Patents Assigned to OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
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Patent number: 9028250Abstract: A variety of improvements to the vibrating devices for dental remodeling are provided, including improved bite plate designs that accommodate common patient bite structure, a connector for a bite plate, a sizing tray for same, as well as better motors providing improved performance characteristics for an extraoral vibrator, and a completely intraoral vibrating dental plate with very thin cross section.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2009Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Glenn Spaulding, Jeremy Ling, Michael E. Kaufman, Michael K. Lowe
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Patent number: 8986003Abstract: Improved aligners are provided with pearlescent white coloring and improved aesthetics.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Tamsen Valoir
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Patent number: 8939762Abstract: The present disclosure describes a faster method of orthodontic remodeling, where a patient wears an orthodontic fixed appliance biting an orthodontic remodeling device, the orthodontic remodeling device comprising: an extraoral housing containing a power source operably coupled to an actuator operably coupled to a processor that controls the actuator and captures and communicates device usage data; the extraoral housing operably connected to an intraoral U-shaped bite plate; the bite plate having upper and lower vertical rims on a facial edge thereof to contact both arches of teeth; and wherein during use the orthodontic remodeling device vibrates at a frequency from 0.1 to 400 Hz. The patient then activates the orthodontic remodeling device for about 20 minutes daily. The method provides accelerated tooth movement as compared to without using the orthodontic remodeling device.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2013Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Michael K. Lowe
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Publication number: 20140342300Abstract: Improved bite plates for use with orthodontic vibratory devices and devices offering other treatment modalities. The bite plates are specifically designed to be used with Class II and II correctors, such as the Herbst appliance. Such bite plates can be used with a variety of treatment modalities, including laser, IR, micropulse, vibration, and combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: OrthoAccel Technologies Inc.Inventor: Dwight SCHNAITTER
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Publication number: 20140272761Abstract: An orthodontic remodeling device, wherein the bite plate is modified to have textured teeth and gum facing surfaces so as to provide cleaning, massaging or acupressure effect when in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Michael K. LOWE, Zaffer SYED, Tamsen VALOIR
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Publication number: 20140242535Abstract: The present disclosure relates to biteplates for use with various orthodontic remodeling devices, wherein the bite plate releases fluoride during use, thus encouraging remineralization on enamel. Additionally, bite plates with a colorant or color-changing matrix that serve as indicators for fluoride concentration are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Orthoaccel Technologies Inc.Inventors: Michael K. LOWE, Dwight SCHNAITTER
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Patent number: 8708701Abstract: Vibrating dental devices and accessories are provided, including a unique snap fit dental plate and vibrator connection; risers for adjusting the thickness of a dental plate; a pointer or wand that can be clamped onto a dental plate to reach even severely misaligned teeth; a cushioned dental plate having a non-Newtonian fluid therein that allows conformation of the cushion to the dentition, but hardens on use to allow the transmission of vibration to the teeth. Accessories such as carrying cases and docking stations are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2010Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Levens, W. Brent Tarver
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Publication number: 20140080082Abstract: Improved customizable bite plates using curable resins, especially light curable resins, for use with orthodontic vibratory devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventor: Michael K. LOWE
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Publication number: 20140072926Abstract: Improved aligners are provided with pearlescent white coloring and improved aesthetics.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventor: Tamsen Valoir
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Publication number: 20130323669Abstract: A bite plate allowing for contact with occlusal and facial and/or lingual maxillary and mandibular teeth is coupled to an extraoral housing containing a rechargeable battery coupled to a vibrator coupled to a processor coupled to data and charging port or ports. The housing is at least water resistant, and a hatch allows access to the data and charging port or ports only. The device is fitted with a very smooth and quiet vibrator, with minimal variance on operating specifications.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventor: Michael K. LOWE
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Patent number: 8500446Abstract: A bite plate allowing for contact with occlusal and facial and/or lingual maxillary and mandibular teeth is coupled to an extraoral housing containing a rechargeable battery coupled to a vibrator coupled to a processor coupled to data and charging port or ports. The housing is at least water resistant, and a hatch allows access to the data and charging port or ports only. The device is fitted with a very smooth and quiet vibrator, with minimal variance on operating specifications.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2012Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Orthoaccel Technologies Inc.Inventor: Michael K. Lowe
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Publication number: 20130059263Abstract: A bite plate allowing for contact with occlusal and facial and/or lingual maxillary and mandibular teeth is coupled to an extraoral housing containing a rechargeable battery coupled to a vibrator coupled to a processor coupled to data and charging port or ports. The housing is at least water resistant, and a hatch allows access to the data and charging port or ports only. The device is fitted with a very smooth and quiet vibrator, with minimal variance on operating specifications.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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Publication number: 20120322018Abstract: A bite plate allowing for contact with occlusal and facial and/or lingual maxillary and mandibular teeth is coupled to an extraoral housing containing a rechargeable battery coupled to a vibrator coupled to a processor coupled to data and charging port or ports. The housing is at least water resistant, and a hatch allows access to the data and charging port or ports only. The device is fitted with a very smooth and quiet vibrator, with minimal variance on operating specifications.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Michael K. LOWE, Lawrence W. SWOL
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Publication number: 20120094246Abstract: An improved vibrating dental plate that allows differential vibration of one or more teeth to assist in orthodontic remodeling is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2009Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Dubravko Pavlin
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Publication number: 20120040300Abstract: Vibrating dental devices and accessories are provided, including a unique snap fit dental plate and vibrator connection; risers for adjusting the thickness of a dental plate; a pointer or wand that can be clamped onto a dental plate to reach even severely misaligned teeth; a cushioned dental plate having a non-Newtonian fluid therein that allows conformation of the cushion to the dentition, but hardens on use to allow the transmission of vibration to the teeth. Accessories such as carrying cases and docking stations are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Lawrence Levens, W. Brent Tarver
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Publication number: 20110136070Abstract: A improved vibrating dental plate that allows accelerative forces in addition to vibrating forces to assist in remodeling is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2009Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES,INC.Inventors: Clinton T. Rubin, W. Brent Tarver, Michael K. Lowe
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Publication number: 20110136071Abstract: Vibrating dental devices and accessories are provided, including a unique snap fit dental plate and vibrator connection; risers for adjusting the thickness of a dental plate; a pointer or wand that can be clamped onto a dental plate to reach even severely misaligned teeth; a cushioned dental plate having a non-Newtonian fluid therein that allows conformation of the cushion to the dentition, but hardens on use to allow the transmission of vibration to the teeth. Accessories such as carrying cases and docking stations are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Lawrence J. LEVENS
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Publication number: 20100055634Abstract: A variety of improvements to the vibrating devices for dental remodeling are provided, including improved bite plate designs that accommodate common patient bite structure, a connector for a bite plate, a sizing tray for same, as well as better motors providing improved performance characteristics for an extraoral vibrator, and a completely intraoral vibrating dental plate with very thin cross section.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Glenn SPAULDING, Jeremy Ling, Michael E. Kaufman, Michael K. Lowe