Patents by Inventor Andrè Koza

Andrè Koza has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11915378
    Abstract: A method, system and computer readable storage media for proposing and visualizing orthodontic treatments. A patient may use a mobile device such as a smart phone to quickly and inexpensively visualize an orthodontic treatment for misaligned teeth and overlay it on a 3D model of the face and jaw, with a depth sensor being used to detect depth information. The orthodontic treatment may also be visualized in an augmented manner for a clinician. 3D data of the orthodontic treatment may be used for further analysis or fabrication of a treatment appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: DENTSPLY SIRONA INC.
    Inventors: André Koza, Ronny Kucharczyk
  • Patent number: 11771506
    Abstract: A method, system and a computer readable storage media for operating dental machines through an augmented reality control interface A hands free interface may enable the control of a dental machine during dental treatment by using dexterous parts of the body other than the upper limbs (e.g. by using the lower limbs) on a first user/control interface to send instructions corresponding to a second user/control interface that is different from the first user/control interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: DENTSPLY SIRONA INC.
    Inventors: André Koza, Ronny Kucharczyk
  • Publication number: 20220192800
    Abstract: A method, system and computer readable storage media for guiding an intra-oral scan utilizing augmented reality. By visualizing a scan strategy in a field of view of a clinician during an intra-oral scanning scan procedure, a need to monitor the progress of the intra-oral scan on a separate monitor may be eliminated or reduced in order to save time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.
    Inventors: André KOZA, Ronny KUCHARCZYK
  • Publication number: 20220142722
    Abstract: A method, system and a computer readable storage media for operating dental machines through an augmented reality control interface A hands free interface may enable the control of a dental machine during dental treatment by using dexterous parts of the body other than the upper limbs (e.g. by using the lower limbs) on a first user/control interface to send instructions corresponding to a second user/control interface that is different from the first user/control interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicant: DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.
    Inventors: André KOZA, Ronny KUCHARCZYK
  • Publication number: 20220139044
    Abstract: A method, system and computer readable storage media for proposing and visualizing orthodontic treatments. A patient may use a mobile device such as a smart phone to quickly and inexpensively visualize an orthodontic treatment for misaligned teeth and overlay it on a 3D model of the face and jaw, with a depth sensor being used to detect depth information. The orthodontic treatment may also be visualized in an augmented manner for a clinician. 3D data of the orthodontic treatment may be used for further analysis or fabrication of a treatment appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.
    Inventors: André KOZA, Ronny KUCHARCZYK
  • Publication number: 20220096004
    Abstract: A system for visualizing patient stress or discomfort during dental treatment. By visualizing a patients changing stress conditions during treatment, a clinician may react accordingly such as by stopping a treatment activity, slowing a treatment activity, refreshing anesthesia, etc. in order to improve the patients experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.
    Inventors: André KOZA, Ronny KUCHARCZYK
  • Publication number: 20210338388
    Abstract: In a method for incorporating photographic facial images and/or films of a person into the preparation of odontological and/or cosmetic dental treatments and/or restorations for said person, the photographic facial images and/or films are produced using the camera function of a smart device. The user is guided through the production of the facial images and/or films with the aid of an application for the smart device, and the produced images and/or films are incorporated into software for a computer-assisted design of the treatments and/or restorations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.
    Inventors: Ronny KUCHARCZYK, Steffen HAUTH, André KOZA
  • Patent number: 11000349
    Abstract: A method, system and computer readable storage media for determining articulator parameters. A dentist may use a mobile device such as a smart phone to quickly and inexpensively visualize a 3D model of a patient's face and jaw, with a depth sensor being used to detect depth information. Articulator parameters may then be obtained to be used for treatment planning based on an analysis of the correct functioning of the patient's teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.
    Inventors: Nadine Willers, André Koza
  • Publication number: 20200383752
    Abstract: A method, system and computer readable storage media for determining articulator parameters. A dentist may use a mobile device such as a smart phone to quickly and inexpensively visualize a 3D model of a patient's face and jaw, with a depth sensor being used to detect depth information. Articulator parameters may then be obtained to be used for treatment planning based on an analysis of the correct functioning of the patient's teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.
    Inventors: Nadine Willers, Andrè Koza