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Method for cleaning and lubricating a dental handpiece with a disposable container

US5316590A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 22, 1993
Grant dateMay 31, 1994
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C19/002
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A novel disposable container and method is used for cleaning and lubricating a standard dental handpiece. The disposable container completely encloses a head of the dental handpiece. When the handpiece is cleaned or lubricated with cleaning or lubricating agents, the container collects cleaning or lubricating agents and any other materials that are expelled therewith from the handpiece to prevent these materials from entering the atmosphere.

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