Placement tool
US8882505B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1798
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and a kit for the positioning of a small object, such as a dental restoration, in a specific desired location, includes a handle portion and a head portion having bristles. The method includes the steps of placing a non-molten glue pellet on the exterior surface of the object, applying heat to the pellet to melt it, positioning a head portion of a restoration placement device having bristles in the melted glue to receive the object on the end portion of the device, placing the object in its desired location, and removing the restoration placement device from the object.
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