Orthodontic accelerator
US9907626B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C7/002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved vibrating orthodontic device is provided wherein motor speed is controlled by capacitive sensor, and thus lacks moving parts that are required by encoder use. The improved device also uses a tungsten offset weight, reducing size by more than 50%, yet still produces the needed force. The device is thus smaller, lighter and more robust.
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