Patents by Inventor Linda L. McCollum

Linda L. McCollum 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).

  • Pneumothorax diagnostic and treatment manikin
    Patent number: 5061188
    Abstract: A manikin can be used to demonstrate the diagnosis and treatment of pneumothorax. A doll in the form of an infant has a ribcage placed in the thoracic cavity, and a balloon is received on one side and a dark filler is on the other. The balloon side will transilluminate as in an infant with pneumothorax to demonstrate the diagnosis; and, needle thoracentesis can be performed to deflate the balloon and to demonstrate the treatment. The ribcage provides realism in requiring accuracy in insertion of the needle between the ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Inventor: Linda L. McCollum