Patents Examined by Cris L. Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 11937992
    Abstract: A temporary alignment system and method for holding a dental coping to an implant abutment using the same threads in the abutment that are used for definitive attachment are disclosed. The disclosed temporary fasteners initially orient and hold a coping against an abutment with a force along the same axis as the semi-definitive screw. The aligned coping can be picked-up in a closed-tray impression process without unscrewing the temporary fastener. Embodiments include threaded posts that release copings from the abutment through axial forces. Some embodiments include a threaded post with separable cap that is picked-up with the coping. Methods for converting an existing prosthesis for screw attachment to implants in a single visit and digital capture of the converted prosthesis are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Smart Denture Conversions, LLC
    Inventors: Brandon Dale Kofford, Charles Albert Rudisill
  • Patent number: 11925246
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a trimming guide to enable a person with or without particular skill, or a robot, or a computer, or a numerical device to cut a predetermined design, style or shape. More particularly, the invention relates to a trimming guide that would enable a person by him or herself, with or without training or particular skill, or through the use of a robot or a computer or a numerical device to trim his or her own hair, or another person's hair to a quality, finished state which is a predetermined design, style or shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Inventor: David Michael Treadway
  • Patent number: 11911229
    Abstract: An ultrasonic unit manufacturing system and process are based on a universal ultrasonic generator unit that operates interchangeably with either one of piezoelectric and magnetostrictive ultrasonic devices, and optionally as well as with either on-off or power level control footswitches. The ultrasonic units use a generator unit having a detector that determines whether the connected device is piezoelectric or magnetostrictive, and activates the generator for the appropriate piezoelectric or magnetostrictive operating mode. The ultrasonic units so made and methods of using them are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Inventor: James Feine
  • Patent number: 11903473
    Abstract: Disclosed is a hair-straightening comb for quick styling, which includes a comb-tooth part and a handle part, the comb-tooth part includes a housing with an inner cavity, a heat-conducting comb body sealingly embedded in the inner cavity, and a heat-generating component fixed on a back side of the comb body; the comb body includes a bottom plate and short comb teeth formed on an outer surface of the bottom plate, and the bottom plate has a plurality of embedding grooves distributed at intervals, a comb-tooth bar is embedded in the embedding groove; the handle part includes an outer casing, and a fan component and an air inlet provided on the outer casing, an air duct communicating with the outer casing is formed between the housing and the comb body, and air outlet holes communicate with the air duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: GUANGDONG HONGYUAN ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO., LTD
    Inventors: Taiqiao Yin, Shengquan Wang, Yu Xian
  • Patent number: 11896449
    Abstract: A snap-on snap-off drill stop device for boring into a tooth and or in bone. The stop device that impedes insertion of the bore device into the tooth or bone tissue beyond predetermined depths at pre-selected stages of a drilling process by simplifying the tedious process of exchanging drill bits and drill stops for the ultimate size and depth bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Inventor: Sohail M. Ebrahimi
  • Patent number: 11896458
    Abstract: A dental anchoring system includes an angled abutment, having a main body extending from a top to a channel body, the channel body extending away from the main body at a predetermined angle less than 180 degrees; a lip extending around the top; and an opening extending from the top and through the channel body, the opening to receive an attachment device; the angled abutment is to provide an angled attachment for a dental prosthetic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Inventor: Ankur Dahiya
  • Patent number: 11896460
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an implant-driver tool and method of using same for proper insertion of implants into a predrilled drillhole in a bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Inventors: Samir Nafar, Yosef Ben Yosef
  • Patent number: 11883253
    Abstract: A tooth loosening device comprises a body having a tooth contacting portion connected to a handling portion. The tooth contacting portion has a tooth contacting member including one or more surfaces adapted to contact a tooth, and the handling portion includes a manipulation member. The tooth contacting portion can be inserted into a mouth having a tooth in need of loosening, and the manipulation member can position the tooth contacting member so that the one or more surfaces contacts the tooth in need of loosening. The tooth in need of loosening can then be loosened by manipulation of the tooth loosening device. A vibrating mechanism can also be provided to apply vibration to the tooth in need of loosening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Inventor: Matthew Schaeferle
  • Patent number: 11882911
    Abstract: The invention discloses a steam hair straightener, comprising an upper handle and an upper cover forming the upper part, and a lower handle and a lower cover forming the lower part, wherein the upper handle and the upper cover are assembled and fixed by screws, and a first installation cavity is formed there between; the lower handle and the lower cover are also assembled and fixed by screws, and a second installation cavity is formed there between; the inside of the first installation cavity is equipped with an upper heating plate, a hot steam device, a water tank and a water pump; the second installation cavity is equipped with a lower heating plate, an infrared device, a function control board, and a 360° rotating power cord; the hot steam device is installed on the upper heating plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Dongguan KangRoad Electrical Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yungang Zhou
  • Patent number: 11877615
    Abstract: A wig apparatus is provided. The wig apparatus includes: a mesh base comprising an inner surface, an outer surface, a fold portion and a terminal edge portion; a band member comprising a first surface, a second surface, a top edge and a bottom edge, wherein the first surface is coupled to the inner surface of the mesh base and wherein the second surface is coupled to the inner surface of the mesh base; a first portion of artificial hair coupled to at least the outer surface of the mesh base adjacent to the first surface; and a second portion of artificial hair coupled to the outer surface of the mesh base adjacent to the second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: SHAKE-N-GO FASHION, INC.
    Inventors: Susan Kim, Jason Kim
  • Patent number: 11871826
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for styling hair using an apparatus preferably shaped as a hand having finger like elements that are flexible and can be separated from each so that a strand of hair can be inserted in between two of the finger like elements so that the strand is held in place as its being braided. The apparatus is mounted on a base with a clamp for securing the apparatus to a chair, table or other surface to keep the apparatus in place during the braiding of each strand of hair being braided. In another embodiment the apparatus can have three flexible elements that are generally upwardly extending from supporting surface such as a hand like or other structure so that two strands can be placed in between the places between the two end elements and the middle element for braiding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Inventor: Stasha Mabatano-Harris
  • Patent number: 11871832
    Abstract: A modular cosmetic product is provided that includes a container defining a cavity, an insert, a bezel, and a cosmetic product pan. The insert is adapted to be disposed within the cavity of the container and is at least partially constructed from a magnetic material. The bezel is also adapted to be at least partially disposed within the cavity of the container, and includes at least one opening. The cosmetic product pan is adapted to retain a cosmetic product and is at least partially disposed within the at least one opening of the bezel. The cosmetic product pan is at least partially constructed from a magnetic material such that it is urged towards the insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: ELC MANAGEMENT LLC
    Inventor: Yeon Jung Roh
  • Patent number: 11872100
    Abstract: Pincers for removing residual dental roots by the application of a contrary force on the mandible and maxilla on a pre-fixed screw. It is constructed in such a manner as to enable the strength of the operator to be multiplied and the final movement of the pincers to be reduced. The operator will need to apply minimal force and thus the procedure becomes simple and safe, thereby preserving the underlying bone structure and facilitating implant osseointegration. Likewise the device can be easily sterilized and assembled/dismantled easily because of the small number of moving parts. Further, there is no need for the mouth to be opened so widely, which results in less movement and less trauma caused by excessive opening of the patient's mouth, and it adapts to the irregular profile of support on the dental arch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: SIT EVOLUÇÃO E TECNOLOGIA LTDA.
    Inventors: Joaquim Francisco Bertuol Porto, Douglas Laufer Schmidt, Ricardo Alberto Heine, André Schaan Casagrande
  • Patent number: 11864727
    Abstract: An apparatus for performing dental surgery includes a central processing unit that controls automated operation of the apparatus and a display that renders an image of a target tooth requiring surgical intervention. The image of a target tooth being created from an image file received from the central processing unit. An input device receives surgical instructions from a user for providing the surgical intervention. The instructions are provided to the central processing unit for process. The surgical instructions include visual indications on the image of a target tooth that is to be treated. A robotic arm that includes an end effector is in communication with the central processing unit. The central processing unit controls the robotic arm to remove a region of the target tooth. The system also simultaneously mills the final tooth restoration in a separate milling chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Cyberdontics (USA), Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher John Ciriello, Robert Joseph Ciriello, James Alexander Farwell
  • Patent number: 11857051
    Abstract: A composition dispenser with dynamically adjustable protrusions/bristles for delivery of a cosmetic composition to a substrate, particularly hair coloring agents. The composition dispenser comprises a protrusion unit including one or more protrusion elements and at least one dispensing orifices appointed for fluidic communication with a formulation reservoir. The protrusion unit is operably coupled to a length-adjustment element configured to adjust an exposed protrusion length of the protrusion elements along a direction perpendicular to a rotation plane of the length-adjust element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: William Robert Bickford, Jason Fyfe, Andrea Saverino, Oliver Sha
  • Patent number: 11857061
    Abstract: A grooming system, a grooming debris collection system, a grooming debris disposal system, a portable hair trimming catcher system, and methods of use are presented. The present disclosure relates generally to a grooming system for providing ease in cleaning, efficiency in grooming and debris collection, efficiency in disposal of grooming debris, and the like. More specifically, and without limitation, the disclosure provides a portable hair trimming catching device which prevents debris from falling onto the floor or other appliances and surface. The present system utilizes and moves with the user and requires no additional supports or set up such as a door or wall. In this way, the system provides for ease in set up and storage in a freestanding system. Furthermore, the system also includes a disposal system for further ease in cleaning. The present system also stows for ease in storage and for use in travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Patrick Gilsenan
  • Patent number: 11844410
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic product refill (20) for a hair treatment device (1), comprising an applicator member that is saturated with liquid cosmetic product, with a degree of filling less than or equal to 90%, preferably less than or equal to 80%>, more preferably less than or equal to 70%, the degree of filling being defined as the ratio of the mass of cosmetic product in the applicator member divided by the maximum mass of cosmetic product with which the applicator member can be saturated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignees: L'OREAL, SEB S.A.
    Inventors: Frederic Woodland, Stefania Nuzzo, Gabin Vic, Sandy Lapize
  • Patent number: 11844661
    Abstract: Flossers are designed to simplify flossing with braces including facilitating the insertion of floss into and the maneuvering of the floss within the embrasure spaces. The flossers can include an inner prong and an outer prong between which a length of floss extends. The outer prong can be configured to insert between the teeth and the wire of the braces while the inner prong is positioned inside the teeth. While positioned between the wire and the teeth, the outer prong can be maneuvered to thereby floss the embrasure spaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Inventor: Kurt G. Vest
  • Patent number: 11839519
    Abstract: Disclosed is a two-component mixing capsule for intake and for mixing of two compositions with a capsule housing having a discharge spout at its front end, wherein the mixing capsule comprises a first mixing chamber and a second mixing chamber, wherein the two mixing chambers may be separated from each other for storage or for transport, by the first mixing chamber being rotatable into a first position in which the first mixing chamber is separated from mixing chamber, by a rotatably mounted handhold element, the rotational axis of which is approximately perpendicularly arranged to the longitudinal axis of the mixing capsule. The two mixing chambers form a common mixing chamber by rotating the first mixing chamber into a second position in which the central axes of the first and second mixing chamber are substantially coaxially arranged, wherein the composition may be discharged after mixing by attaching a squeezing piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: KULZER GMBH
    Inventors: Andrea Kemeny, Mike Kondziela, Ralf Suffel, Andreas Utterodt, Michael Eck, Raif Kocoglu, Markus Balkenhol
  • Patent number: 11839522
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental implant (100, 100?, 500) and to a kit for said dental implant. In order to provide dental implants (100, 100?, 500) which meet the general requirements for a successful implantation and use and which can be easily adapted to bone variations and implant offerings, it is proposed according to the invention that the dental implant (100, 100?, 500) comprises a ceramic base body (130, 530), a ceramic abutment (120, 120?, 520), a ceramic tooth structure (110), and/or a connector (1, 1?, 1?, 5) for connecting of base body (130, 530), abutment (120, 120?, 520) and/or tooth structure (110) to each other, and a bushing body (6), which is at least in a final assembly state (E) of the dental implant (100, 100?, 500) received at least partly in the base body (130, 530), in the abutment (120, 120?, 520) and/or in the tooth structure (110) or surrounds the connector (1, 1?, 1?, 5) at least in sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: MAXON INTERNATIONAL AG
    Inventors: Thorsten Buurlage, Dirk Zimmermann, Jochen Kullick