Modular Moulage Training Uniform with Removable Access Panels

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current medical training simulations lack realism and versatility, particularly in providing accessible and adjustable injury simulators for emergent and non-emergent medical treatment scenarios, limiting the effectiveness of training for responders.

Innovation Solution

A moulage training apparatus and system featuring expandable clothing with removable access panels and simulant injuries that can be easily attached and detached, allowing for realistic and customizable training scenarios adaptable to different user sizes and scenarios.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If typical clothing is used for training simulations, then the training setup is simple, but the realism of the training scenario is poor

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesimplicity of training setupVSAvoidrealism of training scenario

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The training uniform is divided into multiple modular components including a pullover shirt, pants, and removable access panels that can be independently assembled and configured. This segmentation allows the system to maintain simplicity in basic setup while enabling complex realistic scenarios through modular additions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The training uniform is designed as a multi-functional system that can accommodate various injury types, configurations, and training scenarios using the same base garment. The access panels and simulant injuries can be arranged differently to create diverse realistic scenarios without requiring multiple complete uniforms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If access panels are made easily removable for quick scenario changes, then the ease of operation is improved, but the structural integrity of the uniform may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of panel removal and attachmentVSAvoidstructural integrity of uniform

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The access panels utilize dynamic attachment mechanisms that allow for quick removal and reattachment. The panels can be easily detached for scenario changes and securely reattached, providing both ease of operation and maintained structural integrity through reversible connection systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If the training apparatus is designed to accommodate different user sizes, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccommodation of different user sizesVSAvoidcomplexity of adjustable structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The uniform incorporates adjustable parameters such as elastic waistbands, expandable panels, and flexible sizing elements that can be modified to accommodate different body sizes. These parameter changes allow a single uniform design to fit multiple users without requiring complex adjustable mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20230206784A1Moulage training apparatus, injury simulant, method of making and using the same

Publication Date: 2023.06.29 ADVANCED TRAUMA TRAINING SYST LLC

AI summary

The present invention generally relates to a medical training apparatus, injury simulant, method of making and using the same. More particularly, the present invention is directed towards a moulage training apparatus having one or more access panels, injury simulant, method of making and using the same in the field of emergent and non-emergent medical treatment and acute care simulation.