Patricia Mae McKenna
Occupational Therapy at 26 Ave, Denver, CO

License number

Colorado 1687

Issued Date

Jan 1, 2009

Renew Date

Feb 1, 2013

Expiration Date

Jan 31, 2015

Type

Occupational Therapist

Address

10900 W 26Th Ave, Denver, CO 80215

Professional information

Producer/Director @ True North Productions

Position:

Principal at True North Productions, Director of Accounts at Ellen Bruss Design

Location:

Greater Denver Area

Industry:

Motion Pictures and Film

Work:

True North Productions since Jan 1996 - Principal Ellen Bruss Design - Denver, Co since Jan 2012 - Director of Accounts Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. - Los Angeles, CA Jul 1993 - Dec 1998 - Creative Director Maritz - Detroit, MI Jan 1987 - Jul 1993 - Creative Director Rogers & Cowan - Los Angeles, CA Jan 1985 - Dec 1986 - Producer Turner Broadcasting - Los Angeles, CA Oct 1984 - Nov 1984 - Producer NBC News - San Francisco Bay Area May 1984 - Oct 1984 - Journalist/On-Camera Reporter

Education:

University of Southern California 1981 - 1984
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Annenberg School of Communications and Journalism

Languages:

French

Occupational Therapist/ Owner At Starting Point Rehabilitation

Position:

Occupational Therapist/ owner at Starting Point Rehabilitation

Location:

Greater Denver Area

Industry:

Medical Practice

Work:

Starting Point Rehabilitation - Occupational Therapist/ owner

Education:

Colorado State University 1954 - 1958
BS, Occupational Therapy and Home Economics

Skills:

Rehabilitation, Treatment, Injury, Chronic Pain, Mental Health, Occupational Therapy, Healthcare, Neck Pain

Vehicle Vibration Simulator And Method For Programming And Using Same

US Patent:

5277584, Jan 11, 1994

Filed:

Sep 6, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/756052

Inventors:

Douglas E. DeGroat - Pine CO
Patricia M. McKenna - Lakewood CO

Assignee:

Occusym Limited Liability Company - Denver CO

International Classification:

G09B 902, G09B 9052

US Classification:

434 29

Abstract:

A method of programming a vehicle simulator to provide an operator of the simulator with exertional and vibrational responses substantially the same as the driver of an actual vehicle would experience when driving the vehicle has been provided. The simulator comprises a frame supporting a vehicle seat from which the operator operates a gear shift, an accelerator pedal, brake pedal, clutch pedal and steering wheel. Inflatable pods are provided under each corner of the simulator to simulate road conditions and turning of the vehicle by selectively deflating them. Each of these controls selectively provides one or more signals to a programmed logic controller (PLC) which provides suitable signals to devices for controlling movement of the simulator to closely simulate movement of a vehicle under similar circumstances. The simulator can be used to determine the tolerance level of a person to the exertional and vibrational levels of a simulated vehicle over a given time period. Thus, the ability of the person to perform the tasks required under normal conditions can be evaluated to determine if the person is employable as a driver of the actual vehicle, or has been rehabilitated following injury to the point of returning to their former job as a driver of the actual vehicle.