Transparent Self-Sealing Mannequin for Visible Procedure Training

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional medical training mannequins are opaque, limiting visualization of internal structures and real-time physiological responses, and lack durability for repeated use and needle penetration.

Innovation Solution

A transparent or translucent mannequin made of rubber or silicone with internal cavities filled with color-coded fluids and replaceable organs, allowing real-time visibility and simulation of physiological responses, and capable of withstanding repeated needle insertions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional opaque materials are used for mannequin construction, then durability and cost-effectiveness are improved, but visualization of internal anatomical structures is prevented

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovedurabilityVSAvoidvisualization of internal structures

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies this principle by using a transparent or translucent flexible material (such as clear silicone rubber or polyurethane) to construct the mannequin's skin layer. This thin film-like material allows light to pass through, enabling visualization of internal anatomical structures while maintaining the flexibility and durability needed for repeated medical procedure training. The transparent material acts as a shell that preserves both structural integrity and visual access to internal components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

2Ease of manufacture

If opaque materials are used for mannequin construction, then manufacturing simplicity is improved, but real-time observation of internal processes is prevented

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemanufacturing simplicityVSAvoidreal-time observation capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

3Ease of manufacture

If traditional mannequins are used without self-sealing capability, then ease of manufacture is improved, but repeated use after needle insertion and incision is prevented

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of manufactureVSAvoidrepeated use capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies this principle by incorporating self-sealing material throughout the mannequin's construction. This self-sealing property allows the mannequin to automatically close small punctures and incisions caused by needle insertions or surgical cuts, enabling repeated use without requiring manual repair. The self-sealing material maintains anatomical integrity while allowing realistic simulation of invasive procedures, directly addressing the need for durability in training applications.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

4Quantity of substance

If traditional non-transparent materials are used, then material cost is reduced, but educational value through internal structure visualization is diminished

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvematerial costVSAvoideducational value

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Data Source

PatentUS20260024464A1Self-sealing clearview medical procedure mannequin

Publication Date: 2026.01.22 RAHMAN ATIQUER

AI summary

The present invention is a procedure simulator mannequin device. The device is constructed from a transparent self-sealing material, such as rubber or silicone, that mimics the texture and elasticity of human skin. The mannequin features a plurality of internal cavities filled with color-coded fluids to simulate various bodily fluids, such as oxygen-rich blood, oxygen-poor blood, and other bodily fluids. The device includes replenishable and replaceable color-coded fluids that react to medical procedures by providing visual feedback.