Patents by Inventor Katherine C. Kottkamp

Katherine C. Kottkamp 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).

  • Flexible and rigid endoscopic training device (FRED)
    Patent number: 9437118
    Abstract: An anatomically realistic model for training in minimally invasive procedures. The model includes an outer shell resembling the appropriate animal or human being with openings for accessing the interior cavity of the shell. Modules within the interior cavity are operably connected to the openings to permit external access to the modules. The modules comprise different mechanical components configured to represent an organ or anatomical feature. Spacers within the interior cavity provide structure and maintain placement of the modules and sufficiently realistic tactile feedback during an endoscopic procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Jacqueline C. Whittemore, Katherine C. Kottkamp
  • FLEXIBLE AND RIGID ENDOSCOPIC TRAINING DEVICE (FRED)
    Publication number: 20120189997
    Abstract: An anatomically realistic model for training minimally invasive procedures. The model includes an outer shell resembling the appropriate animal or human being with openings for accessing the interior cavity of the shell. Modules within the interior cavity are operably connected to the openings to permit external access to the modules. The modules comprise different mechanical components configured to represent an organ or anatomical feature. Spacers within the interior cavity provide structure and maintain placement of the modules and sufficiently realistic tactile feedback during an endoscopic procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Jacqueline C. Whittemore, Katherine C. Kottkamp