Surgery – Specula – Retractor
Reexamination Certificate
2001-08-15
2003-07-08
Yu, Justine R. (Department: 3764)
Surgery
Specula
Retractor
C600S220000, C600S223000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06589168
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is related to an apparatus for conducting gynecological examinations using an electronic image receiving device such as a charge-coupled device.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A charge-coupled device camera is removably mounted in a adaptor and the adaptor is removably mounted in the viewing aperture of a speculum. The camera is connected to a display device, such as a video monitor, by a cable.
At least one high-intensity light is also mounted in the adaptor with the axis of the light parallel to that of the camera. The light is connected to an adjustable power source by a power supply cord.
In one embodiment of the invention, a cervical positioner is provided to allow the physician to align the patient's cervix with the camera's axis for optimal viewing.
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Luedeka Neely & Graham PC
Yu Justine R.
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