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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7270540 | Adjustable dental impression tray and methods for using same An adjustable dental impression tray including a first arcuate member and a second arcuate member configured to selectively engage the first arcuate member. The first and second arcuate members forming a channel adapted to receive a quantity of impression material. ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7195219 | Modular dental chair equipment mounting system A system for reconfigurably adapting a dental chair for use, including, e.g., use from the right side or left side, use by right-handed or left-handed practitioners and use in various dentistry practice styles, may include a link arm, a primary arm and a secondary a... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7020963 | Method and apparatus for indirect bonding of orthodontic appliances An indirect bonding apparatus is made by initially placing spacer material over a replica of the patient's tooth structure. A tray is then formed over the spacer material and hardened. Next, the spacer material is removed from the tooth replica and orthodontic appli... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6945598 | Cable wiring construction There is provided a cable wiring construction capable of preventing troubles caused by breaking of cable. A curl cord 15 is extended from a unit body 11 under a seat 1, and a controller 16 is provided at a tip end of the curl cord 15 | 09/20/2005 |
| 6925886 | Dental treatment room vacuum flow measurement device A vacuum flow measurement device measures the quantity of air flowing into a high-volume evacuator (HVE) vacuum tip commonly found in dental treatment rooms. The device includes a tubular member constructed to mimic internal structural characteristics of a HVE tip. ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6406294 | Self contained dental chair with integrated compressor and vacuum pump and methods The invention provides an exemplary modular dental chair system and methods for its use. In one embodiment, a compressor, vacuum pump, water reservoir, waste container and associated fittings, wiring, and plumbing are integrated into a dental chair. The c... | 06/18/2002 |
| 5308238 | Dental handpiece holder and treatment assembly by use thereof A dental handpiece holder adapted such that the length of the handpiece holder for holding and accommodating a dental handpiece is shortened in the axial direction, whereby the main unit of the handpiece can be attached to and detached from the joint sect... | 05/03/1994 |
| 4811380 | Cellular radiotelephone system with dropped call protection An improved cellular telephone communication system is described having operational steps which prevent a call from being dropped due to a radiotelephone not receiving a handoff instruction from its host base site. The system includes a switch controller ... | 03/07/1989 |
| 4527976 | Dentist chair The invention relates to a dentist chair with a chair top carrying at least a chair seat. A chair bottom contains a height-adjusting system for the chair top, and at least one apparatus adaptable at the chair bottom which requires various supplies, such a... | 07/09/1985 |
| 4427382 | Dental equipment stand A dental equipment stand with an adjustable multi-component carrying arm for a dental mounting component, wherein the carrying arm consists of two hingedly interconnected pivot arms, of which the first pivot arm is arranged to be pivotable about a pivot b... | 01/24/1984 |
| 4416634 | Dental practice means This invention is concerned with a dental practice means having an improved construction wherein dental practice bases are lined up straight in rows to enable man's head models to be disposed at both sides of the means. The means is constructed in a small... | 11/22/1983 |
| 4391588 | Dental treatment chair The disclosure relates to a dental treatment chair which contains in its backrest a dispensing controller for compressed air and water to be distributed to the dental instruments of the chair; the controller includes a distributing block for air and water... | 07/05/1983 |
| 4330281 | Holder for a dental handpiece An improved dental handpiece holder supports a handpiece in the region from the rear end of the grip portion to the tail-stock portion. A front gripping holder portion prevents movement in the horizontal direction, a rear gripping holder portion prevents ... | 05/18/1982 |
| 4310307 | Dental audio and gaseous analgesia applicator Apparatus is provided for attachment to the headrest of a dental chair which incorporates audio speakers connected to a suitable audio source and tube means conveying nitrous oxide or other analgesic gas to a nosepiece positioned on the patient whereby th... | 01/12/1982 |
| 4295829 | Tool holder A tool holder having a bent handle and having first and second ends. The holder comprises a head comprising means for receiving the tool. The head is arranged at the first end of the tool holder. The holder further comprises an operating knob arranged int... | 10/20/1981 |
| 4242086 | Transportable treatment recliner A transportable treatment recliner continuously adjustable in height and from the seating to the lying position, and rotary about the vertical axis, for medical, particularly dental or surgical care, characterized in that the recliner can be disassembled ... | 12/30/1980 |
| 4209907 | Dental treatment chair assembly The disclosure relates to a dental treatment chair assembly wherein the assembly is detachably positioned inside the backrest of the chair and comprises a number of cartridge boxes; each of the boxes contains therein an instrument and an extensible connec... | 07/01/1980 |
| 4182036 | Orthodontic unit disposition structure This invention discloses an orthodontic unit disposition structure wherein a clinical area and a consultation area are provided in an adjacent relation with each other so as to carry out systematic and rational treatment and instruction from first to last... | 01/08/1980 |
| 4114274 | Movable power-operated instrument console and treatment chair apparatus Movable power-operated instrument console and treatment chair apparatus, characterized by being selectively individually or simultaneously movable to desired positions for patient treatment, is provided, generally as follows. A treatment chair includes an... | 09/19/1978 |
| 4114946 | Medical treatment chair A medical treatment chair e.g. a dental chair, having switch housings releasably mounted on the back portion of the chair, and manually operated switches provided on the switch housings for electrically controlling the operation of parts of or associated ... | 09/19/1978 |
| 4013328 | Cabinet structure for dental treatment room A dental treatment environment having dental equipment coordinated relative to a reclining patient chair in a manner to provide minimum doctor time and motion and maximum efficiency. The chair has a patient headrest located adjacent a cabinet. An articula... | 03/22/1977 |
| 3986263 | Dental instrument delivery system A dental instrument delivery system is disclosed that not only provides for the needs of the doctor, but comfortably accommodates the dental assistant. The delivery system comprises a pair of dental units individually mounted on swivels to be positioned a... | 10/19/1976 |
| 3982322 | Arrangement for the switching on-and-off of a pressurized medium flow An arrangement for the switching on-and-off of a pressurized medium flow and, more particularly a pressurized medium flow which is conducted to a valve through a pressure medium conduit, and then further conducted from there to a withdrawing or extracting... | 09/28/1976 |
| 3936936 | Dental clinic A dental clinic wherein two or more dentists can each efficiently handle two patients at one time. The dentist's operatory is divided by a cabinet wall containing operating equipment and independent patient access is provided from a separate reception are... | 02/10/1976 |