Patents by Inventor Scott B. Younker

Scott B. Younker 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).

  • Anatomical simulator for videoendoscopic surgical training
    Patent number: 5951301
    Abstract: An anatomical simulator system (10) includes a synthetic anatomical torso (12) resting on a base (14). The torso includes an internal cavity (18) and a pneumoperitoneum wall (16). A selected one of a variety of procedure packs (20, 30) is placed inside the cavity for use in training in videoendoscopic surgical techniques. The torso includes a plurality of trocar apertures (22) which permit insertion of videoendoscopic instruments for manipulation, incision, dissection and suturing of synthetic anatomic structure included in the procedure packs. Each procedure pack includes simulated anatomic structures (34,36,38,40) that have a realistic appearance and density, that provide realistic tactile feedback during manipulation and incision, and that are suturable and/or electrocauterizable using endoscopic instruments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Simulab Corporation
    Inventor: Scott B. Younker
  • Reflected-image videoendoscopic surgical trainer and method of training
    Patent number: 5722836
    Abstract: A videoendoscopic surgery training system (10) provides training in videoendoscopic surgery techniques. A base (14) supports a simulated anatomical structure (12). A shield (20) blocks a trainee's direct line-of-sight view of the simulated anatomical structure. A reflector assembly (24, 34) reflects an image of the simulated anatomical structure past the shield. A first mirror (24) reflects an image of the simulated anatomical structure that is oriented away from the trainee. A second mirror (34) optically communicates with the first mirror to reflect an image of the simulated anatomical structure that is oriented toward the trainee.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Assignee: Simulab Corporation
    Inventor: Scott B. Younker
  • Anatomical simulator for videoendoscopic surgical training
    Patent number: 5620326
    Abstract: An anatomical simulator system (10) includes a synthetic anatomical torso (12) resting on a base (14). The torso includes an internal cavity (18) and a pneumoperitoneum wall (16). A selected one of a variety of procedure packs (20, 30) is placed inside the cavity for use in training in videoendoscopic surgical techniques. The torso includes a plurality of trocar apertures (22) which permit insertion of videoendoscopic instruments for manipulation, incision, dissection and suturing of synthetic anatomic structure included in the procedure packs. Each procedure pack includes simulated anatomic structures (34,36,38,40) that have a realistic appearance and density, that provide realistic tactile feedback during manipulation and incision, and that are suturable and/or electrocauterizable using endoscopic instruments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1997
    Assignee: Simulab Corporation
    Inventor: Scott B. Younker