Rib retractor

- Genzyme Corporation
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of my rib retractor.

FIG. 2 is a front end view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a rear end view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a right side view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • Promotional Literature (catalog) Aesculap Instruments Corp., (Feb., 1993). Promotional Literature, T. Koros Surgical Instruments Corp., (1994, month unknown). Promotional Literature, Miltex (date unknown, estimated 1995). Promotional Literature, Pilling Surgical Instruments, A Rusch Inter. Co., (1993, month unknown).
Patent History
Patent number: D410082
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 21, 1997
Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
Assignee: Genzyme Corporation (Framingham, MA)
Inventor: Gregory R. Furnish (Lawrenceville, GA)
Primary Examiner: Pamela Burgess
Law Firm: Needle & Rosenberg, P.C.
Application Number: 0/69,728
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Speculum, Dilator Or Retractor (25) (D24/135)
International Classification: 2402;