Supports – Brackets – Specially mounted or attached
Patent
1995-06-07
1999-04-27
Braun, Leslie A.
Supports
Brackets
Specially mounted or attached
2483162, A47B 9606
Patent
active
058970878
ABSTRACT:
A clamping apparatus for use in a surgical retractor system is disclosed. The system comprises a shaft member having first and second ends. The shaft member carries first and second clamping members. The first and second clamping members have resilient leg portions that are movable toward and away from each other between clamping and non-clamping positions. A cam member is pivotally connected to the first end of the shaft member. The pivot axis of the cam member is perpendicular to the axis of the shaft. The cam member has an eccentric outer surface of incrementally increasing radius from the pivot axis. The cam member is rotatable about the pivot axis by a lever arm. Rotation of the cam member between clamping and non-clamping positions urges the leg portions of the first and second camping members between clamping and non-clamping positions. The cam member may be rotated 360 about the axis of the shaft member.
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Baxter Gwendolyn
Braun Leslie A.
Thompson Surgical Instruments, Inc.
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