Lightweight hand held dental curing device
OwnerDan E. Fischer, Bruce S. McLeaninventors
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Abstract
A dental device configured for curing light-curable compounds includes a slender body having the general configuration of a dental hand piece. The dental device is equipped with finger controls for controlling the emission of light from an LED light source disposed at the distal end of the dental device. The LED light source may include transilluminating lenses for filtering out undesired radiant energy. A remote power supply connected with the dental device provides power to the dental device without increasing the size or weight of the dental device. The body of the dental device is specifically configured for being securely held within the holding slot of a standard dental tray used for holding dental hand pieces.
Claims21
A dental device configured for curing light-curable compounds, comprising:
- a body extending between a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the body is sized and configured to be received by a dental hand piece holding tray;
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- a light source disposed at the distal end of the body and configured to emit radiant energy suitable for curing a light-curable compound.
A dental device configured for curing light-curable compounds, comprising:
- a body extending between a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the body is configured to securely fit into the holding slot of a standard dental hand piece holding tray, and wherein the distal end of the body is configured in size and shape to be inserted into the mouth of a patient;
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- a light source disposed at the distal end of the body configured to emit light suitable for curing light-curable compounds;
- a power cord operably connecting the dental device with a remotely located power supply;
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- controls disposed on the body configured to control the operation of the light source, wherein the controls are ergonomically disposed on the body to be manipulated by a thumb during use.
A dental kit comprising:
- a dental device configured for curing light-curable compounds that includes:
- a body extending between a proximal end and a distal end;
- a light source disposed at the distal end of the body configured to emit light;
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- a power cord operably connecting the dental device with a remotely located power supply;
- a holder including:
- an inner surface configured in size and shape to frictionally engage the proximal end of the dental device body;
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- connecting means for connecting the holder with another device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.