Patents by Inventor John R. Prisco

John R. Prisco 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 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BIOFILM REMOVAL, INCLUDING A SHEATH FOR USE THEREWITH
    Publication number: 20080167527
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for one or more of reducing, removing, or preventing growth of bacterial biofilms are provided, including an endoscopic procedure using a surgical instrument adapted to dispense a pressurized flow of irrigant through a nozzle to substantially remove a layer of bacterial biofilm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Dale E. Slenker, Cecil O. Lewis, Gerould W. Norman, John R. Prisco
  • Hypoallergenic disposable tip cover for tonometry apparatus
    Patent number: 7287856
    Abstract: The invention provides a hypoallergenic disposable cover for the probe tip of a contact tonometer comprising a thin film having an ultimate elongation in the range of 500 to 1000%, a tensile strength in the range of 1000 to 5500 psi and a modulus of elasticity at 100% strain in the range of 50 to 2000 psi, whereby when installed onto the probe tip, the cover creates a barrier against microorganisms from the eye of a patient to said probe tip during a tonometric examination while allowing measurement of intraocular pressure through the disposable tip cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Reichert, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Prisco