Slide and snap clamp

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2005-05-17

2009-06-30

Shriver II, J. Allen (Department: 3632)

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

C248S067700, C248S068100, C248S074100, C248S229200

Reexamination Certificate

active

07553279

ABSTRACT:
A slide and snap clamp provides a first clamping member with first and second clamping sections. The first clamping section is located adjacent the hinge while the second clamping section and the hinge on opposite sides of the first clamping section. An actuator is used to transition the first clamping member from an unlocked or locked configuration with a rail in one of the first and second clamping sections. The first and second clamping sections are configured to receive the rail A at a predetermined cross sectional perimeter in either of the first and second clamping sections. The operator selects which of the two clamping sections be utilized the actuator can be transitioned and locked position thereby securing the rail to the first clamping member.

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