JOHN STEVEN KUKORA
Medical Practice in Meadowbrook, PA
License number
Pennsylvania MD032801E
Category
Medicine
Type
Medical Physician and Surgeon
Address
Address
Meadowbrook, PA 19046
Professional information
Surgical-Training Device And Method Of Manufacturing The Same
US Patent:
2010003, Feb 11, 2010
Filed:
Aug 7, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/221814
Inventors:
John S. Kukora - Meadowbrook PA, US
Richard M. Berman - Dresher PA, US
Richard M. Berman - Dresher PA, US
International Classification:
G09B 23/28
US Classification:
434262
Abstract:
A surgical-training device for measuring roughness (non-delicate manipulation) during a simulated-surgical technique is described. The device has a housing, a platform, and a sensor module. The platform is movably coupled to the housing, and is configured for three-dimensional motion relative to the housing. The platform is further configured to move from a start position to a displaced position when a force is applied to the platform as a result of a user performing a simulated-surgical technique on the platform. A sensor module, coupled to the housing, is configured to determine when the platform moves a distance (from the start position to the displaced position) that exceeds a preset-threshold distance. If the preset-threshold distance is exceeded, sensor module indicates (by visual and/or auditory alarms within the device, and/or computerized counting and scoring reports) that the user applied excessive force, and was therefore too rough when performing the simulated-surgical technique. A method of manufacturing a surgical-training device is also provided.
Surgical-Training Device For Providing Three-Dimensional-Tactile Feedback, And Method Of Operation Thereof
US Patent:
2011021, Sep 1, 2011
Filed:
May 9, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/103834
Inventors:
John S. Kukora - Meadowbrook PA, US
Richard M. Berman - Dresher PA, US
Richard M. Berman - Dresher PA, US
International Classification:
G09B 23/28
US Classification:
434262
Abstract:
A surgical-training device for measuring roughness (non-delicate manipulation) during a simulated-surgical technique is described. The device has a housing, a platform, and a sensor module. The platform is movably coupled to the housing, and is configured for three-dimensional motion relative to the housing. The platform is further configured to move from a start position to a displaced position when a force is applied to the platform as a result of a user performing a simulated-surgical technique on the platform. A sensor module, coupled to the housing, is configured to determine when the platform moves a distance (from the start position to the displaced position) that exceeds a preset-threshold distance. If the preset-threshold distance is exceeded, sensor module indicates (by visual and/or auditory alarms within the device, and/or computerized counting and scoring reports) that the user applied excessive force, and was therefore too rough when performing the simulated-surgical technique. A method of manufacturing a surgical-training device is also provided.