Patents by Inventor Jurgen Schemmer

Jurgen Schemmer 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 APPARATUS AND METHOD USING OZONE AND AN AQUEOUS MEDIUM
    Publication number: 20080050701
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for the treatment of dental caries includes a source of oxidizing gas, an aqueous medium and a handpiece for delivering the gas and aqueous medium to a tooth. A cup attached to the handpiece is provided for receiving the gas and exposing a selected area of the tooth to the gas and aqueous medium. The cup includes a resilient edge for sealably the edge for engaging the tooth around the selected area to prevent escape of gas and aqueous medium therepast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Edward Lynch, Jurgen Schemmer, Aylin Baysan, Gregory Holland, Tom Weisel, Roger Pherson
  • Dental apparatus using ozone and an aqueous medium
    Publication number: 20070105064
    Abstract: Apparatus for the treatment of dental caries includes a source of oxidizing gas and a handpiece for delivering the gas to a tooth. A cup attached to the handpiece is provided for receiving the gas and exposing a selected area of the tooth to the gas. The cup includes a resilient edge for sealably the edge for engaging the tooth around the selected area to prevent escape of a gas therepast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Edward Lynch, Jurgen Schemmer, Aylin Baysan, Gregory Holland, Tom Weisel, Roger McPherson
  • Use of ozone for the treatment of gum disease
    Patent number: 7198489
    Abstract: A method of treating gum disease, includes directing a stream of oxidizing gas onto a diseased gum for a period of time sufficient to kill microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Curozone Ireland Limited
    Inventors: Edward Lynch, Jurgen Schemmer
  • Method and apparatus for treating dentin sensitivity
    Publication number: 20070054243
    Abstract: A method of treating dentin sensitivity in a patient includes applying oxidizing gas onto the dentin, monitoring the dentine sensitivity and in response to the monitoring, seizing application of the oxidizing gas. Apparatus for treating dentin sensitivity includes a source of oxidizing gas, a handpiece for delivering the gas to a tooth with dentin sensitivity, a cup attached to the handpiece for receiving the gas and exposing a selected area of the tooth to the gas and means for eliciting a response from the patient in re of the dentin sensitivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2005
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: Jurgen Schemmer, Walter Hackler
  • Use of ozone for the treatment of bad breath
    Patent number: 7172425
    Abstract: A method of treating bad breath, includes directing a stream of oxidizing gas onto mouth tissue for a period of time sufficient to kill microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Curozone Ireland Limited
    Inventors: Edward Lynch, Jurgen Schemmer
  • Use of ozone for the treatment of mouth ulcerations
    Patent number: 7172426
    Abstract: A method of treating mouth ulcerations, includes directing a stream of oxidizing gas onto mouth ulcerations for a period of time sufficient to kill microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Curozone Ireland Limited
    Inventors: Edward Lynch, Jurgen Schemmer
  • Endodontic ozone therapy
    Publication number: 20060110710
    Abstract: A method for treating root canals includes directing an oxidizing gas onto an open root canal through a needle, maintain a presence of the oxidizing gas onto the root canal for a period of time sufficient to kill microorganisms therein, and preventing escape of the oxidizing gas from the root canal. Apparatus for a treatment of root canals includes a source of oxidizing gas, a handpiece, a needle extending from said handpiece and receivable in a tooth root canal. The needle includes an oxidizing gas delivery lumen therethrough, and a cup is attached to the handpiece and surrounding the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventors: Jurgen Schemmer, Bernd Libermann
  • Ozone treatment of root canals
    Publication number: 20050180929
    Abstract: A method of treating root canals includes directing an oxidizing gas onto an opened root canal and containing the oxidizing gas at the opened root canal for a period of time sufficient to kill microorganisms therein. Thereafter, the oxidizing gas is removed from the opened root canal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2005
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventors: Edward Lynch, Jurgen Schemmer
  • Use of ozone for the treatment of root canals
    Patent number: 6875018
    Abstract: A method of treating gum disease, includes directing a stream of oxidizing gas onto human dental and oral conditions for a period of time sufficient to kill microorganisms within said inflamed human tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Curozone Ireland Limited
    Inventors: Edward Lynch, Jurgen Schemmer
  • Method of treating dental caries and remineralizing lesions
    Publication number: 20040022744
    Abstract: A method of treating dental carries and remineralizing lesions, provides for directing a stream comprising an oxidizing gas onto a carious lesions for a period of time sufficient to kill microorganisms within the carious lesion; and thereafter, applying to the lesion a remineralization formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Edward Lynch, Jurgen Schemmer
  • Formulation for the remineralization of teeth
    Patent number: 6669931
    Abstract: A method of treating dental carries and remineralizing lesions includes the steps of directing a stream of oxidizing gas onto a carious lesions for a period of time sufficient to kill microorganisms within the carious lesion; and thereafter applying to the lesion a remineralization formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Curozone Ireland Limited
    Inventors: Edward Lynch, Jurgen Schemmer
  • Reductant rinse for use with ozone treatment of dental caries
    Patent number: 6649148
    Abstract: A reductant rinse including xylitol prevents buildup in ozone carrying lines in apparatus for the treatment of dental caries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Curozone Ireland Limited
    Inventors: Edward Lynch, Jurgen Schemmer
  • Reductant rinse for use with ozone treatment of dental caries
    Publication number: 20030143164
    Abstract: A reductant rinse including xylitol prevents buildup in ozone carrying lines in apparatus for the treatment of dental caries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventors: Edward Lynch, Jurgen Schemmer
  • Formulations for the remineralization of teeth
    Publication number: 20030133881
    Abstract: A method of treating dental carries and remineralizing lesions, provides for directing a stream comprising an oxidizing gas onto a carious lesions for a period of time sufficient to kill microorganisms within the carious lesion; and thereafter, applying to the lesion a remineralization formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventors: Edward Lynch, Jurgen Schemmer
  • Use of ozone for the treatment of dental and oral conditions
    Publication number: 20030104342
    Abstract: A method of treating gum disease provides for directing a stream comprising an oxidizing gas onto inflamed human gingiva for a period of time sufficient to kill microorganisms within said inflamed human tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: Edward Lynch, Jurgen Schemmer