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Console unit particularly for use by a dental assistant

US4138815A · kind A · utility

16Cited by
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22Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 12, 1976
Grant dateFeb 13, 1979
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Expiry dateNov 12, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G15/14
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A console unit, particularly for use by a dental assistant, adapted to carry powered handpiece instruments and to provide storage space and working space utilized during the treating of a patient, is characterized by a mobile construction for easy access thereto. A main cabinet portion is provided for containing support apparatus for the powered handpiece instruments and for providing storage space. An upper work surface portion is movably carried by the main cabinet portion and has an upper generally flat working surface area thereon. A powered handpiece instrument storage compartment is secured to and suspended from one side of the upper work surface portion for movement therewith and for removably carrying a plurality of powered handpiece instruments and attached operating flexible hose for easy removal and use. Devices mount the upper work surface area for horizontal, forward and return movement for positioning of the upper work surface area and the handpiece instrument storage compartment in desired proximity to a user positioned in front of the console unit. Devices mount the upper work surface portion on the main cabinet portion for vertical upward and return movement of the…

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