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A mouse device for use as an input device of a computer is provided that includes a housing in which recording paper is loadable, and a printer unit provided within the housing for printing on the recording paper print information received from the computer.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7390298 | Expandable surgical retractor for internal body spaces approached with minimally invasive incisions or through existing orifices An expandable surgical retractor for use in minimal incision surgery is disclosed. The retractor consists of a fiber optic central rod surrounded by flexible wires designed to create an open space for visualization and surgical work within an illuminated surgical fi... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7326178 | Vessel retraction device and method A retractor and a surgical tool are positioned within a cannula, and a dissection cradle of the retractor is positioned at the distal end of the cannula. The retractor includes a first portion with an axis approximately parallel to the axis of the cannula and a seco... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7311661 | Organ retractor and method of using the same The present disclosure relates to an endoscopic retractor apparatus for retracting and/or positioning organs during minimally invasive surgery. The apparatus includes an elongate shaft having proximal and distal ends and a lumen extending therebetween, and a retract... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7112172 | Endoscopic organ retraction system and method of using the same The present disclosure relates to a retraction system for retracting body organs and/or body tissue in a body cavity. The retraction system includes an elongate shaft configured and dimensioned to be inserted into the body cavity, a retractor device operatively asso... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7070586 | Surgical access apparatus and method A trocar system for providing access across a body wall includes a trocar and an anchor provided in the form of a first helix. The anchor is adapted for placement in an operative position wherein the anchor extends at least partially through the body wall. A second ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 6656113 | Surgical instruments and procedures for stabilizing a localized portion of a beating heart In accordance with the present invention, there is disclosed surgical methods and apparatus for accessing and stabilizing the heart. The methods and apparatus facilitate access to an anastomosis site, allows various instruments or devices to be maneuvered... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6561974 | Device for use in a surgical procedure on an eye of a living being, and method of retracting the iris A device for use in a surgical procedure on an eye of a living being, includes a retraction member, destined for insertion into the anterior chamber of the eye. The retraction member has a hook-shaped engagement part for retracting the iris, whereby at le... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6348037 | Device and method for remote vessel ligation A retractor and a surgical tool are positioned within a cannula, and a dissection cradle of the retractor is positioned at the distal end of the cannula. The retractor includes a first portion with an axis approximately parallel to the axis of the cannula... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6290644 | Surgical instruments and procedures for stabilizing a localized portion of a beating heart In accordance with the present invention, there is disclosed surgical methods and apparatus for accessing and stabilizing the heart. The methods and apparatus facilitate access to an anastomosis site, allows various instruments or devices to be maneuvered... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6136017 | One handed instrument for spreading a heart valve An instrument for spreading the anterior leaflet of a mitral valve. The surgical instrument is designed to allow a surgeon to grip an instrument with one hand during sizing of the anterior leaflet prior to implantation of an annuloplasty ring in a heart v... | 10/24/2000 |
| 5993384 | Vessel isolating retractor cannula and method A retractor and a surgical tool are positioned within a cannula, and a dissection cradle of the retractor is positioned at the distal end of the cannula. The retractor includes a first portion with an axis approximately parallel to the axis of the cannula... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5976079 | Device for lifting the abdominal wall for conducting endoscopic examinations including surgery A device for lifting the abdominal wall for conducting endoscopic examinans and surgery within the abdominal cavity having a handling section and a spiral shaped section which is provided with at least one pitched winding, where the distal end of the spi... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5895352 | Surgical retractor A medical retractor apparatus that includes a housing assembly and a retractor assembly is provided. The housing assembly includes a retractor body having a proximal end. The retractor assembly includes a retractor element having a tip. The retractor elem... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5895353 | Vessel isolating retractor cannula and method A retractor and a surgical tool are positioned within a cannula, and a dissection cradle of the retractor is positioned at the distal end of the cannula. The retractor includes a first portion with an axis approximately parallel to the axis of the cannula... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5842974 | Arcade speculum and method of use A speculum (20) for obtaining visual access to the inside of an animal's (500) mouth includes a body (22), and handle (28) and two spaced loop-shaped members (30) and (32). Loop-shaped members (30) and (32) have arcuate ends (34) and (36) which individual... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5676636 | Method for creating a mediastinal working space A mechanical lifting retractor is provided which increases working space in the chest for cardiac surgery by temporarily expanding the space between the rib cage and the pericardium. The lifting device has a pair of parallel right-angled retractors. Dista... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5643177 | Method for using an abdominal lift device An abdominal lift for use in endoscopic surgery is described. The lift defines a substantial portion of a circle. It has a spoke portion and an upstanding member. Its surface may be mechanically compliant and may be coated with an adhesion prevention agen... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5634882 | Abdomen suspending device The present invention relates to a method and device for suspending the abdominal wall of a patient. The device is formed of a substantially rigid rod comprising a first section having a free end and bent to define either a conical helix or a planar serpe... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5573496 | Method of using a coil screw surgical retractor A surgical retractor and method for use thereof. The retractor is comprised of an elongate shaft having at one end a screw made of coiled, round wire which terminates at a sharp point for attachment to an organ and a connector at the other end of the shaf... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5290292 | Sutureless human eye globe rotation instrument An instrument for use in human cataract or glaucoma eye surgery which is inserted into the inferior cul-de-sac of the eye in order to rotate the eyeball downward for exposure of the upper eyeball sclera for surgery. The present instrument avoids the need ... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5284128 | Surgical manipulator A surgical manipulator includes an outer tube having an axis extending between distal and proximal ends of the tube. A pair of sidewalls extend axially of the outer tube at the distal end, one of the sidewalls being weakened relative to the other sidewall... | 02/08/1994 |
| 5030224 | Coronary artery retraction clip A coronary artery retraction clip consisting of a single piece of stainless steel wire formed into a uniquely shaped spring, partially covered with a soft, polymer coating to provide a non-slip surface allowing the clip to be readily gripped with surgical... | 07/09/1991 |
| 4950283 | Surgical clip A surgical clip for maintaining tension on a suture of a patient which comprises a spring member, a pair of opposing holding means at each end of the spring means for holding tied ends of the suture whereby the suture is continuously maintained under tens... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4773415 | Lens posterior capsule instrument An instrument and technique is disclosed for protection of lens posterior capsule of the eye during cataract operation. The instrument consists of a length of fine surgical wire mounted at one end in a tubular handle with the tip angled and coated with si... | 09/27/1988 |
| 4428746 | Glaucoma treatment device Glaucoma treatment device for surgical implant for the treatment and management of glaucoma. The glaucoma treatment device includes a single continuous length of cylindrical member having two ends substantially in a first plane and angled slightly inwards... | 01/31/1984 |
| 4321916 | Eyelid retractor An eyelid retractor is provided for maintaining the eyelids of a patient in an open position during ocular surgery or the like. The retractor comprises a loop having a smooth surface with eyelid restraining blades positioned on opposite sides thereof. The... | 03/30/1982 |
| 4177802 | Self retaining skin retractor A device to facilitate accurate placing of sutures for closing a wound or incision which takes the form of an elongated wire member the ends of which are to be located at the ends of the wound or incision. The device is to be resilient forcing outwardly t... | 12/11/1979 |
| 4037589 | Ocular surgical system A system for retracting and retaining the iris of the eye in a dilated position and which is composed of two basic components. The first component is a speculum for maintaining the eyelids apart and to which is attached a first retaining device. The first... | 07/26/1977 |
