Illuminated medical devices
US11744568B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2041 |
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, 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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