Patents by Inventor Jeffery Bassett

Jeffery Bassett 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).

  • Torque limiting implant drive system
    Patent number: 7160109
    Abstract: The disclosed drive system and fixture mount self limit the torque that can be applied to an implant during implantation to a value that is nondamaging to the implant. System components include releasably engaging elements. In certain embodiments, elements deform, elastically or permanently, to limit the applied torque. The fixture mount serves as an impression post and abutment for a temporary prosthesis and is subject to chair side modifications by the surgeon. Methods of shaping the fixture mount for use as an abutment and making a dental restoration using the shaped abutment are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Sulzer Dental Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Gervais, Jeffery Bassett, Carl Pettersen
  • Impression post and temporary abutment and method of making dental restoration
    Patent number: 7137816
    Abstract: The disclosed fixture mount limits torque that may be applied when installing a dental implant and also serves as an impression post and an abutment for a temporary prosthesis. In preferred embodiments, the fixture mount is formed of plastic and is subject to chair side modifications by the surgeon so as to be better suited as an abutment. Methods of shaping the fixture mount for use as an abutment and for making a dental restoration using the shaped abutment are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Zimmer Dental Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Gervais, Jeffery Bassett, Carl Pettersen
  • Impression post and temporary abutment and method of making dental restoration
    Publication number: 20030054319
    Abstract: The disclosed fixture mount limits torque that may be applied when installing a dental implant and also serves as an impression post and an abutment for a temporary prosthesis. In preferred embodiments, the fixture mount is formed of plastic and is subject to chair side modifications by the surgeon so as to be better suited as an abutment. Methods of shaping the fixture mount for use as an abutment and for making a dental restoration using the shaped abutment are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Christopher Gervais, Jeffery Bassett, Carl Pettersen
  • Torque limiting implant drive system
    Publication number: 20030054318
    Abstract: The disclosed drive system and fixture mount self limit the torque that can be applied to an implant during implantation to a value that is nondamaging to the implant. System components include releasably engaging elements. In certain embodiments, elements deform, elastically or permanently, to limit the applied torque. The fixture mount serves as an impression post and abutment for a temporary prosthesis and is subject to chair side modifications by the surgeon. Methods of shaping the fixture mount for use as an abutment and making a dental restoration using the shaped abutment are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Christopher Gervais, Jeffery Bassett, Carl Pettersen