Dental implant vial with activation mechanism - Pending Dental Patent Applications

Dental implant vial with activation mechanism
United States Patent Application 20030221977
Kind Code A1
Kumar, Ajay ; et al. December 4, 2003
Inventors: Kumar, Ajay; (Palmdale, CA) ; Aravena, Ines; (Camarillo, CA) ; Bassett, Jeff; (Vista, CA) ; Saccomanno, Mathew III; (Oceanside, CA)
Correspondence Name and Address: Attention: Kenneth S. Barrow
Centerpulse USA Inc.
12 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000
Houston
TX
77046
US
Serial No.: 372365
Series Code: 10
Filed: February 21, 2003
Abstract
A vial for housing a dental implant and having an active retention mechanism that is moveable to one of two positions. In a first position, the retention mechanism firmly holds the implant during transportation or other periods of non-use. In a second position, the retention mechanism releases the implant so it can be removed from the vial.