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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7347691 | Protective sleeve for saliva ejector The protective sleeve for a saliva ejector is formed of a soft, porous plastic material for installation upon the end of a conventional ejector tube to protect the soft tissues within the mouth of a dental patient during dental work. The device has a generally cylin... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7335023 | Aspirator having a cushioned and aspiration controlling tip A disposable cushioned aspirator which forms part of a dental or medical aspirating system. The disposable cushioned aspirator appliance described herein is intended principally to be used in dental and medical procedures where body fluids and rinse water is evacuat... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7314067 | Design and manufacturing method for multi-material tube structures The present invention provides an improved tubular structure which uses the properties of different materials, such as stiffness, strength, and density are exploited in a manner which combines the most attractive characteristics of existing metal and composite tubes... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7261560 | Dental suction device A dental suction device includes a hollow tube having both flexibility and shape retainability. The tube has its both ends connected to a connector and is formed with suction holes. The connector can be connected to a vacuum source. A suction force produced by the v... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7238023 | Saliva ejector or eductor A saliva ejector or eductor including an ejector tube having a suction end and a discharge end. The ejector tube has a wire embedded in the wall thereof adapted to allow the tube to be easily bent into a selected configuration and to retain that configuration. A hol... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7226413 | Nerve root retractor and sucker An ergonomically and functionally improved combination nerve root retractor and sucker device, system, and methods of using such a nerve root retractor and sucker are provided. The nerve root retractor and sucker of the current invention having an adjustable geometr... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7207354 | Design and manufacturing method for multi-material tube structures The present invention provides an improved tubular structure which uses the properties of different materials, such as stiffness, strength, and density are exploited in a manner which combines the most attractive characteristics of existing metal and composite tubes... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7198066 | Device for supporting and stabilising a tubing for fluid transport and such a tubing The present invention relates to an anti-kinking device, in particular for supporting and stabilising an infusion tubing for fluid infusion in a safety loop, comprising means for receiving and fixing the infusion tubing in connection with a catheter inserted into a ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7036501 | Oro-pharyngeal airway with breath monitor An oro-pharyngeal airway includes external air passages (28) formed between it and the facing surfaces of the patient's throat for continuous breathing by the patient. The open-ended passage (26) of conduit (24) transmits exhaled breath of the p... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6979152 | Intake nozzle for vacuum conveyor An intake conduit apparatus comprises an intake conduit adapted at a downstream output end thereof for connection to an intake of a vacuum conveyor, and adapted at an upstream input end thereof to facilitate entry of granular material. Ramps slope inward and downstr... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6821118 | Saliva ejector A saliva ejector construction prevents tissue at the bottom inside of the patient's mouth from being aspirated by the vacuum action of the saliva ejector, thereby preventing discomfort for the patient; and the structure of the saliva ejector provides a tissue contac... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6602072 | Disposable deformable high volume aspirator A deformable disposable high volume aspirator comprising a flexible conduit for the transmission of aspirated fluids, a means for selectively deforming said flexible conduit, a means for diffusing suction during high volume aspiration, and a means for con... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6186783 | Evacuation hand piece for use during dental procedures An evacuation hand piece for collecting debris during dental procedures. The hand piece is adapted for attachment to evacuation apparatus and provides both intra- and extra-oral suction. A body member of the hand piece has a contoured outer gripping surfa... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6068477 | Foam-cushioned aspirator A disposable cushioned aspirator which forms part of a dental or medical aspirating system. The disposable cushioned aspirator appliance described herein is intended principally to be used in dental procedures where bodily fluids and rinse water is evacua... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6068476 | Saliva ejector with attached cover-slip A disposable saliva ejector assembly for use in connection with a vacuum source for withdrawing saliva and bioburden from the oral cavity of a dental patient. The saliva-ejector assembly includes a flexible hollow tube having a first end provided with a s... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6022326 | Device and method for automatic collection of whole saliva A method and device for automatic or semi-automatic collection of saliva has a mouthpiece on a wand. The wand is connected to an interface section via a flexible conduit. Saliva is transported by aspiration into the device. Bulk air is removed and saliva ... | 02/08/2000 |
| 5876384 | Micro aspirator This invention is directed to a micro aspirator for use in performing microsurgery for the removal of blood, debris and fluids from around the micro surgical site. The micro aspirator includes an elongated flexible tube which is preferably transparent, wh... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5803731 | Method for the production of a suction hose for saliva ejection and a suction hose for saliva ejection The present invention relates to a method for the production or manufacture of a suction hose (3) as well as a suction hose (3) for saliva ejection, which suction hose (3) is preformed to an arcuate hose member (14) with two shanks (15, 16) and built-in e... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5743736 | Saliva ejector comprising a number of stiff section members The present invention refers to a disposable saliva ejector (1) for suction of different fluids being present in a dental treatment. The saliva ejector (1) includes a number of stiff section members (10), a connection tube (12) and a suction screen (14). ... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5697786 | Dental fluid suction unit and method for its manufacture A flexible paper tube, in particular a throw-away saliva suction unit for dentistry, comprises two tubular sections integrally connected to each other via a bellows and is characterized in that the paper tube (2, 6) is constructed from multi-layer paper, ... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5690487 | Disposable oral suction tip A disposable oral suction tip includes a tubular body having a suction line attachment end, a mouthpiece end, an exterior surface and at least one central passage that extends between the suction line attachment end and the mouthpiece end. A mouthpiece is... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5688121 | Corrugated saliva ejector A saliva ejector having a hollow tube including a cylindrical wall, a first end for placement within an oral cavity, and a second end for attachment to a suction hose. A flowpath is defined within the tube. The ejector includes a first corrugated portion ... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5547375 | Suction device for dental treatment units A suction device with a suction hose and suction cannula for dental treatment units for the sucking off of the spray mist during dental treatment processes in which the suction hose is placed on or in a flexible tube, which is movable in three-dimensional... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5509802 | Oral suction tip An oral suction tip is described which includes a tubular body. The tubular body has a peripheral sidewall, a first end, a second end, and a single passage for transmitting fluids extending between the first end and the second end. A mouthpiece is provide... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5476630 | Method for manufacturing dental aspirators Method of manufacturing a dental aspirator by extruding a continuous tube with a bellows portion. The tube is angled to form a number of folds, each of which consists of two cup-shaped portions having concave surfaces facing each other. One cup-shaped por... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5441410 | Disposable saliva ejector A disposable saliva ejector which has a formable hollow tube (40) with a tip (42) on the end with openings for drawing in saliva. The tube has a beveled hole (46) near the top through which single-integral instruments such as a scaler or a rotary instrume... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5425637 | Method and apparatus for preventing a back flow of oral contaminants in a low volume suction line of a dental saliva ejector A method of preventing a back flow of oral contaminants in a low volume suction line of a dental saliva ejector is described. This method consists of the single step of placing a vacuum release aperture through a tubular sidewall of a saliva ejector tip. ... | 06/20/1995 |
| 5123840 | Surgical apparatus A suction device is disclosed comprising a molded plastic handle having a suction bore therethrough and a spigot for connection to the hospital suction source. The device further comprises a probe having a suction passage therethrough and terminating in a... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5080587 | Instrument for discharging water in the mouth for dental treatment An instrument for discharging water from the mouth during a dental treatment, has an ovoid, smooth-surface, edge free hollow water collection body with a front surface facing outwardly of the mouth and a rear surface facing toward the throat inlet of the ... | 01/14/1992 |
| 5078603 | Filtering suction nozzle A filtering suction nozzle particularly adapted for use in connection with a dental or medical suction system. The nozzle is suited for use as a high speed suction tip and/or a saliva ejector formed of an elongate tube defining a fluid flow path therethro... | 01/07/1992 |
| 4865545 | Dental aspirator A dental appliance for attachment to an aspirator operated by power vacuum means wherein the aspirator projecting into the mouth of a patient to evacuate fluid and debris therefrom is provided with a generally cup shaped double-walled receptacle providing... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4865021 | Device for hygienizing the bucal cavity A device for irrigating the teeth and bucal tissues comprises a flexible laminar adaptor for placement between the lips and teeth. The adaptor is provided with irrigation nozzles connected to a water supply, and an outlet connected to a drain. The entire ... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4834724 | Device for aspirating fluids from a body cavity or hollow organ A device for aspirating fluids from a body cavity or hollow organ. The device includes an elongated tube having a proximal opening adapted to be coupled to a suctioning device. The elongated tube also has a portion spaced from the proximal opening to be p... | 05/30/1989 |
| 4776793 | Dental aspirator A dental appliance for attachment to an aspirator operated by power vacuum means wherein the tube projecting into the mouth of a patient to evacuate fluid and debris therefrom is provided with openings of preferably funnel shape disposed in spaced relatio... | 10/11/1988 |
| 4695253 | Oral evacuation device and method An oral evacuation device and method is adapted for use in conjunction with a dam frame and a dam sheet, which overlie an operating area of the patient's mouth on which a selected procedure is to be performed. The oral evacuation device includes a hollow ... | 09/22/1987 |
| 4664628 | Screening tool and process using the tool for a mouth cavity in dental operations An oral screening tool for use in dentistry consists of an elastic sheet pressed on three sides by an elastic two-way aspirating frame fitted to a central exhaust which includes at least one aspirator for local suction purpose. The sheet is centrally held... | 05/12/1987 |
| 4586900 | Dental aspirator tube A dental aspirator tube comprises a tubular handle having a tip at one end for insertion into a patient's mouth and which is adapted to be connected at its other end via a length of flexible tubing to suction equipment. The tip is formed by a bent tube wh... | 05/06/1986 |
| 4417874 | Suction device such as a dental aspirator or sucker A suction device such as a dental aspirator comprises a plastic tube (10) with a plurality of suction orifices (21). In accordance with the invention, at least one portion of the tube is provided with ridges and intermediate grooves (20). A plurality of s... | 11/29/1983 |
| 4260378 | Self stabilizing intra-oral saliva evacuator A self-stabilizing intra-oral saliva evacuator insertable astride the mandibular and maxillary arches to hold the oral cavity open and to maintain the upper and lower molars dry and isolated from contact with the lingual and buccal tissues so long as the ... | 04/07/1981 |
| 4227529 | Tracheal suction catheter The invention relates to a tracheal suction catheter comprising a flexible tube whose outermost portion has a side bend forming a knee on the tube, an aperture being provided in the tube wall adjacent the knee. The object of the invention is to provide a const... | 10/14/1980 |
