Patents by Inventor Kit Lavell
Kit Lavell 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).
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Publication number: 20250243659Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure generally pertain to Relocatable Habitat Units (RHUs) for use as a rapidly deployable shelter. More particularly, the present application pertains to an RHU that can be assembled, reconfigured and disassembled on-site, using panels that can be maneuvered, positioned and interconnected by two men. Aspects of the present disclosure also pertain to field-deployable construction sets for the assembly of a RHU and associated panels, used for simulating real world environments without costly construction expenses. The RHU or components thereof may simulate a real building structure both visually and in a non-visual domain such as via electromagnetic sensors. Aspects of the present disclosure also generally pertain to a deployable structure for human use. Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward a rapidly deployable habitat, for use where providing traditional structures is not an option or otherwise impractical.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2025Publication date: July 31, 2025Inventors: Stuart C. SEGALL, Kit Lavell
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Patent number: 12347338Abstract: A wearable device for simulating wounds and injuries received during a trauma event includes a raiment and vest for covering the torso of a person. The raiment has an outer surface with a color and a texture comparable to human skin. Mounted on the outer surface is at least one wound simulator formed with an orifice that is in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir. Thus, the person can selectively expel a blood-like fluid from the reservoir, and through the wound simulator orifice, to simulate a trauma event. The vest includes an artificial rib cage and prosthetic internal organs juxtaposed with at least one wound simulator to simulate internal effects of a trauma event.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2021Date of Patent: July 1, 2025Inventors: Stuart C. Segall, Kit Lavell, Aislinn Brody
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Patent number: 12270194Abstract: A field-deployable construction set for the assembly of a Relocatable Habitat Unit (RHU) and associated panels, used for simulating real world environments without costly construction expenses. The various panels, supports, and accessories used to construct an RHU may be interchangeable and readily modified in the field with minimal tools, further providing significant options for reconfiguration of floor, ceiling, and wall panels without having to disassemble the structure. The exterior of the lightweight panels may be customizable to provide a realistic environment for high quality training in a versatile system that is deployable by truck or aircraft and can be assembled with only a single tool. The RHU or components thereof may simulate a real building structure both visually and in a non-visual domain such as via electromagnetic sensors.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2021Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Inventors: Stuart C. Segall, Kit Lavell
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Patent number: 11854427Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a wearable medical trainer. The medical trainer may be embodied as a device for simulating wounds and injuries received during a trauma event, or otherwise. Aspects of the present disclosure further relate to a medical training device for Trauma Emergency Casualty Care and Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC). A wearable device may be worn by a live human (e.g., trauma actor) or simulated body (e.g., full/partial manikin, drag dummy, etc.). The medical trainers disclosed herein may include one or more simulated injuries, which may be operational or merely to provide more realism. The medical trainers disclosed herein may further include features directed toward to internal and/or external trauma injuries.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Inventors: Stuart C. Segall, Kit Lavell, Jeffery Markham, Aislinn Brody
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Publication number: 20230360562Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to systems, devices, and methods for use in medical simulation and training, providing realistic-looking medical effects. More particularly, the present disclosure pertains to systems, devices, and methods for simulating an open surgery environment, including dynamic features and aspects commonly found in trauma, emergency, and combat events. Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a wearable device for simulating wounds and injuries received during a trauma event, and performing associated surgical tasks. Aspects of the present disclosure further relate to a medical training device for Trauma Emergency Casualty Care and Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), including hemorrhage control. Aspects of the present disclosure further relate to an open surgery simulator, which may stand alone or work in combination (e.g., wear) various wound and injury simulators. Aspects of the present disclosure further relate to a simulated torso for an open surgery simulator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Kit LAVELL, Stuart C. SEGALL, Aislinn BRODY
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Publication number: 20230351921Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward a device for training emergency eye surgery such as lateral canthotomy and cantholysis training. Features of the device may include a simulated eye, a base configured to receive the simulated eye, a simulated skin, an eye displacer, and/or a simulated tendon. The simulated skin is configured to attach to the base and at least partially cover the simulated eye, the simulated skin depicting an area immediately surrounding a human eye, and including an eye opening configured to expose at least a portion of the simulated eye through said eye opening when the simulated skin is attached to the base. The eye displacer is configured to displace the simulated eye from a first position to second position, the first position corresponding to an ocular injury and the second position indicating a properly performed ocular surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Stuart C. SEGALL, Kit Lavell, Aislinn Brody
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Patent number: 11710425Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward a device for training emergency eye surgery such as lateral canthotomy and cantholysis training. The device includes a simulated eye, a base configured to receive the simulated eye, a simulated skin, an eye displacer, and a simulated tendon. The simulated skin is configured to attach to the base and at least partially cover the simulated eye, the simulated skin depicting an area immediately surrounding a human eye, and including an eye opening configured to expose at least a portion of the simulated eye through said eye opening when the simulated skin is attached to the base. The eye displacer is configured to displace the simulated eye from a first position to second position, the first position corresponding to an ocular injury and the second position indicating a properly performed ocular surgery.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Inventors: Stuart C. Segall, Kit Lavell, Aislinn Brody
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Patent number: 11688303Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to systems, devices, and methods for use in medical simulation and training, providing realistic-looking medical effects. More particularly, the present disclosure pertains to systems, devices, and methods for simulating an open surgery environment, including dynamic features and aspects commonly found in trauma, emergency, and combat events. Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a wearable device for simulating wounds and injuries received during a trauma event, and performing associated surgical tasks. Aspects of the present disclosure further relate to a medical training device for Trauma Emergency Casualty Care and Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), including hemorrhage control. Aspects of the present disclosure further relate to an open surgery simulator, which may stand alone or work in combination (e.g., wear) various wound and injury simulators. Aspects of the present disclosure further relate to a simulated torso for an open surgery simulator.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2022Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Inventors: Kit Lavell, Stuart C. Segall, Aislinn Brody
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Publication number: 20230037948Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a wearable medical trainer. The medical trainer may be embodied as a device for simulating wounds and injuries received during a trauma event, or otherwise. Aspects of the present disclosure further relate to a medical training device for Trauma Emergency Casualty Care and Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC). A wearable device may be worn by a live human (e.g., trauma actor) or simulated body (e.g., full/partial manikin, drag dummy, etc.). The medical trainers disclosed herein may include one or more simulated injuries, which may be operational or merely to provide more realism. The medical trainers disclosed herein may further include features directed toward to internal and/or external trauma injuries.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Stuart C. SEGALL, Kit LAVELL, Jeffery MARKHAM, Aislinn BRODY
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Patent number: 11495143Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a wearable device for simulating wounds and injuries received during a trauma event. Aspects of the present disclosure further relate to a medical training device for Trauma Emergency Casualty Care and Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC). A wearable device may be worn by a live human (e.g., trauma actor) or simulated body (e.g., full/partial manikin, drag dummy, etc.). The medical trainers disclosed herein may include one or more simulated injuries, which may be operational or merely to provide more realism. The medical trainers disclosed herein may further include features directed toward to internal and/or external trauma injuries.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2021Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Inventors: Stuart C. Segall, Kit Lavell, Jeffery Markham
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Publication number: 20220327964Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to systems, devices, and methods for use in medical simulation and training, providing realistic-looking medical effects. More particularly, the present disclosure pertains to systems, devices, and methods for simulating an open surgery environment, including dynamic features and aspects commonly found in trauma, emergency, and combat events. Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a wearable device for simulating wounds and injuries received during a trauma event, and performing associated surgical tasks. Aspects of the present disclosure further relate to a medical training device for Trauma Emergency Casualty Care and Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), including hemorrhage control. Aspects of the present disclosure further relate to an open surgery simulator, which may stand alone or work in combination (e.g., wear) various wound and injury simulators. Aspects of the present disclosure further relate to a simulated torso for an open surgery simulator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Kit LAVELL, Stuart C. SEGALL, Aislinn BRODY
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Publication number: 20220020293Abstract: A wearable device for simulating wounds and injuries received during a trauma event includes a raiment and vest for covering the torso of a person. The raiment has an outer surface with a color and a texture comparable to human skin. Mounted on the outer surface is at least one wound simulator formed with an orifice that is in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir. Thus, the person can selectively expel a blood-like fluid from the reservoir, and through the wound simulator orifice, to simulate a trauma event. The vest includes an artificial rib cage and prosthetic internal organs juxtaposed with at least one wound simulator to simulate internal effects of a trauma event.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Stuart C. Segall, Kit Lavell, Aislinn Brody
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Publication number: 20220010541Abstract: A field-deployable construction set for the assembly of a Relocatable Habitat Unit (RHU) and associated panels, used for simulating real world environments without costly construction expenses. The various panels, supports, and accessories used to construct an RHU may be interchangeable and readily modified in the field with minimal tools, further providing significant options for reconfiguration of floor, ceiling, and wall panels without having to disassemble the structure. The exterior of the lightweight panels may be customizable to provide a realistic environment for high quality training in a versatile system that is deployable by truck or aircraft and can be assembled with only a single tool. The RHU or components thereof may simulate a real building structure both visually and in a non-visual domain such as via electromagnetic sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: Stuart C. Segall, Kit Lavell
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Publication number: 20210248927Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward a device for training emergency eye surgery such as lateral canthotomy and cantholysis training. The device includes a simulated eye, a base configured to receive the simulated eye, a simulated skin, an eye displacer, and a simulated tendon. The simulated skin is configured to attach to the base and at least partially cover the simulated eye, the simulated skin depicting an area immediately surrounding a human eye, and including an eye opening configured to expose at least a portion of the simulated eye through said eye opening when the simulated skin is attached to the base. The eye displacer is configured to displace the simulated eye from a first position to second position, the first position corresponding to an ocular injury and the second position indicating a properly performed ocular surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Stuart C. Segall, Kit Lavell, Aislinn Brody
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Publication number: 20210192976Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a wearable device for simulating wounds and injuries received during a trauma event. Aspects of the present disclosure further relate to a medical training device for Trauma Emergency Casualty Care and Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC). A wearable device may be worn by a live human (e.g., trauma actor) or simulated body (e.g., full/partial manikin, drag dummy, etc.). The medical trainers disclosed herein may include one or more simulated injuries, which may be operational or merely to provide more realism. The medical trainers disclosed herein may further include features directed toward to internal and/or external trauma injuries.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2021Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Stuart C. Segall, Kit Lavell, Jeffery Markham