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US3768477A
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Tongue depressing aspirating tip
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-05
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Granted: 1973-10-30
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Expires: 1992-06-05
Abstract
Abstract Herein described is a tongue depressing aspirating tip for use in dentistry which includes a handle which is substantially hollow and a substantially flat wide portion in some embodiments shown as being spoon-shaped which is also substantially hollow and communicates with the hollow portion of the handle. A tube extends from the end of the handle which is of a type which may be directly coupled into a tube leading from an aspirator. The wider tip portion has a plurality of apertures around the periphery of the bottom thereof which communicates into the hollow portion of the tip and handle. The top portion may include a plurality of apertures which communicates into the hollow portion of the tip and handle. In one embodiment the tip portion can be disposable by having it removable into a second portion.
Inventors
- 👤 R Anders
- 👤 E Halasz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:31
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B13/00; A61C; A61C17/00; A61C17/06; A61C17/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A tongue depressing aspirating tip for use in dentistry including: an elongated member having a hollow handle and a hollow wider shaped tip portion communicating with said hollow handle; a plurality of aperatures spaced around the periphery of one side of said tip portion communicating into said hollow tip, and a further plurality of aperatures disposed on said tip portion of said member on the opposite side of said first mention plurality of aperatures.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A tongue depressing aspirating tip for use in dentistry including: an elongated member having a hollow handle and a hollow wider shaped tip portion communicating with said hollow handle; a plurality of aperatures spaced around the periphery of one side of said tip portion communicating into said hollow tip, and a further plurality of aperatures disposed on said tip portion of said member on the opposite side of said first mention plurality of aperatures.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The tongue depressing aspirating tip as defined in claim 1 wherein said further plurality of aperatures are centrally grouped.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The tongue depressing aspirating tip as defined in claim 1 and further including means coupled to said hollow portion of said handle for coupling to an aspirator.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The tongue depressing aspirating tip as defined in claim 3 wherein said means being a tube.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The tongue depressing aspirating tip as defined in claim 1 wherein said elongated member being removably connected to said wide tip portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
130 words
In combination: an elongated member being hollow and having an opening on a first end and an opening on a second end; a wider substantially flat member formed in the first end of said elongated member said flat member including a cavity therein, said cavity communicating into said hollow member, said flat member having a substantially curved periphery, said flat member including a first side and a second side; a first plurality of aperatures spaced around the first side of said curved periphery of said flat member and into the cavity of said flat member; a second plurality of aperatures centrally grouped in the second side of said flat member and into said cavity of said flat member; and a tube leading into the second end of said elongated member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
130 words
In combination: an elongated member being hollow and having an opening on a first end and an opening on a second end; a wider substantially flat member formed in the first end of said elongated member said flat member including a cavity therein, said cavity communicating into said hollow member, said flat member having a substantially curved periphery, said flat member including a first side and a second side; a first plurality of aperatures spaced around the first side of said curved periphery of said flat member and into the cavity of said flat member; a second plurality of aperatures centrally grouped in the second side of said flat member and into said cavity of said flat member; and a tube leading into the second end of said elongated member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The combination of claiM 6 and wherein said flat member being spoon-shaped.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination of claim 6 and further including an aspirating pump coupled to said tube.
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) | 1976-10-29 | 1977-04-30 | 1977-10-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-29 | 1981-04-30 | 1981-10-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-29 | 1985-04-30 | 1985-10-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |