Adjustable flow regulator for dental water jet
US8408483B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04B49/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dental water jet apparatus for adjusting a pressurized water stream from a pump to a tip moves pressurized water from a reservoir to a tip in fluid communication with the pump. A flow control knob may be turned to selectively adjust the water pressure supplied by the tip between a minimum and a maximum value. When the flow control knob is turned in a first direction, the volume of fluid directed towards the tip decreases and the volume of fluid returned to an inlet of the pump increases. Fluid may flow from the reservoir and ultimately into the tip to provide oral irrigation and/or cleaning of the teeth, gums, and tongue.
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