Patents by Inventor Elliott Silverman

Elliott Silverman 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).

  • Orthodontic device
    Publication number: 20110129785
    Abstract: An improved orthodontic tensioning device having an elastomeric resilient body portion and first and second connectors which are securely attached to the elastomeric resilient body portion and have elements for connecting with a connecting structure. The orthodontic tensioning device preferably is applied by the orthodontist thus eliminating any dependency on the patient to faithfully wear his elastics. This provides control by the dental professional, and generally may improve results by reducing or eliminating tendencies of those who fail to replace or use elastics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: Morton Cohen, Aaron Cohen, Elliott Silverman
  • Attachment of orthodontic brackets
    Patent number: 5593303
    Abstract: A method for attaching an orthodontic bracket having a mounting surface to the surface of a tooth comprising: (A) placing, in the presence of the saliva, a cement, which is capable of setting in the presence of saliva, between the surface of the tooth and the mounting surface; and (B) attaching the bracket to the tooth by permitting the cement to bond, in the presence of saliva, to both the surface of the tooth and the mounting surface of the bracket, a preferred class of cement for use in the present invention being a glass ionomer cement, more preferably a light-curable glass ionomer cement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1997
    Inventors: Morton Cohen, Elliott Silverman
  • Apparatus and method for applying dental veneer
    Patent number: 4226593
    Abstract: A dental method and apparatus wherein a plurality of tooth covers, shells, laminates or veneers are suitably configured for respective congruent facing relation with the labial surfaces of a patient's dental cast teeth, removably affixed thereto, and encompassed by a flexible mold for removal from the dental cast and transfer in proper orientation to the patient's teeth for securement thereto of the veneers and removal from the veneers of the mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1980
    Inventors: Morton Cohen, Elliott Silverman
  • Dental apparatus for cheek retraction and saliva collection
    Patent number: 4019255
    Abstract: A dental apparatus including a pair of cheek retractor elements for engaging respective opposite sides of a patient's mouth and yieldably urged apart to maintain cheeks retracted and afford mounting means for a saliva collector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1977
    Inventors: Morton Cohen, Elliott Silverman
  • Orthodontic method and apparatus
    Patent number: 3949477
    Abstract: In the application of orthodontic brackets to teeth by the indirect method employeing a transfer tray, the use of adhesive activating radiant energy passing through the transfer tray or mold and apparatus for conducting the radiant energy from the mold or exteriorly thereof, through the latter to the bracket adhesive to be activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1976
    Inventors: Morton Cohen, Elliott Silverman