Patent ID: 7070561
Filing Date: 2006-07-04
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An adjustable weighted speculum, comprising: a) a telescopic blade including a primary blade having a first end; a second end and a recess extending therethrough between said first and second ends; and a secondary blade having a first end and a second end, said secondary blade being received within said recess of said primary blade and movable between a first position substantially completely received within said recess of said primary blade and a second position extending at least partially from said recess of said primary blade; b) a handle extending from said second end of said primary blade; c) a locking mechanism attached to said handle and connected to said second end of said secondary blade for controlling movement of said secondary blade between said first and second positions; d) a weighted element releasably attached to said handle, and e) a plurality of channels extending along a side of said secondary blade from said first end to a point along a length of said secondary blade and a single channel extending along said side of said secondary blade from said second end to said point along said length of said secondary blade wherein said single channel mates with said plurality of channels at said point.