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System for moving an anatomical model of a fetus inside a mannequin having a birth canal and a childbirth simulator

US9852658B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2014
Grant dateDec 26, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09B23/34
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a system for moving an anatomical model of a fetus inside a mannequin having a birth canal. The system comprises a descent mechanism and a rotation mechanism. The descent mechanism is integrated in the mannequin and can move an anatomical model of a fetus longitudinally towards the birth canal of the mannequin. The rotation mechanism is mounted to the descent mechanism and can rotate the anatomical model of the fetus. The model of the fetus is inserted in the rotation mechanism. Also provided is a childbirth simulator comprising a mannequin with a birth canal, and the aforementioned system integrated in the mannequin for moving an anatomical model of a fetus inside the mannequin.

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