US3196865A - Self-retaining retractor - Google Patents
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
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- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B17/02—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
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US256636A US3196865A (en) | 1963-02-06 | 1963-02-06 | Self-retaining retractor |
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US256636A US3196865A (en) | 1963-02-06 | 1963-02-06 | Self-retaining retractor |
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Cited By (29)
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US3299883A (en) * | 1963-11-08 | 1967-01-24 | Engelhard Hanovia Inc | Gynecologic instrument |
US4156424A (en) * | 1978-05-01 | 1979-05-29 | Burgin Kermit H | Locking adjustable speculum |
US4747394A (en) * | 1986-10-08 | 1988-05-31 | Watanabe Orthopedic Systems, Inc. | Spinal retractor |
US4934352A (en) * | 1982-10-22 | 1990-06-19 | Sullivan Jr Eugene M | Surgical retractor handle construction |
US5000163A (en) * | 1987-06-25 | 1991-03-19 | Surgical Dynamics, Inc. | Retraction device |
US5065739A (en) * | 1989-08-24 | 1991-11-19 | Forrest William J | Retractor support assembly |
US5167223A (en) * | 1989-09-08 | 1992-12-01 | Tibor Koros | Heart valve retractor and sternum spreader surgical instrument |
US5379758A (en) * | 1993-03-23 | 1995-01-10 | Snyder; Samuel J. | Hand held surgical retractor |
US5409496A (en) * | 1993-08-16 | 1995-04-25 | Blairden Precision Instruments | Uterine manipulator with locking mechanism |
US5415159A (en) * | 1993-08-18 | 1995-05-16 | Ethicon, Inc. | Support structure for abdominal lift |
US5520698A (en) * | 1994-10-19 | 1996-05-28 | Blairden Precision Instruments, Inc. | Simplified total laparoscopic hysterectomy method employing colpotomy incisions |
US5540700A (en) * | 1993-08-16 | 1996-07-30 | The Cooper Companies | Uterine manipulator |
US5634882A (en) * | 1992-05-07 | 1997-06-03 | Gagner; Michel | Abdomen suspending device |
US5643285A (en) * | 1994-10-18 | 1997-07-01 | Blairden Precision Instruments, Inc. | Vaginal extender for colpotomy surgery |
US5704900A (en) * | 1995-10-20 | 1998-01-06 | Minnesota Scientific, Inc. | Method and apparatus for peritoneal distension |
US5846187A (en) * | 1996-09-13 | 1998-12-08 | Genzyme Corporation | Redo sternotomy retractor |
US5891018A (en) * | 1997-09-19 | 1999-04-06 | Genzyme Corporation | Ball joint retractor |
US5902233A (en) * | 1996-12-13 | 1999-05-11 | Thompson Surgical Instruments, Inc. | Angling surgical retractor apparatus and method of retracting anatomy |
DE10341561A1 (en) * | 2003-09-09 | 2005-04-14 | Wisap Gesellschaft für wissenschaftlichen Apparatebau mbH | Surgical uterus manipulator has a grip that slides between a hold position and a release position |
US20080228191A1 (en) * | 2007-03-13 | 2008-09-18 | Howmedica Osteonics Corp. | Femoral elevator |
US20080262494A1 (en) * | 2007-04-17 | 2008-10-23 | Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. | Spinal tool |
US20100106163A1 (en) * | 2008-10-24 | 2010-04-29 | Coopersurgical, Inc. | Uterine Manipulator Assemblies and Related Components and Methods |
US20100305578A1 (en) * | 2009-05-27 | 2010-12-02 | Coopersurgical, Inc. | Uterine Manipulators and Related Components and Methods |
US8439850B2 (en) | 2010-11-01 | 2013-05-14 | Coopersurgical, Inc. | Cervical sizing devices and related kits and methods |
US8939988B2 (en) | 2010-11-01 | 2015-01-27 | Coopersurgical, Inc. | Uterine manipulators and related components and methods |
US20150057501A1 (en) * | 2012-03-29 | 2015-02-26 | Lapspace Medical Ltd. | Tissue retractor |
US9636144B2 (en) | 2014-10-09 | 2017-05-02 | Coopersurgical, Inc. | Uterine manipulators and related components and methods |
US10932819B2 (en) | 2018-04-18 | 2021-03-02 | Coopersurgical, Inc. | Uterine manipulators and related components and methods |
US20230270429A1 (en) * | 2019-08-21 | 2023-08-31 | Lsi Solutions, Inc. | Sternal ascender apparatus |
Citations (5)
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GB168216A (en) * | 1920-07-07 | 1921-09-01 | William J Cameron | Improvements in and relating to gagging-appliances and tongue depressors |
US1587897A (en) * | 1925-07-27 | 1926-06-08 | Will J Cameron | Speculum |
US1747799A (en) * | 1928-09-14 | 1930-02-18 | Sharp & Smith | Retractor |
US2670732A (en) * | 1952-08-11 | 1954-03-02 | Ole A Nelson | Surgical retractor |
FR1235135A (en) * | 1959-09-14 | 1960-10-26 | Articulated mechanical support, more specifically designed for the correct maintenance of retractors used in surgery |
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Patent Citations (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB168216A (en) * | 1920-07-07 | 1921-09-01 | William J Cameron | Improvements in and relating to gagging-appliances and tongue depressors |
US1587897A (en) * | 1925-07-27 | 1926-06-08 | Will J Cameron | Speculum |
US1747799A (en) * | 1928-09-14 | 1930-02-18 | Sharp & Smith | Retractor |
US2670732A (en) * | 1952-08-11 | 1954-03-02 | Ole A Nelson | Surgical retractor |
FR1235135A (en) * | 1959-09-14 | 1960-10-26 | Articulated mechanical support, more specifically designed for the correct maintenance of retractors used in surgery |
Cited By (40)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3299883A (en) * | 1963-11-08 | 1967-01-24 | Engelhard Hanovia Inc | Gynecologic instrument |
US4156424A (en) * | 1978-05-01 | 1979-05-29 | Burgin Kermit H | Locking adjustable speculum |
US4934352A (en) * | 1982-10-22 | 1990-06-19 | Sullivan Jr Eugene M | Surgical retractor handle construction |
US4747394A (en) * | 1986-10-08 | 1988-05-31 | Watanabe Orthopedic Systems, Inc. | Spinal retractor |
US5000163A (en) * | 1987-06-25 | 1991-03-19 | Surgical Dynamics, Inc. | Retraction device |
US5065739A (en) * | 1989-08-24 | 1991-11-19 | Forrest William J | Retractor support assembly |
US5167223A (en) * | 1989-09-08 | 1992-12-01 | Tibor Koros | Heart valve retractor and sternum spreader surgical instrument |
US5634882A (en) * | 1992-05-07 | 1997-06-03 | Gagner; Michel | Abdomen suspending device |
US5379758A (en) * | 1993-03-23 | 1995-01-10 | Snyder; Samuel J. | Hand held surgical retractor |
US5409496A (en) * | 1993-08-16 | 1995-04-25 | Blairden Precision Instruments | Uterine manipulator with locking mechanism |
US5540700A (en) * | 1993-08-16 | 1996-07-30 | The Cooper Companies | Uterine manipulator |
US5415159A (en) * | 1993-08-18 | 1995-05-16 | Ethicon, Inc. | Support structure for abdominal lift |
US5643285A (en) * | 1994-10-18 | 1997-07-01 | Blairden Precision Instruments, Inc. | Vaginal extender for colpotomy surgery |
US5520698A (en) * | 1994-10-19 | 1996-05-28 | Blairden Precision Instruments, Inc. | Simplified total laparoscopic hysterectomy method employing colpotomy incisions |
US5704900A (en) * | 1995-10-20 | 1998-01-06 | Minnesota Scientific, Inc. | Method and apparatus for peritoneal distension |
US5846187A (en) * | 1996-09-13 | 1998-12-08 | Genzyme Corporation | Redo sternotomy retractor |
US5846191A (en) * | 1996-09-13 | 1998-12-08 | Genzyme Corporation | Redo sternotomy retractor |
US5902233A (en) * | 1996-12-13 | 1999-05-11 | Thompson Surgical Instruments, Inc. | Angling surgical retractor apparatus and method of retracting anatomy |
US5891018A (en) * | 1997-09-19 | 1999-04-06 | Genzyme Corporation | Ball joint retractor |
US5904650A (en) * | 1997-09-19 | 1999-05-18 | Genzyme Corporation | Ball joint retractor |
DE10341561A1 (en) * | 2003-09-09 | 2005-04-14 | Wisap Gesellschaft für wissenschaftlichen Apparatebau mbH | Surgical uterus manipulator has a grip that slides between a hold position and a release position |
DE10341561B4 (en) * | 2003-09-09 | 2011-06-16 | Wisap Gesellschaft für wissenschaftlichen Apparatebau mbH | Medical device |
US20080228191A1 (en) * | 2007-03-13 | 2008-09-18 | Howmedica Osteonics Corp. | Femoral elevator |
US20080262494A1 (en) * | 2007-04-17 | 2008-10-23 | Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. | Spinal tool |
US8740916B2 (en) | 2008-10-24 | 2014-06-03 | Coopersurgical, Inc. | Uterine manipulator assemblies and related components and methods |
US20100106163A1 (en) * | 2008-10-24 | 2010-04-29 | Coopersurgical, Inc. | Uterine Manipulator Assemblies and Related Components and Methods |
US8545513B2 (en) | 2008-10-24 | 2013-10-01 | Coopersurgical, Inc. | Uterine manipulator assemblies and related components and methods |
US8292901B2 (en) | 2009-05-27 | 2012-10-23 | Coopersurgical, Inc. | Uterine manipulators and related components and methods |
US20100305578A1 (en) * | 2009-05-27 | 2010-12-02 | Coopersurgical, Inc. | Uterine Manipulators and Related Components and Methods |
US8939988B2 (en) | 2010-11-01 | 2015-01-27 | Coopersurgical, Inc. | Uterine manipulators and related components and methods |
US8876736B2 (en) | 2010-11-01 | 2014-11-04 | Coopersurgical, Inc. | Cervical sizing devices and related kits and methods |
US8439850B2 (en) | 2010-11-01 | 2013-05-14 | Coopersurgical, Inc. | Cervical sizing devices and related kits and methods |
US20150057501A1 (en) * | 2012-03-29 | 2015-02-26 | Lapspace Medical Ltd. | Tissue retractor |
US9918708B2 (en) * | 2012-03-29 | 2018-03-20 | Lapspace Medical Ltd. | Tissue retractor |
US9636144B2 (en) | 2014-10-09 | 2017-05-02 | Coopersurgical, Inc. | Uterine manipulators and related components and methods |
US9649130B2 (en) | 2014-10-09 | 2017-05-16 | Coopersurgical, Inc. | Uterine manipulators and related components and methods |
US9743956B2 (en) | 2014-10-09 | 2017-08-29 | Coopersurgical, Inc. | Uterine manipulators and related components and methods |
US9788859B2 (en) | 2014-10-09 | 2017-10-17 | Coopersurgical, Inc. | Uterine manipulators and related components and methods |
US10932819B2 (en) | 2018-04-18 | 2021-03-02 | Coopersurgical, Inc. | Uterine manipulators and related components and methods |
US20230270429A1 (en) * | 2019-08-21 | 2023-08-31 | Lsi Solutions, Inc. | Sternal ascender apparatus |
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Owner name: TORONTO-DOMINION BANK, THE Free format text: SECURITY INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:TRACOR, INC., (SEE RECORD FOR REMAINING GRANTORS);REEL/FRAME:004829/0701 Effective date: 19871216 Owner name: TORONTO-DOMINION BANK, THE,STATELESS Free format text: SECURITY INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:TRACOR, INC., (SEE RECORD FOR REMAINING GRANTORS);REEL/FRAME:004829/0701 Effective date: 19871216 |
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Owner name: BANK OF AMERICA AS AGENT Free format text: SECURITY INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:TORONTO-DOMINION BANK, THE;REEL/FRAME:005197/0122 Effective date: 19880801 Owner name: BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIA Free format text: SECURITY INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:TORONTO-DOMINION BANK;TRACOR, INC.;REEL/FRAME:005224/0276 Effective date: 19880801 Owner name: TORONTO-DOMINION BANK, THE Free format text: SECURITY INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:TRACOR, INC.;LITTLEFUSE, INC.;TRACOR AEROSPACE, INC.;AND OTHERS;REEL/FRAME:005234/0127 Effective date: 19880801 Owner name: BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVING ASSOCIAT Free format text: SECURITY INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:TORONTO DOMINION BANK, THE,;REEL/FRAME:005284/0163 Effective date: 19880801 Owner name: BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIA Free format text: SECURITY INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:TRACOR, INC.;REEL/FRAME:005217/0247 Effective date: 19880801 |
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Owner name: TRACOR, INC. Free format text: RELEASED BY SECURED PARTY;ASSIGNOR:BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION AS COLLATERAL AGENT;REEL/FRAME:005957/0562 Effective date: 19911220 Owner name: TRACOR, INC. Free format text: RELEASED BY SECURED PARTY;ASSIGNOR:BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION AS COLLATERAL AGENT;REEL/FRAME:005957/0542 Effective date: 19911227 |