Illuminated medical devices
US10512519B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/10106
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical retractor comprising a handle and a blade extending at an angle from the handle; an illumination assembly having a plurality of direct light sources provided on the blade, at least one of the light sources being angled differently relative to the blade than another one of the light sources; and a cover configured to enclose the illumination assembly, wherein the cover comprises a plurality of openings, each opening corresponding in position to a respective light source of the illumination assembly when the cover is attached to the blade.
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