Patents by Inventor Beth A. Ballinger

Beth A. Ballinger 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).

  • Tube thoracostomy using an optical trocar
    Patent number: 10786148
    Abstract: Systems and methods that can improve the safety and efficacy of chest tube thoracostomy are described. For example, this document provides systems and methods that facilitate direct visual confirmation of the proper placement of a chest tube within the thoracic space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Johnathon M. Aho, Henry J. Schiller, Raaj K. Ruparel, Beth A. Ballinger
  • TUBE THORACOSTOMY USING AN OPTICAL TROCAR
    Publication number: 20170360290
    Abstract: Systems and methods that can improve the safety and efficacy of chest tube thoracostomy are described. For example, this document provides systems and methods that facilitate direct visual confirmation of the proper placement of a chest tube within the thoracic space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Johnathon M. Aho, Henry J. Schiller, Raaj K. Ruparel, Beth A. Ballinger