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Instrument sharpener system

a technology of sharpener and sharpener, which is applied in the field of tools, can solve the problems of difficult to maintain a consistent sharp edge, dull tips of these dental tools, and difficult to sharpen the edge of the tooth, and achieve the effect of reducing vibration

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-06-05
JEWETT TONY C
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[0013]An object is to provide an instrument sharpener system for efficiently sharpening various tools.
[0018]A further object is to provide an instrument sharpener system that includes rubber gears to reduce vibration.

Problems solved by technology

Over time and use the tips of these dental tools can become dull and thus less effective.
However, it is generally difficult to maintain a consistent sharp edge while manually sharpening the tip.
Also this method of sharpening the tip of the dental tool can be very time consuming.
The same problems are generally associated with sharpening the darts with the sharpening stone, such as but not limited to time consuming and inconsistency.
However, over time even an inexpensive item can add up in cost when throwing multiple inexpensive items away.

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[0033]Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views, FIGS. 1 through 12 illustrate an instrument sharpener system 10, which comprises a body 20 including a motor 25 and a drive member 29, wherein the motor 25 is mechanically connected to the drive member 29 and wherein the motor 25 rotates the drive member 29. A head 40 also extends from the body 20, wherein the drive member 29 extends within the head 40. A sharpening unit 30 including a sharpening member 38 is attached to the drive member 29.

[0034]The drive member 29 rotates about a first axis and the sharpening unit 30 rotates about a second axis, wherein the second axis is offset from the first axis. The sharpening member 38 is further preferably positioned within an outer member 34, wherein the outer member 34 is comprised of a gear configuration. The outer member 34 rotates around a ring gear 47 of the within the head 40. An appar...

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Abstract

An instrument sharpener system for efficiently sharpening dental tools, such as but not limited to dental explorers. The instrument sharpener system generally includes a body including a motor and a drive member, wherein the drive member is mechanically connected to the motor and the motor rotates the drive member about a first axis. A sharpening unit including a pinion gear and a sharpening member positioned within the pinion gear, wherein the sharpening unit extends from the drive member and rotates about a second axis offset from the first axis. A head including an opening and a ring gear extends from the body, wherein the ring gear and the sharpening unit are positioned within the head. The pinion gear rotates around the ring gear and along the second axis, wherein the sharpening member of the outer member receives a tip of a dental explorer via the opening.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]I hereby claim benefit under Title 35, United States Code, Section 120 of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 566,991 filed Dec. 5, 2006. This application is a continuation in-part of the Ser. No. 11 / 566,991 application. The Ser. No. 11 / 566,991 application is currently pending. The Ser. No. 11 / 566,991 application is hereby incorporated by reference into this application.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable to this application.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]1. Field of the Invention[0004]The present invention relates generally to tools including a sharp tip and more specifically it relates to an instrument sharpener system for efficiently sharpening various tools (i.e. dental tools, darts, etc.).[0005]2. Description of the Related Art[0006]Any discussion of the prior art throughout the specification should in no way be considered as an admission that such prior art is widely known or forms p...

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IPC IPC(8): B24B7/00
CPCA61C3/00B24B19/16B24B3/605
Inventor JEWETT, TONY C.
Owner JEWETT TONY C