Light curing device
US6068474A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C19/004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In a light curing device which is especially suitable for light-induced polymerization of dental material in the mouth of a patient, a light source is provided which is housed together with a reflector in the hand-held device together with a cooling fan. The reflector reflects the radiation emitted by the light source. The light source is supported within a substantially dust-tight light source casing having cooling ribs provided at its exterior.
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