Education and demonstration – Anatomy – physiology – therapeutic treatment – or surgery... – Anatomical representation
Reexamination Certificate
2004-09-01
2010-12-14
Thai, Xuan M (Department: 3715)
Education and demonstration
Anatomy, physiology, therapeutic treatment, or surgery...
Anatomical representation
C434S262000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07850454
ABSTRACT:
A simulated physiological structure includes an image layer configured to enhance a visual appearance of the simulated physiological structure. The image layer includes a substrate onto which an image has been printed. Preferably, the substrate is a relatively thin layer, compared to other layers of material in the simulated physiological structure. Where the simulated physiological structure includes surface irregularities, the substrate is preferably sufficiently thin so as to be able to readily conform to the surface irregularities. Particularly preferred substrates include fabrics, fibrous materials, meshes, and plastic sheets. The image, which can be of an actual anatomical element, or a rendering of an anatomical element, is transferred onto the substrate using conventional printing technologies, including ink jet printing. Particularly preferred images illustrate vascular structures and disease conditions. Preferably, the substrate is coupled to an elastomeric material that forms at least part of the simulated physiological structure.
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Musselman Timothy
Thai Xuan M
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