Patents by Inventor Miguel Carvajal

Miguel Carvajal has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230386368
    Abstract: A patient simulator may include a pump, a compressor, a power source, and a simulated torso in which the pump, the compressor, and the power source are contained. The compressor may include an inlet to which a bellows is coupled. A head coupling may detachably couple a simulated neck to the simulated torso. Similarly, an extremity coupling may detachably couple a simulated lower extremity to a simulated upper extremity, which simulated upper extremity is coupled to the simulated torso. The pump, the compressor, and/or the power source may provide hydraulic fluid, pneumatic fluid, and or electrical power, respectively, into: the simulated neck via the head coupling; or the simulated lower extremity via the extremity coupling. In addition, or instead, the patient simulator may include an invasive blood pressure (IBP) assembly having an armature adapted to contact a tube to change a fluid pressure in the IBP assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Alberto Rodriguez, Victor Fernandez, Yassel Valdes, Lazaro Morales, Allan R. Kirchhoff, Miguel Carvajal, Karina Zornoza, Arian Hernandez, Ha Nguyen, Niyu Li, Roberto Robaina
  • Patent number: 11756451
    Abstract: A patient simulator may include a pump, a compressor, a power source, and a simulated torso in which the pump, the compressor, and the power source are contained. The compressor may include an inlet to which a bellows is coupled. A head coupling may detachably couple a simulated neck to the simulated torso. Similarly, an extremity coupling may detachably couple a simulated lower extremity to a simulated upper extremity, which simulated upper extremity is coupled to the simulated torso. The pump, the compressor, and/or the power source may provide hydraulic fluid, pneumatic fluid, and or electrical power, respectively, into: the simulated neck via the head coupling; or the simulated lower extremity via the extremity coupling. In addition, or instead, the patient simulator may include an invasive blood pressure (IBP) assembly having an armature adapted to contact a tube to change a fluid pressure in the IBP assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: GAUMARD SCIENTIFIC COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Alberto Rodriguez, Victor Fernandez, Yassel Valdes, Lazaro Morales, Allan R. Kirchhoff, Miguel Carvajal, Karina Zornoza, Arian Hernandez, Ha Nguyen, Niyu Li, Roberto Robaina
  • Publication number: 20230252912
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides interactive education systems, apparatus, components, and methods for teaching patient care. In some instances, devices, systems, and associated methods include air trapping techniques for asthma simulation. In some aspects of the present disclosure, a system comprises: a patient simulator having a simulated body portion; and an asthma simulation module positioned within the simulated body portion, the asthma simulation module including: a first simulated lung; an adjustable valve along a first air path between a simulated trachea and the first simulated lung; and an air trapping module along a second air path between the simulated trachea and the first simulated lung.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Miguel Carvajal, Alberto Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20230222944
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides interactive education systems, apparatus, components, and methods for teaching patient care. In some aspects of the present disclosure, a system comprises: a patient simulator having a simulated body portion; an air pressure sensor positioned within the simulated body portion; a first air chamber positioned within the patient simulator, the first air chamber in communication with the air pressure sensor; a mechanism for selectively contacting the first air chamber; and an adapter positioned outside the patient simulator, the adapter in communication with the air pressure sensor and configured to be in communication with an air line of an automated pressure monitoring apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Miguel Carvajal, Alberto Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 11568763
    Abstract: A patient simulator system includes a fetal patient simulator including a simulated torso and a simulated head attached to the simulated torso and being moveable in relation to the simulated torso between a neutral position and a raised position. An actuator is configured to raise the simulated head from the neutral position to the raised position. The actuator may be disposed within the simulated head of the fetal patient simulator. The patient simulator system may further include a maternal patient simulator in which the fetal patient simulator is adapted to be disposed to simulate a birthing scenario. The actuator may raise the simulated head from the neutral position to the raised position during the birthing scenario to simulate the rise of a natural fetus's head during birth. The actuator may comprise an inflatable bag or other member positioned outside of the fetal patient simulator and within the maternal patient simulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Gaumard Scientific Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Miguel Carvajal, Victor Fernandez, Jeffrey Karpf, Yojans Lurbe, Lazaro Morales, Alberto Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20220335860
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods according to which simulated urinary procedure(s) may be performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Jeffrey Karpf, Ha Nguyen, Miguel Carvajal
  • Patent number: 11403967
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods according to which simulated thoracic, urinary, pulmonary, and/or capillary procedures may be performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: GAUMARD SCIENTIFIC COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Karpf, Ha Nguyen, Miguel Carvajal
  • Publication number: 20210225203
    Abstract: A patient simulator may include a pump, a compressor, a power source, and a simulated torso in which the pump, the compressor, and the power source are contained. The compressor may include an inlet to which a bellows is coupled. A head coupling may detachably couple a simulated neck to the simulated torso. Similarly, an extremity coupling may detachably couple a simulated lower extremity to a simulated upper extremity, which simulated upper extremity is coupled to the simulated torso. The pump, the compressor, and/or the power source may provide hydraulic fluid, pneumatic fluid, and or electrical power, respectively, into: the simulated neck via the head coupling; or the simulated lower extremity via the extremity coupling. In addition, or instead, the patient simulator may include an invasive blood pressure (IBP) assembly having an armature adapted to contact a tube to change a fluid pressure in the IBP assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Alberto Rodriguez, Victor Fernandez, Yassel Valdes, Lazaro Morales, Allan R. Kirchhoff, Miguel Carvajal, Karina Zornoza, Arian Hernandez, Ha Nguyen, Niyu Li, Roberto Robaina
  • Publication number: 20200302828
    Abstract: A patient simulator system includes a fetal patient simulator including a simulated torso and a simulated head attached to the simulated torso and being moveable in relation to the simulated torso between a neutral position and a raised position. An actuator is configured to raise the simulated head from the neutral position to the raised position. The actuator may be disposed within the simulated head of the fetal patient simulator. The patient simulator system may further include a maternal patient simulator in which the fetal patient simulator is adapted to be disposed to simulate a birthing scenario. The actuator may raise the simulated head from the neutral position to the raised position during the birthing scenario to simulate the rise of a natural fetus's head during birth. The actuator may comprise an inflatable bag or other member positioned outside of the fetal patient simulator and within the maternal patient simulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Miguel Carvajal, Victor Fernandez, Jeffrey Karpf, Yojans Lurbe, Lazaro Morales, Alberto Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 10741096
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in combat medical training are provided. In some instances, the combat medical simulators facilitate training of common field medical techniques including tracheostomy, wound care, tourniquet use, pneumothorax, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and/or other medical treatments. Further, the combat medical simulators have joints that provide realistic ranges of motions to enhance the realism of the training experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Gaumard Scientific Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Miguel Carvajal, Alberto Perez, Alberto Rodriguez, Senyon Romero
  • Patent number: 10706745
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in medical training are disclosed. In some instances, a patient simulator system is provided that includes a maternal patient simulator and a fetal patient simulator. The maternal patient simulator includes an internal chamber sized to receive the fetal patient simulator and a birthing mechanism disposed within the internal chamber configured to translate and rotate the fetal patient simulator with respect to the maternal patient simulator to simulate a birth. In some instances, the maternal patient simulator includes a structural framework and a sub-layer engaged with the structural framework to provide structural support and alignment features for one or more soft silicon outer layers defining a realistic skin of the maternal patient simulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Gaumard Scientific Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Miguel Carvajal, Victor Fernandez, Jeffrey Karpf, Yojans Lurbe, Lazaro Morales, Alberto Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20190347960
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in combat medical training are provided. In some instances, the combat medical simulators facilitate training of common field medical techniques including tracheostomy, wound care, tourniquet use, pneumothorax, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and/or other medical treatments. Further, the combat medical simulators have joints that provide realistic ranges of motions to enhance the realism of the training experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Miguel Carvajal, Alberto Perez, Alberto Rodriguez, Senyon Romero
  • Patent number: 10395562
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in combat medical training are provided. In some instances, the combat medical simulators facilitate training of common field medical techniques including tracheostomy, wound care, tourniquet use, pneumothorax, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and/or other medical treatments. Further, the combat medical simulators have joints that provide realistic ranges of motions to enhance the realism of the training experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Gaumard Scientific Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Miguel Carvajal, Alberto Perez, Alberto Rodriguez, Senyon Romero
  • Publication number: 20190221137
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods according to which simulated thoracic, urinary, pulmonary, and/or capillary procedures may be performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Jeffrey Karpf, Ha Nguyen, Miguel Carvajal
  • Publication number: 20190114945
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in medical training are disclosed. In some instances, a patient simulator system is provided that includes a maternal patient simulator and a fetal patient simulator. The maternal patient simulator includes an internal chamber sized to receive the fetal patient simulator and a birthing mechanism disposed within the internal chamber configured to translate and rotate the fetal patient simulator with respect to the maternal patient simulator to simulate a birth. In some instances, the maternal patient simulator includes a structural framework and a sub-layer engaged with the structural framework to provide structural support and alignment features for one or more soft silicon outer layers defining a realistic skin of the maternal patient simulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Miguel Carvajal, Victor Fernandez, Jeffrey Karpf, Yojans Lurbe, Lazaro Morales, Alberto Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 10176728
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in medical training are disclosed. In some instances, a patient simulator system is provided that includes a maternal patient simulator and a fetal patient simulator. The maternal patient simulator includes an internal chamber sized to receive the fetal patient simulator and a birthing mechanism disposed within the internal chamber configured to translate and rotate the fetal patient simulator with respect to the maternal patient simulator to simulate a birth. In some instances, the fetal patient simulator an internal support structure that includes spinal components, left arm components, right arm components, left leg components, and right leg components with a skin layer covering the internal support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: GAUMARD SCIENTIFIC COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Miguel Carvajal, Victor Fernandez, Jeffrey Karpf, Yojans Lurbe, Lazaro Morales, Alberto Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20180025667
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in combat medical training are provided. In some instances, the combat medical simulators facilitate training of common field medical techniques including tracheostomy, wound care, tourniquet use, pneumothorax, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and/or other medical treatments. Further, the combat medical simulators have joints that provide realistic ranges of motions to enhance the realism of the training experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Miguel Carvajal, Alberto Perez, Alberto Rodriguez, Senyon Romero
  • Patent number: 9799235
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in combat medical training are provided. In some instances, the combat medical simulators facilitate training of common field medical techniques including tracheostomy, wound care, tourniquet use, pneumothorax, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and/or other medical treatments. Further, the combat medical simulators have joints that provide realistic ranges of motions to enhance the realism of the training experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: GAUMARD SCIENTIFIC COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Miguel Carvajal, Alberto Perez, Alberto Rodriguez, Senyon Romero
  • Patent number: 9697750
    Abstract: A patient simulator system for teaching patient care is provided. The system includes a patient simulator. The patient simulator includes a patient body comprising one or more simulated body portions. The one or more simulated body portions include a lung compliance simulation system in some instances. In that regard, the lung compliance system is configured to be used with an external ventilator, including positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) and assisted-control ventilation. In some instances, the lung compliance system includes a lung compartment, a simulated lung positioned within the lung compartment, where the lung compartment defines an available volume for the simulated lung to expand into and where the available volume for the simulated lung to expand into is adjustable to control a compliance of the simulated lung.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Gaumard Scientific Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Alberto Rodriguez, Miguel Carvajal, Victor I. Fernandez
  • Publication number: 20170069233
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in medical training are disclosed. In some instances, a patient simulator system is provided that includes a maternal patient simulator and a fetal patient simulator. The maternal patient simulator includes an internal chamber sized to receive the fetal patient simulator and a birthing mechanism disposed within the internal chamber configured to translate and rotate the fetal patient simulator with respect to the maternal patient simulator to simulate a birth. In some instances, the fetal patient simulator an internal support structure that includes spinal components, left arm components, right arm components, left leg components, and right leg components with a skin layer covering the internal support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Miguel Carvajal, Victor Fernandez, Jeffrey Karpf, Yojans Lurbe, Lazaro Morales, Alberto Rodriguez