Apparatus and method for removing amalgam and waste particles from dental office suction effluent

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10342647
APP PUB NO 20180289457A1
SERIAL NO

15239214

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An apparatus and method for removing amalgam and waste particles from dental office suction effluent. The apparatus includes an upper chamber and a solids collection canister removably secured thereto. Dental office suction effluent drawn through a dental suction wand enters the upper chamber along a lateral flow path above a substantially cylindrical internal wall portion. A gas component of dental office suction effluent changes direction by more than 60° before it exits the upper chamber through an exit port. A riser conveys a liquid and solids component of dental office suction effluent through a drain into the solids collection canister. A flow restrictor allows liquids and gases to exit the solids collection canister interior volume but prohibits solids from exiting the solids collection canister interior volume.

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  • CROSSTEX INTERNATIONAL, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Boyd, Owen E Holliston, US 6 13
Horner, Douglas M Gates Mills, US 24 208
Mormino, Michael P Aurora, US 14 117
Stolarik, Douglas S Mentor, US 13 116

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