Combined laparoscopic tool holder and positioner

- Flexbar Machine Corp.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a left-front perspective view of a combined laparoscopic tool holder and positioner showing our new design, a right-front perspective view being a mirror image;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view, a right side view being a mirror image;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D235107 May 1975 Alder
D293470 December 29, 1987 Alder
3584822 June 1971 Oram
4867404 September 19, 1989 Harrington et al.
4949927 August 21, 1990 Madocks et al.
5284130 February 8, 1994 Ratliff
Other references
  • The Codman Catalog Surgical Product Catalog Retractor pp. G-75, G-74 .COPYRGT.1992.
Patent History
Patent number: D388515
Type: Grant
Filed: May 30, 1996
Date of Patent: Dec 30, 1997
Assignee: Flexbar Machine Corp. (Islandia, NY)
Inventors: John R. Bookwalter (Brattleboro, VT), David T. Adler (Manhasset, NY)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Frank Martinez
Attorney: Charles I. Brodsky
Application Number: 0/55,051
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Remote (e.g., Endoscope, Proctoscope, Etc.) (26) (D24/138)
International Classification: 2401;