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Anti-splattering rotary dental instrument for cleaning teeth

US5690488A · kind A · utility

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8References
11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 25, 1996
Grant dateNov 25, 1997
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C17/005
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A prophylactic dental apparatus is designed to minimize splatter from rotation of a rotating resilient element with a diverter which substantially surrounds at least a portion of the resilient element while affording full visibility to the operator of the instrument.

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