US3789835A
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Illuminating attachments for vaginal speculum
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-16
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Granted: 1974-02-05
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Expires: 1992-03-16
Abstract
Abstract A modified Graves Vaginal Speculum is provided having cooperating upper and lower blades pivoted with respect to one another, the upper blade having a longitudinal slot in the upper blade at the rear portion thereof, a removable light carrier member frictionally engaging the upper blade at the slot and curving rearwardly to engage a light source, said source and arm directing a light beam intermediate the two blades in their expanded position.
Inventors
- 👤 R Whitman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:24
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B1/00; A61B1/32; A61B1/06; A61B1/0661; A61B1/0669
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A modified Graves Vaginal Speculum comprising cooperating upper and lower blades, a riser means adjustable on the lower blade, a pivot on said riser means pivotally carrying the upper blade, a longitudinal slot in the upper blade at the rear portion thereof, a removable light carrier member frictionally engaging said upper blade in said slot and forming a substantially smooth surface therewith, said light carrier member having a curved rearwardly extending arm, means on said carrier element for removably engaging a light source, a light source removably held in said means for engaging a light source outside the vaginal cavity, said light source and curved arm directing a light beam intermediate the two blades in their expanded position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A modified Graves Vaginal Speculum comprising cooperating upper and lower blades, a riser means adjustable on the lower blade, a pivot on said riser means pivotally carrying the upper blade, a longitudinal slot in the upper blade at the rear portion thereof, a removable light carrier member frictionally engaging said upper blade in said slot and forming a substantially smooth surface therewith, said light carrier member having a curved rearwardly extending arm, means on said carrier element for removably engaging a light source, a light source removably held in said means for engaging a light source outside the vaginal cavity, said light source and curved arm directing a light beam intermediate the two blades in their expanded position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A speculum as claimed in claim 1 wherein the removable light carrier member frictionally engages the speculum between the arm and a spaced plate on the arm and held by a web adapted to fit within the speculum slot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A speculum as claimed in claim 2 wherein the arm carries a fibre optics element which has a cylindrical end adjacent the light source and a wide flattened end at the remote end of the arm, said flattened end being fan shaped with the terminal ends of the fibres in parallel relationship.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A speculum as claimed in claim 1 wherein the light carrier element is of stainless steel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A speculum as claimed in claim 1 wherein the arm is provided with spaced plates at one end connected by a web whereby the upper blade is frictionally engaged between the plates on opposite sides of the slot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A speculum as claimed in claim 1 wherein the arm is made of plastic.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A modified Graves Speculum as claimed in claim 1 wherein the carrier element includes a top plate member substantially covering the slot in said speculum.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1231702A
Cited
FR566999A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-02-04 | 1977-08-06 | 1978-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-04 | 1981-08-06 | 1982-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-04 | 1985-08-06 | 1986-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |