Patents by Inventor John Joseph Dumas

John Joseph Dumas 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).

  • Orthodontic connector assembly and a method for treating teeth
    Patent number: 9301815
    Abstract: An orthodontic connector assembly 10 including a plurality of substantially identical connecting members, such as members 12, 14 which include a movable but biased portion 20 which is adapted to selectively and removably receive a pocket portion 44 which is deployed on at least one bracket, such as bracket 40. In an alternative embodiment, the members, such as member 12, 14 each include a ridge, such as ridge 212, which is selectively, removably, and frictionally placed within slot 236.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Inventor: John Joseph Dumas
  • Orthodontic connector assembly and a method for treating teeth
    Publication number: 20150257857
    Abstract: An orthodontic connector assembly 10 including a plurality of substantially identical connecting members, such as members 12, 14 which include a movable but biased portion 20 which is adapted to selectively and removably receive a pocket portion 44 which is deployed on at least one bracket, such as bracket 40. In an alternative embodiment, the members, such as member 12, 14 each include a ridge, such as ridge 212, which is selectively, removably, and frictionally placed within slot 236.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventor: John Joseph Dumas
  • Orthodontic connector assembly and a method for treating teeth
    Patent number: 8986004
    Abstract: An orthodontic connector assembly 10 including a plurality of substantially identical connecting members, such as members 12, 14 which include a movable but biased portion 20 which is adapted to selectively and removably receive a pocket portion 44 which is deployed on at least one bracket, such as bracket 40. In an alternative embodiment, the members, such as member 12, 14 each include a ridge, such as ridge 212, which is selectively, removably, and frictionally placed within slot 236.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Inventor: John Joseph Dumas
  • Orthodontic Connector Assembly and a Method for Treating Teeth
    Publication number: 20140302449
    Abstract: An orthodontic connector assembly 10 including a plurality of substantially identical connecting members, such as members 12, 14 which include a movable but biased portion 20 which is adapted to selectively and removably receive a pocket portion 44 which is deployed on at least one bracket, such as bracket 40. In an alternative embodiment, the members, such as member 12, 14 each include a ridge, such as ridge 212, which is selectively, removably, and frictionally placed within slot 236.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventor: John Joseph Dumas
  • Orthodontic connector assembly and a method for treating teeth
    Patent number: 8459988
    Abstract: An orthodontic connector assembly 10 including a plurality of substantially identical connecting members, such as members 12, 14 which include a movable but biased portion 20 which is adapted to selectively and removably receive a pocket portion 44 which is deployed on at least one bracket, such as bracket 40. In an alternative embodiment, the members, such as member 12, 14 each include a ridge, such as ridge 212, which is selectively, removably, and frictionally placed within slot 236.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Inventor: John Joseph Dumas
  • Orthodontic connector assembly and a method for treating teeth
    Patent number: 8152519
    Abstract: An orthodontic connector assembly 10 including a plurality of substantially identical connecting members, such as members 12, 14 which include a movable but biased portion 20 which is adapted to selectively and removably receive a pocket portion 44 which is deployed on at least one bracket, such as bracket 40. In an alternative embodiment, the members, such as member 12, 14 each include a ridge, such as ridge 212, which is selectively, removably, and frictionally placed within slot 236.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventor: John Joseph Dumas
  • Orthodontic connector assembly and a method for treating teeth
    Publication number: 20110311935
    Abstract: An orthodontic connector assembly 10 including a plurality of substantially identical connecting members, such as members 12, 14 which include a movable but biased portion 20 which is adapted to selectively and removably receive a pocket portion 44 which is deployed on at least one bracket, such as bracket 40. In an alternative embodiment, the members, such as member 12, 14 each include a ridge, such as ridge 212, which is selectively, removably, and frictionally placed within slot 236.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventor: John Joseph Dumas
  • Orthodontic connector assembly and a method for treating teeth
    Patent number: 7722354
    Abstract: An orthodontic connector assembly (10) including a plurality of substantially identical connecting members, such as members (12), (14) which include a movable but biased portion (20) which is adapted to selectively and removably receive a pocket portion (44) which is deployed on at least one bracket, such as bracket (40).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Inventor: John Joseph Dumas