Autoclavable dental scaler handpiece sheath
US5382162A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C1/16
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasonic dental scaler device includes a handpiece having a removable outer sheath secured thereto. After performing a scaling procedure on a patient's teeth, the outer sheath is easily removed from the dental scaler handpiece and sterilized. A completely sterile sheath is secured to the dental scaler handpiece for use with each patient thereby preventing cross-contamination among different patients.
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