Patents by Inventor Kami Hoss

Kami Hoss 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).

  • Publication number: 20240164880
    Abstract: A flosser device comprises a handle configured to be held by a user, the handle extending along a longitudinal axis of the flosser device, the handle comprising a first slot extending into the handle at a first angle and a second slot extending into the handle at a second angle that is different from the first angle. The flosser device can further comprise a flosser arm assembly configured to support dental floss during use by the user, the flosser arm assembly configured to removably connect to the handle, the flosser arm assembly comprising a connection flange configured to removably engage with the first and second slots to position the flosser arm assembly at the respective first and second angles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventor: Kami Hoss
  • Patent number: 11957770
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral hygiene compositions, dental flossing material, and methods of treatment using the same. In some embodiments, the oral hygiene composition comprises a remineralization agent, an anti-inflammatory agent, a prebiotic agent, and an alkalizing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: SMILE MAKERS, LLC
    Inventor: Kami Hoss
  • Publication number: 20240074570
    Abstract: Various oral care devices and bristle patterns for oral care devices are disclosure herein, including bristle patterns for toothbrush heads, finger toothbrushes, and tongue cleaning devices. A bristle pattern of brush head can include a first bristle region having a first bristle core and a first outer bristle layer disposed at least partially around the first bristle core; and a second bristle region disposed proximal the first bristle region, the second bristle region having a second bristle core and a second outer bristle layer disposed at least partially around the second bristle core. As viewed in a top plane, the first bristle region can have a first convex outer boundary, the second bristle region can have a second convex outer boundary, and the transition region can comprise an inflection between the first and second convex outer boundaries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventor: Kami Hoss
  • Publication number: 20240074571
    Abstract: Various oral care devices and bristle patterns for oral care devices are disclosure herein, including bristle patterns for toothbrush heads, finger toothbrushes, and tongue cleaning devices. A bristle pattern of brush head can include a first bristle region having a first bristle core and a first outer bristle layer disposed at least partially around the first bristle core; and a second bristle region disposed proximal the first bristle region, the second bristle region having a second bristle core and a second outer bristle layer disposed at least partially around the second bristle core. As viewed in a top plane, the first bristle region can have a first convex outer boundary, the second bristle region can have a second convex outer boundary, and the transition region can comprise an inflection between the first and second convex outer boundaries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventor: Kami Hoss
  • Publication number: 20230285121
    Abstract: An orthodontic device can include a bracket configured to support an orthodontic wire. The orthodontic device can include a locking assembly coupled to the bracket and switchable between a plurality of operational modes. The plurality of operational modes can comprise a first sliding mode in which the orthodontic wire is slidable relative to the bracket and a second locked mode in which the orthodontic wire is slidably locked relative to the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Kami Hoss, Steven Howard, Jacob A. Moebius
  • Publication number: 20230000739
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral hygiene compositions, dental flossing material, and methods of treatment using the same. In some embodiments, the oral hygiene composition comprises a remineralization agent, an anti-inflammatory agent, a prebiotic agent, and an alkalizing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventor: Kami Hoss
  • Patent number: 11324573
    Abstract: An orthodontic device can include a bracket configured to support an orthodontic wire. The orthodontic device can include a locking assembly coupled to the bracket and switchable between a plurality of operational modes. The plurality of operational modes can comprise a first sliding mode in which the orthodontic wire is slidable relative to the bracket and a second locked mode in which the orthodontic wire is slidably locked relative to the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: AADvance Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kami Hoss, Steven Howard, Jacob Moebius
  • Patent number: 11259899
    Abstract: An orthodontic device can include a bracket configured to support an orthodontic wire. The orthodontic device can include a locking assembly coupled to the bracket and switchable between a plurality of operational modes. The plurality of operational modes can comprise a first sliding mode in which the orthodontic wire is slidable relative to the bracket and a second locked mode in which the orthodontic wire is slidably locked relative to the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: AADvance Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kami Hoss, Steven Howard, Jacob Moebius
  • Publication number: 20220000587
    Abstract: An orthodontic device can include a bracket configured to support an orthodontic wire. The orthodontic device can include a locking assembly coupled to the bracket and switchable between a plurality of operational modes. The plurality of operational modes can comprise a first sliding mode in which the orthodontic wire is slidable relative to the bracket and a second locked mode in which the orthodontic wire is slidably locked relative to the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Kami Hoss, Steven Howard, Jacob Moebius
  • Publication number: 20220000586
    Abstract: An orthodontic device can include a bracket configured to support an orthodontic wire. The orthodontic device can include a locking assembly coupled to the bracket and switchable between a plurality of operational modes. The plurality of operational modes can comprise a first sliding mode in which the orthodontic wire is slidable relative to the bracket and a second locked mode in which the orthodontic wire is slidably locked relative to the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Kami Hoss, Steven Howard, Jacob Moebius
  • Patent number: D1028369
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: SMILE MAKERS, LLC
    Inventor: Kami Hoss