US3081542A
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Mobile dental unit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-12-18
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Granted: 1963-03-19
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Expires: 1979-12-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William E Sherfey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:26
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G15/00; A61G15/14; A61C; A61C1/00; A61C1/0053
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
283 words
A MOBILE DENTAL UNIT FOR USE WHERE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES LIKE ELECTRIC POWER, GAS FUEL, WATER UNDER PRESSURE, AND COMPRESSED AIR ARE NOT AVAILABLE, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A HANDPIECE FOR A DENTAL DRILL, MEANS FOR PROVIDING AIR UNDER A CONTROLLED PRESSURE TO SAID HANDPIECE, MEANS FOR PROVIDING WATER UNDER A CONTROLLED PRESSURE TO SAID HANDPIECE AND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING AS REQUIRED THE SUPPLY OF SAID AIR AND SAID WATER TO SAID HANDPIECE; SAID HANDPIECE COMPRISING A HOLLOW HANDLE INCLUDING AN AIR DRIVEN TURBINE THEREIN, SAID TURBINE INCLUDING A STATOR, A ROTOR CARRIED CONCENTRICALLY IN SAID STATOR TO INCLUDE A HOLDER FOR SAID DENTAL DRILL, AIR CONDUIT MEANS FOR CONDUCTING AIR THROUGH SAID HANDLE AND SAID TURBINE TO THE EXTERIOR OF SAID DRILL AND WATER CONDUIT MEANS FOR CONDUCTING WATER THROUGH SAID HANDLE TO THE EXTERIOR OF SAID DRILL; SAID MEANS FOR PROVIDING AIR UNDER A CONTROLLED PRESSURE TO SAID HANDPIECE INCLUDING A METAL BOTTLE FOR AIR UNDER PRESSURE, A MANIFOLD FOR AIR UNDER A CONTROLLED PRESSURE, MEANS INCLUDING A MAIN AIR SHUT OFF VALVE AND AN ADJUSTABLE PRESSURE AIR PRESSURE REGULATOR IN SERIES CONNECTING SAID AIR BOTTLE TO SAID AIR MANIFOLD AND A FLEXIBLE AIR LINE CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID AIR MANIFOLD AND SAID AIR CONDUIT MEANS OF SAID HANDPIECE, THE SPEED OF SAID TURBINE BEING RESPONSIVE TO THE AIR FLOW THERETHROUGH; SAID MEANS FOR PROVIDING WATER UNDER A CONTROLLED PRESSURE TO SAID HANDPIECE INCLUDING A METAL WATER BOTTLE INCLUDING A REMOVABLE AIR AND WATER TIGHT COVER THEREFOR, SAID BOTTLE COVER INCLUDING AN AIR INLET NIPPLE SEALED THERETHROUGH AND A WATER OUTLET PIPE SEALED THROUGH SAID COVER TO A POSITION NEAR THE BOTTOM OF SAID WATER BOTTLE, A FLEXIBLE AIR LINE CONNECTING SAID AIR
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
283 words
A MOBILE DENTAL UNIT FOR USE WHERE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES LIKE ELECTRIC POWER, GAS FUEL, WATER UNDER PRESSURE, AND COMPRESSED AIR ARE NOT AVAILABLE, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A HANDPIECE FOR A DENTAL DRILL, MEANS FOR PROVIDING AIR UNDER A CONTROLLED PRESSURE TO SAID HANDPIECE, MEANS FOR PROVIDING WATER UNDER A CONTROLLED PRESSURE TO SAID HANDPIECE AND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING AS REQUIRED THE SUPPLY OF SAID AIR AND SAID WATER TO SAID HANDPIECE; SAID HANDPIECE COMPRISING A HOLLOW HANDLE INCLUDING AN AIR DRIVEN TURBINE THEREIN, SAID TURBINE INCLUDING A STATOR, A ROTOR CARRIED CONCENTRICALLY IN SAID STATOR TO INCLUDE A HOLDER FOR SAID DENTAL DRILL, AIR CONDUIT MEANS FOR CONDUCTING AIR THROUGH SAID HANDLE AND SAID TURBINE TO THE EXTERIOR OF SAID DRILL AND WATER CONDUIT MEANS FOR CONDUCTING WATER THROUGH SAID HANDLE TO THE EXTERIOR OF SAID DRILL; SAID MEANS FOR PROVIDING AIR UNDER A CONTROLLED PRESSURE TO SAID HANDPIECE INCLUDING A METAL BOTTLE FOR AIR UNDER PRESSURE, A MANIFOLD FOR AIR UNDER A CONTROLLED PRESSURE, MEANS INCLUDING A MAIN AIR SHUT OFF VALVE AND AN ADJUSTABLE PRESSURE AIR PRESSURE REGULATOR IN SERIES CONNECTING SAID AIR BOTTLE TO SAID AIR MANIFOLD AND A FLEXIBLE AIR LINE CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID AIR MANIFOLD AND SAID AIR CONDUIT MEANS OF SAID HANDPIECE, THE SPEED OF SAID TURBINE BEING RESPONSIVE TO THE AIR FLOW THERETHROUGH; SAID MEANS FOR PROVIDING WATER UNDER A CONTROLLED PRESSURE TO SAID HANDPIECE INCLUDING A METAL WATER BOTTLE INCLUDING A REMOVABLE AIR AND WATER TIGHT COVER THEREFOR, SAID BOTTLE COVER INCLUDING AN AIR INLET NIPPLE SEALED THERETHROUGH AND A WATER OUTLET PIPE SEALED THROUGH SAID COVER TO A POSITION NEAR THE BOTTOM OF SAID WATER BOTTLE, A FLEXIBLE AIR LINE CONNECTING SAID AIR
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) | 1966-03-18 | 1966-09-17 | 1967-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-18 | 1970-09-17 | 1971-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-18 | 1974-09-17 | 1975-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |