Patents Assigned to AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF GYNECOLOGICAL LAPAROSCOPISTS, INC.
  • Laparoscopic training system
    Patent number: 11568762
    Abstract: In one aspect a laparoscopic training device is disclosed. The laparoscopic training device includes a base that forms a working surface. The laparoscopic training device includes a plurality of walls surrounding the base and defining an interior volume. The interior volume simulates a gynecological surgery environment. A training feature is attached to at least one of the plurality of walls and base. The training feature includes at least one training element for simulating a laparoscopic surgery technique.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF GYNECOLOGICAL LAPAROSCOPISTS, INC.
    Inventors: Malcolm Munro, James Messerschmidt, Ted Anderson, Joseph Hudgens
  • Hysteroscopy training and evaluation
    Patent number: 11189195
    Abstract: A system for simulating a hysteroscopy procedure is disclosed. The system includes a base station adapted to communicate with a computer having a display monitor. A training box is connected to the base station, and includes a housing having a chamber positioned therein. The chamber simulates the shape of a uterine cavity and includes an opening for receiving an instrument. The instrument is adapted for insertion into the chamber for performing hysteroscopy evaluation exercises including targeting and polyp removal exercises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF GYNECOLOGICAL LAPAROSCOPISTS, Inc.
    Inventors: Malcolm Munro, James Messerschmidt, Ted Anderson, Joseph Hudgens, Dervis Demirtas
  • Training device for minimally invasive medical procedures
    Patent number: D852884
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF GYNECOLOGICAL LAPAROSCOPISTS, INC.
    Inventors: Malcolm Munro, James Messerschmidt, Ted Anderson, Joseph Hudgens
  • Training device assembly for minimally invasive medical procedures
    Patent number: D866661
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists, Inc.
    Inventors: Malcolm Munro, James Messerschmidt, Ted Anderson, Joseph Hudgens, Dervis Demirtas