the catheter which is complexed with an iodine solution to provide a programmed rapid release of iodine. A second embodiment is a solution of the biocompatible hydrogel polymer in which the iodine is dissolved and the solution containing iodine is coated in the catheter to provide a matrix having programmed sustained release of iodine. A coating with complexed iodine may be deposited over a coating with matrixed iodine to provide an anti-infective coating on a catheter with a rapid release and a sustained release of iodine over a period of weeks. A non-iodized polymer coating may be deposited on the complexed coating, the matrixed coating or the combined coating to provide protection to the sub coating and to further control the rate of release of iodine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Assignee: Leonard Bloom
    Inventors: Abraham J. Domb, Alain H. Shikani
  • Patent number: 5334173
    Abstract: A protective cap (13') for a needle (12) has a stabilizing foot (16), the bottom surface (17) of which is provided with an adhesive (18). When the needle (12) is removed from its sterile package (11), a protective cover (19) is peeled off the foot (16) to expose the adhesive (18). The foot (16) may then be adhered (temporarily) to a suitable supporting surface, such as a patient's roll-away table (14), so that the cap (13') is substantially in an upright or fixed position and will not fall over even if the table (14) is moved or jarred. After use on the patient, the used needle (12') is inserted within the cap (13') with a "snap" or other suitable interference fit and, thereafter, the assembled cap (13') and used needle (12') are simply lifted or otherwise removed from the table (14) and tossed into a suitable "sharps" container (23) for ultimate disposal. In a preferred embodiment (FIGS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Assignee: Leonard Bloom
    Inventor: Michael Armstrong, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5330505
    Abstract: A system for treating the malfunctioning heart of a patient includes means which derive at least one electrical signal from the patient's heart and means which derive at least two physiologic signals from or related to the patient's circulatory system. The physiologic signals, or functions thereof, are weighted and algebraically summed in a central processing unit, which may be a programmable microprocessor, having a RAM and a ROM, receives and responds to the at least one electrical signal and to the at least two physiologic signals. Output means, which may include a heart assist pump, pacers, drug delivery devices and cardioverting/-defibrillating apparatuses, controlled by the central processing unit provides corrective measure(s) to the patient. Heart-rate zone signals and the algebraic sum, at any given time effect selection of a particular treatment modality, if needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1994
    Assignee: Leonard Bloom
    Inventor: Todd J. Cohen
  • Patent number: 5275606
    Abstract: A surgical scalpel (10) is provided with a retractable guard (11) for its cutting blade (12). The guard (11) is mounted on the handle (24) of the scalpel (10) for sliding movement between an advanced position in which the blade (12) is covered and a retracted position in which the blade (12) is exposed. The guard (11) may be moved with one hand, and the surgeon, nurse and/or assistant does not have to take his or her eyes away from the patient or the instrumentation during a surgical procedure. A two-position resiliently-biased manually-releasable detent member (29), is disposed within the longitudinal center plane (30) of the handle (24) and extends above the handle (24). A cut-out (49) on the bottom wall (15) of the guard (11), together with the detent member (29), facilitates the one-hand actuation of the guard (11). A slot (25) on the guard (11) and a pin (26) or the handle (24), limits the sliding movement of the guard (11) independently of the detent action. Two embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Assignee: Leonard Bloom
    Inventors: Michael R. Abidin, Steven P. Lehmbeck
  • Patent number: 5269301
    Abstract: A system for monitoring a patient and treating the malfunctioning heart of the patient, either in an automatic mode or in a semiautomatic mode, includes means which derive at least one electrical signal resulting from action of the patient's heart and means which derive at least one physiologic signal from or related to the patient's circulatory system. A central processing unit, which may be a programmable microprocessor, with a RAM and a ROM, receives and responds to the at least one electrical signal and to the at least one physiologic signal. Output means, which may include a heart assist pump, pacers, drug delivery devices and cardioverting/-defibrillating apparatuses, controlled by the central processing unit provides corrective measure(s) to the patient. Adjustable or variable baselines, against which a representation of the current, short-term magnitude of the selected physiologic parameter or parameters are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1993
    Assignee: Leonard Bloom
    Inventor: Todd J. Cohen
  • Patent number: 5260292
    Abstract: A method and composition for topically treating acne and acneiform dermal disorders includes applying an amount of an antibiotic selected from the group consisting of ampicillin, amoxicillin, other aminopenicillins, and cephalosporin, and derivatives and analogs thereof, effective to treat the acne and acneiform dermal disorders. The antibiotic is blended with a carrier suitable for topical application to dermal tissues. The carrier is selected from the group consisting of an aqueous liquid, an alcohol base, a water soluble gel, a lotion, an ointment base, petrolatum, a nonaqueous liquid base, a mineral oil base, a blend of mineral oil and petrolatum, a suspension of solid particles in a liquid, and a suspension of an ion-exchange resin in water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1993
    Assignees: Marvin S. Towsend, Leonard Bloom
    Inventors: Howard N. Robinson, Neil F. Martin