Self-adjusting retractor support rod

Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a self-adjusting retractor support rod according to the invention showing our new design.

FIG. 2 is a front isometric view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side view being identical.

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof, the bottom view being identical.

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof.

FIG. 7 is an isometric view of a second embodiment of a self-adjusting retractor support rod showing our new design, with the rod portion being identical to that shown in FIGS. 4, 5 and 6; and,

FIG. 8 is an isometric view of a third embodiment of a self-adjusting retractor support rod showing our new design, with the rod portion being identical to that shown in FIGS. 4, 5 and 6.

The broken line showing in FIG. 1 is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
4254763 March 10, 1981 McCready et al.
5415159 May 16, 1995 Ortiz et al.
5897490 April 27, 1999 Fox et al.
Patent History
Patent number: D431653
Type: Grant
Filed: May 18, 1999
Date of Patent: Oct 3, 2000
Inventors: Tibor B. Koros (Moorpark, CA), Gabriel J. Koros (Moorpark, CA)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Attorney: David O'Reilly
Application Number: 0/105,102
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Speculum, Dilator Or Retractor (25) (D24/135)
International Classification: 2402;