PRODRIVE SYSTEMS RECEIVES U.S. PATENT FOR REVOLUTIONARY
LOCKING DRIVE HANDPIECE & BUR SYSTEM
Montreal, QC – May 26, 2010 – ProDrive Systems, Inc today announced the US Patent Office has issued Patent no. 7,677,890 for ProDrive Systems ‘non-round’ dental bur (drill bit) and locking turbine. When engaged, the patented system prevents rotation of the bur inside the turbine resulting in greater torque transfer for faster, smoother, more precise cutting. In addition to the US Patent, ProDrive Systems has obtained patents internationally in 37 regions. This patent positions ProDrive Systems to transform a worldwide multi-billion dollar market in the product categories of burs, turbines and handpieces.
For the last fifty years dentistry has relied on an outdated round-on-round friction grip drill mechanism for high-speed handpieces. ProDrive’s high precision, locking turbine and bur design firmly grips the bur for superior overall performance. The benefits to the practitioner include faster and smoother cutting as well as superior cut accuracy with reduced bur vibration and heat generated on the tooth.
§ The patented ProDrive System is a turbine upgrade compatible with today's leading brand handpieces (Kavo®, Midwest®, Sirona®, Star Dental®, W&H®). It allows dentists to continue using their preferred handpiece – yet empowers their instrument for superior performance.
§ Patented ProDrive triangular Bur with lengthening feature. In addition to the drive shank, double grooves along the bur enable safe bur lengthening by 3mm. The locking mechanism ensures bur retention and high performance in both positions.
Richard St. Pierre, CEO, ProDrive Systems Inc. said, "Our company was founded with the objective of improving the performance of high-speed handpieces to increase the quality and efficiency of patient care. We have developed and launched a product that has a powerful impact on dentistry, obtaining our patents in worldwide market is a crucial milestone in positioning ProDrive Systems to become the next standard for handpieces and burs worldwide."
About ProDrive Systems
ProDrive Systems Inc. is revolutionizing high-speed handpieces with its triangular bur and locking turbine system that improves the performance of dental handpieces and enhances practice efficiency. For more information about ProDrive Systems, visit www.prodrivesystems.com