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Vaginal speculum apparatus

US12262878B2 · kind B2 · utility

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195References

20Claims

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Assignee

WELCH ALLYN, INC. · US

Inventors

Michael T. McMahon · Syracuse, US
Allan I. Krauter · Skaneateles, US
Robert L. Vivenzio · Auburn, US
Dale C. Saddlemire · Cortland, US
Dominick Danna · Syracuse, US
Stephen W. Burnett · Locke, US
Daniel C. Briggs · Camillus, US
Scott G. Spanfelner · Camillus, US
Jon R. Salvati · Skaneateles, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 23, 2022
Grant date	Apr 1, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 15, 2043

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49826
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A vaginal speculum apparatus includes a portable illumination assembly that is releasably attached to one of the upper blade and lower blade of a disposable vaginal speculum. The portable illumination assembly is defined by a housing that retains at least one LED and a portable power supply. The portable illumination assembly can be energized by an externally accessible member after the illuminator has been attached to the speculum.

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