Ear Prosthetic attachment
Client: Greg Gion Medical Art Prosthetics LLC. Team Members: Cullen Rotroff (Co-Leader) Ashley Phillips (Communicator) Evan Rogers (Co-Leader) Joe Hippensteel (BSAC) Steve Noel (BWIG) April 6, 2007 to April 12, 2007 Problem Statement Current methods of prosthetic ear attachment have significant trade offs. A securely attached prosthesis requires metal fastening pieces to protrude from the mastoid bone, causing both potential hygiene problems and a disconcerting conspicuous appearance when the prosthesis is detached. Additionally, the force required to attach the prosthesis often causes wearing of the attachment's color. Conversely, a far more discrete attachment, utilizing an embedded magnetic attachment, lacks the stability necessary for everyday use. Our goal is to create a new method of attachment that combines the benefits of both approaches. The device should be highly reliable with little potential for accidental removal, while still easy to clean, MRI compatible, easy to both attach and detach without a large amount of force on the prosthesis itself, and discrete appearance in when the prosthesis is detached. Last Week's Goals Spring break Summary of Team Accomplishments Team meeting to finalize design Contact for manufacture of design This Weeks Goals Solidworks rendering of final design Patent search of maxillofacial companies for compatibility requirements for size Difficulties Nothing yet
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Team Member Ashley Phillips Cullen Rotroff Evan Rogers Joe Hippensteel Steve Noel Activities Time 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 7.5
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