Medical treatment simulation devices

US9721483B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• University Of Delaware · US

Inventors

• Amy Cowperthwait · Newark, US
• Joseph Biggs · Middletown, US
• Dominic Campagnola · Newark, US
• Devon Bond · Chadds Ford, US
• Edward Doll · Baltimore, US
• Nathan Hott · Great Falls, US
• Francis Rivera · Elkton, US
• Jenni Buckley · Newark, US
• Liyun Wang · Shantou, CN

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 22, 2014
• Grant date: Aug 1, 2017
• Expiry date: Jul 2, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G09B23/288
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Medical treatment simulation devices are disclosed. One device includes an overlay, a tracheostomy structure, one or more tubes, at least one sensor, and at least one feedback device. The overlay is configured to be secured to a subject. The overlay is configured to cover at least a portion of a neck and upper torso of the subject. The tracheostomy structure is provided in a neck portion of the overlay. The one or more tubes are positioned within the overlay. The tubes are connected to the tracheostomy structure. The sensor is coupled to the tracheostomy structure and configured to detect a manipulation of the tracheostomy structure. The feedback device is coupled to the overlay. The feedback device is configured to provide feedback based on the manipulation detected by the at least one sensor.