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Monkey Restraint Device

Monkey Restraint Device. Department of Biomedical Engineering UW-Madison. Monkey Restraint Group. Group: Kelly Toy Kawai Chan Brian Frederick Miguel Benson Ross Gerber Aman Ghotra Client: B’Ann Gablet, MS Advisor: Willis Tompkins, PhD. Problem Statement.

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Monkey Restraint Device

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  1. Monkey Restraint Device Department of Biomedical Engineering UW-Madison

  2. Monkey Restraint Group Group: Kelly Toy Kawai Chan Brian Frederick Miguel Benson Ross Gerber Aman Ghotra Client: B’Ann Gablet, MS Advisor: Willis Tompkins, PhD

  3. Problem Statement • To modify an existing monkey restraint device in order to effectively restrain a monkey’s head for topical eye-drop administration.

  4. Background Information • 50 years of non-human primate studies • Rhesus are 95% genetically similar to humans • B’Ann Gabelt performs glaucoma research on rhesus monkey • Current restraint was made by Midwest Regional Primate Research Center

  5. Background MaterialRestraint Procedure • Monkeys transported via transport cages (A) • Monkeys are pushed into treatment cage (B) • Restraint swings to vertical position A B

  6. Background MaterialRestraint Process Open treatment cage Closed treatment cage

  7. Product Design SpecificationsClient Needs • Restrain head of monkey • Compatible with existing restraint • Work with various sized monkeys • Not harm the monkey

  8. Product Design SpecificationsGroup Specs • Extremely durable • Operable by one person • Easily sanitized • Fits under protocol

  9. Design #1 • Durable plastic, set across bars of cage • Chin restraint • Able to slide up to chin • Locked in place by a fastener • Monkey able to cover eyes, grab

  10. Design #2 • Wide winged plastic sheet • Hole for monkey’s head • Keeps monkey’s hands below sheet • Locks onto bars of cage • Allows chin ducking

  11. Design #3 • Wide winged plastic sheet • Chin restraint that slides to monkey • Prevents monkey from using arms • Compatibility with all sized monkeys?

  12. Group 2’s DesignsRoss Gerber and Aman Ghotra • U-Cup with Pin • Chin Strap • Headband Strap Restraint

  13. U-Cup Pin • Different pin settings • Comfortable chin post • Attach at back of cage and swivels

  14. Chin Strap • Like football chin strap • Flexible durable material • Secures to back of cage

  15. Headband Restraint • Fits around head and down around the chin • Straps on top act like zip ties • Monkey’s own movements tighten device

  16. Group 3’s DesignsKawai and Miguel’s Designs • 1. Flatboard Design • 2. Stick and Clamp Design • 3. Velcro Design

  17. Flatboard Design View from the top

  18. Stick and Clamp Design • Component: 1. Stick 2. Clamps 3. Headrest

  19. Whole Device

  20. Velcro Design • Components: 1. Headrest 2. Two Velcro Stripes

  21. Whole Design

  22. Final Decision • Velcro Design • Easy to make, components can be purchased separately

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