Patents by Inventor Lorraine Toma-Jones

Lorraine Toma-Jones 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).

  • Patent number: 5044378
    Abstract: A portable medical unit that is used during the medical procedures of extracting blood from and giving needles to children. The unit provides a concealed work area with storage pockets; a vinyl cushion arm rest; and straps to retain the child's arm during the above noted procedures. The unit features distraction elements such as a painted clown's face and an opening through the mouth where the child inserts his/her arm. When not in use, the work area remains concealed with a flap that opens only when the child's arm is inserted into the mouth. Also featured is the clown's hair which is made of synthetic material, is brightly colored, and offers a tactile distraction. The nose of the clown connects to a pumping system which, when the child squeezes inflates a balloon that is connected to the pumping system by a tube. The balloon can be removed and given to the child as a reward for good behavior. When open the two forms are secured in place by locking hinges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Assignee: Jeibralt Incorporated
    Inventors: Beatrice Toma, John Toma, Rita Toma, Lorraine Toma-Jones, Thomas Toma, Kathy Ducharme, Yvonne Toma