Patent ID: 6030212
Filing Date: 2000-02-29
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
A stacking system comprising:a reservoir housing,a cover consisting essentially of clear transparent plastic,a base housing anda handpiecesaid reservoir housing supporting a readily removable container said reservoir housing having feet, said cover being pivotally connected to said reservoir housing,said reservoir housing supporting a first and a second housing fluid flow connector, said container having a cap with a first and a second cap fluid flow connector, said first housing connector being connected to said first cap connector, said second housing connector being connected to said second cap connector, said handpiece being connected to said base housing, said base housing being connected to a base connecting conduit, said base connecting conduit being connected to said reservoir housing,said reservoir housing having a base end and a hinge end, said base end being connected to said feet said hinge end being substantially opposite to said base end, said hinge end supporting a hinge, said hinge end being connected to said first and second housing fluid flow connector,said cover being connected to said hinge and said cover being pivotable between an open position and a closed position, said cover in closed position preventing said cap from moving sufficiently for said first cap connector to disengage from said first housing connector,said reservoir housing being supported by and positioned above said base housing, said base housing having an upper face, said upper face having grooves, said feet being positioned in said grooves, said container being in fluid flow communication with said handpiece.