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Adjustable line and net retractors

US8114018B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14References

7Claims

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Inventors

Adrian E. Park · Nicholasville, US
Charles Francis Knapp · Lexington, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 10, 2007
Grant date	Feb 14, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 18, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/0287
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices for use during surgical or non-surgical procedures can move items from the field of view or work space. Retraction of items during any surgical or non-surgical procedure moves the items from the field of view or work space. The flexibility and compactness of a retraction device can make it suitable for surgery, especially minimally invasive surgery (MIS).

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