Patents by Inventor Barry J. Collins

Barry J. Collins 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).

  • Splinting method, splint and strap
    Patent number: 5101815
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of splinting and a splint (1) movable between a folded transport configuration and an extended operational configuration. Straps (10, 20 and 80) to bind the splints to a patient's body are also disclosed. The invention is particularly applicable to splinting broken femurs, however, upper arm, lower arm, lower leg and other fractures can also be immobilized. The straps (10, 20 and 80), splints (1) and any securing devices such as buckles (13) or pegs (82) can be accommodated in a convenient carry pouch or bag (85).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1992
    Inventors: Cheryl R. Langdon-Orr, Graham F. Orr, Barry J. Collins