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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 01, 2025
Filed:
Mar. 23, 2022
Welch Allyn, Inc., Skaneateles Falls, NY (US);
Michael T. McMahon, Syracuse, NY (US);
Allan I. Krauter, Skaneateles Falls, NY (US);
Robert L. Vivenzio, Skaneateles Falls, NY (US);
Dale C. Saddlemire, Skaneateles Falls, NY (US);
Dominick Danna, Skaneateles Falls, NY (US);
Stephen W. Burnett, Skaneateles Falls, NY (US);
Daniel C. Briggs, Skaneateles Falls, NY (US);
Scott G. Spanfelner, Skaneateles Falls, NY (US);
Jon R. Salvati, Skaneateles Falls, NY (US);
Welch Allyn, Inc., Skaneateles Falls, NY (US);
Abstract
A vaginal speculum apparatus includes a portable illumination assembly that is releasably attached to one of the upper blade and lower blade of a disposable vaginal speculum. The portable illumination assembly is defined by a housing that retains at least one LED and a portable power supply. The portable illumination assembly can be energized by an externally accessible member after the illuminator has been attached to the speculum.