PROTECTIVE ENVELOPE FOR DIGITAL DENTAL SENSOR

摘要

A protective envelope for a digital sensor used for capturing and recording dental X-ray images when the envelope is disposed in the mouth of a person or an animal is presented. The envelope is formed with a cavity housing the sensor. The envelope further includes an external surface wrapped around the digital sensor and held in place by a tab with an adhesive surface.

主权项

1. A protective envelope for housing a digital sensor while the digital sensor is being exposed to radiation as a patient is holding the digital sensor in the mouth, said protective envelope comprising:
an envelope body having a top surface and a bottom panel defining a cavity therebetween, said cavity having an opening and being sized and shaped to receive the digital sensor through said opening for recording dental X-rays as the envelope is positioned within the mouth; and a tab formed on said envelope body and having an adhesive surface, said envelope body and tab being constructed and arranged for wrapping around the digital sensor inside the cavity, said envelope body being maintained in the wrapped position by said tab.