Dental syringe tip and adaptor
US5342195A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 1993 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C17/0202
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various adaptors are used for securing a replaceable syringe tip in operative relationship to a handpiece body. The syringe tip is mounted on a tapered male connector set in the hollow interior of the adaptor. O ring seals and a metal flange member are used to prevent the leakage of air or water passing from the handpiece into the interior of the adaptor and then into the syringe tip. A captivated thumb nut is utilized to prevent the thumb nut from accidently disengaging completely from the adaptor. When the thumb nut is loosened to replace a syringe tip, the thumb nut will remain captivated on the adapter, only loosening enough to allow removal and insertion of a syringe tip.
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