Patent · US Expired

Device for sterilizing false teeth

US4331859A · kind A · utility

32Cited by
10References
3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 28, 1980
Grant dateMay 25, 1982
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C17/036
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is disclosed a disinfecting unit specifically designed for false or artificial dentures. The unit includes a base providing a cavity, having a support wall partially defined by a heater block. A receptacle for the dentures is provided, which is of sufficient size to accommodate dentures and a quantity of disinfecting solution. The support wall is spaced from the bottom wall of the base to accommodate the circuit and operating components, which include a re-set thermostat and a rockably mounted lever for operation of said re-set thermostat.

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