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Mock circulation system
Assignee: University of Utah Research Foundation Inc
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Filing: 1994-12-28
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Granted: 1997-05-27
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Expires: 2014-12-28
Abstract
Abstract A mock circulation system is provided including a collapsible housing having a plurality of channels formed therein so as to represent the arteries, veins and organs of a human circulatory system. A pair of artificial ventricles are connected to the housing and pump fluid through the housing so as to develop circulation within the housing. By using a plurality of flow-restricting devices, and by modifying the pumping of the artificial ventricles, a variety of circulatory conditions (both healthy and pathogenic) can be simulated within the system. In accordance with the principles of the invention, cardiac massage may be demonstrated by manually squeezing the artificial ventricles. In accordance with another principle of the invention, Starling's Law Curves may be generated to show that cardiac output is determined by venous pressure.
Inventors
- 👤 Willem J. Kolff
- 👤 N. Dan Bishop
- 👤 Stephen R. Topaz
- 👤 Ban Y. Chiang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:22
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B23/00; G09B23/28; G09B23/285
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A portable mock circulation system for use in teaching and testing medical devices, the mock circulation system comprising: a collapsible housing means having a plurality of channels formed therein so as to simulate a human circulation system by flow of fluid through housing means, and flow metering means for determining fluid flow rate through the housing means; and pumping means connected to the housing means for receiving fluid from the housing means and returning fluid to the housing means so as to develop a fluid flow through the channels of the housing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A portable mock circulation system for use in teaching and testing medical devices, the mock circulation system comprising: a collapsible housing means having a plurality of channels formed therein so as to simulate a human circulation system by flow of fluid through housing means, and flow metering means for determining fluid flow rate through the housing means; and pumping means connected to the housing means for receiving fluid from the housing means and returning fluid to the housing means so as to develop a fluid flow through the channels of the housing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The portable mock circulation system of claim 1, wherein the housing means comprises measuring means for determining pressure within the system, the measuring means comprising at least one channel disposed generally vertically and a plurality of markings for determining pressure by the height of fluid within the at least one channel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The portable mock circulation system of claim 1, wherein the housing means is made of a compactible, plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The portable mock circulation system of claim 1, wherein the flow metering means comprises a Miner's inch flow meter.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The portable mock circulation system of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of adjustment means coupled along the channels of the housing means for selectively restricting fluid flow through select channels of the housing means so as to selectively simulate healthy and pathological circulatory conditions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
61 words
The portable mock circulation system of claim 1, wherein the housing means comprises a channel for simulating fluid flow through the bronchial arteries and wherein the system further comprises adjustment means disposed adjacent the channel for simulating fluid flow through the bronchial arteries for restricting the amount of fluid flowing through the channel for simulating fluid flow through the bronchial arteries.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The portable mock circulation system of claim 1, wherein the housing means is made of a clear material so as to enable a user to see the flow of fluid through the housing means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
56 words
The portable mock circulation system of claim 1, wherein the housing means comprises a channel for simulating fluid flow through a ductus Botalli and adjustment means for selectively preventing fluid flow through the channel for simulating fluid flow through the ductus Botalli so as to alter a rate of fluid flow throughout the mock circulation system.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The portable mock circulation system of claim 1, wherein the housing means comprises at least one channel for simulating fluid flow through a glomeruli.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
54 words
The portable mock circulation system of claim 1, wherein the housing means further comprises a plurality of channels for simulating fluid flow through a liver and portal vein and adjustment means for selectively restricting fluid flow through the channels for simulating fluid flow through a liver, so as to facilitate simulation of portal hypertension.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
54 words
The portable mock circulation system of claim 1, wherein the pumping means comprises at least one artificial ventricle in fluid communication with the housing means, and driver means in communication with at least one artificial ventricle for causing the artificial ventricle to expel fluid received from the housing means back into the housing means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
126 words
A housing for use with a mock circulation system, the housing comprising: a pair of plastic sheets bonded together so as to form an enclosure; a plurality of channels formed between the plastic sheets such that passage of fluid through the channels between the plastic sheets simulates a circulation system of a living being; a plurality of index markings so as to indicate a level of fluid within at least some of the channels; and at least one outlet port and at least one inlet port in communication with said channels such that when fluid is placed in the channels and continuously passed out of the outlet port and into the inlet port, the fluid develops a continuous flow pattern within the channels of the housing.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
126 words
A housing for use with a mock circulation system, the housing comprising: a pair of plastic sheets bonded together so as to form an enclosure; a plurality of channels formed between the plastic sheets such that passage of fluid through the channels between the plastic sheets simulates a circulation system of a living being; a plurality of index markings so as to indicate a level of fluid within at least some of the channels; and at least one outlet port and at least one inlet port in communication with said channels such that when fluid is placed in the channels and continuously passed out of the outlet port and into the inlet port, the fluid develops a continuous flow pattern within the channels of the housing.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
116 words
A housing for use with a mock circulation system, the housing comprising: a pair of plastic sheets bonded together so as to form an enclosure; a plurality of channels formed between the plastic sheets such that passage of fluid through the channels between the plastic sheets simulates a circulation system of a living being; and at least one outlet port and at least one inlet port in communication with said channels such that when fluid is placed in the channels and continuously passed out of the outlet port and into the inlet port, the fluid develops a continuous flow pattern within the channels of the housing, and wherein the housing comprises a Miner's inch flow meter.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
116 words
A housing for use with a mock circulation system, the housing comprising: a pair of plastic sheets bonded together so as to form an enclosure; a plurality of channels formed between the plastic sheets such that passage of fluid through the channels between the plastic sheets simulates a circulation system of a living being; and at least one outlet port and at least one inlet port in communication with said channels such that when fluid is placed in the channels and continuously passed out of the outlet port and into the inlet port, the fluid develops a continuous flow pattern within the channels of the housing, and wherein the housing comprises a Miner's inch flow meter.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
134 words
A system for simulating a human circulation system comprising: a housing having, a pair of plastic sheets bonded together so as to form an enclosure, a plurality of channels formed between the plastic sheets such that passage of fluid through the channels between the plastic sheets simulates a circulation system of a living being, and at least one outlet port and at least one inlet port in communication with said channels such that when fluid is placed in the channels and continuously passed out of the outlet port and into the inlet port, the fluid develops a continuous flow pattern within the channels of the housing; and a plurality of adjustment mechanisms attached to the housing for regulating the flow of fluids through select channels of the housing, to thereby simulate different circulatory conditions.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
134 words
A system for simulating a human circulation system comprising: a housing having, a pair of plastic sheets bonded together so as to form an enclosure, a plurality of channels formed between the plastic sheets such that passage of fluid through the channels between the plastic sheets simulates a circulation system of a living being, and at least one outlet port and at least one inlet port in communication with said channels such that when fluid is placed in the channels and continuously passed out of the outlet port and into the inlet port, the fluid develops a continuous flow pattern within the channels of the housing; and a plurality of adjustment mechanisms attached to the housing for regulating the flow of fluids through select channels of the housing, to thereby simulate different circulatory conditions.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
113 words
A portable mock circulation system for use in teaching and testing medical devices, the mock circulation system comprising: a collapsible housing means having a plurality of channels formed therein so as to simulate a human circulation system; pumping means connected to the housing means means for receiving fluid from the housing and returning fluid to the housing means so as to develop a fluid flow through the channels of the housing means; and adjustment means disposed along at least one of the plurality of channels of the housing means for selectively restricting fluid flow through one or more of the plurality of channels so as to selectively simulate healthy and pathological circulatory conditions.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
113 words
A portable mock circulation system for use in teaching and testing medical devices, the mock circulation system comprising: a collapsible housing means having a plurality of channels formed therein so as to simulate a human circulation system; pumping means connected to the housing means means for receiving fluid from the housing and returning fluid to the housing means so as to develop a fluid flow through the channels of the housing means; and adjustment means disposed along at least one of the plurality of channels of the housing means for selectively restricting fluid flow through one or more of the plurality of channels so as to selectively simulate healthy and pathological circulatory conditions.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
49 words
The portable mock circulation system of claim 15, wherein the housing means comprises a channel for simulating fluid flow through the bronchial arteries, and wherein the adjustment means is disposed to selectively restrict the amount of fluid flowing through the channel for simulating fluid flow through the bronchial arteries.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
55 words
The portable mock circulation system of claim 15, wherein the housing means comprises a plurality of channels for simulating fluid flow through a liver and portal vein and wherein the adjustment means is disposed for selectively restricting fluid flow through the channels for simulating fluid flow through a liver, so as to simulate portal hypertension.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
118 words
A portable mock circulation system for use in teaching and testing medical devices, the mock circulation system comprising: a collapsible housing means having a plurality of channels formed therein so as to simulate a human circulation system; pumping means connected to the housing means for receiving fluid from the housing means and returning fluid to the housing means so as to develop a fluid flow through the channels of the housing means; and measuring means formed by the housing means for determining simulated pressure within the system, the measuring means comprising at least one channel disposed generally vertically and a plurality of markings for determining simulated pressure by the height of fluid within the at least one channel.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
118 words
A portable mock circulation system for use in teaching and testing medical devices, the mock circulation system comprising: a collapsible housing means having a plurality of channels formed therein so as to simulate a human circulation system; pumping means connected to the housing means for receiving fluid from the housing means and returning fluid to the housing means so as to develop a fluid flow through the channels of the housing means; and measuring means formed by the housing means for determining simulated pressure within the system, the measuring means comprising at least one channel disposed generally vertically and a plurality of markings for determining simulated pressure by the height of fluid within the at least one channel.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
98 words
A portable mock circulation system for use in teaching and testing medical devices, the mock circulation system comprising: a collapsible housing means having a plurality of channels formed therein so as to simulate a human circulation system; pumping means connected to the housing means for receiving fluid from the housing means and returning fluid to the housing means so as to develop a fluid flow through the channels of the housing means; and wherein the housing means is made of a clear material so as to enable a user to see the fluid flow through the housing means.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
98 words
A portable mock circulation system for use in teaching and testing medical devices, the mock circulation system comprising: a collapsible housing means having a plurality of channels formed therein so as to simulate a human circulation system; pumping means connected to the housing means for receiving fluid from the housing means and returning fluid to the housing means so as to develop a fluid flow through the channels of the housing means; and wherein the housing means is made of a clear material so as to enable a user to see the fluid flow through the housing means.
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