Patents by Inventor Norman I. Bruckner

Norman I. Bruckner 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).

  • Process and composition for removing biofilm
    Publication number: 20030079758
    Abstract: A composition and a method for decontaminating small diameter water lines for medical equipment which effectively dislodges and eliminates a biofilm and at the same time destroy the microorganism flora in the fresh water and in the dislodged biofilm. In addition the composition or method does not corrode water line materials, it is safe and non-toxic, it does not expose patients to the decontaminaiting chemicals or process, it does not leave significant residual chemicals in the water line, it does not require the use of sterile solutions and aseptic technique by dental personel, and it does not require mixing or dilution of chemicals prior to use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Phyllis B. Siegel, Norman I. Bruckner
  • Pubo-urethral support harness apparatus for percutaneous treatment of female stress urinary incontinence with urethal hypemobility
    Patent number: 6221005
    Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of female stress urinary incontinence with urethral hypermobility with a support harness adapted to fit over the superior edge of the pubic bone of a patient, left or right of the pubis symphysis, a sling adapted to rest against the anterior vaginal wall or submucosally at the level just below the urethrovesical junction, and vaginal shaft connecting the sling to the support harness and adapted to position the sling causing stabilization and support of the urethrovesical junction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventors: Norman I. Bruckner, Guillermo H. Davila
  • Pubo-urethral support harness apparatus for percutaneous treatment of female stress urinary incontinence
    Patent number: 6068591
    Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of female stress urinary incontinence (SUI) with a support harness adapted to fit over the superior edge of the pubic bone of a patient, left or right of the pubis symphysis, a stay adapted to rest against the anterior vaginal wall at the level of the urethrovesical junction, and vaginal shaft connecting the stay to the support harness and adapted to elevate the stay causing elevation of the anterior vaginal wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Inventors: Norman I. Bruckner, Guillermo H. Davila
  • Odorless aromatic dialdehyde disinfecting and sterilizing composition and method of using the same
    Patent number: 4971999
    Abstract: An odorless sterilizing and disinfecting solution is described which has a pH of from 3 to 9 and which contains an effective amount of phthalaldehyde. The solution is used to sterilize or to disinfect a surface in need of such treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1990
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Norman I. Bruckner, Michael D. Gordon, Ronald G. Howell
  • Odorless aromatic dialdehyde disinfecting and sterilizing composition
    Patent number: 4851449
    Abstract: An odorless sterilizing and disinfecting solution containing 0.025 to 1.0 weight percent phthalaldehyde.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1989
    Assignee: Surgikos, Inc.
    Inventors: Norman I. Bruckner, Michael D. Gordon, Ronald G. Howell
  • Disinfecting and sterilizing composition
    Patent number: 4847304
    Abstract: A sterilizing and disinfecting solution is disclosed. The solution contains a saturated dialdehyde such as glutaraldehyde and an aromatic dialdehyde, such as phthalaldehyde, isophthalaldehyde or terephthalaldehyde.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1989
    Assignee: Surgikos, Inc.
    Inventors: Norman I. Bruckner, Michael D. Gordon, Ronald G. Howell