Patents by Inventor Cotsworth P. Fishburne, Jr.

Cotsworth P. Fishburne, Jr. 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: 8535056
    Abstract: A sheet of material having a central body portion with attached wings capable of folding towards each other on either side. The wings of the bite block fold toward each other along fold lines adjacent the central body portion and provide a structure for biting down upon for propping the mouth of a patient open during a dental procedure. A mirrored surface may be placed on the central body portion for improving visibility in the mouth. In a unilateral bite block embodiment, the unilateral bite block is placed in only one side of the mouth. In another quadrant embodiment a bite extension extends out of an opposing side of the patent's mouth and facilitates holding the patient's mouth open. The bite block may be made inexpensively and is disposable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Centrix, Inc.
    Inventors: William B. Dragan, Cotsworth P. Fishburne, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8323021
    Abstract: A sheet of material having a central body portion with attached wings capable of folding towards each other on either side. The wings of the bite block fold toward each other along fold lines adjacent the central body portion and provide a structure for biting down upon for propping the mouth of a patient open during a dental procedure. A mirrored surface may be placed on the central body portion for improving visibility in the mouth. The bite block also holds or retracts the tongue and cheeks away from a work area in the mouth. The wings protect the cheeks as well as provide improved visibility within the mouth. Additionally, moisture control within the mouth is improved. The bite block may be made inexpensively and is disposable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Centrix, Inc.
    Inventor: Cotsworth P. Fishburne, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8182264
    Abstract: A sheet of material having a central body portion with attached wings capable of folding towards each other on either side. The wings of the bite block fold toward each other along fold lines adjacent the central body portion and provide a structure for biting down upon for propping the mouth of a patient open during a dental procedure. A mirrored surface may be placed on the central body portion for improving visibility in the mouth. In a unilateral bite block embodiment, the unilateral bite block is placed in only one side of the mouth. The bite block may be made inexpensively and is disposable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Centrix, Inc.
    Inventors: William B. Dragan, Cotsworth P. Fishburne, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120088205
    Abstract: A sheet of material having a central body portion with attached wings capable of folding towards each other on either side. The wings of the bite block fold toward each other along fold lines adjacent the central body portion and provide a structure for biting down upon for propping the mouth of a patient open during a dental procedure. A mirrored surface may be placed on the central body portion for improving visibility in the mouth. In a unilateral bite block embodiment, the unilateral bite block is placed in only one side of the mouth. In another quadrant embodiment a bite extension extends out of an opposing side of the patent's mouth and facilitates holding the patient's mouth open. The bite block may be made inexpensively and is disposable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventors: William B. DRAGAN, Cotsworth P. FISHBURNE, JR.
  • Publication number: 20100304324
    Abstract: A sheet of material having a central body portion with attached wings capable of folding towards each other on either side. The wings of the bite block fold toward each other along fold lines adjacent the central body portion and provide a structure for biting down upon for propping the mouth of a patient open during a dental procedure. A mirrored surface may be placed on the central body portion for improving visibility in the mouth. In a unilateral bite block embodiment, the unilateral bite block is placed in only one side of the mouth. The bite block may be made inexpensively and is disposable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventors: William B. Dragan, cotsworth P. Fishburne, JR.
  • Publication number: 20100129767
    Abstract: A sheet of material having a central body portion with attached wings capable of folding towards each other on either side. The wings of the bite block fold toward each other along fold lines adjacent the central body portion and provide a structure for biting down upon for propping the mouth of a patient open during a dental procedure. A mirrored surface may be placed on the central body portion for improving visibility in the mouth. The bite block also holds or retracts the tongue and cheeks away from a work area in the mouth. The wings protect the cheeks as well as provide improved visibility within the mouth. Additionally, moisture control within the mouth is improved. The bite block may be made inexpensively and is disposable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: Cotsworth P. Fishburne, JR.
  • Patent number: D630328
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Centrix, Inc.
    Inventor: Cotsworth P. Fishburne, Jr.