Joints and connections – Rod side to plate or side – Laterally spaced rods
Patent
1996-09-12
1999-05-04
Knight, Anthony
Joints and connections
Rod side to plate or side
Laterally spaced rods
403385, 403384, 403DIG9, A61B 1702
Patent
active
058996273
ABSTRACT:
A retractor support apparatus of the present invention includes a first support arm, a second support arm, and a first clamping member. The first and second support arms are each attached to a pivot ball. The first clamping member has a clamping bore that is adapted to receive and engage the pivot balls. The first clamping member retains the first and second support arms in a selected position when the clamp is in an open position. The first clamping member secures the first and second support arms in the selected position when the clamp is in clamping position.
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Knight Anthony
Minnesota Scientific, Inc.
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