INTEGRATED DENTAL CARE SYSTEM
20220401282 · 2022-12-22
Inventors
Cpc classification
A61G15/02
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A61G15/002
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A61G15/16
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A61C17/14
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A61C17/022
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A61G15/00
HUMAN NECESSITIES
International classification
A61G15/00
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A61C17/022
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A61C17/14
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A61G15/02
HUMAN NECESSITIES
Abstract
An integrated dental care system is disclosed. The integrated dental care system includes a dental recliner chair and a dental treatment unit. The dental recliner chair includes a foldable chair frame which folds at coupling point(s), a foldable chair supporting frame which enables folding and unfolding of the foldable chair frame, a pair of side chair arms including multiple serrated edges for locking a reclination of a back supporting frame at a first reclination angle and vary the reclination to second reclination angle(s), when a second end of the pair of the side chair arms is lifted and locked at second serrated edge(s) of the multiple serrated edges. The dental treatment unit includes a housing including a compressor unit generating compressed air, a pressure controlling unit stepping down the first predefined pressure, and multiple ventilation opening(s) for ventilation. The dental treatment unit includes a toolbox holding instruments for dental treatment.
Claims
1. An integrated dental care system, comprising: a dental recliner chair; and a dental treatment unit operatively coupled with the dental recliner chair, wherein the dental recliner chair comprises: a foldable chair frame comprising one or more frame components, wherein the one or more frame components comprises a contoured headrest element, a back supporting frame, a seat supporting frame, and a calf supporting frame mechanically coupled with each other at one or more coupling points, wherein the foldable chair frame is adapted to fold at the corresponding one or more coupling points when operated by a user; and a foldable chair supporting frame mechanically coupled to the foldable chair frame, wherein the foldable chair supporting frame comprises a U-shaped rear leg frame and a U-shaped front leg frame pivotally coupled with each other at a pair of pivot points, wherein the foldable chair supporting frame is adapted to enable folding and unfolding of the foldable chair frame when operated by the user; and a pair of side chair arms, wherein each of the pair of side chair arms is pivotally coupled to the back supporting frame at a first end of the pair of side chair arms, wherein each of the pair of side chair arms comprises a plurality of serrated edges on a first surface of the corresponding pair of side chair arms, wherein the plurality of serrated edges is adapted to: receive the pair of pivot points at a first serrated edge of the plurality of serrated edges for locking a reclination of the back supporting frame at a first reclination angle; and vary the reclination of the back supporting frame from the first reclination angle to one or more second reclination angles, when a second end of the pair of the side chair arms is lifted and locked at one or more second serrated edges of the plurality of serrated edges by the user, wherein the dental treatment unit comprises: a housing comprising: a compressor unit adapted to generate compressed air by compressing air to a first predefined pressure using a motor of a predetermined horsepower; a pressure controlling unit operatively coupled to the compressor unit, wherein the pressure controlling unit is adapted to step down the first predefined pressure to one or more second predefined pressures for operating a plurality of handpieces; and a plurality of ventilation openings to provide ventilation for preventing over-heating of the compressor unit; and a toolbox detachably coupled to the housing, wherein the toolbox is adapted to hold a plurality of instruments essential to be used by a dentist for dental treatment.
2. The integrated dental care system of claim 1, wherein the dental recliner chair is adapted to be folded and packed in a backpack with shoulder pads.
3. The integrated dental care system of claim 1, wherein the contoured headrest element is adapted to provide support to a head of a user resting on the dental recliner chair.
4. The integrated dental care system of claim 1, wherein the reclination of the back supporting frame is adapted to control a reclination of the calf supporting frame via a connecting shaft, wherein the connecting shaft is pivotally coupled between the back supporting frame and the calf supporting frame.
5. The integrated dental care system of claim 1, wherein the compressor unit is adapted to store the compressed air in an aluminum tank.
6. The integrated dental care system of claim 5, wherein the aluminum tank comprises a plurality of outlets connected to a plurality of first tubes, wherein the plurality of first tubes is adapted to connect to one or more inlet valves of the pressure controlling unit for enabling the pressure controlling unit to receive the compressed air with the first predefined pressure.
7. The integrated dental care system of claim 1, wherein the pressure controlling unit comprises one or more outlet valves connected to a plurality of second tubes, wherein the plurality of second tubes is adapted to provide a pathway for compressed air with the one or more second predefined pressures upon the step-down operation.
8. The integrated dental care system of claim 7, wherein each of the plurality of second tubes is adapted to provide a coupling for each of the plurality of handpieces used for supplying the compressed air with the one or more second predefined pressures for at least one of one or more dental treatment operations and suctioning out waste fluids.
9. The integrated dental care system of claim 1, wherein the pressure controlling unit comprises at least one of one or more inlet valves, one or more outlet valves, one or more connectors, one or more actuators, one or more regulators, and one or more controllers operatively coupled with each other for enabling the stepping down of the first predefined pressure of the compressed air to the one or more second predefined pressures.
10. The integrated dental care system of claim 1, wherein the housing comprises an air filtration unit operatively coupled to the compressor unit, wherein the air filtration unit is adapted to filter the compressed air using a predefined filtration mechanism.
11. The integrated dental care system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of handpieces comprises at least one of a high-speed handpiece, a low-speed high-torque handpiece, a 3-way syringe, a suction-based saliva ejector, a water spray, and an air rotor.
12. The integrated dental care system of claim 1, wherein the housing comprises a first bottle for holding and supplying clean water for cooling, flushing, and cleaning during the dental treatment, via a plurality of third tubes.
13. The integrated dental care system of claim 1, wherein the housing comprises a second bottle for receiving and holding waste fluids when using a suction-based saliva ejector during the dental treatment.
14. The integrated dental care system of claim 1, wherein the housing is mounted on a trolley system for providing mobility to the dental treatment unit, wherein the trolley system comprises an adjustable handle and a plurality of wheels.
15. The integrated dental care system of claim 1, comprises a spittoon unit comprising a spittoon bowl and a spittoon bottle, wherein the spittoon unit is adapted to mechanically couple to one of the pair of side chair arms, for enabling a user to spit mouth fluid onto the spittoon bowl, wherein the spittoon bottle is adapted to receive and hold the mouth fluid.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying figures in which:
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[0018] Further, those skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the figures by conventional symbols, and the figures may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the figures with details that will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the description herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the figures and specific language will be used to describe them. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended. Such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the disclosure as would normally occur to those skilled in the art are to be construed as being within the scope of the present disclosure.
[0020] The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such a process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components preceded by “comprises . . . a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices, sub-systems, elements, structures, components, additional devices, additional sub-systems, additional elements, additional structures or additional components. Appearances of the phrase “in an embodiment”, “in another embodiment” and similar language throughout this specification may, but not necessarily do, all refer to the same embodiment.
[0021] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are only illustrative and not intended to be limiting.
[0022] In the following specification and the claims, reference will be made to a number of terms, which shall be defined to have the following meanings. The singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0023] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an integrated dental care system. As used herein, the term “dental care system” refers to a system used for total oral healthcare. Further, as used herein, the term “integrate” refers to linking or coordinating various parts or aspects functioning together as a whole. Therefore, as used herein, the term “integrated dental care system” is defined as a dental care system in which a dental chair and a dental treatment kit are integrated with each other for functioning as a single unit. Thus, the integrated dental care system described hereafter in
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[0025] Further, in one embodiment, the dental recliner chair 20 may be a portable dental recliner chair. As used herein, the term “portable” means to be easily carried or moved, especially because being of a lighter and smaller version than usual. Therefore, in an embodiment, the dental recliner chair 20 may be adapted to be folded and packed in a backpack with shoulder pads. Moreover, in an embodiment, the dental recliner chair 20 may be folded and packed or unfolded and unpacked within about 30 seconds each.
[0026] In one exemplary embodiment, the dental recliner chair 20 may have a load-bearing capacity of about 120 kilograms (kgs). Also, in an embodiment, the dental recliner chair 20 may weigh about 9 kgs to about 12 kgs. Further, in an embodiment, the dental recliner chair 20 may be provided with a polyurethane foam cover for ease of serviceability and maintenance. Furthermore, in an embodiment, the dental recliner chair 20 may be covered with a soft fabric nylon cloth contoured for reverse pressure.
[0027] In addition, as used herein, the term “dental treatment unit” refers to a compact unit or compact equipment enclosing a plurality of elements needed for a dental treatment of a patient with a dental problem. In one embodiment, the dental treatment unit 25 may also be portable. In one exemplary embodiment, the dental treatment unit 25 may weigh about 16 kgs to about 25 kgs. Further, in an embodiment, the dental treatment unit 25 may have a height of about 2.5 feet, a weight of about 1.5 feet, and a depth of about 1.25 feet.
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[0029] The dental recliner chair 20 includes a foldable chair frame 30. As used herein, the term “frame” refers to a rigid structure that surrounds a whole structure of a chair. The foldable chair frame 30 includes one or more frame components. As used herein, the term “chair frame” refers to a frame supporting the dental recliner chair on which the patient rests. The one or more frame components include a contoured headrest element 40, a back supporting frame 50, a seat supporting frame 60, and a calf supporting frame 70 mechanically coupled with each other at one or more coupling points 80.
[0030] In one embodiment, the contoured headrest element 40 may be adapted to provide support to a head of the user resting on the dental recliner chair 20. In another embodiment, the back supporting frame 50 may be adapted to provide a support to a back of the user resting on the dental recliner chair 20. Similarly, in yet another embodiment, the seat supporting frame 60 may be adapted to enable the user to sit on the dental recliner chair 20. Further, in yet another embodiment, the calf supporting frame 70 may be adapted to provide a support to a calf portion of legs of the user resting on the dental recliner chair 20.
[0031] Subsequently, the dental recliner chair 20 also includes a foldable chair supporting frame 90 mechanically coupled to the foldable chair frame 30. The foldable chair supporting frame 90 includes a U-shaped rear leg frame 100 and a U-shaped front leg frame 110 pivotally coupled with each other at a pair of pivot points 120.
[0032] The dental recliner chair 20 further includes a pair of side chair arms 130. As used herein, the term “side chair arms” refers to a portion of the dental recliner chair 20 that enables resting of arms of the user resting on the corresponding dental recliner chair 20. Each of the pair of side chair arms 130 is pivotally coupled to the back supporting frame 50 at a first end 140 of the pair of side chair arms 130. Each of the pair of side chair arms 130 includes a plurality of serrated edges as shown in
[0033] The plurality of serrated edges is adapted to receive the pair of pivot points 120 at a first serrated edge of the plurality of serrated edges for locking a reclination of the back supporting frame 50 at a first reclination angle. In an embodiment, the first reclination angle may be about 30 degrees.
[0034] In addition, in an embodiment, the reclination of the back supporting frame 50 may be adapted to control a reclination of the calf supporting frame 70 via a connecting shaft 150. The connecting shaft 150 may be pivotally coupled between the back supporting frame 50 and the calf supporting frame 70.
[0035] Also, in an embodiment, the foldable chair frame 30, and a frame of the pair of side chair arms 130 may be fabricated using Mild steel (MS). Further, in an embodiment, a top surface of the pair of side chair arms 130 may be fabricated using Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic.
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[0038] In one exemplary embodiment, the plurality of serrated edges 160 may be inclined at a predefined angle, wherein the predefined angle may include about 45 degrees. Further, in an embodiment, the plurality of serrated edges 160 may have a predefined spacing between the corresponding plurality of serrated edges 160. The predefined spacing may include about two inches.
[0039] The plurality of serrated edges 160 is also adapted to vary the reclination of the back supporting frame 50 from the first reclination angle to one or more second reclination angles as shown in
[0040] In one exemplary embodiment, the one or more second reclination angles may include about 60 degrees, 90 degrees, 120 degrees, 160 degrees, and the like. In such embodiment, the one or more second serrated edges may include a second serrated edge to achieve the reclination of the back supporting frame 50 to be about 60 degrees. In such another embodiment, the one or more second serrated edges may include a third serrated edge to achieve the reclination of the back supporting frame 50 to be about 90 degrees. Further, in such another embodiment, the one or more second serrated edges may include a fourth serrated edge to achieve the reclination of the back supporting frame 50 to be about 120 degrees. Furthermore, in such another embodiment, the one or more second serrated edges may include a fifth serrated edge to achieve the reclination of the back supporting frame 50 to be about 160 degrees.
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[0042] In one embodiment, the housing 190 may be mounted on a trolley system for providing mobility to the dental treatment unit 25. The trolley system may include an adjustable handle 200 and a plurality of wheels 210. Further, in an embodiment, a time taken for mounting the housing 190 onto the trolley system may be about 30 seconds.
[0043] The housing 190 includes a compressor unit (not shown in
[0044] The housing 190 also includes a pressure controlling unit (not shown in
[0045] In one embodiment, the compressor unit may be adapted to store the compressed air in an aluminum tank. In one exemplary embodiment, the aluminum tank may have a capacity of about 7 liters. In a specific embodiment, the aluminum tank may include a plurality of outlets connected to a plurality of first tubes. The plurality of first tubes may be adapted to connect to one or more inlet valves of the pressure controlling unit for enabling the pressure controlling unit to receive the compressed air with the first predefined pressure.
[0046] Basically, in an embodiment, the pressure controlling unit may include at least one of the one or more inlet valves, one or more outlet valves, one or more connectors, one or more actuators, one or more regulators, and one or more controllers operatively coupled with each other for enabling the stepping down of the first predefined pressure of the compressed air to the one or more second predefined pressures. Further, in a specific embodiment, the one or more inlet valves and the one or more outlet valves may be specially designed for maintaining a constant flow rate. Further, in an embodiment, the pressure controlling unit may use pneumatic bush fittings.
[0047] The housing 190 further includes a plurality of ventilation openings 220 to provide ventilation for preventing over-heating of the compressor unit. In one embodiment, the housing 190 may also include an air filtration unit (not shown in
[0048] In an exemplary embodiment, the dentist specifically needs the compressed air, vacuum, and water at the dental recliner chair 20 when performing at least one of one or more dental treatment operations and suctioning out waste fluids. The housing 190 enclosing the compressor unit and the pressure controlling unit is specifically designed to make such instruments available to the dentist. In one embodiment, the housing 190 may be small enough to be fitted in a portable unit. Moreover, the compressor unit may be mounted on a frame 235 to prevent noise and vibration.
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[0051] As used herein, the term “high-speed handpiece” refers to a handheld dental scaling and cutting instrument that rotates at up to about 450,000 Revolutions per minute (RPM), powered by miniature turbines and driven by compressed air or an electric motor. As used herein, the term “low-speed high-torque handpiece” refers to an electric or air-powered handpiece that typically operates at about 60,000 Revolutions per minute (RPM) or lower, used for general cutting, grinding, and polishing.
[0052] As used herein, the term “3-way syringe” refers to a syringe having separate internal channels supplying air, water or a mist created by combining the pressurized air with the water flow. Here, a syringe tip can be separated from the main body and replaced when necessary. As used herein, the term “suction-based saliva ejectors” refers to vacuum cleaners for a mouth, whereby narrow tubes that dentists and other oral health care professionals use for suction of saliva, blood, and debris from the mouth.
[0053] As used herein, the term “water spray” refers to a water spraying unit used for spraying water inside the mouth of a patient for cooling, flushing, and cleaning. As used herein, the term “air rotor” refers to a dental abrasive device that rotates at high speed and uses compressed air as the driving force.
[0054] Moreover, in an embodiment, the pressure controlling unit may include the one or more outlet valves connected to a plurality of second tubes 280. The plurality of second tubes 280 may be adapted to provide a pathway for compressed air with the one or more second predefined pressures upon the step-down operation. Basically, for suction operation, about 5 bar pressure may be needed, whereas for the operation of the rest of the plurality of handpieces, about 2 bar pressure may be enough for the compressed air.
[0055] In a further embodiment, each of the plurality of second tubes 280 may be adapted to provide a coupling for each of the plurality of handpieces used for supplying the compressed air with the one or more second predefined pressures for at least one of the one or more dental treatment operations and suctioning out the waste fluids. In one exemplary embodiment, the one or more dental treatment operations may include cutting, scaling, grinding, polishing, cleaning, filling, and the like. Also, in an embodiment, the waste fluids may include saliva, blood, debris from the mouth, and the like.
[0056] Additionally, in an embodiment, the housing 190 may include a first bottle 290 for holding and supplying clean water for cooling, flushing, and cleaning during the dental treatment, via a plurality of third tubes 300. Similarly, in an embodiment, the housing 190 may further include a second bottle 310 for receiving and holding waste fluids when using the suction-based saliva ejector during the dental treatment. In one exemplary embodiment, the plurality of first tubes, the plurality of second tubes 280, and the plurality of third tubes 300 may be fabricated using poly urethane tubing for long life. In another exemplary embodiment, the plurality of first tubes, the plurality of second tubes 280, and the plurality of third tubes 300 may be fabricated using disposable plastic material.
[0057] Subsequently, in an embodiment, the dental treatment unit 25 may also include an electrical subsystem configured to provide electricity to one or more electrical-driven elements of the dental treatment unit 25. In one exemplary embodiment, the one or more electrical driven elements may include the motor, the one or more controllers, the one or more regulators, and the like. In one embodiment, a flow of electricity is controlled by a plurality of toggle switches.
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[0059] In operation, a patient may use the dental recliner chair 20 for resting. Here, the patient may adjust the reclination of the back supporting frame 50 and the calf supporting frame 70 by mechanically adjusting the pair of side chair arms 130 over the pair of pivot points 120 by lifting and locking the pair of side chair arms 130 onto the pair of pivot points 120 via the plurality of serrated edges 160.
[0060] Moreover, in one exemplary embodiment, the patient pushes the back supporting frame 50 backward which in turn pushes the calf supporting frame 70 forward via the connecting shaft 150. Both, the back supporting frame 50 and the calf supporting frame 70 enable proper movement simultaneously. A doctor may use the plurality of handpieces stored in the dental treatment unit 25 and the plurality of instruments stored in the toolbox 230.
[0061] Here, the compressor unit allows the dentist to provide dry air for drying teeth after surgery. And the pressure controlling unit allows stepping down of pressure of the dry air for operating the plurality of handpieces. Also, bottles are provided for holding clean water and waste fluids.
[0062] Various embodiments of the present disclosure enable a dentist to visit the patient for performing the one or more dental treatment operations on the patient using the integrated dental care system. The integrated dental care system is a portable system, lightweight, and hence easy to carry. Further, the dental recliner chair is portable, rigid, and foldable for dental surgery usage. The dental recliner chair provides angular adjustment of seats between the seat supporting frame and the calf supporting frame, the feature enables users of different heights to easily adjust according to need. The patient with traditional dresses may also easily adjust to the portable dental recliner chair.
[0063] Moreover, the present disclosure also provides the dental treatment unit that provides a compact and a portable toolbox. The dental treatment unit is fabricated with Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) material to provide a long life with less maintenance. Here, the dental treatment unit includes the compressor unit and the pressure controlling unit, for providing all required facilities during operations.
[0064] Further, a clean water system, an air supply system, and a waste collection system are also provided to enable proper medical facilities. Here, all the additional systems are fabricated inside the dental treatment unit. Additional equipment like pressure gauge and the like are retrofitted inside the dental treatment unit for the usage which makes the dental treatment unit portable. The present disclosure of the integrated dental care system may be used along with a digital platform for dental care services.
[0065] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory of the disclosure and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.
[0066] While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person skilled in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein.
[0067] The figures and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, the order of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts need to be necessarily performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples.