Tara Ann Johnson

US Patent:

7632100, Dec 15, 2009

Filed:

Jan 16, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/623729

Inventors:

Robert Allen - Baltimore MD, US
Edith Gurewitsch - Baltimore MD, US
Tara Johnson - Kingsville MD, US
Vanessa LaPointe - Ottawa, CA

Assignee:

Birth Injury Prevention, LLC - Baltimore MD

International Classification:

G09B 23/28

US Classification:

434273

Abstract:

A brachial plexus simulator is disclosed. The brachial plexus simulator comprises a head, a spinal assembly, and a simulated brachial plexus. The head may be weighted to a biofidelic weight and may include a tilt sensor. The spinal assembly comprises a simulated spine mounted for extension. The simulated brachial plexus comprises a network of nerve tubing that is attached relative to the simulated spine at appropriate points so as to mimic the connectivity, shape, and compliance of the brachial plexus. The nerve tubing may be filled with a fluid material whose resistance or other electrical properties change with its length, such as mercury. Maternal and fetal birthing simulators are also disclosed.

US Patent:

8197259, Jun 12, 2012

Filed:

Dec 8, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/633321

Inventors:

Robert Allen - Baltimore MD, US
Edith Gurewitsch - Baltimore MD, US
Tara Johnson - Kingsville MD, US
Vanessa LaPointe - Ottawa, CA

Assignee:

Birth Injury Prevention, LLC - Baltimore MD

International Classification:

G09B 23/28

US Classification:

434273

Abstract:

Maternal and fetal birthing simulators are disclosed. The maternal simulator has a rotatable pelvis, legs articulated at the hip and knee joints, and a deformable covering that simulates the feel of the skin and underlying tissues. The fetal simulator has an extensible neck, a movable head, movable clavicles, and arms articulated at the shoulder and elbow joints, and may include sensors to measure spinal extension, head rotation, applied traction force, and brachial plexus displacement.

US Patent:

20180160829, Jun 14, 2018

Filed:

May 31, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/577831

Inventors:

- Baltimore MD, US
Tara Johnson - Baltimore MD, US
Alexander De La Vega - Baltimore MD, US

International Classification:

A47G 19/22

Abstract:

An embodiment in accordance with the present invention is directed to a spill-proof cup. The cup includes an innovative mechanisms to allow for a completely spill-proof and ergonomic cup. The cup functions in the same manner as a regular cup. In some embodiments the spill-proof feature of the cup is facilitated by a weight that will fall down when the cup is tilted. In other embodiments, chambers are filled with liquid to control flow and only allow the user a volume of one sip of liquid at a time. As a result of these specialized embodiments, the cup does not consume electricity, is safe to use, and costs little both to make and to purchase.

US Patent:

20180140453, May 24, 2018

Filed:

May 5, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/571955

Inventors:

- Baltimore MD, US
Kaiyuan Wang - Baltimore MD, US
Robert Allen - Baltimore MD, US
Jacob Schick - Baltimore MD, US
Tara Johnson - Baltimore MD, US
Andie Seabrooke - Baltimore MD, US
Pooja U. Nair - Baltimore MD, US
Najwa Faqih - Baltimore MD, US
Ana Ainechi - Baltimore MD, US
Michael Ruiz - Baltimore MD, US
Nathaniel J. Leon - Baltimore MD, US

International Classification:

A61F 5/01
A61F 5/37

Abstract:

An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides an orthotic device that provides a physical barrier between the thighs of the user. The orthotic device provides a physical barrier that separates the legs in order to minimize and prevent scissoring gait. The orthotic device includes specially designed blocks. The blocks separate the legs, fit comfortably against the legs, and slide back and forth against one another during the gait cycle to allow for walking movement. The blocks can be secured to the legs with straps. The straps can be exchangeable, so that a user can change them to match clothing or other color preferences. The orthotic device is useable in both indoor and outdoor settings.