초록 ▼

A retractor system of the present invention includes an adjustable arm, a carriage, and an activating device disposed in the carriage. The activating device causes movement of at least the adjustable arm to selectively stiffen or release the adjustable arm. The activating device further includes an

A retractor system of the present invention includes an adjustable arm, a carriage, and an activating device disposed in the carriage. The activating device causes movement of at least the adjustable arm to selectively stiffen or release the adjustable arm. The activating device further includes an engagement mechanism that causes movement of at least the carriage to selectively move the carriage. The present invention further includes a tubular retractor distally attached to the adjustable arm having a fiber optic cable embedded in the case of the tubular retractor that is capable of lighting the distal end of the tubular retractor when connected to a light source.

대표청구항 ▼

[What is claimed is:] [15.]an adjustable arm;a carriage;an activating device disposed in the carriage;the activating device capable of causing movement of at least the adjustable arm to selectively stiffen or release the adjustable arm;the activating device further comprising an engagement mechanism

[What is claimed is:] [15.]an adjustable arm;a carriage;an activating device disposed in the carriage;the activating device capable of causing movement of at least the adjustable arm to selectively stiffen or release the adjustable arm;the activating device further comprising an engagement mechanism, the engagement mechanism capable of causing movement of at least the carriage to selectively move the carriage; andthe engagement mechanism further comprising a camming structure and an engagement member, the camming structure capable of forcing the engagement member into engagement with the carriage.