Stephen Michael Grussmark

US Patent:

48364150, Jun 6, 1989

Filed:

Nov 2, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/115803

Inventors:

Stephen M. Grussmark - Coconut Grove FL

International Classification:

B67D 532

US Classification:

222 39

Abstract:

A toothpaste dispenser with a timer device so that a person will receive a signal to indicate the time period during which the teeth are being brushed; three embodiments are shown, in one embodiment an hourglass timer is provided and in a second and third embodiment an electrical signal device is provided the timing being selected of a time period of between two and three minutes, the optimal period during which brushing should continuously be done in a tooth cleaning operation in order to achieve maximum results. 2.

US Patent:

48279510, May 9, 1989

Filed:

Apr 9, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/036357

Inventors:

Stephen M. Grussmark - Coconut Grove FL

International Classification:

A45D 4000

US Classification:

132314

Abstract:

The device is composed of a dental container having a portion with a dispenser for discharge of a charge of toothpaste and second portion sized to receive a spool of dental floss to be removed through a hole in the container so that a length of the floss can be severed using a cutter on the container.

US Patent:

59797061, Nov 9, 1999

Filed:

May 6, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/642184

Inventors:

Stephen M. Grussmark - Miami FL

International Classification:

B65D 3524

US Classification:

222 93

Abstract:

A combination dental floss dispenser and stand-up toothpaste container in which the dispenser is attached to the flip-open cap of the stand-up container, whereby the container, cap and dispenser are adapted to stand in the upright position on the dispenser.

US Patent:

48758566, Oct 24, 1989

Filed:

Aug 23, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/235318

Inventors:

Stephen M. Grussmark - Coconut Grove FL

International Classification:

A61C 700

US Classification:

433 18

Abstract:

An orthodontic appliance for closing spaces between two adjacent teeth which includes a bar of elastomeric material or an elastic element and ligature wire means or an inelastic element for securing the bar in place over the labial or buccal or lingual faces of the teeth. The ligature wire means includes ligature wire secured to one or both ends of the bar for mounting and tensioning of the elastomeric bar on adjacent teeth. The appliance may also be configured to include a pair of spaced elastomeric bars and used to correct spot malocclusion problems.