Dentistry – Apparatus – Having means to emit radiation or facilitate viewing of the...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-27
2006-06-27
Lewis, Ralph A. (Department: 3732)
Dentistry
Apparatus
Having means to emit radiation or facilitate viewing of the...
Reexamination Certificate
active
07066732
ABSTRACT:
A curing light system useful for curing light activated composite materials is disclosed. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat sinks are disclosed, as well as various structures and methods for driving, controlling and using them.
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Cao Group, Inc.
Lewis Ralph A.
McCarthy Daniel P.
Parsons Behle & Latimer
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