Tissue retractor retention band

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tissue retractor retention band, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view, the rear view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right end view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left end view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom view.

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Patent History
Patent number: D414265
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 9, 1998
Date of Patent: Sep 21, 1999
Assignee: Applied Medical Technology, Inc. (Cleveland, OH)
Inventors: Gary Austin (Euclid, OH), J. Timothy Austin (Concord, OH), George J. Picha (Independence, OH)
Primary Examiner: Stella Reid
Assistant Examiner: I Simmons
Law Firm: Pearne, Gordon, McCoy & Granger LLP
Application Number: 0/96,289
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Speculum, Dilator Or Retractor (25) (D24/135)
International Classification: 2402;