Patent ID: 6645141
Filing Date: 2003-11-11
Classification: A61B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A retractor support apparatus comprising:an extension rod; a first and second pivot arm with a pivot ball respectively attached thereto; a coupler operably coupled to the extension rod, the extension rod angularly adjustable relative to the coupler, said coupler having a first and second clamping location, said first clamping location receiving and engaging said pivot ball of said first pivot arm, said second clamping location receiving and engaging said pivot ball of said second pivot arm, said first clamping location having a locked and a non-locked position wherein when in said locked position said first pivot arm is held securely by the first clamping location, said second clamping location having a locked and a non-locked position wherein when in said locked position said second pivot arm is held securely by the second clamping location, and said first and second clamping locations independently operable into their respective locked and non-locked positions, and placement of both the first and second locations into their locked positions secures the extension rod at a fixed angular position relative to the coupler.