Patents by Inventor David N. Broussard

David N. Broussard 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).

  • Patent number: 11967250
    Abstract: Disclosed is an eye simulator device, wherein same is a medical training aid and includes: an eyepiece having a display configured to project at least one image onto or through a convex shaped front surface of a simulated eyeball of the eyepiece; a support configured to hold the eyepiece; a simulated eyelid pivotally attached to the support; and an actuator assembly having an actuator arm and an electromagnetic (EM) coil in connection with the actuator arm, so as to control a motion of the simulated eyelid, which allows to more realistically mimic the eye, and to more intuitively mimic a motion change of the eye, and it is illustratable to show a change process of the eye by projecting an eye condition, making it easier for a student to understand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: TELLYES SCIENTIFIC INC.
    Inventors: Yanfei Liu, Zhaoqun Liu, Jun Lu, Jibin Zhou, David N. Broussard, Charles G. Miller, Jerry Woods, Clifford D. Olmstead
  • Patent number: 11074832
    Abstract: A medical simulator having a heat exchanger configured to transfer heat from electronics and other components of the medical simulator to simulated blood of a simulated vascular system of the medical simulator. The heated simulated blood can be circulated throughout the simulated vascular system to provide more realistic training for medical practitioners by increasing the temperature of the skin of the medical simulator to a more realistic temperature. Circulating the heated simulated blood can also serve to cool the electronics and other components, while simultaneously transferring the heat out from the vascular system into an environment outside of the medical simulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Tellyes Scientific Inc.
    Inventors: David N. Broussard, Charles G. Miller, Jerry Woods, Clifford D. Olmstead, Yanfei Liu, Zhaoqun Liu, Shusheng Chen, Zinan Qi
  • Publication number: 20210192978
    Abstract: Disclosed is an eye simulator device, wherein same is a medical training aid and includes: an eyepiece having a display configured to project at least one image onto or through a convex shaped front surface of a simulated eyeball of the eyepiece; a support configured to hold the eyepiece; a simulated eyelid pivotally attached to the support; and an actuator assembly having an actuator arm and an electromagnetic (EM) coil in connection with the actuator arm, so as to control a motion of the simulated eyelid, which allows to more realistically mimic the eye, and to more intuitively mimic a motion change of the eye, and it is illustratable to show a change process of the eye by projecting an eye condition, making it easier for a student to understand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Yanfei LIU, Zhaoqun LIU, Jun LU, Jibin ZHOU, David N. BROUSSARD, Charles G. MILLER, Jerry WOODS, Clifford D. OLMSTEAD
  • Publication number: 20190057621
    Abstract: A medical simulator having a heat exchanger configured to transfer heat from electronics and other components of the medical simulator to simulated blood of a simulated vascular system of the medical simulator. The heated simulated blood can be circulated throughout the simulated vascular system to provide more realistic training for medical practitioners by increasing the temperature of the skin of the medical simulator to a more realistic temperature. Circulating the heated simulated blood can also serve to cool the electronics and other components, while simultaneously transferring the heat out from the vascular system into an environment outside of the medical simulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Inventors: David N. Broussard, Charles G. Miller, Jerry Woods, Clifford D. Olmstead, Yanfei Liu, Zhaoqun Liu, Shusheng Chen, Zinan Qi
  • Patent number: 7014471
    Abstract: A support for a manikin is provided having a pair of opposed elongated extension members having a continuous substantially smooth outer surface forming a cradling surface to support a manikin minimizing the possibility that movement of the manikin will be interfered with through contact with the members when the manikin is removed from the cradling surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignees: PTM Equipment, Inc., Medical Plastics Laboratory, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas William Farenholtz, David N. Broussard
  • Publication number: 20040170948
    Abstract: A support for a manikin is provided having a pair of opposed elongated extension members having a continuous substantially smooth outer surface forming a cradling surface to support a manikin minimizing the possibility that movement of the manikin will be interfered with through contact with the members when the manikin is removed from the cradling surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Douglas William Farenholtz, David N. Broussard
  • Patent number: 6719566
    Abstract: A support for a manikin is provided having a pair of opposed upstanding extension members forming a cradling surface to support a manikin. One of the extension members is biased in an inward direction toward the second extension member to return to a normal position and moveable from the normal position in an outward direction away from the other extension member upon application of a pre-determined force on the extension member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignees: PTM Equipment, Inc., Medical Plastics Laboratory, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas William Farenholtz, David N. Broussard
  • Publication number: 20020106619
    Abstract: A support for a manikin is provided having a pair of opposed upstanding extension members forming a cradling surface to support a manikin. One of the extension members is biased in an inward direction toward the second extension member to return to a normal position and moveable from the normal position in an outward direction away from the other extension member upon application of a pre-determined force on the extension member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventors: Douglas William Farenholtz, David N. Broussard
  • Patent number: 5971398
    Abstract: A training mannequin for sparring and self-defense training is disclosed which employs a life-size mannequin torso in place of the traditional punching bags. The mannequin torso provides more realistic training and provides anatomically correct references as well as lifelike reaction and feel when struck. The mannequin is made from an outer skin filled with a flexible interior foam. The outer skin is formed from a flexible material which returns to its original shape even after it is deformed by a strong blow. This resilience allows the mannequin to absorb virtually unlimited blows without losing its shape, structure or feel. Further, the three dimensional nature of the mannequin allows training in realistic circumstances and from angles not possible with traditional punching bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: Medical Plastics Laboratory, Inc.
    Inventors: David N. Broussard, Danny Ray Smith, Clinton H. Evans
  • Patent number: 5816579
    Abstract: A marksmanship and weapons training mannequin is disclosed which employs a lifesize mannequin torso in place of the traditional paper targets. The mannequin torso provides more realistic training and provides anatomically correct aiming references. The mannequin is made from an outer skin filled with a flexible interior foam. The outer skin is formed from a flexible material which returns to its original shape even after a projectile passes through it. This resilience allows the mannequin to absorb thousands of rounds and still remain useful as a training tool. Further, the three dimensional nature of the mannequin allows training in realistic circumstances and from angles not possible with paper or hard plastic targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: Medical Plastics Laboratory, Inc.
    Inventors: David N. Broussard, Danny Ray Smith, Clinton H. Evans