Automatic Dental X-ray Processor

Technology Description

This technology is an x-ray processing system , a stand-alone device that automatically develops x-ray film exposed in a dental office. The technology utilizes standard x-ray film which itself is not new technology. The uniqueness is that the innovator has developed a single piece of equipment which automatically delivers every step of the film development process including chemical processing and drying.

The invention automatically develops x-ray film using a microcontroller that has been programmed to deliver fresh chemicals at the right time and to optimize the time (e.g., based on the room temperature) each chemical is in contact with the x-ray film. These chemicals are referred to as the developer, the fixer and the washer. The device controls the timing and the temperature for each. For example, colder temperatures require more time for processing, while warmer temperatures require less time. Thus, the invention has five modes to take into account various temperature requirements.

Innovator has optimized the film processing for two manufacturers of chemicals: Kodak and FOMA (Europe).His purpose for developing the technology for dentists in India, was directed towards the fact most Indian dentists cannot afford an automated system to develop x-ray film. In the United States or other developed countries that use digital technology, the vision of the innovator is to offer the dental industry an inexpensive, reliable backup system to develop x-ray film.

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