Patent ID: 6579093
Filing Date: 2003-06-17
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
A high-speed medical/dental handpiece adapted to removably receive a bit; the handpiece including:a sleeve and a head at an end of said sleeve; said sleeve carrying at least an air input tube and a water input tube, said air and water input tubes being operatively connectable to sources of air and water, said sleeve being made of an autoclavable material; and said head defining a chamber having an upper portion, a central portion, and a lower portion, said chamber lower portion having an opening therein through which the bit can pass; said chamber upper portion housing an upper bearing, said chamber central portion housing a turbine, and said chamber lower portion housing a lower bearing; said turbine being positioned between said upper and lower bearings; said air and water input tubes being in communication with said chamber to deliver operating air and water to said chamber to drive said turbine.