US3936940A
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Dental handtool
Assignee: Kaltenbach and Voigt GmbH
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Filing: 1974-07-03
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Granted: 1976-02-10
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Expires: 1994-07-03
Abstract
Abstract A dental handtool in which an extended sleeve has at its center, a driving shaft for rotary movement of the tool used for dental treatment. The driving shaft is at one end of the sleeve, and a freely rotating driving part is attached to the handtool at the opposite end of the sleeve. A coolant pipe between the driving part and the handtool, feeds coolant to the treatment area of the dental tool.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans Loge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 04:07
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C1/00; A61C1/02; A61C1/05; A61C1/052; A61C1/08; A61C1/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A dental handtool comprising, in combination, an extended hand sleeve; a driving shaft located at the center of said sleeve for rotary movement of a tool for dental treatment, said tool being at one end of said sleeve, a freely rotating driving part disconnectably attached to the handtool at the opposite end of said sleeve; a coolant pipe for feeding coolant to the region of said dental tool, said coolant pipe having a first coolant section inside said driving part and having a second section inside said sleeve; a ring channel; said coolant sections being disconnectably coupled by said ring channel when in the connected state; sealing elements on two sides of said ring channel, the coolant section inside said driving part entering said ring channel radially from said driving part.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A dental handtool comprising, in combination, an extended hand sleeve; a driving shaft located at the center of said sleeve for rotary movement of a tool for dental treatment, said tool being at one end of said sleeve, a freely rotating driving part disconnectably attached to the handtool at the opposite end of said sleeve; a coolant pipe for feeding coolant to the region of said dental tool, said coolant pipe having a first coolant section inside said driving part and having a second section inside said sleeve; a ring channel; said coolant sections being disconnectably coupled by said ring channel when in the connected state; sealing elements on two sides of said ring channel, the coolant section inside said driving part entering said ring channel radially from said driving part.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
89 words
The dental handtool as defined in claim 1, including a guide connecting piece, a wall having an opening for insertion of said connecting piece, said first coolant section inside said driving part being fitted to said guide connecting piece before emerging, said first coolant section emerging out of said wall radial to said guide connecting piece; a sleeve on said driving part, said second coolant section arranged in said sleeve before emerging and overlapping the handtool with its end, said second coolant section emerging radially out of said sleeve.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The dental handtool as defined in claim 2, wherein said ring channel comprises substantially an open ring, said ring channel being sub-divided into a plurality of sections, said first coolant section inside said driving part emerging from the side of said driving part facing the handtool.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The dental handtool as defined in claim 1, wherein said ring channel comprises substantially an open ring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The dental handtool as defined in claim 1, wherein said ring channel is sub-divided into several sections.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
The dental handtool as defined in claim 1, including a guide connecting piece; a wall having an opening for insertion of said connecting piece, said first coolant section inside said driving part being fitted to said guide connecting piece before emerging, said first coolant section emerging out of said wall radial to said guide connecting piece.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The dental handtool as defined in claim 1, including a sleeve on said driving part, said second coolant section arranged in said sleeve before emerging and overlapping the handtool with its end, said second coolant section emerging radially out of said sleeve.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The dental handtool as defined in claim 1, wherein said first coolant section inside said driving part emerges from the side of said driving part facing the handtool.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-02-09 | 1979-08-11 | 1980-02-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-09 | 1983-08-11 | 1984-02-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-09 | 1987-08-11 | 1988-02-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |