Dispensing assemblies, arrays and systems for dental articles
US9131998B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C2202/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Dispensing assemblies for dental articles such as orthodontic brackets include a supply tube having a generally omega-shaped configuration. The supply tube receives a carrier strip as well as a number of containers that are releasably connected to the carrier strip. A dispenser array includes a plurality of supply tubes that are coupled to a spline by connectors. A dispensing system includes a mechanism for selectively positioning an array of supply tubes in either an upright orientation for storage or alternatively in an inclined orientation for dispensing.
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