Fluid and pulsed energy output system

Abstract

A fluid conditioning system is adapted to condition the fluid used in medical and dental cutting, irrigating, evacuating, cleaning, and drilling operations. The fluid may be conditioned by adding flavors, antiseptics and / or tooth whitening agents such as peroxide, medications, and pigments. In addition to the direct benefits obtained from introduction of these agents, the laser cutting properties may be varied from the selective introduction of the various agents.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 330,388, filed Jan. 10, 2006 and entitled FLUID CONDITIONING SYSTEM, the entire contents of all which are expressly incorporated herein by reference. U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 330,388 claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 645,427 (Att. Docket BI9694CIPPR), filed Jan. 19, 2005 and entitled FLUID CONDITIONING SYSTEM, U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 696,475 (Att. Docket BI9903PR), filed Jul. 1, 2005 and entitled FLUID CONDITIONING SYSTEM, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 709,714 (Att. Docket BI9914PR), filed Aug. 19, 2005 and entitled FLUID CONDITIONING SYSTEM, the entire contents of all which are expressly incorporated herein by reference. U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 330,388 is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 033,044 (Att. Docket BI9694P), filed Jan. 10, 2005 and entitled FLUID CONDITIONING SYSTEM, the entire contents...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is a fluid conditioning system that can be used in various medical and dental procedures to improve the quality of the fluid used during the operation. The system can use flavored fluid or regular tap water, and can also include other types of fluids such as distilled water, deionized water, sterile water, or water with a controlled number of colony forming units per milliliter. The conditioned fluid can be introduced through a fluid output, such as a spray or mist, and can also contain medication or other ingredients to treat the patient. The system can use electromagnetic energy, such as a laser beam, to improve the effectiveness of the fluid. Overall, the invention provides a way to make the fluid used during medical and dental procedures more effective and comfortable for the patient.

Problems solved by technology

These prior art uses of water in cutting and drilling operations, however, may not have allowed for versatility, outside of, for example, the two functions of cooling and removing debris.

In particular, medication treatments, preventative measure applications, and aesthetically pleasing substances, such as flavors or aromas, may have not been possible or used during cutting or drilling operations, including those using systems with water, for example, for cooling or removing debris from a target surface.

In the case of a laser cutting operation, a disinfectant, such as iodine, could be applied to the target surface during drilling to guard against infection, but this additional disinfectant may not be commonly applied during such laser cutting operations.

In the case of an oral drilling, cutting, or therapy operation, unpleasant tastes or odors, which may be unpleasing to the patient, may be generated.

The common use of only water during this oral procedure does not mask the undesirable taste or odor.

The odor of these vaporous elements can be quite uncomfortable for the patient, and can increase trauma experienced by the patient during treatment, drilling, or cutting procedures.

Another problem exists in the prior art with bacteria growth on surfaces within dental or surgical operating rooms.

These surfaces typically are moist, a condition that can promote bacteria growth, which is undesirable.

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