Patents by Inventor Jerome T. Grismer

Jerome T. Grismer 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).

  • Surgical grasping instrument
    Patent number: 5133737
    Abstract: A surgical grasping instrument of the type having finger rings and may or may not have a ratchet lock for securing closure and two arms to the jaw joint is provided with enhanced control in the form of a strut or a thin metal bridging platform extending outwardly from at least one arm and to be engaged by either or both the thumb and the third finger of the surgeon during manipulation of the instrument, thereby improving the leverage and hand control of the instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1992
    Inventor: Jerome T. Grismer