Patents by Inventor Richard H. Feins
Richard H. Feins 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: 20240021105Abstract: A surgical training model for simulating human prostate surgery may include a harvested porcine urethra. A harvested porcine vagina surrounds a portion of the harvested porcine urethra to define a simulated human prostate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Richard H. FEINS, John C. ALEXANDER, Jr.
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Publication number: 20230335013Abstract: A surgical training device for use with a thoracic tissue model includes a base having a thoracic tissue model receiving area. A first rib mounting member is slidably coupled to the base adjacent a first side of the thoracic tissue model receiving area and a second rib mounting member is slidably coupled to the base adjacent a second side of the thoracic tissue model receiving area opposite the first side. A plurality of simulated ribs each have a first end coupled to the first rib mounting member and a second end coupled to the second rib mounting member, and are repositionable between right and left thoracic configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Richard H. FEINS, John C. ALEXANDER, JR., Jay ROHDE, Daniel S. OH
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Publication number: 20230290280Abstract: A surgical training model for simulating gynecological surgery may include a simulated human uterus. A first inner portion may include harvested porcine uterus and a second outer portion may include harvested porcine tissue that surrounds the first inner portion. The simulated human uterus may be sized and shaped to replicate a human uterus. A simulated human broad ligament may include porcine tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Richard H. FEINS, John C. ALEXANDER, JR., Jay ROHDE, Margaret MONACO, Joanna CAO
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Publication number: 20230017321Abstract: A real-tissue surgical training system includes a base and a harvested porcine tissue cassette. A substrate is configured to be removably mounted to the base. Harvested porcine tissue is carried by the substrate and configured to simulate the oropharynx region of the human body and to receive a surgical tool therein for surgical training.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: JOHN C. ALEXANDER, JR., RICHARD H. FEINS
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Publication number: 20220101756Abstract: A surgeon training apparatus includes a cassette, which includes biological tissue re-purposed into a form consistent with the anatomical configuration of a foregut, affixed into an anatomically correct framework which replicates the abdominal anatomy. The framework positions the cassette in an anatomically correct position within the abdominal cavity, enabling surgeons to train using a properly positioned representation of the target anatomy, thus requiring the surgeon to properly use surgical tools to simulate surgical operations performed on a foregut. The cassette is formed by applying biologic tissue to a specially designed “plate,” which affixes the tissue block into the anatomic framework. The cassette can be positioned inside a mannequin, and can be used to train surgeons to perform surgeries using multiple techniques, including robot assisted and laparoscopic methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Samuel D. Drew, Robert P. Jury, Richard H. Feins
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Patent number: 10013896Abstract: This invention is directed to a modular staged simulator and a process of simulating medical trauma and maladies for the purpose of training or certifying individuals including medical professionals. More specifically, this disclosure relates to ex vivo training exercises as opposed to traditional forms of training using intact cadavers, in vivo surgery on animal subjects; and supervised apprenticeship performing surgery on human subjects with trauma or maladies under the watch of a skilled medical practitioner.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2017Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: The University of North Carolina at Chapel HillInventors: Richard H. Feins, W. Andrew Grubbs, Alexander McLain Grubbs, Matthew M. Dedmon
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Patent number: 9805625Abstract: A surgical simulation assembly is provided for simulating realistic surgery on animal organs or human cadavers. The surgical simulation assembly comprises a generally flat tray having a central indentation for receiving an organ, at least one drainage aperture and at least one indented trough extending from the central indentation for receiving at least one tube. The tray is assembled with a simulator heart and lungs prepped for connection to a variable speed double action air pump assembly that creates both positive pressure and a vacuum on the heart to simulate a beating heart. The tray is supported on a basket having a lower containment portion for containing fluid waste collected during the simulated surgery. The basket is elevated by risers over a base designed to support the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2014Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: KINDHEART, INC.Inventors: Richard H. Feins, Tom Birchard, W. Andrew Grubbs, Don Aikin, Daniel C. Fuccella
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Publication number: 20170309204Abstract: This invention is directed to a modular staged simulator and a process of simulating medical trauma and maladies for the purpose of training or certifying individuals including medical professionals. More specifically, this disclosure relates to ex vivo training exercises as opposed to traditional forms of training using intact cadavers, in vivo surgery on animal subjects; and supervised apprenticeship performing surgery on human subjects with trauma or maladies under the watch of a skilled medical practitioner.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Richard H. Feins, W. Andrew Grubbs, Alexander McLain Grubbs, Matthew M. Dedmon
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Patent number: 9711067Abstract: This invention is directed to a modular staged simulator and a process of simulating medical trauma and maladies for the purpose of training or certifying individuals including medical professionals. More specifically, this disclosure relates to ex vivo training exercises as opposed to traditional forms of training using intact cadavers, in vivo surgery on animal subjects; and supervised apprenticeship performing surgery on human subjects with trauma or maladies under the watch of a skilled medical practitioner.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: The University of North Carolina at Chapel HillInventors: Richard H. Feins, W. Andrew Grubbs, Alexander McLain Grubbs, Matthew M. Dedmon
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Publication number: 20160329000Abstract: This invention is directed to a modular staged simulator and a process of simulating medical trauma and maladies for the purpose of training or certifying individuals including medical professionals. More specifically, this disclosure relates to ex vivo training exercises as opposed to traditional forms of training using intact cadavers, in vivo surgery on animal subjects; and supervised apprenticeship performing surgery on human subjects with trauma or maladies under the watch of a skilled medical practitioner.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Richard H. Feins, W. Andrew Grubbs, Alexander McLain Grubbs, Matthew M. Dedmon
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Patent number: 9342997Abstract: This invention is directed to a modular staged simulator and a process of simulating medical trauma and maladies for the purpose of training or certifying individuals including medical professionals. More specifically, this disclosure relates to ex vivo training exercises as opposed to traditional forms of training using intact cadavers, in vivo surgery on animal subjects; and supervised apprenticeship performing surgery on human subjects with trauma or maladies under the watch of a skilled medical practitioner.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: The University of North Carolina at Chapel HillInventors: Richard H. Feins, W. Andrew Grubbs, Alexander McLain Grubbs, Matthew M. Dedmon
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Publication number: 20150024362Abstract: A surgical simulation assembly is provided for simulating realistic surgery on animal organs or human cadavers. The surgical simulation assembly comprises a generally flat tray having a central indentation for receiving an organ, at least one drainage aperture and at least one indented trough extending from the central indentation for receiving at least one tube. The tray is assembled with a simulator heart and lungs prepped for connection to a variable speed double action air pump assembly that creates both positive pressure and a vacuum on the heart to simulate a beating heart. The tray is supported on a basket having a lower containment portion for containing fluid waste collected during the simulated surgery. The basket is elevated by risers over a base designed to support the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Richard H. Feins, Tom Birchard, W. Andrew Grubbs, Don Aikin, Daniel C. Fuccella
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Publication number: 20130330700Abstract: This invention is directed to a modular staged simulator and a process of simulating medical trauma and maladies for the purpose of training or certifying individuals including medical professionals. More specifically, this disclosure relates to ex vivo training exercises as opposed to traditional forms of training using intact cadavers, in vivo surgery on animal subjects; and supervised apprenticeship performing surgery on human subjects with trauma or maladies under the watch of a skilled medical practitioner.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2011Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILLInventors: Richard H. Feins, W. Andrew Grubbs, Alexander McLain Grubbs, Matthew M. Dedmon
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Patent number: D779678Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2015Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: KINDHEART, INC.Inventors: Richard H. Feins, Tom Birchard, W. Andrew Grubbs, Don Aikin, Daniel C. Fuccella