US PATENT SUBCLASS 604 / 106
.~.~.~.~ Expanding arm or finger


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604 /   HD   SURGERY

19  DF  MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) {7}
48  DF  .~ Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin {9}
93  DF  .~.~ Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body {30}
104  DF  .~.~.~ Having means expanding body orifice or canal (e.g., dilator, retaining means, etc.) {2}
106.~.~.~.~ Expanding arm or finger {2}
107  DF  .~.~.~.~.~> Expansion actuated by axially movable member {1}
109  DF  .~.~.~.~.~> Expansion actuated by rotatable means (e.g, threaded or cammed member, etc.)


DEFINITION

Classification: 604/106

Expanding arm or finger:

(under subclass 104) Subject matter wherein the means for expanding the body opening are elongated elements which are inserted into a body opening with their longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the wall thereof and then pivoted about one end so that the other end expands radially and enlarges the opening.