Periodontal scaling tip for ultrasonic dental handpiece

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a periodontal scaling tip for ultrasonic dental handpiece showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the second embodiment design of a periodontal scaling tip for ultrasonic dental handpiece showing our new design;

FIG. 9 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a right elevational view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a left elevational view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a front elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 14 is a rear elevational view thereof.

The broken line showing of the periodontal probe is included for the purpose of illustrating environmental structure and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a periodontal scaling tip for ultrasonic dental handpiece, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Darnold; Leane (Kirkwood, MO), Phillips; Doxey (Huntleigh, MO)
Assignee:	Young OS, LC (Fenton, MO)
Appl. No.:	D/199,700
Filed:	February 18, 2004

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/152; D24/133; D24/146; D24/147; D24/156
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/111,146,156,176,217,147,144,112 ;451/165,28,910 ;433/119,165,125,29,215,141,86

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Primary Examiner: Simmons; Ian
Assistant Examiner: Laymon; W.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Polster, Lieder, Woodruff & Lucchesi, L.C.