Intraoral device adapter
US8734152B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C17/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adapter for connecting a vacuum source to an intraoral device has a plug portion and a connection portion extending proximally from the plug portion. The plug portion is configured for releasable mating engagement with a connection section of an intraoral device which communicates with one or more evacuation channels of the intraoral device. The connection portion has a proximal end configured for connection to one or more vacuum lines of a vacuum source. One or more vacuum lumens extend through the plug and connector portions to communicate with the one or more vacuum lines to remove fluid from a patient's mouth.
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