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Surgery > Specula > Retractor RetractorRetractor patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.11/23/06 - 20060264710 - Surgical method and apparatus using suction to hold tissue A new surgical device, system and methodology are disclosed. The surgical system includes a tube, a tip, a vacuum generator, a processing circuit and an interface. The processor determines how much vacuum should be applied through a tube and tip being used to achieve the desired holding power on a ... 09/07/06 - 20060200002 - Methods and tools for accessing an anatomic space A tubular access sleeve and suction tool for accessing an anatomic surface or anatomic space and particularly the pericardium to access pericardial space and the epicardial surface of the heart in a minimally invasive manner are disclosed. A suction tool trunk extending through a suction tool lumen of the sleeve ... 07/13/06 - 20060155170 - Guided retractor and methods of use The present invention provides methods and apparatus in which a surgical retractor comprises a plurality of mechanically coupled tissue retaining walls that are guided into position along one or more guides previously implanted into the patient. The walls are preferably coupled by pivots, so that separating some of the walls ... 07/06/06 - 20060149135 - Virtual ports devices and method A device auxiliary to surgery, for anchoring and lifting cavity walls or internal organs of a patient. The device provides a virtual port, that is an instrument that can he non-invasively, or minimally invasively and removably attached to the undersurface of a patient's cavity, or to various tissues within a ... 02/23/06 - 20060041194 - Surgical gripper with foldable head The surgical gripper/retractor of the present invention provides a foldable gripping head that may be deployed in a folded position for insertion into a body cavity of a patient. Once so inserted, the displaceable head components of the foldable gripping head may be rotated to an open position so as ... 09/29/05 - 20050215862 - Guided retractor and methods of use The present invention provides methods and apparatus in which a surgical retractor comprises a plurality of mechanically coupled tissue retaining walls that are guided into position along one or more guides previously implanted into the patient. The walls are preferably coupled by pivots, so that separating some of the walls ... 07/21/05 - 20050159650 - Surgical methods and surgical kits This invention includes surgical retractors that comprise an expandable frame that includes at least two base components, a connector, and at least two retractor blades attached to the expandable frame. Also included are surgical retractors that comprise a housing component that includes a cylindrical portion and a contiguous blade portion, ... 07/07/05 - 20050148822 - Organ manipulator and positioner and methods of using the same Devices and methods are provided for manipulating and supporting an organ. The subject devices are characterized by having an inflatable annular member having a central opening and an organ contacting surface, a vacuum distribution element configured to create a diffused vacuum space in the central opening, and a positioning element ... ### FreshPatents.com Support - Terms & Conditions |