Patents by Inventor James A. SICKLES

James A. SICKLES 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).

  • Publication number: 20140272766
    Abstract: Provided is a head mounted display system that communicates with an intra-oral imaging system. Data received from the intra-oral imaging system is displayed in at least one head mounted display unit of the head mounted display system. Provided also is an intra-oral imaging system that in communication with a head mounted display system. The intra-oral imaging system sends data corresponding to an image of at least one tooth acquired by an intra-oral imaging sensor, to be displayed on the head mounted display system. The intra-oral imaging system receives, from the head mounted display system, a selection of at least one operation that is to be performed by the intra-oral imaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Ormco Corporation
    Inventors: Craig A. ANDREIKO, Robert F. DILLON, James A. SICKLES
  • Publication number: 20130183633
    Abstract: A portable three-dimensional intra-oral imaging system is comprised of a processor, a housing encasing the processor, an imaging sensor extensibly coupled to the housing for capturing images, and a touchscreen display to display the images acquired by the imaging sensor. An arm is coupled to the housing and supports the touchscreen display, wherein the arm is configurable to be retracted and protracted to allow placement of the touchscreen display within a range of heights. A handle of the housing is provided for portability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: ORMCO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert F. DILLON, James A. SICKLES, Craig A. ANDREIKO, Evan I. T. GANT, Philip C. Y. LEUNG