US2020289106A1PendingUtilityA1

Retraction devices and methods of its use and manufacture

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Jan 24, 2014Filed: May 25, 2020Published: Sep 17, 2020
Est. expiryJan 24, 2034(~7.5 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:David S. RuppertAlexander G. Verderber
A61B 2017/00831A61B 17/0206A61B 2017/00407A61B 2090/065A61B 2017/00858
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Abstract

Rib retraction devices and methods of its use and manufacture are disclosed. A retraction device may include a first frame portion and a second frame portion. The second frame portion may be attached to the first frame portion. The second frame portion may mechanically move between a first position and a second position with respect to the first frame portion. The retraction device may also include a first blade being pivotally attached to the first frame portion and comprising a flexible material. The retraction device may also include a second blade being pivotally attached to the second frame portion and comprising a flexible material.

Claims

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What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A retraction device comprising:
 a first frame portion;   a second frame portion being attached to and mechanically movable between a first position and a second position with respect to the first frame portion;   a first blade being pivotally attached to the first frame portion and comprising a flexible material; and   a second blade being pivotally attached to the second frame portion and comprising a flexible material.

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