Patents by Inventor Steven M. Gronsman

Steven M. Gronsman 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).

  • Therapeutic support for the reduction of decubitus ulcers
    Patent number: 6367106
    Abstract: The invention relates to a therapeutic seat or bed for reducing the likelihood of decubitus ulcers, which can form in the skin surrounding a weight-bearing bony protrusion. The seat or bed includes one or more compressible supports in a cushion that can be moved between a compressed, relaxed, or inflated state to relieve pressure from the skin surrounding the bony protrusion to increase the blood flow or stimulate the blood flow through the area surrounding the bony protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Sand Therapeutic, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Gronsman
  • Balloon catheter for retrograde perfusion
    Patent number: 5385548
    Abstract: A catheter for retrograde perfusion of the heart through the coronary sinus, which has an infusion lumen for introducing perfusion liquid into the heart, a self inflating balloon, and a channeled flow tip at a distal end of the catheter for perfusing a cardioplegia solution into the coronary sinus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1995
    Assignee: DLP, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher R. Williams, Steven M. Gronsman, Roderick E. Briscoe
  • Blood tube safety box
    Patent number: 5375716
    Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a durable, lightweight disposable container containing a plurality of holders for holding blood product tubes. These tubes are firmly secured in each slot yet can be easily removed from the slot after filling. According to a preferred embodiment, the box can be fixed to a table top or other substantially flat surface in an area where the blood drawing procedure is to occur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1994
    Inventors: David H. Rubin, Steven M. Gronsman
  • Electrocautery handle
    Patent number: D370731
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Corace, Frederick W. VanderJagt, Steven M. Gronsman