FLEXIBLE AND RIGID ENDOSCOPIC TRAINING DEVICE (FRED)

• US 20120189997A1
• Filed: 09/17/2010
• Published: 07/26/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 09/18/2009
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: University of Tennessee Research Foundation (University of Teesside)
• Original Assignee: University of Tennessee Research Foundation (University of Teesside)
• Inventors: Whittemore, Jacqueline C., Kottkamp, Katherine C.
• Granted Patent: US 9,437,118 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 434/267
• CPC Class Codes: G09B 23/281 for pregnancy, birth or obstetrics G09B23/286 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G09B 23/285 for injections, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, sigmoidscopy, insertion of contraceptive devices or enemas
• CPC Class Codes: G09B 23/288 for artificial respiration or heart massage
• CPC Class Codes: G09B 23/30 Anatomical models G09B23/281 - G09B23/288 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G09B 23/36 for zoology

Abstract

An anatomically realistic model for training minimally invasive procedures. The model includes an outer shell resembling the appropriate animal or human being with openings for accessing the interior cavity of the shell. Modules within the interior cavity are operably connected to the openings to permit external access to the modules. The modules comprise different mechanical components configured to represent an organ or anatomical feature. Spacers within the interior cavity provide structure and maintain placement of the modules and sufficiently realistic tactile feedback during an endoscopic procedure.

Claims

1. An anatomical model comprising:

an outer shell having an interior cavity, at least one closable interior access opening and at least one external orifice operably connected to the interior cavity;

at least one module positioned within the interior cavity and operably connected to the at least one orifice;

at least one spacer attachable within the interior cavity.

2. The model according to claim 1, wherein the at least one orifice is closable.

3. The model according to claim 1, wherein the shell resembles the outward appearance of an animal or human being.

4. The model according to claim 1, wherein the orifice is an oral orifice.

5. The model according to claim 1, wherein the orifice is a rectal orifice.

6. The model according to claim 4, wherein the at least one module represents a gastrointestinal system.