Patents Assigned to Schick Technologies, Inc.
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Publication number: 20140056415Abstract: A dental positioning system and method employing the system are described. The system includes at least one receptor holder having an arm extending from a receptor grip. The receptor grip retains a receptor in a fixed position within the grip and with respect to the arm. The system also includes an alignment ring having a window formed therein and having at least one opening corresponding to the at least one receptor holder. The opening is constructed to receive the arm of the receptor holder such that the receptor is substantially centered with respect to the window.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2012Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: SCHICK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Mark Abramovich, Aaron Bratslavsky, Joe Goldstone, Steven Mita
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Publication number: 20130022175Abstract: A sensor that is at least partially covered by a sheath, and a positioning arm that is electrically coupled to the sensor, and arranged outside of the sheath, such that a hygienic barrier is formed around the sensor. The sensor is used for filmless dental radiography and the positioning arm enables positioning of the sensor in a patient's mouth. The positioning arm includes a contact that pierces the sheath and establishes an electrical connection with the sensor when the positioning arm is coupled to the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2011Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: SCHICK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Mark Abramovich, Valeriy Armencha, Stan Mandelkern
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Publication number: 20090274267Abstract: A method of conducting a panoramic x-ray examination. The method includes generating a signal representing a pressure map of an anatomical region of interest, calculating an imaging layer based on the generated signal, and generating a scan based on the calculated imaging layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2008Publication date: November 5, 2009Applicant: SCHICK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Stan Mandelkern, Daniel Michaeli
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Patent number: 7563026Abstract: An electronic x-ray imaging sensor that flexibly fits within a patient's mouth includes a flexible portion and a rigid portion. The flexible portion includes an array of detection devices, and the rigid portion includes complementary circuitry for controlling and/or obtaining image data from the array. The flexible portion may be detachable from the rigid portion, which allows the flexible portion to be disposable while the detachable portion is reusable.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2005Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Schick Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Stan Mandelkern, Daniel Michaeli, Jeffrey Slovin
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Publication number: 20090166545Abstract: An electronic imaging sensor, which has an improved immunity to noise caused by unwanted x-rays, images an object by collecting charge carriers produced in the sensor when the object is exposed to x-rays. One or more shielding areas are formed proximate the sensor to capture or sweep away any undesirable charge carriers generated by the unwanted x-rays. The shielding areas extend deeper beneath the surface of the sensor than the depth at which the desired charge carriers corresponding to the object being imaged is collected. The shielding areas capture charge carriers formed by the unwanted x-rays, which penetrate into the sensor to a greater depth than the depth at which the desired charge carriers are collected. In this way, the undesirable charge carriers are captured near the region where they are generated and before they migrate towards the surface where they can be collected and manifest as noise in the resulting image of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2009Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: SCHICK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Stan Mandelkern, David Schick, Barmak Mansoorian, Daniel Van Blerkom
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Patent number: 7545913Abstract: A method of operating a digital x-ray system having a plurality of information processors, each information processor associated with a corresponding one of a plurality of operatories. The method includes detecting at least one image in response to at least one energy source emitting energy, while the energy source is associated with an extension arm which is positioned to serve a selected one of the operatories, and outputting an electrical image data signal representing the detected image. The method also includes detecting a position of the extension arm, and automatically routing the outputted electrical image data signal to the information processor associated with the selected operatory based on the detected position.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2006Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Schick Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jack Connelly, Frank Rapa, Stan Mandelkern
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Patent number: 7501631Abstract: An electronic imaging sensor, which has an improved immunity to noise caused by unwanted x-rays, images an object by collecting charge carriers produced in the sensor when the object is exposed to x-rays. One or more shielding areas are formed proximate the sensor to capture or sweep away any undesirable charge carriers generated by the unwanted x-rays. The shielding areas extend deeper beneath the surface of the sensor than the depth at which the desired charge carriers corresponding to the object being imaged is collected. The shielding areas capture charge carriers formed by the unwanted x-rays, which penetrate into the sensor to a greater depth than the depth at which the. desired charge carriers are collected. In this way, the undesirable charge carriers are captured near the region where they are generated and before they migrate towards the surface where they can be collected and manifest as noise in the resulting image of the object.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2005Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Schick Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Stan Mandelkern, David Schick, Barmak Mansoorian, Daniel Van Blerkom
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Patent number: 7471761Abstract: A method of computing oral bone mineral density using a panoramic x-ray system. A reference phantom having a known density is provided. A digital panoramic image of a body part and the reference phantom is obtained by irradiating the body part and the reference phantom. The reference phantom is disposed in a location free from anatomical features and in the same scan line as the body part. A relationship is established between a region of the image corresponding to a portion of the body part and a region of the image corresponding to the reference phantom. Bone mineral density is calculated based upon the established relationship and the known density of the reference phantom.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2005Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Schick Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Daniel Michaeli
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Publication number: 20080159483Abstract: A method of operating a digital x-ray system having a plurality of information processors, each information processor associated with a corresponding one of a plurality of operatories. The method includes detecting at least one image in response to at least one energy source emitting energy, while the energy source is associated with an extension arm which is positioned to serve a selected one of the operatories, and outputting an electrical image data signal representing the detected image. The method also includes detecting a position of the extension arm, and automatically routing the outputted electrical image data signal to the information processor associated with the selected operatory based on the detected position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2006Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: SCHICK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: JACK CONNELLY, FRANK RAPA, STAN MANDELKERN
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Publication number: 20070080300Abstract: An electronic imaging sensor, which has an improved immunity to noise caused by unwanted x-rays, images an object by collecting charge carriers produced in the sensor when the object is exposed to x-rays. One or more shielding areas are formed proximate the sensor to capture or sweep away any undesirable charge carriers generated by the unwanted x-rays. The shielding areas extend deeper beneath the surface of the sensor than the depth at which the desired charge carriers corresponding to the object being imaged is collected. The shielding areas capture charge carriers formed by the unwanted x-rays, which penetrate into the sensor to a greater depth than the depth at which the. desired charge carriers are collected. In this way, the undesirable charge carriers are captured near the region where they are generated and before they migrate towards the surface where they can be collected and manifest as noise in the resulting image of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2005Publication date: April 12, 2007Applicant: SCHICK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Stan Mandelkern, David Schick, Barmak Mansoorian, Daniel Van Blerkom
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Patent number: 7193219Abstract: An intraoral sensor includes a radiation sensitive sensor array, an event detection circuit, and a transmitter. The radiation sensitive sensor array includes a scintillator which converts x-rays into visible light radiation, and a plurality of pixels sensitive to visible light radiation to capture an image upon the presence of incident radiation. The event detection circuit includes a current sensing device and is configured to generate a triggering signal indicating the presence of radiation incident on the sensor array based upon the amount of electrical current drawn by the sensor array. The transmitter is adapted to transmit via a wireless link signals representing an image captured by the sensor array.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2006Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Schick Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David B. Schick, Stan Mandelkern, Valeriy Armencha
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Publication number: 20070058786Abstract: A method of computing oral bone mineral density using a panoramic x-ray system. A reference phantom having a known density is provided. A digital panoramic image of a body part and the reference phantom is obtained by irradiating the body part and the reference phantom. The reference phantom is disposed in a location free from anatomical features and in the same scan line as the body part. A relationship is established between a region of the image corresponding to a portion of the body part and a region of the image corresponding to the reference phantom. Bone mineral density is calculated based upon the established relationship and the known density of the reference phantom.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2005Publication date: March 15, 2007Applicant: SCHICK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Daniel Michael
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Publication number: 20070053498Abstract: An electronic x-ray imaging sensor that flexibly fits within a patient's mouth includes a flexible portion and a rigid portion. The flexible portion includes an array of detection devices, and the rigid portion includes complementary circuitry for controlling and/or obtaining image data from the array. The flexible portion may be detachable from the rigid portion, which allows the flexible portion to be disposable while the detachable portion is reusable.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2005Publication date: March 8, 2007Applicant: SCHICK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Stan Mandelkern, Daniel Michaeli, Jeffrey Slovin
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Patent number: 7171181Abstract: An automatic frequency tuning (AFT) system which can effect immediate and accurate automatic frequency tuning of the local oscillator (LO) of a receiver, in order to achieve a stable intermediate frequency (IF) signal while reducing the power consumption and the cost of the system. In the automatic frequency tuning (AFT) system, an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) converts the intermediate frequency (IF) to a digital value which is sent to a microcontroller. A signal sent from the microcontroller accurately and automatically tunes the local oscillator (LO).Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2003Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: Schick Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David B. Schick, Stan Mandelkern, Iouri Kazarov, Leonid Khatutskiy, Valeriy Armencha
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Publication number: 20060193436Abstract: A system for capturing multiple intraoral images includes an intraoral sensor. The sensor includes a sensor array, a transmitter and a power source that provides power to the sensor array and the transmitter. The sensor is configured to be inserted inside a patient's oral cavity, capture an image upon the presence of incident radiation and transmit from within the oral cavity via a wireless link electrical signals representing the image. A base station positioned outside the oral cavity is configured to receive the electrical signals transmitted from the sensor. The sensor is capable of capturing transmitting to the base station electrical signals representing multiple intraoral images without requiring that the sensor be removed from the patient's oral cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2006Publication date: August 31, 2006Applicant: Schick Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David Schick, Stan Mandelkern, Valeriy Armencha
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Patent number: 7072443Abstract: A system for capturing multiple intraoral images includes an intraoral sensor. The sensor includes a sensor array, a transmitter and a power source that provides power to the sensor array and the transmitter. The sensor is configured to be inserted inside a patient's oral cavity, capture an image upon the presence of incident radiation and transmit from within the oral cavity via a wireless link electrical signals representing the image. A base station positioned outside the oral cavity is configured to receive the electrical signals transmitted from the sensor. The sensor is capable of capturing transmitting to the base station electrical signals representing multiple intraoral images without requiring that the sensor be removed from the patient's oral cavity.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2002Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: Schick Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David B. Schick, Stan Mandelkern, Valeriy Armencha
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Patent number: 6972411Abstract: A method of determining that radiation is incident upon a radiation sensor comprising a plurality of radiation sensitive pixels includes the steps of monitoring an amount of current drawn by the pixels, and generating a signal indicating a presence of incident radiation which the amount of current exceeds a predetermined amount.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2002Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Assignee: Schick Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David B. Schick, Stan Mandelkern, Valeriy Armencha
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Publication number: 20050254625Abstract: An x-ray system comprises an x-ray tube which emits x-rays therefrom, and a receiver mounted within the x-ray tube. An electronic sensor receives the emitted x-rays, converts the received x-rays into electrical image data signals, and transmits the electrical image data signals to the receiver. An image processing unit processes the electrical image data signals received from the receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2004Publication date: November 17, 2005Applicant: SCHICK TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: David Schick, Aaron Bratslavsky, Stan Mandelkern, Daniel Michaeli, Michael Stone
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Patent number: 6924486Abstract: An electronic image sensor includes a first subsystem that has a radiation sensitive sensor array that captures an image upon the presence of incident radiation, a second subsystem that provides signals to control the reading out of data from the sensor array; and a third subsystem that provides electrical power to the first and second subsystems. A fourth subsystem has a controller that provides control signals to the third subsystem, to selectively control the provision of electrical power to the first subsystem and the second subsystem.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2002Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Assignee: Schick Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David B. Schick, Stan Mandelkern, Valeriy Armencha
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Publication number: 20050037720Abstract: An automatic frequency tuning (AFT) system which can effect immediate and accurate automatic frequency tuning of the local oscillator (LO) of a receiver, in order to achieve a stable intermediate frequency (IF) signal while reducing the power consumption and the cost of the system. In the automatic frequency tuning (AFT) system, an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) converts the intermediate frequency (IF) to a digital value which is sent to a microcontroller. A signal sent from the microcontroller accurately and automatically tunes the local oscillator (LO).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2003Publication date: February 17, 2005Applicant: Schick Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David Schick, Stan Mandelkern, Iouri Kazarov, Leonid Khatutskiy, Valeriy Armencha