JP-2022550282-A5 -

Dates

Publication Date

20230501

Application Date

20200424

Description

While the system of the present invention is shown using capsules as containers, it should be noted that in another example, the container may be a screw-top tube. In addition to the embodiments described above, the following embodiments are also noted. (Note 1) A heating device for heating dental materials, comprising a body and a socket, wherein the socket is removably received within the body and comprises a socket wall, the socket wall forming a receiving portion for arranging a container for the dental materials inside, the body comprising a light source for emitting light toward the socket wall in the direction toward the receiving portion, the socket wall being at least partially transparent to infrared light, the infrared light being defined as light exhibiting wavelengths in the wavelength range of 800 nm to 1500 nm. (Note 2) The heating device according to Appendix 1, wherein the socket wall forms a through passage extending through the socket along the longitudinal insertion axis, and the receiving portion is formed thereon. (Note 3) The heating device according to Appendix 2, wherein the socket wall includes a reflective layer for reflecting light and heat radiation in the direction toward the receiving portion. (Note 4) The heating device according to Appendix 3, wherein the reflective layer defines the receiving portion. (Note 5) The heating device according to Appendix 3 or 4, wherein the reflective layer includes an infrared-transmitting portion and an infrared-blocking portion. (Note 6) The heating device according to Appendix 5, wherein the infrared-transmitting portion exhibits a transmittance of at least 80% to infrared light, and the infrared-blocking portion exhibits a transmittance of less than 10% to infrared light. (Note 7) The heating device according to appendix 5 or 6, wherein the socket wall further includes an infrared-transmitting layer that covers the infrared-transmitting portion and the infrared-blocking portion. (Note 8) The heating device according to any one of the appendices 5 to 7, wherein the light source comprises a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) configured to emit light at a peak wavelength of 940 nm, for example, so as to emit light in the wavelength range of 780 nm to 1400 nm. (Note 9) The heating device according to Appendix 8, wherein the LEDs are arranged on a circumference around the insertion axis and are directed to emit light toward the insertion axis. (Note 10) The heating device according to appendix 8 or 9, wherein the LED is located outside the socket. (Note 11) The heating device according to any one of the appendices 8 to 10, wherein each of the LEDs is arranged to emit light through one of the infrared-transmitting portions. (Note 12) A heating device according to any one of the appendices 1 to 11, comprising a rechargeable battery for supplying power to the light source. (Note 13) The heating device according to Appendix 12, further comprising a charging coil for wirelessly charging the aforementioned battery. (Note 14) The heating device according to Appendix 13, further comprising a charging pad having a second charging coil, on which the main body of the heating device can be placed for inductive charging of the battery. (Note 15) The heating device according to appendix 12 or 13, further comprising a docking station to which the main body of the heating device can be docked, wherein the docking station provides an electrical connection between the docking station and the battery for charging the battery. (Note 16) A system comprising a heating device as described in any one of Appendix 1 to 15, and a capsule containing the dental material, wherein the capsule comprises a body forming a chamber for the dental material, a dispensing nozzle connected to the chamber for dispensing the dental material, and a piston disposed within the chamber for biasing the dental material toward the dispensing nozzle. (Note 17) The system according to Appendix 16, further comprising a dispensing gun for holding the capsule inside and advancing the piston of the capsule.