Automatic apparatus for cleaning dentistry hand-pieces or turbines
US5057283A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 1988 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C19/002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Automatic apparatus for cleaning dental handpieces and turbines is in the form of a housing having a compartment with hinged door. Standard motor noses project down from the top of the compartment to receive handpieces or turbines to be cleaned. Cleaning fluids, namely water, a disinfectant and oil are supplied sequentially to the motor noses while internal shafts of the motor noses are rotated by a set of pinions to drive the handpieces or turbines while the fluids are passed through them. The hinged door has an inflatable tube seal.
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