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Date of Patent
November 25, 2008
Patent Application Number
11228106
Date Filed
September 16, 2005
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Patent abstract
A retractor is provided for maintaining substantially parallel blade alignment with the longitudinal axis of the retractor during opening and closing the retractor blades. The retractor includes rotatable blade receptacles and hinged blade arms interconnected to rotatable arms for maintaining the alignment of the blades during opening and closing. In addition, the retractor may include interchangeable blades, means for locking the blade position, and means for securing the retractor to a mechanical arm.
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