US5951467A
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Reconfigurable and self-retaining surgical retractor
Assignee: Applied Medical Technology Inc
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Filing: 1999-03-23
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Granted: 1999-09-14
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Expires: 2019-03-23
Abstract
Abstract A surgical retractor frame that is easily reconfigurable and self-maintaining in a desired position. The surgical retractor frame is formed from first and second rigid frame portions that are easily adjusted to various desired configurations. The first and second portions cooperate to define a support adapted to surround a surgical field and operable to releasably receive a plurality of surgical stays for temporary retraction of tissue during a surgical procedure. A malleable connector secures the first frame portion to the second frame portion, and permits the frame portions to be moved relative to one another to permit adjustment and proper positioning of the frame relative to the surgical field. The connector is a preferably a plastic coated wire that is adhesively affixed to the first and second frame portions.
Inventors
- 👤 George J. Picha
- 👤 Gary Austin
- 👤 J. Timothy Austin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/02; A61B17/0293; A61B2017/0287
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A retractor frame formed from a substantially rigid material, said frame comprising a first frame portion and a second frame portion which cooperate to define a support adapted to surround a surgical field and to releasably receive a plurality of surgical stays for temporary retraction of tissue during a surgical procedure, the improvement comprising: means for permanently securing the first frame portion to the second frame portion, said securing means being deformable to permit the first and second portions to be moved relative to one another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A retractor frame formed from a substantially rigid material, said frame comprising a first frame portion and a second frame portion which cooperate to define a support adapted to surround a surgical field and to releasably receive a plurality of surgical stays for temporary retraction of tissue during a surgical procedure, the improvement comprising: means for permanently securing the first frame portion to the second frame portion, said securing means being deformable to permit the first and second portions to be moved relative to one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A retractor frame according to claim 1, wherein said securing means comprises a connector that extends between said first and second frame portions, said connector being permanently attached to each of said first and second portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A retractor frame according to claim 1, wherein said securing means comprises a pair of connectors, each of said pair of connectors extending between said first and second frame portions and being permanently attached to each of said first and second frame portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A retractor frame according to claim 1, wherein deformation of said securing means is reversible.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
A retractor frame according to claim 2, wherein said first and second frame portions are made from a molded material and said connector is made from a malleable material, said securing means having a first end affixed to said first frame portion and a second end affixed to said second frame portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
A retractor frame according to claim 3, wherein said first and second frame portions are made from a molded material and said pair of connectors are made from a malleable material, each of said pair of connectors having a first end affixed to said first frame portion and a second end affixed to said second frame portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
A retractor frame according to claim 4, wherein said securing means comprises a connector that extends between said first and second frame portions, said connector being permanently attached to each of said first and second frame portions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
A retractor frame according to claim 4, wherein said securing means comprises a pair of connectors, each of said pair of connectors extending between said first and second frame portions and being permanently attached to each of said first and second frame portions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
51 words
A retractor frame according to claim 7, wherein said first and second frame portions are made from a molded material and said connector is formed made a malleable material, said connector having a first end affixed to said first frame portion and a second end affixed to said second frame portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
56 words
A retractor frame according to claim 8, wherein said first and second frame portions are made from a molded material and said pair of connectors are made from a malleable material, each of pair of connectors having a first end affixed to said first frame portion and a second end affixed to said second frame portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
A retractor frame according to claim 9, wherein said connector comprises at least one wire.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
A retractor frame according to claim 11, wherein said at least one wire is adhesively attached to said first and second frame portions.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
A retractor frame according to claim 12, wherein said at least one wire is surrounded by a plastic sheath.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
A retractor frame according to claim 10, wherein each of said pair of connectors comprise at least one wire.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
A retractor frame according to claim 14, wherein said at least one wire is adhesively attached to said first and second frame portions.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
A retractor frame according to claim 15, wherein said at least one wire is surrounded by a plastic sheath.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2002-09-13 | 2003-03-15 | 2003-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-09-13 | 2007-03-15 | 2007-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-09-13 | 2011-03-15 | 2011-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |