Flexible holder for a cystoscope or the like
Patent 4867404 Issued on September 19, 1989. Estimated Expiration Date: 
May 16, 2008. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
May 16, 2008. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 07/197096 filed on 05/16/1988US Classes:606/46, Endoscopic24/523, Biased by distinct spring248/276.1, Plural joints248/316.4, Sliding jaw600/102, With chair, table, holder, or other support600/229, Flexible or articulable600/234Handle-holder cooperating meansExaminersPrimary: Britts, Ramon S.Assistant: Kolman, David G. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA61B 19/00 (20060101)F16M 11/40 (20060101) F16M 11/20 (20060101) A61B 17/02 (20060101) AbstractA flexible holder and clamping assembly for adjustably holding cystoscopes or other endoscopic instruments and retractors or the like adjacent to or on an examination tables or the like is equipped with a unique clamping assembly which permits the holding of various sized instrument shafts. The clamping assembly is equipped with a vertically adjustable spring-biased C-shaped, open-sided region which is urged into a normally open position. The instrument shaft is, after positioning relative to the patient, slid sideways into the C-shaped jaw and retained between the jaw and a pair of circumferentially opposing notches of a tubular housing. The clamp also includes a head portion having various openings and a cavity for receiving the parts and connections of the clamping assembly. | |
