MR. MARK JAMES BIGELOW, LMT
Medical Practice at Riverside Dr, Ormond Beach, FL
License number
Florida MA6332
Category
Medical Practice
Type
Specialist
Address
Address
763 Riverside Dr, Ormond Beach, FL 32176
Phone
(386) 233-9108
Professional information
Three Dimensional Sarcomere Teaching Model
US Patent:
2006019, Sep 7, 2006
Filed:
Nov 22, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/164403
Inventors:
Mark Bigelow - Ormond Beach FL, US
International Classification:
G09B 23/28
US Classification:
434262000
Abstract:
A three-dimensional sarcomere muscle cell teaching model which contracts and extends. A slide mechanism and support base allows opposing rigid walls which represent sarcomere cell Z-Band structures to slide in relation to one another. A rigid wall representing the sarcomere cell M-Line structure is positioned between the Z-Band structures. A plurality of rods representing Myosin Rods extends outward on each side of the M-Line structure toward the Z-Band opposing structures. Other rods, representing Actin Rods, extend from each of the Z-Band structures toward the M-Line structure. Each Actin Rod corresponds to one or more Myosin Rods, is positioned between the M-Line and Z-Band structures, and slide past one another when the Z-Band structures are moved. Opposing tension is applied to the Myosin Rods to maintain them in position between the Z-Band structures. Filaments extend from the Actin and Myosin Rods to simulate the interaction between the Actin and Myosin Rods.