Patents by Inventor Jason P. Thalacker

Jason P. Thalacker 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).

  • Dental compositions containing nanozirconia fillers
    Patent number: 7649029
    Abstract: The present invention features ionomer compositions containing nanozirconia fillers. The compositions can be used in a variety of dental and orthodontic applications, for example, as adhesives, cements, restoratives, coatings and sealants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Brant U. Kolb, Hoa T. Bui, Jason P. Thalacker, Lani S. Kangas, Joel D. Oxman, Kenton D. Budd, Jacqueline C. Rolf, Sumita B. Mitra
  • Dental compositions containing nanofillers and related methods
    Patent number: 7361216
    Abstract: The present invention features ionomer compositions containing nanofillers. The compositions can be used in a variety of dental and orthodontic applications, for example, as adhesives, cements, restoratives, coatings and sealants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Lani S. Kangas, Hoa T. Bui, Jason P. Thalacker, Brant U. Kolb, Joel D. Oxman, Jacqueline C. Rolf
  • Dental compositions containing nanofillers and related methods
    Patent number: 7156911
    Abstract: The present invention features ionomer compositions containing nanofillers. The compositions can be used in a variety of dental and orthodontic applications, for example, as adhesives, cements, restoratives, coatings and sealants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Lani S. Kangas, Hoa T. Bui, Jason P. Thalacker, Brant U. Kolb, Joel D. Oxman, Jacqueline C. Rolf
  • Acid-reactive dental fillers, compositions, and methods
    Patent number: 7090722
    Abstract: Acid-reactive dental fillers, and methods of making and using such fillers, are disclosed. The acid-reactive dental fillers include a trivalent metal, oxygen, fluorine, an alkaline earth metal, and, optionally, silicon. The acid-reactive dental fillers are preferably nanostructured, for example, in the form of nanoparticles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Kenton D. Budd, Jason P. Thalacker, Sumita B. Mitra, Brant U. Kolb, Lani S. Kangas