US5180308A
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Medical demonstration model
Assignee: Ellman International Inc
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Filing: 1992-01-06
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Granted: 1993-01-19
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Expires: 2012-01-06
Abstract
Abstract A novel stand for demonstrating electrosurgical, laser, and electrocautery treatments with animal tissue. The stand can have a simple C-shape, and be connected via a tube to a conventional vacuum device. Any smoke or noxious vapors generated during the simulated treatment are efficiently and effectively removed by the vacuum device.
Inventors
- 👤 Jon C. Garito
- 👤 Alan G. Ellman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:59
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B23/00; G09B23/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A demonstration model for medical, dental or veterinary procedures involving a burning treatment or the like of an animal tissue specimen likely to generate smoke or noxious vapors comprising: a generally C-shaped structure having a bottom portion sized to accommodate the specimen, a top portion, and a single side portion solely supporting the top portion on and extending above and over the bottom portion, means for connecting to the C-shaped structure suction-generating means for providing within the structure over the bottom portion a suction force sufficient to remove any smoke or noxious vapors generated during the treatment, said connecting means comprising a hole in an upper part of the structure to receive a tube connected to the suction-generating means, the front of the C-shaped structure being open to allow access to a specimen on the bottom portion by a burning instrument manipulated by a person demonstrating the procedure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A demonstration model for medical, dental or veterinary procedures involving a burning treatment or the like of an animal tissue specimen likely to generate smoke or noxious vapors comprising: a generally C-shaped structure having a bottom portion sized to accommodate the specimen, a top portion, and a single side portion solely supporting the top portion on and extending above and over the bottom portion, means for connecting to the C-shaped structure suction-generating means for providing within the structure over the bottom portion a suction force sufficient to remove any smoke or noxious vapors generated during the treatment, said connecting means comprising a hole in an upper part of the structure to receive a tube connected to the suction-generating means, the front of the C-shaped structure being open to allow access to a specimen on the bottom portion by a burning instrument manipulated by a person demonstrating the procedure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The demonstration model of claim 1, wherein the structure is of a transparent material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The demonstration model of claim 2, wherein the structure is one-piece.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The demonstration model of claim 1, wherein the top portion is configured to receive and support a machine to be used in the treatment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The demonstration model of claim 4, wherein the hole is in an upper part of the side portion and the machine is an electrosurgical instrument.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The demonstration model of claim 5, wherein the top portion comprises a central depressed area to receive the machine.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The demonstration model of claim 4, in combination with an electrosurgical machine seated in the depressed area and a suction tube connected to the suction-generating means mounted in an upper part of a side portion of the structure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The demonstration model of claim 1, in combination with a suction tube connected to the suction-generating means mounted in an upper part of the structure.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-01-19 | 1996-07-20 | 1997-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-01-19 | 2000-07-20 | 2001-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-01-19 | 2004-07-20 | 2005-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |