US3826019A
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Dynamic childbirth simulator for teaching maternity patient care
Assignee: University of Kentucky Research Foundation
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Filing: 1973-11-05
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Granted: 1974-07-30
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Expires: 1993-11-05
Abstract
Abstract A programmable patient simulator for teaching maternity patient care includes a life size manikin with a pelvis, vaginal canal, uterus, placenta, umbilical cord, and a fetal doll from which heart sounds are emitted. A programmable electro-pneumatic system controls the simulated uterine contractions, position of the uterus, rupture of membranes, expulsion of fetal doll, and fetal heart rate during labor and delivery sequence. The invention described herein was made in the course of work under a grant or award from the Department of Health, Education and Welfare.
Inventors
- 👤 C Knapp
- 👤 G Eades
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:56
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B23/00; G09B23/28; G09B23/281
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A training device of the type used in teaching maternity patient care comprising, a placenta adapted to be placed in and later removed from a simulated uterus, a simulated umbilcal cord attached to said placenta and containing an electrical conductor adapted to be attached to a fetal doll, said placenta having an electrical conductor extending therefrom and adapted to establish communication from said cord to a point remote from said doll and placenta.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
A training device of the type used in teaching maternity patient care comprising, a placenta adapted to be placed in and later removed from a simulated uterus, a simulated umbilcal cord attached to said placenta and containing an electrical conductor adapted to be attached to a fetal doll, said placenta having an electrical conductor extending therefrom and adapted to establish communication from said cord to a point remote from said doll and placenta.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A placenta as defined in claim 1 having an amniotic sac attached thereto and adapted to envelop substantially all of a fetal doll.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A placenta as defined in claim 1 and comprising a body portion formed of polyvinyl chloride gel.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-29 | 1982-01-28 | 1982-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-29 | 1986-01-28 | 1986-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |