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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7651333 | Tactile cell model A tactile biological cell model comprising: a plurality of organelle models configured to be manipulated by hand and arranged on a generally flat surface; where the plurality of organelle models are further configured to be arranged with respect to each other so as ... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7371069 | Manikin and eye device apparatus, methods and articles of manufacture Apparatus, methods and articles of manufacture are disclosed for installing an artificial eye in a realistic, life-like sculpture, comprising an artificial eye of partially hemispherical shape, as well as a manikin with an eye-mounting area adapted to mate with such... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7239992 | Apparatus for simulating the deformation of materials, notably of soft body tissues The invention relates to the simulation of the deformation of materials, notably of soft body tissues. An apparatus comprises a memory (MEM, NT) storing data as to the position of an object, recorded at the vertices of a grid pattern, and data for force to be exerte... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7217132 | Educational medium for teaching children to interact with and recognize objects A unique educational medium for teaching children to recognize various objects by sight and touch including animals, vegetables, minerals, articles, items, and environmental features according to a thematic scene associated with the medium. The medium is preferably ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7056570 | Water-metachromatic laminate, and process for its production On a support, a porous resin layer which is opaque in a water-unabsorbed state and capable of turning transparent in a water-absorbed state is formed, and also a water-repellent resin layer is so provided as to exist in the porous resin layer at its some area or are... | 06/06/2006 |
| 6964807 | Water-metachromatic laminate, and process for its production On a support, a porous resin layer which is opaque in a water-unabsorbed state and capable of turning transparent in a water-absorbed state is formed, and also a water-repellent resin layer is so provided as to exist in the porous resin layer at its some area or are... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6923654 | Manikin and eye device apparatus, methods and articles of manufacture Apparatus, methods and articles of manufacture are disclosed for installing an artificial eye in a realistic, life-like sculpture, comprising an artificial eye of partially hemispherical shape, as well as a manikin with an eye-mounting area adapted to mate with such... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6884080 | Taxidermy form and method The invention involves a taxidermy form comprising opposing face pieces having eye openings and nostrils which overlay an inner core having eye sockets, eyeballs, nasal cavities, and a nostril septum to form realistic eye settings and noses. The core is molded as a ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6866514 | Gel electrophoresis training aid and training kit A gel electrophoresis training aid is provided. The training aid includes a substantially transparent elastomeric body having at least one series of spaced-apart wells. The elastomeric body is adapted with a plurality of spaced-apart bands extending in the same dire... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6799974 | Taxidermy head mannequin and mouth assembly A combination of an animal taxidermy head mannequin and mouth assembly includes a mouth shell, a mannequin head and a commercially available jaw set. The mouth shell has upper and lower jaws, upper and lower lips, a chin and a nose. The mouth shell is dimensionally ... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6692032 | Mole monitoring system The present invention is a nontechnical, nonmechanical, easy to use, healthcare product that allows any individual to monitor changes in moles, freckles, or other skin growths in the comfort of their own home. It doubles as a record-keeping system that al... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6629872 | Method for manufacturing a pet mannequin for training pet trimming technicians The invention provides a method for manufacturing a pet model, commonly referred to as a pet mannequin, here a dog mannequin, is implanted on a soft walled hollow molded dog body formed of a polyvinyl chloride molding solution, the soft walled hollow mold... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6623814 | Interlocking detachable legs for taxidermy forms An assembly (10 and 12), the construction of which makes up a taxidermy core or form for small mammals, has a limbless main body (10) and attachable/detachable locking legs (12). Locking is predominantly achieved by a male post (14) inserting inside a fem... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6561468 | Mounting system for displaying a bird An apparatus is provided for mounting and displaying a taxidermy display, usually a bird or fowl. A bird is mounted on a rod appropriately sized to the birds size and weight. Said rod may be bent to effect the desired presentation of the mounted bird. Typ... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6474993 | Artificial tissue This invention is directed to an artificial tissue comprising a formable composition comprising a hydrogel, an electrolyte, and combustible fibers, said composition being useful for modeling organs, parts of organs, or systems of organs. The artificial ti... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6468088 | Solid having reversibly invisible/visible thermochromic construction enclosed therein A solid has a reversibly invisible/visible thermochromic internal construction enclosed therein which is composed of a solid made of a transparent resin and a fluorescent internal construction showing the internal structure of the solid enclosed therein, ... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6458434 | Pedestal mounted taxidermy mannequin and mold for the manufacturing thereof The present invention contemplates a pedestal mounted taxidermy mannequin, and a mold for manufacturing same. Once molded, the taxidermy mannequin includes an elongated, bored hole formed in a bottom portion thereof, and a rigid block positioned in suppor... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6280199 | Antibody teaching aid A teaching aid for use in facilitating the study and understanding of antibodies and antigens is disclosed. The teaching aid comprises models demonstrating how the variable regions of both the light and heavy chains of the antibody protein permit both the... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6231346 | Interactive hatching egg An interactive hatching egg provides a learning experience for children. The egg is formed of upper and lower sections joined along a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis of the egg. The lower section carries a power supply, a controller having an in... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6106302 | Educational system and method An educational system and method that combines printed and/or visual material with tactile samples which further convey or reinforce information related by such material. The educational system comprises a first collection of information concerning a pres... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6007343 | Educational biology assembly A biology assembly for educating and demonstrating a biological process. The assembly is comprised of a treated grid formed from a fiberglass mesh. The mesh is then dipped into a nutrient agar. The nutrient may be adjusted to accommodate the microbe being... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5980260 | Inter order/family prehistoric lizard display model Replicas of prehistoric lizards which consist of a replica core body part with interchangeably attachable replica head, and/or neck, and/or limb, and/or body armor parts which combine to depict different species within a given biological Order or Family. ... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5944532 | Educational fungal spore and bacteria microscopy kit An educational fungal spore or bacteria kit is presented which has three dimensional, full-color depictions of the various fungal spores or bacteria grouped together in a kit. The kit is a common compartmented box having a top that closes to secure the co... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5934969 | Method and apparatus for model construction A model kit for creating replicas of animals comprises a mold into which a casting material is placed to generate the chosen animal-like form. Components simulating internal organs of the creature are assembled and placed within the mold prior to casting,... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5871361 | Educational kit A kit for students to carry out biotechnology experiments in a classroom, comprising a plurality of first containers, each of the first containers containing a sample of a prepared substance for use in the experiments; at least one of the prepared substan... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5795158 | Apparatus to review clinical microbiology The present invention relates to an apparatus to learn or to review clinical microbiology and infectious diseases by incorporating several concepts. In particular, the concept of organization by a logical color-coding system, whereby organisms with simila... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5733130 | Taxidermic ear liner A taxidermic ear liner which includes an outer ear member (10) and a support member (34) in cooperative engagement to form an anatomically correct, pre-assembled, external ear for use in many taxidermic animal forms. A featured surface (38, 46, 76) which ... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5567161 | Method, kit, and artificial septum for the preparation of a septum for a taxidermy manikin A method for the preparation of a life-like septum in a taxidermy manikin, using a septum kit comprising an artificial septum and a septum tool, is disclosed.... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5395244 | Educational apparatus for providing correlations especially between botany, geography and History The subject invention provides for an educational device for teaching concepts of geography and biology (including ecology). The subject invention comprises a plant growth chamber in which any of a variety of plants may be grown. Covering the plant growth... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5360344 | Hands-on learning system including three-dimensional action model kit The present invention is also a hands-on learning system which includes a model kit having a plurality of parts which when assembled form a three-dimensional mechanized action model. The hands-on learning system also includes means for instructing the stu... | 11/01/1994 |
| 5192211 | Method of making animal specimen A method of making animal specimen, of which the processing steps include a dead animal as a specimen body to be directly soaked in a 3-in-one mixed liquid for a given period of time; the 3-in-one mixed liquid comprises granular boric acid, NaCl, phenol, ... | 03/09/1993 |
| 5176519 | Procedure for a visual and microscopic study of the characteristics of a vegetable plant Procedure for the visual and microscopic study of the characteristics of a vegetable plant; characterized because it includes the stages of: collection and selection of specific leaves from the plant; submission of a leaf to a pressing operation at approx... | 01/05/1993 |
| 5149271 | Big game cape guide To produce from a deer or the like a desirably high-quality hunting trophy, it is necessary to select a proper line of cut between the anterior and the posterior part of the animal. According to the invention, there is provided as a guide to enable such a... | 09/22/1992 |
| 5135400 | Vivarium for ecosystem teaching purposes and recreational observation An enclosure to provide aquatic, amphibious and terrestrial plants and animals and flying animals with a natural environment that prevents escape. In one embodiment, an aquatic area and terrestrial area are connected by way of two ramps, so that animals m... | 08/04/1992 |
| 5087204 | Taxidermic eye-mounting method and article A taxidermic eye-mounting method wherein moist paper-mache or the like is stuffed through the eye opening of a hallowed-out animal head such as a fish head. A slightly flexible eye socket of substantially rigid material which has been molded to receive an... | 02/11/1992 |
| 4832607 | Watering system display stand A watering system display stand comprises a display panel having a variety of garden plants graphically displayed thereon and a watering system, including a plurality of authentic interconnected irrigation components, mounted on the display panel to visua... | 05/23/1989 |
| 4784873 | Method of producing biological specimens In a method of producing flexible and durable biological specimens, tissue water and any preservative which may be present is replaced by one or more water-soluble impregnating agents by direct molecular substitution without any intermedium or solvent and... | 11/15/1988 |
| 4752229 | Fish heads for taxidermy and methods of preparing same Accurate heads are prepared by molding processes for the use by taxidermists in preparing fish for permanent display. The heads are removed from the silicone rubber mold just after the molding composition has achieved its peak exotherm and becomes very fi... | 06/21/1988 |
| 4702704 | Tetrahedral codon stereo-table A tetrahedral stereo-table is disclosed for 64 DNA and/or RNA codons. The table comprises its tetrehedral 4 faces each divided into 16 codon phases for the representation of the respective codon triplets plus the 21 teams of 20 L-amino acids and one triph... | 10/27/1987 |
| 4496324 | Biomembrane demonstration apparatus This invention is a demonstration device to be used in the teaching of the concept of the Fluid Mosaic Membrane. The Biomembrane Demonstration Apparatus consists of a transparent vessel containing two or three immiscible fluids with sufficient difference ... | 01/29/1985 |
