Flexible holder for a cystoscope or the like

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to overcome disadvantages and deficiencies of the prior art, such as set forth above.
It is another object of the present invention to facilitate certain surgical and diagnostic procedures.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide an improved flexible holder for cystoscopes, other endoscopic devices, retractors, and the like.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a flexible holder having a spring-biased clamping arrangement that works in a convenient manner.
It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a flexible holder having a clamp which will allow for a firm but delicate grasp of a cystoscope, retractor or the like.
It is still a further object of the present invention to provide a flexible holder for endoscopes and retractors having a clamp which may readily receive and stabilize an instrument after positioning of the instrument on or relative to a patient.
It is yet a further object of the present invention to provide a clamp for a flexible surgical holder having the ability to rotate 360 degrees upon two axes.
It is still a further object of the present invention to provide a clamp for a flexible surgical holder having an opensided configuration, the clamp being adapted to accommodate various sized cystoscopes or the like.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide a clamp for a flexible surgical holder which will permit users greater instrument versatility during endoscopic or surgical procedures.
It is still a further object of the present invention to provide a flexible surgical holder and clamp therefor which is relatively inexpensive to manufacture and which is especially easy and simple to manipulate.
Still other objects, features and attendant advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of certain exemplary embodiments constructed in accordance therewith, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings