Automated periodontal probe handpiece

Description

FIG. 1 is a top view of the automated periodontal probe handpiece, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top view of the automated periodontal probe handpiece, showing the disposable probing portion removed from a receiver portion of the handpiece;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the handpiece of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a bottom side view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a side view of the handpiece of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a side view of the handpiece of FIG. 2;

FIG. 7 is a front view of the handpiece of FIG. 5;

FIG. 8 is a rear view of the handpiece of FIG. 5;

FIG. 9 is a rear view of the disposable probing portion of FIG. 6; and ,

FIG. 10 is a front view of the receiver portion of the handpiece of FIG. 6.

The broken line showing of the cord in FIGS. 1-6 is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for an automated periodontal probe handpiece, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Evans; William T. (Batesville, AR), McLey; Lanny L. (Fairfield Bay, AR), Sale; David W. (Heber Springs, AR)
Assignee:	Professional Dental Technologies, Inc. (Batesville, AR)
Appl. No.:	D/063,411
Filed:	December 6, 1996

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/147; D24/133; D24/145; D24/176
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/152,146,147,133,180-182,176 ;433/75,146,147,29,32,2

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D248967	August 1978	Shea et al.
D321400	November 1991	Beckman et al.
3014278	December 1961	Aymar et al.
3397457	August 1968	Gosselin

Foreign Patent Documents

	0001004		Mar 1979		EP

Primary Examiner: Zarfas; Louis S.
Assistant Examiner: Andoll; G.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: McAulay Fisher Nissen Goldberg & Kiel, LLP