Patent ID: 7850455
Filing Date: 2010-12-14
Classification: G09B

Abstract:
1. An anatomical model for training, comprising: a head portion; at least one auricle portion adapted to be detachably attached to the head portion; at least one ear canal adapted to be interchangeably connected to the at least one auricle portion; and at least one cartridge adapted to be removably inserted at the at least one ear canal, the cartridge having a membrane and an interior portion disposed behind the membrane according one of the following: wherein the interior portion is configured so a vacuum can be created to cause the membrane to retract inward and that can be pressurized to cause the membrane to bulge outward, wherein the interior portion includes a fluid disposed therein and the membrane is configured to receive an incision that allows the fluid to drain from the interior portion and that holds a pressure equalization tube in the incision, and wherein the membrane is configured with one more openings so air can flow out of the interior portion during pneumatic otoscopy such that the membrane will move a detectable amount during said pneumatic otoscopy.