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Cloaking System Using Optoelectronically Controlled Camouflage
A Cloaking System designed to operate in the visible light spectrum, utilizes optoelectronics and/or photonic components to conceal an object within it.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8162669 | Ultrasound training assembly An ultrasound training assembly includes a tubular member that has a first end, a second end and a perimeter wall extending between the first and second ends. The perimeter wall has an aperture therein. A model representing an ultrasound probe includes a grip and a ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8113846 | Dummy medical instrument for use in a simulator A dummy instrument for use in a simulator, the instrument comprising a control body (101) with user manipulatable angulation control (105), an insertion tube (102) and an umbilical (103) extending from the control body. In a real instrume... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8007282 | Medical simulation interface apparatus and method A system and method of providing a surgical training apparatus which comprises a plurality of mechanical interfaces each of which is configured to receive a user tool operable by a user. Each mechanical interface of the plurality is configured to allow movement of i... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7993141 | Interventional simulator system The present invention relates to an interventional procedure simulation system, comprising a control unit and an interface unit, said control unit communication with said interface unit to simulate handling of at least one instrument interfaced by said interface uni... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7854612 | Anatomical model An anatomical model comprising: an inner lumen; and an outer lumen, wherein the inner lumen is disposed inside of the outer lumen so as to create a space therebetween; and further wherein a fluid i... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7850456 | Surgical simulation device, system and method A device system and method for simulating laparoscopic procedures, particularly for the purposes of instruction and/or demonstration. The system comprises one or more virtual organs to be operated on. The organ comprises a plurality of elements, each element having ... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7731500 | Vascular-access simulation system with three-dimensional modeling The illustrative embodiment is a simulation system for practicing vascular-access procedures without using human subjects. The simulator comprises a data-processing system and a haptics device. The haptics device provides the physical interface at which an end effec... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7534107 | Inoculation training kit An inoculation training kit contains a simulated body part and at least one inoculation needle, allowing a user to practice inoculations upon the simulated body part. ... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7413441 | Three dimensional sarcomere teaching model A three-dimensional sarcomere muscle cell teaching model which contracts and extends. A slide mechanism and support base allows opposing rigid walls which represent sarcomere cell Z-Band structures to slide in relation to one another. A rigid wall representing the s... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7404716 | Interface apparatus with cable-driven force feedback and four grounded actuators A system for providing realistic sensation within a simulation system by providing tactile (haptic) feedback to a user. The system includes an engageable practice tool that the user engages and a mechanical simulation apparatus coupled to the practice tool. The mech... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7367809 | Three-dimensional digital entity mesoscope system equipped with three-dimensional visual instruction functions The present invention provides a three-dimensional digital entity magnifying glass technique-assisting and training/educational distribution system incorporating three-dimensional visual training functions by means of image composition that enables a three-dimension... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7335027 | Method of producing simulated human tissue using candy cores A lost candy method for producing polymeric mock human tissue that has to meet an exacting specification comprise producing a batch of cores of a candy material from a sugar composition, and then coating such cores repetitively in pre-polymer material to build up su... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7322826 | Soft tissue model A skeletal system comprising at least two bones and soft tissue. The soft tissue comprises a body and at least two protrusions. Each of the at least two protrusions have an end. At least one of the ends is attached to a first bone and at least one of the ends is att... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320599 | Blood pressure simulation apparatus with tactile interface The blood pressure level in humans is a vital health parameter, yet the vast majority of people do not have a physical feeling for what normal and abnormal blood pressure levels mean in relation to the forces exerted on the heart and blood vessels. A blood pressure ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7316795 | Method for overmolding a painted silicone rubber human extremity prosthesis The invention relates to method for overmolding a painted silicone prosthesis of a human extremity. A silicone prosthesis is first molded from a solid replica of a human extremity and then painted to closely resemble the color of the recipient person. An elasotmeric... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7316568 | Cardiopulmonary patient simulator A simulator for simulating a pulse in a manikin comprises a manikin body. The simulator further comprises a first magnet and a second magnet disposed opposite to each other and spaced apart from each other. The first magnet and second magnet comprise two juxtaposed ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7309236 | Apparel with meridian pathway markings Apparel on which is printed markings that represent meridian pathways and acupuncture or acupressure regions. The printed markings distinguish in appearance from each other. The apparel may be worn to facilitate instructing, practicing or performing a skill or exerc... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7304277 | Resonator with adjustable capacitor for medical device An apparatus, system and method of a resonator device with an adjustable capacitor for allowing the resonance frequency (F) of the resonator device to continue to be matched to the Larmor frequency of the MRI system. The resonator device includes an inductor coil, a... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7284986 | Medical training aid having inflatable airways A medical training manikin having a body, a model of a lung including inflatable airways communicating with the lung model, and fastener means for selectively attaching the model of a lung to the body. The model of a lung is used to demonstrate various lung function... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7279664 | Resonator for medical device A resonator device including an induction coil, a conductive member positioned adjacent the induction coil, and a dielectric layer between at least a portion of the induction coil and the conductive member to form a capacitor structure. In one embodiment, the conduc... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7261565 | Endoscopic tutorial system for the pancreatic system A method and a system for simulating the minimally invasive medical procedure of bilio-pancreatic duodenoscopy. The system is designed to simulate the actual medical procedure of bilio-pancreatic duodenoscopy as closely as possible by providing both a simulated medi... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7261566 | System and method for training medical professionals to perform a nerve block procedure Described is a method and system for training medical professionals to perform a nerve block procedure. The system may include a nerve electrode at least partially inserted in a conductive gel and an NSMRD supplying a current signal to a needle which is inserted in ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7255565 | Anthropomorphic phantoms and method An anthropomorphic phantom used as a training tool by healthcare workers for learning ultrasonic imaging procedures. The phantom is made of a moldable, elastomeric tissue-simulating chemical composition that may be easily processed to create an anthropomorphic phant... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7247027 | Mass casualty, disaster training inflatable manikin A mass casualty disaster training system includes a plurality of manikins (mannequins) arrangeable to simulate a plurality of victims of a mass casualty disaster, and indicia associated with the plurality of manikins indicative of predetermined physical or medical c... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7244124 | Method and device for facilitating energy psychology or tapping A novel method and device for facilitating that variety of psychotherapeutic technique best known as energy psychology or tapping, but also sometimes referred to as EFT, TFT and meridian therapy, is described. The device is a toy that may take the form of a doll, pu... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7239987 | Computer based system adapted to create a representation of the pumping action of a heart Computer-based system adapted to create a representation of mechanical and flow-mechanical function of a δV-pump. A mathematical modeling algorithm is used based upon a transforming element adapted to connect different physical domains via a transforming value. The... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7220127 | Heart model A heart model provides a simulative environment for lead implantation and affixation. In one embodiment, removable silicone plugs are provided at appropriate locations so that an inserted lead can be affixed to the plugs with a helical tip. A simulative venous struc... | 05/22/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7161488 | Method and apparatus for identifying injection syringes A method and device for identifying, testing or clearing a prefilled medicinal syringe in which the syringe is inserted into the test device which reads coding on the syringe and has a display as to whether the syringe is appropriate or not. ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7156664 | Dummy medical instrument for use in a simulator A dummy medical instrument for connection to a force feedback mechanism. The dummy medical instrument having a number of cables 5, 8 extending around control knobs 1, 2. In a real instrument corresponding to the dummy instrument, the cables would exten... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7148887 | System and method for performing a three-dimensional virtual segmentation and examination with optical texture mapping A system and method for generating a three-dimensional visualization image of an object such as an organ using volume visualization techniques and exploring the image using a guided navigation system which allows the operator to travel along a flight path and to adj... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7135033 | Phototreatment device for use with coolants and topical substances Methods and systems are disclosed for phototreatment in which replaceable containers comprising one or more adjuvant (consumable or re-useable) substances are employed. The adjuvant substance can be, for example, a topical substance or a coolant. Systems are disclos... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7114954 | Interaction education system for teaching patient care An interactive education system for teaching patient care to a user is described. The system comprises a patient simulator; a virtual instrument for use with the patient simulator in performing patient care activities; means for sensing an interaction between the vi... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7083419 | Doll for demonstrating a medical procedure An anatomical rag-type doll is provided with a hollow abdomen accessible by means of hook-and-loop type material, such as VELCRO™. The doll also has a pair of stuffed, simulated breasts. One of the breasts, representing a diseased breast, is hollow and has a remov... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7083418 | Pediatric congenital heart defect repair model The present invention is directed to a model for teaching or illustrating surgical and/or medical technique, and having a base component representing tissue or an organ and several components structured and arranged to be couplable to and detachable from the base co... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7066782 | Electromechanical toy A toy is configured to closely resemble a live animal and to respond to stimuli in a realistic manner that is consistent with the way in which a real animal would respond. For example, when the toy is designed to resemble a dog or a cat, the toy may be configured to... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7059168 | Ultrasound phantom A base member formed of rubber or the like, which transmits ultrasound waves, includes a storage portion with a small width connected with a storage portion with a great width, wherein internal organ models, formed of animal internal organs or the like, such as an e... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7056123 | Interface apparatus with cable-driven force feedback and grounded actuators A system for providing realistic sensation within a simulation system by providing tactile (haptic) feedback to a user. The system includes an engageable practice tool that the user engages and a mechanical simulation apparatus coupled to the practice tool. The mech... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7037112 | Virtual arm for measurement of humidity, temperature, and water vapor transmission rate in materials A device is provided for simulating a human skin microclimate and for measuring conditions such as temperature and humidity in the simulated microclimate. The microclimate is formed, for example, with fluids, gases and/or heat in a chamber of the device or between a... | 05/02/2006 |
