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Dental apparatus
Assignee: Nalge Nunc International Corp
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Filing: 1971-12-02
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Granted: 1973-10-02
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Expires: 1991-12-02
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a dental apparatus including a dental unit, which is carried on one end of an articulated arm, the other end of the arm being movable along a horizontal track mounted to the wall of the dental operatory, whereby the unit is supported outwardly from the wall on the arm.
Inventors
- 👤 J Valeska
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 00:25
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G15/00; A61G15/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
Dental apparatus comprising: a. a elongated support and guide track adapted to be mounted to the wall of a dental operatory, said track running substantially the full length of the operatory wall: b. a carriage supported on said track for movement therealong: c. a first elongated arm extending horizontally from said carriage, one end of said arm being pivoted to said carriage for movement thereabout in a horizontal plane; d. a second elongated arm having one end pivotally attached to outwardly extending end of said first arm for movement thereabout in both vertical and horizontal planes; e. a dental unit pivotally attached to the other end of said second arm, said dental unit releasably supporting a plurality of dental instruments of the type requiring a supply of utility service; and f. a utility line for delivering utility service to said instruments, said line have a first portion extending from said carriage through said first and second arm members to said dental unit and instruments, and a second portion extending from said carriage to a utility service outlet box, said second portion being of a length sufficient to permit travel of said carriage from One end of said track to the other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
Dental apparatus comprising: a. a elongated support and guide track adapted to be mounted to the wall of a dental operatory, said track running substantially the full length of the operatory wall: b. a carriage supported on said track for movement therealong: c. a first elongated arm extending horizontally from said carriage, one end of said arm being pivoted to said carriage for movement thereabout in a horizontal plane; d. a second elongated arm having one end pivotally attached to outwardly extending end of said first arm for movement thereabout in both vertical and horizontal planes; e. a dental unit pivotally attached to the other end of said second arm, said dental unit releasably supporting a plurality of dental instruments of the type requiring a supply of utility service; and f. a utility line for delivering utility service to said instruments, said line have a first portion extending from said carriage through said first and second arm members to said dental unit and instruments, and a second portion extending from said carriage to a utility service outlet box, said second portion being of a length sufficient to permit travel of said carriage from One end of said track to the other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
A dental unit as set forth in claim 1 including a false wall portion disposed below said track and spaced outwardly from the operatory wall on which the track is mounted, the utility service outlet box and the second portion of said utility line being in the space between said false wall and the adjacent operatory wall.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-10-01 | 1977-04-02 | 1977-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-01 | 1981-04-02 | 1981-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-01 | 1985-04-02 | 1985-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |