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.
Claims20
A yoke for use in a speculum, the yoke comprising:
- a base;
- a first arm extending from the base, the first arm comprising:
- a first light source mounted to the first arm;
- a first battery housing mounted to the first arm, the first battery housing enclosing a first battery and being electrically connected to the first light source;
- and
- a second arm extending from the base, the second arm comprising:
- a second light source mounted to the second arm;
- and
- a second battery housing mounted to the second arm, the second battery housing enclosing a second battery and being electrically connected to the second light source.
A yoke for use in a speculum, the yoke comprising:
- a first arm extending from the base, the first arm comprising:
- a first light source mounted to the first arm;
- a first battery housing mounted to the first arm, the first battery housing enclosing a first battery and being electrically connected to the first light source;
- and
- a second arm extending from the base, the second arm comprising:
- a second light source mounted to the second arm and spaced apart from the first light source;
- and
- a second battery housing mounted to the second arm and spaced apart from the first battery housing, the second battery housing enclosing a second battery and being electrically connected to the second light source.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.