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Class 433/33 - Having support for patient or operator


Subclass of Class 433 - Dentistry
Definition: Apparatus including means to support a patient or operator
No. of patents: 24
Last issue date: 09/18/2007


NumberTitleIssue Date
7270540Adjustable 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
7195219Modular 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
7020963Method 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
6945598Cable 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
6925886Dental 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
6406294Self 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
5308238Dental 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
4811380Cellular 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
4527976Dentist 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
4427382Dental 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
4416634Dental 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
4391588Dental 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
4330281Holder 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
4310307Dental 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
4295829Tool 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
4242086Transportable 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
4209907Dental 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
4182036Orthodontic 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
4114274Movable 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
4114946Medical 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
4013328Cabinet 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
3986263Dental 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
3982322Arrangement 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
3936936Dental 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
 
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