Patent · US Expired

Disposable point of use air and water filter for dental syringes

US5554025A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 1995
Grant dateSep 10, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C17/0217
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A combination air and water microfiltration device suitable for mounting on a dental syringe handset contains microporous membrane air and water filters which prevent particulate and bacterial contamination of the air and water streams applied to a dental patient's oral cavity during dental procedures. The small pore size of the microporous membrane allows filtration of infectious agents while maintaining adequate flow rates.

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