Fetal sonography model apparatuses and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9087456
APP PUB NO 20130337425A1
SERIAL NO

13829450

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This disclosure includes embodiments of apparatuses and methods for simulating the uterus of a human (e.g., for training medical providers to perform sonograms, amniocentesis, ultrasound-guided amniocentesis, and/or other procedures). For example, in at least some embodiments, the apparatus comprises a container with a compartment and an anterior wall that is configured to permit sonogram imaging of the compartment. In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises a container that is configured to be removably coupled to the abdomen of a live human or human model such that the compartment simulates the uterus of the human or model.

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ASCENSION HEALTH ALLIANCE4600 EDMUNDSON RD ST LOUIS MO 63134

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Allen, Buffy Austin, US 1 10
Drake, Richard Austin, US 5 40
Kitchens, Judy Austin, US 2 21
Sheppard, Celeste Austin, US 1 10

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