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Anatomical model
Assignee: Boston Scientific Corp
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Filing: 1969-08-28
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Granted: 1971-05-25
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Expires: 1989-08-28
Abstract
Abstract An anatomical model comprises a simulated main body blood vessel having a predetermined curvature at a portion thereof and is formed of a yieldable plastic material. At least one simulated secondary blood vessel is interconnected with the main body blood vessel at the curved portion. Means mount the model and comprise means for varying the positioning of the secondary blood vessel with respect to the main body blood vessel to correspond with variations caused by aging or abnormalities in naturally occurring blood vessels. Preferably the anatomical model simulates the aorta and attached arteries.
Inventors
- 👤 Itzhak E Bentov
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 05:31
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B23/00; G09B23/28; G09B23/30; G09B23/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
An anatomical model comprising: a simulated main body blood vessel having a predetermined curvature at at least one portion thereof and being formed of a yieldable, plastic material; at least one simulated secondary blood vessel being interconnected with said main body blood vessel at said one portion; means for mounting said model; and said mounting means comprising a means for varying the positioning of said secondary blood vessel with respect to said main body blood vessel to correspond with variations caused by aging or abnormalities in naturally occurring blood vessels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
An anatomical model comprising: a simulated main body blood vessel having a predetermined curvature at at least one portion thereof and being formed of a yieldable, plastic material; at least one simulated secondary blood vessel being interconnected with said main body blood vessel at said one portion; means for mounting said model; and said mounting means comprising a means for varying the positioning of said secondary blood vessel with respect to said main body blood vessel to correspond with variations caused by aging or abnormalities in naturally occurring blood vessels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
An anatomical model in accordance with claim 1 wherein: said main body blood vessel is a simulated aorta and said portion having a curvature is the aortic arch; said means for mounting comprising a base; and said means for varying the positioning of said secondary blood vessel comprising a fitting at the end of said secondary blood vessel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
An anatomical model in accordance with claim 2 wherein said base carries means for releasably engaging said fitting and for permitting movement of said fitting with respect to said aorta whereby stretching and repositioning of said secondary blood vessel with respect to said aorta can be accomplished.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
An anatomical model in accordance with claim 3 wherein said model is an arterial tree comprising said aorta, an attached simulated innominate artery, left subclavian artery, right common carotid artery, left common carotid artery, and right subclavian artery.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
An anatomical model in accordance with claim 3 and further comprising rim means and attachment means mounted on said base for releasably attaching said aorta to said base with a proper degree of curvature at said aortic arch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
An anatomical model in accordance with claim 5 wherein said releasably engaging means comprises a slot defined by said base.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
An anatomical model in accordance with claim 4 wherein said base defines a raised extension for mounting one end of said aorta.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
An anatomical model in accordance with claim 7 wherein said plastic material is transparent and said releasably engaging means comprises a slot defined by said base.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
An anatomical model in accordance with claim 7 wherein said raised extension defines a surface defining a series of peg board holes, said one end of said aorta carrying pins for cooperating with said holes to position said aorta in desired positions and configurations thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
An anatomical model in accordance with claim 8 wherein each of said simulated arteries are open ended and said entire arterial tree is releasably mounted on said base.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2345489A
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-24 | 1974-11-23 | 1975-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-24 | 1978-11-23 | 1979-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-24 | 1982-11-23 | 1983-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |