Lighted disposable speculum
AssigneeMedline Industries, Inc.
InventorsNeal Kamdar, Bahram Kevin Kayvani, Yushek Pun
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Abstract
A disposable speculum with cordless light source can be used to facilitate visibility of an examination area during urological vaginal procedures and pelvic exams. The speculum features first and second light sources mounted at an angle to the yoke of the speculum thereby illuminating the examination area and providing the clinician an unobstructed line of sight. Additionally, the speculum has an improved adjustment mechanism and design that together alleviate the stress that accompanies the feel and sound of the speculum articulating during use.
Claims15
A speculum, comprising:
- an upper blade;
- a lower blade positioned opposite the upper blade;
- a yoke coupled to the upper blade and the lower blade, wherein the yoke comprises a first arm having a first light source mounted on an interior surface of the first arm and a second arm having a second light source mounted on an interior surface of the second arm;
- a first battery housing comprising a compartment that encloses a first battery configured to supply power to the first light source, the first battery housing mounted on an exterior surface of the yoke first arm;
- a second battery housing comprising a compartment that encloses a second battery configured to supply power to the second light source, the second battery housing mounted on an exterior surface of the yoke second arm;
- a handle coupled to a base of the yoke;
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- a yoke adjustment member coupled to the handle, the yoke adjustment member comprising a plurality of slots configured to engage a protrusion on the upper blade whereby the lower blade and upper blade may be articulated between a closed configuration and an open configuration.
A speculum, comprising:
- an upper blade;
- a lower blade positioned opposite the upper blade;
- a yoke coupled to the upper blade and the lower blade, wherein the yoke further comprises a first arm having a first light source mounted on an exterior surface of the first arm and a second arm having a second light source mounted on an exterior surface of the second arm;
- a first battery housing configured to supply power to the first light source and comprising a slot formed in a wall of the first battery housing and a key inserted into the slot;
- a second battery housing configured to supply power to the second light source;
- a handle coupled to a base of the yoke;
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- a yoke adjustment member coupled to the ergonomic handle, the yoke adjustment member comprising a plurality of slots configured to engage a protrusion on the upper blade whereby the lower blade and upper blade may be articulated between a closed configuration and an open configuration;
- wherein upon insertion into the housing, the key is secured in a first, inactive position at least partially within the first battery housing;
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- wherein the key is pushed from the first, inactive position to a second, active position at least partially within the first battery housing to activate the first light source.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.