Bridget Samp from Portola, CA

Rigid Bur Guard Having A Foam Insert For Protecting Individuals From Infectious Dental Tools
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US Patent:

60332190, Mar 7, 2000
Filed:

Oct 9, 1998
Appl. No.:

9/169659
Inventors:

Eric Minoru M Wada - Lancaster CA
Bridget K Samp - Palmdale CA
Jennifer A Park - Palmdale CA
International Classification:

A61C 116
US Classification:

433116
Abstract:

The bur guard covers and removes foreign matter from burs protruding from a dental hand piece with an outer member, a foam inner member, and a mechanism to hold the foam taut enough to accept any bur shape, size, or texture thus, increasing the effectiveness of the bur and the efficiency of the dental procedure and while in position over the bur, will protect the dentist, dental assistant, and patient from a potentially infectious laceration or puncture wound.

Infection Control Guard For Dental Air-Water Syringes
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US Patent:

58908986, Apr 6, 1999
Filed:

Sep 3, 1997
Appl. No.:

8/929309
Inventors:

Eric Minoru Wada - Lancaster CA
Bridget Karen Samp - Palmdale CA
Jennifer Ann Park - Palmdale CA
International Classification:

A61C 116
US Classification:

433116
Abstract:

A multifunctional splash guard for a dental air-water syringe comprising of a cone shaped member having a generally cylindrical base formed with an axial opening extending through said base formed to permit insertion of the tip of a dental air-water syringe through said opening to allow positioning of said tip within said cone shaped member and with its soft flexible plastic-like material one piece make up, allowing for not only controlling and containing back-spray, but also increasing the effectiveness of all rinsing and drying procedures and aids in tongue and cheek retraction.

Bridget Samp