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Ultraviolet light applicator

US3970856A · kind A · utility

61Cited by
3References
13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 16, 1975
Grant dateJul 20, 1976
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Expiry dateMay 16, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C19/004
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A handheld ultraviolet light applicator and power circuit for dental use is disclosed having a U-shaped argon filled glass ultraviolet lamp enclosed in a flat or curved lens and attached to a handle. Lamp excitation is supplied through a shielded cable from a power source having a high reactance transformer coupled to a fused safety circuit responsively cutting off power in the event of dangerous open circuit conditions.

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