US4777939A
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Retractor structure
Assignee: GEORGE KEES RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Co Inc A Corp OF KENTUCKY
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Filing: 1983-03-09
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Granted: 1988-10-18
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Expires: 2003-03-09
Abstract
Abstract A retractor which includes a body portion and a side arm portion extending transversely of the body portion. A first hook member is mounted on the body portion and a second hook member is mounted for movement on the body portion between a contracted position adjacent the first hook member and an extended position. The hook members have oppositely directed pivot point portions which engage opposed faces of adjacent vertebrae. The retractor pivots about the pivot point portions.
Inventors
- 👤 George Kees, Jr.
- 👤 Set Shahbabian
- 👤 Horst R. Hickmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:55
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/02; A61B17/025; A61B2017/0256
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A retractor which comprises a body portion, a side arm portion extending transversely of the body portion, a first hook member mounted on the body portion, a second hook member mounted for movement on the body portion between a contracted position adjacent the first hook member and an extended position, the hook members having oppositely directed pivot point portions, the pivot point portions of the hook members being spaced sufficiently to engage opposed faces of adjacent vertebrae when the second hook member is in the extended position, and means for urging the second hook member to extended position to cause the pivot point portions of the hook members to engage opposed faces of adjacent vertebrae, the retractor pivoting about the pivot point portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A retractor which comprises a body portion, a side arm portion extending transversely of the body portion, a first hook member mounted on the body portion, a second hook member mounted for movement on the body portion between a contracted position adjacent the first hook member and an extended position, the hook members having oppositely directed pivot point portions, the pivot point portions of the hook members being spaced sufficiently to engage opposed faces of adjacent vertebrae when the second hook member is in the extended position, and means for urging the second hook member to extended position to cause the pivot point portions of the hook members to engage opposed faces of adjacent vertebrae, the retractor pivoting about the pivot point portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A retractor as in claim 1 which includes a weight slideably mounted on the side arm portion and means for locking the weight in selected position on the side arm portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A retractor as in claim 1 in which the second hook member is pivotally mounted on the body portion and in which the means for urging the second hook member to extended position includes spring means urging the second hook member to swing to extended position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A retractor as in claim 1 which includes a shield slideably mounted on the body portion and slideable between a normal position overlying the hook members and an extended position free of the hook members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A retractor as in claim 4 which includes spring means urging the shield to normal position.
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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) | 1991-10-18 | 1992-04-18 | 1992-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-10-18 | 1996-04-18 | 1996-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-10-18 | 2000-04-18 | 2000-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |