Patent ID: 6280190
Filing Date: 2001-08-28
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
A socket for removably receiving an end of a dental saliva ejector tube, said socket comprising in combination:a. a central body extending along a central axis and having first and second opposing ends and a central passage extending therebetween, the first end including a port for being coupled to a source of a vacuum;b. an elastic sleeve secured to and extending about the second end of said central body, said sleeve having an opening for receiving the end of the dental saliva ejector tube;c. a spreader member disposed proximate the opening of said sleeve for enlarging the opening of said sleeve; andd. a lever pivotally secured to said central body and coupled with said spreader member, said lever being adapted to be actuated by a user for causing said spreader member to move apart from the central axis of said central body for enlarging the opening of said sleeve.