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Endoscopic surgical retractor
Assignee: Linvatec Corp
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Filing: 1991-08-20
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Granted: 1994-03-01
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Expires: 2011-08-20
Abstract
Abstract An endoscopic tissue retractor capable of being inserted through an endoscopic tube and subsequently capable of forming a T-shaped bar at its distal end. The legs of the "T" may be aligned with the axis of the tissue retractor for insertion within an endoscopic tube and situated transversely to the longitudinal axis for actual use. In use, the legs extend to diametrically opposed sides of the longitudinal axis of the tissue retractor and are rotatable in a plane passing through the axis of the endoscopic tube. A transversely slidable locking mechanism is provided to lock the components of the tissue retractor in a desired position.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald B. Williams
- 👤 Peter L. Visconti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:00
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/02; A61B17/0218
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
An endoscopic tissue retractor comprising: an outer tube having a proximal end, a distal end and a first gripping means at the proximal end thereof; an inner rod having a proximal end and a distal end, said inner rod extending through said tube and having a second gripping means at the proximal end thereof, said first and second gripping means adapted for enabling movement of said outer tube and said inner rod relative to each other, said inner rod further comprising a pair of spaced longitudinally extending arms secured to the distal end of said inner rod; a single bar pivotably mounted at its midpoint at the distal end of said spaced arms of said rod and rotatable in an axial plane whereby said bar may be alternatively axially aligned within said outer tube or rotated about its pivot point when said inner rod is extended from said tube a predetermined distance.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
An endoscopic tissue retractor comprising: an outer tube having a proximal end, a distal end and a first gripping means at the proximal end thereof; an inner rod having a proximal end and a distal end, said inner rod extending through said tube and having a second gripping means at the proximal end thereof, said first and second gripping means adapted for enabling movement of said outer tube and said inner rod relative to each other, said inner rod further comprising a pair of spaced longitudinally extending arms secured to the distal end of said inner rod; a single bar pivotably mounted at its midpoint at the distal end of said spaced arms of said rod and rotatable in an axial plane whereby said bar may be alternatively axially aligned within said outer tube or rotated about its pivot point when said inner rod is extended from said tube a predetermined distance.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
100 words
A locking mechanism in combination with a surgical instrument having an inner rod adapted to be longitudinally slidable within an outer sleeve, the locking mechanism comprising: a transversely slidable flat bar provided with an aperture having a first enlarged central portion, adapted to receive said inner rod therethrough, and, adjacent thereto, a second enlarged central portion, the latter being smaller than the former; means for enabling said flat bar to slide transversely to axially align either said first or second enlarged central portion; an annular groove in the surface of said inner rod to receive said second enlarged central portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
100 words
A locking mechanism in combination with a surgical instrument having an inner rod adapted to be longitudinally slidable within an outer sleeve, the locking mechanism comprising: a transversely slidable flat bar provided with an aperture having a first enlarged central portion, adapted to receive said inner rod therethrough, and, adjacent thereto, a second enlarged central portion, the latter being smaller than the former; means for enabling said flat bar to slide transversely to axially align either said first or second enlarged central portion; an annular groove in the surface of said inner rod to receive said second enlarged central portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
152 words
An endoscopic tissue retractor comprising: an outer tube having a proximal end, a distal end and a first gripping means at the proximal end thereof; an inner rod having a proximal end and a distal end, said inner rod extending through said tube and having a second gripping means at the proximal end thereof, said first and second gripping means adapted for enabling movement of said outer tube and said inner rod relative to each other; a bar pivotably mounted at the distal end of said rod and rotatable in an axial plane whereby said bar may be alternatively axially aligned within said outer tube or rotated about its pivot point when said inner rod is extended from said tube a predetermined distance; a channel formed in the distal end of said inner rod, said channel adapted to receive a portion of said bar when same is aligned with said outer tube.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
152 words
An endoscopic tissue retractor comprising: an outer tube having a proximal end, a distal end and a first gripping means at the proximal end thereof; an inner rod having a proximal end and a distal end, said inner rod extending through said tube and having a second gripping means at the proximal end thereof, said first and second gripping means adapted for enabling movement of said outer tube and said inner rod relative to each other; a bar pivotably mounted at the distal end of said rod and rotatable in an axial plane whereby said bar may be alternatively axially aligned within said outer tube or rotated about its pivot point when said inner rod is extended from said tube a predetermined distance; a channel formed in the distal end of said inner rod, said channel adapted to receive a portion of said bar when same is aligned with said outer tube.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
210 words
An endoscopic tissue retractor comprising: an outer tube having a proximal end, a distal end and a first gripping means at the proximal end thereof; an inner rod having a proximal end and a distal end, said inner rod extending through said tube and having a second gripping means at the proximal end thereof, said first and second gripping means adapted for enabling movement of said outer tube and said inner rod relative to each other; a bar pivotably mounted at the distal end of said rod and rotatable in an axial plane whereby said bar may be alternatively axially aligned within said outer tube or rotated about its pivot point when said inner rod is extended from said tube a predetermined distance; a locking mechanism through which said inner rod extends, said locking mechanism comprising: a transversely slidable flat bar provided with an aperture having a first enlarged central portion adapted to receive said inner rod therethrough, and, adjacent thereto, a second enlarged central portion, the latter being smaller than the former; means for enabling said flat bar to slide transversely to axially align either said first or second enlarged central portion; an annular groove in the surface of said inner rod to receive said second enlarged central portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
210 words
An endoscopic tissue retractor comprising: an outer tube having a proximal end, a distal end and a first gripping means at the proximal end thereof; an inner rod having a proximal end and a distal end, said inner rod extending through said tube and having a second gripping means at the proximal end thereof, said first and second gripping means adapted for enabling movement of said outer tube and said inner rod relative to each other; a bar pivotably mounted at the distal end of said rod and rotatable in an axial plane whereby said bar may be alternatively axially aligned within said outer tube or rotated about its pivot point when said inner rod is extended from said tube a predetermined distance; a locking mechanism through which said inner rod extends, said locking mechanism comprising: a transversely slidable flat bar provided with an aperture having a first enlarged central portion adapted to receive said inner rod therethrough, and, adjacent thereto, a second enlarged central portion, the latter being smaller than the former; means for enabling said flat bar to slide transversely to axially align either said first or second enlarged central portion; an annular groove in the surface of said inner rod to receive said second enlarged central portion.
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