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Ultrasonic dental insert and handpiece having a light source

US6386866B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2000
Grant dateMay 14, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C1/088
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of lighting a scaling tip including providing a light source electrically connected to a secondary coil, and providing a scaling tip having an arm extending into a primary coil and adapted to be ultrasonically vibrated by the primary coil.

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