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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7988452 | Test head for protective mask testing and test head system A test head (10) for breathing mask testing includes a hard head part (12) formed of a hard material and includes a face side (18) and a soft face front (14) of a defined thickness applied to the face side (18) of the hard head par... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7909610 | Computer-aided system of orthopedic surgery A computer aided system of orthopedic surgery is disclosed and omnidirectional osteogenesis is provided as an example thereof. To perform this surgery a craniofacial anatomic surgical simulator (CASS) is described, in which simulator a stereolithographic medical mod... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7850455 | Anatomical model and method for medical training Aspects of the present invention are directed to an anatomical model for training that includes a head portion; at least one auricle portion; at least one ear canal; and at least one cartridge. The at least one cartridge may be adaptable to mimic at least one pathol... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7794230 | Mathematical circulatory system model A system and method of modeling a circulatory system including a regulatory mechanism parameter. In one embodiment, a regulatory mechanism parameter in a lumped parameter model is represented as a logistic function. In another embodiment, the circulatory system mode... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7731499 | Ultrasound simulator for craniosynostosis screening An ultrasound simulator to train radiologists and technologists to locate and recognize patent and fused cranial sutures. The model is formed, for example, using specially fabricated heads or from life-sized plastic doll heads. Simulated suture lines are cut in the ... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7291016 | Ophthalmic surgery simulation device This invention relates to a device for simulating life-like conditions during eye surgery. The device includes a prosthetic head which includes an eye socket coupled to a fluid line adapted to create negative pressure or a vacuum in the eye socket. An eye for practi... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7255564 | Anatomical pocket model An anatomical pocket model adapted for transporting in one's pocket or the like comprises a flexible, bendable, framework and a flexible, bendable three-dimensional representation of an anatomical body part positioned thereon. The anatomical body part representation... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7191110 | Patient specific circulation model A method and apparatus are provided for modeling circulation in a living subject. The method includes the steps of developing a model for living subjects in general and correcting the model to substantially conform to the overall cerebral physiology of the living su... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7182602 | Whole-body mathematical model for simulating intracranial pressure dynamics A whole-body mathematical model (10) for simulating intracranial pressure dynamics. In one embodiment, model (10) includes 17 interacting compartments, of which nine lie entirely outside of intracranial vault (14). Compartments (F) and (T) are d... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7164347 | Mannequin A mannequin suitable for use as a hairdressing training tool including a head component, a hair portion, sensors for sensing undesirable characteristics such as high temperature or rapid movement, and signalling means for indicating the same to a user. ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7142701 | Cranial remodeling device manufacturing system A system is described that captures accurate three-dimensional images of infant heads without the infant being absolutely stationary or fixed in one particular orientation and which automatically produces a cranial remodeling device customized for that particular in... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7063532 | Subdividing a digital dentition model A computer or other digital circuitry is used to assist in the creation of a digital model of an individual component, such as a tooth or gum tissue, in a patient's dentition. The computer receives a data set that forms a three-dimensional (3D) representation of the... | 06/20/2006 |
| 6997718 | Infant simulator with floppy neck assembly having a full range of motion An infant simulator with a neck linkage connecting the head to the torso which includes at least (a) a longitudinally extending central shaft fixedly attached to the torso proximate the lower end of the central shaft, (b) a socket fixedly attached to the head, (c) a... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6957961 | Manikin having a bio-simulating material and a method of making the same A manikin system is provided for testing product safety, and a method of making the manikin system is also provided. The manikin system includes a trunk portion and a plurality of body portions. The plurality of body portions includes a neck portion detachably conne... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6945783 | Interactive breast examination training model A breast examination training system is used to train physicians and other medical personnel on techniques for clinical breast examinations. The system includes a model having an outer shape comparable to a human breast. Inflatable nodules are embedded at various lo... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6582232 | Pain management model A model for demonstrating referred pain. A human cranium and jaw are jointed to show a temporomandibular joint and tensionable connectors show muscles such as a trapezius muscle, neck muscle and jaw muscle. Tension can be regulated to demonstrate the effe... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6241526 | Training device preferably for improving a physician's performance in tympanocentesis medical procedures A device for training physicians in tympanocentesis is disclosed. The device includes an outer member resembling a side profile of a child's head and shoulder's area. The outer member is attached to a surface portion to define a receiving area for receivi... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6238215 | Method for training a person to properly support the head of a young infant An infant simulator comprising a doll equipped with a realistically floppy neck and a means for sensing and recording or reporting instances in which the head has not been properly supported during handling and allowed to flop into an unacceptable bent po... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6192329 | Method and apparatus for assessing risks of injury Children, particularly those younger than 4 years, frequently place foreign objects such as toys and small parts of consumer products in their mouths, nasal cavities and ear canals. These actions not infrequently lead to injury or death. To asses the risk... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6089873 | Method for training a person to properly support the head of a young infant An infant simulator comprising a doll equipped with a realistically floppy neck and a means for sensing and recording or reporting instances in which the head has not been properly supported during handling and allowed to flop into an unacceptable bent po... | 07/18/2000 |
| 5997307 | Training device for myringotomy and middle ear surgery A medical teaching apparatus enables medical students, physicians, and surgeons to hone their skills of examination and surgical procedures upon the human ear. This includes the tympanic membrane and also some structures of the human middle ear such as th... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5941757 | Neck assembly for infant simulator An infant simulator comprising a doll equipped with a realistically floppy neck and a means for sensing and recording or reporting instances in which the head has not been properly supported during handling and allowed to flop into an unacceptable bent po... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5846087 | Anatomical simulator and method for tracheostomy tube placement An anatomical simulator useful in training proper tracheostomy and nasogastric tube placement and tracheostomy tube cuff inflation is disclosed. The simulator includes a simulated trachea and simulated esophagus separated by a simulated tracheoesophageal ... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5810601 | Dental hygiene instructional display A dental hygiene display for instructing and educating children on the proper toothbrush stroke technique, brushing duration, and stroke location including a human mouth figure with toothbrush motion simulation utilizing a liquid crystal display a speech ... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5766017 | Clinical simulation workstation A dental teaching and practicing simulator comprising a stationery work bench having a work surface and a completely enclosed storage compartment. The storage compartment has a door with locking means thereon to restrict access to the storage compartment.... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5704791 | Virtual surgery system instrument A virtual surgery system or virtual testing system provides a simulation or test based on image data. A simulator combined with a real exam requires simulation tasks by a test taker. Additionally, a surgical procedure may be simulated using image data of ... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5662477 | Demonstrative puppet for phonetic training of persons having speech and/or hearing disorders A puppet for demonstrating the preferred positioning of oral anatomical structures (e.g., mouth, tongue, hard palate, incisor teeth) when making various audible phonetic sounds. Generally, the puppet comprises a puppet body having an upper jaw, a lower ja... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5513992 | Apparatus for simulating physiological and physiopathological conditions The apparatus includes a probe that has an area of linear contact with the skin of a mannequin along a longitudinal axis. The mannequin includes means for activation of a group of at least two sensors by the probe. The invention provides for at least two ... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5505623 | Anatomical display apparatus An anatomical display apparatus includes a three-dimensional model simulating at least a portion of a human or animal body and within which is located a body part, region, tissue and/or organ of interest. A plurality of images of the body part, each showi... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5380207 | Slip suture practice kit A kit for practicing ophthalmic suturing technique simulates the anterior portion of a human eye having a torn iris. The kit comprises a workpiece having a planar board with two elastic bands attached at their ends to the board in spaced, parallel relatio... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5342202 | Method for modelling cranio-facial architecture Process for modelling cranio-facial architecture on the basis of a lateral cephalometric X-ray by determining bony points and plotting analysis lines, measuring the angles and comparing them with thresholds and measuring the lengths and comparing the leng... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5320529 | Method and apparatus for locating an ideal site for a dental implant and for the precise surgical placement of that implant An apparatus and method for locating and surgically positioning a hole for an implant and holder in a jawbone of a patient includes constructing a model of a jawbone. A structure is located within the model depicting variations in density within the jawbo... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5320535 | Mannequin head for use in make-up practice and method of use A mannequin head for use in make-up practice instead of a human body. The mannequin head has at least one human-face-like face section either on the rear or front surface thereof. With the single mannequin head of this invention, a variety of make-up prac... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5259765 | Biofidelic manikin neck The present invention is a biofidelic manikin neck comprising a butyl rubber beam inserted between an aluminum base and an aluminum top, with a stainless steel cable assembly in the middle of the beam connecting the top to the base. In a first preferred e... | 11/09/1993 |
| 5238409 | Valve means for training manikin A valve means (1) is disclosed for use in a teaching manikin to simulate an open and closed airway of the human throat. The valve means comprises a section with a hollow passage and two end openings. A first opening fits onto a manikin head and a second o... | 08/24/1993 |
| 5199877 | Physiological demonstration unit A "heart" unit serving as a partial analog system of the human body for demonstrating physiological events which occur during the growth of a brain tumor, including cardiac and respiratory failure during rapid tumor growth, for teaching purposes and the l... | 04/06/1993 |
| 5195896 | Manikin construction A CPR training manikin having a separable, tiltable head mounted on the neck of the torso; a flexible nose/mouthpiece removably supported on said head portion; a ball valve assembly removably mounted to said head; flexible airway tubing communicating betw... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5152692 | Biofidelic manikin neck The present invention is a biofidelic manikin neck comprising a butyl rubber beam inserted between an aluminum base and an aluminum top, with a stainless steel cable assembly in the middle of the beam connecting the top to the base. In a first preferred e... | 10/06/1992 |
| 5137459 | Device for conducting experimental eye operations A device for use in performing experimental eye operations. A single eye, in either cut or uncut condition, is applied to and secured to an eye mounting. Associated with the eye mounting are tubes for conducting cleansing fluid to and from the eye for fac... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5090910 | Multiple three dimensional facial display system A mutable three-dimensional facial display system is provided, constructed with a plurality of molded components constructed of a rubbery polymer or plastic material, and chosen to resemble the texture of human skin. Each component includes at least one d... | 02/25/1992 |
