Dental curing light having a thermally conductive body that acts as a heat sink
US12263055B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C19/004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dental curing light includes a thermally conductive device body that efficiently conducts heat away from a light emitting diode (LED) assembly. The thermally conductive device body extends between a proximal end and a light emitting distal end to which the LED assembly is thermally coupled. The thermally conductive device body includes a handle portion extending to the proximal end and that is sized and configured for a dental practitioner to hold and manipulate with the hand. The thermally conductive device body acts as a heat sink to efficiently conduct heat away from the LED assembly during use. An electronics assembly and a rechargeable battery are disposed within a cavity of the thermally conductive device body. A sleeve or collar can be attached to the proximal end of the thermally conductive device body.
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