Patents Assigned to OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
  • Patent number: 9028250
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn Spaulding, Jeremy Ling, Michael E. Kaufman, Michael K. Lowe
  • Patent number: 8986003
    Abstract: Improved aligners are provided with pearlescent white coloring and improved aesthetics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Tamsen Valoir
  • Patent number: 8939762
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael K. Lowe
  • Publication number: 20140342300
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: OrthoAccel Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Dwight SCHNAITTER
  • Publication number: 20140272761
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael K. LOWE, Zaffer SYED, Tamsen VALOIR
  • Publication number: 20140242535
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Orthoaccel Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Michael K. LOWE, Dwight SCHNAITTER
  • Patent number: 8708701
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence Levens, W. Brent Tarver
  • Publication number: 20140080082
    Abstract: Improved customizable bite plates using curable resins, especially light curable resins, for use with orthodontic vibratory devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventor: Michael K. LOWE
  • Publication number: 20140072926
    Abstract: Improved aligners are provided with pearlescent white coloring and improved aesthetics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventor: Tamsen Valoir
  • Publication number: 20130323669
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventor: Michael K. LOWE
  • Patent number: 8500446
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Orthoaccel Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Michael K. Lowe
  • Publication number: 20130059263
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
  • Publication number: 20120322018
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael K. LOWE, Lawrence W. SWOL
  • Publication number: 20120094246
    Abstract: An improved vibrating dental plate that allows differential vibration of one or more teeth to assist in orthodontic remodeling is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Dubravko Pavlin
  • Publication number: 20120040300
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Lawrence Levens, W. Brent Tarver
  • Publication number: 20110136070
    Abstract: A improved vibrating dental plate that allows accelerative forces in addition to vibrating forces to assist in remodeling is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES,INC.
    Inventors: Clinton T. Rubin, W. Brent Tarver, Michael K. Lowe
  • Publication number: 20110136071
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: ORTHOACCEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Lawrence J. LEVENS
  • Publication number: 20100055634
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn SPAULDING, Jeremy Ling, Michael E. Kaufman, Michael K. Lowe