Abstract: The invention relates to a nebulizer (1) comprising an aerosol generator (6), a nebulizing chamber (5) and an outlet (16), the aerosol generator (6) being designed to release an aerosol into the nebulizing chamber (5) and the outlet (16) being designed to allow the removal of the aerosol from the nebulizing chamber (5). To achieve a high output rate, a wetting surface (2) is provided in the nebulizing chamber (5).

Abstract: The invention relates to a nebulizer comprising an aerosol generator, a nebulizing chamber and an outlet, the aerosol generator being designed to release an aerosol into the nebulizing chamber and the outlet being designed to allow the removal of the aerosol from the nebulizing chamber. To achieve a high output rate, a wetting surface is provided in the nebulizing chamber.

Abstract: Method of generating an aerosol by means of an inhalation device for inhalation by a human or animal body, the method comprising providing liquid in the inhalation device, chemically generating gas bubbles in the liquid, bursting of the gas bubbles at the surface of the liquid, thereby generating an aerosol.

Abstract: A dental irradiation device comprises a first light emitting unit for emitting blue light adapted for light hardening of a dental material. The device further comprises a second light emitting unit and an image sensing unit which are adapted for cooperation with each other for simultaneous illumination and image capturing. The device facilitates hardening of dental materials and provides, inter alia, additional diagnostic functions.

Abstract: An inhalation system comprising an inhalation device and a flowmeter (12) that comprises a flow chamber (15), a resistor body (20) and a flow indicator (21), wherein said flow chamber (15) comprises an inlet opening (17) that can be connected to the surroundings, an outlet opening (18) that can be connected to an interior of the inhalation device, and a flow resistance device, said inhalation system being configured to guide supply air through the inlet opening (17) into the flow chamber (15), through the outlet opening (18) out of the flow chamber (15) and into the interior of the inhalation device, said resistor body (20) being configured to be able to assume different positions in the flow chamber (15), and said flow indicator (21) being configured to indicate a position of the resistor body (20) in the flow chamber (15).

Abstract: A dispensing device for dental material, which includes a planetary gear drive with at least three planet gears in engagement with an annulus gear. The annulus gear is radial float-mounted relative to the planet gears. A radial force applied on the annulus gear urges the annulus gear into an off-center relationship with respect to an imaginary circle on which the planet gears are arranged.

Abstract: A system for dispensing a dental material comprises a cartridge from which the dental material is extrudable. The cartridge comprises a operating means and an interface for transmitting a cartridge output based on a user input. The system further has a dental dispensing device having a receptacle for receiving the cartridge and an interface for receiving the cartridge output. The system helps maximizing reliability and maximizing safety in operation for dispensing dental material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nebulizer (1) comprising an aerosol generator (6), a nebulizing chamber (5) and an outlet (16), the aerosol generator (6) being designed to release an aerosol into the nebulizing chamber (5) and the outlet (16) being designed to allow the removal of the aerosol from the nebulizing chamber (5). To achieve a high output rate, a wetting surface (2) is provided in the nebulizing chamber (5).

Abstract: Mouthpiece (1) for an inhaler device having an inlet, which is connectable to an inhaler device, an outlet and a holding device (2).

Abstract: Provided is a cartridge assembly comprising a cartridge for containing a dental substance. The cartridge comprises a dispensing opening for the dental substance. Further the cartridge assembly comprises a piston having a receptacle for establishing a screw connection with a spindle for moving the piston for dispensing the dental substance. This assembly helps minimize costs in the manufacturing and use of dental cartridges and/or dental dispensing devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (10) for dispensing a dental material. The device (10) comprises a body (12) having at least one compartment (14) for receiving the dental material, at least one piston for extruding the dental material from the compartment (14) and a drive for moving the piston and the compartment (14) relative to one another. The device (10) further comprises a stand (36) which is mounted to the body (12) such that the body (12) and the stand (36) are pivotally moveable relative to one other.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mixer for producing a past by mixing components. The mixer includes a housing having a longitudinal axis, a rear end, and a front end provided with a discharge opening. The mixer also includes a mixing changer formed in the housing, where the mixing chamber has an entry side facing the rear end of the housing. The initial content of the mixing chamber is diverted from the discharge opening, and the subsequent content of the mixing chamber is extrudable from the discharge opening.

Abstract: A dispensing device comprises a compartment for receiving a dental material, a piston for extruding the material from the compartment and a spindle drive for moving the piston and the compartment relative to one another. The spindle drive comprises a spindle and a link which are adapted for disengageable engagement with one another, wherein the spindle and the link are operable relative to each other between an engaged position in which the link and the spindle are engaged with one another, and a disengaged position in which the spindle and the link are disengaged from one another. The device may be relatively robust and inexpensive to manufacture, and may facilitate preparation of dental materials for use.

Abstract: A dispensing device for dental material. The device comprises at least two plungers for extruding dental material from a container. Further the device has a planetary gear drive (10) for moving the plungers and the container relative to each other. The planetary gear drive has at least three planet gears which are in engagement with an annulus gear and wherein the annulus gear is radial float-mounted relative to the planet gears. The device may be relatively robust in operation and may help minimizing costs in the manufacturing of the device.

Abstract: A mixer (10) for preparing a dental material comprises a mixing barrel (17) and a mixing rotor (16), a mixer inlet (13, 14), and an outlet (15). The mixing rotor is rotatable about a rotation axis (A), and comprises four mixing paddle levels (21, 22, 23, 24) each comprising at least one mixing paddle. The mixing paddle levels are axially disposed over a portion of the mixing rotor with the paddle levels being axially spaced at a generally uniform paddle spacing. The mixing paddles further have a thickness in the dimension parallel to the rotation axis, and the ratio between the paddle spacing and the paddle thickness is at least 2:1, thereby maximizing the mixing efficiency, and minimizing energy consumption.

Abstract: A dental irradiation device comprises a first light emitting unit for emitting blue light adapted for light hardening of a dental material. The device further comprises a second light emitting unit and an image sensing unit which are adapted for cooperation with each other for simultaneous illumination and image capturing. The device facilitates hardening of dental materials and provides, inter alia, additional diagnostic functions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (10) for dispensing a dental material. The device (10) comprises a body (12) having at least one compartment (14) for receiving the dental material, at least one piston for extruding the dental material from the compartment (14) and a drive for moving the piston and the compartment (14) relative to one another. The device (10) further comprises a stand (36) which is mounted to the body (12) such that the body (12) and the stand (36) are pivotally moveable relative to one other.

Abstract: A system for dispensing a dental material comprises a cartridge from which the dental material is extrudable. The cartridge comprises a operating means and an interface for transmitting a cartridge output based on a user input. The system further has a dental dispensing device having a receptacle for receiving the cartridge and an interface for receiving the cartridge output. The system helps maximizing reliability and maximizing safety in operation for dispensing dental material.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a dental composition comprises a piston for extruding a component of the dental composition from a container. The device has a roller drive for displacing the first piston. The roller drive comprises cooperating first and second rollers, and each of the rollers have a roller surface with a radial rib profile. The rollers are arranged for rolling with their roller surfaces on one another. The invention may help providing for a relatively reliable and compact device.

Abstract: Provided is a cartridge assembly comprising a cartridge for containing a dental substance. The cartridge comprises a dispensing opening for the dental substance. Further the cartridge assembly comprises a piston having a receptacle for establishing a screw connection with a spindle for moving the piston for dispensing the dental substance. This assembly helps minimize costs in the manufacturing and use of dental cartridges and/or dental dispensing devices.