# US 2008/0187885 A1 · One handle oral extraction device with variable clearances between hook and pad support portions > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2008/0187885 A1 - Document ID: US20080187885A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 12/026,213 - Filed: 2008-02-05 - Published: 2008-08-07 - Earliest claimed: 2007-02-05 - Inventors: Richard Golden - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20080187885A1 ## CPC - A61C 3/14: Dentists' forceps or the like for extracting teeth - A61C: DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE (non-driven toothbrushes A46B; {tongue scrapers A61B17/24;} preparations for dentistry A61K6/00; preparations for cleaning the teeth or mouth A61K8/00, A61Q11/00) ## Abstract The present invention relates generally to an extraction or pliers type device, such as typically utilized by a dentist or oral surgeon. One or more individual devices are provided which establish a variable clearance established between a hook engaging portion and an offset and opposing arrayed pad support portion. A kit can establish a plurality of fixed items exhibiting the varying clearances. Alternatively, the hook engaging and pad support portions can be integrated into one or two separate components which are engaged with a further handle component. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An oral extraction device, comprising: an elongated handle communicating with a hook portion for engaging a first surface associated with at least one of a tooth and a root tip; and a pad support arrayed a spaced distance relative to said hook portion and for engaging a second surface associated with a dental bridge supporting said tooth or root tip; said extraction device adapted for one-handed positioned and repositioning by a user prior to and during extraction of the tooth or root tip. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The device according to claim 1, further comprising an outermost layered covering secured over at least said handle. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The device according to claim 2, said layered covering further comprising at least one of a nylon or a polymer grade material extending a specified distance along said handle to a generally upper directed end location corresponding to a transitioning portion with said hook portion. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The device according to claim 1, said pad support further comprising a widthwise extending surface integrally formed with said handle and extending, via an interconnecting neck, and such that a pad support surface is arrayed in a predetermined spaced and opposing distance relative to a pointed tip of said hook portion. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The device according to claim 4, further comprising said handle, hook portion and pad support being produced as one piece stamping. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The device according to claim 5, further comprising a plurality of substantially identically configured oral extraction devices incorporated into a kit arrangement, each of said devices exhibiting a variable spacing between said pointed tip and said pad support surface. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The device according to claim 6, further comprising a range associated with said variable spacing corresponding to 12-16 mm. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The device according to claim 1, further comprising said hook portion and said pad support being combined into a secondary component which is releasably engaged with said handle. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The device, according to claim 8, said secondary component further comprising a bottommost socket engaging portion seating in resistively interfitting fashion within a receiving cavity defined in said handle. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The device according to claim 9, further comprising a plurality of secondary components, each establishing a predetermined spaced and opposing distance between a support surface associated with said pad support and a pointed tip of said hook portion. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The device according to claim 1, further comprising said hook portion and said pad support being provided as individual subset components and which are releasably engaged within first and second receiving cavities incorporated into said handle. ### Claim 12 (depends on 13) The device according to claim 13, a secondary component corresponding to said hook portion further comprising a bottommost socket engaging portion seating in resistively interfitting fashion within said first receiving cavity defined in said handle. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The device according to claim 11, a secondary component corresponding to said pad component further comprising a linearly extending and relatively narrow cross section stem, a widthwise extending support surface being integrally formed with said stem via an interconnecting neck. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The device as described in claim 13, further comprising said stem being linearly adjustable within said elongated receiving cavity such that said pad support surface can be readjusted in positions both towards and away from a pointed tip of said hook portion. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The device as described in claim 14, a lowermost location of the stem further comprising reference markings which, upon translating said stem to a desired position within said elongated cavity, defines a desired spatial clearance between said pad support surface and said tip of said hook portion. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The device as described in claim 15, further comprising an insertable pin extending through an exterior location of said elongated cavity and into one of a plurality of spaced apart receiving locations proximate a bottom of said stem. ### Claim 17 (depends on 11) The device as described in claim 11, further comprising a plurality of subset components individually engaged with said handle to establish a predetermined spaced and opposing distance between a support surface associated with said pad support and a pointed tip of said hook portion. ### Claim 18 An oral extraction device, comprising: an elongated handle communicating with a hook portion for engaging a lingual surface associated with at least one of a tooth and a root tip; a pad support arrayed a spaced distance relative to said hook portion and for engaging a buccal surface associated with a dental bridge supporting said tooth or root, tip, said pad support further comprising a widthwise extending surface integrally formed with said handle and extending, via an interconnecting neck such that a pad support surface is arrayed in a predetermined spaced and opposing distance relative to a pointed tip of said hook portion; and said handle, hook portion and pad support being produced as one piece stamping and over which is applied a grip enhancing covering material. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The device according to claim 18, further comprising a plurality of substantially identically configured oral extraction devices incorporated into a kit arrangement, each of said devices exhibiting a variable spacing between said pointed tip and said pad support surface. ### Claim 20 An oral extraction device, comprising: an elongated handle communicating with a hook portion for engaging a lingual surface associated with at least one of a tooth and a root tip; a pad support arrayed a spaced distance relative to said hook, portion and for engaging a buccal surface associated with a dental bridge supporting said tooth or root tip, said pad support further comprising a widthwise extending surface integrally formed with said handle and extending, via an interconnecting neck such that a pad support surface is arrayed in a predetermined spaced and opposing distance relative to a pointed tip of said hook portion; and said hook portion and said pad support being combined into a secondary component which is releasably engaged with said handle, said secondary component further comprising a bottommost socket engaging portion seating in resistively interfitting fashion within a receiving cavity defined in said handle.