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US4195329A
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Diagnostic lamp, particularly for checking teeth
Assignee: Les Produits Associes Broxo SA
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Filing: 1977-12-01
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Granted: 1980-03-25
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Expires: 1997-12-01
Abstract
Abstract A diagnostic lamp for fluorescent excitation of a fluorescible material applied to parts of the body, and particularly useful for preventive checking of the teeth and gums by self-observation. A housing is provided with a light source and battery for supplying power thereto, a dispenser for fluorescible material, and a mounting structure for coupling the dispenser to the housing in a manner permitting its replacement. The dispenser is arranged on a first insert assembly. The batteries, lampholder and bulb, switch and leads are mounted on a second insert assembly, and the assemblies can be pushed into either open end of the housing and locked into position.
Inventors
- 👤 Philippe-Guy E. Woog
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:21
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B1/00; A61B1/24; A61B1/04; A61B1/043; A61B1/06; A61B1/0661; A61B5/00; A61B5/0059; A61B5/0082; A61B5/0088; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S362/00; Y10S362/804
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A diagnostic lamp for fluorescent excitation of a fluorescible material applied to a part of a body to be tested, comprising: a housing of a size which can be handled easily and conveniently by a user, said housing having two opposing open ends; two insert assemblies, each of which is removably push fitted into one of the two opposing open ends of said housing; one of said insert assemblies including a light source and adapted for accommodating a power supply for said light source, and associated electrical circuitry; the other of said insert assemblies containing a dispenser for fluorescible material; a filter positioned in-front of said light source for allowing the transmission of a exciting radiation necessary to the generation of fluorescence of the fluorescible material; and a cover attached to the housing, having a mirror on an inside surface thereof, said cover being movable between an open position where the light source and mirror are exposed and a closed position in which the light source and mirror are protected by said cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A diagnostic lamp for fluorescent excitation of a fluorescible material applied to a part of a body to be tested, comprising: a housing of a size which can be handled easily and conveniently by a user, said housing having two opposing open ends; two insert assemblies, each of which is removably push fitted into one of the two opposing open ends of said housing; one of said insert assemblies including a light source and adapted for accommodating a power supply for said light source, and associated electrical circuitry; the other of said insert assemblies containing a dispenser for fluorescible material; a filter positioned in-front of said light source for allowing the transmission of a exciting radiation necessary to the generation of fluorescence of the fluorescible material; and a cover attached to the housing, having a mirror on an inside surface thereof, said cover being movable between an open position where the light source and mirror are exposed and a closed position in which the light source and mirror are protected by said cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
78 words
A diagnostic lamp as claimed in claim 1, wherein an electrical switch is provided for the light source and comprises two flexible spring contacts urged apart by an electrically insulated projection on the innermost surface of a cover forming a part of the housing when this cover is in a closed position, opening of the cover causing the projection to release the spring contacts which then can make contact to close the electrical circuit including the light source.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A diagnostic lamp as claimed in claim 2, wherein the insert assemblies can only be unlocked from the housing when the cover is in an open position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
77 words
A diagnostic lamp as claimed in claim 1, wherein the dispenser comprises a flexible container with an outlet connection to which is attached a discharge pipe movable between a retracted position, in which the face of the pipe closes the outlet from the container, and an extended position, in which the pipe is aligned with the outlet connection, means being provided to compress the wall of the flexible container to excude fluid therefrom through the discharge pipe.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A diagnostic lamp as claimed in claim 4, wherein a part of the wall of the flexible container is accessible through an opening in the housing to permit manual compression thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
71 words
A diagnostic lamp as described in claim 1 wherein each of said insert assemblies includes locking pieces having projections and upper sides provided with corrugations, said housing having edges against which the projections lock when the insert assemblies are in an inserted position, the insert assemblies and said projections capable of being unlocked when pressure is exerted by a user on said corrugations only when said cover is an open position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A diagnostic lamp as described in claim 1 further including in combination at least one battery within said one insert.
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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) | 1983-03-25 | 1983-09-24 | 1984-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-25 | 1987-09-24 | 1988-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-25 | 1991-09-24 | 1992-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |