Slidable assemblies and probe elements

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1993-12-30

1995-10-24

O'Connor, Cary E.

Dentistry

Apparatus

Having gauge or guide

128776, 33514, A61C 1904

Patent

active

054605229

ABSTRACT:
A probe element for probe apparatus such as a dental probe comprises a curved tubular sheath having a proximal end for connection to main body of the probe apparatus and on open distal end. A probe member slides within the sheath and has a proximal end for connection to position sensing components in the probe apparatus main body and a distal end that protrudes by a variable extent from the open distal end of the sheath. Within the sheath the probe member is made up of a series of relatively large diameter beads joined by smaller diameter bridges to provide improved mobility of the probe member in the sheath even after prolonged storage.

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