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).

  • Publication number: 20240021105
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Richard H. FEINS, John C. ALEXANDER, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20230335013
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Richard H. FEINS, John C. ALEXANDER, JR., Jay ROHDE, Daniel S. OH
  • Publication number: 20230290280
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Richard H. FEINS, John C. ALEXANDER, JR., Jay ROHDE, Margaret MONACO, Joanna CAO
  • Publication number: 20230017321
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: JOHN C. ALEXANDER, JR., RICHARD H. FEINS
  • Publication number: 20220101756
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Samuel D. Drew, Robert P. Jury, Richard H. Feins
  • Patent number: 10013896
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Inventors: Richard H. Feins, W. Andrew Grubbs, Alexander McLain Grubbs, Matthew M. Dedmon
  • Patent number: 9805625
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: KINDHEART, INC.
    Inventors: Richard H. Feins, Tom Birchard, W. Andrew Grubbs, Don Aikin, Daniel C. Fuccella
  • Publication number: 20170309204
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Richard H. Feins, W. Andrew Grubbs, Alexander McLain Grubbs, Matthew M. Dedmon
  • Patent number: 9711067
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Inventors: Richard H. Feins, W. Andrew Grubbs, Alexander McLain Grubbs, Matthew M. Dedmon
  • Publication number: 20160329000
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Richard H. Feins, W. Andrew Grubbs, Alexander McLain Grubbs, Matthew M. Dedmon
  • Patent number: 9342997
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Inventors: Richard H. Feins, W. Andrew Grubbs, Alexander McLain Grubbs, Matthew M. Dedmon
  • Publication number: 20150024362
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Richard H. Feins, Tom Birchard, W. Andrew Grubbs, Don Aikin, Daniel C. Fuccella
  • Publication number: 20130330700
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
    Inventors: Richard H. Feins, W. Andrew Grubbs, Alexander McLain Grubbs, Matthew M. Dedmon
  • Patent number: D779678
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: KINDHEART, INC.
    Inventors: Richard H. Feins, Tom Birchard, W. Andrew Grubbs, Don Aikin, Daniel C. Fuccella