Patents by Inventor Alicia M. Weissman

Alicia M. Weissman 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).

  • Interactive breast examination training model
    Patent number: 6945783
    Abstract: A breast examination training system is used to train physicians and other medical personnel on techniques for clinical breast examinations. The system includes a model having an outer shape comparable to a human breast. Inflatable nodules are embedded at various locations and depths in the model. The nodules are adapted to inflate to simulate tumors and are relatively undetectable by touch when deflated. A valve network fluidly couples the nodules to a pump that inflates the nodules, and a processor is operatively coupled to the valves to actuate the valves to selectively inflate the nodules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: The University of Iowa Research Foundation
    Inventors: Alicia M. Weissman, Edwin L. Dove, Geb Thomas, Gregory J. Gerling
  • Interactive breast examination training model
    Publication number: 20030219705
    Abstract: A breast examination training system is used to train physicians and other medical personnel on techniques for clinical breast examinations. The system includes a model having an outer shape comparable to a human breast. Inflatable nodules are embedded at various locations and depths in the model. The nodules are adapted to inflate to simulate tumors and are relatively undetectable by touch when deflated. A valve network fluidly couples the nodules to a pump that inflates the nodules, and a processor is operatively coupled to the valves to actuate the valves to selectively inflate the nodules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2002
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventors: Alicia M. Weissman, Edwin L. Dove, Geb Thomas, Gregory J. Gerling