Patents by Inventor Gerald Hofman

Gerald Hofman 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).

  • Elastomeric dental article with a protective fluoropolymer layer
    Publication number: 20060105179
    Abstract: Protective fluoropolymer layers for dental articles, particularly orthodontic appliances, that include an elastomeric substrate, are provided that reduce adhesion of materials such as food stains, bacteria and proteinaceous substances to these surfaces, which can cause staining. Methods of reducing adhesion of these materials to such surfaces are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventors: Gerald Hofman, Naiyong Jing, Tsi-Zong Tzou, Mark Muggli