Patent ID: 8137295
Filing Date: 2012-03-20
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
1. A manually powered pulsating liquid jet device for generating a pulsating flow for use in cleaning dentures comprising: a) a refillable liquid reservoir for holding liquid comprising a first inlet port through which the liquid enters the reservoir and a first outlet port; b) a one-way flow controller comprising a second inlet port and a second outlet port whereby the second inlet port is connected to the first outlet port to allow the liquid to exit but not to re-enter the reservoir therethrough; c) a piston with a handle external to the device and a mating cylinder connected to the second outlet port whereby withdrawing the piston from the cylinder will activate the one-way flow controller and cause liquid to be withdrawn from the reservoir; d) a spring loaded cord attached to the handle for pressurizing the liquid that is withdrawn from the reservoir; e) an outlet tube for the pressurized liquid comprising a first connection and a second connection whereby the first connection is fluidly connected to the second outlet port; f) a valve that can be moved from a first position to a second position for controlling flow of the pressurized liquid through the outlet tube; g) a rotating cylinder connected to the spring loaded cord comprising one or more central flow passages and a periphery with the openings on the ends of the central flow passages in the periphery adjacent to the second connection of the outlet tube; and h) an output nozzle adjacent to the rotating cylinder; whereby moving the valve from the first position to the second position allows the pressurized liquid to flow through the second connection of the outlet valve, into, and through the one or more central flow passages and out of the output nozzle on a pulsating basis.