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Ultrasonic scaler

US6619957B1 · kind B1 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 15, 2000
Grant dateSep 16, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C17/20
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention provides an ultrasonic scaler, comprising: a scaler tip, actuator material, a coil, a hand-piece housing, and an air driven electrical current generator. The actuator material, the coil and the air driven electrical current generator are enclosed by the hand-piece housing. The scaler tip is connected to the actuator material. Preferably the actuator material is [Tb0.30Dy0.70Fe1.92]. The invention provides an ultrasonic scaler including a scaler tip, actuator material, a coil, a hand-piece housing, and a frequency control circuit. The actuator material, the coil and the frequency control circuit are enclosed by the hand-piece housing. The scaler tip is connected to the actuator material.

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