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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 16, 2006
Filed:
Dec. 12, 2003
Applicants:
Benjamin Atkin, Miami, FL (US);
Haim Levy, Hod Hasharon, IL;
Inventors:
Benjamin Atkin, Miami, FL (US);
Haim Levy, Hod Hasharon, IL;
Assignee:
Discus Dental Impressions, Inc., Culver City, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61C 1/07 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An insert for an ultrasonic dental unit is provided. The insert includes a transducer for generating ultrasonic vibrations, and a tip for applying the ultrasonic vibrations at a location inside the mouth of a patient. A connecting body is disposed between and attached to the transducer and the tip. The connecting body transmits the ultrasonic vibrations from the transducer to the tip. A retaining ring is snapped onto the connecting body. A hand grip is fitted at least partially over the connecting body and the retaining ring.