Embodiments herein relates to a system for communicating user profile data among different operatories of a dental office and among different dental offices, where the user profile data indicates preference for configuration settings of equipment such as a delivery system, a patient chair, a handpiece or an operatory light. The solutions allow users, e.g., dentists or other clinicians, to move between different operatories and dental offices while their preferences are automatically implemented without the need to re-enter the preferences.
Embodiments herein relate to methods and apparatuses for communicating in a dental office. The solutions provide simplified cross-platform communications within an office through standardized messages that work across different types of dental equipment, mobile devices and computers, to allow messages to be received by the appropriate staff member at the right place and time with minimal intrusion. The messages can automatically identify the sending location and sender and provide a custom menu of message options. Messages can also be sent automatically.
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MULTI-USER DISTRIBUTION OF USER PROFILES AND SETTING
Embodiments herein relates to a system for communicating user profile data among different operatories of a dental office and among different dental offices, where the user profile data indicates preference for configuration settings of equipment such as a delivery system, a patient chair, a handpiece or an operatory light. The solutions allow users, e.g., dentists or other clinicians, to move between different operatories and dental offices while their preferences are automatically implemented without the need to re-enter the preferences.
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
Embodiments herein relate to methods and apparatuses for communicating in a dental office. The solutions provide simplified cross-platform communications within an office through standardized messages that work across different types of dental equipment, mobile devices and computers, to allow messages to be received by the appropriate staff member at the right place and time with minimal intrusion. The messages can automatically identify the sending location and sender and provide a custom menu of message options. Messages can also be sent automatically.
H04L 51/52 - User-to-user messaging in packet-switching networks, transmitted according to store-and-forward or real-time protocols, e.g. e-mail for supporting social networking services
G06Q 10/107 - Computer-aided management of electronic mailing [e-mailing]
H04L 51/212 - Monitoring or handling of messages using filtering or selective blocking
H04L 51/214 - Monitoring or handling of messages using selective forwarding
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
H04W 4/14 - Short messaging services, e.g. short message service [SMS] or unstructured supplementary service data [USSD]
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HANDS-FREE FLUSHING APPARATUS FOR DENTAL WATERLINES AND CONNECTED DENTAL DEVICES
A flushing device for dental waterlines comprises a holder having at least a first flush position, a second flush position, and a separating wall separating the first flush position and the second flush position. The first flush position is configured to receive and support a first dental tubing that includes a waterline, and the second flush position is configured to receive and support a second dental tubing that includes a waterline. The first and second flush positions are configured to hold the first and second dental tubings without contacting respective distal ends thereof. An optional receptacle that is configured to nest with the holder and support it from below can be used to position the holder at a desired height and to contain liquids used in flushing.
A flushing device for dental waterlines comprises a holder having at least a first flush position, a second flush position, and a separating wall separating the first flush position and the second flush position. The first flush position is configured to receive and support a first dental tubing that includes a waterline, and the second flush position is configured to receive and support a second dental tubing that includes a waterline. The first and second flush positions are configured to hold the first and second dental tubings without contacting respective distal ends thereof. An optional receptacle that is configured to nest with the holder and support it from below can be used to position the holder at a desired height and to contain liquids used in flushing.
F16L 3/00 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets
F16L 3/227 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets specially adapted for supporting a number of parallel pipes at intervals each support having one transverse base for supporting the pipes each pipe being supported by a separate element fastened to the base
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PATIENT ANXIETY AND VITAL SIGNS MONITORING WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Embodiments herein relate to identifying a status of a patient such as in a dental or other medical treatment room. In one aspect, the solutions provide a system to determine whether the patient is anxious and/or a degree of anxiety of the patient. The solutions can include training a model such as a large language model (LLM). In a training phase, data is gathered from patients, the environments of treatment rooms and equipment of the treatment rooms during various medical procedures for a patient population. The model is then trained to correlate the data with a degree of anxiety. Once the model is trained, it can be deployed to determine whether an individual patient is anxious and to take appropriate countermeasures to reduce anxiety.
Embodiments herein relate to identifying a status of a patient such as in a dental or other medical treatment room. In one aspect, the solutions provide a system to determine whether the patient is anxious and/or a degree of anxiety of the patient. The solutions can include training a model such as a large language model (LLM). In a training phase, data is gathered from patients, the environments of treatment rooms and equipment of the treatment rooms during various medical procedures for a patient population. The model is then trained to correlate the data with a degree of anxiety. Once the model is trained, it can be deployed to determine whether an individual patient is anxious and to take appropriate countermeasures to reduce anxiety.
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Goods & Services
Downloadable computer software and mobile applications utilizing artificial intelligence for automating office calls, texts, emails, and appointment reminders to patients, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance eligibility, and accepting payments for patients in the field of dentistry; Downloadable computer software and mobile applications utilizing artificial intelligence for providing communication with patients, namely, for sending personalized text messages, and emails to dentistry patients; Downloadable computer software and mobile applications utilizing artificial intelligence for providing data analysis, namely, financial, revenue, patient behavior, and office performance analysis in the field of dentistry; Downloadable computer software utilizing artificial intelligence for responding to patient messages and dental questions in digital formats Business consulting services in the fields of engagement and communications with patients, financial analysis, revenue analysis, patient behavior analysis, and office performance analysis in the field of dentistry, particularly specializing in the use of analytic models for the understanding and predicting of patient and dental practice trends and actions; Business administration services in the fields of booking dental appointments and managing dental appointments in the nature of confirming scheduled appointments for others; Business management services in the nature of dental appointment scheduling services and dental appointment reminder services for others Financial administration of extended payment plans for dental services; Financial transaction services, namely, providing secure commercial transactions and payment processing for dental services; Financing in the nature of financing loans for individual patients' dental care and treatment; Payment processing services in the field of dental payments; Insurance services, namely, insurance eligibility review and verification in the field of dentistry Telecommunications services, namely, automated telephone voice services in the nature of scheduling, transcription, notifications, and voicemail in the field of dentistry; Telecommunications services, namely, automated text messaging and email services in the field of dentistry; Electronic transmission of messages in the field of dentistry; Message sending and receiving services in the field of dentistry; Providing internet connected communication responses controlled by artificial intelligence software programs for providing answers to patient questions in the field of dentistry; Providing access to electronic communications networks in the field of dentistry Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable computer software utilizing artificial intelligence for responding to patient messages and dental questions in virtual chats; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring artificial intelligence (AI) software for automating office calls, texts, and emails to patients, for scheduling patient appointments and providing appointment reminders to patients, for verifying insurance eligibility for patients, and for making online payments from bank accounts and credit cards for patients in the field of dentistry
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
36 - Financial, insurance and real estate services
38 - Telecommunications services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Downloadable computer software and mobile applications utilizing artificial intelligence for automating office calls, texts, emails, and appointment reminders to patients, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance eligibility, and accepting payments for patients in the field of dentistry; Downloadable computer software and mobile applications utilizing artificial intelligence for providing communication with patients, namely, for sending personalized text messages, and emails to dentistry patients; Downloadable computer software and mobile applications utilizing artificial intelligence for providing data analysis, namely, financial, revenue, patient behavior, and office performance analysis in the field of dentistry; Downloadable computer software utilizing artificial intelligence for responding to patient messages and dental questions in digital formats Business consulting services in the fields of engagement and communications with patients, financial analysis, revenue analysis, patient behavior analysis, and office performance analysis in the field of dentistry, particularly specializing in the use of analytic models for the understanding and predicting of patient and dental practice trends and actions; Business administration services in the fields of booking dental appointments and managing dental appointments in the nature of confirming scheduled appointments for others; Business management services in the nature of dental appointment scheduling services and dental appointment reminder services for others; Appointment scheduling services rendered using artificial intelligence (AI) ; Message transcription services rendered using artificial intelligence (AI) Financial administration of extended payment plans for dental services; Financial transaction services, namely, providing secure commercial transactions and payment processing for dental services; Financing in the nature of financing loans for individual patients' dental care and treatment; Payment processing services in the field of dental payments; Insurance services, namely, insurance eligibility review and verification in the field of dentistry Telecommunications services, namely, automated telephone voicemail services in the nature of notification providing electronic message alerts via the telephone notifying individuals regarding dentist appointments; Telecommunications services, namely, automated text messaging and email services in the field of dentistry; Electronic transmission of messages in the field of dentistry; Message sending and receiving services in the field of dentistry; Providing access to electronic communications networks in the field of dentistry Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable computer software utilizing artificial intelligence for responding to patient messages and dental questions in virtual chats; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring artificial intelligence (AI) software for automating office calls, texts, and emails to patients, for scheduling patient appointments and providing appointment reminders to patients, for verifying insurance eligibility for patients, and for making online payments from bank accounts and credit cards for patients in the field of dentistry
An attachment apparatus is provided allowing a tool of a non-standard size to be incorporated into an existing system, such as a dental system, with standard-sized tools. In one implementation, the attachment apparatus includes a holder, adapter body and clamp to secure a scanner or other tool to an arm of the system. The apparatus may cover one tool slot of the arm while other tool slots remain available for standard-sized tools. In another implementation, the attachment apparatus can be attached to a console that may hold standard-sized tools. The attachment apparatus includes a channel for a cord of an additional tool to securely hold the cord and route it to electronic components within the console. The cord may carry power to and data to/from the tool.
An attachment apparatus is provided allowing a tool of a non-standard size to be incorporated into an existing system, such as a dental system, with standard-sized tools. In one implementation, the attachment apparatus includes a holder, adapter body and clamp to secure a scanner or other tool to an arm of the system. The apparatus may cover one tool slot of the arm while other tool slots remain available for standard-sized tools. In another implementation, the attachment apparatus can be attached to a console that may hold standard-sized tools. The attachment apparatus includes a channel for a cord of an additional tool to securely hold the cord and route it to electronic components within the console. The cord may carry power to and data to/from the tool.
An attachment apparatus is provided allowing a tool of a non-standard size to be incorporated into an existing system, such as a dental system, with standard-sized tools. In one implementation, the attachment apparatus includes a holder, adapter body and clamp to secure a scanner or other tool to an arm of the system. The apparatus may cover one tool slot of the arm while other tool slots remain available for standard-sized tools. In another implementation, the attachment apparatus can be attached to a console that may hold standard-sized tools. The attachment apparatus includes a channel for a cord of an additional tool to securely hold the cord and route it to electronic components within the console. The cord may carry power to and data to/from the tool.
A dental vision system comprises an intraoral camera component positionable within an oral cavity of a patient and movable manually by a user to obtain patient image data from various viewpoints within the oral cavity. The intraoral camera component has at least two camera modules and an inertial accelerometer configured to collect position and movement data relating to the intraoral camera component. A camera controller linked to the intraoral camera component receives the patient image data and the position and movement data relating to the intraoral camera component and is configured to determine a selected viewing orientation for the patient image data based at least in part on the position and movement data.
A61B 1/24 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the mouth, i.e. stomatoscopes, e.g. with tongue depressorsInstruments for opening or keeping open the mouth
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/247 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the mouth, i.e. stomatoscopes, e.g. with tongue depressorsInstruments for opening or keeping open the mouth with means for viewing areas outside the direct line of sight, e.g. dentists' mirrors
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A dental vision system comprises an intraoral camera component positionable within an oral cavity of a patient and movable manually by a user to obtain patient image data from various viewpoints within the oral cavity. The intraoral camera component has at least two camera modules and an inertial accelerometer configured to collect position and movement data relating to the intraoral camera component. A camera controller linked to the intraoral camera component receives the patient image data and the position and movement data relating to the intraoral camera component and is configured to determine a selected viewing orientation for the patient image data based at least in part on the position and movement data.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 1/247 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the mouth, i.e. stomatoscopes, e.g. with tongue depressorsInstruments for opening or keeping open the mouth with means for viewing areas outside the direct line of sight, e.g. dentists' mirrors
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable chatbot software for replying to questions, resolving inquiries, and providing solutions for customers and potential customers
A water coolant circuit for a dental unit includes a plurality of defined dental device positions to which dental devices that use water coolant can be connected and a water coolant valve connected to the plurality of dental device positions and connectible to a pressurized water coolant source. The water coolant valve is operable via pulse width modulation (PWM) and selectively controllable to supply the water coolant from the water coolant source to at least one of the plurality of dental device positions at a time. The water coolant valve used for the plurality of dental device positions can have an associated water holdback valve for each of the dental device positions. A new proportional air coolant valve is described.
A water coolant circuit for a dental unit includes a plurality of defined dental device positions to which dental devices that use water coolant can be connected and a water coolant valve connected to the plurality of dental device positions and connectible to a pressurized water coolant source. The water coolant valve is operable via pulse width modulation (PWM) and selectively controllable to supply the water coolant from the water coolant source to at least one of the plurality of dental device positions at a time. The water coolant valve used for the plurality of dental device positions can have an associated water holdback valve for each of the dental device positions. A new proportional air coolant valve is described.
Dental operatories with a plurality of networked devices may only require firmware updates for a subset of the devices. In embodiments, the plurality of networked devices are queried to determine a current firmware revision for each device. An update service then builds an update package that only includes firmware update images for those devices determined to have out of date firmware, thereby saving time and network bandwidth. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
Dental operatories with a plurality of networked devices may only require firmware updates for a subset of the devices. In embodiments, the plurality of networked devices are queried to determine a current firmware revision for each device. An update service then builds an update package that only includes firmware update images for those devices determined to have out of date firmware, thereby saving time and network bandwidth. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
G06F 8/71 - Version control Configuration management
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
A dental equipment service application that allows for capture of an image of a component of a dental equipment, and using the image to search for a replacement, is described. In embodiments, the image is used to search a database of replacement parts, such as with a machine learning algorithm. Possible replacement parts may be provided via an API to facilitate purchase. The application may further allow access to diagnostic information on the equipment and documentation relevant to the replacement parts. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
A dental equipment service application that allows for capture of an image of a component of a dental equipment, and using the image to search for a replacement, is described. In embodiments, the image is used to search a database of replacement parts, such as with a machine learning algorithm. Possible replacement parts may be provided via an API to facilitate purchase. The application may further allow access to diagnostic information on the equipment and documentation relevant to the replacement parts. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
A dental equipment service application that allows for capture of an image of a component of a dental equipment, and using the image to search for a replacement, is described. In embodiments, the image is used to search a database of replacement parts, such as with a machine learning algorithm. Possible replacement parts may be provided via an API to facilitate purchase. The application may further allow access to diagnostic information on the equipment and documentation relevant to the replacement parts. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
(1) Dental instruments
(2) Dental instruments, namely, vacuums; dental instruments, namely, dental air compressors for providing air pressure to dental devices for use during diagnostic and therapeutic treatment;
Systems and methods for synchronizing icons across interfaces for a dental chair are disclosed. In embodiments, a dental chair has a first interface and a second interface. Each interface includes a plurality of icons that graphically depict a stored position that can be actuated to command the chair to the stored position. The chair's position may be adjusted, and the adjusted position stored to one of the icons. Upon storage, the corresponding icon on both the first and second interfaces are updated to graphically depict the new stored position. Profiles that allow selection of different sets of stored positions may be provided. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
A47C 1/024 - Reclining or easy chairs having independently-adjustable supporting parts the parts, being the back-rest, or the back-rest and seat unit, having adjustable inclination
A47C 1/032 - Reclining or easy chairs having coupled adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest
A47C 3/20 - Chairs or stools with vertically-adjustable seats
A61G 7/012 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame raising or lowering of the whole mattress frame
Systems and methods for synchronizing icons across interfaces for a dental chair are disclosed. In embodiments, a dental chair has a first interface and a second interface. Each interface includes a plurality of icons that graphically depict a stored position that can be actuated to command the chair to the stored position. The chair's position may be adjusted, and the adjusted position stored to one of the icons. Upon storage, the corresponding icon on both the first and second interfaces are updated to graphically depict the new stored position. Profiles that allow selection of different sets of stored positions may be provided. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
A61G 15/02 - Chairs with means to adjust position of patientControls therefor
G06F 3/04817 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance using icons
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
G06F 3/04847 - Interaction techniques to control parameter settings, e.g. interaction with sliders or dials
Systems and methods for synchronizing icons across interfaces for a dental chair are disclosed. In embodiments, a dental chair has a first interface and a second interface. Each interface includes a plurality of icons that graphically depict a stored position that can be actuated to command the chair to the stored position. The chair's position may be adjusted, and the adjusted position stored to one of the icons. Upon storage, the corresponding icon on both the first and second interfaces are updated to graphically depict the new stored position. Profiles that allow selection of different sets of stored positions may be provided. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
A47C 1/024 - Reclining or easy chairs having independently-adjustable supporting parts the parts, being the back-rest, or the back-rest and seat unit, having adjustable inclination
A47C 1/032 - Reclining or easy chairs having coupled adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest
A61G 7/012 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame raising or lowering of the whole mattress frame
A47C 3/20 - Chairs or stools with vertically-adjustable seats
An apparatus to support dental simulation, the apparatus including a torso to support a dental simulation manikin, an arm rotatably coupled to the torso, the torso rotatable along a first axis with respect to the arm, and a connector base to rotatably couple the arm to a hub portion, the connector base rotatable along a second axis, the second axis different than the first axis.
A method for automatically initiating a dental handpiece waterline flushing mode in a dental delivery system comprises detecting whether at least first and second handpiece waterlines from a plurality of handpiece waterlines are removed from respective first and second rest positions of a control head for the dental delivery system. According to some implementations, if it is determined that no additional dental handpiece waterline which is flushable remains in a rest position of the control head, then the dental handpiece waterline flushing mode is automatically initiated for the first and second dental handpiece waterlines. In some implementations, a display is updated to provide information to a user, and an input from the user is received to begin flushing.
A method for automatically initiating a dental handpiece waterline flushing mode in a dental delivery system comprises detecting whether at least first and second handpiece waterlines from a plurality of handpiece waterlines are removed from respective first and second rest positions of a control head for the dental delivery system. According to some implementations, if it is determined that no additional dental handpiece waterline which is flushable remains in a rest position of the control head, then the dental handpiece waterline flushing mode is automatically initiated for the first and second dental handpiece waterlines. In some implementations, a display is updated to provide information to a user, and an input from the user is received to begin flushing.
A method for automatically initiating a dental handpiece waterline flushing mode in a dental delivery system includes detecting whether at least first and second handpiece waterlines from a plurality of handpiece waterlines are removed from respective first and second rest positions of a control head for the dental delivery system. According to some implementations, if it is determined that no additional dental handpiece waterline which is flushable remains in a rest position of the control head, then the dental handpiece waterline flushing mode is automatically initiated for the first and second dental handpiece waterlines. In some implementations, a display is updated to provide information to a user, and an input from the user is received to begin flushing.
A dental light comprises at least one light emitting diode light source configured to produce a light beam and at least one collimating lens system situated to receive the light beam. The collimating lens system is configured to collect and collimate the light beam. The collimating lens system can additionally modify the beam through controlled diffusion or shape the beam using an aperture.
F21V 29/70 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
F21V 29/507 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the adaptation for cooling of specific components of means for protecting lighting devices from damage, e.g. housings
F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
F21K 9/62 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction using mixing chambers, e.g. housings with reflective walls
A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
A61B 1/24 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the mouth, i.e. stomatoscopes, e.g. with tongue depressorsInstruments for opening or keeping open the mouth
A61C 1/08 - Machine parts specially adapted for dentistry
F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape
F21V 21/28 - Pivoted arms adjustable in more than one plane
F21V 31/00 - Gas-tight or water-tight arrangements
F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
A dental chair assembly comprises a base, a support, a first pivot mount and a second pivot mount. The support is configured to support a chair seat defined to extend in a forward direction and a chair back positioned rearward of the chair seat. The support has a forward side, an opposite rearward side and a longitudinal axis extending through the forward and rearward sides. The first pivot mount is positioned along the longitudinal axis forward of the rear side of the support and configured to support at least one movable arm. The first pivot mount defines a first upright pivot axis. The second pivot mount is positioned along the longitudinal axis and spaced forwardly from the first pivot mount. The second pivot mount is configured to support at least one movable arm and defines a second upright pivot axis parallel to the first upright pivot axis.
A conduit guide includes a main body having a first and second portions, the first portion being configured for attachment to a dental delivery unit, the main body defining a channel along at least a portion of its length configured to receive a utility conduit. A positioning assembly is disposed within the main body, and includes a first attachment member, a second attachment member, a biasing member, and an adjustment member. The biasing member is coupled to the first attachment member and to the second attachment member, and extends between the first attachment member and the second attachment member. The adjustment member is coupled to the biasing member and configured to axially move the biasing member to adjust a position of the conduit guide. The conduit guide is configured such that at least the adjustment member of the positioning assembly can be selectively accessed and enclosed within the main body.
A dental delivery system can comprise a first fluid conduit for supplying fluid via the delivery system to a handpiece connected to a distal end of the conduit, a plurality of flow control adjusters positioned on the delivery system at a location remote from the at least one fluid conduit, and an indicator circuit comprising a plurality of sensors and a plurality of indicators corresponding to the plurality of flow control adjusters. A first flow control adjuster of the plurality of flow control adjusters can be operable to change a fluid flow rate in the first fluid conduit. A first sensor of the plurality of sensors can be operable to trigger a first indicator of the plurality of indicators in response to predetermined motion of the first fluid conduit to indicate that the first flow control adjuster is associated with the first fluid conduit.
A conduit guide includes a main body having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being configured for attachment to a dental delivery unit, the main body defining a channel along at least a portion of its length configured to receive a utility conduit. A positioning assembly is disposed within the main body, and includes a first attachment member, a second attachment member, a biasing member, and an adjustment member. The biasing member is coupled to the first attachment member and to the second attachment member, and extends between the first attachment member and the second attachment member. The adjustment member is coupled to the biasing member and configured to axially move the biasing member to adjust a position of the conduit guide. The conduit guide is configured such that at least the adjustment member of the positioning assembly can be selectively accessed and enclosed within the main body.
A dental delivery system can comprise a first fluid conduit for supplying fluid via the delivery system to a handpiece connected to a distal end of the conduit, a plurality of flow control adjusters positioned on the delivery system at a location remote from the at least one fluid conduit, and an indicator circuit comprising a plurality of sensors and a plurality of indicators corresponding to the plurality of flow control adjusters. A first flow control adjuster of the plurality of flow control adjusters can be operable to change a fluid flow rate in the first fluid conduit. A first sensor of the plurality of sensors can be operable to trigger a first indicator of the plurality of indicators in response to predetermined motion of the first fluid conduit to indicate that the first flow control adjuster is associated with the first fluid conduit.
A shelf for a dental delivery system comprises a shelf member and device mounting locations on the shelf member. The shelf member is shaped to fit within a dental delivery system housing. The shelf member is movable between at least a closed position and an open position. The device mounting locations define locations devices can be coupled. According to another implementation, a dental delivery system comprising a housing defining an interior, at least one connection extending from the housing to a dental handpiece holding area, a removable cover and a shelf member movable between at least open and closed positions is described.
A dental delivery system can comprise a first fluid conduit for supplying fluid via the delivery system to a handpiece connected to a distal end of the conduit, a plurality of flow control adjusters positioned on the delivery system at a location remote from the at least one fluid conduit, and an indicator circuit comprising a plurality of sensors and a plurality of indicators corresponding to the plurality of flow control adjusters. A first flow control adjuster of the plurality of flow control adjusters can be operable to change a fluid flow rate in the first fluid conduit. A first sensor of the plurality of sensors can be operable to trigger a first indicator of the plurality of indicators in response to predetermined motion of the first fluid conduit to indicate that the first flow control adjuster is associated with the first fluid conduit.
A dental chair assembly comprises a base, a support, a first pivot mount and a second pivot mount. The support is configured to support a chair seat defined to extend in a forward direction and a chair back positioned rearward of the chair seat. The support has a forward side, an opposite rearward side and a longitudinal axis extending through the forward and rearward sides. The first pivot mount is positioned along the longitudinal axis forward of the rear side of the support and configured to support at least one movable arm. The first pivot mount defines a first upright pivot axis. The second pivot mount is positioned along the longitudinal axis and spaced forwardly from the first pivot mount. The second pivot mount is configured to support at least one movable arm and defines a second upright pivot axis parallel to the first upright pivot axis.
A shelf for a dental delivery system comprises a shelf member and device mounting locations on the shelf member. The shelf member is shaped to fit within a dental delivery system housing. The shelf member is movable between at least a closed position and an open position. The device mounting locations define locations devices can be coupled. According to another implementation, a dental delivery system comprising a housing defining an interior, at least one connection extending from the housing to a dental handpiece holding area, a removable cover and a shelf member movable between at least open and closed positions is described.
A dental chair assembly comprises a base, a support, a first pivot mount and a second pivot mount. The support is configured to support a chair seat defined to extend in a forward direction and a chair back positioned rearward of the chair seat. The support has a forward side, an opposite rearward side and a longitudinal axis extending through the forward and rearward sides. The first pivot mount is positioned along the longitudinal axis forward of the rear side of the support and configured to support at least one movable arm. The first pivot mount defines a first upright pivot axis. The second pivot mount is positioned along the longitudinal axis and spaced forwardly from the first pivot mount. The second pivot mount is configured to support at least one movable arm and defines a second upright pivot axis parallel to the first upright pivot axis.
A conduit guide includes a main body having a first and second portions, the first portion being configured for attachment to a dental delivery unit, the main body defining a channel along at least a portion of its length configured to receive a utility conduit. A positioning assembly is disposed within the main body, and includes a first attachment member, a second attachment member, a biasing member, and an adjustment member. The biasing member is coupled to the first attachment member and to the second attachment member, and extends between the first attachment member and the second attachment member. The adjustment member is coupled to the biasing member and configured to axially move the biasing member to adjust a position of the conduit guide. The conduit guide is configured such that at least the adjustment member of the positioning assembly can be selectively accessed and enclosed within the main body.
A shelf for a dental delivery system comprises a shelf member and device mounting locations on the shelf member. The shelf member is shaped to fit within a dental delivery system housing. The shelf member is movable between at least a closed position and an open position. The device mounting locations define locations devices can be coupled. According to another implementation, a dental delivery system comprising a housing defining an interior, at least one connection extending from the housing to a dental handpiece holding area, a removable cover and a shelf member movable between at least open and closed positions is described.
A system comprises a plurality of nodes connected in a peer-to-peer network via a communication interface. At least one node of the plurality of nodes comprises a transceiver, at least two connectors, at least one termination resistance module coupled to the transceiver, the at least one termination resistance module providing termination resistance within the node, a first detection circuit coupled to a first connector of the at least two connectors, and a second detection circuit coupled to a second connector of the at least two connectors. The first and second detection circuits are configured to detect that the node is coupled to one or more other nodes in the peer-to-peer network, and automatically adjust the termination resistance based on the detecting.
A dental light comprises at least one light emitting diode light source configured to produce a light beam and at least one collimating lens system situated to receive the light beam. The collimating lens system is configured to collect and collimate the light beam. The collimating lens system can additionally modify the beam through controlled diffusion or shape the beam using an aperture.
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(1) Dental equipment upholstery cleaners and conditioners;
(2) Biocides for dental unit waterlines; biocides for waterlines in dental units and other professional dental devices; antiseptic, sanitizing and disinfecting wipes and cleaners for controlling infections in dental offices;
(3) Computer application software for computers, handheld computers, and tablet computers, namely, software for use in controlling the functions of dental chairs and dental devices; mounts for computer monitors; computer hardware; computer hardware for controlling the functions of dental chairs and dental devices; touch screens; dental equipment, namely, junction boxes;
(4) Medical and dental apparatus and instruments for use in dental procedures, namely, oral irrigators, implant-supported bridges for dental purposes, and structural parts and fittings therefore; dental equipment, namely, dental handpieces being dental drills, dental syringes, cuspidors, dental trays for holding dental equipment, carts specifically adapted for mounting dental instruments, delivery system and power supply for controlling the flow of air and water to dental hand pieces being dental drills, saliva ejectors, extractors, tooth dryers, teeth cleaning equipment in the nature of oral evacuators for removing particles from the oral cavity, dental accessory support structures being dental instruments and intra-oral cameras, vacuum valves, ancillary housings for holding dental accessories, amalgam separator housings; dental equipment, namely, dental chairs and delivery systems with control pads for supplying air and treated or self-contained untreated water to dental handpieces and dental implements; dental led lights and structural parts and fittings therefore and intra-oral light systems; dental chairs; cabinets customized for holding dental delivery systems and dental supplies; dental examination and dental operatory chairs and support arms and attachments therefor; dental examination and dental operatory apparatus for controlling flow of air/water to dental handpieces and instruments; dental instruments, namely, vacuums and air compressors; dental covers for protection of dental equipment, dental lights, and dental chairs;
(5) Dental equipment, namely, water heaters with heated syringe tubing for dental use;
A positive positioning device comprises a plurality of stacked plates, a body, a spring-biased piston and a piston release device. The plurality of stacked plates have a central opening defined to receive a pivot shaft. The body houses the plurality of stacked plates and has an internal bore within which a cylinder is defined. The spring-biased piston is shaped to slide within the bore to apply a force to the stacked plates to resist rotation of a pivot shaft inserted through the central opening in the stacked plates. The piston release device is actuatable by a user to release the piston to decrease force applied to the stacked plates and allow free rotation of the pivot shaft.
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A positive positioning device comprises a plurality of stacked plates, a body, a spring-biased piston and a piston release device. The plurality of stacked plates have a central opening defined to receive a pivot shaft. The body houses the plurality of stacked plates and has an internal bore within which a cylinder is defined. The spring-biased piston is shaped to slide within the bore to apply a force to the stacked plates to resist rotation of a pivot shaft inserted through the central opening in the stacked plates. The piston release device is actuatable by a user to release the piston to decrease force applied to the stacked plates and allow free rotation of the pivot shaft.
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A positive positioning device comprises a plurality of stacked plates, a body, a spring-biased piston and a piston release device. The plurality of stacked plates have a central opening defined to receive a pivot shaft. The body houses the plurality of stacked plates and has an internal bore within which a cylinder is defined. The spring-biased piston is shaped to slide within the bore to apply a force to the stacked plates to resist rotation of a pivot shaft inserted through the central opening in the stacked plates. The piston release device is actuatable by a user to release the piston to decrease force applied to the stacked plates and allow free rotation of the pivot shaft.
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Chemical additives to maintain water quality in a dental water system Biocides for dental unit waterlines; biocides for waterlines in dental units and other professional dental devices downloadable computer application software for computers, namely, software for use in controlling the functions of dental chairs and dental devices; recorded computer application software for computers, namely, software for use in controlling the functions of dental chairs and dental devices Surgical apparatus and instruments, and parts and fittings therefor; medical apparatus and instruments for use in dental procedures, namely, tooth restoration, crown preparation, endodontic, orthodontic, hygiene, and implant procedures, and parts and fittings therefor; dental apparatus and instruments for use in dental procedures, namely, tooth restoration, crown preparation, endodontic, orthodontic, hygiene, and implant procedures, and parts and fittings therefor; dental equipment, namely, dental handpieces, dental syringes, cuspidors, dental trays for holding dental equipment, carts for mounting dental equipment, delivery system and power supply for controlling the flow of air and water to dental hand pieces, saliva ejectors, extractors, tooth dryers, teeth cleaning equipment in the nature of ultrasonic scalers and polishers, oral evacuators for removing particles from the oral cavity, accessory support structures and intra-oral cameras, water heaters with heated syringe tubing for dental use, vacuum valves, junction boxes, sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, ancillary housings for holding dental accessories, amalgam separator housings; dental equipment, namely, dental chairs and delivery systems with control units for supplying air and treated and/or self-contained untreated water to dental handpieces and implements and for supplying information to dentists and dental assistants; dental lights and apparatus and parts and fittings therefor and intra-oral light systems; dental chairs; dental examination and dental operatory chairs and support arms and attachments therefor; dental examination and dental operatory apparatus for controlling flow of air/water to dental handpieces and instruments; dental instruments, namely, vacuums and air compressors; and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods
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Chemical additives to maintain water quality in a dental water system Biocides for dental unit waterlines; biocides for waterlines in dental units and other professional dental devices downloadable computer application software for computers, namely, software for use in controlling the functions of dental chairs and dental devices; recorded computer application software for computers, namely, software for use in controlling the functions of dental chairs and dental devices Surgical apparatus and instruments, and parts and fittings therefor; medical apparatus and instruments for use in dental procedures, namely, tooth restoration, crown preparation, endodontic, orthodontic, hygiene, and implant procedures, and parts and fittings therefor; dental apparatus and instruments for use in dental procedures, namely, tooth restoration, crown preparation, endodontic, orthodontic, hygiene, and implant procedures, and parts and fittings therefor; dental equipment, namely, dental handpieces, dental syringes, cuspidors, dental trays for holding dental equipment, carts for mounting dental equipment, delivery system and power supply for controlling the flow of air and water to dental hand pieces, saliva ejectors, extractors, tooth dryers, teeth cleaning equipment in the nature of ultrasonic scalers and polishers, oral evacuators for removing particles from the oral cavity, accessory support structures and intra-oral cameras, water heaters with heated syringe tubing for dental use, vacuum valves, junction boxes, sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, ancillary housings for holding dental accessories, amalgam separator housings; dental equipment, namely, dental chairs and delivery systems with control units for supplying air and treated and/or self-contained untreated water to dental handpieces and implements and for supplying information to dentists and dental assistants; dental lights and apparatus and parts and fittings therefor and intra-oral light systems; dental chairs; dental examination and dental operatory chairs and support arms and attachments therefor; dental examination and dental operatory apparatus for controlling flow of air/water to dental handpieces and instruments; dental instruments, namely, vacuums and air compressors; and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods
A dental light comprises at least one light emitting diode light source configured to produce a light beam and at least one collimating lens system situated to receive the light beam. The collimating lens system is configured to collect and collimate the light beam. The collimating lens system can additionally modify the beam through controlled diffusion or shape the beam using an aperture.
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A61C 1/08 - Machine parts specially adapted for dentistry
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A system comprises a plurality of nodes connected in a peer-to-peer network via a communication interface. At least one node of the plurality of nodes comprises a transceiver, at least two connectors, at least one termination resistance module coupled to the transceiver, the at least one termination resistance module providing termination resistance within the node, a first detection circuit coupled to a first connector of the at least two connectors, and a second detection circuit coupled to a second connector of the at least two connectors. The first and second detection circuits are configured to detect that the node is coupled to one or more other nodes in the peer-to-peer network, and automatically adjust the termination resistance based on the detecting.
A dental light comprises at least one light emitting diode light source configured to produce a light beam and at least one collimating lens system situated to receive the light beam. The collimating lens system is configured to collect and collimate the light beam. The collimating lens system can additionally modify the beam through controlled diffusion or shape the beam using an aperture.
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A seat assembly for task-oriented seating comprises a seat support and a seat coupled to the seat support. The seat is movable under load, such as from the user's weight and movements, relative to the seat support. The seat has a cushion molded over a supporting armature with multiple bias elements. The seat and seat support are configured to deflect by predetermined amounts at defined locations over an extent of the seat assembly. In this way, the seat assembly provides for a range of comfortable and effective positions for users engaged in different active motions and having different preferences and sizes.
A height adjusting mechanism for a dentistry stool comprises a support member, a movable height adjusting assembly and a pushbutton actuator. The support member is coupleable to the stool adjacent a seat of the stool. The movable height adjusting assembly is selectively movable up and down relative to the support member. The pushbutton actuator is positionable on a side of the movable height adjusting assembly adjacent a seated user, and is manually actuatable by the seated user to release the movable height adjusting assembly from a locked position at a current height to allow the movable height adjusting assembly to be moved to a new height. The height adjusting mechanism can be implemented to provide a height-adjustable seat back and/or a height-adjustable torso bar.
A shelf assembly comprises a shelf, an arm having a distal end and a proximal end, a first pivot connection between the shelf and the distal end of the arm, and a second pivot connection between the proximal end of the arm and a base. The base comprises a drawer movable in translation between at least a storage position and an operating position. A cabinet for a swing-out shelf is also described.
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A foot for a cabinet comprises a body having a longitudinal axis, an upper end and a lower end, a leveler adjustably connected to the lower end of the body and mounting locations. The leveler is adjustable to vary a longitudinal dimension of the foot. The mounting locations are on the body and ferromagnetically couple one or more foundation members in place adjacent the foot. A foot system and other components are also described.
A system comprises a plurality of nodes connected in a peer-to-peer network via a communication interface. At least one node of the plurality of nodes comprises a transceiver, at least two connectors, at least one termination resistance module coupled to the transceiver, the at least one termination resistance module providing termination resistance within the node, a first detection circuit coupled to a first connector of the at least two connectors, and a second detection circuit coupled to a second connector of the at least two connectors. The first and second detection circuits are configured to detect that the node is coupled to one or more other nodes in the peer-to-peer network, and automatically adjust the termination resistance based on the detecting.
A dental light comprises at least one light emitting diode light source configured to produce a light beam and at least one collimating lens system situated to receive the light beam. The collimating lens system is configured to collect and collimate the light beam. The collimating lens system can additionally modify the beam through controlled diffusion or shape the beam using an aperture.
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A height adjusting mechanism for a dentistry stool comprises a support member, a movable height adjusting assembly and a pushbutton actuator. The support member is coupleable to the stool adjacent a seat of the stool. The movable height adjusting assembly is selectively movable up and down relative to the support member. The pushbutton actuator is positionable on a side of the movable height adjusting assembly adjacent a seated user, and is manually actuatable by the seated user to release the movable height adjusting assembly from a locked position at a current height to allow the movable height adjusting assembly to be moved to a new height. The height adjusting mechanism can be implemented to provide a height-adjustable seat back and/or a height-adjustable torso bar.
A seat assembly for task-oriented seating comprises a seat support and a seat coupled to the seat support. The seat is movable under load, such as from the user's weight and movements, relative to the seat support. The seat has a cushion molded over a supporting armature with multiple bias elements. The seat and seat support are configured to deflect by predetermined amounts at defined locations over an extent of the seat assembly. In this way, the seat assembly provides for a range of comfortable and effective positions for users engaged in different active motions and having different preferences and sizes.
An adjustable armrest assembly for a stool or chair comprises an armrest base, an armrest support member and an adjustment assembly. The armrest base is connectible to the stool or chair and has a first opening. The armrest support member has a first end with a second opening. The first end is positionable with the second opening aligned with the first opening. The armrest support member has a second end opposite the first end and extending distally to support an armrest. An adjustment assembly is positionable to extend through the second opening and the first opening to define a pivot axis and an adjustable pivot connection between the support member and the base. The assembly is movable within at least one of the first opening and the second opening to laterally reposition the pivot axis. A variable friction member applies a selected degree of resistance to the adjustable pivot connection.
An arm for supporting a monitor comprises a telescoping arm assembly, a support member and a cord storage device. The telescoping arm assembly has at least first and second telescoping members telescopingly movable relative to each other, a distal end configured to support a monitor and a hollow interior through which at least one cord from the monitor can be routed. The support member is connected to the telescoping arm assembly proximally of the distal end to suspend the telescoping arm assembly. The support member is configured to extend transverse to the telescoping arm assembly and to be attached to a support surface. The cord storage device is positioned at least partially within at least one of the telescoping arm assembly or the support member. The cord storage device winds and unwinds the cord from the monitor as the first and second telescoping members are moved toward and away from each other, respectively.
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