Device for continuous irrigation with activation in endodontics application
US12350116B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C17/0208
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a dental device for delivering fluid continuously while activated in an endodontic application. The dental device includes a hollow needle having a tip end and a connector portion; and a handle. One end of the handle is configured to be affixed to the connector portion of the hollow needle. The opposite end of the handle is capable of being attached to an endodontic handpiece or a sonic agitator for the activation. The connector portion includes at least one tube connector that is an integral part of the connector portion of the hollow needle or a plurality of openings on the connector portion to accommodate the hollow needle to a connector. The connector is a modular fluid delivery connector which is removable from the needle such that it can be reused.
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