Patents Assigned to uLab Systems, Inc.
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Publication number: 20240153612Abstract: Treatment process optimization methods are described herein where one method for optimizing a treatment plan may generally comprise receiving a digital image of a patient dentition, automatically determining one or more movements for the treatment plan based on a state of the patient dentition in the digital image, receiving one or more modifications relating to the treatment plan, and accepting a finalized treatment plan.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: uLab Systems, Inc.Inventor: Huafeng WEN
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Patent number: 11875205Abstract: Data match coding system for orthodontic appliances are disclosed. One variation of a data match code apparatus may generally comprise a three-dimensional model corresponding to a patient dentition and a platform extending from the three-dimensional model. The platform may define a data match code having a plurality of through-holes which are positioned relative to one another in a predetermined pattern.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: uLab Systems, Inc.Inventors: Henry Cao, Yongjie Zhang, Lishun Tong, Bo Zhu, Song Chen
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Publication number: 20230414324Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for cutting and trimming dental molds and oral appliances by receiving a digital model of teeth, determining a cutting loop path and applying a drape wall to the cutting loop to generate a simplified tooth base in a dental mold having an inner arch curve and an outer arch curve. The oral appliance may be formed on the dental mold and a cutter may be applied using a sweeping motion across the inner and outer arch curves.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Applicant: uLab Systems, Inc.Inventor: Huafeng WEN
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Patent number: 11833006Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for cutting and trimming dental molds and oral appliances by receiving a digital model of teeth, determining a cutting loop path and applying a drape wall to the cutting loop to generate a simplified tooth base in a dental mold having an inner arch curve and an outer arch curve. The oral appliance may be formed on the dental mold and a cutter may be applied using a sweeping motion across the inner and outer arch curves.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: uLab Systems, Inc.Inventor: Huafeng Wen
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Publication number: 20230380936Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for fabricating a dental or oral appliance utilizing support structures. A three dimensional representation of the dentition of a patient may be captured and reconfigured for correcting one or more malocclusions. The oral appliance may be printed upon an inner structure which supports the oral appliance during fabrication. The inner structure may be subsequently removed once the oral appliance is completed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: uLab Systems Inc.Inventor: Huafeng WEN
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Publication number: 20230380938Abstract: Aligners having stress force regeneration attributes are described herein. In one variation, a force may be regenerated within the aligner by receiving an aligner within a receptacle post-use by a patient and applying thermal energy to the aligner such that the aligner is maintained at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: uLab Systems, Inc.Inventors: Krishnamohan SHARMA, Huafeng WEN
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Publication number: 20230320565Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for processing and storing acquired data relating to one or more dental conditions. The methods can include acquiring a first oral feature in a first data acquisition using a data acquisition device, determining a first oral feature first reference point from the first data acquisition, diagnosing a first dental condition upon confirming that the first oral feature first reference point is associated with the first dental condition, acquiring the first oral feature in a second data acquisition using the data acquisition device, determining a first oral feature second reference point from the second data acquisition, and tracking the progression of the first dental condition by determining a discrepancy between the first oral feature first and second reference points.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: uLab Systems, Inc.Inventor: Michael I. FALKEL
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Patent number: 11771524Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for fabricating a dental or oral appliance utilizing support structures. A three dimensional representation of the dentition of a patient may be captured and reconfigured for correcting one or more malocclusions. The oral appliance may be printed upon an inner structure which supports the oral appliance during fabrication. The inner structure may be subsequently removed once the oral appliance is completed.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2020Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: uLab Systems, Inc.Inventor: Huafeng Wen
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Publication number: 20230240808Abstract: Optimized indirect bonding tray systems are described where an hybrid IDB tray apparatus may generally comprise an orthodontic shell configured to conform to a dentition of a patient and one or more modules incorporated along the orthodontic shell and where each of the one or more modules defines a recess configured to removably retain a bracket. Each recess may open along the orthodontic shell to position the bracket against a surface of a crown.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicant: uLab Systems, Inc.Inventors: Louis SCHUELLER, Henry CAO, Andrew LIU, Rooz KHOSRAVI
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Publication number: 20230233288Abstract: A system includes a plurality of tooth models each including computer code controlling its movement. The system also includes a tooth movement control system (TMCS) with a processor executing a dental manager module and with memory scoring a different tooth movement plan for each of the tooth models. In practice, the tooth movement plans are stored in the memory of each of the tooth models (e.g., a different tooth movement plan for each tooth model). Then, during tooth movement operation, each of the local control modules independently controls the tooth model to execute the tooth movement plan stored in the memory of the tooth model.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2022Publication date: July 27, 2023Applicant: uLab Systems, Inc.Inventor: Huafeng WEN
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Patent number: 11707180Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for processing and storing acquired data relating to one or more dental conditions. The methods can include acquiring a first oral feature in a first data acquisition using a data acquisition device, determining a first oral feature first reference point from the first data acquisition, diagnosing a first dental condition upon confirming that the first oral feature first reference point is associated with the first dental condition, acquiring the first oral feature in a second data acquisition using the data acquisition device, determining a first oral feature second reference point from the second data acquisition, and tracking the progression of the first dental condition by determining a discrepancy between the first oral feature first and second reference points.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: uLab Systems, Inc.Inventor: Michael I. Falkel
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Publication number: 20230214625Abstract: Data match coding system for orthodontic appliances are disclosed. One variation of a data match code apparatus may generally comprise a three-dimensional model corresponding to a patient dentition and a platform extending from the three-dimensional model. The platform may define a data match code having a plurality of through-holes which are positioned relative to one another in a predetermined pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2022Publication date: July 6, 2023Applicant: uLab Systems, Inc.Inventors: Henry CAO, Yongjie ZHANG, Lishun TONG, Bo ZHU, Song CHEN
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Patent number: 11638628Abstract: Method and apparatus for fabricating an oral appliance are described for correcting malocclusions on a dentition of a subject. A three-dimensional representation of the dentition may be captured and a free-form structure having a lattice structure which matches at least part of a surface of the dentition is generated. The lattice structure defines a plurality of open spaces such that the free-form structure is at least partially transparent. The lattice structure may then be manufactured by impregnating or covering a coating into or upon the lattice structure such that the oral appliance is formed.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2020Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: uLab Systems Inc.Inventor: Huafeng Wen
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Publication number: 20230053766Abstract: Systems for treatment planning environments are disclosed where a method of collaborating on a treatment plan for correcting one or more teeth of a subject may include digitally receiving intra-oral scan data of one or more teeth of the subject where the one or more teeth are in an initial position, synchronizing a virtual treatment planning environment between a first device of at least one practitioner and a second device of at least one technician, and displaying a pre-setup design of the intra-oral scan data within the treatment planning environment. The pre-setup design is revised based upon input received from the practitioner for correcting one or more malocclusions and one or more intermediate steps of the treatment plan is created from the initial position to a final position of the teeth within the treatment planning environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Applicant: uLab Systems, Inc.Inventors: Henry CAO, Huafeng WEN, Surya SARVA, Andrew LIU
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Publication number: 20230058890Abstract: Direct bonding guide systems are described herein. A template guide may be used for positioning an orthodontic attachment and may generally comprise a formed body defining a receiving channel configured to conform to an occlusal surface of one or more teeth of a patient. A remainder of surfaces of the one or more teeth may remain exposed and a reference surface or shelf may extend along a length of the formed body and project at a predetermined angle. The reference surface may be configured for locating a bracket attachment upon the surfaces of the one or more teeth.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Applicant: uLab Systems, Inc.Inventor: Christian KENWORTHY
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Patent number: 11583365Abstract: A system includes a plurality of tooth models each including computer code controlling its movement. The system also includes a tooth movement control system (TMCS) with a processor executing a dental manager module and with memory scoring a different tooth movement plan for each of the tooth models. In practice, the tooth movement plans are stored in the memory of each of the tooth models (e.g., a different tooth movement plan for each tooth model). Then, during tooth movement operation, each of the local control modules independently controls the tooth model to execute the tooth movement plan stored in the memory of the tooth model.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2016Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: uLab Systems, Inc.Inventor: Huafeng Wen
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Patent number: 11553989Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for treating teeth to correct for malocclusions. This may be accomplished by applying a series of labels to a digital dental model and applying a rolling ball process to identify tooth boundaries separating one tooth from a neighboring tooth and to also determine the crown/gum margin. The user may further assign regions to the dental model to indicate hard regions and soft regions. With the dental model labeled and defined, the user may then generate a treatment plan for moving the labeled and defined tooth or teeth relative to one another to correct for any malocclusions. Upon approval of the treatment plan, a series of 3D printed dental appliances or aligners to be worn in series by the patient may be fabricated to ultimately move the tooth or teeth to a desired position.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2020Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: uLab Systems, Inc.Inventor: Huafeng Wen
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Publication number: 20220409338Abstract: Systems for force measurement upon orthodontic appliances are described. Generally, a system for measuring a force or moment imparted by an orthodontic appliance may comprise a dentition mold having one or more target teeth each formed upon a fixture and which is movable independently of the dentition mold, a measurement sensor coupled to the fixture, and a processor in communication with the measurement sensor. An orthodontic appliance may be configured for placement upon the dentition mold where the orthodontic appliance imparts a force or moment upon the one or more target teeth such that the force or moment is transmitted to the measurement sensor via the fixture for measurement of the force or moment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Applicant: uLab Systems, Inc.Inventor: Henry CAO
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Patent number: D974566Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2021Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: uLab Systems, Inc.Inventors: Lishun Tong, Yongjie Zhang, Song Chen, Henry Cao
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Patent number: D975284Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2021Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: uLab Systems, Inc.Inventors: Lishun Tong, Yongjie Zhang, Song Chen, Henry Cao