US4489732A
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Gynecological instrument
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-09-20
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Granted: 1984-12-25
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Expires: 2002-09-20
Abstract
Abstract A sound for uterine measurement including an elongated probe provided with expandable wings at one end. A button may be selectively moved to control the extension or collapse of the wings and a stop is reciprocally mounted on the probe and has a stop surface facing the wings which is adapted to engage the cervix. A coil spring surrounds the probe and biases the stop toward the distal end of the sound and a measuring scale is carried by the instrument. A moveable index point is provided and connected to the stop so as to cooperate with the scale depending upon relative positioning of the stop on the probe. A protective housing surrounds the spring for all positions of movement of the stop to prevent the spring from coming in contact with the tissue of a patient. Preferably, the protective housing is transparent and carries the scale with the index being movable within the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 Harrith M. Hasson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:08
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/103; A61B5/107; A61B5/1076
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
An instrument for determining anatomical characteristics of body cavities and passageways or the like comprising an elongated hollow sleeve adapted to be inserted in a body cavity, passageway, or the like; expandable means at one end of said sleeve; a handle at the other end of said sleeve; an elongated rod slidably received within said sleeve and connected to said expandable means; means connected to said handle for selectively sliding said rod to operate said expandable means; a stop reciprocally mounted on said sleeve and having a stop surface facing said expandable means and adapted to engage a body surface surrounding a body cavity, passageway or the like when said sleeve is inserted thereinto; a coil spring mounted on the exterior of and surrounding said sleeve between said stop and said handle and biasing said stop toward said expandable means; a measuring scale mounted in fixed relation to said sleeve; index means for indicating movement of said stop in relation to said scale; means for connecting said index means to said stop for movement therewith; and a protective housing extending from said handle about said sleeve and surrounding said spring for all positions of movement of said stop on said sleeve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
An instrument for determining anatomical characteristics of body cavities and passageways or the like comprising an elongated hollow sleeve adapted to be inserted in a body cavity, passageway, or the like; expandable means at one end of said sleeve; a handle at the other end of said sleeve; an elongated rod slidably received within said sleeve and connected to said expandable means; means connected to said handle for selectively sliding said rod to operate said expandable means; a stop reciprocally mounted on said sleeve and having a stop surface facing said expandable means and adapted to engage a body surface surrounding a body cavity, passageway or the like when said sleeve is inserted thereinto; a coil spring mounted on the exterior of and surrounding said sleeve between said stop and said handle and biasing said stop toward said expandable means; a measuring scale mounted in fixed relation to said sleeve; index means for indicating movement of said stop in relation to said scale; means for connecting said index means to said stop for movement therewith; and a protective housing extending from said handle about said sleeve and surrounding said spring for all positions of movement of said stop on said sleeve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The instrument of claim 1 wherein said scale is on said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The instrument of claim 1 wherein said housing is formed of transparent material and said scale is on said housing; and said protective housing surrounds said means for connecting in the region of said index means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
174 words
An instrument for determining anatomical characteristics of body cavities and passageways or the like comprising an elongated probe adapted to be inserted in a body cavity, passageway, or the like; expandable means at one end of said probe; means connected to said expandable means for selectively controlling said expandable means; a stop slidably mounted on said probe and having a stop surface facing said expandable means and adapted to engage a body surface surrounding a body cavity, passageway or the like when said probe is inserted thereinto; a coil spring on the exterior of and surrounding said probe and biasing said stop toward said expandable means; a protective housing including a hollow cylinder of transparent material about said probe and surrounding said spring for all positions of movement of said stop on said probe and including a measuring scale extending along said probe; index means for indicating the position of said stop in relation to said scale; and means positioned within said cylinder for connecting said index means to said stop for movement therewith.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
174 words
An instrument for determining anatomical characteristics of body cavities and passageways or the like comprising an elongated probe adapted to be inserted in a body cavity, passageway, or the like; expandable means at one end of said probe; means connected to said expandable means for selectively controlling said expandable means; a stop slidably mounted on said probe and having a stop surface facing said expandable means and adapted to engage a body surface surrounding a body cavity, passageway or the like when said probe is inserted thereinto; a coil spring on the exterior of and surrounding said probe and biasing said stop toward said expandable means; a protective housing including a hollow cylinder of transparent material about said probe and surrounding said spring for all positions of movement of said stop on said probe and including a measuring scale extending along said probe; index means for indicating the position of said stop in relation to said scale; and means positioned within said cylinder for connecting said index means to said stop for movement therewith.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The instrument of claim 4 wherein said housing surrounds said means for connecting in the region of said index means and said housing includes means for allowing visual access to said index means; said scale being disposed on said housing.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-12-25 | 1988-06-25 | 1988-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-12-25 | 1992-06-25 | 1992-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-12-25 | 1996-06-25 | 1996-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |