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Light curing device

US6068474A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateJan 26, 1999
Grant dateMay 30, 2000
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Expiry dateJan 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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