Dental implement for tooth restoration
US8529258B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 20, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C5/85
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dental implement that includes a biasing ring and a pair of opposing tines. The biasing ring includes a substantially hoop-like configuration terminating at two opposing ends which are spaced apart from each other a distance. The pair of opposing tines extend inwardly from each of the two ends of the biasing ring toward each other. Each of the pair of opposing tines is coupled to the respective opposing end about a central region thereof and extends radially outwardly therefrom. Each tine includes a front face having opposing sides, a top end and a bottom end. The front face is defined by two inwardly inclined surfaces which start at the opposing sides and incline inwardly toward each other and intersect to form a peak that extends at least partially between the top end and the bottom end of the front face. The peaks of the opposing tine assemblies face each other.
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