Surgical suction tool

Details Surgical suction tool Surgical suction tool

1989-12-29

1991-02-12

Wilson, John J.

Dentistry

Apparatus

Having suction orifice

433 29, 433 94, 433 95, 604 20, A61C 1706, A61C 100, A61N 130

Patent

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049920472

ABSTRACT:
A tool is set forth defined by elongate main body with a forwardly positioned leg defined by a central bore directed through the main body and forward leg, with an enlarged cylindrical knurled handle mounted rearwardly of the main body for securement thereof for positioning interiorly of an individual's mouth cavity. The tool is geometrically configured to enchance comfort and use in its application within the cavity. A modified configuration of the invention includes a fiber optic cable superimposed within an overlying chamber mounted coextensively with the main body and forward leg, wherein the main body and forward leg extend to the forward terminal end of the forward leg to enhance viewing interiorly of the mouth cavity. A further modified configuration of the instant invention includes a valve positioned to the main body and formed with a reciprocating blade to enable manual modification of vacuum directed through the tool. The invention further contemplates the use of spaced grommets mounted on the forward leg to enhance positioning of the forward leg interiorly of the mouth cavity.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2531730 (1950-11-01), Henderson
patent: 2711586 (1955-06-01), Groves
patent: 4281986 (1981-08-01), Erickson
patent: 4477252 (1984-10-01), Lieb et al.
patent: 4872837 (1989-10-01), Issalene et al.

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