Patents by Inventor Patrick Martino

Patrick Martino 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).

  • Training manikin and systems and methods of using same
    Patent number: 11468794
    Abstract: A training manikin can have a front, a longitudinal axis, and a sagittal axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The training manikin can comprise a head portion having an oral aperture. A simulated esophagus can be in communication with the oral aperture of the head portion. The simulated esophagus can be configured to receive a gastrointestinal tube. A simulated larynx can be positioned between the simulated esophagus and the front of the manikin relative to the sagittal axis. A reservoir can be configured to receive a liquid. A conduit in communication with the reservoir, can have an outlet end that is positioned proximate to the oral aperture of the head portion. A pump can be positioned between, and in communication with, the reservoir and the conduit and configured to begin pumping the liquid from the reservoir to the outlet end of the conduit upon a first condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: United States Government as Represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs
    Inventors: Jorge Lara-Gutierrez, Patrick Martino, Eric A. Heckenbach, Mary Ellen Elias, Dave Sullivan
  • TRAINING MANIKIN AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20210134187
    Abstract: A training manikin can have a front, a longitudinal axis, and a sagittal axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The training manikin can comprise a head portion having an oral aperture. A simulated esophagus can be in communication with the oral aperture of the head portion. The simulated esophagus can be configured to receive a gastrointestinal tube. A simulated larynx can be positioned between the simulated esophagus and the front of the manikin relative to the sagittal axis. A reservoir can be configured to receive a liquid. A conduit in communication with the reservoir, can have an outlet end that is positioned proximate to the oral aperture of the head portion. A pump can be positioned between, and in communication with, the reservoir and the conduit and configured to begin pumping the liquid from the reservoir to the outlet end of the conduit upon a first condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Jorge Lara-Gutierrez, Patrick Martino, Eric A. Heckenbach, Mary Ellen Elias, Dave Sullivan