Nozzle separating structure of oral irrigator
US9039642B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C17/0202
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A structure for separating a discharge nozzle of an oral irrigator includes a first discharge path formed in one side of the irrigator body, a water pressure control lever rotatably arranged above the first discharge path and having a second discharge path in the other side of the irrigator body, a release button section provided on an upper portion of the water pressure control lever and into which the discharge nozzle is inserted and engaged, and configured, when pushed, to be bent so as to release the engaged discharge nozzle, and a locking section provided in the release button section and water pressure control lever to control a pushing operation of the release button section depending upon whether the first discharge path is open or blocked.
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