Patents by Inventor John J. Sheridian

John J. Sheridian 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).

  • Notched pontic and system for fabricating dental appliance for use therewith
    Publication number: 20090208908
    Abstract: A pontic (10) having a prefabricated notch, channel or slot (11) to physically engage and ensure a secure mechanical lock with the dental appliance (30). The invention also pertains to a method of fabricating a dental appliance (30) and a kit for facilitating the same. The invention has particular application to thermoformed, removable appliances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: Dann A. Schwartz, John J. Sheridian