Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080264971 | Dispensing Device - The present invention is related to a devices, systems and methods for dispensing multiple-component flowable dental substances. In particular, the present invention is directed to device for dispensing at least one flowable dental substance, comprising at least one force transmitting member adapted to a) transmit a pushing force in a direction toward or opposite the substance and b) be gathered non-linearly. In particular, the present invention is directed to dispensing materials such as multiple-component dental materials used for making dental impressions. | 10-30-2008 |
20090001096 | Method of Mixing and Extruding Viscous Materials and Gearbox for Dispensing the Same - The present invention relates to a method of mixing and dispensing viscous materials, comprising the steps of: inserting a cartridge containing one or more viscous materials in a chamber; activating a first motor ( | 01-01-2009 |
20090279382 | DEVICE, MIXER AND SYSTEM FOR MIXING AND DISPENSING OF A MATERIAL AND METHOD OF USE - A device for mixing and dispensing dental materials is provided, comprising a drive shaft for driving a mixer. The mixer is placeable on the drive shaft in a first and a second position, wherein in the first position a guiding section of the drive shaft is mated with an engagement section of the mixer, but an engagement section of the drive shaft is not engaged with the engagement section of the mixer, and in the second position the engagement section of the drive shaft is also engaged with the engagement section of the mixer. | 11-12-2009 |
20100222921 | DENTAL MATERIAL PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION DEVICE, COMMUNICATION MTHOD, AND SYSTEM - The present invention relates to the mixing of dental materials in a container and/or to the dispensing of a dental material or a mixture of dental materials from a container. In particular, the present invention relates to a dental material processing device such as a mixer and/or dispenser for mixing and/or dispensing dental material(s) from a container or in a container, respectively, a method of communication between a dental material processing device for mixing and/or dispensing dental material(s) and at least one separable information device, an information device for use in mixing and/or dispensing dental material(s) with a dental material processing device, and a system comprising a dental material processing device and at least one information device. | 09-02-2010 |
20110095048 | METHOD OF MIXING AND EXTRUDING VISCOUS MATERIALS AND GEARBOX FOR DISPENSING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a method of mixing and dispensing viscous materials, comprising the steps of: inserting a cartridge containing one or more viscous materials in a chamber; activating a first motor ( | 04-28-2011 |
20120097702 | DISPENSER AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING DENTAL MATERIAL - The present invention is preferably directed to a dispenser of the type sold by 3M ESPE under the trade name Pentamix and as also described above. Such a dispenser preferably comprises at least a first and a second compartment for a first reservoir and a second reservoir, respectively, the first and the second reservoirs containing a first and a second component for the dental material, respectively. It further preferably comprises a first and a second plunger driven by a first drive for advancing the first and the second components from the first and the second reservoirs, respectively. Moreover, a dynamic mixer driven by a second drive for automatically mixing the first and second components to form the dental material from the first and second components is provided. Such a dispenser further preferably has a dispensing portion or mixing tip for dispensing the mixed dental material. The present invention is more particularly directed to a dispenser or method adapted for advancing and mixing at least one dental material, comprising at least one drive which is operated on a predetermined, non-uniform drive speed profile. Preferably an advancing speed profile is provided for advancing the components and/or a mixing speed profile is provided for mixing the components, and either profile may be a “drive speed profile” as that term is used herein. More preferably both profiles are provided. | 04-26-2012 |
20120135375 | DISPENSING DEVICE FOR A DENTAL SUBSTANCE - A dispensing device for a dental substance which comprises a body formed in a single piece. The body connects a first passageway and a second passageway which extend along different paths. The body further comprises a nozzle with a free dispensing end. The second passageway extends into the nozzle and tapers toward the dispensing end. The invention helps to reduce manufacturing costs, and helps facilitating handling of the device. | 05-31-2012 |
20120218856 | MIXER AND SYSTEM FOR MIXING AND DISPENSING A MATERIAL - Disclosed is a mixer | 08-30-2012 |
20120251973 | LIGHT GUIDE FOR A DENTAL LIGHT DEVICE AND A METHOD OF MAKING THE LIGHT GUIDE - A light guide adapted for use with a dental light device has a reflector tube for receiving light from a light source of a light device and for guiding the light toward an end of the reflector tube. The light guide comprises further a reflector plate adjacent the end of the reflector tube. The reflector plate has a reflective face which is arranged inclined relative to the longitudinal axis. The light guide may facilitate handling of a light device in use, and may help minimizing costs. | 10-04-2012 |
20120292341 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A DENTAL COMPOSITION - A device for dispensing a dental composition comprises a piston for extruding a component of the dental composition from a container. The device has a roller drive for displacing the first piston. The roller drive comprises cooperating first and second rollers, and each of the rollers have a roller surface with a radial rib profile. The rollers are arranged for rolling with their roller surfaces on one another. The invention may help providing for a relatively reliable and compact device. | 11-22-2012 |
20120295215 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A MATERIAL - A device for dispensing a material comprises a piston for extruding the material. The device further has a spindle and a cooperating nut that are rotatable relative to each other to displace the piston axially to a rotation axis of the spindle. The device is adapted for rotationally driving the spindle and the nut individually. The invention is advantageous in that it helps in providing a relatively compact and inexpensive device. | 11-22-2012 |
20130037570 | SYSTEM COMPRISING A MIXING AND DISPENSING DEVICE AND A MATERIAL CONTAINER - A system comprises an automatic mixing and dispensing device for a dental substance, and a material container. The mixing and dispensing device comprises a reservoir for receiving the dental substance, and first and second pressure plates. The material container has first and second material chambers for containing components of a material. The first and second material chambers have first and second cross-sectional chamber areas. At least one of the first and second cross-sectional chamber areas is smaller than smallest surface area of the first and second pressure plates. The system helps facilitating preparation and handling of dental materials. | 02-14-2013 |
20140158711 | CARTRIDGE FOR DISPENSING A DENTAL SUBSTANCE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE CARTRIDGE - Provided is a cartridge assembly comprising a cartridge for containing a dental substance. The cartridge comprises a dispensing opening for the dental substance. Further the cartridge assembly comprises a piston having a receptacle for establishing a screw connection with a spindle for moving the piston for dispensing the dental substance. This assembly helps minimize costs in the manufacturing and use of dental cartridges and/or dental dispensing devices. | 06-12-2014 |