Universal-control mechanism for dental implements
US7625208B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00973
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A universal-control mechanism for automated selection and control of operation of components within an operatory includes at least one implement, wherein the implement has been assigned a signal address. The mechanism also includes a control device adapted to be activated by a user of the mechanism and to control the operation of the implement. The mechanism also includes a selector switch used to designate the implement selected and a signal generator adapted to receive a signal from the control device when the control device is activated and to generate a command signal directed to the signal address for the implement selected by the selector switch. The mechanism also includes at least one receiver unit operatively connected to the selected implement such that activation of the control device acts to control the implement via the signal generator and the receiver unit to control the operation of the implement.
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