Dentistry – Apparatus – Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool
Patent
1993-01-12
1994-05-10
Mancene, Gene
Dentistry
Apparatus
Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool
433165, A61C 116, A61C 302
Patent
active
053103416
ABSTRACT:
A dental apparatus, in combination with a dental handpiece that incorporates a rotable chucking mechanism with a locking means, and a driving mechanism that rotates the chucking mechanism at high speeds when actuated, comprising a dental bur which has a tool head at one end and a shank segment at the other end, a portion of the shank segment is received and locked in the chucking mechanism, and a barrier and deflecting means mounted intermediate the ends of the dental bur, the barrier and deflecting means upon being rotated by the chucking mechanism forming a barrier or shield and also creating air streams to intercept and prevent air-borne particles generated by dental procedures from being deposited on and in the handpiece.
REFERENCES:
patent: 1549165 (1925-08-01), Thiedemann
patent: 1636577 (1927-07-01), Schuller
patent: 3324552 (1967-06-01), Saffir
patent: 4424036 (1984-01-01), Lokken
patent: 4526542 (1985-07-01), Kochis
patent: 4967320 (1990-10-01), Paschal
patent: 5197876 (1993-03-01), Coston
Beck Jerry G.
Cherichetti Cindy A.
Mancene Gene
LandOfFree
Dental apparatus does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Dental apparatus, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Dental apparatus will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-2410587