US3710783A
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Thoracic inlet rib retractor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-11
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Granted: 1973-01-16
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Expires: 1991-01-11
Abstract
Abstract A rib retracting instrument for mounting on a surgical table employs a rigid, elongated boom member provided with swivel means at the top of the boom member. The swivel means is rotatable about a first axis parallel to the length of the boom member and about a second axis which is perpendicular to the first axis. A manually operable retracting member is connected to the swivel means to rotate therewith in all planes. The retracting member extends through the swivel means for linear movement with respect thereto, the retracting member being adjustable to self-retained position.
Inventors
- 👤 M Jascalevich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 07:16
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/02; F; F16; F16B; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/10; F16B2200/40; F16B2200/403; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32254; Y10T403/32262; Y10T403/32311; Y10T403/32606; Y10T403/32631; Y10T403/32681; Y10T403/32704
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A thoracic inlet rib retractor comprising an elongated boom member, means at one end thereof adapted for connecting the boom member to a surgical table, swivel means at the opposite end of the boom member for rotation about a first axis parallel to the length of the boom member and for rotation about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, and a screw member having a handle at one end thereof, the swivel means having a threaded bore, the screw member extending through and in mating engagement with the threaded bore.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A thoracic inlet rib retractor comprising an elongated boom member, means at one end thereof adapted for connecting the boom member to a surgical table, swivel means at the opposite end of the boom member for rotation about a first axis parallel to the length of the boom member and for rotation about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, and a screw member having a handle at one end thereof, the swivel means having a threaded bore, the screw member extending through and in mating engagement with the threaded bore.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A thoracic inlet rib retractor according to claim 1 including a rigid extension member connected to the other end of the screw member, the extension member being connected to the screw member by means allowing the extension member to rotate about its longitudinal axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
A thoracic inlet rib retractor according to claim 2 including a rigid blade supporting member rotatable with the extension member, the blade supporting member and the extension member having cooperable means for the releasable connection of the blade supporting member to the extension, the blade supporting member having means at the outer end for the connection of a retractor blade thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
68 words
A thoracic inlet rib retractor according to claim 1 wherein the boom Member comprises a first vertically extending portion and a second vertically extending portion laterally offset with respect to the first portion, the upper end of the first portion being connected to the lower end of the second portion by an intermediate horizontally extending portion, the swivel means being located at the top of the second portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
A thoracic inlet rib retractor according to claim 1 wherein the means at said one end of the boom member for connecting the boom member to a surgical table includes means for adjusting and releasably securing the boom member to adjust the position of the swivel means above a surgical table.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
88 words
A thoracic inlet rib retractor according to claim 1 wherein the swivel means comprises a bifurcated member having a pair of spaced arms and a downwardly extending base portion having an internal bore, said one end of the boom member being positioned within the bore, the base portion being connected to the boom member to allow the bifurcated member to rotate about the axis provided by the boom member, a cross member extending between and pivotally connected to said arms, the screw member extending through the cross member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
A thoracic inlet rib retractor according to claim 6 including a rigid extension member connected to the other end of the screw member, the extension member being connected to the screw member by means allowing the extension member to rotate about its longitudinal axis.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
61 words
A thoracic inlet rib retractor according to claim 7 including a rigid blade supporting member rotatable with the extension member, the blade supporting member and the extension member having cooperable means for the releasable connection of the blade supporting member to the extension, the blade supporting member having means at the outer end for the connection of a retractor blade thereto.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
68 words
A thoracic inlet rib retractor according to claim 6 wherein the boom member comprises a first vertically extending portion and a second vertically extending portion laterally offset with respect to the first portion, the upper end of the first portion being connected to the lower end of the second portion by an intermediate horizontally extending portion, the bifurcated member being located at the top of the second portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
51 words
A thoracic inlet rib retractor according to claim 9 wherein the means at said one end of the boom member for connecting the boom member to a surgical table includes means for adjusting and releasably securing the boom member to adjust the position of the bifurcated member above a surgical table.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
A thoracic inlet rib retractor according to claim 1 wherein the swivel means comprises a socket provided at said one end of the boom member and a ball within the socket, the screw member extending through the ball.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
51 words
A thoracic inlet rib retractor according to claim 11 including a rigid extension member connected to the end of the screw member opposite the handle coaxially of the screw member, the extension member being connected to the screw member by means allowing the extension member to rotate relative to the screw.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
47 words
A thoracic inlet rib retractor according to claim 12 including a rigid, elongated, blade-supporting member releasably connected at one end thereof coaxially to the extension member and rotatable therewith the blade supporting member having means at the other end for the connection of a retractor blade thereto
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
69 words
A thoracic inlet rib retractor according to claim 11 wherein the boom member comprises a first vertically extending portion and a second vertically extending portion laterally offset with respect to the first portion, the upper end of the first portion being connected to the lower end of the second portion by an intermediate horizontally extending portion, the ball and socket being located at the top of the second portion.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
52 words
A thoracic inlet rib retractor according to claim 14 wherein the means at the lower end of the boom member for connecting the boom member To a surgical table includes means for adjusting and releasably securing the boom member to adjust the position of the ball and socket above a surgical table.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-16 | 1976-07-17 | 1977-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-16 | 1980-07-17 | 1981-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-16 | 1984-07-17 | 1985-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |