LIQUID DROPLET INTERPROXIMAL CLEANING APPARATUS WITH GAS STREAM PROTECTION
    11.
    发明申请
    LIQUID DROPLET INTERPROXIMAL CLEANING APPARATUS WITH GAS STREAM PROTECTION 失效
    液体清洗器气体清洁装置与气流保护

    公开(公告)号:US20110217671A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-08

    申请号:US13126497

    申请日:2009-10-30

    IPC分类号: A61C19/06

    CPC分类号: A61C17/0217 A61C17/0202

    摘要: The interproximal cleaning apparatus includes a gas reservoir (12) containing a compressed gas, such as CO2, in both liquid and gaseous states. A siphon tube (20) extends down into the liquid region of the gas reservoir when the apparatus is in an upright position. The siphon tube connects the reservoir to a metering valve (18) which has a metered volume to accommodate an amount of liquid compressed gas which is sufficient for good liquid droplet cleaning when it decompresses and forms a gaseous stream, without damage to the dental regions of the user. If the apparatus is severely tilted or turned upside down, gaseous CO2 or a combination of gaseous and liquid CO2 will enter the siphon tube and then the metering valve. The size of the metering valve will limit the volume of the gaseous CO2 to a safe amount, both when liquid CO2 or gaseous CO2 are applied to the metering valve.

    摘要翻译: 邻间清洁装置包括在液态和气态两者中含有诸如CO 2的压缩气体的气体储存器(12)。 当设备处于直立位置时,虹吸管(20)向下延伸到气体储存器的液体区域中。 虹吸管将储存器连接到计量阀(18),计量阀(18)具有计量体积以容纳一定量的液体压缩气体,当液体压缩气体减压并形成气流时,该液体压缩气体足够用于良好的液滴清洁,而不损害牙齿区域 用户。 如果设备严重倾斜或倒过来,气态CO2或气态和液态二氧化碳的组合将进入虹吸管,然后进入计量阀。 当液体CO2或气态二氧化碳被施加到计量阀时,计量阀的尺寸将限制气态二氧化碳的体积达到安全的量。

    Nozzle assembly for liquid droplet based interproximal cleaner
    12.
    发明授权
    Nozzle assembly for liquid droplet based interproximal cleaner 失效
    喷嘴组件用于基于液滴的邻间清洁剂

    公开(公告)号:US08573974B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-05

    申请号:US13126208

    申请日:2009-11-13

    IPC分类号: A61C3/025

    CPC分类号: A61C17/0217

    摘要: The cleaning apparatus includes a source of gas under pressure (12) and a source of fluid (14), along with associated gas (26) and fluid (34) chambers, adapted for successive single uses. A user-operated metered valve (22) connects the gas reservoir to the gas chamber, while a liquid pump (30) and a one-way valve (32) connects the liquid reservoir to the liquid chamber. When gas is released from the gas reservoir, it expands rapidly from the valve into the gas chamber, resulting in pressure therein sufficient to open a one-way valve (38) connecting the gas chamber to the liquid chamber. The gas in the liquid chamber forces liquid therein through a liquid line (15) to a connecting point with a gas stream line (13) from the gas chamber. The interaction of the fluid with the gas stream results in a spray of liquid droplets (17) which are directed out of the gas stream line exit orifice (16) to the teeth for cleaning.

    摘要翻译: 清洁装置包括压力源(12)和流体源(14),以及相关联的气体(26)和流体(34)室,适于连续单次使用。 用户操作的计量阀(22)将气体储存器连接到气室,而液体泵(30)和单向阀(32)将液体储存器连接到液体室。 当气体从气体储存器释放时,其从阀门快速膨胀到气体室中,导致其中的压力足以打开将气体室连接到液体室的单向阀(38)。 液体室中的气体通过液体管线(15)迫使液体流到与气体室的气流管线(13)的连接点。 流体与气流的相互作用导致液滴(17)的喷雾,其被引导出气流线出口孔(16)到牙齿进行清洁。

    NOZZLE ASSEMBLY FOR LIQUID DROPLET BASED INTERPROXIMAL CLEANER
    13.
    发明申请
    NOZZLE ASSEMBLY FOR LIQUID DROPLET BASED INTERPROXIMAL CLEANER 失效
    液体清洗剂喷淋器组件

    公开(公告)号:US20110207077A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-25

    申请号:US13126208

    申请日:2009-11-13

    IPC分类号: A61C17/00

    CPC分类号: A61C17/0217

    摘要: The cleaning apparatus includes a source of gas under pressure (12) and a source of fluid (14), along with associated gas (26) and fluid (34) chambers, adapted for successive single uses. A user-operated metered valve (22) connects the gas reservoir to the gas chamber, while a liquid pump (30) and a one-way valve (32) connects the liquid reservoir to the liquid chamber. When gas is released from the gas reservoir, it expands rapidly from the valve into the gas chamber, resulting in pressure therein sufficient to open a one-way valve (34) connecting the gas chamber to the liquid chamber. The gas in the liquid chamber forces liquid therein through a liquid line (15) to a connecting point with a gas stream line (13) from the gas chamber. The interaction of the fluid with the gas stream results in a spray of liquid droplets (17) which are directed out of the gas stream line exit orifice (16) to the teeth for cleaning.

    摘要翻译: 清洁装置包括压力源(12)和流体源(14),以及相关联的气体(26)和流体(34)室,适于连续单次使用。 用户操作的计量阀(22)将气体储存器连接到气室,而液体泵(30)和单向阀(32)将液体储存器连接到液体室。 当气体从气体储存器释放时,其从阀门迅速膨胀到气室中,导致其中的压力足以打开将气室连接到液体室的单向阀(34)。 液体室中的气体通过液体管线(15)迫使液体流到与气体室的气流管线(13)的连接点。 流体与气流的相互作用导致液滴(17)的喷雾,其被引导出气流线出口孔(16)到牙齿进行清洁。

    PROTECTIVE ASSEMBLY FOR A COMPRESSED GAS INTERPROXIMAL CLEANER
    14.
    发明申请
    PROTECTIVE ASSEMBLY FOR A COMPRESSED GAS INTERPROXIMAL CLEANER 审中-公开
    压缩气体冲洗清洁器的保护装置

    公开(公告)号:US20100273127A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-28

    申请号:US12808263

    申请日:2008-12-09

    IPC分类号: A61C17/02

    CPC分类号: A61C17/02 B65D83/753

    摘要: The protective system includes a nozzle portion (20) of the appliance which has a flange (24) at a proximal end thereof which releasably fits into a body portion (12) of the appliance. A cap member (30, 40) which is secured or securable to the appliance has an opening (32, 50) which is configured relative to the flange such that the nozzle can extend therethrough, but not the flange, so that when the cap member is operatively secured to the appliance, the nozzle is prevented from separating and propelling away from the appliance under the force of compressed gas.

    摘要翻译: 该保护系统包括该器具的喷嘴部分(20),该部分在其近端具有可释放地装配到该器具的主体部分(12)中的凸缘(24)。 固定或固定到器具上的盖构件(30,40)具有相对于凸缘构造的开口(32,50),使得喷嘴可以延伸穿过其中而不是凸缘,使得当帽构件 可操作地固定到器具上,防止喷嘴在压缩气体的作用下与器具分离和推进。

    MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH FOR AN ORAL CARE APPLIANCE
    15.
    发明申请
    MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH FOR AN ORAL CARE APPLIANCE 失效
    用于口腔护理器具的多功能开关

    公开(公告)号:US20100273125A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-28

    申请号:US12808248

    申请日:2008-12-09

    IPC分类号: A61C17/02 B05B9/08

    CPC分类号: A61C17/0217

    摘要: A multi-switch (24) for an oral care appliance includes a switch housing (28) having a hollow chamber (30) therein, a button actuator (32) with at least two O-rings (42) around the periphery thereof, and inlet and outlet channels (50, 52) connecting a source of compressed gas (18) with the housing chamber and the housing chamber with a mixing chamber (26), respectively. A pump (60) moves fluid from a reservoir (20) to the mixing chamber. The O-rings are positioned so that as the button actuator is actuated and then released, the outlet is closed and the inlet is opened, allowing gas to move into the housing chamber. The pump is actuated, and then the inlet is closed and the outlet opens, allowing gas in the chamber to move to the mixing chamber to produce a stream of fluid droplets, which are directed out through a nozzle portion (16) of the appliance.

    摘要翻译: 用于口腔护理器具的多开关(24)包括其中具有中空室(30)的开关壳体(28),具有围绕其周边的至少两个O形环(42)的按钮致动器(32),以及 分别将压缩气体源(18)与容纳室和容纳室连接的入口和出口通道(50,52)与混合室(26)连接。 泵(60)将流体从储存器(20)移动到混合室。 O形环的定位使得当按钮致动器被致动然后释放时,出口被关闭并且入口被打开,允许气体移动到容纳室中。 泵被致动,然后入口被关闭并且出口打开,允许室中的气体移动到混合室,以产生流过液滴的流,该流通过设备的喷嘴部分(16)引出。

    Method for cleaning dental plaque from teeth using an adherent peelable gel
    16.
    发明授权
    Method for cleaning dental plaque from teeth using an adherent peelable gel 有权
    使用粘附的可剥离凝胶从牙齿清洁牙菌斑的方法

    公开(公告)号:US09248079B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-02

    申请号:US12672710

    申请日:2008-05-08

    摘要: The method for cleaning dental plaque biofilm from the teeth includes the steps of applying a liquid gellable composition to the teeth, the composition including a positively charged polymer such as chitosan, the liquid composition having a viscosity which results in coverage of substantially all of the exposed areas of the teeth. The liquid composition is then gelled by the addition of a second composition, such as a negatively charged compound. The resulting gelled composition has an adherence to the plaque biofilm which is greater than the adherence between the biofilm and the teeth. The gel layer with the biofilm is peeled off of the teeth, removing the dental plaque.

    摘要翻译: 用于从牙齿清洁牙斑生物膜的方法包括以下步骤:向牙齿施加液体可胶凝组合物,所述组合物包含带正电荷的聚合物,例如壳聚糖,所述液体组合物具有导致基本上所有暴露的 牙齿区域 然后通过加入第二组合物如带负电荷的化合物使液体组合物凝胶化。 所得凝胶组合物对斑块生物膜的粘附性大于生物膜和牙齿之间的粘附。 将具有生物膜的凝胶层从牙齿上剥离,去除牙菌斑。

    Multi-function switch for an oral care appliance
    17.
    发明授权
    Multi-function switch for an oral care appliance 失效
    用于口腔护理器具的多功能开关

    公开(公告)号:US08696609B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-15

    申请号:US12808248

    申请日:2008-12-09

    IPC分类号: A61C17/02

    CPC分类号: A61C17/0217

    摘要: A multi-switch (24) for an oral care appliance includes a switch housing (28) having a hollow chamber (30) therein, a button actuator (32) with at least two O-rings (42) around the periphery thereof, and inlet and outlet channels (50, 52) connecting a source of compressed gas (18) with the housing chamber and the housing chamber with a mixing chamber (26), respectively. A pump (60) moves fluid from a reservoir (20) to the mixing chamber. The O-rings are positioned so that as the button actuator is actuated and then released, the outlet is closed and the inlet is opened, allowing gas to move into the housing chamber. The pump is actuated, and then the inlet is closed and the outlet opens, allowing gas in the chamber to move to the mixing chamber to produce a stream of fluid droplets, which are directed out through a nozzle portion (16) of the appliance.

    摘要翻译: 用于口腔护理器具的多开关(24)包括其中具有中空室(30)的开关壳体(28),具有围绕其周边的至少两个O形环(42)的按钮致动器(32),以及 分别将压缩气体源(18)与容纳室和容纳室连接的入口和出口通道(50,52)与混合室(26)连接。 泵(60)将流体从储存器(20)移动到混合室。 O形环的定位使得当按钮致动器被致动然后释放时,出口被关闭并且入口被打开,允许气体移动到容纳室中。 泵被致动,然后入口被关闭,并且出口打开,允许室中的气体移动到混合室,以产生流过液滴的流,该流通过设备的喷嘴部分(16)引出。

    Antimicrobial filled capsules in an ultrasound field for treatment of dental biofilm
    18.
    发明授权
    Antimicrobial filled capsules in an ultrasound field for treatment of dental biofilm 失效
    用于治疗牙科生物膜的超声波领域的抗菌填充胶囊

    公开(公告)号:US08696353B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-15

    申请号:US12808254

    申请日:2008-12-09

    IPC分类号: A61C17/00 A61C17/02

    摘要: An appliance and corresponding method for delivering antimicrobial agents to the vicinity of dental biofilm and for killing bacteria therein includes a system (18, 20, 24) for delivering polymeric capsules containing gas bubbles and an antimicrobial agent. A source of ultrasonic energy (18) is provided for moving the capsules toward the biofilm, the ultrasonic energy having sufficient intensity for thereafter bursting the capsules, in the vicinity of the biofilm, releasing the gas bubbles and the agent. The gas bubbles vibrate within the ultrasound field, disrupting the biofilm, so that the released agent can act effectively against the bacteria in the disrupted biofilm.

    摘要翻译: 用于将抗微生物剂递送到牙齿生物膜附近并用于杀死细菌的器具和相应方法包括用于递送含有气泡的聚合物胶囊和抗微生物剂的系统(18,20,24)。 提供超声能量源(18),用于将胶囊朝向生物膜移动,超声波能量具有足够的强度,此后使生物膜附近的胶囊爆裂,释放气泡和药剂。 气泡在超声波场内振动,破坏了生物膜,使得释放的试剂能够有效地对抗破坏的生物膜中的细菌。

    Liquid interdental cleaner
    19.
    发明授权
    Liquid interdental cleaner 有权
    液体齿间清洁剂

    公开(公告)号:US08668493B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-11

    申请号:US12374505

    申请日:2007-07-06

    IPC分类号: A61C3/02

    摘要: The interdental cleaner includes a source of liquid (22) and a control system (42) including a manual pump (26), for moving a selected amount of liquid, suitable for a single use, into a liquid pathway and there to a mixing chamber (53). A source of pressurized gas (30), such as a CO2 cartridge, is used to preload a selected amount of gas into a gas chamber (52). The control system includes a spring-loaded button (18), which upon operation results in the manual pump (26) being operated, forcing the selected amount of liquid into the mixing chamber, and then upon release, permits the pressurized gas in the gas chamber to enter the mixing chamber, breaking up the liquid therein into droplets and a liquid stream, and propelling the resulting liquid out of a nozzle portion (14) of the cleaner into the interproximal area of the teeth.

    摘要翻译: 齿间清洁器包括液体源(22)和包括手动泵(26)的控制系统(42),用于将选定量的适于一次使用的液体移动到液体通道中,并且到达混合室 (53)。 使用诸如CO 2筒的加压气体源(30)将选定量的气体预加载到气室(52)中。 控制系统包括弹簧加载按钮(18),其在操作时导致手动泵(26)被操作,迫使选定量的液体进入混合室,然后在释放时允许气体中的加压气体 室进入混合室,将其中的液体分解为液滴和液体流,并将所得液体从吸尘器的喷嘴部分(14)推出到齿的邻近区域中。