Jeffrey A Swift

US Patent:

8096945, Jan 17, 2012

Filed:

Jun 4, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/478339

Inventors:

Aaron J. Buchok - Arlington TX, US
Jeffrey R. Swift - Boca Grande FL, US

Assignee:

OBP Corporation - Lawrence MA

International Classification:

A61B 1/32

US Classification:

600205, 600220

Abstract:

The embodiments disclosed herein relate to disposable speculums, and more particularly to disposable vaginal speculums having single-sided support and operating mechanisms. In an embodiment, a speculum includes an upper member having an upper blade and a hinge assembly; a lower member having a handle and a lower blade, wherein a combined smoke channel light guide directs light from a light source in the handle to a distal end of the lower blade for smoke removal; and a linear support member having a proximal end, a distal end, and an elongated body therebetween, the linear support member vertically moveable within a track positioned in the lower member.