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Curing device for light-induced curing of dental materials

US6322358A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 1, 1999
Grant dateNov 27, 2001
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G15/16
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cutting device for light-induced curing of dental materials includes a hand-held apparatus containing a light source whereby the hand-held apparatus is pistol-shaped and comprises a main body and a grip connected to the main body. A cable connects the grip of the hand-held apparatus to a supply station. A support for receiving the hand-held apparatus is provided. The support is detachably connected to the supply station or a stand such that the support in which the hand-held apparatus is received is storable at the supply station or separate from the supply station.

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