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Uterine elevator and manipulator
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1973-11-05
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Granted: 1975-04-15
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Expires: 1993-11-05
Abstract
Abstract A medical instrument employs an elongated hollow sleeve open at both ends and an elongated bar slidable in the sleeve with opposite ends disposed outside the sleeve. A cup is secured to the midpoint of a first linkage and is disposed at right angles thereto. One end of the first linkage is secured pivotally to one end of the bar. The other end of the first linkage has a probe thereat. A second linkage is pivotally secured at one end to the cup and linkage and is pivotally secured at its other end to the end of the sleeve adjacent the one end of the bar. The other end of the bar is secured to a handle.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel Librach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 07:50
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B1/00; A61B1/303; A61B17/00; A61B17/42; A61B17/4241; A61M; A61M29/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A medical instrument comprising: an elongated hollow sleeve open at both ends; an elongated bar disposed slidably in the sleeve with opposite ends disposed outside the sleeve; a handle secured to one end of the bar; a first linkage having a probe at one end and pivotally secured at its other end to the other end of the bar; a second linkage pivotally secured at one end to the end of the sleeve adjacent the other end of the bar and at the other end to a point on the first linkage intermediate probe and sleeve; and a cup disposed at right angles to the first linkage, said cup being secured to said first linkage at said point.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A medical instrument comprising: an elongated hollow sleeve open at both ends; an elongated bar disposed slidably in the sleeve with opposite ends disposed outside the sleeve; a handle secured to one end of the bar; a first linkage having a probe at one end and pivotally secured at its other end to the other end of the bar; a second linkage pivotally secured at one end to the end of the sleeve adjacent the other end of the bar and at the other end to a point on the first linkage intermediate probe and sleeve; and a cup disposed at right angles to the first linkage, said cup being secured to said first linkage at said point.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The instrument of claim 1 further including a locking screw on the sleeve adjacent the handle for locking the bar in desired position in the sleeve.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The instrument of claim 2 further including a thumb rest on the sleeve disposed intermediate the screw and the handle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The instrument of claim 3 wherein the handle has an elongated slot aligned with the bar and extending in the longitudinal direction, said slot being adapted to engage the post of a stabilizing platform.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-04-14 | 1978-10-14 | 1979-04-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-14 | 1982-10-14 | 1983-04-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-14 | 1986-10-14 | 1987-04-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |