James E Simon

US Patent:

6427281, Aug 6, 2002

Filed:

Jan 21, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/490027

Inventors:

James S. Simon - Tiburon CA 94920

International Classification:

A47K 702

US Classification:

15160, 4606, 601136, D4130, D28 63

Abstract:

A bath brush assembly is detachably mountable to a wall of a shower or bathtub. The bath brush assembly includes a frame and a bore extending therethrough. A plurality of bristles are attached to the frame and extend into the bore such that a stroke victim or handicapped person may clean one of their appendages by moving their appendage against the bristles.

US Patent:

7052456, May 30, 2006

Filed:

Apr 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/417749

Inventors:

James S. Simon - Tiburon CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 1/00

US Classification:

600120, 600185, 600194, 600207, 600245

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an illuminated airway product that will allow visualization of the airway of a patient during intubation. The illuminated airway product includes a light source such as an LED disposed at its distal end. The LED shines axially, radially, or in both directions from the airway intubation device. The airway product includes an on-board voltage source. Hence, no additional or external voltage sources or components are necessary to light the device. The airway device may further include one or more lumens or tubes for delivering air, suctioning debris or fluids, delivering medicine, radio-opaqueness, etc. An inflatable cuff may be associated with the endotracheal tube such that collateral flow of air is prevented. An inflation lumen or tube is fluidly coupled to the inflatable cuff. The shape of the endotracheal tube may be adjusted either by use of a stylet or suction trocar made out of a malleable material such as aluminum or by inclusion of a malleable wire within the tube.

US Patent:

20020117185, Aug 29, 2002

Filed:

Feb 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/075859

Inventors:

James Simon - Corte Madera CA, US
Joan Knowles - Anacortes WA, US

International Classification:

A47K007/02

US Classification:

134/006000, 015/244100, 015/210100, 004/606000

Abstract:

A bath brush assembly is detachably mountable to a wall of a shower or bathtub. The bath brush assembly includes a frame and a bore extending therethrough. A sponge or a plurality of bristles are attached to the frame and extend into the bore such that a stroke victim or handicapped person may clean one of their appendages by moving their appendage against the sponge.

US Patent:

20020162557, Nov 7, 2002

Filed:

Mar 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/099381

Inventors:

James Simon - Tiburon CA, US
Robert Simon - Tiburon CA, US

International Classification:

A61M016/00

US Classification:

128/207140

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an endotracheal intubation device that will allow visualization of the airway of a patient during intubation simultaneous with suctioning ability to remove debris in the airway. The endotracheal intubation device includes a light source disposed to shine proximal to the distal end of an endotracheal tube and means for connection to a suction source. The light source may be built into the endotracheal tube or may consist of a lighted sleeve encasing a suction trocar. The light source may be disposed to shine axially or radially from the proximal end to the distal end of an endotracheal tube and may be fiberoptic or chemiluminescent in nature. The shape of the endotracheal tube may be adjusted either by use of a malleable suction trocar made out of a malleable material such as aluminum or by inclusion of a malleable wire within the tube.

US Patent:

20040006854, Jan 15, 2004

Filed:

Jul 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/194632

Inventors:

James Simon - Tiburon CA, US

International Classification:

A44B018/00

US Classification:

024/306000

Abstract:

A binding device comprising an elongated elastic member that contains at least one region of loop material generally adjacent to at least one region of hook material. The regions of different material allow binding when the loop material of the binding member comes in contact with the hook material. The elastic member is flexible and may bend back on itself to engage the hook and loop material. For example, an elastic self-attaching cord may include a surface that contains regions of loop material generally adjacent to hook material at evenly spaced intervals or placed at random intervals. Another examples are a tube or strip binding member. The elastic tube or strip binding device also contains loop material generally adjacent to hook material positioned on the surface of the tube or strip.

US Patent:

20050039754, Feb 24, 2005

Filed:

Sep 14, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/941275

Inventors:

James Simon - Tiburon CA, US

International Classification:

A61M016/00
A62B009/06

US Classification:

128207140, 128200260

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an illuminated airway product that will allow visualization of the airway of a patient during intubation. The illuminated airway product includes a light source such as an LED disposed at its distal end. The LED shines axially, radially, or in both directions from the airway intubation device. The airway product includes an on-board voltage source. Hence, no additional or external voltage sources or components are necessary to light the device. The airway device may further include one or more lumens or tubes for delivering air, suctioning debris or fluids, delivering medicine, radio-opaqueness, etc. An inflatable cuff may be associated with the endotracheal tube such that collateral flow of air is prevented. An inflation lumen or tube is fluidly coupled to the inflatable cuff. The shape of the endotracheal tube may be adjusted either by use of a stylet or suction trocar made out of a malleable material such as aluminum or by inclusion of a malleable wire within the tube. Kits including a LED lighted endotracheal tube are also provided.

US Patent:

20050065496, Mar 24, 2005

Filed:

Sep 7, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/936341

Inventors:

James Simon - Tiburon CA, US
Robert Simon - Tiburon CA, US

International Classification:

A61M031/00

US Classification:

604500000

Abstract:

This invention relates to chemiluminescent suction devices and methods for using the devices. The devices may be useful as medical, industrial, and consumer products. They may be disposable and may employ an integrated or attachable chemiluminescent source. In some variations, the device may include a supporting structure or body that is at least partially translucent or transparent for transmitting chemiluminescent illumination.

US Patent:

61895334, Feb 20, 2001

Filed:

Aug 4, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/368640

Inventors:

James S. Simon - Tiburon CA
Robert A. Simon - Tiburon CA

International Classification:

A61M 1600

US Classification:

12820714

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an endotracheal intubation device that will allow visualization of the airway of a patient during intubation simultaneous with suctioning ability to remove debris in the airway. The endotracheal intubation device includes a light source disposed to shine proximal to the distal end of an endotracheal tube and means for connection to a suction source. The light source may be built into the endotracheal tube or may consist of a lighted sleeve encasing a suction trocar. The light source may be disposed to shine axially or radially from the proximal end to the distal end of an endotracheal tube and may be fiberoptic or chemiluminescent in nature. The shape of the endotracheal tube may be adjusted either by use of a malleable suction trocar made out of a malleable material such as aluminum or by inclusion of a malleable wire within the tube.