Prophy angle and adapter with guard
US9730766B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C1/185
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dental system comprises a dental prophy angle and an adjustable angle adapter. The prophy angle includes a housing and a guard with a concave inner surface. The adapter is configured to drive the prophy angle and the adapter includes a body, a nose, and an outer joint. The nose is configured to receive a portion of a prophy angle. The body is adjustably connected to the nose. The outer joint includes a ball portion connected to the nose, and a ball receiver positioned on the body. The ball receiver includes a first portion coupled to a first end of the body and a second portion attachable to the first portion. The nose is rotatable relative to the body into at least a first configuration and a second configuration. The concave inner surface of the guard engages a convex outer surface of the ball receiver.
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